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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-09

of this place. Harley Swift preaching the
sermon. Mr.. Harding was born in Brat
ton Fleming, England, April 2s, 1882. He
left his native land at the age OF 10, a
stowaway on board ship, ~and came to
this country. He was married to Miss
Annis A. Schermerhorn April Z, 1868, and
to this union eight children were born
three daughters and five sons, all living.
Mr. Harding was a member Of the FIJI
teenth Illinois cavalry and was dispatch
bearer for General Steele. He moved to
Nebraska thirty-slx years ago and has
lived in and around Dorchester the entire
time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-09
BUSINESS MEN WANT NO
CHANGE IN UNIVERSITY
From a staff Correspondent. }


LINCOLN, Dec. S.-(Special.) THE plan
for an extension of the University of Ne
braska campus was endorsed unanimously
last night by Isixty-five leadin cuisines
men Of Lincoln in meeting held at the
Lindell hotel. The meeting was primarily
called to learn the position property own
ers Of Lincoln would take in regard to
the proposed removal OF the institution
10 the farm, and at the close of the meet
ing 1t was agreed by all that the proper
place for the school is at the present To-
cation.
No action in regard to the proposed two
city blocks adjacent to the university by
the people of Lincoln was taken, but It
was announced by ]. L, Miller, chairman
of the executive committee, that a meet
ing Of that body would be Immediately
called at which raising the money for the
proposed two blocks would be consid-
cred.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-09
NEWS NOTES FROM FAIRBURY
Infant Son of MIR. and Mrs. Edward
Baker il ScaIded to
Death.

FAIRBURY, Neb., Dec. S-(special.)-
While Mrs. Edward Baker, who lives
in the western part of this city, was doing
the family washing early this morning,
her little H-month-old son upset bucket
full of boiling water over his head and
shoulders, sustaining burns that resulted
In the child's death a few hours later
The funeral services win be held from
the home on Saturday.
Saturday will be tag day" in Fairbury
and thirty young women will sell tags
for 10 cents each. The funds will be used
to buy books for the city library.
A boys basket ball team has been
organized in the Fairbury High school
and Harry Harris has been elected cap
tain.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-09
FARMERS AND MERCHANTS
CASE TO HIGHEST COURT
CFrom a Staff Correspondent

LINCOLN, Neb., Dec Jan
action came before the supreme court
today to sec whether the Farmers and
Merchants Insurance company can put
a board of directors in charge Of its own
assets.
The main issues contcnded by the at
torneys for the company are that the
district court acted without Jurisdiction
when it appointed a receiver for an In
volved corporation. The right of an au-
ditor 10 interfere is attacked. contend
ing that the state. having no interest, the
auditor could not take the inlative, as
he did, there being mo stakeholder or
creditor seeking redress, nor had the cor
poration abandoned It's property.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-09
Church WIN Destroy Mortgage.

CENTRAL CITY, Neb., Dec. S-(Spe-
ciai.) -sunday will be a red letter Occa-
sion in the history Of the Christian
church Of this city, for at that time the
mortgage against the church building
Will be burned with appropriate services,
SOS having been raised by special sub
scripuons this fall. thus removing all
indebtedness against the church. At the
evening services the pastor. Rev. V. @.
Shirley. will deliver an appropriate ser
mon and then the mortgage, which has
been redeemed. will be destroyed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-09
STATE SUIT FOR DEMURRAGE
BnrlingtOns Appeal from Douglas
County in Supreme Court.
ROAD SAYS BIG QUESTION
Nebraska Transfer Company De-
CIares Merely Matter OF Allowing
Judgment for Overcharge
Wrongly Assessed.
lFrom a staff Correspondent


LINCOLN. Dec S.-(Special) THE BUR
lington Railroad company, in an appeal
from Douglas county, came before the
supreme court today with a case involv-
ing the right OF state court to hear
cases brought by shippers to collect de-
murrage charges collected by railroad
engaged In interstate commerce
The Nebraska Transfer company sued
in the lower court for $iO9 on a contention
that the railroad company, instead of de-
liverlng large number OF cars Of sugar
in the order received so that the con-
signee could unload them each day,
punched them and because It took long
time to unload made the consignee pay
demurrage on the cars.
The company contends that to allow
the plaintiff to recover in this action
would in effect operate to compel the de-
PENDANT to pay rebate upon the tariff
charges due on the shipment, contrary
to an act of congress; that it was an in
terstate matter because the cars came
fro mout of Nebraska; that the wrongful
act complained OF was a violation of the
interstate commerce act the jurisdiction
to hear and determine It lay only in the
Interstate Commerce commission The
lower court retained jurisdiction, but the
PLAINTIFF secured judgment for recovery
on six cars, which were not kept on the
track all the time.
Contentious in Case.
Many pages were devoted to insisting
that such matters weer bound to come
up between the transportation companies
and shippers. in the brief of the railroad
company. 1t also alleged that il each
state court was to retain such jurisdiction
there would be great confusion of au-
thority as to duty.
1t was also claimed by the railroad COM
pany that this was not the most i'm
portant question involved i'm this case;
the mere fact. that the plaintiff can or
canno recover damages. According to
the statutes, the carriers are to treat all
patrons alike, and this policy they claim,
will be violated with the adoption of he
rule which excuses the shipper from pay
~ ing lawful tariff charges on account of
circumstances that are not the carriers
fault
T. w. Blackburn, attorney for the ap-
pellee, insists that the charges are no
different from those collected on an over
charge Of freight. He further alleges that
the demurrage arose not while the cars
were in transit, but under a separate and
distinct contract wholly within the state,
the contract being that il the cars were
not unloaded within forty-eight hCHrs a
81 day penalty should be charged on
each car. He said the plaintiff was
merely asking for money due him from
being overcharged by the railroad.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-09
at Lincoln to serve eight years, he having
been found guilty of a statutory charge.
Archbishop Attends
Cathedral Dedication
(From a staff Correspondent

LINCOLN, Dec. s. - (SpecialD r. st.
Mary's Cathedral OF the Immaculate Con-
ception, Fourteenth and NJ streets. was
thrown open today for divine services in
the presence OF an archbishop, seven
bishops. half hundred priests and more
than 1000 Of the lalty.
The three principal events Of the dedi-
cation of the new cathedral were the
celebration Of a solemn pontificial high
mass by Bishop Henessey OF Wichita,
Kan. sermon by Archbishop Keane of
Dubuque, Ia, and the dedicatory service
itself by Bishop Then of Lincoln.
Following the services at the cathedral
the clergy weer driven to the Lincoln
hotel where a banquet was served.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-09
Mems brotherhood at Peru.

PERU, Neb, Dec. S.-(Special.) 1.-The
organization of the Brotherhood of Peru
was completed Wednesday evening at the
Baptist church by the adoption OF a con-
stitution and the election of the following
officers: President, r. w. Kelley; vice
presidents, Prof. Clifford Hendricks, C..
r. Weldon and Prof. II. b. Duncanson;
secretary. Rev. w. E. Darrow; treasurer,
Earle FISHERY 1t is the purpose to hold
meetings at least once a quarter and
chapters in the local churches are pro-
vided for.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-09
BEATRICE WANTS LOWER
RATE ON ILLINOIS COAL

BEATRICE, Neb., Dec. S.-(Special)-
Holding that the railroads are discrim-
mating against Beatrice in charging 80
cents per ton higher on coal shipments
from Illinois than is paid By Lincoln, the
Beatrice Commercial club viii present the
matter before the Interstate Commerce
commission FOR adjustment
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-09
Farmers InstItute at Cambridge.

CAMBRIDGE Neb., Dec, S.-lspeclal)-
A farmers institute viii be conducted In
Cambridge on December II, - and 10.
Miss Caroline L. Truman. secretary OF
the domestic science department, and o.
A. Simon, secretary Of the farmers in
stitute. have extensive programs arranged
for the afternoon and evening sessions.
In connection there will be held a stock
and poultry show and some Of Nebraska
eminent stock judges will be here Furnas
county's world champion prize winners
will be exhibited.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-09
Lexington Man KIN. himself.

LEXINGTON, Neb., Dec. S.-(Special.)-
John Warner, about 80 years old, com
mitted suicide last night by shooting him
self with a pistol. He. had become de-
spondent over some trouble with his
kidneys. that could not be cured. He
was working as a section hand. He leaves
widow and six children.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-09
HUMBOLDT MAN SEEKS TO
BE DEMOCRATIC DELEGATE
CFrom a staff Correspondent

LINCOLN, Dec, s-(Special.)-The first
annual announcement Of any candidates.
for delegates to the national convention
OF either party was made today when ].
T. Walsh. a Humboldt banker, came out
as a democratic candidate for that honor
from the First congressional district.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-09
Blackburn Ready
to File for Congress
(From a staff Correspondent.)

LINCOLN, Dec. S.-(speciaL)-T. w.
Blackburn Of Omaha was in the city to-
day on supreme court business. stopped
in at Secretary of state Waits office long
enough to get blanks preparatory to filing
for 1.-The republican nomination for con-
gress in the Second district subject to
the April primaries
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-09
uoy. Confesa Uobbery,

ROCK ISLAND. H., Dec. s.-F1ve boys,
all under 20 years old. OF prominent
families, confessed today to n serieS OF
robbories that have mystified the police
department for months.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-09
oId Veteran Pa..e. wa,.

DORCHESTER. Neb.. Dec. s-(speciaI
Telegram) samuel Harding was buried
yesterday in Pleasant Hill cemetery. The
funeral was held In the Christian church
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-09
Holf-Minute Store TaIk

Here's some real wisdom for
Chiistmas shoppers. our store
opens ct 7:3O. HoJ can como as
cnrly In tho morning az YOU
please You can thus avoid tic
ciowGa that grow as tho day pto-
grcuses. II uen0s more roUfort
to you. moro careful sslectious
inolo attention TO your wants.
When possible take small pack
ayes with you; IL avoids possible
disappointment DO t,,s5e things
yourself add advise your friends to.
A. the su'ra Christmas shopping
Wll not be slch a burden 10 you
md there Will DO enough good
na'uro lsst in Omaha sGlespcople
to last GU nc entire Holiday sea
son---and enough smiles LETT In
.Ieni to decorate Cieir faces every
day with some left over FOR
Christmas morning In their own
| hontcS.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-09

Eight Nenrs Tor Statutory Offense.
MORRILL,, Neb, Dec. S.-(special.)-
George Thrasher, who was tried In the
district court Of this county a week ago
was yesterday taken to the penltentiary
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-09
byron Moore.

RUsKIN, Neb., Dec. S-Cspecial.)-
Byron Moore. an old settler and success
full farmer. who dropped dead of Apo
plexy at his home, December 8. was laid
TO rest in the RuslSIn cemetery Thursday
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-09

The key 20 success IN business is the
judicious and persistent use OF newspaper
advertising.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-12-09
DEATH RECORD.
Andrew COnnors.

DULUTH, Mimi, Dec. s,-Anlrew Con
nors, friend OF James ]. Hil, and
Archbishop Ireland, died here today, aged
81. In 1866 Mr.. Connors rowed to Duluth
from Green Bay in a little skiff, accom-
panied by Father Levieux. From Duluth
he went to ST. Paul.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-14

another i've years. according to . cor
tract signed yesterday evening, this
being decided az meeting OF those
interested N the club. Mrs H, Schuy-
Ter BrHtoa. owner OF the club; E A.
steintager, president; W. G. Schoheid.
seere1ary. Thomas Sehoheld and
Treasurer H .. Seekanp held meet
ing yesterday morning in connection
With Arthur ". Sager, attorney for the
clue, and az its finish Sager gave out
Z statement 10 that effect. An agree
ment as to the terms OF the contract
ware reached az the meeting. and the
document vas drawn up and signed
later in the day after the party, which
gathered IN the morning, with the ex-
ception OF Sager. had paid q visit TO
the park IN the afternoon. What the
terms Of the contract were those IN
teresred declined q say. but the figure
IS greater than that for which Bresna-
han worked this season The latter
was in round figures $4,000, and this
Indicates thai the new salary is equal
to that ever drawn BY any other mana
ger of a major league sail team
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-14
Field Captain and Third saseman is
the First to Apply for the
Position as Leader of
the indians.
WILL BE CONSIDERED
Certain Factions Have Favored the
Piayer-other Applications Should
Soon Floor Local
Club.

George Pennington, field captain
and third baseman of the indians, tops
the list Of eligible managerial talent
for 1912 The application of Penning-
ton for berth as manager of the In
dians next season was received today
and duly fled away for action within
the next six weeks.
Pennington Is now playing ball in
HopkiusviIle, Kentucky, going south
to earn few more dimes before the
1911 baseball season is concluded.
The application was quite q surprise
despite the fact that Pennington has
had a strong following during the
past season and has been mentioned
as likely to succeed the veteran Belt
Pennington IS a good ball player
and the question whether he would be
able TO hold the reins is one present
ing almost a gambling proposition.
The annual meeting Of the local
baseball association viii very likely
be held next Wednesday evening. The
news has gone abroad that the club
is after q manager for next season
and many applications will be receiv
ed as a result
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-14
IOWA ATTORNEYS
ARE HARD LOSERS
Forty-sTx Applications Far Rehesrins
on Cases Decided BY Supreme
Court.

Attorneys who fail to make good in
the supreme court demonstrate thar
they are hard Iosers.as indicated b. the
fact that the docket Of the supreme
court for the September term, next
Tuesday, contains notice of forty
six applications for reheariag on
cases already decided. Twelve Of these
are Polk county cases, for one reason
because it is so cheap and easy for
lawyers there TO make last desperate
appeal for justice TO the court. The
list Of rehearings is not quite as large
as at one term last year, but larger
than the average for term. Il shows
that the number Of lawyers who are
willing to go on record as saving the
supreme court went wrong IS quite
large.
Among these rehearings asked for.
the case Of perhaps greatest statewide
interest is that of the VALLEY Invest
ment company vs.. Board of Review Of
Des Nofnes. This involves the matter
Of the deduction Of value OF real IS
tate from valuation Of bank stock II
which the court held that such deduc-
tons could not be made. A similar
case involving assessments is that OF
the Lake Park State Bank vs.. Rood
Bros. from Dickinson Another very
important case involving taxation mat
tiers. IS that OF the Dubuque and Sioux
City railroad company VS. the Treas
urer OF Pottawattamie county
The defendants in the Winneshiek
county case involving the legality Of 9
petition of consent. and having to dc
with the taking names Off a petition
and getting them back again. is on Tor
rehearing.
the Inheritance suit of Finger vs.
Ankin. from Scott county. involving
a 100000 estate is to be argued
again. The case OF Sawyer vs. Franh
and Richardson. from Woodbury. co1n
ty, is 10 be argued out before the court
again
4 The suit Of Brtnsmafd vs.. lows
State Travelling Mems association. /:
70 have a fresh argument. This IS tbs
case ii which Miss Steele won hel
title to the proceeds OF AZ insurance
policy as against the brothers OF hei
dancee.
/ There are only three state cases
Edna Leek. Greene county; John C
Beede, AIIamakee county; and one IN
voivfng the Milwaukee railroad. from
Polk county
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-14
WRINKLES GAME
FROM SMILES
i M. shaffer Passed His Eighty
frs. Mile Stone In LIES
Journey Yesser-
day.
ne IS AN opT1M1sT
whether Looking Forward or Back
ward, Venerable Citizen Does
Not Believe In Frown-
ing.

r. j. NJ. Shaffer was eighty-cne
Years old yesterday.
Trudging along the path of life.
With eyes only for the most beautiful
sights along the road. DR.. j. N Shat
fer naused yesterday in his long jour
new and rested upon the eighty-drst
mile stone which he had come to.
The venerable citizen looked back
ward over the eighty-one miles al
ready travelled, with smile upon his
face. He had enjoyed the journey and
his face lit up with memory of the
bright DAYS. Then he looked for
ward up the road which makes 9
turn. behind which. speculation only
can see. Being optimistic, he did not
frown or worry. but looked ahead with
the same smile. and resumed his jour
rev He is hopeful for the future and
remembers only the good OF the past
Although Or. Shaffer has long since
retired from very active practice, he
still retains a few favored friends
whom he SERVES III ltLlIC VI cASnAAS'-'
and during his long life as practic-
Ing physician, he has alleviated the
suffering OF many and soothad the
distressed. In some homes in Keo-
fuk. he has ministered to two or
more generations.
Dr. Shaffer is one of Keokuk's most
beloved citizens and has friends oy
the score. who all join In wishing him
congratulations upon his anniversary
He bears his weight Of years rather
lightly and all will hope that he may
continue to enjoy the happiness OF
this world for many years to come.
He has done much for Iowa In an
historical way and is an acknowledged
authority upon many scientific mat
tiers, especially In the line Of botanical
and chronological subjects. being a
living encyclopedia on plants and IN
sects, about which he knows as much
as can be learned In a lifetime o.
careful study.
The doctor retains his long time
membership in the Masonic order and
the B. P. o. Elks, IN the latter being
an honorary member of Keokuk lodge
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-14
GALLAND.
: . = . - - - =

Mr.. and Mrs. John Noonan OF Mont
rose. spent Tuesday evening with Mr..
and Mrs L. Hemingway.
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Boyle, Jr.
were Keokuk callers Wednesday.
Mr.. T. ]. Harrington was bust
ness caller in Keokuk and Hamilton
Monday.
George and Alta Hemingway of
Keokuk visited home folks Sunday.
Miss Martha Philip left for LaCrew
SATURDAY, at which place she viii
lake charge of a school.
A dance was given at the Galland
school house Saturday evening. in
honor OF Mr.. and Mrs William Cope
land of GIasgo, Montana, former resi-
dents of this village.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-14
WARSAW MAsoNs
SOCIAL SESSION
Degree Team Fror Quincy Came Up
TO De the Work on
Candidates.

WARSAW. III. Sept i4-on Tues
day evening. sept, II, Warsaw lodge.
No. 257. A. F. and A VI. held an en-
ioyable social session when the third
degree was conferred on Edwin
Luedde, the degree team Of Herman
lodge. No. 80. Quincy doing the work.
There were about twenty Quincy visit
ors They were met al the train in
Alexandra by a committee from War
saw lodge, and were taken across the
river by ferry After the degree
work banquet was served The Wis
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-14
MISSIONARY HOME
FROM THE ORIENT
Rev. a. e. Corey, Son Of Well Known
keokuk Citizen, Returns From
Canton, China.

Rev. and Mrs. A. E. Corey. and
children, have returned to the United
States from an extended stay in
China. where Rev. Corey has been
stationed as a foreign missionary for
the Christian church. They are
quite well known in Keokuk, this
place being the home of Rev. Corey's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. \. A. Corey.
C. P. Corey of the White Elk Vine
yard is a brother. It is expected
that the local congregation will have
the pleasure of listening to Rev
Corey relate missionary experiences
from the pulpit before long.
Rev. Corey and his wife have been
in China for the past ten years,
where they have been stationed near
Canton as missionaries OF the Chris
tan church. Rev. and Mrs. Cnrey
and their oldest child resided at one
time in Tingley, Iowa, where Mr..
Corey was pastor of the Christian
church and they have great many
friends living In this vicinity, among
others Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bennie
OF Creston, who visited them at the
station as they we're going through
Creston.
The youngest child OF Rev. and
Mrs. Corey had never been in the
U. s. before The child was born in
China and last Friday was her first
sight OF the land from which her pa
rents came.
Rev. and Mrs. Corey and their chill
dren left China before the recent
anti-foreign outbreak and. OF course,
know but little of the present trouble
| there. 1t is the intention of Rev,
Corey to make tour Of the United
States iecturing on the Chinese gov
eminent and her people during the
next year It has not been determ-
ined as yet whether Rev. and Mrs.
| Corey will return to China or not,
The decision as to this natter will
| rest entirely with the board OF for.
eigu missions OF the Christian church
and no decision on this subject will
| be made for some time.
A Woman's Lock
4 car rn0ra IN a fR<sk
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-14

NO lug and carrying solid gold
membership card presented him BY
his fellow members. He has long
been a pillar of the Unitarian church
He IS as well known throughout the
state as he is in his home citv and
IS a grand old man, beloved by all
who know him.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-14

Foleys Kidney Remedy (LIauldl.
Is great medicine of proven value for
both acute and chronic kidney and
bladder ailments. 1t is especially rec.
commended to elderly people for its
wonderful tonic and reconstructiye
qualities, and the permanent relief and
comfort It gives them Wilkinson q
Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-14
Fol.vs EoreY and Tar connnunc

FoIeys Honey and Tar conpound
Still retains it's high praise as the best
household remedy for all coughs and
colds, either for children or grown
persons. Prevents serious results
from a cold. Take only the genuine
FoIey's Honey and Tar Compound. and
refuse substitutes Wilkinson & Co.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-14
keokuk Engineer Tells leo PronnI-
nent Business Men What the Hy-
dro-Eleetric Plant VIII do
for Them.
HOW TO REAP BENEFIT
Urges That They Get Industrial Ex-
pert-Perfectly Natural TO Manu-
facture Flour From
Wheat.

The Quincy papers devoted about
four columns each to telling the peo-
pie of Quincy what Engineer Hugh L.
Cooper had to tell $50 prominent bust
ness men who enjoyed the luncheon
and lecture Tuesday evening. Under
the sub-head. Some Power Tips by
Mr.. Cooper the Journal published
the following interesting paragraphs.
quoting Mr.. Cooper:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-14
LONG CONTRACT
TO BRESNAHAN
Cardinal Leader Taxes Rank Wfth
highest sataried sssesli Men In
the Business

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Sept. 14-Roger
Bresnahau. fighting manager Of the.
Cardinals. will be in charge OF the
st. Louis National League club for