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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15

Delegates from Unions In Omaha Dis
trict Hold a TIVE Days Rally.

Delegates from Unions In Omaha Dis
trict Hold a TIVE Days Rally.
BLAIR, Neb., April M--(speclal THE
Baptist YOUNG Peoples gni0n Ok the
Omaha association Is holding . rally in this
city. The session commenced Saturday
evening and will close this evening. There
are 1O2 delegates and out-of-town visitors
from other churches present F1fty-six
came up from Omaha on Saturday after
noon trains and the others are from Ban
croft Lyons, Oakland, Craig, Tekamah,
Fremont and wahoo. The program opened
last night at the Baptist church. with a
reception to the visitors. The program for
today opened with a song service and sd-
dress by Rev. @. L. Conley, pastor Of the
Blair Baptist church. on the subject,
Daniels Purpose" The regular Sunday
school service was followed by the reading
OF a paper by Mrs. r. A. Huntley. subject.
THE Foundation Work Of the Junior
Union" The business meeting and roll
call was followed this evening by an ad-
dress by Rev l. c. II. Blggs Of Omaha
state superintendent OF missionary work.
his subject being ''wanted-A Man"
Special music was prepared and FUR
nished by the local choir and also by Miss
Porter and the little Misses Caraway Of
Omaha
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15
SHOWER FOLLOWS THE FROST
Damage TO Fruit Trees t. Reported In
Several Parts of state.

Damage 10 Fruit Trees e. Reported In
Several Parts of state.
SCHUYLER, Neb., April H.--(speeial Tel
eEram. 1.-THE cold frosty weather which
has been prevailing here the last three
days and causing much damage to fruit
trees was broken Sunday by a mild tenn
perature which brought up shower Of
rain The farmers can again go to plOw-
ing as the trost which occurred here has
again thawed out Of the ground.
PI4ATTSMOUTH, Neb,, April H.-(Spe-
cial )-.Mercury was 2 above Sunday morn
ing and It Ia generally believed that what
early fruit was not killed by the freeze
Friday night was cooked.
BILE HILL, Neb., April lA-(Special y
Fruit IN this vicinity suffered from frost
Friday evening, especially. peaches and
cherries, which were in full bloom. The
ice was about one inch IN thickness.
BEATRICE, April a. - Especial THE
coolest weather In years a. this season
has prevailed here for the last. few days.
Heavy. frosts have practically destroyed
tho fruit crops In this section ..s.
REPUBLICAN, CITY, Neb.,- April IA
Especial FRIDAY night was regular winter.
the thermometer registering IS above zero,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15
HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING
Annual Session OF Howard County
Association Held at st. Paul.

Annual Session OF Howard County
Association Held at st. Paul.
ST. PAUL, Neb., April H.-(Special.)-
The seventh annual meeting OF the Howard
County Historical society was held Sat
urday afternoon at the court house, this
being the thirty-fourth anniversary Of the
memorable Bnowstorm Of 1878. Though the
assemblage was not large, the meeting
was most enthusiastic. The secretary made
an interesting report OF his doings, The
president and the different committees also
reported The obituary committees rem
dered lengthy and welrwritten memorials
OF the departed old pioneers. Louis Gug-
genmos. Patrick Mlnoughan, Fred Olsen
and Henry Hansen. The obituaries were
ordered printed in the papers and copies
prepared under the seal OF the secretary
10 be delivered to the different families.
4 vote OF thanks was rendered the obitu-
airy committee and the officers for valu-
able labor performed. The election OF ON
GERS resulted In the reelection Of ali the
old officers, with the exception that z. T.
Leftwich was added as the, third vice
president. Judge Anderson, FIRST vice pres
ldent OF the society and one OF the earliest
pioneers of the county, delivered an in
teresting lecture on the subject OF Great
Climatic Changes In Nebraska" dwelling
particularly on the phenomena and events
Of the great snowstorms OF April lS-I6
1878, and January II, 1855, and the memora-
BILE hot winds OF July 20, 1884 This ad-
dress was well received and ordered printed
to form a part OF the permanent histori-
cal records Of the society.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15

was a noted educator and writer had filled
pastorates IN Missouri and was FOR ten
years president Of Elizabeth Aull Female
seminary at Lexington. Mo.
sophia Kupanek.
Sophia. the infant child OF Mr.. and Mrs.
John Kupanek. EC6 South Twenty-ffth
street died early Saturday morning and
will be buried at o'clock this morning at
Mary Magdalene cemetery. South Omaha.
The services viii be held at the house.
Mrs Barbara Kupanek, mother OF Mr..
KupaneS. who lived with her son, died only
two months ago.
Jessie NJ. Brancbi.
Jessie NJ. little daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Horny J. Branchi who died Saturday
morning, was buried Sunday. the services
being held at the family residence, 47O7
North Thirty-seventh street Internent was
at Forest Lawn cemetery.
Allan VI. Past.
Allan NJ Past, the s-year-old son OF Mr..
and Mrs S. A. Past, zoos North Twenty
sixth street. who died Friday from spinal
meningitis. was buried Sunday at Forest
Lawn cemetery, funeral services being held
at the residence.
Morton II. wIlIits.
Morton H. Willis, who died Friday at
his home, 4Ol1 Charles street. aged "A years,
was buried at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon
at Forest Lawn cemetery the services
being held at the residence Of the family.
Mrs. RhOda sChRnk.
The funeral of Mrs. Rhoda schank, 31Oq
Seward street. who died Friday, was held
at O'Clock Sunday morning, the services
being at the residence and the burial at
Eoreat lawn cemeterY
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15
DIAMoNDs-Frenzer. 18TH ard Dodge.
CIarxs Beat Brodegnards.

The Walter G. Clark Company team cas-
fly defeated Brodegard's Crowns by the
old-fashlonsd score OF IS 70 10 The losers
would have been held to a much lower
score but for Fsllyners temporary loss OF
control In the sixth. The C1arks runs were
accumulated by terrific smuggling at which
Murphy, Falknsr and Oschenbeam excelled
Kelly Ct the Clarks put up a brilliant game
at third while Dineen, besides getting
three safeties caught a fine game until
forced to retire after being injured in the
eighth. Score; R.H.B.
Crowns -..-.-.l 0 o 2 1-l8 Z
Batteries: Faulkner and Dtnsen and Mus
SmOna
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15

NOTES
Base Hall Teams BeEia Practice for
IntercIRss Games.


IntercIRss Games.
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Neb., April a.
Especial 1.-THE base ball boys are spend
ing a great deal OF time practicing for the
inter-class games to be held this spring.
Russell Mcneil has been chosen manager
and is losing no time in pushing the work.
The athletic association has chosen
Everett Hosman as manager Of the tennis
tournaments Boys are smoothing OF
three courts on the campus ready for the
preliminaries. Both single and double
games will be played with Doane In a few
weeks, .
Next week. Friday, Doane and Wesleyan
will debate the ship subsidy question in
the Wesleyan auditorium. The Wesleyan
debaters chosen from the augmentation
class are Miss Ethel BTiggle, Messrs. Ross
Gartner and Albert Hisey.
Matt 8. Hughes. the noted lecturer, will
give the NTH number OF the lecture course
next Tuesday evening in the auditorium.
This lecture was TO have been given on
Thursday evening OF this week. The nu-
dlence met and waited until after o'clock,
but no lecturer appeared. The next morn
Ing II WIS learned that Mr.. Hughes was
attending sumo social function and forgot
his more important engagement.
Soturday afternoon the NllaFub were en-
tsrtalned hy Misses Mildred Mumma and
Jeanette season. in honor Of Miss Guth-
mann.
Next week MI the college students will
meet for the second practice Of the col
lege sing. Songs OF all the eastern col
lcges afe being learned and sung with a
great deal ot college spirit
The-nsw chruch ~ University Place will
ha bar1tn ohout Nav l. II IL pwpeCtad a
$1,000 ~iincc will adorn the northwest or
ncr or the campus when. all the work Is
completed
The normal department II busy assign
Ing positions 20 students WIZ wish to
telch next year Some vacgr q we al
ready been filled and several : have
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15
SOFA SEQ Tire to Homo.

HASTINGS. Neb.. April 14-tspecial Tele-
gram.)-A sofa in the home of ]. B. wal
lace caught fire from some unknown cause
Saturday night and after the flames were
supposedly extinguished It was taken to
the rear porch. An hour later. while the
family was down town, the fire started
anew and the house was almost destroyed
before the iremen were called by a neigh
Dor. The damage will amount to several
hundred dollars
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15
WICHITA WINS SECOND CANE
Western Association Wanderers Roll Roprke
Family in Dust
WEAK HITTING AND BUM FIELDING LOSE
Cela weather Hampers che Players
and Neither side Make Much
Of an EHOrt 60 Play
Fast Ball,

Omaha lost It's first game this year to the
Wichita Western association team at Vim
ton Street park Sunday afternoon before
100 shivering fans, with the players play
ing with heavy sweaters and coats, by the
score OF to z The game was marked by
an absence Of hitting by either team, al
though the pitchers were using nothing but
straight balls, which sailed over the pan as
big as balloons. Big Thompson was scored
against for the first time this year by Kelly
who was brought home by Weaver's long
triple to the middle field fence.
Young Soy Young did the honors for the
Jayhawkers, working in St Louis uni
form, having been given a tryout by that
team. Although possessing plenty Of steam,
he did not use much but straight ball
which was enough, for the Rourkes could
connect safely but four times all OF these
being made by newcomers on the team
Young was wild and hit Belden and Town
send twice each. but neither OF the miscues
developed into a run
Wichita was put out in one, two, three
order in the first inning, and when the
Rourke family came TO bat It looked as
though they would make as many runs as
they wished. Austin led on with a triple
and White perched oh first by reason Of
Hetling booting his grounder. Aubrey
walked, filling the bases with nobody out.
welch struck out and DolaD fouled cut to
Holland Belden hit hard one through
Young on which both Austin and White
scored which was oil the runs Omaha
made in the game, Aubrey being caught at
third on Baylss' return Of Belden's single.
wichita Wins Late.
The boys from Kansas made their first
run in the NTH inning, when Holland
walked and was caught at second when
Kolly tried to sacrifice. He came home a
moment later on Viewers long hit for
three bags to the middle field fence Three
more runs were added in the sixth inning,
which was the first inning Hall pitched.
Milan landed on first because Of Austin 3
bad throw, and McIear folio we'd him when
Hall 1uRgled his bunt. Hetling hit haTd
one at Hall, which the lengthy pitcher
could not handle, and the bases were hHed
with no one out Bayliss hit an easy
Rrounder to Austin, who kicked II all over
the diamond before he could pick II up
bringing Milan across the home plate Han
gave Holland four wide ones forcing In
Mel ear. Kelly few out to welch and An
mis- walked, forcing in Hetling. Weaver hit
to White, who caught Bayliss at the plate
and Young struck out, ending the worst IN
ming Omaha has had this year.
The Wichita team batted around In that
inning and the next started like II was go
ing to be a repetition Of the sixth, as Milan
led Of with a single, but Hall settled down
and no runs resulted although Austin MADE
mis- third error Neither side scored after
the sixth inning The score;
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15
Little Girl Badly Burned.

BEAVER CITY. Neb., April Especial
Telegram Ida Prime, the 3-year-old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Prime, was
fearfully burned last evening and is now
in a serious condition. During the absence
Of her mother from the room she struck
a match which set fire to her clothing,
and she was horribly scorched from the
waist to the top of her head before the
accident was discovered and the flames
were extinguished
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15

sent word that they desire wesleyan grad
yates.
Prof William Patterson. head OF the
English department gave his farewell adj
dress to the Womans club Of Lincoln last
Thursday afternoon. The club asked Prof
Patterson to continue the literary work
with them next year, but he felt unable
to do 90.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15
DEATH RECORD.
Jerry nenhIow.

D
FREMONT. Neb.,A kApril 14-(speciaIr-
Jerry Denslow one Of the heaviest land
owners in this vicinity. died at Hooper
yesterday afternoon 81 heart disease and
other complicatiopsS He was born in Oneida
county, New York. May T. 1874, On No
vember 10, 1856 he arrived in Dodge county
with his mother his father having died
some time before. He was a strong,
energetic boy and soon got a job driving
an OK team for a freighting company, and
before the freighting days were over young
Denslow was freighter himself and had
a good string of OK teams He took up
land near Hooper, where he has since lived,
and has been, extensively engaged In farm
ing and stock raising ever since. He owned
extensive tracts OF land in different parts
of the state He wnS an organizer and
ever since then president OF the First Ma
tional bank at Hooper. Mr.. Denslow was
married in 1863 to ID Amelia Harwood OF
Maine In 1873, some years after her death,
he married Anna NJ Sutton OF this county
who survives him He leaves four children,
]. H. Denslow Of Hooper, Mrs. T. WiEgles-
worth of Hooper, Lloyd. a student In the
University OF Nebraska, who has won a
reputation as an athlete, and daughter
Nina, residing at home. Personally, he
was over six feet tall, OF powerful physique,
positive in his likes and diSlikes. and a
strong believer IN prohibition OF the liquor
traffic He cared little for dress and almost
invariably wore the old-style top boots with
his trousers inside The funeral services
will be In charge Of the Masons and will
be held at IL o'clock Tuesday morning
Funeral of BENJAMIN Turner.
FREMONT Neb., April n-(Speeial)-
The funeral of Benjamin G.. Turner a
pioneer resident OF this county, who died
at Casper, Wyo., was held Saturday after
noon under the charge of the Masonic
lodge of this city. Of which he was a
member. Mr.. Turner was born In Welles-
ley Mass, June 2, 1885. He came TO Ne
braska with his brothers, w. II. and
Thomas Turner. in 1857, and was employed
with them in freighting across the plains.
In 1888 he was appointed postmaster. which
position he held for three years. He moved
to Wyoming In 1889 and has since been In
the sheep business. He was man who
was very positive and outspolsen In his con-
Yictions and active in the early business
affairs Of this city.
FuneraI of william Kerr.
HASTINGS. Neb., April lA-Cspecial Tele-
gram.)-FNlnsrRI services over the remains
Of William Kerr, who died Tuesday after
noon, were conducted by President Wight
Of Hastings college In the Presbyterian
church this afternoon. Air. Kerr was Il
years old and was the towns wealthiest
citizen, his holdings aggrsgatinG nearly
s. OOO,OOO practically all Of which was
divided some weeks ago between his wife
and son. The body vas buried here
James Addison QuArIsa.
LEXINGTON, va. April 1A-Jamss Ad-
olson Quarles. d. D. LII D. for thu last
twenty-one years professor OF moral phil
osophy at Washington and Lee university,
aied here today. He was 70 years old and
a native Of Bonneville, NO. to which place
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15
Lincoln shuts out Fremont.

FREMONT, Neb., April 1L-(Special Tel
egram.)-T Lincoln league team defeated
Fremont in one-sided game this after
noon Inability 10 hit ard loose fielding
caused the trouble. The Lincoln team n e
F Fremont I'D .......S % 2 {
Batteries Lincoln, Miller, Zashert, Sulli-
van and thinner; Fremont, Bradley, Mer-
cher and Shea AtlendAnee: Loo.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15
DOubIs-Hsadsr at Hustlsrs' Park.

douhle-header was played by the steTl-
ings and IDEAL HustlerB base ball team
yesterday afternoon at Hustler park In
Council Bluffs. The first game was won
with ease by the Ideal HustlerB by a score
Of 70 L The second game was hotly con
tested for ten innings, with the score at
10 when the game had 70 be called On ao-
count Of darkness.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15
sutton Expelled from France.

PARIS April 1.-THE police have issued
an expulsion order under the prevention
Of gambling law against George sutton,
ran a billiard school here delay in eN-
pulslon OF forty-eight hours has been ae-
corded him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15

Patriotism at Auburn-An Auburn woman
who has red hair gets very indignant II
one refers to her patriotism when she per-
sists in wearing a white waist and blue
skirt-Annie VIC Gales in Auburn Granger
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15

Lincoln comes next Sunday.


All the hits made by the Rourke Family
were made by new men on the team
No more games for a week in Omaha
The season opens Wednesday at Sioux
City.
Austin had an OF day, as ne made more
errors yesterday than in all the eNhiDluon
games put together.
All the players had need Of their sweater"
and heavy garments, which evidently BOTH
cred them considerably.
Townsend has a splendid throwing arm
and the boys from Kansas did not attempt
70 force him to use II much.
Graham did not keep up his record as
hitter which he has been making during
the exhibition series in Omaha.
The game was disappointing from an
Omaha fans standpoint, for several chances
20 tie or win were let slide by when some
OF the heavy hitters might have clouted 1t
out
Milan made a phenomenal catch In the
third inning, when he mistudged Autreyh
fly and then recovered himself sufficiently
70 nail the ball on the end OF HIS glove
hand.
Belden wore dark glasses during the nrst
part OF the game, and they helped him out
on one hy IN the sun garden, but the sun
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15
NEBRASKA FROM DAY TO DAY
Quaint and Curious Features of Life
in n Rapidly Growing
state,

Good Name Wanted-J. L. Hall says he
can't find a name good enough for their
new girl. Will someone please send John
some names to select from?-Gary Cores
pondent Harrisburg News
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15

Prize for Matrimony-The editor is now
ready to perform all marriage ceremonies
with neatness and dispatch. A years sub
scription to this great family journal will
be given to every couple married by the
editor. Who will be the hrst2-Nemaha
Advertiser
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15
ChRmberlain's Cough Remedy Aids
Nature

Medicines that aid nature are always most
effectual Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
acts on this plan. 1t allays the cough, re-
lieves the lungs, aids expectoration, opens
the secretions and aids nature in restoring
the system to a healthy condition. Thou
sands have testified to it's superior excel
lence.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15

Early IN the morning Ice froze three
fourths OF an inch thick. which means no
fruit this year and the prospects were
never better than this spring. Fruit trees
or all kinds are In full bloom.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15
shontinr Mnteh I'd Mest PoInt.

WEST POINT, Neb., April 1L-(spscial.l
The Coyotes and the Buhaloes pulled on
another one OF their famous blue rock
shoots on the farm Of August Reichlinger
The BuhalOes WIN BY score Of 81 70 20
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15

"Batted for Petty in ninth.

st. Louis ............O 0 0 o O.l o.
Two-base hits: Donohue Mcfarland, F.
Jones. Sacrifice hit: Donohue. Stolen
base: T. Jones. Double plays: Neager, T.
lace, Wallace and YeageI. Left on bases:
ST. Louis, 8; Chicago, T. First base on balls:
on Petty, 4; Off White, 4. Hit by pitched
ball Donohue. Struck out: BY Petty, 1;
by White. d. Passed ball: Mcfarland TlmSi
2B. Umpire: OLoughlin.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15

Three-base hits: Austin, Weaver: First
base on balls: on Thompson, /; on Hall
2; on Young, g. Hit with pitched ball: BY
Young l. Struck out: BY Thompson, o.
by Hall, 8; by Young, 8. Left on bases
Omaha 8; Wichita 8. Double play; Hot
ling to Kelly to Holland. stolen base;
Whites Sacrifice hit: Weaver. Hits: OF
Thompson, 2 in five innings on Han N
four innings Time: 145. Umpire: Gond-
ing Attendance; TOO.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15

sioux city Defeats MarshaIItov

Games today: Chicago at Detroit, New
York at Washington, Cleveland at St.
Louis Philadelphia at Boston.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15

SIOUX CITY, Ia, April H.-(Special Tel
gram.)-Sioux City defeated Marshall-
town at Mlzzou park this afternoon by the
score Of to /.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15
chicago shuts ont ST. Louis by B2ttcr
All Around PLAY


CHICAGO, April lA-Chicago shut out St.
Louis today on Lundgren's pitching base
stealing and the visitors battery errors.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15

Games Postponed.
At Cincinnati-Ctucinnat Pittsburg game
postponed. wet grounds
Standing of the II
ONE GAME IN AMERICAN LEAGUE

Games today: Brooklyn at Boston, Phil
adelphla at New York, St Louis at Cincin-
natl.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15
FuneraI of william Kerr.
James AddIson QuarIea.

LEXINGTON, va. April 1L-Jamss Ad-
olson QuArles. d. D., LII D., for the last
twenty-Ons years professor OF moral phil
osophy at Washington and Lee university,
aied here to-day. He was 70 years old and
a native Of Bonneville, No. to which place
bis body was sent after services today He
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-04-15

Chicago Wins from st. Louis by score
of Six 20 Two.
ST. LOUIS, April 1L-Chicago won this
afternoons game from St Louis to Q
giving them the series. White pitched in
line form and held the local team safe
throughout the game while Petty was OF
edge and was given poor support Score: