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Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-23
oMAHAN RISES IN AUSTRALIA
Harry COrnfOrth IL Mentioned ne One
Of the Eminent Americans
in Melbourne,

A boom edition of the Melbourne aus
tralia) Leader publishes the pictures of a
number Of Americans who have risen to
eminence in that far away land through
their special business qualifications. In
the group is the picture of Harry Corn
forth, q former Omaha boy, who is now
the representative of the Standard Oil inv
terests in the British possessions of Ocean
lea. Mr.. Cornforth was formerly employed
as a clerk in the Standard Oil offices Of
Sioux City. Kansas City and Omaha, and
through his special qualifications was
transferred to a responsible position with
the company in Victoria, Columbia, and
was later given exclusive charge OF the
andar Oil interests in Australia and all
of the insular British possessions of tho
southern Pacific. Mr.. Cornforth left Omaha
only about a year and a half ago. In the
Melbourne Leaders write-up of the Amer.
leans identified with Australian business
interests, Mr.. Cornforth is spoken of as
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-23
MORE FAITH is MISPLACED
Country Woman Accepts Ala of Fe-
male Shark and Loses Her shop
ping by 1t.

A new game was successfully worked in
a large department store Wednesday. A
shopper from out of the city had bought a
large quantity Of silks, laces and lingerie
and had as many bundle as the proverbial
suburbanite. She lamented that she could
hardly carry all to the station.
(Which station are you going to-" asked
a young lady standing beside her.
1.-THE Union" answered the shopper.
"Well I am going there myself and l
will gladly carry a bundle for you"
The shopper loaded her down not with
one bundle. but nearly all she had. The
obliging stranger did not demur. Then
the woman who was ready to work a will
ing horse fairly hard turned to the ribbon
counter to make a small purchase.
When she turned around again the young
lady was g%one-and not to the Union sta
ton. either.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-23
INSTALLATION OF DIR. CHERRY
Services Held ut POnca on behalf of
Former Omahan.

PoNCA, Neb., Oct. 22.--(Special.)- "A large
congregation gathered to witness the in
stallation of the Rev. Joseph b. Cherry,
Phi. D., as pastor Of the Presbyterian church
of Ponca last night. The Lutheran, Metho-
dist and Baptist congregations of the city
adjourned their prayer meetings to attend
the service
DR.. Cherry's work is opening with SPLEEN
did prospects and the people of Ponca are
very much encouraged. The fraternal rela-
tions between the various church of Ponca
are such as to inspire good hope for the
cause of Christianity here. Church fedora
tion is already in practical operation In this
field. The order of services was as fol-
lows:
Reading of Scripture-Rev A. E. Deltz.
Prayer-Rev. II. G. Langley.
Sermon-A. V. Weir, moderator Of Mo
brara p~resbyterY.
4 Solo-Mr. Pearl Barker.
Constitutional Questions and Constituting
the Pastoral Relation-Rev A. v. Weir
Randolph, Neb.
Charge to the Pastor-Rev. T. C. Osborne,
Wayne, Neb.
charge to The People-Rev. ]. NJ. Caldwell
Coleridge, Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-23
HERO MEDAL FOR LINCOLN MAN
BURLINGTON Fireman is Given $1,000
from CarneEie Fund for Saving
Life of Child on Track.

PITTsBURG. Pa. Oct, 22.-The Carnegie
Hero Fund commission today awarded a
silver medal and $1,000 cash to Martin r.
Lux of Lincoln. Neb.
LINCOLN, Oct. 2.-Martin r. Lux, re-
cipient OF a Carnegie medal for bravery
Is a Lincoln railroad man. While firing an
engine on the Burlington he noticed a
litue baby on the tracks ahead. He ran
out on his engine, dropped down to the
pilot and with great peril to himself,
grabbed the child and threw it from the
track, saving its life. Railroad fellow
workmen presented him with a gold watch
tor his bravery.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-23

BEATRICE, Neb., Oct. 22,-(Special Tele-
gram)-C. ID. Depass, who has been solicit
ing pushes in this vicinity for the Ameri-
can Accident Insurance company, was ar
rested last evening on a complaint sworn
out by j. E. Austin. charging him with I'M
lawfully soliciting accident insurance with
out a certificate from the state auditor.
The complaint charges Depass with having
received the premium on a $500 policy
from J. A. Glare without authority from
the state auditor, Depsss claims he has a
certificate from the auditor, while the plain
TIT alleges he did not have it at the time
he secured Clare's policy. The case was
set for hearing in county court November
Il and DePass was released on bond.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-23
BET ON KANSAS-NEBRASKA
Two shOPmen Agree On wheeIbarrOw
Ride Through streets as
the Outcome.

A freak bet is the cause OF much COM
ment in the motor car department Of the
Union Pacific shops, II Is not over Taft
and Bryan either, but as the outcome OF
the approaching KaIsas-Nebraska game.
Henry Gluick. son OF the master mechanic
81 the Kansas division Of the road, has
contracted to wheel Arthur Billiard, a fell
low worker in the department, for one
hour through the business streets of the
city the night OF the game II the Jay
hawkers are beaten. Bullard has agreed TO
the reverse proposition. Their fellows in
tie motor car department swear that the
bet will be carried out or somebody will
have to quit the shops.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-23
HOME MADE KIDNEY MEDICINE IS
ALSO SPLENDID FOR RHEUMATISM

signs of kidney trouble; many cases of
stomach disease. headache, pain In the
heart. inactive liver. etc. are but symp-
toms; the cause of which can be traced
to feeble, clogged kidneys.
A simple test of the urine is to void a
small quantity in a bottle or glass and
let 1t stand over night: next morning. If
there is a reddish brick-dust sediment, or
white fleecy substance present, either
consult some reputable physician or take
a good vegetable treatment. The follow
ing prescription is recommended highly
in these cases. and the sufferer can mix
1t at home: Compound Kargon, one
ounce; Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-hslf
ounce; Compound Syrup s~arsaparilla, three
ounces. Shake well and use In ~teaspoonful
doses after each meal and at bedtime.
Where any of the Symptoms enumerated
above are present, good results are sure to
follow Immediately the use Of this simple
prescription.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-23
one of the brightest examples OF American
push and ability in that part Of the world.
FRANK YOUNG BACK ON ROAD
Ahead of TOP - the WOrfd' and
Telling HIS Omaha Friends
All About the show.

Frank Young, who has been connected
with a number of the best attractions that
have appeared in this city, notably Ben
Hur." on the occasion OF its first two ap,
~pearances in this city, and the all-stsr
Two Orphans" one of the greatest aggre-
cations of dramatic talent ever assembled
In one company. arrived in the city this
morning to take charge Of the advance
work for The Top of the World" one OF
the most popular e-xtravagRnzas that has
ever left New York. The piece has q record
of six months In New York, six months In
Chicago, and has only appeared in NIL
waukee, Kansas City and Denver.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-23
Get these three harmless ingredients
and mix this recipe yourself.

There are more cases Of kidney trouble
here now than ever before, while recent
reports show that more people succumb
each year to some form of kidney disease
than any other cause.
When there is sickness. examine the
urine. Rheumatism is only a symptom OF
kidney trouble. II is nothing more or less
than excessive uric acid In the blood,
which the sluggish, inactive kidneys have
failed to sift out. leaving It to decompose
and settle about the joints and muscles
causing intense suffering; frequently re-
sulting in deformity; often reaching the
heart, when death ensues.
Pains across the back, frequent painful.
and suppressed urination and other symp.
tones OF weak bladder are not the only
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-23
BURGLARS CLEAN UP JULIAN
Several stores Visited During storm
and Money and Property
stolen.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Oct. 22.-(Spe-
.ial Telegram. )-Burglars visited Julian last
hight and nearly cleaned up the town.
From Young & Clinger's jewelry store they
rot all of the jewelry aud some money.
From DR.. Crudup 3 drug store they took a
considerable amappts OF fancy, goods, cigars
md some money, and from Julian's hard
ware store a number OF revolvers and
Knives. They then opened the safe and
look Sl25 IN cash.
There is no clue to the guilty parties.
rhe work was done during the storm.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-23
TROUT AND DONAHUE TALK
Judge Not Surprised and chief Will
Do as Ordered.

Judge Not Surprised and chief VIII
Do as Ordered.
81 am not surprised In the least at this
decision of the supreme court. | was posi-
tive that 1 was right in my decision said
Judge Troup of the district court, who
heard the cases, when shown the Asso-
ciated Press dispatch from Lincoln. There
is no law on the statute books that has
been so uniformly upheld by the supreme
benches of the several states as has this
Sunday closing aw. Just what this de-
cision of the supreme court covers /, OF
course, do not know. 1t may mean the
closing down Of everything and again II
may allow newsboys to sell papers and the
street car company to operate its cars.
III the people in this day have advanced
ideas and take a broader view of things,
and this Sunday closing law has become
obnoxious, the only thing to do is to repeal
It. That is the part of the legislature. Al
laws are to be enforced, the blue laws
with the others
The petitions for writs of habeas corpus
presented by John Ryan and Jacob Cald'
we'll were heard by Judge Troup and denied
by him. writs of this sorv are not granted
because OF error in a lower court, but OF
the ground that the lower court did no
have jurisdiction.
Chief OF Police Donahue says that wheI
he has received official notification of thu
finding OF the supreme court ard has beer
ordered by higher authority so to do, h,
will close up all places of business in tn,
city of Omaha, even though a much large
force is necessary.
THE laws are to be enforced, whethe
the people like them or not" said tn
chief, and II 1 am ordered to enforc
them 1 will do so to the best of my abil
ity."
Sheriff Bradley said he would see to tn
carrying out Of the law in the countr,
towns and villages where it has been vic
lated.
II do not believe in any religious law,
said L. B. johnson, president Of the cour
ell and acting mayor in the absence {
Mayor Dahlman, "and I look on the
blue laws as religious measures. Yo
keep Sunday as the Sabbath day, 1 kee
Saturday as that day. II this law were
be enforced I believe it ought to be Ell
forced on Saturday, the seventh day, whe
the scriptures say we shall rest and kee
holy. i am not in favor Of enforcing tn
law"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-23

the character Of the boards and avoid the
glazing errors that were made by the Off
cials at the primary election.
Section II, chapter XIV Of the Compiled
Statutes says:
Each Judge and clerk of election shall
appear at his respective polling place on
the day and at the hour specified In such
order and shall act in the capacity APP
pointed. II any person ordered to serve
as a Judge or clerk of election fails, re-
fuses or neglects to serve such person
shall be subject to a fine in any sum not
less than S. nor more than so and costs
in the county court.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-23

BEATRICE, Neb., Oct, 22.-(speciaI Tele-
gram.ERev. Edmond Erb. who was made
defendant in a divorce suit brought yes
terday by Mrs. Eliza Erb. today filed suit
for damage in the sum Of 5000 against
Amariah McMaster and Laura McMaster.
charging alienation Of the affections of
his wife. Mrs. McMaster is a aughter of
Mrs. Erb and the petition alleges that de-
PENDANTS were responsible for filing the d.
vorce suit in order to get possession Of the
property Of Mrs. Erb. who is 50 years of
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-23
COURT UPHOLDS SUNDAY LAW
Highest Nebraska Tribunal Sustains
Douglas County Judge.
OMAHA MEN ARE DENIED wRTTs
Legal Test OF Act G~OverninE sunday
Closing Results U~nfavOrRbIy to
Those Opposed to This
Policy.

LINCOLN, Neb. oct. 22-The supreme
court today sustained the legality OF the
Nebraska blue laws, forbidding almost all
Sunday business transactions. The supreme
judges upheld the refusal Of the district
court of Douglas COUNTY to grant a writ
OF habeas corpus for o Ryan. an Omaha
cigar dealer, and Jacob Caldwell, an
Omaha barber. These men were arrested
under a state statute and the prohibition
Of the court becomes state wide.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-23

DENVER, Oct. 22.-Meetings of tho
executive committee. official board and
organizers of the National Woman's Chris
tian Temperance union were held today.
completing preparations for the thirty fifth
annual convention of the organization
which opens tomorrow morning I'm the
Denver City Auditorium, The president,
Mrs. Lillian NJ. N. Stevens of Portland,
Me-, to whom Is given the credit OF sue
cessfully carrying the union through the
crisis following the death Of its founder.
Frances Willard, attended all preliminary
meetings today.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-23
FINE FOR DERELICT CLERKS
Law VIII BE Enforced on Omcers of
Election who Fail to
Show UD.

1t will go hard with judges and clerks
of election who fail to show up for duty
at their respective polling places November
g. according to Robert Smith, clerk OF the
district court. Mr.. Smith says he will see
that the provision Of the statutes fixing a
fine OF from IS TO so for failure or refusal
TO report for duty is strictly enforced.
The move Is mad In an effort to improve
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-23
LEASE ON LIFE FOR SHUMWAY
Nebraska Supreme Court Extends
Time for Execution TO Per-
init RehearinE.

LINCOLN, Oct. 2e.-In order to allow
time for the arguing Of a motion for a re-
hearing, the Nebraska supreme court fixed
January s, 1909. as the date for the execu.
lion of r.. Meade shumway. He was con-
victed OF the murder of Mrs. Martin last
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-23

MY 3-year-old boy was badly con-
s~tipated, had a high fever and was in an
awful condition. l gave hin two doses OF
Foley's Orino Laxative and the next morn
ing the fever was gone and he was en-
tirely we'll. Foley's Orino Laxative saved
his life A. Wolkush. Cashier. wis. Sold
by all druggists. ..
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-23
~EarthauaKe SIN sa1onr.

PLAUEN, Saxony. Oct. 2.-Thirty earth
quake shocks were experienced in the
Zwickau region yesterday. They were ac-
companied by thunderlike reverberstlons
and the people were greatly alarmed.
There was another severe shock today.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-23
MIX FOa RHEUMATISM

The following Is Q never falling remedy
Tor rheumatism, and II followed up IL
viii effect a complete cure OF the very
worst cases: Mix one-hRlf pint of good
Ehisksy with one ounce OF the Toris Com
pound and add one ounce Syrup sarsapa-
lila Compound Take In tablespoonful
loses before each meal and at bed time
rhe ingredients can be procured at any
49, store and easily mixed at home.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-23
Nebraska Postmaster Appointed
tFrom a staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2~2.-(Special Tele-
gram)-Nebraska postmasters appointed:
Cowles. Webster county, Theron r.. Hall.
vice w. w. Richey, resigned; Winnebago,
Thurston county. Nab G.. Niebuhr, vice
II. T. Wiley, resigned.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-23
sInshed with a Razor.

wounded with a gun. or pierced by a rusty
nail. Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals the
wound. Guaranteed. 5c. For sale by
Beaton Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-23
Ready for w. c. T. U. Convention.

You can build up your business by using
The Bee Want Ad columns.
The Southern farm gazette., 1908-08-01

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The Southern farm gazette., 1908-08-01
THE FOREMOST MISSISSIPPI TROUBLE.
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plans and had College Other natives Mississippi
believe that the
people of Mississippi whether in Alabama ou
right side of Mississippi problems
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formation about the College telling the public about
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The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-07
1OSPERITY OF
OKANOCAN

Continued from Page ID
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-07
OPPOSE ASSESSMENT EXENP.
TTONS

A bill has been introduced in the
United States senate proposing to ex-
empt mine owners from doing as
|sessment work on their properties in
! the state of Washington during 1908.
- The Chelan Leader calls our espe-
' cial attention to this by stating that
i it has received many letters from
practical miners and prospectors
protesting vehemently" against the
bill. The Leader has large circu-
2ation among miners and it has been
Its business for years % keep in
lose touch with the interests of the
mining industry. ut will be remem-
bered that we had such a law ex-
mpting assessment work back in
1929" says the Leader, land it
imply paralyzed the mining industry
or several years, for, while it was
attended for relief in an emergency,
proved the very worst move that
prospecting and development
iork. 1t drove the miners, who had
zen relying upon the assessments
r grub-stakes out of the hills, and
new discoveries were made. Such,
Leader fears, would be the result
gain-the mining industry would
paralyzed for the time being, the
hole community irreparably injured
d nobody benefited excepting the
bckjobbers and wildcatters.'
1t is judged that the Chelan Com
ercial club will take steps to head
this proposed legislation by pro-
Eting to the states congressman,
d very likely they will ask the aid
other commercial clubs who have
erests in the development of the
ties mining industry.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-07
Shop Worn Goocs.

It was a hot afternoon, and Mrs.
Perkins. who had taken the children.
seven in number. to the grea test show
on EARTH" felt the heat and was other
wise much dissatisfied whats the
,iationality of them?v she demanded of
one of the guards, pointing to the ele-
plants
Those are from Africa" replied the
man. and Mrs. Perkins looked dubious
ly from the great animals to the guard
and back again to the elephants.
''They appear dreadful light colored
to have come from Africa. seems to
me-" she remarked. land that CRATES
neck amt what l expected for length.
either, and there's only one double
bumper among the camels. and the
hairs all rubbed off him in spots.
reckon this isn't the first show he's
been in by good deal"
She detached the youngest Perkins
from the monkeys cage and turned
again to the attendant.
You tell the manager of this show
from me-" she commanded. that /
shan't pay so cents for myself and
$1.T5 for this mess of children another
year to see light colored elephants and
a giraffe and a kangaroo with short
necks and legs and possy of single
bumpers. with only one double hump
er. and him secondhand!
''You tell him that from Mrs. Phi
lander Perkins, and tell him l mean 1T
toov-Youth's Companion.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-07

tricts, beginning with the Methow
and swinging around north and
northeastward to the regions of the
Colville reservation. The first of
last year the train service was ex-
tended from Spokane to Oroville at
the northern end of the county. Dur
ing the summer the road was contin-
ued on westward to Nighthawk, to-
ward Loomis. Down in the central
part of the county the government
irrigation project gave employment
to a large number of men through
out the summer. This project en-
couragad many new settlers to go in
to the country, who bought lands I'M
der the lines of bitches. In some
matters, it is true, as has been I'M
derstood, there was disappointment
owing to the slow progress and GER
tain unforeseen difficulties attending
the government work, but it is safe
to say that these will be surmounted
and that the future will bring real
ization of the highest expectations.
While the people of Wenatchee are
interested in the development of ev-
cry portion of the state, they are es-
pecially concerned with the promo
ton of all the best interests of the
upper Columbia sections. They are,
in the main, directly tributary to us
under present conditions, and with
the improvement of river transpor-
tation, or with direct communication
by rail, as is hoped for, their pros
perity will increase and their adj
vancement will add to the greatness
of Wenatchee. Already Wenatchee
merchants to a considerable business
there, and as the population increases
this business may be expanded until
Wenatchee becomes famed as job
'bing center.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-07
Overman i'm Town.

E. H. Overman, of Wilson Creek,
the editor of the World of that city,
floated into the office of the World
of Wenatchee today. He is return
ing from a trip to Waterville, where
he was formerly connected with the
Big Bend Empire. Mr.. Overman
states that about rs per cent of the
crop in the Wilson Creek country
has been sold, and that everything
along the lines of finance are lovely
ia his section.