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Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
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Sitzer-BuII.

ALBION, Neb., June 12.-(Special.)-The
marriage Of DR.. Charles Sitter and Miss
Emily Bull occurred Wednesday morning
at the Congregational church. The church
was tastefully decorated with streamers
OF pink and white and the altar banked
with lowers. At 8 o'clock the bridal party
arrived and marched to the altar, attended
by four boys and four girls, where they
were united by Rev. Turner OF Norfolk, as
sisted by Rev. Douglas, pastor Of the
church. Following this ceremony came a
solo by Mrs. H. f. Lehr from an adjoining
room. The bridal party then went to the
home Of the bride. where refreshments were
served and congratulations rendered. The
couple took the noon train for the east.
The groom is a dentist by profession, an
accomplished musician and o~rganist of the
church. His bride has been raised here,
has a fine musical education and has held
for two years the position as musical in
structor In the public school. She is a
child Of the church, having been a member
Of the choir for ten years and a teacher
in the Sabbath school several years. The
banks closed for a half hour and the city
presented a holiday appearance during the
ceremony. They will remain in Albion.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
GUTHRIE CENTER FAVORED
Chosen a. Next Meeting Place for Iowa
Sabbath schools and Com
ventIOn Closes.

SIOUX CITY, la. June 12.-The Iowa
Sunday school convention closed this even
Ing. The next meeting will be held in
Des Moines, that city winning in a close
contest with Guthrie Center.
The election Of oficers for the ensuing
year resulted in the reelection Of most Of
the old officers, including the president,
Rev. c.. J. Kephart OF Des Molnes. The
only changes we're the election Of ]. F..
Hardin Of Eldorado as treasurer, to sue
coed F. F. Jones of Villisca, and Of j. j.
Vanness Of Mason City as vice president, to
succeed Rev. F. j.. Van Horn OF Des Moines.
The convention unanimously extended an
invitation to the International Sunday
School association to hold It's next triennial
convention in Sioux City. and the Iowa
delegates will make a vigorous effort at the
triennial convention in Denver next month
to secure the next convention for Sioux
City.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
Woman Says Man Who Married Grace
Waltermire is Her Lawful
Husband.

Mrs. Elise Moyes, a young woman 20
years Of age, living at the home OF her
cousin, Mrs. w. II. James, corner Of Avenue
A and Twenty-second street, says she is
the lawfully welded wife OF Guy e. Moyes.
who was married last Monday by Rev.
Henry belong to Grace Wahermire, the
lS-year-old daughter Of James waitermire
OF 1914 Avenue /. ,
Mrs. Moyes says she was married to Guy
four years ago In Hancock, ILL.,. and that
they came to Council Bluffs two years ago,
since when a daughter. now 10 months old.
was born 10 them. She and her husband,
according to her statement. have not been
living together since last January, when
Moves went to board and room at the Wal
termire residence. Since the separation
Moyes had been giving his wife SIC a month
out of his wages as fireman on the Illinois
Central. The hrst word OF Moyes' marriage
to Miss Walternire came to Mrs. Moyes
through reading khe announcement In the
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13

Cherokee Democrat: ]. H. Quick of Sioux
City and J. M. Parsons Of Rock Rapids
ocratic nomination for congressman.
Boone Republican: Des Moines claims
that the experts who have been examin-
straight. Now the people should get an
expert to examine the experts.
Sioux City Tribune: Every friend of ed
famous and well endowed school may be
brought to this state and that Iowa col
lege may become another and greater Am
herst.
Dubuque Times, Director Sage of the
Iowa weather and crop service says the
heavy rains nave already done immense
stroy the crops. just as they were drowned
out thirty-three years ago. There Is some
comfort left for the farmers in the refec-
diet the weather with certainty.
low City Republican; About twenty
hye years ago In a law class numbering
footer, with long, black hair eiiSeP who o% all the
special occasions. When he learned that
nations, did he get sick and act the baby?
Not a bit of 1t. He hired the best rig
in town., took a party Of visiting friends
out driving, gave them an Ice cream So
ciable In the evening and when the laws
graduated he acted as chief usher and
orattsa He He a GGteFss1 so %ss sdm aT saf to Sif fss
bar and is now a well known lawyer In Ne
braska and an active populist.
Cedar Rapids Republican,, Booker T,
washington Is to be the commencement
orator at the State university today. There
Is no prejudice against Booker T.. Wash
ington In Iowa on account of his race,
color and previous condition. He has come
up from slavery to an exalted position of
usefulness and nobility acknowledged by
all men whose judgment is ruled by their
reason, and not by their prejudice. He is
doing one of the greatest and one of the
most necessary labors of his time, and
his success has been so marked. and he
Is so modest with 1t all. that he ought
to be acceptable In every place where true
merit and true worth are understood and
acknowledged.
Des Moines Capital: Congressman Hep
burn, In addressing the Eighth district
convention. declared against tariff revision
at the present time. The colonel remem-
bers that business panics have gone along
with tariff reVisions heretofore, and he
wants the country to prosper a while
longer. He wants the farmers to continue
to receive 81 per hundred for fat cattle
and hogs. The colonel does not care what
the mugwumps say or think. He is not
running on the mugwump ticket, There is
not a mugwump In Iowa who will vote for
any republican congressional NOMINEES no
The Iowa republican platform should be
an endorsement of the national republican
platform OF 1900. Any demand for tariff
changes" or 'tarin reform" would be out
Of place and would be a practical criticism
Of the republican congress. We canno at
ford to make Iowa republicans misunder-
stood.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
Iowa state News Notes.

Edward Chapman Of Eddyville was struck
by a Chicago & Northwestern eastbound
Chapman was seen by the fireman standing
on the outer guard rail of the bridge track
but the train could not be stopped and the
unfortunate man was hurled to the ground
twenty-five feet below, striking on the back
OF his head in the mud OF an almost dry
creek.
On Sunday and Monday the First Unita-
rian church OF Des Moines will hold serv-
ices commemorative of its twenty-hfth
anniversary. The services will be notable
the old-time residents of the state, viii
read a historical sketch of the church.
Noted clergymen from outside the city will
also deliver addresses.
over $4,000 will be spent in buildings,
improvements and repairs in the city OF
Creston this summer and IL is almost i'm
builders to do the work. Day laborers are
also at a premium and are receiving as
hish as W per DAY t9r , thsiF services n \
that has struck the city in the last twenty
years.
H~ydrophobia appears to nave broken out
in a number of places in Iowa recently.
Assistant State Veterinarian Baughman OF
Fort Dodge reports that six cases have
been reported from Patton. eight cases from
Gowrie and Ave cases from Manson. Most
OF the cases have been stock that have
been afiicted and died. No cases Of per-
nave so far been reported. but the farmers
are much alarmed over the spread OF the
Epidemic
Al the county Jail OF Ottumwa Sherin
Cremer discovered plans which had eyt-
IDENTIFY been made for the eBcape of the
prisoners confined In the Jail The build
ing Is an old one and when the sheriff
made his weekly inspection he was sur
prised to hnd in the wall OF a cell opening
OF the main corridor on the ground moor
a hole. which with very little widening
could have been made large enough 20
admit Of a mans body passing through
There were At the tins eight men con
lined In the jail.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
THOMPSON BACK IN A CELL
One Of Prisoners Who Escaped from County
Jail Caught in Harrison County.
WAS IN CITY UNTIL MONDAY MORNING
with Others of the Party Camped in
the wood In Vicinity of Cemetery,
when They Separated and
Others Departed.

william Mason, alias William Thompson.
one OF the prisoners who escaped from the
county Jail last week, is once more in Gus
tody. He was captured Wednesday night
about sixteen miles north Of Missouri VAL
ley. near Magnolia, in Harrison county, by
Deputy Sheriff Hammer, h brought his
prisoner to Council BLUFFS yesterday morn
ing and received the reward of $50 offered
by Sheriff Cousins. Mason was placed in
a separate cell on the upper floor, where,
II is believed, q second escape will be i'm
possible.
Mason and E. G. Jones we're Indicted on
the charge Of breaking into Thomas Ma
loney's factory and stealing $50 worth Of
cigars. They we're arrested by Special Of
fcer Tucker with the stolen goods in their
possession. Mason had been in the city
from the evening that be escaped from the
county Jail until last Monday morning,
when he Jumped a freight train for Mis-
souri, Valley. Thursday night and all Of
Friday Mason, with e. G. Jones, Andrew
Thompson, the supposed ringleader, and
John Eubricht, camped in the woods north
of Fairview cemetery. Friday night Ma
sons three companions made their way
out Of town on an eastbound freight on the
Northwestern, which they jumped near
MINISTER Springs. The next evening Mason
went to the home Of his mother on Frank
lin avenue, where he stayed until last
Monday. His mother urged him to give
himself up to the authorities and he prom
ised to do so and when he left the house
she thought he intended to. He was seen
on Broadway near the Methodist church
that morning, but evidently changed his
mind and instead Of surrenderlng himself
boarded q Northwestern freight for Mis-
souri, Valley. He was known to have rela-
.tiyes in Harrison county, and Deputy
Sheriff Hammer, who resides at Modale,
had been on the lookout for him, with the
result that he succeeded in running him
down Wednesday evening near Magnolia,
When brought back to the county Jail
Mason denied all knowledge Of how the key
to open the paddock was secured and said
that when the others started to get out he
followed. He denied that there was any
preconcerted plan to escape. The I'VE pris-
oners still at large are: Andrew Thomp-
son. E. G. Jones, John Eubricht, Mike
Sheehan and Mike Fahey.
Gravel roofing, A. H. Read, SAL Broadway,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
Gravel roofing, A. H. Read. 541 Broadway.
Plumbing and heating. slxby G Son.
TRAVELLERS COMING TO TOWN
Large on Hand for the An
nuhI Convention of Iowa
Grand Council.

Delegates to the fourth annual session OF
the grand ouncil Of Iowa, United CONNER
cial Travellers Of America, began to arrive
In the city last night, but the number was
small compared to what is expected this
morning. Among the early arrivals was
H. f. Duncan In advance OF the delegation
from Ottumwa, which is out for the meet
ing in 1908. Mr.. Duncan's arrival was
promptly followed by the appearaA6e of
large cards bearing the legend, '0ttumwa
in 1903" They were to be seen on every
side in the Grand hotel, where headquar-
tiers have been established for the con-
vention. ottumws is first In the field aud
IL is not known yet whether 1t will have
any opposition.
The of1cial program for the convention
was distributed yesterday and II is one of
the most elaborate ever gotten up for a
meeting of such a character in this city.
II contains no less than 104 pages of
printed matter, the bulk Of which naturally
is Advertising. Handsome badges Of blue
for the men and of white satin for the
women visitors have been prepared by the
local committee.
The program for the two days is as fol-
lows:
Program for Friday.
1:3c p. m.-Opening session Of grand coun-
ell In Royal Arcanum hall,
l:S5 to. 5 y. m.-Reception to. visiting
women by women of the city In Grand
hotel parlors.
, 1880 to . p. m.-Impromptu addresses by
visiting delegates and address of welcome
by Mayor Morgan at Royal Arcanum hall.
hall, during which a buffet luncheon will
be served in the ~banqueting room.
Program for Saturday.
9 a. Enclosing session of grand council,
election of officers and other business.
9 a. m. to l2 m.-Trolley ride for women
visitors around city to Paramount park
p. m.~Trip to Lake Manawa, where a
men will be carried out, including a game
Of ball.
A handsome silk banner will be awarded
the council having the largest percentage
Of members in attendance at grand coun.
ell meeting.
The councils In Iowa having representa-.
tion in the grand council are located ii
the following cities: Des Moines, Siou,
City, Mason City. Fort Dodge. Cedar Rap.
ids, Sheldon. Council Bluffs, Red Oak ant
Waterloo. The councils at Red Oak ant
Waterloo were organized during May b.
Grand Counselor J. F.. Helwig of this city
The ten councils have a membership O
nearly 1000. OF which Council Bluffs Il
credited with IFS.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
DELUeE AT WEBSTER CITY
Severe storm Hits Iowa Townships
and Sends Boone River on
the Rampage.

WEBSTER CITY, Ia, June 12.-(Special
Telegram.)-A terrific rainstorm in Cass
and Blsirburg townships, northeast Of this
city. last night has raised Boone river to
the highest point in fifteen years.
The northeastern and eastern parts Of the
city are under water and people are NOV
ing from their homes.
Wagon bridges In the above townships
are all washed out and railroad bridges
about the city threatened. Rain is still
falling and the water continues to rise. No
fatalities are yet reported.
DIES MONIES. Ia, June 12.-As the re-
suit of a cloudburst near Webster City
last night the Boone river is many feet
above it's banks and has flooded the north
west and eastern portions OF that city.
Residents have been driven from their
homes. but as yet none have been drowned
All wagon bridges are out and railway
bridges are likely to go. Rain is still
falling.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
Use any soap so It's Puck's soap.
Catches His Man Mt Last.

Last summer Riley Gray purchased from
Harry Scott Of Weston, this county. a team
of horses and harness. for which he paid
with a check on a local bank, the price be-
ing S34O. The check was not paid, as the
bank asserted that Gray had no money on
deposit. Scott succeeded in getting his
team and harness back and Gray was ar
rested on a charge Of cheating by false
pretenses. The grand jury last September
returned an indictment against him, but
Gray's whereabouts we're not known. Re-
Gently Constable Albert learned that Gray
was working with a Milwaukee section
gang a few miles from the city and yester-
day placed MIN under arrest. In default Of
bail Gray was sent to the county Jail.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
FAehonaI Quarrel is Settled.

CLEVELAND, o., June i2.-The Leader
today prints the following special from
Hot Springs, Va:
A compromise has been arrived at, be-
tween Congressman Burton and several re-
who went from this city TO try
10 bring about peace In the matter or the
proposed withdrawal OF Congressman
burton as a candidate for reelection 20
from this district because OF
petty bosses and bossism. The
compromise reached Is that, there shall be
a Burton committee, as well as a general
republican committee and that the Burton
committee shall have charge of the fall
campaign.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
Stabbed by Unseen Hand.

OTTUMWA, Ia, June 1~2.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-George Weber, a plumber living
here, was stabbed in the back last night
by an unidentified man who disappeared
soon after the act and has not been ar
rested. The cause of the crime is not
known, Weber saying that he has had NO
trouble with anyone. He was going along
the main street toward home at the time
he was attacked. His wound is not serious,
but very painful.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
IOWA COLLEGE GRADUATES
Institution at Ames COnfers Degrees
on s~ixty-Four. Representing
Eight states.

AMES, Ia. June l2.-(special.)-Last
night the class OF 1902, including sixty-four
young men and young women, representing
eight states. received their degrees at Iowa
State college at Ames. President r. H.
Jesse OF Missouri State university deliv-
cred the commencement address. Three
degrees we're given, NJ. S. being
conferred upon Ira A. Williams and Miss
Alice Ward Hess and M. S A. upon Arthur
T. Erwin.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
Puck's Domestic soap is bsst for laundry.
Lost Boy

Philip Beckman, son Of Charles Beck
man, a former we'll known resident Of this
city, now living in Washington, D.. O., who
had for the last six years been mourned as
lest by his parents, turned W In Council
Bluffs Wednesday with the Gentry Bros.
dog and pony show. On reaching this city
Wednesday young Beckman sent word to his
aunt, Mrs. James Bradley, wife Of the city
e~lectScian. asking her to call upon him,
This is The first time any Of his relatives
had heard from or Of him since he left his
home here six years ago. Mrs. Bradley
while watching the parade had recognized
the young mar driving one Of the wagons.
as had John Bates. former chief Of the fire
department They called on him at the
show grounds and learned from him that
he had been with Gentry Bros. for several
years and was we'll pleased with the life
and expected to continue It. He promised
to inform his parents Of his whereabouts
and relieve them OF their anxiety.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
Two Marriages at beatrice.

BEATRICE. Neb., June 12.-(special.)-
Miss Katharine Ritchey Buchanan was mar
ried here to Frank e. Wheeler yesterday
at high noon. The young couple departed
Immediately after the CEREMONY for a we'd
ding trip of a week through Colorado.
The marriage of Miss Lucille Yule to d.
w. McMsster occurred at the brides home
in this city last evening. Both OF these
young couples viii make their homes here.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
Keep clean. Use Puck's Mechanics soap
Prisoners Returned TO Omaha.

Frank Wilson and George Parker, charged
with robbing Axel Bunderson of S24O in an
Omaha lodging house last Sunday night
and arrested in this city, we're taken back
across the river yesterday afternoon on
requisition papers which had been received
from Des Molnes in the morning. The cash
which was found on Wilson and Parker is
still in the hands OF Chief Of Police Tib-
bits, as the hearing on the ownership of 1t
is set for Saturday before Justice Bryant.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
Iowa Hushand B. LenIent.

WATERLOO. Ia. June 12.-(speeial)-
Mrs. Benjamin seroggins. in jail here
charged with the attempted murder Of her
husband. will be released. as her victim has
refused TO appear against her. ~scroggtns
says he would regret being the cause Of
sending her to the penitentiary. He pro-
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
Antic. of FLOOD Waters.

REINBECK, Ia, June 12.-(special,)-
Since the water in the Black Hawk has
subsidized some queer things that the food
accomplished are being brought to light.
Several calves and colts were left hanging
by their necks In trees, and in one in
stance a full grown cow was lodged in a
tree eight feet above the ground.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
Tries to End His Life.

oTTUMWA. Ia, June 12.-(Special Tele-
gram. J-James Cochran, a well-to-do young
farmer Of Keosaqua, attempted to take his
life at his home yesterday, using poison.
Dependency over the fact that his wife had
left him is said to be the cause. Mrs.
Cochran took their one child, a little
girl, n went to her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Nicholson, near Cantril. Cochran's
condition is considered hopeless.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
commencement mt GrinnelI.

GRINNELL. Ia, June 12.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-Commencement day at Grinnell
was characterized by perfect weather. The
exercises were held In the stone church,
where the diplomas were delivered by
President Bradley. Prof. Josiah H. Boyce
delivered the commencement address. In
the evening commencement festivities were
closed by a general reception at the gym
nasium.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
Observation-Disclosures.

sTRoMsBURG. Neb.. June 12.-(special.)
DIR. c. A.. Anderson and Miss Lucinda
Holmquist Of this city we're married at
the home OF the bride Wednesday at 6
a. m. Rev. Carlson Of the Swedish Baptist
church oficiated. The bride and groom
boarded an early train for Chicago. where
DR.. Anderson will take a course Of lectures
when they will return and be residents Of
this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
Otte-WIIson.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., June 12.-Cspe-
cial.)-Miss Mena Wilson, daughter OF
Samuel Wilson OF Sidney. Ia, and Fred G..
Otte. a young farmer living near that place.
yesterday were married in the parlors Of
the Watson hotel here by Rev. e. NJ. Jones
Of the First Baptist church.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13

TABLE ROCK, Neb., June 12.-(special.)
Arthur Roman of Nodaway, Ia, and Miss
Lorena Carmichael of this place were mar
ried at the Presbyterian parsonage. Rev.
w. H. Parker officiating. They will make
their home at Kodaway.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13

morning papers last Tuesday. The father
Of Miss Waltermire told Mr.. James, the
uncle Of Mrs. Moves, that Guy Moyes and
his bride had gone to St. Louis.
Mrs. Moyes No. 1 is one Of the active
workers in the mission at Fifteenth street
and Broadway, and up to last evening had
taken no steps to cause the arrest Of the
man she claimed to be her husband.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
Road May ROUGH cedar Falls.

CEDAR FALLS, Ia. June 12.-(special.)
The actions Of the Illinois Central rail-
road ~oflcials In sending surveyors here
lead citizens to believe that they are about
to change their roadbed and run the main
line through this city instead of one mile
TO the east.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
N, Y. Plumbing Co, telephone $50,
DrivIng club Matinee.

The matinee meeting Of the Tri-City Am
ateur Driving club, which was postponed
last week on account OF the rain, will be
be held this afternoon at the Union Driv-
ing park, providing the weather ~ favor
able. The program arranged for last week,
with some change in the entries, will be
carried out. Admission to the meeting will
be free and the motor company will run
cars direct into the park.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
Italian King Buys Coal Land.

NEW YORK, June 12.-yictor Emanuel.
king Of italy. is reported to have bought.
within a few days, 10000 acres OF the best
coal land in West Virginia from two Pitts
burg operators now in Italy. The price was
about IS, 1000. 900. The property is situated
in the Pocahontas district.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
communicated

FENDER, Neb.. June 12.-(speeial)-
Last night Ernest V. Newman and Miss
Nellie Lenten were married at the home
OF the brides mother. The ceremony was
witnessed by a large number Of friends
and relatives.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
Thomas -BayIey.

YORK. Neb.. June 12.-(special )-At the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. W. c.. Bayley their
daughter. Miss Blanche Bayley, was mar
ried to DR.. Fred Thomas OF Aurora, Rev.
o. w. Fifer ofhciating. They left for their
home AT Aurora.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
NIiIer-Henderson

sPEARFIsH. S. D., June i2.-(speoial.)-
Monday evening occurred in this city the
marriage of Howard Miller, a government
employe at the FISH hatchery, and Miss
Anna Henderson. one OF the teachers Of
the public schools.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13

married yesterday afternoon to Miss Mar
ion Ayers at the home of the bride in
this city. The bride is the youngest daugh-
ter of M, o. Ayers, a banker Of this place.
couple will reside in Sioux City. where
Mr., Skeen is employed with Armour & Co..
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13

Real Estate Transfers.

These transfers were filed yesterday in
the abstract. title and loan once OF ]. W.
Squire. lOl Pearl street;
The Tootle estate TO Mary f. VIII
liams, lot 2 block 5. Halls add. wd.S 200
Ernest E. Hart. executor. to James
II, Newton, lot 4, in subdiv of lot
ia, original plat, e. d............... 80
w. w, Rogers TO Henry Krohn, lots
8 and I. block II, Howard add, W. d.. 400
A. w. Way to c. w. r. Durham, s
IS feet OF lot le, block 3. Jackson's
pstS;c RH,Hi 400
BintS, sex nwh 4-76-4l, W. d...,...,'. 2.22
-
Total. hve transfers ....,,,....~..S 6.SS2
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13

tesses great love for her and is willing to
allow her another chance. he says, to finish
him II he does not prove a satisfactory
mate.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-13
skeen-Ayers.

DAKOTA CITY. Neb.. June l2.-(speeial.)
B. Skeen Of Wayne. Neb., vas