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Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-26
Elevator Companies to Organize.

MITCHELL, s. D., Feb. 25.-(Special)-A
movement has been started for the organi-
cation of the various farmer elevator COM
panies in South Dakota. L. NJ. Doyle,
banker Of Letcher, is the treasurer of the
farmers elevator in that place and he
started a correspondence with the ele-
vators over the state, looking toward the
organization of the companies. The re-
plies to his letters were so enthusiastic
and in favor of the move that Mr.. Doyle
has called a convention Of managers of
farmers elevators, to be held at Sioux
Falls on March s. In the last year or
two, Il is alleged, that the old line grain
companies have endeavored to put the
farmers out Of business in buying grain,
and that they feel the need of organization
to a great extent MIR. Doyle has received
replies from over 20 per cent of the man
ayers and they have expressed a willing
ness to attend the convention In the last
three or four years the farmer elevators
have been growing in number right along
until they command quite a large business
throughout the state. AT the present time
there are three or four elevators of this
class getting ready for business.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-26
school Rondn Carry.

MITCHELL s. D., Feb. 2i.-(Special
Telegram.)-A special election was held in
this city today for the purpose of voting
on the issuance of $4,000 In bonds for the
erection OF a high .school building. and
there was a fierce campaign conducted
against the bond question. The opponents
wore defeated and the bonds carried by
a vote of 755 to s1s. About g75 women
voted at the election, after securing an
opinion from the attorney general this
afternoon that they were legally entitled
to vote under the constitution of the state.
1t had been held by several attorneys that
women could not fvote legally for the
issuance OF bonds. 1t is the intention of
the school board to erect the new build
ing this year, commencing just as soon as
the bonds can be disposed Of
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-26
Young WISCONSIN Man in Trouble.

MITCHELL, 8. D., Feb. 2.--(Special.)-
w. B. Holmes, who recently came to this
city from some point in Wisconsin, has
made a good start as q forger, but he has
been brought up standing N the early
part of his career. Several weeks ago he
came to Mitchell and presented a draft for
$3.50 at one of the banks TO have cashed.
The cashier, however, declined to cash It,
but accepted it for collection against the
Wisconsin bank which, 1t was alleged, is
sued the draft. In the meantime Holmes
issued several checks against funds in the
Wisconsin bank, which later proved that
he did not have any money deposited there.
In all he got about $25 from the local bank
on forged checks, and then he skipped the
country. The officers have been looking
for him and finally located him at Milbank,
in the northern part of the state. He was
arrested and brought back here today At
Aberdeen and at Webster Holmes was sue
cessful in passing some forged checks, and
in this line he has created quite a career
in the last three weeks. He was taken be-
fore a justice of the peace and bound over
to the April term of circuit court. He is
the son of respected parents in Wisconsin,
whom he expects to come to his rescue in
this case and help him out.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-26
MINE MANAGERS THREATENED
OmciRIS of Gold King Ordered
to Stop Prosecuting Ore
ThieyRA.

sILVERTON, Colo. Feb 25.-W. 2, Kin
ney OF Denver. manager Of the Gold King
mine; IL. NJ. soule, vice president OF the
company which owns that property; Sheriff
William Palmquist and two of his deputies
received letters today on each OF which
was sketched a skull and crossbones and
containing warning of swift and horrible
death II they do not cease their activity in
arresting and punishing ore thieves.
Manager Kinney Immediately ordered the
discharge of sixty-five Austrian, Monte
negrin and Italian miners employed in tho
Gold King.
Thirty-fo Gold King miners have re-
Gently been arrested on charges of stealing
high grade ore.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-26
COUNTRY'S EDUCATORS MEET
More Than Two Thousand Are in Ses-
sion at Washington.
PRESIDENT WILL RECEIVE THEM
AN Departments of Instruction In
the United states Represented
at Branch Of National
Association.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. B-More
than 1000 educators from all parts Of the
country gathered here today 60 attend the
annual convention Of the Department Of
superintendenee of the National Educa-
tion association. The convention will be in
session three days and It's general meet
ings will be held in the Metropolitan Mem
orial Methodist church, while the associ-
Rted bodies will be divided into 'round
tables and held elsewhere Seven CO
ordinated societies will unite with the
Department OF Superintendenoe in the con-
vention.
The social features will be the reception
by President Roosevelt at the white House
Wednesday and reception at the Cor
coran gallery Of art Thursday evening.
The new departments of the association.
authorised at the Los Angeles convention,
namely the department OF rural and ag-
rfoultaral education and the educational
department of national organizations Of
women, will be organized and officers win
be elected.
Cooper Presides at Session.
The first session of the national conven-
tion was called to order today by President
Frank B. Cooper, superintendent Of
schools Seattle, Wash, and greetings were
extended by Secretary Of Agriculture Will
son and Elmer b. Brown, United States
commissioner of education. "The Saving
Of Time and Energy in School Work" was
the theme of discussion and IL was par
tieipated in by several educators including
Frederick p. Bolton. professor OF educa-
tion, university Of Iowa.
The afternoon program provided a sym
postum on "The Place Of Industries in
Public Education"
| At tonght's session an announcement
will be made by Roland p. Falkner, sec
retary Of the National Civic federation
concerning the plan of that organization
for sending American teachers to England
and other European coutries as a com
mission to inspect schools. Greetings From
the Republic of Mexico" will be extended
by Senior Ezequiel Chavez. under secretary
of the Mexican Department of Public In
struction. Willet M. Hayes assistant sec
retary of the Department Of Agricultural
E. T. Fairchild, state superintendent Of
public instruction. Kansas. and A. c. Mel
son, superintendent OF public instruction,
Salt Lake City. will speak.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-26
OF THE SENATE
Currency Legislation is Chief Topic
of Discunulon,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25,-Currency legis-
lation was the chief topic before the senate
today. For nearly three hours Senator
Robert l. owen of Oklahoma spoke on
the Aldrich bill, claiming that he had
through former Senator Jones Of Arkansas
In iNo0 proposed legislation somewhat SINH
lar to the bill under consideration. but with
the essential differences which he declared
would have prevented the recent panic
had T. been enacted into law.
Mr. Owen received close attention from
senators, and was frequently interrupted
with questions which led to spirited de-
bate.
The Indian appropriation bill received the
consideration OF the senate during a part
OF the day. The bill was read through
The senate adjourned at 4:45 p. m.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-26

a venerable member of the Yankton tribe
OF Sioux Indians. who died a few days ago
at the age of 81. monument is to be
erected to his memory by members of his
tribe Wahcahunka will be one of the few
Indians in the United States to have a
monument erected to his memory with
funds raised by voluntary subscription
among his tribesmen.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-26
Grand Master on a Trim.

HURON, 8. D., Feb. 25.-(special. Judge
T. NJ. Simmons, grand master Ancient
Order United Workmen, and Charles I.
Cook, deputy, are at home for a few days
rest. They have been on a tour Of vista
ton TO lodges in various parts Of the state,
and besides attending initiation ceremonies
and assisting in lodge work generally, they
have instituted a number OF new lodges.
Grand Master Simmons says the order in
this state is in exceptionally fine condition;
that lodges are prospering and rapidly in
creasing in number.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-26
PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE
General Debate on Army Bill Occupies
the Session.

the SeHaion.
WASHINGTON Feb. q. 25.-General debate
on the army appropriation bill in the house
of representatives today again furnished
opportunity for free expression of opinion
on the issues of the day. Mr.. Garrett of
Tennessee and Mr.. Pau of North Carolina
arraigned the republican party for its poll
cles with regard to the tariff. yhile Mr..
Hayes OF California denounced the financial
system OF the United States as patchwork,
and the Aldrich bill as failing far short
OF the remedial legislation needed"
The only remarks pertinent to the army
bill were made by Mr.. Parker OF New
Jersey. who spoke in favor of the propo-
sition of increased pay for the officers and
men. and Mr.. Kustermann of Wisconsin.
In support Of restoration Of the csnteen.
The seven hours allowed for general de-
bate on the bill will expire tomorrow, when
the measure will be read for amendment.
At STA p. m. the house adjourned.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-26

HURON, S. D., Feb. 25.-(Special I'm
migrants are beginning TO arrive In
large numbers. During the last few days
40 trainloads Of immigrants and their NOV
ables have passed this town. A large pro-
portion of them go to farms on the west
side of the Missouri river. Others have
bought improved farms in Beadle county
and points north. All are a thrifty looking
lot Of people and bring with them, besides
their household furnishings, stock and
farm machinery.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-26
INEQUALITIES IN RATES SHOWN
wiscORaIn Cheese Men show How
Roads Are Doing.

MADISON, Wis. Feb. S.-The introduc-
ton of comparative table Of freight rates
by Commissioner Erickson at the Inter
state Commission hearing today, showing
that the rate for carrying cheese three
times as far as from Monroe to Chicago
were less than the Monroe rate gave the
railroads a surprise.
1t was reported Erickson showed that
the rates from Monroe to Chicago, a dis
tance of 1873 miles, were 2S cents per 100
when shipped in less than carload lots. He
showed that the rates from the Ohio cheese
district to Chicago, a distance of 242 miles
was only % cents a hundred.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-26
DEATH RECORD.
jesse c. WiIIinmn.

BOONE, Ia, Feb. 25.-(special Telegram }
jesse c. Williams, veteran Of the, Mex
ican war, died this afternoon at Perry Ia.
He lived here many years and has been
staying with relatives at Perry the last
year. Funeral Thursday at Quincy this
county. For many years he was a promi-
nent farmer.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-26
Peoples Independent Conrentinn.

Notice is hereby given that the peoples
Independent state convention for Nebraska
will be held in the city of Omaha on
March 5, 1908, at O'Clock p. m. Said con-
vention is called for the purpose of electing
thirty-seVen go delegates to the national
convention of the peoples independent
party at St. Louis, Mo-. on April e. The
basis OF representation will be one delegate
at large and one delegate for each fifty
votes, or major faction thereof, cast for
the Watson presidential electors IN 1904
which basis will entitle the various coun-
ties TO the following vote:
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-26
Butter Brings High Prices.

PIERRE. s. D.. Feb. 5.-(special. 1.-THE
The Stanley County creamery at Fort
Pierre has just received returns on a
shipment Of butter TO New York, for
which they received the top price for
creamery at S4A cents a pound, giving
the creamery 80 cents after paying shipping
charges.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-26
cell of Wyoming and Representative Bouten
Of TIiinota
Minor Matters mt Capital.

Rural route No. has been ordere estab-
lished May at L.oup City, Sherman county
Nebraska serving 300 people and seventy
six families.
The secretary of the interior has awarded
a contract to the Marquette Cement Manu-
featuring company Of Chicago for furnish
ing 1900 barrels OF Portland cement for
use in the construction Of reclamation works
in Nebraska, Wyoming. Montana and North
Dakota, at $1.S5 per barrel. F. o. b. cars
at La Sale, Ill.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-26
Heavy Damage TO COatIy Home.

FORT DODGE, Ia. Feb. %.-(special
Telegram Fire of unknown origin caused
$500 damage in the interior Of the newly
erected residerce of Ex-senator o. M. Oleson
this morning. 1t was a $4,000 residence
and would have been ready for occupancy
Saturday. ..Gi hAATB u AA
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-26
Young woman Round Dead.

"a wears Of age, whose home is believed TO
have been in Michigan City Ind. was
found dead in her room in a down town
hotel early today. II is thought the
woman committed suicide. The police are
searching for w. p. Cosgrove, a young
man who, they think, can give some in
formation concerning the woman.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-26
Dr. r. 5. Howe DeIegnte.

PIERRE, s. D., Feb. 25,-(Special )-Gov-
ernor Crawford has appointed DR.. Frank S.
Howe of Deadwood as delegate to repre-
sent South Dakota at the National Council
of Medical Education. which will be held
at Chicago. beginning April 1s.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-26
ME-. A. r. NTantEer Fnd, Itfe.

IOWA CITY. Feb. s5.-Mrs. A. F. Mant-
Eer, wealthy resident of Cedar Rapids,
committed suicide at the Burkley Imperial
hotel laat night by taking a sponge filled
with ehloroform and putting over her face.
The motive is not known.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-26
WHAT oAUsns TTENnACHr.

From october 10 May colds are the most
frequent cause Of headache. Laxative
bronze Quinine removes cause. e ".
Grove on box. 8c.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-26
TotaI number Id delegates. =.

Total number Of delegates. .5l2
The committee would recommend that
primaries or conventions be held at thc
various county seats on Saturday, Feb
ruary %. at o'clock p. m. for the selcc-
ton OF delegates TO the state convention,
and that IN all counties where a regular
organization does not now exist that an
organization be perfected al the forthcon-
ing convention.
II Is further recommended that no proxies
be admitted to the convention, hut that
the delegates present cast the fun vote OF
the delegation.
l.. A. WALRATH, c. 3. MANUEL.
Secretary, Chairman
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-26
RendIng Plant Resumes.

READING, Pa, Feb. 25.-The local plant
of the American Iron & Steel company re-
sumed today after a two months idleness
IL employs nearly LOCO hands.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-26
BULLET VICTIMS ARE SAFE
Brother and Sister Shot by Latter's
suitOr Rest Well.
NO GRAVE RESULTS ARE FEARED
Council BIuHs Man shoots Woman,
whose Brother Defends Her
and f. AIsO wounded in
Return.

Mrs. Lizzie Burns and her brother. James
Donneily, who were shot by w. Jobson OF
Council Bluffs, an unsuccessful suitor Of
Mrs. Burns, Monday night, are resting well
at the home OF Mr.. Donnelly. s0s North
Forty-fifth street, and will. In the opinion
of DIR. F. A. Nelson. recover without seri-
Gus results
The shooting occurred in front of the
residence OF Sam Peterson, 1850 Cunning
street. Jobson was arrested on the charge
Of shooting to kill, while Mrs. Burns and
Donnelly were removed 60 their residence
nearby and attended by DIT. f. A. Nelson.
who found that the woman had received
a serious wound between the third and
fourth ribs on the risht side of the breast
and another bullet entered her right arm
while Donnelly had received bullet wound
in the right shoulder as he grRppled with
Jobson.
From the story told by Donnelly and
Mrs. Burns, the two were returning from
the grocery store of A. X. Nuckolls at For
tieth and Cunning streets, where Donnelly
is employed, and when turning around Pc
tersons house to so to Donnelly's home
JobsOn called to them from the sidewalk
having preceded them down the hill The
couple returned and when directly in front
OF the peterson residence JoDBOn pulled a
revolver from his pocket and fired two
shots at Mrs. Burns, who fell to the side
walk. Donnelly then knocked Jobson down
and grappled with him and during the
struggle Jobson fired again, the bullet en-
tering Donnelly's right shoulder and COM
ing out at the back OF the neck.
NeighbOrs 60 the Rescue.
Hearing the shooting Peterson and A. D.
Bige, who lives at Forty-fifth and lizard
streets, came running to the scene and held
Jobson until the arrival OF the police
Jobson, who lives with his eO-year-old
mother at 1914 Sixth avenue. Council Bluffs
gives as his reason for the shooting that
the Burns woman had recently kept house
for him and had attended to his mother
and left for no apparent reason. He stated
that she refused to return after numerous
endeavors on his part to get her to do 80
Mrs. Burns claimed that she had been en-
ployed a nurse in Jobson's family and
left because she had had some trouble In
collecting money due her for her services
and that since leaving Jobsons she had
been keeping house for her brother.
DR.. Nelson recovered the bullet which
had entered Mrs. Burns right arm, but was
unable to extract the one which had en-,
tered her chest. but stated that the wound
was not necessarily fatal.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-02-26
Monument for sioux Indian.

SIOUX FALLS, s. D.. Feb, S-Cspecial)
-n unusual mark OF respect is to be
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-29
A LITTER, OR A LEANER?

Do you develop your strength increase your reasoning
power, your power of initiatives?
Do you not only elevate yourself and hold yourself up
but also have the strength to help others?
Are you litter?
Or do you like the senseless lobster remain high and
dry the sand among the rocks, waiting for
to carry you out to for the to to you when
by your native energy you should boldly plunge in
and ride the triumphantly?
Do you in considering every undertaking, look hesita
tngly the right left for advice support
prop to lean on?
1t has been said that for every selfmade there
ten efuined 1t is safe guess that nine of the ten
are leaners.
The ranks of mediocrity-of the half successfu-are
crowded with people with fine natural abilities who
rise above inferior stations because they never act indie
pendenty They afraid to take the initiative in
thng-to depend upon their judgment and resources
and let opportunity after opportunity pass them by
They make fine plans but leave them to be carried out by
others; and then their only consolation is in saying II
thought of it first
Half hundred claim to have been the first to invent
the railway ar-brake. Only had the to dem
onstrate its practicabity.
Thousands talked about Atlantic cable, until one
forward and laid it. He lost big fortune by fail
ing at first, but made bigger by succeeding at last
In every walk of life earnest conscientious people
who disappointed that they do not get better and
who eloquent the justice that confines them to
inferior grades, while others with natural ability
constantly advanced their heads Anayze these
people and you find their real trouble lies in their lack of
independent action They dare not make the slightest
without help advice from outside They
lack confidence in themselves They do not trust their
powers They have never learned stand squarely
their feet think their thoughts and make their
decisions.
The price that must be paid for this shifting of respon
siblity is heavy one-the loss of kingdom.
We voluntarily abdcate the throne of personality
sign the priceless privilege conferred upon every human
being i'll this civilized landthe right to think and speak
and decide and act for himself
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do thing as long as a doubt rests
in our mind.
when / started out to earn my
living I began as a stenographer
with a salary Of SIS a week. 1t was
not such a great while until my
check was increased to $50. That
did not look so big to me, but 1t
would have satisfied the average
woman. My checks continued to in
crease until they ran into the thou
sands. OF course. my usefulness
had increased, for I was not salts
fed with being a stenographer. l had
learned every phase of the business
and could put big deal through
with as much ability as could any
man in the office / prepared all of
the literature. In fact, there is no
part of the business with which
am not familiar.
"But with all my success I would
not advise the young girl to seek
a career. For In my belief the girl
who gets married is on the right
road to happiness. Success in all
lines is hard"
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THE GOVEpNOpS DAUGHTER

rs pepper through with his din
ner?" she asked. mo, don't dis
turb him; he hates to be hurried
when he's eating. You're the sher-
if, aren't your
Eyes, madam" the sheriff an
swered, removing his hat.
"Oh, won't you please help me-
said the girl. clasping her hands.
Il do so want to see the convicts
I've never seen a convict and pop
per wouldn't take me along, so |
just slipped away. Listen!'-as a
slow snOre came from within-'I
guess he's having his after dinner
nap and he'll be furious if you
wake him. Won't you please let
me inspect the convicts?"
No true southerner could resist
such an appeal. They passed to-
gether through the iron gates of
the log stockade, into the court, in
which white prisoners and black
stood listlessly, serving their SEN
fences in company with several
NANCY ours and a litter of pigs, as
well as some fowls that ran
squawking before the newcomers.
In the four towers at either cor
ner guards sa: immovable with
loaded rifles.
Are these all?" asked the girl
scanning the sullen groups with
eager interested. and, it appeared,
half frightened eyes.
Where's Jim Durgan?" asked
the sheriff curtly of All old colcred
trusty.
Hes in dar, sheriff." the man
answered.
"Who is Jim Durgan?" the girl
asked.
Hes what we call a lifer
Miss" the sheriff responded. Sent
| up for murder five months ago
He was never much good-drunk
ard and all that, though a fine
| worker when h chose. Got into q
fight with another tough character
over some girl; both drew, and
Durgan fired first. Many thought
he should have been acquitted, but
| guess Che jury sent him up or
account cf his reputation. The
girl was OF quite a superior class
went to the governor and begged
him to intercede with the pardon
board; when that failed, hired
thugs to break into the jai. an(
rescue him. That's him"
A tall lean, sun-burned mar
came slowly out of the Enclosure
ard looked round inquiringly
There was some dignity In hi:
poiSe: he seemed different from
the ccnYicts around him.
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ooh, | know he has the makings
of an honest man." cried the girl
impulsively. 'I'll go to pepper and
just make him intercede for him. y
The man smiled scornfully and
eyed the sheriff with cold disdain.
Wont you take him up to pepper
now?' she continued, clasping her
hands. Hes always in good
humor when he wakes up from his
nap Oh, please do this for me
and I'll do anything you ask me. y
The sheriff looked dubious.
Hes a desperate character
Miss" he answered. Had to be
put in irons once"
I'm sure he'll give his word OF
honor to go quietly" said the girl
with tears in her eyes. WON
you please-please do this fol
me-"
The sheriff placed his hand or
the prisoners shoulder. you're
sure your pa won't be made about
it, Miss?" he asked. We'll. II
risk it." They passed out of the
gates together.
AS the trio approached the from
of the house where the horse stood
tethered the girl looked back an(
gave a loud scream.
| Look, look'! she cried.
The sheriff turned with start
every one turned. even the fat gov
ernor, standin gat the door of the
dining-room. There was a scurry
a splatter of dust, a vision of
galloping steed, bearing a girl ant
man who turned back to laugl
insolently-then nothing but al
echo among the distant pines.
| What in" began the governor
Your daughter" stammere'
the sheriff.
Daughter, confound you! I'm
bachelor" the governor spluttered