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Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

Tvo-Thirds 81 the wall street Dough
u-naccouRted For.
- u.nt. Nra-ta


New Yofk World.
"who got Ryab's money! There can
be no answer unless Mr.. Bryan's brother
in-Iaw and Mr.. Bryan's national committee
man tell how the Ryan contribution was
expended and wis no report was made, as
the laws Of Nebraska provide
Mr.. Tibbles's admission that 5000 went
10 his populist newspaper accounts for
only one-third OF the money that Allen
and Dahlman confess they received. Mr..
Bryan's denial that any Of the. money
went to the Commoner throws no light on
the manner in which this money was &C.
tuslly used. How can Mr.. Bryan demand
publicity in the nation when he and his
political nag are Sitting publicity en-
his own statef OF what use Is a publicity
law OF any kind II tho Bryan kitchen
cabinet is the first TO be caught violating
TT
Mr.. Bryan's nomination ct best means
democratic disaster; hut with this Nebraska
campaign fund scandal hanging over the
party what chance will there be Of making
even a respectable opposition to Taft's can
didacy7 The poor old democratic party,
One woe doth tread upon another's heels
so fast they follow. and the Iliad OF all
these woes is William Jennings Bryan.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

The Board OF Education owes to It.
self, as well as to the public, a thor
ough ventilation OF the allegations
made by the plumbing contractor that
favoritism is shown in the letting OF
work. Such charges should not be
lightly made and when they are made
should not be dismissed with a mere
denial
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

Senator Foraker u that he
will support the candidate nominated
at the Chicago convention. Senator
Foraker is a militant republican and
could not keep out Of a campaign II
he wanted TO- and, besides that. he
is a candidate for reelection to the
United States senate.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

The subscription roll for the Ma
tional Corn show indicates that the
business men OF Omaha, Council BLUFFS
and South Omaha are thoroughly alive
to the Importance of the exhibition.
The show is growing every day and
even with the present prospects will
far exceed anything of the kind ever
held in the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15
Room Tor Mpre Improvement.

rIHHuTHHVt optUIHIOI.
1t Is PLEASING Ito note that the fire loss
in May last, Inc the United States and
Canada fell below that OF any previous
month THIS. Year and was also below the
losses in the corresponding months in 1907
and 1906. Even though the May loss was
more favorable than that of the preceding
months, the average per month for the first
five months Of the current year was s21,-
1923, $50. or at the yearly rate Of about S256,
100000. As Artemus Ward would say,
'"rhis is 2 much!'
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

ent prices Of meat may not be main
tained. the indications are that the
day Of low priced meat has passed In
this country. The doctors, who differ
on about every other question, all
agree that we eat too much meat
nvhow
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

King Leopold Of Belgium has
backed down and refused to cede the
Congo lands to the state. Nothing
less was to have been expected and
the interested powers that have ac-
copied the willy old kings promises
are simply fooled again.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

A carload OF snow is to be brought
into Denver while the democratic con
vention is in session. Plans Of that
kind may not be necessary II Judge
Parker can be induced to make a cool
ing speech.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15
WInncr DisIIked.
Brooklyn Eagle,

bIUOhIyH LdbfEl
Mr.. Bryan lie said to resent the promi-
hence given to Governor Johnson as a DEM
ocratic candidate, not because he is afraid
Johnson will win at Denver, but because
he regards him as a type of unprogresslve
democracy, He is unprogressive as COM
pared with Mr.. Bryan. He has never yet
Progressed TOWARD defeat.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

Newspapers and politicians are Of
fering a variety OF explanations Of
Hoke Smiths defeat for a renomina-
tion as governor Of Georgia. The real
reason appears to be that Little Joe"
Brown got something over $4,000
votes nor than we're cast for Smith.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15
Chicago News 0ndl

1niNdko news Onu.J.
The TAFT forces kept hands off and let
the sons have their own way in their own
states That is why the sons are repre-
scented by delegates at the present time.
Yet these same f~ayorite sons think that
somebody has not treated them with proper
consideration. II is difficult to please some
people.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

A Nebraska butcher has invented a
machine to cut the high-priced beef.
II he will just invent some method Of
placing high-priced beef within the
reach Of the pocketbook OF the ordi-
nary citizen he will confer still greater
favor.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

New York delegates to the Chicago
convention win urge the nomination
OF Tim Woodruff for vice president. no,
30 much as a matter of choice. per
haps, as from force OF habit.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

The appointment of a Nebraska
printer to be superintendent of work
in the government printing office is a
compliment to the state for the reason
that the position is not won or held
by political prestige, but through
sheer ability as a man and a mechanic.
John Berg has fairly won the promo
ton given him.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

Senator Foraker. when governor Of
Ohio, gave MIR. Taft his lrst political
appointment, but he is not now posing
as the original Taft man.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

The dancing masters convention at
Chicago has denounced the old-fash-
toned barn dance. Naturally, as the
barn dance does not cost much and
the people enjoy themselves.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15
How M Leoks ON the Coa.t.

san Francisco Chronicle Orep).
We believe that Secretary Taft will be
nominated on the first ballot; that the
campaign for his election will be one OF
unbounded enthusiasm. and thai ne will
be elected by an overwhelming popular and
electoral majority.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

The New York legislature has
passed the bill prohibiting betting at
the race tracks. The promoters OF the
game will simply have to study up
some other way to get the money,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15
supplying Their Inner Needs.

The schedule for the train TO the Denver
convention provides for stops OF two hours
each July 5 in ST. Louis and Omaha ito
allow the Tammanyites to attend church. i
This Is a recognition OF Tammany's
spiritual needs that will be highly ap-
preciated.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Towne have been
talking from the same platform in Ne
braska. That may not be an impossi-
BILE combination for the hopeless de-
mocracy during the coming campaign.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15
Prophets Without Honor.

st. Louis Times.
The political sharps who once said that
Mr.. Roosevelt had none Of the dement's
OF the successful politician in his makeup
are now not among those present at this
moment.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

The North Platte man who wants to
return to the good old days OF wild
cat railroading ought to wake up and
get into the modern game. He would
enjoy Il.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

plumbers nourished in Crete 400
years ago." writes an antiquarian.
The fact that orese had plumbers
may be Of interest, but the statement
that they nourished is superauOus. 4,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

Does anyone take the John Hays
Hammond vice presidential boom seri-
ously2" asks the Brooklyn Eagle.
Well, 1t Is understood that John Hays
Hammond does.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15
The only cIoad In sight.
Chicago Inter Ocean.

Nhlcdko inter Ocean-
We are promised one OF the best crops
this year the country has produced. and
the only cloud on the horizon is the danger
that the farmers may be forced against
their will to enter the ranks OF the Grim,
inally rich
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15
DeIuEe on die HeeIs of wind.

Minneapolis Journal.
Mr.. Bryan has made nearly fifty speeches
in Nebraska during the last three weeks.
What is going on in Nebraska at this time
that calls for such .volubllity7
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

The headline writer's on the news
papers OF the country are quietly hop
ing that some man with a shorter
name than Cortelyou will be nominated
for vice president.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

The Omaha double-ender is just at
present afiieted by a really bad COM
bination OF astigmatism and myopia.
The parable OF the mote and the beam
is not a circumstance TO the distorted
view taken by the double-ender Of the
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

The Big Muddy is insisting on divid-
ing honors with the smaller streams
of the west, but has not yet done seri-
GUS damage. The Inland Water COM
mission should gain much valuable in
formation from the demonstration
now being given by these usually
placid streams,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15
RelieYInr HIs syrtem.

Chicago Tribune.
Having uttered his growl. and thereby
got II out OF his system, Senator Foraker
feels better and will support the candidate.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

The dedication OF the Omaha Meth.
odist hospital is the communication Of
an enort that has long been In prog.
ress. The new building is one thai
viii do credit no only to the city, but
TO the enthusiastic workers who made
e posslblA
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

II is said that the queen OF Portu-
gal is unable to pay her butcher bills,
Az that she IL no worse of than many
plain people who like meat.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

Senator Plat says he cannot af-
ford to make the trip to Chicago to
attend the convention. The senator's
alimony expenses are very heavy.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

Colonel Bryan says he is not
alarmed about what may happen at
Denver, II Is the election In November
that gives Colonel Bryan concern.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

Astronomers assert that Mars IA
again trying to signal the earth. Prob
ably wants to learn the latest reports
from the Chicago convention.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

How do you recount for Mr..
Bryan's silence?" asks the Pittsburg
Dispatch. Hadn't noticed Il.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

Il have accepted Bryan" says
Colonel Watterson. leaving the infer
ence that Bryan proposed.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

Mayor Jim might show his apprecI-
alton by starting a boom for Ryan
or sheehan for vice president.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

Gyer-Isn't It queer that the bump of
of a mans head?
Myer-What's queer about it?
Gyer-Why, it's as far from the pocket
book as possible.-Chicago News.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

Why not name Davis for vice
president at Denver7" asks a Chicago
paper. Web. Gassaway. or JEFF?
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

The Cannon boom apparently had a
defective fuse.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

The bosses will not control the
Denver convention" says Mr.. Bryan.
There will be only one boss at Denver.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

This hot weather must bother you"
1T does" answered the fat man. 1T
sorry for me that he becomes annoying."-
Philadelphia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15
nTATEMENT OF cIRCULATIoN.

George B. Tzscbuck, treasurer OF The
Bee Publishing company, being duly sworn,
says that the actual number OF Iutl and
complete copies OF The Daily, Morning.
Evening and sunday Bee printed during
the month Of MnY- 1903 Mna a. folloWn.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15
SUNNY GEMS.

This is the busy time Of the year for
you, l suppose
'Oh, yes" replied the fooIkiller pleas
antly; but you know l get considerable
assistance during the canoeing season.
Philadelphia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

WIN WWN VI AVWN
Subscribers leaving the city tem-
DoFariiy should have The Bee
mailed 20 them. Address will be
changed ~ eftsn a. requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

Friend-What are you doing In this
saloon, old boy? / thought you had cut
Bibulous Reporter-WelL,i you see, 1 fell
down on my assignment -
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

Miss Broadway--They. say he married her
Mr. Madlson-Well. that was quite
natural.
"oh, no. Indeed, 1t brooklyn
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

'In tell you, dear, your prejudices are
all wrong. Why, any doctor will tell you
that whisky is one of the few things in
which a microbe cannot live"
Tina doesn't prove whisky to be good;
1t merely proves that you are no microbe."
Houston Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

Customer pointing to the hieroglyphics
on his check)-Is that my name IA Chinese?
Go Long (Chinese laundryman)-No;
'scliption. Means '1fr ole man; closs-eyed;
no teet'."
Customer-Er-thank you.-Chicago Trib-
une.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

Tess-You'll be all right If you can only
COOK. You know they say the best way
to reach a mans heart is through his
stomach.
Jess OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, IT will Just
be my luck to reach II with heartburn or
some other phase OF dyspepsia.-Philadel-
pnla fress, ECO g
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

proceedings had by the republican
committee in Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-15

B. R.-So / thought the best remedy was
''pick-me-up."-Baltimor American.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
ODD FELLOWS REUNION
TRl.sTATE LEAGUE WILL PICNIC
AT ISLAND PARK
August Is the Date Fixed For
Great Gathering at Harpers Ferry
OF Odd Fellows.

Tuscarora lodge OF Odd Fellows
held the regular meeting Thursday
night.
1t was reported that things looked
very favorable for the annual reunion
or picnic of the Tri-State League OF
Odd Fellows to be held at Island
Park near Harpers Ferry, on Tuesday
August 4.
Last year, besides paying full rail.
road fare to the picnic number OF
persons, including children, were
obliged to stay in Harpers Ferry over
might because of the poor train con.
nections. But that trouble will be OBJ
Waited this year All trains will stop
at Island Park, the committee re-
ports, and the fares VIII be reduced.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad
has promised to sell round trip tick
cts from Winchester and Hagerstown
at so cents and from Baltimore at
Martinsburg, Cumberland, Berkeley
Springs, Charles Town and other
points will be proportionately low.
A big crowd attended the reunion
last year and it is confidently expect.
ed that the crowd at Island Park this
year will be much larger. 1t is too
soon to announce the special features
of the coming reunion, but it may be
safely assumed that joyous time is
in store for all who attend it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
PRIEST BEATS YOUNG MAN
REV. NACENGAST DEFENDS
HANCOCK GIRL.
Miss Murray, of Hancock, Seized BY
the Throat, Was Saved BY the
Prompt Action of Priest.

Hancock, May 4.-Rev. Fl. S. Nagen-
CAST, pastor of St. Peters Catholic
church, Hancock, proved his chivalry
Saturday might. Miss Murray, of this
place was walking along Main street
at a dark spot when she was suddenly
seized by the throat by a young man
from Warfordsburg, Pa, four miles
north of Hancock, who goes by the
name of Brakeall and Covalt. He was
intoxicated. Faher Nagengast happen.
ed along as the young ladyy screamed
for help. The assailant ran, but was
soon caught. Then he got a beating
10 be remembered, handed to him in
good style. After an officer arrested
him DR.. James A. West gave medical
ATTENTION. AS the visitor had been
sufficiently punished, Father Nagen-
CAST thought, he was let go to his
home across the line in Pennsylvania.
The affair caused great excitement
and the priest was warmly congratu-
lated.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
DR.. BAKERS DONATION.
Generous Gift To Kings Daugh-
tiers Hospital.
HOSPITAL CIRCLE ENRICHED
Lamented Physicians Surgical In
struments, Medical Library, Etc,
Turned Over BY Widow.

The Hospital Circle of the King s
Daughters has received from Mrs
Baker the medicine case and contents,
Instruments. library and Office furni.
ture, bequeat.,ed to the hospital by
her husband, the late DR.. n. d. Baker
The presidnt and members of the
erircle greatly appreciate the gift,
which is very valuable to the ipstitu-
taUn, and will always kindly remem.
her the lamented DR.. Baker, who new
aT failed to help and encourage the
work of the Kings Daughters.
AS tod in this paper some time ago,
shortly before DIR. Bakers death he
expressed the wish that the valuable
articles above described should, after
his death, be presented to the Kings
Daughters hospital, with which he had
been closely identified for years This
has now been dome by his widow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
TO TEST HEPBURN LAW
Action To Be Taken If the Penalty
Clause Is Not Suspended.

Washington. May 5.--Senator Ell
-1zins did not succeed in passing his
joint resolution to suspend the penalty
CLAUSE of the Hepburn law as it aft
fects the commodity clause in the
senate. 1t was announced at the de-
paTtment of justice that since con-
gness has not suspended the operation
uG the law, which went into effect
hast Friday, the original program for a
test case is being pursued
NO formal action will be taken by
the department until 1T is rtain that
ssfse EIl1ins resolution will not become
"a law at this session. The railroads,
which are most interested i'm the mat
-6er, have shown, according to the
statements of the department. of jus.
tice, a hearty sympathy with the pur-
pose of Attorney General Bonaparte
TO test the law as promptly as possible
and have been thoroughly in accord
with the representatives of the de-
partment in the preliminaries for
ssuch a test
General Allison Wilmer, of Mary
sand is the special attorney of the
department in charge of this subject,
and definite action looking toward the
test case will be taken in very
short time.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
IOkLY TWO CASES TRIED
Circuit Court Adjourned Over to
Monday Morning.
JUDGE RESERVES DECISIONS
Bunker Hill and Back Greek Valley
Cases Take Whole of Morn
ing Session.

From The World Of Saturday
Circuit court convened this morn.
|hg at $50 O'Clock, Judge Faulkner
presiding.
The trial of two cases took up all
the time of the morning session
One of these was the case of Charles
Whirley against Kate Walch, both OF
Bunker HILL The dispute was about
a cuHivator and the amount of money
involved in the suit was SIS.
The other case was Noll admins
TRAITOR, against McMillen, Involving the
sale of a piece of land At public
sale here ON March Ia the tract of
was knocked down to Robert Myers,
of Back Creek Afterwards Chas.
Graybin, of the same NO ghborhood,
offered ten per cent. advance on
Myers bid, the difference amounting
TO about 5000 Graybill asked,
through his counsel, for the court to
acknowledge HIS Md. The cases
We're both argued but the court re-
served decision.
Court adjourned at II a. m. to Mon
day at $50 a. m.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
SHENANDOAH HARNESSED'
Plant at MiIlyiIIe, W, Va, Of 1000
Horse Power.
DAM or SOLID CONCRETE
viii Construct a Trolley Line From
Winchester to Washington and
Baltimore.

The Shenandoah river, which flows
through the Shenandoah Valley, is
now furnishing the power that oper
ates am electric light and power plant
that is 100000 horsepower strong and
cost 100000 to build and equip. This
plant, which is owned by the 'Winches.
ter and Washington Electric Railway
Co, capitalized under the laws of Vir.
ginia with maximum capital stock
of $500, 900, is at Milllville, Jefferson
county, w. Va, about ten miles south
of Harpers Ferry, the scene of the
John Brown raid. 1t is one of the
most important industries i'm this part
of the state, five cities and towns
Winchester, Charles Town, Berryville
Hal1town and Millville-being Deepen
dent upon it for light and power.
The corcrete dam which has been
flung across the Shenandoah river at
the point where the power plant is To-
Gated, is 1000 fit. long 1t is built
of solid concrete ON a rock founda-
ton and is II feet i'm width at the bot
tom and feet at the top.
Upon the plant itself 100000 has
been expend. d. 1t is equipped
throughout with machinery made by
the Westinghouse CO., and the en-
gines are of 2OO-horse power. The
current is transmitted to Halltown
Charles Town, BerryvilHe and Win
chester over high-tension lines at %,
600 volts. These four towns and
cities, together with Millville, are
lighted with electricity manufactured
at the power plant.
Ultimately the Winchester and
Washington Company will construct
an electric trolley lime from Winches-
ter to Washington and Baltimore A
right of way MS already been secured
from Winchester to Bluemont, in
Doudon county, Va. The road will be
BUILT from Winchester to Bluemont to
Alexandria and Washington with the
new Washington, Baltimore and An.
napolis line. According to the state
ments of the officials of the company,
work on the electric line win be
started Within a year. The plant at
Millville will furnish rmple power for
the operation of the trolley cars.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
Reception to Pastor.

Rev. A. ]. Sechrict, who recently
moved here from Inwood, w. Va, near
Martinsburg, to take charge of the
local congregation of the United
Brethren Church, was given plees.
ant surprise last night at his home on
Springvale street, when a number of
his friends and congregation visited
his home and gave him and his family
a donation party of the generous sort,
including a number of useful pres
ents. During the evening an appetiz-
ing luncheon was served by the par
Elephants in the surprise, and an even
ing of merrment and jollity was en-
joyed by al those who We're present.
Cumberland Times.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
Gov. pawson's Appointments,

Charleston, w. Va, May Gov.
ernor Dawson has named as delegates
TO accompany him to the Governor
conference at Washington, in May,
DIR. |. l.. White, State Geologist OF
Morgantown; Chief Mine Inspector
James M. Paul and Hon. H. U. Max
well.
Other appointments announced by
the governor are:
Ralph Mccoy of Ohio county TO fill
vacancy on Board of Directors of the
Reform School; Hon. T. P. Plandon
OF keystone, Mcdowell on State
Board of Pharmacy; Harry l.. Snyder
of Shepherdstown, on Directory of the
Second Hospital for insane at Spen-
Ger.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
CHILD scALDED TO DEATH
Body Of Hazel Appler Brought Here
From Cumberland For Burial.

Hazel Appler, little daughter of Mr.,
and Mrs. j. S. App'er, of Cumberland,
died Saturday morning as the result OF
being scalded with hot water the day
before. She was two and halt years
old. The mother Mrs. Appler, was
Miss Ada Buckleman, of this city, be-
fore her marriage. The funeral ser
vice was held in Cumberland this
morning.
The remains We're brought here this
afternoon on No. and taken direct to
Green H.ll cemetery where the burial
service was read by Rev. A. B. VII
son, of the United Brethren church.
accompanying the body were Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Naill and Mr.. Will
liam Buckleman, of Baltimore, near
relatives of the deceased.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
FOUND OLD COINS
Man Thought II Was Gold When Can
Was DUO 10.

Workmen digging the foundation
for barn on the George w. Van
Metre farm, mile south of town, on
Tuesday unearthed a rusty can nearly
full of old coins bearing dates of from
1913 to 1918. Mr. VanMetre was
present at the find and at first glance
he thought the coins were gold pieces.
but closer inspection showed that they
We're only copper cents and half
cnts, so he was slightly disappointed
Who buried the coins at that place
and when will likely never be known.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-05-09
Old Machinist Back.

Mr.. Charles Zimmerman, of Balti-
more, who was formerly assistant
master mechanic in the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad shops in Martinsburg, is
spending a week Or two here and
greeting old friends. He has been
working for the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad for nearly forty-fve years and
is, therefore, entitled to long hol-
iday.