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Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-15
UNITED PREsBYTERIANs
MEET
Omaha Presbytery Holds Session at
Ewing.

EWING, Neb. April 14-(Special)-Th
United Presbyterian church Of the pres
bytery of Omaha met this week in the
United Presbyterian church. This being
the regular spring meeting much routine
work of closing up the business of the year
was transacted. All congregations were
reported in a prosperous condition with
much encouragement for the future. OF
the local work and the new church the
members expressed themselves as especially
gratified.
The special features Of the meeting were:
The opening sermon by the retiring mod
orator, Rev. d. r. Turnbull, pastor of the
First church, Omaha; the trial sermons
and the ordination to the office of the
gospel ministry of Rev. ]. NJ. Wallace, who
is to be installed pastor of the church at
Rushville.
All meetings were largely attended by
the members of the church and friends
from a distance and citizens of the town
and community. pleasant, profitable and
helpful meeting was the verdict of all
The spirit Of the meeting will be con-
tinued in the services held during the
week day evenings and on Saturday pre-
paratory to the observance of the COM
munion of the Lords supper on Sabbath
The preaching for three services will be
by Rev. ]. NJ. Mcconnell, pastor of the
church at Alliance, and brother of E.
Mcconnell of Ewing.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-15

June and thinks 1t probable that plans
and specifications will be completed by
fall, when the contract for digging may
HUMBoLDT-The necessary machinery
has been ordered for the manufacture OF
the newly patented tire guard for auto
city, which was granted q patent few
weeks ago. The firm of Cooper & Linn
have undertaken to put in the plant In con
nection with their mill and electric llght
plant and together with c. X Cooper,
manager of the lighting system, will be
associated with Mr. Slama in putting the
new invention on the market. The promo
tiers believe they have a good thing in the
proposition.
WEST POINT-Mrs. F. A. Nevis, aged
wife of former County Judge F. A. Nevis,
died in Omaha, where she had gone in
search of health. The deceased was SO
Cunning county for thirty-four years. She
was the mother of eight children, of
whom six survive: Mrs. Hamilton Spence
of Wisner, William Nevis of Los Angeles,
CAL Mrs ostS IL s HsPss Of au Go Msse
Agnes and Alma, at home. She had been
in frail health for seven years. Funeral
services were held from the Grace Luth-
eran church, Rev. L. J.. Lipe officiating,
and the remains were inferred in Mount
Hope cemetery.
WEST POINT-August Goebel. a we'll
Point, died wednesday at the farm home
of a complication of diseases. The de-
ceased leaves wife and nine children, of
whom seven are married. The funeral
took place Saturday at ST. Anthony's
church in st. Charles, under the auspices
of the Catholic knights of America, of
Services were conducted by Rev. Joseph
Ruesing, pastor of the church. The death
of Mr.. Goebel is the first and only. one
| local branch to which he belonged, eX-
! tending over a period of twenty-One years
| with large membership.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-15
News of Nebraska.

YORK-Central high school has had gas
connections made for laboratory purposes
Notwithstanding struck the barn on the
e. F. Whitcomb farm, tearing or corner
of the building.
PLATTsMOUTH-Hea rains of the
past few days have put stop TO the
farmers sowing oats.
YORK-A marriage license was issued
to Otis B. Frazier Of Red Cloud ana MISS
Kittie Malonee' of Benedict
ISVILLB-Decoration day, VIII be OBJ
served here Everything 10 make the pro-
gram a success will be done.
YORK-work has commenced on the fine
will be one of the largest and finest In the
city
BEATRICE-A Union Pacific official
states that the work of ballasting the road
bed between Beatrice and Lincoln will be
started soon.
YORK-The York county republican cen
trail committee have decided TO hold PR,
mary elections and a meeting will be called
to devise plans.
BEATRiCE-Dr. Triplett, who recently
came here from Lincoln;i has purchased the
residence property or NJ. l.. kors ana VIII
make Beatrice his home.
SCHUYLER-Dr F. ]. Chollette has
bought out Gerald Ehembergers share in
the firm Of Maple & Ehemberger. The
change will be made Monday.
PLATTSMOUTH-Th city council con-
firmed the appointment of j. D. McBrlde
as chief OF police for Plattsmouth, but
the ex-sherif refused to accept the once.
D. LOUISVILLE-At a meeting of the Com
mercal club this week it was decided to
give prizes to the boy who could show the
best lawn, condition OF lawn at begin
ming considered.
YoRK-A local paper, in urging the need
for a new depot, calls upon the business
men TO route shipments over other rail-
roads II such course is necessary to
induce the Burlington to build
BEATRICE--A debate with the Crete
High school has been arranged to take
place in this city April q The Beatrice
High school Will be represented by VIII
liam Atwater and James Lawrence.
WEST POINT-August Schwedhelm has
| been sworn in as rural mail carrier, tax
| ing the place of the late Alfred Gei5t,
| who committed suicide Monday morning
| He Will serve the patrons on route No. 6.
! LOUISVILLE-The Platte river bridge
| at this place will soon be repaired II indi-
| cations mean anything. This bridge Is
| much needed for the benefit OF the public
/ as there is no bridge across this stream be-
| low Valley.
! HUMBOLDT-A drenching rain visited
/ this section last night and was welcomed
] by the farmers, as IL dissolved the clods
/ In the fields and II sunshine follows will
make the tilling Of the soil much easier and
more effective.
| BEATRICE-WiuIam Brehm Of this city
! has made application for a saloon license
! at Ptckrell AS the town Is without sa-
| looms IL Is said the the citizens OF thai
place win oppose the granting Of license
! to Mr.. Brehm.
/ YORK-Hon. n. V. Harlan, attorney fol
the district court Of Alaska, has filed pc
| ution in the county court asking to be
| appointed administrator TO the estate OF
Edmund ". Harlan, a son who recently
died in Alaska.
AuNDEN-AIr. and Mrs. Hallman and
| family, who leave for Germany next weeh
for three months visit 70 Mr.. Hallman'
| humber Of their friends in their hall Fri
day evening The evening was spent II
daaeinS and refreshments were served. Al
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-15

numbers.
TEcUMsEH-John L. Jacks, Apperson &
Co, ID. s. Warner and several other well
known live stock men of this community
county breeders association. A meeting
of the breeders of the county has been
called for Tecumseh for Saturday, April
p, and It Is hoped to perfect the organiza-
ton at that time.
OAKLAND-The Debating club OF the
Oakland High school held debate in the
high school room Friday night on the sub
should have complete control of railroad
rates The affirmative was taken by
Ruth Rosen, Emma Anderson and Maurice
WSiseen, Will while Anna Thompson, Ivan van
negative, The judges, Rev. c. f. Sandahl,
Nina Maudin and Donee Griffith, decided
in favor of the affirmative and they were
given the s. prize.
TABLE ROCK-John Branek, prosper
GUS farmer living some five miles north
west of town and about 20 years of age
was brought here in an unconscious con-
dition yesterday afternoon and 1t took
hard work to resuscitate him. He was
bringing in a load of hogs and the team,
becoming frightened, jumped to one side
upsetting the hogs and catching him
partially under the wagon box as 1t upset.
He is badly scratched up and bruised, but
is able to be up this morning, and unless
worse hurt than now seems probable he
will be able to be taken to his home today.
HUMBOLDT-The officers and directors
for drainage district No. ! held their first
meeting at the office of A. r. Keim at
| Falls City and employed Engineer Mum
| of Nebraska City to make a survey and
! draw plans and specifications for the drain
age ditch to be constructed along the Ne
maha through the eastern part OF the
county, the purpose being to straighten
| Il less liable to Overfiows and consequent
| damage 10 crops enroute, Mr.. Mum eX-
poets to have the field work completed by
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-15
FIRE DESTROYS OLD LANDMARK
Lille Rooming House at Grand Island
IL burned.


GRAND ISLAND. Neb., April IA
Especial. )-Esrly this mornig a neighbor
discovered smoke and sparks coming from
under the caves Of the Lille roominE
house, large three-story frame structure
on the north side She at once aroused
her husband and the alarm was given The
fire made rapid Roadway and before all
the occupants Of the building were aroused
the northwest portion of the building was
all in flames A stiff northeast wind pre-
vailing. the flames made rapid Roadway
and the entire structure was destroyed,
together with most of the contents.
There were twenty-five roomers in the
house at the time All escaped easily but
sa yed little of their clothing. Three Of
the occupants business college students,
who were afflicted with the measles, had
to be taken to nearby homes.
William c. Lille, the owner, valued the
building at $1,000. He carried 5000 insur-
ance. Upon the furniture $500 Insurance
was carried Only a little OF the furniture,
that on the ground floor, was saved.
The structure was the largest frame
building in the city and was in many re-
spects a landmark. Formerly It was the
Union Pacific hotel until about ten years
ago, when the railroad company gave UP
INC HOtel DuSlltsS mere Wlitu II was llAONth
several blocks north and west, away from
the railway tracks. 1t was three stories
in height. When the structure was all
ablaze it made a fierce fire and but FOR
the rain that had prevailed for the pre-
vious twenty-four hours, rendering the
roofs of surrounding buildings almost
soggy. the fire department would have had
great difficulty in keeping the fire from
spreading. The origin of the fire is UNI
known. It was discovered at O'Clock
and burned for about two hours
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-15

present A number Of new members were
admitted A historical sketch Of the FIRST
session Of district court held in Howard
county, written by J. A. Haggart, and also
the early history OF st. Libory precinct. by
the same author were read. and the secre-
tary of the society, Robert Harvey, read
his personal recollections of the first con-
vention held in Howard county. Officers
were elected for the coming year, as fol-
lows: J. n. Paul, president; Paul Ander-
son, first vice president; ]. p. Scott, second
vice president; II. G. Parker third vice
president; Robert Harvey, secretary; N. J.
Paul, treasurer.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-15
HUNTER SHOOTS ms FRIEND
Theodore Gibson Accidentally KILLED
by Shot Intended for Ducks.

Theodore Gibson Accidentally killed
by shot Intended for Ducks.
WAHOO. Neb., April H.-(Special Tele-
gram -Theodore Gibson, aged q years,
only son of Nels Gibson, living one mile
south of Swedenburg, was accidentally shot
and killed by Arthur Anderson while hunt
ing yesterday. Gibson and Anderson, to-
gether with Carl Olson and Oscar Martin
son. ali young men, were out hunting
along Rock creek when a flock of ducks
came over and the boys laid low until
they came within shooting distance. Glib
son was ahead of the others and raised
up just as Anderson shot, the charge striS-
ing Gibson In the back of the head, killing
him instantly. The boys were horror
stricken at the accident, and Anderson
would have shot himself but for the in
reference of the other boys.
Coroner Scheel was notified and after
investigation returned a verdit finding that
Gibson came to his death from a gunshOt
wound in the head fired from a shotgun
in the hands Of Arthur Anderson, said
shooting being entirely by accident. I did
not deem it necessary to call a jury"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-15
ROCK ISLAND FILES REPORT
Shows Large Increase of Earnings Over tn e
Previous Year.
JAMESTOWN SEEKS AID FROM NEBRASKA
Governor WIN Appoint Commission
Provided Members VIII Pay own
Expenses and Depend on Legis-
Iature ReimburainR Them.
CFrom a staff Correspondent

LINCOLN, April 14.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The report of the Rock Island,
railroad, which was filed with the secre-
tary of the State Board of Assessment
this morning shows this road has, during
the last year, earned clear of all ex-
penses the sum of $13.2OO,O44s7, which
is an increase over the net earnings of
the year previous of over s1,500,000.
The road spent in maintenance, and OPP
Grafton a total of $134, 3,775.Ss. The
road has total mileage of 5,579.12 miles
of which 245.5s is in Nebraska. The fol-
lowing is the financial statement COM
pared with the statement of a year ago:
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-15
woman Commits suicide.

HAYES CENTER, Neb., April l4-(Spe-
cial.)-Mrs. Maggie Karre, wife Of William
Karre. took her own life by means Of
strychnine poisoning. Shortly after rising
she went into the cellar, where she took
the fatal dose OF strychnlne Coming up
from the cellar she passed into the bed
room and on Mr.. Karre's entering a few
moments later exclaimed, Il have taken
strychnine and will be dead in ten min
utes" She refused TO give any reason for
the rash act. A doctor was Immediately
summoned, but arrived too late.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-15
Patriarchs Militant at RIair.

BLAIR, Neb.. April l4-(Special. Wv. d.
Crawford of Lincoln, Neb.. grand patri-
arch Of the encampment branch OF the
Independent Order of odd Fellows of Ne
praslSa, assisted by Past Chief Patriarch
]. A Hudleson. also OF Lincoln, we're in
the city last night and Instituted a camp
OF that branch OF the order with thirty-fve
charter members. The camp proper was
instituted and officers elected at the after
noon session and in the evening the mys-
teries OF the three encampment degrees
were conferred upon those charter mem
bers who were new in the order. At mid
night banquet was served by committee
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-15
schuyIer's Movable Fire Limits.

SCHUYLER, Neb., April H.-(special.)-
At special meetings of the council held
Thursday afternoon and evening the fire
limits were changed to their old lines. When
]. w. Bingham got permission to move
his feed barn it was to be moved to lots
outside the fire limits but owned or con-
trolled by him. When 1t was learned that
he intended moving Il between Goden-
schwagers store and house the council at
a special meeting extended the fire limits
to include this block. Before repeating the
ordinance the council was advised by the
city attorney that Bingham could hold the
city liable. The barn still obstructs the
street, but will probably be moved onto
the lots as soon as the weather win per-
NIT.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-15
ELI A. BARNES FOR COMMANDER
Grand island Mans Candidacy IL
Endorsed from Many Quarters.

Grand island Mans Candidacy IL
Endorsed from Many Quarters.
GRAND ISLAND, Neb., April H.-(Spe-
ciaL)-Members of Lyon post No. IL. Grand
Army of the Republic, are pushing the
candidacy of Hon. Eli A. Barnes of this
city for the cammandership of the Depart
ment of Nebraska, subject to the will of
the departments encampment TO be held at
Lincoln, May IS. II and Is. At the Febru-
airy meeting of the local post, without his
solicitation or knowledge, he was endorsed
as a candidate for the head Of the de-
partment of this state and each post COM
mander was instructed to write to other
posts and TO secure, If possible. their
pledge of support. Quite a number OF let
ters of favorable tenor have been received
and his friends believe that Mr.. Barnes
will be one of the strongest competitors for
the office. Mr.. Barnes has held the offices
OF post commander of the local post judge
advocate Of the Nebraska department and
aid-de-camp on the stan of Commander
Tanner and has been faithful to every trust
reposed in him. He served as orderly
sergeant in Company @, Ninth Iowa cav
airy, enlisting at Cedar Falls. Ia, August
%. 1862. He has been pension agent for
the last twenty-six years and has been
of great assistance TO veterans and their
widows and orphans.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-15
BIG MUDDY THROWS BIG LOGS
Massive Timbers Come to Surface of
River as Waters Recede.

PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., April 14.-(Spe-
cial 1.-The Missouri river is gradually re-
ceding The streams powerful current
brought TO the surface nine massive logs
about 100 feet in length, from the bottom of
the river, which were doubtless put there
by the government many years ago during
the days of steamboating. d. c. Wood
ring the Burlington superintendent OF
bridges, says the worst danger from the
rivers destructive tactics has passed, and
the large force of men is now in position
to push the riprap work much more rapidly
but the water stll continues to wash away
portions of the east bank above the ripraI
work, which was put in by the Burlington
last year.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-15
APES RAISE MONEY FOR Y. NJ. c. A,
Fremont Boys Take in Large sum by
Exhibiting Three Monkeys.

FREMONT, Neb.. April 14.-(Special)-
A number of the younger Fremont boys,
who are trying to raise money for the new
Young Mems Christian association build
ing, have been exhibiting three monkeys.
only one month old each afternoon this
week. The three belong TO w. c. Schultz,
who furnished the boys with a suitable
large cage and a man to look after them.
The youngsters have been doing a good
business during the afternoons the show
has been open. Superintendent De Vry
the keeper of animals at Lincoln Park
Chicago, wrote Mr.. Schultz that he knew
OF but two other instances of monkeys be-
ing born in captivity and living. The par
ent monkeys are of the large long tailed
variety. The boys expect to take in over
$780, all of which goes to the building
fund. the use of the building used also be-
ing given them.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-15
AnnIversarY of Famous BIiErnrd.

ST. PAUL. Neb., April Especial 1.-The
sixth annual meeting Of the Howard County
Historical society was held yesterday
afternoon. on the thirty-third anniversary
OF the memorable snoWstorm of 1873 Ow-
ing 10 the stormy weather prevailing the
attendance was limited but much interest
in the proceedings Nds shown 81 those
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-15
DRUG STORE WHISKY THE CAUSE
Jasper HiginbOthRm, Longtime Pro-
hibttiOnist, Explains His Fall.

hibitiOnist, Explains His Fall.
YORK, Neb April 14.-(Special.)-Jasper
Higinbotham writes his friends that his
mind was a blank from the time he pur-
chased and drank half pint of York county
drug store whisky until twenty-four hours
after his arrival at the Hospital for the
Insane at Lincoln. Mr.. Higinbotham is
one of the pioneers of south York county
and has hundreds OF friends who were sur
prised to learn that he had purchased
liquor, as Higinbotham was known a
strong prohibitionist. DIR. Greene writes TO
friends of Mr. Higinbotham saying that
he has fully recovered and that after a
short stay he will be released
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-15
jamestown wants Nebraska Aid.


Governor Mickey will appoint three or
five volunteer commissioners to represent
Nebraska at the jamestown exposition 20
be held beginning May, 1907, providing
the men will serve without compensation
or without expense to the state.
This announcement was made by the
governor after an interview with Charles
w. Kohlsaat and George D. Meiklejohn,
the former being the exposition commits
sioner sent to Nebraska to interest the
people in the exposition
Mr. Kohlsaat explained the exposition
to me-" said Governor Mickey, land asked
that a commission be appointed to select
a site for Nebraska building. He sus-
gested that this commission could be
composed of men who would pay their
own expenses and then report to the next
legislature. 1 shall appoint the commits
sion, but do not know whether the legis-
lature will look favorably upon an APP
preparation for a building.
1.-The exposition. however. will be a mag
nificent affair, Mr.. Kahlsaat explained
1t to me. and no doubt many people from
Nebraska will attend it / think the state
should be represented by a commission.
jamestown is the most historical spot
in America and 1t is right in the midst
of historical spots. The fleets from all
the nations of the world will be a sight
worth seeing"
Mr.. Kohlsaat was well pleased with his
interview with Governor Mickey and he
has hopes that Nebraska will have an ex-
hibit
II desire a commission appointed seem"
he said 80 If the legislature concludes
to make an appropriation for a building
or an exhibit the commission will have
everything in readiness so there will be
mi
site for a building and then if the legis-
lature makes an appropriation everything
will be all right, and If the legislature
does not make an appropriation, the state
will be out nothing because of the APP
pointment of a commission. L have no
doubt there will be plenty of men in Me-
braska who will be willing to serve with
out compensation"
Profit in OIL Inspection.
During the month of March State OIL
INSPECTOR Church turned over to the state
treasurer as fees from his Office above all
expenses the sum of $5s4.67. The receipts
for the month amounted to $1,5626O and
the expenses amounted to $97793
Draining Richardson Lands.
Drainage district No has been formed
in Richardson county under the provisions
of the drainage law enacted by the last
legislature ana the organization has MED
its articles of Incorporation with the Sec
rotary of state The new district expects
to reclaim some $4,000 acres of land. and
the cost will be taxed to the property own
ers benefited. The following compose the
board of directors: James p. Mooney OF
Rulo, c. f. Pribbeno of Preston, Joseph
II. Miles Of Falls City, r. e. Grinsteao
OF Salem and Daniel Riley of Dawson.
Doctors Allowed Paw
AT meeting of the State Board OF
Health this evening DR.. S. X. Spaldng
was allowed sic for his services as a mem
Der. DIR. Brash was allowed Sl95.S5 for worl
as member of the board of secretaries
]. W. Mcdonald was allowed $40 FOL
services.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-15
Child see. Parents Married.

BEATRICE, Neb., April 14-(Special Tel
egram. Edward c. Henderson Of Omaha
and Mrs. Maude NJ Henderson of Fairbury,
who were divorced three years ago, were
married here today. Their 5-year-old son
was present when the couple was reunited
by Judge Spafford
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-15
wiling Company 4. Incorporated.

WEST POINT, Neb., April 14.-(SpeciaD-
A new corporation has been organized In
West Point by the owners Of the milling
and brick yard plant at this place. The
title of the new concern is the West Point
Milling company and the capital stock is
named at $4,000, all of which has been paid
in. The incorporators are Charles G. FL
lott, w. D. Van Vleet, Joseph Merritt
Leander Brink and Henry Wilcox. all Of
them residents Of the state of New York.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-15
NehrnsI.n Exangeli.t Goes to Kansas.

YORK, Neb., April H.-(Special)-ReV
j. c. Redding, the Nebraska evangelist
who is we'll known all over the west, and
who has converted thousands OF Ne
braskans, will remove from York to Atchi-
son. Kan, a former home after resi-
dence Of fifteen years at York. His de-
parture will be regretted by York people
who know MFR. Reddlng as a philosophical
CitizaO
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-15
PRIZE DEFINITION OF BAL
BABY
Girl of Fourteen Wins Piano in Lively
Competition at Fremont.

FREMONT. Neb., April H.-(special.)-
Olga Draemel a student of the Fremont
High school won the prize of a $500 piano
offered by local music dealer for the
best definition of a baby. over 400 defni-
lions were submitted to the committee,
which by reason of a system OF number
ing had no knowledge of who the authors
were Her definition was: "A living record
of harmony and discord medley Of ex-
istence; a symphony immortal" The win
ner OF this valuable prize is but IA years
old and one Of the youngest competitors.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-15

OF women Of the Rebekah degree, after
which the rest OF the work was conferred.
The following officers were elected for
Blair encampment No. 81: Chief patri-
arch, Clark O'Hanlon senior warden, W.
p. Samson; Junior warden, Nat Cole; scribe,
George p. De Temples treasurer, Hollis
Wentworth; high priest, Theodore Haller.