Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-20
HELP FOR FRUIT GROWERS
Agricultural Department Experts Now in
State Giving Some Demonstrations.
wvANN SECURES FREIGHT SCHEDULES
COmmtssioner of Commercial club
Also Takes Occasion TO Give
the Army supply Depot
Boost.
From = star Correspondentl

WASHINGTON, April 19-CSpecial Tele-
gram.)-As a result Of Congressman Pol
lard's persistent effort with the Department
OF Agriculture to have heXperts OF the
Bureau OF Plant Industry sent into Ne
braska and other states in the Missouri
valley to instruct the fruit growers how
to care for scab fungus and bitter rot,
two experts are now in the field w NJ
Scott has entire charge Of the work in the
Missouri valley. while James Rorer has
been assigned to the First Nebraska dis
trct, where demonstrations will be held
Payne Blocks Nebraska Bill.
Congressman Prince of Illinois, member
OF the military affairs committee Of the
house, called up Polards bill relating to
the Nebraska territorial militia. hoping to
pass It by unanimous consent. Floor
Leader Serene Payne of New York OBJ
jected and the bill was laid aside, but re-
tanning its position on the calendar.
Congressman Hinshaw today secured
pensions for the following: John H. Rice,
Wymore, increase OF pension at sl2 from
March q last; Simon Chapman, wymore,
increase to S12 from from February last
McVann Secures Schedules.
2. ]. McVann, commissioner Of the Com
mercial club Of Omaha, left for home this
evening, having obtained from the Inter-
state Commerce commission the rate
schedules necessary in the controversy be-
tween Omaha shippers and certain railroads
running into Omaha.
This morning Mr. McVann had a con-
ference with Senator Willard and Congress-
man Kennedy regarding the proposed army
supply depot at Omaha, and as a result
Senator Willard and Mr.. Kennedy will see
Secretary Taft on Saturday and enlist his
active support in the matter.
Bill for Missouri River bridge.
Representative Martin today introduced
bill to authorize the Minnesota, Dakota
& Pacific Railway company to construct
bridge across the Missouri river between
the mouth Of MORGAN river and the south
line Of walworth county, South Dakota.
The construction Of the proposed bridge
is to be commenced within two years and
completed within four years.
Minor Matters at Capital
Charles L. Lawrence OF Yankton, S. D.,
chairman Of the republican state commit
tee. with his wife and children, passed
through Washington today en- route to New
York. John /. Russell and wife formerly
] of Yankton, now residents OF Brooklyn n
v. were also In the party. Mr.. Lawrence
though an important figure in South Da-
kota political affairs. was not inclined to
discuss the political situation in that state
! further than to stoutly assert that It was
his belief that Senator Gamble would be
| chosen 10 succeed himself
| J. a. Habegger of Chadron Is in Wash
| ington to attend the annual convention of
| Phi Kappa Psi fraternity as a represent
alive Of the Omaha Alumni association. To-
! day Mr. Habegger was presented to the
president vice president and Speaker Can
non by Congressman Kinkald.
Rural carriers appointed for Nebraska
routes: Lincoln route 4, Joseph McGraw,
carrier; Laura McGr4w substitute. SYRIA
cuse, route g. Henty X BrinlS11an, carrier;
| Hex Gardner. substitute
The application of G. f. Bartholomew A.
L. Bartholomew, Hugh, Jenkins, f. IT.
| Rodewald and A. Durant to organize the
First National bank of Preston. Ia. with
| $4,000 capital. has been approved by the
comptroller of the currency.