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Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27
Fined;
Auto in Hook
Bluebloods from South Are Caught
Twice and Wire Home
for Money.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb.. Aug. 2s.-(spe-
cial.)-Messrs. Quigley. Barrett, walters,
Powers and Pierce of Memphis. Tenn, who
reached here yesterday on the return trip
from a run from Memphis to Omaha, were
arrested on the charge of speeding their
machine on the streets and en%dangering the
lives of people who CHANGED to be out The
warrant was issued, but the men could not
be arrested until they had reached Falls
City. They were brought here and were
fined SIS and costs. They left their ma
chine at Falls City and had to take the
train back. When they reached Auburn
another warrant was waiting for them on
the same charge, and they were fined there.
1t is asserted they raced through both
places at forty and fifty miles an hour, and
here gave exhibition stunts of their speed
on the paved streets. They had to wire
for money with which to settle. They
claimed to be of the blue blood OF the
south and wanted to show the northern
people what speed was. they said they ran
from Kansas City to Omaha in less than
eight hours.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27
THREE REASONS


A Boston woman who is a fond mother
writes an amusing article about her ex-
p~erience feeding her boys.
Among other things she says: Three
chubby, rosy-cheeked boys, Bob, Jaok and
Dick. age. 6, 1. and 2 years respectively, are
three OF our reasons for using and recon-
mending the food, Grape-Nuts, for these
youngsters AVE been fed on Grape-Nuts
since infancy, and often between meals
when other children would nave been given
candy.
Il gave a package Of Grape-Nuts to a
neighbor whose 3 year old child was a
weakened little thing. III half the time.
The little tot ate the Grape-Nuts and
cream greedily and the mother continued
the good work and IT was not long before
a truly wonderful change manifested itself
in the child's face and body. The results
were remarkable, even for Grape-Nuts.
Both husband and I use Grape-Nuts
every day and keep strong and well and
have three OF the finest, healthiest boys
you can find in a days march"
Many mothers instead OF destroying the
children's stomachs with candy and cake
give the youngsters a handfu OF Grape-Nuts
when they are begging for something in the
way OF sweets. The result Is soon shown
in greatly Increased health, strength and
mental activity.
There's a reason"
Look in pkgs. for the famous little book
"rh Road 10 Wellville."
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, ana fun OF human
Interest
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27
Nebraska
MEN MAY STRIKE
Lincoln Street Railway Employees
Want an Increase in Pay.
LABOR DAY PROCLAMATION OUT
Ministers Of Capital City Protest on
sunday Concert at the state Fair
Z Grounds, but They VIII BE
Held just the same.
From a starr Ccrrespondent.)


LINCOLN, Aug. 26-(special)-Two con-
SESSIONS are demanded in an uitimatum
submitted by the union employees Of the
Traction company in a communication sent
10 the officers Of that company Thursday
morning. One Of them is an increase in
compensation Of Traction company en-
ployes in the train and barn service. The
other is recognition Of the union by the
impair
Under existing schedules the train men
are paid wages at the rate Of Is cents
per hour for the first year, 10 for the
atecond, 20 for the third. q for the fourth
and 20 cents for the fifth year and there
after.
The ultimatum submitted by the union
~contemplates a schedule of 20 cents for the
first six months employment, q for the
second six months. % cents for the second
year, "a for the third year. "a for the fourth
year and 25 cents for the fifth year and
thereafter.
u provides compensation of time and q
half for overtime, one day off in seven
and no biackIist, and II insists that the
interests Of the union must be consulted
in the relations between the men and this
company.
The employees have figured out the effect
Of the proposed new schedule on the pay
OF the men. The calculation is made or 6
twelve-hour day, fifteen days, or a hall
! month, being what the men term "a half
EThe calculation under fthe new schedul,
#contemplates one day of in each seven 70
each employee. figured on which basls tn,
comparison between the old and new fol
n Iowa.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27

Water, Elmwood was defeated by the
score of 4 to 8. Thursday was fraternal
day. A special train was run from Platts-
mouth.
GRANT-Reports from various parts OF
Perkins county indicate the wheat crop is
running from twenty-six. to thirty-four
bushels to the acre; Corn Is said to be IN
good condition, with plenty. OF rain TO
finish It, and cane corn will make from
thirty-four to forty bushels to the acre.
KEARNEY-County Judge riallowell is
sued three marriage licenses Wednesday
and married two of the three couples. The
first license was issued to Charles A. Rier
of Alamosa, Colo, and Miss Julia E. Pur-
c. Goebei OF Wellfleet and Miss Lena
Hempen of Kearney, while the third was
to William Holthusen and Miss Mary
Mouler of Pleasanton. TIL last two
couples were married by Judge Hallowell.
ALBION-This has been a big day for
Albion and the old settlers Of Boone county.
Three years ago the early settlers formed
an association, and each year since an an
nual picnic has been held. Today drew
the largest attendance yet and, the weather
being perfect, a most enjoyable time was
had. Old settlers from all parts of the
county came to town early, and then pro-
ceeded to the fair grounds, where Senator
Burkett delivered an address at IL o'clock.
After dinner a program was rendered by
local talent and sports of all kinds were
the order Of the day.
HOLDREGE-The supervisors of Phelps
county, at their meeting this week, granted
the petition of the citizens OF LOOMS, ask
ing to be Incorporated as a village. The
petition recites that the town has a popu-
lation OF over 200, and was signed by over
~seventy-five of the residents. The trus-
tees named, upon the request OF the pc
titioners, are Charles G.. ~Youngquist, p. A.
Brodine, w. Il. Camel, r. r. Young and
a. G.. Johnson. LOOMS Is the first station
west of Holdrege on the Highline, and
makes the fourth Incorporated city or VIII
lage in the county. 1t is surrounded by a
rich farming country and is one Of the
garden spots of the county.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27
New Rector for HoIdrege.

HOLDREGE, Neb.. Aug. 26.-(Special.)-
The Episcopalians of Holdrege are rejoicing
over the assignment to their church OF
Rev. Gaylord Bennett of Kearney as this
resident rector. A handsome new church
was erected and dedicated the first of the
year, which has been supplied by the rector
at A~rapahoe, A new rectory is just COM
pleted on the same lot with the church.
and September l Rev. Mr.. Bennett, who
has been acting in the capacity Of chap
lain at the Kearney Military academy, will
move, with his family, to Holdrege and
make 1t their permanent home, He is one
OF the younger clergymen, is well known
in Holdrege and is quite popular.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27

he gave an interesting patriotic address. 1t
was expected that he would speak on the
other side of the liquor question as pre-
scented by Mayor Dahlman of Omaha, Tues
day. but he did not touch on the subject.
The Haskell Indians defeated the Barnes
ton bunch, 8 to 2. Liberty defeated Oketo,
KEARNEY-Mrs. II. Nelson, living four
miles north of this city, was injured in a
runaway as she entered the City this
morning. Her horse became frightened
and she was thrown out at the corner OF
Twenty-fifth avenue and Fifth street,
Parties saw the accident and picked ner
up and called a doctor, who discovered a
broken arm and several severe bruises.
Mrs. Nelson is IS years old and was COM
ing to town alone.
BEATRICEG The teachers institute,
which opened Monday, continues to grow IN
interest. Yesterday Rev. w. A. Mulligan
conducted the devotional exercises, after
which Mrs. Bess Gearhart Morrison gave
two readings. One of the features of the
day was an address given by Deputy State
Superintendent Perdue, whose talk dealt
with the organization of boys and girls
clubs In the schools. Other talks were made
by Miss Culbertson, Mrs. Miller and Prof.
Crabtree.
NEBRASKA CITY-A letter has been re-
ceived by the county Judge from J. f.
King at Point Reyes, Cal, asking about
his share from the estate Of Cyrus King.
The estate has been closed for several
years and a diligent search was made for
several years for the missing heir and in
was thought he was dead. His brothers
still reside In this county and have not
heard from him but twice since he left
home, many years ago.
KEARNEY-At a meeting of a number
of old settlers in White Bridge park, four
miles northeast of this city, plans were
i~naugurated for the organization of 4 his
torical society in the county Of Buffalo.
Many "reminiscences Of old times were dis
cussed and Judge w. ID. Oldham delivered
a spirited address. s. c.. Bassett of Glib
! bon was chosen as chairman of the So
= ciety and he Is to choose his own secre-
tary and work as he chooses.
WEEPING WATER-The Grand Army OF
the Republic reunion has attracted a great
many people. The camp has been named
after S. w. Norton. two good addresses
were heard Wednesday. In the morning
Rev. f. N. Sisson spoke and in the after
noon, Rev. A. a.. Randall. In the ball
game between Elmwood and Weeping
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27
Nebraaka Now Noten.

SEWARD-Apples are so plentiful that
cider for home use is being manufactured
In large quantities.
HARTINGTON-The Cedar County in
stitute Is now in session at Harrington
with an enrolment OF l2 teachers.
SEWARD-The marriage OF Mrs. Cath
crime Bowers and L. C. Johnston occurred
last evening at the home OF the brides
brother, DR.. II. b Cummius.
RISING CITY-Cards are out for the
marriage Of Frank Bixby. the high school
principal, TO Miss Cassie Davis OF Omaha
on September l. Also for Earl Cashier and
Miss Dessa Scott or September Is.
Neutrality-suspicious. entered a boxcar
last night and carried away half a wagon
load Of belonging TO the Stew
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27

ficers have obtained a clue to the guilty
parties and arrests may follow.
BEATRICE-Ira j. Martin of Holmes
vile and Miss Virginia Braun of Virginia
were married yesterday at the court house
by County Judge Spafford. They will live
on a farm near Holmesville.
LAUREL-The 17-months-old child of NIr.
and Mrs. j. M. Mohr, south of town, drank
some fly poison and for a few hours It
was thought its life could not be saved,
but it is now getting along all right.
GREELEY-Isaac Sutton of this city and
Susan Drake Of Cedar Rapids were married
c. Smith and Eva May Smith, both of
Scotia, were married by Judge Byrne yes
terday.
KEARNEY-JudEe H. NJ. Sinclair, who
has been very III for a number of months
past is reported as being considerably bet
ter, having been able to sit up in bed to-
day. Physicians attending say he is mend
ing rapidly.
NEBRASKA CITY-A petition has been
filed in the county court by one of the
heirs of the Anna Asa estate, asking Tor
the removal OF the administrator, because
he permitted some Of the property to be
sold for taxes.
neutrality-suspicious. Hoffman is con-
Quoting a teachers institute this week
which is being attended by most OF the
teachers OF the county. Interesting ana In
structive lectures will be. given in the even
ings during the term.
LAUREL-The 6-year-old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Peter Nissen, while playing about
a hay stacker, caught hold OF a rope ant
had her hand drawn into a pulley, mang
ling the fingers somewhat, necessitatine
the amputating of part of one.
KEARNEY-Mrs. l. A. Arnold of this
city was taken to the insane asylum a
Hastings Wednesday morning. She' has
been troubled for some time with a brair
disease that rendered her insane and SHE
will be treated for this trouble at Hastings
MADISON-Father Hildebrand, pastor OF
the Catholic church of this place, has beer
transferred to Humphrey, the largest par
ish in this diocese. He will rave -four
priests under him, who viii be in charge OF
the congregations at Madison, Lindsay ans
st. Bernard.
BEATRICE-The old settlers picnic
closed yesterday at Barneston. Rev. U. @
Brown of Beatrice was the speaker, and
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27

stable Compound had helped her, and
[ tried it, and after the third bottle
was cured. Mrs. ALvENA SPERLING,
II Langdon Street, Chicago, Ill.
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home or In your place of employment
until an operation is necessary, but
build up the feminine system, and re-
mqxya the cause of those distressing
acI3eS and pains by taking Lydia 4.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs.
For thirty years 1t has been the stan
dard remedy for female ills, and has
positively restored the health OF thou
sandsOf womenwho have been troubled
with displacements. Inflammation, I'll
ceratiOn, fbroid tumors, Irregularities
periodic pains, backache, bearing-down
feeling, hatulency, indigestion, dizZ-
Nfss, or nervous prostitution Why
'SSa't you try itP
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27
Fined for AasauItinE Conductor.

TECUMSEH, Neb.. Aug. 2d,-(Special)-
In the county court Judge James Living
ston fined Harry Gray, a transient medi-
cine salesman, $40 and costs, a total of
$3.50, for an assault upon George Rodgers.
Burlington conductor on train No. 12O, run-
ming through this city, the offcnse having
been on the evening of August
90 on the station platform in this city. The
day previous to the assault Rodgers had
put Gray off the train at Roca for being
disorderly, 1t is said. Gray evidently took
offense at the action and the next evening
walked up to Rodgers as the latter stepped
from his train onto the depot platform here
and committed the assault mentioned.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27
Sad Message to
Hawaiian Singers
Students Receive Cable of Death Of
Mother During Per-
Torrance.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb, Aug. 26.-(spe-
cial.)-The Honolulu students who have
been entertaining the visitors at the chau-
tauqua grounds for the last two days, re-
ceived a cablegram last evening %announc
ing the death of the mother of two of
the women and one Of the men belonging
to the company, at their home in the
island in the Pacific. The message was
received while they we're giving their last
performance, but they all went on with
their work.
Caleb Powers of Kentucky was here yes
terday afternoon at the ~chautauqua
grounds. He spoke at length of his trial
and Of his life in general. The attendance
is much larger han last year and II has
proven to be a big success. 1t lasts over
Sunday.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27

Alleged Opium pens Raided.
Two more places were, raided by the po-
\ lice Thursday noon as opium dens, and
the occupants taken to, the station. At
each place complete opium outfits were
secured. es.
The rooming house az 412 South Ninth
Gas the first place to be visited, and three
negroes were taken from the building. The
gang consisted Of one man and two women.
The police then visited the laundry of Yee
Lee, in a small frame building at 17 South
Ninth, and secured great quantities OF
Gpium, some OF which the officers claim
was prepared for sale.
Labor Day Proclamation.
Governor Shallenberger has issued the
following Labor day proclamation:
In harmony with our sister states, the
Nebraska legislature has set apart the first
Monday OF September as Labor day, and
/ urge that the people OF Nebraska, the
most splendid example OF Industrial achieve
ments among the Ereat family OF com
monwealths. should observe the revere this
day that Communicates and dignifies
labor. the source OF our national wealth
and the bulwark Of the material and moral
welfare of our people.
berger, governor of the state of Nebraska
by this, my proclamation, ask every citi'
zen of our state on that day to lay aside
us ldi 10 DIhNAlNabAtf III dhAi8 IN NV
show our respect for the dignity and i'm
portance OF labor in a fitting manner. Lee
this day be another step towards mutua
respect and cooperation between labor and
capital. the two great and inseparabi'
forces in the onward march of mankind
New Life Insurance Company.
The Commonwealth Life Insurance com
pany OF Omaha. a stock company provid
ing for a capital stock of 500 600. has filed
its articles of Incorporation with the stat
auditor and has received formal author
III to open It's subscription books and t
y dispose of its capital stock.
In this connection the auditor has mad,
Ia ruling that prohibits insurance com
(panies from taking applications for If
insurance in connection with the sale o
disposal Of It's capital stock or the stool
OF any agency, company or similar organi
zation.
Protest on sunday Concert.
Word was sent to the state fair boar,
this afternoon that a delegation of preach
ers would appear and protest against tn
giving Of a sacred concert at the fai
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27
WAYNE PIONEERS HOLD PICNIC
Judge Fawcett Delivers an Interest
ing Address.

Judge FaWcett Delivers an INTEREST
ing Address.
WAYNE, Neb., Aug. 26.-(Special Teie-
gram.)1Today was theN date for holding
the Wayne County Pioneer n Old Set
tiers association picnic and this year 1t
is being held on the court house grounds.
At 1890 the meeting was called to order
by President ]. T. Bressler and after
prayer by Rev. ]. w, Kirkpatrick and
music, Judge Jacob w. Fawcett OF Omaha
delivered an able and most interesting ad-
dress, which was greatly appreciated by
his hearers. At noon the picnic dinne
took place in the grounds.
Al 2 o'clock the historical report was
delivered by DR.. r. S. Crawford. the old
est pioneer Of Wayne county, followed
with an address by Miss c. NJ. White.
At 3 p. m. a business session was held,
at which the minute Of the last reunion
were read, after which the following Of
ficers were elected for the ensuing year;
T. w. Moran, president; d. 2. Main. vice
president; ]. M. Cherry, secretary; ID,
Cunningham. treasurer.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27
Nebraska

tion is a result Of the junket, along with the
report and recommendation OF the recent
grand jury. which thoroughly investigated
the present building and It's sccommoda-
lions, finding It unsafe and not adapted to
the present needs Of the county. Phelps
county does not owe a dollar and has a
surplus in the treasury. and 1t IL not an
uoipated tina there will be any serious OBJ
jections to the ~suAno Of the bonds.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27

HoLDREGE. Neb., Aug. 26,-(Special1-
The Board Of Supervisors OF Phelps county
has submitted to the voters of the county
to be voted upon at the coming election a
proposition to issue s1O0.OOO bonds for the
erection OF a new court house, the present
wooden structure being inadequate for the
growing business of the county, as well
as being out of keeping with the modern
business and residence structures which
surround 1t. The county board and county
clerk recently visited a number of Ne
braska county seats which have good court
houses and the submission Of the roposl.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27
The Wcathcr.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2s.-Forecast of the
weather for Friday and Saturday:
For Nebraska-Generally fair Friday;
cooler in west portion; Saturday, fair and
cooler.
For Iowa-Partly cloudy Friday; Satur-
day, fair and cooler.
For the Dakotas-Fair and cooler Friday
and Saturday.
For Internationally fair Friday and
Saturday; cooler Saturday.
Fer Colorado-Partly cloudy and showers
In west portion Friday; Saturday. fair and
cooler.
For Internationally fair Friday and
Saturday; continued warm.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27
Powers and
Then Pops Question
Young Iowan Proposes to Girl and is
Accepted During Chautauqua
Lecture.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Aug. 2s.-(spe-
clal.)-Bovie B. Runyan and Miss Mamie
NJ. Surface OF Percival. Ia, came here yes
terday to attend the ~chautauqua, and while
at the ground listening to Caleb Powers
the young man persuaded the young
woman to become his wife. They were
married by Judge Wilson n returned
home in the evening and were given a re-
ception at the home OF the brides parents.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27

operation. L had
already had two
operations, and
they wanted me to
go through a third
one. 1 suffered day
and night from in
hammation and a
small tumor, and
never thought Of
seeing a well day
again. A friend
told me how Lydia
T piuEham'a Veg
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27
Two Held for PicLing Pockets.

FREMONT. Neb., Aug. 26.-(Special)--
The preliminary examination of William
Hoffman and Edward T. Martin on the
charge Of larceny from the person of Carl
Peterson of 1853 was held in justice
court this morning. Both were held for
trial to the district court and in default
Of bail were committed to the county Jail.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27
THIRD
OPERATION
PREVENTED
By Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
Netable Compound

Chicago, Ill. 81 want to tell you
what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound did for me. / was so sick
that two of the best doctors in Chicago
said / would die If / did not have an
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27
Sewer sor Harrington.

HARRINGTON, Neb., Aug. 2~6.-(Speclal.)
Harrington Tuesday voted a $1,000 bond
issue for a sewer, Two hundred and forty
nine votes were cast, with a majority of
twenty-three in favor of sewer.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27
"Kid" WedEe Breaks Man,n Jaw

RISING CITY, Neb., Aug. ~26.-CSpecial)
Sebastian Schmidt. whose jaw was broken
in three places by one stroke of the Rev"
Kid Wedges fist is m~ending nicely.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27
njured in n Fire

Injured In n Fire
or bruised by a fall, apply Bucklen's Arnica
Salve. Cures burns, wounds, sores, ecse-
ma, piles. Guaranteed 25c. Sold by
Beaton Drug &C.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27

Temperature and precipitation departures
from the normal at Omaha since March 1,
and compared with the last two years:
Normal temperature 70
EnCaaa for the Aau q
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27

lhdlcates trace OF precipitation.
l. A. WELSH, LOca FOrecaster.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27
Temperature at Omaha yesterday:
LOcnl RECORD

BUREAU, OMAHA, Aug. B-Official rec
ord OF temperature and precipitation COM
pared with the corresponding period OF the
last three years: 1909. 1905. 1907. 1906.
Maximum temperature. 80 70 % 70
Minimum temperature. u 81 6S 81
Mean temperature ........ 50 Ct 50 "a
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-27

Protest on sunday Concert.
Word was sent to the state fair board
this afternoon that a delegation of preach
ers would appear and protest against the
giving OF a sacred concert at the fair
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-06-24

GRIFFIN-On Tuesday. June %,
Daniel J., son of Sarah Parker and
the late Michael Griffin. of 80 Essex
street.