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Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-20
lard WORK WINS GooD POSITION
Iowa Boy who Earned His College
Training Enters ForestrN Service.

NANANEg SERVICE
AMES, Ia. July 19.-(Special)-Mr. Henry
Haefner. who graduated from The forestry
course at the college here this spring, has
been appointed to the position OF forest
assistant with the United States DEPART
ment Of agriculture. The salary Is $1,000
the first year with opportunity for rapid
advancement. He will make his head
quarters at Flagstaff, Ariz., and proceed
with a survey OF the San Francisco ma
tional reserve. This will include also the
estimate Of the probable amount of avail
able timber in the reserve.
The success OF Mr.. Haefner is a striking
example Of what perseverance can accom-
rlish. Without any exceptional abil ty o,he-
than unlimited capacity for hard work,
and with less than 5000 i'm his pocket, he
entered college at Iowa State college four
years ago. He worked his way through
by doing anything that offered. For the
first year he sold Sunday papers, and
worked in the college garden Friday after
Moons and Saturdays. After that he waited
on table at a club for a time. Later he was
steward and waiter both, beside doing his
regular school work, taking a prominent
part in literary society, and doing any odd
Jobs that happened along. He spent his
vacations numbering in the Minnesota
woods, earning the money which he needed
SO badly and at the same time gaining ex-
perience which Is invaluable to him in his
present line Of work. He finished school
without being a dollar in debt, and goes
into his chosen work well equipped in every
way.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-20
SPORTS AT THE GROCERs' PICNIC
Tventy-Three Events Are on the
PROGRAM,

Tventy-Three Events Are on the
Program.
There will be sports galore at the seventh
annual picnic OF the Council Bluffs Retail
Grocers and Butchers association to be
held Thur sday of this week In Fairmount
park.
The committee on sports. Of which l..
Green Is chairman, has arranged a pro-
gram Of twenty-three events, for which
over 100 prizes have been donated by the
merchants Of the city.
These are the events:
Fat mems race, 50 yards, no entries under
200 pounds, three prizes.
Girls Cunder l6 years. race, so yards, five
prizes.
Boys (under 16 years. race, 50 yards, six
prizes.
Young. ladies' lover 16 years. race, 20
yards. six prizes.
Free for all foot race. 80 yards Cprofes-
Three-legged race, IS yards, three prizes.
Married ladies' ball throwing contest,
Hill climbing contest for men IT'S pounds
and over, three prizes.
Ladies' egg race, five prizes.
Cake guessing contest. three prizes.
Boys shoe contest, five prizes.
Ladies pie eating contest, five prizes.
Gardeners potato race, five prizes.
Tug OF war grocery clerks only, two
Wild animal chase, one prize.
Wood saving contest, five prizes.
Married ladies' race. 50 yards, six prizes.
Sack race, for delivery boys only. three
Young ladies' wheelbarrow race, five
Necktie race, for statesmen only, twelve
Tug Of war between grocers and butchers,
two prizes.
Taliest married man on grounds, one
prize.
Tallest married woman on grounds, one
prize.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-20

in the toilet room Of the Union station.
Young advertised a reward Of $50 for the
return of the ring ant one day received an
anonymous letter which read:
"If the writer Of She add who lost the
diamond ring will kindly advertise, stating
a meeting place and set the time, describe
the property and its worth. he may learn
something"
MIR. Young advertised as suggested, but
heard nothing further. The ring was
finally located through the efforts Of an
Omaha detective. In returning the ring
and dropping Of the criminal charge Mrs.
Lyman did not receive the $50 reward
originally offered by Mr.. Young.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-20
Matters I'm District Court.

Mabel Thompson and Mamie Strang, the
two Council Bluffs girls who ran away
from their homes and were the victims
of an alleged attempted criminal assault
by two men In Missouri Valley, were before
Judge Wheeler in the Juvenile division OF
the district court yesterday. At the con-
clusion of the evidence Judge Wheeler
stated that he would take the case under
advisement until Monday. although he in
timated that he would probably send the
girls, as requested by their relatives, to
the industrial school at MitchellvilleN They
will, however, probably be kept at st.
Demands hospital until after the prelim-
mary hearing of Gray and Rich, the men
who are charged with attacking them. In
the event Of the men waving examination
and the case going direct to the Harrison
county grand jury the dispositions of the
girls will be taken and II will not then
be necessary to bring them from Mitchell
vile to testify before the grand jury at
Logan.
Otis Milledge OF Coon Rapids has filed
original notice of suit in the district court
as father Of oda Milledge against the Mil
waukee Railway company. Damages III the
sum Of $4,000 are asked, 1t being alleged
that the boy, Cd Milledge, was kicked off
a train in Coon Rapids in April. 1907, by a
brakeman. The boy was thrown under the
wheels and one arm was so badly crushed
that 1t had to be amputated at the shoulder.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-20

ATLANTIC-Sheriff H.. +. Duval, who is
the owner of several fine bloodhounds and
who recently sent a pair of them to
them home again, in fine condition.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS v. Dorland and
Mrs: Eelle Germ, two well known residents
coin and were united In marriage a. the
home of their frends. Ray Cassiday and
wife, Of Havelock.
ATLANTIC-Henry Scott, a farmer liv-
team of bronchos after a drive when they
became frightened. MIR. Scott was knocked
broken ibis and other injuries.
HUMBOLDT-TEe democrats Of this sec
ton held a ratification meet ng with anvils
and band music, following it up with the
organ zatIon Of a Bryan club of fifty mem
hers and officers as follows: J. f. Walsh,
pres d mt; o. I. Hall, secretary; ]. A. Wag-
gener, treasurer.
LOGAN-F rank Grey and Jack L. Rick,
res.ed Wednesday by the police OF Omaha
by direction OF Sheriff Rock of Harrison
.ounty for the alleged criminal assault
upon Misses Mabel Thompson and NJ nnle
S rang, both Of Council Bluffs, will be
given a hearing next Monday morning at
T. be 81 Rich 81, Mabel Thompson l6 and
Minnie Strang IA.
ATLANTIC-The Atlantic Canning COM
pany is now engaged in the packing of this
Years crop of string beans, and, like the
peas, this crop is falling far short of the
average. While the pack was begun Tues
day of this week, II is probable that II
will be finished tonight.
Observation-Disclosures, Story coun-
", was chosen AS the meeting place for
the 1909 convention of the Luther league
OF Iowa, which closed its convention here
last night. The convention chose the place
9f the next meet ms this year. This duty
has always devolved upon the executive
committee.
CRESTON-Sheriff Mason has received a
message from the authorities in Denver
notifying him that Earl Coltrane Of Alton,
who is wanted there on an assault charge,
ana who fled the country when the charge
was filed, was being held at Denver until
OFFICERS from here arrived to bring him
back, Deputy Sheriff Evans has left to
get the young man.
Observation-Disclosures annual outing
Of the Central Iowa Picnic ASSOCIATION Of
the Modern WOodmCn of America will oe
held on August 6 at Alden. Hardin county.
rive counties Of central Iowa are included
IN the association. One OF the chief fea-
lures OF the day will re the competitive
drill for prizes of $40, $50 and $5 by drill
teams from the various lodges.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Winans. an
Iowa Central guard, was fined 500 and
costs or thirty DAYS in jail by Mayor
lngledue last night for carrying concealed
weapons. The company. which defended
Winans, appealed to the district court. Six
arrests were made last night by the police
for fighting in the strike zone. No one
was seriously hurt, although William Byers
OF Tama was badly beaten about the head.
Otherwise the strike situation is unchanged
and quiet today.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-20
BEGGs FREE AND MAY SUE GER1NG
Perjury Case is Dismissed on Motion
of County Attorney.

PI.ATTSMOUTH. Neb., July ~19.-(Specia
Telegram.)- TIL perjury case instituted by
Henry Ger,ng, a registered Drugs st in this
city, against Samuel Beggs, principal wit
ness against Gerlng in the recent liquor
trial, was taken from Justice Barr to JUS
tice Archer today on a change Of venue.
A motion by County Attorney Rawls to
dismiss the case was sustained by the
court. Beggs now threatens to bring a
suit against Gering to collect $500 dam,
ages for being arrested in Omaha and
brought to this city in hand cuffs and cast
in Jail over night, The court room was
crowded and much interest is manifested
in the result of the suit.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-20
brothers Meet After Many Yenrr.

CENTRAL CITY, Neb.. July l9.-(spe.
cial)-Within the last two years Frank
Agnew of this city has had the pleasure
Of meeting two brothers WHOM ne had not
seen for thirty years. The first instance
occurred at the Grand Army of the Re
public encampment at Denver two years
ago this fall, when, after being informed
that a brother whom he had not seen for
nearly a third Of a century was visiting
in the city, he succeeded in locating him
by a personal search. This week another
brother, James Agnew, arrived from nli-
nois. When Mr.. Asnew left the family
home in Earlville, ILL.,, thirty years ago
this brother was away and cid not have
an opportunity TO bid him farewell, and It
was always a source of regret to them
both, but their present visit enables them
10 make up for II all.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-20
Reward for Finding Body.

The. reward of 800 offered by the rela-
tives for the recovery of the body of Hans
Bern, who committed suicide last Monday
night by jumping into the Missouri river
from the bridge of the street railway COM
pany, was divided yesterday by Major q. II.
Richmond, chief of police, between James
and Alfred Wilson and John McCarty. The
three men were fishing when they saw the
body floating down the stream opposite
Bellevue and they towed It to shore.
The body was brought to Council Bluffs
Friday night by Undertaken Cutler and
was taken yesterday afternoon to Emerson,
Neb., for burial. 1t was accompanied by
William Kahl of Mineola. Ia, a half
brother of the dead man.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-20

MIN OR MENTION.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Benson have dis
posed OF their interest in the Western Iowa
Business college on account of Mr.. Benson
having been nominated by the democrats
as candidate for the position of county
superintendent OF schools. In the event of
his election Mr.. Benson will resign from
the faculty of the college, of which he is
still a membe
Mayor Maloney will leave this morning
for Indianapolis to attend the national con-
yention Of the Ancient order of Hibernians.
He has requested that the city council take
no action on whatever proposition Gov
ernor Bruce OF New York City, on behalf
OF the Council Bluffs Water Works conf
pauy, may make, until his return, and 1t is
ply with his wishes in ths matter. Mayor
Maloney expects to return home In time to
preside at a meeting OF the city council
Monday night, July p.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-20
Insane Man PIays HoIdup.

MARsHALLTowN, Ia, July l9-(spe-
cial)-Whie insane Samuel Coleman Of
Davenport, a coiored member Of the Sol
diers' home. ran away from the hospital
and went TO the packing plant OF Britain
a Co. and began holding up laborers as
they passed him in the narrow aIIeywAy I'm
the stock yards. After he had held up
three the home was notified. Coleman was
a~rraigned. adjudged insane and taken T.
the Independence hospital this morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-20
WIDOW ASKS HEAVY DAMAGES
Throw from Buggy and
Killed and Wife Sues Driver.

CRESTON, Ia. July l9-(Special. AN un-
usual damage suit has ueen filed in the
Adams county district court in which Mrs.
Carrie Lees claims the sum OF $4,000 from
Andrew Douglass OF Summit township for
the death OF her husband. Jackson Lees.
She claims her husband, who was a painter,
met his death through the careless driving
Of Mr.. Douglass as he was driving 60 the
home OF the latter where he was to paint
a barn on the Douglass farm. Nj. Jackson
was thrown from the vehicle with such
force that death resulted from his injuries.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-20
Lost Rins 3. Returned.

Upon Mrs. A. W. Lyman OF Vail. Ia.
su%rrendering the m ring which she
bad found in the Union station in Omaha
to its owner, j. g, Young Of Benson. Neb,,
the charge OF grand larceny preferred
against Mrs. Lyman by Young was dis
missed yesterday In the court OF Justice
5. A. Greene.
The ring, which was valued at S175. was
lost BY Young on May s. Mrs. Lyman
claimed to have found Il on a WashstAnd
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-20

his Joy. he kept muttering constantly.
sixteen to one for Heaven
The combined strength Of six men was
needed to take him from his home to
Greenfield for examination by the com
missioners Of insanity.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-20
FATHERS SLIP Fatal TO BABY
While Repairing windmill Bolt Falls
on ChiId's Head,

WEBSTER CITY, Ia, July ls.-(Special
Telegram.)-while repairing the top Of a
windmill Saturday James Mcdonald, a
farmer near Duncombe dropped an iron
bolt which struck his 2-year-old baby boy
who was playing about on the ground, in
the head. The crazed parents fastened
With the child to the hospital here but the
little one died within a few hours, the
blow having fractured the skull badly.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-20

AMES. Ia, July 1s.-(SpeciaL)-Prof.
Michael Of the chemical section recently
received a box of candy from a young
girl at Boone for analysis. 1t seems that
the candy had been given to the girl by
a lover with whom she had quarreled and
she feared that it had been poisoned. An
examination. however, showed that her
fears were groundless, and Prof. Michael
and his stenographer say the candy is fine.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-20
Fearful SIaurhter

Of deadly microbes occurs when throat
and lung diseases are treated with DR..
Kings New Discovery. soc and 500. For
sale by Beaton Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-20
MarshaIItown Calls Kansas Man,

MARSHALLTOWN, Ia, July 19.-(Special
T~elegram.)-F. NJ. buckles, secretary of the
Pittsburg CKan.) Young Mems Christian
association, was extended 4 call this after
noon to be general secretary of the local
Young Mems Christian association at 81, 400
a year.
buckles is now at Lake Geneva. Wis,
will succeed John A. Goodell, who is to
be state financial secretary after August /.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-20
INSANE WITH JOY OVER BRYAN
Iowa Man Becomes RavInE Maniac "a
Result of Denver Nomination.

N~ntiohs
CRBSTON, Ia, July l9-(Special)-Ac-
eompanied by four attendants and strapped
hand and foot to a chair. John Abbott.
whose home is near Orient, was taken
through here today on his way to Clarinda
Abbott has for years held intense views
on religious and political questions, and has
been earnest and persistent in the advocacy
or them. For several months he has shown
signs Of insanity. TIT nomination OF
Bryan at Denver seems to have been the
last straw. Abbott has always professed
ardent admiration for the sage Of Fairview
and when the democratic party for a third
time chose Bryan as its standard bearer.
Abbott 10 his enthusiasm could talk OF
nothing else. When he was not shouting
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-20
New Poatmnntera.

Postmasters appointed: Nebraska-Giles,
Blaine county. Lucy E Moger, vice 4. D.
Lilly, resigned; Pullman, Cherry county,
Alexander Burr, vice T. p. Aspinwall, re-
signed; Sacrament. Phelps county, Henry
Rose, vice A. w. Person, resigned. Iowa
Early, Sac county, NJ. E. Foster, vice A.
P. Mennis, resigned; Fraker, Monroe
county. D.. w. Brewer. vice L. c. Harris,
resigned. South Dakota-Martel, McPher-
son county. Carl Martel. vice Helen Brost,
resigned.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-20
FATHERS AIN SEARCH FOR SONS

Old Man from Mount Pleasant il
Stranded Mt Creston.
CRESTON, Ia, July 19-(Special)-Carl
Victor Olson, an aged man from Mt. Pleas
ant, was stranded here today after a use
less search at Stanton for two long lost
sons, whom he had heard were located
there. He applied to the officers here for
help, and a ticket to Osceola was bought
for him. He was a respectable looking
man and neatly dressed.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-20
lawn News Notes.

Photograph frame sale. Very special
Alexander, 1888 B'way.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1908-03-05

Thomas Boyd, one OF our oldest
citizens. diei at bis home In this
Town on Sunday afternoon. March
lst. instant.
Born Ia The city Of Douglas. Isle
OF Mao. sbout seventy years ago. he
cane 70 America possessed OF little
means, but With youth, energy.
ability and character he soon found
employment. and 10 is a satisfaction
OF no common order for his friends
shat after his varied sxpsrisnce Of
many long years of hard labor, they
nave zoe assurance OF believing that
.nas ~ an employe or In the con-
Duct OF bis own business he gave
satisfaction. and that oil who knew
him ever held him In highest
esteem and regard. 10 business
ne always enjoyed the highest stand. !.
ard OF credit. for 10 gave him as
mucn pleasure 70 promptly pay q
debt as 70 receive one earned.
Honesty and out spoken frankuess
marked bis whole life, and whatever
ne omitted, not q dollar Of anothers
will ever weigh upon bis parting
soul.
On June 30. 1888. he married Miss
Maggie Camalier and she and their
five children. Harry, Arthur. Keat.
ing. Anna May and Margery sur
vive him. He has o brother, a pros
porous business man and other near
relatives. living In his native city.
Though Q naturaiissd American
citizen. he was always proud OF old
England, her laws and institutions.
In accordance with wish express
ed in life, he was buried In ST. An
drews church yard.
A. FRIEND.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1908-03-05

There was very social and en-
joyable party. on Tuesday. February
ID. 1903. at the home of Mr. Frank
Latham in honor OF their mid win
ser guests Miss Mary Hockney and
Miss Lizzie Bowman. OF Washington,
d. c. The dancing room was beau
tiful decorated. Dancing commenced
at 2 30 aud continued until 10 p. n.
when q light supper was served,
dancing being resumed until II. when
the guests were recalled 20 the din
ing room 20 psrtske offruits, confec-
tionery and soft drinks, dancing
being resumed until the wee hours,
wAen the Clements Baud rendered
Home Sweet Home"
10 was sbcut 40 A. N. when the
last Of the guests departed. II
was q pleasant social event, and all
thanked the host and hostess for the
good time. many expressing the
wish 70 meet again soon. Among
those present were. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Latham. Mr.. and Mrs. French
Drury. Mrs. Thsd Yates, Mrs. Alice
Hayden, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Evans Q.
Messrs. Bishop and johnson Mat
tiugly, Herbert. Compton. Lewis
and Frank Heard. Bradley Tippett,
Z. Bowles. Henry. George and Lafe
Williams, L ID. ]. Russell, Sol
Abel. ]. Burch, O. Green, T. Web
ster. s. Nelson. W. Geen well. Les
lie Cryer. z. Dlffsly, D. Geo. Lath-
am. Misses-Lizzie Bowman, Mary
Hockney. Vertie Heard. Edna Hay
den, Alice Yates. Edith Jones' d.
Lillian Latham. There would have
been many more present. But the
threatening rain prevented them
from starting. Our friends from the
Patuxent were especially missed.
A GUEST.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1908-03-05

There is remarkable variety TO the
contents OF UNCLE RKMUs 8 MAaAzrNI
for March, which issue shows q dis
tinct Improvement in appearance
over its predecessors.
In his monthly editorial depart
ment Joel Chandler Harris discusses
THE Blue jaw In Vaudeville. It
Is q nature and human-nature study
Of the most unusual sort, and is mark
ed by the delicacy OF perception and
keenness OF appreciation that have
made his other editorials so delight
full. The other contribution from
Mr.. Harris is discussion of Faith
ers and Sons, by Mr.: Billy Sanders.
the Sage Of Shady Dale. The old
Georgia cracker gets rather heated
in commenting on the tendency to-
ward paternalism in governments :,
and argues that Solomon tore the
bottom Of the basket" aud solved the
whole problem Of child rearing when
he said, Spare the rod and spoil the
child"
A feature OF more than ordinary
interest is furnished by Walter Hale
in The Passing of the Old New
Orleans. :" Mr.. Hale has for several
years been considered one of the
foremost pen and ink artists of the
country, and in this article he de-
moustrates that he can write with as
much charm as he can draw. The
illustrations, reproduced in tint, are
delightful.
DR.. Il ]. Massey contributes an
article with the queer sounding title
OF "Abiselfas, lizards and Amper-
sands" Ii tells of some of the old.
field school teachers of Georgia dur.
ing the early part of the last century
The third installment of What /
Know OF the Ku Klux KIan, "by John
G. Reed. tells how the attempt of the
negroes TO burn Lexington was fru-
strated and how the Invisible Em.
pire because supreme in Oglethorpe.
The fiction Of the number is by
Oscar King Davis. Owen Kildare and
Don Marquis. Verse by Agnes
Morgan. Anne Mcqueen, and Robert
Perry. and the departments, CON-
plete q most interesting magazine.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1908-03-05
Conrad ad.e4ammexk.

oat'oSo W MISS nat0ryn
Hammett. daughter Of Mrs. Charles
M. Hammett. and the late DR.. Ham.
NETT. 70 Mr.. Thomas Nelson Conrad
was solemnized Thursday February
"a, 1908. at the home of the bride a
family. on f street. Owing to
mourning in the family. the cere.
mony, which was performed by Rev
Mr. Richard Pardee Williams. rector
of, Trinity Episcopal Church, was
Witnessed only by the relations of
the bride and bridegroom.
Very simple, yet beautiful, floral
decorations added On appropriate
touch TO the quaint dignity of the
old home. in which the bride of last
evening was born, and has spent
her girlbood, and where she will
continue 20 reside upon her return
from her honeymoon. Tall palms
formed o bower at one end OF the
parlor. in which Was placed the
white kneeling bench festoonsd
with smilax. where the ceremony
took place, Azalea bushes, with o
wealth OF pink blooms and pink car
nations. other wise adorned the room.
Spring flowers, jonquils predomin-
ating. adorned the second parlor and
the dining room was entirely in red,
red roses forming ths center piece
on the table, and the tapers burning
in silver candelabra beneath red
shades.
The bride who was given away in
marriage by her brother. DR.. Charles
"a. Hammett, wore q gown Of soft
white satin with yoke and sleeves of
Irish lace. Gus afterths modelled en-
pire model, and with o princess front
She carried ashower boquet of white
orchids and lilies Of the valley.
Her only attendant was her little
nephew. Franklin Hsmmett Meyers.
who stood beside her and held her
flowers during part OF the ceremony.
Representative Charles G. Carlin, Of
Virginia, was best man for Mr.. Con.
rad.
Among those who Witnessed the
ceremony was tine brides mother,
Mrs. Chales u. Hsmmets, who was
becomingiy gowned In black net
with yoke Of files lace, and wearing
. corsage boQuss Of violets.
Mr.. Conrad and his bride lefs
Washington last night for the South.
They will 60 TO New Orleans for the
Mardi Gras and will return TO Wash
ington about the middle Of March.
The brides going away gown was .
tailored violet broadcloth with which
she wore has trimmed with violet
orchids. Upon their return TO Wash.
ington, Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad will
reside with Mrs. Conrad's mother,
at her home on + street.
Mrs. Conrad will be at home. with
Mrs. Hammetl, on Fridays. March
20 and 70.
Mr.. Conrad 10 q son OF the late
Capt. and Mrs. Thomas Nelson Con
rad. OF virginia. - Washington Post.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1908-03-05

CONDITION OF MARKET.
Groundleaves 10 date 124S hbds.
Same date l9O7-23S6 hhds.
Market for better grades, sound
tobacco is good. Some new, long,
green tobacco is being received
which is hard TO handle ct any price.
We advise the planters 10 keep this
tobacco 10 bulk, 80 it will become
yellow; and market same later.
Few gr0undleaves continue to come
on the market and the better grades
sell well.
Saint Mary's beacon., 1908-03-05

The Max Shuman Storehouse DWELLING
and lots at the Ridge. on the easiest
terms. Also three young mares.
Il. EoRMAN MILBURN.
Feo. 1O-lm. Solomon's, Nd.