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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
River work at Blair.

BLAIR, Neb.. Dec. 1L-(SpeciaL)-Th
work Of trying 10 secure the large pile
driver Of the Chicago & Northwestern rail-
road, which went into the river last week
while constructing a dixie to protect the
river bank. has been abandoned and an
other driver has been put on the work The
body OF Reno Morrison, who was drowned,
has not been recovered. The cost of con-
structing this work, with some few i'm
provements on the Nebraska side Of the
river win be about $s7, 900, on which about
sixty men are now working As soon as
the river freezes up the force will be IN
creased TO about 200 men. The Bridge com
pany has erected a large boarding house
on the Iowa side Of the river, with sleep
ing apartments for all their men.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
knights of Columbus Elect.

ALLIANCE, Neb., Dec. Especial. -
The following officers we're elected by the
Knights OF Columbus at their meeting and
smoker held here last night:
John B. Kennedy, grand knight; William
J. Pool, deputy grand knight: W G
Heelan, chancellor c. W. Brennan. treas
urer; George Dietlciu, financial secretary;
William J. Wass, recorder; Samuel Bur
chell. warden; F. A. Brennan, inside guard;
John Dougherty, outside guard c. A. New
berry, T. J. O'Keefe, John BrenIln
trustees; Rev, William 7. McNamara,
chaplain.
II was decided 20 hold their second in
itiatiou and banquet on January 90 and
preparations are now being made for the
event which promises to surpass its prede-
cessors
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
News of NebrasI.a

COLUMBU S-The ba-hers OF this place
have formed a society and agreed 70 keep
their shops closed on Sunday.
COLI MBT E-The W0uen'g guild OF the
Episcopal church received about 500 as the
net results OF their recent hazsr
COLI MET S-Rev. @. A Munro will
preach Sunday evening or the subject
'-Torrey. the Man, and His Message"
PLATTSMOCTH - County Judge Travis
united in marriage p. n. Ali and Miss
Maud +. Ingram, both from Louisville.
COLI'MBUS -The Commercial club has
taken steps 10 have a lecture on good
roads, 10 be delivered here in January.
BRADSHAW Mr.. r. W. TAYLOR Of
Davenport purchased the restaurant Of v
p Hudson and Is nov ia fun possession
COLITMRU S-Rev. AIR Thompson vii
deliver q lecture on True Amerlcanisnl
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
Winter Course in Agriculture.


The winter course Of the School Of Ag-
riculture, University Of Nebraska, opens
January ? and continues until March J.
The announcement just issued by the fac
ulty says, the course offers an opportunity
to obtain a mastery Of the principles Of
seed selection; a thorough knowledge Of
the crops which can be most profitably
grown in Nebraska: an acquaintance with
the methods Of adding to and conserving
the fertility of our farms; a knowledge
Of how to deal successfully with the prob
lem Of soil moisture; the learning neces-
sary to him who would succeed in making
the proper choice of sires to head his
herds, in the selection Of profitable feeders,
and who desires to know the principles Of
stock feeding and stock breeding; how
to prevent the outbreak o. contagious dis
eases among farm animals: a training in
the principles Of the economic production
Of milk, butter and cheese; a knowledge
OF the best methods of growing vegeta-
| bles. small fruits, orchard products and
ornamental shrubs and grasses; a practical
course in the adjustment. use and care Of
| farm machinery; instruction in the care
] and management of poultry; practice in
/ grading small grain and judging CORE. A
| fee Of s. is charged for the course.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15

which Il Is hoped 70 obtain a reversal Of
judgment in the higher court and new
trial in the lower.
University stock at Chicago.
or the nine steers exhibited by the State
univ ersity at the Chicago Live Stock show.
six were prize winners. one Of them a g
months calf bred on the university farm.
winning the grade Angus championship
over all ages. and another. the college
championship over the cattle Of all breeds
and ages exhibited by the various state
universities and agricultural colleges Had
Mr.. Turner, who came from Herefordshire
England, to judge the grade steers and
award the grand championship judged the
pure-bred steers, the university would have
won the RUBY 2-year-old Angus (pure
bred)-the same honor that came TO Chal-
lenger in 1905 viz, the grand champion
snip plum. Ruby" under the English
judge in the college classes, was placed
ahead Of the two steers that had defeated
him under a Chicago judge and was pro-
nounced by the English Judge the best
steer in the show. This, however, was
after the grand championship had been
awarded to a breeder from Illinois. RUB"
was sold to The Fair department store
at Is cents per pound, live weight. the top
price OF the show for single individuals.
bringing for beef 1913. on the yearling
steers entered in the carcass contest, the
University of Nebraska won both first and
second prizes, which is a strong testimonial
for the system Of feeding practiced at our
State farm.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
Largest Exhibit of school.

The exhibit this year, nine head, was
the largest ever made by the University
OF Nebraska and a total Of $50 in prizes
was won, to say nothing Of the high prices
received for beef one Of the prize winners
was selected from a carload Of calves at
the South Omaha stock yards nearly two
years ago, when a party Of students were
being instructed by Prof. Smith on the
selection Of feeding steers
During the past few years the university
has won $500 in prizes at the Interna-
tiOnal Stock show on fifteen steers, one
o. the number. Challenger. winning $3.50 in
1905. The higS prices received for the beef
have more than paid the expenses for ex-
hibiting and the prize money has therefore
been net profit TO the state
The Washington times., 1906-04-30
OLD WILL DISCOVERED
IN ERIDE'S SILVER GARTER

MONTREAL. April 30.-A will drawn
by Jules Ckambord seventy years ago
has been found IN a garter worn by his
bride, and subsequently used by three
members of his family or descendants
on their wedding days
At the time Chambord was married
he owned a little property. which he
agreed 70 leave to his wife in event Of
his death. II was known that he drew
q gill. but when lie died. IN 1881, the doc
ument could not be found. The garter
was worn by the bride Of Henry Cham
bord. a descendant OF Jules. recently,
ana after the wedding il was noticed
that the hinge of the garter, which was
Of silver and gold. had been sprung and
tho garter was sent TO a Montreal jew
eler 10 be repaired. II was the jeweler
who discovered the will.
The writing was still legible and the
viii carried out the promise OF Jules
Chambord TO leave all his property TO
his wife As nothing remains of the
property the will is, of course, value
less.
The Washington times., 1906-04-30
JOE JEFFERSON SALE
BRINGS IN BIG MONEY
Top Price for Mauve Masterpiece-Dis-
appointment That Another Paint
ing Brought Only $4,000.

NEW YORK, April 3O.-A masterpiece
by the Dutch painter. Mauve. The Re
turn of the Flock" owned by the late
Joseph jefferson. the actor, was sold
for S42, 80 al a sale in Mendelssohn Hall,
conducted by Thomas Z. Kirby, OF the
American Art Association Mr. Jeffer-
sons entire collection Of seventy-four
paintings brought $229,1S5.
The masterpiece by Mauve was bought
by Messrs. Scott. Fowles & Co. Mr..
Jefferson got IL for only $500 It's great
increase in price-an appreciation OF
nearly $4,000 in fourteen years-shows
how shrewd was Mr.. jefferson.
Another Mauve. The Loggers. %
brought the second highest price OF the
evening, S2S,1OO-
The Rembrandt Of the collection, an
oval panel portrait Of Petronella Burys.
wife Of the Burgomaster of Carbon, was
sold for $50, 500.
Israels Madonna of the Cottage for
which Mr. Jefferson IS said to have
paid $1,000, went for $500.
The disappointment OF the evening was
the Ven Marcks Cattle on the Plains, -
a large and strongly painted canvas.
which was expected to bring a big price,
but went for only So 600
The Washington times., 1906-04-30
MRS. JOHN A. MERRITT
MEETS SUDDEN DEATH
Caused by Heart Disease, Induced by
PaTalytic Condition Which Had
Long Afflicted Her.

Mrs. John A Merritt, wife OF the
postmaster Of Washington. died sud
denly about 10 o'clock yesterday morn
ing in the fainiIys apartments in the
Farragut. Death was caused by heart
disease. induced by a paralytic cOndi-
ton, with which Mrs. Merritt has been
suffering several years
The remains were last night taken
70 the old home Of the family in Lock
port. y. Y, where the funeral Will be
held Wednesday.
Mrs Merritt has been a paralytic sew
eral years. and, while she has been de-
prived of the use OF her limbs. she has
otherwise been in excellent health.
Until about three minutes before her
death she had been discussing the az
fairs of the day with her nurse. and
had asked the latter 10 bring her a
morning paper While the nurse was
out OF the room getting the paper Mrs.
Merritt died.
The Washington times., 1906-04-30
CHURCHES CONTRIBUTE
FOR FRISCO SUFFERERS
Washington Fund Swelled Considerably by Generous
Congregations Extended by the Young
Mems Christian Association.

the aid of the San Francisco association.
The appeal was presented by Fred b.
smith. of New York, at the meeting
for men yesterday afternoon More than
l00 persons were present. and $75 was
Immediately subscribed.
The 100000 building of the San Fran
cisco Y. NJ. G. A. was completely de-
molished as a result of the earthquake
and fire, and its membership scattered.
Less than three years ago when Presi-
dent Roosevelt was in San Francisco.
$3.50 Of the $4,000 mortgage on the
San Francisco associations building
had been raised. The President agreed
10 burn the mortgage If the remaining
$4,000 could be realized. Everything was
in readiness for the exercises, but the
President declined TO have anything TO
do with the affair unless the mortgage
was completely cleared. BY strenuous
effort the amount was subscribed, and
the President did burn the mortgage in
copper urn that had been especially
made for the purpose.
For the benefit of the relief fund p
concert Will be given at the New WI
lard Wednesday afternoon. at 4.30
o'clock. Those who have volunteered
their services include Miss Annie Prali
who appeared in Ibsen's 'Hedda Cab
ler'' early in the season; Miss Emma
fral knorr, pianist; Mile Harden
Hickey and Oscar Gareissen.
Arrangements for a hencfit concert
are being made by the Waugh Glass. Of
Calvary Baptist Church. Pref Herndon
Morsen and forty soloists OF the city
churches have volunteered their services.
Friday evening Bookbin1ers' Union.
No. 4. IN connection with Women's Bind
cry Union. No. AZ. will give an enter
tainment for the benefit OF the relief
fund at GOnzaga Hall. The authorities
Of the college have donated the hall for
the occasion. and the Hardy Dramatic
Company Will present the comedy
Naval Engagement"
The Washington times., 1906-04-30

There was an appeal for aid for the
California sufferers by the pastors of
many of the local churches yesterday
with the result that the relief fund was
considerably swelled-
In response to the appeal made by
Bishop Henry Y. Satterlee. every Epis-
copal church IN the District that did not
take up a special collection on April y
did so yesterday. It Is the purpose Of
many of the churches to contribute a
portion of the offerings for several
weeks.
At Grace Methodist Church the pastor.
the Rev. Joseph Edmund Smith. drew
further lessons from the calamity, ana
money taken at both tne morning and
evening services and the meeting of the
Epworth League was donated TO the re-
lief fund.
f. Hez Sven spoke on Lovers and
the California Earthquake" at the S.
ond Baptist Auditorium yesterday. a
special collection was taken.
At Temple Baptist Church s204.39 was
taken up for the refugees, and one box
of clothing has already been sent by the
Ladies' Social Circle.
Next Sunday special collections will be
taken up in every Roman Catholic
church in the archdiocese. Cardinal
Gibbons has issued an urgent appeal In
behalf of the San Francisco sufferers,
setting May as the date for a general
collection.
In response 10 an appeal for irrme-
date help to the extent Of $4,000. Pres
ident Woodward, in behalf OF the Wash
ington Y. NJ. c. A, has pledged 500 for
The Washington times., 1906-04-30
HOPE PRESIDENT
WILL STOP STRIKE
Roosevelt Intervention May
Yet Halt Trouble.
FOREIGNERS HURRY AWAY
Thousands of Mine Workers Go to
Europe-Some Towns Almost
Depopulated.

WILKESBARRE, Pa, April SO.-Inti-
nations are heard today that President
Roosevelt will intervene at the last mo-
ment and prevent the hard coal strike
which impends, because the two sides
have been unable to agree as to the
method and application of arbitration
TO the only question of difference de-
mand for increased wages. President
Roosevelt has been kept informed of
every move made in the negotiations,
and when it is seen that a strike is in
evitable, it is said he will interfere.
and in a joint note TO the operators and
miners, point the way by which both
sides may come 10 an understanding.
Briefly, the only point of difference
today between the miners and opera
tors is this: That the operators are will
ing 10 submit to the strike commission
the question whether any changes in
conditions have occurred since the award
of the commission requiring that the
award should be so modified as TO wages,
while the miners are ready 10 arbitrate
the question OF wages outright with
out, as they say, first arbitrating Ito
ascertain whether there is anything TO
arbitrate.'
Exodus of Foreigners.
Because of the strike conditions ex-
listing under the suspension order. thou
sands of foreign mine workers have left
the region, and the exodus TO Europe
and TO other parts of this country still
continues without cessation. Many
small mining towns have become de-
serted villages, and even the large cities
show the effects of the depopuIatio
The operators say that II the mines
were TO resume operations tomorrow
there would be a severe shortage In the
usual complement Of employees. The vast
majority of those who have left will
not return 10 the region until after the
summer months.
When the suspension order went into
effect on April the immigration 70 Eu-
rope began. The foreigners left the re-
gi0n not only by families, but by colo
I3es.
Towns Almost Depopulated.
Delano. Mahanoy City. Hazleton. and
Shenandoah show large loss in popu-
lation because of the movement Of the
foreigners Those who have gone TO
other parts Of the United States will
probably never return to work in the
hard coal fields
II is the Irish, Welsh, and English
-ssiaers that remain. because their real
ships of the Industrial war And in the
region today the larger number OF min
arS who would like 10 see strike are
those foreigners who have made every
ureparation TO go abroad and hope
that on their return the victory viii be
won and with an increase in wages
Competency's Firmest Foundation
Is savings account in a reliable bank.
Rankfug dept of Union Trust Co, 1414 r
St pays 2Co interest on all accounts
The Washington times., 1906-04-30
TOLD BY THE TIMES
OF BROTHERS SAFETY
Claude H. Woodward Expresses His
Gratitude for Good News Seen in
Information Column.
o the Editor Of The Washington Times;

To the Editor OF The Washington Times;
In answer TO a request made OF your
valuable paper TO locate my brother.
Raymond Ashland Woodward. and fam
ily, residing at lS0S Fillmore street. San
Francisco. Cal, and learn II they had
escaped injury in the earthquake and
fire II that city. there appeared in this
Sunday mornings Times, heading the
list OF names of those who have been
found Uninjured. the name OF Raymond
Ashland and family. 1S0S Fillmore street.
which. although the latter part OF the
full name was omitted was sufficient
information TO relieve our family OF a
great part Of the strain We have en-
dured the past ten days.
Though We have endeavOred IN many
ways TO get news. this is the first we
have had and I wish TO thank and eN-
tend TO you and your great paper
CLAUDE H WOODWARD,
302l Cambridge place northwest
Washington, April g
The Washington times., 1906-04-30
A Cool and Dainty Dessert.

&C. & s" pure cream Ice Cream. Drug
gists'.
The Washington times., 1906-04-30
3es.
Towns Almost Depopulated.
Competency's Firmest Foundation

Is a savings account in a reliable bank.
Banking dept. of Union Trust Co, l4l4 +
ST. paws 90 interest on all accounts.
The Washington times., 1906-04-30

II Just Touches the Spot"
&C. & s." brick Ice Cream. Druggists.
The Washington times., 1906-04-30
New Mahogany Piano at Auction,

Beautiful Furniture, etc; now on view.
Come in. Sale Wednesday. Wilson &
Mayors, 1921 and 1923 G St
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-23
State Association May
Be Soon Organized
Automobiles All Over California Are
in Favor of a Governing Body

The Automobile Club of California
the premier organization OF the State,
has been working quietly and effect
lively for the good of the sport. The
club does not seek the limelight, but
has been working without ostentation
for the benefit OF the automobilist 1t
has accomplished in the way of legisla-
ton. IA a comparatively short space
of time, what it took the automobilists
OF other States far longer time to
acquire. The club is not social or
ganization and does not pretend to do
anything IN that line. Once in a while
it calls runs to some distant point, but
the officers are centering their endeav-
ors upon defending the rights of the
automobilists.
Some Of the owners of motor cars
seem 20 feel that the club is giving
them very little for their dollar a
month. II such owners would stop but
for q moment to inquire into the con-
ditIons as they were before the club
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-23

took UP the proposition Of legislation
they would see easily that to have a
club like the local one in existence,
with men at the head who can handle
legislative questions successfully. is a
cheap proposition at 81 a month How
limited would be the pleasures of tour
ing If an owner had to contend with
separate laws in every county through
which he passed? X would mean that
he would be spending more time in
the courts than on the roads. The Au-
tomobile Club is. one of the best insti-
buttons that there rs in the United
States, from the motor owners stand
point, and every owner should feel 1t
his duty to belong to that organization.
A movement has oeen started to-
form a touring club that will give its
time over TO the pleasure of the game
This organization will meet the first
week in January and perfect permanent
organization. IT will plan road races
and short and long tours for it's menu
bers. 1t will also work in conjunction
with the Automobile Club for good
roads and legislation.
Another Improvement that will be
made before another year rolls around
will be the thorough posting of the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-23

The Santa Clara Club has started out
we'll, for 1t has taken up the fight for
good roads in a practical way. It's
president, George B. Polhemus., had
himself appointed roadnaster to take
charge OF the six-mile stretch of Mon
terey road from Glendale to over Coy
ote HILL. and since he has. had charge
the highway has been greatly improved.
He superintends the work personally
every day in his Winton, directing the
progress Of the twelve men and teams
~ ->~i- The stretch Of
road between .Edenvale and Sen jose
~ -v-..o cp1.ssea s-.4- csHiy graz
eled. The road above mentioned is a
part Of the famous highway from San
Francisco to Los Angeles, and the route
over which many autos pass every
year.
When the Automobile Club of Cali
fornia was organized a few years ago
its founders evidently intended it to
be more OF social Organization than
a working one. as is apparent from it's
articles Of Incorporation. and during
the early years OF its history It was
used as means OF social automobile
intercourse. largely through the me-
dunn of runs, principally short ones.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-23

would unquestionably be enjoyed by
many but such a luxury is impossible
without a reasonable initiation fee and
substantial increase in monthly dues.
therefore the organization has so Tar
been more in the nature of an asso-
citation.
While the future of the AUTOMOBILES
Club of California has not been for
mally discussed to the writer's knowl-
edge. he has personally given 1t con-
siderable thought and believes its best
interests and those OF its members 20
lie in it's transference to California
State Automobile Association. as an adj
junct OF the American Automobile As
ISOLATION (the national body. and with
the affiliation Of all other State clubs.
Such an association could even with
quite low dues afford to employ COM
petent, regularly salaried officials VINO
would devote their entire attention TO
the work. In such way only can
united action be secured and the best
results obtained. as an organization OF
several thousands of voters would cas-
lily be the balance of power. and, while
1t should eschew politics as politics,
members could be trusted to vote only
for those who would not forget the
maxim Good roads and just legfsla-
ton"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-23

credit is almost wholly due to the
clubs present president, r. p Schwer-
in Increased privileges were also Sc
cured in GOLDEN Cate Park. as were
also transportation facilities on ferry
boats, and through quiet work and the
preservation of friendly relations with
officials of cities and counties much
threatened restrictive legislation has
been avoided The club has as well
taken up the legal battles of it's men,
bers in cases of unjust treatment and
where questions of principle have been
involved. and while it stands ready to
protect it's deserving members to the
utmost, it is also the first to condemn,
censure and punish. If necessary. those
who willfully transgress the laws pro-
visions and violate the rights of others.
Though principally dealing with the
broader and more important questions
of good roads. just legislation and rea-
sonable privileges. the club has not
been unmindful of the benefits accru-
ing from friendly intercourse and
pleasurable relations, and to that end
has held occasional tours, runs, racing
meets and other events, and of late
years. annual banquet has been a
feature.
For the work Of the club. on it's pres
ent lines, recognized headquarters have
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-23

type made their appearance in con-
siderable numbers on the Pacific Coast.
UNITY OF ACTION NEEDED
The increasing use OF automobiles
brought added responsibilities. and.
quite naturally. added opposition from
the unfriendly inclined. 1t became ap-
parent that motorists were to be COM
PEELED to protect their interests by
unity Of action, as had been their fore
runners. the bicyclists.i in addition to
which it was recognized that united
action would more rapidly advance the
good roads cause. Special effort was
therefore, made toward largely increas-
Ing the membership of the club and
bringing to it's fold active, earnest and
influential workers. who deemed the
social side OF club work of minor i'm
portance as compared with the preser-
vation of highway privileges and bet
tering of the roads. 1t was early seen
that special legislation governing the
use OF automobiles on public highways
would be imperatively necessary il the
motorists were to enjoy even reason
able freedom, and it was known that
when once secured an unceasing vigil
ance would be the price of the pres-
ervation of such law, not alone in
protection from its enemies, but from