Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-03

teaching the teachers how books are made.
the difference between reading a book and
using 1t, best reference books difference
between an index and contents and the
work of the State Travelling library.
President White Recommends.
PRESIDENT John h. Wmte IN delivering
his annual address before the United Mine
Workers of Iowa In convention here ad-
vised the continuance of the defense fund
the investment of all surplus funds in farm
mortgages; benefit insurance for miners
and their widows; assistance in the state
crusade against tuberculosis; further leGis-
lation to protect miners from injury. Pres
ident White also explained the resigna ton
of Vice President l.. p. Joyce, which oc-
Cured nearly year ago. President White
had moved to make his election unan-
imous, but explains NOW that after cleo
ton Joyce was unpopular and the local
unions refused to abide by his decisions
making his resignation practically neces-
sary. The treasurer's report shows the
defense fund to amount TO $4,000. Today
the convention spent considerable time
discussing the recommendation of Presi-
dent White for the continuance of the
strike fund, the discussion being as to
whether it shall be a percentage of the
gross earnings of the member or a stipu-
lated sum per member. The referendum
election of officers will be canvassed to-
morrow.
Buys Half of College.
A. ID. Struthers of this city has purchased
half interest in Highland Park college Of
this city from A A. Weaver, formerly of
Webster City. The price paid was $50, Co.,
The other half interest is held by A. o.
Longwell, president Of the college
Candidate Against Hull.
The Daily News today prints an item TO
the effect that it is nearly assured that
Senator c. c. Dowell of this city will he
candidate for congress against Captain
J. A. T, Hull, There is no authorization
from Senator Dowell for the information
Last Squadron Tomorrow.
The last squadron of the Eleventh United
States cavalry will arrive from Fort Riley
tomorrow morning over the Wabash This
will reunite the Eleventh and for the first
time an entire regiment of cavalry will be
at Fort Des Moines. The latest arrivals
will occupy quarters on the west side of
the parade grounds. the buildings having
been just completed for them. The full
regiment will be reviewed tomorrow
Cummins at HumestOn.
Governor Cummins will speak at Humes-
ton, in Wayne county March in his cam
paign, thus entering the reservation and
the Eighth congressional district for the
first time this campaign. He will make an
extensive campaign through the reserva-
ton during the months to come.
Fireman's state Tournament.
Fire Chief Burnett mas received the pro-
gram for the annual state tournament of
the Iowa State Firemens' association, TO be
held in Clinton, beginning June 20 There
will be three days OF prize events, with
total OF $500 in cash prizes offered.
The opening day, June 10, will be given
over to a reception of visitors. Des Mones
is planning to enter number Of teams in
the various events.
order for Ballot BOxes.
Mayor Mattern today issued an order 10
the chief of police to proceed at once to
take possession and deliver to the city hall
all the primary election ballot boxes with
the ballots. Under the law the boxes should
have been delivered with the ballots
Wednesday. Neither boxes nor ballots for
most Of the precincts had been delivered
today when the order OF the mayor was
issued. 1t is alleged that there have been
efforts on the part OF some of the judges
10 sell the ballots.