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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-15
SUN FAILS TO KEEP DATE
Doesn't Shine on Old Kentucky Home
Despite song TO that
Eject.

LOUISVILLE, KY, June 14.--It would
tax the ability of the most accomplished
mathematician to even estimate how
many times this week the, music of MY
Old Kentucky Home" has hoated on the
air OF Louisville. Delegation after dele
cation from abroad has trooped through
the streets behind bands that have in
formed, everybody within hearing the
Sun Shines Bright ins My Old Kentucky
Home" the orchestras in the hotels and
cafes impart the same intelligence every
few minutes-peoplei sing and hum it in
the streets and it is delightful bit of
humor. ~
The sun has not shone since the '9Iome
Coming Week" was formally opened! ami
shows no intention OF doing so. The skies
are dark and lowering today, and there
is further. promise of an abundance. Of
rain, and the bands, with an optimism
eGualled only by their lack OF veracity,
are still footing to, the world that the
sun shines bright in my old Kentucky
home"
| Despite the tremendous drawback. how
ever, the home coming week has 50 far
been an unqualified success
Today was given over to the memory
of Stephen c. Foster, whose simple words
set to music have made Kentucky's name
a household word throughout the world,
1t is doubtful II any composer ever re-
ceived a more fiattering tribute than that
accorded to Foster today when 1000 of
the school children OF louisville. who
] by their contributions have made pos
sible for him a monnment Of bronze
which is to stand In the new capitol at
Frankfort. sang his beautiful music IA
chorus and cheersd every mention Of his
mama
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-15
MURDER IN THE PHILIPPINES
Governor of Davao and Companions Killed
on Island of Mindanao,
TROOPS ARE on TRAIL OF MURDERERs
Men Were Unarmed and Were At
tackled by Leader of Religious
Fanatics while in
His House.

WASHINGTON, June 14-General Wood
cabled from Manila to the War department
under today's date as follows:
Yesterdays dispatch from Brigadier Cen
ersl Taskcr II. Bliss reports the murder Of
First Lieutenant Edward c. Bolton and a
citizen named Benjamin Christian on the
night of June about forty miles south OF
Davao.
Davao is town situated on the gulf Of
that name on the south side of the island
Of Mindanao about 500 miles from Manila.
Bolton Was Governor.
MANILA, June 14.-First Lieutenant
Edward c.. Bolton, of the Seventeenth in
fantry, governor of the province of Davao,
island of Mndanao, and Benjamin Chris
tan have been murdered on the beach on
the west coast of Davao by Munigalayan
and his two brothers. The murderers have
not yet been captured. -t.
A report received here by General Wood
from General Weiss, who is at zamboanga,
states that Bolton and Christian passed a
night at the Mungalayan's house and were
returning to Malta in the morning, the
Mungalayan brothers acting guides for
the Americans, both OF whom were I'M
armed. Bolton and Christian were at
tackled unawares The Mungalayan has the
reputation of being cutthroat and MUIR
derer. He is second chief of the Taga-
colas, who are nonchristian Filipinos.
Murdered Men Unarmed.
Lieutenant Bolton was endeavoring to
pacify the people by peaceful methods and
habltually went unarmed. He, was re-
garded as one of the best officials of the
government in the islands and has accom-
plished much. He had stopped at the Mum
galayans house many times previously,
but had never before been molested. Chris
tian the other murdered man, was dis
charged soldier and foreman of the govern
ment farm at Malta,
A report of the murder received at con-
stabulary headquarters gives the additional
information that the Mungalayan is the
leader of band of 200 religious fanatics
who are terrorizing the country aud re-
Gently sacked a place known as McCul-
loughs and Malalog. The Americans are
gathering at Malalog One company OF
regular troops and one company of the con-
stabulary were dispatched from Zambo-
anga at daylight today to scour the coun-
try, arrest the murderers. If possible. and
restore order.
Captain Langpore has been made acting
governor OF Davao and placed in charge OF
these operations.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-15
DEATH RECORD.


DAKOTA CITY. Neb., June l4-(Spe-
ciaL)-John T. Spencer, a pioneer OF Da-
kota county. died this morning. Mr.. Spen-
Ger had been confined TO his bed for sew
eral weeks but last week seemed to rally
and was so much better that the family
had hopes OF his recovery. Tuesday, how
ever. he lapsed into Inconsistencies and
recognized no one from that time on TO
his death. Mr. Spencer has been Identified
with the interests Of Dakota county AMI
Of this state ever since he came here 70
live on September IS, 1871. During a part
OF his residence he has been editor and
publisher Of country newspapers, taking
charge Of the Mail in 1S74, and editing
that paper for four years. lie took charge
OF the NORTH Nebraska Eagle. one OF the
present papers in the county, April >.
lSS2, having a half interest in the paper
In 1874 he was appointed United States
commissioner. In 1877 he was appointed
member OF the Board OF Education OF
the state normal school al Peru and held
this responsible position until 1885. H.
was superintendent Of The industrial
school a. The WinnsbsEo indian ageuey
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-15
WATER RIGHTS OF INDIANS
wyoming settlers May Have TroubIe
over Claim Of Crows to .
water. p. '''F o..

CHEYENNE, Wyo., June 14.-(speclai)-
Farmers in the northern part OF Big Horn
county. pioneer residents ALI will sponaoc-
cupy the unique position OF defending
themselves from the attacke OF full-hlooded
Crow Indians in suits for water rights,
Recently Montana Judge held that ap-
propriators of water from Sage creek in
Wyoming had prior rights thereto. even
though the stream had its source In Mon
tans. The decision was a severe body
blow for the Montana appropris tors all
though they we're all late Corners as conf
pared with the Wyoming approprls tors !.
Now the Indians Of the Grow 'reserva-
ton in Montana, who have been making
wonderful strides in civilization. edbns ton.
agriculture stock raising, etc, will contest
for the flow OF Sage creek. re
Recently Alexander b. Ypshaw, full
! blooded Grow. but graduate of Carlisle
and one of the brightest graduates ever
turned out of that institution OF learning,
discovered that four branches Of Sage
creek had their source In the Grow res
ervstion and that these four bTanSteG sup-.
piled practically all OF the flow OF the
stream except the food waters Ypshaw
maintains that the Indians were the pio-
neer users OF the waters Of Sage creek.
and that under the laws he and his tribes
men have a prior right to the flow OF the
stream now.
Chief Ypshaw who speaks English as
fiuently as his paleface brothers is gath
ering evidence and will soon institute suit
against the Wyoming ranchmen.r The out
come will be awaited with interest, for
those who have studied the matter at al
say the Indians have a very strong claim
and stand a good show OF winning their
suit ''
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-15

support to the alma mater. Rousing cheers
were frequently given by those present
whenever any of the former presidents of
the school were mentioned by the speaker,
and an ation most characteristic to such
colleges was given DIR. Guy w. Wads-
worth.
Following this came the routine work of
the association. The officers of the asso-
citation were chosen, as follows: President,
J. T. L. Coates. '9S; vice president William
f. Nichol, 04; secretary, Dr ]. Mcdowell
Patton; treasurer, Rachael Ferguson. 'O5;
correspondent Purple and Gold. Mrs A.
II. Patton. 'O3. The association decided to
support the chair of English literature
the plans to be worked out later.
Alumni Banquet i'm Evening.
The alumni banquet was held in the
evening in Fontanelle hall. About the board
were gathered some. scores of former stu
dents. The affair was informal Pleasant
memories were recalled.
The .toastmaster at this function was
DR.. James Mcdowell Patton. The toasts
were as follows: welcome o. w. n.
Baird. 'OOl Response" Harriet Fletcher,
O6: Wen Stand by the President G. S.
Stone, O5; The Up-to-Date Alumnus," p.
Mcdowell Wheeler O4; The Guides Of
our Youth" w. l.. Kerr. 90; The Alumnus
and the College," J. r. L. Coates, '9S.
Many songs of the old college days were
recalled and sung by those present and
served to warm the hearts OF many who
were not even to lay claim to this''eol-
lege as their alma mater.
Prof f. NJ. Jones will spend the summer
in Omaha; Vice President c. X. Hoyt at
Auburn, n. Y, and Mrs. sterenberger will
spend the entire year IN Europe. Miss Nc
Lean at Chicago, Miss Fawcett at Bos-
ton. and the remaining of the faculty have
either not fully decided as TO how they
will spend their summer or will stay at
home. ...,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-15
NEBRASKA MEN IN EVIDENCE
Prominent In Convention of
Mutual Insurance Com
DanieE.

BOSTON, June 14.-(Special Telegram.) >
Five Nebraska men are the leaders in the
convention being held here of the National
Association Of Cooperative Mutual In
surance Companies at the American house.
They are: James II. Casebeer OF Blue
Springs, ID. c. Perkins Of Lincoln; DR..
Charles f. Comm OF University Place,
Judge f. NJ. Bartlett OF Omaha and Judge
George l.. Loomis OF Fremont.
In an address today the latter said
Keep the doctrine of chance out Of the
insurance business as far as possible. The
whole principle OF insurance rests upon
the law of general averages. The manage
ment should aim to make the companies
safe and profitable. You have no right to
permit yourselves TO be tempted by the
hopes of gain from the path OF safety"
Mr.. Casebeer spoke upon the Psychology
OF National Principles"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-15

CONTINUED from First Page)
w. Van Cleave, ST. Louis, president OF the
National association; David NJ. Parry, ex-
president OF the National association In
dlanapolis; Elliott Dursnd. Chicago, vice
president for Illinois. -..
All are practical business men and ia
miliar with the general conditions Of fac
tory work. So.
They say in their report that with no
announcement Of intention they presented
themselves before the packers and re-
duested that they be allowed TO make an
investigation on their own account, They
were given the freedom of the plants. sin
gly and collectively. with guides or with
out as they might elect.
The work of the inspection" the COM
mittee says. was not conducted in hap
hazard way but was systematzed and
followed point by point final con-
clusion. DR.. Joseph Hughes. president OF
the Chicago Veterinary college. accom-
panied the committee and the assistance
of the chiefs of the government inspectors
was invoked. They rendered valuable ser
vice In the way of expert testimony and
a detailed description of their part OF the
work The committee followed the. gov
eminent inspectors in their regular routine
from start to finish and is convinced that
so perfect is the organization that no
carcasses can possibly escape the watch
full eye of the inspector. and II by any
carelessness on the part OF 8, single indt-
vidual an animal does escape, it is de-
tected by some one OF the three inspectors.
II was amply demonstrated that If there
is doubt regarding the healthful conditions
OF a carcass the suspect from that mo-
ment passes out of the jurisdiction OF
the factory employees and is placed under
lock and key until It enters the rendering
tank. ...
/ The committee learned from the govern
/ ment inspectors that 80 per cent OF the
! business OF the stock yards is in fresh
/ meats, against which little complaint has
| been entered. the principal charges being
| against the curing and canning depart
ments The committee did and much TO
criticise I'm the way of sanitary conditions
] and asked for conference of the princi-
/ pals OF all the large packing houses. which
/ was cheerfully granted. To these repre-
sentatives the committee presented every
| point in which in the opinion OF the men,
| bers an improvement might be made, and
J the packers unanimously agreed that the
/ suggestions should be acted upon imme-
diately as far as practicable.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-15
Work At North Platte Normal.

NORTH PLATTE, June H-(Special.)-
The emphasis which the state department
OF education has placed upon the Ave
branches designated as essentials" has
strongly influenced the enrolment IN the
various classes OF the junior normal here.
While the classes In all subjects are full
those in the five essentials are much
larger. The grammar class. taught by j.
f. Delzell; the geography, by Paul Goss;
the arithmetic, by A. Softly and w. r.
Pate and the history, by c. S. Jones and
C. NJ Trotter, meet In two sections each,
while the reading and literature class.
taught by Superintendent Jones, meets in
three sections.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-15
Flag Dnr Ob.erYanr.-

LEXINGTON. Neb. June H. - Especial
Telegram. )--Flag day was universally OBJ
served in this city today. The fiagstafrs on
the court house and business houses had
Old Glory swinging to the breeze before
the usual business hour and by o'clock
all OF the business houses and most OF the
residences were decorated with flags and
bunting i'm great profuSion. At o'clock
In the afternoon a meeting was held on
the court house square and addresses were
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-15

ASHLAND, June u - Especially - Many
changes are being made in the business
portion OF Ashland. Mccartney Bros,
have moved into their new store building
several business. blocks haye. changed
hands Of late and number. Of new enter
prises opened up. The advent OF, Ibe Gres
Northerns Ashland-siouX City extension
has brought a number of now families TO
the city and others wilt follow I'm July.
when regular through service 10 Sioux
city and ST. Paul is. installed. There is not
a vacant house for rent in the plsce. g
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-15
YORK COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT
Close of Seventeenth Year Finds InstI-
tuition PrOaperOua.

YORK. Neb.. June H-(special) york
college closed its sixteenth year yesterday
Bishop T. C. Carter Of Chattanooga, Tenn,
gave the commencement GRAFTON on the
subject Man at His Best" 1t was a
gem of oratory and instruction. There
were FIVE graduates from the collegiate
courses, eight from the normal depart
ment and twenty-five from the department
OF music, oratory and commerce.
DIR. Schell enters the tenth year as pres
ident of the institution; Sareva Dowell
will continue in the chair OF Latin and
Greek. Frances Miller in the chair Of
modern languages, c. s, Long in the chair
of economies and sociology; Prof, II. c.
Feemster, NJ A., OF Webb City Mo, has
been called to the chair OF mathematics
and L., G. Atherton, b. S., of the Iowa
State university comes to the chair OF
natural sciences.
The net enrolment for the last year was
45S. An effort has been launched TO add
$4,000 to the endowment.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-15
HIGHWAYMEN HAVE BUSY TIME
Rob DRUG store, Two street Cars and
Nan whom They Met
IN street.

Two men held up and robbed r. L.
rinkham's drug store, ThiFty-third and
Cunning streets, and held up several peo-
pie while escaping toward Fortieth and
Dodge streets, where they stopped two
street cars and robbed the crews at about
II o'clock last night and then made their
escape south along the Missouri Pacific
tracks They fired several shots at Tink
ham. one bullet striking the wall and then
lodging in the right hip pocket OF his
trousers. doing no further damage. The
men secured SO from Tinkham. about $50
from the street car men. and one man
who was held up at Thirty-ninth and
Davenport streets, Raymond Anderson. lost
about 81. The police OF Omaha and, south
Omaha we're hot on the trail soon. but
the men we're not captured
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-15

for two years. November T. 1884. he was
elected state. senator from the eleventh
district October s, 1879 he was elected
county superintendent Of Public Instruc-
tion which position he held for one term.
AZ secretary OF The Pioneers and Old
Settlers Association Of Dakota county
for the last ten years, he succeeded In
building up almost through his own ef-
forts. one OF the strongest associations Of
the kind in the state, In the meetings or
which the Pioneers and Old Settlers take
more pride than in any other Of the
county meetings or affairs.
Mrs. May :. Ellsworth.
TECUMsEH. Neb., June I-(special TEL
egram)-Mrs May S. Ellsworth died at
the home Of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs A.
b. Sherman. in this city this afternoon OF
tuberculosis after being in failing health
for long time. She was aged SO years.
was born in Tecumseh and married to Bert
Ellsworth eleven years ago One son.
Dean, was born to them Mrs Ellsworth
was a lifelong member OF the Christian
church, was also member OF the Royal
Highlanders and knights and Ladies OF
Security. Funeral arrangements are not
yet made.
Funeral of Judge Il. &. Reed.
FULLERTON. Neb., June 14.-(Spe-
cial)-The funeral OF Judge T. c. Reid,
who died at Excelsior Springs Mo. on
the evening OF June 10. was held at ths
family residence yesterday afternoon. Rev.
w II. Cooper of the First Presbyterian
church OF this city delivered the Grafton
to the largest audience ever assembled IN
this city for a like purpose. the services
at the residence were held on the lawn
in front of the house
w. l.. DakRn.
LOGAN, Ia, June 4.-CSpecial 1.-THE
death of William Lockwood Dakan. son
Of Leigh Dakan, occurred Tuesday. He
was born April 90 1862 in Monow county.
Ohio. A wife survives. The funeral oc-
Cured this afternoon at 2 O'Clock from
the local Christian church Interment was
in the Logan cemetery. Rev Fl. f. High
bee preached the funeral address.
Mrs. NJ. X. Dean
AIDA. Neb., June i4-(special Telegram
Mrs NJ. X. Dean, wife of NJ X. Dean
residing mile northwest OF Aida passed
away about a. m, Thursday. Mrs. Dean
leaves a husband and two children. one
being a new born babe.
sarah j. Camp.
CREIGHTON. Neb June 14-(Special
Telegram)-S ]. Camp died very sud
denly here today. Old age and sudden
stroke OF paralysis caused the end.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-15
Epworth League Conveutioh.

| ASHLAND, Ncb,, June 1L-(special)-
The Lincoln district convention of the Ep-
worth league closed its sessious' last night
with an address hy State supeHpt cndent
McBrien Of Lincoln. The sessions were
largely attended by people from southeast
ern Nebraska and the program was. varied
and OF great interest 4,..
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-15
HYMENEAL.
GrImtb-Hunter

sTURGIs. s. D., June 14-(speciaID -
Miss X. d. Hunter. daughter of Major
George X. Hunter, constructing oficer at
Fort Meade, and Lieutenant F. d. Grifnth,
L. $. A, were married Tuesday The mar
riage took place in the chapel, Rev. c. w
F'reeland ofhciating. The chapel was beau
utully decorated with flowers, evergreens
and military emblems. Miss Hunter en-
tered upon the arm OF her father who
gave the bride away. After the ceremony
q reception was held at the home OF the
brides father. The happy couple took the
evening train for the west
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-15
AIterIDr Rate NH.

WASHINGTON. June 14.-Conferences on
the railroad rate bill today eiiminated the
provisions which they had inserted in
creasing the salaries of the Sseererary ana
assistant secretary OF the Interstate Com
merce commission and providing that the
bill shall take effect sixty days after its
passage. 1t then turned on the subject OF
lateral line and the anti-pass amendments.
neither Of which were disposed OF.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-15

HoLBROoK. Neb,. June lA-(speciNl Tel
egram)-While returning from a game at
Arapahoe last night about O'Clock a
team driven by Van Peterson aud, sherm
Ball became frightened while crossing the
Deer creek bridge. The horses Jumped
over the railing into the creek, distance
of twenty feet Peterson and Ball were
thrown against the railing escaping with
serious but not fatal injuries, The buggy
was complete wreck ..-., .d-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-15
COIby-MarttneE.

BEATRICE, Neb.. June I4-tSpecisT
Telegram THE marriage OF General L.
w. Colby TO Mrs. Marie Martinez, who a
few days ago secured a fortune OF more
than $4,000 from Cuba, occurred here to-
day The generals frst wife, Mrs Clara
Bewick Colby, editor OF the Woman's Trl-
bune al Washington, d. c.. and promi-
nent woman suf1ragist secured divorce
from him about three months ago After
brief wedding trip they will make Beat
rice their homo
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-15

delivered by Judge Turtou., ,Ra%,. George
T.. Trites, Rev. j. F. Rsines ard Rev. r,
J. Baxter, which were appropriate to the
occasion and made good impressions on all
present ....
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-15
Terrible. Disas,rr Ay.r,.o

The terrible disaster OF nervous orsak-
down caused by dyspepsia, is avered by
ELECTRIC RiueTs. 59c Guaranteed Fol-
sale ~ Sherman q McConaeu Drug ".
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-15
NO EVASION OF JURY DUTY
Judge Sutton Fines F. A. Nash for Failing
to Appear for Jury
PRESIDENT ELECTRIC LIGHT CONCERN
Nash Says deputy clerk Gallagher
Excused Him and Latter. Deny
ing Statement. IL Held
by Court.

F. A. Nash. president of the omaha
Electric Light and Power company, was
fined SO by Judge Sutton Thursday morn
ing for failure to respond to a summons to
appear in the district court as a juror.
Deputy District Clerk A. NJ. Gallagher was
ordered taken into custody by the sherift
after Nj. Nash had made a statement to
the court that Mr.. Gallagher had excused
him. MIR. Nash paid his fine and MIR. Gal
lagher will have hearing before the court
as soon as his case can DE reached. Formal
charges of interfering with the admins
trstion Of Justice probably will be filed
against him.
Mr. Nash was regularly drawn on the
present jury panel Last Monday he failed
to appear and he was also absent Tuesday
and Wednesday. Tuesday he was called
up by telephone by one of the bailiffs at
the direction of the court and told to show
up for duty. lie did not appear until
Thursday morning
As soon as he entered the court room
Judge Sutton called MIN up before the
bench and asked for an explanation He
said he had been excused by Mr.. Gala
CHER Mr.. Gallagher was called and did
not deny that he had excused Mr.. Nash.
Judge Sutton then fined MIR. Nash $40 and
ordered Mr.. Gallagher into the custody OF
the sheriff.
Under the statutes no one but the court
has a right to excuse jurors from service
In assessing the fine Judge Sutton said
failure OF jurors TO appear for service was
a frequent offense and would have to he
stopped. He also took Mr.. Gallagher to
task for exceeding his authority and
charged that this was not the first offense
where jurors had been excused without
authority. s"..
Mr.. Gallagher Explains IL.
Mr.. Gallagher yesterday afternoon made
this statement regarding the case:
"Mr. Nash was drawn on the Jury. re-
porting May rs. He was excused by the
court during the first two weeks, and last
Monday he came to the ONCE before court
convened. He said he was very busy and
requested me TO call him up by telephone
when the jury wns wanted. When Mr..
Broadwell went into the court room 20
call jury iE the case OF the state against
BilHnghere I called Mr.. Nash and told
him he had better report. He came down,
was drawn on the jury and struck off
by a peremptory challenge Since then I
have not spoken TO him about the matter.
did not excuse him from Jury duty. but
merely extended courtesy to him on
Monday. l did not promise TO call him mp
| by telephone except on Monday morning.
I do not feel that l have done anything
wrong"
After hearing the explanation Judge SUIT
ton ordered Mr.. Gallagher released from
the custody OF the sheriff. The matter
will be taken up this morning.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-06-15
FIRE RECORD.
New Jeraey FACTORY,

JERSEY CITY, n. j., June 4.-Fire to-
day destroyed A. Gross & Co.'S candle fac
tory and damaged the Pierce Well Ma
chine factory. Loss, $4,000 4 = ~