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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-17

near Andersonville and erecting thereon
any monument that might be desired. He
declared however, that the Veterans of
the Confederate Army were not in ap-
probable degree interested in the move
ment The whole project, he said, had its
impetus and force among the women of
the south. After deprecating the necessity
for calling public attention to the matter
he said:
''As one who welcomes with Joy every
movement calculated to assuage the linger.
ing pains OF that mighty conflict, 1 depre-
cate to the last degree any movement of the
kind proposed, and 1 think that 1t is due
to ourselves, to our great organization and
to the truth of history, that this encamp-
ment should place on record before the
public at large a most forcble but dignified
protest against any such impious shaft
being permitted to raise its head toward
high heaven"
Pension Legislation.
The successful efforts of himself and his
associates before the committees Of con-
gress to secure needed pension legislation
for union veterans were detailed at length.
Mr.. Tanners remarks on this subject being
followed by a history of the effort made
at the last session Of congress TO forcibly
retire from the public service ex-union SOL
diers who had reached a certain age limit.
81 confess" he said, that in all the years
which have elapsed since the close of the
war no movement directed against the in
terests of our comrades has so startled
and shocked me as this movement did"
However, friends of the soldiers on the
floor of the house." he said, had been
able to block the proposed legislation and
until the next session Of congress at least
our comrades are secure"
The commander-in-chief closed his ad-
dress with a touching tribute to his wife,
who died in Montana last June as the result
of an accident.
The heat which caused so much suffer
ing continues, with no prospect Of cooler
weather 1t is estimated by the police to-
day that the prostrations during the
parade numbered over 100. The great ma
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-17
BOYD NOMINATED In THIRD
Only One Ballot Needed TO settle the
Nominee for Congress
ANTELOPE COUNTY MAN HAS CLEAR LEAD
Colfsx County Delegation Divides Its
Vote In spite of Instructions
Dodge Also scatters Its
Fnvors.

FREMONT, Neb., Aug 16-(speciai) y
The republicans OF the Third congress
sionai district nominated Judge J. f. Boyd
OF Neigh on the FIRST ballot. The conven-
tion met at the opera house at 1890 this
morning. Ross Hammond, who had been
u slgnated as temporary chairman by the
congressional committee. made an enthusi-
astio speech on taking the chair. The
delegates whose credentials were on file
were given seats In the convention with
Out the formality Of the appointment of
crodential committee and a committee of
seven was appointed on resolutions, after
which an adjournment was taken until
1880 b. z. Taylor Of Burt was chosen
permanent chairman.
This afternoon the resolutions committee
submitted it's report, which heartily en-
dorsed the action Of the present congress
and the record OF Congressman Mccarthy
and paid an eloquent tribute to President
Roosevelt
As the roll Of counties was called on the
ballot for congressman II became evident
that instructions sometimes fail to in
struct. Coifax. which had been instructed
for Mccarthy. would not stand for It and
cast one vote for Boyd. 1--WE for Mccarthy
and FIVE for Young. Dodge gave Boyd
IA Mccarthy 6h and Young ga At the
conclusion Of the roll call Boyd had 1874
votes, clear majority. but before the
result could be announced delegations be-
gan changing to Boyd as fast as they could
and on motion Of Judge Reeder of Column
bus his nomination was made unanimous.
Judge Boyd briefly addressed the conven-
ton, thanking them for the honor. Nc
earthly and Young we're also called for and
spoke briefly.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-17

ABERDEEN. s. D., Aug. 16.-(special.)-
Seizaburo Shimizu. Japanese consul in Chi
cago. arrived here today to investigate
agricultural conditions with special regard
to wheat production for use In a report he
is preparing for his home government.
He stated that he desires to gain informa-
ton on how wheat is grown and, while he
would not admit it. 1t is understood that he
desires to select location on which to
establish japanese colony. He came here
with letters from Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson to Isaac Lincoln and J. c. Bias.
sett, both bankers and land owners. and the
former took the visitor into the country
Shimizu will remain here a few days and
every assistance will be given him in the
preparation of his report.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-17
Harrison for Rcpre.entative.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb.. Aug. 16.-(spe-
cial Telegram marshall T. Harrison of
Belmont precinct was this afternoon NOM
mated as float representative for Otoe and
Cass counties by the republican float con-
vention. which met In the county court
house In this city. Mr.. Harrison addressed
the convention announcing himself in fun
accord with republican sentiment on all
current issues OF transportation and tax
alton, and Roosevelt republican, standing
for honesty and economy in government
and a square deal for the people
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-17
Admits Robbine Cars.

= SEWARD, Neb.. Aug. 6--(speclal y
Sheriff Gillian arrested a fellow Thursday
who was peddling mems wearing apparel
around town. After a good deal of ques-
tioning the fellow admitted he had stolen
the goods from B. & M car between
Seward and Tamora. He threw them off
at the Northwestern crossing and gath
cred them up next morning He broke into
car at Aurora and had plentifuiiy sup
piled himself with liquors. Judge Evans
will come to Seward in few days and
pass sentence on the man as he wants TO
plead guilty. .,t
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-17
Roy Hurt By Torpedo.

GREELEY CENTER. Neb., Aug. 10
Especial Telegram.)-At 6 o'clock this even
ing Leo Bolin, aged 6, son OF William Bo-
lin. the barber, exploded with a brick a
railroad torpedo on the sidewalk In front
of his home. The explosion. was heard
several blocks. An ugly wound over the
right eye and upon the left hand was
the extent of the injury. Part of the
brick used by the boy was blown to
atoms. -+
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-17
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
Fair and Continued Warm in Me-
brssla and south Dakota Today
Warmer In lows.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16-Forecast Of the
weather for Friday and Saturday:
For Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas and
Wyoming-Fair and continued warm FRI
day; Saturday, fair.
For Iowa and Missourt-Fair Friday and
Saturday; warmer Friday.
For Colorado and Utah-Fair Friday ana
Saturday.
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU,
OMAHA, Aug. 16.-Of1cial record of tenn
perature and precipitation compared with
the corresponding day OF the last three
years: 1905. 1905. 1904. 1908.
Maximum temperature. 81 s. 50 q
Minimum temperatures. " SO "a 81
Mean temperature "a Is IS Sd
Precipitation ............... 90 90 .oi 90
Temperature and precipitation departures
from the normal at Omaha since March I.
and comparison with the last two years.
Normal temperature ......................... 70
Excess for the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. IL
Total deficiency since March ], 1905. .,... liza
Normal precipitation, ..........,,.. n inch
Deficiency for the day ...,......t 10 inch
Precipitation since March L., .0S inches
Deficiency since March 1, 1906. SIS inches
Deficiency for cor. period 1905.... s17 inches
Deficiency for cor. period lso4.... 3b3 inches
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-17

Carl and Henry. were bound over TO the
district court without bail today on the
charge Of murder IN the first degree for
the killing Of Lew Goldie August >. The
murder occurred across the county line
from Albright as the outcome Of q quarrel
over a COW.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-17
DELEGATE is FATALLY INJURED
,. w. Waters of poniphan Run Down
by Burlington switch Engine.

LINCOLN. Aug. 16.-(Special Telegram.)
u. w. Waters was fatally injured in the
Burlington yards this morning. He was
delegate to the democratic state convention
and was going TO board a train for his
home in Doniphan when he was run down
by switch engine. His right leg and
right side were crushed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-17
Accident Near Center.

CENTER, Neb,. Aug. 1e-(Special.)-
While working on steam tbreshing ma
chine engine near here. Ed Yount. young
farmer. was severely scalded by one CT the
water cocks blowing out. He was taken
TO Creighton. where surgical aid was Sc
cured. The hot water and steam enveloped
him from his waist 10 head. and 1t is inn
possible at this time to tell whether his
burns will prove fatal or not
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-17
PLENTY OF TEACHERS IN SIGHT

states superintendent McBrfen Wires
Richardson County.
LINCOLN, Aug. 16.-(special.)-In answer
to the newspaper reports from Richardson
county that the supply OF teachers is fifty
short. Superintendent McBrien has wired
Superintendent j. oliver OF Falls City as
follows:
when you have schools for all worthy
teachers in Richardson county under our
latest rulings, we can find you all the well
qualified teachers you need whether fifty
or 100"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-17

above the knee and his right leg broken at
the knee joint this afternoon. No. IS
was making a switch near the Union
depot and while attempting to release an
air brake his foot caught. He was taken
to the hospital where his left leg was am
phtated. He is p years old and has a
wife living in Omaha. .,.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-17
Northwestern wouId Increase stock.

NEW YORK, Aug. 16.-Stockholders and
directors of the Chicago q Northwestern
Railroad company. at a meeting to be
held at Chicago October 49, will be asked
to vote on the proposition to increase the
capital stock of the company from 800. 000.-
900 to 20o.00o0O0. No official explanation
of the change In the capital stock was
made.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-17
primaries Mt Lexington.

LEXINGTON, Neb., Aug. le.-(Special
Telegram.)-At the republican caucus held
in Lexington precinct this afternoon the
ticket Against railroad domination" was
victorious by a TO l vote. The dele
cation to the county convention was in
structed to support Norris Brown for
United States senator.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-17
Brnkeman Lose. n Leg.

FREMONT. Neb. Aug. 16-(Special Tel
egram)-Jack Ledgerwood. Unoin Pa
cifc brakeman. had his left leg severed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-17

Clement Weld for GoIdie Kuiinr.
PAPILLION. Neb.. Aug. 16,-(Special.)-
Fred Clement and three OF his sons. Ernest,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-17
OFFICIAL ASKS ron GRAND jury

County Attorney Would Investigate
Insane Asylum Scandal.
NORFOLK, Neb., Aug. 16.-(Special
Telegram. County Attorney Koenig-
stein has requested Judge Boyd to sum-
mon grand jury TO investigate the
asylum scandal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-17

Pains fireworks nj Manawa Tonight.
The prettiest exhibition OF Pains fire.
works ever given at Lake Manawa Is
promised tonight To handle large crowds
with facility q large number OF extra cars
will be run to the fashionable resort
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-17
Reports from stations at p. N.

r indicates trace OF precipitation.
L. A. WELSH. Local Forecaster.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-17
DisIiIes one Monument.

The proposed monument TO Captain wirz.
who was in charge OF Andersonvills prison.
was strongly condemned He said Aneer-
sonville was the property of the Woman's
Relief Corps and that no monument to Wirz
ever would be permitted thereon. but there
was no legal power to prevent any one so
disposed from purchasing plot Of ground
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-17

Temperature and precipitation departures
from the normal at Omaha since March I,
and comparison with the last two years:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-08-17
BROWN HEADS c. A. R,

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New-York tribune., 1906-04-14
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
TRv Televraph IN The tribune. ]

by TELEGRAPH 70 The Tribune
Philadelphia April 13-The Giants lost a ten
inning game 10 Philadelphia to-day by score
of . to a. The champions seemed to have the
game safely won at the end of the eighth inning.
but in the ninth McCinnity hit hard and
the Phillies scored two runs and tied the score.
In the tenth inning a single by Thomas fol-
lowed by a wild pitch and Sentelles single, gave
the home team its winning run.
McGinnity was hit freely throughout the game.
but good support saved him till the ninth inning.
The Giants played we'll in the field. and the only
error charged against them that made by
Gilbert. He redeemed himself for it, however,
by making a sensational one-handed catch I'm
the second inning, which was feature of the
game His double play with McGann was also
loudly applauded
More than nine thousand persons saw the
game. and a record breaking crowd is expected
tomorrow.
Philadelphia scored first in the third inning.
when Doom singled and got home on sacrifice
and a single by Gleason. In the fifth inning
both sides succeeded in getting run. the Giants
on Gleasons tumble followed by Dahlen's single
and a wild throw. and Philadelphia on Dooin's
double and Thomas's single. The Giants tied
the score in the sixth inning when Donlin
singled, stole second and came in on tumble
by Doom
In the eighth inning with one out. McGanu's
long drive was msjudged by Magee, and the
batter got to second Mertes's high fly fell safely
between Thomas and Titus and he went to sec
ond. while McGann was held at third. Then
Devln singled and McGann and Mertes crossed
the plate.
Sentelle started the run getting for the Phil
lies in the ninth inning with single. and scored
on Titus's double. A wild pitch sent Titus to
third. and he Tailed on Bransfeld's double The
score follows:
New-York tribune., 1906-04-14
ON THE GOLF LINKS
Changes at st. 1ndre7cs for Metro
p0htGn Cham mouship.

The 81. Andrews Golf Club is improving and
lenEthening the in preparation for the cham
pionship Of the Metropolitan Golf Association TO
be held there the latter part of May The chief
alteration will take place at the eleventh hole
which is TO he heightened from a24 to 1914 wards
This will also shorten the walk from the tenth
green and while the eleventh tee will be back of
the tenth green it will not be necessary to drive
over the latter AS the approach to the eleventh
green is up hill il will he 5-hole for most play
ers
Ten yards have been added 10 the first hole which
is now S4s yards The second and third remain
unchanged, but the fourth has been moved back
the wall making the hole $50 yards BY alter
ing the sixth tee this hole has been heightened TO
SS5 yards.
In future the ninth hole will be 54S yards and the
putting back Of the tee will necestate a carry
of l4O yards over the second brook. This makes
the playing distance going out 2,s77 yards
against the old figures of 1882
Coming in, the eleventh hole has been changed
told. the fifteenth has been heightened from l65 to
ia yards and the tee for the home hole has been
yards while the lire of play has been changed a
trihc. The home Journey will now measure 2sI4
foots up to 5.S5l yards The old total was 1855
yards At most OF the holes the epproach shots are
make li the S'1 ors rs SaIliyaent TO 5000 Yards
According TO Walter Stern. the club captain. the
amateurs will have hard time getting under So
Jack Hutchinson has been engaged as professional
for the season
The links of the Kno!iwood Country Club will be
open for play to-day.
Word has been received that Ebsn NJ. Byers, the
Pittsburg amateur, who is also member of the
ST Andrews Golf Club has been playing capital
golf in the South of late. He has been the guest OF
W. c Carnegie at his private links.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-14
YANKEES FIT FOR FRAY.
american League Season Will Be
Formally Opened To-day.
AMERICAN LEAGUE GAMES TO-DAY.

AMERICAN LEAGUE GAMES TODAY
Boston at New York tPhiiad.iphis Washington.
The American League baseball season Will be
formally opened to-day at American League
Park where the Highlanders will take the field
against the Boston Americans. Philadelphia
will also open In Washington
1t will be the first big game of the season in
this city, and the probabilities are for clear
and warmer weather monster crowd will turn
out to see the Highlanders start on what so
many hope will be a victorious march for the
pennant.
Plans have been made to celebrate the open
ing of the season in fitting manner The
teams will march on the field headed by the Oid
Guard Band and there will be the usual cere-
monies of hosting the flag and making for
NAL bow, so to speak. to fandom. The park Is
in fine condition, many improvements nave
been made since the close of last season
An inclosure has been built for automobiles.
the sidewalk along the front of the grounds mas
been repaired and the crowd will have little
trouble in getting TO and from the grounds, as
street station. The stands have been draped
and pains have been spared 20 provide
baseball holiday
The game will he called at $50 O'Clock when
now confines himself largely to golf. will throw
in the new ball Mayor Mcclellan and other
city officials have been invited TO see the game
To all appearances the Highlanders begin the
season with every prospect OF winning the
championship. There does not appear to be a
weak spot in the makeup. and with Chesbro
in form the fans have every reason TO be hope
full Chesbro Newton will be in the box to-
left field; Keeer, centre field; Elberfeld short
stop; Laporte, third base: Williams second base;
Conroy. right held- Chase. first base: Kleinow
or Mcclure catcher. and Chesbro or Newton
New-York tribune., 1906-04-14
WITH REVOLVER AND PISTOL
s. E. Sears and +. A. Dietz Win Chief Hondrs
in Championship Matches.

The hnaI results Of the annual charapiohsAp
matches OF the United States Revolver Associai,s'
were made public yesterday. The matches W.
held during the week ending March a. at PoF.laa'
Me: Springfield. Mass: New York: Paterson ~ D
Pinehurst. n. c.; Chicago and 81 Louis iSehc
six with the pistol.
s E Sears of 81. Louis. won the revolver rnasca
his scores being a. "A. as 50. %. IS. SS 4'' ~ "
total 4A DR. n. 3. Moore. OF ST Louis was ,e
ond. with Az. and Lieutenant r. n. Sayre. tn''-
with ASS
The pistol championship was won BY ]. A - -
of New York with this score: as. q. a. w. 70. ~
a. A. 46 40; total Al. j. 3. CraotTee. OF spring
aeld Mass was second. with s4a. and Thomas Az
derton. third. with Al - ,,r,ss
Mr. Sears has won the revolver cup tnsee ,.fass ..as
so IL now becomes his property His score "a IA
was AIS and in 1875 451 The highest score IN n
ny a woman with the pistol was that OK Miss ,.s
NJ waterhouse. OF Pinehurst: II was as - ~
door championships will be held IN Septenoes.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-14
AN ALLIANCE OF MOTORISTS.
A. A. A. Has Combined with F. A. M. to
Punish Those Who Offend

The American Automobile Association and the
Federation of American Motorcyclists have reached
an understanding that will make the way of the
transgressor hard in either branch of the sport
In response the overtures of the Federation of
American Motorcyclists. the two associations have
agreed that henceforth suspensions made by either
organization will be respected and enforced by the
other. which means that automobilist punished
by the American Automobile Association will not
be permitted TO compete as a motorcyclist nor
drive at motorcycle meeting, the same be-
ing true of the suspended motorCyclst who might
seek refuge in the automobile ranks or attempt 10
ride in a motorcycle race at a mixed meeting.
The racing board of the American Automobile
Association took action in the matter at its last
meeting As the Federation of American Motor
cyclists has entered into similar alliances with the
Amateur Athletic Association and the National
Cycling Association. its compact with the Ameri-
Automobile Association will reach even further
than appears the surface
New-York tribune., 1906-04-14
ON COLLEGE, DIAMONDS
Columbia Wins and Loses q Game in
Baltimore.

Baltimore. April i3.-The Columbia University
baseball team won and lost game in this citv
to-day. 1t defeated Johns Hopkins by score Of
20 l in the mfrning, but showed under in III,
afternoon by the Baltimore club. OF the Eastern
League, by score of % to O.
The game between the two varsity teams was a
pitchers contest. with Campbell Of Johns Hop
klns, and Kruger. Of Columbia at their best A
wild throw py Johns Hopkins let in two Of
Columbia's runs The scores OF both games follow:
Columbia ..--.-......>..O o o 2-5
JOHNS tiopNiS University % y ! q o 0-l
hlts-Columbia, Q: Johns Hopkins J'niversitv
CTuba .ohns Hopkins University, Bat
versty, Campbeh and Webb. Umpire-Ramey
Baltimore Eastern League)....2 o S x-22
Columbia University o O o O o O. y
Base hits-Baltimore ~: Columbia Trrorx R.,.,
more Columbia. o. Batteries-Baltimore Nurr STIr.
Umpire-Ramey-
New-York tribune., 1906-04-14
MILLER RIDES in FORM.
HANDLES FIVE WINNERS.
Al but Makes a Clean S1Ceep at
Bennings Races.
Try relerranh to the tribune

Washington April 13-Mier. the jockey, all but
made clean sweep at the Bennngs racetrack
to-day. He rode five winners and one third horse
and his followers left the track with broad smiles
and bulging pockets He had the mount on Hype-
rion III the first race. and after a rather stormy
passage finished third He then handled Lazy
Vera, Tieing, Paeon Riggs and Sailor Boy, ana
after another he rode TO easy victory His
mounts appeared much the best in each race
and won with much in reserve that some were
disposed to call his success more good luck than
good riding, but in at least he was
called on fer that skill which marks finished
rider
The weather clear and bright. and the track
under the influence of the warm sun and careful
Considering the fact that the card was made u up OF
tendance Three fyores and two equal choices
Won SO 3 that those who dd not naye s yne n
The fourth race. at seven furlongs, was perhaps
the victory OF Paeon which closed a Slight favorte
oyer Samuel H Harris and Edct was as salts tbs
last in the run up the back stretch and
appeared TO be hopelessly beaten. 1t was in this
race that Miller exercised some of the qualities
Sded Els ms While Gs GGa FH
Samuel H. Harris were racing each other TO death
in front, and then came along and ran over them
in the last sixteenth when the strife of battle be
gan TO tell. At the end he won cleverly by two
dale
II, was largely to Miller's clever handling that
Sailor Boy won the last at mile. He placed
his mount during the early part of the moved
up when Old Guard and Royal Window began to
tire and came away easily in the stretch. Peter
Paul. that equine gymnast, which caused so much
talk by winning and losing in day, Wednes-
day, ran good race with lis pounds mp. He raced
head and head with Sailor Boy most of the way.
but had to be content with second money half a
length before Royal Window. Old Guard, which
led well into the stretch, stopped almost to walk
and pulled up bad last
A small sized killing made with Monte Carlo
in the first He heavily backed from
to TO to 2, and the looked for Improvement
In his form came in way to startle those who
had backed him in his previous start when Hy-
periOn heat him easily. 1t another story to-
day: He rushed 20 the front soon after the break,
made the pace to suit himself, and won gallOping
by seven lengths Blue Coat which closed equal
favorite prominent to the last sixteenth pole,
but then stopped. The defeat of Campaignsr the
oddson favorite in the third was due entirely
To the fact that Tileing. which won. was much the
best. Campaigner got off well and was in a good
position all the but had TO be content with sec
ond money