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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-26
OUR LETTER BOX.
Hesnnrd Gives His Version.

HOT SPRINGS, s. D., Aug. 24.-To the
Editor of The Bee: l have read your ac-
count of the hearing of Father James
Hayes before Judge Cook, charged with
criminal assault, in your issue of August
81 Your report says There not being any
evidence against him the case was dis
missed, IAN old grudge seems to have been
the cause of his arrest"
Please permit me to say through the coll
umns OF your paper that l have no grudge
against Father Hayes and never have had
having had very little acquaintance or deal
ing with him. II II not correct for you to
say there was no evidence against him. It
is true the magistrate ruled out the dying
declaration of Mrs. Marie Hesnard. as not
proper evidence, and that the remaining
evidence was circumstantial and statements
made by Mrs. Hesnard to others soon after
the events complained of; but that there
was some evidence is shown by the fact
that the states attorney prosecuted the
case the police judge issued a warrant
for the arrest OF Father Hayes after the
facts were submitted to him and that the
police Judge refused the application Of the
defendant to have the costs taxed to me.
FRANK T. HESNARD.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-26
VINSONHALER WILL NOT ACT
County Judge Formally Denies Request to
Appoint Appraisers,
COUNTY ATTORNEY WILL AT ONCE APPEAL
Judse sIabauah VIII Go to Supreme
Court of state and Try to Make
Inheritance Tax Law
Operative.

Judge Vinsonhaler Friday morning de-
MED the demand of County Attorney Sa-
baugh for the appointment of appraisers
for estates now In course of probate or
which have been probated since 1901 The
county attorney will go to the state su-
preme court for writ of mandamus on
the county court as soon as the justices of
the supreme court return to the state capt.
tai early in September.
The writ will cite Judge Vinsonhaler to
show cause why he should not appoint the
appraisers as enjoined by the state inheri-
lance tax law. 1t is thought the high court
OF the state will take early action in the
matter because of the Importance OF the
case and because all the counties in the
state are vitality interested in the final de-
cision on the constitutionality OF the law.
The order denying the request of the
county attorney. signed by Judge Vinson-
hAler, TO make up the agreed case for the
supreme court. sets out that the appoint
ment OF appraisers is denied. for the
reason that said inheritance tax law is un-
constitutional and void and no inheritance
tax or contribution contemplated by such
statute is therefore due from said estate OF
Roxena Kendall, or any property of said
estate"
While the order made applies only to the
Kendall estate, IT was agreed at the con-
ference OF attorneys and administrators
last Tuesday that the right or wrong Of
the state law should be decided for all the
estates involved by the supreme court de-
cision in this case.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-26
DEALERS DENY The CHARGE
Omaha Wholesale Lumber Men Say They
Do Not Control Retail Prices.
ONE SAYS THEY WOULD IF POSSIBLE
These Statements Are Brought out
In view of the Report that
Norris Brown May
Begin Action.

Several OF the leading wholesale dealers
and jobbers of lumber we're interviewed
Friday morning relative to the alleged
Lumber trust. into whose transactions At
torney General Norris Brown proposes to
inquire and relative to the statement COM
ing from Lincoln that they are in collision
with lumber scalpers for the purpose OF
annoying the retail lumber dealers out in
the state. The Omaha wholesalers gener-
ally deny the allegation that they make and
control the prices OF lumber in the state.
They intimate that their relations with the
retailers are amicable and they wish to
keep them so. They are subject to the
prices established by the lumber manufac-
turers and have little or nothing to do with
making prices.
The statement that the wholesalers and
jobbers Of lumber in Omaha are seeking
to control prices is absurd on its face"
said George A. Hoagland. I'm the first
place, all prices are made by the lumber
manufacturers and not by the dealers 1
have nothing to do with scalpers, but at
tend to my own business without regard to
lumber associations. The Lumber Dealers
association is composed Of the retail deal
ers and the wholesalers have nothing to
do with the organization"
Nailg II an AD9uFdtty.
THE statement that the wholesalers are
backing the scalpers is an Absurdity, and
no one knows that better than the man
who made that statement" was the state
ment given out by the Bradford Kennedy
company. I'm fact. the wholesalers and
jcbbers would give their shirts to eliminate
the scalpers entirely from the business We
do not control or make prices, for in the
very nature of things we cannot"
Manager Colpetzer of the Chicago Lumber
company said:
There is not the slightest truth in the
statement that the wholesalers control the
prices of lumber or make them. II they
could control the prices they would gladly
do so, but they would do 1t in a legitimate
way But VIC cannot control prices. The
man who made the statement that the
Omaha wholesalers were back of the
scalpers don't know what he is talking
about and certainly does not know any
thing about the lumber business"
Manager White of the H. F. Cady
Lumber company said:
THE statement that the Omaha whole
salers are back OF the scalpers is absurd
on its face. There is nothing in 1t and the
story is an absurd one throughout. We
could hardly AFFORD to pay our travelling
men $3.50 per year to go about the state
to cut prices, or raise prices. The parties
responsible for the irregularity OF prices
are the scalpers and we have nothing to
do with them. nor DO we want to-"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-26
TWO JAILED ON ARSON CHARGE
Men Owned stock of Merchandise
Burned in Car at
Pender.

A car loaded with merchandise was dis
covered to be on fire at about 7 o'clock
Yesterday morning In the yards Of the
Omaha road at Fender The car was
loaded with the goods OF A. spigle and
David Helphand, who have conducted a
general store at Fender. but recently dis
continued business there and had pre-
pared their goods for shipment to Council
Bluns, where they were 10 continue their
business.
The ofncials OF the road hold to the
theory It was case OF arson, and Special
Agents NJ. d. Bresnan and Oscar Troy
were put on the case They came to
Omaha and placed A. spigle Of SIS South
Eighteenth street and David Helphand
of 1879 Nicholas street under arrest, with
the assistance Of Detectives Patullo and
Horne.
Pending a further investigation OF the
case the two men are being held at the
city Jail on charge Of being suspicious
characters. They both positively deny any
knowledge OF the origin OF the IRE.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-26

me your opinion, in writing, as to whether
or not, on April II, 1906, the date of passage
and approval Of ordinance No. 6473, provid-
Ing the contract for lighting the streets of
the city Of Omaha with electricity and pre-
scribing the terms OF such contract, there
existed any authority for the making OF
such contract without first asking for COM
petitive bids. as recommended by you.
When the document was delivered TO Mr..
Breen by the deputy city clerk, the latter
read It and looked steadfastly out Of the
window. Then he said.
You tell the city clerk TO lock the doors
OF his office and do no business until he
hears from me. lest the fair name OF our
great city be irreparably injured. Then
say to him that being at leisure he may
go run and take a jump at himself. Mean
while the nation lives and Cuba is free"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-26
ELBOURN WANTSTOBE SHOWN
City CLERK Finds Something Else on Which
He Needs Light.
BREEN SENDS BACK A CURT ANSWER
Tells City Clerk, Since He Has
Ample Leisure, to Go Take
= Jump at Him
self.

An opinion as 10 whether or not the
recent electric street lighting contract is
valid has been asked by City Clerk Elbourn
from City Attorney Breen, In view Of the
latter's recommendation that bids for all
Finds Of street lighting should be requested
in the gas street lighting matter. Elbourn
thinks he has discovered gross incon-
sistency. No bids were sought for the
electric lighting and the contract was made
by accepting the SIS proposition from the
electric light company, The clerks latest
demand upon the city attorney reads like
this:
In your opinion to the city council and
its street lighting committee OF August 22
1900, relative TO lighting the streets Of our
city with gas. you say:
Permit me 70 further recommend and
suggest that the city charter contemplates
that as far as practicable, all supplies for
the city, including It's supply Of gas for
lighting, as well as all other public necess-
tiles, shall be secured by and through com
petitive bidding. and, l. therefore,
recommend that when bids are again adj
vertised for lighting the streets that pro-
posals be invited not only from gas COM
panies, but also from electric light com
panies and all other kinds Of street light
ing appliances which are being SUCCESSFULLY
used throughout the coutry. and in THIS
way and ~ this only can you secure com
In view Of the foregoing. please furnish
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-26
LETTER CARRIER DELEGATES
Four Omaha Men VIII Go 10 Conven-
ton Mt Portland, Converting
in September.

e. j. Cantwell, national secretary of the
Letter Carriers association, OF Washing
ton, was in the city Thursday, enroute to
Portland. to attend the meeting OF the ma
tional association, TO begin there the first
Monday in September. He was accom-
panied by his sister, Miss Cantwell, and
his clerk, Mr.. MCGEE OF Washington. The
party left for Portland Thursday afternoon
via the Union Pacific. Omaha will be rep
resented at the national convention by Fred
Jorgensen, II, W. Lehman. d. L. Camp
and A p. Hansen as delegates. who will
leave here for Portland August 30. return
ing September II.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-26
GETS A DISCoURAGING STROKE
PhiIistineA, Hikes Back 10
the TerraDin Town.

Samuel Nelson OF Baltimore met three
men in Omaha Thursday evening and is
$40 loser. at least so he reported 10 the
police Friday morning. Mr.. Nelson was a
stranger in town, in quest OF lodging
Three strangers offored to help him fnd
bed and board and he promptly allowed
them TO guide him through the mystic
maze OF a real city. The men escorted
Nelson TO tho railroad tracks at Thirteenth
and Nicholas streets, where Nelson was
hit across the head and robbed About
l a. m. Friday morning he was found by
railroad Waterman, who reported the
incident 10 the police.
Mr.. Nelson told Captain Mostyn he is
going back. back 70 Baltimore.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-26
LITTLE ABOVE THE AVERAGE
Man Appears in Police Court Owning
rwenty-One Pairs of Trousers
and Yet IL Law-AbIdinE.

1t was demonstrated in police court Fri
day morning that man may have twenty
one pairs OF trousers and yet remain a
law-abiding citizen. Joseph Myers was ar
rested as a suspicious character because
he had twenty-one pairs OF trousers. When
arraigned In police court Friday morning
he satisfied Acting Police Judge Foster that
he traded two watches at Ames. Neb
for twenty-one pairs OF trousers, expecting
70 dispose OF the neither garments in
Omaha at a profit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-26
BANNER SHIPMENT OF. TEA
Biggest Lot Ever Brought Into omahn
Consists of Three Carloads
from japan.

One Of the biggest shipments of tea ever
received in Omaha in one lot came to Pax
ton & Gallaghers warehouse yesterday. It
consists of three car loads, or l,5OO half
chests Of Japan tea. the first to arrive of
the May 1905, picking. 1t is put up under
customers special label and will be sent
to the retail trade at once. A large force
will be busy this afternoon. which is or
dinarily half holiday and all day Sun
day marking up" the tea. Most of it
will be sent out by Monday night.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-26
Memory Of winiam Robin.on.

William Robinson. who died at PapiIlion
was ngure In some OF the earliest politi-
cal nights in Douglas cQQpty. He lived
defender of that towns rights 10 The
capitol as opposed 20 Omaha He Is well
remembered here by the old timers and
was past master OF Nebraska lodge No
Of the Masons, holding the once from
1914 TO lsib A number OF old Masonic and
othef friends Viii 60 % Papillion 70 attend
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-26
DeGraw WIN BE Here.

Postmaster n. p. Palmer has received a
letter from Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General p. V. DeGraW at Washlngton
accepting the invitation TO be present al
the meeting Of the Nebraska Postmaster
convention 70 be held In Omaha IN June
1906. Postmaster Palmer is the new presi-
dent OF the stats association and intends
20 make the meeting one Of the most
notable ever held By the association
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-26
One of the Longest stretches Of

One OF the Longest Stretches of
Double Track in the void
under one management is that OF the
Grand Trunk Railway System from Chi
cago to Montreal and to Niagara Falls.
The Grand Trunk-Lehigh Valley Double
Track Route via Niagara Falls reaches
from Chicago to New York.
descriptive literature, time tables, etc,
VIII be mailed free on application to Geo
w. Vaux, A. G. P. & T. A., Grand Trunk
Railway System, 1856 Adams St.. Chicago
Ill
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-26
EneaEaion. ChIeaao to PhiIadeIphia.

Excursion, ChieaGO 20 PHILADELPHIA.
over Pennsylvania Short Lines. Tickets
on sale September 15-l6-l7th Good returning
until September 18th. Return limit may be
extended to october bth II deposited with
joint agent Philadelphia Immediately on
arrival, upon payment OF one dollar. Rate
one fare for the round trip plus one dollar.
Full information Of Thos. H. Thorp. T. p.
A., &c U. s. Bank building. Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-26
$3.50 TO Clear Lake and Return
Via
Chicago Great Western Railway

chicago Great Western Railway.
Tickets en- sale every Friday and satur.
cay Final return limit the following Mon.
Gay GOOD fishing, boating, bathing and
other outdoor sports. Reasonable hotsI
rates. Tourist sleeping cars run on satur.
day night train. For further Information
apply TO S. d. Parkhurst @. A.. 1872 Far.
nam street. Omaha, Neb.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-26
Iowa state Fair.

For this occasion the Rock Island will
sell excursion tickets to Des Moines and
return at one fare for the round trip.
Dates OF SALE August "a 10 September /,
inclusive; return limit. September 2 Trains
leave Omaha S;S5 a. m. 7;55 a. m. II 80
a. m, 4:SO p. m. and $50 p. m For fur
Their information call or address
F. p. RUTHERFORD d. P. A.,
1873 Farnam Street, Omaha, Neb.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-26

The funeral OF William Robinson will
be held at his late residence in Papillion at
10 a. m. Saturday. Masonic Brthren will
conduct services at the cemetery.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-26
Entertaining an Enemy.

Don't entertain chronic, running sore
or wound. Cure II with Bucklen's Arniea
salve. Is cents; guaranteed. For sale BY
Sherman 4 Mcconnell Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-26
TERRIFIC Fnte.

It's terrific fate to suffer from serious
bowel trouble. Ward 1t OF with DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. % cents. For sale bv
Sherman & Mcconnell Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-26

ONE FARE TO HOT SPRINGS, ARK.
Plus ~ for round trip. daily. good for 30
days. Summer is the best time for treat
ment. Ask any ticket agent.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-26
81. Paul ana return

DULUTH. ASHLAND AND bayfield,
and return
t1660
DEADWooD AND LEAD
and return
uRB
VERY LOW RATES NOW
TO ALL POINTS EAST
via The North Western Line
City Ohoes l4O1-l4Oa
Farnam Street.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-26

Harry q. DAVIS. undsrtaker. Tel INA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-26

nix wedding rings EdhOlm. 'IswslsF.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-08-26

Mems balbriggan underwear a
SOC and 75c values-reduced...". ~
Mems colored hemstitched hand
kerchiefs. worth 1Oc-for ....,........'
Mems fancy madras and percale A
shirts, 81 values-reduced to-.
Boys fancy colored and plain W
waists-75c values n
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
0. c. & 7. STEAMERS

Steamer Pomona, leaves Cor
wallis, Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays, for Portland and all
way points. For rates, ETC.,
Boats leave for Portland ssand
way stations at 6 a. m.
A. J. SHIRLEY, Agent.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10

would not begin to compensate
them, provided they had retained
possession of it, for the agony of
mind that has undoubtedly been
their portion. Nor is this all.
To inherit a good name is in it
self great blessing, but better
still is it to feel that youmerit it,
A young man may be ever so
competent so far as clerical ability
|goes, but a bad name will damn
his chances of success. In the
case in question there is no de-
sire to be severe on these young
men, but justice is for their good
as well as others and a strict
dealing out Of justice is perhaps
Fbest for all in the long run Of
course there may be extenuating
circumstances, but larceny is
generally pretty deliberate.
Let us hope that instead of
continuing in a way to bring dis
grace upon themselves and then
people and friends they will with
lin their own hearts pass solemn
resolutions to do better in the
future, and live up to these reso'
lutions. Moreover, the case may
be productive Of good if it il
taken to heart by other youns
men who are inclined to look to-
lightly upon dealings a trif'
shady.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Gone to Help Decide.

& g * = 4.f ID.
Supt. Denman went to Salem,
Thursday morning, to attend a
meeting of the Department of
County Superintendents of Ore
gon. Supt. Denman is the sec
retary 1ot the department which
meets to decide whether the coun-
ty superintendent Of the valley
will dispense with their annual
county. institute the coming year,
and join together in having an
Educational Congress at the Fair
in August. If the annual coun-
ty institutes are dispensed with,
a part of the county institute
fund from each county will be
used towards securing some of the
best educators from the East.
It is the intention of the COM
mittee in charge of the congress
to bring to Oregon at this time
the strongest men possible. Such
an educational congress would be
a treat to every teacher attending.
IF such congress is held no teach
er is compelled to attend. The
schools do not have to close for the
three days allowed for the annual
institute, and no fee will be al
lowed at the October apportion-
ment for certificates Of attendance
at the annual institute.
| This being Fair year, =.our
teachers will want to attend the
Fair anyway. They will be given
an opportunity while there tc
combine profit with pleasure.
Every teacher who can should
attend the, congress. It will
strengthen them. as well as being
a recreation. When Supt. Den,
man returns further announce
ment will be given by the GA
zETTE as to the plans and inten
ton as to holding the coming an
nual institute.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
LET IT BE A LESSON.

The recent trouble of the young
men who have just been before
the jury charged with the theft
of some jewelry, should act as a
warning to others. No young
person, nor old one either for
that matter, can afford to take
chances on their liberty for any
amount of money. Life and liber-
ty are the most precious things
known to man and it is beyond
belief that they are reckoned So
lightly until too late.
These boys should, and, in all
probability did, suffer mental
torture far in excess Of the value
of the jeWelry in question. The
pieces of jewelry not produced
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Assessment for Sewer.

Notice is hereby given that the assessment made
by Ordinance No 1e8 for the construction of sewer
through Block IA, Old Town of Marysville, (now
City Of CorvalIs), Oregon, in the manner provided
by Ordinance No. III in which the following lots was
entered In the City Liens of Corvallis the IA day
of February 1895, and is due payable at the office
of the city Tr :surer Of Cory lis in United States
gold or silver coin, and if not pid before the
II day of March, 1885, the Common Council will order
warrants to be issued to the Chief of Police for the
collection thereof together with interest thereon at
the rate of eight per cent per annum, from date and
costs of collection: :
Block IA, Old Town of Marysville (now City
of Corvallis).
Block 14 Lot l, VIM. Sechler, is assessed at "a
Block a. Lot 2, VIM. Sechler is assessed at . 49, "a
Block a. Lot VIM Groves est. is assessed at 33 34
Block a. Lot TO- J. Halliday, is assessed at s3 "a
Block IA, Lot H. J. Z. Halliday, is assessed at So "a
Block A. Lot II, j. E. Halliday, is assessed at 33 "a
City, 80 feet of Street, is assessed at. 20 0O
By order of the Common Council of the CITY OF
Corvallis. e. p. GREFFOZ
Police Judge Of the City Of Corvallis.
Dated this 7th day Of March, 1905
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Oak Grove Chips.

1
Wiley Holman, of Albany, was out to
his farm, Wednesday.
Mr.. Waldron has been quite sick, but
is getting better.
Elmer Woford. of Albany was hele,
Wednesday. on business.
Miss Birdie Woodard is going to school
lin Albany.
Mrs. Catherine Miller, left Friday, for
Washington, where she goes to visit a
few weeks with her daughter.
Mr.. Grant, of Kings Valley, came here,
Saturday, to get his wife who had been
visiting relatives. They returned home,
Sunday.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
Notice For Publications.

United States Land Office,
Oregon City, Oregon, February II, 1905.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim and that said proof
at Corvallis, Oregon, on March IS, 1905, viz: va
JOHN QUINCY RENFRo,
H. E. No. 12573 for the SW4 of sec A, T. IL S. R7W
He names the following witnesses to prove hi.
continuous residence upon and cultivation of said
land, viz: Cyrus r. James, of Blodgett, Oregon
Harve Heron, OF Blo5sett, Oregon; William A. Gel
latly, of Wren, Oregon; Alfred R. Duncan. of Sum
init, Oregon.
1916
ALGERNON s. DRESSER,
Register
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10
HOW rs This?

An offer to make you come up
stairs and see us.
New handspring (none better),
f. 90.
Cleaning Ordinary watch),
$I.oo. Cannot be done better at
any price.
MATTHEWS, The Jeweler.
Room IL, over First National
Bank.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1905-03-10

Now we could charge you the
full price for these and re-
serve the difference between :
the regular price and their
special price to us, as our
commission, but as the GA
zETTE is a home paper for
home people, it will be sat-
isfied by receiving you as a
new subscriber, or, if you
are now a subscriber, then
by receiving your renewal
for a year in advance. This
special rate may not last
long, SO take advantage Of it = =
NOW while the chance is q
yours.