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Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
WATER COMPANY TO SETTLE
Representative Enroute with Author
ity to End Controversy.
EXPECTED TO ARRIVE MONDAY
Local Representative Of the Company
Notified of His Coming and
Instructed to Assist Him
in Every Way.

It is now very likely that the city council
at its meeting next Monday night will re-
ceive a definite proposition from the Council
Bluffs Water Works company. Manager
Z. w. Hart received the following telegram
yesterday afternoon from George p. Shell
don Of New York City, president OF the
water works company:
Governor NJ. L. Bruce will leave by
Twentieth Century Limited over New York
Central Saturday afternoon, reaching Coun-
ell Bluffs on first connection out of Chi
cago. He is fully authorized to represent
the water company and Will present a
proposition so attractive that l am conf
dent 1t will satisfy your citizens and settle
all difficulties. Please meet him on arrival
and have accommodations ready for him.
Advise by wire his arrival.
Governor M. L. Bruce is a leading attor-
ney of New York City and the telegram
indicates that he will come here fully au-
thorized to make a definite proposition to
the city council which President Sheldon
seems confident will end the long-pending
CONTROVERSY.
II cannot say what the proposition Is
that Governor Bruce will make to the city
council when he arrives" said Manager
Hart. ~ do not know Just hat his final
Instructions are, but from the recent corre-
spondence with the officers Of the company
and the knowledge derived therefrom as to
their plans, l feel confident hat Governor
Bruce will offer the city everything that
can be asked.
Il have been trying for a long time to
secure a generous proposition from the
company and 1 naturally am more than
pleased at the proposed visit of someone
directly representing the eastern office who
Is authorized to make so liberal an offer
as I believe Governor Bruce will bring with
HIM"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
STRIKE RIOTS In ALABAMA
Train Bearing Nonunion Miners Fired
Upon at Jefferson.
FATALLY WOUNDED
DOsen Miners Also Injured-Rumor of
Battle Mt BIOssburE IN which
Several Were Killed
and wounded,

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, July 1S.-Robert
Gardner. a deputy marshal. was fatally
wounded and at least a dozen miners were
more or less seriously shot as the result
of an attack on a train bearing strike
breakers to TAX the places of striking
union miners at Jefferson, near here, to-
day. The train was In charge of thirteen
deputies and wal enroute to Adamsville.
1t is said the union miners attempted to
induce the strike-breskers to leave the
train and threatened to kill them If they
went to work.
Governor Conner has ordered a company
of cavalry from Montgomery 10 the scene
and troops already on the ground will
further disorders.
Deputy Gardner, MORALLY wounded, was
brought to Birmingham tonight. Deputy
George Smith, accompanying him, esti-
mates that no less than 1000 shots were
fired on both sides on the attack at JEFF
ferson.
ThOusand Shots Fired.
According to Smith. the engagement was
opened when a train bearing fifty strike
breakers attempted to leave jefferson for
Adamsville. Prior to this a number OF
union miners had made overtures to the
strike-breakers to join their ranks, threat
ening at the same time to kill them in
case they attempted to work the mines Of
the operators. In this emergency the
deputies attempted to have the train run
out Of Jefferson under fire IL necessary.
An open switch, however, brought the
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
Mother seeks ChiId.

Mrs. Rose Ellsworth instituted habeas
corpus proceedings yesterday morning in
the superior court in an effort to re-
cover possession Of her 7-year-old daugh-
ter, Jessie M. owens, who has been liv-
ing for the last four years with her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas r..
ovens. The grandparents are made de-
ndants in the habeas corpus proceed
IS.
Judge Snyder issued the writ and under
It the little girl was brought by Deputy
Marshal Crum from the owens home, just
east OF the city, to the Associated Chari-
ties creche. Later, however, Judge Sny-
Ger Issued an order for the return of the
child to her grandparents on Mr.. Owens
giving a bond in the sun of 5000 to pro-
o 70 the little girl in court Thursday OF
II week, at which time the hearing in
habeas corpus proceedings will be
held.
Mrs. Ellsworth was formerly the wife
of Fred owens, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas II. Owens, but was divorced sew
eral years ago. Both have since remar-
ried. Mrs. Ellsworth resides in this city
and her former husband lives on a farm
near the home of his parents, about four
niles east of the city.
A few years ago Mrs. Ellsworth sought
TO regain possession of her daughter, but
the grandparents refused to surrender
Aer. Meeting Mrs. owen on the street
Dne day with the child. Mrs. Ellsworth
forcibly took possession of the little one
The police were appealed to by Mrs
Owens and Mrs. Ellsworth was placed
temporarily under arrest. The grand,
parents swore out a writ of habeas
eorph and after a hearing the court ruled
hat the child should remain with the
Irandparents.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19

engine to q stop and in this predicament
the deputies and strike-breakers were fired
upon. Bullets riddled the train and that
many men were not injured or killed is due
to the fact that they fell to the floor and
remained there. Thirteen deputies returned
the fire and they declare at least a dozen
miners were either killed or ourds Al
this juncture Gardner fell mortally
wounded.
The engagement was brought to a con-
clusion when the engine, having been re-
paired, was enabled to make heGdway.
SkIrmish at A~damsviIle.
At o o'clock tonight everything on the
outskirts is comparatively peaceful, the
military having reached AdRmsville, the
reports from which place were greatly ex-
agRerated. There was a sharp brush at
Adamsvilie this afternoon, three strike
sympathizers being wounded and thirteen
arrested. The soldiers are encamped there
tonight. Governor Conner has placed the
troops of the state in the hands of Sheriff
Higdon and he will order out as many men
as deemed necessary. The union miners
are taking the position that they are being
mistreated by the deputy sheriffs. There
are about 800 of these officers scattered
through the mining territory. and union
leaders have implored Sheriff Higdon to
protect them from the cruelties, as they
claim, Of the deputies. William Farley.
member OF the national committee Of the
union. expressed delight tonight when he
learned that Governor Conner had called
out tho troops.
Tonight a report was received at the
sheriff's office that a pitched battle had
taken place at BIossburg. and that numer-
Gus men had been killed OF wounded. State
troops will soon be enroute to this place
and If the guards, as is reported, are in dis
tress, they will soon be relieved.
At Mary Lee. a report just received by
the Sheriff says that two negro houses
were blown up and one OF the inmates
seriously injured.
From Republic comes a report 20 the ef-
feet that three negroes were taken from
their beds last night, stripped OF their
clothing and cruelty beaten by a body Of
men.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
MINOR MENTION.
Davis, drugs.

Davis. drugs.
stockert sells carpets.
Ed Rogers, Tony Faust beer.
Lewis Cutler, funeral director. Phone 81.
EYES EXAMINED FREE-LEFFERTs.
Woodring Undertaking company Tel 339.
Send your children to Western Iowa Col
tege summer school.
guaranteed watches from $500 up at o.
Mauthe. 22S Broadway.
We know we have the best flour. Eaco
IL the name. Bartell Il Miller. 'Phon 89.
The best season for wall paper ls right
now, Let Berwick figure with you. III
South Main.
after school and on Saturday. Western
Iowa College.
LENSES DUPLICATED AND FRAMES
WHILE YOU WAIT. DIR. w.
w. MAGARRELL, OPTOMETRIST, 10
PEARL STREET.
Al the latest music and songs at Bou-
broadway, Council Bluffs, la. Where the
organ stands upon the building.
George w. Moore and Ernest True Of
@ D@aaa T eRsrss e R R3tS S9 %rebi6ys SS'e !SeIE
automobile on Lower Broadway Thursday
evening. Moore was assessed $40 and costs
and the case against True dismissed.
Residents Of the western part OF the city
are planning to hold an open air celebra-
tlon Of the completion Of the paving on
West Broadway. A committee consisting
VI - - " ~ aAAa " W.
Hendrix has been appointed to make the
necessary arrangements.
The meeting OF the special committee Of
business men appointed by Mayor Maloney
to investigate the water woIRs question
scheduled for last evening failed for lack
of a quorum. Hon. william Groneweg and
"A, c. Graham were the only two members
who put I'm an appearance.
Sam hudson, aged "a years, was in police
court yesterday morning, charged with al
legged attempted mistreatment of the Swear
NJ aUVnhN - ~ nHI Noe L. I IN
her, 1917 Avenue G. The story of is child
showed that the charge wS without any
foundation and hudson wa ! PROMPTLY dis
charged.
= A marriage license was issued yesterday
to Anderson Chadwelo and Myrtle Martin,
both aged %, and both of Omaha. The
groom Is a full-blc jed negro. while the
Peace John Jones Of Rockford township,
who happened to be in the court house az
the time the license was Issued, officiated
at the wedding.
THIS IS GOOD WEATHER for ice tea
We have a gunpowder tea that cannot be
surpassed at rs cents per pound. Then we
have the best uncolored Japan at 90 cents
per pound. We have three sizes of baked
beans, 10 cents Is cents and 20 cents. Mis-.
Bouri peaches are now coming In, 20 cents
per basket. Tomatoes, % cents. Black
berries are more plentiful, 10 cents per box
We still rave Raspberries at l6c. water
melons are of a good quality, 30 cents
and 40 cents each. We still have cauli'
flower, 10 cents; cabbage, 8 cents. Make
lemons. All kinds OF cookies at 20 cents PEI
pound. Sliced ham, 30 cents per pound
sliced beef, 80 cents per pound. Bartel &
Miller. Telephone 1853.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
Preparing for Retailers Picnic

In preparation for is annuSi picnic and
outing to be held Thursday Of next week
n Paramount park. the Council Bluffs Re
lan Grocers and Butchers association has
appointed the following committees:
G~reunds-Julius Keppner, John p. Null
queen, Charles Frazier.
Sports-L. Green, w. A. Strong, Page
T.. Morrison, Clay Platner, George A. john
son, J. w. Mitchell, Fred Peterson, NJ. Cum
bingham, A. Solsgiver, Otto Peterson, Rich
ard Thompson. l.. II. Warner.
Prizes-George Dupree, John Beck, Frank
Music-John p. Mulqueen.
Dancing-George Zoller, Amos Olson,
Luther sorensen, Walter Peterson, John
Clarey, George Miller, Casper Giilinski,
otto Heinrichs, o Tholl, Al Mortensen,
Chris Peterson.
Con~cessions-Gus Heinrichs and all mem
bers OF the association.
The members of the association and thelI
friends win assemble at the junction Of
Broadway and Pearl street at 9 o'clock or
the morning of the picnic and march Il
Paramount park by the South First street
route through the big cut. A special car
will be chartered for the band. which will
make a tour OF the city during the morn
ing.
The committee on sports Is preparing q
long list OF events for which many hand.
I some prizes have been donated by the
merchants OF the city, A dancing platform
will be erected and there viii be all sorts
OF amusements for both young and old.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
HUGHES NEED NOT BE REELECTED
BOND and Salary of Secretary Fixed
b. the Board.

Bond and Salary of Secretary Fixed
by tbs Board.
The Board Of Education at a special meet
ing last night decided that 1t was not neces-
sary to ~re-elect ]. j. Hughes as secretary
because of his failure to qualify within ten
days of his election. President FINLEY took
that position and In this was supported by
a majority of the board, that the time in
which Mr.. Hughes should qualify did not
commence until the board had fixed the
amount OF the bond to be given by him
and the amount of his salary.
Mr.. Hughes bond was placed at $500. the
same as required Of his predecessor, and his
salary was fixed at $50 a month, this being
the amount which Secretary Ross had re-
ceived during the last few years.
When the matter OF fixing Mr.. Hughes
bond was brought up, Members Killpack
and Elliott made an effort TO have the po-
sitions of secretary to the board and clerk
to the superintendent of schools consoli-
dated. not only as a matter Of economy.
but as one Of convenience for the board.
The proposition was discussed at length,
but on Member Elliott moving that It be
the sense of the meeting that the positions
Of secretary OF the board and clerk OF the
superintendent be combined President Tin
ley and Members Capell, Reed and shoed-
sack voted against 1t. Member Shugart
was absent.
When the question OF fixing the new sec
retary's salary was brought up, Secretary
Ross in reply to a question from one Of
the members, stated that when he was
first elected to the position he had re-
ceived but $24 a month for several years.
Tn salary had been increased to S35, and
about three years ago was raised to $50.
Mr.. Ross has served as secretary of the
board for ten years.
Member Elliott thought that the new
secretary should receive but SIS a month to
begin with, as he lacked the experience of
: Mr.. Ross. His motion to fix the salary at
this sum-, supported by Member Killpack,
was voted down by the four democratic
members, FINLEY. Capell, Reed and sohoed-
sack. On motion Of Member capell the
salary was fixed at $50 a month.
County Superintendent e r. jackson
was granted the use OF the high school
building for the Pottawattamie county
normal institute, the expense to be borne by
the county.
The Danish Lutheran church was granted
the use Of a room in the Twentieth avenue
school building during the summer vaca,
ton. In which to hold religious meetings.
Formal action on raising the foundation
OF the new school at Avenue e and Seven.
teenth street sixteen inches in order e
get the basement above low water level
was taken. Contractor wickham is to re
ceive $40 for this extra work.
The matter of purchasing a new LEDGE
for the treasurer and a new set OF book
for the secretary was left with the com
mittee on printing after more or less dis
cusslon as TO the kind OF books best adapte,
for the school district.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
N. z. Plumbing Co. Tel. $50. Night. Lss'
iowa Central WIN Not Yield.

MARSHALLTOwN, l., July 1S-(spe-
statement was issued today
by the Iowa Central company that under
no circumstances will 1t re-employ GER
tain of the strikers who have been promi-
nent in the disorders that have occurred
and a list OF these men has been prepared
by the company. The company is also
determined to not re-employ the strikers
at any higher wage than the average paid
by other roads in Iowa. II is believed
that this position of the company will
eventually block any attempt at settle
ment other than at the company's terms
General superintendent D. c. Noonan con-
ferred with Mayor Ingledue today rela~
tive to the strike situation, but nothing
grew out of the meeting indicative of a
settlement by arbitration or otherwise.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
Held for Mailing Obscene Card.

Charged with sending an obscene postal
card through the malls to a young woman
at Mondamin, Alva Alexander of Modale,
Ia, was brought before United States
Commissioner N. A. Crawford yesterday
afternoon. Alexander was willing to plead
guilty and was bound over to await the
action of the federal grand jury at the
September term in this city. He furnished
a bond in the sum Of $500. TIL young wo-
man to whom the postal card complained
Of was addressed never received 1t, as the
postmaster held II up.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
To Open Twenty-Fourth Street.

The contract for the purchase OF the
ground needed for the opening of Twenty
fourth street between Broadway and First
avenue was signed by Mayor Maloney yes
terday. The contract provides for the paw
ment for the lots taken for the street ont
of the poll tax receipts during the next six
years.
The owners OF the property are Mrs.
ElEora Hendrix and Mary L. williams and
they are to receive Sl,lOO, together with
interest at 6 per cent. The contract pro
vides for a payment OF 500 down and 500
each year for four years and the final pay
ment OF 500 and interest. The aggregate
cost to the city for the GROUND will be s., go.
There are two houses on the lots at the
present time, but they will be removed
within thIcty days. TVenty-fourth street
has been twenty-five feet narrower at this
point than sewhere and the purchase Of
the three lots will enable the city 10 make
the thoroughfare UNIFORM in width,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
CURRENT NEWS OF IOWA

eide Monday night last by jumping into
the Missouri river from the bridge Of the
street railway company, had been washed
ashore at a point opposite Bellevue. The
body, It was stated, had been discovered
by two boys. who will be entitled TO the
reward Of 800 offered by Bern's relatives
for its recovery.
At the request Of Bern's relatives Under
taker Cutler went to Bellevue last evening
to bring the body to Council Bluffs.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19

These transfers were reported 10 The
Bee July II by the P-ottawattamie County
Abstract company OF Council Bluffs;
wallace Benjamin, referee, TO Fran
ces II. Archer, lots "a, rs, 20, 2l
and 2s, block 5. Websters First
ref d... -. $500
to Malinda ID. Hayden, SO feet OF
lot z. Jackson addition to Council
lot 7. Jaokson's addition to Council.
Bluffs, s. ". d...........,.... !
Malinda ID. Hayden to Trinity Meth
odist Episcopal church, VS. feet OF
Turkeys subdivision outlot z Jack
sons addition TO Council Bluffs
Lloyd SiEler and wife to II. w.
Binder. 81 OF lot /, block "a
Hughes a D~oniphan's addition to A.,
Council Bluffs, Ia, W. d.......... i
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
CampaiEn Against Mosquit

DR.. C. H. Bower, city health OFFICER,
started out yesterday on his campaign OF
DISCRIMINATING the mosquitoes. Accompanied
by an outfit of two wagons, teams, several
men and several barrels of crude petroleum
the work of covering the surface Of all
pools of stagnant water throughout the city
was begun. DR.. Bower estimated that 1t
will require ten days to complete the work.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19

Ames and other institutions. This and
other appeals made through the platforms
Of the two main political parties OF the
state ard in other ways have been produc-
tive Of some good, for one railroad has
broken the ice and promised the old excur-
sion rate of one and a third fare for the
round trip. The name Of the road is not
given out as yet.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
shopmen want HaIf Holiday.

CRESToN, Ia, July 1s.-(Special)-The
Burlington shopmen at this place are now
petitioning the officials for Saturday aft
ernoon as a holiday. Since last october.
untfl the last week, the eight-hour. five
day schedule has been in force, and now
that the ~ten-hour, six-day scheduf has
been resumed the employees want the half
day off Saturdays. The officials have
taken no action as yet.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19

The police received word yesterday after
noon that the bodY OF Hans Bern. the
Emerson, Neb., man who committed sui
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19

Sy using the various departments OF The
Bee Want AID Pages you get quick returns
Mt a small expense.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19
Buying On a Railrond

The st. Pau & Des Moines railway COM
pany has purchased the Des Moines Short
Line.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-19

Secretary Botsford OF The Commercial
club today sent a letter to the general
passenger agents OF the railroads running
through Iowa appealing to them to give
Iowa advantage Of the same low excursion
rates that It has given 10 other states that
have not passed the 2-esnt fare law. The
appeal is being made on behalf OF the Iowa
state fair and the farmers institute at
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-09

to those who have just entered the
service; because We do not now get
full benefit from our excellent naval
school at Annapolis. 1t Is absurd not
to graduate the midshipmen as en-
signs: TO keep them for two years IN
such an anomalous position as al
present the Law requires is detrimen'
tai to them and to the service. In
the academy itself, every first class
man should be required in turn TO
serve as petty ohicer and officer: his
ability to discharge his duties as such
should be a prerequisite to his going
into the line, and his success in com
handing should largely determine his
standing at graduation. The Board
OF Visitors should br appointed In
January. and each member should be
required to give at least six days SER
vice, only from one to three days to
be performed during June week. which
Is the least desirable time for the
bosrd to be at Annapolis so far al
benefiting the navy b. their obserVa-
lions Is concerned
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
The White House. Tuesday. Decem-
Der g.. 1908.
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PRESIDENT WOULD NOT
BREAK UP COMBINATIONS

Hawaii.
. | cal, particular attention to the
Territory OF Hawaii The Importance
of those islands is apparent. and the
need OF improving their condition ana
developing their resources Is urgent
The Philippines.
Real progress toward selfgovern'
ment Is being made In the Philippine
Islands. The gathering OF Philip
pine legislative body and Philippine
assembly marks a process absolutely
new In Asia. not only as regards Ash
attic colonies OF European powers bu'
as regards Asiatic possessions OF 9th
err Asiatic powers: and, indeed. al
ways excepting the striking and won
derful example afforded by the great
Empire of Japan, 1t opens an entirely
new departure when compared with
anything which has happened among
Asiatic powers which are their own
masters. Hitherto this Philippine
legislature has acted with modera'
ton and self-restraint. and has seem
ed In practical fashion to realize the
eternal truth that there must always
be government, and that the Only way
in which any body OF individuals can
escape the necessity Of being govern
ed by outsiders Is to show that they
are aide to restrain themselves. to
keep down wrongdoing and disorder.
The Filipino people. through their or
ficials. are therefore making real
steps in the direction OF self-govern-
ment. hope and believe that these
steps mark the beginning OF course
which will continue til the Filipinos
become fit to decide for themselves
whether they desire to be an indepen'
dent nation.
Porto Rico and Cuba.
again recommend that American
citizenship be conferred upon the
people of Porto Rico.
In Cuba our occupancy will cease
in about two months time: the Gu
bans have in orderly manner elected
their own governmental authorities.
and the island will be turned over to
them. Our occupation on this occa-
sion has lasted little over two years.
and Cuba has thriven and prospered
under it. Our earnest hope and one
desire Is that the people OF the island
shall now govern themselves with
justice. so that peace and order may
be secure. We will gladly help them
TO this end: but / would solemnly
warn them to remember the great
truth that the only way people can
permanently avoid being governed
from without Is to show that they
both can and will govern themselves
from within.
Japanese Exposition.
The Japanese Government has post.
poned until 1917 the date of the great
international exposition. the action
being taken so as to insure ample
time in which to prepare to make
the exposition all that 1t should be
made. The American commissioners
have visited Japan and the postpone
ment will merely give ampler oppor-
tunity for America 10 be represented
at the exposition. Not since the first
International exposition has there
been one Of greater importance than
this will be. marking as It does the
fftieth anniversary Of the ascension
TO the throne Of the Emperor OF ia
pan. The extraordinary leap to a
foremost place among the nations OF
the world made by Japan during this
half century is something unparallel-
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-NICE s-ROOM HOUSE
on lot and half on paved street:
latrobe. bath, back stairs, $500
cash. $500 at $500 per month and
assume straight per cent. loan
due 1910 for balance; excellent res
idential section: an unusual bar
gain and very easy terms. Let us
show it. SOMMERVILLE TRUST
CO., Incorporated. 1-6-St.