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The Omaha Daily Bee THE OMAHA DEE fin. reliable rrfwrpapr that It tdmlttM to each and every home. WEATHER FORECAST. T"nr Nebraska Shit. For low a- show -ri . Koi weaihrr report see Page 1 VOL. XXXVIII NO. GOG. OMAHA, TUESDAY MORNING, JUNE 8, 1!09 TEN PAGES. SINGLE COPY TWO CENTS, WARM DEBATE IN THE SENATE Senators Aldrich and Beveridge in Joint Discussion of Tariff Policy Much of Day. Ak-Sar-Bcn is Host to Over Six Hundred CLOUDBURSTS IN SOUTHERN IOWA Long Stretches of Great Western Track Oat Between Shannon City and Diagonal. FOSTER'S BOOK IS CRITICISED Baptist Executive Council Discusses Writings of Professor of Uni- versity of Chicago. DENOUNCED AS A SKEPTIC First Night at the Den Sees Record Crowd Start on the Season. ALL TRAFFIC IS SUSPENDED MANY SHARP EXCHANGES Indiana Senator is Accused of A t ing Ideal of Democrat V. CHARGE DOES NOT WORRY He Says He is Simply Standing W 1 Vtl 1 ". 1. uepuoiican riauorm. CONCESSION TO PROGRESSIVES Hahher Good Are lltmOTril from Cotton Srbednle, Tkaa Preventing l,fr of Dntv ea Cotton In Them. ' WAKHINOTON. June 7. The chamber was again today transformed Into a mental arena and Senator Aldrich, lending the conservative and Penator Beverldge head Inn the progressives, were the chief glsdlntore. Both of the senators were frequently or. their feet and there were many sharp conflict between them. Resinning the, session of the day with a fuvoiat'le vote on the recommendation of his committed for a duty of 3 cent a equaic yard and 20 per rent ad valorem on the fabric known an window hollands, Senator Aldrich van apparently somewhat encouraged over , the prospect of making df elded headway with the cotton schedule. HI hopes Vere, however, doomed to early disappointment for only a few moments afterward. Mr. Beverldge took the floor and before he concluded had opened such a gap that the Rhode Island senator hlm clf could not relt the opportunity to walk in. Mr. Beverldge said he had been inclined to support the recommendations of the finance committee. This caused the chairman of the committee to say the Indiana senator had not shown such In clination by his vote. Coming back, the Indiana senator asserted his right to fol low hi conscience rather than the leader ship of any Individual. From that time forward the two senators were engaged In joint debate much' of the time during the day. A Mr irk Defends Position. In the course of his remarks Mr. Aid rich, while contending; that many prohi bitive tariffs were Justified, said he never had favored a prohibitive policy. He predicted that In time the south would become the greatest manufacturer of the finer grades of cotton goods. Replying to this assertion Senator Bacon declared that even If such should prove to be the case he would not favor any Increase of the customs duty. He believed that natural conditions In Georgia and other southern states would prove the best pro tection for their measures. About the middle of the afternoon the senate reached Its second vote, which was on a proposition by Senator DolUver, which had for Its purpose the striking out of the committee's provision, fixing a duty of 1 vent a square yard for the process of mercerlsatlon. The amendment was lost by the unusually close vote of 33 to 38. The narrowing of the margin waa, how ever, due to the absence ot senators rather than to the conversion of the progressives to the Aldrich standard. It was this vote that Senator Aldrich found occasion again to challenge the attitude of sums of the republican senators, who were contending for lower 'duties. He charged them with playing Into the lands of the democrats and speaking of Senator Beverldge declared he had associated with the democrats so long that he was adopting their Ideas, He characterized Mr. Beverldge as rthe leader ot the opposition. Beverldge and Calamine Reply. Both Senators Beverldge and Cummins replied, the former asserting that he was simply standing on the republican plat form, while the latter stated that he had been so often charged with being a dem ocrat that the charge did not worry him, Senator Bailey found cause for congratu lations In the situation, because, aa he said, he believed It would Inure to the advan tage of the democrats. During the day , Senator Smith (Mich.) found occasion to attack the position of Hoeretary MacVeagh as the mouthpiece of the administration on the tariff situation. He Intimated that he did not consider the second member of the president's cabinet a reliable leader on this subject, because of his former democratio proclivities. Late In the day the progressive repub licans gained a concession from the fl natfice committee in the removal of rubber goods from the cotton schedule, thus pre. venting the Imposition of a duty on surh goods because of the cotton In them. The cotton schedule was completed at the night session of the senate, which lasted until 10:08 o'clock. The Dingley rates were restored on hosiery, making a reduction of about Sfl cents a dosen pairs from the rates of the house bill. Tomor row the woolen schedule will be taken up. Discussion of the cotton schedule was resumed at the night session of the sen ate. Mr. DolUver argued against a duty of 80 per cent ad valorem on cotton tapes try and Jacquard figured goods as afford ing too much protection to American man ufacturers. Mr. Aldrich offered an amendment mak Ing the rate of 40 per cent ad valorem on tapestry made of cotton, valued at SI or less per yard, and SO per cent ad valorem on goods valued at more than 31. Thee raves were adopted. Speaking on the hosiery schedule, Mr. DolUver said he wanted to know how earnest and enthuslastlii was the effort In the senate to restore the Dingley rates on stockings. He wanted to know if the higher rates of the bouse bill were to be restored' in conference. Saying that there was no mure meritori ous Industry than the hosiery manufac : ture. Mr. Penrose said be waa willing to follow the chairman, of the finance com mittee In handling . the tariff bill, with the hope that Inadequate and fair pro tection would be provided for hosiery mak ers. He spoke In favor of higher duties on the ground that lower duties meant lower wages to mill workers. Speaking of the large delegations of women, which protested against raising the rales tin hosiery, Mr. DolUver told how they had descended on the finance com 1 mlttee after having first called on the sneakc i c f the house. "Mual of those women wore silk hese. (.Continued on Second Page.) Ak-Sar-Ben Is king. In spite of rain and the counter attrac tion of a circus the largest crowd of first nlghter which ever gathered at the den to do homage to King Ak-Sar-Ben turned jut Monday night to the Initial den per-1 jrmance of the year. Jrand Mufti Carl Herring announced that had paid up for the first night, which the largest number the books of the v monarch ever showed. He also said f the first night may be taken as on of what Is to follow, King Ak ... will have the best year of the ..nasty. Even the subject of the king, who have been regular attendants since the first king took the reins gazed in popen eyed wonder a they entered the den last evening. The electricians and the artists have worked wonders In the old building and trans formed it Into a bower of beauty which can only be appreciated by seeing and an only be seen by Joining the order. On entering the arena a stage, complete In every detail greet the eye with a full orchestra and boxes, Comfortable seats are given to all and a musical comedy In twu act 1h performed by a very competent company under the direction of Prof. Lee Q. Kratx. There Is no Idle moment In the performance and the only worry Is as to what will happen next. Many of the rougher stunt of previous Initiations are eliminated, and the recruit Is carried through on cushioned seats. Among the visitors to the den last even ing were many of the leading Masons of the state, who happened to be In attend ance at the meeting of the Masonic grand lodge; members of the Nebraska Healtr association, members of the funeral dU- rectors' sssoclatlnn and a few of the Young Men's Christian, association dele gate who still remained In the city. Among those who were given the first den gree of knighthood were two clergymen, Rev. John F. Poucher of Stanton and iXev. J. Rothwell Jenkens of Chadron. These two afterwards addressed the sir knights and told how pleased they both were with all they had seen and all that had been done to them. Colonel John Erhart of I Stanton also pledged his fealty to King 1 Ak-Sar-Ben. Grand Mufti Herring announced that next Monday night bad been designated as Boost ers' night and he asked all subjects of the king to turh out and greet thee scouts who had been abroad in the state of Iowa, looking up new business and booBting for the city. Others who will be shown the sights next Monday night sre the grand officers of the Grand Aerie of Eagle, who will be In Omaha at that time preparing for the national convention of that order In the fall. House Passes Porto Rico Bill Measure to Regulate Financial Affairs of Island Goes Through Unamended. WASHINGTON, June 7. The house of representatives today passed the Porto Rlcan bill without amendment. The bill provides that whenever the legislature Bhall fall to make the necessary appropria tions for the ensuing year, those for the current year shall be considered as in force and effect. It also provides that hereafter all re ports of an official character shall be made direct "to an executive department of the government of the United States to be des ignated by the president and such depart ment Js authorized to take Jurisdiction of all mattera pertaining to the Island posses sion. At 3:05 p. m. the house adjourned until Thursday. Paris Art Lover Liberal in Will H. A. Ch&ucard Leaves Collection to Lourve and Large Sams to Friends. PARIS. June 7. The will of the late H. A. Chaucard, proprietor of the Magasins De Louvre, leaves his entire collection ot paintings, bronxes, etc., comprising some of the most celebrated works of the romantic school of 1830 to the National Louvre museum. The collection is valued at 34,000.000. To the employes of the Louvre, store, Mr. Chaucard leaves 30,000. He gives 3400,000 to the poor of Paris, and makes also numerous bequests to various philanthropic and charitable institutions. The big Individual legacies, are 33.000.000 to George Leyguea, lawyer and man of letters, and the members of his family, and 3400,000 to Gaston Calmette, proprietor of the Figaro State Board of Osteopathy Will Create Reciprocity One thing the new State Board of Osteo pathy means the practicing osteopaths is that they will enjoy "reciprocity" with other states in the future, the same as the physicians of various schools, Instead of being compelled to appear before a state medical board and take an examina tion when going to other states. Though the governor has not as yet ap pointed the board, a prominent Omaha osteopath, well acquainted with all the practitioners of the profession In the state, Is slated for secretary. South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota have boards which will make it possible for the osteopaths to at once enjoy the privilege of exchanging or rather accepting the' certificates of each other. luwa has a peculiar situation to face, ac cording to Omaha osteopaths, who are in terested. A provision has been made to place an osteopath on the stale medic! board. The physicians fought the move and some osteopaths did net think such a Not a Single Train Goes Throngh from Des Moines to St. Joe. PROPERTY DAMAGE IS HEAVY Large Number of Cattle and . Hogs Are Drowned. DIRT SLIDE NEAR AFT0N Throaah Trains on Burlington Mala Line Are Delayed Several Honrs Floods In Wyoming" nd 1 tab. PES MOINES. June 7. A cloudburst to day caused much dsmage to property and tied up train service on the Great Western all day between Shannon City and Diagonal. Not a train ran over the system from St. Joseph to Pes Moines. Almost sixteen miles of track were washed out by the flod at Shannon City. Great Western officials doubtt If they can re sume service over theeir own line before tomorrow night. Ail of Ringold county reports heavy dam age from floods to live stock and crops. All streams In southern Iowa are higher than they have been since the flood of July 4, 1SS9. Thousands of acres of grow ing corn were ruined when the lowlands were flooded. The rain began about 1 o'clock and con tinued until 4. The fall here measured more than two inches, but was much heavier In the northern part of the county, particularly at Shannon City, where the storm assumed the proportions of a cloud burst. Reports lndicat that the rain did not extend far south of Mount Ayr, but was general over the northern half of tho county. In that section large numbers of cattle and hogs were swept Into the streams and drowned. Dirt Slide ear Alton. CRESTON, la., June 7. (Special Tele gram.) Sunday night's storm caused a mamoth dirt slide on the Burlington rail road trucks between here and Afton, de laying the fast through trains several hours this morning, while freight traffic was tide up until noon. Tons ot mud and clay precipitated from a high embankment, covered the north track to the depth of six feet and the south track was covered so deep trains could not go through until the debris was cleared away with steam shovels at several places along the line. The tracks were greatly weakened by small wash outs. Cloudburst In Wyoming:. CHEYENNE, Wyo., June 7. More than $50,000 worth of property has been damaged and the big Pathfinder government Irriga tion dam, a government project. Is threat ened with destruction (is the result of floods and waterspouts In Wyoming today. The plant of the Carbon Timber company at Douglas Is under water and the saw mills and covered tracks have been washed out. A landslide at Edson cut, on the Union Pacific, has delayed traffic. Floods Abont Salt Lake. SALT LAKE CITY, June 7. Rain tonight added to the overflowing streams in and about this city. There Is no prospect of an Immediate cessation of the flood waters, which already caused IsO.OOO damage. Jordan river is overflowing and driving residents of the western part of the city from their homes. The Oregon Short Line yards are Inundated at some points and the water Is high around the new Short Line depot. Eleven Bodies Are Recovered From River All Persons Missing After Collapse of Pier at Mandeville, La., Now Accounted For. MANDEVILLE. La., June 7 Eleven bodies have been recovered from the waters of Lake Fontchartrain at the scene of ' yesterday's collapseof a small pier upon which scores of excursionists had crowded to board the steamer Margaret, about to return to New Orleans. So far a can be ascertained, no other persons are missing, but searching par ties continued to drag the lake until a late hour tonight. All of the victims were residents of New Orleans. The responsibility for the catastrophe has not been fixed, but a rigid Inquiry has been Instituted by the authorities of St. Tammany parish. Porto Hlcaa Trouble Polities. NEW YORK, June 7 Regis H. Post, governor of Porto Ilico, arrived, here today on the steamer Carolina on a vacation trip. "Only adifference of political opin ion," was the' way he characterized recent troubles on the island. provision would be sufficient. Governor Carroll has permitted the matter to rest, pending an agreement between the two schools. The Nebraska board will be even more advantageous to the osteopaths, though most of the'Omahans believe a member of their profession on the state board ot med ical examiners would be sufficient. The osteopaths have accused the medical boards of discrimination in favor of the medical and surgical schools and against the osteo-paths. The refusal of state med ical boards to accept the certificates from other medical boards when issued to osteo paths is one of the most glaring discrimina tions. Tills ends with the appointment by Oovernor Shallenberger of a state board of osteopathy. The board will work with the state or ganisation of osteopaths similar to the way in which the medical board co-operates with the phslciana and surgeons. 1 Prom the Minneapolis Journal. THE EARLY BIRD WHO MISSED THE WHISKY PUZZLE IS SOLVED Solicitor Bowers Answers Question as to Meaning of Term. COLORING DOES NOT MAKE IT Official Saya It Is Regarded aa Hav ing; Flavor and Properties of Its Own Opinion la Important. , - -WASHINGTON, June T Lloyd W. Bow ers, solicitor general of the United States, today submitted to President ' Taft his opinion as to what the term '"whisky" mesns in law. In effect Solicitor General Bowers holds, after discussing at great length what the term "whisky" meant at the time of the passage of the pure food law, that the public does not consider that added color ing or flavoring matter can make whisky out of what otherwise is not whisky. Whisky is regarded generally and natur ally as having a flavor and properties of its own. There Is no more reason for saying alco hol becomes whisky because coloied and flavored like some true whisky than for saying that alcohol becomes brandy be cause colored or flavored like some brandy," he said. "On the other hand, the mere addition of harmless coloring or flavoring matter to what Is previously whisky does not destroy its whisky character unless such addition unduly dilutes or otherwise affects the es sential properties of the whisky. "One of the most important matters In a practical view is whether a mixture of an admitted whisky with neutral spirits or alcohol may be called whisky," said Mr. Bowers. "Such mixtures have become a most popular form of the beverage both In the United States and in England. It Is even true, as I understand the testimony, that a larger quantity of these mixtures than of straight whisky was consumed dur ing the last twenty years or more." Added Alcohol la Dilution. This mixture of whisky with alcohol or neutral spirits is entitled to the name whisky, Mr. Bower holds, provided the m!xure retains a substantial amount of by-products In the proportion to the volume of the mixture, giving distinct flavor and properties. He says the addi tion of alcohol to wliifky i not the Intro duction of - a foreign substance, but Is merely an enlargement of the proportion of one proper constituent. It is merely a (Continued on Second Page.) The "servant problem" having the girl quit sud denly, leaving you without a cook or a girl for general housewor k f re t ting over what you arc going to do asking all your friends if they know of a good girl do ing your own housework and ruining your temper, your husband taking his meals down town. How easy you can stop all this and find the right kind of a girl by almply telephoning Douglas' 238 and putting a want ad in The Bee. Try it now. Orders Are Vacated on Reclamation North Platte Project Lands in States of Nebraska and Wyoming Are Involved. (From a Staff Correspondent.) WASHINGTON, June 7. (Special Tele gram,) The secretary of the interior was extremely busy on May 20 and the result of this activity was today made known. On that date he ordered vacated some pre vtous orders of withdrawal under the recla mation act as follows: Under the second form, reclamation act. In connection w 1th the North Platte project In Nebraska for approximately 40,460 acres of land, and restored said land to the public domain, where not otherwise withdrawn, reserved or appropriated. Said lands will be open to settlement on and after August 31. 190S, and to entry, filing or selection September 30. 1909. Vacated order of withdrawal under the first form, reclamation act. In connection with the North Platte project In Nebraska for approximately 72,000 acres of land and restored said land to the public domain, where not otherwise withdrawn, reserved or appropriated. Said land will be open to settlement on and after August 31, 1909, but shall not be subject to filing entry or se lection until September 30, 1909. Vacated order of withdrawal under the first form, reclamation act, in connection with the North Platte project In Wyoming for about 2.Z40 acres of land and restored said land to the public domain, where not otherwise withdrawn, reserved or approved. Said lands will be 'open to settlement on and after August 31, 1209, and to filing, entry or selection September 30, 1909. Va cated order of withdrawal under second form, reclamation act, In connection with the North Platte project In Wyoming for about 12.800 acres of land and restored said land to the public domain where not other wise withdrawn, reserved or approved, to become open to settlement on and after August 31, 1909, and to filing, entry and se lection on and after September 30, 1909. HARRIMAN SEASICK ON OCEAN Head of I'nlon Pacific Reaches Lon don and Reports Good Trip, with Exceptions. LONDON. June 7. E. H. Harrlman ar rived here today from New York on his way to Paris. He said he had had a good trip across the Atlantic, excepting for a few days of seasickness, and that he was in better health than a year ago. Kentucky Feudist, Friend of Hargis, Shot from Ambush JACKSON, Ky., June 7.-Ex-Sherlff Cal lahan, famous throughout this section of the state for the part - he played in the numerous feuds that have disrupted Breathitt county for years, was shot from ambush early today, and It Is believed fa tally wounded, at his home in Crocketts vllle, sixteen miles from Jackson. Callahan had swept out his store, pre paratory to opening for the day, and was brushing the refuse from the door when the shot was fired. The ball took effect In the left side of his abdomen. Two doctors left early for Crockettsvllle. Bloodhounds have been put on the trail of the assassin, who, it is understood, hid behind a pile of coal to fire the shot. Exoltement in tliis region is intense over the shooting. Callahan was In Jackson Saturday In attendance upon court, a warrant having been served upon him for malicious shoot ing In a family affair some time ago. His ran was continued and be at once left Jackson, telling on! or two friends that lately he was fearful of his life. LEXINGTON, Ky.. June 7 It is reported here that the Immediate caue ot the shoot WORM GRAFFIIEADS TEACHERS' ROLL Principal Gets Three-Year Term at Increase in Salary. MISS M'HUGH ALSO RETAINED Miss Florence Kidding Elected to Manage Lnnrh Hoom and Direct Domestic Department Work , Next Year. Ellis C. Graff, principal of the Omaha High school, was re-elected to that po sition last night by the Board of Educa tion for a term of three years at a salary of $3,600, an Increase of $t)00. Miss Kate A. McHugh was re-elected vice principal at a salary of 12,000 a year, or an Increase of 1200, and J. F. Woolery was re-elected second Ylce prin cipal. The board has elected the high school principal for a term of only one year in the past and never has that official received as high a salary. Prof. Graff and the others of the 488 Omaha teachers elected last night were elected all but unanimously, the single dissenting vote being that of Member Lindsay. One addition was made to' the high school roll of teachers In the election of Miss Florence Glddlngs of St. Louis as man ager of the lunch room at a salary of 11.000. This privilege has heretofore been given out to private concerns, but Super intendent Davidson explained that he be lieved the school could operate the lunch counter Itself and pay all expenses and at the same time maintain an expert In domestic science. Principals of the grade schools were elected as follows: Bancroft Kate L. Brown. Heals Virginia A. White. Cass Mary E. Slrnonds. Castellar Mary U. Newton. Central Mary A. Fitch. Central Park Elizabeth Rooney. Clifton Hill Isabelle Doyle. Columbian Margaret Vincent. Comenlus Helen Wyckoff. Druid Hill Carrie Nash. Dupont Frances Butterfleld. Farnam Agnes Harrison. Forest Martha Chrlstianry. Franklin Ann K. Hutchina. Kellom Effie Reed. Lake Emma Whltmore. Leavenworth Lizsle Denker. Lincoln Jennie Kedfleld. Ixing Martha Powell. Lothrop Nora H. Lemon. Manon-Krama Wheatley. Monmouth Park Etta Smith. Omaha View Franc Eaton. Pacific Margaret McCarthy. Park Susan Eveleth. Saratoga Emily Itoblnson. Saunders Mary Held. Sherman Alice 1"). Orr. Train Clara B. Mason. Vinton Jeannette L. Woodward. (Continued on Second Page.) ing of ex-Sheriff Edward Callahan was a dispute over the management of a church he built and of which he is deacon, at Crockettsvllle. Callahan was the chief lieutenant of Judge James Hargis, who was shot and killed by his son, Beech Hargis. Judge Hargis several years ago appointed Calla han sheriff of Breathitt county and the enemies of the Hargis clai asserted that they were being persecuted. Six years ago Attorney J. B. Marcum was shot and killed on the street near the court house in Jackson. Callahan and Har gis were arrested. Ijiter the widow of Marcum entered suit for damages In the civil court. The death of Judge Hargis caused delay. Many of the members of the Hargis clan had removed from Breathitt county and It was believed the feud had ended. Callahan supposed that he had re cently made peace with the Demons and Smiths, his worst enemies. Callahan's former wife was a Denton and she eloped with John Smith. Last January a Denton was shot and killed from ambush near Callahan's home. I Leader of Opposition Says He is an "Undesirable Baptist." MOTION MADE TO EXPEL HIM It Also Called on Him to Withdraw from Ministry. IT GOES OVER UNDER RULES This Constitutional Provision Waa All that Prevented the Motion from llelna Adopted by I.arae Majority. CHICAGO. June 7 Prof. George II. Foster, whose writings, denounced as "A bitter Indictment of the Christian religion before the bar of skepticism," have har rowed the clergy of Chicago, today was called on by Rev. Johnstone Myers, pastor of the Immamiet Baptist church, to with draw from the Baptist ministry and to yield up his ordination papers. The fire of criticism was directed chiefly against Prof. Foster's recent book, "The Function of Religion." This motion was rut before several hundred preachers and church laymen gathered at the conference of the Baptist executive council and only the objection ot one man. Prof. A. K. Parker, who like Trof. Foster, Is an instructor at the Uni versity of Chicago, prevented the Immedi ate eviction of the author of "The Func tion of Religion," by practically unanimous vote. Prof. Parker prevented action by calling attention to a constitutional provi sion preventing action wtmout a week's deliberation. The matter accordingly was postponed until June 14. "I want to say now that I'll be here next Monday morning to present the same motion," cried Dr. Myers defiantly. An I ndealrahle Baptist." It was after Prof. Foster had been charged as "an undesirable Baptist," and as a teacher who "would dethrone the church and deify evolution," that the effort to eject him from the councils of the denomination was made. "Prof. Foster declares," cried Rev. Mr. Mathews in the course of his discussion of the recent book penned by Prof. Fos ter, "that any man who calls himself a be liever In the Bible Is a knave. Then, thank Heaven, I am a knave." "May I ask how that word Is spelled?" Interrupted Prof. Parker at this point. "K-n-a-v-e," replied the speaker. "If you will pardon the correction," ob served Prof. Parker, "I have the book In my hand, and the word la spelled n-a-l-v-e.' " "I w-aht to say at the outset,"" aaJd Re Mr. Mathews, "that as a scholar, I hare the highest respect for Prof. Foster. I waa a pupil in the first class of doctrinal apolo getics. As a teacher and as a gentleman I hold him In high regard. But In religion, I regard Prof. Foster as an undesirable Baptist. gensatlonnl gtntements tn Book. "Prof. Foster states In his book, 'The Function of Religion,' which I propose to review, that God did not make men In his own image, but that man made God In .lis own Image. He says we are not fallen angels, but developed animals. He says miracles have always been the refuge of Ignorance, and that modern technic must take the place of magic, I wonder what he means by 'modern technic "He declares that science has under mined the Trinity of course, that is In his own mind. He says J cut a was a child of His time and that to copy Jesus Is to kill the soul. He makes a tirade against the clergy. He says the book of human ity is greater than the Bible. "The title of this book should have been Religion Without Christianity.' He Is guilty of the supreme conceit of ranking self greater than Christ. "He styles our grand old book as the 'Petrified Remains of the christian Re ligion.' " Situation Becomes Tense. While Rev. Mr. Mathews was speaking his voice quivered with emotion. The Hit nation was a3 tense as has developed In Chicago's church circles In many years. The auditors leaned forward In their seats and did not miss a word. Through It all Prof. Foster's 17-year-old son sat with flushed cheeks and shining eyes. The lud shifted In his reat during the earlier part of the denunciation of his father's views and at last, unable to restrain himself longer, he half rose and cried: "Why don't you review the book, and not the mar?" A btixx of excitement spread over the room, but the speaker paid no attention to the Interruption. When the motion was made to expel Prof. Fester there were cries of "second It, second It," all over the hall. After the meeting Dr. Parker stated that whatever action ' might be taken by the preachers would not affect Prof. Foster's relations with the I'nlverslty of Chicago. "This conference has nothing to do with the university," he said, "two-thirds of the university's trustees are Baptist lay men, but they could not vote to expel a member t-f the faculty without moral grounds." 1 Kills Her Child, Weak from Birth Mental Deficiency of Boy Causei Mother to Shoot Him and Then Herself. SALEM. O. June 7.-Mrs. Elisabeth Sharp, a prominent society woman and wife of G. V. Sharp, a politician and manu facturer, killed her 12-year-old son Harold last night and then herself with a revolver. The tragedy came when the two had re tired after spending the evening together playing the piano and singing. The motive for the tragedy Is believed to be t tie woman's sorrow ovtr the Incurable nature of her son's malady. He had been mentally deficient from biilh. Jin. Sharp was 3s years old. '