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Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-26
Horner Rivals
Martin Sheridan
Michigan Runner Recognized as Best
ALI Around Athlete in Amer
lea Today.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. April B.-Horner
of Michigan, now recognlzeo ~s the great
est all around athlete in America, VIII be
the center OF attraction IN the special
events at Pennsylvanias relay races. He
seems destined to fiji the shoes OF Martin
Sheridan. Americas all around champion,
and to say that he viii probably make even
better records than the world famous Mar
tin is about the highest praise that can be
given TO Horner. The Michigan marvel
seems TO be at home either on track or
field. For instance, in the recent meet
with Cornell Horner won the thirty-five
yard dash, was second in the hurdles and
won the high jump and shot put The latter
is his special event and, barring accidents.
he is sure to make new college record
Horner will compete, in the shot put and
high jump, and he will also enter either
the hurdles or the 100 yards. Though a big
man, weighing close to 100 pounds, he ha,
shown great speed even for the quarter
though 1t is hardly likely that outdoors
he will prove so fast in this contest.
During the past winter Horner has com.
peted in the following events with the fol.
lowing records: Thirty-flve yards dash
4 seconds; forty yards hurdle, 59s seconds
shot put, 46 feet ~ inches; high jump,
feet IL inches.
He has also run on Michigan's one-mils
relay team. Horner is good broad
jumper and he has done eleven feet in the
pole vault. Thus, with such remarkable
ability in so many different events, Horne,
is expected to break all existing point rec.
ords when he competes In the all around
championship thlS summer.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-26
HOW UNCLE SAM BUYS COAL
Price Paid is Determined by Quail
3 ity ana inspection PuF-
sued with VigOr,

The United States government buys
about 81 100000 worth OF coal every year for
use in the navy, in public buildings in
Washington. and other cities. and for other
purposes, about one-third Of it-mainly
coal used in public buildings-on specifica-
tions under which prices are fixed accord
ing to the value or quality OF the coal de-
livered by the successful bidder.
A definite standard Of quality for the
coal thus purchased is specified by each
bidder, and this standard is considered in
awarding the contract, II the value of the
coal furnished is below the standard fixed
a discount is made from the contract price,
If it's value Is above the standard an al
+lowance Is made for the excess in value
and proper, sum is paid In addition to
the contract price. The value is determined
by tests and analyses made by the geologi-
cal survey on samples taken from the coal
furnished by the contractor.
These analyses and tests show the quality
of the coal in terms Of fixed carbon, vol
atile matter. sulphur. ash, and moisture,
and especially It's heating value in British
thermal units, as determined by calorimet-
ric tests.
Until within a few years the agents of
the government, in buying coal relied upon
the integrity of the dealer and the repu-
tation of the mine or district from which
the coal was obtained. and these formed
the only possible assurance that the coal
was equal in quality to the grade to be
furnished. The new method has been so
successful that It will probably be grsdu-
ally extended to cover a larger share of
the governments fuel supply.
A full statement OF this method Of buying
coal is contained in a recent bulletin OF the
United states Geological Survey bulletin
42s), entitled 'The purchase of coal by the
government under specifications, with
analyses Of coal delivered for the fiscal
year 1sO6-oe," by George s. Pope
The bulletin includes a statement of the
factors affecting the value of coal. a de-
scriptlon Of the methods adopted for sam
pling and testing, a form OF specifications
used under the new plan, a list Of govern
ment contracts for coal for the fiscal year
lsO9-10, and a table Of analyses OF coal
furnished for the fiscal year 19Os-O9
The new plan has not yet been applied
TO fuel purchased for the vessels of the
United States navy. but does cover about
900 tons OF coal bought for use on the
Isthmus Of Panama and about 10000 tons
used on steamers plying from New York
! to Colon.L--Washington Herald.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-26
Frost Damage
Causes Sharp
Rise in Cotton
Market at New York and New Or
leans Advances on Receipt Of
News Of General snowstorm,

NEW YORK April 25-Reports OF Sc
we're damage to young cotton over a wide
area In the south as a result Of the storms
and freezing temperatures Of the last two
days caused big advance in the cotton
market at the opening here today. Bust
ness was more active than for days past,
and the advance. which extended to some
80 points or $50 per bale. on most OF the
new crop months. reflected excited general
buying.
The market was influenced also by COW
ering again cotton supposed to have been
shipped by the recently failed southern
firm. particularly in Liverpool, and there
was moreover some buying upon a report
compiled by a local authority showing a
prospective reduction in the acreage OF
Mississippi and Louisiana.
NEW ORLEANS, April 25.-FreeElnE
WEATHER and snow in many parts OF the
south sent cotton up S1.75 on the opening
in the local future market today. The new
crop is reported killed in many places.
The market opened with the new cror
months at an advance of "a points over
Saturdays closing. The old crop months
were not affected 80 much, but stood al
an advance OF II to 20 points. on the
floor were many delegations Of planters
from the interior OF the cotton belt. This
element bought heavily and so did the
shorts. After the call bears tried hard &c
check the advance, Offering great quaint
ties OF cotton. but in the first half hour
Of trading the advance in october wal
widened to 80 points.
| One Of the contentious OF the long side
was that planters were short of seed and
that IL the cotton was killed in many
places by the cold weather, another short
crop would be In order this season,
Texas is said to have suffered severely
Reports Of ice In many sections Of Missis
sippi were received, and the Georgia crop
on which hung a large part Of the hopes
of the bears, was reported to have beer
severely damaged. All OF the cotton which
was up in many parts Of the interior oi
the south is reported killed and the seed
which had been put in the ground is sait
to be rotting
The future market continued to seel
higher levels as the day advanced and Al
noon the new crop months showed an ad
vance Of $50 a bale over the close Sat
urday.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-26

Every Omaha street car now has small
mirror into which the motorman may
glance and see the whole side Of the car
and the street. The Omaha Rubber com
pany, 1908 Harvey sells similar article
for automobiles. They are quite useful
and HAY prevent serious accident. It's
Just like eyes in the back OF your head
Every machine should have one. They alsC
carry every known auto accessory Besides
tires, rubber hose, hot water bags, auto
tools and automobile apparel for men and
women, They repair and retread auto tires
It's the largest and most satisfactory in
stltution Of It's kind in the west
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-26
ENTRIES FULL OF INTEREST
Every Big Line Driver VIII he at
Grand Rapids.

1NGFV DIG Line DF1VeE VIII he at
Grand Rapids.
GRAND RAPIDS. Mich., April 25.-En-
tries for the early closing stakes Of Grand
Rapids meeting were recently announced
for the coming season, and are Of great
interest to horsemen. While the Furniture
City Driving club, which manages the
meeting, is not in membership with the
grand circuit, yet the meeting win be the
first OF the year in which a $4,000 stake
for trotters and one OF S. 200 for PAGERS are
given.
The list Of nominators indicates that with
very few exceptions every big line driver
win be in Grand Rapids, such as Geers.
Murphy, Mcdonald, Macy Laseu. Dean,
Walter Cox, McMahan, W. j. Andrews,
Millard Sanders, L. V. Shuler, John L,
Dodge and several others with the best
candidates In their respective training
strings, or, In other words. the list shows
the very best OF the year, and the trotters
and PAGERS which will be in the great
events from the start to the finish OF the
racing year.
While there are no classes in the Grand
Rapids carly closing card for green horses,
yet many horses unknown to fame are en-
! tered. and as a great majority Of them are
products OF mile track circuits and natur-
ally the pick from the two-lappers. their
contest against well known big liners
makes the card doubly interesting.
The first entry OF the year also shows
that everywhere the prospects for big en-
cries In all early closing events, as we'll as
class races, are very bright. The $4,000
stake has total OF twenty-three entries.
more than the nominations to the Detroit
classic. the NJ. & NJ. stake. which looks
| right encouraging for the balance OF the
season.
The entries for the faster classes. such
at the GO6 pace naturally are not many.
yet the fact that outside Of the big stake
all others have received an average entry
Of fifteen for each class. is a sure indiea-
tion that racing material large In number
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-26
ROOSEVELT GUEST OF PARIS
CONTINUED from First Pase.)

NSOntlnueu IIOnq flFSL PaBe.)
ties. Its heart goes straight out to the
man you are"
Mr.. Roosevelt replied In French, voiclng
gratitude for the expressions addressed to
him, but protesting that they were too
flattering you make OF me-" he said,
IAN ideal, which 1 can only try to realize
in the future" "a - e -
The former president paid a high tribute
to Paris and its past; saying that he agreed
with M, Lepine that it was a mistake to
regard Paris as did tourists, as a place OF
amusement.
Paris. Z" he added, "is a city Of work,
Of science and artsi whose Industries are
Incompatible. II is the capital of coun-
try radiant with the Virtues OF peace and
war"
Mr.. Roosevelt referred to the great dis
eovef1es which France had given to the
world mentioning. ESPECIALLY, Pasteur' and
the Academy of5Fine Arts where students
from every country come to commune
with the muses. in the sacred wood"
Later Mr.. Roosevelt took tea with Edith
Wharton, the authorizes. This evening he
was the dinner guest Of General Bru-
gere, chief Of the general staff of the
French army, following which he at
tended tte opera,
Mr., Roosevelt has received an invitation
from Count Zeppelin to make trip with
him In his dlrigible balloD,, nut will decline,
because Of lack OF Time.
AS honorary president OF the Academy
OF Sports, Mr., Roosevelt has accepted the
invitation Of President Hebrand to receive
his colleagues tomorrow afternoon at
Issy-L Les Moulineaux, where several French
aviators will make flights in honor of
the American.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-26

and fine in quality is promised for the en-
tire season
Grand Rapids management has promised
70 racing men Z total o. $4,000 in stakes
and purses, and their iiberality Is there
fore we'll appreciated by owners and
drivers with good entry list, .......
The management owns one OF the finest
mile tracks in the west, and with purses
equal in value to the best grand circuit
meeting and a entry list which Includes
the countrys best racing prospects, the
big meeting in Michigan will be OF as much
Importance TO the seasons harness sport
as many opening, meetings Of former years
In Detroit.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-26
Announoements of the Theaters.

A more representative audience has not
attended an Omaha theator this season
than that which flied the orpheum Mon
day night. Familiar faces Of society folks,
merchants and professional people made
up for the most part the great audience
that enthused much over the noted English
singing comedienne, Vesta Victoria. 1t was
indeed a fitting compliment to Miss Vic
toria. The streets surrounding the Or
pheum were lined with automobiles and
the entire atmosphere around tho popular
vaudeville theater was toned to that pitch
that evidences the presence OF some dis
tinguished star or dignitary The sale Of
seats indicates complete sell-out for the
week
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-26

for Chauncey L. Wood Of Rapid City as
the candidate Of that party for governor.
Today is the last day for the filing Of
petitions of candidates for the June pri-
marles, and it Is the expectation that a
complete democratic state ticket will be
filed before the closing hour. John Kelly
of Flandreau, who was one time elected as
a populist to congress, from this state, is
to be the running mate OF Mr. Soule, but
who the rest Of the nominations will be is
No knoWa
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-26
Jnmch %. NIeGovynn.
LITTLE GIRL STARTS FIRES
rhirteen-YeRr-old LRss sets Eight
Houses AblaEe Just 90 See
Engines Ran.

PlTTSBuiiG, April 25.-The police made
two arrests OF unusual Juvenile offenders
today. Josephine Pategowska, IS years old.
Is eharged with setting fire to eight houses
Sho said the fire engines thrilled her Llt-
tie damage was done, Another ls-ycar-old
boy. Barney Leahy, cripple, was arrested
for drunkenness. lie was unconscious
when found,
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-26
DEATH REC0RO.
John Christopher MnrmOn


FALLS CITY. Neb.. April 2l--(Spec al -
John Christopher Harmon died here sun
day morning, He was born in Effelden in
the grand dpchy Of Hesse Dermstadt the
5th Of May 1885 In 1870. IN company with
his parents, two brothers and two sisters,
he came to the United States, landing in
New York. sand shortly after removed to
Lancaster county. Pennsylvania, where the
family, established a residence, There he
met and married Margaret Deeter. whom
he had known. in Germany. In 1857 he
removed TO ogle county. Illinois where he
resided until the death OF his wife in 1857,
lie was the father OF six children, two sons
and four daughters. all Of whom survive
him with the exception Of the youngest
son. who died IN infsahey His children are
Adam Harmon, Anna Harmon, Mrs. Mary
Brund OF Beatree Mrs. Howard swonk Of
Lincoln and Mrs. otho WATCHED Of this
city.
Clarence G. Laudan.
The body Of Clarence c. Lauden. who
died in saciamento, Cal, fast week, ar
rived IN somaha Sunday evening" The
funeral VII take place Tuesday afternoon,
probably from the Bradley Dorrance
chapel Mr.. Laden was 80 years old and
had lived in Omaha.
JamcH u. NeGowan.
KANSAS CITY. April 25-James h. Nc
Gowen, aged a years, manager OF the
Kansas City (Aio.) Gas company and prtsl-
dent Of TIE Wyapdotts. County CKan.l Gas
comraay died az his home here today OF
heart disease He was a brother Of Hugh
J. McQoWan of Indianapolis.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-26
whoIe.aIe House at Aberdeen.

ABERDEEN, S. D., April G4.-(speciaL)-
A representative OF Daniels & Kemper,
wholesale grocers Of Chicago, was in Aber-
deem looking up a location of a branch
wholesale house here II capitalists will
agree to construct suitable building on
a ten-year lease. the house will be estab-
Iishad
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-26

The peach and berry crop, according to
the st. Louis weather observatory Of
ficials. probably are, also destroyed, al
though there is slight hope that a rising
temperature will save portion Of both.
A severe snowstorm is reported as raging
in the vicinity OF Cairo, III. The minimum
temperature in st. Louis today was Is de-
grees and similar registrations are reported
throughout radius OF $50 miles.
FrOsts Hurt Fruits.
LOUISVILLE April 24.-Unprecedented
low temperatures for the season and steady
snowfall throughout western Kentucky and
western Tennessee today marked the prog
ress Of the cold wave which has now
spread as far south as northern Missis-
sippi
At Nashville and Memphis the Their
mometer registered S2 degrees this after
noon-the coolest late April weather on
record. In western Kentucky. the snowfall
gave prospect that morning would find a
blanket possibly two inches in depth on the
ground.
Reports from that section and west Ten
nessee are to the effect that the snow Is
expected to protect small fruits and to
hold down the loss on apples. etc.
Frosts and clear weather over a con-
siderable portion Of central Kentucky and
middle Tennessee. however. will do heavy
damage to fruits and truck gardens.
CLEVELAND, April 2A.-Killing frosts
have been reported today from practically
ali the principal points in Ohio. In Colum-
bus. Cincinpati and Cleveland, the mercury
fell below the freezing point on Saturday
night and according to Emitted States Fore
caster James Kenealey, frost, snow and
rain is the immediate outlook.
'It is impossible to estimate at present
tho damage to the crops" said Mr.. Ken
Galley, but have received reports Of kill
ing frosts' from al over Ohio, Indiana and
Illinois. the area Of low temperature ex-
tends down TO Carolina and throughout the
middle west frost and snow. may be still
expected"
SPRINGFIELD, H., April a-Arl records
for late cold weather in central Illinois
were broken today. 1t was 10 degrees be-
low freezing this morning in Springfield
and other points, Only once In April in
any previous year has the temperature
been so cold, and that was on. April l. 1899.
when the mercury dropped TO 10 degrees
The total snowfall Cor yesterday and last
night was three inches. according to Di-
rector Burns OF the government weather
bureau, Never before has trace OF snow
been recorded after April Is in this region.
More reports Of crop damage poured in to-
day, but the loss cannot be definitely de-
clared at present.
LEXINGTON, KY, April 25.-weather
reports from central and eastern Kentucky
this morning show that fruit and vegetables
were either killed or badly damaged by the
frosts OF last night and Saturday. The dam
ago is estimated al 100000. Tobacco plants
suffered. Five Inches. of snow covers the
section about HopkinsyIile.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-26
Woman's Work

Activities Of ths Organized
Bodies Along the LINES % un-
dortakinE Of Concern TO women.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-26

Bright, crisp. snappy-just as Ginger
Girls" should be, are soms Of the char
acteristics OF the delightful entertainment
being given twice daily at the popular
Gayety this week. In claiming Ed Lee
Wroth as It's own comedian, Omaha has
made a wise choice, for II would be diff
cult 10 select an artist who could cause
moro hearty laughs than does Wroth, who
years ago sold papers on the streets Of
Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-26
More FiIinEa in south Dakota.

PIERRE 5. D., April S.-Cspecial Nv.
" souie OF Rapid city. came in Saturday
ana flied nosnlnatlng petitions for himself.
y q dsmoeratie candidate Tor congress aud
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-26

Did you ever zee runaway traln7 II
you didn't, you have no idea what an
exciting event II is and how fun OF tre-
mendous possibilities. The Lyman H..
Howe travel picture series shown at the
Boyd this week gives a most graphic illus
tration OF the havoc wrought by a runaway
train on an Austrian railroad This Is
one OF the most remarkable films in exist
ence, but Is only one OF a series Of remark
able pictures that are being shown. The
exhibition IS entertaining and educational
and should be seen by all, whether they
have Travelled or not The theater is open
afternoon and evening each day.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-26

The current topics department of the
Woman's club will hold farewell luncheon
Wednesday at l o'clock at the Young Men 8
Christian association. This will be its last
gathering of the year.
The literature department will meet on
Wednesday afternoon for the last time and
will elect it's officers for next year.
Dundee woman's club will hold its last
meeting Wednesday, ..
This will practically end the club meet
ings for the summer The Woman's club
Of the Railway Mail Service will hold other
meetings and the Women's Christian Tenn
perance unions will continue their meetings
during the summer, the business meeting
alternating with, the education meetings
every two weeks. Omaha Womens Chris
ton Temperance union will meet Wednes-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. John
Dale, Twenty eighth and Woolworth ave-
nue.. 1t will be an educational meeting.
Frances Willard union will meet Wednes-
day in all day session at the home OF Mrs.
George Covell. A press program will be
held in the afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-26

The moving picture show and its possi-
bilities has attracted the attention OF club
women and others interested in social bet
terment and promises to be turned to prac-
tical account in several cities before long.
Miss Jane Adams suggestion that moving
pictures of the thrilling stories Of the Bible
be substituted for the Sunday night sermon
in many OF the churches has met with
cordial approval and the women are now
agitatlng that moving picture theaters be
operated by the clubs with the present
popular and 10 cent admission charged
and that the stories Of the Old Testament
be substituted for the too often question
able themes so popular in almost all cities
and towns. The question Of securing the
slides and the expense Of 1t is of course
the serious obstacle. hut this can and will
be met as other needs have been met when
the club have decided that they must be.
1t has been suggested that slides showing
Bible stories, slides of travels and other
things that would be educational and up
lifting can be provided and sent from one
place to another just as the majority of
the popular moving picture show slides
are. The establishment of few of these
theaters would create the demand for slides
and make them more easily obtainabie.
This subject will come up for discussion
in many Of the state federatlons of clubs
this fall and will undoubtedly lead to
definite action.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-26
The Gather

FOR NBBRASKA-Fair warmer.
FOR IOWA-Fair, cold.
Tcpnnerattre at Omaha Veeterday. (.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-26

The Omaha woman's club has finished
it's years work. installed its new officers
and adjourned until next October. The
annual meeting was held Monday afternoon
and large attendance was out Reports
OF the eight departments showed all doing
good, definite work while the reports OF
the general officers indicate stability and
serious effort. Under the presidency OF
Mrs, Edward johnson during the last two
years the club has made a material gain
in membership and she retires with an
enviable record to her credit.
Mrs. d. NJ Cameron the newly elected
president returns to the executive COM
mittee, witch she has served before as
recording secretary with the confidence
of the entire membership and It's cordial
support with Mrs. c. w. Hayes, vice
president; Mrs L. ]. Healy, second vice
president; Mrs. N. H. Nelson, recordinV
secretary; Mrs George Bonner correspond
ing secretary, and Mrs. E. r. Hume
treasurer, the new executive committee Is
strong and the prospects for the year
bright
Regarding the several proposed amend
ments to the bylaws Of the General Fed
Grafton OF Womens clubs proposed by its
executive committee the club will send
its delegates to the Cincinnati meeting un-
instructed with the exception of one
amendment proposing to increase the state
federation dues TO the general from 25 to
so cents a club. on this change the local
women drew the line, feeling that It would
work hardship to the smaller town clubs
and the state declarations, which are al
ready heavily taxed to meet their obliga-
tions and their demands. Mrs. George
Tilden, who has long been in touch with
the work, expressed the opinion that the
| tendency of the national organizations is
to grow extravagant and she advocated
devoting any additional tax to the work
| in the state which is much in need Of 1t.
1t was voted that the club should plant
a Boston ivy at the library building
Wednesday at IL o'clock. The old and new
executive committees will do the planting.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-26

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