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The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-10-14
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The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-10-14
GENERAL NEWS.

In spite of warnings to King Peter
from Great Britain and France that
the people of Servia be kept in check,
the populace of Belgrade held demon
stratiOns and demanded the resigna-
tion of the cabinet, and also the abdi-
cation of King Peter unless he de-
clared war against Austria-Hungary,
which has refused to accept Servias
protest against the annexation of Bos-
MIA and Herzegovina. NJ. Iswolsky, the
Russian minister of foreign affairs. ar
rived in London and conferred with
Sir Edward Grey. British secretary of
state for foreign affairs. Prince Fer
dinand, the Gear Of Bulgaria" en-
tered Philippopolis and received an
enthusiastic greeting at the hands of
the troops and the Rumelian pOpulace.
A British feet of two battleships, two
cruisers and two torpedo boat de-
stroyers sailed from Malta to the
Aegean sea.
Ali the great events of Philadel-
phia's 225 years were set forth in a
historical pageant. the most magnifi-
cent thing of its kind ever planned in
America and the eliminating feature
of Founders week.
Charges of discrimination in award
ing the galloway contracts for the
Panama canal were denied by Col.
George w. Goethals, head of the 18TH
milan commission, at the inquiry be-
fore Inspector General Darlington.
Ora Lee, 81 years old, handsome
factory girl, was found shot to death
on the road between Wadsworth, O.,
and the hamlet of Custard Hook. Guy
Rasor. whom Miss Lee was to have
married, is detained by the sheriff
pending developments Of the police
investigation Rasor denies all knowl-
edge of the tragedy.
With drafts and money on his per-
son to the amount of $1,000, and a
drove of horses. F. H. Peters of Rog.
ers. Ark, has disappeared
Mistaking a cannon firecracker for
a candle. Mrs. Sophia Brehm of Lin,
coin, Neb. lighted the fuse and went
into the cellar to get vegetables. The
explosion shattered her right hand
She probably will die.
Robbers in Slobodze, Russia. killed
IL members of Jewish family.
Wilbur Wright made an aeroplane
flight at lie Mans. France. with Mrs
Hart o. Berg as a passenger
Norman E. Mack of Buffalo, chair.
man of the Democratic national com
mittee. collapsed in his room at the
Auditorium Annex hotel, Chicago, from
overwork. q hard cold and q chill.
Capt. J. Clayton Erb. confidential
secretary to Israel w. Durham and
one Of the political leaders of Phila
delphia, was shot and instantly killed
at his country home, and Mrs. Cath
crime Baisdell, his wife's sister, is said
to have admitted shooting him during
a family quarrel.
Detroit won the American league
championship pennant.
1t was reported that President Cas-
tro of Venezuela was seriously i'll ant
might have to turn over the govern
ment to the vice-president.
Two more Ohio counties voted t.
Gust the saloons.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-10-14
FELL FROM BALLOON
AMERICAN AERoNAUTs DROP
TWO THOUSAND FEET.
BALLOON BURSTS IN THE AIR
Parachute Spreads After Drop OF 1000
Feet and Fail 10 Checked, Neither
Being Hurt

Berlin.-The international balloon
race which started from the suburb OF
Schmargendorf, was the occasion OF a
thrilling accident, two American
aeronauts having q miraculous escape
from death. The American balloon
ConQueror, the only American built
craft in the contest, having on board
A. Holland Forbes and Augustus Post.
less than two minutes after the start
burst at an altitude Of 1000 feet. For
1000 feet it shot down lika a bullet.
and then the torn silk bag assumed
the shape of a parachute, thus check
ing the rapidity Of the descent. Com
ing close to the earth, however. the
basket smashed into the roof Of q
house, but the two men escaped with
slight injuries.
The race, in which twentythree bal
looms participated, represented Great
Britain, France, Germany. the United
States, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium and
Spain, started at o'clock Sunday at
ternoon in the presence of at least
5000 spectators. The sun shine was
brilliant and the heat was that of SUM-
mer. Amid the strains of America
and volleys of cheers, the first balloon
was sent away. 1t was the american
H." under command of James c. Nc
Coy, who was accompanied by Lieuten-
ant Voghman. The balloon was de-
corated with the stars and stripes and
it sailed away to the southeast at a
rapid pace, the aeronauts waving their
hats.
A representative of each of the 9TH
er nations followed the American bal
loon in succession at intervals of two
minutes, the national hymn of the
respective countries ringing forth as
the ropes were cast loose.
The second batch of eight balloons
was led by Forbes, in the "Con-
querOr," which was started with some
difficulty owing to gusty wind and
too much ballast. But eventually 1t
shot up and reached high altitude in
an incredible short period the basket
swaying violently. Then almost In
stantly a cry of horror arose from the
crowd, who saw the silk collapse and
shouted, "the balloon is ripping up"
Thousands who had gathered there
stood for a moment petrified. Some
turned away, fainting as they saw the
balloon falling with lightning-fke
rapidity. At the same time, showers
of sand and appurtenances OF the bal
loon shot downward with equal rapid
ity and then dayligt was seen through
the envelope, great ragged edges OF
the silk showing on either side.
"They are killed." went in hushed
Whisper through the crowd, but shortly
the remainder of the envelope ap-
peared to take, first triangular shape
and then was transformed into sort
of parachute at the top of the net and
the progress of the wrecked balloon
was considerably arrested.
It came down slower and slower,
meanwhile being swept by the wind,
far to the southeast, and finally dis
appeared from view behind block 1T
houses. The suspense among the
crowd was terrible But few minutes
later a telephone message was re-
ceived from Friedman which an
nounced that the men had landed and
not ueen seriously injured.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-10-14
Much Power from Niagara.

Power generated at Niagara Falls -
to be distributed all over Canada. Bids
have been asked on 10000 tons OF
structural steel Tor the Canadian gov
eminent The steel is to be used for
towers which will support the cables
used in transporting the current. AL
ready power generated at Niagara is
being sent to a distance Of more than
125 miles, and it is the intention of the
Canadian government to increase this
distance, says the Scientific Ameri
can. Towns IN every direction about
Niagara will be supplied.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-10-14
Lincoln Man Drowned.

Frank Rush, who left this city last
June to work as a civil engineer for
the government in the Philippine is
lands, has been reported as killed in
q typhoon. Rush was in row boat
of the north coast of the island Of
Luzon with one Webster when the
typhoon struck the boat. Neither Of
the men were seen after the occurrence
and a cablegram was received by Mrs.
C. w. Rush. who lives here, that her
son was thought to be lost. A search
was made for the body but it could not
be found.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-10-14
OBITUARY..

Gen. Ira C.. Abbott, formerly collec-
tor of internal revenue in Michigan,
and for several years clerk in the
pension bureau. died in Washington.
Stephen A. Douglas. son of the "a
nous Illinois senator and opponent Of
Lincoln, died of heart disease In Chi
cago.
Pearson B. Conn, dean of the news
paper publishers of eastern Ohio. died
at Steubenville. aged Sc years. He
was the founder of the st. Louis Post,
and had published the Steubenville
Herald for Is years.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-10-14
His Wish Fulfilled.

A German peddler raped timidly at
the kitchen entrance. Mrs. Kelly,
angry at being interrupted In her
washing, flung open the door and
glOwered at him.
Did yez wish to see me-" she de-
manded in threatening tones.
The peddler backed of few steps.
We'll. If I did," he assured her with
IN apologize grin, Il got my wish;
thank u."-Everybody's Magazine.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-10-14
Yokohama Blaze Of Color.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for the re-
.eption of the Atlantic, battleship
fleet are assuming tremendous pro-
portions. The popular demonstration
of eagerness to participate in the GER
emonies is the greatest thing OF the
kind ever witnessed in japan.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-10-14
New York Banker Arrested.

New York Banker Arrested.
Denver-Charged with a shortage
of $4,000 and with having received
deposits when he knew his bank was
insolvent Aaron G. Pratt, cashier OF
the Hammondsport State bank Of
Hammondsport, N. Y, left Denver for
the east In custody of the sheriff.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-10-14
AUTHOR KILLED BY INDIANS.

James Oliver curwood Shot in Wilds
Of Hudson Bay District.
Winnipeg, Man.-It is reported here
that James Oliver Curwood, the well
known author of Detroit, Mich, who
recently went into the Hudson Bay
wilds for a Detroit publishing firm,
has been killed by Indians in the Lac
La Ronge country. The trader who
brought in the report says that the
Lac La Ronge Indians claim that the
white man began the trouble by shoot.
ing one of their number.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-10-14

Rochester, N. Y.-Nlrs. Charlotte
Dacker of Tyre. Seneca county, died
Sunday night at the age of no years,
lacking one month and sixteen days.
There was much comment when at
the age of 1O2 years Mrs. Decker mar
ried her third husband.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-10-14
Prominent Democrat Dead.

Chicago-Word was received by
Chairman Mack here Of the death Of
Moberly, Mo-, of democratic national
committeeman, w. A. Rothwell. Mr.
Mack appointed committee to attend
the funeral at Moberly.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-10-14
At ATLANTIC CITY.

Silas-I jes' tell yer, Mandy. this
ride makes me feel 50 years younger
Mandy-Yer don't say!
Silas-Yep; it's jes' about tibet fer
back when / wuz handled the same
wav
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-10-14
Negroes Hanged by N

Ne9TUeS Va"0e0 " W0Us
Lulu, Miss.-Jim and Frank Davis,
negroes, charged with having shot
and probably fatally wounded John C..
Kendall. a conductor Of the Illinois
Central railroad. were taken from the
Jail here by a mob and hsAged.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-10-14

At the time he casts his first vote q
man is too young to realize that he
doesn't know it AL.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-10-14
Ten Hour Day Restored.

The Burlington has restored the ten
hour day in the Havelock shops. With
in the last year the day has been cut
to eight hours. The order affects 100
men.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-10-14
Eavors Bank Guarantee.

In a report of the recent state repub-
lican convention it was made to ap-
pear that Gov. Sheldon opposed IN
amendment to the republican platform
providing for security of bank deposits.
The report was entirely incorrect. The
Governor spoke in advocacy of the
amendment, voted for its embodiment
in the platform. and is strongly in
favor of the guarantee of bank de
posits.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-10-14
aEsRAskA NEWS AND NOTES.
Items Of Greater or Lesser 1mpor-
lance Over the State.
A Correction.

In the report In this paper OF the
various state political conventions re-
Gently held in Lincoln. it was erron-
eously stated that Governor Sheldon
opposed an amendment to the repubt.
can platform providing for security OF
bank deposits. This statement was
incorrect. Governor Sheldon spoke In
advocacy Of this amendment. voted for
1t and IL in favor Of some well-regu-
lated law for the guarantee Of bank
deposits.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-10-14
Election Proclamation.

Governor Sheldon has issued the fol-
towing election proclamation:
Under, and by virtue of the authority
vested in me by the provisions of sec
ton IL of chapter &c of the Compiled
Statutes of Nebraska, for the year
1907 entitled Elections" l, George
Lawson Sheldon. governor of the state
Of Nebraska. do hereby issue my pro-
clamation, declaring that on Tuesday,
the third day of November, A. L..
1908, there will be an election held at
the usual places of voting in said state
for the election of the following Of
Acers and for the adoption or rejection
of constitutional amendments, to-wi::
Eight presidential electors.
One governor.
One lieutenant governor.
One secretary of state.
One auditor of public accounts.
One state treasurer.
One superintendent of public instruc-
ton.
One attorney general.
One commissioner of public lands
and buildings.
One railway commissioner.
One congressman for First congress
sional district.
One congressman for Second con-
gressional district.
One congressman for Third congress
sional district.
One congressman for Fourth CON
gressional district.
One CONGRESSMAN for Fifth congress
sional district.
One congressman for Sixth congress
sional district.
State senators for each senatorial
district.
State representatives for each re-
preventative district.
Also, for or against a proposed
amendment to section 3. article 8. of
the constitution of the state of Ne
braska. with reference to the Invest
ment of the permanent school fund.
Also, for or against a proposed
Amendment to sections 2, 4. ). and
13, of article 6. of the constitution cf
the state of Nebraska. with reference
to an increase in the number of judges
of the supreme court. providing for
their appointments. terms. residence
and compensation of the judges OF tie
supreme and district courts.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-10-14
THE STATE CAPITAL
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO ALL
CITIZENS.
HITS THE NATIONAL GUARDS
Heneeforth and Hereafter Uncle Sam
Will Pay Only Men OF Six
Months Service.

No longer will the Nebraska national
guard be allowed to draw money from
the government for the support Of raw
recruits taken to the state camp or to
the regular army maneuvers. The war
department has issued an order that
no money will be paid to guardsmen
who have not been enlisted for six
months. The government pays the
state troops invited to participate in
maneuvers and it pays portion of
the per diem of all enlisted men TAX
ing part in state encampments and
pays all the salary of officers Of the
guards during their attendance IN state
camps.
The new order of the government
will cause considerable hustling among
the different companies in the Nebras-
ka national guard. The company Of
ficers who desire full companies at the
next state encampment must begin to
recruit in January and then must try
to hold the men on the rolls for SIX
months. However, many of them will
need very few men. Sucn company
officers may devote their time to eff
forts to hold the enlisted men they
now have in readiness for the next an
nual camp. Formerly many recruits
were accepted just prior to the annual
camp. Men were not hard to find for
the annual camp was considered sort
of holiday week. The men later might
would be a new set in the succeeding
camp. The adjutant generals de-
partment during the past summer
asked company commanders to bring
to the state rife camp only those OF
their men who lad been faithful in at
dead" ones from the camp.
The Columbus journal. (Columbus, Neb.) 1874-1911, 1908-10-14


of the federal court in the case of
John H. Sparks against the county.
Sparks recently obtained judgment
for $1,000 with interest. The referee,
E. ]. Clements, in his findings, did not
allow the interest but Judge Munger
did. The board objects to paying the
interest and will probably carry the
case to a higher court.
The York county tax list shows but
fourteen farms in the whole county
delinquent.
A sunset social for persons 20
years of age or over was held at the
Methodist church in Hastings. Over
q hundred attended.
lowing to the pure food law" says
an Oxford business man, the mer-
chants of this place have raised the
price of eggs cents per dozen to the
retail trade. The merchants claim
they are compelled to replace all bad
eggs sold. and the extra price is to re-
imburse them for the loss thus occa-
stoned.
A plea for the keeping of the organ
ization of the Grand Army Of the Re
public AID the gathering in of cid SOL
diers who are not members is made by
Department Commander Eli A. Barnes
and Assistant Adjutant General A. NJ.
Trimble of the department Of Nebras-
ka in general orders just issued.
The 4-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs
J. R. Tibbets of Table Rock got hold
of a bottle of belladonna Of which he
took q goodly portion. and it was quite
q little time before it was discovered.
when a physician was hastily sum-
moned and brought the child out Of
danger.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-14

$50 suits 10 order. MS. So pants for 81
MacCavthy-Wi wilson. % South 10Th
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-14
REGENTS BUY ATHLETIC FIELD
Ground North of Campus Bought for
This Purpose.


LINCOLN, Neb., June 13.-(Special.)-
The University of Nebraska is to have an
athletic field by next fall. This was de-
cided at a meeting of the Board of Re
gents this week, when the committee to
which the matter of securing a field had
been referred reported in favor OF con-
demning grounds adjoining old Nebraska
field on the north and recommended the
appropriation of $4,000 to aid the athletic
board In purchasing those grounds. The
report OF the committee was accepted.
The athletic field proposition came up be-
fore the regents Tuesday, but was re-
ferred to the committee and no definite
action was taken until Thursday. The
estimated cost of the field is $40. 900.
Condemnation proceedings have been
started against some of the lots on the
site selected for the field and work will
be pushed this summer in order to get
the grounds in shape for the opening Of
the foot ball season the latter part of
September. The purchase Of an athletic
field will in no way affect the games
scheduled for Omaha. Next fall Creighton
and Ames both will probably be played
in the metropolis. The Ames game is GER
tain to be played in hat city II a field
for the contest is secured for The Ne
braska management by those people in
Omaha who are especially interested In
getting a big game for Nebraska's leading
city.
The action of the regents was hastened
by "a letter from the War department
stating that the annual appropriation from
the government for the support of the
university cadet battalion would be
stopped unless a suitable field for drill
grounds was provided by the regents. The
athletic field has always been used as
drill grounds for the cadets, ana when
Nebraska field was turned over IS a site
for an engineering building the cadets
we're left without a field to use for drill
ing.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-14

supremacy Of the Thames. At the present
time the Harvard crew Is quite up to the
race day form Of last year and undoubt-
eddy could cover the fun course at New
London IN equally ss fast time as was
shown at any stage last season
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-14
BATrIER LOOKS EASY TO CANS
Champion Goes RiEht ON Arranging
Matches Regardless of Nelson.

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL June lS.-Evi-
IDENTIFY considering his bout with Battling
Nelson as good as won already. Joe Cans
has started negotiation for a bout with
Packey Mcfarland, TO be held in Milwau-
kee on Labor day. The negro is to tackle
the battling Dane here on July 4, and his
proposal for a Labor day meeting with
Mcfarland would leave him plenty OF
time to recuperate and train down again
between the fights. Mcfarland, who has
decided that sel-f-management Is a poor
game, Is now under the wing OF Nate
Lewis, and he will doubtless accept Cans
challenge. with proviso. Of course thai
the Old Master defeats Nelson.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-05
TAFT AND THE ALLIES.
They Allow Him $50 Votes; Hitchcock
Says 5s4.

Chicago, June SIN q statement is
sued yesterday from the Fairbanks head
quarters, Secretary Taft is credited with
$50 delegates iii the national convention,
while the allied anti-Taft candidates
are declared to control total Of s02
votes. The action Of the national com
mittee and the credentials committee
relative to the 229 contested seats will
be decisive, the statement declares.
On tho other hand, Frank Hitchcock,
Secretary Taft's Washington manager,
who IS now on tile ground preparing for
the convention, reiterates to-day that
the administration candidate win have
5S4 votes on the first rolleali; SIT dele
gates, he says, are instructed for Taft,
SO more are from conventions which
have indorsea him. and another 36 unin-
structed delegates have declared for him.
Mr.. Hitchcock gives the allies 227 dele
gates TTe points out that the anti Taft
managers have included In their esti-
mates large number of delegates who
are known to favor the denomination
Of President Roosevelt and says that
ell these votes viii probably be cast
Cor Mr. Taft.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-05
He is Not IncIInedtO Yield to-
ReviSiOnlSts
20 Avoid Encouragement--Dep Departments
at Work Gathering information
Banks Must Pay Interest on
Funds Of Government.

Washington, June 5.--The fact that
Chairman Payne Of the House commit
tee on ways and means which il to irl-
qi Ire into the subject Of tariff revision,
Dies not intend to call his committee
together during the recess Of Congress
is attributed to d desire not To eneour-
age tariff reyisionists "All that viii
BE- DONE said Mr.. Payne yesterday,
Ais that the executive departments,
notably the treasury department will
be asked to collect certain data in re-
gard to the tariff schedules and have
the information ready in time for the
next regular session 81 Congress" The
administration programme now, it IS
assured, is that Secretary Taft In the
event Of his nomination and election,
shall convene special session Of the
sixty-hrst Congress- Immediately after
his inauguration to take up the subject
OF tariff revision. In the event that d
Democrat Is elected next fall. President
Roosevelt viii call Congress together for
tariff revision next November.
The committee IL now securing data
contained in decisions Of the courts and
Of the board Of appraisers concerning
interpretations Of the present law, This
information will be necessary in order
10 30 frame a tariff bill as to avoid diff
flculty in the enforcement Of the law.
The committee decided to hold public
hearings very soon after the election
next September.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-05
ALARGE CONTRACT.

When D. f. Davis, tho enterprisine
druggist, first offered so cent pack
age Of Dr. Towards specific for the
cure Of constipation and dyspepsia at
half price, and guaranteed to return
the money if Il did not cure, he thought
it probable from bis experience with
other medicines for these diseases. that
he would have a good many packages
returned. But although he has sold
hundreds Of bottles, not one has been
brought back.
This is so surprising that he has TAX.
IN the contract Go introduce Or. How
ards specific in at least half the homes
il Barre and 10 do that he viii continue
his special half price Introductory offer.
Mr. Davis wants every person in
Barre who has constipation. dyspepsia,
headaches. OF liver trouble to come to
his store or send him % cents by mail
and get so doses of the best medicine
ever made IS half the regular price.
with his personal guarantee to refund
the money If st does not cure.
To those suffering with dizziness
headache poor digestion, constipation
and strainiBe. Dr. Towards specific
offers quick relief.