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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-25
Nebraslans win Honors at GrinneiI.

GRINNELL. Ia, Feb, 4-(speclaL.)-
Nebraska seems as well able to produce
scholars as 'Cornhuskers." Two Of the
four seniors Of Grinnell college, whose
election into the Phi Beta Kappa society
was announced yesterday. are from Me-
braska. They are Miss Lucy Peck Of
Franklin and Mr.. NJ. Clinton Harrison
OF scribner Both Of them are graduates
Of Franklin academy at Franklin.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-25

llyering attachment for printing presses
samnel p Sanderx ~ Aurora Nah Tor
spring wheel.
Lee c. Sharp Of Plattsmouth. Neb., for
can body forming and scanning machine.
John r. Voorhees, OF Cedar Falls and
v. v. sper Of Waterloo township. Black
hawk county. Iowa, for shifting and lock-
ing device for clash gearing.
Alva Williamson OF Atlantic. Ia. for
sounding horn.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-25
Pirates Play Creighton.

The fast Pirate basket ball Fingers Of
the Tri-City league will meet the creigh-
ton university quintet at the Omaha "Y''
gymnasium this evening In what Is ex.
pected to be hard-fought game, as the
two fives are about evenly matched. Sc
far this season the Pirates have kept up
eleven out OF twelve games played In the
league series.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-25


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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-25
To the Democratic
Voters of So. Omaha
l Desire TO Announce Ny Candidacy
For the Office Of City Clerk.

have lived in South Omaha for the
last Is years and have been educated in
the public schools Of this city. / feel that
the vocation / have followed for the
last years has specially fitted me to
perform the duties Of this office. In this
contest viii be opposed by Pat Barrett
and Frank Good. the present incumbent
respectfully solicit your support.
HENRY =. RYAN.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-25

TEcUMsEH. Nsb.. Feb. a.-tspeciAL)-
At the regular yearly meeting Of the Tc-
eumseh National bank A. W. Buffum was
reelected president. He has refused to
serve and has resigned as a member Of
the board of directors. r J, Pierson. for
mer vice persidat has been elected presi-
dent. Judge 8 p. Davidson has resigned
as member OF the board OF directors,
for tho reason that a bank officer can
no, serve as q presidential elsctop and
the Judge Is candidate for such an
honor. O. A. corbsn and c. T. smith have
been elected members Of the directorate
and Theodore Smith has been elected vic,
president ot tn hank.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-25
David city to Have Paved street.

David City to Have Paved Streets.
DAVID CITY. Neh.. Feb A.-tspcciaLl-
Negotiations are being made that will put
David city's streets IN proper condition
for pavInx. The question that Is most
under consideration now is whether the
streets. sljeh at present are rather Wide,
shah remain the same As they now are Of
-hsfhs- : parkway shah be left either
at the s.dss Or In The centsr Of the street
The second IDEA seems TO 10 wal thought
Of By many.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-25
cibssn meet Grower win. rriue.

GTBBoN. Seb.. Feb. tk-(speciaI.l wv.
II. Winchester OF 0ibbon received his
check for yz1& from the American Beet
Sugar company. same being his third Of
the $40 prizs for the largest tonnage Of
sugar bsets In Q fieid cf i've acres OF
over. he having tied with two other par
ties fer first money.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-25
MUST TURN OYER THE PLANT
Specific Performance Decree En-
tered Against Water Company.
THUMMEL APPOINTED MASTER
Many Matters Decided-City Must
Pay Up I'm Pull Before the Deed
TO the Property is to
BE Made,

A decree in which Is ordered specific
Performance in turning the plant Of the
Omaha Water company over TO the ely,
was filed for record in the office Oh the
clerk Of the federal district court late
yesterday morning. This decree is made by
Judge w. ii. Munger in accordance with
the mandate Of the federal circuit court
Of appeals which ruled that tho plant
must be turned over to the city.
George ii. Thummel. former federal
circuit clerk, IS appointed at the request
Of attorneys for both sides, as SPECIAL
master in the case. His duties will be to
look over the books OF the company and
to settle disputes on minor points.
1t Is ordered that any stock Of ma
terials that is on hand at the time Of ac-
counting be invoiced and appraised and
added to or deducted from the purchase
price Of the plant. This point will be SET
tied by Mr.. Thummel II the attorneTs
for the Water board and the company
can not come to an agreement
Keeps Money Earned.
The water company is entitled TO re-
tain cash bills. and accounts reeeivable,
earned by II, but the master Is to have
free access to the books to determine
these accounts and bills. II Is decreed that
Mr.. Thummel shall settle the question
whether or not the water company shall
be remunerated for counsel fees and
legal expenses incident to the suit for
hydrant rental. The city is ordered to
pay for the plant Immediately upon TAX
ing possession. and that It shall pay also
for improvements and extensions that
have been made upon the plant and not
included In the original appralsement
To Give q Deed.
II Is ordered that after carefully going
over the case. Special Master Thummel
report to the court. and that within ten
days after the report Is approved the
water company deliver TO clerk Of court
deed Of conveyance to the city Of
Omaha OF the entire system OF water
works and all Of It's rights and contracts
with the cities OF South Omaha, Florence,
Dundee and the East Omaha Realty com
pany.
IL Is not adjudged. however. that the
city assumes any obligations entered into
by the water company with private con-
sumers or municipalities since the date
the city elected to purchase the plant.
This question Is left as though the de-
cree had not been made. The water COM
pany Is also entitled to retain possession
Of the plant until It Is entirely paid for.
according to the decree. and the city must
pay all costs Of the controversy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-25
Many Thousand People Suffer From Caarrh Of Head
Winter Mrs Fennesseys Permanent Recovery
Should Create Great Public Interest

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given. but only initials or fictitious name
will be used In my answers. The prescrip-
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-25
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-25

American CTR writes. For sons years
have been troubled with Rheumatism hare
tried almost eysy ''eure." but they did not
help me-"
The Calumet news., 1912-09-07
EARLY SETTLER
PASSES BEYOND
Captain Erick Abramson Dies at
Home Last Night

Captain Erick Abramson (KittD,
one of the oldest settlers in the cop
per country. passed away al his home
on Pine street last night after an ex-
tended Illness with drcpsy. Mr.. Abb
ramson became i'll about Christmas
last year and went to Astoria, Ore
to visit his son, John. and in hopes
of benefitting his health. This trip
failed of its purpose however, and he
returned i'm even worse condition than
when he left For the last nine weeks.
Capt Abramson had been confined to
his bed.
The deceased was born in Sweden
on July If, 1853. When mere lad
he came to the copper country and
worked at the G. g. II. and Osceola.
and Tamarack mines, rising 10 the
rank Of mining captain. Later he re-
tired and entered the saloon business
In Red Jacket. He was known to al
most every man. woman and child In
the village and had a wide acquaint
ance in other parts of the county
Capt. Abramson was the owner of con-
siderable real estate on Pine street
and in ether parts of the village
Besides his wife. five sons. Frank OF
Duluth, Edward and Richard of Evei-
eth. MINI. John of Astoria, Oregon
and Samuel OF Superior two daush'
ters. Mrs. Sophie Opland of Duluth
and Mrs. Mary Gaffney of Escanab'
survive. He also leaves two brothers
Henry of the Ruppe store force and
william af Calumet.
Although the funeral viii not III
definitely arranged until the absen
relatives are heard from. the services
| probably win he held on Tuesday.
The Calumet news., 1912-09-07
LEGISLATION IS INVOLVED
J. P. Morgan Will be Asked Con-
cerning Possible Influence
on Congress
ROCKEFELLER MAY BE WITNESS

Washington, Sept Further plans
FOR the Clapp committees investiga-
ton of campaign funds will be laid
az conference late tosay between
Senators Pomerene and Clapp The
probable date Of j. Pierpont Morgan's
appearance has not been determined.
His examination is expected 10 cover
not only the campaigns from 1900 to
1912, but also any possible connection
between contributions and legislation
IN Congress.
Andrew Carnegie and John ID. Roc
kefeller may be called if developments
warrant. II has not yet been determ-
ined TO call r. II. Gary or Henry G.
Frick. Ormsby McHarg. one OF
Roosevelts managers i'm the pre-con-
vention campaign, has been asked to
appear The committee wants 10
question him on expenditures In be-
half of the Roosevelt candidacy before
the Chicago Republican convention.
The Calumet news., 1912-09-07
BANKER MORSE IS WELL;
OPENS STEAMSHIP LINES

New York, Sept. 7.-Charles W.
Morse. the banker, sentenced to a long
term in The Atlanta penitentiary and
rardoned by President Taft because Of
poor health, returned 10 his cid stamp
ing ground, 40 Exchange place. rent
cd commodious offices on the nine
teenth floor and prepared TO set back,
as he said, TO his life work"
Morse looked the picture Of rugged
health. Many of the Old attendants
recognized him, and he busted hinl-
self for much of the day ordering the
placing Of his office furniture. which
will arrive today He has taken his
son, Harry Morse into partnership
With him. They will cali their cor
poration the Active Securities com
pany. 1t is capitalized at more than
$1,000 900
The man VINO was convicted Of vio-
lating the federal banking laws and
who got into trouble ss a result OF his
slIyrocllet finarciering has been home
from Germany two months, yet he al
ready has control Of two large steam
ship companies, one running from New
York TO the Cape Cod canal and the
other from here to San Francisco.
These will be operated under the name
of the Morse Steamship company and
will be only part of a system To cover
the whole Atlantic coast Terminals
have been secured and Morse is pre-
pairing TO build four luxurious steam
ships for the new COMPANY.
The Calumet news., 1912-09-07
WON'T WEAR SKIRTS,
Women Of British East Africa Refuse
70 Obey Orders.

London. Sept. THE difficulties OF
the clergymen and social reforms Of
more enlightened countries in their
efforts 10 compel the fair sex 70 put
more cloth into their skirts pale into
insigniicance beside the troubles of
the LEGAL governor Of Inhambane. Brit
ish East Africa. who has almost
caused a war py ordering the native
maidens to attire themselves in Eur
opean garb.
The order particularly insisted that
the native women should not appear
in public without skirts under pain of
some grave penalty not specified.
Never was an apparently innocent
sumptuary law received with such an
outburst Of rebellion, The CONNER
clal Council resigned in a body and
the Indian storokeepers who deal in
the articles of attire favored by the
native ladies threatened TO shut up
shop i'm protest The native bellies took
even more drastic action by refusing
to come near Inhambaue at all with
the result that the town was soon
in danger Of a famine in vegetables.
eggs. poultry and other necessary food
supplies. The women who lived IN
town prepared TO leave.
The opposition became too hot for
the governor. who withdrew the obno-
xious decree. and the bellies OF Inham-
bane again 20 about in their scant ma
tive costumes.
The Calumet news., 1912-09-07
BUILDING SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
Fire Breaks Out in Sixth Street Strue-
ture-Eire Horse Hurt.

A FIRE broke out last evening i'm
building owned by Mrs. X. j. Lambert
on Sixth street. and occupied by a
shoemaker. named Tintek. The Red
Jacket fire department made a quick
run to the scene and soon had the
blaze under control. 1t originated in
the Kitchen of the residence portion
and worked its way to the roof. maxi
ing the lighting of the flames difficult.
II is estimated the damage to the
building and contents is about $500.
During the run TO the fire, one OF
the horses driven by Teamster Chris
Messner was thrown to the ground
and its mate stepped on it, causing
severe injuries. The accident was
caused through the driver of a rig
getting i'm the way of the team Mess
ner I'm endeavoring to avoid a collision
pulled up his team quickly. with the
result that one OF the horses was
thrown off it's feet. Frequently, ac-
cording to the teamsters. rigs get in
the way of the fire teams when they
are making qins to fires, 1t should be
entioned-althoug 1t really ought
not to Ge necessary-that the fire de-
partment on runs TO fires has the alb
solute right of way.
The Calumet news., 1912-09-07
Monarch is Cross Between Per-
petuaI Vice President and
Leader of 400
RAPS TAFT'S ADMINISTRATION
Its Enforcement of Antitrust
Law is Scored

Hatchaway. Mont, Sept. AFTER an
all night ride Col. Roosevelt entered
Montana today. where he was sched-
uled to speak at Billings. Livingstone,
RoZeman, Logan and Helena. In a
brief speech 60 a crowd of men and
women here Roosevelt said his oppo
nents have made every charge against
him they could think of. including the
statement he wanted to be king. Con-
tinuing he said:
They don't know kings as / do.
other things l might like to be but
not a king A constitutional monarch
at the present time comes nearer be-
in ga cross between a perpetual vice
president and q leader of the 400 than
anything else | know"
Discussing the enforcement Of the
antitrust law by the Taft admins
tration he said:
The country has come to find out
that instead of the governments ac-
ton being death to the STANDARD oil il
was only a make believe death.
cite the Standard oil as a particular
instance of unscrambliug that didn't
help anyobdy but the owner of the
unscrambled eggs. Our purpose is not
to unscramble eggs, but to exercise
such control that will prevent any
scrambling."
Gov. Johnson in Michigan.
Detroit, Mich. Sent. Gov Johnson
arrived i'm Detroit today for his first
days campaigning in Michigan. He
will make addresses at Ypsilanti. Ann
Arbor, Chelsea, Jackson, Albion, Mar
shall Battle Greek. Kalamazoo and
Grand Rapids.
Gov Johnson preached the Progress
i've doctrine OF social and industrial
Justice TO crowds assembled at the
rear platform Of his train. This is
not what you call a political speech,
he said at Ann Arbor. 1T is a crusade
we are making This is a human
fight You need not fear politicians in
this fight This movement springs
from the people"
one hundred prominent Michigan
Progressives. including Whitney Wat
kins, nominee for governor. accompan-
led the governor.
The Calumet news., 1912-09-07
BRAZILIAN JUNGLE RAILWAY
RIVALS THE PANAMA CANAL

Rio Janeiro. Sept. THE MADEIRA
Mamore railway. which extends from
the coast hundreds Of miles into the
Brazilian Jungle aud the completion OF
which is considered almost as remark
able piece of engineering as the
building of the Panama canal. was
formally opened today with ceremonies
in which the representatives of many
nations had part. Prominent among
tho honored guests Of the occasion was
DIR. Albert Hale Of Washington, ID. c.
the official representative of the Pan
American Union.
The new railway opens up an i'm
mense area of valuable farming coun-
try. but It's chief end. from the view
point of Brazilian capitalists. Is that
Il penetrates one of the greatest wild
rubber areas in the world.
The Calumet news., 1912-09-07
PASTOR BURNED TO DEATH
BEFORE EYES OF CHILDREN

Paulina, Iowa. Sept. Rev. n.
Grefe pastor OF the Lutheran church
Of Germantown. Iowa, at midnight was
burned 10 death before the eyes OF his
children and severai others, while pin
nod beneath a wrecked motor car. The
bIaze was started by lantern With
which the rescuers we're working.
The car was driven by August Paul
ING of Germantown. In 1t were the
children of both Crete and Pauline.
six miles from Paulina the automobile
h,mped from a small bridge. turning
over Crete was pinned beneath the
wreck and the children were thrown
clear Paulng was seriously injured.
The cries of the children were heard
hv nersons in the neighborhood who
,rshed 10 the scene. One OF the res
cuers carried lantern. The gasoline
oi, tank was wrecked and the oil had
.nroad over the wreck. The man
dropped the lantern. Instantly the
yrcck was In flames. The rescuers
,,ade frantic efforts To aid Crete. but
were driven back, several suffering So
,,er. burns. Crete went to his death
,,,,b n prayer on his Hips. PaulIne
dic1 this afternoon Of his injuries.
The Calumet news., 1912-09-07
NEWS FORECAST
FOR THE WEEK
Much Activity in Politics in Sew
eral States

Washington d. c.. Sept. THE .po-
litical calendar of the week will be
ushered in Monaay with elections in
two states. Maine and Arkansas. In
both states complete state tickets. leg
islatures and representatives in Con-
gress are to be elected
The Democratic ticket in Arkansas,
headed by Congressman Joe 4. Robin
son as the candidate for governor. is
expected to be electet by the custom
airy Overwhelming majority, Interest
in the eleetsdf "a , confined almost
wholly to the vete on several proposed
constitutional amendments. Statewide.
prohibition, new revenue act and the
recall are smong the important meas
ures to be submitted to the voters.
Colonel Roosevelts itinerary for the
week uegins in Spokane, Wash, and
ends I'm San Francisco. Among the
principal cities in which he Is sched-
uled for speeches are Seattle. Taco
ma. Portland. Boise, Pocatello. Ogden,
Sacramento and Oakland
boNSrHVr NoourpN w NhSoh npS -
cepted an invitation TO address the ma .
tional convention of United Spanish
War Veterans at Atlantic City on
Tuesday. Two days later he will go
to Syracuse to speak at the New
York state Fair.
Governor Johnson of California the
candidate for Vice President on the
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The Calumet news., 1912-09-07
PIPES cHoKED WITH SAND.

While the water was shut off in the
main between Sixth and Fifth streets
yesterday. Meter Inspector Joe Carne
and his assistants blew out the
main between Portland and Elm
streets. They found the pipes almost
choked with sand and in all removed
about three wagon loads from the short
stretch. shut off valve was installed
at Elm street so that the operation
may be simplified whenever it is nee
essary in the future.
The Calumet news., 1912-09-07
OSCAR STRAUS WILL HEAD
n. Y. PROGRESSIVE TICKET

Syracuse. N. Y, Sept. 7.-oscar S.
Straus former secretary of commerce
and labor in the cabinet of President
Roosevelt and atterward minister to
Turkey, was unanimously acclaimed
the nominee for governor of the Pro-
gressye party by a stampeded con-
vention late yesterday afternoon
MIR. Straus' nomination came about
under circumstances that were not on :
~ unexpected but dramatic The for
mer cabinet member, acting as the
conventions permanent chairman, was
about to entertain a motion from for
mer Lieutenant Governor Woodruff "a
expedite the roll call IN the names
OF state Chairman William II. Hotch-
kiss and Controller William A. Prend-
ergast of New York. when a delegate
from New York county leaped to his
chair and demanded TO be heard
ITS 'Suspender Jack MCGEE" cried
a voice from the gallery.
The delegates cried, Put him out"
but McGee stuck to his purpose despite
the jeers.
81 nominate the illustrious and hon
orable Oscar S. Straus," he shouted.
The delegates seemed stunned. Then
a few of them cheered. Nr. Straus
gave an amused laugh at "Suspender
Jack" bowling before him.
McGee kept on with his speech and
the first few faint cheers from hall
dozen or more delegates gradually
grew into pandemonium that swept
the convention hall. -----
Chairman Straus at first shook his
head deprecatlngly at the growing
ovation. He turned to friends and re-
marked
This must not be; I cannot accept
You must accept. you must accept;
all the delegates are for YOU" they
cried.
Mr.. Hotchkiss was allowed to act as
chairman in place OF Mr.. Straus dur
ing the tumult. The names of Mr.
Hotchkisc and Mr.. Prendergast were
withdrawn. Then came a flood ol
speeches seconding the nomination OF
the former minister to Turkey and
Straus was nominated by acclamation
"Suspender Jack" McGee was not
lost sight of. Delegates pressed about
him and proclaimed him "the man OF
the hour" Later the convention passed
vote of thanks to Delegate MCGEE OF
the fifteenth assembly district fol
nominating Mr.. Straus.
Wilson Commends Choice OF Straus
Sea Girt, Sept. Gov: Wilson com
mended the choice of oscar Straus al
the nominee for governor by the Pro
gressives Of New York.
1T is an admirable ticket and al
admirable platform" said the gover'
nor ut will put us on our mettle.
Asked If he favored the nomination
of progressive Democrats for govern
ors and state officers throughout th'
country. including New York. the gov
ernor said:
"That goes without saying
The governor received photograph
in today's mail, showing t. o. Guilun
and eight sons of Madison Nils, va.
In the costume of a baseball nine
Each enclosed one dollar campaign
contribution.
The Calumet news., 1912-09-07
COUNTRYWIDE WILSON PARADE,

New York. sept Plans for a ma
tional Wilson and Marshall business
mems parade on the same day and
hour in. every large city from the At
lantic to the Pacific were made yes
terday At Democratic headquarters A
delegation Of business men of this city
met with acting Chairman McAdoo
and organized a Wilson and Marshall
national businessmen's league.
The Calumet news., 1912-09-07

SUFFRAGeTS INVADE
PRIVATE GROUNDS OF
KING IN SCOTLAND.

; baltimore. Scotland. sept H.
: Suffragets invaded tho grounds
: Of King Georges Highland cas-
; tie last night The king is re-
: siding here during the shooting
; season and has a strong force
; OF police on guard.
The women completely out
; witted the guards and left
; signs Of their daring in the
; shape Of purple flags. bearing
the words Votes for women
mean peace for cabinet minis
ters," all arouud his majesty's
private golf links
They removed and took away
with them the flags marking
the holes