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Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-21
DR.. McEwan Withdraws After the
Second Vote is Taken.
DEADLOCK SEEMED PROBABLE
Each Candidate Had Less Than Three
Hundred at Start.
woMEN's BOARD BEGINS WORK
Mas Julia Frazer and Miss Edith
Hughes, Workers In Home Mis-
sion Field, Deliver
Addresses.

DENVER, Colo, May a-Dr. James M.
Barkley of Detroit was elected moderator
Of the Presby terian general assembly late
today, receiving 500 votes as against 2a2
votes for Dr. Edgar P. Hnl of Chicago.
The election of DR. Barkley, which came
as a surprise in view of the great show Of
strength made before the election by Dr.
William l.. McEwan Of Pittsburg and DIR.
Hui, was made unanimous. Three ballots
were taken. DR.. McEwan withdrew after
the second. thus avoiding long drawn out
contest.
Tho campaign was heated to the last mo-
ment. Last night the managers for the
candidates met and DR.. Robert Mackenzie
Of New York announced the withdrawal of
his name in favor Of Dr. Hill. DIT. Howard
A! Johnston of Colorado Springs made a
similar announcement. II was thought at
that time that DIR. Hill was leader In the
race.
When the assembly was called to order
DR.. Samuel d. Mccormick, chancellor of
the University of Pittsburs. nominated DR.
McEwan. which brought forth great ap-
plause. The nominating speech of Rev
Joseph A. Vance of Chicago presenting
the name OF DR.. Hin, was so replete with
humorous thrusts based on the presumption
OF Pennsylvania In asking a moderator
cheered also.
Rev. John MacDowell OF Newark. N j.,
nominated DR.. Barkley. The first ballot
resulted in a deadlock which threatened to
become permanent as each candidate re-
cived less than 300 votes. On the second
ballot DR.. McEwan's strength fell away
and II became evident that the east as we'll
as the far west was lending its support to
the two other candidates
At this time DIR. McEwan took the floor
and said that in the interests of harmony
and In order that the business of the as
sembly might proceed with greater dis
patch. he would withdraw. On the next
ballot Or. McEwan's strength went to Dr.
Barkley, and he received far above the
necessary number OF votes 20 elect
DR.. b. p. Fullerton OF st. Louis inducted
his successor into office. DIR. Barkley then
thanked the assembly and promised his
best efforts FOR the church.
The assembly began it's sessions at II
o'clock this morning DIR. Fullerton made
his annual address as retiring moderator.
Dr. Fullerton finished speaking at 12:S
o'clock and recess was taken until 8
| o'clock, when the balloting began.
The thirtieth annual meeting Of the Wom-
ems Board OF Home Missions began a four
| days session this afternoon. Miss Julia
, Frazer, a field worker on the Pacific coast
and Miss Edith Hughes. field worker of
the southwest, spoke.
Other speakers were Mrs. c. L. Bailey OF
| Pennsylvania Mrs. r. F. Coyle of Colo
RADIO, w. G. BeattIe of Sitka Alaska, and
Miss Leva T. Granger OF Menden. Utah, the
latter a worker among the Mormons.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-21
KNKAID INTRODUCES
BURKETT BILL IN HOUSE
Aims to Have All Locomotives Safely
Equipped with Best Boilers and
Appurtenances.
CFrom a staff Correspondent

(From starr correspondent
WASHINGTON. May 2o.-Representative
Kinkaid today introduced in the house a
duplicate OF Senator Burkett's biil for pro-
noting the safety Of employees and travellers
upon railroads, by compelling common car
riers by railroad to equip their locomotives
with safe and suitable boilers and appur-
tenances thereto. Since Senator Burkett
introduced this bill in March its concrete
ideas have been widely copied and II was
said today that nearly fifty bills Of prac-
ticaIly the same import have been intro
duced in the house uron the general sub
lect OF an inspection to insure sound boilers
upon locomotives.
South Dakota senators today recon-
mended the appointment of William P. Nc
Lain of Presho and John d. Patton of
Rapid City, 4. D., register and receiver
respectively, for the Belle Fourche, s. D.,
land office.
Bids were opened today for the construc-
ton of a public building at Shenandoah. la,
The lowest bidder was the Charles w. Gen.
dele company of Chicago at $4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-21
Rogers Body to
Rest at Home
in Fairhavcn
Care of Estate Expected to Fall to
H. H. Rogers, Jr., or Urban
H. Broughton.

NEW YORK, May 2O-Arrangements for
the funeral Of H. H. Rogers, the Standard
Oil magnate who died yesterday, were
completed today. The services will beheld
in the Church of the Messiah In this city
at 10 a. m. tomorrow, the Rev. DR.. Robert
ColHer officiating. quartet from the
Mendelssohn Glee club will sing. The body
will then be taken to Fairhaven. Mass.
and simple services will be held on Satur-
day in the Memorial church which Mr..
Rogers gave to that community. The in
terment will be in a mausoeum which Mr..
Rogers caused to be erected some years
ago in Riverside cemetery in Oxford, near
Farhaven.
A general belief prevails among the busi-
ness associates of Mr.. Rogers that his af-
fairs will be found TO be in sound condi-
tion and well protected. His estate is be-
lieved to be invested mainly in his Vir-
ginia railroad property and safe, dividend
paying stocks and bonds.
Mr.. Rogers duties as president OF the
Amalgamated Copper company are ex-
pected to be taken up by John d. Ryan,
now president of the Anaconda Copper
company, who was his closest business as
sociate.
The care of Mr.. Rogers private estate
is expected to fall upon the shoulders either
OF his son, H. H. Rogers, Jr. or his SON
in-law, Urban II. Broughton, who has had
much 10 do with Mr.. Rogers affairs in re-
cent years and has represented him in
many important matters. The son, how
ever, has In the last two years been
gradually assuming some of the tasks
which had tc be borne by a man having
so many important interests as Mr. Rogers
and the feeling prevails among the busi-
ness men with whom the young man has
been brought into contact that he is
qualified to continue the conduct of the
estate If necessary
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-21
Wed in Chicago
to Avoid Friends
Prominent Plattsmouth Young Peo-
pie Have Ceremony Performed,
Then Wire Home.

PLATTsMoUTH, Neb, May 2O.-(spcciaI
Telegram.)-Wade Windham, son of former
Representative r. b. Windham, and Miss
Minnie Wells, daughter Of A. 5. Wells, a
wealthy ranchman and stock raiser, both
prominent young Plattsmouth people, were
married last night in Chicago.
This information was received here to-
day in dispatches from Chicago. While the
wedding had been expected by their friends
II was not known 1t would take place so
soon and the news was a surprise to them
II is supposed they went to Chicago to
avoid their friends.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-21
Gopher Hunt Tame,
Boys Wreck Train
Two Lads Place Ties on Rock Island
Track Just to See the
Splinters Fly.

DIES MONIES, Ia, May a.-Two boys
were arrested today by the detectives of the
Rock Island railway at Knoxville for plac-
ing. on Tuesday. a tie upon the railroad
track with view of wrecking the pas
senger train which goes south from Des
Moines. The arrest explains the mystery
Of what was thought TO be an attempt to
rob the express car, which contained a ship
ment of $4,000 in currency The engine
and two coaches were thrown off the
track, but no one was injured. The boys,
Willie Biggs, aged r. and Alvin Nichols,
aged IL, say they were out catching
gophers, but that the game was too tame,
so they thought they would watch the
splinters fly when the train came along.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-21
MRS. GOULD GETS DIVORCE
Granted Absolute Decree and Custody
of ChiIdren Part of Each
Year.

NEW YORK. May D.-Helen Kelly
Gould was granted an absolute divorce to-
day from Frank ]. Gould. Mrs. Gould is
granted custody of their children for one
portion of each year and Mr., Gould TO
have their custody for the remaining por-
ton.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-21
GIRL KILLED AND OUTRAGED
body of NIne-Year-Old Annie POltera
Found MutilRted Near Los
Angeles.

Los ANGELES. Cal, May 20.-The mutt
lated body OF Annie Poltera, the s-year-
old daughter OF a ranchman was found to-
day in a secluded spot off the roadway in
Griffin park, near this city. The girls
throat had been cut from ear to ear, her
clothing torn and she had been outraged.
The girl had beep missing since last Mon
day
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-21
Everythingo on the
want ad pages from
pianos to poultry,
Speaking of pianos.

some of our big piano firms
tell about their best bargains
on the want-ad page under the
head of "Offered for Sale
Pianos.
They know that wAnt-sd readers
look for real bargains there. Often
they. or other people, have slightly
used pianos. too. that may be
bought for . fraction of what a new
one would cost.
Have you looked at the Bee
want ads yet todayi
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-21

Continued on Second Page.)
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-21

Your daughter may be per.
mitted. safely. to read The Bee.
No exaggerated accounts of crime,
no filth. no scandal, no dime
novel sensations; but all the news.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-21
WEATHER FORECAST

For Nebraska--Showcrs.
For Iowa Increasing cloudiness.
For weather report see page 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-02
ALUMNI OF HIGH
 SCHOOL IN SESSION
ELECT OFFICERS AND APPOINT COMMITTEE TO COSlDER AD- VISIBILITY OF GIVING ANNUAL BANQUET.

meeting of the Birmingham High School Alumni association was held at o clock yesterday afternoon and the fol- lowing officers were elected for the en- suing term:
 President Ed Van Keuren; first vice president, Milton Fies; second vice pres- ident Miss Sadie Allison, third vice pres- ident Miss Clara B. senn; treasurer. I. M Engel; corresponding secretary, Dr.
 Carl Fox; recording secretary, Miss Char
 lotte Graham; membership committee,
 Miss Ira Bradfield. J. J. Smith and Miss Wilma Piper; scholarship committee,
 Hudson Barker, Alan Daily and Miss May Chase.
 The retiring officers reported that they
 had succeeded In getting six scholarships
 for the high school. These were in Uni
 versity of Chicago, University of Penn-
 sylvania, University of Virginia, Agnes
 Scott, Randolph Macon and Tulane. A committee was appointed to consider
 the advisability of instituting an annual
 banquet of the alumni association It is
 hoped that by instituting the banquet the spirit of the graduates of the high school
 will be increased. The decision of the
 committee will be announced through the
 press.
 All alumni of the high school are re-
 quested to enroll their names as mem- bers as soon as possible, as the organ ization Is in a position to do muUh good for the high school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-02
RIFLEMEN WILL
 TEST NEW RANGE
MEMBERS OF LOCAL MILITIA AND VISITORS WILL GO OUT TO eoYLEs TO DO SOME SHOOTING TOMORROW.

The new rifle range near Boyles, recent ly completed, will be formally opened to- morrow morning with an open shoot which will be participated in by mem- bers of the Jefferson county military com panies and probably by a number of vis- iting rifiemen, inasmuch as the military companies of all of north Alabama have been invited to join in the shoot.
 The range was completed a few weeks ago and has been accepted for the gov ernment from the contractor by Adj. Gen. Bibb Graves of Montgomery. The range is one of the finest in the entire south. The shooting at 10 targets Is conducted from a common firing point and the topo- graphical arrangement is excellent, the line of targets being backed by a steep hill which blocks the course of bullets immediately behind the targets. The range was constructed by the government at an expense of 5000. It is quite an ac- quisition for the Alabama National Guard and especially the Jefferson county com panies.
 The range is situated about a quarter of a mile beyond the end of the Boyles car line which makes it quite convenient to the city It Is expected that quite a number of guardsmen will be present at the shoot today.
 The range at Boyles Is the third to be constructed in Alabama. There is one at Montgomery and the old range at Anniston has been abandoned and a new one is being constructed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-02
COURT ROOM NEED
 IS CRYING ISSUE
Job Going MipimizeS the New
 Jail Feature
RELATIVELY SMALL ITEM
Tells of Savannah Courthouse and Says Its ConVeniences Would Maks Us Hang Our Heads
 In Shame.

President Job Going of the Board of Revenue, who returned recently from Sa- vannah, where he attended the meeting of the Southern Presbyterian general as- sembly is more than ever convinced of the great necessity of a new courthouse building for Jefferson county.
 There are too many people," he said, who are looking at the jail side of the issue, and forget the great need for more courthouse room. The mere matter of putting a little jail on top of the build ing Is a small thing. The great object of the bond issue Is to build a courthouse gested courts. I feel assured that no man whose wife or kinswoman ever had to attend civil or criminal court as wit ness or in any other capacity will think for a moment of voting against this bond issue.
 "The argument that should the fee sys- tenn be abolished we will need no jail, Is all very well in It's way, but that does not do away with the need of the new courthouse. The criminal work in this county only requires two judges, tiiC HciN1l HOIh requires elRnL dcIlNc judges busy all the time, and as the city grows this civil work increases steadily. The civil cases require more witnesses than does the other branch. Last week a lawyer summoned 65 witnesses in a small damage suit. On Monday morning that courthouse is simply overf1owing with people
 Tn Savannah l was shown over the courthouse building, which occupies a full block, and Is supplied with every con venience. l noted the quarters for jury men, which is an item in itself that would make us hang our heads in shame. Every court room Is large and spacious and is provided with retiring rooms, com fortably furnished, for judges, jurymen and witnesses.
 True enough, they haven't large jail there, and they do not need it. for the fee system does not exist in that county. They use the convcts on the roads and I had the pleasure of riding oyer some of the prettiest roads I have ever seen, although l believe Jefferson can stand a fair comparison.
 "I hope the voters will not magnify this jail proposition. We want to get rid of the eyesore which is an indignity and a disgrace to the city and county, but if the two stories which will be set aside for jail on top of the courthouse build ing proves too much space, 1t can easily be used for purposes of revenue The crying need is for more courthouse room"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-02
REPUBL/CANS
 STILL ON ANXIOUS SEAT

Republicans in Alabama are getting used to sitting on the anxious seat. Un- like the days of the old administration, they have no guiding star within the state toward whom to look. They are com pletely at a loss to find just where they are.
 It is becoming more and more evident that President Taft Recognizes no lead CT in the state. He has recently referred applications for various small offices to three or four prominent republicans, but none of them has any idea on just what ground they stand.
 The President Is reported as being pleasant to all They say he can say more things that may be understood two different ways than any man In the country. He has held up the appoint ments until the applicants have taken on a sheepish silence.
 Yet these matters have been held up
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-02
A REBELLION Food Demanded.

The human body will stand a lot of abuse, bul sometime 1t will surely rebel and demand the proper food in place of the pasty, starchyy greasy stuffs on which it has been made sick.
 Then is the time to feed Grape-Nuts, the most scientific and perfect food in the world.
 A lady of Washington says: Three years ago l was very i'll with catarrh of the stomach and was given up to die by one doctor. l laid in bed four months and my stomach was weak that I could not keep down medicine or hardly any kind of food. and was so weak and emaciated after four months of this star vation that my daughter could easily lift me from bed and put me in my chair.
 But weak as my stomach was, 1t ac- cepted and relished and digested Grape Nuts without any difficulty the first time that wonderful food was tried.
 My doctor told me to eat Grape Nuts, which were predgested. and althoush I felt certain l could not keep the food on my stomach l made the trial, and 1t was most complete success.
 q am now strong and in better health than for q great many years, and am gradually growing still stronger rely on Grape-N Nuts for most of the nourish4 ment that I got. The results have cer@ tainly been wonderful in my case and prove that no stomach Is so weak 1t will not digest Grape-Nuts.
 My baby got so fat from feeding on Crape-Nuts l was afraid would have Id stop giving the food to him, but I guessa 1t is a healthy fat for his health is just perfect"
 Look In pkgs. for the famous little boolss ''The Road to Wellville." There's & Reason"
 Ever read the above letter? A newt one appears from tlme to time. TheN are genuine, true. and fu~ A< human interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-02

the other man was white he could fur nish no description
 Deputy sheriffs residing in the surround ing territory were sent to the scene each man working the way thoroughly on the lookout for suspicious characters. Three men were arrested on suspicion during the day but later released when Borough stated they were not the ones.
 Grimes and Borough were just finish ing a 1S-hour run and the former had a good sized sum of money on his per son.
 Grimes was 35 years old and resided at the corner of First avenue and Seventh street with a MT. Wilson, He lived here for 15 years formerly working for the Alabama Brewing company. His home was in South Carolina. his mother and other members of the family residing in the country some distance from Bamberg, s. c. Telegrams have been sent them but so far nothing has been heard from them. The remains are being held at the under taking establishment of Shaw & Son.
 Diligent efforts are being made to To- cate the highwaymen but prospects of their capture are remote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-02

so long that everyone agrees Mir. Taft cannot h9fd off much longer. Some de- velopment in the Birmingham postoffice, or the Mobile collectorship is expected within the next few days. These have been held up six months by MT. Roose- welt and President Taft.
 There has been a rumor that T. H. Aldrichs name is being mentioned with either the Birmingham postoffice or the United States marshalship which expires in this district about next November.
 Postoffice appointments are hanging fire in Montevallo. Heflin. Colllnsville. Line vile and a half dozen other small places. It is the appointment in such places that will give the public an idea of who's who'' in Alabama, for 1t is not believed that President Taft can continue to picS out smen with no republican political backing as he did in the case of the federal judgeship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-02
DAVIS BIRTHDAY
 TO BE OBSERVED
CAMP HARDEE WILL HOLD MEET ING TOMORROW FOR ELECTION OF oFFicERs-MAY RIDE MULES AT MEMPHIS.

Tomorrow. June 8, will be the one hundred and first anniversary of the birth of Jefferson Davis. In celebration of the event Camp Hardee, United Con- federate Veterans, will hold its regular annual meeting for the election of off, cers and a short programme will be rem dered in observation of the day sev- eral of the veterans making brief ad- dresses.
 The veterans will assemble in the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce on Twen- ty-f1rst street at 8 o'clock
 It is also probable that the veterans will make final arrangements for the trip to the reunion at Memphis next week. While the general plans have been com- pleted there still remain a few minor special will leave the terminal station on next Monday morning at S30 o'clock
 It was learned yesterday that the of ficers of Camp Hardee have decided to ride mules in the reunion parade at Mem phis on account of the overcharge for horses. Some time ago the camp made arrangements with a Memphis liveryman for 10 horses at 8 each. However, they were notified later that the price had been raised to s5, in consequence of which the commander has sent an advertise ment to a Memphis paper for 10 mules to be used by the officers of the camp in the parade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-02
WiH Ger Right Behind
 Bill FOY Greater City

The newly elected board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce held their first meeting yesterday afternoon and set about the important business of the chamber with new life.
 Joseph B. Babb was unanimously re- elected secretary of the organization and J. D. Elliott was elected treasurer.
 The board discussed the Greater Bir- mingham issue and came to the conclu- sion that it must be accomplished be- yond any doubt Finally the board con- stituted itself a campaign committee on Greater Birmingham and will do every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-02
TO BUY ANOTHER
 ROLLER FOR ROADS

The Board of Revenue has decided to buy another large steam road roller to be used in the county work. It was less than a year ago that the other board was induced to buy one roller, and 1t has become so useful that another is positively necessary. Bids were received yesterday and the contract will be let shortly.
 An active renewal of work on the coun- tvs dirt roads was begun yesterday, in- structions being given all the overseers to put them in first-class shape.
 The concrete bridge on the Mount Pin son road has been reported completed and the new bridge near East Thomas will soon be finished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-02
SHOULD LEAD
 IN THE FIGHT ON FEES

"There is no argument against the abo- ltion of the fee system and about all I really care to say about it Is that the sooner it is completely done away with the better off the state will be-" said w. s. Courtney yesterday.
 However. the system has from time to time grown from bad to worse until the compensation of the larger offices in the big counties has assumed such large proportions that a man can almost spend fortune to be elected and then make two. This has naturally led to a bad state in politics, end money which should be turned into the county treasurer IS being Tapped up by the officeholder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-02

to him whisky that debauches his man hood and turns him into a brute. We have permitted the negro as a race to be alien lated from us and left in the hands of those whose every thought and interest were against the southern white man and southern development, and now we complain of his shftlessness. his ignor- ance and his vice.
 We have sown to the winds, and, mark my words, we are beginning to reap, and our children will continue to read the whirlwind which has been pre- pared for them by their fathers
 Take the affairs of the government from the saloon, the ward heelers and the libertine, and put 1t in the hands of those who live up to high standard of honor.
 This is the price of good government; i; this Is the price of Christian liberty, and this is the message that I have come to bring you.- And the question which I would leave with you for your considera- ton is, Are you willing to pay it?'
 Junior Oratorical Contest.
 The junior oratorical contest was held at S:15 in the college chapel There were five contestants, the programme being as follows
 A lTlDute to IdIdyelte, JOnn WTlRnt- man Norton, Graymont
 "The Influence of the American Peo- ple," Isaac Carlton, Wadley
 "The Oppressor's Wrong,'' Fierce Brown, Kelleyton.
 "The United States as a Peace Power' Ernest Percy Miles, Graymont
 ",rhe Man of Faith" John Buell. Owen, Bessemer.
 Music.
 Address before literary societies IJon M w. Howard, Fort Payne.
 Ushers, J. l.. Burruss. T. c. Propst, S. l.. Angood. H. J. Lewis.
 The result of the contest will be an nounced today.
 After the orations the annual address before the literary societies wal made by M. w. Howard of Fort Payne.