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Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-25
Nebraska
SNASHES CHURCH
Twister Does Extensive Damage at
West Point and Vicinity.
DOZEN RESIDENCES DEMOLISHED
No Injuries to Life or Limb DiscOv-
cred, but Property Loss VIII BE
ConsiderabIe-TOrrentiaI
Rain Follows wind.

WEST POINT, Neb., June A-(special)
st. Joseph's Catholic church is in ruins
tonight and a dozen residences seriously
damaged as the result Of a sudden tornado
which struck West Point at $50 The
tornado did extensive damage to property,
but caused no injuries to life and limb
that can be learned Of.
The damage done by the storm seems to
have been largely local, though reports
are coming in from the surrounding coun-
try of barns being blown down and sheds
demolished.
The tornado came down on the city al
most without warning. Its general direc-
ton was northwest to southeast, but its
force was largely spent here. The business
portion Of the town did not suffer from
the wind, though the torrential rain which
followed did considerable damage to paving
and sidewalks.
The tornado struck the Catholic church
with terrific force. 1t whipped off the roof
as II it were a leaf in a light breeze and
the east wall of the church was blown
down. The other three walls are standing,
but likely will fall. The interior of the
church is a scene OF utter havoc.
The church was considered the finest in
this part of Nebraska and cost $4,000 to
build. Fifteen thousand dollars in tor
nado insurance was carried on It.
OF the dozen residences which suffered
that of Fritz Rosenthal received the most
injury. The roof was torn off and the
cellars were filled with water.
1t was practically a water spout which
followed the tornado. The heavens seemed
to open and a veritable -deluge descended
on the city, with the streets running like
rivers and way over curb and
Rev. Joseph REFUSING, pastor of st. Jo-
seph's, had been in Omaha during the day
and arriving home at 6:15 went to his
residence next door to the church. He
had hardly stepped inside the house when
the tornado gripped the church. The par
sonage was not damaged at all.
Small TwIster Near Davey.
LINCOLN. Neb., June 24-Davey, a small
village, twenty miles north of Lincoln.
was visited by a twister at 4 o'clock Wed
nesday afternoon. The depot was dam
aged and a few barns were torn down on
near farms. No one was injured and the
damage was small.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-25
Pnnko Conte.t h. On.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., June A-(spe-
cial.)-The contest over the appointing OF
a guardian for Mrs. M. Panko has been
on in the count court for the last two
days, She is Is years of age, and part of
the heirs, her children. claim she is unable
to properly handle the estate of $4,000.
which her husband left her, and they want
a guardian TO look after the property. Tbs
case is being bitterly contested and will be
carried into the higher courts. This case
has been in the lower courts for nearly a
year.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-25
Ice Houaes Rurned.

MADISON. Neb., June A-(special)-The
large ice houses belonging to Stephen
Jones, the only ice houses in the city,
were consumed by fire early this afternoon.
one Of the buildings was struck by light
ming and set on fire and the other took
fire from the burning building. Both burned
rapidly and were wholly destroyed before
any effort could be made by the fire de-
partment and being without the fire
limits no water was available. There was
no insurance. Both buildings were nearly
OF ice. The loss is estimated at 1900.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-25

YORK, Neb.. June A.-(Special.)-This
is the third day Of the Elks' fair and dedi-
cation of the new club house, costing
$4,000. One thousand articles of m~erchan-
disc, furniture, works OF art, and nearly
everything from a needle to an automobile
donated and are sold to raise suffi-
cient funds to dedicate the building free
OF debt. An excellent program this even
ing, consisting OF Instrumental and vocal
music under dictatorship of Miss Cora Con-
away was highly appreciated. Tonight
was Hastings night and two hundred
Hastings Elks and citizens came on a
special train.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-25
Unusual Accident at Lyons.

LYONS Neb.' June 24-(special Mrs.
John o'Connor' while sewing last night,
ran the machine needle through her finger
and was held fast by 1t, not being able
to eXtricate herself. Tit children were
all away from the house, and her cries for
help were in vain until she attracted some
one passing in the street. Neither could
this party release the woman, but went
Immediately for a doctor. When he came
she was not released until she had borne
the torture while waiting for the needle
to be filed In two.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-25

BEATRICE, Neb. june 24-(special)-
Prospects are good for Beatrice securing a
branch overall and shirt factory Of the
Richardson Dry Goods company of St
Joseph. Mo. The Commercial club has
been working for some weeks to secure the
location of the factory here and c. II.
Van Arsdale, who went to ST. Joseph the
other day in the interest of the Com
mercial club, writes that the company may
decide to place the factory in Beatrice. 1t
furnishes employment for about $50 people.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-25
Nebraska
NEBRASKA OUT OF DEBT
Last Claims Against the General
Fund Wa Paid Thursday.
FRENCH FOR LINCOLN MONUMENT
New York Sculptor Selected TO
Design MemeN'iaI for a
pator-Ten Millions In
Wages.
From a stnff Correspondent.,

LINCOLN, June A-CSpecial)-Ne-
brasks has no state debt. Deputy state
Treasurer Frank Brian today paid off the
last cent of the debt running against the
general fund, when he took up warrants
TO the amount Of SIC, s11.s2
This IL the first time the books OF the
treasurer have been in the clear since
any one around the state house can re-
member, though on several occasions bonds
have been issued and paid. But there has
been a state debt practically ever since the
state was organized.
When Mr.. Brian took charge OF the
office OF treasurer, the state debt against
the general fund amounted to practically
5000, 600. In March, 1907, when he began
to keep a daily balance sheet, the state
debt had been cut down to 1850, 900.
While the state general fund is clear
of obligations today IT will be only a few
weeks until the state will again be be
hind. The appropriations made by the last
Legislature have to be paid within this
biennium and until December or January
there will be little money paid into the
treasury. Thus in the interim general fund
warrants will have to be registered. The
legislative appropriations totaled over 81
0O0, 600, Of which the larger amount run
against lnt general lunu.
tai Is to be Of granite and with the &C
cessories is to cost not more than $40, 900,
while the figure is to be of heroic size and
of bronze, to cost not more than S20,oO0
The legislature appropriated $4,000 and the
remainder is to be raised by popular sub
scription.
Mr.. French was chosen at a meeting
of the members of the Abraham Lincoln
Monument association, at which the fol-
lowing were present: General Henderson,
OF Omaha, Governor shallenberger F, NJ
Hall, Addison Wait, Secretary of state
Junkin and State Superintendent Bishop.
General Henderson and Governor Shall
lenberger both favored the selection of
Gu,yon Borglum, but they were informed
by Mr.. Walt that both Gutzon Borglum
and his brother had Withdrawn their names
because they did not want TO compete
with each other. However, he expressed
the opinion that II either was selected he
would undertake the work.
Mr.. French is to present a model to the
committee and If the model is not in every
way satisfactory to the committee he will
make no charge.
The committee was anxious to have Mr..
Hall. during his coming trip to Europe,
talk the matter over with the sculptors OF
the east and of Europe and select the
man, but Mr.. Hall declined to take the
responsibility.
Ten MfIIfona In Wauea
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-25

DAVID CITY, Neb., June 24.-(Special.)-
Judge Holland Of Seward, representing
Bishop Bonacum OF Lincoln, called at Judge
Roper's office yesterday and asked for a
temporary restraining order against Will
liam Murphy with reference to the posses
sion of the church property at Ulysses.
out a hearing.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-25
Nebraska

tearing off shingles and sheeting and pass
out Of the corner OF the building about
half way down. going out on the electric
light wires. The shock was felt in the
parsonage and Rev. Mr.. Dillon and family
were severely shocked, but not seriously.
Much damage was done to electric lights
and wiring.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-25
New opera House for Butte.

BUTTE, Neb., June 24-Cspecial)-The
contract for the building OF the new opera
house and lodge hall was let yesterday
forenoon to e. E, Short Of Sioux City, who
also has the contract for the new Catholic
school here. The amount Of his bid on
the new opera house was 1850. This is for
the bare building without furnishings, but
a hot air heating plant will also be in
stalled before the building is completed.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-25

ARLINGTON, Neb,, June 24-tspecial)-
Vt a special meeting Of the city council
held in Mayor Echtenkamp's office the
annual levy was made. After a lengthy
discussion It was finally decided to make
a levy Of % mills. which is about the same
as last year. The question Of laying a
cement sidewalk along the south side OF
the city was then brought up and the
council ordered one put In at once.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-25
Arlington Girl Dies suddenly.

ARLINGTON. Neb., June A-(speeisl.e
Miss Ella Zeigler, the 2~i-year-old daughter
OF George zeigisr. a prominent farmer Iiv-
ing four miles northeast OF this city. died
Tuesday evening at s p. m Of heart failure,
Apparently in the best Of health she re
tired TO her room and was found dying by
her father. The funeral services were held
at the residence at ? p. m Thursday and
interment was in the Arlington cemetery
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-25
Kenrney Democrats to Organise.

KEARNEY, Neb., June ~24-(Special)-
A movement is on foot among the demo-
Gratis of this county to perfect a perma-
nent organization known as Buffalo County
Democracy. The object of the organiza-
ton will be for political purposes, although
It will be Of a social nature. c. G.. Carrig,
county chairman is the chief promoter.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-25

Everyone would be penertsa by akin
Foley's Orino Laxative for constipation.
stomach and liver Il ouble, as 1t sweetens
the stomach and breath, gently stimulates
the liver and regulates the bowels and is
much superior to pills and ordinary lax
atives. Why not try Foley's Orino Laxa.
tive today? Sold by all druggists.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-25
The Weather.

WASHINGTON, June 24.-Forecast Of the
weather for Friday and Saturday:
For Nebraska-Local showers Frida-;
Saturday, fair.
For Iowa-Local showers.
For Missouri-Partly cloudy and con-
tinued warm, with local showers Friday
and Saturday.
For Kansas-Local showers Friday; sat
urday, fair.
For Colorado, Wyoming and South Da-
kota-Generally fair Friday and Saturday.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-25
REUNION AT FORT KEARNEY
Rain Causes Delay in the First Days
Program.

Rain Causes Delay i'm the First Days
Program.
KEARNEY, Neb., June 24.-(Speclal Tele-
g~ram.)-The first days program Of the
Fort Kearney reunion was marred by the
rain, which continued nearly all day and
kept many veterans and their friends from
the old fort grounds and delayed the exer-
cises until late in the afternoon. The
address of welcome was delivered by Judge
7. C. Hamer of Kearney. after which there
were a number of short addresses.
kilograms of regret were read from Gen
eral Darlington, of HYDE, Mass, former
commander at the fort, and Colonel w. F.
Cody. About $50 men who formerly served
at this post were present and many more
are expected tomorrow.
Governor Shallenberger will arrive in the
morning and will review the Nebraska
militia and make an address.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-25

BUTTE. Neb., June 2L-(SpeciaL)-Rain
fell In sheets here yesterday forenoon ana
there was a great display Of lightning.
One bolt struck the Methodist Episcopal
church al the highest point on the belfry
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-25
Temperature at Omaha yesterday:
Local Record.

OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU,
OMAHA, June 2.-Official record of tenn
the corresponding day of the last three
years: 1909. 1908, 1907. 1906
Maximum temperature. IS 81 81 %
Minimum temperature. 60 81 6S 8
Mean temperature........ "A u 80 6
Precipitation ............... T 90 .Ss .0T
Temperature and precipitation departures
from the normal at Omaha since March !,
and compared with the last two years:
Normal temperature. "a
Departure for the day ........1....... 0
Total deficiency since March ........... 24i
Normal precipitation .....,...... IS inch
Deficiency for the day.......... rs inch
Total rainfall since March 1......11 SO inches
Deficiency since March 1........ "a inch
Excess for cor. period, 1908. ... 2.39 inches
Deficiency for cor. period, 1907. Gil inches
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-25
Ten millions in Wages.

Labor Commissioner Maupin has COM
piled the reports of the manufacturers OF
the state and the compilation shows that
the value of all the products of all the man
ufacturing plants in Nebraska for the last
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-25
Reports from stations I'D . P. nd.

T" Indicates trace OF precipitation.
L. A. WELSH, Local Forecaster.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-25
ONLY Ono Drunk.

According to the local papers only on
solitary" drunk faced the police judg
this morning. He fell off of a street ca
while under the influence Of liquo
Wednesday night. He was fined S an
costs.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-25
Law Suit.

Judge Vandeventer of the circuit court
Of appeals has notified Judge T. c. Nun
ger that he will be here Monday to listen
to the argument in the case wherein the
new state banking law 10 to be attacked.
In the meantime the defenders of the
law have gone through the blue books and
the banking report and dug up the state
banks which are named as plaintiffs,
which are owned in whole or in part by
national bankers. Their contention is that
Il is the national banks rather thar the
state banks which object to the new law.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-24
FANS ARE
ALL ANTICIPATION
THE COMING OF JACK JOHNSON
TO RITTseuRe WILL STIR
THE OLD TOWN.

P1TTsBURG, June 24.-Ftstlc ,ans
in this city and, in fact, the Sporting
public in general, are awakening to
the fact that Wednesday, June 80, is
to be a memorable day in this old
burg. Not only are the great new bah
grounds to be opened on that date,
and the worlds champion Cubs to no
seen, but another worlds champion.
one Jack Johnson, is to be an adde,t,
magnet OF public interest in his six
round bout with Tony Ross.
During the last three months, since
Pfttsburg took her place on the pusl-
lIstic map; there nave been some great
old crowds IN Duquesne Garden, but
the othcsrs Of the National ks c. de.
clared yesterday that there Is every
indication that the pne next Wsdhes;
day ntgat viii make the other fade
into ihsignifeance IT'S figured taat
ithers WIN be 10000 visitors IN he city
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-24

on that day, the cheap fares on the
railroads inducing these. AS the rates
are good for two days, It is figured
that at least fifty per cent. OF these
will not miss the chance to see 30 i'm
portant fistfc engagement as this
one will be,
In order to take care Of the great
crowds, the National Club started to,
day to install 1000 circus seats, which
added to the capacity Of the Garden
will go still further to enhance its rep.
utation as the greatest aghtlng arena
in the country. The advance sales OF
seats will start to-day, and already the
National Club has a large order list
on file at its oaces in The big audi
torinm.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-24
$1,000, 900
DEAL CLOSED
NATIONAL LAKES OVER WEST
VIRGINIA. WESTERN TELE.
PHONE COMPANY.

PARKERSBURG, w. va, June 2a.-
president s. w. Harper and Score.
tary w @. Handlan, Of the National
Telephone Corporation, came DO Par.
kersbufg from Wheeling yesterday aud
closed the deal by which the National
takes over the West Virginia Western
Telephone Company With Its 5000 tel
ephones and many exchanges In nine
West Virginia counties and two In
Ohio. While the consideration could
not be learned officially, 1t is stated
that 1t is somethingllkeS6OO, 900. With
the completion Of this deal the Nation.
al controls practically every independ.
ent telephone enterpfist In the entire
State Of West Virginia, in addition to
many In Ohio. Pennsylvania, New York
and Maryland. All told, it is said
nearly fifteen millions are represented
in the many properties that have been
acquired by the National Corporation.
The West Virginia Western has long
been a formidable rival Of the Bell In
this section, its field covering Wood,
Jackson, Richie, Roane, Doddridge,
Calhoun, Writ, Peasants, Tyler and
Harrison counties in West Virginia,
and Washin gton and Monroe in East.
ern Ohio. Exchanges are maintained
at Petersburg, st. Marys, Marietta,
Williamstown, SistersYille, Newport,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-24

Go after tdat great offer Saturday.
TRIPLE VOTES.
SATURDAY IS YOUR LAST BIG
CHANCE. THE LAST DAY OF THE
CONTEST.
TRIPPLEvoTES TRIPPLEyoTEs
TRIPLE VoTBsl
Can't you see next Monday evenings
paper Can't you see your little
fairy's picture on the front page,
crowned with glory as a winner in the
contest. Can't you SIDE your little
ton, the gratitude. the concentrations
she will receive? Don't you hear the
public remarklng what a pretty baby.
what a winsome lass, is this little lady
or that little man? Everyone every.
where will be whispering kind words
Of glory and heralding the baby's name
from here to Plttsburg. and besides ali
this you can deposit to the babys crel.
1t In the bank 500 in gold as a reward
for your effort You cannot AFFORD to
lose. Don't be on the down and out
list, the hangers-on. There will be
enough lone in at the bottom, HUS.
Observation-Disclosures don't
think you have the contest "yon.p for
no man has, and take that from the
man who knows. Saturday is the day,
Work night and day from now On and
get in by 10 p. m. Saturday evening.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-24
Howard.sturala Nuptlals.

"A pretty wedding was celebrated
yesterday morning at eleven-thirty
O'Clock at the home OF the brides
mother, Mrs. Martha Sturgis, at smith.
field, Pa, when her daughter, Miss
Edna Pearle, was united in marriage !
to DR.. Leroy D. Howard. OF tHis city
The wedding was quiet home at ~
and was witnessed by about T. 81
close friends and relatives. Tn S,nHs
rior of the beautiful country I -. me- ),
the bride was transformed ;,.in, VI
bower of beauty by the Law 'n , !. =
rhododendron, lilies and : ~ va q =;
an archway was forme' "a .h = .u
flowers underneath VIII So Sa % SlIs
and groom stood during On Cne OI, ..'
Promptly at eleventh sue o: SeEel T,a!.
Mary Abraham, CO. .s.S, S M a,n M'os
sounded the open ts' ti ol tue S'0V ~,
wedding marcn fr .ne r esoras I'll tns
the bride and or sna n .aDt nI ths a aas
iors and were IoC ~. S Tts. ca tAs pSi
tor Of the Be a., y ney ;ySn p pas
bride who marriage ceremony. The
tily and h. GRs unattended was pref
cess dr q Somingly gowned in prin.
min.s IS OF white batiste, with trim,
a oSo 4 walencines lace and carried
ana ser bohhqlet Of brides roses
am, .nalaeh hair fern. During the Ger.
m ny, Hearts and Flowers waN beau
Oily rendered by Miss Abraham, IRE
yIeiiIng the entrance Of the bridal cou
,{iBIe, Miss Mile Snider, a particular
;1lifiehd Of the bride, sang sweetly, "On
Promise Me-"
! After the ceremony an informal re
!, eeption was held and the bride and
: tgroom were showered with congratu
!, latIons and best wishes. In the din
ing room, where an elegant course din
ner was served, the brides table was
beautiful with an immense center
piece OF brides roses and maiden hail
D fern.
t DR.. Howard and his Bride, acc9mpa
D. MED by a crowd Of young people drove
IS to Fairchance. Pa, where they tool
D the train for Philadelphia. After {
u wedding journey Of about a week
Z. they Will return to this city and vii
Il be at the home Of DR.. Z. W, Howard
s until their residence on Maple aVenu,
b Is ready for occupancy. The BRIDE
y going away gown was q coat suit o
y london smoke. -
oil DR.. Howard Is prominent youni
RI physician AMI surgeon OF this city AMI
el Is a son of MI a. Howard, 6f Smith
III field. Pa. HeSis a graduate Of Jefei
Ell SON MediGl College Of PhllAdelphij
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-24
Mrs. Harr EntetsaIns.

Mrs. Levi B. Harr entertained yes
terday afternoon at ner home On MSr-
gantown avenue, complimentary TO
Miss Edna Triekett, whose marriage
TO Mr. William n. Campbell takes
place next Wednesday, The guests
included the members of the Social
Circle and a few out of town guests.
"a color scneme OF green and white was
effectively carried. out in the interior
decorat lions, The first part OF The aft.
sernooti was spent on the lawn,
until the storm forced the gathering
Into the house, During the afternoon
a 2course luncheon was served. Mrs.
Harr was assisted in entertaining by
mrs. n Wilbur Hennen and Miss Jean.
nette Bright. Out Of town guests
present were: Mrs. j. Perry Thomp-
son, Of Eikihs, Mrs. John Payne, Mrs.
y, 3. Peters and Miss Ida Ingram, Of
elafksbuFg; Mrs. Howard satter1eld,
Of Raleigh n. o.. and Mrs. C. L. Mich
tel, OF Phoenix, Arizona.
Mrs. Hafr entertained last evening
at SIX O'clock dinner, the honor guests
being Miss TFickett and Mr.. VIM. H.
Campbell, Covers were laid for twelve.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-06-24
M since ais graduation mas been

aqa since ais graduation mas been
soeated in the practice Of his pr IS
sion with mis- cousin. DR.. E. w. Ses'
ard. During his residence in u .pi9 t.S
he has Aon the confidence an 1 ct.i, soly
of the entire community DO essselh
s!onally and soSally. o. proves
Miss Sturgis is daut s.
Martha Sturgs, of Smit, 43Sr ot MIS-
Is q charming and cult ~, ie,a, IA and
She Is a gradual graduate a The { soatsS saaS
Pa. and for Two EIh0ol at California,
cesstniI % IN IN t imo Esats has taught sue.
rion. Miss : &tTgn School at PIT Ma
tina n trav InrYiss has spent some
- 20. d rabroad.
citg :; Nh nov S}t1 many friends in this
fioSss a. rim IN heartiest oongsatuh:
pr a best wishes.
+b tHid Mrs. E. W. Howard attended
Welding, returning here last night.
F., announcements which read as fol
: ,dsSs Were received here today:
4. z Mr.. Leroy Downey Howard,
n q Miss Edna Pearle Sturgis
q Married
lfls Wednesday. June the twentythird
4 q nineteen hundred and nine,
4 u smifafeld, Pennsylvania.