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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-12-24

what can be produced in our soil and
climate.
We have twice carried off the prize
for the best apple collection. l am now
anxious to try for prizes upon grain as
well. This year, one first on buck
wheat, and a second upon wheat, makes
a good beginning.
When the Farmers Institute meeting
is held in Oakland, on December Both,
l would suggest that any one who thinks
he has particularly good grain or corn,
bring IN a sample, and let US start our
permanent exhibit. Yours truly,
w. MCCULLoH BROWN,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-25
RAILROAD FIGURES TOO HIGH
Expert in Minnesota Says Figures
Have Been Carried I'm Excess
of Real Values.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Dec. A.-Dwight G.
Morgan an expert employed by the state,
to make a valuation of the physical prop
erty of the railroads in Minnesota, esti-
mates the value of the Northern Pacific
property in round figures at SSs,0OOOOO less
than the figures represented by the COM
pany's officers.
Mr.. Morgan also said that the capitali-
cation of the company in Minnesota ex-
ceeds the present value of the property
It owns.
The estimate was submitted by Mr.
Morgan today in the Northern Pacific rate
case, In which testimony is being taken
before Charles q. Otis, master in chancery.
The evidence presented by Mr. Morgan
are entered as evidence in the hearing
which was brought by the stockholders
OF the company to prevent the enforcement
OF the commodity rate law. and the state,
as defendant. viii use the figures to show
that the rates prescribed under the direo-
tion Of the railroad and warehouse COM
mission allowed equal compensation for the
amount OF money invested by the company.
The chief item OF difference in the re-
ports. given by both sides, is in the
amount that shall be allowed for the value
of the land that is used for right-of-way
and terminals. Tho company maintaining
that the land has an increased value
as evidenced by the sale of contiguous
property in the open market. The attor-
neys for the state contend that the actual
value OF the right-of-way and the termi-
nal lands which the company owns can
only be ascertained by the comparison
with the actual transfers of property in
the vicinity of the railroad properties.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-25
TEACHERS ERROR RUINS LIFE
Harvey Hazel Resented Being Called
by Last Name and Ended
with Murder.

TOLEDO, Dec. PA teachers mistake
years ago is said to have resulted In Don
Harvey Hazel becoming a murderer of his
mother. Hazel last night was found guilty
of killing his parent and was sentenced to
life Imprisonment in the Ohio penitentiary.
When the boy was going to school in the
earlier part OF his life-he 10 now 17-his
tutor, unintentionally, called him Hazel
when she wanted him to recite or to do
something for her. This continued for
some time, the teacher not knowing that
Hazel was the pupils last name.
The boy resented the appellation, as there
were two girls in his class named Hazel
When the teacher learned her error, she
apologized, but Hazel did not let the mat
ter rest
He played truant for two weeks and con-
cealed the fact from his parents. The
parents were notified. Fearing he would
be severely punished, the lad ran away
became a tramp and evil association ruined
him.
On January II. 1903. he went to his
parents home In Toledo and slew his
mother by hitting her over the head with
a hammer. His father returned from work
that night and found the mother and wife
dead on the kitchen floor. Money and
jewelry had been stolen from a room up
stairs. The police that night arrested
Harvey at the home OF a woman. He con
fessed.
According to the jury's verdict. Hazel has
hope OF a pardon or a parole. He smiled
when the jury gave its verdict.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-25
MINNESOTA WINS TAX SUITS
Supreme Court Holds Three Per Cent
Gross Earnings Tax Valid
in Law.

ST PAUL, MINI, Dec. a.-Ths state
won a double victory in the supreme court
today when that court announced decisions
in it's favor in both the Chicago Great
Western and Great Northern Railway tax
cases. The court upholds the validity OF
the increasing OF the railroad gross earn
ings tax from to per cent. which the
railroads had attacked as unconstitutional.
Attorney General p. T. Young personally
fought the railroads contention that they
could not be made TO pay a gross earnings
tax larger than the per cent which was
provided for in their territorial charters.
The Great Northern case nominally in
wolves about t12O7a.s7 for 1906 taxes. The
Great Western case involved about SaSOo0
The amount at stake to the state treasury.
however. is really more than tlbOOOo year,
II the decision u sustained by the United
states supreme court. to which II win un-
dOubtedly be appealed
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-25
OF oCnAN gTHAMsaRs.
MESSENGER BOY FOUND DEAD
Police Omcials at Salt Lake City Are
Investigating Case of Prob
able Murder.

SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. A.-The dead
body OF Charles Seinsoth, Is years old and
employed as a messenger boy by the Rocky
Mountain Telephone company, was found
today at a lonely part OF the gravel pit
near the Capitol Hill grounds. There were
no marks of violence on the body, but the
features were distorted and there were in
dications that probably death had been
caused by poison.
The last seen of the boy was yesterday,
when he was sent by the telephone COM
pany to accompany Charles Washington. q
negro porter. to the Pullman office 10
collect a bin incurred by Washington in
telephoning.
When Washington heard today of the
boys death he went to police headquarters
and surrendered himself. He was placed
in custody pending further investigation oil
the case. He said the boy was alive the
last he saw OF him and his story has beer
partly corroberated.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-25
.LlNCoLNS CENTENNIAL DAY
Illinois Governor Makes Arrange
ments to Celebrate Anniversary
of Martyred President.

SPRINGFIELD. Ill, Dec. 24.-Governor
Deneen today named commissioners TO ar
range for the centennial celebration of
the birth of Abraham Lincoln to be held
in this city February IA.
A letter was today received by Judge
Humphrey of the federal court. chairman
of the local committee on arrangements
for the celebration. from Senator Cullom.
stating that British Ambassador Bryce,
Ambassador Jusserand OF France and
United States Senator Dolliver OF Iowa
would positively be in attendance at the
celebration and make addresses. William
]. Bryan has notified the committee that
he will be present and make an address
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-25
nnMEaTIC.

The labor leaders of the United States
sent messages by the wholesale to the
three officials of the American Fedora
ton who we're sentenced yesterday and
the information was given out that the
Bucks case would be fought to finish
in the highest court rage
General Franklin Bee, in his annual re-
port as chief of staff. yesterday advised
the engagement Of a large army and the
adoption of mere modern methods in the
army. Page 1
Three men made vain effort to loot
the Bank of Milan, Kan Page l
Turkeys are at a record price in ST.
Louis, owing to outside buyers. Page /
The state of Minnesota won a suit over
the legality of per cent gross earnings
tax suit. Page
A brief Christmas respite will be
granted the grafters in Pittsburg. Page
The weather man was unable to find
snow enough for the United States Christ
mas and the day will be green one in
the majority Of places. Page
A railroad expert testified that the
roads valuation of the Northern Pacific
line has been too high. Page /
Additional evidence was furnished at
Union City as to the secrets, and methods
of the night riders Page 1
President Roosevelt has called a meet
ing of prominent men for January 20 to
consider what shall be done with de-
pendent children Page 2
The army has taken steps to have all
desertions reported by wire. the mail
having been used heretofore. Page 2
Secretary Cortelyou has announced the
class of paper the government will re-
ceive for security for money in depository
banks. Page
President Castro of Venezuela prac-
tically abandoned his claim to the office
yesterday In Berlin, Page
The Chinese desire to have their dipio-
matte representatives here raised TO the
importance OF an embassy. Page
LOCAL.
Chance for everyone to enjoy Christmas
| in Omaha. Page ]
Omaha jobbers will pay railroad fare
for country merchants who come TO trade
Page {
| Case involving rates on water to Omaha
consumers goes over until January IS.
Page |
CoArn4ERc1AL. AND rNnusrRIA1s.
Live stock markets. Page Z
Grain markets. Page I
Stocks and bonds. Page I
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-25
PRESIDENT CALLS MEETING
Chief Executive Asks Leading Men to
white House Late in
January.

WASHINGTON. Dec. A.-"The best way
70 care for dependent children is the fam
fly home" says President Roosevelt in a
letter made public today calling a confer
ence to be held in this city on January 25
next for the discussion OF the problem OF
caring for dependent children. With ap-
proximately 10000 youngsters coming
within that classification in the United
States the question has awakened the in
terest OF many leaders In thought through
out the country.
The president sent his letter to about loC
prominent men. The establishment OF q
bureau TO gather information as to the de-
be considered.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-25
SNOW LACKING THIS YEAR
weather Man Cannot Find Enough
of the "BeautifuI" 10 Go
Around.

CHICAGO. Dec. A-Thep viii be no
''white'' Christmas for most OF the coun-
try II the predictions Of Prof 0arriott
head OF the local weather bureau. holds
good.
There IL snow along the Atlantic coast
from Virginia to New England. aud In
the Rocky mountains" said the weather
prognosucator today, but II looks as II
the rest OF the country would have to fur
nish some other kind Of shedding for Santa
Claus. The upper lake region has a little
snow. but not enough for real Christmas
weather
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-25
CASTRO THROWS UP SPONGE
Practically Abandons Claim to the
Venezuelan Presidency.
EM1ssARY ON WAY TO HOLLAND
Negotiations wsn Soon BE Opened for
Settlement of Existing Disputes
-Warships Arrive mt
wA1Iemstnd.

BERLIN. Dec. 2a.-Cipriano Castro today
gave a statement to the Associated Press
which amounts virtually. to abandonment
of his claims to the presidency of Venez-
uela. This statement follows:
After taking cognizance of everything
printed in the newspapers from Venezuela
doubt the attitude therein attributed to
the present government at Caracas. But
viii have more to say on this subject
when I am I'm bettS- heaith snd when I
have fun knowledgeS Of what has occurred
I'm any event. I shall place no difficult
ties in the way of the present administra-
tion of Venezuela in settling the pend og
controversies with foreign governments
even II this should involve my own with
drawal from activity in the affairs of the
nation"
General Castro will remain for two weeks
longer in the private sanitarium of DR..
Israel. He will give out no information
concerning his future plans. -,-l
Negotiations soon to Begin.
THE HAGUE, Dec A.-The Foreign Of
flee has been advised that Jose de Paul,
until recently Venezuelan minister of for.
eign affairs, left La Guaiara today for
Paris and The Hague on a special mission
from the new Venezuelan government to
open negotiations for the settlement OF the
existing disputes between Venezuela and
France and Holland
WILLEMSTAD, Curacao. Dec. 24-The
United States gunboat Dolphin entered the
harbor here at s o'clock this morning.
The cruiser Des Moines was in wireless
communication with the station here at II
o'clock 1t will make the port at noon.
United states Is Waiting.
WASHINGTON, Dec. A-With the tense
| feature Of the Venezuelan situation re-
moved by the resumption of friendly rela
tions between the United States and thai
| country, the State department is awaiting
developments.
Meanwhile Special Commissioner W. I
| Buchanan is on his way there for a con
ference with the government and thu
American warships are procee ding in tha
direction with friendly intentions. Th'
! North Carolina, on which Mr.. Buchanan
is travelling, is a swift vessel but 1t vii
probably be a week before he confers will
the Venezuelans and is able to communi
cate fully to the state department on tn
subject The gunboat Dolphin, meantime
will anchor at LaGuaira and be in posi-
tion to give assistance TO the Venezuelan
government in preventing disorders.
hoIeful view is taken at the State depart
ment that peace and order may prevail
Full dependence is placed on the abilitl
Of the special commissioner successfully
to handle the delicate mission with whicl
he was entrusted.
Only a passing interest was manifesto
at the State department over the statemen
made by Senior Castro at Berlin, amount
ing to a virtual abandonment Of his presen
claims TO the presidency Of Venezuela
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-25
TURKEYS HIGH IN ST. LOUIS
Invasion of Eastern Buyers Response
BILE for Highest Price Paid
I'm Years.

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Dec. 24-st. Louis is
paying the highest prices for its Christmas
turkeys this year that It has ever been
called upon to disburse. The retailers
today are charging 80 cents pound for
ordinary birds and fine specimens are
higher Many merchants are losing money
r filling orders Of customers who bought
turkey futures when the Price was low
An invasion of eastern buyers Is blamed
for the depleted condition OF the local
market.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-25
OLGA STEIN is SENTENCED
Russian Woman Arrested In New
York on Charge of Forgery II
Given sixteen Months.

ST PETERSBURG. Dec. A-olsa STEM.
arrested in New York last March and eX-
tradited TO Russia and whose trial on the
charge Of forgery and embezzlement began
here a week ago. was today sentenced to
sixteen months Imprisonment and the loas
OF civil righhs. Nina sts1ns victims are
said TO haxs Lost moss than G1B0yeo
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-25
woman KiIIed An Hospital.

Hardy. aged Al, one OF the best known
Catholic woman Of Racine. was crushed
to death today In an elevator at St Mary .
hospital Miss Hardy had been taken TO tho
hospital 10 undergo an operation While
beng removed from an eASva1or IN q
whseled chair. thS elsTAtaT started. crush
ing her 10 dAath.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-25
Ruef'a sentence DeIaysa.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. A.-The passing
of sentence on Abraham Ruef convicted
OF brihlng former Supervisor johnson
head trolley franchise 10 the United RAN
roads. was today continued by Superior
Judge Lawlor until next Tuesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-25
'PossUM AND SWEET TATERs
Good Old Down south Dinner by Col
Onel smith.

Good Oid Down SCUM Dinner ny COi-
Onel smith.
Colonel s. b. II. Smith OF the Murray
hotel will entertain the Bob Ridley club
with . 'possum and sweet 'taters" dinner
at the Murray hotel Christmas day. The
menu viii be a most elaborate one. The
'possum is the best and fattest product from
the Missouri jungles. The bills OF fare
starts off with this classic;
Possum up a persimmon tree. looked
so eunnin' down at me. / picked up q brick
so awful ally, and hit him Eip nSht in the
eye i tOok him d0wn 70 Poly BSil. for
knew she'd cook him wen - Aads fry.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-25
SUMMARY OF THE BEE
Friday. December rs. 1905.
TEE wEATHER.

FOR OMAHA. COUNCIL BLUFFS AND
Friday.
FOR NEBRASKA-Fair Friday.
FOR IOWA-Fair Friday.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-25

tc0ntinusd % aseond PaEs0
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-25

Protests sent President.

Many kilograms have reached the White
House from labor leaders in all parts of the
corntry, protesting against the sentence
imposed upon Gompers. Mitchell and Morri-
SON The president has turned all OF them
over to Attorney General Bonaparte for
such consideration as It may be determined
to give them. 1t Is expected that the presi-
dents mail on this subject will be heavy
for the next few days.
The president and attorney general will
read all OF the testimony in the case and
win then decide what action, II any. will
be taken.
Mower County transcript., 1908-09-02
J. SOIner Returns Safely

The many friends of J. Solner of
this city were indeed glad to welcome
him back on Saturday morning. He
left Austin for Norway, May 21 and
after visiting in Chicago and New
York took the Luisitania for Liver
pool. He crossed to Hull and took
ship for Bergen, Norway. The ship
was all of one day unloading tin at
Stavauger. He arrived at Bergen
Sunday, June and on account of ill.,
ness went into hospital where he spent
l3 lonesome daye. He visited his
wife's cousins in Bergen and then
went to Boss, a watering place in the
mountains. Thence he took train
across the mountains to Christiania,
arriving June "a. Here he spent
week with his niece and cousins and
visited the old house where he was
born. He says that he did not see
King Haakon as the King did not
come to see him. He then went to
Vordingborg, Denmark, Is miles from
Copenhagen arriving July 4 and visit.
ed his sister, Mrs. Helen Erickson, 81
years old, and remarkably bright ard
active. He spent three weeks with
her and one in Copenhagen, the capt.
tai of Denmark. He saw the Danish
king and has high praise for our U.
s. minister, Mr.. Egan. He took boat
from Copenhagen to Christiania Aug.
5, and after spending a week at Christ
iania took the fine ship Oscar II d.
rect for New York He arrived in
New York Aug. Is, in Chicago Aug.
q, and in Austin Aug. 80. He is bet
ter of his old physical trouble.
Mower County transcript., 1908-09-02
THOMPSON-MYERS,

At the residence of the officiating
clergyman in this city, Wednesday
noon, Aug rs, 1903, Pearly A. Thomp-
son and Miss Mabel E. Myers of this
city, kfv. G. D. Belden officiating.
Miss Mamie Lynch was bridesmaid
and Charles Otterstrom groomsman.
The bride WAS very prettily attired in a
gown of white silk. The ring service
was read. After the ceremony wed
ding dinner and reception were given
for about thirty relatives and intimate
friends at the residence Of the bride
on Clark street. They will reside at
the Myers home The bride is the
daughter of X. Myers and is one of
Austin's very popular young ladies', of
happy disposition and Of practical
ideas of life. She has large circle of
friends to wish her joy abundant.
The groom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. b: Thompson and Is employed at
the aormel Packing house. He and
his bride are receiving abundant con.
gratulations
Mower County transcript., 1908-09-02
TWENTY FIFTH CHURCH ANN1.
= J, VERSARY CELEBRATION

Last Sunday, Aug. 3d. the MEM
oers OF the Evangelical Lutheran
trinity church of Dexter township
celebrated the 25th anniversary If
the organization of the congregation
Mission festival services were held in
connection with the silver Jubilee
celebration. The church was beauti-
1ully decorated for the occasion. The
special singing by the choir was the
pest ever heard in the church. The
members of the congregation and
visitors from neighboring churches
nlled the church at both forenoon
and afternoon services. In the fore
noon Rev. w. Haar of Loretta MINI
VINO was the first resident minister
OF the congregation, preached the
anniversary sermon in the German
language: In the afternoon Rev A
+. Zich of Sleepy Eye, Mimi.
preached an anniversary sermon in
khe English language and Rev. T
fohley OF 'Bondville, Wis, delivered
cne missionary sermon in the Ger
man language. Total contributions tn
10 the amount of $50 were collected
At the close of the forenoon SER
vice, Rev. j. Guse read the history
OF the congregation. The original or
ganlzers were G.. Seebach, w. r
jacob, j. Christgau, J. Kra ambeer, G.
Betcher, w. Miller, C. Proeshel and
MRS. w. Arndt. In 1881 the first
services were held for these families
by Rev. Bender of Goodhue, MINI
Inc congregation was regularly or
ganlzed on Sept. 8, 1883. The first
trustees were c. Christgau, w. F.
jacob and J. Christgau. From 1881
to 1885 services were held at irreg-
ular intervals by the following min
listers: Rev. Vollmar, Rev. Kittle.
rev. 0. Hoyer, Rev. A. Hoyer. The
following students also preached
here during this time: Bauer. Lin
pert, Paetke, Fettinger, Field mann,
Burkholz, W.. Haar, F,ritzke, Hupfer
The regular resident ministers of
the congregation from 1887 to the
present time were w. Haar, H. Bruss.
A. F. Zich and ]. Policy. The pres
ent minister, Rev. J. Guse, came to
this congregation in 1903.
OF the original organizers G.. See-
bach, J. Christgau, w. Miller, c.
Proeschel and Mrs. W. Arndt were
present at the anniversary services.
In the evening a reception was
held in the church for the visiting
ministers.
Mower County transcript., 1908-09-02
Anti.SalOOn Field Dav,

Last Sunday was Rally day for the
temperance forces of this city. Rep.
resentatives of the Minnesota Anti.
Saloon league were here and made sew
eral addresses on the character of their
work and the success of the movement
to Danish the saloons. Rev. n, A.
Palmer, state superintendent, spoke at
the Congregational church in the
morning, assistant supt. Peter J.
Youngdahl spoke at the Baptist church
and Supt. E. w. Stark of the S. E.
district at the Central PRESBYTERIAN
church. In the evening, Mr.. Young.
dahl spoke to union meeting at the
Methodist church and Mr.. Stark spoke
in the Lutheran church. Large and
interested audiences were present at
all these meetings and liberal financial
support was given the movement.
Mower County transcript., 1908-09-02
BRIMBACOMB-JOHN.

Pearl Henry Brimbacomb of Aus
tin township and Miss Bertha John
OF this city were married last even
ing at the residence of Rev. c.. D.
Belden on S. Main street. They were
attended by Maitland Brimacomb and
Sadie John. After the ceremony
the bridal party repaired to the home
OF the groom's parents south of the
city where reception was held and
tine wedding supper was served.
The bride is a very estimable young
lady of this city whose numerous
friends will rejoice to see her happily
settled in life. The groom is the son
of James Brimbacomb and employed
at the Austin Cement Works. They
will go to housekeeping in Mrs. j. B.
Mills house near the cement works.
We join in hearty congratulations.
Mower County transcript., 1908-09-02
CRESS-CRONAN.

The marriage of Grace Loretta
Cronan, daughter of John Cronan,
and DR.. Peter Joseph Cress, son of
Mrs. Nicholas Cress of Rose Creek,
was solemnized Wednesday, Sept. 2,
1908, at st. Peters church at Rose
Creek. Nuptial high Mass was cele-
brated by Rev. Joseph Schneider.
The bridal couple were attended by
VIM. Cress, a brother of the groom
and Miss adelaide Cronan, sister of
the bride ~ lride was becomingly
attired in d y of white French
lawn. She wore :. full veil and car
ried a white prayer book and pearl
Rosary. The bridesmaid was simp-
ly attired in white null.
After the church ceremony the
wedding guests, about sixty in num-
per, being the nearest relatives of
the contracting parties, repaired to
the family residence where a sump-
tuous wedding dinner was served.
Many beautiful and costly presents
were received, among them a check
for $1,000 and an Upright piano, a
gift from the brides father:
The groom, Dr. Cress, spent four
years at Calvary College, Wis, and
the past four years at the College of
the Physicians and Surgeons, Mil
waukee; graduating last June, he
Immediately began practicing Medi-
cine at Wautoma, Wis The bride
graduated in 1908 at Bethlehem Ac-
ademy, Faribault, Minn., since which
time she has been a successful teach
er in our Rose Creek school.
The out of town guests were as
follows: Emmett Cronan, Minneap-
oils; Miss Adele Fidette, a school,
mate of the bride. Faribault; Mr.,
and. Mrs. Chas Mady,. Austin; Mr..
and Mrs. Jas. Murphy, Austin; Mr..
and Mrs. Casey, grandparents of the
bride, Austin; Mr.. and Mrs. Murine
and Mr.. and Mrs. Majeris, Oakland; !;
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Meyers, Lyle.
The brides going-away gown was
rich brown tailor-made suit and
hat to match. The bridal couple left
on the afternoon train for the Twin
Cities. and after tour of the lakes,
via Milwaukee. will be at home after
Sept. 18th at WautOma, Wis.
Mower County transcript., 1908-09-02

Monday, Aug. "a was the fifty
second wedding anniversary of Mr.
and Mrs. Caleb Stock of West Mitchell
Iowa, and many of their friends called
during the afternoon and evening to
greet the aged couple. Caleb Stock and
Miss Mary Watkins were married at
the home of the brides parents in
Cedar City Aug, "a, 1856. Many of
our readers remember the celebration
of their Golden Wedding at Lafayette
Park in this city two years ago.