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Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24

Mr. Ben Stanley Of st. Joseph has been
appointed organist and of the
First Methodist Episcopal church OF this
city. Mr.. Stanley has already entered
upon his duties, but he has not yet per-
manently located here on account OF press
ing work in st. Joe. When the season is
ended he will locate In Omaha. From
what / have heard of Mr.. Stanley he Will
be an acquisition to Omaha and l am glad
to be one of the musicians who will well
come him. being always anxious to see
good men land women come to this town
to swell the real musical growth.
THOMAS J. KELLY,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24
Gould Dol 100 Intereated.

NEW YORK. May 3.-George J.. Gould.
in an interview here, denied that he was
Pacific coast by an Independent line from
Salt Lake. Mr.. Gould also said that he had
not a dollar invested In any railroad pro-
iect west Of Ogden. and that he was not
Identified with David MOfits Denver &
Northern Pacific, which Is being built
through the mountains Of northwestern
COLORADO 70 salt Lake.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24

AS to next year, there are no definite
plans, except that in all probability the
same society, with some additions and
alterations due 10 a severer reading test in
certain sections, will be in existence under
its present conductor. although there are
many schemes being talked about. Mr..
Borglum in writing upon the matter sug-
gests many good things. and Mr.. Wheeler,
In an article upon the subject. throws much
enthusiasm into 1t. The idea, however, Of
making the chorus humber $50 is a mistake,
just at present. This years chorus num-
bered just 146, by actual count, and It was
generally conceded that their volume was
suggestive of many more.
But that is only a detail. The gratifying
thing is that critics, professionals, teachers,
musicians generally. regardless Of previous
personal differences, have rallied to the
support Of a May festival, and are now
loud in their calls for the making of the
scheme an annual AFFAIR.
Personally, I should like to see in Omaha
a concert such as the Swan and Skylark"
concert, once every three months, and let
the May festival be a repetition Of such
concerts, with perhaps an additional fea-
ture or two. But let us get the Auditorium
built, and then we can talk May festival.
II is In good hands, and when the strike is
over methinks there viii be doings down at
that Auditorium corner.
DR.. and Mrs. Baetens' public students
recital will take place at Germania hall,
Harvey street, on the evening Of May Is.
Music lovers are invited to attend without
the payment Of any fee.
The pupils OF Mr. Lee G. Kratz had
another interesting recital last week at
the home OF Mr.. George Z. Godfrey. Those
who participated were: Misses Streitz,
Ethelyn Forbes, Clark, Highly, Irene God
frey, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Grafton and
Messrs. Brewster. Harrison. Archer. Nor
rison, Foster and the T.. X quartet.
The organ recital which was announced
for last Wednesday night. and which was
postponed oh account OF the rain. will take
place at Trinity cathedral on next Tues
day evening. May & The program will
be given by Mr., +. Hatson Wright. organ
list and oirmaster of Trinity cathedral.
and Mr.. J. e. stott. who occupies the same
position In the cathedral of Quincy. III.
The program will be made still more In
teresting by the Introduction Of several
vocal numbers, the choir singing 80 Lord
Most Holy (AbD, praise Ye the Father"
(Gounod) and Master Mccormack will
essay the difficult aria Il now That Ny
Redeemer Lxethv HandeD. MT. stOtt
will play the "Priere-onertolre' Of Paul
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24

The pupils. Of Mr.. Wright will give a
recital at Omaha Commercial college hall,
Seventeenth and Douglas streets. on Thurs
day evening, May 2S..
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24

Devred and other interesting numbers.
Mr.. Wright will also contribute some gems
of organ composition.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24
MUSIC AND MUSICIANS

The May festival has come and gone, and
as the indications are now pointing to a
financial side which is not discouraging,
Omaha must be congratulated upon the
splendid support which it accorded to a
purely musical event. "
1t seems that the deficit Will be a very
trihing one and had there even been a
deficit Of 1900. the proposition would have
been cheap, for its value to Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24

And look at what the musical festival
had to contend with! 1t opened in the
nercest days OF the present strike, when
men were not thinking 50 much OF the
"concourse Of sweet sounds"'a as the possible
settlement Of trouble; then, the copious. but
inopportune rain which deluged the city on
the Sunday afternoon, when one looked for
the big crowd. of the season; and the festi-
val closed with the. opposition of a big
show, the Weber & Field organization,
holding forth in a downtown theater.
Then put on top Of this the distance to the
Coliseum, and the inadequate service Of
the Dodge street car line. with its small
and bumpies," and what more adverse cir
oumstances could one have?
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24

But that was not nearly all. On the day
OF the opening concert there was not one
line Of display advertising in a local paper,
and 1 have failed to see yet the window
card-advertising of Genevieve Clark VIII
son, Sue Harrington Furbeck, George Ham
lin, Arthur Beresford or the Chicago
Symphony orchestra, except in one window
near Fifteenth and Farnam. Several OF
the artists commented upon this, and
everywhere one hears Of the lack of ad-
vertising Of the first part Of the festival,
which was the Omaha end Of 1t.
I do not say this in the way Of criticism,
but rather to offer a reason or two why a
deficit should not be laid to the lack of mu-
steal interest!
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24

DR.. and Mrs. Baetens' public students
recital will take place at Germania hall,
Harvey street, on the evening Of May Is.
Music lovers are invited to attend without
the aymen Of any fee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-10-24
ESTATE-JoHN H. WALKER, deceased.

State of Wisconsin,, County Court of Grant
Notice is hereby given that at the special
term OF the county court, to be held in and
TOR said county, at the court house in the
city OF Lancaster, in said county, on the
End Tuesday of November, A D.. 1908. being
the 10Th day OF November, 1908, at the hour of
one o'clock in the afternoon, the following
matter will be heard and considered:
The application of Richard Meyer Jr., as
deceased, for the examination and allow
ance of his final account as such executor
and for the assignment of the residue of
said estate to such persons as are entitled
thereto in accordance with law and the last
will of said John H. Walker, deceased.
BY Order of the Court,
E. B. GOODSELL, County Judge.
Dated Oct z, 1908
w J. Brennan, attorney for executor.
(First inser ON Oct. 10: last. Oct. 3D.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-10-24
QUESTIONED ON INVESTMENTS

Bryan Not Clear Whether Bennett Made
Investments for Mrs. Bryan.
When Judge Stoddard asked the wit
ness if Bennett had ever made any in
vestments for him Bryan replied that
he had made investments of the Com
moner fund, buying government bonds
with the proceeds of the subscriptions
which came in advance. He also said
that Bennett had never made an in
vestment for Mrs. Bryan. Lawyer
Newton then asked his client, Bryan:
''Was it ever suggested by yourself
OF Mrs. Bryan that he give you the
$50,0O0?'
mo, sir; we never suggested it. 1t
came as surprise to us when Mr..
Bennett made the suggestion himself"
The witness then said that he had used
portion of a previous will which had
been executed by Bennett in drafting
the last one.
James d. Dewell, wholesale grocer,
stated that for many years he had
known Bennett. He had always be-
11oVOu Uiul 10 DC SuFcWO, CdpdU1c
business man, and he bore a reputa-
ton as such. Replying to questions,
he stated that Bennett appeared to be
in good mental condition at the time
when he last saw him, which was
shortly before his death. On this oc-
casion the witness went to New York
with him. He was a man, said the
witness, whose opinion could be not
easily changed.
At this point Judge Stoddard inter
rupted with the question: did he wor-
ship Mr.. Bryan" Witness replied: II
always knew that he held the highest
opinion of him."
Bryan then made statement which
somewhat modified his answer that no
money had been invested for Mrs.
Bryan by Bennett. He said that when
he received the royalties ON his book,
1.-THE First Battle" he gave Mrs. Bry-
an, who wrote the biographical sketch,
sum amounting to about $4,000. This
was invested for her, he said, but he
could not recall whether it was by
Bennett or by Chicago firm.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-10-24
FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES
Acme Harvester Company Asks Time to
Raise Money-Bank at Allegheny
Will Liquidate.


Chicago, Oct. 23.-Referring to the
troubles of the Acme Harvester COM
pany at Peoria, President J. B. For
gan. of the First National bank, said
the company's assets were worth be-
tween 100000 and 100000 more than
it's liabilities, which in round numbers
were 100000. The company has been
forced to place it's affairs in the hams
of a committee representing the cred
itors and ask an extension of time.
Pittsburg, Pa, Oct 23-The officers
of the First National bank Of Ale
gheny have issued a statement to the
effect that the banks supposed con-
nection with the Federal National bank
of Pittsburg has created such wide
distrust that the bank will go into vol
untary liquidation, and that there are
ample assets to pay all it's indebted
ness and leave a handsome surplus for
the shareholders.
LIE Seueur, Mimi, Oct. 23.-The
Farmers and Merchants bank here
has closed it's doors. Liabilities, $780,
600
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-10-24
MORGAN WILL TALK CANAL
Alabama Senator to Bring Up the Question
During the Extra Session of
the Senate.

Washington, Oct 23.-While Presi-
dent Roosevelt designated in his proc
lamation calling congress into extraor-
binary session only the subject of
Cuban reciprocity for consideration, it
is reasonably certain now that the
senate, at least, will have the Isthmian
canal question brought directly to it's
attention. Morgan, of Alabama, has
indicated to some of his colleagues his
intention of introducing a resolution
bearing upon the canal question:
He will demand consideration for
the question raised, and in the opinion
of senators who have been aware Of
Morgan's purpose the senate probably
will devote some time to the matter.
1t is pointed out that this can be done
without embarrassment to the Cuban
reciprocity legislation, as that legisla-
ton must be originated by the house
and be enacted first by the house.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-10-24
BRYAN IS QUESTIONED
BY the Lawyer Whose Business 1t
Is to Beat Him Out of
That $4,000.
DISCRIMINATION IS SEVERE
Benefits Purpose Surprise to the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES as
to investments.

New Haven, Conn, Oct. 23.-Wil-
liam J. Bryan again occupied the wit
ness stand in the probate court when
the hearing on the application for pro-
batting the will of the late Philo S.
Bennett was resumed. A great deal
of the ground which had been covered
was gone over again during the cross
examination to which Bryan was sub
jected by Judge Henry Stoddard,
counsel for Mrs. Bennett, the widow.
Judge Stoddard spent considerable
time in asking Bryan why it was that
in the letter which was left for Mrs.
Bennett by her husband directing her
ito give Bryan $4,000 for himself and
family it was not stated that GER
tain part Of the fund was to be given
to Mrs. Bryan and part to the chill
dren.
Understood Between Bryan and Bennett<
Rryan replied that he did not know,
but that it was understood between
himself and Bennett, and that after
about the arrangement. Judge Stod-
dard then asked Bryan if any one was
present besides himself and Bennett
when they discussed that letter in
in which the request should be made
to Mrs Bennett. The witness an
swered that he did not remember, but
thought that Mrs. Bryan was not pres
ent although she afterward wrote the
two letters on a typewriter, one to
Mrs. BENEFIT and one to himself, relat-
ing to this point.
Got $500 for Drawing Up the Will.
Judge Stoddard also inquired why
it was not stated in the letter to Mrs.
Bennett that Mrs. Bryan knew the
contents of this sealed letter, since
that letter said that the writer pre-
ferred to have no one know it but
Mrs. Bennett and himself. Bryan re-
piled that he had told Mrs. Bennett
the details of the agreement when he
came here after Benefits death. He
added that he presumed it had not oc-
currd to either Bennett or himself to
mention Mrs. Bryan in the letter. The
witness was asked to explain why he
had received $500 from Bennett at the
time the will was drawn up, and stat
ed that while there was nothing said
about it he supposed it to be for draw
ing up the document.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-10-24
BISHOP DEFEATS THE PRIEST
Father Maszotas, of East st. Louis, Must
Give Up the Church Over Which
He PreSideS.

East st. Louis, ILL.,, Oct 23.-By vir-
tue of decision of Justice Wangelin,
of Pelleville, ILL.,, Father Joseph Mas
Zotas must surrender possession of the
Lithuanian church property at East st.
Louis to Bishop Jansen. The justice
decided the bishops suit of ejectment
against the priest in the bishops fav-
o.. Maszotas' attorney took an appeal
to the circuit court, thereby assuring
the priest possession of the property
until Jan. II, the first day Of the
next term of that court.
Bishop Jansen removed Father
Maszotas July /, 1868, and ordered
him to surrender the church prop
erty, which tie bishop claimed in fee
simple. The priest declined to give
up either his charge OF the property.
The case was fought out in the &C.
clesiastical courts, finally reaching the
papal delegate, Monsignor Falconio at
Washington, who decided in favor of
the bishop.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-10-24
NOTICE no CREDITORS.

State of Wisconsin, Grant county court
In probate.
In the matter of the estate of
Joseph Wedekind. deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate Of
Joseph Wedekind. deceased, having been is
sued to Victoria Wedekind,
Notice is hereby given that the creditors OF
said Joseph Wedekind, deceased, are allowed
and limited by order of this Court until and
including the fourth Tuesday of May, 1904,
being the Bird day Of said month, to present
their claims and demands against said
Joseph Wedekind, deceased, to the county
court for examination and allowance.
Notice is also hereby given that the
amined and adjusted by this court, at the
Office of the county judge, at the court house
in the city of Lancaster, in said county, on
the second Tuesday of May, 1904.
Dated this 9Th day of Oct, 1908.
By the Court
e. B. GOODSELL, County Judge.
First insertion. Oct 1915 hst Oct. 81
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-10-24
.STATE-Thos. Leamy, deceased.

State of Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
Coin Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at the special
term of the County Court, to be held 10 and
for said county, at the Court House, In the
city of Lancaster, in said county, on the 4th
9th day Of October, A. D.. 1903, at the horr
of one o'clock in the afternoon,t The fOllowi. :
matter will be heard and considered:
The petition of Daniel Leamy for the ad-
mission to probate of an instrument in writ
ing purporting to be the last will and tesla
ment of Thomas Leamy, late of the city of
Lancaster, in said Grant county, deceased,
and for letters testamentary thereon.
By order of the Court,
E. B. GOODSELL, County Judge.
Dated Sept. 26, 1903.
w. j. Brennan, attorney.
(First insertion Oct. 2: last Oct. 23)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-10-24
Paint Explosion Costs $4,000.

Fort Wayne, Ind, Oct. 23.-!The
hardware store of c. c. Schletter &
Co. was badly damaged by fire. The
origin came from the explosion of a
barrel Of roof paint in the cellar. The
fire quickly spread through the lower
part of the building, but the cellar
and first floor were the only parts dam
aged. The presence of large amount
of paint and inf1ammable oil in the
basement added to the danger of the
blaze. The loss will amount to be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000, fully COW
cred by insurance.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-10-24
= STATE-RoBERT BULMAN, deceased.

State of Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at the special
term of the County court to be held in and
for said county, at the court house in the
city of Lancaster, in said county. on the
4th Tuesday of November, A. D., 1903 being
the oath day of November, 1903. at the hour
of ten O'Clock in the forenoon, the follow
ing matter will be heard and considered:
The application of Henry Bu1man, eXecu-
tor of the last will ana testament of Robert
Bulman, deceased, for the examination and
allowance of his final account as such exec
utor. and for an order assigning the residue
of said estate to such persons as are entitled
thereto according to law and the last will of
said Robert Bulnian, deceased.
BY order of the Court,
E. b. GOODSELL, County Judge
Dated Oct. Is, 1903.
w. j. Brennan, atty. for executor.
First insertion Oct. 81; last Nov. IL. j
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-10-24

CUMMONS-
- Circuit Court, Grant County.
Nellie Faith, Plaintiff, VS.. William Faith
defendant
The State of Wisconsin to the said defend
ant:
You are hereby summoned to appear with
in twenty days after service of this summons
exclusive of the day of service and defend
the above entitl ed action in the court afore-
said; and in case of your failure so to do
judgment will be rendered against you ac-
cOrding to the demand of the complaint. of
which copy is herewith served upon you.
w. w. Gilman, Plaintiffs Attorney.
Pc. address, Boscobel, Grant Co., Wis.
First insertion Sept. 10; last Oct. "a.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-10-24
= sTATE-James g. orton, dec.

State of Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
Coin Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at the regular
term of the County Court TO be held in and
for said county, at the Court House In the
city of Lancaster, in said county, on the 1st
Sd day of November, 1908. at the hour of one
O'Clock inthe atternoon,t the following m after
will be heard and cOnSidered:
The application Of Lenora Orion tor the
appointment OF an administrator of the
estate OF James G. Orton late of the town
of EllenbCro, Grant County, Wis, deceased.
BY order of the Court,
E. B. GOODSELL. County Judge.
Dated October 5, 1903.
Henry w. Brown, attorney.
(First insertion Oct 10: last Oct 31)
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-10-24
WILL THEY NEVER HAVE DONE
Dan Patch Now Makes a Record for Pac-
ing Mile of $50 Ia, Beating
Prince A1ert's Time.

Memphis, Tenn, Oct. 23.-The third
day of the harness racing at the Mem
phis Trotting associations track was
made memorable by the magnificent
performance of Dan Patch in trial
against time. The handsome son of
Joe Patchen made the mile in 1854,
clipping three-fourths of second from
the worlds record Of 1857 held by
Prince Alert and lowered his own rec
ord by two and three-quarter seconds.
The mile was paced without wind
shield and at the finish Dan Patch
seemed as fresh and vigorous as at the
start.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-10-24
jockey Commits Suicide.

st. Louis, Mo-, Oct. 23.-Avery
Kelly Ferguson, of Memphis, jockey,
shot himself through the head in the
presence of his brother and little
girl, dying from the wound. For some
reason the police did not discover the
fact Of the suicide until after the
body had been buried. Ferguson had
been ill of typhoid fever for some
weeks, and it is believed that he shot
himself because of dependency result
ing from his illness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-10-24
Thinks Our CURRENCY Safe.

San Francisco, Cal, Oct. 23.-The
second days session of the American
Bankers association was late in as
sembling. After a discussion on some
minor matters came the paper Of Will
liam B. Ridgely, comptroller Of the
currency, his subject being '"The Cur
rency." The general trend of Ridge
ly's argument was that while the pres
ent currency might be improved, it
was a safe currency.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-10-24
EsTATE-Jane Metcalfe, deceased.

State of Wisconsin, County Court of Grant
County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at the special
term of the County Court, to be held in and
for said county at the court house in the
city of Lancaster, in said county, on the
second Tuesday of November. 1908, being
the 10th day of November 1908, at the hour
of one O'Clock in the afternoon, the follow
ing matter will be heard and considered:
The application of Chas. Rogers as execu
tor of the last will and testament of Jane
Haven, in said Grant county, for the allow
ance of his final account as such executor
and for an assignment of the residue of the
estate OF said deceased in pursuance of the
terms of the will of said deceased and for
his discharge.
BY Order of the Court,
e. B. GOODSELL County Judge.
: Dated Oct. 10, 1908.
(First Insertion Oct. IT; last Oct. 49,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-10-24
Socialist Resolution Rejected.

Philadelphia, Oct. 23.-A lively dis
cussion occurred at the session of the
annual convention of the international
United Textile Workers over resolu-
ton pledging the organization to- favor
the collective ownership of the means
of production. The recommendation
was voted down because of it's social
iStic tendencies.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-10-24
Bristow,s Report To BE Delayed.

Washington, Oct. 23.-It is stated
that the report of Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General Bristow on the
posal investiga ton may not be submit
ted before next Monday, although Bris-
tow is working hard to get it in shape
for submission before that date. It is
a document of 100000 words.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-10-24
A Dozen Times a Night.

Mr.. Owen Dunn of Benton Ferry, w.
Va, writes" 81 have had kidney and
bladder trouble for years, and IL became
so bad that / was obliged to get up ut
least dozen times night. L never
received any permanent oenehG from
medicine until | tried Foleys Kidney
Cure. After using two bottles, am
cured" Jos. Bennett.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-10-24
THE WEATHER

Following is the official weather fore
cast up to o'clock tonight:
Illinois and Indiana-Rair and cooler;
fresh northwest winds.
Lower Internationally fair; cool
er in east portion; brisk to high north
west winds.
Wisconsin-Fair; cooler: brisk north
west winds.
Iowa-Fair; warmer in northwest por-
ton: northwest winds.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1903-10-24
WEST BOUND
American or EurCpean-W Which,

1t remains with you. We have
them-rooms we mean-On either
plan, and are satisfied you will be
pleased with either. Our location
and facilities are unsurpassed; our
rates lower than any other first
class house in the city. Single
meals 5Oc-St. Charles Hotel, Mil
waukee, Wis. 556mo.