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Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16
coon PROSPECTS AT BELLEVUE
seven Veterans Will Return and Much
New Material f. Promised.

seven Veterans VIII eturn and Much
New Material f. Promised.
Hartwell H. Hamblln, manager Of ath-
letics at Bellevue college, is very enthusi-
astic over the prospects OF another pennant
winning foot ball team for 1908, as many
of last years men are now at the college
in daily training. AS yet a coach has not
been decided upon to coach the Indians.
President Stookey is looking for a coach
who is qualified to take the principalship
Of the academy. James ID. Keister of Cedar
Rapids, Ia, interviewed President stookey
Wednesday and his acceptance or rejection
will be made known later.
Manager Hambiin has made an incom-
plete schedule of games with some fast
teams as follows:
October 17-Dietz Athletic association, at
Bellevue.
October 24-Grand Island, at Grand Is
land.
October S1-Hsstings. at Hastings.
November 7-Highland Park, at vinton
street park, Omaha.
November 14-Peru, at Bellevue.
November H-Doane, at Crete.
Seven of last years squad will be on
hand this year when &C llege opens. They
are Brown. right half; Morton. left half;
Enfield, fullback; Barry, left guard; Dow,
left end; Carey. left tackle, and Captain
Marvel, quarterback.
Last years substitutes who will be in
practice are Primrose, Phelps, Curtis and
Mccormick.
Dave Primrose, who played center on
the second team last year, is expected to
make good on the first this season. He il
q giant both in weight and strength and is
speedy. II is expected he will equal Belle
vue's famous center of last year, Bud
Kearns. who was considered one of the
best centers in the west. Reports of much
new material for foot ball players are com
Ing in, so the old-timers on the team will
have to work ii they expect to make good
on the first team this year.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16
AerOnautics,

The Aerial Experiment association is the
outgrowth of a suggestion by Mrs. Alex
ander Graham Bell.
Berlin now has an Aerial Navy league to
acquire means Of perfecting a dirigible bal
loon for patriotic purposes,
Charles ]. Glidden has qualified as a
pilot Of the Aero club Of France and the
Aero club OF Great Britain and ireland.
Two conoens In Europe and one IN
America are already offering for sale aero
planes under a guarantee Of a flight OF a
kilometer,
After a series of successful trials, the
French government has accepted the new
dirisfble balloon La Republique, built by
NJ Iebaudy,
French army authorities nave ordered
the military parade ground at Issy les
Mounneaux closed to fearing In
Jury to spectators.
Though America was the first country
TO construct and fly a man-carrying ma
chine, 4 remained for France to bring about
a popular realization OF the fact that a new
era had dawned.
Captain Baldwin. who has been expea-
menting with his dirigible balloon for the
government az Washington, has made
ever being scratched
Two hundred and my thousand srectn-
tors are expected to witness the start Of
the Chaupe InteInanonale des Aeronautes
from Berlin, October IL under the auspices
OF the German Aeronaetio association
Colonel J. A. cAppeT, Royal Engineers.
British army, .recoGntzed as q leading au-
thority on the military uses OF the diriKi-
BILE balloon. deciares that the aerial CORPS
wiz be second TO no ether branch OF the
service m future wars
A t-raascontlental balloon race. starting
from either Los Angeles ~ san Francisco,
with the Atlantic seaboArd as the directive
point. Is planned by the Federation OF
american Aero clubs for November. A
cash prize Of &bO Is In be orfsrsd
Although there have boen repSrts that the
~Philadetphda Aero club ana the Ren Franz
I'm Aeronautical Association have cnnten-
plated merging their ideutfty owing to then
almost henfical Membership nst, many OF
the balloon enthusiasts believe that the
spor VII b. improved by competition for
- - g. 60 -
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16
sHEEPsHEAD WILL NOT TRANSFER
RumOr that Races Would Go Ia
Saratoga Denied,

NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-sheepshead Bay
is to have its fall meeting despite rumors
to the effect that the Coney Island Jockey
club was planning to transfer the Futurity
to Saratoga. Schuyler L. Parsons. presid-
Ing steward OF the Coney Island Jockey
club, spiked the rumor about sending the
S~heepshead Bay meeting to Saratoga.
There is absolutely no truth in the report.
Such a change hasn't ever been discussed
said he. Such a shift would be a hard
ship to horse owners as 1t would be neces-
sary to ship horses back 10 Saratoga at
the close of the meeting at Yonkers- We
WIN race at sheepshead Bay the same az
every fan"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16
OLD RECORD FOR srR1xEoUrs
Charley Sweeney Made II Twenty.
Five Years AGO,

DETROIT. Mich, Aug. 15.-The general
impression has been that Rube waddel
established a new American league record
when he famed sixteen batsmen the other
day. The fact is that Waddell Just tied
the American league mark. set by Fred
Glade, pitching for the ST. Louis Browns,
a few years ago. Ruhe was three strike
outs shy OF the record in the National
league. 1t was in 1883 that Charles
Sweeney, a ST. Louis man, pitching for
Providence against Boston, retired nine
teen Of the twenty-seven batters on strikes.
This record has stood undisputed and al
most unapproached for twenty-five years.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16
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Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-16
JAPs KEEN FOR BAsE BALL TEAM

Eagerly Await C0minE OF the Amer
lean Stars.
SAN FRANCISCO. Aug 12-MIke Fisher
has received a cablesram from Jesse
Woods. his partner, saying that intense
Interest prevails In Japan over the com
ing o. the An-America bEss hail team and
the tour Is sure to be a snrcea&- Woods
has had no difficulty Whatever in fran
ing a schednle Of gAmaA The An-Americas
VII ALSO 80 70 the Philippines. where a
Americans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20
INSTANTLY KILLED.
James Ames Of Richmond Struck BY
Train Friday Evening.

Richmond, Me, June 19-(SpeciaD.
James Ames, an aged and highly re-
spected citizen of this place, was
struck and instantly killed about s
o'clock this evening by the west-bound
passenger train No. 112, due here at 8
o'clock
Mr.. AmeS, who was somewhat deaf,
had been to q grocery and was on his
way home with his purchases. Sever
al men noticed the train and called to
him but he failed to hear them or Gee
the engine and stepped on the track,
being struck, thrown high in the air
and many feet south. striking with
terrific force.
Help was quickly there and Drs.
Peabody and Price called. but though
he was breathing when reached. death
came in a few minutes. His head was
badly crushed and bruised. The re-
mains were taken to the undertaking
rooms of Coroner j. c. Flagg, who will
conduct an inquest in the morning.
Mr. Ames was 50 years of age and
two sons, Charles +. of Dover. n. H.,
and George f. of Brighton. Mass, and
a daughter. Mrs. Lizzie Harris who
resided with him at No. North Pleas
ant street, survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20

The inside of the building on the
Loring, Short & Harmon corner was
completely Quilted from top tc bot
tom. This firm carried stock of
goods estimated to be worth $50, 900, the
greater part of which was covered
by insurance. Haskell & Jones car
ried insurance to the amount of $29,-
500 and their loss will probably be
one-half of this sum. The building
is owned by the j. b. Brown estate
and is valued at $4,000
The fire broke through to the Haskell
K Jones side of the building and burn
ed out The upper two floors before it
was finally placed under control!
Tie total damage is estimated to be
$l50,00O, which is we'll covered by in
surance.
There may be additional damage by
smoke 20 the occupants of stores on
either side of the block but the extent
of such possible damage could not be
iiScertaineu tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

Emil l.. Boas, general manager in
America of the Hamburg American
Line. has returned from hurried trip
TO Europe. He volunteered the informal
ton that there would be two new yes
sells of his line between New York and
Hamburg beginning next season to be
named the Cincinnati and Cleveland.
They will be of $4,000 tons register with
a sneed of 16 knots an hour. They are
being built at Hamburg.
Gilber. Wadsworth Barnard, we'll
known to the Masonic fraternity of
Chicago and the United States. died
at his residence at Chicago Thursday,
aged "A, after lingering illness of sew
eral months Barnard held more active
Masonic offices and had more degrees
than any other member of his order, So
far as is known. His degrees numbered
more than 300, a large proportion being
conferred by collateral orders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20
Mr.. Woodruff's Speech.

Timothy l.. Woodruff had been chos-
en- to make the Sherman nominating
speech and was met with another
vociferous outburst from New York
as he was introduced to the convention
by Senator Lodge. w.
Mr. Woodruff said that no Republic
can ticket had ever been defeated with
a New York Republican on 1t except
once land that was when our OppO-
nents were wise enough to select a New
York Democrat to head the Democratic
ticket"
Mr.. Sherman, he declared. was not
state of New York but il known and
respected in every Congressional dis.
trict represented in this convention. He
added: He is recognized throughout
the land as one of the best qualified
men in either branch of Congress for
the discharge of legislative duties. He
is the best parlamentarian in the
United States AS lawyer he is pre-
pared for the close and analytical con-
sideration and judicial decision Of all
questions. AS the president of a sound
popular financial institution located in
the very heart of our state. he Is con-
vcrSant with those plain and simple
financial methods which are 80 essen
tial to the safe conduct of the bust
ness of the people.
"On behalf of the united and solid
delegation of the great Empire State,
CONTINUED on Page Five.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20
One LIFE LOST
In the Military Maneuyres
About New York.
Two Other National GuaTdsmen
Badly injured.
"fIareback" In Battery DIX Proves
"fIareback" In Battery DIX Proves
Disastrous.

New York, June 19-The mimic war
already has cost the life of one men,
Der of the army of New Yorks defend
ers against a "hostile" fleet, another
man is dying and third is so serious
ly injured that his life is hanging in
the balance. The dead man is John
Welsh, and the injured are George
Harvey and James Mcdowell all
members of the 9Th Regiment, New
York National Guard. Harvey is not
EXPECTED to recover and was uncon-
sciouS early today.
The three men We're members of a
crew operating a siX-inch gun in Bat
terry Dix at Fort WadSWOrth on the
staten Island side of the narrows. 1t
was believed this morning the acct
dert was due to what is known as a
"hareback." Harvey was swabbing
out the gun and Welsh and Mcdowell
were standing near the breech when q
new charge of powder, placed in the
gun, was exploded by sparks left from
the previous charge The breech of the
gun was still open and every man IN
the crew was swept off his feet. The
in jlred men We're quickly removed
to the hospitals but Welsh was 50
badly injured that he died in the hos
pitaI. Harveys skull was fractured
when lie was thrown against the ma
sorry near the gun and McDowelrs
right arm was blown off.
Another attempt was made by the
"erc.ny" to get his ships past the forts
again today. The big gun batteries on
tho heights at both sides Of the mar
nt of
7OoG yards. For two hours the roar of
the great guns shook the housese in
the reighborhood and then the "ene-
N.Y. turned back. Target practice was
continued throughout the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20
ATTACKED BY TIGER.
Animal Keeper Rescued !rcm Death
BY His Wife.

Los Angeles, Calf, June 19.-Her-
mon Gerson, head animal keeper II.
the East Lake Park Zoo, was seized
by both arms by big male tiger while
washing its cage yesterday. The tiger
stripped both arms of flesh from the
elbows down and almost pulled his
arms from the sockets. His wife came
TO the rescue and jabbing the beast
in the eyes and breast with a pitch
fork, pred its teeth and claws open.
When the jaws closed on GerSon's arm
the keeper. who was holding a small
hose. turned the nozzle in the ami
mails face The fight between the
woman and the maneater lasted sew
eral minutes. ending only when Mrs.
Gerson directed the tines of the fork
against the animals eyes. With his
arms released Gerson sank to the
ground and was later removed to the
hospital Mayor Harper ordered the
bars of the tigers cage strengthened.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20

left tonight for Cincinnati, where it
will confer with Sec. Taft tomorrow on
the selection of the campaign manager,
and the details of the campaign. The
names of Frank II. Hitchcock, who has
been prominently identified with Mr..
TaftS interests up to this time and of
Arthur |. Vorys Of Ohio, who is credit
ed with turning the tide in Ohio senti-
ment at a time when it was not setting
50 strongly toward Taft are frequently
mentioned
A considerable number of the mem
bers of the national committee have
united in a signal declaration in behalf
of Hitchcock
The name of Ex-Governor MyrOn r.
Herrick of Ohio is also mentioned
among the members of the sub-com-
mlttee but the actual selection will de-
pend upon the exchange of views be-
tween the secretary and the members
Of the subcommittee when they as
semble at Cincinnati tomorrow
Chicago, June 19.-As the delegates
began to arrive in strong force at the
Republican convention hall. the word
that the Vice Presidential nominee was
to be James S. Sherman of New York
commenced to filter through. +. SlOat
Fassett of New York confirmed on his
arrival that it was to be Sherman.
Chairman Lodge said, Il know there
is nothing to it but Sherman"
1t was lois a. M. when the gavel of
Chairman Lodge began to pound for
order. There We're scores of empty seats
on the goor and in the balconies az
Rabbi Schaenfarber of Chicago made
the opening prayer.
Chairman Lodge at tile conclusion OF
the prayer. stated that he had decided
to make a formal announcement which
had been overlooked in the rush of the
closing hours of yesterday:
1t is my pleasure to announce to
YOU that you have nominated for the
Presidency for the term beginning
March 4, next. the Honorable William
Howard Taft of Ohio
The announcement was greeted. with
cheers, which was interrupted, how
ever, by d delegate from Michigan, who
offered a motion providing that all
nominating and seconding speeches for
Vice Presidential candidates be limited
to 10 minutes. This was carried with a
roar.
The call of the roll for nominations
then WIS in order and there was no
response until Delaware was reached,
when Senator Dupont rose and de-
clared, Delaware yields to New York.
This was the beginning of the en-
thusiasn, and there was an outburst of
cheering led by the New Workers..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20
SUICIDE BY SHOOTING.
Chief Surgeon of American Liner
Blows Out His Brains.

New York, June 19--Dr. Thomas w.
Small, chief surgeon of the American
Line steamer st. Louis. committed sui
eide in his cabin on the steamer early
today by shooting. No cause for the
act is known. He had been absent from
the ship all night. When he returned
this morning he appeared to be in a
cheerful frame of mind and after chat
ting pleasantly for a time with one of
the officers on duty, retired to his state
room.
A moment later the report of shot
was heard and when the door of the
doctors cabin was opened. he was
found dying from a bullet wound in
his temple His right hand clutched a
revolver DR.. Small had been in the
employ of the American Line nine
years and had an extensive acquain-
lance among ocean travellers. When
ashore he lived with his wife in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20
MAGISTRATE DISMISSED,
Punished for Allowing Alleged Da-
mond Swindler to Escape.

Paris, June 19-The minister of
justice has relieved of his function, M.
Poittevin, the, magistrate charged with
the investigation of the case against
Henry Lemoine. who was arrested a
few months ago on the charge of hav-
ing secured mone~, from julius WeIn-
her. the English diamond merchant,
on false pretenses, which We're based
on his alleged ability to manufacture
diamonds, When the case against
Lemoine was called Wednesday, it was
discovered that Lemoine had fled,
The reason for the suspension of Nj.
Poittevin is understood to- be his ne
slect of the official order that Lemoine
be closely guarded. NJ. Poittevin was
senior examining magistrate and in
that capacity investigated the Panama
scandal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20
Again the Burning Ques-
ton Before Fi|ipinos.
Assembly Declares 81 to IS
That They are Now Ready.
Progressive Party Leaders Assert
Time Is Not Yet Ripe.

Manila. June 19.-The Philippine AS
sembly today, Oh the eve of adjourn
ment, declared by a vote of 81 to IS
that INDEPENDENCE was the aspiration
of the Filipino people and that they
We're ready for immediate indepen-
dence.
Speaker Osmena, in addressing the
House. formally, at the close of the ses-
sion, brought up the question. He said
it was his aspiration to have indepen-
dence. The people wanted it and their
acts and achievements showed that
they We're capable of receiving it.
The Progressist party leaders de-
manded a separate vote on the ques-
ton, their spokesman declaring that
the people We're not ready for imme-
diate independence. All wanted indie
pendence, he said, some day, but the
time was not yet ripe for it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20
STEAMSHIPS HARD HIT.
Falling OFF In Freight Business a
Severe Blow to Owners.

New York, June 19.-The steamship
lines which carry freight from this
port to the West Indies and Panama
have been hard hit by the slump in
freight traffic Representatives OF
these lines say that they are now car
rying about two thirds as much
freight as they did at this season last
wear. A lot of the bulk freight which
formerly went from this port is now
being shipped from Baltimore.
Shippers say it is shorter haul to
Baltimore and that they get lower
rate from there to West Indian ports.
A representative of the Red Line
saws that the troubles in Venezuela
have been responsible for great fall
ing off in freights to Venezuelan ports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20
ANOTHER DISASTROUS
FIRE IN PORTLAND
loring, Short & Harmon, Haskell &
Jones and Building Damaged About
$15O,000--- Fully Insured.

Portland, Me, June 19.-Thc entire
fre department. including the reserves,
called out n general alarm, fought for
several hours tonight against fire
which badly damaged the large four
story brick business block in Monu-
mcnt square at the corner of Congress
and Center streets
The fire started in the basement and
went quickly up the elevator shaft,
communicating to all floors in a short
time
The half of the building nearest the
street corner was occupied by Loring,
SHORT K Harmon, booksellers, station
ers and dealers in wallpaper The other
side of the building was occupied on the
ground floor by the firm of Haskell
IL Jones. tailors, while the floors above
We." divided into Offices
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20
VETERAN TELEGRAPHER DEAD.
"coI. Ham" Young Dies Suddenly Fri
day At Chicago.

Chicago. June 19--William Hamil-
ton Young. manager of the Washing
ton office of the Western Union Tele-
graph Co. and Familiarity known tf
newspaper men throughout the Unit
ed States as Colonel Ham" Young
Gled early today at the home of MS
son, Frank NJ Young, in this city. he
came here on duty connected with the
Republican national convention ano
was taken i'll yesterday at the COLI
scum.
Mr.. Young was one of the oldes'
telegraph operators in the country ant
was the retiring president of the Ole
Time Telegraph Association. He en-
tered the telegraph service in 1850 ant
during the war served in the war de-
partment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20
"MANoR HOUSE" BURNED.
Central Dwelling of "Fountan Grove
Colony Destroyed.

Santa Rosa. Calf. June 19.-The
manor House" the central dwelling
of the Fountain Grove" colony found
ed by Thomas Lake Harris. the Eng
lish mystic. was destroyed by fire,
caused by the explosion of a kerosene
lamp yesterday
Harris came here from London early
in the 7Os and established the Foun-
tain Grove colony, building magnlfl-
cent manor house at cost OF $4o,ooo
for his residence. and number OF
other buildings.
The Manor House" has been oc-
cupied by DR.. F. B. Webley ever since
Harris removed his headquarters to
New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20

The nominations completed. final de-
tails We're now quickly perfected, COM
mittees from the various states to wait
Wee President. and formally notify
them of the action of the convention
i'll nominating them; prospective meet
ngs of the national committee to per-
feet plans for the coming campaign,
and thanks and congratulations to the
Chicagoans who have given the con-
vention Of such perfect equipment. And
then just before noon amid cheers still
echoing, and the inspirating strains of
the national anthem. the national con-
vertion finally adjourned and the null
ttude dispersed.
The action of the convention touched
sympathetic chord throughout the
city and tonight the parties of Repub-
lican enthusiasm runs high playing pa
triotic airs. The nominee for Vice
President, Mr.. Sherman, is among those
who are witnessing these scenes of en-
thusiastic tribute. He remained at his
hotel during the balloting today and
quickly received a message announcing
his nomination. Later the delegates ar
irving from the convention f1ocked
about him in an ovation lasting
throughout the afternoon.
Many delegates and the great mass
of strangers in the city are Fastening
homewarl tonight on crowded trains,
and tomorrow there will be only the
nucleus cf a few leaders to mark the
historic gathering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-06-20
From Flooding Of Miss.
and Missouri Rivers.
One Drowned, Levees Broken
and Much Land Submerged.
aIvsrmen Expect Worse Flood Than
Was Predicted.

st. Louis Mo-, June leone drown
cd the breaking of levees near here
and the flooding of thousands of acres
If land, and frenZied efforts by rail
roads ard towns to save property,
marked Yesterdays rise in the waters
The guage read 34.S and still rising and
riyermen believe the crest will surpass
the weather bureaus prediction of 81
feet.
The drowning was that of Max Rich
ter II years old, who was seized with
cramps while trying to repair IL boat in
which he had gone to view the flood.