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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-14
Tribe Elects Officers.

Sioux Tribe, No 1s, Improved Order of
Red Men, had a burning of council fires at
the wigwam last Tuesday, when the adop-
ton degree was conferred. The visitors
present were Past Great Sachem William
H. King, Past Sachem J. Rushton of Tren-
ton, N J.; Past Sachem Harvey of White
Eagle Tribe, who took part in the degree
work, and others. Officers for the ensuing
term have been elevated by Deputy Great
Sachem James w. Allison, as follows: Sa-
chem F. L. Snow; senior sycamore. HI. M.
Wagner. junior sycamore, H. j. Russell;
prophet, A. Brem; guard of wigwam. John
Dickerson; guard of forest, B. F. Chrisman;
first sannap. A. Nicholas; second sannap,
II. Lowenberg; first warrior, E. G. Beavers;
second warrior, w. Wise; first brave.
Thomas ]. Cox; second brave. r. M. Bouts;
third brave. J. ]. Hopper; fourth brave. j.
Embrey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-14
VACANCY ON THE BENCH.
Minister O'Brien Being Pushed for
Judgeship in Michigan.

The death of the United States judge of
the western district of Michigan a short
time ago has brought on a sharp fight for
the vacancy. Supporters of the various
candidates pouring their claims into the
Department of Justice. The belief prevails
among some Michigan men that the judge
ship will probably go to Thomas ]. o Brien,
United States minister to Copenhagen. He
was candidate for a judgeship the last
time there was a vacancy in the state He
failed to get It. but the senators arranged
for him to be sent abroad. The present
vacancy gives them opportunity to sup
port him for the bench.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-14
Conditional Sentence Pronounced

Unless Mason Smith returns an overcoat
which Judge Kimball found him guilty of
stealing, he must serve sixty days in jail,
and unless he pays fine he must serve
ninety more His honor in the Police Court
this morning found that the defendant had
taken an overcoat from George Jones, and
sentenced Smith to pay fine OF $50, with
the alternative of serving ninety days in
jail.
And in default of restitution of the coat
there will be sixty days additional" con-
Guided his honor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-14
Fatally Hurt While Bathing.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

BOYDS, Md. July I4.-Robert Carey,
ten years of age. son of Mr. and
Mrs. John Carey OF near Point of
Rocks. was fatally hurt while bathing yes
terday IN small stream. He jumped from
the bank into the water and struck a sub
merged stone. The boy died soon there
after.
Beginning today the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad tnaugurated a Saturday train from
Washington to Boyds to accommodate gov
ernment employees who were excused at
midday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-14
Court at Fort Washington.

A general court-martial has been APP
pointed to meet at Fort Washington, Md,
for the trial Of such persons as may be
brought before 1t. The detail for the eotrt
is: Capt Gustave w. S. Stevens, Capt.
William r. Roores, Capt William H. Mon
roe, First Lieut. Philip s. Golderman. Sec
ond Lieut. George F. Connolly Second
Lieut. Ralph E. Herring. Second Lieut..
Earl Biscoe, Second Lieut.. George l.. Wer-
tenbaker Judge advocate. All the officers
named are attached to the Artillery Corps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-14
At Roulette,

rom Les Annales
A lady. returning. to young man: BE
good enough. SIR. to place this louis ON a
number"
(which, piease?''
That OF my age. says the lady In q
lackadaisical manner.
But, madame, the numbers do not 20
beyond thirty-six." -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-14
A New Generation.

From the London Speaker.
Children are growing today into new
generation. who, never having been given
q chance in the building up of a healthy
physique Tin the one sex). join the company
Of "born-tireds," or in the other become
mothers of degenerate offspring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-14

RAYMOND Hume, colored, living at ol3
Golden street southwest, was treated at the
Emergency Hospital yesterday afternoon
for fracture Of his arm. He received the
injury by falling off his wagon in front OF
452 9th street southwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-14
THE COURT RECORD
District supreme Court.

CIRCUIT COURT NO 1-Justice Wright.
Macknight art Columbia National Bank
bill OF exceptions submitted; plaintiffs at
torneys. Leckie. Fulton 4 Cox; defendant .
attorneys. B. F. Leighton.
CRIMINAL COURT NO. 1-Justice Wright
United States agt William Hawkins. lar
ceny from United States: recognixance
f$3o0) taken. with William J. Howard
surety.
PROBATE COURT-Justice Wright.
Estate Of John Hill: will dated June 8.
1901, filed.
Estate of Robert Portner: will admitted
to probate and letters testamentary granted
to American Security and Trust Company;
bond. w. A. McKenney.
Estate of Philip b. Turpn: letters Of ad-
ministration granted to Annie L. Turpin;
bond, $2oo; attorney. ]. w. Blackburn. jr.
Estate of Fannie Bryan: petition for pro-
bate or will filed; attorney, w. A. Mcken-
ney.
In re Harry Champion. order appointing
Mary F. Ward guardian. Bond $500. At
tcrney, Harry Fl. Hollander
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-25
FIGHT ON INSURANCE RECEIVER
Stockholders OF Traders Company
AIIeEe that HTS Policy increases
Their Liability.

CHICAGO, oct. 4.-Expressions of
dlscontent with the II anagement OF the
estate OF the Traders Insurance company
by the receivers appointed some months
ago are contained in an intervening pc
ution filed in the Cook county circuit court
today in behalf Of 200 nonresident policy
holders whose claims against the defunct
company represent nearly S2.000,O0O, The
petition charges that the receiver for the
insurance company has adjusted but few
OF the losses suffered by the san Fran
cisco earthquake and fire, owing 10 tile
fact that he has been directed and au-
thorized to make every legal objection pos
sible."
The court Is told that before its failure
the insurance company carried on business
in California, and It is therefore governed
by the laws OF that state. which direct
that stockholders i'm such corporation
be made liable for losses to the extent Of
their stock subscriptions
The complaints ask that the court enter
an order fixing a time for the hling Of
claims against the company and that all
assets Of the Traders Insurance company
be collected by the receiver. reduced to
cash and distributed among all the cred
itors
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-25
MOODY FOR SUPREME JUDGE
washington HeaFs Present Attorney
General WIZ Take Place
Now Vacant.

WASHINGTON. Oct. Awhile no ON
cial statement Is obtainablc unofioiai In
formation confirms the report that the
president win appoint Attorney General
William II. Moody TO the vacancy In the
supreme bench made vacant BY the retire
ment Of associate justice Henry 3. Brown.
The announced intention Of the president 20
appoint Mr.. Moody TO the supreme court
bench came az q surprise, as Il was gem
orally understood that he had eliminated
the attorney general from consideration in
that connection because OF the fact mainly
that Massachusetts, has a representative on
the bench in the person OF Associate jus
tioe Holmes. Mr.. Moody's nomination will
be sent to congress when Il convenes, but
the general expectation is that he viii not
take his seat on the bench until about
January l. when. as previously announced,
he expects TO retire from the attorney gen.
eTaiship.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-25
PYTHIAN INSURANCE CHANGES
Maximum Policy Raised TO $4,000 and
Age Limit Increased 20
sixty Years.

NEW ORLEANS. Oct. 2&s-New insurance
laws affecting $1,000 polcyholders were Of
fcially adopted today by the supreme lodge.
Knights OF Pythias The features OF thete
laws are:
An increase in the maximum policy + om
$500 20 $500.
An% increase in the age limit at which
members can be insured from 50 to so years.
The creation Of new nth class of In
surance 4 This class involved a complete
change from the old fraternal congress T.
the American experience table with Interest
at 31h per cent
There win be an annual accounting. an
annual dividend policy, returning 70 the
member al the end Of each year all over
sud above the cost OF carrying the risk and
expense OF management.
All policies under the new system become
incontestable after three years.
Privilege is given policy holders in the
fourth class to transfer into the new NTH
class, taking the same amount without new
medical examination.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-25
BALLOON TESTS At OMAHA
French DsviO, Of Signal Corps to Pa
Tested at Nebraska Post
HYDROGEN GENERATOR MAY Be sUuT
Fort Omaha 60 he scene Of Interest,"
ina Experiments by Army
Omcers withiu Next
rev Months.

WASHINGTON. oct. 2i-Fort Omaha,
Neb.. Is to be the scene OF many interest
ing balloon experiments within the next
few months French manufacturers have
shipped TO the signal corps OF the army
new spherical silk balloon. which viii he
thoroughly tested at the Nebraska post
The signal corps already has several old
balloons at Fort Omaha which are TO be
used for experimental work.
A. large quantity Of hydrolite. from which
hydrogen Is generated by contact with
water, has been purchased and a generating
plant will probably be built at Fort Omaha.
which will enable the signal corps to pro-
duce hydrogen very easily. At present
hydrogen for experimental work Is shipped
in metal tanks
Practically all the experiments OF the
signal corps are made with captive bal
looms. Major Samuel Reber and Captain
Charles De +. Chandler, who made a bal
loon trip on October q with the Aero club,
have reported TO the signal corps that the
aerial travel from PittsheId. Mass. to Ben
nington, VT, was highly successful and
will later make a report on the trip which
It is expected will be of considerable valiie
to officers interested in ballooning
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-25
POLICE CHEZ is RELEASED
salt Lake City OmcinI Found Not
Guilty of Compromising
FELONY.

SALT LAKE CITY, Oct 24.--George a.
sheets, chief OF the Salt Lake police de-
partment. was released today In the dis
trict court at the close Of his preliminary
examination under the charge of COM
pounding a felony. Alexander and VII
liam Mcwhirter, scotchmen, were robbed
Of $4,000 by bunco men IA this city. Chief
sheets secured the return of Si0cO Of this
money to the scotohmen, but permitted
the man who returned the money and who
was accused by the MoWhirters Of being
one Of the men who robbed them, to leave
the city and escape arrest Judge Arm
strong ruled that the evidence presented
against Chief Sheets was insufficient and
did not show probable cause 10 warrant
his being bound over for trial
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-25

ATI4ANTIC-The city council has ac-
cepted the work on the city sewers conf
pleted here this summer by Dunegnn,
Corey & Briggs, paid the contractors the
cltys part of the amount charged and or
dered the assessment OF S13.12 per lot
against the property RbuttinE on the sewer.
ATLANTIC-E. A. Lewis photographer
OF this place, who has been experimenting
for the past eleven years on a sensitized
printing paper, has perfected his invention
and now has It In shape whereby he can
make printing paper out OF common bond
writing paper at about half the price II
costs to produce other photograph paper.
ATBANTIC-The citizens OF Elkhorn
have already pledged 81 200 for the work
of preliminary survey from this place to
Elkhorn for an electric road, $500 Of which
has already been paid to Messrs. Ross and
Judd, and announcement Is made that the
work OF survey will be commenced the
first of next week. All that seems neces-
sary to make the proposed road a success
is the sale of the electric light plant here,
so the company can bond the road Tor
enough to complete the construction.
LEWIS-Three men have been arrested
and arraigned on the charge Of burglary.
Il is alleged In the information that they
broke and entered the home of c. A. Ayers
on July II and stole therefrom thrty-twu
steel traps valued at about SIP, The traps
were found in possession OF Thomas
Rhoades, and he claimed to have gotten
them from his brother, Francis RhOades,
and Jesse Harris one OF whom has made
a partial confession. They were sent to
Jail under $500 bonds to await the action
of the grand Jury. All three were trappers
and had been working along Turkey creek.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-25
FRIENDS FOREIGN MISSIONS
Delegates Representing All Quaker
bodies in America Meet at
Richmond. Ind.

RICHMOND, Ind, Oct. PA distinct
epoch in the history OF the American
Friends foreign mission work is marked
by a conference of all it's bodies connected
with such work now IN progress IN this
city The conference includes Delegates
from yearly meetings of the American Con-
tinent, American Friends Missionary
board, Afrioan-American Missionary board,
philadelphia Missionary board aud Amori-
can Friends Christian Endeavor. Mission
aries are present from Africa. Cuba and
Mexico.
Many important topics were discussed
this afternoon and tonight. Conclusions
reached by this conference will be reported
TO the general conference Of American
Friends which meets next year In Rich
mond
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-25
9. LEGAL NOTICES

PROPOSED SO4NslItu llOfAL. AMEND
- MHNr.
taIae following proposed amendment 10
the CONSTRUCTOR OF tiie state OF Nebraska.
IS hereinafter set forth IN 1ulf, Is sub
initteds,to the electors of the state OF Ne
pfasKa5 20 be voted upon at the general
election % be held TUESDAY. November o
A.. -Df, 1905. -
BE iL sRested by the Legislature Of the
section ~ That at the general election
for state ami Legislative officers to be held
day In November, 1901. the following pro-
vision be proposed and submitted 10 the
thU constitution. ,t-t'-
Section q There shall be State Railway
commission, consisting OF three members,
who shall bs .first elected at the general
election in 1906, whose terms OF ONCE, eN-
sept those chosen at the first election under
1hts provision, shall be six years and whose
compensation shau be fixed by the legisia1
Oh the three commissioners Iirst elected
the one receiving the highest number or
votes shall hold his office for six years
the next higheet four Years and the lowest
comnissicn shall include the regulation
9f rates. service ana general control Of
provide by law. But In the absence OF
specific legislation, the commission shall
en SlSa X tEis br 9S SSaO'l '
Section g. That at said election In the
RE t6efeaf there shall Be- printed or writ
ten The wordst f'Fory Constitution Amend
ments WITH reference 20 state Railway
Amendment with reference TO State. Rail:
way eommissions" And e a majority Of
an votes east AZ said elecnon shall be for
such apnendment, the. sans bhali be deemed
( l., a., GsipshS. secretary. o. the state Of
Nebrahka, do hereby certify that the fore
going proposed amfnament to the constitu.
lion Of the State Of Nebraska is q true and
correct copy Of the original enrolled and
engrossed bill, as passed by the Twenty
ninth session OF the legislature of the State
+, 81 Nebraska, as hppears from said original
!. blil on file IN this once. and that said pro-
: posed Amendment IS submitted to the quail
he'd votera OF the state of Nebraska for
their adoption or rejection at the general
electforf 10 be held on Tuesday the 9Th dag
OF Novamber,.A. D., 1906. 49,.
In testimony whereof. have hereunt9
Z. The state of Nebraska. a., ~ !. .. -
E . bone sar Lipcoflr this S4thN day Or July,
ieiasthe year 81 our IcIa One Thopsand Nine
4 Hiindred and six, OF the Independence ct
the United States the One Hundred and
Thirtysseeond... and + Of the state the
K yFortieth. f-y. f.i - A. GALlSEAs
fsesI9 Secretary Of State
xuek ass z5.sO- seb6- IL 20 ~ cfl-dlts-B
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-25
CD. EntIeed nom .Heme.

Mary Horst. daughter Of f. Horst. and
her companion. Gladys sandlland. who ran
away from their homes In Avoca. Ia, a
few days ago. were found at Piattsmouth
yesterday. Harry shelter and Fred Wave.
two young men said TO be responsible for
the girls leaving home, were found with
them and placed under arrest. Deputy
Sheriff Grace Of AvOca arrived In the city
last evening with the ranaways and viii
take them back to Avoca this morning.
shelter and wave were lodged in the
county jail over night. but the young
women were placed in care Of the Sisters
az Mercy hOspita'
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-25
FREIGHT VESSEL IS BURNED
Latter sinks-Damage to Former
IL Not Learned.

NEW YORK, oct. 24-The small freight
steamer Hastings, owned by the New
Haven Bayonne Transportation COM
pany, bound from New York to New
Haven, was burned TO the waters edge
and sunk in Long Island sound Off stam-
ford, ConnS this morning. IFS crew OF
eleven men got away in a lfeboat and
were picked up and brought to New York
on board the steamer Middletown The
Hastings is reported to have been loaded
with steel.
About clock, when on Stamford. the
Hastings coilided with an unidentified
schooner An overturned lantern set IRE
to the steamer and when il became evi-
dent that it could not be saved the crew
took TO their boat. The extent Of the
damage suffered by the schooner is not
known here.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-25
Daughter. Of revelation Convention.

Mrs. w. H. Dudley regent Of the local
chapter Of the Daughters Of the American
Revolution. and Mrs. Drayton W. Bush
nell, have gone to Iowa City to attend the
Transmississippi congress Of the society
which begins a two-day session there this
morning. They Will be joined by Mrs w
A. Maurer of this city who Is visiting
friends in Cedar Rapids. Miss Laura Bald
win, member Of the Council BLUFFS chap
ter. is IN charge Of one OF the fraternity
houses at the State university and viii
be one Of the Council BLUFFS representa-
tives at the meeting Mrs. Bushnell is on
the program for the response TO the adj
dress OF welcome at the opening session
this morning. ftrsH' 7
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-25

Thompson Not Guilty of Assault.
Charles Thompson. the collector for an
Omaha instaliment house. charged with
assault of Mrs. NJ. e. Doyle at her home,
1920 Pleasant street. Monday afternoon,
was discharged in police court yesterday
morning by Justice Gardiner, who occu-
pied the bench In the. absence from the
city Of Judge Scott Thompson, when
first arrested. was charged with grave
offense. but Assistant County Attorney
Ross had the. complaint modified to one
of plain assault and battery. While the
evidence showed that Thompson had been
guilty Of making ifhpt9per advances, there
was nothing TO prove that he had even
committed technical assault on Mrs.
Doyle.
Mus. Doyle's husband was In the court
room and was highly Judgment when
Thompson was discharged. After ad-
journment Of court be gave Thompson a
severe tongue lashing. but was restrained
from attacking him. Thompson, both TO
Doyle and Chief Richmond, maintained
that he could not understand what Of
Tense he had committed to cause his ar
rest.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-25
ORGAN FOR UNDERWRITERS
national Association of Life Insurance
Agents Orders Publication Of
OmeiaI Paper.

ST. LOUIS, Oct A.-The second days
session OF the seventeenth annual convon-
ton Of the National Association Of Life
Underwriters was Of short duration and
was practically confined to hearing ad-
dresses delivered by z. Z. Rhodes of New
ark, N. J.. and Hon. Frederick II. Nash.
former deputy attorney general Of Massa-
chusetts.
After the address the executive commit
tee made additional reports recommending
the establishment and publication OF an Of
fetal organ, which recommendation was
adopted.
Tomorrow's session will conclude the con.
vention and the entire day will be Occur
pied Aolarge number OF resolutions have
been offered and referred to the executive
COMMITTEES and ii is anticipated that the
report OF the committee tomorrow will de-
7elop an interesting session. one of the
resolutions proposes constitutional
amendment providing for the exclusion Of
oficers Of companies from, active partlcipa-
ton in conventions which would in effect
leave the administration of the assooia-
tion's affairs in the hands OF the active
field workers. There is a decided division
Of opinion concerning this resolution and
if It Is placed before the convention tomor-
row It is expected contest OF more than
ordinary proportions will ensue
Mrs. Florence e. Shaal OF Boston, the
only woman having the distinction of being
president OF life underwriters association
in the United ates. is attending the con
vention as delegate She is president Of
the New England Women's Life Under
writer's association.
A feature of tomorrow's session will be
the reading OF prize essays on the topic
''The Relation of the Public Press to Amer
lean Life Insurance" and the awarding Of
prizes
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-25

The attendance at the hrst examination
OF teachers for certificates under the new.
law yesterday was much smaller than had
been expected. Only twenty-one applicant1
presented themselves as the once Of
County Superintendent MeAanus IN the
county court house to take the examina.
ton While the unfavorable weather may
have deferred some Of the teachers from
abe rural districts from making the trip
10 town. Superintendent Mcllanus nttrib-
l-ed the small atiendanes 10 the fast that
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-25
!. Y. Plumbing Co. Tel. $50 night sea-


AeAAHNEaUom nay To-Day.
To-day Is the first Of the regular days for
registration for the election 20 be held No
yember g. The boards OF registration will
be in session from sa- m. to 9 D. m. to-
day. tomorrow and Saturday, November s.
Those who did not vote in the voting pre-.
cinct where they now reside, either at the
general election in November. 1904. or the
municipal election last spring. or who have
removed from the precinct in which they
last voted. must register in order to be able
to cast their ballots at the coming election.
In order that there may be no hitch on
election day every person entitled to vote
at the coming election. should see to It
that his name isaOn the registration lists.
Only those who are absent from the city
on the three regular days appointed for
registration and aliens who may have been
issaed their naturalization papers since the
last day for registration viii be permitted
to register on. election day
The boards OF FegiAtfAtion will be In sses-
sion at the followinttU locations in the sew
eraI precincts of the betty;
First Ward, Fist Prscinet-2ls East
First Ward. sec66d Precinct-9l7 East
Broadway
Second Ward. First 'Precinct-city build
Second Ward, Second Preoinct-7ls West
Third Ward. First Precinct--2s Fourth
Third Ward. second Precinct-sl1 South
Main
Fourth Ward First Precinct - Court
house election day, 500 Pearl street.)
Fourth Ward. Second Precinct-1212 South
Main street -.
Fifth Ward, First Preeinet-County build
Ing. Fifth avenue and Twelfth street (elec-
ton day, 11B Fifth avenue). ~
Fifth Ward, Second Precinct - County
building, South Thirteenth street election
day, 1902 Thirteenth street,.
Sixth Ward, First Precinct--County build
ing, Avenue b and Twenty-fourth street
election day. 23i5 Avenue d..
Sixth Ward, Second Precinct-Fifth and
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-10-25

An epidemic Of measles among the chill
dren Of the public schools Is feared. as
al present the disease is quite prevalent
among them. The disease according 20
the statsuIsnt OF city Physician Rice yes
terday, H. especially prevalent IN the viein-
ATTY Of the North Eighth street school.
among the pupils o. which there are thirtys
ak cases. This Is the only school. DIT.
Rice stated, which is seriously affected 81