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Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09
TO EVANGELIzE THE WORLD
International EpwOrth League In
ausurates Wide Movement at
the Convention in Denver.

DENVER, July S--The seventh Interna-
uonal Epworth league convention TODAY in
ausurated movement having for it's oh
Ject the evangelization OF the whole world
AT the morning sessions In Trinity Epis-
copal and Presbyterian churches and Col
liseum han cards were distributed on which
was printed a pledge to work prayerfullv
ana earnestly for the extension of the
league and its principles. The signing Of
these cards by the delegates will be ona ~
the most important results of the great
convention.
.The morning sessions were classified I'M
DER the heading, Personal Service" and
many interesting experiences were related
ana valuable suggestions offered by the
speakers The afternoon was given over 10
excursions into the mountains and a neal,
on the new Depver. Northwestern a pa
cine railroad was formally dedicated a.
Mount Epworth.
AT mass meeting of the Missouri dele
gates It was decided to unite the STATE
leagues or the regular Methodist churches
ana OF the southern branch in Missouri
INTO one body. The sanction of the general
Methodist conference will probabIv he e.
cured this fall and the first union meetins
wan De held at St. Louis next spring
The Bpworth league convention tonieht
ADOPTED resolution calling on congress N
enforce the prohibition law in Indian Terri.
tory and advocating the prohibition of IN,
sale OF liquor for twenty-one years IN the
territory ana Oklahoma should they become
a state.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09

Holmes Holmes has been dismissed from
the service of the department,
Victor II. Olmstead has been appointed
associate statistician of the Department of
Agriculture to succeed Edwin s. Holmes,
who was ordered removed today by Sec
retary Wilson. Mr. Olmstead has for some
time held the position Of the chief Of the
division of domestic reports in the bureau
OF statistics. and was also formerly
assistant statistician of the department. He
was assistant director of the censuses of
Cuba and the Philippines.
NEW YORK, July s-The Associated
Press has received the following letter from
Theodore II. Price;
Dear Sir: My attention has just been
called to a bulletin of the Associated Press
to the effect that a Mr.. Holmes, who has
been dismissed from the Department of Ag-
riculture, communicated advance informa-
tlon to New York brokers, including my
self.
Permit me TO say that such a statement
is absolutely false and without foundation.
So far as l know, no charge has ever been
made against me to the department., nor
has the. department made any inquiry con-
cerning me with regard to the matter.
The report is false and libelous, ana
shall be obliged to treat Its publication as
such and shall seek legal redress against
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09
HOLMES GAVE INFORMATION
Leak in Agricultural Department is
Attributed to the Associate
stntisttcian.

WASHINGTON, July As a result Of
the investigation by secret service agents
into the charges made by Richard Cheat
ham, secretary OF the Cotton Planters as
ISOLATION, that information had been given
to cotton brokers in New York by some
person or persons in the bureau OF statis-
tics of the Department of Agriculture, Sec
retary Wilson today made q public report
in which he states that Edward s. Holmes,
the associate statistician, has been guilty Of
Juggling the official report. The report
says:
1t has been found that Mr.. Holmes COM
municated advance Information to l.. g,
Van Ripper, a New York broker, and NJ,
Haas of New York, whom Mr.,
Ripper said acted as go-between
in conveying information from Holmes
to other New York brokers' in
cludlng Theodore Price. Steps have been
taken by Secretary Wilson to prevent any
further leakage of the department figures
and an entire reorganization of the bureau
of statistics and the manner OF preparing
monthly crop reports has been outlined by
him. The papers in connection with the
investigation were referred to the United
States attorney for the District of CQlum-
bia and he has reported that In his opinion
criminal prosecution will not lie against
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09
DEVLIN WILL PAY OUT
Property of Kansas Millionaire suf-
AcIeRt 10 Meet All Claims IL
PruaentIy Managed.

TOPEKA, Kan, July S.-The Devlin min
ers in southern Kansas were paid tonight
with $4,000 borrowed by Cyrus Leland, one
of the receivers Of the Devlin estate Money
will be sent to Usage City next week to
meet the payroll there. This will be ad-
vanced by the Santa Fe railroad. Edward
Wilder announced that the Santa Fe was
ready 20 advance the $4,000 for the south
ern Kansas miners, but Mr.. Leland had al
ready made today arrangements to SECURE
that amount. The Santa Fe wants to keep
all the mines open, as the road is depend
ent upon them for its coal supply. The re-
oeivers express themselves as favorable to
continuing the operation of the mines.
George r. Peck OF Chicago Is here to see
Mr.. DevIin. He expresses the utmost con-
fidence that Mr.. Devlin could pay out. He
said:
II the Devlin properties are managed
right there is not particle of question in
my mind but that they will pay out twice
as much as the debts now aggregate Take
properties, his real estate and other things.
Look at their value Mr.. Devlin was a
very rich man He was a remarkable bust
ness man, one OF the greatest in the world.
| Pay out? Why, OF course, he will pay out.
All that Is needed now is management -
! good sane business management.
Charles J. Devlin talked today to his at
today of the interview;
MI Devlin Is sick from a blood clot On
his brain, but his improvement is marked
He is anxious TO get out and a month will
see him In harness. Work the mines, said
/ Devlin, they will pay out II ! have lost
\ everything else; l have one coal mine in
| Illinois which will pay on all OF my in
i debtedness Just give me a chance TO get
I back to town. / will make things nay out
every dollar l owe. / know what Is in ths
mines and what they are worth want "a
/ get back and work.
What mine is that in Illinois that Mr.
pevlin referred tor Mr. Histed was asked
II DO not want 10 say. particularly" said
Mr.. Histed, but IL is composed OF l,2O,
| acres and TO very large extent sunWorked
1t has the stun in it and will solve the
problem. Deylin has the property and viii
make things pay out. This is not mere talk
4 know whereof / speak"
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09
FAIL TO PAY THE CIGARETTE TAX
Increased Sales Calls Matter to AtteR-
ton of CountX AttorneY

Increased Sales Calls Matter to Atten-
tiOn of County Attorney.
The increased business in cigarettes In
Council Blufrs owing to the law prohibiting
their sale in Omaha, as we'll as throughout
the state OF Nebraska, has called the at
tention OF County Attorney Hess to the
fact that the law regulating the sale OF
the so-called "cofin nails" has not been
lived up TO by the cigar and tobacco deal
ers In Council Bluffs.
The law regulating the sale OF cigarettes
in Iowa is similar in many respects TO the
mulct law. IL provides for license OF $500
per annum, which, however can, like the
mulet tax. be paid in monthly installments.
This tax, like the mulct tax. should be col
lected by the county, which receives half
OF Il, while the other half goes TO the city.
Investigation by Mr. Hess yesterday dis
closed the fact that not a single dealer In
cigarettes in Couneii Bluhs was paying the
license, although one large Arm was stated
70 have applied for one and stated it's de-
sire to pay the t25 a month. Mr.. Hess
stated that every person or hrm selling
cigarettes In the city would have to pay
TIA license or else be prosecuted the same
as saloon men who fail to pay the mulct
tax.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09
EXCURSION DAY" STOPS WORK
Christian EhdeRvOr Delegates Wat,
Historic Places Near Baltimore
aud Washington.

BALTIMORE, July s-Today is ''excpr-
sion day" TO the $1,000 Christian Err y. ~
orers now attending the national con en-
ton OF the society. The visitors and dele
gates are on today on three different ex-
cursions-one 70 Washington, where Dis.
triet Commissioner Mcfarland will deliver
an address from the capitol steps; one e
the battlefield Of Gettysburg where an ad-
dress will be made by Rey.-Dr. James Hill
and one down the Chesapeake bay for ON.
cials. trustees, Speakers. pastors and in
vlted guests. Among the guests are Gov,
ernor Warheld and Mayor Timanus and
their families. All will return in time "a
attend q camp fire." which will be held In
Armory han tonight.
Tonight at Armory hall Christian En-
deavor campfire" resolved Itself into what
might be fairly described as a religious
jolliheation. Brief addresses were made
by delegates from various parts OF the
world. The proposed memorial fund was
enthusiastically endorsed.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09
BLUFFS TO HAVE TRADE EXCURSION
Towns Along the Burlington Are to
Ne Visited.

Council Bluffs is to have a trade ex-
cursion IN the near future. This was de-
oided upon at the meeting OF the executive
committee of the Commercial club yester-
day. The excursion will be some time In
August and according to present plans,
which are entirely in embryo, will be over
the lines of the Burlington railroad In
southwestern Iowa.
The excursion will be for the purpose Of
advertising the city and II Is expected
that every branch of its wholesale and
retail trade will be represented. An ample
supply OF literature setting forth the adj
vantages of Council Bluffs will be taken
} along and distributed at every stopping
place. The itinerary has not been ar
ranged yet and in fact about all that has
been decided on is that such an excursion
will be carried out next month some time.
The club received yesterday an invita-
ton from W. ]. Burke, president of the
Commercial club of Missouri Valley, to at
tend in body the Chautauqua meeting
next Wednesday at which Thomas W. Law
son of Boston will be the principal speaker.
Governor Cummins is expected to be pres
ent as we'll as other prominent men. The
Invitation is to be accepted and President
Binder Is hopeful of having a large crowd
so to Missouri Valley that day. The North
western road has offered a round trim
fare of IS cents, good ON any train. Special
cars will be added TO the l2 o'clock train
that day for the accommodation OF the
Commercial club and citizens Of Council
Bluns.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09
WORKING ON ELECTRIC LINE
Local Men Back Of the Proposed Inter
urban Road to Griswold
PROMOTERS CONFIDENT IT WILL Be A &C
DO Not Anticipate Being Compelled to
Appeal to Eastern Capitalists for
Funds for the COnstruc-
ttOn work.

The identity Of the promoters of the pro-
posed electric line from Council Bluffs to
Griswold. in Cass county, were made pub
lie yesterday. They are IL II. Van Brunt,
H. w Binder, e. II. Merriam, c. w. Nc
Donald F. r. Davis, II. A. Quinn and
Congressman Walter 1. Smith, all we'll
known citizens of Council Bluffs. So far
they have only formed temporary organ
izAtion, which is known as Van Brunt &
Co., but as soon as the survey is COM
pleted to Griswold the company will then
be prepared 20 do business and will incor
porate
The survey has been completed to Carson
in this county and 1t is expected that II
will be finished to Griswold in about two
weeks. Immediately the survey is COM
pleted the company will go before the city
council with a request for a franchise. The
proposed line will be about ffty-two miles
In length and will pass through Carson
and Treynor and end at Griswold
Two surveys have been made as far as
Carson, and soon as it is decided which
one to follow the company will commence
the acquiring of its right-of-way. This is
expected to occupy two or three months
time, but the company expects to commence
the work Of construction in the fall or early
winter.
said: "The building of this line is assured,
as the men associated with me are well
able to finance It, although we anticipate
placing the bonds on the market We have
every reason to believe there will be a good
demand for the bonds right here in this
county and 1 doubt II We will have to go
outside for any Of the money AS is known,
the men associated in this enterprise are all
members Of the Commercial club. We all
realize that this city was more or less In
duty bound to build an electric line which
would connect the Iowa School for the Deaf
with the city 1t will be remembered that
when the agitation was started to remove
the school to Des Moines or some other To-
cation, one argument in favor OF it's reten-
tion was that il was shortly to be con-
nected with the city by an electric line.
This line was not built, but we now propose
20 build one. Our line will pass by the
school We do not intend to antagonize
anyone. and II the Tabor company succeeds
in constructing it's line, we will be ready to
welcome 1t and lend all the assistance In
FOUR power, but this line will be built, no
matter how many other lines may be
started"
Asked as to the probable cost of the line.
Mr. Van Brunt said>tha a rough estimate
placed the cost at about $4,000 mile, or a
total Of $1,000, 900, including equipment. Ac-
cording to present plans the line will be an
electric one with overhead trolley, but Mr.
Van BrInt said that with tine way
that gasoline engines were coming ia
the front, IL was possible they might be
used instead Of electricity. The line will be
single track, with turnouts and switches
and will carry both freight and passengers
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09

JEWELL Ia. July s.-CspeciaL) )-Consid-
erable sensation was created here this
week by the finding under the Chicago &
Northwestern stock yards scales big out
fit Of goods. presumably stolen from a
Chicago & Northwestern car. The it's
covery of the goods was entirely accidental
Two local buyers were unable to EalGrco
the scales and started an investigation. As
a result ,forty-eight pairs OF shoes and a
hunters outfit, including a Colts shotgun,
said to be worth $50, and a coat and
sweater, were found. The shoes were in
boxes, marked with the name Of on Eagle
Grove dealer. He claimed a crate was
missing from a shipment recently received,
but, having claimed damages from the
road, he refused to claim the goods. Yes
terday Chicago & Northwestern detective
appeared and took charge of the property.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09
West Amber.


Miss Mae Syas was the guest Of Miss
day,
s. c. Campbell lost his valuable driving
horse Tuesday night. II was struck by
lightning.
Mr.. Jorgerson of West Lawn has pur-
chased the old Beals school buildina and is
Mrs. L. Boyer has been entertaining her
sister, Mrs. Purcell, from Woodbine, Ia
the last week. She returned home on Tues
Mrs. Thompson of North Omaha is keep
ing house for Mr.. and Mrs. Cooks chfi-
dren during their parents absence from the
Mrs. F.. c. Hensman and children leave
on Tuesday for Fairfield, Ia. on a six
weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. Warren
Herman Gantz is enjoying his summer
vacation with HIS parents and with his sis
ter Miss Ada and two friends spent the
Fourth at Millard.
Mrs. John Moore was called to Creston.
Neb., last week by the serious illness Of
her aunt Mr.. Moore Is also away, being
In South Dakota looking for land.
Mrs r. NJ 1Henderson left on Sunday
for Sioux City to visit her son, Charles,
and wife and make the acquaintance OF her
new grandson, who made his arrival July 2
Mrs c. Bell and little son OF Kansas
City, who have been visiting relatives and
friends In the neighborhOod since last
Saturday returned home Thursday even-
ing.
Ralph spoerri has been under the doctors
care the last week with nervous trouble
Mrs. ]. z. Aughe entertained her friend
Mrs. Parrott, and children on Thursday
evening.
Mr.. l. Kelley and daughter. Miss Mar
garet, OF Wisner We're guests OF their
daughter, Mrs. p. Kroeger here on Thurs
day. While in the city Mr, Kelley pur-
chased plano for his daughter
y6sS The aI,s 4Ses m A1s SSSisty net With Mrs
large guilt A 1hne dinner was given at
noon BY Miss Ada. Attendance, dftesn.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09
Dubuque shows a Growth.

DUBUQUE, Ia, July s.-(special 1.-THE
census returns given out by the assessor
here show that Dubuque has population
Of f4o. which is gain of 5,647 in five
years. This gives the city less than 1000
more than Sioux City, which has over
n.oOO, and makes the two cities close com
petitors for second largest city In the
state. Five years ago the federal census
gave Sioux City ss,ln and Dubuque &c. ,2s7
The figures from neither of the cities
have been gone over by the census depart-
ment at Des Moines and as there is nearly
always some change there the contest is
an interesting one.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09
Promotion for Iowa Mnn.

JEWELL, Ia, July s.-(special.)-M e.
Phillips, station agent for the Chicago g.
Northwestern railway at this place has
received what in every way is ",nided
promotion in the adoption by tn ':orth-
western railroad company of new system
of tracing time freight cars. Mr.. Phillips
was called to Chicago the latter part OF
last week and informed Of the new depart
ment to be created by the road. of which
he is to be the head. His new duties will
be in the office of the car service agent at
Chicago, but will be a distinct department.
To Mr.. Phillips department will be en-
trusted the supervision of a system by
which the exact location OF every cur OF
time freight over the entire road can he
exactly known at any time and its move
ments definitely regulated.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09
CAN DEAFNESS BE CURED?
is A CURE WORTH $40?
STONE DEAF CURED

A South Omaha lady praises DIR. Brana-
man for curing her son OF Deafness and
Head Noises. She says:
My little son has been under DR. Brana-
mans care trea ting for Catarrh, Deafness
and Head Noises He became so deaf /
could not talk 70 him, in fact he did not
hear anything not even the steam cars
whistle, His general health was bad had
headache and noises in his ears all the
time. l became alarmed about him When
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09
COUNCIL BLUFFS

ago she underwent severe operation at
St. Joseph's hospital, and after six weeks
was removed TO the home of her daughter,
Mrs. william r. Matthews. z21s Cass street,
Omaha, where she passed away. She was
a resident OF Council BLUFFS for thirty-one
years. making her home here shortly after
her marriage. She leaves a husband, John
Miller, and son Frank and Ave daughters.
Lille, Lena, Pearl, Laura and Mrs. Mat
thews Of Omaha. Funeral services will be
held in All SAINTS church, Omaha, this
afternoon at 3 o'clock Interment will be
in Fairview cemetery, Council Bluffs.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09
Dundee.

Dundee.
Mrs. r. e. Kimberly left during the week
for visit TO her mother In Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. O. Perley and children
leave this week for their ranch in Wyom-
ing.
Miss Margaret Covey Of st. Louis is the
guest for several weeks Of her aunt, Mrs,
ID, L. johnson.
Mr.. Reed and family Of Monticello, Ill,
who have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs, r. c.
Peters, left for their home on Wednesday,
On Tuesday afternoon at 2:S0 Mrs winn
and her daughters of Japan will speak and
sing at the missionary meeting to be held
in the Dundee Presbyterian church.
In the house party being entertained by
Rev. and Mrs J. J. Bampe are Rev, and
Mrs Thomas G. Wian and daughter of
Osaka, Japan, Mrs. Willard OF Galesburg,
III, Mrs. Dunlap and daughter OF Chicago
and Mrs. Barr of Chicago.
On Thursday evening at o'clock a
Japanese entertainment Illustrating the
family life Of that country, will be given
by the Winn family, who are the guests of
Rev. Joseph j. Lampe. These interesting
and talented people have been connected
with the missionary movement In Japan for
twenty-seVen years.
The funeral of Isaiah l., Dodds who
moved here recently from Ohio, was held
Friday afternoon at the family residence,
1915 Webster street. Rev. r. X Hunter
officiated and the Ave sons, who all reside
in Omaha, acted as pallbearers. The de-
ceased leaves a widow, five sons and two
daughters.
on the evening of the Fourth an outdoor
Peters, her guests including the members
OF her own family, her brother, Mr. Reed
OF Monticello, Ill, with his wife and Chil-
dren, and Mr., and Mrs. Buck ana iamlly.
Mr. Montgomery of Colorado Springs was
the guest during the week of Mr.. and Mrs.
ID. l.. Johnson.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09
Benson.


Mrs. E. c. Fuller has returned home from
her trip to Missouri.
Mr. and Mrs. L, Hull entertained friends
at their home on the Fourth
Mrs. l. r. williams of Irvington spont
last Thursday visiting in Benson.
Mrs. j. Walsh spent a few days of last
week visiting relatives in Elk City.
Services will be held today at the Meth:
odist Episcopal church at II a. m. and s
p m. Junior league at p. m.
Mrs. Ben Morton entertained at dinner
last Thursday in honor Of Mrs. Orindulph.
Master Harry and Miss Ella Gravel are
visiting with relatives in Missouri Valley.
DR.. H. F. Mccoy has returned home after
having made a two weeks trip to Chicago
Justice Keller was injured last week while
attempting to stop quarrel In a saloon
here.
Mr.. Hoagland and family have taken the
Noble residence, where they will reside for
a year.
A new restaurant has been fitted up for
use near the postofice, and will soon be
opened.
Mrs William Moran entertained a num-
Der OF young people at her home during the
last week.
James Howard and Gus Wien went to
Elk Ciry today TO join fishing party at
that place.
Celia Christianson entertained number
Of her Omaha. friends at her home last
Thursday evening.
The Benson pharmacy has been sold by
A. l., Hun to Mr.. Sprague of Omaha, who
NOW mas CHdIbG VI IT,
Mrs. c.. ID. Totman has returned from a
visit in Cedar Rapids, Ia. She was ac-
companied by her sister.
The Epworth league held a$buslness meet
ing at the church last Thursday evening,
when plans for a social were made,
Messrs. Henry and Arthur Thomas have
returned from the east and are visiting
with their parents on the Keystone ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theolecke went to De Soto,
Neb., last week to attend the funeral of
Mr.; Seltz, who was the father of Mrs Theo-
lecke.
The Ladies' Aid society met at the home
of Mrs Wedge last Wednesday afternoon
for business meeting. The next will be at
the church.
Mrs, DR.. Loechner entertained during the
week Miss Marvel lesson of Kansas CITY,
Loechner of South Omaha
The women of the Methodist Episcopal
church Will give an ice cream lawn social
next Wednesday evening at the home OF
Mrs. H. J. Grove.
Rev. Mr. Leidy will conduct special sery-
ices for the Independent Order Of O6d FEEL
lows lodge Sunday evening at s o'clock at
the Methodist Episcopal church Everybody
invited.
William Rodabaugh and family spent last
Tuesday at Florence with their relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dean Smock, who have re-
sided In Benson for the last year, have
taken up their residence In the south of
Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09
snnrtInR RrcvItIen.

Play will begin on the city tennis cham
piorships next Saturday and all the various
clubs of the city will be trotting out their
dark horses
kid" Nichols has been given his uncon-
dional release by St Louis, and there are
some who are so unkind as to say that he
has been playing for this since the
management was taken away from him
He probably will be heard from at the head
of one of the smaller league teams.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09
Girl Commita SuIcIde.

GoWRIE, Ia. July s.-(special.) DE-
spondent because her sweetheart, Albert
Lundgren, had suddenly turned against
her pretty Ella Anderson, the belle Of
Lost Grove township, six miles from here
drank carbolic acid yesterday afternoon
and died an hour later.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09

These transfers were reported 10 The
Bee July by the Title Guaranty and
Trust company Of Council Bluffs:
Jacob Henry Lubben, trustee, 70 Henry
Jacob Lubben. nart Aud sub lot l
,swh swh as-l5-l3, W .....,.....,,.,.sS 4Ol
Katharine NJ. DeVol et al. 70 Robert
p. Wallace et al, lot n, block /.
Bayliss & Palmer's add. W d...... ROO
John 8. Smith and wife 20 Christian
Eberhart, lot 5, sub outlot +. John
Johnson's add, W d...........,........ . 80
Taylor Woolsey and wife 10 Jemima
Pethybridge. part lot 6 Mill add.
''s''.. ..-.....-..,..s.,,.s,.....
Total fo,,r tran.t.rs - a.