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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-02
REPORT CONFIRMED.
Frederick s. Coburn Committed Sui
eide by Shooting himself.

Maj. Sylvester received a telegram from
Chief kiely OF the St Louis polica forcs
last night. confirming the press dispatches
received two days ago giving Information
of the suicide Of Frederick 3. Coburn
When the first information Of his suicide
was received friends of the dead man ques-
toned it's accuracy. and requested Mai. Syi-
vester to ask the st. Louis authorities for
definite information. Chief Kiely states
In his communication that Coburn had shot
himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-02

soon as instructions are received.
Mrs. Fanny Parker one of the District
delegates to the recent national convention
at Detroit. gave the members an account
OF the trip and the proceedings of the ma
tional body. business and social.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-02

Franklin street, Anacostia, will have az
guests Mrs. Emma Reel Of Cataido Idaho
and Mrs L. p. Spooner Of Grinneh, Iowa,
during the @. A. r. encampmen4.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-06
some words with Taxpayer

OMAHA. June ITO the Editor Of The
Bee: In last Mondays Bee "A Taxpayer
for thirty years" writing under date Of
May 81, apparently objects 10 the city ooun-
ell appropristing 81. 500 for Illuminating the
bushes streets during the Ak-SRr-Ben
festivities and asks II II is not
a large sun TO be wrung from the
lAboring classes who receive no benefit
whatever. In answer l will say that II
is a merchants boom just as mach as 81
is q boom for every resident Of every prop
srty owner in the city. This cause is liber-
ally subscribed 70. both for the street pa
rade and for memberships by merchants.
railway, gas and e~lectrict railway com
psnies. who also pay their proportion OF
taxes. All property owners and all classes
receive a beneht from this boom just as
direct as the merchants. the street railway
or other like companies.
Coming at a time when Omaha most
needed their help Ak-Sar-Ben more than
any other attraction has made II possible
for the merchants 10 use more buildings
and employ more people 20 live In houses
and consume more goods. again giving en-
ployment to more people 10 help pay taxes
and 50 continue in the making OF a grsat
city.
II would no: be unreasonabls for the
city council 10 appropriate 5000 OF
more for the use Of Ak-sar- Ben.
Now Mr.. Taxpayer. stop and think Of
what the value Of your property would b,
without Ak-Sar-Ben. without the merehAn
and his employees. We nay assert thai
Omaha would lack a: least rs per cent o.
our present population and that the Other
70 per cent Woul receive rs per cent lest
in earnings and stin ind . great lack o
steady employment
In closing ! would say TO the "TAxpGye.
for thirty years" hould he be intimztl
friend or brother. that with his sentiment
he Is not needed in Nebraska and wouli
suggest the graveyard sS 4 most oongsnis
place for him II Mr.. Taxpayer was SINGER
why did he not subscribe his own name
Respectfully yours. o. B. WILLIAMS.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-06
BIG FOURTH OF July SHOW
Being Made for CeIebra-
ton at Sheridan.

DR.. Horace P. Holmes has returned from
a trip TO Sheridan, Wyo., bringing the re-
port Of plans for a great Fourth Of July ex-
hibition to be held there. The Iowa State
baud has been engaged for the occasion.
There will be a balloon ascension. A rop-
ing and tying contest will be held, in which
the cowboys will show their deXterity With
the lsriat in catching and holding cattle for
the branding. Seven hundred Grow and
Cheyenne Indians from the Crow agency
will be present and give q genuine war
dance. An oldtime stage holdup will be
exemplihed, using an oldtime Black Hills
stage coach.
The event OF the day will be a representa-
tion OF the Custer massacre as graphically
depleted as careful management and stten-
tion TO historical details can make it. This
latter feature is under the management OF
Hon. o. P. Hanna, a scout with General
Custer as early as 1879. now state repre-
sentative. and q piece Of ground has been
chosen very closely resembling the ground
on which Custer took his last stand. The
battle will be fought between the Indians
from the agency and four companies OF
| troops from Fort Mckenzie, and Mr.. Hanna
is giving the plan especial study that IL may
be exact IN every feature. II will be an ex.
hibition well worth going a long distance tc
see.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-06
Absorbed by the Rock Island.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, june 5.-An ofheial
order has been issued effective June /, by
which the Burlington, Cedar Rapids &
Northern railway is absorbed by the Rock
Island routs. The former road henceforth
will be known as the Iowa division OF the
Rock Island President Ives Of the Burling-
ton, Cedar Rapids & Northern says the
present local officials will continue until
q full readiustment Is completed.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-06
New schedule for Union Pacific.

CHEYENNE, wyo., Jun 5.-(Spectal.)-
The Union Pacific will put out a new time
table next Sunday, at which time the old
line from Allen Junction to Carbon will
be Abandoned, together with Carbon and
Allen Junction stations. The old line from
Hermosa to Laramie will also be abandoned
Sunday. all trains being run over the Tie
Sidiing-Laramie cut-off on and after that
date
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-06

The hard lot Of a farmer" Is one Of the
rommonplaces Of political discussion, but
few people realize the extent to which the
hrmer has been aided BY science within
lhe last decade, In Scribner's Magazine
tor June the remarkable results Of the Agri-
pultural Experiment station work Is de.
scribed for the hrst time in q popular man,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-06
Kansas ProhibItIonist. Meet.

HUTCHINSON, Kan, June h-Kansas
prohibitionists met in state convention
here this forenoon, with 100 delegates pres
enL An entire state ticket will be placed
in the field. There are three candidates
for governor and two for attorney general.
parties as being afraid 10 deal with the
liquor question, and condemns the state
officers as being afraid 70 enforce the la ".
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-06

coin, said 70 contain $42. From here VIII
liams went to Sioux City, where be was
arrested a week ago at the request Of Chief
Briggs. For some reason Williams was
turned loose before papers could be Sc
cured and he came back to Nebraska. Last
night be was captured in Omaha and will
be compelled TO face the charges filed
against him.
Few Men Idle.
Inquiry at the packing houses yesterday
afternoon brought forth the information
that few men were idle at this time. One
Of the heads Of an important department
at Armour's said that a good man was never
turned away. He did say, however, that
a few Soldiers" were refused employment
every day or so. BY that he meant men
who work a day or two and are dilatory
and do no. earn their money. The same
expression was made by those in authority
al the other packing houses. There is, II
is stated, just as much work at the packing
houses now as at the same time last year
| and the same number are being employed.
Magic City Gossip.
The street force worked yesterday on
Thirty-nrst and Ihirty-secono sIeels from
X to S streets.
Maccabee lodge No. 80 gave a dancing
party at the hall, Thirty-eighth and =
streets. last night.
The regular monthly meeting Of the gem
eral committee on arrangements OF the
international convention OF the Disciples
Of christ. TO be held in Omaha In October,
met at the Christian church last night
| and considered matters OF importance.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-06

The Worlds Work for June contains
three articles of unusually timely import
ance. one Of them by G. W. ogden explains
In picturesque detail Why the Price OF
Beef is High" Arthur Goodrich. with the
aid Of thirty remarkable pictures. fore
casts the future Of American shipping. and
Henry Harrison Lewis. who has lately re-
turned from Cuba. writes an almost sensa-
tional story about conditions in the newly
freed island. A considerable portion Of the
magazine is taken Up with crisp. important
articles OF educational subjects. Among
these are a discussion Of the Rhodes schol-
zrships for Americans by Prof H. Morse
Stephens Of Cornell. who is also a gradu-
ate OF oxford: q striking article by Frank
lin Matthews describing the methods New
York State s already applying to educate
its citizens; the vivid story OF q public
school teachers days work with all its
humor and petty difficulties described; a
concise discussion OF a model school by
Dean Russell. Of the New York Teachers
College. and an illustrated story OF plans
already carried out for the besutifying
Of schools by Bertha D. Knobe Besides
these are short articles giving the personal
experience Of q typical city school super
intendent and those Of a teacher in the
Philippines. London as IL is when King
Edward is crowned is described by Chal-
mers Roberts. The striking personal story
OF the greatest peach grower in the country
is told by Mr.. Hale himself and handsomely
illustrated.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-06

ner by ". S. HarWUvu. he shows that q
revolution IN methods has been accom-
plished through the researches Of 1000
trained scientific men and that whole re-
Eions OF the United States have turned TO
raising new products through the lessons
taught by these stations. The article, which
Is fully illustrated. i q glimpse into "a
book OF practical magic"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-06

The Popular Science Monthly for June
opens with a symposium on four modern
sciences, statistics, political economy, psy-
ohology and sociology, written by those
who are among the leaders in the recent
development Of these sciences. the Hon.
Carroll D. Wright and Professors Roland
P. Falkner. E. A. Pace and Lester r. Ward
Professor A. c. Scott contributes an elab-
~orately illustrated article explaining how
microscopic objects can be shown with the
stereopticon. Mr.. NJ. o. Leighton gives
curious statistics showing the commercial
value Of human life as determined by suits
for damages. The number contains articles
on instinct by Douglas A. SpaldiDg. on
sugar and the sugar beet by DR.. John Wad-
dell, on the physicist, TAFT, by c. K. Ed
munds and on the American University by
Professor CRttell. the editor. The causes
Of volcanic eruptions and other timely topice
are discussed in the shorter contributions.
Appropriately. Everybody's Magazine for
June begins with a character sketch of
Edward VII. This is an entertaining ac-
count Of His Majesty's personality. mode
Of life, peculiarities and virtues. written
In an interesting vein by Chalmers Roberts,
and illustrated with innumerable photo
graphs OF the King, the queen, ana their
palaces. Most Americans will read with
interest the curious article. Ibid Columbus
Discover American" based or the investi-
cations OF Henry VignAud. which exposes
Columbus claim as the original discoverer
Of America. In Should Christians Buy the
Holy Land?" Arthur S. Greene advocates
a new crusade on Christian principles for
the requirement Of Palestine. An import
ant contribution is PLANT Making in a
Dutch Garden" in which E. P. Lyle. Jr.,
describes the astonishing labors Of Prof
De Vries. who has added two leaves 70 the
clover. and created a new chrysanthemum.
A simple and intelligent explanation Of
J. z. Hashke's method OF cutting steel with
an electric current is given in Science and
Burglary" by @. II. Dennis, and Adele
Marie Shaw contributes a virile character
sketch OF William Phips, who figures as
THE First Self-mRde American"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-06
Waiting for Material.
Williams Brought Back.

Alexander Williams. colorsd. is In jail
here. charged with stealing e sack Of nancy
from John Carlow. About three weeks ago
Williams, who was working al the Carlow
cafe. Eaddslly departed with 3 sack OF
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-06

The above books are for sale by the
Megeath Stationery Co., 1905 Farnam ST.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04
In Rural Society.

The country editor had turned the
personal column over to his daughter
temporarily, while politics claimed his
attention.
The daughter had studied country
editorial methods to some advantage,
and the following items appeared
"Tom Jones called last evening with
a two-pound box of candy. Call again,
Tom"
Harry Mason was around with his
trotter and sidebar buggy last week.
Don't forget the number, Harry"
George Browns billboard is said to
be good for two seats for anything that
comes. We always like to see George
on show nights.
"Miss Mary Martin, the milliner, has
magnificent display of the latest styles
in her show window. How much il
good for, Mary?"-Chicago Post.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04
A Cold Wave.

The forecast of sudden changes in
the weather serves notice that hoarse
voice and a heavy cough may invade
the sanctity Of health in your own home
Cautious people have bottle of One
Minute Cough Cure always at hand. E..
H. Wise, Madison, Ga, writes: 81 am
indebted to One Minute Cough Cure
for my present good health, and proba-
bly, my life." 1t cures coughs, colds,
la grippe, bronchitis, pneumonia and
lung troubles. One Minute Cough Cure
cuts the phlegm, draws out the infam-
nation, heals and soothes the mucous
membranes and strengthens the lungs.
H. G. Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04

A. j. Smell wanted to attend a party,
but was afraid to do so on account of
pains in his stomach, which he feared
would grow worse. He says, 81 was
telling my troubles to lady friend,
who said, 'Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhea Remedy will put you in
condition for the party 1 bought a
bottle and take pleasure in stating that
two doses cured me and enabled me to
have a good time at the party" Mr..
Smell is q resident of Summer Hill, N.
Y. This remedy is for sale by City
Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04

Tak-It's funny how every young
man, as soon as he becomes engaged,
starts saving his money to got to house
keeping.
Henpeck-O Oh, I don't know! Near
ly everybody is familiar now with that
old injunction.
Tawk- What's that?
Henpeck-In time of peace prepare
for war.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04
A Million Voices

Could hardly express the thanks of
Homer Hall, of West Point, Ia. Listen
why: A severe cold had settled on his
lungs, causing most obstinate cough.
Several hysicians said he had consump-
ton, but could not help him. When
all thought he was doomed he began to
use DR.. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption and writes-"It completely
cured me and saved my life. I now
weigh2271bs." It's positively guarantee
ed for coughs, colds and lung troubles.
Price SOC and 81. Trial bottles free al
H. G. Miller's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04
MAIN TRAVELLED THROUGH the WEST

You can thoroughly rely on the Bur
lington's passenger service to Denver,
Kansas City, st. Joseph, Omaha, St.
Paul, Minneapolis-to the whole west,
northwest and Pacific Coast region.
Consult your nearest ticket agent or
write us of your proposed trip. 1t shall
be pleasure to send you a careful re-
ply and any of our publications free on
request.
J. N. MERRILL, l.. w. WAKELEY,
No. 5N. Pryor ST., Gen. Pass Agt.
Atlanta, Ga. st. Louis, Mo.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04

81 know would long ago have been
in my grave, writes Mrs. S. H. Newsom
of Decatur, Ala, eff it had not been for
Electric Bitters. For three years 1 suf-
fered untold agony from the worst forms
of Indigestion, waterbrash, stomach and
bowel dyspepsia. But this excellent
medicine did me world of good. Since
using it I can eat heartily and have
gained 95ibs." For indigestion, loss Of
appetite, stomach, liver and kidney
troubles Electric Bitters are a positive,
guaranteed cure. Only SOC at Fl. G.
Miller's drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04
Notice to CustOmreS.

The alauga lighting 4 Bower Company has found
it necessary to raise the of the commercial arc lamps
from $375 to $500 per month It's impossible to furnish
these lamps at the old rate of 1915. We have simply
brought the price up to the standard adopted in the spring
of 1898
The rate tor incandecent lamps on meters will remain
the same & cents per l6 cp lamp per hour Is K
W. except that the customers will be allowed the following
rebates depending on the total average burning The
gross BILL divided by the total number Of 6 cp lamps
nected, will give the average per lamp per month.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04
To Get Rid of a Troublesome Corn.

First soak it in warm water to soften
it, then pare it down as closely as posi-
BILE without drawing the blood and APP
ply Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice
daily; rubbing vigorously for five min
utes at each application. A corn plaster
should be worn for few days, to pro-
tect it from the shoe. As "a general lin
iment for sprains, bruises, lameness
and rheumatism, Pain Balm is unequal
ed. For sale by City Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04

This should encourage our customers to burn their
lamps,as this is exceptionally low rate 1t is cheaper
than oil when you enjoy the large discounts.
To be Just with the customers meters we COM
PEELED to figure Flat Raters the basis If
toner burns l6 cp lamp all night this would give
average burning per day. each day in the year. of twelve
hours which would equal $50 lamp hours month Each
lamp requires approximately 80 watts per hour $4,000
watt hours Q8 K w. per month IS K W. at Is cents is
equal to $2,70 per month This would entitle them
60 per cent discount, which would make the bill for
said lamp $l08 per month
BY following the above example customers can tell
just what their bills should be- The manager of tie
pany will be pleased at any time assist the customers in
figuring their bills reading the meters The alb
will go into effect at once the company
make arrangements with each These prices
FINAL, with NO DEVIATIONS The rate for private
houses will remain before until be installed
providing that lamps burned with moderation and
burned all night he company will the privilege
of disseminating where reasonable is exercised in
burning The company will not object al-night
light in case of sickness,
In conclusion we request our customers to read the
rules back of bills and would state that it the inten
ton of the company to try and give rstclass service All
wiring in future will be at customers expense.
Wdtdu9d Lighting & Power Co.
BY w. c. ARMSTRONG, Manager.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04
THE RICH WEST.

The generous harvest of 1909 is a
strong appeal to homeseekers, invest
ors and renters to visit the west and
see the rewards which have come to
farmers, stock -raisers and fruit-growers
in the territory traversed by the Bur-
lington Route, the Northern Paci fic
and Great Northern Railroads from the
Mississippi River through to the North
Pacific Coast.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04
The Pride of Heroes,

Many soldiers in the last war wrote
to say that for scratches, bruises, cuts,
wounds, corns, sore feet and stiff joints
Arnica Salve is the best in
the world. Same for burns, scalds, boils
ulcers, skin eruptions and piles. II
cures or no pay. Only zoe at H. G.
Miller's drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04
What It Was.

"What are you two fumbling about?'
asked the suspicious chaperon, as she
suddenly entered the room.
The bright young girl looked mean
ingly at the brave but modest effort on
the young mans upper lip.
"That was not tumble at all, aunty,
dear, " she said, in her soft, sweet tones
"that was just touchdown. "-Balti-
more American.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04
TO CALIFORNIA.

Weekly California excursions in
through tourist sleepers. Select par
ties in charge of special conductors;
join them. Best and most economical
way to reach the coast via the all-year
and scenic route through Denver,
Scenic Colorado and Salt Lake City.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04
. IL M a he
Affidavit
New Lease Of Life for an Iowa
Postmaster.

Postmaster R. Fl. Randall, Dunlap, Ia,
says: | suffered from indigestion and re-
sulting evils for years. Finally tried
Kodol. soon knew ! had found what
had long looked for. am better today
than in years. Kodol gave me new
lease of life. Anyone can have my af-
fidavit to the truth of this statement.
Kodol digests your food. This enables the
system to assimilate supplies, strengthen.
ing every organ and restoring health,
KOdOl Makes You Strong.
Prepared only by E. @. DEWITT & 90, Chicago,
Thesl, bottle con aint2n times she bQcs siEe'
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04
FOils a Deadly Attack.

"My wife was so ill that good physi-
clans were unable to help her." writes
NJ. M. Austin, of Winchester, Ind, "but
was completely cured by DIR. King s
New Life Pills" They work wonders
in stomach and liver troubles. Cure
constipation, sick headache. 2jc at II.
G. Miller's drug store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04
SEE The WEST IN ITS 1902 PROSPERITY

Homeseekers' excursion tickets are
sold over the Burlington Route on the
first and third Tuesdays of each month
at one fare plus 80 for round trip to the
territory east of the Rocky Mountains.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04

Magistrate Well, Uncle Rastus, what
brought you here?
Uncle Rastus-Dem two big perlice
men by de railin', yo' honnah.
Maistrate - Yes, but didn't liquor
have anything to do with it?
Uncle Rastus- Yessarh; dey wuz bofC
drunk, yo' honnah. Chicago News.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04

"How did you fall?" inquired the
sympathetic bystander.
"Down," snapped the sufferer. "You
didn't expect to see me soaring up to-
ward the sky, did Washington
Timas
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04

After snwing q choice lot of wild oats
the young man in the case hopes that
something will come along to destroy
the crop.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04
COUGHS AND COLDS IN CHILDREN.
Recommendation of Well Known Chicag
Physician.

Physician.
I use and prescribe Chamberlain
Cough Remedy for almost all obstinate
CONSTRUCTED coughs, with direct results,
/ prescribe it to children of all ages.
Am glad to recommend it to all in need
and seeking relief from colds and coughs
and bronchial Affections. 1t is non
narcotic and safe in the hands of the
most unprofessional. A universal pan
acea for all mankind. -Mrs. Mary II.
Melendy, NJ. d., Phi. D., Chicago, I'll.
This remedy is for sale by City Drug
Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04

"Why is it the good are not always
happy?" asked the Sunday school teach
er, addressing the juvenile class. "Be-
cause, )" replied small boy, "they're
thinkin' of the fun they amt havin'."
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04
s@>Ns-

Johnny" said the teacher, address
ing small pupil, "what are the five
senses?' "Nickels," promptly replied
Johnny, with an air of superior knowl-
edge.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets

Try them
When you feel bilious,
When your liver is torpid,
When you have a headache,
When you have no appetite,
When you feel dull after eating,
When your bowels are constipated,
When you have bad taste in the mouth
They will improve your appetite,
cleanse and invigorate your stomach and
regulate your liver and bowels. For
sale by City Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04
If you feel ill and need a pill
Why not purchase the best?
DeWitt's Early Risers

Are little surprlsers,
Take one they do the rest
W. H. Howell, Houston, Tex, writes
| have used Little Early Riser Pills in
my family for constipation, sick head
ache, etc To their use [ am indebted
for the health of my family. He Miller.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04

Stranger Why, little girl, what are
you crying for?
Little Girl-Cause papa's lost me,
and I'm afraid he'll get an awful scold-
ing if he gone home without me.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1902-12-04

Men set themselves up as big guns
and the smaller the caliber the bigger
the bore.