Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-25
AFFAIRS 1T SOUTH OMAHA
District Convention Of the Epworth
League Opens Its Annual Session.
CANNOT USE THE BOND FUND
Live stock EXCHANGE IL BeinE Put In
shape TO Entertain the national
Live stock Exchange, which
Opens Tomorrow.

Twenty-one leagues Of the omaha district
conference were represented in the ses-
sions Of the Epworth league convention
yesterday afternoon and evening. Each
league is entitled to. four delegates and
most Of them had their fun quota, one
Of the best features OF the afternoon ses-
sion was that all the delegates were IN
their places promptly and the convention
opened with vigor. The first exercise was
devotional, being led by J. u. Ringer ot
South Omaha. Following this was a re-
union and the completion Of organization.
the absence Of the president. Rev. w. n.
Paxton, Rev. j. A. Spyker Of Fremont was
chosen temporary chairman.
The most important feature of the after
noon program was the address Of Miss
Belle Moves Of Fremont, Miss Noyes Is A
graduate Of the ~deaconess classes In Kan
sas City. Her subject was, How to Study
the Bible In this she emphasized mod
EN- historical analysis. employing system
in the biographies, the chronology and
purpose Of the scripture. In order to be
familiar with Bible characters, daily study
with topical analysis is profitable.
In the evening session Karl Hitler Of
LETTERS Memorial church conducted tho
song service assisted by a chorus Of young
men. The principal address was by Rev.
J. O. Shick Of Blair. He spoke ON the
theme, plus Ultra" lie likened the
kingdom Of heaven to a constant scheme
Of development. "All earthly things have
a goal Of perfection which is ever in adj
vance, like the fleeting dawn of tomorrow"
In support Of progression, the speaker
made brief illusions to progress of tho
world during the age Of history.
After the speaking a short literary pro-
sram was presented, followed by light re-
freshments served in the parlors Of the
First Methodist church.
The program today is more extensive
and will be the most important of the con-
v~ention.
The following is the schedule to be pre-
sented at the First Methodist church to-
day:
MORNING.
S:So-Morning prayers, a. c. Bonham,
9-;C0-Convention business.
9:30-How to Put New Life into. a Dead
League, Jean r. Chard, Omaha Discus
ii:oO-Address, The Value Of Enthusiasm,
Rev. j. A. Spyker, Fremont.
2:O0-Adjournment.
2:3O-Quiet Hour, Rev. ID. l. Roush, Te-
2:45-The junior league. /. How Shall We
Interest and Keep the Boys in the Junior
League? Mrs. Helen shrimpton, fremont.
- nc Aha III VI Nllt hlllN AllS1
Betty Jones, Omaha. 3, The Importance
If the Junior League, Miss l.. Mi!liman.
omaha.
I 4:OO-Personal and Collegiate RESPONSE
bility for the Evangelization of a Com
munity, DIR. c. F. Clark, Omaha. Discus
sion.
EVENING.
S~:OO-Choral Service and Devotionals,
Mrs, c J. Boyd, Walnut Hill -.
Rev. F.. L. Loveland. First Church. Omaha.
Good Prices for Good Cattle.
The cattle market was not quite as good
in many respects yesterday as 1t has been
In the previous week, but a few good cattle
brought high prices. +. b. Hord of Central
City. one of the largest cattle men In the
business, brought in two loads consisting
Of thirty-seven head. which sold at IS per
100 straight. This was counted exceptionally
good, considering the other market condi-
tions. 1t goes TO show that good cattle arc
always in demand and will command good
prices at any time. Several other fairly
good loads brought $3.50 to $7.95. The top
cattle were handled yesterday by Smith
Brothers.
Labor Trouble Averted.
c. L. Carpenter announced yesterday that
he had reached a compromise with the Iron
Workers union respecting his contract
with the city for the repair of the city
All . NV WIN VIII bN 40 hAlOl
work therefore, although the union made
some concessions in its demands. Mr.. Car
p~enter's union men will not be called off
therefore, nor discredited with the local
unions as was threatening a few days ago.
Magic City Gossip.
The Board OF Review will hold an even.
ing session tonight to accommodate any
working men who wish TO have their
taxes adjusted,
Heafey & Heafey will complete the
removal of the Fort Crook cemetery today
They have been working on the contract
for some time.
20 below zero-Great refrigerating power
clear, deep water Minnesota lake ice,
Cost about the same-lasts longer. Broad,
well, Rich Coal company. Telephone 9.
Jerry Fitzgerald is convalescent after ar
Illness of three months, due to appendi
citis. He underwent an operation from
which he rallied slowly.
A surprise party was given Tuesda,
evening at the Hewitt home in honor o.
Marguerite Wright, who leaves shortly t
spend the school vacation with friends II
Iowa. b
Miss Nellie Woodring of Lincoln is thG
guest Of her sister and husband, Mr.. anC
Mrs. Charles Beavers, She has been II
the city since Friday and will stay aboui
two weeks.