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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17
VOLICAOFFERS TO ARBITRATE
he Suggests that Dispute Over Zion Be Left
to Board Appointed BY HimseR,
DoWIE HAS NOT ANSWERED PROPOSITION
Attorney for the ''Flrst apostle" says
He VIII Not Consent 10 Sac
riace His EccIesiastIcaI
Power.

CHICAGO. April 16.-General Overseer
Wilbur Glenn Voliva and his followers to-
day presented what they termed an ulti-
matum to John Alexander Dowie. in the
form of an offer to submit the whole con-
troversy over Zion City and its business
and ecclesiastical affairs to a board of arbi-
tration. should Dowie refuse to agree to
this method Of settlement then all negotia-
tons are 10 be ,eo1sidered. at an end, and
pnwie's -datas Ito SanSs pat. ,aAnancisa OF
ecclesiastical in the affairs of Hionq City
will be fought 10 finish. ...,,. -.
| The proposal of arbitration provides that
committee Of four or eight members be
appointed, two or four of whom, as tho
decision may be- to be appointed by each
side. Should there be a disagreement by
the committee, then a fifth or ninth
member shall be appointed by General Over
seer voliva. 1t is further provided that all
property belonging to the Christian Catho-
lie church shall be transferred to this board
Of arbitration and that their Judgment as
to whether Voliva or DOwie shall control
the same will be hnal Ne reply to this
has as yet been made by Dowie.
statements of Attorneys.
Attorney Emil C. Wetten. representing
Dowie, said tonight, however that Dowie
B would never consent to a sacrifice of the
ecclesiastical power attendant to Zion City,
Attorney Newman, representing General
Overseer Voliva, said tonight;
We are willing to concede that DR.
Dowie has an lndisputable right to pei
cent OF the property owned by the Chris
! tian Catholic church, but we demand that
| conference between the Dowie faction
and the followers Of Voliva be held and
that Dowie sign an agreement whereby he
relinquishes all claims TO the property in
| question in consideration OF the fact that
| he is vested with the sole proprietorshiI
OF per cent thereof"
Appeal to COrtelyOu.
| During the conference today between the
opposing forces, Attorney Wetten demanded
that all statements printed in the last
issue of Leaves of Healing" the ofhcia
| paper Of Zion, be .designRred as slanderou'
and improper He telephoned to the post
master at Zion City notifying him that II
| he received any number of the Leaves
| Of Healing and permitted them TO be
passed through the mails he would b.
! amenable to the law. Mr.. Wetten also
telegraphed to Postmaster General George
! b. .Cortelyou advising him Of the situation
and asking him to deliver a ruling upor
the point at issue. Attorney Wetten clsimi
= that 20 send the last issue OF the Leaves
OF Healing through the mails is an Of
Tense against the United States govern
ment. inasmuch as il contains statements
derogatory to the moral character o.
| Dowie
Both sides are now awaiting a ruling o.
| the United statos Postal department on thu
| subject.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17

see that our stock is one Of the best assorted
in the city. not OF the lob lot" order, but
Of carefully selected choicest wash fabrics
Of this seasons modes. II YOU compare our
regular prices with so-called special prices
elsewhere, you'll either find them the same
or lower on the same class Of goods.
Opaline Silks 4Oc yd.
Banzai Silks 30 yd.
Plaid silk Chiffon 90 yd.
SILK Spoy Eolienne 6Oc I'd.
Shadow silk Check 25c yd.
Printed Checked Organizes 1Oc l5c yd.
Real French organdies 3Oc yd.
Vicerine silk Panama 25c yd
Printed silk Organizes 25c, 9Oc, 4Oc. SOC,
COG yd.
Imported French I.inon de- Sole BIC yd.
Real Irish Dimities 25c yd.
Printed Tissues 15c yd
Printed Batistes 10c, 15c yd
Printed Madras 15c, 1sc. zoe, 25c, Soc
$50 yd
Imported Wash Chiffon Csc yd.
SEE THE DISPLAY OF FOREIGN
AND AMERICAN WASH FABRICS IN
HOWARD STREET WINDOW AT Soc yd
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17
Annual EEE-RoIIinE FestIvaI.

WASHINGTON. April 16.-Easter Mon
day was celebrated I'm tho White House
grounds with the annual egg-rolling fes-
tival. Hundreds Of young people from all
parts Of Washington, accompanied by q
generous sprinkling Of grown-ups corgre-
gated early on the beautiful lawns south Of
the presidential mansion for the usual
Easter frolic.
The egg rolling continued on the White
House grounds proper until o'clock. Then
the sport was transferred TO the great
elipse south Of the grounds There during
the afternoon the Marine band gave a CON
cert for the egg rollers, the parents and
escorts. Thousands OF people availed them
selves of the opportunity to hear the band
and enter into the frolic with the children.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17
BUSY DAY IN HOUSE
Continued from First Page.)

house is organized quorum consists OF q
majority of those members chosen, sworn
and living whose membership has not been
terminated by resignation OF by the action
Of the house This ruling, the speaker said
was justified by the fact that two members
have died and two. Messrs. Patterson of
Tennessee and Williamson of oregon. have
not been sworn, and Mr. Swanson Of Vir-
ginia resigned. He reasoned that IL mer-
bers not qualified are not TO be counted az
part of the house then the total member
ship is reduced to SS1 and the quorum is lai.
majority having voted in the anirma-
tive, the house at 6:l5 took a recess until
tomorrow at 1880 a. M
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17
Ria Nine Athletes Meet.

CHICAGO, April 16.-At a meeting of the
managing committee of the big Nine
colleges, which has in charge the athletic
meeting to be held in this city on June
?, II was decided that the meeting will be
open to students Of all colleges that adopt
the rules OF the big nine colleges.
It was also definitely settled that the
meeting will be held on the grounds of
Northwestern university at Evanston.
Inquiries have been received from Leland
Stanford, University Of Missouri and Van
derbilt as to the requirements necessary ia
enter teams in the big Nine" meet
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17
OUTLOOK SUITS WILLARD

Continued from First Page
and is a guest at the Raleigh to attend the
annual meeting of the Daughters of the
American Revolution.
During the session of the Daughters to-
day Mrs. John L. Stevens Of Iowa gave a
sketch of the wandering of the people of
the early days on west, first over the
Alleghenies. then across the Mississippi.
then the Missouri and on over the Rockies
into the far horizon where the mighty Pa
cihc Tapped our shores. The call Of the
wild, she says. ives in their blood.
Postal Matters.
s. c. Berry Of Belle Fourche, s. D., has
been appointed engineers aid in the geo
logical survey service.
Jesse Morains. Omaha; o. II. Henderson,
Oakland; w A. German. Lincoln; Paul
Mortensen, Elba: Nels Sorenson, Auburn
c. A. Stewart. McCook, Neb., have been
appointed railway mail clerks.
Iowa rural routes ordered established
June l. Lacona, Warren county, route 3
population, 475, houses ninety-tive. Nor
walk. Warren county, route 3; population
AS houses ninety-five.
Rural carriers appointed for Iowa routes
Humboldt, route 4. Edward A. Johnson
carrier; George Clevidence, substitute
Route 5. Clarence ]. Blair. carrier; no sub
stitute. Northwood, route 6, d. L. Whit
comb carrier; G. H. Whitcomb, substitute
Plano route ., Elmer Frye, carrier; Alice
Frye, substitute. Tdell, route 1, James w
Mason, carrier: William r. Mason, sub
stitute.
Homestead Company Loses Case.
Chief Justice Clabsugh in equity court
No 1 today denied the application Ui
the Homestead company Of Des Moines
Ia, for an injunction TO restrain Post
master General Cortelyou from enforcing
an order excluding a batch of 15.45'
copies of "The Homestead" weekly
agricultural paper published in DeS
Moines, from the mails at second class
rates
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17
HEYBURN SPEAKS IN SENATE
Idaho senator Advocates His Court
Review Amendment.

WASHINGTON. April ia speech on
the railroad rate bill by Mr.. Hepburn of
Idaho i'm advocacy of his court review
amendment led to more than two hours
technical debate I'm the senate today. The
Indian appropriation bill was taken up for
committee amendments. but was not com
pleted and consideration OF this measure
will be resumed tomorrow. Mr. Tilmun
Of South Carolina, at the opening Of the
session, offered resolution providing for
an inquiry by the committee on finance OF
contributions by national banks 10 cam
paign committees.
When the senate convened today Mr. THl-
man introduced a resolution directing the
committee on finance to inquire into al
legged contributions to campaign commit
tees and why facts concerning them had
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17
Homeatend Company Loses CnA,
New plan for Niagara.

WASHINGTON, April IA plan to al
ford plenty of water for commercial pur-
poses as well as for preserving the scenic
value of Niagara Falls was presented to
the house committee on rivers and harbors
today by II. l.. Cooper. an engineer The
bill provides for the deeping Of the bed OF
the river above the falls, thus diverting
water from the Canadian side. The Cana
dams now, It is said get more than half
the water of the river
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17

and chemisettes, ~ inches wide, at Soc a
yard. These are all new. fresh goods.
Your choice of the lot at SOC yard. Econ
omy Basement Embroidery Counter.
See our special &c and SC Valenciennes
Laces shown at this counter
one lot OF Washable Cotton DFess Braids.
eolors white, with navy. red, pink or light
blue. at SC a yard. Former price. 10c yard.
Watch this counter for special values.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17

ST LOUIS, April 16.--Governor Hoch of
Kansas. Governor Hagerman of New
Mexico. and Governor DAVIS of Arkansas,
who are here as guests of the convention
of the Southwestern Commercial clubs
were asked today for expressions concern
ing the Springfield, Mo, lynchlng.
Governor Hagerman, New Mexico, said
Such a lynching as took place in Spring
field under a statue Of liberty, with the
police helpless could not have occurred In
New Mexico. Our mounted police are men
who would take no account OF the odds
against them in enforcing the law; II
would be lasting disgrace 20 shsrtII IN
the territory to have prisoner taken from
him by a mob, as 1t is to have prisoner
escape.
Governor Hoch. Kansas, said
Race prejudice Is not bounded by geogra-
phical, lines. This outbreak, In which the
mob did not wait TO learn whether the
pTisS St were guilty IG,rt is another instance
Goyeror Davis, Arkansas, said, ,...i.
l have nothing TO say on any subject TO
a newspaper reporter. ItdoA want 10 see
one: 7 h1vet.no opinion on she ilyndhins e.
sp5inshetdsieF ae3s owe gsae1essE,teF p~pn-
on leaving for jefferson City this after
noon Governor Folk made the following
statement: .a.. .s.
I am now advised that about fifty of the
leaders OF the Saturday night mob are
known Have instructed General Clark to
arrest them and place them In Jail, II an
attempt at rescue is made and more troops
are needed will send the First regiment
and Light Battery A of St. Louis. He Will
communicate with me at the Planters ho-
tel in St. Louis.
Reward for Lynchers.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, April l6.-Gov-
ernor Folk today offered a reward OF $500
for information leading TO the arrest and
conviction Of any member of the Springfield
mob.
Assistant Attorney General John Kennish
goes 70 Springfield today by direction of
the governor to assist in investigating the
lynching Of several negroes Sunday morn
ing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17
Receiver for terminal Company.

CHICAGO, April 16,--John n. Faithorn,
president OF the Chicago Terminal Trans
Fer company! which operates a belt lfne
around Chicago. was today appointed re-
of the receiver was not contested and
comes as an indirect result OF a suit
brought some time since, against the cor
poration by holders Of some Of its bonds.
1t has become necessary for the company
TO elevate its tracks and to erect some
new buildings and IL was believed that
this work could more readily be done
under q receivership.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17

NEW YORK, April 16.-The National
Bank Of Commerce has engaged 81, 500, 900
gold in London under the plan ANNOUNCED
~ Secretary shaw last saturday. The
ported to have engaged s2,000,00O under
the same plan
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17

WYMORE. Neb., April 18.-(Special Tele-
gram DIR r. w. Latin died tonight after
an illness lasting about a month. DR.. Latin
had been a resident of Wymore for many
years and for a large part of that time
had been prominent in Gage county poll
tics He was at one time clerk of the
district court and also member Of the
state legislature. He was 40 years of age.
He leaves a widow and no children.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17
Attorney HadIey Better.

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo-, April 16.-At-
torney General Hadley passed a COM
Portable night and this morning only
slight return OF fever was apparent His
physician lie greatly pleased with the i'm
proVement shown.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17

buried today. He succumbed to an attack
of appendicitis for which disease he was
particularly successful in treating patients
during his seven years of medical practice
in this city.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17
Ernest b. Kruttschnitt.

NEW ORLEANS. April 16.-Ernest b.
Kruttschnitt chairman of the democratic
safe central committe and one of the most
prominent lawyers in the south, died today,
aged 81. julius Kruttschnitt. vice president
OF the Southern Pacific railroad, is Ills
brother.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17

ST. LOUIS, April 16-Samuel It. Rachel.
one OF the best known real estate dealers
and auctioneers in St. Louis, killed himself
by shooting this morning, at his home while
his family was at breakfast II IL be-
lieved mental depression actuated the deed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17
We Especially Recommend
SINNERS Lining Satins.

Absolutely superior to any and all other
satin Innings. They hold fashions favor, in
a fine line Of colors, cream and black. The
satin is OF very superior quality, soft and
lustrous; every yard will give perfect sat
isfaction, So inches wide, $50 yard
Note-Samples mailed TO all our out-of-
town customers on application.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17

BIRMINGHAM. Ala. April IA special
from Jackson, Miss, says that gnats are
killing live stock In large numbers In the
delta counties of the state. Instances are
reported where horses have died within an
hour after being stung by the gnats.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17
A Millinery Special.

Partly made mnon and Fancy Braid
regular H75 and SIS
and bunch
lew,
ment
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17
Re,rnrd Dor Lynchers.
HYMENEAL
Hanrahan-sunivan.

ST PAUL, MINI, April 16.-John j..
iIanrahan. grand master of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Firemen, will be mar
ried here tomorrow morning to Miss Kath-
crime NJ, Sullivan, daughter Of former
County Auditor d. NJ. Sullivan. President
hin Of the Great Northern railway has
rendered MIR. Hanrshan his private car i'm
which the wedding journey win be taken
to the coast 7lr
Reeves-kOttaI.
Clinord H. Reeves and Miss Katherine f.
Kottal were united in marriage Easter
sunday by Rev. Walter II. Reynolds. pas
tor Of CASTELAR, Street Presbyterian church,
at the home OF the brides parents, Twen-
tieth and Martha streets. They will reside
In Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17

clubs and will continue to receive reports
from Springfield in st. Louis.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17
Mrs. Ledoux PIeads Not GuiIty.

STOCKTON, Cal. April l6,-Mrs. Emma
Ledoux, charged with the murder of A. n.
McVickar, whose body was found in a
trunk, was brought into court today and
pleaded not guilty.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17
Nominations by President.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE president
today sent the following nominations TO
the senate:
Major general to be lieutenant general
Henry c. Corbin.
Assistant justice Of the supreme court
Of Oklahoma, Milton c. Garner.
Postmasters: Arkansas-E, o. Leefors
Bentonville. Illinois-G. j. Price. Flora: @.
Misso1pilLJ. e. RickeI' Clarence Sebrs i ska
H. c. Miller. Grand Island. wyoming
Otis Rife, Kommerer. Montana. w. Nc
Kenzie, HavTe.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17
Bee April 49, 1905.
TELEPHONE DOUGLAS GA
Our Sale of
Fine Suits Continues Tuesday
AL our $500 Suits at $4,000.
All our $4,000 Suits at $500.
All our $4,000 Suits at $500.

the
they vii Las S
reduced the heart the they will be appreciated
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17
DEATH RECORD.


ST. LoI'1s. April i6-Mrs. William J.
Lemp, widow OF William J. Lemp. sr.
founder Of the Willism ]. Lemp Brewing
company, who killed himself with pistol
three years ago died at her residence here
this morning. Mrs. ISsmp had been IN for
long time. 10 her intimate friends IL
was known that she had been nervously
distfauEht with periods Of great mental
depression since the death Of her husband
During the last few months, il is said. her
condition became worse and she was con-
fined to her bed a large portion Of the
time.
Charles HOuseF.
Charles Houser. aGed q years. died al
his home, "a North EiGhteeDth street, at
o'clock Monday afternoon from append
citis lie had been IN but two or three
DAYS. Tie had bcen an employe at the
Union Pacific shops for thirteen years.
Houser came 90 0tNahs from England. his
parents residing at London. The funeral
will be held FROM, Bradley q Dorrance's
undertaking rooms al ? o'clock Wednss-
day afternoon. the interment TO be IN
charge Of felowworkmen at the shops.
Dr. }. n. MnbOurns.
CLINTON. Ia. April 16-(Special. DIR ].
K Mlbourne. past president OF the Iowa
Medical society ana president OF the elm
ton County Medical association. and one
III the foremost surgeons Of this city, -sas
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17

Nebraska Nomination Confirmed
WASHINGTON, April 16-rhe senate
in executive session today confirmed the
following nominations: t-'...
II. J.. Ellis, receiver of public moneys at
Alliance, Neb. g"
Postmasters: Missouri-w. r. Coolidge
New Franklin; y. Mccoy, Sikeston tls
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17
Ringer Hermann,s Trial Postponed.

WASHINGTON, April 16.-The trial Of
Representative Binger Hermann of Ore
gon for the alleged destruction Of certain
letter press books while he was commits
sioner of the general land office which
was to have begun Thursday was today
postponed until April %.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17

THE. NEW SWEATERS are now in.
many new styles. and colors. Prices from
S225 70 800.
SEPARATE -sKIRTs-In all the pretty
shades Of gray, 'nayS and plain black, all
our own exclusive styles
WASH PETTICOATs-Beau made
Of fne wash materials, at 800. E.5o, Sis.
In Our Economy Basement.
Bargains in suits-S12.SO Suits for 800
Bargains in Raincoats-tlOOO Raincoats
for 1896
Bargains IN waists-11.5O Waists for 29c
Redfern Whalebone Corsets.
The fun beauty OF Redfern models is not
easy TO convey. as they must really be
worn to be appreciated. The latest design
lie Redeem X made for the average figure.
II is cut decidedly high and straight AZ
the top to accord with the Louis XIV
modes. II sharply curves in at the waist
at the back and Sides giving the round
waist irrespective of the straight line at
the front Lingerie laces daintily frilled
trim the model which Is equipped with
Security" Rubber Button Hose Supporters
We are conveniently equipped for fitting
corseth, and consider this the proper course
our expert corsetieres will Mt you with
just the proper model for your form.
Prices $3.50 to 500 each.
All Over Embroidery,
one lot of Swiss All over Embroidery,
suitable for entire waists or dress Jokes
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17
Our Main Wash Goods Dept.

Is in the Basement, where we have given
It plenty Of space and plenty of daylight
II you don't already know you will easily
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17
ln,,orror Hoch. Kansas. said /:

Race prejudice is not bounded by. geogra-
phical lines. This outbreak, In which the
mob did not wait to learn whether the
PRISONERS were guilty, is another instance
OF this hyena-like spirit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-17

Continued from First Page
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-01-12
of the bartender. 1 repeat. the "edi.
tor" of the foregoing paragraph must
have been reading my letters.
LUE F, VERNON,
NEWS OF THE STATE.
Items Of Interest Gathered Here, There and
Everywhere.

Items Of Interest Gathered Here, There and
Everywhere.
A coal famine was on at North
Yakima, last week, on account of the
inability of the Roslyn and Gle Elum
mines TO furnish the o. r. & N.
railroad with fuel, in addition to
its other large demands.
Three months imprisonment in the
county Jail, fine of $25 and the pay
ment of the cost of the prosecution
was the sentence passed last week by
Judge Whilson at Spokane of the
United States court, upon William H.
Maloney, aged 70 years, a veteran of the
Civil war, convicted of defrauding the
government by means of fraudulent
application for a pension.
L. Kelso, under eight months SEN
tence in the County Jail at Belling.
ham for obtaining money under false
pretenses, asks that his sentence be
changed to five Year,. because he fears
that when he is released he will do
violence to those whe prosecuted him.
He says he is entirely the victim OF
misunderstood circumstances. He is
a graduate OF the University of Indiana,
was reform Mayor OF Bedford, Iowa, in
1884, and was prominent in politics at
Guthrie, Okla, later. He came to the
Northwest in search of health and
worked as . millwright Although a
lawyer, he has not practiced for som Q
time.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1906-01-12

Lou VERNON, who helps John Miller
Murphy edit the STANDARD, says this
| week that the Olympian's editorials are
yellow, the Recorder Office is mistaken
for the morgue and that the Chronicle
has no excuse for existence. Somebody
must have refused to buy Lou drink
Olympian.
The writer of the foregoing para.
graph must have been reading my
, letters, for 1 do occasionally drink
mostly Olympia beer-whenever l feel
so inclined. While in Olympia re-
Gently, . fellow did fail to buy me q
drink; pity tits, tits true. Yet he was
compelled to. The bartender told me
he refused to let him buy a drink for
the simple reason he never paid cash,
but always asked for the drinks when
with . stranger, thinking the barten.
der would not refuse him. But this
time he did not get his "free" drink
1 asked the bartender who the fellow
was, who did not have 10 cents to pay
for two glasses OF beer. and he replied
40, you don't want to know him; he's
one of the Olympian fellows. He
never has a cent, but expects to get 9
good Jag on without pay"
Outside OF not writing my name
correctly, although having q copy o.
the STANDARD as Q guide. but spelling
it as he himself chooses-just the same
as editorials are made up in the Olyns
pian den-I will admit some one die
fail to buy me drink-by commane