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Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11
BRITAIN AS AMERICAS ALLY
New Zealand Papers Look Upon This
Union Natural Against
East.

CHRISTS CHURCH. n. z. Aug. 10
The newspapers here cordially welcome the
arrival in New Zealand waters Of the
American Atlantic fleet. The Chrlsts
Church Press. in an article on the fleets
visit. declared that the conclusion OF the
Angio-Japanese alliance was only a tenn
porary expedisnt" to secure peace. and pro-
tesses to see In the future a struggle for
mastery in the Pacific. in which the United
states and Great Britain will be natural
allies against the far eastern forces.
AUCKLAND n. z. Aug. CLOUDY
weather greeted the landing today OF Ad-
miraI sperry, commandments OF the
United States fleet, and his officers to re-
ceive official welcome in Australian waters
at the hands Of Premier Sir George Joseph
Ward on behalf Of the government. The
landing was made at the newly erected
quay at the foot Of Queen street, the city's
principal thoroughfare, at the shore end OF
which an deliberately decorated stand had
been erected for the reception. Grouped
about the prime minister were the member
Of the cabinet and representatives OF the
various town. borough ard town districts Of
the dominion Immense crowds thronged
the street and verandas and roofs OF houses
adjoining were masses Of humanity.
U~nbOunded enthusiasm prevailed. In his
address Sir Joseph e~ulogized President
Roosevelt as representing the best traditions
Of the common civilization. lie then pre-
sented TO Admiral sperry for President
Roosevelt, a decorated gold and silver
album. suitably Inscribed. as a souvenir Of
the visit Of the American fleet to New
Zealand.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11
NebFaaka News Notrs.

PLATTSMOUTH-Miss Mary E Foster.
county superintendent. announces that the
annual Cass county teachers institute
VIII be held in ElmWood August IT 20 p.
The teaching corps Is exceptionally strong
which insures thorough and able tnstruc-
ton The instructors viii be Prof J.
A Beattie. Lincoln: Mrs. sarah Brtndley.
Columbus; Prof Fred NJ Hunter. Ash
land
PLATTSMOTTH-County ~Superfntend-
emit Miss Mary r Foster has completed
her annual report 20 the state supertn-
tendent, which shows total receipts OF
9lzn,o5al6; total expenditures. H~l9.34S-20;
balancs on hand ! T.T04s 80. There are
t~hirteen teachers in the county holding
first grade certificates. eighteen second
and three third: seventeen male and 1S8
female teachers Besides the public schools
there u the Weeping Water academy, the
ST Johns school. Portsmouth. the Ger
man Lutheran. Murdoch; Evangelical
Lutheran. Louisville
BLOOAFIELD-An important business
! change took place here Saturday. When
" W. Wells Of Omaha and DIS Kalar a
Kalar OF this place purchased the Cor
ner Drug Store heretofore owned. by the
Conner Drug Store company and managed
by Charles Locke The new firm to0k
possession Monday morning
TECUMSEH-NrA Flora Black a pioneer
settler Of this county died AZ her home IN
Sspunk Greek prsctnGt this morning shs
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11
STERLING MEN ARE v1cT1M1zED
Farm Hand Cashes Forged Checks and
Decamps.

TECUMsEH. Neb.. Aug 10.-(special
business firms Of the
town OF Sterling were the victims OF
forged checks Saturday. Robert Cation. a
stranger here. who had been working for
Callahan Brothers on their farm nve
miles north Of Sterling for about six
weeka. rode a 4-year-old bay mare OF his
employers to the town mentioned Satur-
day afternoon He had a check for IS
given him by Callahan Brothers. which he
cashed. He then proceeded to forge four
other checks for s25 each. making them
out to himself and signing Callahan
Brothers name. At the store OF Tour
telor & Barber he bought a hat and gave
the check and received the difference In
money. likewise he Sought goods at the
saloon OF Jugenheimer a Mockenhaupt,
at the stores OF the Rafter Mercantile
compsny and Of c. W. Stuve. securing a
pair OF shoes at the latter place. Later in
the evening he bought a lariat rope and a
quantity Of canned goods, indicating that
he expected TO camp out and mounted
the horse and left town. The firms who
were victimized and Callahan Brothers are
offering 800 reward for the arrest and
conviction Of Cation The mare was
branded with an "OH' on the left
shoulder. Cation is about IS years Of age.
County Attorney J. c. Moore is in Sterling
working on the case.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11
AID FOR LIBERIA
Germany and Washington About TO
Take Up Matter TO This
End.

BERLIN, Aug. W-The Foreign office has
exchanged. or is about to exchange. views
with the State department At Washington
regarding Liberia. based on the representa-
tons made to the German and American
governments by the special delegation from
Liberia. consisting Of Messrs. Gibson. Dor
sen and Dunbar. which recently visited
Washington and Berlin. The ENJOYS APP
peaIed TO the United States TO guarantee
the independence of Liberia against ag-
gressions by other powers, to negotiate
for Liberia arbitration treaties with Great
Britain. France and Germany; TO subsidize
a steamship line between the United States
and Liberia: to send a small number Of
officials to the African republic TO advise
with and ~reorganze its administration
Secretary Of State Root appears to have
replied sympathetically TO the ENJOYS, but
to have pointed out the difficulty, indeed,
the imposstbility Of the United States
akin Liberia under its protection. nor
could any promise be made by the secre-
tsry concerning a steamship line 70 Liberia.
The secretary said, however, that the
United States was disposed to assist IL
IBERIA IN other respects. If. upon examina-
ton, a suitable way could be opened up for
1t to do 50. The Liberian ENJOYS then
cane here TO consult with officials par
ticularly respecting an international agree
ment that might prevent the French Ivory
coast colonists from infringing upo Ii
berian territory. and Great Britain, which
,Iso Is Liberals neighbor in Sierra Leone
from threatening the little republic.
I The conduct OF British agents in ad-
ministering the customs receipts In the
interest OF the bondholders appears 70 have
caused much dissatisfaction and Liberia
asked erman FOR aid. owing to there
being a considerable German trade with
Liberia. the Foreign office listened favor
ably TO the representations Of the ENJOYS
and has formulated tentative proposals for
communication to washington
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11

as inspector Of military schools, is also
reported 10 be 4 prisoner at the Ministry
OF War. half demented and constantly re-
guessing a revolver with which to end his
life. To this request the reply Is made thai
rs must live and render the nation an &C
counting for his doings. He has contributed
$500 toward a fund TO purchase two cruis-
ers to be named after the heroes Of the
revolution. Considerable Importance at
taches to the presence at the diplomatic
reception Of the sultan last Saturday. which
doubtless was intended IN impress the idea
that the sultan is now acting as a constitu-
ttonal monarch.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11
NO HELP FOR AGED LEPER
Mrs. General Wardweu Must stay
Rest of Life In Tombstone,
Arizona

WASHINGTON, Aug. I.-Though virtually
a part OF tie United States. the leper colony
on Isolated Mol0kai cannot recruit It's
d~eath-marked population from this country.
II is this fact that makes it impossible for
government officials TO comply with the re-
quest OF the territorial authorities OF Art
IONA for the speedy deportation Of aged
Mrs General WardweII, whom the terrible
disease has claimed for its victim.
According 70 DR.. H D. Geddingz assist
ant surgeon general OF the Public Health
and Marine Hospital service, the leper set
Element at Molokai is strictly a territorial
enterprise. There exists neither law nor
precedent TO warrant the removal OF a
leper from any state or territory, however.
to the settlement and DIR. Geddings vsices
The sentiment and opinion Of the bureau
hat the Hawaiian health authorities would
not approve such a move
Mrs. WardweiTs case Is an unusually pa
thet1c one. Doomed in her declining years
10 live an outcast from society and TO en-
dure a living death her mind has given way
anu she has gone violently mad. Closely
qu~arantined in a lonely spot in Tombstone.
her isolation Is made doubly secure for she
Is kept shackied to her bedpost To make
the case more sad. II possible. her feeble
ANSoahos VIM SSoAs oAu' - very weak
as the result Of an operation for cancer and
unable 70 minister to the needs OF his
afflicted mate.
With a devotion that challenges the ad-
miration Of al mankind this noble old man
insists on remaining with his wife until
they are finally parted by death.
II Is hardly likely that they will ever
leave Tombstone. Mrs. WardweIl has a
brother named Albert Cole. now serving a
term Of six years in a p-enitenuiAry in
Arizona Governor Klbby. - said, viii be
petuoned to pardon him in order thai he
may care for the afflicted pair.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11

TEKAMAH Neb.. Aug. D-sp%ciaL)-
James J.. Pipher. rural mail carrier on
route No. 3 from this place. was kicked
by a horse last night. cutting his right
cheek from his mouth to hts ear: also
bruising his breast and shoulders in sew
eral places.
known, as he is stih unconscious. but from
the way the horses stand IN the barn. one
facing east and one west, II Is thought
that one kicked him IN under the other,
causing the bruises on his shoulder.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11
TURKS ARE ANXIOUS TO DIE
DfscOrd Prevails Among Former
Advisers Of sultan, Who Seek
to Commit Suicide.

CONSTANTINOPLE, Aug. lO-Discord
reigns among the former ministers and
palace officials detained at the Ministry
Of War. MendOugh PaEha. former minister
OF the interior, is at lOggerheads with Tab
sin Pasha. the sultan's former secretary,
who reproached him with not having
adopted mis- advice three months ago to
solicit the sultan to grant amnesty 70 poll
teal prisoners. The secretary, who Is sDf-
fering from melsncholia, replies that II
were better to have died than 70 witness
the present state Of affairs.
Zekhi Pasha, who was recently dismissed
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11

BEATRICE. Neb.. Aug. IO.-(speciaI)
Walter and Daniel +. Littleneld
OF Maine today brought suit against
the school district Of Beatrice for posses
sion OF a part OF lots seven and eight.
block twenty. just west OF the new high
school site and ask damages IN the sum
OF $500. They aIlege the school district
occupied the east part OF lot eight IN
lawfully, tearing down the fence and dam
gin the property. They seek 90 eniOin
the defendants from interfering with such
property.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11
GENERAL BOOTH MAY GO BLIND
Leader OF Army - suRertns
from Cataract I'm BOtA
Eyes.

LONDON. Aug. 10-An officer Of the SAL
walton Army confirms the report that has
been current for some time that General
William Booth is suffering from eataracts
on both eyes.
'The general has not taken to wearing
g~lasses" said he officer today, and he can
Sc better without them. but he cannot read
anything but large type and he has to
hold that close TO bis eyes
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11
KING WILL SEE NEW RULERS
English to Take Annual
Trip to MRrienbAd After
Social season.

LONDON. Aug. hiking Bdwsrd will
leave tomorrow afternoon on his annual
visit TO Marienbad. where he viii rest after
his long and arduous social duties during
one Of the most strenuous seasons London
has witnessed in years. Exceptional inter-
est Is taken in the NJ in which King Ed
ward VIII meet Emperor william At Cron-
berg. Prussia, Tuesday, and Emperor Fran
els Joseph at Ischl. Austria. Wednesday.
On thu way % his fAVoEtte watering place.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11

heart. She had sssn sick only two weeks,
but had not been considered in a danger
Gus condition until this morning. She was
A years Of age and was a prominent lodge
and society woman. being a member Of the
Degree OF Honor and Eastern Star lodges.
She was also a prominent church worker
in the Presbyterian church. She leaves a
husband and two children. The funeral
will probably be held Tuesday afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11

HEMINGFORD, Neb.. Aug. 10-Cspecial)
Practically every section OF land in Sioux
county Is now filed and has a BONA fide
resident on It. Before the Kinkaid law
was passed this land was all the range OF
a few cattle companies. The entrymen are
raising splendid crops OF all kinds IN the
land. which has similar soil to eastern
Nebraska. and ACCOMPLISHMENTS are hard to
buy at any price.
A few entrymen who were United States
soldiers have been able to prove up. Next
June there viii be many who have held
their lands five years and can then prove
up and get title from the government.
The settlers are now agitating for a d.
vision OF Sioux county. with the county
seat at the new inland town Of Curly. A
half section Of land two and a half miles
west OF town has sold for IS per acre.
This same land sold for g per acre four
years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11
steam PIow. for Bottom Land.

TEKAMAH, Neb.. Aug. O-CSpeciai.)-
A steam pillow bought in Omaha by D. H
Holiday Is being unloaded at the depot
this morning. and Is already under con-
tract to pillow 500 acres OF drainage bottom
land for Senator ]. P. Latta.
Since the completion OF the big drainage
ditch by Burt county last year, the drained
lands have produced from thirty to forty
five bushels OF winter wheat per acre. and
several thousand acres OF this land will be
broken up and sown TO winter wheat this
fan Lieutenant Governor Hopewel has
also ordered another steam pillow from
Omaha to pillow hts own drained lands. and
II is expected next week.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11

his ~pocketbook and watch. After securing
the assistance Of the police. the Kentuckian
discovered his Of the night be-
fore. Just as he was attempting TO board
a train for Omaha The policeman and
Hurt pursued him. but the policeman
abandoned the chase. Hurt overlook the
man near salt Greek and compelled him
to disrobe at the point OF a pistol
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11
BostIsEEinE Charge to Answer

BEATRICE. Neb.. Aug. lO.-(Special
Duncan was arrested
al the rDoming house OF Mrs Brown at
So7 Ella street on a charge OF bOoJIeggtng
and lodged In Jail. Seven pints OF whisky
were found in his room His case was set
for hearing At 4 D. m tomorrow and In
default Of $1,000 he was emand 10
FaFn
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11

Not Yet. But Soon-Miss Laura Hardness
or Mrs. John Hardin of Alma which it is
we are unable to ten. was IN our city
Wednesday. John has got u guessing.
but anyway we wish to extend our hearth
est congratulations and II not married our
congratulations win be held over til the
happy event happenA-Ragan Journal
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11
ohureh conertons L.id.

SHELBY. Neb.. Aug 1O-(SpeciaL)-
The conversions OF the new United Breth-
rem church Of Shelby was laid yesterday
afternoon. Dr. William E. ScheIl. president
OF York college. officiating
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11

Excitement at Ohiowa-A team OF mules,
a load Of sand. a muddy ditch. two angry
men with a blacksnake whip and loud
voices, two hyster1cal wor-en ami the alb
sence of the marshal, came very near
causing a civil uprising here Monday. The
mules finally quieted the disturbances by
pulling the heavy load through the muddy
ditch II the marshal could have been
found somebody's days wages would have
undoubtedly been spent in paying a fine
Ohiowa OhioWzn. CO.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11

Called the Editor-About the meanest
Joke that has been played on anyone we
know OF around here happened 20 ye editor
this morning land on press day, toOp. when
Sheriff Babb called US down to the press
room and there introduced Us to a full
grown scythe Of the Father Time species.
and told US that people living in glass
houses should never take a bath" We cut
lertou Post.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11
NEBRASKA IRON DAY To BAY
Quaint and Curious Features Of Life
I'm . Rapidly Growing
State.

Tess Up Dr.. Ted-Some one must ave
been sick up north Sunday evening. as we
saw DR.. Ted going in that direction in a
white topped buggy. What does that mean.
Ted?-HutchinsOn Items in Chappen Regis
ter.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11

SpOngers. Take Warning-Seven Stanton
women, four east side. three west side, are
requested to quit at once imposing on their
neighbOrs by using their telephones. II
you must use the telephone go to the
public station and you are welcome. II
you went quit using your neighbours phone
We will ask you through the Stanton papers
to quit, giving your full names Perhaps
next week the public will know the worst
spongers.-StantOn Telephone Co.-Stanton
Register.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11
To Dissolve the Union

OF stomach, liver and kidney troubles and
cure biliousness and malaria, take Electric
BiUters. Guaranteed Nc. Beaton Drug
Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11
DEATH RECORD.

UTICA Nsb. Aug 10@Special rels-
uam.)-NIrs. T L Davies. wife OF a
lumber dealer OF this city. died very I'D
denly this afternoon OF neuralgia Of ths
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11

Advertise in The Bee; it goes into the
homes OF the best people.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-11

Pursuins IFS roommate FOR more than a
mile. Colensi Reuben Hurt Of somersville,
Ky. this morning compelled the man TO
give up a suit OF ,ciothss belonging TO the
krntuckian. The colonel then left the
man, clad only IN a white hat and a pair Of
shoes on the banks OF Salt Greek Colonel
Hurt met the mar At Grand Island and
accompanying him to Lincoln They secured
a room aUthe same hotel In the morning
Colonel Hurt discovered that hts best suit
Of oolthes had been stolen. along with
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-04-22
WEST BARNET.

The w. c. T. U. will meet Thursday
April 80, at 2 p. m, with Mrs ]. c. Nor.
rison. Subject, why Should Cigarette
Making be Stopped by Law"
Mrs. Elsie Merrill of Peacham was the
guest of her nephew, c. A. Choate, over
Sunday.
Charlie Roy, who has been in Califor-
MIA the past two years, returned home
last week.
Mrs. M. B. Hale has been the guest OF
Mrs Fred E. Potts of St Johnsbury for
several days.
Fifteen members of the Priscilla Club
met with Mrs E X. Somers, Thursday,
and enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon.
The next meeting of the club will be held
with Mrs. Fred McPhee, Thursday,
May Z.
Mrs. c. A. Choate and little daughter
have been spending few days with Mr..
and Mrs. Field of North Thetford.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. H. Thornton were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Martin of
Peacham, Friday.
Rev. S. p. Brownell has been in Man
chester, N. H., for a few days
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-04-22
WEST BURKE.

The sugar makers in this vicinity are
very busy and have made about two
pounds to the tree. They are still
making it fast, even in cold weather.
The miliners, Miss Dearborn and Mrs.
Thompson, held their openings last week,
and have fine lot of goods
Ora Drew was here Friday and made
some calls on old-time friends. He
taught school in Burke nearly 80 years
ago, and some of the people who were
here then were especially glad to see him.
Perry Porter invited the w. X. c. to
his sugar place, Saturday, and his new
sugar was much enjoyed.
There was no service here Sunday as
the pastor was attending conference at
Barre. S. D. Bugbee and A. L. Aldrich
also attended.
Lyle Forsaith, who has been clerking
for w. w. Coe, has gone home to Lyndon
Center to attend school.
Mrs. George is working in Miss Dear
born's millinery store this spring
Word has been received here that Mrs.
Aveline Beckwith, who has been spend
ing the past year il Worcester, Mass,
died suddenly last Sunday. The remains
were brought here Tuesday.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-04-22
PEACHAM.

The thank offering meeting of the
Woman's Home Missionary society will
be held Friday afternoon with Mrs. c.
A, Bunker at 3 o'clock Supper will be
served at $50, at which time the gentle
men are invited
Mrs. K. Williams returned the first
OF the week from visit to her children
in Massachusetts, and from visiting her
daughter at Springfield
Miss Blanche Partridge has returned
from the hospital at Hanover in very
good health. Miss Bessie Varnum left
the St. Johnsbury Hospital last week.
but will remain at St. Johnsbury until a
little later
Benjamin Darling had his sugar house
badly burned one morning recently.
Some FIRE was left in the arch, which the
strong wind scattered and the floor was
burned and some timbers underneath
letting the heater down to the ground.
The smoke was seen, and neighbors got
there in time to save the house from
burning to the ground.
DR.. Mackeys buildings had a narrow
escape from fire recently. The chimney
caught fire in the basement, just above
the furnace, and burned to the top of the
chimney, but two men with fire extin-
guishers put it out.
Mrs. Bessie Gray Folsom from North
Montpelier is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Ellen N. Gray.
Mrs. George Darling who has been ill
all winter, is slowly gaining
Mrs Hannah Martin has been i'll the
past week with the grip.
Mrs Elsie Merrill has been spending
the past week at Charles Choates at
West Barnet.
The Misses Bedford gave a sugar
party Saturday, quite company from
the village being present
Two schools in town opened Monday,
Miss May EMERSON teaching at the
Corner and Miss Margaret Chapman at
East Peacham.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-04-22
EAST BURKE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Parker and Mas
| ter Leon spent Easter with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Godding Master
Leon still carries bad scar caused by
his coasting accident few weeks ago.
Ray Washburn was the guest of Misses
Annie and Inez Humphrey over Sunday.
There was a fine Easter concert at the
Methodist church Sunday morning 1t
was a union service and was listened to
by crowded house.
There is to be a May Day ball at
Algonquin hall, Thursday night, April
30.
Mrs Ellen Jenkins is spending week
with her sons at North Kirby.
The Rivers boys were up last week for
assault and battery on Charland, clerk
in Laverly's meat market. They pleaded
guilty and paid their fines, about $50.
Rev 0. E. Hardy preached very fine
Easter sermon at the Congregational
church Sunday evening. Both choirs
united and rendered some very fine
music.
Mrs. Lane is making quite extensive
repairs on her house. A. D. Gibson is
laying new chimneys there. Charles
Zane is here overseeing the job.
Franklin Fairbanks of Watertown,
Mass, joined his family here Saturday
and they all returned to Boston Mon
day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1908-04-22
BRADFORD.

Mrs. Jessie Howes, who has been away
on six weeks visit, returned to town
Saturday.
L. A. Wheeler has returned from trip
to New York.
Mrs. Harriet Johnson, who has been
spending the winter in Los Angeles, re-
turned home last week
Mrs. H. T. Barnard of McIndoes was
in town last week.
Eugene Whitcher of Lisbon spent Sun
day with Mrs Whitcher at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Bingham.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. A. Chase and Mrs.
c. X. Craig spent Sunday in Barre, at
tending the Methodist conference.
G. M. Marshall and F. L. Brigham at
tended convocation of the Command
cry at Lancaster Thursday evening.
Mrs. James Genge, who has been very
i'll since her return from California, re-
mains about the same.
Mrs, James Carter goes to Bellows
Falls, Thursday, to spend two weeks
with friends.
John L. Worthley. who was operated
upon for appendicitis at his home last
week, is comfortable and doing we'll
Mrs George S Howard OF St. Johns
bury, is with her sister, Mrs. John L.
Worthley.
At the annual convocation of Iona
Chapter, 0. Z. S.. Monday night, the
following officers were elected: w. p,
G. NJ. Marshall; W. M, Mrs. Mary
Conant; A. NJ, Mrs. Karlene Belcher
con-, Miss Abbie Albee A c., Mrs. Eta
Fletcher; sec'y Mrs. Lue d. Clement
treas, Mrs. Annie Jones.
The Dramatic Club held a social at the
home of the president, Miss Lulu
Kennedy, Friday evening