THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24. 1908. n 1 S i EnndweSsei? f 3amca ZlDaMson (4th President, U. S. A.) N George Washington, the American Revolution had its conquering general; in John Adams its intrepid organizer; in Jef f erson its bold philosopher; and in Madison its constructive states man. He it was who caused to be deeply imbedded in our highest law those vital and fundamental guarantees of life, property and Personal Liberty. In private life he was extremely social yet truly temperate-;-drinking good malt beer and wine in strict mod - 'eration. Once, when sick in bed, he caused his couch to be wheeled near the dining-room door, that he might "call to his acting representative the festive board: "Doctor, are you pass ing the bottle? Do your duty, doctor, or 1 must cashier you! " Justly named "The Father of the Constitution," he died at eighty-five. When shall his name be forgotten? HE drink that delights your palate and aids the digestion of your food. Drink the drink of your r .i .1 l i e .i oreratners; tne arms or tne noblest men that ever lived; the drink of the great tri umphant nations; the pure, nourishing and refreshing juices of American barley fields; the home drink of all civilized nations. THE KING OF ALL BOTTLED BEERS Reference Biography by Sydney Howard Oay. Apploton & Ha arper s Enc, The Federalist Kssays. Hunt's Biography, pp. 376, 181, Hi, eta. Bottled only at th . ANHEUSER-BUSCII BREWERY St. Loots, Mo. Corked or with Crown Caps ' GEO. KRUG, MnQT. ANIIEUSER-BUSCII BRANCH, OMAHA, NEBR. rV0 YORK CASES DECIDED Connecting- Tracks Ordered, bat No Track Scale to Be Put In. DISCUSS TERMINAL VALUATION Sheldon Heck from CaTatton E thaslastle for la TicketPost masters Holding Their State I'oaveallea. ALCOHOL WITH A HIT OF KISGKIl Trramarh 4'uart Trylaac to Decide Whether It l Home Medicine. TI01M-M8KH, Neb.. June 23. (Special) Poly VYalbrhlge, a Momi'WliHt noted charac ter of thla town, wan bound over for trial In the district court. Monday, on the charge of selling liquor contrary to law. The com plainant was Charles Wright, and the pre liminary was In Justice. J. A. Lawrence' court. . VM)ht klge was. nrvestijd. yete,rday, Tl.e crtse was given a1Htle- of the sen aatlonal when a well known physician of Tccuniseli, for whom Walbildge had long worked us hostler, u'roe and asked the privilege of the- court to say a word or two. The phyxlchin Said he was as much opposed to the bootlegging that la supposed to be going on here as la anyone, but he did not like to think that a mun of the calibre of the complaining witness could . come Into any court and cause a bill to be made against the lowest type of man. He also asserted that Wright had come to a certain drug 'store here last' week with a prescription calling for alcohol, witii but 6 per cent of ginger added, claiming It to be for a sick horse. The prescription, the physician said, waa written on the blanks of a well known veterinary surgeon, but were signed by a veterinary student, who had no right to write a prescription under the- .law., The student was present and answered that he waa privileged to practice under direction of the veterinarian, and stated positively that the alcohol and ginger wore wanted for a horse. It Is tl.e opinion of most people that there has been considerable bootlegging here since the aahi'jna were voted out this spring. Welbrldge's bond of STiOO for appearance In the district court for trial on the charge Mated was furnished by the physician. Krbraika Newa "totes. PI.ATTSMOl'TH The Missouri river reached the highest point here Tuesday. BKATRICK A heavy wind and rain Miirm visited this section' last evening. The rainfall Is estimated at half an Inch. It will again drive the farmers from their fields for a short time. B K A T R I C E T h e United Brethren and Presbyterian ball teams ;in. the . Sunday school league played a gaiu "last evening which waa called on account of darkness, with the score a tie, 9 to 9. B K AT R 1C K T he I'nion Paciflo line be tween Beatrice and Manhattan, Kan., which lias been out of commission for nearly two weeks because of the Hood, waa opened yesterday for traffic, KD( AR Wheat Is now ready to harvest, but the ground la so wet that farmers can not get Into the fields with harvesting niachluea. and the frequent heavy ralna art) not Improving the situation. ARLINUTON Corn that is clean Is grow. Itig fine but the crcp on the valley lunds Is too weedy and wet to cultivate. Noth ing Is being done by the valley farmers and it will be at least one week before they can get In their fields, and by that time the weeds will be beyond control. Many fine fields of oata and wheat In the valley were ruined by the water. PUATTSMOIJTH The members of tlie Modern Woodmen of America lodges tn trass county will hold their annual log rolling at Klmwood next Saturday, Juna 27. The program will consist of an address of welcome by John Gerry 81 ark; brief ad dress by A. R. Talbot, head consul: fra ternal address, William Jennings Bryan, followed by games, races and other spurts. PI-iATTSMOt'TH H. J. Helps has ten dered hi" res gnatlon as masier mechanic tnr h Rurllrifftnn here, to lake eflect Jul if 11. Mr. Helps and his family came here in lS,r, and he has since been emi'ioyeo uy the Burlington and accepted Hie pvsitiin of master i mechanic, succeeding 1 ivli Hawksworth. who had ably filled the posi tion tor thirty years. Mr. Helps and his ii i i - ts -M. i ... 1 - f r ssssssb.ssT-'.'- m I TTTTrTTri.. r e SAFEST INVESTMENT ON EARTH There is Just one Investment thai cannot be stolen or i'dliavclit d and (hat is Innd that ou ou yourself. I and is the basis ot all wealth, livery man should own ,U little of this earth somewhere- a plot of some kind you ' ran cull your own. If you ran secure It In KALKTOX, whith is the best investment offered lu Omaha for the past Ii .Mb:, jou are doubly fortunate. I estimable family will remove to Long Beach, Cel., where his brother Arthur resides. BKATRICE At the regular meeting of the National Association of Stationary En gneers laat night these officers were elected: W. S. Johnson, president; J. R. Bchuck, vice president; H. M. Loeoer, re cording secretary: A. 8. Parrlsh, financlaJ secretary; M. H. Watts, corresponding sec retary; ( K. Wefenntett, treasurer; C. F. Kngle. conductor: T. D. Davis, doorkeeper. W. 8. Johnson was elected delegate to the national convention to, he. held at Denver Beptember 7 to 11, 1908. BKATRICK A number of the prominent Germans or the city held a meeting yester day for the purpose of organising a league in opposition to the doctrines of the civic league. 1 Hey leel that their personal liberties are being interfered with under the rule of prohibition and are taking this action to nut tiiejn in counteracting the same. At the meeting plans for their future activities were discussed, and at thn next meeting a permanent organization will be formed and officers elected. BEATRICE The nineteenth annual ses slon of the Epworth league of the Beatrice district opened here in the Methodist church last evening. The program was In charge of the local chapter and was In the shape of a reception to the visit lug delegates. Introductory remarks were made by Miss Ethel Kors with response Dy uev. nowaru f. Young, a musical and literary program followed, after which a reception was held. There are about a hundred delegates In attendance. ARI.INGTON-Considerable Interest is be- Ing taken In the proposition to straighten ine r.iKnorn river, u is stated dv enoln tera that if rlralghtened this river would drain off quicker and not overflow Its banks, and many acres of valuable land would be saved from the swift currents Some of the farmers offer to donate funds or have the land surveyed and let those benefited pay the cost. It Is said that all the farmers along the river would like to see sr.nie step taken that would protect their farms fiom damage. ARLINGTON This section was visited last night by the worst wind slorm that has struck this part of the state for twenty years. The wind came from the south west and blew apparently about fifty miles imt nour ami coniinueo Tor iwo hours Trees, fences and telephone lines suffered the worst. The country lines were all out of service for several hours Tuesday morning. Manager Vail was only able to "mmunicate with one plwce In the country aner ine siorm. mis neing wuti ex-eom-niiscloner Reynolds In Pleasant Valley east oi tins cuy. AS1ILAN1-A donation of. f, and etl r of appreciation of his heroic efforts lo save the Ule of nr. t'. C. Whisler from cirouulng liave been sent to Mr. Jc Hooker by ihe local Masonic older. At me greni risk or his own life llool. sprung into the strong current of Salt cm ok oiirmg ine noons iwr wens aso iiml swam out almost to within yiasplng dlMam e of the body of -Dr. Wlilfler who iit'i oeen i mown irno ine waier and car- dam by the rapxixine. of s FREE BARBECUE v, AND -OPENING SSALE OF LOTS INVEST ON THE GROUND FLOOR The less money you have to Invest the greater is the need to place it where it will work hard, fast and per- "tmanently. The 11ALSTOX TOW.VSITH COMPANY will "sell these lots to you at first hand sell to you at first cost lots that will he in the heart of a big industrial city In three to five years from now. A word to the wise Is suf ficient Be at Kalston July 4th. RALSTON TOWNSITE COMPANY . Stilmer &: Chase Co., Agents lOOO Farnam St., Omaha tied over motor boat. The current sucked the hodv down, however, just before Hooker reedier! the man. with a non,ent s more of tlm he In all probability wnuld hitvo saved the lire or Whisler. BEATRICE Judge Pemberton held short session or the dtsttlct court and graniea sin uivnrces. in tne c ie of Pis op nonacum HKaiosi i niinan i.yncn una oil hens of the lute Michael Lynch, the d - remlants moved to strike out the amended pennon or me piainntr in which li wis alleged that Michael Lyneti knew that a home for orphans was b.-l-ig coiiFirncie l at Lincoln by the t i 1 1 i . growing oui nf an agreement between the iwo men to the effect that the former was tn le.iv- his property to the latter to be used inn piiying fur the orphans home. part of tne amended petition Was struck out by the court. The defendants will fPe a demurrer io ine pennon oi ine piaintirr, J. W. Cox of Sutherland. R. Elliott of Grand island, nenry uesnert of Hamilton, Charles Gomel of Craig. J. A. UeCow of Holdrege. J. ti. usiernaus or Fort Rliev, Mr. and Mrs. H. Pew of Hebron and E. J. Aleixel of Aurora are at the Merchants. P4 ill THE BEST NATURAL LAXATIVE WATER. FOR CONSTIPATION (From a Staff Correspondent. LINCOLN, June 21 (SpecUl.)-The Rail way commission this morning handed doan Its decisions In the cases of the T. r County Commercial club against the Bur llngtor and Northwestern roads, ordering the two roads to construct a Joint transfer switch connecting the two roads and refus ing sn order in the application for a track scale of the Northwestern. The decl-ton was reached some days ago and published, but thn formal order was not Issued until today. Commissioner Williams- wrote the decision In the case of the transfer switch and Commissioner Clarke in the cS3 of the track scales. Tersalaal Valaatlaa Discussed. Representatives of railroads and a num ber of county assessors appeared before the State Board of Assessment this after noon to discuss protests filed by the Union thePaclftc and Burlington against the as sessment of the msin lines and side tracks In seviral towns, as made by ttnV county officials; discussed practically everything else in the oategory and left the board with little additional light on the subject Tax Commissioner R. D. Pollard of the Burling ton and Tax Commissioner A. W. Scribner of the Union Pacific contended that the county assessors did not know what It cost to build a mile of railroad and did not know the value of a mile of railroad; that the returns made by the officials of the road on the value o? the lines were correct, and had been made by engineers of the companies and sworn to by them. The In creases made by the local assessing author- J ities had been arbitrary and wtthout reason. I It developed that In Fillmore county the I returns made by the Northwestern rail road had to a certain extent Influenced the county assessor In boosting the Bur lington valuation. It also developed that considerable feeling exists between the Northwestern and Burlington and several times during the proceedings Mr. Pollard remarked: "The Northwestern had an object In returning Its rpoperty at a valuation In excess of what Is is actually worth." H assured the board, however, that he did not know what the object was and every one laughed. County Assessor McKeag of Flllomre county not only defended his assessment of Burlington property In Geneva and other towns, but demanded that the real estate in the right-of-way be Increased, as he figured since the Burlington filed Its pro test against the valuation of the main line, that its real estate was valued too low. Purlng the proceedings, which were more Informal tnan rormai. r, t-onaru called upon. Assessor Bernlcker or Sew ard county to make a statement to the board as to how he found the Burlington returns. Mr. Bernlcker said the Burling ton returns had been satisfactory, but that the Northwestern returns wtre so high that he had sent them back for cor rection. He received In reply a- letter stating that the property of this road had been returned at what It would cost to reproduce the same. He was requested to make reductions by the friad. McKeag Interrupted to tell the board of some of the doings of . the Seward county man. He said Bernlcker had val ued the Burlington In Seward county, 2.36 miles, at $21,668, and the Northwesterln, 1.21 miles, at I1T.S00. He wanted to know why the Northwestern waa so mudh higher than the Burlington. "The Northwestern returned Its lines at $53,000," he said, "and I cut it until I waa ashamed to cut it any more, io let It stand." The county assessor of Otos county doubled the value of the Burlington on its main and sidetracks In Nebraska City, Syracuse, Dunbar and Unadllla r.nd stood pat on his raise when Pollard called him. Mr. Pollard said his road had estimated the grading of the entire road In the state at 12,300 a mile. When the assessor ex plained there is quite a fill and grade at Nebraska City the railroad man said he was willing to stand for an Increase In the Nebraska City valuation, out he ex pected In the other Otoe towns where there is no grade to be assessed as though the grade cost 12,300. Assessor McKeag raised laugh when demanding a raise of Burlington ic&l es tate. He was asked by a member uf the board If he also wanted the Northwestern increased. "I have no fight on the Northwestera," he said. "That road made no objection to my assessment, and, besides. It was the Burlington that fetched me up nere."' In beginning his argument Tax Commis sioner Scribner said of the town of Mtinro the increat-e there was almost too small to bother about, but he did not want such a precedent established. This brought the Platte county assessor lo the front with the statement that whet Mr. Scribner wanted was to establish a precedent that no assessor could change the figures returned by, the l aiho.id:-. Tl.e board Will decide the protests later. Sheldon Bark from Chicago. With the appearance of a man who has had a load lifted front his shoulders, tare free and happy aa a lark and full of re publican ginger. Uovcjsnor Sheldon swept into the state house this morning only an hour behind the schedule. But It was not his fault this time. He caught the train, hut the train was an hour late. The gov ernor is just getting back from the Chicago convention and he come back satisfied with t lie pl.t form and the ticket and confident of republican success this fall. "Of course I would like lo have seen the three planks relal'ng tn the valuation of railroad property, the publication nf cam paign contributions and the (lection of United States senators by the people added to the platform. It would have helped us out here," and (with a broad smile) "the state board of assessment would have been materially assisted If the valuation plank had gone through. ' "The convention was for Taft. The del egates were for Taft. Even the delegates instructed for favorite sons were for Taft and many of them cheered when he was placed in nomination. The New York dele gation did not appear to be very strong for Governor Hughes, as very few of them Joined In the demonstration at the mention ot his name, though that might have been caused by a loss of success. This delega tion was well pleased with the nomination of Congressman Sherman and to a man the delegates rose aad Joined In the cheer ing when his name waa placed before the convention." "To what do you attribute your defeat for vice president?" some one asked the governor. The smile was as big as the executive's face when he replied: "I guess I didn't get enough votes." Then In answer to questions the governor had to assure a crowd of visitors that really he had no sore spots and he waa unable to explain how he even got the ten votes, whan he himself was fighting against the nomination. V.t.raa Takes A Mother Wife. An old soldier, bent -with age and the hardship of the campaign of "1 to 'IS, hobbled into the office of the governor to day to tell him of a wrong done by a com rade In arms, a brother at the Mllford Soldier's home snd a friend for years. The truster friend, who wss of the1 same age as the wronged soldier, hsd left the state taking with him, the wife of his comrade. The old soldier said he had the pair lo cated In a northern state and It waa his Intention to go there at once for them. "I wHl not have them arrested," he said, "for I do not want any publicity In the matter. I have proof he ran away with my wife two months ago and now I hare them located. I am going after them. NA, I do not blame the wife, because she Is weak minded now and knew ng what she was doing when the scoundrel rot into her good grates snd persuaded her to leave me." The wife Is of about the same age as the hus band, and all the parties concerned are in the neighborhood of 70 years of sge. Delta, Delia, Delia Convention. Delegates here attending the national meeting of the Delta Delta Delta are the most pleasing In appearance of any set of delegates ever assembled In Lincoln for a national meeting. Young women from all parts of the east go to make up the seventy five or eighty who are registered, and local members of the sorority are dolr.g every thing In their power to make the visitors have a good time. While, of course, the convention will elect officers and transact some routine business In executive session, the great object of the meeting seems to be to enjoy life. This morning on special cars the visitors went to Falrvlew and there listened to a speech by W. J. Bryan, and tonight an Informal reception was tendered them at the Temple. The headquarters of the delegates is at the Lindell and tho place looks prettier than It ever did before. The meetings of the sorority are presided over by Mrs. Louise R. Rhodes, grand vice president of the Gamma province. In the ab sence of the president, Mrs. A. O. Parma lee of Chicago. Among the officers present are the following: Miss Louise Fitch, editor of the Trlden; Myra Powers of Chicago, grand vice president of Beta province; Mrs. Bessie Leach Priddy, historian, ot Adrian, Mich.; Miss Marian E. P. Ball, grand secre tary, of New York. All of the chapters of the sorority Have agreed to send delegates and many more are expected to reach the city tonight Postmaster In Town. The postmasters of Nebraska, all first- class people, though some are holding sec- end, third and even fourth class post- office Jobs, are doing Lincoln and they have five days given them by the high man of the department to do it right. They are here holding the sixth annual meeting of the Nebraska Postmasters association and their tracks are found all over the city. The meeting began this afternoon, with prayer by Dr. George I Martin, after which Martin W. Dlmery,' secretary to Governor Sheldon, with all the ear marks of a real governor, welcomed them on- be half of the state acting for the governor, who had to work. B. F. Thomas of Omaha made the responses and put senatorial curves Into his remarks. The postmas ters then paired off Into their several di visions and began their meetings. The woman who are here as postmasters or wives of postmasters were given a the ater party at the Lyrlo theater this after noon by the women of the reception com mittee. ale and Happy at 107 MRS. SAMUEL DECKER. Mrs. Samuel Decker of Seneca Falls, N. Y., is a living; ex. ample at 107 years of age of what a pure tonic-stimulant and invigorator will do for old people. Mr. Decker, her husband, tn an In terview on January 2 4th with our cor respondent said: "I want to tell you that Mrs. Decker Is using your medi cine. She Is 107 years ot age. We know that he has done her a great deal of good. It is a wonderful medicine, and we could not get along without It. We will tell all old people to use It, and we want every on to know what it has done for us. It Is the only thing that keeps Mrs. Decker alive. We send you her picture and you can publish this letter in any paper you wish with her picture." Duffy's Pure Malt VJhlsUey is an absolutely pure distillation of malted grain; great care being used. to have every kernel thoroughly malted, thus destroying the germ and producing a predgested liquid food in the form of a malt essence, which. Is .the moat effective tonic-stimulant and Invigorator known to science; softened by warmth and moisture 1U palatablllty and freedom from Injurious substance render It so that It can be retained by the most eensltlvevstomach. If you wish to keep young, Urong and vigorous and have on your cheeks the glow of perfect health, take Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey, regularly, ac cording to directions. It tones and strengthens the heart action and purifies the entire system. It Is. recognized as a medicine everywhere. .. .. CAUTION When you ask jour druggist, grocer r dealer for Duffy's lure Malt Whiskey be sure you get the genuine. It's the only absolutely pure medicinal malt whiskey and Is sold In sealed bottle only, never In bulk, rrice fl.OO. Look for the trademark, the "Old Chemist," on the label, and make sure the seal over the cork la unbroken. Write consulting physician, Duffy Malt Whiskey Co., Rochester, N. V., for frewveopy of illustrated medical booklet and free advice. SEVERE STORM OVER STATES Wind Does Considerable Damage at Many Points. BEAVKR CITY. Neb., June 23. (Spe cial Telegram.) A severe windstorm prevailed up and down the Beaver valley last evening for a distance of twenty miles or more, commencing west of Beaver City and continuing east past Holllnger. The clouds and the atmos pheric condition were typically of the tornado character. At Beaver City the several storm centers were seen to pass In various directions, but the tendency was from southwest to riortheast. Where ever these small twisters tou.'hod the ground damage was done. The barns of A. B. Kentfleld, Frank Selbert, J. F. Shafford, J. 8. 8tanccypher, Mrs. Bone and T. M. Davis, ull near town, were destroyed. Some of tho frag ments of the -buildings were carried for many hundred feet. The farm house of T. P. Garrett near town was nearly wrecked. A large hole was made tn the roof and the wind raised the roof from Its supports, but It remained upon tho structure. Much other damage is re ported, such as overturned windmills, chicken houses, sheds, broken tree., etc. William Brown, near town, was return ing from the field In a farm wagon and the box was lifted from the wheels and carried a considerable distance. He waa uninjured. Several houses and barns in Beaver City suffered slight damage. A second storm approached from che north west after midnight and another xale pre vailed, but of a straight chacater. Dur ing these storms the store building of li. Cass at Holllnger, six miles east, was struck by lightning and burned with IU entire contents. HAMPTON, Neb., June 23. (Special.) A small twister passed through Hampton between 7 smd 8 o'clock Monday evening which seemed to make everything It touched change position, although no seri ous damage was done. William Hlne' new barn was moved' six feet-from the foundation and the fine pesch orchaid belonging to Mr. Panetta was badly de molished. Other trees In different parts of town were broken down. The large front window In Dr. Krlckbaum's office on Main street was broken and other small lossei to property owners are noticeable. The haybarn and corncrlb on J. Cox's farm east of town were blown over and mashed up some. ST. PAUL, Neb.. June W.-Another s-ve-.a storm visited this locality last plght with severe thunder and lightning and a fierce wind. The precipitation was about an Inch. During the storm the smokestack ot the electric light plant blew down, putting the plant out of business and the town In darkness until the damage cpuld be repaired. ASHLAND, Neb., June 23. (Special.)-A heavy windstorm visited this section last night, doing considerable damage to tree and small outbuildings. The electric light service wss put out of commission early In the evening. The storm raged practically all night and caused considerable excite ment, many persons tearing a tornalo might develop. ' .... Norman E. Mack, national democratic committeeman, will arrive In Omaha this evening on the Rock Island at 11:06, remain at the Hotel Rome .tonight and leave on an early morning train for Lincoln to consult with W. J. Bryan. i The Preventhm of in the lungs depends, says a prominent Medical Journal in part, upon food thoroughly munched before it is swallowed, and upon the avoidance of constipation, not by taking physic, but by eating sufficient vegetables, fruit and other food containing cellular waste, also thoroughly munched, to maintain the muscular tone of the stomach and intestines; for tlie beginning of consumption often fol lows indigestion and constipation." It is well known that if "good digestion waits on ap petite" all the forces ot the body are better able to ward : off disease. imp by restoring digestive power and rebuilding nerve tissue, is ideal as a basis of food for strengthening the individual with a "tendency toward tu berculosis." With cream it is delicious, appetizing, easily absorbed and highly nourishing. Mutts BLOOD KILLS GERMS Good Blood Made fey Good rood. "There's a Reason'1 Postum Cereal Co., Ltd. Battle Creek, Mich., U. S. A. If one can surely turn food Into good red blood it will combat any and every disease known and conquer completely more times than the disease will win. Any physician Rill tell you that good rich, blood and plenty of it is tlis best germicide known and auicly and safely cures disease when medicines tall, the effort of the doctor is lu fcic loud luat digests and quickly make, blood. .No food ever discovejed ill do this as cer tainly as Uiape-Muts, which Is pre-digested at the pule food lactoilcs whete It la made. One of the many illustrations Is that of lubciculusia, which refuses lo jield to medicine but tuuat give way lo good blood. A man from 1'hila. rites; "1 have been fighting tuberculosis for soma yeais and, with a weak stomach, ss losing ground slowly e.ry year. ' 1 had irleu all kinds uf food and finally got su far along wuli the disease that my slouiacg llvei, kidnes, buwels and lungs were affected. Uy ktuiiia.cli got lo a point wueis It would re lain no food, but peptonized milk and 1 was down to ku Iba. lu weight. "The doctors said about two years ago that I had but a month or two to live. About that time 1 was put on Oi ape-Nuts and cream. It never showed the first sign ot coming up, but agreed from the start and In a few days I be gan to fael Increased strength, so I kept on, with tlie result that the healthy blood has driven the disease from every organ of my body except the lungs and Is slowly driving It from them. I " "I have gained greatly In vitality and strength and added It lbs. to my weight. If 1 ca keep on as I have been. It seems clear that I will get entirely well, thanks to old Dame Nature, wbos work waa made possible by Grape-Nuts food which I could digest." "There's a Reason." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mlesv