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Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07

Labor Commissioner Maupin addressed the
convention at length on the proposition of
carrying out the requirements of the hotel
inspection law, and a committee of three
from the Nebraska Travellers, United Com
mercial Travellers and Travellers Protec-
tive association was appointed to confer
with Governor Shallenberger and Commits
sioner Maupin as to the best of means Of
enforcing the law.
This evening there was an address on
THE Science OF Salesmanship." by A. r,
Sheldon, founder of the School of Sales
manship at Chicago. Governor Shallen-
berger spoke on THE Relations of Trav-
cling Men to the state of Nebraska" and
Mr.. s. S. English spoke of "The Travel
ers' Protective Association and Mr.. w.
Brooks on United Commercial Traveller
ISM
Tomorrow morning the North Platte
knights will play a game of ball with the
South Platte men for the bentfit of Har-
rison's band, which has furnished music
during the convention. Saturday after
moor and evening there will be a picnic
at Schimmer's lake.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
Engine strikes Automobile.

BLAIR. Neb,, Aug. G-(Special)-Hans
Jorgensen. with his wife and five small
children. who were on a pleasure trip to
visit relatives near Honey Creek. Ia, were
run down in the automobile which he was
driving by an engine that was switching
in the yards of the northwestern railroad
here about 9 o'clock this morning. The
automobile with it's occupants was showed
over thirty feet along the track and COM
pletely wrecked. The smallest child, 3
years old, has a severe scalp wound across
the head and is in a critical condition.
Three of the other children were badly
bruised and Mrs. J%orgensen had her back
spralned. The injured were taken to the
emergency hospital, where they are being
cared for. MI. Jcrgensen Is a well-to-do
farmer living about ten miles from Wisner
and stayed over night with friends here.
He ran his machine up to within a few
feet of the track on which the engine and
a few cars were passing and claims that
when the last car had passed that he was
told by the brakeman to cross over, who
at the same time signaled the engineer,
who came back with his train, striking the
car in the center.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07

IOId ss. o e . o o 49, . . NoSl. % tOA h1tA, h1O, bbS
Democrats to Draft Byrnes.
While the m appointed by the
democratic state committee to draft a chair
man to conduct the ''nonpartisan" demo-
cratic campaign this fail will not meet until
after the primary. August II. II looks now
as though Senator Byrnes of Platte county
will be the man chosen. Senator Byrnes
has always been a faithful attendant at all
gatherings Of the demo-pops, served hiq
party we'll in the legislature and stands
high with the powers that be. He is per
sonally popular with at least a few of the
members of the special committee, and
hailing from Platte county, probably has
the backing of Chris Gruenther. who de-
clined to be chairman.
Numerous persons have been mentioned
for chairman, among them Dan Stephens
OF Fremont and II. H. Hanks OF Nebraska
City. while some MEMBERS OF the state com
mitteee believe they will yet be able 10
persuade Gruenther to take the place. At
this time, however, it looks mighty like
Senator Byrnes will be asked to take charge
of the campaign, and it is reported he will
accept the place.
ScOtt's Bluff Heard From.
The county assessor Of scott's Bluff
county at last got his abstract of assess
Henl 10 tne Slate BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.
The report was received this morning after
Secretary Seymour had almost exhausted
his vocabulary in messages by telephone,
wire and letter to the authorities out there
The report does not contain the number OF
the various items OF property on the
schedule. though the blank place is left
for the numbers, This omission. the
assessor wrote, was due to q failure on the
part Of his deputies TO record numbers.
Session Laws Ready.
The secretary of state received 100 copies
OF the session laws this morning and they
will be sent out to the members of the leg
islature at once, so they can gaze on their
work and have cause to weep, Under the
constitution these books are required to
be delivered TO the secretary OF state
within sixty days after the adjournment Of
the legislature, which would have been
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
TRAVELERSATCRAND ISLAND
Nebraska Association Opens Second
Annual Convention Yesterday,
TRADE EXHIBIT MADE ORGAN
Committee Appointed to CONSULT Gov.
ernOr shaIIenberger About In
spection of Nine-FOot Bed
sheet Law.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb., Aug. 6-(Spe-
cial.)-The second annual convention Of
the Nebraska Travellers association was
opened in this city this morning with a
formal meeting, presided over by President
Alexander of Hastings and at which some
OF the business affairs Of the association
were informally discussed.
This association is to be distinguished
from all other organizations in that its
purpose is to benefit the travelling man in
his profession rather thai an insurance
organization. Membership fee and dues are
merely nominal. Cooperation in matters
affecting every travelling man is the key
note. Its purpose found voice, for instance,
last winter in the enactment of the nine
foot bedsheet and individual towel law.
generally known as described, but carry
ing with 1t many features, some of greater
portent than a mere bedsheet. The law
requires the inspection OF kitchens and of
the sanitary accommodations OF all hotels
in the state, and it is the feature of in
spection, under the law, that was the sub
ject OF the informal meeting this morning.
The meeting was attended by Deputy La
Dor Commissioner Maupin, upon whom falls
the duty Of the inspection. The necessary
appropriation for the inspection was
neglected by the legislature, and how to
provide for the inspection is the question
which concerns the men of the road.
Trade xhibi Made OrRaD.
This afternoons session was devoted TO
business. Secretary McFadden's report
showed the membership to be 1856. Thu re-
port OF the on the state of the
order complimented the work of tho Off
GERS highly and sanctioned the work of the
board OF trustees. By unanimous vote the
Omaha Trade Exhibit was made the Off
cial organ. The report of the
on deceased members lamented the loss by
death OF two members during the year. A
report was received from the
on legislation, and in connection Herewith
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
Jail Delivery
at Fairbury
Harry Gray Files Off One Lock and
Blows Another with Nitro
glycerine.

FAIRBURY, Neb., Aug. 6.-(Special Tele-
sram )-Harry Gray made his escape from
the Jefferson county jail in broad daylight
today by filing the lock from the CRATE
doors and blowing the lock on the steel
door with nitroGlycerine. He did the job
between II and IL o'clock. He had been
confined here awaiting trial for several
months. 1t is thought he had assistance
frcm the outside. His wife has been here
working at a hotel for some time, but she
has not been allowed to visit her husband.
Gray is thought to be a dangerous char
acter. Once before he attempted a jail
delivery, but was caught before he had
blown the bolt on the steel door. .
Since then he has been KEEP in a cell
until this morning. when he was allowed
to 60 into the corridor for an hour to
exercise.
The bloodhounds have been brought over
from Beatrice, but they do not seem to be
able TO locate the trail.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07

BEATRICE-Blue Springs won a thirteen
inning ball game yesterday from Odell by
the score OF s to s.
BEATRICE-The business mems base ball
team last evening defeated a nine from the
Beatrice Poultry and Cold Storage COM
pany by the score of to l.
UNION-Arrangements are being made
for the Modern Woodmen log rolling which
is to be held here August %. The commit
tee will endeavor to get a speaker Of fame
to address the gathering. All kinds Of
sports and races will be pulled off on that
day.
SCOTS BLUFF-Crops of grain, hay,
alfalfa and other farm products here are
immense, the only trouble the farmers are
encountering is in the scarcity of help.
Men to work in the fields receive $S a
north or Sl.75 to 81 a day and board. But
even at these rates help is hard to get.
UNION-Mrs. Reuben Foster. residing
southeast of this village, was quite seri-
ously injured Wednesday evening in a run
away. She was driving a team, which
became frightened and ran away, throwing
her against a post with such force as to
hurt her hip very badly and she was also
badly bruised about the face.
UNION-While returning from the Odd
Fellows picnic at Avoca tho latter part of
last week G.. n. LaRue was badly bruised
up by being thrown out Of a buggy. The
team became frightened at something and
ran away, upsetting the buggy. Matthew
McQuinn and family were also in the
buggy, but none OF them was hurt.
BEATRICE-In the presence OF seventy
five guests yesterday at the home of the
brides mother. Mrs. Nellie Rathbun, near
Ellis, was solemnized the marriage Of Miss
Stella Rathbun and Henry C.. Clausen Of
Chicago, a former business man OF Ellis.
The couple will make their home at Chi
cago, where the groom is attending the
Moody Bible institute.
BEATRICE-Peter Jansen, accompanied
by Mrs. Jansen. left yesterday for Winni-
peg. Manitoba, where he will make the
annual inspection OF the elevators OF the
Saskatchewan Elevator and Lumber com
pany, Of which he Is president. Mr.. Jansen
says that the wheat harvest In that section
will be the biggest in years. His son, John
Jansen. is manager OF the company.
DUNBAR-The big Modern Woodmen log
rolling picnic held here was a big success.
II is estimated fully 1000 visitors were here.
Nebraska City captured the base ball
championship OF Otoe county and the juicy
purse that went with the victory. W. r.
Price OF Lincoln was the orator OF the day.
Another big feature was the automobile
parade in the evening, over thirty auto
mobiles participating
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
Bic PROGRAM at FuIIerton,

FULLERTON, Neb., Aug. 6-Cspecial.)-
The directors OF the Fullerton c~hautauqua
assembly are completing preparations for
the tenth annual session, which opens
August IS. This anniversary year is to
excel all others. The grounds are already
in splendid condition and the roads ready.
The talent includes such prominent speak
ers as Or. Frank G. Smith, DR.. Eugene
May, John Ratio and Bob Seeds, while
for Fullerton day Hon. Champ Clark, con-
gresham from Missouri, has been secured.
Rev. Harvey H. Harmon of Lincoln will
be platform manage again this year.
George NJ. Pinneo, physical director Of the
Young Mems Christian association at lin
coin, has been secured to take charge OF
the young people.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07

TECUMsEH, Neb., Aug. e.-(Special.G
The Crab Orchard Telephone company,
operating lines at Crab Orchard and out
from hat town, has sold its property to
the Nebraska Telephone company. The
transfer was made this week and the bill
of sale filed with the county clerk Thurs
day night. The Crab Orchard Telephone
company was owned by o. A. Bailey,
c. L. Rothell and Mrs. Eta Rothell. The
transfer was made TO Edgar NJ. Morsman,
attorney for the Nebraska company. and
A. q. Lane, special agent. both OF Omaha.
and to c. l.. Rothell Of the Crab Orchard
company. The consideration was SIS, 800.
The new management is now in charge,
1t is understood that the new owners, who
will term their ompany the Crab Orchard
telephone system, desire to retain the serv-
ices Of the employees of the preceding com
pany.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
Nebraska
ASSESSMENT ROLL FINISHED
Grand Total for Year is Nearly -Four
Hundred Millions.
BOARD MAKES FEW CHANGES
Levy Cannot BE Reduced Because of
Increased appropriations Made
by the Last LeEis-
ture.
BOARD MAKES FEW CHANGES
(From a staff Correspondent


LINCOLN, Aug. 6.-CSpecial THE total
assessed valuation Of the state, as reported
by the county assessors, with the proposed
changes by the state Board Of Equslisa-
ton, is 1890. Ola, sos. Last year the grand as
sessment roll was SS91, 7S5, 4s4. The total
amount reported by the county assessors
was 1898, $50. $50. but the board has already
announced proposed changes to reach the
larger figures and it is probable there will
be one or two more changes, though it Is
not now believed it will be possible to in
crease the assessment TO 800, O0, 900.
1t is also probable that the board will
not be able to reduce the state levy at ali,
owing to the increased appropriations made
by the late economical nonpartissn demo-
cratic legislature. Under the law the board
is compelled to make a levy for the gen
eral fund sufficiently large to pay the ex-
penses Of the state and the legislature. To
do this it will be necessary to Increase
the levy for the general fund from AZ mills
to AZ mills. But to avoid an increase In
the state levy, which includes the univers-
ity and redemption fund levy In addition
to the general fund levy, the board may
find it possible to reduce the redemption
fund levy to y of a mill, which would make
the total levy Just the same as last year.
It is estimated now the state debt will be
about $500, 900 by the first of the year, and
under the law the board has the author
ity to reduce this levy.
valuation BY Counties.
The following table shows a comparison
of the assessed valuation by counties last
wear and as returned by the assessors this
year:
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
Blair Mutual refuse. to sell.

BLAIR, Neb., Aug, 6.-(Special )-Th di-
r~ectors Of the Blair Mutual Telephone com
AMY held their regular monthly meeting
this week and had under consideration the
proposition from the Bell Telephone conf
pany to take over their plant here and
handle their business at rs cents per phone
per month. Mr.. Wicks, representing the
Bell company. was present and submitted
their offer, which was rejected. Several
representatives Of the independent COM
panies were here. including Secretary Mat
teson OF the state association. They were
here in strong opposition TO the consolida-
ton OF the two companies and asked a
chance to bid IL the Blair plant was offered
for sale at any time. The directors voted
TO buy a large amount OF new equipment.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
News Notes from Gothenburr.

GoTHENBURG, Neb., Aug s.-(spscial.)
-Gothenburg will have a series OF revival
meetings, beginning September l. They are
to be led by Rev. French oliver and will
probably continue about a month. A tab
ernacle to seat 1900 people viii be con-
structed the last OF this month.
on account Of the large consumption OF
gasoline and oil, the Standard oil company
has just completed two large tanks here.
Machinery will soon be installed for an
alfalfa meal mill. A large brick building.
formerly owned by the Platte Valley Farm
and Cattle company. is TO be used. There
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
ELOPER TAKEN AT FAIRBURY
Girl and Companion Arrested on
Complaint of Father

Girl and Companion Arrested on
Complaint of Father.
BEATRICE, Neb,. Aug. 6-(Special.)-
Charles Bumgard and Clara Powers, who
eloped from Sabetha. Kan, Wednesday
morning, were arrested at Fairbury and
lodged in jail, En- route west they stopped
off at Rockford, this county, but upon
learning that the officers were after them,
left on the first train before a warrant
for their arrest could be issued. The girls
father notified the sheriff at Fairbury,
where the couple was arrested. They will
be taken back to Sabetha at once. The
girl is Ii years of age, and the young
man about 81 years of age. A serious
charge may be preferred against him
when he reaches Sabetha.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
Find Lead Near rockford.

BEATRICE. Neb., Aug. 6.-(special)-
The discovery of lead in a we'll at Rock
ford. this county. has caused considerable
excitement at that place, and a company
is being organized to make a thorough
search for the ore. DR., Keene of Vir-
ginia had a piece OF It analysed, and II
is pronounced to be a good specimen of
lead ore. Machinery is being placed on
the round with a view 10 beginning oper-
atoms as soon as possible.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07

is a large acreage of alfalfa in the vicin-
ity of Gothenburg, which will furnish the
mill with an abundant supply Of excel
lent quality. The excellent power obtain
able here for running mills Of any kind
is a great inducement.
Two automobiles collided about a mile
north of town last evening, severely dam
aging both cars. No one was injured.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
KNIGHTS ROAST YELL0WS
Order of Columbus DeplOres Tend
ency TO Print Lurid Tales
of Crime.

MOBILE, Ala, Aug. ct was an
nounced today that the national conven-
ton, knights of Columbus, before ad-
tournment last night, went on record as
deploring what was said to be an in
creased tendency on the part of a portion
of the American press to give undue pub
rcity to sensational trials and publishing
in full testimony OF a degrading and i'm
moral character.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07

HUMBOLDT, Neb., Aug. 6-(Special)-
Masters o. A. Cooper and Lee Waggoner,
the two youngsters responsible for the
burglary OF Howe's jewelry store, accord
ing to the confession of the former, have
been found guilty and sentenced to the
state reform school. The Cooper lad is 1e
years Of age. while the wasgonsr boy is
two years older. About 800 worth OF
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
Daniel Moore Dead.

Daniel Moore. father of Jesse Moore,
register OF deeds, died at his home, 1885
n street, last night. aged 81 years. For
some years Mr.. Moore, who was one Of
the city's oldest settlers, had been in
feeble health, and on one occasion he is
said to have tried to end his life because
of his enfeebled condition. Some time
ago he decided his property to his son and
daughter in anticipation Of the end. He
was living alone at the time Of his death.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
Chancellor Davidson at Tecumseh.

OhHhCeIIOF DdVIuHUH nj NUCuHH5eH'
TECUMSEH, Neb., Aug. 6-(Special.)-
Great interest centers in the Tecumseh
c%hautauqua. Yesterday was educational day
and Chancellor w. ]. Davidson of Wes-
leyan university was the principal speaker.
In the evening the famou Williams Jubilee
singers gave a concert. This company will
remain until the close of the assembly.
The Caveny ompen came today and a
lecture this evening was given by Rev.
Frederick e. Hopkins, D. D., of the Ply
mouth Congregational church, Chicago.
Some of the very best things are vet to
come and the chautauqua will close Sunday
evening. Sc far the attendance has been
good.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
Board Makes Offer
to the Railroads
Will Postpone Freight Classification
Hearing Provided Roads Will
Furnish Transcript.

LINCOLN, Aug. ~6.-(special telegram
In answer to the request Of the railroad
companies for a postponement of the hear
ing on the classification of freight rates
set for the latter part Of September. the
State Railway commission has made the
roads a proposition.
The railroads objected to the time for
the hearing because IT would conflict with
the hearing Of the 2-cent fare and freight
rate suits in federal court.
The commission has made the PROPOSE
ton that If the railroads will furnish a
transcript OF all the evidence taken before
the court for the use Of the commission it
will consent to a postponement until De-
oember /. The roads have not replied to
the proposition yet.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
HALL Minute Store Talk

Few people realize the care we eN-
erCise in order to get Iaultless mer-
for "a patrons. For i'm
stance the following letter was sent
to every tailoring concern instructed
to execute fall tailoring for us.
Omaha, Neb, June l6, 1903.
Gentlemen
We have carefully examined the
swatches OF our purchases for early
fall and find no mistakes, neither
have We any corrections or changes
TO make in our order. You may ship
suits and fall overcosts any time
after July 10Th, but the nearer that
date the better for us, winter over
coats August LIST.
Regarding shipment. will say, that
all lots must be shipped complete
fractions of lots will not be accepted.
BY having each lot complete, we are
able to detect any variation in shade
and we viii not tolerate any shad-
ings in merchandise and no resist
dyes. Fol MS reason we insist uopn
having each lot complete.
We wish to add that we are very
particular about the class of goods
we sell. The tailoring must be up to
standard I'm every way; the fabrics
must be free from all defects and
the garments must be without traces
Of csrelessness in making, lining, etc.
This is a high class store and one
built on enduring principles-that of
giving to every customer a satisfying
garment, no matter what the price
We expect pleasant relations with
your house, and assure you that we
exercise no personal feelings when
buying merchandise, Our order with
your house was placed entirely upon
the merits of your prOduct-future
orders depend entirely upon merit
also. We sincerely hope that when
goods arrive they will be found fully
UP to expectations.
Yours truly,
King-Swanson Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07

jewelry. and fountain pens were taken and
about three-fourths of this property was
recovered.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
Extraordinary Bargains in
Bows Clothes

1t is seldom that clean, season
able wearables are to be had at
such prices-but the broken lots
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
More Oxford Bargains


1t would pay you to
buy a pair for next year.
Such reductions as are in
force here are not at all
common to Omaha shoe
selling.
$3.50 tan and patent Ok
fords at .$4.45
$500 tan, patent, vici
and gun metal Oxfords
at ..... 1885
$3.50 to $3.50 tan, vici
and gun metal, $2.S5
And a few of those extra Ok
ford bargains, pair. $3.50
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07

S. Billiard, the veteran head janitor of
the State house, who some weeks ago
took his little dog to Colorado and left
her with his grandchildren. got lonesome,
and today Topsy was sent back to him
The little dog has made her home in the
State house for a number Of years and
she evidenced her Joy at being back by
calling at nearly every office in the build
ing during the afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07

July ?, when the laws went into effect.
Another batch of books is expected within
a day or two.
Rnte to state Fair.
The st. Joseph & Grand Island railroad
has been granted permission to install a
rate Of one and one-half fare round trip
from points on it's line to Fairbury during
the state fair. From Fairbury the travel
ers can come to Lincoln over another road
which has the same rate in effect.
Status OF surety suits.
Attorney General Thompson received a
telephone message today from Attorney
Hall of Omaha, asking about the suits that
have been filed against the American
Surety company. Mr.. Hall represents this
company and filed the petition in federal
court asking for an injunction against the
State Bonding board making rates in Ne
braska. When informed by the legal de-
partment that both a criminal suit and a
suit TO force the company out of business
In Nebraska had been filed, Mr.. Hall in
formed the attorney general that he would
not push the case in federal court. which
is set for tomorrow.
III we are to be enjoined from doing
business in Nebraska" said Mr.. Hall, I'VE
will not be in a hurry to push the injunc-
ton case"
Though ne virtually has a promise that
the case will not be pushed tomorrow, Mr..
Thompson will be on hand to see that
the state loses nothing by default.
"GOod Licker' Split.
One of Lincoln's citizens not only split
good ticker" on the streets this noon,
but also suffered some humiliation as a
result of his suit case flying open as he
left the motor car at Ninth and P streets.
The citizen had been to Havelock to get
his afternoons supply of beer. When he
started to leave the car his suit case flew
open and a couple OF bottles rolled out
and were smashed. The man jerked the
suit case together and Rugged 1t close TO
his chest and started off down the street,
the split beer oozing out of the grip and
down his clothes. While the people on
the car may nave ~sympathized with the
man, they laughed just the same.
Land Renter Owns Auto.
Secretary of State Junkin received a let
ter today from a man out in Gosper
county who wanted to rent some of the
land there owned by the secretary. En-
closed with the letter was a dollar bill
and an application to have the would-be
renters automobile registered. Nebraska
farm owners are supposed to ride in aero
planes, renters being content to use auto
mobiles.