Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, April 25, 1902, Page 4

THE OMAHA VDAILXY BEE: FRIDAY AL KL 1902, 20, EWS O r INTEREST FROM IOWA, N BLUFFS. AL MINOR MENTION. Davis sells drugs. Btockert sells carpets and rugs. Wollman, sclentific optician, 409 B'way. Pasturage. Judson, 929 6th ave. Tel. 348 Take home a brick of Metzger's loe cream. Vanila, %c; Neopolitan, 3 J. C. and W. Woodward, architects, room 8, Everett block, Council Bluffs, Ia New goods and outfits for pyrographic work at Alexander's Art Store, 343 B'way Go to Morgan & Klein for upholstering, mattress making and feather renovating. 122 Bouth Maln street. 'Phone 548 For sale, excellent building lot in Central b., size #x12. This is a bargain for somé one, for, cash sale or will sell on pay- ment plan. Lot is located on Avenue B, within several blocks of good school. Cali or mddress E. F. Watts, Bee office, Council Bluffs, Mr. and Mrs, C. J. Allen of Neligh, Neb., are guests of Council Biufts friends. Augusta grove will meet this afternoon at the residence of Mrs. C. A. Tibbitts Wanted, a girl for general housework, in emall family. Inquire at 1% Graham ave. Star lodge No. %6, Bankers' Union, will meet this evening In Woodmen of the World hall Mrs. L. E. Calkins fs home from Water- town, 8, D., where she was called by the death of her son-in-law, J. E. Wright Two small boys, whom the police are looking for, stole a bedspread from the resldence of Congressman Smith yesterday afternoon. Alderman C morning on a short trip to Denver, where Birs, McDonald s visiting for the beneft of her health The Ladles' Ald socety of the Fifth ave nue Methodist church will meet this after- noon at the residence of Mrs. Harrington, 1506 Avenue C. A thief visited the Hill residence on Fifth avenue Tuesday night and carried away a guantity ot carpenter tools belonging v. H. Kalsor of 1007 Avenue A { The regular meeting of the Woman's auxillary of Grace Episcopal church will be this afternoon at the residence of Mrs Forrest Smith on Madison avenue, Mrs, Kate Madden and Mrs. C. D. Walte have been elected delegates from Com- panion court of Foresters to the state meeting of the order in Sloux City, May 6 While & wedding was in progress at_the residence of Mrs. Olson, 714 Madison ave- nue, last evening, smail foys stole a freezer of fce cream that had been prepared for the guests. Willlam Croshaw and Mrs. Celia Free- man, both of Cedar Blufts, Neb, were marrled In this city yesterday at the Eng- lish_Lutheran church parsonage by Rev. G. W. Snyder. Mohawk, W. McDonald left yesterday the Indian actress, now America and said to’'be one of the | great of her race that ever appeared upon the stage, will be at the Dohany theater next Sunday night. Thomas H. Gannon, operator at the Rock Island freight depot, was married last evening to Miss Akersat, at the home of the bride in Van Meter, Ia. Mr. Gannon and bride are expected home Saturday:. The police received word yesterday morn- ing that the general store of Curry Bros. at Underwood, this county, ‘broken into and robbed Tue: thieves secured a large quantit M. C. Mackin of Independence inspector of public Institutions, pala St Bernard's hospital a visit of inspection Tuesday. He. expressed nlmself as well pleased with the management of the in- stitution, Articles of Incorporation of the Avoca (Ia.) Hotel company were filed for record esterday. The capltal stock s placed at 12,000 and the incorporators are Herman Belffert, Joseph F. Boyer, Charles 8chmidt, jr., John J. Spindler and John H. Jenks. of cutlery. Ia., state The Council Blufte High School Athletic | assoclation has decided to hold a street fair in the near future, to secure funds to defray the expenses of the team at the tate High school fleld meet. A committeo &g been appointed to make the necessary arrangements, As a result of the high wind Tuesday. the, Bt Joe barn Bouth Main. street 'had To be propped Mp yosterday. several at- tempts to have the building condemned as unsafe have been made and the attention of ‘the city council will again be brought to the structure. B. J. Bouriclus has presented to the High school elght cases of mounted butterfiies, together with a nuraber of instruments an apparatus used in the mounting of them. o also presented a number of volumes on b . The butterfiles were caught in this vicinity and around Kansas City. Peter Sorenson, a painter, while working at the residence of Alderman John Olson, 910 Avenue B, yesterday morning fell from the top of a sixteen-foot ladder. He was stunned by the fall, but escaped severe injury. He was removed to his home at 179 Avenue B in the police ambulance. Mrs. Marle A. Smith, wife of Albert A. Smith, dled yesterday evening at her home, 218 Avenue B, from blood poisoning, aged She' 1s_survived by her husband ons, The funeral will be Friday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Peter's Cath- olic church and burial will be in 8t. Joseph's cemetery. John Kavancugh of Omaha, charged with being implicat.d In the burglary at the Haller residence on Washington avenue last Saturday, waived examination in police court yesterday morning and was held to the district court grand jury in $#00 bonds, in default of which he was committed to the county jail. Mrs. J. P. Davis of this city, of the iowa and delegate. ennlal, has left g_-med by her s hey will visit B S1annea going with iad planni going wi tion, has gone to Kansas City. where she will' join the Des Molnes delegation. car: large to_the natlonal bi- or San Francisco, accom- ter, Mrs. Fred R. Davls. in Ban Franclsco before Real Estate Transfers. Theee transfers were flled yesterday in the abstract, title and loan office of J. W. Squire, 101 Pearl street Lizzle Gunderson and husband to Mason City & Fort Dodge Raliroad company, ¥ lot 3, block 5, Casady's, add., w. d. o . T. G.' Green me, lots § block §, Casady add., w. d Emanuel E. offer and wife to same, 1ot 4, block 26, Riddle’ 8._W. Hill to same, lot 8, bl tddle's subdlv,, w. d...... W. E. Powers and_wife to 20, Willlams' add., and block 1, and lot 15, block 3, Casady's add, w. d...... . apasass Dantel Driscoll and wife to'J. W, Colt, 5,6 and 7 and ell feet of lot §. subdlv., w. d...... J.W. Hannan and husband to J.''W. Colf, part of dot 1 in wig swii 6-Té- @ w.d.. g 3. L. Binciair ‘and wife to Teroy E Sinclair, undivig of lots 1 and 2, blogk M, Neola, w. d........... < N, P._and Grenville M. Dodge to John 3. Ford, oy sl ac awli 3-T-G. Frank B. Haas and wife to '8 C. Foote, nwiy swiy 28-T6-4, except raliroad right of way, w. ... Charles C. Bprague et al to M. E. Bprague, lot 10, block 4, Hage's 1t ey Yaedhamelein Richard H. Harrls and wife to Albert “TA, Clark, lot 15, block 3, Jackson' ada, w.d Sttt Thirteen transfers, total......... Marriage Lice: Licenses to wed were issued yesterda ‘the tollowing: Name and Residence. Eflul Olsen, Councll Bluffs oee | Laura Christensen, Council Bluffs... Willlam Croshaw, Cedar Blufts, Neb Mrs. E. Freeman, Cedar Bluffs, Neb. Bishard . Rodd, Councl Blufts.. ra B. Gray, Councll Bluffs Ida Ase. t G. Brown, Councll Bluffs Patch, Hardy, Neb.... —————————— SUITS CLEANED— :uu \..‘A‘h:. ' -nn'.lm tatns @ Pessed: Fhone. Worka. LEWIS CUTLER ned, dyed 04 Broadway. to | y, treasurer eration of Wornan's Clubs, 4000 to BENARZ S 3L Special attention Also chenille and me A-62l. lowa Steam Dye BRINGS IN MANY BANKERS Group One of Iowa Bankers' Association Holds Interesting Bession, LAWYERS TELL THEM OF SOME '‘DON'TS” Should Confine to the Banking Business and Turn Peo- ple with Trouble Over to the Lewyers. Themuselves The members of group No. 1 of the Towa State Bankers' association, at its anusl | meeting in this oity yesterday, placed themselves on record as being opposed to the Fowler banking bill now before con- | gress, especially the feature of the bill relating to branch banking. This resolu- tion was adopted and coples ordered sent| to the lowa senators ang representatives: Resolved, That it is the sense of this convention' of bankers that the proposed | banking legislation now under considera- | tion by congress, known as the Fowler bill will not tend, If enacted into law, to ad- vance the best good of the business in- | terests of the people of this country, espe- clally that feature of the bill relating to branch banking, and we hereby request | our senators and representatives from this te to use their influence against the en- | actment of this proposed bill into law. | | This action was taken following the read- |ing by D. L. Helnshelmer of the Mill ! County National bank of Glenwood of a paper on the proposed aew banking bill, | which has been reported favorably by the| banking and currency committee of the senate. Mr. Heinsheimer gave it as his, opinfon that the bill if adopted will pro-| | duce the moet radical changes in the banks and commercial system ever made. He| | sasd: “While it is true that radical meas- | | ures are at times necessary, it is also true| that they should be given the most care- | tul attention before adoption. At this par- | ticular time, a period of speculation in | every ndustry prevailing, the utmost pre- | caution should be taken. It may be argued | that it is easter to make radical changes 'in times of prosperity, yet the history of | | Anancial panics, without exception, prove | that financial panies follow closely and are | | to be feared most during periods of fina | cfal prosperity. | { Meeting Well Attended. | | The meeting yesterday was the best at-| tended since the organization of the group, | three years ago. Chairman E. F. Wentz of Oakland presided. Judge J. R. Reed,| president of the Commercial National bank | of Councll Bluffs, opened the meeting with | | a short address of welcome, which was re-| | sponded to by Thomas H. Reed of the First | National bank of Shenandoah, in the a sence of Dr. 8. J. Patterson of Dunlap. | Attorney Frank Shinn of Carson, who had | been invited to address the meeting on “Advice; In Giving Same to Patrons Where Does the Province of the Banker End and that of the Lawyer Begin,” was unable to be present, but the paper which | he had preparcd on the subject was read by | 8. C. Campbell of Carson. Vice President Beresheim of the Council Blufts Savings bank discussed the question, “Is the Recent Increase in Banks Likely to be Permanent,” and thls €losed the morn- ing session. # Election of Ofcers. The election of officers at the afternoon session resulted in E. F. Wentz of Oakland being elected chairman of the group for the third successive year. T. K. Elllott of Es- sex was re-élected secretary. These were elected as the executive committee: Ernest E. Hart, Council Bluffs; C. E. Price, Coun- cfl Bluffs; . J. Patterson, Dunlap; D. L. Helnsheimer, Glenwood; L. F. Potter, Har- lan. S. C. Campbell of Carson discussed “The Financial Outlook,” which he thought was not unfavorable, but he cautioned bankers to “make haste slowly.”” The discussion of whether the group system had been a success by L. F. Potter of Harlan elicited | the opinion that while the attendance at ! the meetings heretofore had been disap- polnting, the bankers belonging to the group had undoubtedly derived benefit from such membership. Thomas H. Read of Shenandoah advised the bankers to continue opposition to the monopoly of the express company by send- |ing currency insured by registered mail. He stated the expense was about one-half and with the insurance just as secure. He mentioned that the use of the registered nall by bankers had induced the express compantes to agree to be responsible for incomplete currency the same as completed currency. At the roundtable, conducted by 8. C. mpbell of Carson, these questions were discussed: “Burglary Insurance,” “How to Avold Overdrafts,” “Should the Use by Customers of Their Own Checks In Pay- ment of Bills Away From Home be Dis couraged?’ “What Plan Can be Adopted to Sccure for the Bank the Exchinge It Should Have on Drafts Sold, and How Best Regulate the Charge Therefor Between Competing Banks?" ‘“‘How to Best Educate the Public to Refuse to Endorse Drafts, or How to Reduce the Number of Bogus Drafts “Has the Sendlng of Currency d Registered Mail Proven Satls- “Are Chattel Mortgages Desira- | ble as Security for Bank Loans, and is it Desirable for Commercial Banks to Loan on Real Estate?’ “Would it be Good Policy to Abollsh Par Polnts for Collection |and to Abolish Paying Interest on Dally " “Should Banks Buy Paper by Il Doctors, Life Insurance Agents, | Book Agent X nke Among those in attendance were: E. F. Wentz, Citizens' State bank, Oakland; E. M. Suart, Spalt! Bros.’ bank, Oakland; D. L. Heinsheimer, Mills County Natlonal bank, Glenwood; H. M. Bostwick, First N tional bank, Woodbli R. M. Shipman, | Farmers' bank, Emerson; BE. E. Springer, First National bank, Charter Oak; C. B. Christy, Strahan & Christy bank, Malvern; James J. Wilson, First National bank, Mal- vern; Jan Hunter, German-American bank, Minden; L. F. Potter, First National bank, Harlan; T. H. Read, Elbert A. Read, First National bank, Shenandoah; A. D. French, Mills County National bank, Glen- wood; 8. C. Campbell, Bank of Carsen, Car- son; - W. H. Johnson, State Savings bank Logan; T. K. Elliott, Commercial Natioi bapk, BEssex; W. M. Paul, Paul ban! Thurman: Ernest B. Hart, F. A. Buckman, T. G. Turner, First National bank, Council Bluffs; C. E. Price, G. P. Moorhead, C. B. Walters, Cagumercial National bank, Coun- cll Blufts; John Beresheim, Council Blufts Savings banl Jes: Caldwell, Council Blufts. Davis sells patat the Motor Company. James 8. Christman, George W. Robards and Colopel W H. Beck, property owners at Lake Manawa, secured & temporary writ of injupction yesterday from Judge Scott of the shperior court restraining the Omaha & Coun§ll Bluffs Rallway and Bridge com- ! | understood that the firm conducted 'hai _ | case for Doyle on a contingent fee of $100,- | 13,000 as required by law. South Second, Fourth in Manawa park. The motor com- pany recently filed a vacation of a portion of the plat of Manawa park in which these streets were dedicated. In making its im- provements at the lake resort this spring the company planned moving fts fence so| as to enclose Manawa park and the streets in controversy. Plumting and heating. MBixby & Som OFFICIALS LAND _IN DITCH Runaway Accident Proves Serious to Members of Sherifi's Jury. Alderman Casper, Supervisor Baker, Cap- tain J. J. Brown and School Director Hess, members of a sheriff's jury in condemuing proceedings brought by the Mason City & Fort Dodge Rallroad company, met with a | serlous runaway accident yesterday morn- | ing while returning from Garner town- ship. They were driving in a three seated rig | with Alderman Casper handling the reins | and in coming down the hill at Canning street and McPherson avenue the horses | became frightened and started to run away. In trying to hold the animals back one of | the lines broke and Alderman Casper lost | control of them. The team dashed around | the turn into the avenue, upsetting the | wagon and throwing the occupants into the | ditch, a fall of about twelve feet. When the wreckage was cleared away it | was found that Captain Brown was severely injured, Mr. Hess had a eprained ankle | and Alderman Casper a number of severe, brulsed and a strained leg. Supervisor | Baker escaped without injury, although he was badly shaken up. Captain Brown was removed to his home on South Sev- enth street in an ambulance. It Is feared that besides being injured internally his hip is tractured, but the attending physi- clans last night were unable to determine the extent of his Injuries. N. Y. Plumblog Co ATTORNEYS CLAIM BIG FEE File Lien on Doyle Judgment for Three Hundred and Ten Thousand Dollar: telephone 250. Wright & Baldwin of this city have filed, a llen for $300,000 attorney fees on the; judgment of $446,922.73 secured by James Doyle in the district court here in his sult| against James F. Burns, president of the Portland Gold Mining company of Colo- rado. Attorney A. W. Askwith, who acted as advisory counsel for Doyle during the trial of the suit, has filed a lien for $10,-| While filing thelr lien for $300,000 the firm of Wrikht & Baldwin does not expect | to receive this sum for its services. It Is 000. These claims for attorney fees were filed to forestall the possibility of a settlemeut South Third and Southj REDUCE THE RATE 0N STONE Iowa Railroad Commission Helps Along Good Roads Movement. PHARMACY BOARD HAS A BIG SURPLUS Inspection of the State Sol- Home Shows that Institu- tion to Be in the Best of Condition. (From a Staff Correspondent.) DES MOINES, April 24.—(Special.)—The Towa railroad commission today promul- gated the new rates on freight under the Jowa classification. They settled the mat- ter of a special rate for stone for road- making by providing as tollows: “‘That stone, all kinds crushed, gravel, cinders or burnt earth, when consigned to public officials charged with the improvement of public highways, and to be used only by such officials for the improvement and better- ment of such highways, in carloads, take eoft coal (slack) rates.”” This means a rate for stone for highway purposes fully 25 per cent below ordinary coal rates. This had been asked for by representatives of boards of supervisors and others interested in good roads, and while the railroad companles were not disposed to make any concession, | this rate made in the manner indicated will be respected. Another important change of classification fe in the matter of tallow and butter. It is provided that shipments at a low rate may be made In barrels with cloth top between October 15 and April 15 follow- ing. This ie for the small shippers during the winter months. State The State Pharmacy board held its an- nual meeting today and elected W. F. Le- land of Hawarden president and made the annual accounting at the end of the term. Fletcher Howard entered upon his second term as a member of the board. The mo~ counting showed that the commission will turn over the state net as the result of the year's business over $18,000, which was re- celved from fees of various kinds. Pharmacy Board. Towa Soldiers’ Home Inspected. The annual Inspection of the Iowa Sol- diers' Home, on which s based the United States payment of $100 per year for each inmate, has just been completed by General N. M. Curtis of Ogdensburg, N. Y. He ex- pressed himselt as well pleased with the inspection. “The lowa home has always been an excellent one,” he said, “and it Is becoming better in many respects. The clothing worn by the old soldiers is good and the general appearance of those at the home is improving under the present man- agement. The food furnished by the state of Towa is excellent, the hospital is com- modious and well managed and, in fact, the home is good in every respect.” General Curtis has just been making his annual tour of Inspection of all the homes and regards Towa's home as one of the best managed of of the suit in Colorado without tbe at- torneys at this end reaping their reward. Homes for All | For sale at low prices and easy payments, homes in all parts of the city, | including some of the nicest residences and those of moderate size. Also dwell- ings and busines: property in Omaha. Farms bought and sold, It will pay you| to see us at the abstract office of J, W. Squire. Elks A bowling tournament which will con- tinue until May 31 has been inaugurated at the Elks’ clubhouse. One hundred members have entered and each must bowl a mini- mum of thirty gamen before the close of the tournament to be eligible for the prizes. All but a few of the crack bowlers have | been given handicaps. These are the prizes: First prize. gold | watch, valued at §35, donated by Herman M. Leflert. Second prize, Knox ellk hat, valued at $10, or its equivalent in dry goods; donated by John Beno company. Third prize, palm and jardiniere, valued at $10; donated by J. F. Wilcox. Fourth prize, leather sult case, valued at $6.50; donated by Smith & Bradley. Fifth prize, silk um- brella, valued at $4; donated by Culver & Woodbury. Sixth prize, pair of bowling shoes, valued at $3; dopated by H. P. Searle. Bow Tournament. Gravel roofing. A. H. Read. 54] Broadway. Close Revenue Stamp Window. Deputy United States Revenue Collector Ohlo Knox has recelved orders to close his office for the sale of revenue stamps from noon Saturday until May 5 and to for- ward to Collector Kimball in Burlington all the stamps he has on hand. During the time Deputy Knox's office will be closed persons requiring stamps will have to send their orders to Collector Kimball dt Bur- lington. It is understood that the reason for this action is the desire of the govern- ment to check up the collector's,office with a view to taking a new bond from him. Davis sells glas Seeks to Enjoin Saloons. County Atorney Killpack began sult y~s- terday In the district court in the name of the state of Towa to enjoin M. T. Sullivan, 138 West Broadway; Jarvis Wine company, 225 South Main street; Jullus Unger, m“ West Broadway, from selling liquor. The | three defendants conduct saloons at the places named and have failed to file with| the county auditor bonds in the sum of WOULD PUT AN END TO HIS LIFE Boone Man Despondent Over Wife's Death Tries to Com: t 8 elde, but May Live, BOONE, Ia., April 24.—(Special.)—An- tone Vens, an aged Germwan, tried to com- mit sulcide Monday night by shooting him- sedf in the head. Despondency over the death of his wite which oecurred about two months ago ia the cause. The wound inflicted was dang may not prove tatal Request to Hold Train Granted. SHENANDOAH, Ia., April 34—(Speclal.)— Recently the people of Shenandoah peti-| tioned the management of the Keokuk &, Western Rallroad company to make & change in the time of their evening train and to hold it until the following morning. when it could continue on to Red Oak, con- necting with the east and west traine at that polnt over the main line of the Bur- lington system, thereby giving to Shenan- doab an eastern outlet over the Burlington system in the morning. Manager Goodrich has ordered the change asked for and the wew train will be put on May 4. Editors to Meet in Shen SHENANDOAH, Ia., April 24.—(Special.) —The editorial convention of the editors of southwestern lowa will be held in Shenan- doah Wednesday, May 21. A lively program any of the state Institutions. Superintendents in Conference. A conference of the county superintend- ents of the central section of the state was concluded here this evening. They met with the state superintendent and discussed various matters relating to the schools of the state and eqne(-lllly the new laws and their duties In relation thereto, The com- pulsory educatian daw received a great deal of attention, as also the law which glves some recognition to high schools and seminaries which prepare students for teaching. This is the last of a series of conferences held in various parts of the state. Frost in lowa, Following the windstorm and the heated spell there was a frost in lowa this morn- ing, the reports from many sections indi- cating that the temperature fell to the {reezing point and below all over the state. The general impression is, however, that owing to the extreme dryness of the at- mosphere very little damage was done to grain crops or frult by reason of the change In temperature. The farmers and fruit growers are more worried about what may happen tomorrow morning or a few days later should there come a rain before the air is warmed up again. Some rain was reported from different parts of the state but none in central lowa. The high wind of three days' duration has ceased and to- day whs comparatively quiet. Increased the Reward, Governor Cummins has not only Increased the reward of $300 heretofore offered in regard to the Peterson murder to $500, as requested, but virtually offered a reward of $1,000, as he offers $500 for each person and If two were involved in the crime, as has been generally clalmed, it will amount to that sum. The maximum per- mitted by law for one criminal is $500. The governor has made the increase iIn response to what he interprets to be public sentiment and also in accord with his own view of tHe tragedy. FORT DODGE RAISES PROTEST Will Dispute Right of Removal of Railroad Shops to Clarion, FORT DODGE, Ia., April 24.—(Speclal.)— The city of Fort Dodge has notified the of- ficlals of the Mason City & Fort Dodge Railroad company of its intention to dis- pute the removal of the machine shops for the new Omana and Sloux City extensions from Fort Dodge to Clarion. The general sentiment here {s that the matter will be taken into the courts If it is found neces- ry. The resistance of the city of Fort Dodge is based vpon an ordinance passed fu 1886 granting to the Mason City & Fort Dodge Rallroad company, then just entering Fort Dodge, certain valuable real estate upom the agreement by the rallroad company to establish and maintain thereon fts pas- senger and freight depots, its engine house and its main aud principal machine shops within the state of lowa. The same ordinance specifies that any other shops for repairs shall not be located by the railroad company, its assigns or lessees, within sixty-five miles of Fort Dodge. As Clarlon s only thirty miles away, It is claimed that the ordinance is violated in still another respect. CITY AND RAILROAD CLASH Fort Dodge & Compa Right to Land and Arre low Labor Conflictie FORT DODGE, Ia. April 24.—(Special Telegram.)—The city police force was called out today to protect the city's in- terests in the contest over the ten-foot strip of ground in the foundation of the new freight depot being bullt here by the Mason City & Fort Dodge Railroad company for the Great Western. The strip is & va- cated portion of a street and is claimed by Is in course of preparation at this time and it is expected that a hundred or more of the newspaper men of this section of the pany frjm enclosing or obstructing In any the streets kuown as South Firsty state will be on band. A banquet is one of the features of the meeting, both the railroad company and the city. Laborers of the city were busy this morn- ing shoveling the dirt back into the exca- vation, while raliroad employes shoveled it out again. Several arrests we ) made by the pollce. Both sides have finally ! withdrawn thelr men and the matter will be settied in the courts DEAF TO WARNING WHISTLE | Mute in Fort Dodge Struck by Fast| Tr and Instantly Killed, FORT DODGE, Ia, April 24.—(Speclal Telegram.)—BE. W. Kile, a deat and dumb laborer, was run down and killed in this city by a westbound passenger traln on the llinols Central rallroad at 7 this evening Kile was walkiug on the track and did not | bear warning whistles. The train was rvnning at a good rate ot speed and the body was thrown some dis tance. Death 1s belleved to have been in- stantaneous. The coroner has taken charge of the remains. Shenandoah Bank Reorganized. SHENANDOAH, Ia., April 24.—(Special.) ~Tuesday the Commercial Savings bank in this place was reorganized and a new set of officers elected. The principal change in the ownership of the bank was occasfoned by the purchase of a large block ot stock by H. I. Foskett of this place. Mr. Foskett assumed the presidency at once and the other officers are: O. T. Rankin, vice president; Otto von Schrader, cashiel D. B. Miller, assistaht cashier, and M Brewer, H. 1. Foskett, G. F. Cotrill, A, 8. Graves, August Samuelson, D. 8. Lake and Mesers. Rankin, von Schrader and Miller, directors. Fort Dodge May Have New Htel. FORT DODGE, Ta., April 24.—(Special.)— A new $100,000 hotel has practically been assured to Fort Dodge through the Instru- mentality of the Elks' lodge. The project was set on foot some time ago and the city council has made concessions to the lodge, which, it is believed, makes the hotel a cer- tainty. The council has agreed to give the new hotel immunity of taxes for the term of ten years and for an equal length of time an exceptionally low water rate. Three Divorces Granted at Onawa. ONAWA, Ia., April 24.—(Special.)—The Monona county district court was largely engaged in the divorce business Tuesday. Katherine Myers of Mapelton was divorced from Willam H. Myers, Leola Austin was divorced from R. Austin and allowed §1,000 alimony. Laura R. Anderson was granted a divorce from Richard B. Anderson on the ground of adultery Davidson Guilty of Assault. OTTUMWA, Ia, April 24.—(Speclal.)— The jury in the case of Edward Davidson, charged with assault upon the person of Katle Gallagher, a 12-year-old girl, has re- turned a verdict of gullty. Davidson nar- rowly escaped hanging by a mob at Eddy- ville when arrested in February. Towa Company Mustered Out OELWEIN, Ia., April 24.—(Special.)—Ad- jutant General Byers has mustered out Company I of the Forty-ninth Iowa Na- tional guard at this place. The reason of the disbandment 1is the non-attendance at drill and lack of Interest n other lines. BASES OF CANAL AGREEMENT Colombin Grants United States Ex- clusive Right to Bulld, Operate and Protect. WASHINGTON, April 24.—There have been some recent communications between Secretary Hay and the Colombian minister, Mr. Concha, containing the bases of an agreement between the two countries In the event congress should authorize the construction of a canal across the Isthmus of Panama. The first of these communi- cations was from the Colombian minister and contained propositions of his govern- ment as to the terms, concessions, grants and compensation, on which Colombla would consent to the comstruction of the canal, in reply to which Secretary Hay transmitted a memorandum of a hypothet- ical and conditional pature to what this government would do in the event that con- gress authorized the president to act. The secretary's memorandum was sent to Senor Concha toda; The purpose, of the communications was to remove room for doubt as to what each government would do If a canal was dl- rected to be bullt. The following authorized statement con- cerning the propositions of Colembla as they stand amended was made public today The United States is granted exclusive right to construct, operate and protect a canal, as well as’all rallroads, telegraph and telephone lines and muxillary works Within the sone. The zone is aix miles wide and includes the islands of Flaminco, Naos and Perlco, in Panama bay. It {8 to be under “the "joint judicial control of the United States and Colombla. Colombla glves unqualified consent to the sale and transfer of the Panama Canal company's rights to the United States and exempts the latter country from all taxes, import dutles, etc, She grants to the United States a lease of the canal strip in per- petuity. For convenience, it 1s divided into periods of 100 years, renewable at the option of the United Btates. Colombia asks for a lump payment of §1,000,000 after the exchange of ratifications, 'to be con- sidered as “on account,” For fourteen years Colombia waives all compensation for the canal rights. —This period will more than cover the time of construction. At the end of the fourteen-year period the annual compensation which the United States shall pay thereafter shall be de- termined by a board of five commissioners. The fact that Colombla has asked no com: pensation for the first fourteen years and that the United States has advanced §7,000.- 000 “on amccount” will both be taken 'into consideration in fixing the annual rental thereafter. BRYAN AND HILL IN HARMONY Foes Are in Accord Insue Bitter Political on One Least. NEW YORK, April 24.—Writing to the democrats of the Thirty-first assembly dis- trict, who held a Jefferson celebration to- night, Willlam J. Bryan sald in part: It is especially appropriate that the prin- clples of Jefferson should be studled at this time, for they can be applied to every conaition’ and will furnish a solution of every problem that now confronts us. Hi ¥inciples forbid legisiation designed o e Plch the few at the expense of the many, and while he wanted a government that Would restrict the citizens as little as pos- sible, he always favored sufficient restric- Uon 'to protect every citizen from every Arm Gplifted for his tnjury. Part of a letter from David B. Hill sald: The revival of interests at this time in Jeflersontan_ principles of democracy is very encouraging. Now is the time to pre- pare for the next campalgn. The democ- racy 1s united for personal liberty, for home rule, for equal taxation, for the abolition of war taxes In times of peace for revenue reform, for constitutional freedom wherever the American flag floats ani for lberal laws everywhere. ALASKAN BORDER CASE IS UP Alleged Emncroachment on United States Territory Will He Thoroughly Investigated. WASHINGTON, April 24. — President Roosevelt today transmitted to the house a reply to the Inquiry as to reports that the British and Canadlan officlals were en- croaching on federal territory on the Alaskan border and were destroying land- marks. In an enclosure Secretary Hay states The reports to which the resolution re- fers were brought last autumn to the at- tention of the Department of State, which immediately set on foot an Invesiigation 1o ascertain what foundation there Is for them. Hitherto this investigation ha elicited any proof of the alleged t tion, but It will be continued unti truth in regard to the matter ascer- tained The John COLORED WOOL Beno Co. ecials for Friday and Saturday For these two days we will offer just the cloth for light weight skirts and house-gowns in silk wool—values up to $2.00 a yard. goods in darker shades— one price, and wool and all Also a line of Jamestown alues to 65c a yard—all at the 39c a yard Friday & Saturday Only Corset We are offering some genuine bar counter at the special price of Values ins at our corset 25¢c and 49c Many of these corsets sell for 4 « asking for them, but we wish make these special prices. 5 times what we are to clean up the line and will Thé Silk]iepértme?nt is showing excellent values ix summer waists, dresses, ete, I"anc) IFFoulard Silks for Dresses at Japanese Wash Silks at ...... Mail Orders Solicited MANY TIE SCORES ARE MADE Olose Contests in Second Day's Program of 8hooting Tournament, M'DONALD OF OMAHA MAKES BIG HIT Sportamen Keep Close Tab on Elliot the Champion, and Crosby, the Challenger, Who Are to Meet Friday. Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake carried off the honors of the second day at the state trap-shooting tournawment, now in progress at the Omaha Gun club grounds, missing only six targets in the ten events of the day. While Mr. Gilbert held the high score, the real victor of the day was H. S. Me- Donald of Omaka, who shot under the title of “Sandy.” His victory was won in the third event, a twenty-targt contest, and he was the only man at the traps to make a clean score. This w the only event in which the first money was not divided be- tween more than two person: The morning opened with a wind from the north which made shooting difficult, but as the day advanced the wind died down and the temperature became more pleas- ant. The result of the changed conditions of the weather was shown in the improved work of the men, the larger number of clear scores belng made in the afternoon. Sixty-Seven Tie On the ten events of the day there were sixty-seven persons tied for first place, the clear scores being: First event, 6; second event, 7; fourth event, 13; Afth event, 3; sixth event, 9; seventh event, 8; eighth event, 7; ninth event, 8, and tenth event. The condition of the men who shot in sec- ond, third end fourth place was almost s bad, but not quite so desperate as those securing first place and in several of the events the man who missed two or more | birds realized more of the purse than ths | men who tied for first place. Fifty-six persone took part in all of the events of the day and In all sixty-nine men we! at the traps. 1 new patterns for dress and Nilks for Waists at e el and Promptly Filled “House Cleaning” You clean your house thoroughl every spring. If the plumbing is clogged you g0 to any expense to reopen ‘it. Yet you overlook your own physical condition. This is the season, after a winter withless exercise than usual, when a thorough ‘*House Cleaning'* of your system is a necessity if value your health and good feeling MULL’S THE FRUIT LAXATIVE Gentle, yetsure in its action, pleasant to the taste and marvel- ous in its_building-up powers, Regulates the liver, stomach and kidneys and purifies the blood. It is the great spring medicine. Invaluable to invalids and those suffering from want of nutrition and wasting diseases. A large bottle for 50c, the usual $1 size. Sherman & McConnell nru‘ co.’ 16th & Dodge Omaha, Neb. All pain from whatever cause cured by Mull's Lightning Pain Killer. Drink it or rub it on—25 cents. Considerable Interest was shown in the | relative work of William Crosby and J. A. R. Elliott, who are to meet ¥ridav after- | noon for the champlonship of the United | Stutes in a live bird contest. The men | shot in the same squad and at the targets, Crosby, the challenger for the medal, had | the best of it in the majority of the event but they tied for first in several, the final score being Crosby, 162; Elliott, 1 | There was some talk of the coming contest | among the men assembled on the grounds | during the waits between the shooting and among the “‘rooters’” Crosby has somewhat the better of the Kansas City man, more people prophesying victory for the man trom Illinois, but Elliott champions were not hard to find and it is said that when [ the men go to the trap there will be cons siderable money up on the result The score today stood: | gets 1515 Loomis Reihl Gilbert Burnside Kimball Dominle La10 3 16 13 13 Bray ..o 1) 151 | Cunningha Captain Mone H. Money .... Blob AR ‘Townsend White Wettlief Hinshaw Kline Duncan Garrett Shemwell Budd Hirschy Badge Crosby Elliott Fanning Burmelster McDowell Simpson Saunders Burke Roberts M. T, Miller Gray Arno Carter Simpkins Forney 2 15148 319 14 15148 3 20 13 20169 418 12 17150 2 14 15—14) 4 201 5 20160 | ERORSRRE R RIS ERE S es s Miller Moore Wiggins Taggart Morrill Matson Bandy Hater ... Baldwin | curves and score after score Howell's Acts like a charm * A and acts at once. Anti-Kawf 5o throat and a per- is equally good to stop a cold. A trial will convince anyone. Only 25c a bottle ACTS LIKE A CHARMER. It gives the quick- sistent cough that Is possible to secure. It at drug store. Maloney Dworak Starkey Ragan Brewer Linderm | T Adams Fogg Norton ... Nicholson Lewls Lynch 'Varsity Lads Roughly AR RAPIDS, Ia., April 24 egram.)— University of I team lost to the Cedar Raplds league m by a score of 14 to 4. The first four innings were overwhelmingly the colleglans at every point, batting e running, all around playing. The spectators were all admiration for the visitors, Gaines pitched excellent ball and despite two errors Cedar Raplds could not score. In the fourth something happened. Krrors, safe hits everything came the leaguers way and when three outs were registered the score was 6 to 8. Lethcrby went In the pitch, but to no avail. Slap after slap met his plled up, When the last Nebraskan died Cedar Rapids had counted 14 ane scored for the visitors in the ninth on a safe hit, stolen base an @ clean drive by Bender. Bcore by innings RHE 00006224 %315 6608000141110 ‘edar Rapids, 3; Nebraska, s, ‘Btaub, Jones, raska, Gaines Treated. -(Special Baterles Eaver "and § Letherby and Doane VETOES RAILFO&D‘S REQUEST estdent Refuxes to Sign Bill Gra ing Right Way to Cen- tral Arizoua WASHINGTON, April 24.-~The president today sen congress a message vetolng a bill granting the Central Arizona Railway company right-of-way through the San Franc mountain forest reserve. He ays this action was taken on advice of the secretary of the interlor and commissioner general of the land office, who says that the bill does not properly safeguard the gov- croment from destruction of property in the reserve He also says there is & law which would permit the rallroad to cross a forest re- serve if the company desired te take ad age of it to