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Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-07

Daily News was issued yesterday by the
York Blank Book Printing company. IL u
fun Of news and Is trying TO do It's part
OF York. There are published in York three
weekly newspapers, one semi-weekly ana
two daiiies, besides a college monthly, All
are given liberal support by the business
men and In return no city In the west Is
better represented than York by its worthy
newspapers,
CEDAR RAPIDs-At the Farmers insti-
tute, held here last week., there were ex-
cellent lectures given by the following per-
sons; o. Hull, Alma. Neb., on THE Grow
ing i!ero ana Uses OF AlfalfsL r !; ConkdRg'
Mrs. o. ]. Workman Of Ashland gave one
talk on Poultry Raising on the Farm"
and another on Social Life on the Farm"
The lectures were all filled with valuable
information, but the attendance was very
poor at each session.
PERU - Miss Eleanor Lally, training
teacher of the normal model school. who
has been on leave of absence for the last
three months, has just returned and has
taken up her studies I'm the normal. Miss
Ially was one Of the seven teachers OF
Nebraska who were sent abroad by the
National Civic Federation for the purpose
OF studying the methods and system Of
the schools of Great Britain. The school
systems of London, Liverpool, Manchester,
oxford, South Hampton and Marlborough
were studied thoroughly.
YORK-Nearly the entire corn displav
that was awarded premiums at the York
NOuiiNg COilAtHl WAS SlilpDtu W OIldilb
where ii Is being placed on exhibition.
York county's display OF corn is one OF
the best. and the Commercial club OF York
requests that while attending the Omaha
Corn exposition everyone look up the York
county exhibit. From one bushel of Sc
lected seed corn, on six acres Charles
Detlof, a farmer living northwest of York,
raised for seed $40 bushels. The corn was
WEIGHED and the field was measured by
disinterested parties. Other reports OF
greater yields have come from all parts
Of York county.
YORK-The monthly banquet and annual
meeting Of the Business Mems club of the
Young Mems Christian association Friday
evening was one OF the hest meetings of its
KIND. President T. P. Van Wickle toast
master. delivered n humorous address, In
which he took Rcod. natured thrusts at
many Of the members. clos'ng with q great
word picture of the greatness the future,
of beautiful, PROSPEROUS York Cal Ros-
low. deputy cntintv clerk, gave an interest
ing talk on antiouated taxes. showing the
great Improvement and fairness Of the
present system of taxing nronertv ever
thet ~ five years aEo. Mayor Cotton told
Of the healthy financia conditions Of York.
its improvements the niles of new paving.
the miles OF new sewers addcS to, an a1-
ready enod sewerage system. and miles
upon miles OF cement walks and crossings
York can certainly be proud OF It's financial
condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-07
Nebraska NEWS Notes.

CEDAR RAPIDS-The Cedar Rapids bas-
ket ball team went to Albion last evening
and was defeated by "A score OF 80 to Is.
CEDAR RAPIDS-Llttle Lena I1orenzen,
aged s. was taken to last week
to undergo an operation for appendicitis.
HUNTLEY-J. l. Wilkins, formerly pro-
prietor OF the City restaurant at this
place, died at his home in Alma yester-
day.
M'COOK-Samuel c. King and wife of
this precinct will celebrate their golden
wedding December Fl. Invitations to the
same being out.
ana sewing has been added to the regular
course Of study I'm some Of the grades In
the public schools.
CEDAR RAPIDS - Bishop williams of
Omaha viii conduct confirmation services
at the Episcopal church OF this place on
December Is. There are eight young peo-
pie I'm the class.
LUSHTON-Carl Pope of Litchfield, Neb.,
and Miss Gertrude Cool were today united
in marriage at the residence OF the brides
parents near here. They will make their
future home at Litchfield, Neb.
YORK-The statements published show
ing the condition of the four banks of York
shows a substantial and sound growth of
York's banks and reflects the general pros
perity OF business men and farmers.
MCOOK-John II. Dwyer of this city has
been convicted in the district court OF an
attempted assault upon two young Russian
girls last summer. Sentence has not yet
been Imposed. The crime was doubtless
averted by the appearance Of some men.
PIERCE-Earl Scripter and Stella May
Frost were marrier here today by County
Judge Kelley. The bridegroom is a resi-
dent Of Mclean, Neb., and the bride is a
popular young woman from the same town
In this county.
PERt-PioL. F. NJ. Gregg was at Tecum-
seh yesterday, where he lectured at the
formers institute. He de iv red a lectu e n
the afternoon on Agriculture in the Pub
lie Schools and one In the evening on
Landscape and School Gardening"
MCOOK-Mrs. Mary Babcock Of this city
died at the home Of JudsOn Bahcock In
| Cambridge late Friday night. Deceased
/ was one of McCook's earliest and most
buried in Cambridge Sunday by the sid =
/ of her husband, the late Charles f. Bah
cock. one OF the pioneers OF the republican
valley and long a prominent citizen.
YORK-The ministers OF this city, in a
matched bowling contest with the post
office employees. -outplayed their opponents
by over 200 pins, The game was played on
alleys. York Is fortunate In having a largt
number of the best ministers or earth,
men who are mixers, taking active part
In athletic sports, the business affairs OF
the city and are boosters" for York.
MCOoL JUNCTIoN-Jsmes Kell. a well
known prosperous farmer, committed sui
eide by swallowing carbolic acid. which
so quickly that they were unable TO pre-
vent IA. Every effort was made TO saw
his life. Mr.. Keil recently buried his
mother and lately buried his father, who
died nom burning to death. II Is believed
that loss OF his parents made Mr.. keiA de-
spcndent and temporarily deranged-
! YoRK-The first number OF the York
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-07
DEssENrERs FORMULATE DEMAND
Msettag of agnates Of Eastern League
and American Association.

MsettaR of agnates Of Eastern League
and American Association.
NEW YORK, Dec, 6.-whether there
will be. harmony. between the major and
minor base bali organizations of the
country during the coming playing sea-
son viii be determined at a meeting here
this week.
fuyolved in the issue. Is the question
OF harmony between two divided camps
of the minor leagues themselves, the
chief dissentients from the prevailing or
der of things in several points of base
bail law on Its managerial side being
the Eastern league and the American as
ISOLATION.
a private conference between repre-
sentatiVes of the base ball clubs COM
prising these two leagues was held to-
day. The conference was for the rur-
pose Of formulating q plan Of action
In case the requests which the Eastern
leasu and the American association have
made of the national commission should
not be granted, These emand include a
higher classification of the two leagues
and n modification of the drafting rules,
while It is understood representation on
the national commission itself win be
among the demands to be presented.
Every club in the Eastern league and
American association was represented at
the conference.
John D. o'Brien, president of the Amer
lean association. was CHAIRMAN and
CHARLES 7. Chaplin of the Rochester club
secretary. Prominent among the con
ferees was Henry J. Klllilea of Mllwau-
kee, who drew up the agreement and who
viii appear before the national commits
sion tomorrow and state what the two
leagues wish 10 accomplish. Just what
lines Mr.. KIllilea win adopt In his argu-
ment Is not definitely known in advance,
as neither he nor any of the others PIES
ent would say what had taken place, nor
could any hint be obtained as to what
the eastern and western combination
would do If its demand were denied by
the supreme court Of base ball"
The national commission will hold sew.
eral sessions during the week and 1t is
expected that a decision will be given
In the case Of the Chicago National
League club IN resafd to the sale OF
tickets for the worlds championship Sc,
ries last October.
On Tuesday the annual meeting CT th'
National league WIN begin and OF
Wednesday that of the American league
Many trades OF players are under way
and new managers may be signed FOL
St Louis, Cincinnati and Brooklyn Ma
tiOnal league clubs. A deal is also ex
pected whereby Joe Kelly viii go bacl
to Toronto from Boston and Franz
Bowerman win singn to manage the Bos
ton Nationals. The impression prevails
that everything will be arranged har
~moniousiy.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-07
Dundee,

Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Selby have gon for
a ten days trip to Texas.
Mrs. S. r. Rush has returned from a
trip to San Francisco and Carson City,
Nevada.
The Dundee woman's club will meet next
on Wednesday, December 8, with Mrs. ID.
c. Dodds.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Dundee
Presbyterian church met Friday afternoon
with Mrs. ]. +. Ferguson.
The mains are being dug and pipes laid
fer the new sewerage system that Is to be
placed through the whole village.
Lawrence Gibson and Randall Curtiss,
who were at home for Thanksgiving, re-
turned to their work at the state Univer-
sity on Monday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Goodrich has returned
from an extended visit in California, having
divided her time between San Francisco
and Los Angeles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Crawford have re-
turned to their home in Detroit, Mich
after a visit of several weeks with Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Latin.
at dinner Friday evening, their guests
being Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Goss, Judge
and Mrs. w. H.. Munger and DIR. and Mrs,
Schroeder.
day at the Omaha club In honor of Miss
Bertha Corbett of Chicago, who is the
originator of the sunbonnet babies. Covers
were aid for twelve.
Eight young peopls sPSnt @hePPy eN0h
ing on Monday with Philip Johnston, on
the occasion of his fifteenth birthday. A
m~arshmallow roast and other jolly games
were enjoyed by all.
The Round Dozen club met on Saturday
with Mrs. Henry G. Van Geison, the guests
OF the afternoon were: Mrs. w. b.. Howard,
Mrs. f. A. Russell, Mrs. Stensen, Mrs.
Palmer, Mrs. @. W. Templeton, Mrs.
Lampe. Mrs. c. o. Rich and Mrs. Skeen.
Under the auspices of the Cleaners" a
society of young women connected with
the Dundee Presbyterian% church, a de
lightful entertainment was given at the
Dundee hall Friday evening, when an
Illustrated concert was presented by the
Leveretts. assisted by Miss DeGraf, Miss
Ruth Hart and others, including the sew
enth grade of the Dundee school.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-07
CORN SHOW IN Cunning COUNTY
Exhibits to BE Taken to the Omaha
Corn show.

WITH SAo"
WEST POINT, Neb., Dec. 5.-(Special)-
The Cunning county corn show was held In
the city hall last week. In spite of the
inclement weather 122 separate entries
were made. Four men were kept busy fol
two days preceding the show arranging the
exhibits. At $3.50 in the afternoon Prof.
Moore, the corn expert, delivered an in
structive lecture on Corn The exhibits
were packed and will be shown at the
National Corn exhibition at Omaha, and
from their quality it is confidently be-
lieved that Cunning county will rank high.
Prizes were awarded as follows:
Yellow Corn, Ten Ears-C. Y. Thompson,
SIS; Earl Anderson, $40; c. \. thompson,
S.; c. a. %sandquist, $; Roy Anderson, s'
man Hoffman, 81; Sam B-eckenhauer, 81.
White Corn. Ten Ears-Ignatz Epenner'
so; Nelson Peterson 8; :, F. johnson q:
Herman Reimers. 81; Peter Molgard. 81;
Any c~oior-George DEWITT, SO; Joseph
Prinz, "a; Otto Dev ltz, 81; Joseph Baten-
horst, 81; Franz Fischer, 81.
Single Ear Class-Frank DEWITT, q;
G. Y. Thompson, 81.
Sweet Corn, Ten Ears-John Paschang.
Pop Corn, Ten Ears-N. Peatrowsky, "a;
". Nabuda, So; Arthur Fenske, 81; Earl
Johnson, 81; Arthur Marck. 81; George
DEWITT, 81.
Largest Ear-Frank DEWITT, 81,
Ten Largest EaEs-James Molsard. S..
Sweepstakes, Any Ten Ears-fEarl Ander-
SON, So.
Special Prizes-A. Sckiferl. st. Charles,
Monterey and Lincoln townships: Ignatz
Spencer, first; Joseph Gentrup, second.
Bushel class, A. Scahiere: c. Y. Thomp-
son, first, 50; c. A. Anderson second, s..
Sweepstakes, ten ears, ]. B.. Koupal: Earl
Anderson, dozen photographs. County corn
show bushels. seventy ears: c, Y. Thomp-
son, SO; q. A. Anderson, SO. Yellow corn,
son, 50; C. A. Sandquist, 50; Roy Anderson,
50; Albert Zimmerman. 81. White corn, ten
ears: Ignatz Spenner, S.; Nels Peterson,
81; Fritz Wlese. 81. Any color: George
DEWITT. IS; Joseph Gentrup, 81 Casper
Paschag. 50; Anton Pripz, 81; Otto De WITT,
81. Single ear class: Frank DEWITT. 81.
Charles Nelson, 81; s. p. Johnson. 81; c. Y.
Thnpnnaon 81
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-07
Mrs. Auehe,s vounrest daughter. NLrs. John

Mrs. Aughe's youngest daughter. Mrs. John
Young.
Florence Lavender. aged 10, Is much
elated over receiving third prize for a
child's story in Raich ana Range. a
Denver journal. While Florence and het
gradma were spending the summer IN
Colorado she began her literary work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Pickard rave an old
fashioned house warming to about tiity
old friends and ~neighbors Saturday night
November IS, at their new home just com
pleted at SiNtieth and Center streets. a
sumptuous four-courss dinner was one OF
the pleasant features.
The Ladies' Aid society held a halliday
meeting at the home Of Mrs. r. g. Hens
man Thursday aftei noon. a large amount
OF carpet rags were sewed, The hostess,
assisted by her mother and sister, served
a fine lunch at 4 O'Clock. There were ten
In attendance. They decided as Christmas
is apprCa aching to hold no more regular
meetings until January T. A musical enter
tainment at the church Is beng planned for
the near future, of which due notice Will
be given.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-07
W est Amber.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Potter of West
Amber are rejoicing over the advent OF a
little son December l.
Mrs. Alice Bascom and daughter Miss
Maud, were guests of the ormers sister
Mrs. L. Boyer. Wednesday.
Rev. w. r. Wetherell was the guest at
dinner Tuesday evening at the home or
Rev. and Mrs. r. NJ. Henderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles ]. Roberts enter
tanned the cottage prayer meeting Wednes-
day evening at their home in Eckerman.
The q ear-old son of Nr. md Mrs. George
Carlsen, seventeenth and canton streets.
has been quite Ill for a week with tonsllitis.
Frank Wallace fell Tuesday while work.
ing at the Updike Lumber company on
West Farnam street and fractured two
ribs.
The fever is broken in the case of Thomas
Shandy, who has been i'll with typhoid for
a fortnight. Hopes are now entertained
for his ultimate recovery,
Mrs. Anna Lavender entertained her
She was on her return from McCook, Neb.,
TO her home in Malvern Ia.
Miss Roberts of Wisconsin, who. with her
father, Joseph Roberts. is visiting. relatives
her is quite III at the home of her aunt.
Mrs. c. j. Roberts of Eckerman.
Mrs. Hoover, formerly of Eckerman. has
removed from he nor SIa ,i h4he an On F keavea-
where she will keep boarders this winter.
Mr.. Jacobsen moved his family to his
newly purchased farm near Fort Crook
i WR0ueE00Ns lHty uNN bNAl AA1 HabaAe u
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. Carlson, the
last month.
B.. Carbury has returned TO his old posi-
ton at Armour's packing house, where he
has been an honCred emplQye for the last
sixteen years. He has had a vacation OF
four months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jsmes Halpine have re-
celved plans for the st. Louis flats they
propose erecting at T~wenty-ninth and
Harvey streets. They VIII remove there
in the spring.
Miss Maude Craig is spending the week
with Mrs. Weidener, Twenty-stXth and Pep
pleton avenue. who has been i'll the last
two weeks. Miss Craig Is her companion
outside Of her studies at the high school.
Miss Mary Hensn an. who has been
critically IN at the home II her mother
ia West Side the last two weeks with
orinsy. Is stIn very III and her relatives
ana friends are deeply concerned about her.
Mrs. ]. II. Gantz and daughter, Miss
Addie. entertained Mrs. j. Ryder between
trains Friday. She was on her return TO
her SON Warren and wife, nee Miss Anna
Gantz, al Luther, Wye. She lives AT FAIR
field, Ia
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Aughe received word
from Council Bluffs Thursday that their
grandson, Frank sylvester Young, aged 5
years, had died suddenly of Group Thurs
/ day morning at the homo OF his other
grandfather, Marlin Young, near Henton,
Ia. The little fellows mother Is Mr.. and
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-07

creed, but the religion Of lofty aspirations
and Of noble ideals.
1T teaches us to turn from the mad
house OF toll. where men like maniacs, are
struggling for a golden coffin. to the con-
temptation and emulation Of the loftiest
ideals Of benevolence. fraternity, philan-
thropy and charity.
Brotherhood OF Mas.
1T teaches us universal brotherhood Of
maa."
ut teaches us that truth is a gem that
shines with equal lustre. whether II adorns
the character OF a prince or a peasant;
that crime Is crime, no matter by whom
committed; that there is no difference be-
tween the murderer on the scaffold, with
the galiows-cap on, and the murderer on
the throne, with a crown Of gold upon his
head"
lit teaches us that the true philosophy
OF life IL the pursuit of happiness, which
ran only be achieved by turning from the
clang. the dust, the turmoil and uproar
OF the w~orkship, to listen to the sweet
harmonies OF brotherly love. and to the
inspired dictates of Duty, stern Daughter
of the voice of GodI
ut teaches US the precious lessons OF a
broad generosity, and OF a universal
benevolence whose boundaries are %co-ter-
minus with the utmost limits Of human
misfortune.
at teaches US that Immortality is not a
splendid and Elusive dream to beguile the
VISION OF faith. but al imperishable reality
extending through all the endless aeons Of
eternity"
1T teaches us to 20 live, that when the
psllid messenger, with inverted torch,
- -. A. - .l.r1 80 :,
into the dreamless sleep of an endless,
H,aricss night, but ascend upon wings of
light, to jodn our departed brothers in the
abode Of the blest, amid the prophetic
splendors and ever Frightening glories Of
an eternal refulgent dawn
Exalted Ruler Presides.
rHe memorial services were la charge Of
HAalted Ruler John A. Rine and other Of
tfcers of the lodge. The exalted ruler OPP
oned and closed the services, while the
members sang the opening ode and the en-
Tire assemblage sang the coxology in clos
ing, The eplogy was delivered by Carl e.
Herring, and Lysle 1. Abbott, both mem
bers or the lodge. offered the invocation.
Many beautiful musical number were
given, a quartet composed of Mrs. Harry
E. Jennlson, soprano; Miss Myrtle Moses,
contialto; Frank ]. Resler, tenor, and G.
8, Haverstock, bass. furnishing many of
them. One of these was a selection from
Gaul's Holy City" mo Shadows Yonder. -
Solos were also given by Mrs. %Jennison,
Miss Moses, Mr.. Resler and Carl Sobrieski.
Mr.. Sobrieski filled the place of the Elks'
quartet on the program. sickness among
the members Of this organization prevent
lnH Its appearance.
The names of the departed brothers were
shown on black panels at the rear of the
stage, the panels being draped with snilax
and other green cutting. symbolical OF the
everlasting life which Mr.. Herring In his
oulogy declared all Elks to believe in.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-07
rrntcrnnI Order OF EagIes.

Omaha aerie No. 50 elected these officers
for the year at its meeting Thursday even
ing: President, GEORGE F. West; vice presi-
dent. James r. Kilkenny; chaplain, A
urer. All v. Dresher; inside guard. Tony
Costanzo; outside guard, James Hubanks;
and Cross; physicians, DIR. w. r.
Christie and DIR. NJ. j. Ford.
George F. West, the new president sue
were cast at the election. In order to
assist in '%dcfraying the expenses of the
coming national convention the dues for
the new year were increased from Is cents
to 81 per month.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-07
Criminals Try to Break JntI.

CLAY CENTER, Neb.. Dec. e.-(Special.)
The Deweese bank robbers awaiting trial
in the jail in Clay Center, made a very
near getaway on Thursday night. They
had taken an iron bed Stat from one OF
the hunks in their cell and from it had
made a set of keys. They had succeeded
in opening three doors and were at work
on the last between them and freedom
when discovered by Sheriff Sanderson.
They are evidently expert cracksmen and
will need extra vigilance to keep them
s'pnodu
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-07
FIRE pEc0PD.


DICKENS. Neb., Dec. 6.-(special 1.-The
country postofflce of Marengo, twelve
miles southeast of here. was totally de-
stroyed by fire shortly after noon yester-
day. The family of II. M. Gardner, the
postmaster, was at home at the time. but
the fire had gained such Roadway around
the flue before It was discovered that very
little Of the house. or contents was saved.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-07
Is Up in The AIR
oContlnued from FIrst Page.l

MACS; six females. five insane and one
dipsomaniac-total, twenty. Sarpy' tour
males. one insane and three d~ipsomaniaesi
six females, five insane and one dipso-
maniacs-total, ten. Richardson. eleven
males, min insane and two dipsomaniacs;
fourteen females, twelve insane and two
dlpsomaniaos-total, twenty-three.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-07

DICKENS, Neb.. Dec. 6.-(Special. 1.-THE
school house in District No. %. about two
miles south of Wellfleet, this county, was
burned to the ground a few days ago. The
roof was about ready to fall in before the
fire was discovered, giving the teacher,
Miss Ethel Campbell of North Platte, and
her pupils barely time to escape with their
lives. The building and contents is a total
loss.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-07
More people are taking Foley's Kidney

MOre people are Taking FOIeYs Kidney
Remedy every year. 1t is considered to
be the most effective remedy for kidney
and bladder troubles that medical science
can devise. Foley's Kidney Remedy cor
reefs irregularities, builds up worn out
tissues and restores lost vitality. It will
make you feel well and look we'll. For
sale by a oil druggists.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-07
a Suggestion

For anyone on whose gift
you will spend more than a
: dollar or two, consider one
of our Cornish Quality
Bags or Suit Cases. There
is probably nothing that
pleases either a man or
woman quite so much. We
have many varieties and
styles, sizes and weights, at
from So to $25. When You
buy a bag here you get the
benefit of expert selection
of stock and expert advice
on your purchase. We have
no bargain lines to push.
ALFRED CORNISH g. CO.,
Dealers in Harness. Saddles and
Travelling Goods.
1910 Farnam Street,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-07
. PIeaaant ~surpriae

follows the first dose of DIR. Kings New
Life Pills, the painless regulators that
strengthen you Guaranteed. 25c. Beaton
Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-07

PILES CURED IN o TO IA DAYS.
FAzO GIN iMENr guaranteed - cure any
case OF itching, blind. bleeding OF protrudins
fiaes In 8 u Il days OF money refunded. 60c
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-07

E00n F0Q Weak and nervous men
AOODNN who find their power to
NERVES work and youthful vigor
NA~DsSS gone as a result OF over
work or mental eKertion should take
GRAY'S NERVE FOOD PILLS. They will
man again.
81 Hoxi . boxes S2.so By NATL
. MeCoNNELL DGuo co
Cor. 18th and Dodge Streets
OWL DAUa CoEPAMK
llor. I6sh ana Harnsy Sta- Omaha ISA
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-07
New
Florida
Line

BEGINNING with Sunday, December
aoth, the Pennsylvania short Lime wall
inaugurate and run daily thereafter an
Observation Sleeping Car Line through
from Chicago TO Jacksonville, Florida,
over the new Scenic line OF the LOuis-
VILE a Nashville Company, via Louisville,
Knoxville, Atlanta and Macon.
For Particular information concern
ing this new and attractive line, OF
concerning the incompatible Pittsburgh
and New York Passenger Service OF
the Pennsylvania short Line from
Chicago. call unOn or address
H. Rowland, Agent, Room ala Board
OF Trade Bldg Omaha.