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Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
CLARKE CAN HOLD OFFICE
Attorney General Says There ia No Legal
Par TO His Appointment.
ACTION LIKELY TO BE TAKEN At ONCE
Commission Anxious TO Complete It's
Organization and select IT'S
Clerical Help Mt Earliest
Date Possible.
CFrom a STAR Correspondent.)

LINCOLN, March 30. Especially - All
doubt seems 20 have been removed as to
the legality Of the action OF the governor
should he appoint Representative Henry i.
Clarke a member Of the railway commits
sion. Attorney General Thompson today
said he had looked into the matter care
fully and It was his opinion that Mr..
Clarke is eligible to the Office So far Mr..
Thompson said he had not had time to
find any decisions bearing directly on this
matter from cases filed In other states, but
from what investigations he had made he
was certain there could be no doubt Of
what the decision would be should Mr..
Clarke receive the appointment and the
ONCE contested. The constitution is inter
preted to refer TO those appointed by the
governor solely to Ill appointive but not
elective Offices.
Robert Cowell telephoned last night that
he had mailed his resignation as member
Of the commission, but whether Governor
Sheldon will announce the appointment Of
Mr.. Clarke before the legislature adjourns
probably only the governor knows has
much, however, as the commission is
anxious to organize and the other two
members do not want to select their help
until Mr. Clarke is sworn in, 1t may be
that the commission will be turned over to
Mr.. Clarke even before the session ends.
It is understood that Mr.. Cowell In his
letter Of resignation stated that it had
been the opinion Of himself and friends
when he accepted the nomination for the
office that It would not require all OF his
time from his regular business. The bill
defining the duties Of the commissioners,
however, is 30 broad in scope and their
duties so numerous, that nothing less than
all of the incumbent's time would enable
him TO do justice to himself or the people.
Mr.. Cowel feels that he could not afford
to devote all his time to the office and is
unwilling to accept It and simply perform
the duties in n perfunctory way. hence the
resignation.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
OMAHA INDIAN CONFERENCE
Council Held On Reservation and Re-
port TO Go to Washington.

Council Held Ola Reservation and Re-
port to Go to Washington.
WITHNELL, Neb. March SO.-(Special.)-
One Of sthe largest meetings in the history
OF the Omaha Indians was held at Mathew
Tyndall lodge Tuesday. The meeting
was for the discussion of several recent or
ders Of the Department of the Interior and
a few other grievances of longer standing
The meeting was addressed by Hiram
Chase, Harvey Warner, Levi lowering
William Thomas. S. Hallowell, william
Harland Emily Preston, Emily Guitar
Matte White Parker, Julia Baptiste
Wolfe, Peter Blackbird, Sam Baxter
James Milton, Ellis Blackbird and Cyrus
Blackbird.
One subject under serious discussion was
the order of the department empowering
the superintendent to sign the leases for
the Indians The very excellent point was
made that many OF the Indians were COM
petent 10 make their own leases and, in
many cases. could secure better contract
and tenant than could the superintendent
in their stead. No distinction is made be-
tween the eompetents and the incompe-
tents.
Other matters taken up at the meeting
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

Foraker for the presidano,, -
SIP SLIP II the republicans OF Ohio b9 9t sot
prefer FoT tRe primaries indicate that they
ttIprshlp. Secretary Taft is eiiminsted s s5
Taft me re- people of Ohio indicate seoretarv
or Ior the presidency or sens torsLtry
senator Foraker is eliminated TroD, ".
pP Pills situation in Ohio from the
fria1,s s Is a direct contest between tho
IIlenus or the administration ~ psn., tne me
roosevelt and his opponents W. ssiuent
" nhkfo 10 submit 1t to the republican voter
(Signed) CHA BE- Ie oetJer'
WASHINGTON, March 3O.-Whep shoyvn
me statement Of Charles p. Taft, brother
Oh secretary Taft, In reply to the one 70.
Gently issued by Senator Foraker on the
political issues in Ohio, the latter declined
10 be interviewed. Il attach no importanes
whatever to It," said Senator Foraker land
therefore refuse to discuss Il in any wav."
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
SQUARE ISSUES in OHIO
Brother OF Secretary Taft Accepts
Proposition Laid Down
by Foraker.

CINCINNATI, March SIN reply to the
statement made public by Senator J. b.
Foraker few days ago, Charles p. Taft.
proprietor and editor OF the Cincinnati
Times-star, gave out the following today
In behalf OF HIS brother, Secretary OF War
Taft
Senator Foraker's statement indicates
that he Is running for the presidency and
tary TAFT are urging him for the presi-
dency. AS the senator has included the
Two ofnces IN this primary contest, Secre-
tary Taft's friends accept the PROPOSITION
and viii make II a distinct success; TAFT
for the presidency or senatorship. or
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
Presbyterian women NJ PlattnmoutH,

Presbyterian Women Mt PIattsmOuth.
PIATTSMOUTH, Neb., March SO-CSpe-
cial. THE twenty-seventh annual meeting
Of the Womens Presbyterian Missionary
Society Of the Nebraska City Presbytery
Will be held in the First Presbyterian
church In this city Tuesday and wednes-
day, April 2 and 8, in connection with the
annual meeting of the Nebraska City pros
bytery. Rev A. r. Des Jardien Phi. D.,
OF Pawnee City will deliver the opening
sermon. The presbytery will then be or
ganized after which a reception will be
given. Mrs. p NJ Conxlin of Omaha,
synodical secretary Of the Christian En-
deavor work. will deliver an address at
Joint session of both organizations, wednes-
day evening Mrs M. b. Lee, the presby-
terial president OF the Minneapolis presby-
terry. and Rev. 8. W. Pringle of Auburn
will each deliver an address. The large
choir has arranged special music for the
occasion and in addition Rev. Herbert Nc
Council Of Hebron, the singing evangelist,
has consented to sing at each service. A
large number OF delegates from the five
districts are expected.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
FREE LAND IN NEBRASKA
Over Seventy Thousand Acres 20 Ee Opened
TO Settlement in May.
nSKAO LAW APPLIES TO ENTRY
Tracts of One Section Can He
Taken, but No Entries VIII
Ne Deceived at This
Time.

NORTH PLATTE, NeL., March 3O.-(spe-
cial)-A computation OF the acreage to be
thrown open to one section homestead en-
try on May 1, 1907, at the United States
land ONCE at North Platte, Neb., shows
the total to be 1880 acres. This land is d.
vided among the different counties as fol-
lows: Lincoln 300 acres; Keith, 81 40 acres
Deuel., $3.50 acres; Cheyenne, $3.50 acres.
None of this land may be homesteaded or
entered in any manner at the present time.
Such Is the order of the secretary of the
interior. Heretofore when there have been
land openings parties have filed upon a
quarter section under the old homestead
law, and filed upon the same in such a
manner as to leave the rest of the section
I'm an undesirable condition for anyone else.
But this is prevented in this instance by
the seeretary's order prohibiting anyone
from demonstrating or fling upon this land
prior to May l. 1907
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
will include the land which he procured by


concentration
Residence is Essential.
Parties desiring this land must not think
that a visit every six months to the land
will allow them to secure the title The
law allows six months within which TO
move upon the land and when that time
is up the homesteader must have estab-
lished his regular home upon the land
and must continue the same for four and
one-half years more. II the homesteader
is a married man his family must also
reside upon the land continuously with
him
II is best for parties desiring to obtain
any of this land to examine the same
week OF so before May l and make sew
eral choices, so that If they cannot Sc
cure their first choice they can hle on
another tract. There will be no lottery,
but the applicants will be considered in
the order in which they enter the land
office At the former openings a line has
been formed and numbers issued at 8
o'clock on the day OF the opening, and
each one was entitled to enter and file
according to his number.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
PETITION Ticl.et in Fie1d.

BEBMBR, Neb., March. 80-(Special y
Citizens of Beemer have by petition nom--
mated for members of the town board
John Glandt, George Hubenthal and How
ard Sechrist. At the regular caucus a slate
was rushed through which was displeasing
to the many citizens.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
Fair Today I'm Nebraska, Kanaas ana
South DalSota-Fair ana warmer
Tomorrow.

WASHINGTON, March s0-Forecast Of
the weather for Sunday and Monday:
Forecast of the weather for Sunday ana
Monday:
For Nebrasla-Falr Sunday; Monday
fair, warmer.
For Iowa-Fair Sunday; Monday fair.
warmer
For South Dakota and Kansas-Fair sun-
day; Monday fair, warmer.
For Wyoming-Fair Sunday, warmer in
southeast portion Monday fair.
For Colorado-Fair Sunday and Monday:
warmer in east portion.
For Montana-Fair, warmer Sunday.
Monday fair
For Missouri-Fair Sunday. cooler in
south and east portions; Monday fair,
warmer
Local Record.
OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU
OMAHA, March 30--Ofiicial record Of tenn
RSeratuIe ana precipitation compared with
t the corresponding day Of the last three
Maximum temperature as IS "a al
Minimum temperature. s5 So as 10
flSs1 ittei tiPe g 60 g
Temperature and precipitation depaTturss
Irom the normal at Omaha since March /
ana comparisons with the last two years.
Norman temporal lure. ........................ a
Deficiency for the day.................. 3
Total excess since March l. 1907 I . 90
Normal precipitation. .............. O7 inch
Denclency Tor the day. O2 inch
Total precipitation since March l.. - inch
Dehcieney since March 1............1.i4 inch
Dehcieney for cor. period, 1906. ..... 70 inch
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

Expert Tests on EditOr-The trial OF
Brink at Ponca for the murder OF his
sweetheart was ended this week by a ind
ing Of the jury that the man was insane
The doctors put him through a series Of
stunts he couldn't do, and when they saw
he couldn't all hands agreed that the poor
fellow was sure crazy as a bedbug. We
went out into our back yard the same even
ing and tried 10 DO some OF those same
stunts We couldn't DO 'em. II We have
overlooked any OF the maidens around here
who have trihed with Us In times past. they
had better hurry to cover. for when our
next brain storm Overtakes US we are
going to go back over our list and shoot
about seven holes through every girl We
ever loved and who rejected US and has
not yet gone TO her reward--Walthhl
Times
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

PINE BLUFFS. wyo.. March sO.-(spe-
cial)-C. S. Blair OF Omaha and @. W.
Bechleheimer Of Denver, as the Monarch
Lumber company, have PURCHASED the
lumber. hardware, grain and coal business
OF Mrs. John Wilkinson and Of Johnson a
Carlstrom. They may start a new bank.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

Reports from the state Indicate Even
Eruit Nnf nlftcn nv Cold.

Reports from the state Indicate Even
Fruit Not Bitten by Cold.
GENEVA, Neb.. March So-(special) y
There was quite a frost last night, with
the mercury down to 81, but no damage
was done. Many farmers have planted
potatoes and early garden vegetables
Oats is mostly in and the ground is In fine
shape at present.
WEST POINT. Neb., March aO.-(speclal.)
Farmers Of Cunning county have been
actively engaged during the last eight
days in seeding. A large acreage Of wheat
has been put in and the work OF seeding
is generally completed throughout this sec
ton. The weather has been favorable for
farm work.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

David City talks OF a graduated scale OF
wages for school teachers and members
Of the corps are wondering where the
graduation will begin.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

Norfolk Is Hopeful-Cheer upl II nothing
more, there is always hope that some day
a real term OF federal court will be held
In Nerfolk-Norfolk News
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

were the holding up Of annuity money
and the management OF the proceeds OF
heirship sales
A shorthand record OF the meeting was
preserved and will be forwarded TO wash
ington.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

George Lennon has purchased the
Thurston Gazette, but this may have no
bearing on the suit to declare void the
Incorporation of the town.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

Mr. ClarlS's MistakeA-Iu speaking OF. the
dissatisfaction OF people In new countries
and the lack OF confidence in making In
vestments in land in advance of thorough
settlement, 8. NJ Clark says It was only
thirty years ago that he was offered the
land between Omaha and South Omaha at
so an acre, but he aid not consider il
worth the money. At that time there was
no South Omaha and Omaha was not much
to brag of.-Laurel Advocate.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
NEBRASKA FROM DAY TO DAY
Quaint and Curious Features of Life
in a Rapidly Growing
state,

Rev c. 8. Hughes has planned a strenu-
Gus years work. In addition to editing
the Fender Republic he will MI the Metho-
dist pulpit at Thurston.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

Omaha Indians have held a council to
discuss tribal affairs, but the real result
OF their deliberations may not be known
at Washington until an inspector reports.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

Hope on Horse Creek--some Of the Joys
OF which the denlzens of this neighborhoOd
are looking forward to Is the return OF
the bride and groom and the arrival Of the
new minister. The young ladies are hoping
he viii either be pleasant bachelor or
a married man with lots and lots of big
sons while, the young men are wishing he
would be the proud father OF a dozen hand
some girls between the age OF sweet six
teen or thiTty-hve There viii certainly
be some disappointment in the appointment
However, the ladies have the parsonage
IN apple pie order for whoever comes
Horse Creek Correspondent Fullerton.
CNeb), Journal.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

The Creakiug Windmill-There are only a
few windmills in town and they should not
be- any bother. We have been approached
several times as TO what could be done
ito abate a nuisance" We can only sug-
gest oil. There are few windmills that
evidently see very little oil and they creak
and screecI~ until they are a nuisance. A
man can hear his windmill when II Is
crealxing for oil and II he would OIL same
he would be doing our residents a favor
Elba Correspondent st. Paul Republican
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

This tract was originally withdrawn just
a few days before June %, 1904, when the
Kinkaid law first took effect The purpose
of the withdrawal was to use the land for
irrigation purposes under the national irrl-
cation law, but after an investigation the
department found that II was not prac-
ticable to irrigate these lands, and so this
strlp, following the North Platte river from
North Platte almost to Irving in Deuel.
county, was restored to entry.
There is considerable vacant land in
Deuel. county. but the strip of land extenus
but eight miles east and west in this
county The land is situated within one to
eight miles of the North Platte river and
the same distance from the new branch
Of the Union Pacific railroad, which is be-
ing constructed from North Platte along
the North Platte river to Northport. This
branch has already been completed as far
as Lewelen In Deuel. county and North
port will likely be reached during the sum
mer. Already a large number of people
are making inquiries personally at the land
Office here and by letter, and quite a num-
Der are investigating the tracts to be
thrown open and making their selections,
and there will no doubt be several hundred
people at least at the opening on May l.
All heads of families and single people
over 81 years of age who have never
homesteaded lands before and who do not
own more than 100 acres of decided land,
are entitled to an entire section Of this
land. Those who have had a former
homestead are entitled to fill out a section
in this tract. Foreign-born citizens must
bring their naturalization papers with
them.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

The Editor Says Farewell-To our
brethren of the press in northeast Ne
braska, we bid you all a fond and affec-
Tomato farewell We have loved you al
ways, even in the heat of our contro-
versies with you, and-with one exception
we expect to meet you all in heaven.
Long rlay you wave, may your tribes in
crease and your prosperity wax fat, and
may your wives never elope with your
pOcketbook and the hired man.-C. w. Hub
bard in Pender Republic.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

Holdrege Needs "Help"-Beginning Sun
day the Evans hotd will again begin serv-
ing meals, which was discontinued few
days ago on account of the scarcity OF help
In order to get along with less hired help
the hosiery will now be run as a strictly
50 per day house and will cater to the
transient trade only. The matter of secur-
ing help appears to have become serious
question with hotelkeepers in various parts
of the state.-Holdreg Progress.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
Good GraEinR Land.

The land is best suited for the raising
of stock of all kinds and dairy cattle. A
portion of the most of these sections may
be broken out and different crops raised,
such as alfalfa corn and small grain,
sufficient to supply considerable stock.
The land being located quite near the new
railroad which is being constructed,
gives a good opportunity for marketing
dairy products. AS far as the new rail-
road has been built, depots, section houses
and water tanks have been completed,
and there is no question but that this
railroad will be finished as soon as possi-
BILE.
Just a few days before the Kinkaid
law first took effect (June 2S, 1904O
number of cattle companies and organiza-
lions secured a large number of people
to make fraudulent filings of 100 acres
each under the homestead laws, so as to
make it unlikely that anyone would
homestead the remainder Of the section
AS a general rule these quarter section
filings covered the best portion of the
sections in which they were made, but
in almost every one of these cases no
residence has been established upon the
land and these homesteads are subject
to contest and cancellation. The home
seeker will, therefore, frequently find that
he will be able to secure better land by
filing upon the remainder of the section
which is vacant and then contesting the
old entry. and after he has secured it's
cancellation he will be allowed to amend
his original homestead so that the same
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31
Bis Stove Sale

For 10 days, beginning Monday, April list, we
will place on special sale entire line of steel
Cook Stoves at great reductions from their reg
ular selling price. Just to get you better ac-
Quainted with this big stove and kitchen fur
nishing department:
$500 Steel Cook Stove, 14x16-in. oven,
hole, special. ..............S $4,000
$4,000 Steel Cook Stove, 16x1S-in. oven,
mole, special. F@sSOO
'i hole, special. o. 1890 $500
$500 Steel Cook Stove, 12x20=in. oven,
hole, special. ....... $2SOO
$500 Steel Cook Stove, 16x1S-in. oven,
with reservoir, special .............$ $4,000
$41.00 Steel Cook Stove, 18x20-in. oven,
with reservoir, special ........... $500
These are all high grade Buck Steel Cook
Stoves full nickel trimmed, white enamel drop
oven doors and oven rack, fire box guaranteed
for 10 years.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

SID throuEhout ne uorld Depots; LoncOn, n
qAATterhous. Sqi Pelis, Rue AZ a PAi1i Austrl-
LA, r.. Towns Co. Sydney India, u. X Paul. Cal
suita Cnina. Hong Kong DRUG 90; Japan. naruya,
La, Toxic Russia. Perrin CApteka). Moscow
Potter Drug Chem, Corp, sole Prppa., Bostou.
aI-Pest-doe. Cuticufa book o. ClFs Of de ann.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

in selecting this seasons curtains. From
Prices always as low as is
looks well, wears we'll and is good. Pair. $1.S5
Cable Net Curtains and Irish Point Curtains OF
an exceptional quality. They are new and in
terestng because they stylish and mex
PenSlVe. pos
IA Point Cable Net Curtains, extra Zine at extra
SHIRT WAIST BOXES
covered in cretonne, burlap or taffeta, all Sizes
each Observation-Disclosures. 1878 to $6.75
Curtain Swiss, SO inches wide, in a very fine
sheer swiss, not the old fashioned kind, but the
good washable material. Per yard. 15c
WINDOW SHADES
We manufacture all kinds and all sizes of win
dow shades good Opaque shade, feet long
on good roller for. Observation-Disclosures. 25c
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-31

Ael peFdtuIe ana precipitation departures
trom the normal at Omaha since March
ana comparisons with the last two years:
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-10-25
SAVAGE LOSES POINT.
South Dakota Food Commissioners Can
Enforce Provisions of Law.

South Dakota Food Commissioner Can
Enforce Provisions of Law.
The judge of the United States dis
trict court has hN1ded down a dec1-
sion denying the application OF Marion
w. Savage for a temporary restrain
ing order enjoining the pure food COM
missioner of this state from enforcing
the law known as the stock food law.
This law requires that the ingredients
Of the stock food be printed on the
package. Mr.. Savage, as proprietor Of
a stock food company, brought the ac-
ton to restrain the enforcement of
this law, and asked the court for an
order restraining the food commits
sioner from enforcing the same dur
ing the tendency of the action. This
motion was denied, and the pure food
commissioner will undoubtedly issue
a new order to retail dealers forbid
ding them to sell stock foods which do
not disclose the ingredients composing
the same.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1907-10-25
CASE THAT KILLED ATTORNEYS
Court Will Deliver Decision Within
Sixty DAYS..

A case of some Importance that has
beer dragging along in the courts for
the last five years was brought before
Judge Smith at Mitchell, which in
volved the quoting of the title to six
quarter sections of land in Sanborn
county in order that the heirs of J.. j.
kingsberry can secure judgment
against DR.. Baer of Des Moines in
the sun of $4,000.
The case had it's origin some five
years ago, when DR.. Baer came out
here and attempted to direct the move
ments of Mr.. Kingsberry, who was a
tenant on the Baer farm, near Letcher.
One word led tc another until, it is
said. Kinesberry attacked DR.. Baer
with a pitchfork and Baer defended
himself with a gun. taking a shot at
the farmer, but doing little damage.
Baer, however, was arrested on a
criminal charge, and when his trial
was held at W%oonsocket he was ac-
quilted.
Then Kingsberry commenced suit
for damages, and finally obtained a
Judgment for $4,000. Before the iudg-
ment was secured, however, Baer, it
is alleged, transferred six quarter sec
tions of land to his wife to avoid pay
ing the money. In the meantime
kingsberry died of natural causes, and
later his attorney, l.. @. Hardestv, of
Mitchell went insane and was placed
in an ASYLUM.
Judge Reed of Woonsicket was then
placed in charge of the case for DR..
Baer, and the second attorney finally
died. S. A. Ramsey of Woonsocket
then took charge of the case for DR..
Baer, and he saws he does not appre-
bend anything serious from his COLI
nection with the case. ]. A. Whiting
Of Woonsocket and Preston & Han
nett of Mitchell have charge Of the
case for administrator Of the Kings
berry estate. The court took the evil
dance under Amusement and will rem
der a decision in the cours of sixty
DAYS..