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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-11
Tod Mcpherson -Disappesrs

SIOUX FALLS. S. D., May 1O-(Special)
The residents of the Missouri river region
in the southern part of the state fear that
Tod MCPHERSON, a well known resident of
the region, has been the victim of foul
play. Mcpherson mysteriously disappeared
several days ago and not the slightest trace
of him can be found A number of search
ers have Just returned from an unsuccess-
full search along the railroad line east and
west of Niobrara, Neb., on the west side
Of the Missouri river. Mcpherson was a
well known resident and farmer of Bon
Homme county. South Dakota. living near
the river at the point where il forms the
boundary line between South Dakota and
Nebraska. He left home for the purpose Of
crossing the Missouri river to Niobrara to
look after some cattle. He was last seen
in Niobrara, and since that time no trace
of him can be found. The missing man was
in cheerful spirits when he left home. HIS
family relations had always been of the
most pleasant character. and as he was
in good financial circumstances his mys-
terious disappearance has caused alarm
among his friends, who fear he was way
laid and robbed and then killed and his
body hidden or thrown into the river In or
der to cover up the crime.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-11
ELECTRICAL SHOW A WINNER
Promoters and Exhibitors Both sRtis-
Aed with the Results of First
Effort.

As the last big switch flashed as pulled
out, throwing the Auditorium into dark
ness Saturday night marking the close
OF Omahas first electrical show, which
was a success beyond the dreams Of its
most enthusiastic promoters. it made an
indelible impression on the minds OF spec
tators and exhibitors alike, that the affair
should be an annual one.
Saturday nights crowd was even larger
than any previous one, swelling the at
tendance for the week nearly TO the 5000
mark. From the interest manifested in
the first show by the general public it was
the unanimous opinion Of the manage
ment and exhibitors that the electrical
show would be given annually.
f. ]. Sullivan, president of the Nebraska
Electrical Trades association, was exceed
ingly enthusiastic over the project Of hav-
ing an annual electrical show and said con
cerning the exhibition just closed: The
results of our first attempt have been ex-
ceedingly gratifying to exhibitors and the
management. and from the interest mani
tested by the general public who visited
the Auditorium during the past, week,
every one is in favor of a larger and
greater electrical show to be given next
year"
General Managers Belt and Mathews of
the Nebraska and Independent Telephone
companies, were both IN favor Of an annual
show. The former said: AN electrical
show next year would be even a greater
success than this first one. and although
our exhibit was prepared in a hurry, and
we were unable to show some Of our most
interesting mechanisms owing to lack of
time and space, we are greatly pleased
with the success of the show"
Mr. Mathews said: AS far as the In
dependent company is concerned. the re-
suits of the first show have been pleas
be given In which | am in favor, we will
be one of the first exhibitors and want
more space"
The above expressions voiced the senti-
ments of all the exhibitors, large and
small alike, including the j. r. Lehmer
company, Western Electrial company
Kimball Bros. Council Bluffs; Wolfe
Electrical company and many others.
From the success attained by this first
electrical show" said Manager Gillian OF
| the Auditorium, steps will immediately
be taken for the arrangement for the sec.
! ond annual show, which will be of larger
| scope and upon a much greater plan. For
| the coming Corn show the boxes and
| stage will be removed and made into
| portable affairs thus giving us one-thiro
| again as much space for exhibits"
a feature OF the vaudeville entertain.
ment on the last night was a "rube
wrestling match" given by the Teddy
| Bros" athletes, which scored a great hit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-11
FINN HANDY WITH A KNIFE
InnIcts Nine stab wounds on Tom
LawIess All ON Account of
Jealousy.

Because he was paying too much atten-
tion to Blanche Finn, Tom Lawless was
stabbed nine times about midnight satur-
day by Tom Finn. husband OF the woman.
All three are well known police characters
Ill feeling between the two men commenced
when Finn was serving ninety day Jail
sentence. During his Incarceration Lawless
paid close attention to the Finn woman
also buying her few articles OF wearing
apparel which Finn cut 10 pieces after his
release from jail.
Saturday night the two men met with .
crowd in a room at 6O3l1 North Sixteenth
street and in the fight which started Finn
stabbed Lawless with pocket knife, max
ing eight wounds under the right shoulder
and one under the left shoulder. Lawless
was attended by Or. Harris and removed
TO the Omaha General hospital. His con
dition is not considered serious. Finn and
his wife were placed under arrest.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-11
BRYAN ADDRESSES EAGLES
Is Orator at Impressive Memorial Day
Services of the Order.
LODGE DEVELOPS HEART VIRTUE
FraternRI Orders Are Praised by the
COmmOner as Being ORGANIZATIONS
which Forget Wealth and
Bring Men Together.

| In memory Of the 10 members Of the
| order who have passed away, the four
aeries Of the Fraternal order of Eagles IT,.
Omaha and suburbs, with impressive cere-
monies, observed the annual memorial day
yesterday. The ceremonies were held at
the Burwood theater in the presence Of a
large audience. The fact that William ].
| Bryan was to deliver the principal address
for the occasion drew scores Of people who
were not members Of the order.
| The exercises were Impressive both in the
ritualistic part and in the themes of the
/ addresses, as well as in the spirit of the
special music which breathed hopefulness
that added greatly to the beauty Of the
services.
The stage was decorated with a center
piece ir the form Of an eagle made Of
! flowers and green foliage. On each side
were the figures of eagles with wings
spread and along the front Of the stage
potted flowers were tastily arranged Ban
ners Of the various aeres and the American
! flag formed the important features Of the
! decoration.
! At the right OF the stage was a large
candelabra containing lighted candles for
each of the departed members. These were
extinguished during the service adding to
| inc lnpreSSlNeneSS or the occasion. Inc
service was opened with selection by the
orchestra and a song, THE Vacant Chair"
by the Elks' quartet which also rendered
a selection later in the program. Rev.
Robert L. Wheeler of South Omaha offered
the prayer and Miss Gwendolyp Carlow
sang two solos. which were greatly appre-
/ ciated. At the close Of the service the
audience stood and sang, Nearer My God
to Thee"
Mothers day was recognized before the
services, white carnations being passed to
all the members of the order and their
| guests.
Names Are Read.
The impressive feature of the service was
the reading of the names of the departed
members by the secretaries of the Omaha.
South Omaha and Benson lodges. Florence
lodge having no deceased members. AS
each name was called a hidden bell tolled
and the stage was lighted by a momentary
flash of light. The death rolls of the three
|
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-11

AUBURN. Neb.. May 10.-(speciaL)-A
banquet in honor of DR., Ira Hugh Dillon
was given at the DreXel. Friday evening
by his brother physicians the newspaper
men, the dentists and city officials Of this
city. The banquet was one Of the most
elaborate that has every been given in this
city. Those who took part in the evening
program were: Mayor j. S. McCarty. d.
b. F. Torrance. Dr. f. NJ Tyler, Dr.. j. W.
Bourne. Attorney William G. Rated 7e.
Editor John II. Kearnes. Editor ). II. Dun
das. DR.. d. L. Redfern. T. b. Fraser and
c. r. Hacker. Sterling Mutz and Guy
souders furnished the music. DR.. Dillon
leaves this city the first part Of next week.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-11
LIbeI suit out Of murder Case.

SIOUX FALLS S. D. May 10.-tspecial.)
A case instituted some months ago by Joe
Kirby, an attorney Of this city, against
W. r. LaFollette. editor Of the Mitchell
Gazette, Is being tried in the state circuit
court in this city. When court adjourned
Saturday afternoon until Monday only a
part OF the evidence had been submitted,
and II is thought that all OF Monday and
perhaps a part Of Tuesday will be taken up
in completing the case and turning II over
to the jury. Editor LaFollette is charged
with criminal libel by the Sioux Falls at.
torney. The libel suit is an outgrowth %
the Kaufman murder case. the alleged Ia
bellous statements having been printet
by Editor LaFollette after Attorney KIRBY
had ceased his connection with the case az
the special prosecutor Of Mrs. KaufmanH-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-11
MORE PAY FOR ARMY AND NAVY
Joint Committee Agrees Upon Equal
iFed Schedule for Both Arms
of Service.

WASHINGTON, May 1O.-Conferees on
naval appropriation bill today reached an
agreement on the provision of the bill fix
ing the pay of officers and enlisted men.
and will report to the senate and house on
Monday The bill will state the pay to he
received by officers of every grade, equal
izing the amounts with the comparative
grades in the army in accordance with the
increase in that branch of the service au-
thorized by the army bill just passed by
,gress. Under this agreement the pay
elative ranks in botn arms OF the serv-
will be as follows:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-11

AS regards the longevity pay of colonel
In the army and captain in the navy, it is
stipulated that 1t shall not exceed 5000
year. and that the longevity pay of lieu
tenant coonels and commanders shall not
exceed s4,5OO, and of majors and lieutenant
commanders, $1,000.
Allowances now provided by existing law
are not to be changed
The army bill increased the pay of en-
listed men a5 per cent and an increase has
been authorized for the enlisted men Of
the navy to equalize the two branches of
the service. The actual increase in the pay
Of enlisted men of the navy therefore, will
amount to between 10 and Is per cent.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-11

Pensions secured for persons residing n
the Third congressional district of Ne
braska, through the assistance of Repre-
sentative Boyd. for the two weeks ending
May G, 1908: Henry Blackbird, Decatur. Sl2:
Ansley De White. Macy, IS; Mary ].
Trlggs, Dakota, Sl2; Daniel B. Wesson. Ere
mont $50: David II. Johnson. Central City,
Sl2; Bayliss S. Campbell. Monroe, sl5; Hen
derson Walker, Fremont, SIS; John Parr.
Howell, 500 James Dee, Winnebago SlI;
Edwin r. Haskins, Mars, S12: Henry Al en-,
Albion, Sl2; Henry J. Honey, Carroll, Sl5;
Luther r. Brainard. Oakdale, SIS: March, !
L. Phelps, St. Edward, SIS; Samuel w.
Laekey, Stanton. Sl2; Robert c. Montgom-
cry Laurel. N2
Senator Burkett has secured passage OF
pension bills as follows:
Stephen Prior. Falls City, s24; Richard IL.
shapland. Bartlett, S24; oliver Burch Lin
coin, S24 Tabitha Evaline Dumond, Ln-
coin, SIC
Congressman Hinshaw has been advised
OF the following pension allowances;
At A2. Normal HIN. Seward; Henry L.
Watson. Adams; John h. Miller. Friend;
William Ledford McCool Junction. At SIS,
John W. Cadwallader, Milford. ~ S17.
William NJ. Taylor. Blue Springs. At $40
HopeWell p Shore, osceola; Allan Woods.
Ulysses; John P. Harris. Fairbury; sam
uel S. Hare, Beatrice 10
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-11
Edgar Howard Candidate.

COLUMBUS, Neb.. May l0.-(syecial.J- -
Edgar Howard this week announced he
would be a candidate for the democratic
and populist nomination for congress IN
the Third district
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-11
statue of senator shOup.

Within the next year another statue Will
be added to the collection of marble and
bronze reproduction of the sta esmen, patri-
OTIS and soldiers of the republic who have
been honored by the states which they
served The latest addition TO the Ameri-
can vaIhalla is to be the statue of Senator
George l.. Shoup of Idaho. The model of the
work has just been completed by the
sculptor, Frederick E. Triebel of New York,
and a. soon as congress adjourns it will
be inspected by the commission appointed
for the purpose Under the terms of the
contract with the sculptor it must be com
pleted and delivered by the first of Feb
ruary next and the dedication ceremonies
will probably attract a greater gathering
of the citizens of Idaho TO Washington than
has ever been seen here before. The statue
of Senator Shoup will be the first one
erected by any of the states west Of the
mountains in honor of one of their sons,
although each state in the union has the
right to be represented by two such pre-
sentiments Should all of them avail them
selves OF the privilege it would soon become
necessary to make an addition TO statuary
hall which was formally the hall Of the
house OF representatives. The total num-
ber authorized is ninety-two' and up TO
the present time there are only thirty-five
statues in place.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-11
sociaIism Is Denounced.

Teach the new generation the peril OF
undue centrsiization Of power. Teach them
the necessity OF keeping the government
close to the people, for power in the hands
OF the people will not he abused. Teach
the new generation the pernicious effects
OF socialism. A propaganda is maintained
10 teach it's so-called virtues. Socialism
levels down instead Of leveling up II II
subversive OF the whole purpose OF repub-
lican government. II is destructive Of the
most powerful factor in our progress, and
that lis Individual initiative. II puts a
handicap upon genius ability and thrift
BE II said IN honor OF the great Catholic
church that II has no sympathy with social
ism and that Il inculcates wholesome re-
spect for American institutions and that
Il stands with inflexible resolution for the
supremacy for the laws Of the land
There has been transplanted to our soil
an enemy to our institutions. 1t is pro-
test against republican government Yes,
it Is challenge TO all government estab-
lished by the virtue and patriotism OF men.
Anarchy Is un-American and un-Christian.
The church and the school must FIN the
minds Of men with true conception OF
the object Of this arch enemy Of our most
cherished ideas OF liberty and law. We
have no hospitality for those who seek 10
raise the rcd flag above the cross ana the
banner Of the republiar
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-11
Capital ana Labor.

we have frequently heard men under
take TO Justify an increase of the army on
the ground that the organization source Of
danger There is. It seems to me. no possi-
bic justification for such suggestion. 1t
is an unwarranted impeachment of the
patriotism OF the great body OF the Ameri-
can people. The workingmen of America
are friends and not enemies of the govern
ment and will respond when there is ma
tional peril as they have done in every
emergency which has confronted us.
"The relation Of labor and capital to each
other is a matter OF trsnscendent import
ance and It was never more important than
now. In the presence OF this question
others are essentially OF minor concern.
How to divide fairly the fruit of their Joint
effort has always been perplexing prob
lem.
Political laws DO much to solve some
OF these problems. but they fall far short
OF a satisfactory. Just and firal solution.
We must look chiefly to the churches and
the schools for help. There the maXims
OF fair dealing are inculcated.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-11
Armies of Peace.

we hear mucn or the needs Of a large
navy and large army. We all agree that
we should provide adequately for the ma
tional defense The money necessary to
this end should be freely expended, but
beyond our reasonable needs we should
not go. our national tranquility is not
menaced from without nor Is our domestic
peace threatened from within. l would
rather see the people spend the money in
building up great schools. colleges and uni
versities. churches and cathedrals than see
them spend it in unduly expanding armies
and navies. The armies OF young men and
young women who are trained in schools,
colleges and universities are the armies,
which shall most dignity and glorify
American achievement They are the
armies OF peace and in the final analysis
the armies of our enduring national
security. have faith to believe that
Christian civilization ID laying securely the
foundations OF domestic and international
tranquility and that an appeal to reason
among men win more and more render
necessary an appeal to the sword We must
not introduce into our American civiliz-
alton the pomp and pageantry of European
military and naval establishments.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-11
Vice President Makes Principal
Speech at the Banquet.
ARMIES OF PEACE ARE PRAISED
Money Invested for Schools and Col
leges is Well Placed.
DENUNcIAT1ON OF SOCIALISM
Speaker says It is n sort of PrOcrus-
team Principle THAT would Put
Handicap Upon Genius
and ABILITY.

CHICAGO, May 1o.-vice President
Charles w. Fairbanks was the guest Of
honor today at the dedication of the St
stanislaus Polish Roman Catholic parochial
school. the largest institution of its kind
In the United States.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-11

The event we have met TO celebrate IS
evidence of the fact that while we are
growing in wealth, I'm commercial and in
dustral power. we are not losing sight Of
those finer things which are the crowning
glory Of the highest and best civilization
In the final analysis, the measure of
our progress in the scale of the warlds
estimation is not our banks, mercantile
houses, manufactures, railroads and steam
ships. but our great churches, schools, col
leges, universities. hospitals and charities.
1.-THE millionaire Is touched as never be-
fore by sympathetic appeals and is dedicat-
ing his fortune more and more to increas-
ing the facilities for the Improvement of the
condition of those who are less fortunate.
People OF all stations are sharing more and
more in the widespread effort to uplift the
community and advance the welfare OF
mankind according to their means and op-
portunities
I'VE frequently ask ourselves the oues-
tion whether upon the whole we are grow
ing better.
The vast cathedrals. the churches-their
missions and hospitals, schpols. colleges
aud univefshieA -NSi4Ecis,.we behold upon
every hand In city. village and hamlet, fur
nish the conclusive answer to our mind
that yTp are orrousing hattar
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-11
Heart virtues Come First.

Il believe in education. God intended
all mankind 10 think. II ne did not he
would not have given us all brains. but
would have given brains TO the few and
broad backs to bear the burdens TO the
many.
but those who have passed from us
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-11

schOOI the IarRest InsIIIuUOn OF IIs hIIIu
In the United States.
The vice president arrived from w
ton in the morning, attended the Z
exercises in the afternoon and in II
ing was the principal speaker at
quet conmemorating the dedication
The vice president in his addre'f Z
that he would rather see the people
their money in building up more cht =
and schools than to see them spend < =
unduly expanding armies and navies. = Z
referring to socialism the vice presit =
said that It Is a sort of procrustean pi Z:
ciple OF society and puts handicap up :
genius, ability and thrift. =
In the new parochial school $500 pupils
will receive instruction from a staff OF
more than 100 teachers
ri, ,.{1o
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-11

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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-05-11
MOVEMENTS OF OCEAN STEAMSHIPS

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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-02-07

Mr.. Mallicoat is here from Al
buquerque visiting his friend,
Mr.. States, the popular Pullman
conductor on the Santa Fe.
Ladies' Skirts steam cleaned
and pressed by Guy Tidmore,
the Tailor.
The greatest investment on
earth is earth itself. The fer
tile Mimbres Valley is before
you. A word to the wise is suf'
fcent.
The new Victoria restaurant
which gave its initial service
Sunday, is starting off with ;
nice patronage. 1t will be con
Quoted along iirst-clAss lines.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-02-07
ANOTHER BIG
IRRIGATION
System Goingilto the Great
himbres Valley Near
Deming.

The Rio Mimbres Irrigation
Co., of which Mr.. B. p. Shull
has taken the management, be-
ing an extensive stockholder in
the enterprise, is planning big
improvements on their works
some four miles east Of town.
Mr.. Shull has the work in
charge of a competent engineer,
Mr.. G. c. Jones, Of Garden City,
Kan. There are twelve miles OF
old bitches already in and four
miles of new bitches will be dug.
A dam will be put across the
river at an early date, headgates
constructed and the system gen
orally gotten in frst-class work
ing order. The system when
completed will irrigate 10000
acres Of land.
Shull Bros. have over $1,000
worth of new machinery on the
ground now to begin opening up
a large farm which they will
have under the new ditch.
This new irrigation projec!
will be another big developer for
the valley.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-02-07
HOT WATER
WELL AT MUTT
A Wonderful Phenomena
Discovered at Our
Sister Town.

Mutt, N. NJ, Feb. A. Steve
Birchfeld, a ranchman living five
miles south of this station, has
drilled a we'll $50 feet deep, in
which he encountered a fine flow
of hot water which rises nearly
to the top of the well. The flow
is evidently from the same vein
which supplies the famous Fay
wood Hot Springs.
A curious fact is that the range
cattle at this well are extremely
fond Of the hot water and will
crowd each other to get near the
end of the trough where the wat
er is warmest as it flows from
the well.
The water contains mineral
substances and is being anaiyzed
to determine its chemical COM
position and medicinal value.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-02-07

A splendid rain fell here Mon
day night.
Mr.. A. L. Sangre is able to be
down town again.
The spring plowing in the
valley is getting well underway.
Miss Roseborough left We'd
nesday for a two weeks visit in
FL Paso.
Mr.. NJ. NJ. Killinger is moving
into the new addition to his
home.
Mr.. Volney Rector is up from
Hermanas greeting his many
friends.
The feathered songsters are
already huttering back in goodly
numbers for the spring warbling.
The Graphic's Job Rooms have
been an unusually busy scene the
past few weeks. Good work like
blood will tell.
Clarence, the little son Of
Mr.. b. P. Shull, was very sicl
lad Saturday and Sunday but i.
now much improved.
The condition Of Mrs, Fendall
who has been i'll for the pas
week or so, is reported to b,
getting quite serious.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1908-02-07
Village Board Proceedings.

At the regular meeting of the board
of Trustees Of the Village held on
Monday, Feb. 3, 1908, the following ac-
counts were allowed
Demng lee & Electric Co. street
lighting for January .... S 2o.0O
J. p. Mitchell, Receiver, hydrant
rental Nov. to Feb. incl. ... 80. 80
II. A. Osmer, hauling lGl bbls.
and loads Of rubbish .....-. 1880
J. II. Coleman, Jr., "a days
prison guard ...--...-... 100
Cooke Chapman, Justices fees
January, 1908 ..-..-.-. 1896
Salary accounts, January, 1908 5000
Total Accounts Allowed, $3.50. IL