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Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
MUST POSTPONE CONVENTION
ExIgencies of Oklahoma Controversy
Necessitnte RearranEinE
All Plans.

wAsHIN GToN, May 15.-Former Dele
gate Flynn of Oklahoma. with the delega-
ton from that state who are opposed to
the ratification and PRONUNCIATION OF the
new constitution, called upon Secretary
Taft today to discuss with him a change
Of program made necessary by the action
of Judge Pancoast In making permanent
the injunction granted by the probate
court of Oklahoma against the holding OF
an election to pass upon the constitution
before November. 1908.
1t had been arranged that Secretary IA
was to visit Tulsa June on the cct.ssleI
of the assembling OF the republican state
convention at that place and address the
delegates upon political issues.
The secretary's callers today stated that
the convention necessarily would be post
pOned. They would not fix the date until
they had heard from the local republican
managers, but Secretary Taft suggested
that his own convenience would be best
served II his visit could be delayed until
the middle of August The delegation
promised to do what they could in this
direction.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16

The large frame warehouse of II. II.
Van Brunt at Broadway and Tenth street
had a narrow escape yesterday afternoon
from serious damage by FIRE. Rubbish
which had been swept under the floor
caught fire. supposedly by spontaneous
combustion, but quick work on the part
OF employees with the chemical extinguishers
carried in the building put a check on the
blaze before the arrival OF the department
The fire started in the middle of the build
ing. which is old and Of frame construc-
ton and filled with buggies and other COM
bustible goods. But for the fact that the
fire was discovered before II had time to
eat its way TO any extent under the floor
ing, the result might have been serious
The fire department was called at z
o'clock in the morning to the residence OF
r. p Gogebone at 1905 West Broadway. A
mop which had been placed against the
outer wall of the cottage caught fire in
some manner, but was discovered by a
member Of the family, who threw it out
into the back yard and returned to finish
his dinner whioh the burning mop had in
terrupted. Someone, however, who had
noticed the mop on FIRE turned In an alarm
and the hremen responded, only to find the
family quietly eating dinner and no sign
Of a blaze
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16

freight car on the Wabash tracks, near
Twelfth avenue and Third street, was
broken into Tuesday night by thieves who
carried away thirty pairs of women's shoes.
The thieves evidently were discriminating,
as they broke open a number Of cases,
taking several pairs from each in order
to have a variety of styles and sizes The
car also contained a consignment of beans
in sacks, and the contents Of one Of the
sacks was dumped in the car, presumably
for the purpose of utilizing the sack to
carry away the shoes in.
The city passenger depot OF the Great
Western railroad, on Main street and Ninth
avenue, was broken into Tuesday night.
The door of the ticket once was pried
open and the money drawer forced, but
the intruder secured nothing for his
trouble as no money had been there. A
Jimmy" was used to force the door of
the office and the cash drawer
For several years Charles Swaine the
hardware dealer on Broadway has had a
sign surmounted with a big owl, bearing
the inscription, I'VE Never Sleep" out
side his store. Just to prove to Mr.. swaine
that sometimes he did indulge in a siesta
some miscreant climbed the pole Tuesday
night and carried away the OWL The police
were notified Of the disappearance of the
bird.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
Petersen & schoenins sell mating.
Mnthennn NON. Hi. storr.


George Matheson. on trial in the district
court for shooting and seriously wound
ing Former Deputy Sheriff ]. c. Baker
on the night of May T. 1903, at Weston
told his story of the affair yesterday on
the witness stand. Young Matheson de-
clared the shooting was purely accidental
and that in drawing the revolver from his
hip pocket to hand 1t to Baker at the lat
ter's demand the weapon was accidentally
discharged, The story was substantially
the same as the young man told at his
former trial. He told of how, after he had
shot Baker Sumner Knox, acting deputy
sheriff, who was with Baker, had fired
twice at him as he started to run. He de-
scribed his wanderings and his escape to
Canada before deciding to return and give
himself up to the authoritieS.
The case probably will go to the jury
today.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16

With the opening OF the fishing service
the Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Rail-
way company yesterday started through
service to Lake Manawa and passengers
will not have to transfer at Sixteenth ave
nue., as during the winter months The
first through car for Manawa leaves Pearl
street and Broadway at $50 a. m.' and
from that until noon there viii be
through service every twenty minutes
After the noon hour there will be ten
minute service, the. last car leaving at
II 80 D. m. This schedule Will remain In
force until the attendance at Manawa war
rants a change.
A. d. Van Horn one Of the, oldest con-
ductors on the line, has been appointed as
sistant local roadmaster and entered upon
his new duties last evening. Charles Bar
nett. the roadmaster, will now be on duty
during the day and Van Horn at night.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16

YANKTON, s, D., May 15.-(special y
The State Luther league. which has been
in session here the past three days. ad-
journed Tuesday evening without deciding
on the next place of meeting, but favoring
Aberdeen, If the league OF that city sees
fit to extend an invitation The following
officers were elected: President, Rev. O..
o. Glesne, Aberdeen; vice president, Rev
A. NJ. ManneE, pastor-elect OF Trinity
church this city; recording secretary.
Miss Gina Johnson. Brooklingsi treasurer,
James Berdahl.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
ORDINANCE AGAINST BRIDGE
Citisens of MeIIette, S. D., Aroused
over Hold Game Has
Upon City.

MELLETTE, s. D., May 15.-(special
Telegram -Aroused over the spread of
the bridge whist craze among women, the
council has by a unanimous vote adopted
an ordinance making it a criminal offense
to play cards in the privacy Of the home
or elsewhere for prizes. The ordinance
provides that anyone convicted of violating
its provisions shall be fined not less than
SIS nor more than 800 and imprisoned in
Jail for thirty days.
The town marshal. fearful Of the wrath
OF the women. has resigned. His success
sor, who has been appointed by the coun-
ell, declares that he will promptly place
under arrest any person OF either sex
whom he may find playing cards for
prizes. The ordinance also forbids the
selling Of chances on any article. A church
fair at which chances were TO be sold has
been given up on account of the Sordi-
nance.
citizens Of Meiiette are incensed over
the passage OF the ordinance
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
COUNCIL BLUFFS
once, scots

nice, 40 scott Sc. Tel. 4s.

Davis, drugs.
stockert sells carpets.
Ed Rogers Tony Faust beer.
Fine engravings at Lefferts.
See Schmdts elegant new photos.
stock pastured, Phinney, phone 2l772
lewis Cutler, funeral director, phone o.
woodring Undertaking company. Tel. 539
PETERSEN & sCHOENING SELL RUGS
Pictures for graduation gifts. C. E. Alex
nder 333 Broadway
L Mucci the ice cream man. Wholesale.
: II havOrs. Phones S64.
DIAMONDS AS AN INVEsTMENT,
AK TO LEFFERT ABOUT IT.
Wanted to buy, good hard coal heater
ldress G., Bee Office 10 Scott street
Wedding and engagement rings at the
r yht price. o. Mauthe. 22S West Broad
~.
Prompt eye glass repairing. The best
rvice in the city DR.. Magarell. 10 Pearl
rect.
The regular meeting Of Harmony chapter,
rder Of the Eastern Star, will be held
is evening.
Go-carts are all the go now. All kinds
the very lowest prices. d. W. Keller,
% South Main.
BITDwEIsER BOTTLED BEER IS
ERvED ONLY At EIIR SSsI f. y rs BARS
George Athoff, the Keg creek farmer
larRed with being insane, was discharged
the commissioners after hearing yes
rday.
CARRIAGES ALWAYS READY. CALI.
,, BOTH PHONES. GRAND LIVERY,
w. AND ELMER r. MINNICK, PRO-
RIETORS
Council BLUFFS aerie Of Eagles has adopted
solutions on the death of the late DR..
G. Christensen and also on the death Of
larles Worley.
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT-only half
ock from Broadway, opposite Nebraska
.ephone building. Heat and light fur
H. shed, Omaha Bee Office 10 Scott street.
All members of Council Bluffs lodge Of
ks intending to attend the stag social Of
o Omaha lodge at the auditorium tonight
are requested to assemble at the club house
A. 1850 and go over in a body
Hubert FINLEY, chairman Of the fire and
lice commission, denies the report that
intended handing in his resignation to
!. igor Macrae. He is at loss TO under
: and how the report was started.
Frank Murphy and Ed Frost, who passed
I old and patched confederate 70 bill on
J otor Conductor Thrush Tuesday night
= I'd secured $3.50 good money in exchange,
ere each sentenced TO twenty days by
idge Snyder in police court yesterday
a orninR. The court ordered s. found on
men turned over to Conductor Thrush
P. williams, employed at the Ogden
h tel, caused the arrest of James Johnson,
colored cook at the same place. John
), n It was alleged by Williams, attacked
m with knife and In warding off the
.ow, one Of Williams fingers was nearly
severed. johnson was released on bond to
d .Ipear next Tuesday before Justice Cooper.
Cornelius Pryor, son of Mrs. James Pryor,
i-l6 Third avenue, died yesterday morning
st. Josephs hospital Omaha where he
J I'd been for twelve days following a SER
us operation on the head. The body was
ought to this city, but arrangements for
R1neral have not been completed He
g survived by his mother, two sisters, Mrs.
Krettig and Mrs. Il. G. Eastland, and
lie brother, Francis, all of this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
Real Estnte TrannferH.

These transfers were reported TO The Bee
May Is by the Pottawattamie County Alb
stract company OF Council Bluffs:
Ralph C. Smith and wife to Henry
Sick. VIA sell % and MA mex S2-76-39,
.AlSs buO
Sylvester Dye to Peter Hoffman, lot
2, block f., Curtis & Ramsey's
Add, Council BLUFFS, d........ 1000
Eva l.. Garrett and husband 20 d. H.
Stitt, 81 outlot 2, Shinn's Add Car
son, W OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1,600
John Swanson 10 John L. Maurer wy
lot block 10, Beers Sub, Council
Bluhs, W ............................. 800
August Kruger and wife to George
a. Kruger, sex sex 16-76-40, W d. 1,240
August Kruger and wife to Otto
Kruger, nwh SEA l6-76-40, W d.. 1l6O
r. n. Hagelin TO r. II. Lougee. lot
3, block 80, Bayliss q Palmer's Add,
Council BluGs.> d................. 100
William g. Lane and wife to Interna-
tiOnal Harvester Co, lots s. 8, 10 II,
~ and Is, block 10. Riddles Sub,
Council Bluffs, $ " d.....-...........
Mccormick Harvester Machine Co.
to William Q, Lane, lots 8, 9, 10, II,
~ and IL, block 10, Riddles Sub.
Council Bluffs, W ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Margaret B. Curtis. executrix. to
Rachel +. Harmon. lot T. block g.
Jackson's Add, Council Blu1s, d.,
natal -, t.or.e.-. 900 -
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
News of Iomn.

CRESTON-The Firemen's tournament
will be held in this city on the 4th and
9th of July. A flower parade and band
contest will be on the program.
WEBSTER CITY-M. A. Rason, aged 81
years. and his son, aged II years. passed
through this city on bicycle enroute from
Sioux Falls, s. D., to Buffalo, N. Y.
CRESTON-The local camp of the Mod
ern Woodmen of the World is planning to
hold a monster log rolling some time in
September and has appointed committees
to have charge of 1t. Head Council Talbot
will be present and delegations from all
over southwestern Iowa are expected.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16

Articles OF incorporation OF the circuit
Manufacturing company of Council BLUFFS
were filed for record yesterday. The incor-
poration is for the purpose OF manufac-
turing scales, machinery and iron ana steel
products, but especially for handling the
Orcutt patents on scales. The incorpora-
tors are william % circuit, Darius NJ Or
cutt and John M Pendleton. The capital
stock is placed a. $500 and the principal
place OF business Will be Council Bluffs.
the company being for the present located
at l5-l7 North Main street
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
stage Coach and Money Burns.

LOS ANGELES, May IA story has
reached here of the accidental burning Of
stage coach in Death Valley near. Ash
Meadows Sunday in which $4,000 In bank
bills and $4,000 in registered mail were
consumed. The stage Is supposed to have
caught fire from a cigar which the driver,
Ed Love, was smoking. Love reached
Green Water Sunday night and related
the story. The money was consigned to
the Green Water bank.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
sales of stnte Land.

PIERRE. s. d. May l5.-(special. 1.-THE
first offerings of state building lands were
made in Hyde county today, where 1000
acres were disposed of at an average price
Of $3.50. The sales will continue IN other
counties in the northern part OF the state
until all the counties have been visited.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
Prepnring for the odd FeIIoyvs.

PIERRE S. d. May 15.--Cspecial)-Th
local members Of the Independent Order of
odd Fellows lodge and the auxiliary or
ders in this city are busy in their efforts to
provide the proper entertainment for the
members of the grand lodge which is to
meet in this city. next week Decorations
both by the lodge and business men gen
orally will be plentiful.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16

The buildings of the old roller mills at
the corner OF Washington avenue and
Bryant street are to be razed. They were
recently condemned by the city council
and N. P. Dodge s. Co.. agents for the
owners Of the property, who are eastern
parties, have advertised for bids for the
purchase and removal of the buildings
which comprise four-story brick build
ing. a three-story elevator and one
story brick warehouse. The main building
Is one of the old landmarks OF Council
Bluffs and was erected about fifty years
ago. Colonel Honmayr operated the mill
from the time of its erection until about
eight years OF so ago when he removed
from the city.
1t is understood that it is the intention
Of the owners of the property TO erect a
row of flats or cottages on the site. unless
It is otherwise disposed OF.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
Kearney Man Seeks Hrather.

SIOUX FALLS. S. D., May 15.-(special.)
"A letter has been received by a
Sioux Falls man from Lewis Kelley Of
Kearney, Neb., who is making an effort
to locate brother, James Kelley. who dis
appeared some years ago. A number Of
years ago the missing man was in Sioux
Falls. and during his residence here gained
quite a reputation as ball player For a
number OF years he, made this city his
headquarters. He finally engaged in busi-
ness at Beloia, Ia, but about the time OF
the first Klondike gold rush he lost his
business house by FIRE and, upon making a
visit 20 Sioux Falls soon after his loss.
stated to local friends that he was going
to the Kloudike region. Nothing has been
heard from him by his local friends since
leaving the city at that time
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
OUTPUT OF PACKING HOUSES
Increase I'm Marketing OF Hogs over
the Preceding Week and Same
Time Last Year.

CINCINNATI, May 15.-(special Tele-
am.l-Price Current says, The liberal
marketing of hogs was maintained. Total
western packing was $4,000, compared with
$4,000 the preceding and 4l5OOO last year.
Since March the total is $4,000 against
4726.oOO year ago. Prominent places
compare as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16

the state, and visit to the Ortonville
stone quarries will be made Friday to
size the stone up for possible building pur-
poses.
The governor today appointed DR.. Frank
s. Howe of Deadwood a member Of the
State Board Of Medical Examiners, to fill
the vacancy caused by the removal Of DR..
A. G. Allen.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
Architect chosen for state BuiIdInE.

VERMILIoN. S. D.. May 15.-speeial
Telegram 1.-The State Beard of Regents
today named William Kenyon of Mime
apolis architect for the new building at
Aberdeen. Nothing was done regarding the
erection of the law building at the uni
versity. The faculty for the university will
be named tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
IoMn nor ia in TrnnhIe.

SIOUX FALLS, s. D.. May 15.-(speciai
Telegram. )-Refusing to furnish bond for
his son. the father OF John o'Rourk. a
young man who was recently arrested IN
Aurora county, after a visit 70 his boy In
the Aurora county Jail. has returned 20 his
home at Britt. Ia. Young oRourk was
arrested on the charge Of obtaining money
under false pretenses by giving mortgages
upon cattle which he never owned
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
IOWA wORKMEN ELECT OFFICERS
f. n. Evans of Des MOines Chosen
Grand Master workman.

r. n. Evans OF Des MOines Chosen
Grand Master workman.
MUSCATINE. IA, May 10. - Especial
Telegram.) - The Ancient order United
Workman convention convened tonight
Ofhcers were elected as follows; e. B.
Evans OF Des Moines. grand master work
man; ]. W wildly, Waterloo, grand fore
man; G. A. Pitts, Ottumwa, grand over
seer; b. F. Rehkopf, Des Moines, grand
recorder: II. Aficheistetler, Sioux City,
grand receiver; w. S. Quelle, Davenport,
grand guide; Adam Carlyle, Audubon.
grand inside watch; A. C. Murphy, grand
outside watch; representatives 10 supreme
lodge w. H. Berry. Indianola; B. F. Car
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
NEWS OF INTEREST FROM IOWAL

was rendered unconscious but regained COM
sciousness partly while being conveyed to
the Jennie Edmundson Memorial hospital
HIS condition last night was reported to be
serious.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16

o. Danielson OF Chicago. engaged in in
stalling grain drier in the elevator OF
the Transmississippi Grain company at the
transfer, was seriously injured yesterday
morning by a large block OF wood which
fell and struck him on the head. Danielson
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
cra6untyOn Gifts.

One Of our tastefully framed pictures
or a piece OF our new art pottery viii make
a nice gift fror your young graduate
friend. Come In and look around. Alex
ander's Art Store. 1893 Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16

BOONE, Ia, May 15.-(special Teie-
gram.)-L N. Cross, a prominent ceme-
terry sexton, dropped dead this morning
after carrying an armload Of wood into
the kitchen.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16

Only half block from Broadway, oppo
s.te Nebraska telephone building. Hea
nd light furnished. Omaha Bee office
u Scott street.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16

Upholstering, mattresses made to order,
old mattresses made over, feather beds
renovated, feather mattresses made and
all kinds of upholstering a speciality.
George w. Kline, Bell phone 54s; Ind.
phone 10 Black. 10 South Main street
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16

Brother Luke Vacune OF the Benedietine
order at Atchison. Kan, died last evenins
at 81. Bernard's hospital, aged IS years,
death being due 20 the infirmities Of old age.
He had been at the hospital since last Au-
gust. Deceased was a native OF Germany.
The body viii be accompanied 10 Atchison
today by Rev. Father Herman OF ST. Peters
church The funeral will be held Friday
morning from the Benedictine chapel and
burial win beNn the cemetery Of the order
there
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
Knights OF Columbus Convention.

WATERLOO. Ia. May l5.-At the annual
state convention OF the Knights Of Column
bus Clinton was named as the next meeting
place and the Old oficers reelected as fol-
lows;
Deputy--John Fleming OF Burlington.
Secretary-Emmet Powers OF Des MOines.
rreasurer-W. +. Burke OF Missouri Val
Advocate-J. H. Meconlosue Of Mason
City.
WaIden--F. J. Hindelang Of Cedar Rapids.
Chaplain-Rev. II. J. Bowen Of Delmar.
Delegates 10 the national convention at
Norfolk. Va, next August are William
Mccullough Of Davenport John Flemming
OF Burlugton J. McDermott Of Des MOines
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
reach Your Baby 10 wax.

We have just received a shipment Of
baby walkers, S2.25 to $3.50 each. Get one
and teach your baby to walk. d. w. KEEL
Ter. 1Os South Main.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
Sentences imposed Mt Evanston.


EVANSTON. May 15--(special.)- the
district court here Judge d, II. Craig has
imposed sentence on five prisoners all of
whom pleaded guilty Twenty-three GRIM
inals have pleaded guilty in the district
court within the past year no trials being
held Sentence was imposed as follows:
Antoine Tratnik and Frank Falkum, four
years each for mansllaughter; Charles Will
son and c. ]. Watson. three years each
for burglary; George Burnham, one year
for misbranding horses.
Tratnik and Falkum Saturday assaulted
and killed Henri Martnek. a fellow Aus
TRAN, at the coal mining camp OF the
Union Pacific at Cumberland. Martnek be-
came drunk and was creating disturbance
by breaking pickets on the fence in front
OF the house occupied by Tratnik and
FaIkum. The two men sailed forth and
assaulted Martnek, inhicting injuries from
which he died a short time later. The
Austrians were brought here, admitted
their guilt and were sentenced to prison
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
Special Prices

On carpets, rugs. linoleum, oilcloth and
mating. window shades and lace curtains
d. W. Keller. 1OS s. Main
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16

No external application is equal to Cham
berlain's Pain Balm for sore muscles or
swollen Joints.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
Capitol oommission Inspeots stone.

PIERRE s. D.. May i5.-CspeciaI Tele-
gram) - Governor Crawford and other
members Of the capitol commission left
hare this evening for the eastern part Of
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
Total. ten transfers..........
serious Accident at Elevator.

Buy the Jewel gas or gasoline stove.
They are the safest. Petersen g. schoening.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16

Spring repairs are now in order. Ship it
anywhere and pay the freight. Let US
figure on your needs c. Hafer Lumber
Co, Council Bluffs, Ia.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
New companI Ineorporates.

Jewelry repairing a speciality. Prompt
service. o. Mauthe, 22S West Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16

N. Y. Plumbing Co. Tel $50. Night, Los
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
WATER COMPANY GETS BUSY
Attorney Engaged in Preparing a New
Ordinance Granting Franchise
LIKELY TO Sc sUBMuTtD TO People SOON
Company f. Anxious 20 Have Matters
Settled SO IL Can Proceed with
the Extensions and Inn
pFovements Planned.

Attorneys Of the water works company
are working on an ordinance granting the
company a new franchise of twenty-five
years which will, It lie expected, be pre-
scented to the city council at its meeting
next Monday night. 1t is understood that
. the proposed improvements and extensions
in the system will be embodied in the
franchise in the form OF a contract be-
tween the city and the water works COM
pany.
The ordinance when passed by the city
council will have to go before the people
for their approval or rejection. This can
be done either at a special election or at
the municipal election next spring. II
the council decides on a franchise ordi-
nance within a reasonable time. II is fair
to presume that It VIII be submitted to
the people at a special election as the
water works company is anxious to have
the matter finally disposed Of as soon as
possible. The new schedule OF rates will
go into effect july and Manager Hart
Of the water works company hopes to have
the franchise ordinance passed upon before
that date, so that his company will he
enabled to go ahead with the proposed
improvements and extensions.
In view of the fact that the company is
now preparing TO submit a franchise ordi-
nance for consideration by the city council
# is believed that it win accept the new
rate schedule.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
BenedIetine Brother Dies.

Fine watches. 22s West Broadway.
Mauthe.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16

roll, Des Moines; Grand Master Workman
E. B. Evans, Des Moines
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16
Robberr Are Rn.r.

Bee Office removed to Is Scott street, OPP
posite Nebraska Telephone building.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-16

We glass repairing. The best
he city. Dr. Magarell. 10 Pearl