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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-01
OMAHA HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The program rendered by the Browning
society was entitled Women of Fiction,
Famous authors were guessed at by their
peculiar personal characteristics. The pro-
gram was further supplemented by an
essay by Ruth Burchand and a humorous
recitation by Nell CARPENTER.
The Frances Willard program was
Bertha Neef read Lady Psyche's Address
on the Ascent of Woman" An essay on
Colonial Education was presented by
Ethel Doran. Evelyn Mortensen and Eftie
Parker each developed theme on the
Growth OF Education in the north and
In the south, respectively. Two recitations,
MY Aunt" by Ethel Sawyer. and THE
were given prior TO adjournment.
The program by the IAniger Travel club
was: katherine Dunnigan gave the EARLY
History Of New York City" "Bilfs IN
Trouble" was Tecited by Katherine Len
hart. Addie CrOnk, Affirmative, and Goldte
Starkey, negative, engaged In discussion
OF the question, "ResOlved, That the people
OF the United States travel in their own
country" Irene Devitte then gave a
sketch OF New York City Of Today" In
closing, Valentine Mix gave a reading and
a brief dialogue was given by Ruth Temp
sett, Josephine Doherty, Margaret Elan
agan and Bernadotte Shelby
The following program was rendered by
the Pleiades society: First in order was
a piano duet by Jean McMaster and Hazel
Smith. Following thA came recitation,
THAT Baby OF Mine" by GenevieVe
Glover Sadie Hutton then gave a violin
solo which met with hearty applause. AT
essay on Alice and Phoebe Carey" was
read by Viola Peterson. An original poem
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-01

by Vera HsnninE was read by her. Mona
Dillon read THE Unpreached Sermon A
piano and mandolin duet was given by
Grace and Jean McMaster gave each a
reading before closing. At the close OF
the program the members RECALLED them
The Elaine society anticipated April /
by giving an April fool program. Florence
xan Horn read selections appropTiatts io
was read by Ruth Tzschuok. Margaret
Cole told ipteresting anecdotes. An Tn
a paper BY y" Rernice withneii. Dora John,
son told amuslng April fool Jokes. April
fool customs were given by Gladys Solo
mon and In closing reCitations were given
by LILLIAN Talleruphus and Eleanor Nc
Gavok.
The Margaret Fuller society rendered
this program; A piano duet "Etude' by
Johannes Baihm, was given by Irene
Jaynes and Myra Breckenridge. Mabel
Stromburg gave the Life Of Joel Chandler
rendered on the piano by Myra Brecken-
ridge. Helen Harris read paper on
from the works of this author was read by
Elizabeth Charlton. Irene Jaynes brought
the program to close by reading a paper
entitled The Hand of Fate"
The Lincoln and Webster societies held
their championship debate on Tuesday last
before q large audience of students and
their friends The victory went to the
Lincoln society after a spirited contest.
The question debated was: Resolved,
Ihat the power OF supervising insurance
business Of an interstate character should
| cease TO be execised by the state In which
such business Is written and should be
| assumed by the federal government, con-
stitutionality to be waived" Lyman Bry-
son, an alumnus Of the class of 1906. pre-
sided. The debaters were Carroll Beiden
and Paul Hommell and Harry Ryan and
Carroll Burkhard for the Lincoln and
Webster society, respectively. Fay Felker
opened the afternoons program with a
piano SOLO "Nocturne." by Doehlcr, and
responded to the hearty applause by an
! other Twilight on the Mountain" by
Rathbun Rollin Andrews entertained the
audience during the retirement OF the
Judges with amusing remarks pertaininE Ia
the participants of the afternoons debate
| The judges consisted of Mrs. Sudborough
and Messrs. Bernstein and Woolery.
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PATTIsoN is NO BETTER
Family of Governor of ohio Expects
to Take Him Back TO Home
I'm Milford soon.

COLUMBUS, o., March Ex-Governor
Pattison's condition remains practically un-
changed tonight. The bulletin issued by
the attending physicians at II o'clock says:
"He was somewhat restless in the early
part of the afternoon. but that has sub
sided and he is now resting WELL"
His temperature continues normal with
the pulse at 96 and respiration 20.
The members of the family continue
hopeful that Governor Pattison may i'm
prove to such an extent that his desire
to be taken back to his home at Milford,
O., may be grauhed, but the physicians
have given no assurance that this is
probable.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-01
COLORADO SOUTHERN OPEN
snow blockade OF Three Weeks
Lifted AFTER strenuous
Efforts.

GUNNlSON, Colo, March 3l.-The Colo
RADIO & Southern railroad was opened to-
day between Gunnison and Alpine pass and
Gunnlson and Mount Carbon for the first
time in three weeks. A rotary and seven
engines reached Gunnison today after hav-
ing been snowbound for sixteen days on
Alpine pass, during which time the en-
gineers were compelled 10 remain in their
cabs. Food was carried to the trainmen
over the frozen mountains
Superintendent Bacon OF the Colorado q
Southern declared today that the siege
of snowslides and bIockades through which
the train crews have passed was the worst
In the entire history OF the road
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chase. and If Il is granted he will reuie ~
his farm. = an.
Second Lieutenant =. D. Glassford OF tne
artillery corps has been appointed pase 80
representative FOR Fort Riley anu ~ -
selected Sergeants kerrigon and tfunN,, g
his assistants. Lieutenant Glaestotu ~ ~
drawn up a plan for the season Whlch III
wolves the formation of a league OF nv
teams in the post, one Tor each squaui""
and each battalion. -
Sergeant William r. Knoblock Of Troop
r, Thirteenth cavalry. who has been on oe-
tached officer as noncommissioned onlcer
with the detachment OF farriers aud horse
shoers since last August. was relieved
Tuesday from that duty, and, under orders
from the War department, was sent 10 ny
proper station, Fort Myer. Va.
The post council Of administration u an
nounced to consist Of Colonel s. W. Taylor
OF the artillery corps, Lieutenant Colonel
James Parker Of the Thirteenth cavalry
and Major J. NJ. canister OF the medical
department The council will meet next
Monday to audit the accounts of the post
treasurer
First Lieutenant +. M. Jones of the Ninth
cavalry has been relieved from special duty
with the detachment of farriers and horse
shoers and as assistant to the post adju-
tant
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-01
EARL GREY GUEST OF PILGRIMS
Governor General of Canada Returns
Portrait of Franklin Captured
by His Great grandfather.

NEW YORK, March s1.-Earl Grey, gov
ernor-general OF Canada, was the guest Of
honor tonight at the Pilgrims dinner held
in the Waldorf-Astoria. At the reception
which preceded the dinner many of the
most prominent and distinguished men Of
the city were present.
Earl Grey, accompanied by Lady Grey
and their daughter, arrived in company
with his host, Joseph Choate. Shortly after
O'Clock a bugle blast brought the formali-
ties of the reception to a close and tho
guests assembled in the banquet hall, in
the grand ball ROOM Regrets were received
from Bishop Potter, President Roosevelt,
Major General Corbin, Ambassador White
law Reid and others. The toast. THE
President and the King" was drunk stand
ing, while the orchestra played see THE
Star Spangled Banner" and God Save
the King Then came a toast to 1.-THE
Right Honorable Earl Grey, Governor
General of Canada"
In introducing Earl Grey Mr.. Choate
said:
IL was a remote ancestor of his-his
great grandfather. Major General Sir
Charles Grey, who became the first earl,
that l wish 20 speak of, because his ex-
incident which ought to give satisfaction %
all American people. Sir Charles was in
the possession of Franklin's home in Phila-
delphia at one time during the Revolution
AIRY war In the confusion Of their de-
arturo a fine portrait of Franklin dlsap-
peared. Franklin himself was in Paris
forming that conquering alliance with
France. suppose the British regarded
the picture as suitable capture, since they
could not get him. How the picture got to
England nobody can tell, but 1t came into
the first Lord Grey's possession and has
hung for 100 years I'm the Grey ancestral
hall as a precious heirloom. And now Lord
Grey In fun recognition of the desire Tor
harmony and friendship, has decided to
restore to the United States, as a free
will offering this portrait, and a month
ago he wrote 10 President Roosevelt max
iTg the formal presentation. II Is hoped
| taat the portrait viii reach Philadelphia In
| time for the celebration next month
The Earl made an extended response,
dwelling upon the amicable relations be-
tween Canada and the United States. Other
toasts were international Comfy" Sec
rotary Root; THE Empire State" Gov
ernor Higgins and 1.-The Peace OF the
World" General Porter.
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NEWS FROM THE ARMY POSTS
Fort NIobrara.

FORT NIoBRARA,. Neb., March 81
(speciehl-Captain and Mrs. J. p o'Neil
last
Captain and Mrs oTNen entertained Cap
tain Lehman and Lieutenant and Mrs.
Ball at dinner on Sunday.
Major and Mrs. c. W. Penrose enter
tanned Lieutenant and Mrs. BAH at din
Colonel and Mrs. r. W. Hoyt entertained
the Bridge club on Saturday night
tenant and Mrs Brandt, and James Leitch.
the infant son Of Lieutenant and Mrs.
Grier. were christened at the home Of Cap
tain and Mrs. Powell on Wednesday after
noon. Rev. DIR. Wells of the Episcopal
church Of Valentine offiGiated. Ali of the
officers and ladies of the garrison wit
The new Springfield rifles model 1903.
on on tuesday they are are great improve
ment over the old Krags.
The first twelve-mile march as prescribed
In general orders No. a., War department,
took place on Thursday afternoon.
An examining board, consisting of Cap
tain A. Il. Shattuck, Captain Nj. J. Lent
tenant Fred w. Bugbee, convened on Mon
day and Tuesday to examine the non
commissioned officers in the "Catechism of
Outpost Duty" Each officer above named
examined the non-commissloned officers OF
The schools for officers and noncom-
missioned officers have terminated for the
year.
The student officers were examined in in.
ternatioral law on Thursday. The examln-
| ing board consisted OF Major Charles w
| Penrose, Captain Joseph p O'Neil and
| Captain Michael j. Lenihan, all of the
Twenty-f1fth infantry.
| First Lieutenant Henry A. Wiegensteir
was absent several days during the weel
| at the Rosebud Indian agency taking depo'
sitions to be used by the general court.
| martial in the case of Private Edward
] Rogers. Troop A, Ninth cavalry. His cast
was completed before the court on Wednes
day. The action Of the court will not b.
known until published by the department
| AS First Lieutenant F. w. Ball, the pres
/ ent Judge advocate of the general court
expects to leave on Monday next for For
| Washable, Wyo., IL is probable that new
| court will be convened here.
| Private George w. Davis, Company l
! Twenty-fifth infantry, died OF erysipelas II
| the post hospital on Wednesday morning
afternoon in the post cemetery.
| Private Noyes of Company X, Twenty
] nth infantry, was tried before the genera
| court on Friday afternoon.
| Quartermaster Sergeant George X. Jonei
| of Company / has been transferred at hi
! own request as a private to Company 4
so that he could accompany them to For
The Social Club" composed of a mum
| Der of the noncommlssoned ofhcers anS
their wives, met at the home of Sergean
| on Wednesday evening the Twenty-fftl
| Infantry orchestra rendered the usua
weekly concert at Gordon hall
On Friday evening the officers and ladie
of the post enjoyed the regular mop at Cor
A telegram received from Washington
d. c.. states that Fort Robinson will b.
brara viii be practically abandoned bu
the present intention Is to hold maneuver
on a large scale here each summer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-01
Dundee.

Mrs. Stewart of Kearney is the guest of
her daughter, Mrs. Finch.
Miss Margaret Barr spent last week with
the Misses Hancock in Omaha.
Mrs. s. r. Rush entertained twelve
women at cards Saturday afternoon.
The Dundee Woman's club will meet on
Wednesday of this week with Mrs. A. H..
Palmer.
daughter was born last Sunday to
M. and Mrs. r. C. Peters at Cass and
Forty-ninth streets.
r. B. Haaker and family moved during
the week into their new house on Capitol
avenue and Forty-ninth street
The Ladies' Aid society of the Dundee
Presbyterian church gave an apple pie
social Friday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. John II. Harte.
The annual meeting of the Dundee Pres
bgterlan church will be held at the church
Wednesday evening. Light refreshments
will be served at the close of the business
session.
The Dundee school closed Tuesday after
noon, when large number of its pupils
availed themselves Of the opportunity thus
given to witness the wonderful perform
ance of Jim Key.
Mrs. Elizabeth Colfax left during the
week for a visit to keoknk Ia, accom- com :
win, who was on his way home from a
trip to California.
The Round Dozen club met on wednes-
day with Mrs. S. X. Rush. In the guess
ing contest which, with delicious refresh
ments, formed the features of the after
noon, Mrs. w. r. LightOn won the prize.
The meeting of the Dundee Card club,
which was to have been held on Wednes-
day evening with Mrs. W. b. Howard
was postponed two weeks on account OF
the illness of Mrs. Towards infant son.
Miss Mamie TillsOn's Sunday school class
of the Dundee Presbyterian church, which
Is making a study OF Japan, met at the
home of Mrs. p. j. Barr on Saturday and
were shown some beautiful pictures, furni-
ture, china and bric-a-brac of Japanese
manufacture.
Prof John b. Hamilton, who has re-
signed his position as principal Of the high
school at FL PasO, Tex, TO continue his
studies at the Chicago university, was
the guest during the past two weeks of
his brothers, James W. Hamilton and DR..
IL, u. Hamilton.
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Florence.

j. b. Brisbin returned Thursday from
trip to Galveston, Tex.
Mrs. o. X. Turner Of Emerson is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs, Il. X. Turner.
Father Senie OF Omaha will say mass at
St. Phillip Neri church today
Miss Emma Lund OF Omaha Is the guest
Of Miss Ethel Herskind for few days.
The regular school meeting will be held
Tuesday evening at the school building.
Carl Taylor OF Council BUNS has been
visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. l.. A
Taylor.
Ice has been coming in the past week in
carloads and Is being stored in the Talbot
icehouSes..
Henry stoltenburg has opened up his
confectionery store. Miss Dolly Lowry Is
in charge.
Father senie OF Omaha spent Tuesday
and Wednesday here, the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Pulte.
Miss Katie ClaycOmb visited Mrs o. X.
Tucker at Wise Memorial hospital in
Omaha Tuesday afternoon.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank p. Brown,
Thursday afternoon, baby girl. Mother
and daughter are doing we'll.
r. II Olmsted returned Thursday night
from a "trip OF several days IN western Ne
braska looking after some legal business.
Mrs Newell Burton returned Saturday
from several weeks visit with relatives
and friends at Imperial and Beaver Cross
ing.
John s. Paul and daughter, Margaret.
Clarence Risley and John Felduhsen saw
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-01

ST LOUIS, March S1-Martin Giesebell
machinist, aged 90 years, shot his wife
aged 70 years, at their home today. NOR
tally wounding her, and then killed him
self. Neighbors, hearing the shots, rushed
into the house and found the woman un-
conscious and apparently dying Giesebell
lay near her, dead, sull claspinE the re-
volver m his hand. The cause assigned for
the tragedy Il poverty and inability 10
make a street Improvement assessment
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-01

SEATTLE Wash, March a.-The Post
Intelligencer today says that j. ID. Farrell,
former assistant 10 the president OF the
Great Northern railway and Great Mort ieTn
Steamship company will aflliate with gIar-
Timan in a position analogous to the one
held by him with the Great Northern. or
fetal announcement has not been made
but Il Is expected soon. This means that
Farrell will be the executive head OF the
Union Pacific IN the northwest
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-01
watching TOR ontraband Arms.

WASHINGTON, March 31.-United States
Minister Dawson at santo Domingo has
been advised by the State department TO
look out for the American bark Ldvonia,
which sailed from Philadelphia for San
chez two weeks ago and is supposed to be
carrying a large quantity of Mauser car
tridges for revolutionists
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-01

WILKESBARRE, Pa, March 21-War-
rants were issued today for the arrest of
]. F. Shaffer of Philadelphia and l.. II.
Mitchell of Los Angeles, Cal, charging
them with false pretenses and with de
frauding some sixty men of this city and
vicinity out OF 5oOW, Which they invested
The investors claim that they have learned
that the alleged mine was a swindle and
that ore were false. Shaffer sold the stock
and Mitchell was president of the COM
many
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-01
war veterans Meet I'M Octob.r

WASHINGTON. March Sl.-The date for
holding the national encampment OF the
United States War veterans in this city
was definitely fixed today. 1t will begin
in October and last throughout the work
The president will address the veterans
and review the procession.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-01
Dakota Farmer CommIts suiolae

YANKToN. S. D., March si,-CspecIal
Telegram.l-BroOding over his arrest for
shooting at Albert olofson his tenant in
a quarrel over cattle, c. A.'west Of Violin
committed suicide last night by hangins
He was a prominent pioneer farmer. 70
years of age.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-01
Mrs. Hoamnn keeu. ChIId.

NEW YORK. March s1.-An sgreemsnt
out OF court has been reached by Mrs
Joseph Hoffman, wife OF the pianist and
her former husband. George p. Eustis by
which Mrs. HOFFMAN retains possession OF
George Eustis. their 6-year-old son.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-01

Monday night Mondamin lodge No i'll
will give an open meeting at its hall,
Seventeenth and Farnam streets. A vocal
and instrumental program has been ar
ranged for the occasion. Saturday evening
the degree team went to Benson to initiate
a class of candidates.
At the regular meeting OF Banner lodge
No. IL Thursday evening a big attendance
witnessed the initiation of class Of
thirteen candidates. Twenty applicable
were acted upon. The prizes for attend
ance was awarded to Mrs. Emma johnson.
Next Thursday evening the lodge Will
hold an open meeting. Progressive high
five and dancing will be features of the
evening. Refreshments will also be served
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-01
81. pnnI NAV Yeara OId,

ST. PAUL. MINI, March 3l-st. Paul put
on its holiday attire today in honor Of its
hftieth anniversary, as a municipality and
celebrated. with parades OF bands. military
and civic organization.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-01

The Loyal Mystic Legion gave q card
party at its hall in the Rohrbough block,
Nineteenth and Farnam streets, Thurs
day night. Following a season at cards
refreshments were served and the re-
mainder OF the evening was given over to
dancing.
Business OF Importance is to be trans
acted at the next regular meeting and all
members have been urged to be present.
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speciaI Ambasaador 20 Weddipr.

WASHINGTON. March 3l.-President
Roosevelt has appointed Frederick w.
Whitridge OF New York, as special am
bassador 10 represent the United States at
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-01

WASHINGTON, March a.-The senate
committee on Indian AFFAIRS today heard
several witnesses on charges that the
Kickapoo Indians had been defrauded in
making sales OF their land in Oklahoma to
purchase a large tract in Mexico.
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West Amber.


Little George Blakely is again suffering
from rheumatism of the neck.
Mr.. Halpine is getting settled IN his new
home on the Martin homestead.
Mrs Frank Hensman entertained her sis
ter, Mrs. Bert Gantz, and children on
Wednesday.
Mrs. D. Bartlett has been i'll at her home
near the county hospital with severe
case Of bronchitis.
Owing to the Indictment weather, the ex-
ercises of the Young Peoples society were
postponed until tonight.
Mrs. r. NJ Henderson was the guest of
her friend. Miss George Blakely in East
Amber, on Wednesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. oleson will remove
from Georgia avenue to their new home
In Eckerman this week.
Little Martha Faverty has been staying
with Mrs Aughe during the absence of
Mr.. Aughe the past week
Mr.; and Mrs. Al Scott were guests, of
the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs Theo-
dore Smith, for dinner Thursday evening.
Mrs. Donahue removed from the home
Of Mrs. j. Benewitz, where she has lived
| so long, to Fortieth and Leavenworth on
Thursday.
Mrs. j. Carroll of South Omaha was a
visitor at the Beals school on Wednesday
as the guest of her old teacher friend, Miss
| v. White.
/ Mrs. L. Arnold of Forty-eighth and Cas-
| teliar has been i'll with a severe case OF
| the grip and been unable to attend to her
| duties at the high school.
! ] r. Aughe arrived home on Friday aft
ernoon from his weeks visit with rela-
! tives in Ashland, where a reunion Of the
| four brothers and two sisters was held.
! Mr.. Newman and family returned to the
neighborhood after an absence OF several
| years and are occupying the home of Mr.
| Strawn on Fifty-first and Pacific streets
Mr. James Doyle and family spent the
week with Mrs. Maestrick, mother of Mrs
! Doyle on Fifty-fourth and Woolworth ave
nue.. They left Saturday Tor their future
home at Los Angeles, Cal.
Mrs. John Hensman and family are staying
with their neighbor, MIR. Fox, until theii
/ home, which was almost destroyed by
! lightning on Sunday, can be rebuilt. Mir
Hensman is slowly recovering from his Sc
we're shock.
| The Ladies' Aid society was delightfully."-
entertained on Thursday at the coy homt
of Mrs. Judson Hugely on Forty-seventf
and Pacific. A large quilt was almost com
pleted. A fine dinner was served by the
| hostess assisted by her committee. Mrs
Henderson and Mrs Shandy Miss Vir
ginia White, principal of the Beals school
and her corps of teachers We're guests o.
| honor, as were also Mrs. VIII Span, Mist
Ella ROessig and Miss Ada Gantz. The
| proceeds for the day were So The attend
| ance was sixteen The next meeting will
| be at the home of Mrs. Stultz, in Ecker
man. on Thursday. April IL. Mrs Aughe
! Mrs. Blakely and Mrs. Hensman are thu
| committee to assist the hostess with thu
dinner.
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BonAparte TaIks TO Naval surgeons

bOnhpWFto IhtkH 20 naval surReOna.
WASHINGTON. March 81. Secretary
BoRparte was the chief speaker today at
the graduating exercises OF the United
States Naval Medical school and presented
diplomas 10 the twenty-one young doctors
who finished their course.
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AFFAIRS At SOUTH OMAHA
Over Eleven Hundred Names Added to the
Registration Lists.
TRIFLE MORE THAN HAD BEEN EXPECTED
Republican Rally ne workman
Temple Fully Comes I'D 60 the
q Expectations of Candidates
and Committee.

The revision Of registration yesterday
was attended with no unusual features,
though the registration was a tribe larger
than predicted. Full returns were in by
$3.50 and were verified except as to the So
cialistic and scattering vote. The total reg
iHtration was LIZ. The registration by
precincts yesterday was as follows: