Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, August 13, 1903, Page 4

4 THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 1903, NEWS OF INTEREST FROM IOWA. COUNCIL MINOR MENTION. Davis sells drugs. Btockert sells carpets. Crayon enlarging, 308 Broadway. Expert watch repairing. Leffert, 40 B'y. Celebrated Metz beer on tap. Neumayer Diamond betrothal rings at Leftert's, 409 Broadway. 14K and 18K wedding rings at Leffert's, 409 Broadway. Mrs, Ole Denton of Earlville, Ia guest of Major und Mrs, Wal McFa Mrs. George Bebbington of Park avenue 18 home from her trip to the Pacific coal Ono-fourth to one-third oft on pyrography outfits. C. E. Alexander & Co., 338 B'way. W. C. DePew, editor of the Walnut, Ia., Bureau, was in the city yesterday on his way to California. BState Fish and Game Warden G. of Cedar Raplds was in the city yesterday attending the meeting of the Pythlan grand lodge. Mrs. Nettle Brown of 349 Benton street will entertain Friday afternoon the mem- bers of the Woman's Rellef Corps from 2 to 6 o'clock. For rent, office room, ground floor; one of the most central locations in the ‘busi- ness portion of the city, Apply to The Bee office, city. Luther A. Brewer, manager of the Cedar Rapids Republican, Is one of the several newspaper men attending the FPythian grand lodge meeting. The ease against Oswald Peterson, ar- rested on complaiit of Miss Nellle Hunt, ‘wag dismissed in Justice Ouren’s court yes- Torday for want of prosecution The Woman's auxiliary of Grace Epis- eopal church will meet Friday afternoon fnstead of today at the home of Mrs. Forest Bmith on Madisen avenue. We contract to keep publlc or private houses free from roaches by the year. In- sect Dxterminator Manufacturing company, Council Bluffs, Ia, Telephone ¥-6M4. BErwin Willams and Mildred R: both of Omaha, were married yesterday after- noon by Hev. G. W. Snyder at Bt. John's English Lutheran church parsonage. Charles P. Nelson, aged 60 years, died esterday at his home, 106 South Twenty- ourth stroot from an abcess in the face. Three daughters and two sons survive him. W. A. Maurer recelved through the cus- toms house, in this city, a carload of ehinaware from Germany yesterday, upon which dutles were paid amounting to sev- eral hundred dollars, Charles A. Parkman, the colored raflroad porter charged with knifing J. Johnson, an- other colored porter, took a change of venue yesterday from police court to the court ©f Justice Carson. ’ The archway to the grounds of the street fir and_carnival which opens Monday, Sep- tember 7, was placed in_position yesterday at First avenue and Pearl street. he work of erecting the booths has also com- menced. Melvin Earl, the Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith, 24 Green street, died esterday, aged 6 months. The funeral will Deheid Thts morning at 10 o'clock from the residence and interment will be in Walnut Hill cemetery. The police recelved yesterday a ticket and “ml)r young August Gonzalves, the Portuguese boy, and he was started on his way to Oakland, Cal, to join his mother from whom he was kidnaped by his father ten years ago. It you buy coupons of agents for photo- graphs you will lose money. I make 84 photos for $2, 38 photos for $1.50 and $2 Photos for $1, $1 photos for 50c. The only gallery in the city that makes photos at correct prices. Willlams. Mattle Saar, daughter of Mr. and Mre. H. I, Saar of Keg Creek townshin. died yesterduy, aged 20 years, from tuber- josis. The funeral will be held Friday Sorning at 10 o'clock from the family resi- dence and burlal will be in Keg Creek township. There will be a business meeting of the Baptist Young People's Union of the First Baptist church Iriday evening Aui 1 o0 cl urch, "ynu m.*:u"ud o be present at this eeting @ sit is the annual meeting for o election of officers. William Marsh, who with Peter Knecht, was arrested charged with breaking into and robbing Illinols Central freight cars, made a confession yesterday. He admitted that he and Knecht stole the barrel of bot- tled beer and the two cases of whisky. In view of Marsh's confession, Knecht who had been released on a $100' bond was re- e Lol Haftwlg of this city. a sol ra. Loulsa Hartwig of 0 - Qe widbw, deciared e intention yes: terday of becoming a cltizen of the United States and renouncing the king of England Hers is the first naturalization in Potta- wattamie county under the new law. Mrs. Hartwig came to this country from Canada when 7 years of age. She is taking out naturaiization papers as she intends_home- steading a_cla W. W. Davis, clalming to be a boller- maker and giving his residence as Bing- enton N, §.. Was sentenged to ten days on bread and water by Pofice Judge Scott Yesterday for being intoxicated Tuesday Right, Willlam OWNelll, who had Davis in tow and with another man who escaped, had led Davis to a vacant lot near Eleventh avenue, was alég given ten days on bread and water, Davis had about 312 in_ his pockets and the police suspected O'Nelll and his companion of intending to rob him. js the Lincoln e Plumbing and heating. Bixby & Son. Title to Library Site Clear. There 1s now no obstacle to the city obA| taining a perfectly clear title to the W. H. M. Pusey property, selected as the site for the Carnegle library bullding. Word was recelved from New York yes- terday that the federal court, in which the Frank Pusey bankruptcy proceedings were brought, had declared that his inter- est in the homestead was exempt. The rullng of the federal court in New York is | in accord with the deelsion of Judge Thor- | nell of the district court here. J. J. Btewart, chairman of the committee to which was referred the examinatfon of the abstract of title to the Pusey property, stated last evening that the last obstacle to the city obtaining a clear title had now been removed and he had drawn up the deed. The deed will have to be sent to New York for Frank Pusey’ gnature, and when it is returned a meeting of the library board will be held and the pur- chage of the site’ finally consummated. N, Y. Plumbing Co. Te! 0. Night, Fes7. Real Eu Theso transter were flled yesterday in the abstract, titie and loan office of Squire & Aunis, 101 Pearl street: James T. Farrell and wite to Samuel Wood. Und. % o teet, lot 10, block 3, Carson; w. A Helre of Henry L. Batcheid same. Und. g same; w. d.....« Frank P. Wright and wife to Steyens. Lots 11 and 12, block 9, Stutsman's 3 add.;: w. d D Bamuel Wood and wite to R, D. Gal- loway and son. East 2% foot lot 10, block 3, Carson; w. d... A Levi 8. Builard and wite ‘to Clefand. East feet lot 4, 18, Bverett's add.; a. ¢ d F_J Willia Wi ate Tri ¥ L block hnorr, admr., to tebly % except easterly 10 feet of lot 3, in lot 46, original plat; a. d. 1, Licenses to wed were lssued yesterday to the following: Name and Residence. Bugene Bettinger. Fort Dody Eugenia Kurts, Fort Dodge, Erwin Willlams, Omaha. Mildred Ray, Omaha . Walter T. Baker, Omaha ..... Jessle M. Glibert, Council Bluffs. Ace Man Haugs Himaself, MARSHALLTOWN, Ia, Aug. 12-Isaac Markley, & wealthy farmer, arrested last May. charged with the murder of his wife, and out on §10,000 ball, committed sulelds today by hanging. Age. '} K] - LEWIS CUTLER .MLWW& "Phone 9. young peo- | BLUFFS. PYTHIANS CHOOSE OFFICERS F. M. Molsberry of Oolumbus Junotion Belected Grand Ohanoelior. FIGHT FOR REPRESENTATIVE IS ENDED Grand Lodge Instructs in Faver of Recognition of Rathbone Sisters by the Supreme Lodge of the Order. Grand Chancellor—F. M. Molsberry, Col- umbus Junction, nd Vice Chancellor—W, H. Lewls, n. |, Grand Prelate—D. C. Linawever, Brook- yn. Grand Keeper of Records and Seal—H. D, Walker, Mount Pleasant Grand Master of Exchequer—W, H. O'Connell, Audubon. Grand ~ Master-at-Arms—C. L. Lamb, Inner Osceola. Guard—=W. W. Reeves, Bloomfield. Grand Grand Outer Guard—A. M. Lake City. Representatives to Supreme Lodge—C. F. Kuehnle, Denison; C. C. Dowell, Des Mgoines. ‘Trustees for Three Years—N. W, Beeke, Hampton; T. A. Trulson, Stanton. Westveer, The above officers were elected yesterday at the thirty-fourth annual convention of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythlas of the domain of Iowa. Waterloo was selected as the place of the Grand lodge in 1904, The Grand lodge placed ftself on record an belng favorable to the recognition of the Rathbone Bisters and instructed its repre- sentatives to the supreme lodge to vote in favor of a measure to extend recognition to the Rathbone Blsters as a woman's auxil- fary of the Knights of Pythias. The proposition to establish a Pythian sanitarfum at Colfax was made a speclal order of business for 9 o'clock this morn- ing. By resolution the fudiclary commit- tee was Instructed to formulate a plan for changing the method of election of grand lodge officers, it being suggested that they be elected by the subcrdinate lodges. The reports of the several grand lodge officers showed that the order had made a material increase in membership during the preceding year and that its finances were in excellent shaps with a handsome bal- ance in the grand lodge treasury. ‘Welcomed to City. Preceding the opening business sesalon of the Pythlan grand lodge yesterday morn} ing in the New theater there was a joint meeting of the grand lodge and grand temple Rathbone Sisters at which a wel- come was extended to the visftors by Mayor Dell G. Morgan.. Grand Chancellor 0. M. Glllette, Mrs. Belle Quinlan, supreme chiet, and Mrs. R. I. Robinson of Oelwein, past grand chief Rathbone Sisters, made addresses in response. Clem F. Kimball, chairman of the local executive commit- tee, presided. Mrs. Belle. Quinlan of Galesbur, INL., made a strong plea for the recognition of the Rathbone Sisters of which she is su- preme chief, by the Pythian supreme lodge, She proved herself a_most eloguent. advo- cate of the cause she was pleading and her address undoubtedly was respensible for the subsequent action of the grand lodge In instructing its representatives to the supreme lodge to vote in favor of the official recognition of the Rathbone Sisters. Mrs. Quinlan sald that while the Rathbone Slsters were seeking recognition as a woman's auxillary to the Knights of Pythias and to which she felt they were certalply entitled, - they did ot want to be “adopted” or taken under the wing of the supreme lodge in such a way as would curtall or take away any of thelr rights to govern themselves. All they wanted was official recognition. The Rathbone Sisters, she said, had got to that peint where they had to be reckoned with. She did not fear for Towa as the knights of Iowa had always recognized the order as an auxillary, but there were some states where the order was not so well known who would prob- ably oppose its recognition by the grand lodge. One obstacle heretofore to the recognition of the Rathbone Slsters, she stated, was the fact that in the east was another woman's organization known as the Pythian Bisterhood and the two orders had been both knocking at the gate for ad- mission. Negotiations, however, were now pending, she was glad to say, looking to the consolidation of the two orders. Mrs., Robinson of Oelweln, past grand chief, spoke in place of Mrs, Carrie J. Hunter of Newton, the grand chief, who [was unable to be present on account of flinese. Mrs. Robinson told of the insur- ance feature of the order and of the | growth of the order which was represented in 130 towns in Jowa. She also made a strong plea for the recognition of the order by the supreme lodge. Murphy Withdraws. The morning session of the Pythian grand |lodge was taken up with the reading of | reports of the officers and placing In nom- ination the candidates for the several offi- ces to be voted on at the afternon session. Bernard Murphy of Vinton stated that he | had withdrawn from the contest for state representative against Carl F. Kuehnle of Denlson, and his withdrawal brought (o a close one of the bitterest fights in the his- tory of the Towa Pythian grand lodge. Mr. Murphy withdrew in order not to handicap State Senator C. C. Dowell's chances for re-election. Indications were that had Mr. Murphy remained in the field the election would have resulted in the selection of Kuehnle and Murphy and the defeat of Dowell, and Mr. Murphy withdrew rather than impair Mr. Dowell's chances for re- election. Committees Are Named. These committees were appointed by the grand chancellor: ‘Warrants and Charters—H. C. Schultz, Waterloo: E, P. Henry, What Cheer;: E. E. Young, Pacific’ Juncilon; Walter Turley, Bradgate; E. H. Spalti, Pleasantville Rules—John C. Crockett, Eldora; C. | Murphy,” Davenport; W. ., Seivers, Wal- nut; K. B. Whitney, Keosauqua; P. A. Sutkamp, independence. | Grievances—C. B. Frase, Garden Grove; C. A. Eldridge, Winterset; R. A. Pettibone, Lehigh; J Callius, ‘Chariton; J. M. Crockett, Stuart Distribution of Reports—Justus Lamber- son, Nora Springs: J. M. Weldenfeller, Ot- {tumwa; George W. Eastwood, Monticello; H. G. Pftner, Emmetsburg; J. F. Leefers, Tl‘glan eports of Subordinate Lodges—Henry Shipley, Sheldon; J. A. Bunker, New Sharon: C. A. Beinke, Sugbury: James A ards. Epmorth: H. J. Young, Atantic | orts and Reviews—T. 8. Waud, Ger- | mania n, W | 2" Alta. | Chaucellor's Report. Grand Chancellor Gillette in his report sald: I am pleased to say that the reports from subordinate lodges indicath that th | order in this domain is having a healthy and_vigorous growth, and that we may confidently look forward to & membership of 30,00 in January, 190k The 30,00 mark, for which 80 earnestly striving, was ne in Junuary, 198, when the returns our membership to be 416, lacking less than 1,600 of the number necessary to give us an additional representative in the su- H. preme lodge. Tn the coming January I am confident there will be nothing lacking, and that we will be safely above the mark and secure the additional representation The financial condition of the order has continued to improve, and I am glad to state that this grand lodge session will close with a larger balance In the hands of the grand master of exchequer than we have had for many years, This gratifying result h been reached through legisla n, and 1 trust at the pre slon you will be governed by the dom “that has controlled your legislation in_the past. During the year there has been four new lodges instituted, four consolidations and one surrendered. The Rathbone Sisters, I am pleased to state, have also had a prosperous year. They' have now 150 temples in this domain, and a membership of 7,500, composed of 00 knights and 4,500 sisters. In many lo- alities they have been a decidedly helpful ally, and I hope in the near future they will' receive the officlal recognition they so Justly doserve, This branch of the order shows a slight decrease in number of companies, caused by consolidations, but shows an Increase in membership. The number of companies, I am informed, s now twenty-seven, with a _membership of 93, The news of the death of Brother Julien C Manchester of Ottumwa, brigadier gen- eral of the Uniform Rank, came llke a shock to his many friends and acquaint- ances. No knight was better known or better loved In the order, and his familiar face will be sadly missed at this session, and I recommend that the grand lodge take such action as will best testify to our love and regard. H. D. Walker, grand keeper of records and seal, presented his twenty-ninth an- nual report. It showed that on January 1, 198, there were 407 lodges in lowa, with a membership of 25,416, a net gain of 846 over the preceding year. The sum of $17,716.6 had been pald out in sick benefits and $5,60.90 in funeral benefits. The recelpts had been $33,684.16 and the disbursements | $14,600.44, leaving a balance of $19,048.72 in the grand lodge treasury. Only Minor Contests. The election of Grand. Chancellor Mols- berry and other officers at the afternoon session was without contest, except in the cases of inner guard and trustee. G. L. Wilkinson of Nepla and E. W. Winter of Cedar Rapids were the unsuccessful can- didates for inner guard, while W. W, Epps of Ottumwa falled of election as trustee. F. L. Ferris of Sfoux City was appointed grand tribune, to fill the vacancy caused by the election of F. M. Molsberry as grand chancellor. Past Grand Chancellors R, B. Huft of Muscatine, Bernard Murphy of Vinton, C. C. Dowell of Des Moines were appdinted a committee to bear the greeting of the grand lodge to the grand temple of Rath- bone Sisters, in session in Concordia hall. Past Grand Chlefs Mrs. F. L. Ingman of Villisca, Mrs. Hattie Labuntels of Mount Pleasant, and Mrs, Myrtle Johnson of Fort Madison, the committee from the grand temple, Rathbone Sisters, were presented and extended greetings from their order to the grand lodge. Supreme Representative T. B. Hanley of Tipton was delegated to send greetings to the grand lodge of Colorado, Knights of Pythias, now in session. Past Grand Chancellor B. F. Sayres of West Virginia and Past Grand Chancellor J. I Dille of Oklahoma were visitors at the afternoon session. Both made short addresses. Hon, F. M. Molsberry, the newly elected grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Towa, is state senator from the Twenti- eth Senatorial district. His home is fn Co- Jumbus Junction, where he is a practising attorney. He served- six years as county attorney of Loulsa county.” ¥6 Is a grad- uate of the law department of the Iowa State university. Mr. Molsberry has been a member of Liberty lodge, No. 22, Colum- bus Junction, for ten years, during which time he has filled all the offices. He at- tended his first grand lodge at Davenport in 1899, when he was made a member of the judiclary committee, and served con- tinuously until last year, when he was promoted to the grand tribunal. Rathbone Sisters. The sessions yesterday of the grand temple of Rathbone Sisters were devoted principally to the reading of the reports of the several officers, which show that the order generally 1s In a prosperous con- dition throughout the state. During the last ten months fifteen new temples have been instituted, making a total of 130 in the state on June 3 last, with a member- ship of 7,963, of which 8,165 are knights and 4,818 sisters. The grand temple receipts up to August 1, 193, were $,38494, and the disburse- ments $1,082.92, leaving a balance in the treasury of §3,852.02. The total balances in the treasuries of the 130 temples on June 30, 1003, amounted to $7,838.34. ‘A per capita tax of § cents was voted for the Rathbone Sisters’ bullding at the St. Louis exposition. The election of officers will be held this morning, Damp at Camp Manchester. The heavy rain yesterday morning made Camp Manchester at Lake Manawa a very damp, muddy and disagreeable place, 80 much so that many of the Sir Knights folded their tents, packed up thelr swords and other accoutrements and left for thelr homes or drier quarters up town. No brigade orders will be issued today and the members of the different com- panies will be permitted to do more or less as they please, as it will be the last day In camp. This afternoon at 2 o'clock the prize drill will be held in the ball park at the lake. The prizes to be competed for are as follows: For the best drilled company.. “or the second best drille ompany . or the third best drilled company For (he full company coming the longest distance srsssarnes . For the largest company on the ground Sunday and remaining until | after parade coees 0.0 In the evening the grand military ball will be held in the pavilion. This will be the closing event of the week's encamp- ment. Lieutenant Colonel C. W. E. Snyder was | elected colonel of the First regiment, to succeed Colonel J. F. Kingsbury, elected | brigadier general The uniform rank made a splendid show- ing in the parade last evening, which was witnessed by large crowds. $150.00 100.00 76.00 50.00 District Court Jury. This trial jury was drawn yesterday for the September term of district court: | J. C. Mitchell, Kane; H. J. Defries, Kane; | Thomas Young, Kane; Thomas ' Bercd, | Kane; W. McFadden, Kane; H. J. Paimer, | Kane; John Chambers, Kane; Willlam Casson, York; N. Callup, Garner; Henry | Scott, Hazel Dell; 1. A. Boren, Crescen D. H. Kilmore, 'Kanei Peter Rlef, J Lewis; George F. Smith, Kane; John "A. Churchill, Kane; C. C. Bump, Kane; T. A. ton, Kane; D. D. Hough, Crescen Hermin Wittland, Keg Creek; P. D. Mike- sell, Kane; D. F. Perry, Hardin; Hugh Goss. Kane; N. G. Chrisiensen, Kane; J. F. Dau, York E. M. Reld began suit against the city of Council Bluffs yesterday in the district court, claiming $,000 for injuries alleged to have been recelved from a fall caused by a defective sidewalk at Twenty-seventh street and Avenue A, July 9 last. He al- leges that as a result of the fall he suf- fered & broken shoulder and numerous other injuries of & permanent nature. Reid also brought sult against J. W. Squire and Constable L. T. Albert!, claim- ing 36,000 damages by reason of an alleged malicious and unlawful attachment of a stock of groceries under & landlord's writ of attachment. Ovide Vien, as administrator of the estate | = of Riley W. Luce, commenced sult against the Omaha Bridge and Terminal Rallway company and John Mikesell for $10,000 dam- ages for the death of Luce, who was killsd while switching cars on July %, 19%1. Luce was caught between the tender of the switch engine and some freight cars and crushed to death. Mrs. Nora Stevenson began suit for ai- vorce from John Stevenson, to whom she was married December 8, 189, in Dead- wood, 8. D. She left him July 11, 1889, on account of his alleged fallure to support her. She also makes statutory charges against the defendant. Laura J. Morris wants a divorce from W. B. Morris whom she married in Perry, Ia., June 2, 1884. Bhe alleges he deserted her May 2, 1801. She asks for the custody of the three minor children and $600 permanent alimony. Charge Bird with Robbery. 8. Bird, known to the police as “‘Stretch” Bird, is under arrest at the city jail charged with being one of the three men fmplicated in the recent holdup at' Graves' grocery store on Graham avenue. George W. Catterlin, the rallroad man who was one of the victims of the rob- bers, has identified Bird as one of the two men Who entered the store and com- pelled him to hand over his watch and chain and $2.60 in cash. Catterlin yesterday flled an information against Bird and Archie Walker. Walker is alleged by Cat- terlin to be the man who robbed him while Bird kept a revolver pointed at him. e Bird is well known to the police of this ©tity. He but recently completed a seh- tence in the penitentiary at Fort Madison, having been sent up from here for bur- glary. FORECAST OF THE IOWA CROPS One-Fourth of the Corn Needs Until October 1 to Reach Maturity, (From a Staff Correspondent.) DES MOINES, Ia., Aug. 12.—(Special.)— The report by districts of the Iowa Grain Dealers’ assoclation is just out, stating that one-fourth the corn crop may be abandoned. It is sald that the full crop will mature if no killing frosts come be- fore October 1. Director Sage says the killing frosts como October 10, although there are damaging frosts in different lo- calitfes before that. This year they are expected early. ke Reports from the threshers in the north- ‘west, central and southern districts of Iowa are as follows: Northwest—Spring wheat, 10% bushels; winter wheat, 15 bushels; oats, 30 2-3 bush- els; rye, 22 bushels; barley, 25 bushels; flax, 9 bushels. With favorable weather conditions 18 per cent of the Intended crop will mature September 1, 40 per cent Sep- tember 15, 76 per cent October 1. Thus 24 per cent of the intended crop will be aban- doned October 1. If killing frosts should occur at that time. Reports Indicate 95 per cent of an average total crop of tim- othy seed. 3 Central—Spring wheat, 124 bushels, win- ter wheat, 14 bushels; oats, 26 bushels rye, 16% bushels; barley, 24 bushels; flax, 8 bushels. With favorable weather cond tlons 12 per cent of the Intended corn crop will mature September 1, 37 per cent Sep- tember 15, 74 peri/oeént October 1. Thus 26 per cent of the intended corn crop will be abandoned .October 1 it killing frosts should occur at that time. Reports indi- cate 104 per cént ‘ot an' average total crop of timothy seed. Southern—8pring wheat, 15 winter wheat, 18 bushels; oats, 25% bush- els; rye, 20 bushels; barley, 27 bushels. With favorable weather conditions 23 per cent of the corn crop will mature Sep- tember 1, 41 per cent September 15, 77 per cent October 1. Thus 23 per cent of the in- tended corn crop will be abandoned Oo- tober 1 if killing frosts occur at that time, Reports indicate 110 per cent of an average total crop of timothy seed. MAIORITY GET THE INCREASE Members of State Board of Charities Alone Excepted trom Legisla- tive Generosity, PIERRE, 8. D, Aug. 12.—(Special Tele- gram.)—Attorney General Hall has, on re- quest of Auditor Halliday, filed in the office of the state auditor an opinion covering the increase in salaries granted by the last legislative session to various state officials and employes. The attorney gen- eral holds that in the. cases of the secre- tary of the State Historical soclety the ad- Jjutant general, the deputy superintendent of public instruction, the state veterinarian and the secretary to,the governor, that they are employes or officers subject to the legislative will, and that the constitutional provision prohibiting the increase in sal- arles does not apply to them, they not be- ing constitutional officers. As to the State Board of Regents of Education they are classed as different from the Beard of Charities and Corrections in the fact that they have never recelved any salary, noth- ing being paid to them in the past except necessary expenses, and the act of the le {slature In fixing salaries for the members of this board was not an increase in sai- ary, but fixing it for the first time and bushels; that it will stand. This lets in all who | were Included, except the Board of Charl- tles, and they will test the ruling made by the attorney general several days ago. Bank Burglars Go to South Dakota. SIOUX FALLS, 8. D., Aug. 12.—(Special.) —An eastern company which makes a spe- clalty of insuring banks against burglary has notified the officers of a number of South Dakota banks that three of the most expert cracksmen in the United States are en route for South Dakota for the pur- pose of attempting financial Institutions in the southérn por- tion of the state. The men are doubtless drawn to the state at this particular time by the fact that there are thousands of harvest hands from various western states now at work in South Dakota, strangers belng S0 numerous as not to attract any attention. The authorities of the various countles have been notified of the expected arrival of the three professional cracksmen and will maintain a close watch for them. Farmer Has Fight with Bull, SIOUX FALLS, 8. D., Aug. 12.—(Spe- cfal)—Wilson Rathburn, a Turner county farmer, had a remarkably narrow escape from being killed by a bull owned by him. When he entered the pasture the animal without delay attacked him, knocking the surprised farmer against a barb wire fence and making every effort to trample him to death. The animal,.fortunately, had no horns, or Rathburn would have been kilied. As it was, two of his ribs were broken and his back was torn by coming In contact with the wire fence. When almost exhausted the farmer suc- ceeded in crawling under a feed box, where the animal could not reach him. FIRE RECORD. Barn Near Randolph. RANDOLPH, Neb., Aug. 12.—(Special)— Fire destroyed a barn on the farm of Joe Patchie, five miles east of Randolph, yes- terday. The fire was set by children who were playlog with matches ln the bara. to rob some of the| TURNERS START FOR HOME Davenport Burprises Des Moines and Oar- * ries Off the Highest Honors GUARD OFFICERS PASS EXAMINATIONS Factional Feeling Causes Contest for Legislative Nomi on in Mon- roe District Against N, E. Kendall. (From a Staft Correspondent.) DES MOINES, Aug. 12—(Special)—The annual turnfest closed today and the Tur- ner clubs returned to their homes. The at- tendance was not as la had been ex- pected but the weather was fine and the events were declared to be excellent. Dav- enport carried off the chief honors of the week with Des Moines a ¢ close second, though it had been conficently expected the Des Molnes turners would easily lead. Reluhard Wagner of Davenport carried off the greatest honors of the week. The Clinton turners were close up In points and nearly equal to the leaders. The election of officers for the association will not take place until another meeting. Military Commisstons, An examining board in session here the past two days this ternoon reported the following as worthy of commissions for the positions to which they have been elected: Thomas G. Fee, Centerville, captain; Gray Warren, Ida Grove, captain; R. C. Wil llamson, Towa City, second lleutenant; W. B. Chantland, captain; Frederick Larrabee, first lleutenant, and B. G. Price, second leutenant, all of Centerville. Another ex- amining board meets at Cedar Falls tomor- row for further examinations. Warren is captain of the newly formed company at Ida Grove, New Investment Company. The Triple Link Investment company, of Kingsley, Plymouth county, became incor- porated today; capital, $3,000; J. T. Shaw, president; E. A. Franklin, secretary. The railroad commissioners have for the present refused to decide on the Oelwine condemnation case, where the Great West- ern desires additional ground at the depot and for the yards, since It was not shown to the satisfaction of the commission that an effort had been made to buy the neces- sary land from its present owner without condemnation proceedings. Political Candidacies, Announcement {s made that N. E. Ken- dall, who was permanent chairman of the republican state convention, is to have op- position for renomination in Monroe county and that T. B. McDonald of Lovilla is & candidate for the republican nomination for the legislature against Kendall. It is be- lieved that the opposition to Kendall s a part of a factional movement in the south- ern part of the state. The demgcrats in the Iowa-Johnson district are to have a controversy over the nominee for state sen- ator. George W. Ball of Iowa City is the trict but Thomas Stapleton of Marengo is sald to be aspiring for the nomination. In the Van Buren-Jefferson senatorial tricts the republicans will nominate for the senate James Elerick, to succeed H. H. Brighton of Fairfield. He has his county and is conceded the nomination. Organize the Manufacturers. The manufacturgrs of the state of Towa have been called to hold a state meeting in this city during state fair week the last of the month for the purpose of forming a state organization for purposes of mutual interest and helpfulness. The manufactur- ers have made several attempts to form such | an organization but have generally falled | because too busy with thelr own affatr Thelr number has greatly Increased re- cently and since the St. Louls exposition commiesion has taken hold of the matter it 1s expected they will be able to organize. Engineer Stone's Record. ‘W. 8. Stone, the engineer who was yes- terday made grand chief of the Brother- hood of Locomotive Engineers, Is a restdent | ot Bldon, has always worked for the Rock | Island and while not generally well known | among the engineers of the state has been conspicuous on his road. He was born near Ainsworth, February 1, 1861, and lived with his parents on a farm until he was % vears of age. He recelved a good educa tion at Western college and has always been of a studlous turn of mind, reading during all his spare moments. ' He entered the employ of the Rock Island company in 1882 as fireman and after serving two years In that capacity, he was promoted to engineer, He was united In marriage with Miss Mary E. Newell of Agency, October 15, 1884, They have no children. Last May Stone was elected salatied chair- man of the general board of adjustment of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers of the Rock Island road. Since that time he has acted as commissioner for the en- gineers and has adjusted their grievances against the rallro-d company, thus coming into contact with the officials of the con- cern. The pay of the position to which he has been elected Is $5,000 a year. SHOOTS WITH FATAL EFFECT James Dollard of Lander Beats One Man and Fatally Shoots Aunother. Wyo., Aug. 12.—(Special Telegram.)—James Dollard, formerly a rough rider with Buffalo Bill, shot and fatally wounded Frank Bryant of the Free Silver saloon at Lander tonight. The shooting was without provocation and Bry- ant had no warning. The first bullet passed through the lung. Bryant ran from the place and Dollard fired agaln, the second bullet entering the small of the back and came out through the stomach. Bryant will dle. Dollard gave himself up to ex- Sherift Orson Grimmett. Rarller in the day Dollard gave a printer employed on the Lander Clipper a severe beating and the typesetter is now in a bad wsy. Dol- lard has been drinking. It Is belleved he is insane. CHEYENNE, Chicago Fugitive Caught. CHEYENNE, Wyo, Aug. 12.—(Special Telegram.)—At Rawlins this evening Al- bert Ecklund, allas. George Johnson, was arrested upon information from the Chicago police. He 18 wanted for burglary in the Windy city, He was trapped with a decoy letter. iYou can get tickets all sum- present democratlc senator from the dis- | dls- | COLORADO mer via the Burlington to Den- ver, Colorado Springs or Pueblo at $17.50 for the round trip. 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