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Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04

drawing large crowds each day. Sunday
afternoon Father Nugent delivered an
address upon philosophy of Civilization"
roads and the grounds were crowded to
their utmost capacity. Next Sunday Is
the closing day.
known farmer living a few miles south
east Of the city, was overcome by heat
Saturday afternoon and for some time was
considered in a critical condition, although
improving at this time. Mr.. Pollard was
not feeling well in the morning and put
IN a hard day ,threshing. the effort proving
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES are fast being
completed for the coming harvest races and
fraternai oonsrsss which will be held here
August Is. 10, 20. Committees are hard at
work arranging programs and doing a
large amount Of advertising and the, indi,
former efforts in entertainment OF the many
visitors which will be in attendance.
HUMBoLDT-Grady Boyd, the sixteen
near the Kansas line, Vas drowned in a
stream near the family home. he having
gone in swimming with a companion. The
iather Of the boy was not far distant and
when the boy went down in the bottom
OF the pond where the flood had washed
: deep PIT, the father was unable to save
Funeral services were held at the Presby-
terrain church in Bern, Kansas,
YoRK-A young man arrived here Sat
urday, claiming that his former residence
was Fairbury and that be had employ
ment with the Burlington railroad at York
and that he rented a house in North York.
He purchased $500 worth of furniture OF
Barr & Son and rendered a check for
S3Ob, receiving IS In ash. From there
ne went to Johnson Bros, hardware store
and bought $46 worth Of hardware, Civ
Ing a check on Fairbufy bank for 351,
receiving Sc in, change. The goods were
and now the agent of the house wants
I ohold the goods for nonfulfillment of
contract an dpayment OF rent. Thomp-
son left early this morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04
MN Drown5 a. HumboIdt.

HUMBOLDT Nee.. Aug S.aA(Special.O
The body Of Merit lstrawn, a young
farmer Of this section, was found at an
early hour this morning at the bottom
OF the waters OF q pond on the farm of
Neal Matten, a few miles southeast OF
the city. He was about 25 years OF age
and a~son OF Charles strawn. an old SOL
der and pioneer settler Of the county,
living at home with his parents. Sun
day morning he started fishing In a
bayou or inland pond with one or two
companions, but the heat proved too
strong for the others. who left him
shortly before noon. When evening came
young Strawn failed to show up. 1t was
not until Z o'clock hat the body was To-
Gated. The young man was subject to
fainting spells and II is supposed one OF
these came upon him while he was at
the river bank an dhe fell into the water
and was drowned before he recovered
himself. The water was not deep enough
to drown him.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04
Boy Accidentally Shot.

BEAVER CITY, Neb., Aug. 3~.-(Special
Telegram,)EThe small son OF James STRAIT
ton. northwest OF town. was accidentally
shot by an elder brother and m~iraculously
escaped death. The older boy was handling
the remains OF a target rifle which had
been kicked about the place for a year. 1t
was rusty and without a stock. In handling
IL the thing was some how discharged
and the bullet lodged in the little boy's
head near the right eye. A DETECTION OF a
half inch in either direction would have
resulted in instant death.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04
FILINGS ron COUNTY OFFICES
Former Attorney General PrOut seeks
AttorneYshtp IN Jefferson.

FORMER Attorney Genera PrOut seeks
A~ttorneyshtP In Jefferson.
FA1RBURY, Neb.. Aug. S.-(speciaL)-
The following have made filings with the
county clerk for county and legislative
offices:
For Representative, Thirty-first District
Charles Dawson, James L. Hutchinson and
A. V. Pease, republicans; Yves. Pickins,
democrat and peoples Independent.
For County Attorney-F. l.. Rain and
r. N. Prout, republicansj e. A. Wonder,
democrat and peoples independent.
For County commissioning. w. Rohra-
baugh, republican; John T.. Clapp. demo-
crnt.
LoUP CITY, Neb.. Aug. 2-(special.)-
There are now three candidates who AVE
filed for senator from the Sixteenth dis
trict. namely. A. p. culley of Loup City,
G. A. Clark and f. d. Gould. both OF Buff
falo county for the republican nomination,
with one ~populist nominee whose name has
not reached here. For representative, there
are three candidates, namely, Carl McKin-
ME and Theodore ojondyk for the republi-
cans and Z. A. Brown for the populists.
For county attorney there are four candi-
dates. r. p. Starr and w. ]. Fisher before
the republican primaries, and r. II.
Mathew and Emerson Smith for the fu-
s%lonists, all Of Loup City. There are also
several filings for supervisors.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04
MACK cONFERS Win MURPHY
Discusses Plans for New York Cana
Raisn with TanmRny's
d

NEW YORK, Aug. s.-An important. con-
ference to outline a plan of campaign In
New York was held this morning by Nor
man u. Mack. chairman OF the democratic
committee, with Charles f.. Murphy, leader
OF Tammany hall. The conference
continued for some time and it
was said that the part which the
national democratic committee will play IN
the campaign in this state was determined.
Chairman Mack win leave for Chicago to-
night and win remain there for two weeks.
On his arrival in that city he will announce
the makeup OF the subcommittee which
will have control OF the campaign east OF
the Alleghenies.
After a conference lasting over two
hours, Chairman Mack aid
Mr.. Murphy and I talked OF the
situation In the state and what Is being
done to elect the national ticket. A more
active campaign will be made here after
the state eonvebbon. No mention was
made OF g~ubernHtd1al candidates.
9Th state conmlttee will direct the COM
paign in this state and as long as every
thing is satlsfsetory-and everything has
been 80 far--the national COMMITTEES will
not interfere.
Much has been said of Mr.. Bryan's
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04
TROOPS MAKE PRACTICE MARCH
Infantry and ARTILLERY From Fort
Riley Pass Through Beatrice.

Infantry and Artillery From Fort
Riley Pass Through Beatrice.
BEATRICE. Neb., Aug. S.-(speciaI rele-
s~ram)-The Sixteenth United States in
tantry, which camped here over Sunday,
left this morning for Fort Riley. Kan.
They will so into camp at odell onigh
Soon after the departure OF the command,
Batteries ID and r OF the Sixth Field artI-
lery, in command Of Captains Briggs and
Baryne, reached the city from Fort Riley
and went into camp here for the night,
The command numbers about 800 men and
$50 horses, The troops are out to fulfill
the regulations as regards marching be-
fore attending m~aneuvers, and will return
to Fort Riley in the morning. About 1000
persons witnessed the guard mount and
also heard the concert given by the Six
teenth infantry band.
Eight members of a family named Collier,
who were holding q reunion at the home
Of John b. Collier on South Fifth street In
this city, were poisoned last evening by
eating Ice cream. All of them were critic
ally Ill for a time and the prompt arrival
of a physician saved their lives.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04
Republican Rally at Aurora.

AURORA, Neb., Aug. S-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The republicans are planning a big
ratification meeting and banquet to be held
in Aurora on August Is at 8 o'clock in the
afternoon. Senator Norris Brown, Gov
ernor Sheldon. Speaker Dan Nettleton and
other men OF prominence have been in
vited to speak.
The republican central committee OF
Hamilton county has issued an indorse-
ment of the candidacy Of r. H. Ablutt for
railway commissioned.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04
STREET FAIR UP AT PONcA
Festive Time In the Dixon County
Capital for an Entire
Week.

PoNCA, Nebs Aug. S,-(special.I-A
street fair will hold forth here for a week
and the town Is wearing a festive garb.
There are eight shows and a large Ferris
wheel illuminated with electricity, Crowds
fromst the surrounai country are expected
to attend the festfSlkess
Miss Agnes Ward of Omaha is the guest
OF her sister, Mrs. A: 3. Francis.
The Wood sisters, members of the Wood
family orehestra of-Des Moline, gave some
musical selections at the Presbyterian
church yesterday =
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04
Taft Club at Cambridge.

CAMBRIDGE, Neb., Aug. a-(special.)-
A number OF the republicans Of this place
met at the opera house Saturday even
ing. August l, and organized a Taft and
Sherman club. The meeting was called to
order by Hon. E.. B. Perry, committeeman
when J. w. Hammond was chosen tenn
porary chairman and DR.. H. ]. Porter
temporary secretary. ]. M. Hollingsworth,
B. F. Butler and @. b. Simon were ap-
pointed a committee to draft by-laws, So
licit members, etc.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04

BEAVER CITY, Neb., Aug. ~s.-(specia'
Telegram.)-Mrs. Ray Hartman saved he.
home from destruction by presence Of mind
Saturday. A kettle OF parafine on a gaso-
line stove became ignited while she was
temporarily absent from the house. On her
return everything was in a blaze. Instead
OF rushing for assistance, she gathered w
heavy cloths and put the fire out although
the curtains of the room were burned and
the floor was ablaze.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04

SUPERIOR, Neb.. Aug. 3.-(SpeciaI.)-
Ed. Woods, a young man OF Is years, liv
ing near Mankato, Kan, was drowned
while fishing in the Republic river. one mile
east OF this place. this afternoon. He had
walked out into the river and was taken
with cramps. His body vas not recovered
for fifty-five minutes, and every effort to
revive him was in vain. The funeral will
take place tomorrow afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04

teal aid was az once secured and every
thing done 20 save his life. but the burns
were so severe that IL was impossible
to save him. one year aEo Last spring
Mr.. Doremus came here and purchased
a fine 400-aore farm and we s~prosperOus
this year, raising over 400 acres OF fine
wheat He leaves sons and daughters
grown, In good circumstances
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04
me generel manager.s office at the Bur

The general managers office at the Bur
ington in oman offers the explanation that
the telegraph has been taken out at Lush
ton to give way to the telephone. but that
the station agent has been retained. II
was not known by that office whether this
telegraph instrument was the only one the
people Of Lushfon had on which to depend
for public business or not.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04

BALSAM

is and has been for 81 years the most
prompt and reliable cure for DiArrhosa,
DyssntsV and Cholera Infantum- As
these diseases often come in the night,
every home should be prepared to check
than without delay by having Waksheld's
Blackberry Balsam on hand. Il never fails.
AL druggists sell Il Full sizs bottle 660
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04
Injuries bring About Death,

SHELTON. Neb., Aug. 3.-(special.)-
John Doremus, a respected farmer, died
last night at the farm home. Two weeks
ago he was crossing a ravine with a steam
thresher outfit and was caught between
the separator and the engine and terribly
scalded by steam and hot water, and med
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04
TELEPHONE FOR TELEGRAPH
Exchange of Instruments at LushtOn
Brings n Protest from That
Town.

LUsHroN. Neb., Aug S,-(special.)-The
telegraph ~instrupents were taken out of
the Burlington station here Saturday and
many patrons OF that railroad are COM
planning at the action. The Burlington
does $4,000 worth Of business here a year.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04

Postal employees who are members of the
state militia may avail Of the fifteen days
annual vacation allowed them II they so
elect, to attend the state e~ncampments and
would thus receive their regular pay al
lowed them during their vacation period.
Should they desire to attend the militia
encampment without applying that time on
their vacation they will be required to
furnish a substitute during their absence
and the substitute win receive their pay.
Tfe pay he receives from the state as a
member Of the militia cuts no figure with
the pay he receives as a government en-
ploy4
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04


sherman Calls at state House.
Superintendent Sherman OF the Boys In
dustrial school at Kearney called at that
state house today 10 say that the boys at
the school are eultivatins' eighty acres OF
corn which will sell for e a bushel for
seed corn. The school 10 working in con-
junction with the state farm. and It Sc
lected Its seed corn with great care. The
result, he said. Is that the school has the
best stand Of corn in Nebraska From
forty acres Of potatoes, Mr.. Sherman said
he expected to gather 5000. bushels. The
boys are also eultivating forty acres OF
sugar beets, which the experts have pre-
nounced the finest IN the state. Thirty
acres have been planted In beans. Besides
all this. the school sports MICE base bail
teams.
Creamery DisDute Settled.
The railway commission has settled the
dispute between the Beatrice Creamery
company and the Pacific Express company
by splitting the difference between the
charge the express company dPsired 10
make for hauling cream and the rate the
creamery desired 10 pay. The creamery
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04
Pay of Postal EmDIOyes in Militia

CUSHING, Neb., July 2s.-To the Editor
of The Bee: I am a rural letter carrier
at this place and am also a member OF
the National Guard. a you inform m
whether a carrier is entitled to full pay
for his route and also from the state while
on state encampment duty as a member
Of the mihtia7 c.. p. SEARS.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04
no ADpnHss LAwYnRs
Delegation from vireinIa Bar Assoc
citation Calls ON Candidate.

U Univ OM
HOT SPRINGS, Va, Aug. S-About
thirty members OF the yirgiuia Bar asso-
citation called on Candidate TAFT this morn
ing and a general exchange of Fluctuations
was held. The association tomorrow be-
gins it's twentieth annual meeting. Judge
Taft win address the gathering Thursday
and has been asked to make a banquet
speech Thursday night.
There was universal comment by tho
lawyers on the splendid physical appear
ance of the candidate.
yes was his reply. at Is true, I was
never In better health IN my life. 1t IL
this air down here and then my exercise.
II really does not seem that there Is much
In a game Of golf. but It requires Just
enough skill to divert the mind from the
walking that is necessary and in that way
one gets real exercise without the fatigue"
Today's early hours were, as usual. de-
voted by Mr.. Taft to his correspondence
and then followed the trip over the four
mile golf course.
Missouri came to the front with q rush
today in the Taft baby naming contest
W. r. HEAVIER Of Lebanon. Mo-, an
nounces himself the proud father of twins.
AS a good republican he has undertaken
to perpetuate the whole national ticket
and the state ticket by naming one boy
| Howard Taft Heavier. in honor OF Judge
Taft, and the other Hadley Sherman
Heavier, to honor the second place on
the national ticket, as well as Hadley,
Missouris republican candidate for sov-
ernor.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04
Or. Prices Wheat Flake CELERY Food

DF. Prices Wheat Flake Celery Food
To maintain the normal standard Of health the
quality and character of our food is one of great
importance. A food improperly prepared is a tax
m digestion. Dr.. Prices Food is composed of
wheat and celery, the most Wholesome and nour-
ishing of natures products. Iii easily assimilated
andhasa direct tonic influence upon the nerves. SIS
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04
Lnnka EsnA.

Many an article vol have which needs 70.
pairing and REPEATING.
Kemper, HemphiIl & Buckingham.
owners Omaha Silver Co.. Inc.
s1s So. 18th ST All kinds plating.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04
KILLS SELF FACING POSSE

OlxIahOma Murderer Ends Life When
and Threatened
with Capture.
LAYTON. okl., Aug. s.-Surrounded by a
posse twenty miles south west OF Lawton,
j. M. Phillips Of Randlett, who yesterday
murdered Mrs. June Smith. his sister-in-
law, at Temple, committed suicide early
today rather than submit to arrest. When
officers surrounded the house in which he
had taken refuge, Phillips appeared at the
door and shot himself.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04
HAND
fOR TOILET AND BATH

Il makes tie toilet something to Be 81
ioyed, II rem oves allstains and roughnoss,
prevents prekly heat apd chatting, and
leaves the skin white, soft, healthy. In the
bath 1t brings q glow and exhilaration which
no common soap can equal, impartirg the
Tigor and life sensation Of q mild Turkish
Sath. ALL GRocERs AVID DRUooIsrS
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04

Street car advertising.
Omaha Hotel Supply Co.
moved from Sit SO. 18th 20 rooms 81 to 81
u. 8. National bank building.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04

A number OF York people, headed by ].
e. Hart, member of the legislature, have
filed a formal complaint against the North
western. They are asking that this road
install a telephone in the station at
Gresham.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04

speaking campaign. II is Mr.. Bryan's in
tention to speak in centcrs Of doubtfU
states, though he win not make the numbet
OF speeches that he made IN his formeI
campaigns. AS has been announced, hG
will speak twice IN this state, one in
Greater New York and once in Buffalo,
but / shall try to persuade him to speak
also at some point in the center Of the
state. He will not speak In The state until
some time after the state convention.
which l understand will be the latter
part Of September or the first part
OF October. 1 believe New York to be
a good battle-ground, where the party has
a good chance OF success.
Senator John w. Daniel Of Virginia.
Henry watterson and former Senator
Pettigrew OF South Dakota had q con-
ference with Mr.. Mack today. Senator
Daniel announced today that he would
take an active part in the campaign. Mr..
watterson is engaged IN the formation OF
his committee Of editors throughout the
country favorable to Mr.. Bryan's can
didacy.
TAFT TO ADDRESS LAWYERS
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-04

company buys cream and ships II from a
branch road north OF Grand Island. On
Sundays this train does not run and the
cream 10 then shipped to Omaha and over
another road to Lincoln. The express COM
pany charged for the sum Of the locals
OF IS cents for 100 pounds; the creamery
was willing to pay % cents. or the regular
charge. II the shipment came straight
through. The company ordered the express
company to charge 20 cents a 100 pounds.
or the rate for a continuous run, based
on the mileage.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-04-04

ing class, and part in the sewing
We: the girls In Lauhala work, are
ltnrnlng 10 make fans. We have al
ready finished our spicturc frames.
They are now hung on the wall. It
looks much prcttier. n
, The sewing class are now starting
to sew in color work and do plenty
OF other things.
The boys are working very hard
in the yard. They have to pile the
Iccks in one place. They have near
~ filled up those patches they were
working at last month.
There are three other patches to
be filed. II Is very hard work to
run with the whcelbarrow full of
dirt, In filling up these patches. The
boys are trying to make our yard
level ana smooth. .. ..
One Of the boys runs the lawn
mower all over the yard whore 1t Is
level enough to do so.
The, children in the Primary room
90 out in the yard ana ltck up rub
Dish. .. .H. ..
Part of the big boys are working
IN the Carpenter Shop. We can cas-
ily hear their hammers going,
AS for our school County, we arc
getting along very nicely. AS |
wrote you in my first letter was the
Clerk, but now am the Chairman OF
the Board of Supervisors. AS IL Is
written In our Constitution, the one
who gets the highest number Of votes
OF the Supervisors will be the chair
man.
Annoy Ahu Is in my place as Clerk.
Yesterday was our regular Young
Women's Club day. We held our
meeting at Mrs. Austin's cottage.
Nearly every one was present. We
/ opened our meeting by repeating the
Lords Prayer. sang q song, then had
I the roll call,
4 The President asked If there was
any business to bring up. AS no one
had any business, n motion to pro
coed with the games was in order
We enjoyed the meeting very much
Refreshments were served.
We, the children and teachers o
the Waihee School, send Aloha t.
you.
Yours respectfully
JENNIE NuUHlWA.
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MhlALoHh's ENe SPEECH
Waihec School, Waiheo, Maui,
March % 1905
" Grade.

Waihec School, Walhec, Maui,
March 90, 1908.
W. X. Harrington, Esq, Editor Of
Evening Bulletin, llo-
nolulu, T. II.
Dear Sir am very glad to tell
you that Governor Frear and his par
ty visited our school on "Wednesday
morning.
We, the children OF Waihce
School, were very glad to see him.
when the Governor and his party
arrived at the door, we all stood by
our seats ill they got to the front OF
tho, room. Our teacher gave us the
order to be seated.
! a speech was made To the Govern
or by little boy named Maka Mai
aloha When the little boy finished
with his recitation, Governor Frear
talked to the children in our room
for quite awhile.
Oh, he is Il very kind man.
Everything that cur teacher teaches
us every morning came In, in bis
oral instruction am sure that he
stopped In our room about 20 min
utes. Tho they were in a great hur.
~ to be on their way to Kahakuloa,
AS our teacher is the Principal of
the school, she introduced the Gov.
ornOr and his party to all the other
teachers: there are four rooms In all.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-04-04
GOVERNOR PRAISED THEM
lIaou School, Hama, Maui,
Yours truly,
JULIA FERREIRA,
" Grade.

lIaou School, Hama, Maui,
Mar. 9th, 1908.
To the Editor Evening Bulle-
tin.
Dear Sir:--I am going TO write
you a few lines about our school
ground. We were very happy to
E-ar from our teacher this morning;
he said that the Governor and friends
came yesterday and remained aShort
time.
The Governor said that The
school yard looked well, Six months
ago Il was all lantana and the cows
came in. The boys have planted
corn, potatoes, radishes, and water
melons. The girls planted flowers,
which are growing well now,
The boys and teacher also white
washed the fence and two gates. The
tobacco plants grow like weeds here
but we do not know what TO do with
II. | think the teacher viii send
some to Honolulu.
Yours truly,
JULIA SERENO,
! ~ Grade,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-04-04
Kukuihaele School, Hawaii,
February 81. 1908.

Editor of the Evening Bulle-
tin, Honolulu, r. II.
Dear Sir:--I must not forget TO
tell you something about the work on
cur farm. We are still trying our
best to grow flowers and vegetables.
The flowers that the girls planted
some time ago are pccping out of the
boxes. Some boys have brought
some sweet potatoes to school. We
will plant them tomorrow. The
grass in our vegetable garden has
been hoed this week. Next week we
shall try to dig some of our land and
Gu' out some stumps.
Our school house and our teachers
cottage have been painted this week.
Mr.. Saffery and his friend were the
painters. They have done good
work, and the buildings are looking
fine now.
Kazwo Matsunaml aud Hopili Ka-
lua are taking charge OF the tools
this week. There are thirteen heavy
hoes and seven light hoes. Kazwo
las also trimmed our orange trees.
On, il is pretty to see some of them in
blossom.
Mr.. Ahrens, the plantation mana
ger, is going to fix several taps in
our school yard to water the plants,
We have three wheelbarrows, and
we are carrying dirt with them. A
fence thirty-six feet long was finish
cd this week. Our potato garden Ii
forty-six feet long and thirty-four
feet wide, containing an area of 1864
square feet. This is all | can tell you
ut present.
Yours truly,
ANDREW ARTHUR,
Head Luna, Third Grade.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1908-04-04

We shall,IreDlrut, all of our gaI1lnuE
when We get rain. The cocoanut
palms were attacked BY hundreds OF
cgterpil.ars. We picked them on aud
fed them to The chickens. We have
eighteen cOcoanut palms growing our
school yard. Although The meath,
en- Is TOO dry for planting out
things, We are kept busy every
day cleaning updry leaves, grass, and
other things. We were very much
disappointed that Governor Frcar did
not visit Kipahulu, because our teach,
cls told us that he was coming to our
village. We hope chat the Governor
will visit ms sometime In the future
Yours very truly,
ELIZABETH KAMAI.