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Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
vANDERBILTs BUY INTEREST
Purchase Large Block of stock I'm
the Philadelphia q Reading
Railroad.

BALTIMORE. Jan. S.-President Loree OF
the Baltimore g. Ohio railroad officially
confirmed the published report Of The pur-
chase for his company Of stock in the
Philadelphia q Reading railroad and the
subsequent sale OF a part OF that stock
through the Pennsylvania company to the
Vanderbilt interests.
He said the control Of the Reading was
acquired by the Pennsylvania road. on
behalf OF the Baltimore q Ohio, through
Kuhn, Loeb & Co. OF a total Of $500, 900
shares, this Arm secured between 1900, 900
and 1,4O0, 900 shares in the interest OF the
Pennsylvania. This was largely preferred
stock. Then the Vanderbilts and the Bal
timore & Ohio we're invited to take these
purchases between them.
This was to bring the Reading into the
community Of ownership scheme originated
by the Pennsylvania railroad and the New
York Central. without conflicting with the
laws OF the state OF Pennsylvania, which
prohibit the Pennsylvania railway from
owning control OF a competing line. The
Vanderbilts nominated the Lake Shore q
Michigan Southern railroad to take up their
share Of the purchase. and the transaction
involved the issuing OF about s25, 200, 900 in
bonds.
Inc ItulbylNhulh beieClSu tue bdlllLlOIt
q Ohio and this company financed the re-
quirements by part OF the money derived
from the recent sale OF S42, 500, 900 Of stock.
President Loree said hat the deals make
6 substantial addition to the mileage oper-
ated under the Baltimore & Ohio influence,
doubling the same, as follows: Present
Baltimore G. Ohio system, 4,400 miles; mile
age affected by deal, 4,4O5 miles. Total,
S,sO5.
Mr.. Loree said that the management Of
the Reading would continue as at present.
NEW YORK, Jan. S.-The reported pur-
base Of a majority Of Philadelphia & Read
ing stock by the Baltimore & Ohio and
Lake Shore railroads was confirmed here
today. The transaction was financed by
J. p. Morgan & Co., for the Lake Shore,
and is a thing of the past. as no syndicate
will be formed to carry the stock.
The shares were bought in the open mar
ket and were divided equally between the
Baltimore & Ohio and tho Lake Shore.
The understanding is that the Reading
will be operated in the interests OF the
purchasers, but that it's policy will not
be ~antagonistic to other lines.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
Plumbing and heatirE. ainOy & Son.
IneH Lewis Makes n Hit.

Little Inez Lewis of this city. who APP
peared at the head>of the Royal Liliputians
in the spectacular musical comedy. Poster
land at the New theater, was given a
fattering reception and was the recipient
Of several handsome bouquets, almost as
large as the little lady herself. Miss Lewis
has been frequently seen In amateur enter
tainments, but last night was the FIRST time
she appeared before a Council Bluffs au-
dience in a professional company. The little
actress is rs years of age, but her height
Is only forty-one inches. and she weighs
but forty-six pounds.
Major James Boyle, one Of the comedians
OF the company, was the guest of Ed Cogley
while In the city. The major" and Cog
ley used to do team work on the stage as
twins. Doyle stands thirty-one inches high,
while Cogley tops the mark at six feet.
The major" is an Elk, being a member of
New York lodge No. 1. Major A. J. Cric-
qui, also a comedian in the company, who
stands one inch higher than Doyle, is also
an Elk. being a member of the lodge in
Newark. N. J. Daniel Kelly, the tall man
of the company, was exalted ruler Of the
Elks in 1885. He and two majors we're
guests at the Elks' club house during the
day. Miss Lewis rode around the city in a
miniature brougham, drawn by two Shet-
land ponies. The carriage is said to have
been formerly the property OF the noted
General Tom Thumb.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
smIth refuses TO Talk.

Frank smith, alias George Murray, under
arrest on suspicion of having stolen three
duck coats, which he disposed OF to a Sec
oDd-hand dealer and made arrangements "a
sell him twenty pair OF overalls and other
goods. has refused to talk. When placed
in the sweat box yesterday he refused to
answer any questions, and the police have
been unable to locate where the other sup
posed goods are. At hrst it was thought
that the goods had been stolen from the
commissary Of one Of the Great Western
grading camps, but now It is believed they
were stolen from a car In transit at one
OF the local railroad yards. Smith is a
stranger to the police and is believed to
be from Kansas City.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
Old soldier Is Jealous.

MARsHALLToWN, Ia, Jan. Especial
Telegram,)-Late this evening George Liv-
ingston, a member OF the lows Soldiers
home here, shot and wounded K, NJ. Dun
can, another member Of the home Jeal-
ousy was the motive for the shooting. Lv-
ingston's wife lives In a small house near
the home and Duncan was there splitting
wood for her. when Livingston discovered
him. and the shooting took pace. LiY-
lpgston fred two shots, but only one took
effect and Duncan received only a hesn
wound.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
WOUNDED MAN FROM CREsToN
Newspaper Solves Mystery of Identity
of Prisoner in the Knox
VILE Jail.

CRESToN, Ia, Jan. s.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The identity of the wounded robber
in the Knoxville jail who was shot by H,
Sullivan of Hamilton after he and three
confederates had robbed Sullivan of 81 1900,
which banned the oflcers for a time. has
been established as Frank Baird Of this
city. The tip that led to the discovery
was given by the Advertiser. a newspaper
Of Creston, and when confronted with the
evidence he admitted the fact. He was
raised here and bore the reputation OF al
ways being very wild. He has served one
term in the penitentiary for forgery and is
known ss a gambler and CRATER. Two war
rants are now out for his supposed confed-
crates.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
Contest over County Printing.

CRESTON, Ia, Jan. S.-OSpecial.)-The
Board OF Supervisors OF Union county held
its regular meeting yesterday and awarded
the contract for the county bridge work
and the county printing. The Standard
Bridge company of Omaha was awarded the
bridge work and the Creston Advertiser
Creston Gazette and Alton r-Enterprise
were designated as the ofAcial papers OF the
county. w. II. Robb, editor Of the Creston
American, has taken exception TO the de-
cision OF the board, which Is republican,
claiming that It was awarded on partisan
lines and asking for a day to have the
papers prove their lists.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
Grant Electric Line More Time.

CRESTON. Ia, Jan. s.-(Special. THE
city council of Creston held its regular
meeting last night, but there was little
business transacted. It was thought that
the council would accept the new city hall
and engine house. but that building is not
yet completed. The only business OF i'm
portance was the passage OF two ordinances
allowing the Creston & Winterset Inter-
urban Electric railway an extension Of one
years time for the completion Of the road
on account Of the trouble 1t hat encoun-
tered In floating its bonds.
This is taken to mean that the company
does not intend to give up the idea OF
building the road, and as there is now a
new set Of directors in control, II is thought
that the road will be completed this year.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
TRY TO STOP HALF RATES
Passenger Association Passes
Old Resolutions Afresh to
stop Abuse.

CHICAGO. Jan. Sat a meeting OF the
executive committee of the Western Pas
senger association today the agreement re-
garding the issuance Of half-rate tickets
was Teafirmed. 1t was decided to make
another effort to correct some OF the
abuses which have crept into the use OF
half-rate privileges.
The committee failed to reach a uniform
agreement regarding the hauling of fish
commission cars.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
IL n bogus E%vangeIist.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, Jan. s.-(sPeeial)-
F. A. Marston left the town yesterday just
two minutes ahead Of Tama ofhcers who
wanted him for jumping a board bill. Mar
ston came here some time ago, a n In
several church choirs and laid a plan be-
fore leading churches whereby he expected
to do great good in the way Of missionary
work. He claimed TO have a plantation neal
New Orleans which he had coloniEsd and
was looking for a minister TO look after
the spiritual welfare OF his nock.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
NEWS OF INTEREST FROM IOWA.

township and one in Lincoln township had
been closed on account Of scarlet fever
among the pupils. Scarlet fever is preva-
lent through the country, and It is likely
that more schools will have to be closed on
this account. Superintendent McManus will
leave this morning to investigate the sit
uation and order a thorough disinfection Of
the schools closed, so that they may be
reopened at the earliest moment possible.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
Ni1on EHpIain. Hi. FaiIure.

William Nixon, a farmer living near Abel.
Ia, against whom Attorney J. b, SWEET OF
this city had brought suit to recover on a
note. was summoned last November to APP
pear In court for examination as TO his
property. He failed to appear and a war
rant was issued for his arrest on a charge
OF contempt OF court. which he Is to an
swer at this term. Yesterday Nixon hled q
statement asking that he be purged Of on
tempt. He states that when served with
the notice his wife was seriously III and
there was no one but himself at home to
look after his nine small children. He sup
posed that under the circumstance mis-
place was beside his sick wife aud little
children, He also claims that he was ig-
norant OF court rules and supposed that his
attorney would explain matters 10 the court
and relieve him of any charge Of contempt.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
PRAIRIE CHICKENS COSTLY
Proprietor of Neat Market May Pay
Fine of over Four Thou
sand Dollars.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, Jan. S.-(Special Tele-
ram.)-Deputy Game Warden @. B. Kuhl
today secured a search warrant and act
ing upon its authority discovered 206 prairie
chickens In the basement Of the Potter
meat market. Of which B. c. Potter is pro-
prietor.
An information will be filed this after
noon charging Potter with keeping prairie
chickens In his possession contrary to the
law.
As the fine in such case is $40 for each
bird and an additional mulct Of IS for the
prosecuting attorney and IS fer the in
former for each bird, Potter, II found
guilty, will be subject to a fine OF $4,120.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
INJUNCTION is IGNORED
Forty Frisco Track Layers Arrested
for Building Prohibited
switch.

LAWToN. o. T., Jan. s.-Forty track
layers in the employ OF the Frisco rail-
way were arrested today on a charge OF OBJ
structing the streets.
The company attempted to build a switch
connection with a brickyard. and the city
obtained an injunction. The tracklayers
then attempted to push the work during
the night.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
WABASH FIGHT is OVER
Arbitrator Arrange Terms with
Pennsylvania Railroad, but Make
No Announcement.

PITTsBURG, Jan. s.-The dispute be-
tween the Pennsylvania railroad and the
Pittsburg, Carnegie & Western railroad, the
Wabash extension, over the right of the
elevated structure OF the Wabash was set
tied today by a board OF arbitration. The
details Of the agreement were not made
public.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
NO TRIAL YET FOR HUNTER
m of an AcquittaI Are Denied
by Correspondent mt
Guatemala.

NEW YORK, Jan. s.-Replying to an in
quiry regarding the reports circulated in
the United states that W. @. Hunter. jr.,
had been tried and acquitted OF the murder
OF Fitzgerald. the Associated Press CORE
spondent today cables as follows:
GUATEMALA, Jan. 6-If there has beer
a trial II was a secret one. All my story
here.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
Another Heat,nE store Free.

The FIRST heating stove given by William
wClch TO his coal customers was awarded
to the Christian home. Another has been
put up on the same plan, and during the
next thirty days will be given away free to
one OF his customers. Before ordering your
coal call at Is NoT'h Main street OF
phone l2S.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
Not Owned by standard OIL.

NEW YORK, Jan. s.-The Standard oil
company authorizes the statement that I
does not own or control any part Of the
producing territory of either the Beaumont
oil field In Texas or the Jennings field I'm
Louisiana and has never sought TO do so.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
acnrcitr nf FneI Id AtchI.nn-

ATCHIsON. Kan, Jan. s-For several
here 10 supply local needs. A Hour mill
has shut down for lack OF fuel and others
may have TO follow. IL very heavy weather
comes there will be suffering.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
Rob Safe In Shoe store.

osKALooSA. Ia, Jan, S.-(speeisl.)-
Thomas Neagle's shoe store was robbed
while fully lighted early last night and 500
cash was taken from the safe.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
No strike on santa Fe.

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. s.-The general man
ager Of the Santa Fe says there is no
danger Of the trainmen and conductors on
that line striking to secure the demands
which were refused yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
Fire In GeOrgia Town.

SAVANNAH. Ga. Jan. s.-A fierce FIRE is
raging in Wayeross. Ca, and the entire
business portion Of the town is threatened
with destructiOR. The wind is bio wing a
gale.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
store burned at OakdaIe.

OAKDALE, Neb., Jan. ESPECIAL Tele-
gram.)-At 8 o'clock this morning hre to-
tally destroyed the hardware, harness and
implement warehouse owned by Norwood q
stringtellow. together with the contents.
Loss over and above the insurance, Is about
a. O0O-
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09

Because he has a keen. clear brain In a
vigorous body. Electric Bitters give both.
and satisfy or no pay. Try them. soc.
For sale by Kuhn a Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
FIRE RECORD.
Y. NJ. G. A. BuiIdinE Burns.

CLEVELAND, Jan. Sire early this
morning partly destroyed the central build
ing OF the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton. at the corner OF Prospect and Erie
streets. The loss to the association and to
merchants occupying the ground floor will
aggregate 500, coo. partially covered by in,
surance. The hTe originated in the kitchen.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
George e. Houston Get. House.

The house and lot valued at $4,000 offered
by the Council Blufs lodge OF Elks, as one
OF the prizes at the street fair and carnival
last September. was awarded last evening
10 George K. Houston OF 1915 Fifth avenue.
Charles Matthai. J. J. Hughes. c. Austin,
r. Roth and J. T. Tidd comprised the com
mittee In charge.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
LOOK OUT FOR
ATARRF1

The cold-wave nag III .
means zero weather, icy,
moisture-laden winds, I
and the beginning Of
winter in earnest. To W
Catarrh sufferers there NlN
Is nothing cheering in
these climatic changes, for with tn,
return of cold weather, all the disa
greeable symptoms of Catarrh ap
binding headaches, dizziness, a stufy
ing about the nose that makes breai
difficult, chest pains, and, as the di
progresses, a discharge Of ~nauseating
ter from the throat and nose that keep
continually hawking and splitting.
CataTTh is a most disgusting disease
foul mucous secretions that are consti
dropping back into the stomach, con
nate and poison the blood and is distrit
throughout the body, and it then bee
a ~deep-seated, systemic, persistent di
that must be treated through the bloc,
it is beyond the reach of sprays, wa
powders or external treatment of any
S. S. S. soon clears the system o.
Catarrhal matter and purges the
Of the irritating Poisons, thus effect
checking the further progress Of this
Gus and far reaching disease.
Look out for Catarrh in the white.
cold stirs the blood and causes exec
secretion of rlucus and brings TO life a
slumbering poisons that make Cataul
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09
scarlet Ferer CIosea schooIs.

County superintendent MeManus received
word yesterday that two schools in Norwalk
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-09

Gravel roofing, A. H. Read. lss Main St.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-09-09
THE. TEMPERANCE MovEMENT.

The drift of the south toward tenn
Derance Is so marked as 20 attract at
tention. 1t is a subject of especial in
terest over in Alabama just now,
where .dispensary law is to be SUD-
mitted to the legislature and its pas
sage urged by influential citizens. r.
respective of the merits of this partic-
ular contest there can be no denial of
the fact that the anti.saloon movement
has grown steadily, and wherever
saloons are abolished it is seldom that
their doors are opened again. A few
wears ago the name of Texas was syn
drunkenness, rOwdyism and
lawlessness. Now two-thirds of the
counties of the state have total prohibl-
ton, ana others are being added to the
list. A result that could not be accom-
plisAed by constitutional amendment
or by state election has been gradu-
ally attained by granting counties and
local option in the mat
ter
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-09-09
THE STATE Is HIT HARD

The first of the big franchise assess
ment arbitrations have been cohcluu-
ed and it is but a mild statement
tn saw the result is a great ulsap-
pointment. Briefly, the findings OF
the arbitration boards are as follows:
The Southern railway franchise was
estimated by the comptroller general
at &c. 5S4. 297. The arbitrators have as
sessed it at 81, 65O,6O0 The'Seaboard
was assessed by the comptroller at 3d.
e97 9sl: the arbitrators have assessed
# st 81, 25O, 900, a reduction in the case
of the Southern of nearly aS5,0OO,OOO
and in that of the Seabeard of about
81, 10000
This but emphasizes the necessity
of law in Georgia that will reach and
tax all property alike. The question
OF tax equalization will he one OF the
most important matters TO be consider
ed at the next session of the legisla-
ture, and we believe that body
NAV be depended upon TO devise way
to make all classes of property bear
lust part of the tax burden.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-09-09
PRAISES TERRELL HOSPITALITY.
An Interesting Letter from One Who Wis
tied Friends in the County.

We have a great affection for Daw
son, and watch its growth aud enter
prise with the deepest interest. We
predict for it place among the fest
of Georgia's greatest cities in the not
distant future.
We went down to Sasser some four
or five weeks ago. Sasser Is on the
move as we'll as Dawson, and has
bloomed into pretty little town since
our last visit. We had the pleasure
of attending Rev. Knowles protracted
meeting, which was quite refreshing
We also attended the annual foot wash
ing at Macedonia. We are not we'll
versed in the ways of the Primitives,
but were deeply touched with their
service in carrying out the commands
OF our Lord on that memorable day OF
the passover, when HE took bread
and gave thanks and brake it and gave
it unto them saying, This is my body
which is given for you; this do in re.
mem brapce of me- Likewise also
the cup after supper saying, This cup
is the new testament in my blood,
which shed for you
We were guests of the McLendons
while there, and their hospitality aud
welcome of friend aud stranger alike
are tooMelI known TO need description.
Then we went back to our cousins,
Mr.. aud Mrs. John Jordan, where we
bad Il delightful visit with their lovely
daughters.
From there we went to Mr.. and Mrs.
". E. Moreland's. How shall we de-
scribe our visit at beautiful "More-
and" so affectionately named by ush
with it's widespreading fields of king
cotton, like sea of green, SO beautiful
with it's pink and buff blossoms, studd-
ed with millions of dew drops in the
early morning sunshine; It's broad
acres of waving corn; tts beautiful
~ hite walls 7uluing Out from back
.rousud of trees like white bird nest.
ling in the foliage. Its gentle host
aud charming hostess never tire OF en-
PERTAINING their guests, and after you
pass from under the green arch that
spans the gateway of this home YOU
feel that you have just left bit of
Eden. And so you have, for peace and
plenty abound there, and lOye reigns
over all.
From there we went back to Sasser,
then to Dawson and on to our cousins,
Mr.. aud Mrs S. j. Sem, at their dear
old home, the "rOaks. Here, too, We
received royal welcome-such as on
ly the true southerner knows how TO
dispense. And so on from place to
place, Truly it is good to live il only
! to find out whose hearts are true, and
We have met with none in all our trav.
els more true than those of the people
of Dawson and Terrell county. Long
NAV they live to bless their communi-
! w and honor God.
Our visit is nearly over, but the
memory of it will always be fresh and
sweet, and we carry back d strength
ened body aud heart full of love for
each and every one for their many acts
of kindness. A. M. +.
Eufaula. Ala.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-09-09
BROWN QUITS WITH $1,000, 900.
New Orleans Man Lays Down the Crown
of Cotton King.
From the New York American.

From the New York American.
w. p. Brown, the New Orleans king
of cotton, yesterday closed his great
corner
He has exchanged his spot cotton
for above $7,000,000 in spot cash. He
has laid down the crown where any
body who thinks he can wear it may
pick ii up.
Theodore H, Price has laid hands on
the crown. having placed himself at
the head of a big bear pool which will
operate through the drm OF 5. Nj. Weld
& Co.
Daniel J. Sully. who became cele.
brated last spring when he made above
81. coo. 600 ia corner on March cotton
without the outlay of single dollar Of
original money, is out of the market
entirely, believing with Dir. Brown
that the future course of prices is a
matter of chance.
Both Mr.. Brown aud Mr.. Sully stand
ready TO spring into the pit aud do bat
tie for the leadership as soon as the
trend of the market IL proved with reas-
enable certainty.
MIR. Brown took hold OF the pool in
March.
He handled more than 100000 bales.
Forced up the price three cents d
pound.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-09-09
LEGAL NOTICES.
Executors Sale.

GEORGIA. TERRELL C0UETY.-By virtue OF
an order from the Court OF Ordinary of said
county will be sold at public outcry on the first
Tuesday in October next before the court house
door in said county. between the usual hours ct
sale. the following personality and real estate. all
situated in the said state and county, belonging
to the estate of S. 7. Jordan. deceased: - shares
Of Dawson Compress Company'S stock. !
shares of Dawson National Bank stock. )
shares of Columbus Southern railway stock.
shares of stock in Peoples Bank, She'll
man. Randolph county. Georgia. 4 shares
of stock in Dawson Square Bale Gin and Mill Co.
one brick store house west side OF Main street
occupied as restaurant by John Escridge, one
brick store house on west side of Main street
cupied by II. o. Crouch. one brick store house on
east side of Main street occupied by Dawson
Market and Grocery Co. The sale will continue
from day to day between the same hours until
said property is disposed of Terms cash. This
2Sth day OF August. 1903
NJ. NJ. LOWREY,
G.. G.. JORDAN.
J. 4. FULGHUM.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-09-09
GRAVES GLEANINGS.
News Notes and Personal Items
from That Village.

Our school opened very promisingly
Monday morning with Prof. Lightner
of Ellaville and Miss Gertrude Evans
of Scale, Alabama, as teachers. These
Young people come TO US very hlghIy
recommended. and we feel sure that we
shall have a very successful scnool
year.
Miss Amorette Burge, after de-
lightful visit TO friends in Baconton,
has returned home.
Miss Eva Waller spent Friday and
Saturday in Dawson with her coosln'
Miss Maude Davidson.
Rev. and Mrs. Osgood Cook OF Daw-
son visited at the home OF Dr. L. l..
Graves last Wednesday.
Mrs. Miles Hill OF Dawson spent a
few days very pleasantly here last
week.
Mr.. w. d. Davidson made living
trip to Macon Friday, returning S@tar-
day.
Madame Rumor says the weddlus
bells will soon ring in our midst.
MIR. John McNiel left Sunday 10 ac-
cept position in Arlington.
Mr.. Charles Crimes OF Sunlight Wis
tied relatives here Tuesday.
Mr.. Virgil Bynum spent sunday III
Shellman.