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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-20
LEAVES FOR NEW LAND.
President Masaryk of Czccho- slovia
Sails from New York.

NEW YORK. Nov CDR Thomas
G.. MaSaryk. FIRST president of the newly
created republic Of Czccho.Sloyia, sailed
for Liverpool today. lie was accom-
panied hv his daughter, Miss Olga He
expects TO 90 To- Prague TO assume of
Gee and later TO attend the peace con
ference.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-20
FARM BUREAU TO
HAVE CORN SHOW
Will BE Held Jointly with
Annual Meeting Here
Next Tuesday
PROMINENT PERSONS
TO GIVE ADDRESSES

Sessions to Be Held in Festival Hall
Beginning at 1o.30-How to Meet
Problems of REIMBURSEMENT After the
War to Be Keynote.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-11-20

Although no more cash and carry
prices will be published, at least for
he present, Local Food Administrators
Nanderveer would esteem il a favor TO
be notified of any excessive charge for
any article of food
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-07
PIattsmouth Soldier Is
Given Military Funeral

Plattsmouth, Neb., August 6-(Spe-
cia1. 1.)-Yesterday at the ST. PauPs
Episcopal church in this city was CIV
en- the first military funeral of the war
when August Hesse, an enlisted man
who joined the colors January d,
1918, was buried. He went to Kelly
Field as member of the aviation
corps. He was taken i'll and was trans
ferrcd to Greenville, S. C., where he
continued to grow worse. He was
taken to the military hospital at At
lanta, Ga, where he died July d. The
remains reached here August 3. The
body was given full military burial at
Oak Hill cemetery west of this city.
Sunday Robert McCleary, who had
taken trip to St. Joseph from Weep
ing Water, returned with two sacks
of whisky, which was soon discovered
by Sheriff Quirton. Today in county
court Judge Besson fined him $l00 and
costs on two separate counts, making
in all $2l030.
Three cars have been captured con-
tanning whisky and today in the dis
trict court hearing was held to de-
termine the rights of property, as
some OMAHA parties claimed mort
gage on the cars. The decision will
be handed down by Judge Begey
soon.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-07
Beatrice Man is Charged
with Kansas City Murder

Beatrice, Neb., Aug. 6.-(Special) -
Grover Pence, barber Of this city,
and a man named Frazier are being
held at Kansas City for the murder
of a Pinkerton deteative at that place
last week The body was found in
&, an 9lley. Pence was raised on farm
near this city and worked here last
winter. He has engaged Judge Haz-
lett of this city to defend him. The
preliminary hearing is set for All
gust 10.
Mrs. Elizabeth Grabowski Of Glen
over yesterday received a message
from the War department at Wash
ington stating that her son, Sergt.
Albert Grabowski, had been severely
wounded in action on the western
front in France on July 18. Sergeant
Grabowski is member of Tenth field
artillery and enlisted June 5, 1917. He
is 26 years of age.
The Union Pacific Company has
discontinued its motor service be-
tween Beatrice and Manhattan, Kan.
The cars running between Beatrice
and Lincoln were taken off q few
weeks ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-07
CAPPER' CHOICE
OF REPUBLICANS
FOR SENATOR
Allen Named for Governor of
Kansas by Primary; Folk
Leads Whitley In Mis-
,Souri Contest.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 6.-The nomi-
nation Of Governor Arthur Capper for
United States senator and of Henry
J Allen for governor on the republi-
can ticket in today's primary was in
dicated on the face of returns received
here early tonight.
On the democratic ticket it seemed
appareSt that Senator William M.
Thompson would be renominated and
the indications were that VIC. Lam
son of Salina would be nominated for
governor.
The vote was light in most sections.
IN some instances being less than 50
per cent of the registration.
Wayandotte county, the most pop
ulous in the state, gave Allen for gov
ernor large plurality.
Folks Nomination Conceded.
St. Louis, Aug. 7.-Wiliam c. Con-
nett, one of Senator Xenophon P.
Wilfley's campaign managers, this
morning conceded the selection of
Joseph w. Folk, for the democratic
nomination for United States senator.
Speaking for Senator Whitley Con-
nett congratulated Folk and promised
him his hearty support.
On the republican side the early re-
turns showed Judge Selden P. Spen-
Ger of St. Louis, and Jay L. Torrey of
Fruitville, running in close race for
the senatorial nomination.
Results in the congressional con-
tests were considerably in doubt. The
defeat of Representative Dorsey w.
Shackleford by William L. Nelson. in
the eighth district, was indicated by
latest returns. In the fifth district.
Kansas City, Representative William
Boorland seemingly has been defeat
ed for the democratic nomination by
William T. Bland.
Senator Owen Renominated.
Oklahoma City, Aug. 6.-Early re-
turns from over the state indicate
United States Senator Robert L.
Owen has been renominated by a
large majority.
Scattering counts from all sections
of the state make practically certain
the nomination of J. B. Robertson.
Oklahoma City, for governor on the
democratic ticket.
No returns on the republican CUB
ernatorial candidates are yet avail
able
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-07
Babies Suffering in
i the SUeltering Heat

Imagine q tiny, poorly-nourished
child, tossing fitfully on the bare mat
tress in a tiny, sun-baked room of a
home of poverty.
Perhaps the father has deserted the
mother, or maybe he is dead. The
mother struggles alonA doing whatev-
er she can, and sticking to her chill
dren with the devotion that is part Of
the crown of motherhood.
1t is hopeless struggle. Into this
home comes the visiting nurse and she
is backed up by The Bees Fund for
Free Milk and Ice.
She finds the family in dire need
and really deserving. The order go,s
out for pure milk for that little baby
and other small children. Ice is de.
livered, too, and the family is soon
on the way to health and comfort.
You can imagine these days how the
poor must suffer, especially the help
less little children of the poor.
You can help them, by giving lit
tie money to this fund. 1t is a privi-
lege. Any sum, from 10 cents to $500.
Send or bring it to The Bee off.e.
Previously reported ..........$732.42
Joseph w. Colwell ........". 500
George Wiley Taylor, Well
feet, Neb.. .................. zoo
r. Hood .............. 80. 1.0l
an His Name" ........... 100
A Friend of Babies, Benedict,
IH
Mary E. Peck ................ 500
Total .......,............,$748.43
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-07
SHUMWAY GIVES
LAND LEASE VALUES
Land Commissioner Prepares
Statement Showing How
They Have Changed in
Ten Years.
From a Staff Correspondent.

Lincoln, Aug. 6.-(Special. LAND
Commissioner Grant Shumway has
prepared a statement covering land
leasing values for 10 years, in re-
sponse to an inquiry made by Addi-
son E. Sheldon, director of the state
legislative reference bureau.
During the biennium CT l907-0S Ia
counties were reappraised returning
increase of valuation of $549, ,9S7.07 or
an annual increase of rentals of $32,-
oo3.82. The total income from land
rentals for that biennium was 1884,
061.87. During this period the state
sold H,37546 acres for $l323,0229l.
Sale Price Was Low.
During the four years from 1909 to
1914 no reappraisements of school
lands were made except for sale or
releasing purposes. During this bien-
mum of l909-l0 the income from rent
ais on school lands was $335,38529,
and 54.825.35 acres were sold. During
the 19l1-l2 biennium the rental in
come was $328,432.84 and 26,0l4 acres
were sold. According to Commission
er Shumway there is no telling the
price from the reports the land sold
for, but it is estimated that it prob
ably averaged 81 per acre.
During the biennium. l9l3-14, seven
counties were reappraised showing an
increase of $228,48S or a rental in
crease Of $l7,309. There wete sold
l9,243 acres for $256,000 or $3.50 per
acre.
Increase From Rentals.
The total increase from rentals was
$343,375. During the second bien-
mum 19 counties were reappraised
showing an increase in value Of $465.-
l65 and a rental increase of $279lO.
The total income from school lands
from rentals was $3S9,955 for this
biennium. There were 1924 acres
sold for $250,0O0, an average of $l4.26
an acre.
In the last one and a half years
valuations have advanced Sl,595,733,
and the annual increase iSrentals $685.
8O4. During this period 27,124 acres
nave been sold for $405, 5,265, an aver
age of $14.94 per acre. -
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-07
Young Woman Hurt
When Car Turns Turtle

Fremont, Neb, Aug. 6.-(Special
Telegram Miss Ada Dunn is at
the home of her mothe., Mrs. Nina
Dunn, suffering with cuts and bruises
sustained when the automobile in
which she and Miss Laura Hilliker
of Fremont and Chester Doty of
Omaha were riding went into the
ditch and turned over, mile west of
Elkhorn.
Miss Hilliker and Mr.. Doty escaped
with slight hurts. Miss Dunn was
pinned beneath the car, where she.re-
mained until help could be summoned.
The car was badly damaged.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-07
New Trial Denied to
Harrington, Is Ruling
OF Wade at Des Moines

Motion for new trial made by
Michael F. Harrington of Omaha
was overruled by Federal Judge M.
J. Wade at Des Moines Tuesday
Harrington had been convicted in
Judge Wade's court at Creston, Ia,
last i,,s,;la March of eonspirey to obstruet
Harrington, whose former home
was in O'Neill, Neb., was retained
to defend Charles c. Anderson OF
Ainsworth. Neb., who was accused OF
violating the Mann act against white
slavery. During the course of the
trial Harrington was accused of at
tempting to prevent some of the gov
ernments witnesses who lived in
Iowa from testifying. Anderson aft
erwards pleaded guilty and was SEN
fenced to two years in the federal
prison at Lc~venworth, Kan.
Harrington, who was convicted,
made motion for new trial on
June 20. In Omaha last night he
said that he had received no official
notification that his motion for new
trial had been denied. AS soon as he
is notified, he said, he will at once
appeal the case to a higher court.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-07
new army BILL
EXTENDS SCOPE
OF EXEMPTIONS
Crowder Explains Measure to
Senators, but Is Unable to
Give Reasons for Haste
Now Urged.

Washington, Aug. 6.-Broader pro-
visions for exemptions have been writ
ten into the new man power bill. now
before congress, so that the nations
war industry fabric may not be up
set by unduly large Withdrawals of
men over 80 years of age for military
service.
Provost Marshal General Crowder,
today before the senate
military committee, explained that he
had deemed it advisable to make pos
sible a more liberal Interpretation of
the Jaw and prevent the induction into
the army OF many men performing es-
sential work at home and yet not ac-
tually in industrial occupations.
Chairman Chamberlain announced
that the committee had decided to ask
Secretary Baker and General March
to make statements.
General March is expected to ap-
pear tomorrow morning. -
THE committee desires to ascer-
tain," said the senator. "why they are
in such hurry now to have this draft
bill passed when before they said
there was no hurry"
General Crowder told the commit
tee today that he did not know the
reason for the haste. but that he was
merely carrying out orders.
Opening hearings of War depart
ment officials on the bill Immediately
after the re-assembiing of the house
on August 10 were planned today by
Chairman Dent of the house military
committee.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-07
MINERS QUIT
WORK IN IDAHO
LEAD DISTRICT
Governor Request to Send
Troops to Coeur D'AIene;
Defense Council Declares
I.W. W. Back of It.
BY Associated Press.

Boise, Idaho, Aug. GA request
for troops in the Coeur 'D'Alene
mining district was made to-day in a
telegram to Governor Alexander from
six OF the biggest lead and zinc pro-
ducing mines in the northern part
of the state.
All of the miners at the Morning
and Gold Hunter mines have quit
work, and the strike threatens to
spread to the other producing proper
ties which furnish nearly 10 per cent
Of the lead output Of the United
States.
A majority of the strikers were
earning from $7.6s to $l1.65 day on
contract work. They struck for an
S-hour day from portal to portal of
the mines, a pay day twice a month
and Sunday off on pay once each
month
The mine owners and the Shoshone
defense council declare that the l. w.
w. is back of the walkout. One-third
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-07
HALL
KNOCKSPoLICY Of
THE DEMOCRATS
Registers Objection to Three
Mill Levy on Ground 1t Does
Not Adequately Provide
y. for Expenses.
From a Staff Correspondent.

Lincoln, Aug. 6.-(Special State
Treasurer George Hall il, not in SYM
pathy with the attitude of other state
officials upon the state board of as
sessment who persist in making
state levy for general fund purposes
so low that there always is danger
the state may have to register war
rants at any time.
Mr.. Hall said today he could never
get over the idea that the state
should be run on the same business
principle a man would use in his own
affairs. "No man would do business
very long" said Mr.. Hall, who did
not provide surplus to tide him
ever in case of reverses. A small
levy of the fraction of mill would
hardly be felt by the average tax
payer, yet it would raise enough
money each year to provide for an
emergency"
Money Chests Full.
The republicans had been making
a levy sufficient to cover what was
needed. When the democrats came
into power a large sum of money
was due the state from county treas
urers. Mr.. Hall made an order that
this money should be paid in monthly
with the result that the new admin
istration had an abundance of funds
on top of the levy made by the re-
publicans so that the first time the
democrats had to make a levy they
could cut it down for the republicans
had provided an emergency surplus
This has enabled the democrats to
cut the state levy down each year
and as the state has been prosperous
there has been no trouble. Suppose
that this year or next year, when the
taxes have to be paid, there should
be a crop failure, as sure as fate the
state would have to go on a warrant
registering basis and the finances
would be in bad shape.
Why Levy So Small
This year the board is enabled to
make three-mil levy beeause the
national guard appropriation and one
or two other appropriations have not
been used. The amount going back
into the general fund will be approx
imately $250,0O0. On the present as
sessed valuation which is estimated
to be $368,000,000 it would take half
mill levy to raise this amount.
On top of this the board in making
its levy did not figure in a national
guard estimate or an estimate cover
ing other items which were not need
ed the past year so that if the usual
conditions existed, the board would
not have the $25o,0O0 lapsing and
would have to provide an equal
amount to cover what the state would
require under usual conditions. If
the state were running in an ordi-
nary manner the board would have
been compelled to make the levy at
least one mill higher in order to meet
general expenses.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-07
Farm Exhibit Prize Winner
Plans on Leaving Nebraska

Table Rock, Neb., Aug. 6.-(Spe-
cial )-Arnold Martin returned home
from Montana recently. He has dis
posed Of his 20-acre farm near Du-
Bois, and will move to the state of
Montana some time. this fall, where
the family will make their home. Mr..
Martin is making preparations, how
ever, for agricultural exhibits at sew
eral places this fall before leaving
for his western home. He has spent
some time in Montana and IS quite
enthusiastic over the prospect in that
country. Mr.. Martin has been sue
cessful in placing Pawnee county on
the map, and will be greatly missed
in the agricultural regions of Ne
braska.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-07
Three Richardson County
Pioneers Died This Week

Falls City, Neb., Aug. 6.-(Spe-
.cial. .)-Stephen Sloan. pioneer of
Richardson county, died at Norcatur,
Kan, Sunday, aged SO years. The
body was brought to Verdon, today
and the funeral held at the residence
of William Sloan.
M. B. Jones died at his home south
OF Falls City<Saturday. He was Is
years of age. y
John Huebner died at the home of
his son. William Huebner, living
eight and one-half miles northwest of
Falls City Monday. He was IS years
of age. The funeral will be held from
the home at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-07
Two Men Killed at Lincoln
When Fall Off SCaffold

Lincoln, Aug. 6.-(Special. )-One
man was killed and another injured so
that he died in local hospital today
when a scaffold board tipped on
which the men we're standing while
painting the outside wall of the Bur-
lington station. w. H. Panticost was
killed instantly and M. S. Durham
sustained fractured skull which re-
suited in his death. =
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-07
Land in PaWnee County
Sells at Good Prices

Table Rock, Neb., Aug. 6.-(Spe-
cial.)-George Acton farm, consist
ing of one-half section in Mission
Creek precinct, has been sold for $32,-
90. The George Haymaker farm,
. short distance west of Pawnee City,
has been sold to F. B. Brinknan of
Syracuse, Neb., for $50 per acre.
The owner Of the Haymaker farm has
purchased the a. B. Edee farm. JUST
northeast Of Pawnee City, consistinl
Of one-half section, for $4,000 :
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-07
U. S. Jackie From Edgar
SunStruck on His Ship

Edgar, Neb., Aug. 6.-(Special. y
William Moheng received word Sat-
urday that his son, Paul, who is a
volunteer Jackie on the United States
ship, Orion, had been sunstruck. He
was taken to the hospital and not be-
ing able to write word was sent to
Mr.. Moheng by one of his COM
panions. No further particulars were
oivet1. -
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-07
Custer County Sheriff
Nubs MOOnshine Outfit

Broken Bow, Neb., Aug. o.
Especial Telegram )-Sheriff VIII
son broke up moonshine outfit
about 20 miles north of here late
yesterday afternoon when he ar
rested Peter c. Melterson on
charge Of manufacturing intoxicat-
ing liquors without a license. The
liquors manufactured were beer and
"Winko."
Melterson's outfit consisted of an
automatic brewers press. The
liquor was made in a cave back of
Melterson's house. Melterson has
signihed his intention of pleading
guilty.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-07
Brown and Rock 0. K.

Long Pine, Neb., Aug. Especial
Telegram. 1.-Two inches of rain in
Rock and Brown counties Monday
night. Threshing is we'll started.
The yield of oats, rye and wheat is
above the average. The corn crop is
in the best condition in years. Pota-
toes will be we'll above the average.
The corn and potato crops now ase
assured. Hay is of good quality, but
some pastures are short. Stock is
doing extra well.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-07
THREE FORMER
CEDAR BLUFFS
PEOPLE SLAIN
Victims Of Mysterious Tragedy
in Canova, IS. D., Were
Well Known in Saun-
ders County

Fremont, Neb., Aug. 6-(Special
Telegram ALI the parties con-
cerned in the mysterious shooting,
in which three persons were killed
in hotel at Canova, S. D., are well
known in Fremont and Cedar Bluffs.
John r. Williams, former Cedar
Bluffs barber is member OF a
prominent and wealthy family His
father, John Williams, owned and
operated large farm near Cedar
Bluffs for years.
Mrs. Dexter, one of the murdered
women, is the divorced wife of>Wil-
1iams, while the other woman has
been living with him as his wife
since the Williamses were divorced.
Williams and Mrs. Dexter met in
Fremont about a month ago in an
effort to settle dispute over equity
in Saunders county farm. 1t is
claimed by relatives that Williams
declared he would kill Mrs. Dexter
after her refusal to make settle
Inent.
Relatives assume that Williams
went to Canova to force Mrs. Dexter
to make settlement. Mrs. Dexter.
it is said, obtained an interest in the
Williams estate in Saunders county at
the time the couple were divorced.
The woman who lived with Will
liams as his wife is said to be dis
tant relative and went with Williams
to Canoya in an effort to secure a
settlement.
Since leaving Cedar Bluffs about II
years ago, Williams has been working
at the barber trade in Omaha and
was about As years of age. Up to a
month ago he is said to have been
employed in Omaha. Mrs. Dexter
was about 40 years of age and was
held in high esteem by her friends
and relatives.
Verdict of Jury.
Canova, S. D., Aug. GA coroner's
fury summoned to investigate the
triple shooting tragedy in the Royal
hotel here last night decided that Mrs.
F. M. Dexter, wife of local banker,
was shot and killed by the woman who
gave her name as Mrs. J. L. Williams,
ofsAnderson, Mo-, and that Mrs. Will
liams in turn was slain by Williams,
who then killed himself, firing a bullet
into his right temple.
A settlement in connection with GER
tain money, said to have been ad-
vanced by Williams to Mrs. Dexter,
divorced wife of Williams, for the
care oftheir two children. was sought
by Williams, it is asserted and led
to his coming to Canova. Williams is
alleged to have sought to recover
some money paid for the support OF
two children by their former mar
riage, Elizabeth Williams, IA years
old, and Delbert, aged l9. A quarrel
at the hotel followed, which resulted
in the shooting.
Williams married her in Lincoln,
Neb., in 1897, according. to local at
torney who obtained the divorce. At
that time Williams was barber.
After Mrs. Williams was granted a
divorce. Williams married domestic
in his former home. Williams, accord
ing to the local attorney, had made
several demands for money from Mrs.
Dexter since their separation.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-07
Worth Trying

If you are troubled with sleeplessness
at night look to your digestion. Drink
no tea or coffee for a few days, and take
a dose of Chamberlain's Tablets to i'm
prove your digestion and see if you are
not all right. ADV.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-07
Duncan Begins in New Place

Lincoln, Aug. 6.-(Special. )-J. F.
Duncan of Osceola, appointed as
sistant state superintendent by State
Superintendent w. H. Clemmons, to
fill the vacancy caused by the resigna-
ton of A. H. Dixon, has begun work.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-07

of the strikers are of draft age. They
were called before the defense council
and told to work or fight. When
they refused to do either the defense
council adopted a resolution declarine
them to be disloyal, and urging the
draft board to place them in Class /
and induet them into the army at
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-07
Clark Renominated.

Montgomery, No., Aug. 6.-Speak-
er Champ Clark, for the 18th time,
was renominated for congress in the
democratic primary in th.s district TO-
day without opposition.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-08-07
New Postmaster.

Washington, Aug. 6.-tSpecial Telegram)
-Mayme G. Nation has been appointed
postmaster at Endicott, jefferson county.
Nebraska, vice Mamie II. Jones, resigned.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-12-07
RAILWAY UNIONS ARE
NOW RECOGNIZED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-In an or
der issued by Director General of Rail-
roads McAdoo an agreement entered
into by regional directors for the rail-
roads under government control and
the International unions Of railroad
telegraphers, railway clerks, switch
men and maintenance-of-way en-
ployes is indorsed.
The agreement provides for the Gre
alton of railway board of adjustment
No. 8, which will interpret wage
awards where controversies arise. It
is signed by the following trade union
lists:
H. B. Perham, president Order Of
Railway Telegraphers; James J. For
rester, president Brotherhood of Rail-
way Clerks; S. e. Heberling, president
Switchmen's Union Of North America,
president United Brotherhood of
Maintenance of-Way Employees and
Railroad Shop .LabQrers. s ..s.--
This adjustment board is similar to
board No. 1, which includes represen-
tatives of the four railroad brother
hoods, and board No. g., which in
cludes representatives Of the organ
lied railroad shop employees.
The agreement will be a blow to
the little organization movements en-
couraged by company officials. This
is especially true Of the Brotherhood
of Railway Clerks, which has had to
combat all kinds of company unions" F"