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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06
FRANCHISE CLAUSE OF THE CHARTER

FRANCHISE CLAUSE OF THE CHARTER
The squabble over the gas lighting
contract has called attention to the
peculiar wording of the charter provi-
sion covering the granting, extension
and modification of franchises of which
few people had previously been aware.
The section Of the charter relating to
franchises seems to distinguish sharply
between new franchises and old ones.
New franchises can be authorized only
by a majority vote of the people on a
proposition submitted by the city coun-
Gil, and the proposition must include an
annual royalty to the city, either in a
fixed sum or a percentage of the gross
earnings under it.
While the extension of a franchise be.
yond the time when 1t expires is placed
in the same category as the granting Of
new franchise, the modification of an
old franchise in any Of its terms or
conditions, aside from an extension of
its life period, requires no popular ratl-
fication, but rests only upon the assent
Of the mayor and council. The addl-
tional safeguard is provided, however,
that Gefore any ordinance upon this
subject may be lawfully passed it shall
be published daily for two weeks in
two established newspapers of the city
so that the public and all concerned
may know exactly what is proposed to
be done and no snap judgment or keep
it-dark scheme may be worked.
Whether this is the best solution Of
the puzzling franchise problem is a
question which present experience may
help us to answer. This section of the
charter dates from the enactment of
1897, and it has been reincorporated into
the law passed by the last legislature
without change. The strange thing is
that 1t should have been part of the
governing code of our city for more
than eight years without being called
into reQuisition in any way or at any
time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06

In his answer in the case brought be-
fore the supreme. court County Clerk
Drexel stands up for the new direct
primary law in its strictest interpreta-
ton as excluding all other methods of
nomination. What is the democratic
county clerk going to do with the GER
tificates of nomination by which the
democratic committee is trying to get
names on the ticket for places for which
no filings were made at the recent pri-
mary?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06

Attorney Thummel of the Mutual Life
is not especially complimentary to the
Nebraska legislator. He hints that tie
reason the revenue bill of two years
ago was passed over his objections was
because the railroad combine was
stronger than the insurance cohorts.
Maybe little lid lifting down around
Lincoln would determine just how much
the one lobby outweighed the other.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06

complex, too full OF wheels within wheels
and contains too many elements insignifi-
cant in themselves, but which, combined,
made Irresistible force.
But Ramsey had II all at his fingers
ends, and against the greatest possible OBJ
stacles he pushed over the river and into
the city, out of which comes the greatest
tonnage of any city in the world.
The enterprise cost millions, but in
answer to criticism he made contracts
with the great steel plants, insuring ton
mage sufficient for the Wabash to repair
the expenditure in a remarkably short
time.
The Pennsylvania railroad had its abld-
ing place in Pittsburg. for years, and
fought with all it's vast power the ad-
vance of the Wabash. There is no dis
guising the fact that he is the only man
that could accomplish this task.
Perhaps the happiest day In the life of
Joseph Ramsey, was when his car crossed
over the bridge to the forbidden city"
in July, 1904.
At this time Mr.. Gould said. looking over
the work which had been accomplished by
Mr. Ramsey.
Ramsey, this is miraculous"
".
sey's faults: "They are stubborness lack
of tact and jealousness of authority, but
to sum up his good traits would require
far more space.
Among his associates he is popular, and
none of them but wish him success in his
fight, but many Of them are now of the
opinion that the victor OF so many hard
fights is now going down to ignominious
defeat
THE many who have called upon him at
his office will always remember the keen
gray eyes lifted like a fash from some
document, and II is on record that he is
always reading something, but more than
all else they will recall the man to man
attitude which he assumed, and the frank
and absolutely fair manner in which he
heard them.
Anyone and everyone calling upon Mr..
Ramsey can get a hearing. There is not
the usual red-tape procedure TO gain ad-
mission in his office All that is neces-
sary is to state your name, and II you
desired your business. and then walt your
turn"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06

Governor Mickey's comments on the
Omaha street fair are echoed by many
thousands of visitors who have been
delighted with the show. And the gov
ernor did not visit the midway attrac-
lions either.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06

If judicial writ can be invoked to
suppress the early morning rooster
chorus in neighbors' back yards, as pro.
posed by an eminent Nebraska lawyer,
the full possibilities of government by
injunction are still to be realized on.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06

The local Pat Grove organ has dis
covered that the famous kidnaper has
been telling some ''prepOsterous tales"
But, then. the local p. c. organ circu.
lated some preposterous tales Of it's own
at the time of the famous kidnapping ex-
plot.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06

District Attorney Jerome's definite an
nouneement that he will take a hand
in tho insurance Investigation assures
further and still more interesting dis
closures than any yet made. There is
a possibility now that the bottom will
be reached.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06
Check 10 higher Education.

OnlCaBO hecOTd-heTdiu.
The faculty of the University Of Penn
sylvania has decided not TO permit star
foot ball player to take a postgraduate
course simply for the purpose of being
able to continue as member of the
team. This undoubtedly is the severest
blow that has yet been dealt to higher
education
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06

The record breaking crowds OF Wis.
itors to the Ak-sar-Ben carnival pre-
sage well for the coming horse show.
II only our neighbors can be inoculated
with the habit OF coming to Omaha on
festive occasions we may expect to see
them often.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06

With the Hon. p. Grove behind the
bars, the reduction in the police force
to prevent the threatened overlap in the
police fund ought to be made with rea-
sonable safety.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06
square Deal for All.

bHIIII0OTe AIneTIVHH.
The presidents determination to secure
equal rights for the navy with the army
in the matter % pay and honors will
meet with general popular approval as
being In line With his recent declaration
Of the principal of giving every man
square deal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06
POINTED REMARKS.

DO you believe in accepting tainted
money for foreign missions2"
Not /. l don't believe in spreading in
lection when it can be confined to the in
Comedian-I don't see how you have the
nerve TO go back to that town. Are you
not afraid they will throw your past at
you?
Tragedian-Past? Good heaven! am sat-
isfied If they don't throw eggs and fat
irons at me.-Columbus Dispatch.
Farren-Doesn't 1t cost great deal to
send boy to college?
Kooler-Ho; That's hardly worth men.
him there.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Shell hear Rockefeller has been giving
away some good advice.
Hell wonder II oil will go up a cent for
that?-Detroit Free Press.
young Hyde personally engineered alt those
outside deals OF the Equitable?
The Professor-Yes: that's the tale that
goes with the Hyde-Chicago Tribune.
Weary wilie-I see de Japs had to take
a bath before going into battle.
Dusty Rhodes-What was IL dat Sherman
said about war?-New York Sun.
Mrs. Mcsosh-Do you mean TO tell me.
sir, that you were sober when you came
home last night2
Mr., ACKNOWLEDGMENT. my dear.
Mrs. McSosh-Then will you explain why
you filled the refrigerator with coal and
put six shovelsful of ice in the furnace?-
Cleveland Leader.
Uncle John was talking of the south and
turned to Morton. IT suppose Won never
saw an alligator" he said 'sOf course I
have, the boy replied. Its what matches
our chickens-its great deal better thar
an old hen."-Judge.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06

NJ. witte finds his popularity waning
somewhat as he gets farther from the
throne and nearer to the Russian people.
He is being asked TO bear his share OF
responsibility for the war in addition
to whatever OF distinction he achieved
In aiding in bringing to a close the
active hostilities.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06

The naivete of the Wisconsin cattle
shippers confession in the Chicago rate
INQUIRY might be matched many times
over II commission men everywhere
would tell all they know. And the rail
roads knew II all the time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06

Invitations to attend the negro burn.
ing issued recently by a Texas mob
have been recalled, but only because
the negro escaped.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06

reorla serves notice that distilling is
not the only local industry in which its
citizens excel. Superintendent Dough
erty's peculiar record will likely stand
at the head of its class for some time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06

County Judge VinsOnhaler's resigna-
ton is still forthcoming. Judge Vim
sonhaler ia not half as anxious to re-
sign as he is to select a successor who
would ask no questions about the trust
funds to be turned over.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06

1t is safe to predict that Grover Cleve-
lands impending visit to Nebraska will
not he made the occasion of special
conclave of the State Federation of
Women's Clubs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
porarily should have The Bee
mailed to them. IL is better than
q daily letter from home. Adj
dress will be changed ms often as
requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06
ReIntea Rrcompcnse.

OhICaRO ITIDune.
The compulsory return OF Gaynor and
Greene from their Canadian vacation will
be accepted by the newspapers Of the
United States as a partial recompense for
what the travels and Adventures OF those
gentlemen have cost In telegraph tolls.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06

Prices quoted for stocks on Wall
street indicate that the news from the
grain fields of the west is accepted as
genuine in the east.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06

Throwing dirt on new Pacific rail-
way west OF Salt Lake does not disturb
onaha's position as the gateway for
transcontinental traffic
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06

Young Mr.. McCurdys commission on
commissions will afford a most inter
esting chapter to the policyholder who
pays the freight.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06

Local politics seem to be in allowance.
They will break loose, however, in full
force before another week is ended.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06

President Ramsey seems to have neg
lected to enjoln the board of directors
of the Wabash.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06

dergone no change during his vacation.
And the railroads are almost annoyed.
The situation involves so much additional
work.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06
All hail Ak-Sar-Ben III!

Great is the royal line of Ak-Sar. Ben!
But the last of the line is always great
est
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06
Openings for Can Rushers.

IHII"uVIIIII~ -IN@"'
All the big life insurance companies APP
pear TO have a pretty large side door bust
ness.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06
No ChanEe Apparent.

Indianapolis News.
II seems that the presidents views con-
corning railroad rate legislation have un-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06
srArEMENr az C1Rc1r1.AT1oN.

c. c. Rosewater, secretary of The Bee
Publishing Company, being duly sworn,
says that the actual number OF full and
complete copies of The Daily, Morning.
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
month Of senfamhar 1915. was as follows:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06
GREATNESS.
Chicago Record-Herald.
THE SAGE.

Chicago Record Herald.
THE SAGE.
What is greatness? | will tell you;
lis performing well your part,
BE that part great or little,
Enough II call for strength or art.
He that sets the soup before you.
IT. God fashioned him to walt,
And his work is well done always
Ana with gladness, he is great.
THE CYNIC.
II to merely labor gladly
And do we'll what one must do
Is indeed the only greatness
People may aspire to,
Is the deft and cheerful barber
Greater than the gloomy king
Who would step down n his people
Had the wit to run the thing?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-10-06

The story OF the Wabash getting into
Pittsburg may never be written. II is too
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-05-11

giving of one list of words week
taken from various lessons, the pupil
having no opportunity to study these
lists except as they may note the
spelling of the words that they meet
in their general reading and study.
The purpose is to challenge the atten-
ton Of the pupils to the spelling of
words that they meet outside of regu-
ler spelling lessons.
One teacher says: Il think it is well
worth while. The pupils are begin
ming to watch for troublesome words. !"
Another says: Every satisfactory re-
suits have been obtained. This work
has been kept up for the past eleven
weeks until every pupil has taken a
very great interest in this weekly
spelling lesson" Others also speak
encouragingly of the work This work
simply supplements the regular work.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-05-11
cUMMINs OFF FOR WASHINGTON
Will Tell Senate Committee His Views
of Rate Question.

Des Moines, May 1O.-Governor
Cummins has gone to Washington,
where, on Thursday morning, he will
appear before the interstate commerce
committee Of the united States senate
to present the case of the people of the
west who stand for the recommends
tons of President Roosevelt respecting
railroad rate legislation.
His latest understanding with Chair
man Elkins Of the committee was that
he would be heard, on the committees
invitation, on Thursday morning. 1t
is possible that the appointment may
be changed as to date, but it will be
necessary for Governor Cummins to
return to Chicago Monday, as he de-
livers an address there on that date.
1t is the intention of the governor, of
course, to follow the plan of the COM
mittee with respect to the form of
presentation of his argument 1t is
supposed that he will be asked to
make statement of his views, which
represent those of the commercial or
CARNATIONS of the state, as well as the
popular sentiment in Iowa and the
west, for that matter.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-05-11
LEGAL,
sheriH,s Sale.

SHcTIT SdISs
Notice is hereby given, That by vir-
tue of a special execution, to me di-
rected by the clerk of the District
Court of Wapello County, Iowa
against the goods, chattels, lands, ten
ements, etc, of George w. Wiseman
and Lucinda Wiseman, defendants, in
favor of Mary Ch Ebelsheiser plain
tiff, / will offer at public sale to the
highest and best bidder, for cash, at
the front door of the court house in
the city of Ottumwa, Wapello county.
Iowa on the goth day of May, 1905, be-
tween the hours of 900 o'clock a. M,
and 400 o'clock p. M, on said day, all
of said George w. Wisemans and Luz
cinda Wiseman's right, title and inter-
est in and to the following described
property, situated in Wapello county
Iowa, to-wit:
The south half of the north one-half
of the southwest one-fourth Is. " of
N. " of SW. ", and the north half
of the south half of southwest one
fourth and the south half of the south
east one-fourth of the southwest one
fourth, all in section No. twenty
six (26) township No. seventy-one
(71), range fourteen Ga.
Sale to commence at the hour Of
1880 o'clock p. M, of said day.
Witness my hand. this 18th day OF
April, 1905.
J.. H. Cremer.
Sheriff of Wapello County. Iowa.
BY John D. Stephens, deputy.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-05-11
LEGAL.
oriqinaI Notice.

To James Travis, Richard Travis.
Mary Eakins, alias Littlejohn, Eliza
beth Eakens, alias Littlejohn and the
unknown claimants of the following
described lands, situated in the county
of Wapello and state of Iowa, to-wit:
The southwest quarter of the northeast
quarter, the southeast quarter of the
northwest quarter; the east half of the
northeast quarter of the northwest
quarter and the west one-fourth of
the northwest quarter Of the north
east quarter all of section sixteen
G6) township seventy-two (72), range
fourteen CAD
You and each of you are hereby no.
tilted that there is now on file in the
office of the clerk of the district court
of the state of Iowa in and for Wa
pello county, the petition Of Thomas
Travis, plaintiff, claiming as against
you and each of you defendants there
in that he Is the absolute owner in
fee simple Of all of the following de-
scribed lands situated in the county Of
Wapello and state of Iowa, to-wit:
The southwest quarter of the north
east quarter; the southeast quarter of
the northwest quarter;S the eaat half
of the northeast quarter Of the north
west quarter and the west one-fourth
of the northwest quarter of the north
east quarter, all of section sixteen
G6), township seventy two (72), range
fourteen Ga, and asking that his title
thereto may be quieted in him as
against any right. title or interest
which you or any of you may claim
in said lands. 1t is avered in said pc
tltion that whatever interest the de-
PENDANTS, James Travis and Richard
Travis may have in the above describ-
ed lands the same was derived by
them as heirs Of John Travis, late of
Wapello county, Iowa, deceased, and
whatever interest the said Mary FAX
ms, alias Littlejohn and Elizabeth
Eakins, alias Littlejohn may have in
said lands the same was derived by
them as heirs of William Eakins, alias
Littlejohn and whatever interest the
unknown claimants of said lands have
therein the same was derived by them
through the said James Travis, Richard
Travis Mary Ealkins, alias Littlejohn
or EliZabath Eakins. alias Littlejohn
And that unless you appear thereto
and defend before noon of the second
day of the next term, being the August
1905 term Of the aforesaid court
which will commence on the 2Sth day
of August, 1905, and be held in the
city of Ottumwa, Iowa. default will be
entered against you and judgment and
decree rendered thereon.
Smith & Lewis,
Attorneys for Plaintiffs.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-05-11
EX-SENATOR J. q. PEAsE DEAD.
Former Iowa Legislator Dies At Fort
Madison, Aged SO Years.

Fit. Madison, May 10. - Former
State Senator ]. B. Pease, died here
yesterday, aged 8S years. Mr.. Pease
had been in failing health for over a
years end his death was largely due
to old age. Mr., Pease served in the
legislature from the counties of Van
Buren, and Lee in the early fifties. For
a number of years he held the office
of justice Of the peace and has ranked
as one Of the substantial citizens of
FIT. Madison.
He is survived by an aged wife and
three children and three step-children.
The children are Mrs. Henry Evans
and Mrs. L. Clark of Malvern; John
M. Pease of Mt Hamill; the stepchil-
dren, M, o. Brownise, Washington
county, Pa; Ada B. Reed of the same
place; S. H. Brownise Of Mt. Hamill.
Funeral services from the Presby-
terrain church Thursday afternoon at 4
O'Clock will be in charge of the pastor,
Rev. Harry c. Rogers. Interment on
Friday morning In the Sharon Gene
terry in Cedar township.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-05-11
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
Bankruptcy Notice,

INOLiCos
In the district court OF the United
States, for the district of Iowa, East
ern Division.
In the matter Of the Janney Manu-
featuring Company, a bankrupt, in
bankruptcy No. 1179, f. d.
Whereas, application has been made
by the Janney Manufacturing COM
pany, bankrupt, herein, for the dis
missal for the petition for an adjudi-
cation In bankruptcy, against it filed
by Edward R. Ladew Kelley Maus &
motion of Work & Work, ATTORNEYS for
such alleged bankrupt, it is ordered:
That all creditors of the Janney
Manufacturing company show cause
before the Honorable Smith McPher-
son, judge of the district court Of the
United States, for the Southern Dis
trict of Iowa, at Council Bluffs, in the
State of Iowa in said District on the
goth day of May, 1905, at 10 o'clock a.
NJ, or as soon thereafter as such hear
ing may be had why such application
such hearing be given by mailing a
copy of this order at least ten days
prior to the date set for such hearing
to each of the creditors, whose names
appear in the list of creditors annexed
to the petition upon which this applica-
ton is based and by publishing a copy
thereof in the Ottumwa Tri-Weekly
Courier Of Ottumwa, Iowa, not later
than one week prior to such date
That copy of this order shall be
mailed to all said creditors by the said
Janney Manufacturing Company, or its
attorneys.
Witness the Honorable Smith Nc
Fherson, judge of said court, and the
seal thereof at the city of Keokuk in
said district on the 18th day of April
1905.
Smith Mcpherson, Judge.
Work & Work Attorneys.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-05-11
OBITUARY..
,s..,,...s..s.7

Ella N. Carr was born at the home
of her parents, four miles north of
Ashland, Neb., May 6, 1871, and died
at st. Joseph's hospital in Omaha,
Neb., Easter morning, April %, 1905,
aged 33 years, II months and II days.
She was married at her parental
home to Henry H. Reed, February 6,
1889 Her home at the time of her
last sickness was at Neigh, Neb. Mr..
Reed is a brother Of Grant Reed, 116
North Ransom street. He was raised
by Daniel Morley near Blakesburg and
received his education in the Ottumwa
Commercial college.
MIS-. Reed was a woman of many
virtue, fulfilling the character of the
ideal wife as set forth by Solomon by
her industry, frugality and good man
agement of her household affairs She
leaves to mourn her death, besides
her husband, her father and mother
and two sisters and one brother.-Con-
tributed.
Elizabeth L. Johnson was born De-
cember Is, 1858, at Eodyville and was
united in marriage to James M. Elliott
of Des Moines, July 5, 1883. She died
Saturday morning after a brief ill
ness, being survived by her husband,
two children, Mrs. Nellie Strasburg
and Bernard Elliott, and her father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. John
son and oneS brother, Guy Johnson.
She was a member of L. o. T. M. No.
20 and the First Christian church, in
which She was an earnest worker.