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Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02
Council Bluffs
Work Of Repaving
is Being Pushed
Contractor Wickham is Getting Along
with Brick at Quite Rapid
Rate.

Contractor wickham has been pushing
repaving operations in the last two days.
The work OF laying brick has progressed
at the rate of about two blocks a day. and
the PAYERS last night had reached Bryant
street. At this rate all Of the street that
has been concreted will be finished by to-
night. The concrete work is being delayed
on the remaining portion Of the north half
of the street where the granite blocks
have been removed. by the new storm sewer
the city is constructing from Pearl street
TO Seventh street. The sewer was neces-
sary as a part OF the new system OF taking
care of the flood water to prevent over
flows on the street. The sewer is of
eighteen-inch tile and will have a catch
basin at each block. Another Of the same
character will be put in on the opposite
side OF the street.
The first block of the new paving, from
the Methodist church west, has been COM
pleted and opened for traffic The work
OF pouring the asphalt filler has been in
progress for two days. At the beginning
Contractor wickham's men did not get
along very rapidly but yesterday W. c.
Schwartz of Chicago. superintendent Of the
filler department OF the American Asphalt
and Rubber company, arrived in the city
rum IOpehd anu tOOk CHhTBe Oh tne WOThs
He gave the necessary instructions that
brought about improved conditions and bet
ter results at once He will remain sew
eral days, completing the drilling OF the
tar gang, and will then leave the work
in charge of an assistant who accompanied
him. 1t requires eleven pounds of asphalt
to the yard and IT is poured in from long
shouted tunnels, equipped with syringe
like plungers that drive the hot stuff"
into the smallest crevices between the
brick. Two treatments are given, as the
hot asphalt soaks away after a few min
utes. The second dousing fills all OF the
interstices flush with the surface of the
bricks. While the asphalt is still boiling
hot thin coating of sand is spread over
the surface, mixing with the asphalt and
making a firm even surface
Business men who favored the use of the
asphalt on account Of its deadening effect
on the noise. are much gratfied. The use
of the block completed indicates that the
noise of passing vehicles has been reduced
nearly one-half, and the noisiest farm
wagon passes over the surface without
Earring ones nerves.
Mayor Maloneys and Contractor Wick
hams appeal to the Galesburg brick-mak-
ers to furnish the best quality of paving
blocks possible has resulted in getting
specially selected material for the Broad
way work, that will add many years to
the life of the pavement. "They are the
best lot Of paving blocks I ever saw" said
Contractor Wickham yesterday
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02
Vote on Reciprocity
in Senate May Come
Before End of Month
Upper Chamber Adjourns for Recess
Following Marked Clearing of
Situation.

WASHINGTON July 1.-The Canadian
reciprocity situation cleared 20 a marked
degree today and a canvass of the situation
In the senate was in every way assuring to
the friends OF the measure With not more
than a dozen set speeches in prospect and
with eight-hour sessions of the senate on
the program, many of the senators count
upon vote before the end of July.
When the senate adjourned after three
hours of anti-reciprocity speech-making by
Senators Gamble and Cummins, there was
an understanding that there would be no
further effort at legislation until after July
4, and that when business is resumed there
will be no cessation until final adjournment
There will be brief session OF both houses
tomorrow, but only to meet the constitu-
tonal inhibition against either body ad-
tourning for more than three days at a
time without the others consent. The recess
will continue until July s.
The most formidable speech still to be
made is that Of Senator La Toilette. He will
present his long promised tariff amend
ments to the reciprocity bill and will talk
for three or four days, discussing the tariff
even more than reciprocity. These amend
ments will be in the nature OF a substitute
for all other tariff suggestions. The only
speeches promised in support of the reci-
procity bill will be made by Senators Stone
of Missouri and Burton of Ohio In addl-
ton to Senator La Toilette, Senators Clapp,
Bristow, Gronna, Nelson. Bailey, simmons
and others will be heard, but none except
La Toilette and possibly Bristow will talk
at length
With reciprocity disposed OF 1t is not be-
lieved that the session will be greatly pro-
longed. The standpat republicans are dis
posed to concede a vote on the wool and
free list bills. The democratic senators have
said from the beginning they would be
satisfied with roll call on the two tariff
bills and there are indications that they
will let these go to vote without much de-
bate in view OF the threatened presidential
veto of both bills.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02

at the cigar store Of Carlson & Turn
quist. ass North Twenty-fourth street
Mr. and Mrs H. s. Rhodes have returned
from an extended trip through Colorado.
Five pool hall licenses were issued Friday
by the city clerk. The licenses date nom
July 1.
South Omaha Aerie OF Eagles win giye
OF July 4
]. t. Dysart. candidate for the republican
nomination for county judge. was In the
city Friday.
Lir sperl and wife are rejoicing over
the birth OF a daughter at their nome,
III Nineteenth street
The women OF the First Baptist church
will hold their annual picnic AZ spring
Lake park saturday afternoon.
Miss Adellne Wight returned from
two months trip TO Des Molnes, Ia. where
she visited with her sister. Mrs. b. Swarz.
The Rev J. c. stoddard OF Bunker Hin.
Ill. Is visiting his sister Mrs; John M,
Tanner The Rev. Mr.. Stoddard Is on his
way west.
John Mcmillan, Of the Mcmillan real
estate firm, has filed his bono for the DEM
ocratiC candidacy OF police Judge. Mr.. Nc
MILAN is one of the old established bus-
mess men of South Omaha.
LADIES-See our new Black Bordered
SILK 2-Strap Pumps, also the Tan and
Patent Detachable strap Pumps. We are
expecting quite a shipment of White Can
vas Button shoes; also the two-sdap
pumps. Cressey, The Shoeman, AZ N. gath
St. West side.
The following births have been reported
at the office of the city clerk: Z. j. Turek
Twenty seventh and streets. boy; w A.
Bryl Twenty-ninth and streets boy;
Henry Benslinek 3SO6 Y street girl Frank
stanek. 22ll II street boy: John Klrchner.
1914 Missouri avenue, boy; Anton Tttro.
Thirty-second and X streets boy.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02
Little Girls VictOrs
Over Older Opponents
Miss Claire Daugherty and Miss Irna
Reed Play in TENTS Finals
Monday.

Miss Claire Daugherty and Miss Irna
Reed. two OF the youngest players in the
tennis tournament. will play in the champ
ionship finals in doubles Monday afternoon
against Miss Carmelita Chase and Miss
Susan Holdrege. They won their right to
compete for the highest hOnors by defeat
ing two OF the older and more experienced
players OF the meet. Miss Butler and Miss
Hammer.
The victory OF the two little girlz came
as more than a surprise to the bag crowd
OF spectators. They won their match easily
In 81. 6-l, but 1t had been thought that
an easy victory was due the opponents
While II Is very unlikely, almost impos-
sible. that Miss Reed and Miss Daugherty
will be able TO defeat Miss Chase and Miss
Holdrege in the finals. the fact that they
were able to progress so far towards the
top OF the ladder. indicates that there is
the making Of real tennis players In the
both OF the girls.
Miss Charlotte Bedewell and Miss Lucille
McCreary defauited their match in the
semi-finals Of the doubles to Miss DauEh-
erty and Miss Irna Reed. Friday morning.
Miss Daugherty and Miss Reed won the
first set. 81. and the second set stood az IN
their favor. when Miss McCreary became
affected by the heat and was obliged 70
default the match. painful headache
followed her retirement from the courts.
but by noon she was feeling better ana no
serious illness IL expected
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02
Women Die of Fright
When Ship Founders

VICTORIA. B. c.. July 1.-Two women
passengers died of shock last night when
the excursion steamship. Spokane, which
for years has been used only for carrying
tourists to the glaciers and to towns of
southeastern Alaska struck a rock in Sey-
mour Narrows, b.. c., and was beached in
Plumper bay, 125 miles north of Vancouver
to prevent her sinking in deep water.
The dead are:
MRS. G. F. WILLIAMS Washington.
MRS. J. f. STRAUSS, Philadelphia.
Their bodies have been placed on a steam
ship bound for Seattle.
WASHINGTON. July Mrs. @. F. Will
liams said to be one of the women who
died Of shock when the steamer Spokane
struck rock, was the wife of Gardner f.
Williams OF this city. Mr.. Williams is re-
puted a millionaire. His fortune was
made in South African diamond mines The
family has a palatial home here but for
some time has been residing in oakland2
Cal. -
PHILADELPHIA. July 1. = Mrs. J. F.
Strauss, who dropped dead from shock
when the steamship Spokane was wrecked
was the widow of leading Philadelphia.
Two of her sons are officials of the Amer
lean Tin and Terne company of this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02
Expert Accountants ,
Finish Their Work
on County Offices
F. L. Reed and Charles F. Paschel
Complete Work on Number
Of Reports.

After nearly eight months OF continuous
labor. Freeman l. Reed and Charles F.
Paschel.s the accountants chosen by the
Board OF County Supervisors to check up
the county officers. completed their work
yesterday and filed their report late last
night. The report covers two years time.
and is very complete. II makes a fine
showing for all the officers, although some
errors and slight shortages. were found,
but which were promptly rectified Five
completed reports were nled last night.
the county treasurer. clerk OF the courts.
sheriff, county recorder and county super
intendent OF schools. The county auditors
office, the center OF the heaviest business
OF the county. has not been finished and
the exact standing OF the accounts OF
former County Auditor Innes is not known.
IL Will be finished some time during the
early part Of the week and filed.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02
MAYOR MAL0NEY WILL
PAY VISIT TO MONTREAL
As officer of Hiberniaus He is In
vited TO Attend Meeting mt
Crosse Isle.

Mayor Maloney yesterday received let
ter from Montreal. asking him to be present
at the annual meeting of the Hibernlans
at Crosse Isle on August H.
During the years 1s47 and 1s4s. tens
of thousands Of Irish emigrants were forced
to leave ireland on account of the distress
Ing famine. Twelve thousand Of these i'm
migrants died at Crosse Isle from disease
incident to starvation. Two years ago the
Ancient Order of Hibernians built a 5000
monument on the little island. which is To-
Gated twelve miles from Montreal on the
ocean beach. On August u of each year
the Hibernians gather there in honor OF
their fellow countrymen. Mayor Maloney
is asked to attend and make a brief speech
as one of the national officers OF the order.
He has accepted the invitation and will
go east early in the month and spend a
week or more at the Canadian resorts.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02

morning received the following dispatch
signed by r. e. Carroll. president. and r.
c. Van Dusen. vice president OF the Ne
braska Progressive league:
At a meeting at Lincoln tonight of the
executive committee. officers and mem
bers Of the Progressive Republican league
OF Nebraska. II was the unanimous express
sion that Franklin A Shotwell was not
authorized to speak for the league and
that his Washington interviews as pub
lished In the papers do not represent the
views OF the league and are not approved
BY its officers or members. Please give
this publicity.
Representative Norris had no comment
whatever to make as to the Nebraska
situation as indicated by the Shotwell in
teview, stating he had been away
from the state for some months now and
really had no real OF sound information as
to just how public sentiment as to prefer
ences as to the nominee OF the next ma
tional republican convention may be
crystalizing.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02
TENTH FIRE IN CEDAR RAPIDS
Police Arrest Suspect in Vicinity of
Building Charged with START
Ing Flames.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia. July with the
firing Of storage house In the heart Of
the business district the tenth fire OF sus-
picious origin within a week occurred here
tonight. Only the prompt action Of the
firemen prevented the damage from becom-
ing much larger than the estimated SIS. 600
and possibly saved the whole business dis
trict. as each OF the fires have been started
within short distance OF each other.
The police have been working all week.
but have found no clue 10 the origin of
the fires until tonight. A suspect was ar
rested In the vicinity OF the building lust
after tonight's fire was discovered and he
will be questioned tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02
Woman Steps from
Moving Car and Is
Severely Injured
Mrs. A. Carr Of Burnham, B. c., Mis-
takes Slow Down for Switch for
Stoppage of Vehicle.

Mrs A. Carr of Burnham. q. c., was
dangerously injured and had a narrow es-
cape from death while getting off a north
bound Farnam street car. No. SOS. near
Fortieth and Dodge streets at eco o'clock
last night.
Mrs. Carr has been on a two weeks visit
to her nephew. G. N. Hendee. q local con-
tractor. who resides at 4402 Dodge street,
and was returning from a visit to relatives
at Council Bluffs
few yards before the car reaches Dodge
street there is a switch where the motor
man slows down in order to turn the car
onto Dodge street. Mrs. Carr is believed to
have mistaken the slowing down of the car
for the point where she wanted to get off
and proceeded to alight. Before her feet
had touched the street the car had started
and she was thrown against the hard road
with great force
An cutlery by several women passengers
on the car caused the motorman to stop
Police Sergeant Cook, who was on a south
bound car. saw the woman fall and has
tened to her side Mrs. Carr was tenderly
carried to the drug store at the corner Of
Fortteth and Dodge streets and given first
aid by the clerks while the police ambu-
lance with Police Surgeon Peppers was
making record race to the scene.
In the meantime neighbors called DR.. ].
8. Alexander, who lives nearby, and the
two doctors worked over Mrs. Carr for
some time before the flow Of blood from
gaping wounds in her head was stopped.
Then she was removed to the resi-
dence OF her nephew in a semi conscious
condition. While Mrs. Carr's injuries are
considered dangerous the doctors said she
would recover. She was badly cut about
the head cheek and forehead and her wrist
was seriously bruised
F. Bourier, the motorman of the car, and
M L. Paulson. the conductor, both dis
claimed all responsibility for the accident
to Mrs. Carr.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02
MRS. DORA HUTCHINSON
WINS FIRST IN CONTEST
silver Medal OratOricnI Contest Under
Auspices of WOman's Christian
Temperance Union.

The silver medal oratorial contest under
the auspices Of the Woman's Christian
Temperance union drew a large crowd at
the Fifth avenue Methodist church last
night. The prizes were silver medals, and
the contests represented oratorial and
musical talent. The winner of the oratori-
cal contest was Mrs. Dora Hutchinson. Her
subject was Aunt Columbia's Kitchen"
The judges were Rev. Edgar Price, Super
intendent Beveridge and w. H. Lynchard
Mrs. Dora Hutchinson won the medal in
the musical contest with a catchy song,
Caught" The judges were DIR. R. o.
Williams. Mrs. Helen Wheeler and Mrs.
Edward owens. The prizes were presented
to the winner by Rev s. Grant Lewis
pastor OF the church.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02
HEAVY BRIDGE COMES
IN GOOD PLAY NOW
Benton street Structure strong
Enough to Withstand Strain
of Heavy Car,

0enton street structure strong
Enough to Withstand Strain
of Heavy Car.
II Contractor James Saguin had not been
a railroad bridge builder and unable TO pre-
vent the Incorporation of heavy construc-
ton ideas into his plans for the Benton
street bridge. the street railway company
could not have used some OF the heavy
equlpage that has been employed. One of
the construction cars used for hauling
crushed stone and sand Is OF the steel
type and weighs unloaded thirty tons. 1t
has four compartments. automatic dumping
devices, holding five cubic yards OF crushed
stone, making a total OF twenty yards,
Weighing $4,000 pounds. or a total load for
Che bridge OF ll4,OOO pounds. all to be car
ried on two OF the reinforced concrete grid
ers OF the structure. This load passed over
the bridge several times yesterday with
out causing the least apparent strain. In
addition TO this the bridge was carrying
load OF at least ten cubic yards Of sand
and crushed stone that had been dumped
by tho side OF the track.
Practical railroad men examined the
bridge after the track was laid 10 determine
its safety for such loads and pronounced
Il to be able 70 carry all OF the load that
could be put upon IT,
The same severe test was given the
North Eighth street bridge. which Is a
long fiat arch with a thirty-six-foot span.
This bridge offered some difficult enEi-
roering problems that we're successfully
solved by city Engineer Etnyre. The arch
has a rise OF forty inches. and II is
10 be the latest arch for the length
the span in the history OF modern bridge
building.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02
COMMERCIAL NATIONAL
GOES INTO NEW OFFICE
Bank VIII Move Into New Building
and BE Ready for Business
Monday.

The Commercial National bank will move
into its new quarters in the sapp block to-.
day. The work Of moving was begun yes
terday. The big chrome steel safe was run
into the vault and part OF the bank fix
lures brought into the building. while work.
men swarmed around completing the fin
ishing OF the interior. The new steel vault
doors were hung during the day and the
time locks tested and adjusted. BY night
the removal will be complete. The bank
will continue to do business in the old
building until noon and will then close
for the Saturday half holiday. Everything
will be fully installed by Monday morning
and business viii be resumed in one Of
the handsomest banking buildings In the
state.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02
TELEGRAM is SENT TO NORRIS
Text of Message Sent 10 COnEressnau
by Lincoln Meeting.
tFrom a Statf Correspondent9

WASHINGTON. July L.-(special Teie-
gram.)-The interview given out by Frank
lin A. Shotwell OF Omaha. secretary OF
the Progressive Republican league OF Ne
braska. in which he predicts that Nebraska
will line up for the denomination OF Presi-
dent Taft, has stirred up a tempest among
those OF the league who do not at all agree
with Mr. Shotwell. In fact. the consensus
OF opinion at meeting. held in Lincoln
last night repudiates the right OF Mr.. Shot
well TO serve as the mouthpiece for the
league.
Representative George w. Norris this
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02
ReaI EatntA Trnnnfer.-

Real estate transfers reported TO The
Bee June 30 by the Pottawattamie County
Abstract company OF Council Bluffs:
Charles A. Smith to s NJ Jackson LOT
In block 2. In Meredith's addition to
ANOchs ld.f W. q. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 800
Totals for June, 1910. consideration. $685.
So0.S9; filings, l75. Totals for June l9Ii
consideration, s1S4, 10: filings, ne.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02

REFRIGERAroRS-Yu chilkoot and
Economic. We guarantee our refrtgerators
and invite Inspection. Prices 50 to $50 p.
c. De Vol Hardware Co.. 504 Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02
Council Bluffs
Minor Mention

The Council Bluffs office Of
The Omaha Bee is az 10 Scott
Street. Both Phones "a.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02
Bushnell Against Taft.

Upon the present question Mr.. Bushnell
took decided stand. in that he declared
that every act of President Taft had been
of the kind and character not to inspire
but rather discourage trust and confidence
In him as the nations executive Not
only is thus true in the case OF the best
leaders we have at Washington. but in
the rank and file Of the party over the
entire country They all feel his weakness
and are not backward In their assertions OF
inability TO follow him further"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02
Church services.

After July 2 and until the emo OF August
Sunday evening services for the Baptists
will be held at the Bethel Baptist church
only.
Baptist church. Twenty-fifth and II
treets, Rev. G. II. Iisley, Pastor-9;45 Bible
school at home church and Brown Park
mission. IL a M, morning worship. Sub
feet OF sermon, American Patriotism"
1850 D. m. Bible school at Bethel church.
p. m, Bethel Young Peoples union. 8 p.
m, childrens day.
Letter Memorial-sunday school 10 a m
Morning service at II. Sermon by the
pastor, Rev. 7. NJ. Ransom.
West Side MISUNDERSTANDING school at
.. m. Preaching by Rev. c. M. Dawson
at p. m.
United Presbyterian-Sabbath school at
1920 a. m. Preaching service at II. Sub
ject OF sermon, 'Meekness" w. A. Pol
union D. m. There VIII be preaching in
the evening during July and August.
First Methodist-SerYice at Odd Fellows
hall Rev. j. NJ. Boutwell,, Pastor. Sum
day school at s:45. Morning service at II.
Patriotic sermon. Epworth league $50 p.
M at Brass chapel.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02
Magic City Gossip,

Carl Abbott has returned from his vacar
ton in Cleveland, o..
Joseph Noyak announces the birth OF
son at his home, rs Eighteenth street.
The Swedish Norwegian Republican club
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02

Roy Roxina, a 12-year-old boy, was in
jured last night about the hands and face
by burning skyrocket which he failed to
let go in time. The boy was taken to
his home at Thirty-sixth and v streets,
where his injuries were said to be painful
but not serious.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02

Drink Budwsiser. king OF Bottled Beers,
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02
On Lookout for Fireworks.

Chief OF Police Briggs announced Friday
afternoon that from now until after the
Fourth OF July he would have a number
OF policemen in plain clothes patrolling the
streets for persons using ammunition pow
der or firearms. In accordance with the
instructions of the mayor the chief will
not permit the discharge Of firearms on
any of the celebration days. The police
have been given orders to keep a sharp
lookout for boys and young men carrying
firearms.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02
Jamea HaroId b Dead.

James Harold, one or the old residents
OF the city. was stricken Friday evening
with paralysis at his residence. Fifty-sixth
and L streets. and died this morning at
1890 in the South Omaha hospital.
Mr.. Harold was a well known character
OF the city and his demise is a shock to
his friends. The stroke attacked him early
last evening and DIR. w. J. McCrann, his
physician. was called. The doctor ordered
the patient 10 the hospital at once. Mr..
Harold died fifteen minutes after his ar
rival at the hospital. The funeral arrange
ments have not yet been made.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-02

N. 7. Plumbing Co. Tel, $50 Night F-l7Oa
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-10-12
TOO MUCH FOR HACK DRIVER
H~igh-soundIng Name Made Old Mar
Think There Was Something
Mysterious In the Wind.

After a long, hot and dusty journey
by train the New York commercial
traveller arrived in Richmond, brushed
enough dust off his face to make sure
that the right man was getting off,
and hailed one of the little sea-going
hacks common in the Old Dominion
city. 1t was driven by IN aged negro.
Drive me to a haberdashery," said
the travelling man surveyed his soiled
raiment with disfavor. "Yessuh," said
the negro. "Giddup." The old horse
started off at a little stiff-legged Jog
trot. The driver seemed to be think
ing deeply. By and by he pulled the
horse to a stop, and leaned backward
to his fare. "Scuse me, sub" said he,
but wey do you all want to go?"
Drive me to a haberdashery," said
the travelling man. "Oh, yessuh," said
the negro. ITO be sure. "Giddup."
The hack ratified on for a little way,
and then the negro stopped, got of
the box and poked his head in wei
the little door. "Mebbe All didn't get
dat name JUS right" said he. Would
you all mine ~repeatin' it, subj" The
travelling man said for the third time
that he wanted to go to a haberdash-
cry. The old driver shook his gray
wool and looked grieved. "Ah'm an
ole man" said he. "Youah kin trus'
me. Wheah is it you really want to
go?"