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Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-13
BUSINESS GOES TO CHICAGO
Conductors and Trainmen Of Elkhorn Re-
ferred to Northwestern Headquarters.
THEIR COMMITTEE LOSES ITS IDENTITY
This Move is Thought to Indicate the
Complete Absorption OF E1lEhorn
Road by the Chicago a
Northwestern.

The FIRST indication OF the complete alb
sorption Of the Fremont Hlkhorn q Mis-
souri, Valley railroad by the Chicago g
Northwestern system and the removal Of
all managerial power to Chicago comes In
connection with the present campaign Of
the conductors and trainmen OF the west
for certain concessions from their roods.
The general committee Of the Or Ter Of
Railway Conductors and the Brotherhood
Of Railway Trainmsn, which expected 70
settle Its affairs with General Manager
Bidwell after the conclusion Of matters
with the Gould lines in St. Louis, now
learns that It will bo combined with the
Chicago & Northwestern general commit
tee of the two orders and will with that
body meet the management OF the North
western system in Chicago soon.
Although the Union Pacific general com
mittee here has assembled ready for action,
the Elkhorn. committee has not yet been
called together. Chairman Ward and Sec
retsry Richards are still in Omaha, but
they will not call in their committee mem
bers till the date Of the Northwests n con-
ference is set, when all will 90 iuto Chit
cago and become a part of the Northwest
ern committee.
MOrrissey and Garrettson Moving.
Grand officers OF the Order OF Railway
Conductors and the Brotherhood of Rail-
way Trainmen have left st. Louis, where
they have been engaged in experimenting
the conferences with the managements OF
the Gould lines, asking for concessions to
the employees they represent. q. H. Nor
risey, grand master Of the trainmen's order,
and A. B. Garrettson, assistant grand chief
conductor of the conductors organization,
have been In charge Of this work, over
seeing and directing the action Of the
general committee.
Having obtained their ends with the
Gould lines, they have gone to Topeka,
Kan, to begin work with the management
of the Santa Fe system. After cleaning
UP all that territory the head of1cialS will
go to Chicago and take the railroads with
headquarters there. Thus they will gradu-
ally cover the entire territory OF the as
sociation.
This order of business results from a
new plan just adopted, by which the
process OF securing the concessions from
all the ffty-two roads OF the association
is to be made consecutive, instead OF
simultaneous, as at first planned. Thus the
two grand officers who are in charge OF
the matter can give their personal atten-
tion to each road in turn.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-13
PROSPECTIVE LOW TAX RATE
Tax CommIssioner Fleming Estimates
on the Basis of New As
sessment.

''If the present assessments are allowed
to stand the total taxation per $1,000 in
Omaha for state. county and city purposes,
including the schools. will be $12.O4," said
Tax Commissioner Fleming yesterday.
This proportion is among the lowest in
the country for cities Of similar size and
population and is based on the hypothesis
that the same amount of money will be
raised for 1903 as was provided for 1902.
The tax commissioner has prepared a
statement showing the percentage Of city
and school taxes in relation to the full
valuation Of all taxable property in thirteen
cities nearest to the same population as
Omaha. 1t shows this city with the lowest
percentage, or 1.2 per cent The figures
used are those of 1902. AS assessed at pres
ent for 1903, the percentage will drop to
81. The comparative statement for 1902
is as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-13
o. o91' 'ss "'is DOSE: s"' on: HOWeS AnCp Capsules
25c Boxa at Howell 10th Capitol Avenue
OGDEN ARMOUR is HERE
Packer Comes to Inspect His
Properties at South
Omaha.

J. Ogden Armour OF Chicago was in Omaha
and South Omaha yesterday inspecting his
properties. Mr.. Armour had his family and
a party of friends with him. He came in
aboard his private car behind Burlington
train No. from Denver yesterday morning,
reaching Omaha at 6:45. The car was
switched onto the stock track at Burling-
ton station and lay there all day, while
Mr.. Armour went to South Omaha and
other members OF his party visited about
this city. Al 5:45 last night the party went
on to Chicago behind Chicago, Milwaukee
& St. Paul train No. 8.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-13
NEW NAME FOR THE ELKHoRN
Nebraska ROAD VIII Probably he
Known as the Chicago 4
NorthwestsPn.

According TO General Manager Bidwell Of
the Fremont, Elkhorn Missouri Valley
railroad, the name OF that line will be
changed as a result Of the recent sbsorp-
tion by the Chicago a Northwestern rail-
way. Mr.. Bidwell has ys. received abso-
lutely no orders to this effect, nor any an
nouncenent Of any kind relating to the
change but he expects such a move.
THE name Of the line probably will be
changed" said Mr.. Bidwell. That means
the relettering OF the cars, new stationery,
blanks, transportation evidences, advertis-
ing. In fact, numberless alterations will
be necessitated by the change Of name. l
have no notion when II will begin, nor have
been notified that II will take place, but
II probably Will be done"
Speculation is rampant in railroad circles
and especially around Elkhorn headquar-
ters as to what the new name will be. II
10 agreed that all evidences Of the present
lengthy title will be abolished. But the
question is VIII the new name to be used
be The Northwestern System" or THE
Chicago G. Northwestern railway" or any
other Of a number Of possibilities. II the
Identity Of the Elkhorn road is to be en-
tirely lost in that Of the parent stem the
name probably will be simply an extension
railway" This was done in the case OF
the Sioux City g Pacific, which when alb
sorbed a short time ago merely lost It's
identity and became a part OF the road and
has not since been known apart from II.
But the Sioux City G. Pacific was In no
way differentiated from the rest Of the
road by location while the Elkhorn is dis
tinctly apart from the Northwestern proper,
being across the Missouri river. other
railroad systems have invariably followed
the plan Of keeping their lines east and
west Of the Missouri separate both in name
and in reality. There is the Chicago, Bur-
lington & Quincy east Of the river and the
B. & NJ. west. And when the Rock Island
acquired its line west OF the river they
were named the Chicago, Rock Island &
Pacific lines west of the Missouri river"
This title still obtains.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-13
LINCOLN DAY in SCHOOLS
Programs with Numbers Suitable for
COmmemOratiOnO of War Presi-
dents Birthday.

Programs with numbers suitable for the
commemoration of Lincoln's birthday were
carried out in most OF the rooms of the
public schools yesterday afternoon, with the
exception Of the High school. where moth
ing aside from the usual routine was in
progress. For several days the pupils from
the eighth grade down have hai their Ian
guage and reading lessons based or subjects
concerning the great war president, and
during this week patriotic music has been
predominant in the schools. Nothing in
the way OF an elaborate celebration yester-
day was attempted at any Of the schools.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-13
o'BRIEN GETS HEAVY FINE
For AssaultinE Foreman with Pitch
fork Police Judge Charges
Him S75.

Before Police Judge Berka yesterday
steve OBrien, who was arrested upon COM
plant Of Foreman Border OF Homan's liv-
cry stable, upon whom he made an assault
with a pitchfork, could not give salts
factory explanation which would lead the
court to believe he was justified in his act.
O'Brien made an attempt to Wndicate him
self on the plea OF self-defense.
81 will have TO teach you that you can
not stab a man with a pitchfork whenever
you take the notion" said the Judge, "and
that you may remember this lesson. will
fine you SIS and costs"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-13
Rehearsals are belng held dailr by ,

Rehearsals are being held daily by he
members OF the Elks Jubilee club and the
minuet class. Twelve dignihed and staid
prominent citizens will dance this stately
dance. Judge Dickinson is one OF the num-
ber. Those who compose the glee club are:
Quinton Miller. John Brennon. A. W. Kroe-
ger and Thomas Swift. The glee club will
be eostumed in old plantation garb aud
will move about the hall serenading.
A large force Of men are now .'emodalinz z
the dancing foor to conform 10 the ideas
OF the Elks.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-13
Chinese boys Coming to Omaha.

The Omaha Chinese colony Is to be in
creased in a short time by the arrival OF
two diminutive natives or the Flowery
Kingdom. They are the sons of Leo Wing
Yang and Leo Wing Chong, Chinese mer-
chants engaged in the tea trade At the
present time the young Cinnamon are
awaiting permission from their parents to
start upon their trip. Before they can
come to this country the United States
government must be satisfied that their
fathers are bona fide merchants and that
the boys are brought here for the purpose
OF being educated. In order to prove this
white citizens OF Omaha are required to
testify TO the business standing OF the
merchants. and the parents are required TO
show at what educational institution 1t Is
college probably will be the place of edu-
cation. and the collector of customs is now
preparing the affidavits to be signed by the
white men who know the fathers
Publish youi legal notices in The Weekly
Bee Telephone 23s.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-13
wants Citr 40 Pay DamaEes.

o. r. Olsen, a stone mason living at 1910
Arbor street. has fled notice with the city
that he will expect damages Tor severe
ing on an icy Sidewalk on Thirteenth street
between Pierce and Pacific, January p
He saws he had to keep Cne ankle In a
nlaster cast for twelve days and is not yet
able to 20 to work The police report Of
the accident shows that Olsen came to the
len al the northeast corner of Thirteenth
and Mason streets and hurt his foot
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-13
TESTING CONFlSCATI0N LAW
SDOrtsmen at Albion Don't Believe
Their Guns Can BE Seized
by State.

The state game and fish law is being
tested out at Albion, Neb., by parties who
do not believe that that section which pro-
vides for the conhscation of arms or nets
will be held by the courts to be constitu-
tional. Two guns were conhscated and
either have been or are to be sold. The
sportsmen who owned them are suing to
recover possession, and the fight has de-
veloped into test Of the coniscation prSr
vision. Attorney Lysle I. Abbott OF Omaha
has been called TO Albion to assist the
county attorney in the defense.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-13
GEORGE wAsHINGTON's QUEUE.
It Hid n LuxuriRnt Suit of Straight
and Very Dark Hair.

The Father OF his Country concealed a
luxuriant suit of hair beneath his queue
wig Many now wish the old fashion were
in vogue. to conceal thinned hair or bald
ness. Yet no one need have thin hair nor
be bald. II he cure the dandruff that causes
both. Dandruff cannot be cured by scour-
ing the scalp. because it is a germ disease,
and the germ has to be killed. Newbro's
Herpicide kills the dandruff germ-no other
hair preparation will. Destroy the cause,
you remove the effect" There is no cure
for dandruff but to kill the germ
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-13
special Rates Tor Kocinn Concert.

Railroads running into Omaha has just
granted a reduced fare OF one and one
third rate for the round trip for the con-
cert TO be given by Kocian. the Bohemian
violinist: The rate is good within 100 miles
OF Omaha. Kocian plays on the night OF
February % and the tickets are on sale
on that day, being good for return the next
day only.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-13
Arrested for Forgery.

William Filson is a prisoner at police
headquarters. charged with passing forged
checks, He is alleged 10 have passed a $50
forged check upon Owen McCaffery liG
South Sixteenth street. The $50 secured on
the paper Filson says he spent wining and
dining his friends. He was arrested by De
tective Ferris while attempting the same
game on the Reliable Credit company In
the Paxton block.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-13
Says Pastor Caned Too Frequently.

Mike MAlina, arrested Wednesday night,
Informed the court when he was arraigned
yesterday that the row In his houshold
was the result OF his refusal 10 show hospi-
tality TO the family's preacher. He said he
would not be imposed upon by the frequent
visits OF his wife's pastor just at meal time
We'll, II you can't agree with your wife
and the preacher, why don't you 90 away
court as he fined AIalina IS and costs.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-13
Mortality statistics.

The following births and deaths have been
reported 10 the Board OF Health for the
twenty-four hours ending at noon Thursday
Births-H. A. Hill. 1903 Mason, boy; George
Nelson, 2Tl4 South Twentieth. boy; Anton
Grobeek, lI9S van esg SlIp SSamp ayenue. girl WI.
II N. Winship, HO1 North Twenty seventh
boy: NJ. r. Cross. z7l1 North TwSnty-sixth
81 DsAtAs-Eons reported
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-13

Find prompt, sure cure in Bucklen's
Arnica Salve, also eczema, salt rheum,
burns. bruises and piles. or no pay. 25c.
FOR sale by Kuhn & Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-13

DECATUR. H.. Feb l2-Peter Sellers,
aged 20 today put his wlfes daughter on a
train 70 visit q relative dying at Clinton.
In getting on the train al the station here
Sellers fell under the wheels and received
probably fatal iniuriaA
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-13
Inspsets River Commission Property.

Captain ltIeJe, acting inspector general
OF the Department of the Missouri, has
returned from Case9pade no, where he
went TO Inspect property ot the Missouri
River commission, now 70 charge Of Cap
tain Crittenden. The properly Inspected by
Captain Reeve included boats and miscel-
laneous stores valued at about $GU)D, and
the greater part of II was condemhed for
destruction, while some Of il Will be sod
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-13
In a CIass All Alone.

No other pills on earth can equal DR..
Kings New Life Pills for stomach. liver
and kidneys, No cure, no pay. 25c. For
sale BY Kuhn & Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-13

Season tickets for the Wagner Teachers
Course at the Unity church now en- sale at
sherman & MeConnelrs drug store. Price,
one dollar.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-13
FaIIs Under the WheeIa,

saml Burns. annual reduction sale no'
on. Ten per cent on everything.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-13

Take Pisos Cure for Consumption for
coughs. colds and consumption Sold
everywhere.
The colored American., 1903-05-23
THE coLoREp AMERICAN.

and by the people, is the only true
standard and the one that is bound to
win II the national fabric remains in
tact. The Negro should not misunder-
stand this policy or fail to rightly in
terpret it. 1t is a policy which has
been the theoretical policy of the gov
ernment from its inception, but which
has been disregarded till the great and
good man, the sagacious and unbiased
statesman, the most fearless and broad
minded chief magistrateI President
Roosevelt was forced to give a new
enunciation- 1t does not mean that
the Negro shall be recognized and
cause he IS partisan in politics, but
it does mean that If the Negro will
make himself a competent citizen, one
possessed of character and the other
substantial elements that make him an
important factor in the community.
he shall have mans chance, all
things being equal, the same as other
men. 1t now remains for the Negro to
meet the test. The task is before us.
The colored American., 1903-05-23

Let each man do his part toward max
ing our future better and our place in
this country an honorable and substan-
t1al one In making this contribution
the Negro pulpit, and the Christian
Church under the control of the Negro
ministry must take the lead and heart
lily cooperate with every other agency
and every other individual engaged
in the good work. Good men and true
men, safe counsellors and wise lead
ers in the pulpit who are beacon lights
and deeply interested in the welfare of
the race; and who are willing to make
sacrifices to serve and elevate the race,
such men We need and must have to
fill our pulpits. Such men can do more
toward the uplift of the race than any
other single agency. The duty has
been pointed out to us. Taking God
for our guide and constantly invoking
His help let us address ourselves to
the task before us believing with all
our hearts that victory is sure.
The colored American., 1903-05-23
AT HIGHER COURT.
Continued From Page 1.

mencement exercises were held in
connection with the Young Peoples
Society, and the Junior Christian En-
deavor Society, which was celebrated
with all the eclat incident to such an
occasion. The Baccalaureate sermon
was delivered at II a. M, by Rev. DR..
Stark, of Elizabeth, N. j. His test was,
There is no new thing under the
SUM-" The sermon was eloquent, prac-
tical and scholarly. At 2:3O p. M, the
commencement exercises were held at
which time the graduating class was
presented with their diplomas by the
Pastor, Rev. G. Leroy Butler. The
special music for this occasion was
well rendered. The class song, the
words of which was composed by Miss
Dora Cole, and the music by Miss
Blanche Evans, deserves special men
ton. Five minute addresses on va
The colored American., 1903-05-23

what is known as ''the quiet hour
among Christian Endeavorers.
The initial entertainment and recep-
ton of the Union League Musical
Association was held at West Side Ly-
ceum, on Wednesday evening. The
audience was treated to a musical
treat, in listening to the numbers
rendered by the Union League Orches-
ira. Mr.. Charles Burroughs, the
dramatic reciter, of Shakesperian
plays, as usual appeared to excellent
advantage, and his numbers are es-
pecially to be commended
There was a large and appreciative
audience at ST. Marks Lyceum, on
Sunday afternoon, who listened to an
excellent program under the super
vision of Mr.. William D. Moore. 1t
was as follows: Piano Solo, Miss Lulu
Fields; Paper, "Some Practical
The colored American., 1903-05-23
DRESS MAKING ACADEMY.

The de Lam Orton Famous French
perfection Tailor System, Nine. j. A.
Smallwood, sole agent, 1913 Madison
street, northwest
Morning class from 8 a. m. to / n m
Afternoon class to D. m daily.
Evenings from 1880 to 10 O'Clock.
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,
dressmakers and ladies who wish to
do their own dress-making.
WANTED.-To learn the wonderful
De Lam Orton French Perfection
Tailor System. Seamless Basuues
without one inch of visible seam, in
lining or goods, not eeven on the
shoulder. Successful dressmaking re-
quires as much earnest progressive
study as successful work in any pro-
fession- No detail is too small to be
looked after. We teach you to make
dresses with or without seam and
guarantee perfect fits, and complete
your course with diploma.
The colored American., 1903-05-23

riouS phases of Endeavor work by the
representatives of the various sOcie-
ties of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and
New York were delivered. These were
all interesting and timely, and each
contained some new and helpful
thought. At 7:45 a popular meeting
was held, consisting of continuation
of addresses by representatives of
other societies, interspersed with
chOruses, solos, etc. By request the
graduating class repeated their class
song, after whichc they were presented
to the Senior Society of Christian En-
deavOr by Mrs. Grace E. Tompkins,
followed by an address of welcome
from the President of the Senior Soci-
ETY., Miss Carrie T. King. Five honor
airy members were also presented with
diplomas. The meeting closed with
The colored American., 1903-05-23

Thoughts Suggested by Observation, y
Miss Maybelle McAdoo; Soprano Solo,
Miss ArabelIa Berry; Quartette, The
Union League Musical Orchestra;
Violin Selection, Mr.. Virgins; Recita-
ton. Nine Knight; Piano Selection,
Prof. knight; Soprano Solo, Nine. A.
b. Henderson. Next Sunday there
will be Temperance exercises, which
will be in charge of Mr.. ]. E. Robin
son.
Miss Maude KeGriffin, of 127 West
hath Street, entertained party OF
friends on Wednesday evening, VINO
visited New York for the production
of Drurys Opera. They were pleasant
Iv entertained by music and games,
xn,opo those nresent were: Miss
The colored American., 1903-05-23
THE LIVINGSTON DRESSMAKING
SCHOOL.

The Livingston DreH cutting and
Dress making school is offering a new
attraction. A class has been formed in
which embroidery as applied to per-
sOnal adorment is taught. Miss Char
lotte E. Hunter, has been placed in
charge of this work. Persons desiring
% learn decorative embroidery should
apply at once to Mrs l.. r. Clarke.
principal of the school as only a limit
ed number can be taken.
Terms, etc, cheerfully furnished at
he school, 1439 w St. N w.
The colored American., 1903-05-23
LISTENi

''The Story Of My Life and Work."
est living Negro, should be in every
by Brooker T. Washington, the great
home. l will give every person, sell
ing "a initial scarf pins, at 10 cts,
this great book
| trust you. Write Immediately
JOHN THOMPSON,
83 FairvieW ave., Nashville, Tenn.
The colored American., 1903-05-23
THE DUDLEY INN.

A natural garden spot, high with
constant breeze from the Blue Ridge
mountains, frequent drives, good board
TERMS:-S3 and $3.50 per week.
Apply to, MISS It. FLETCHER,
Lincoln, Loudoun Co., Va, Box %.
The colored American., 1903-05-23
WANTED
For the { FamousTroubadours
Company,

Three Chorus Girls, with strong
Soprano voices. Must be good looking.
good dressers on and off the Stage.
State salary expected; we pay rail-
road and Hotel expenses. The season
of 10000, beginning Sept, 18th. Ad-
dress all communications to e. w.
Dale, Cape May City, N. J.
The colored American., 1903-05-23

Continued on Page 9.
The colored American., 1903-05-23
SOMETHING NEW.

ss-T The Rapid Cigarette Maker is an article every
pocket Handsomely nickel plated Sent post
paid to any address on receipt OF price IS cents
4. Taylor. I2o Piusbrrg St. Uniontown Pa
Mention this pa per when writing
The colored American., 1903-05-23

II you have a spare room that you would like
rent to desirable parties. advertise them in The
Colored American.
The colored American., 1903-05-23
Please Help Me Find My Brother

Saunk Joyce was sold In Mecklenburg, Virginia
several y ears before the civil war. to Cunnie an
Negro trader. His mother, Willie, was a slave
On the Joyce plantation He had one sister
Betty, who is very anxious to find him. Any In
forma tion will be gladly received
MRS BETTY REYNOLDS.
a. Parker street. Atlanta, Ga.
The colored American., 1903-05-23
SUMMER RESORTS.

FOR RENT--Summer of 1903 Lincoln hall
Harpers Ferry, w. Va. For particulars ad
dress N. G. BI ackett.
The colored American., 1903-05-23
BOARDING

By The Week or Month
MRS. M. ]. BUNDY,
941 F ST, N. w.
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-10-03
Wants a State Fair.

Some progressive citizens of Jackson
have been discussing the practicable
ity Of State Fair. The matter will
be presented to the legislature, and
an appropriation asked for. Other
states have annual fairs which prove
of substantial benefit to them. The
plan is to have the Fair travel from
city to city, thus interesting different
parts of the State in the enterprise.
It is proposed to give the Fair to the
city making the best bid.
II the move materializes, 4 bette;
place for holding such a Fair c<',ilei
not be found than Grenada. By rea-
son of the Grand Central Fair being
held annually in our town for num-
Der of years, we would be amply able
to take care Of a state Fair. Our
fair grounds and race tracks are equal
to the best in the State. And our
accommodations in every other line
are superb. BY all means, let Grena-
ma have the first State Fair.
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-10-03
Do GoOtl-It Pays.

A Chicago man has observed that,
Good deeds are better than real
estate deeds some OF the latter are
worthless. Act kindly and gently,
show sympathy and lend a helping
hand. You cannot possibly lose by
it,. Most men appreciate q kind
word and encouragement more than
substantial help. There are persons
in this community who might truth
fully say: MY good friend, cheer up.
A few doses of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy will rid you OF your cold, and
there is no danger whatever from
pneumonia when you use that medi-
cine. It always cures. I know it for
it has helped me many a time. "
Sold by The Second Glass Drug Store.