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Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28
ToWNSITES NOT SELECTED
Judge witten Announces that OmciaI
Map Showing Lands Subject to
Entry IL Not Ready.

DALLAS, S. D., Sept. 21.-Because OF the
fact that a great many maps purporting to
be correct plans of Tripp county, showing
the allotments to Indians some of which
have not yet been approved by the govern
ment, and purporting to show the locations
OF the several government townsites Judge
]. w. Witten, superintendent OF the open
ing, has stated, that as a matter of fact
the secretary of the interior has not as
yet made any reservation for townsite pur-
poses, and the commissioner of the gen
sraI land office has notified Judge Witten
that his office has in no way recognized
any OF the proposed townsites, and has di-
riCted Judge Witten TO make and report
such Investigations and inspection as will
be helpful to the secretary in making reser-
vations for townsite purposes. The secre-
tary will, as directed by the act OF con-
Ereas, hereafter reserve from these lands
such tracts for townsite purposes as in his
opinion may be required for future inter
ests.
These tracts will be surveyed by the
general land office into lots and sold at
public auction. after they are appraised
but until the secretary has made the reser-
vGtions and the location OF the Tripp
county town. they cannot be known. Be
fore the time for filing the government will
issue an official map Of TIipp county, show
ing the land correctly subject to occupation
by thOse lucky enough 20 win a good num-
Der In the drawing. and also showing such
lands IN Tripp county as have been al
iotsd to the Indians Tshis map viii also
show location Of tbs government town
slSs
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28
GOPHER STATE IS IN LINE
Mr.. Taft's Plurality in Minnesota is
Estimated at Forty Thousand.
REPUBLICANS WELL ORGANIZED
Systematic Work IL Being Done in
Every Precinct to See that All
Voters Get TO the
Polls.

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Sept 2L-(spe-
clal Telegram.)-Every republican leader
who has talked with Mr.. Taft since his ar
rival in Minnesota has brought the infor-
nation that this state is absolutely safe
on the national ticket. None of the leaders
estimate the republican plurality at less
than 10000, and most of them have told Mr..
Taft he will have margin of from $4,000
to 10000 votes.
More systematic work for the republican
ticket has been done in Minnesota than any
other state which Mr.. Taft has visited.
There are $500 precincts in Minnesota and
in each of these divisions five men have
been chosen to orFeS'ys the republican
vote. line II up for tho straight ticket and
get 1t out on election day,
To supervise this work five men have
been appointed in each of the eighty coun-
ties The speaking campaign is being con-
Quoted with vigor and intelligence. Every
night meetings are being held in country
school houses. where apples and cigars are
served. In the smaller cities lawn meetings
are held at private homes and the issues
of the campaign discussed. Taft marching
clubs have been organized in every county
Four years ago Roosevelt carried Mime
sofa by 16l, 900 plurality, John A, Johnson
democrat, being elected governor by 7OOl
plurality. Two years ago Governor john
son was reelected by 1900 plurality. Min
nesota is normally republican by 5000, the
personal popularity OF Governor johnson
is very great, but this year he is running
against a strong man, whereas two years
ago his opponent was a man OF no force
and did not have the genuine support Of
republican organization.
Four years ago and two years ago John,
son drew most of his republican support
from the Scandinavians. The republican
nominee for governor this year is jacob
Jacobson, a Norwegian. Both democrats
and republicans admit that in the contes
between lyon" and "Yake" the former
will get the Swedes and the latter the Nor
wegians, and that the vote will be close
Jacobson is a rough-and-ready sort o.
man and has a legislative record second t
no man in the state and Is making hi
campaign on his record. His friends speal
OF him as the original progressive law
maker"
Minnesota republicans have escaped tn
bitter factlonal troubles which have af
| flicted Wisconsin and Iowa, and they ar
| united this year on the national ticket. Mr.
Taft will continue his speaking campaign
paiEn managers were greatly pleased will
! his speeches and have assured him he car
go to the Dakotas firm in the belief tina
Mr.. Bryan cannot make substantial inroad
on him here.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28
DROUTH REMAINS UNBROKEN
Serious Conditions Exist in Pennsyl'
vania and West Virginia.
FIFTEEN THOUSAND MINERS IDLE
Low Water Prevents River Improve.
ments and Many Factories Are
Cloaed-Health Omcers
FeRr Epidemic.

PITTSBURG, Sept. H.-with losses ag-
gregatlng several million dollars from for
est fires and heavy losses to crops and
live stock, the reported loss Of a number of
lives due to fighting timber conflagrations,
the enforced idleness of thousands OF work
men owing to the suspension of manufac-
turing establishments because of lack Of
water, the health authorities anticipating
a serious epidemic of contagious diseases,
and many small streams dried up and
practically obliterated. the drouth of 1908,
which has held western Pennsylvania,
eastern Ohio and West Virginia in its
grasp for more than two months, remains
unbrolsen. each day gradually increasing
the seriousness OF the unpredecented sltua-
tion.
While in the Pittsburg district the water
supply is sufficient to carry on all bust.
ness the low stage OF the rivers has caused
q congestion of much coal in this vicinity
Every available barge and float has been
loaded with coal and at present with al
most 20 100000 bushels in the Plttsburg har-
Dor, the river coal mines have been COM
PEELED to shut down for the want OF ship
ping facilities. There are about 1900 min
ers employed In the river mines along the
Monongahela valley. This great fleet OF
coal is for supply OF points in the west and
south and the probabilities are there will
he a coal famine experienced. especially
in the northwest. should conditions prevent
the shipment of the coal before cold
weather sets in.
In West Virginia lumber plants. glas,
factories and iron and steel mills located
along the rivers. are closed on account o
insufficient water. In eastern Ohio tn,
same conditions prevail. and It is feared
the great iron and steel mills at Youngs
town. o.. employing over 10000 men, will
have to suspend operations unless tn,
drouth is speedily broken.
In all sections OF the dry zone prayers
are offered up daily and these prayers will
continue until they are answered will
| rain.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28
NEW CLASSES FOR CLERKS
Young Mems Christian Association
VIII Give Opportunity to Learn
Rapid Calculation.

The inability OF many employees in cleri-
cal capacities to spell ordinary words in
every day use and to add up a column OF
figures has caused ]. w. Miller, educa-
tional director at the Young Mems Chris
tian association, to announce that a week
from today he Will institute classes in SPELL
ing and rapid calculation. The classes will
be held during the evenings at the asso-
citation rooms and, as Mr.. Miller says, it is
believed they will meet with what seems
to be a great need.
In letter to the editor of The Bee Mr..
Miller has the following to say of his pro-
posed classes and what he hopes to accom-
plIsh by them:
From time TO time have heard remarks
from employers and business men generally
about the inability OF their employees to
spell the ordinary words in every day use
or to add up a column OF figures. Having
heard so many of these remarks and be-
lieving that there is need for some class
instruction In these two subjects l am or
ganizing a class in rapid figuring, cover
ing addition. subtraction, multiplication,
division, fractions and applications of per
centage. including partnership. This course
is specially adapted to clerks in the Union
Pacific and Burlington headquarters, book
keepers, bank clerks, high school and bus
mess college graduates and those desiring "a
take the examination for employment with
the Union Pacific and Burlington railroads
The class In spelling is somewhat ON the
order OF the old-fashoned spelling, but
more extensive. 1t includes the spelling
pronunciation, meaning and use OF about
and two evenings a week will be given 70
drill on these words This class should
appeal to every young man and great
many business men in Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28
IRRIGATION CONGRESS OPENS
Foreign Governments VIII BE Repre-
sented at Meeting in AIbu-
querdue for First Time.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, Sept. 2-Al-
buquerque is crowded tonight with dele
gates and the advance guard attracted by
the sixth international irrigation congress,
which convenes here Tuesday morning, and
its accompanying Industrial exposition,
which will continue for five days after the
congress closes. October 3.
According to President w. s. Hopewell OF
the board Of control correspondence and
representation at hand indicate an attend
snce OF about 100 delegates and the out
look is for several sessions OF great inter
est The congress this year assumes inter
national scope. For the first time the State
department issued an invitation TO foreign
governments TO be represented. The re-
spouse has been general, France, Germany
England, Italy, Spain, Portugal. Canada
and Cape Colony having sent representa-.
tives, while Mexico, Cuba. Porto Rico and
all OF the more important South American
states are represented
President Roosevelt has addressed letter
to the congress, which will be read at tn.
opening session.
william r. Hearst will deliver an address
TO the congress October /. and It is expected
he will be accompanied by Thomas L
Hisgen.
General Franklin Bell, chief OF staff. ar
rived tonight and will remain during tn,
congress.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28
TRAINMEN ARE NOT CONTENT
Union PaciHc Employees Contend
Terms of Agreement Are Not
Being kent.

Information has leaked out Of air-tight
Quarters that relations between the Union
Pacific and its trainmen are not wholly
amicable The trainmen are aggrieved at
certain alleged violations of the terms OF
agreement entered into by them and the
company recently and are talking Of an
open breach unless their grievances can
be redressed. Matters are working along
natural lines, slowly, but surely and very
quietly, and It is understood that unless
the company takes some action to correct
existing conditions the trainmen may feel
called on in a month or six weeks to take
the initiative.
The trouble is said to be on the matter
Of freight train schedules, with reference
10 time and pay for overtime. Certain de-
tails of the recent agreement are said not
to be lived up to by the company and this
imposes hardships on the men. But the
trainmen are free to assert that they do
not hold the higher officials responsible
for this state of affairs as yet, as they
are convinced the superintendent and gem
eral manager are not aware of what is
going on. They say the fault lies with the
subordinate bosses. who have exceeded
the limit of their authority. 1t Is the in
tention of the trainmen, however to carry
matters to the highest authority unless
they can secure what they consider fair
treatment from their lower "bosses."
Since the so-called business depression
of last fall the length of freight trains has
been gradually increased and so has the
work allotted TO each trainman, and there
fore his period OF service has stretched out
longer than he thinks it should. These
are some of the faults he alleges need
correction.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28
WYOMING BANKERS IN SESSION
Hon. George ". Roberts OF chicago
Makes Principal Address NJ
BanaUet.

CHEYENNE. Wyo.. sept 27.-tspeciaL)-
The session OF the state Bankers associa-
tion closed Friday night with a banquet
IN honor OF the visiting bankers and speak
ers
The chief address was that OF Hon.
George T. Roberts, president OF the Com
lnercial National bank OF Chicago. and
formerly director OF the mint, who spoke
on "The Currency Problem" Mr.. Roberts
favors the establishment OF one large cen
tral bank. which shall be operated for the
purpose of aiding smaller banks throughout
the United States during times Of distress.
Il Is. not proposed to conduct this bank
merely for profit, for It would he provided,
according 10 the Roberts plan. that GER
tain OF the profits should go 20 the govern
ment, this being the plan followed by She
Bank OF Germany. Bank OF France and
other European Institutions Mr.. Roberts
made a favorable impression.
Another splendid address was that OF
H. Van Dusen. cashier OF the Rock Springs
National bank. Rock Springs, Wyo.. who
completely shattered the postal savings
bank IDEAS and showed clearly that the
postal savings banks will not bring about
the relief desired. or a more elastic cur
rency In times of need.
Among the prominent bankers from other
states attending the convention were j. r.
Washburn Of the Continental National bank
OF Chicago; Elmer f. Whitaker Of the
Hanover National bank OF New York;
Luther l.. Kountze OF the First National
of Omaha: John Clay OF Chicago, president
of the Stockgrowers National bank Of Chey-
enne: w. II. Bucholz OF the Omaha Ma
tionsl; p. II. Miele OF the Merchants Ma
tional OF Omaha; Joseph y. Henderson OF
Crowdcr. Okl.; p r. slaybact of the Den
YER National: +. r. Guerney Of the First
National of Fremont, Neb.; Colin 8. Camp
bell Of the Fort Dearborn National of Chi
cago; w. G. LeMaster OF the First Ma
tional of Fort Collins William f. Van
Buskirk OF the Colonial Trust & Savings
bank of Chicago; J. A. Johnston Of Denver,
and f. +. Fonda of Omaha.
Among the Wyoming bankers attending
the sessions were: T. A. Cosgriff, head OF
the chain OF fifteen Cosgriff Bros. banks
in Idaho. Utah. Wyoming and Colorado;
bankers from Casper wheatland Laramie,
Rock Springs. Saratoga, Rawlins,
Hanna. Newcastle. Green River Thermopo-
lis. Lander. Basin, Sheridan, Buffalo,
Luther. Pine Bluffs and Douglas.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28
BRYAN CLUB IN INSANE ASYLUM
Twenty Inmates OF Wyoming Institu-
tIOn support Democratic
Ticket,

EVANSTON. Wyo., Sept. H.-(Special)-
The inmates OF the Wyoming insane asy-
lum here have formed Bryan and Kern
club numbering over twenty members. IL
is headed by James Kenworthy, who was
sent here from Casper several years ago.
KenWorthy has written the Casper Tri-
bune regarding the club He claims the
republican machine has cheated him out
OF so; that he proposes 60 collect this
money II II costs him 5000; that he and
his companions are members Of TammAny
and vim have the support Of ramany In
nSnt1pE TIE r~yatliuAa Racki7A
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28
WESTERN MATTERS AT CAPITAL
POstmasters and Carriers Appointed
City Delivery Service for
IndianOla, Iowa.
(F'rom a STAR CorrespondentJ

IFTOm bIdII NUIIespUHuVHI'J
WASHINGTON. Sept 27.-(specisl Tele-
gram)-Postmaster appointed:
Iowa: Knierim. Calhoun county. Edward
f. Richardson. vice ]. G. Marshall resigned.
South Dakota: Folsom, Custer county,
Fred c. Walker vice w. Csple. resigned.
Daniel Botherss has been appointed reg
ular. and Samuel Jones. substitute, rural
free delivery carrier route No. 2. Collins, Ia.
City delivery will be established December
IS az Indianola, Ia. with three carriers and
one substitute carrier
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28
TRAGEDY IN MANILA CAMP
Private SUttleH Kills Lieutenant
Bloom of Fourth Infantry and
Commits Suicide,

MANILA. Sept. S.-A tragedy occurred
at Camp Jessman on Saturday night which
resulted IN the death OF Lieutenant Ed
ward j. Bloom of the Fourth Infantry and
Private suttles' Company X of the same
regiment. Suttles, for some unknown
reason shot Bloom and then cut his own
throat suttles died Immediately, but
Bloom fingered until unday night An in
vestigation OF the affair is being made by
the military authorities.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28
Roster of Omcers,

Ihe principal officers OF the association
are PRESIDENT Colonel j. D. Powers OF
LOUISVILLE vice president, George II. Rey-
holds OF chicago; chairman executive coun-
GU, Lewis f. Pierson, New York; secretary,
'-olonei FRED h. Farnsworth. New York:
treasurer A. A. Crane, Minneapolis. The
president OF The Trust company section IS
Fhinp , Babcock of New York; Of the
savings bank section. Lucius Teter OF Chi
caso' and OF the Clearing House section
august Blum OF Chicago. The executive
council. which to large extent dictates
the policy OF the organization. is composed
OF representatives. from every state and OF
FORMER presidents OF the association. I'm,
der resolution adopted at last years
convention its membership was raised "a
seventy members.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28
ROOM FOR THREE REGIMENTS
Fort ID. A. Russell IL TO he Enlarged
at Expense of Three~QuArters
of a Million.

WASHINGTON, Sept 27.-Nearly three
quarters OF a million dollars OF construc-
ton work is 10 be undertaken by the war
department at Fort ID. A. Russell Wyo.
This includes provision for quarters, bar
racks and other buildings which will pro-
vide accommodations for complete regi-
ment OF cavalry, another Of artillery and
third Of infantry, as we'll as two COM
panies OF the signal CORDS.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28
Wreck az Portage, wis.

MILWAUKEE Sept. Engineer Fred
Soode was killed and CHRIS ]. Hanson, fire
man and b. n. Taylor. brakeman, were
seriously injured by the explosion OF a
locomotive attached TO a nOrthbound freight
tram on the St Paul railroad In the Por-
tAse- WIS., yards today. The cause Of the
eNp"sion u not known Engineer Goode
vas hnrtsd fiftJ fest. and disd shortly
afie- being paekse uR HEnson ana Taylor
were ha6ly scasded
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28

ST JOSEPH, Mo, Sept. 27-Dr. J. A.
;. Grassland. formerly United States mini
ster 70 Liberia and negro political leader
OF national prominence. was placed under
arrest here today on a charge OF grand
larcency Dr. Grassland is accused OF
wholesale theft OF drugs. cigars. etc. from
a drug store OF this city
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28
lee Forms at Pierre.

PIERRE 8. d., Sept. H.-(special TeIe-
gram First killing frost OF the season
occurred last night with light ice forming.
All corn this section past danger point and
40 GEsAt damage vas done
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28
spirit OF broad Tolerance.

Another feature Of the Young Mems
Christian association that appeals to Mr..
Taft is it's nonsectsrian eharactsr ana it's
spirit ~ tolerance. Speaking Of this growth
OF religious tolerance Mr. Taft said;
II have IN mind an Instance OF the
growth of religious tolerance that ven
ture 10 bring to your attention. In the re-
organization OF tho government OF the
Philippines IL became necessary 20 transfer
the sSvsreignty Of spain iD-xtricAbly bound
uP With the Roman Catholic church IN char
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28

CITY GIVEN TO KING
Sway Of Young Monarch Will Be
Absolute for This Week.
AK.SAR, BEN is NO PRETENDER
Right to Rule Established by Success
of Opening Days.
OMAHA WILL BE LIKE LINCOLN
People from Capital City Coming by
Thousands on Tuesday.
ONE PARADE THREE MILES LONG
This VIII nc Length Of DsyliRht
Pageant TueadRy, when United
states Army VIII Contribute
to Kings Success.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28

The Elks hold forth on Thursday and
the city belongs TO them. The local Elks
have secured several new stunts to do on
the carnival grounds that afternoon and
evening and Mr.. Taft may b kidnapped
before the day 10 over
Friday The Ancient Order Of United WA&-
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28

Cc0ntinned On Second RAss-l
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28

Ak-sar-Bsn's own Events;
Day Parade-Tuesday.
Night Parade-wednesday.
Taft ana overwhelmingly.
Coronation Bsll-Friday.
Cinderella Ball-Saturday.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-28
Carnival Attendance

Kings Highway Program.
xings Highway opens &C ~ O'Clock each
day.
Madam Frances ana diving horse, aiSo
ana 8 p. m.
sullivan and Kilrain, and $3.50 p. IN.
Balloon race and airshIp flight, p. M
Country Cirous-oxhihitions hourly.
Adonday-Modsrn woodmen nay.
TueBday-Linooln nay.
Wednesdays sbrn5ka Day.
Thursday-Elks' nay.
Friday-Anoisnt Order United work
men nay.
saturday-Eagles Day.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-11
YOUNG PEOPLE START
BIG MISSION WORK
Many Delegates Attend Session at
Pttsburg-Rev John Willis
Baer of Los Angeles
Takes Part
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
PITTSBURG, Pa. March 10.-The
first international convention under
the auspices of the young peoples
missionary movement opened here to-
day in the big music hall of the Pitts
burg exposition.
In addition to 1000 delegates from all
parts of the world there were 1000
Pittsburgers registered.
Rev. John Willis Baer of Los An
geles led the devotional services and
Rev. James 1. Vance of Newark, N. j.,
delivered an address on "The Resur-
rection Gift" The present meeting of
the young peoples missionary move
ment is on larger scale than ever
before attempted. Every section of
the world is represented.
Moving pictures, the films of which
are over three miles long, illustrating
the work of missionaries and the life
and habits of natives in all the inl-
portant fields in the world will also
be exhibited.
DR.. Arthur II. Wing. an American
Presbyterian missionary, president of
the Christian college at Allahabad,
India. who is attending the convention,
believes an uprising in India Is cer-
tain. He says:
"A wonderful growth in national
spirit is apparent recently in India.
Educated classes are keenly alive to
the situation and have been goaded
into an extreme position by ill-advised
statements of English editors of prom
inent Indian newspapers. A serious
crisis in the future seems inevitable.
1t was hoped that the disturbing
questions would be satisfactorily set
tied by the Indian congress, but it dis
banded"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-11
"BLACK HAND" LETTER
SCARES GIRL TO DEATH
Child in New York Picks Up Threat
Intended for LandIord-Fright=
ened Into Mysteries,
Succumbs
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March 10.-Physicians
yesterday declared the death of Grace
Seamans, s years old, daughter of
Arthur Seamans, which occurred Sun
day at Piermont, N. Y, was the di-
rect result of fright over a "black
hand" letter which she picked up at
the doorstep of her home February 20.
The letter was addressed to Henry
Schuster, landlord of the house in
which she resided with her parents.
Its lurid wording, spelled out by the
child. was enough to cause the highly
strung girl to go into Mysteries. From
that time until she died she was in a
state of fear and excitement that
puzzled the physicians. She refused
food and frequently screamed and cried
with terror over the evil she believed
to menace her.
Her one thought was that the "black
hand was after her life. Endeavor-
ing to divert her mind and surround
the child with new associations, Mr..
Seamans moved his family to the
neighboring village of Sparkville. This,
however. resulted in no change in her
condition. The father was arranging
to move to Brooklyn when the end
came.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-11
SECRETARY RENTS FINES
OF OFFENDING SHIPPERS
Violations of Harbor Rules at San
Francisco Overlooked in Cases
of Well Known Navi-
gators
By Associate I Press.

By Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 10.--The
secretary of the treasury has remitted
three fines which had been imposed on
shippers at this port for violations of
rules of the department of navigation
and has reduced fourth fine to one
fifth the original amount.
Capt. Rogers of the Southern Pacific
ferry steamer has been relieved from a
fine of $3.50 for refusing to obey whis-
tie signals of the cruiser Maryland.
The department took into considera-
ton the fact that Capt. Rogers had
500 passengers on board for whose
safety he had to provide, and also his
long service and high reputation as a
careful navigator.
The fine of $4,000 imposed on Capt
Chesholm of the British ship Wynford
for coming in from Newcastle without
a health clearance was remitted. The
captains explanation was considered
satisfactory by the department.
Capt. GOWN of the Japanese steamer
American was subjected to two fines,
one of $500 for failure to keep male
and female passengers apart, and, an
other of $3.50 for allowing the crew to
use the steerage lavatory. The first
fine has been remitted by the depart
ment and the second reduced to $50.