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Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17
Commission Plan
Has Enough Names
More Than Enough Signatures Are
Already Secured-Vote on Prop
osition September Five.

That the people of Omaha are ready to
start the ball a-rolling for the commission
plan OF city government is plain from the
way the signatures have come in on The
Bees petitions during the last week.
More than enough signatures are already
attached to petitions in hand. The Pc
titions returned have 4726 names, with
quite a few papers still out. The inten.
ton is to keep the petitions going long
enough to bring the number of signatures
up over 5000 before filing, so that there
may be no question as to Ats suffciency,
and to make full allowance for possible
Implications and accidental signatures of
people who may not be qualified voters.
Under the law 1900 signatures to the pc
tition would be ample.
To confer as to the time of the election
and other details, Victor Rosewater of The
Bee yesterday called upon Mayor Dahl
man, who must issue the proclamation and
fix the day. The mayor indicated that
he had posted himself on the new COM
mission plan law, and was ready to call
the election for the most convenient time.
It was agreed that there would not be suf-
ficient time to allow for inspection and
checking of the petitions and permit OF
vote on the question OF adoption with
thirty days notice on August Is. the day
OF the coming primary election, but that
It would be feasible and desirable, with
view to saving unnecessary election ex-
pense. to have the commission plan sub
mitted on the first registration day, which
is the first Tuesday in September, and
comes this year on September g.
The mayor expressed himself as par
ticularly DESTROYS OF having the commits
sion plan voted on Independent OF any
other propositions or contests for political
office. This is understood to be also the
desire of Messrs. Sunderland, Breen, Ger
ing and others associated with them in
the commission plan movement before the
legislature.
Unless something unforeseen should pre-
vent, therefore. the petitions will be filed
with the city clerk within four or five
days, the mayors proclamation be issued
within twenty days and the commission
plan submitted and adopted on Tuesday,
September 5, next
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17
From the Country. .
Would Interfere with
Work Cupid is Doing
Miss Carrie Ross Proposes Uniform
Law that Licenses Issue Month
Before Marriage.

CHICAGO July I6,-tSpecial Telegram }
The Indiana district of the Lexington
conference OF the Methodist Episcopal
church, in convention at Scott church here
today, went on record as demanding that
the states of the union adopt uniform
laws. providing that marriage licenses be
issued one month before the marriage can
take place. ~
This action was taken after an address
on Are the Morals OF the Race Declin-
ingT' by Mrs. Carrie Ross of Indianapolis,
president of the Woman's Home Mission
airy society. a'a "'..'.-. +.
"one of the worst evils" she says, I'VE
believe, is the ease with which young
girls can get married. In some states there
is practically no brains at the marriage
license window. There is no pretense at
discrimination between old and young;
responsible or irresponsible. II the law
required that licenses should be obtained n
month before the wedding. the chances OF
Illegal marriages would be lessened to the
minimum" t.1Jr'TT '''.f'
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17
King George Urged
to Come to Canada
Argued that Visit Would Be Timely
and Would Stop the Talk of
Annexation.

LONDON. July 16.-(specal Cablegram.)-
So greatly pleased is George by the demo-
cratic note in the Irish and Welsh recep-
tions, and by the forecasts of the welcome
he and Queen Mary will meet next week
In Scotland, that he is said to be recon-
sidering seriously the feasibility of visiting
Canada, while returning next January from
the Durbar at Delhi
When this idea was preached several
months ago. 1t did not seem practicable,
but, according to credible rumor in Cana
dian circles In London, the whole question
has been reopened because the kings strong
desire to consolidate the imperial sentiment
in all parts of the empire has had an un-
expected flip from his coronation and post
coronation experiences.
Sir Wilfred and other Canadian states
men, when here for the coronation, are said
to have urged him to come back by way
of the Dominion. They pointed out that,
though as prince of Wales, he was In
Canada only a few years ago. his appear
anre there as king would have a particu-
larly stimulating effect in loyalist quar-
tiers and would serve to check ANY under
tow of annexation and pro-American senti-
ment"
George v Is reported as regarding the
argument In favor OF the visit as sound
and timely"
Canadian officials in London, irrespective
OF their idlvidual attitudes toward reel
procity hold that It would be good i'm
perialist policy" for the king to cross the
Dominion southern tier at a date not re-
mote from the expected Canadian general
election, turning upon the Knox Fielding
proposals. They believe the debates in
Washington and Ottawa have served the
Interior purposes of the Canadian and
American politicians who fish in troubled
waters" Doubtless continuous pressure will
be brought 70 bear on the king.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17
MILLION DOLLARS The PRICE
Morgan Makes an offer for Throne
Curtain of Hungarian King,
HEIRLOOM IN AN OLD CASTLE
King Joseph Takes the Bid Under
p. considerations and ~ Sale is Made,
Rights of n FeudaI Baron
VIII GO Along.

BUDA PESTH, July 16.-(Special Cable
gram.)--Emperor King Francis Joseph has
under consideration what Is reported to be
tentative offer OF Sl,OOO ,OOO, by J. p. Nor
gan, for the throne curtain and other
priceless relics of Matthias Corvinus, king
of Hungary in the Fifteenth century.
The relics the American financier is said
TO be bidding for constitute a part of the
heirloom collection in Castle Galgoez, the
hereditary castle OF Count Imro Erdoedy.
Not only the relies, but also the castle and
the estates surrounding 1t, to the number
of fourteen. forming the Galgoez comitat
neubis, are also sought by Mr.. Morgan.
Should he become possessed of the es-
rates Mr.. Morgan will have some of the
rights of a feudal baron. inasmuch as
Castle Galgoez is part of an ancient prin-
cipality.
A part of King Corvinus' library, which
the mighty warrior got in his fights with
the Turks and other nations. is stu in the
castle. The building stands on a hill,
overlooking the town of Galgoez with its
5000 inhabitants. 1t lies in the valley of
the waag
| Count Erdoedy took the Hungarian pre-
mier into his confidence when the offer
was made
| The premier was quick to remind the
count that the throne curtain Of King Cor
vinus was part of the entailed property OF
the estate, and consequently could not pass
tout of the possession of the family without
the permission of the emperor king.
The aged monarch was thereupon ap-
pealed to. He is still very feeble from his
recent illness and his answer to the appeal
! is a matter of uncertainty.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17
Nine. Kreskinka is
q Now Under Arrest
Prominent Russian Woman Charged
with Giving Military Secrets to
Germany and Japan.

ST. PETERSBURG. July ls.-(spsciA
Cablegram) -Considerable sensation has
been caused in 81. Petersburg society by
the arrest OF Nine Kreskinka. a ballet
dancer, on a charge OF espionage.
Mime. Kreskinka for some time welded
much influence in the capital, and 1t was
due to her influence that her Polish Com
patriots at Warsaw were granted permits
sion to erect a statute of Chopin.
Some time ago the Russian military au-
thoTities became aware OF the. fact that
important military secrets were leaking out
and becoming known TO Germany and
Japan. Many officers OF the general staff
were arrested. but they proved their limo
cence. and suspicion fell on Madame Kre-
skinka Her house was searched and such
quantity OF promising material was de-
clared to have been discovered that the
woman was arrested.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17
Hockett Marries Twice.

FREMONT, Neb., July, 16.-(Special.)-J
H. Hockett, a former clerk in piano
store here, is wanted by the police on
the charge of having more than one wife.
Hockett came here last March and shortly
afterward became acquainted with Mrs
Mabel Goodrich, a divorced woman, who
was supporting herself by clerking in a
store. In April last It is claimed by the
friends of Mrs. Goodrich, she withdrew
her savings from the bank and accom-
panied Hockett to St Joseph, Mo-, where.
it is claimed, a marriage ceremony was
performed and the parties went west Last
month Hockett's former employer received
a letter from Mrs. ]. H. Hockett, Wichita,
Kan, saying that she and her children
were destitute and money was greatly
needed. Mrs. Goodrich, who supposed her
self to be the lawful wife of Hockett, is
now reported to be in Ogden, Utah, and
without money Hockett having deserted
her there. -...
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17
SHARP THRUST FOR MADDEN
Lewis Attorney Told that He Was
Not Loyal 20 the POstOffice
Department.

WASHINGTON. July 16.-'Tf you had
been loyal to the department when you
were third assistant postmaster general
We would not now be bothering with this
Lewis Publishing case" said Representa-
tive Austin OF Tennessee today TO Edwin
c. Madden. now appearing before the
house committee on expenditures in the
Postoffice department as attorney for the
Lewis Publishing company OF 81. Louis.
The Lewis company is complaining because
the second-class mall privilege was denied
to II several years ago. Mr. Madden had
objected because Mr.. Austin interrupted
him with too many questions.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17
GOVERNOR ALDRIcH WILL SPEAK
Executive VIII Address Custer Re
publican Convention Tonight.

Executive win Address Custer Re
publican Convention Tonight.
BROKEN BOW. Neb., July 16.-(special)
Tho republicans of Custer county held
township caucuses yesterday afternoon and
elected delegates to the county convention
for next Monday. Governor Aldrich will
be here to address this convention and
large crowd is expected. Broken Bow
township republicans voted in caucus to
postpone the nomination OF the township
candidates until a later caucus could be
held.
A number of young men Of this county
met In Broken Bow Friday evening and
effected a temporary organization which
shall be known as the Young Mems Re-
publican club. Committees on bylaws and
membership were appointed and c, A. Currie
was elected temporary chairman. The com
mittees were instructed to report at a meet
ing called for Friday evening, July 81 and at
that time the permanent organization will
be perfected. The object of the club is to
interest the young republicans in the COM
ing campaign, which, apparently, will be
an interesting one, locally.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17
DROUTH7 BRoI1EN IN JEFFERsoN
Comfy Hes ITS Fir.t Good Rain In
SIX wsrEs.


FA1RBURY, Neb., July 1s.--(specal)-
The long continued gdrouth which has
virtually prevailed ain this vicinity since
June was broken by a good drenching
rain Saturday, about an inch falling.
Several good showers have visited
this county, but were OF little con-
sequence. jefferson county farmers are
iubilant over Saturdays rain. Not in
recent years has this county experienced
such a drouth and was in such immediate
need of a good soaker.
The outlook for crops is still good in
this county, Farmers are harvesting fair
crop Of wheat, some fields running as high
as twenty-four bushels an acre-the yield
being above expectations. oats, however,
are practically a failure. Corn has held
its own well throughout the drouth and
while many fields of early corn were
fired" at the same time the late corn will
make a good crop. Corn has a good color
and ranges from knee to waist high All
the corn needs now to make a big yield
is a number OF good soakers in August.
Pastures and meadows have born the brunt
Of the weather damage up to date and
are practically burnt brown like they
usually are in the fall, The alfalfa has
done nothing in the way of growing since
the first cutting and farmers are of the
opinion that It will make a good start now
and that there should be a splendid crop
ready to harvest by September. The potato
crop is failure in this county.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17
FILINGS FOR CUNNING OFFICES
No Great Rush for Position Among
Politicians.

No Great Rush for Position Among
Politicians.
WEST POINT, Neb., July 16.-(Special) y
The filings for county office up to this
time are as follows: County superintendent
Miss Emma, r. Miller, republican. County
clerk, w. H. Harstick. democrat. Treas
urer, Herman Zeplin, republican. Clerk OF
the district court, Otto II. Zacek and Jo-
seph c. Schueth, democrats; Carl Kramer,
republican. Sheriff, b. G. Herman, Au-
gust Nevis, democrats; Milton knight and
Fred Jacobs, republicans County Judge.
Louis Dewald, democrat. Miss Miller. w.
H. Harstick, Herman Zeplin, %. c., Herr
man and Judge Dewald are the present an
cumbents of their respective offices and
are candidates for denomination
The democratic county convention for
cunning county has been called to meet
on July % at West Point. Eighty-six dele
delegates have been called for.
Next Sunday monuments to the departed
members will be unveiled at the Mount
Hope cemetery at West Point by the Wood
men OF the World. Rev. ]. M. SchIey of
Omaha will be the orator of the occasion.
The deceased members whose memories
will be thus honored are w. E. Krause and
William Pates
Dr. G. j. Collins, deputy state veterin-
arian. who has been in hospital for some
weeks suffering from an intestinal trouble.
has now recovered and has returned to
work.
Fire in the home Of Henry wulf, a resi-
dent Of the western part Of the city, de-
stroyed property amounting to over $20O
Mr.. Wulf was partially insured. Cause of
the fire was accidental.
Yesterday Mr. and Mrs. Jean Pscherer
celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary OF
their marriage at Leipsic, Germany, in the
presence Of large number of their friends
and relatives at their residence in West
Point
Miss Esther Frost, a student of music,
has graduated with honors from the st.
Cecilia Convent School of Music at West
Point. Sister Superior Calasanza, in the
absence Of Dean Ruesing, who was detained
by Illness, conferred the diploma and gold
medal upon the graduate for nearly six
years meritorious work in music.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17
Mrs. Virginia Edeecombe.

RULo, Neo., July 16.-(Special. Mrs.
Virginia Edgecombe died at her home near
RulO and was buried in the cemetery here.
She was the stepmother OF Frank o. Edge
combe. editor of the Geneva Signal. Mrs.
Edgecombe was born in Franklin county
In 1916. She was married in 1885 to John C.
Blair, who died. leaving her with two sons,
Asa Blair OF Kansas City. Kan, and Frank
Blair Of Highland. Kan. She was married
to Mr.. Edgecombe in 1895 Most of her life
was spent in this community.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17
TO visit ola Home I'm Switzerland.

ANsLEY, Neb., July - IA Especial. y
Henry Schmidt who owns 80 acres Of land
three miles northwest of Ansley, and some
OF the land would sell quickly for S1oo an
acre, left Saturday morning for his old
birth place in Switzerland. which, he left
thirty years ago the coming September,
when a boy OF II.
Mr.. Schmidt will join John Hage1
Of Elizabeth. ILL.,. olothier, who will make
the trip with him. Mr.. Schmidt worked
eight years as farm hand in Illinois be-
fore he came to Ansley, and settled on the
homestead he now owns.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17
1900 LISTEN TO BERGER
First Annual Outing of Socialists of
Ohio Held in Park at Column
bus, Ohio.

COLUMBUS. O., July 1s-Attracted by
the scheduled speech Of Congressman Victor
L. Berger Of Wisconsin. 1000 to 1000 social
lists and others from Columbus and other
Ohio towns crowded a park here today
heard Berger and other speakers and en-
joyed the first annual outing OF the social
lists OF Ohio. Congressman Berger spoke
late In the afternoon. Before his arrival the
crowd was addressed by Rev. Frederick
Guy Strickland, who gave up the ministry
to take up the work Of socialistic agitation.
and w. y. Refs az T0l~dA
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17
Jefferson County Teachers institute.

FAIRBURY. Neb. July 6-(special.)-
r. c. Harriss, county superintendent, is
making extensive preparations for the
thirty-first annual session OF the Jefter-
son county teachers institute, which will
be held in Falrbury, August 1919. Prof
j. w. Searson of Manhattan. Kan, and
Miss Bess Elnor Foster OF Cheyenne, wyo,
will be the instructors. The Fairbury
chautauqua will be held the same week
and the teachers will have a chance to at
tend in the afternoon. The institute will
be held in the morning only.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17
Grocer DIes at Counter.

FREMONT, Neb., July 16.-CSpecial. -
Martin schnetzer, a grocer died suddenly
VI heart disease while waiting on a Gus
toner in his store about LSO Saturday
afternoon His health had not been the
best for some time. He wax about 90 years
old and had been in the grocery business
here for ten years, previous to which time
he had lived on farm In Saunders county
near Leshara- He leaves a widow.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17
Old Man is Killed
By Kick of a Horse
Walks Up Behind the Horse in the
Pasture with Fatal Re-
suits,

TECUMSEH, Neb, July 16.-Special)-
Isaac M. Stevens, aged 65 years, was kicked
in the breast by horse today and in
stantly killed. With Bert Grady, he had
gone to the pasture near town to catch the
horse. Stevens approached back of the
animal with the fatal result He is sur
vived by three grown children. The funeral
arrangements are not yet made.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17
Two More Cnndtdnt.. An PoII..

oSCEoI-A, Neb.. July 1s.-e5peoial. 1.-TWO
more candidates for county offices an
nounced themselves Saturday Miss Amelia
Rasmusses, who has been teaching school
at Benson, Douglas county. but who has
made this her home for a number OF years,
filed on the republican ticket for superin-
tendent OF schools, and Andrew @. Carl
son Of stromsburg. filed on the democrat
ticket for sheriff.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17
Henry #. CanerEaEie,

RULo. Neb.. July 18.-tSpecial.) -Henry
F. CaverEagte, aged 80 years, died at the
home OF his mother, Mrs. Charles Caver-
Eagle Death was due to bronchitis, from
which he secured no relief from visiting
other climates. The funeral was held by
Father sproll at the Catholic church ana
was we'll attended in a body by the Ancient
Order of United Workmen lodge, Of which
he was a member.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17
SIcCook wina from Alma.

MCooKs Neb., July ls.--(special.)- IAfc-
Cook added another to an almost unbroken
record OF base ball victories here Friday
BY defeating Alma in a fine game. by a
score Of II TO e McCook's team is one of
the STRONGEST amateur aggregations in this
part OF Nebraska and has been for several
years. t.Af
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17
FRONTIER Daya Mt OsceoIa.

osCEOLA, Neb., July 16.-(special THE
Osceola frontier days this year are July
% and q. The officers are pushing hard
TO make the celebration this year one OF
great interest and are engaging some
Of the best talent obtainable This makes
the third year that Osceola has INDUCED
in q frontier day program, both of the
preceding events being pronounced sue
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17
RuriaI OF A. ]. Jacohson.

sTURGIs. s. D.. July 1s.-Cspecial reIe-
gram.)-The body OF Anthony ]. Jacob
son, killed by lightning during an cleo
trical storm at White Owl wednesday
morning. was brought here last night ana
sent to Haytl. s. D.. tonight for burial
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17
BARN BURNED NEAR RAvENNA
Large Structure Owned by l.. j. Jaeger
Struck by Lightning.

SNEUCNA W LIZ HIHHHBs
RAVENNA, Neb., July 16-(Special.) y
During the recent thunder storm the barn
of L. ]. Jaeger seven miles southwest Of
Ravenna, was struck by lightning and
burned to the ground. The barn contained
six horses, all of which were either killed
by lightning or burned to death. There
was insurance on the barn but not on the
horses. In a territory south of Ravenna
the wind reached almost the velocity of a
cyclone and did considerable damage. The
rain where the wind was strongest
amounted to five inches and fell in thirty
to forty minutes. At Ravenna less than
an inch of rain FELL and the wind was
not violent.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17
Younger. Buy. Bir Farm.

GENEVA, Neb.. July ls.-(Special. 1.-THE
MeDermott farm east OF town has been
bought by p. Youngers, 100 acres. for $1,000
II was owned few years ago by C. A.
ThorpA
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17
The Glad Hand

removes liver inaetion and bowel stoppage
with Dr. Kings New Life Pills, the pain
less regulators. 25c. For sale by Beaton
DRUG Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17
Henry wilder.

CENTRAL CITY. Neb., July 1S-(spes
ciaL)-Word comes from Phoenix, Arix., Of
tho death of Henry Wilder, formerly a
prominent young man OF this placs. He
was formerly in the flour and feed 'busi-
ness here and was also at one time a mem
Der Of the firm OF Eaton e. Wilder, grOcers.
He left here five years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17


afternoon in Mayor Dahimans OFFICE AS
the Observation-Disclosures READ ana the ugly
word "betrayaI resounded there was an
ominous STIR W Nthe''sHck OF the room
lgnatius JehoVah Dunn VINO ala not nom
mate Bryan at Denver All LOT hausht'
threw himseh INTO the hhooie OIL Tue iioor,
with admrapIe seH-oohtrol ne HhSStereu
the torrent OF righteous inVectVe thst
pressed Tor utterance ana spoke WIN the
e sa,,n u "'''''
~, Do.o..
49, 49,. at.aa,,,Ur ,r,,,a,o o,t,zor for
failing tossunnort a ticket" said Mr. Dunn,
- :. ~. " .Si y - d., sro ondorsins
for nrss,,,e,S4 Y mar via failed 10 support
~, ~ ,s.s y ~ ~ :
r, % 49,. =. 3 .s.s,ss5,,. ava !, ,noesd
o., x II 49, ,,,,s Hro,,,d Been
~ I, Y IA, .i,,,,sn and wa :
10 49, Z. vs. 81 4 n ssS -.
-, ~ w -. ,tS ~ ,r,,-a+a c,t,zan :"
- III Ti,.,, NJ. ~. am, off,ce
~ e, Y IL Is ,1oe,ocrst,c and
80 .,,;,, ~ =, a. I'm long
70, - - y 80, 90 1000 ,,ho a.
n ioo t,,,,s ~ opothkr bavaita,Ied 70 support
,ho tioi,., ~ ,,NaiS s,oEAls saw that the
man who fats rs 6kstaa Vote according to
lines. rs unworthy of HIS vote. The great
newspaper across the street once failed
to support the btavest democrat in Doug
las county. Charles, r. Brown, when he
was running for mayor. The democratic
party has no chains to bind my conscience
and II shouId shayefnonb sfor any man.
say the resolutions are unwse and l am
opposed. rs item lvisuhSsfAte OF this Dunn
apneared on the prepared-to-order list OF
delegates ,,,,..s.r "a. .,,.,, :, -..
49,. 90 nixtde.
p.'....' z E-.... ~ tIorrror an.
H. f. Wihams .n,atnaA that
oorsenent s.t's s,' ~ w 80. or,r,a IN Me-
hgratituue 40 S.,,Sn" e 81 -
prasA1' . ..ro . .,a, M
e. r. ','s a V.-ats'1.s .n.ason,vIno the
Bryan, w SsSiStSs,. Ioh, n Reagan
80 o. az: .aso,,t,ssns ,,.ayt and voice.
w. Tor,as n mailman himself arose.
a., ~. - so,,oy. ~ thu resolution from top
- ka,,s,, ;, he aaadl iluc.an Il be said that
Az Ssuoocrats ptbis country are afraid to
n,,,.,aa NJ. I,+Sa,, p,Ii That remark did the
A,'s,nnss Aver that X was all over but
,ho .sSo,,,,ng which was Injected at In
,a-,,.i.S ISro,,, .tsy An
Calls Bryan a Traior'
was ShuueA W DSttS''NNA SNHp'
the mayor, III any man ever lived VINO
was entitled oiA4other's help he was
traitor. He hoped not only TO defeat me
and the rest " the state ticket out ne
secretly desired and hoped to deteat Gil
bert NJ: Hitcheoek!" nc
Mayor Jim then shouted; i move rising
vote in favor of this resolution" Instantly
everybody but fifteen or twenty men near
Dunn and his friends in the rear was on
his feet South Omaha and the county, be-
ing not u.sOon " a,,a,rs ~srs NJ. a,.tnrhsd
AZ their committee work In the corridor.
Dunn ana Howell arose to protest that
there had been no chance for remarks. but
the chair refused TO hear them He called
for n negatIve,Yote and nobody arose, The
aoaS F,sas 1onaii. ~ 49,,
Set Program IL Abandoned
Altar. that TIA affair Segenerated some
Omaha daily bee., 1911-07-17

cesses. Joseph Gubser is president and
DR.. John r. Gray is secretary OF the
organization Of promoters