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Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-26
PAYMENT FOR BETS DEFERRED
Company Asserts ~ Operated at n
Loss Last Year.

NORTH PLATTE Neb.. Feb. 25-(Spe-
cial THE Standard Beet Sugar company
has sent letters out to the growers re-
Gently. stating that payments for beets
delivered in January. 1906 which should
have been made February Is. 1906. accord
Ing to the written agreements, would be
deferred until March Is the growers, how
ever, to receive interest on tie deferred
payment The excuse given for this action
is that owing to the low percentage of
sugar in the beets the factory has been
operated at loss and that an assessment
on the stockholders of the concern to pay
the deficit has been necessary. Mr.. Hey
ward @. Leavitt is now in the east for the
purpose of collecting this assessment.
On the other hand, the American Beet
Sugar company, which has heretofore con-
tracted with the growers for sugar beets
at the fiat ratio of IS per ton, the company
pay all freight, which is the same con-
tract as that made by the Standard Beet
Sugar company, now attempting to secure
200 acres of beets this season In what
is known as the North Platte district, and,
while the contract price will be IS per
ton, as heretofore, the net price to the
growers will not be go great for the reason
that the freight charges are to be divided
between the grower and the company in
the following manners From the shipping
points whore the freight rate exceeds 30
cents per ton the growers, under the ton-
tract. must pay the excess over that sum.
For instance, the rate from Hershey to
Grand Island, one Of the factory locations,
is 80 cents. and from Sutherland to the
same point 1t is 81, and the excess of 40
and so cents respectively would be de-
Quoted from the So per ton allowed for
the beets. This means a net loss to the
growers Of from ~ to 50 cents per ton, and
is the cause of considerable dissatisfaction
among the growers.
This difficulty. joined with the failure
OF the Standard Beet Sugar company to
build factory at North Platte. accord
ing to the written agreement, and the
slowness with which the beets were ac-
cepted by the company, as explained in an
earlier issue of this paper, results in the
feeling among the beet growers of the need
OF their organization. which is getting IN
der way. 1t is evident hero that the Stand
ard and the American Beet Sugar COM
?anies have arrived at an understanding
and that there will be no differences be-
tween the two companies, but thorough
union Some time ago James Scilley of
this city. the authorized agent of the
standard Beet Sugar company and OF Hey
ward q. Leavttt, announced that only one
of the companies named would enter into
contracts and that they would make such
division OF the sugar beet crop as was
suitable to the two companies. This caused
some feeling among the growers, and then
there came from the American Beet Sugar
company a denial OF the arrangement, no
doubt, in order to allay the already some
what irritated relations between the COM
panies and the growers
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-26
New Church is dedicated

AsHLAND. Neb., Feb 5.-(Special.)--
The handsome new Congregational church
was dedicated with appropriate exercises
today, Rev. Harmon Bross OF Lincoln and
former pastors ]. f. Brercton Of Waverly,
la, and Wilson Denny of Charles City.
Ia, assisting Rev. j. William Carson, the
present pastor. An augmented choir Of
thirty voices furnished special music for
the services. under the direction Of Miss
Edith Shedd, organist and chorist. The
church, which cost Sl2,SOo, was dedica ted
entirely free Of debt, the unsubscribed
$500 for its completion having been con-
trbuted in less than twenty minutes at
the opening services a week ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-26

Young Mems Christian association held at
the close of the meeting last evening sub
scriptions TO the building fund amounting
to 5000 were announced, making the total
amount raised 10000. The board voted to
purchase the twenty-five feet east of their
lot would will give the new building
frontage on Fifth street OF sixty-six feet.
The work of raising the balance of the
$4,000 which will be needed to put up the
building will be pushed with excellent
prospects OF success.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-26

CAMBRIDGE, Neb., Feb. Especial J.
This promises TO be an Unprecedented year
for building in Cambridge There are now
$4,000 worth of buildings in prospect and
under construction. Messrs. Aiken & John,
IL is understood, will during the present
summer erect a two-story modern business
and Office building. s0x75 at cost of SO
0O. A new modern hotel building at a
cost OF $4,000 is also almost a certainty.
The Cambridge Electric Light company is
adding to Its plant a modern gas producer
and modern dynamo at an expenditure of
5000. This new gas producer, il is claimed,
will reduce the cost Of fuel at least S. per
day.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-26

GRAND ISLAND, Neb, Feb. 25.-(Spe-
cial)-The campaign for an issue of $35, goo
in bonds for the establishment Of munic-
ipal lighting plant in connection with the
water works comes to a close next week,
the election being called for Tuesday;
March 8. The General Electric company of
Schenectady. which owns the larger part
OF the present electric plant, has made a
most vigorous campaign, aided by few
local interests. All hut one of the local
papers are strongly urging the voters 10
put in their own plant, pointing to the
great success Hastings and Fremont have
had in the matter. The Grand Island Gas
company has also been fighting the PROPOSE
ton.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-26
Farmers Favor Primar,

CLEAR LAKE. la, Feb. 5.-(Specal.D -
The Clear Lake Mirror has been ma king
a careful canvass OF the primary election
sentiment in Cerro GOrdo county similar
to the investigation by the Times Repuh-
lican in Marshall county. Circular letters
were sent out to 800 farmers and to these
go answers were received OF the 20
answers 264 favored the state wide primary.
In Marshall county II was discovered that
IS Der cent of the answers TO several hum
dred circulars were in favor OF statewide
primaries.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-26
Riley a Candidate for Treasurer.

FALLS CITY, Neb., Feb. 2S.-(Special)-
The friends OF NJ. Riley, jr.. OF Dawson
are urging him to come out for the nom
ina.ion for state treasurer on the repuD-
hean ticket. In the west end of the
county this desire is strong. and during
the past week interviews with prominent
bankers. business men and farmers OF the
east end OF the county discloses the saEae
condition. Mr.. Riley is a staunch repub-
Cican. upon whom the party can unite.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-26
TIED DOWN
20 Years siavery-HOw She Got
Freedom.


20 Years siavery-iow She Got
Freedom.
dyspepsia veteran, VINO writes from one
OF Eusianu ) charming rurat hOnIes ~ tea
how sue won victory an ner ~ years ngnt
naturally eXults IN ner triumph over the
conle nabit.
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how mucn goou Postum rood CoIlee mas
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as / ana know OF the deiisntfuI metnod Dy
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STA ana the guinness mat usually accom-
panies that pdlhIuI aIlnlent, ana which ire
auentiy Frustrated he. never drank
mucn Gomez, ana cocoa ana even milk were
too strong Tor my impaired digestion, so /
used tea exclusively TN about year ago,
when I found in a package OF Grape-Nuls
the little book. The Road 10 NeIlynle.
After careful reading OF the booklet
was curious 10 try POSTUM Food Gomez,
and sent TO 81 Shoe Lane. London, Tor
package. enjoyed IL from the first, and
at once gave up tea IN ITS FAVOR.
II began to feel better very soon. Ny
giddiness left me after the hrst few days
use of Postum ana my stomach became
stronger so rapidly That It was not long
till | was able las l still ann to take milk
and many other articles of food which /
was formerly compelled TO deny myself. I
have proved the truth Of your statement
that Postum make good red blood
II have become very enthusiastic over
the merits of my new table beverage, and
during the past few months have con-
Quoted a Postum propaganda among my
neIghbors, which has brought benefit TO
many, and / shall continue TO tell my
friends Of the better way In which l re-
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tie Creek, Mich
There's a reason That little book The
Road to MELVILLE" may be found in pkEs.
OF Postum and Grape Nuts.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-26
Grand Island Man Commits Suicide.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb.. Feb. 25-(Spe-
cial)-Howard Stires. aged ~ years, COM
mitted suicide yesterday morning by shoot
ing himself through the head in his barn
in this city. Mrs. Stires heard the shot
about I O'Clock and went to the barn TO
see what was the matter finding her hug-
band in a pool of blood. Her screams
bl ought neighbor. who arrived just as
Mr.. Stires was breathing his last While
there was no doubt to the suicidal in
tent OF the man, Coroner Sutherland held
an inquest, owing to the fact that the
family were comparative strangers. II
was learned that stires had been brooding
for some days over an alleged defect in
the title of some land he had in Sherman
county. He was a man Of means and held
much other real estate.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-26
Farmers Taking an Interest

VALLEY, Neb.. Feb 26.-(SpeciaL) THE
second annual meeting of the Platte Valley
Farmers institute closed this evening Ses-
sions were held all day and both evenings
on Friday and Saturday. The increasing
interest and attendance upon each session
was most encouraging TO those interested
and promises an Improvement along the
lines OF subjects under discussion. Besides
the farmers OF this vicinity bright thinking
men were present from different parts OF
the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-26
REMINDER OF An OLD BOON TOWN
Leshara Near site of the Vanished
city of NeopoIis.

ASHLAND. Neb. Feb. 26.- (Speciall-
Lots selling for business purposes for H,20
at the new town OF Leshara. north OF Ash
land, on the Sioux City-Ashland extension
before a regular train has entered the
place is a remarkable record for a new
town In old a community as eastern
Saunders county. Three elevators arc also
building in the place, one Of which has
been buying grain for some time past and
shipping 1t out by the work train that
comes down daily TO Ashland from Ere
mont. The Leshara State bank has re-
ceived its charter and opened for business,
and there are several general stores,
lumber yard and blacksmith shop al
ready in operation.
This unusual activity recalls the boom
town of Neopolis, located in 1886 not far
from the site of the new Leshara Ne
opolis was located on the west bank of tho
Platte by a party of spectators from
Nebraska City, Plattsmouth and Glenwood,
Ia, who thought that it was to become
the leading city OF the territory and the
future capital Of Nebraska. The city was
laid out with imposing and magnificent
proportions. Broad avenues and spacious
streets crossed each other Public squares
and parks were numerous. II is even said
that the streets were designated in one
direction as avenues and in the other as
corsos, after the Italian method. a saw
mill was purchased. sent UP and set 10
work to cut lumber for the future capital
OF Nebraska. Its hopes were high and 1t
seemed for time that Neopolis was to be
the future first city of Nebraska 1t was
not to be, however. Perhaps its name was
too much for IT, but Omaha secured the
capital and Neopolis died away. Nothing
could check its death. The people who had
come there moved 10 Omaha, the houses
were torn down or deserted. and the ave-
nues and corsos became cornfields under
the hands of the coming pre-emptors and
home eli On
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-26
Inxe.tign,inr Freixht Rare.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, Feb S.--After
an all-day conference with Attorney Gen
eral Hadley, j. r. Marchand OF Washing
ton ID. c, a representative OF the Inter
state Commerce commission, stated tonight
that he had obtained what he considered
valuable Information as 20 the freight
rates paid by the Standard oil and allied
subsidiary companies The informal ton
will be used by the commission In its in
vestiga ton 81 the charge OF discriminating
rates. and Mr.. Hadley also invited 10
apnear before the commission az lie meet.
INK IN Kansas City on March L.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-26
Murdered Girl Ncbru SKIM

HUMBOLDT, Neb., Feb. 25.-Miss Flor
ence Allen, the young woman who met her
death at the hand Of a crazed young farmer,
was native OF Humboldt. and removed
from this place to Mt. Pleasant, Ia. where
the tragedy occurred, about seven years
ago She was the only daughter of DR..
and Mrs. L. b. Allen. and was about 20
years old. She was AN accomplished musi-
clan, having charge Of department in
the college at Mt. Pleasant, from which
she graduated.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-26

which we advocated there could probably
be a saving of sl,cOo,OO0. Even $4,000 "a
year saved is something. and the saving
is not made by any dininution of the
usefulness OF government. when thing
is required. when 1t is useful to the pub
lie. there is no reason that rich and
prosperous people should not have 1t and
pay what Il costs to get It. But when We
are fooling money away stupidity and use
lessly that is a thing that one likes to
STOP"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-26
BEATRICE MAN KILLED BY CARS
Attempts to Board Moving Train I'm
Illinois Town.

GODFREY, H., Feb. 25.-L. T.. Rogers
OF Beatrice, Neb., apparently about 60
years old, was killed today by the Prairie
State express OF the Alton railroad. Mr..
Rogers loft the train at Godfrey to walk
on the platform of the station during the
trains stop, and in trying to board the
train slipped and fell.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-26
steamer Delayed by storm.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 26.--The Ameri-
can liner. Noordland. arrived here today
from Liverpool and Queenstown four days
late. The steamer encountered succession
Of heavy gales and several times during
the voyage had to lay to for hours. OIL
was frequently used with good effect to
calm the sea.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-26
RAILROAD RoUNDHOusE BURN
Engine Belonging to Omaha Road n.
Destroyed.

WAYNE. Neb, Feb. 25-Cspecial Tele-
gram)-Fire. the origin of which is un-
known destroyed, the roundhouse OF the
Chicago, st. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha
railway here this evening, also an engine
in the building, causing a loss of sll 900. Il
had progressed so far before discovered and
the distance 10 1t from the nearest hydrant
was, so far that It was impossible for the
IRE department 10 accomplish much. but A
railroad bridge near was saved through
their efforts.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-26

and his experience as banker and inancier
its him particularly for the office which
his friends desire 60 give him. Mr.. Riley
is being strongly urged to allow his name
to be used. He will have no opposition
In the county.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-26
FIRE RECORD.
ResIdence AT NeoIn.

nicola, Ia. Feb. 25.-ISpecial)-At 10
O'Clock yesterday morning the residence
of Fred Steele an Iowa league pitcher,
was burned. Good work saved other prop
erty adjoining.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-26
DEATH RECORD.
Levi q. Todd.


PLATTSMOU TIL Mob Feb. 25-(Sp al }
Levi G. Todd. aged &c years, died at his
home in Union Saturday afternoon, after
less than a weeks illness with diabetes
Mr. Todd was one OF the first pioneer set
tiers in Cass county, where he has since
resided. He was one OF the first commits
sioners Cass county ever had and was at
one time IL candidate on the greenbac elk
ticket for governor His oldest daughter
has the honor of being the first white
girl born in this county, and perhaps the
first in the state
Major General Wood.
DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. &.-Major General
Thomas J. Wood died at his residence In
this city tonight after long illness, aged
50 years. He was the last survivor OF the
celebrated class at West Point of 1886 He
is survived by his widow and two sons.
Captain George Wood, who served In Cuba
and the Philippines In the Spanish-Ameri-
can war, and Thomas j. Wood, now in
Idaho. General Wood was retired from
the army in 1868 with the rank OF major
general At his request the burial will be
at West Point
James n. Jensen.
The remains of James Z. Jensen, who died
Friday at $50 Cunning street, will he sent
Monday morning to Elba, Neb., for burial.
Members of the local Danish Brotherhood
No. 10, to which Jensen belonged. held The
funeral services yesterday afternoon at
Dodder's undertaking rooms on Cunning
street.
X. W. Beebe.
PIERRE, s. D.. Feb 25.-(Specisl Tele-
gram.)-R w. Beebe, one OF the leading
business men OF Blunt. died today at ST.
Mary's hospital in this city, where he was
brought yesterday suffering from an attack
Of pneumonia
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-26
worth knowing
that Al1cocks are the original and genuine
porous plasters; all others are limitations.
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
snow and ,Cpider; Monday with Fair
r6esdSy. q rrospsct for
Nebrnrls-.

WASHINGTON, u. c., Feb. 25,-i'orecast
for Monday and Tucsda.:
For Nebraska-Snow and colder Monday;
Tuesday fair.s -ee4s-y.,s-,.
For Iowa-Psrtly cloudy and colder Mon
day, probably snow in south portion
Tuesday fair.
For lllinois-Increasing cloudiness Mon
day, rain or snow at night; Tuesday fair
and colder in south portion; fresh north
winds.
For Missouri-Rain in south. rain or
snow in the north portion Monday; colder
in western portion; Tuesday fair, and
colder in southeast portion.
For Wyoming and Montana-Fair Mon
day and Tuesday.
For South Dakota-Snow and colder Mon
day: Tuesday fair
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-26
Reports from stations at y. NJ.

''T' Indicates trace OF precipitation.
100 Indicates below zero.
l.. A. WELSH. Local Forecaster
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-26

LINCOLN. Feb. 25.--(specia1) 1.-The Elks
OF Lincoln will shortly begin the erection
of $4,000 club house at the corner Of
Thirteenth and p streets. The structure
is to be three stories and built OF brick. 1t
is probable bids viii lee asked for within
few weeks.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-26

Cash for Fremont Y. VI. c. A.
FREMONT, Neb., Feb. 25.-(SpeciaL AT
a meeting OF the directors Of the Fremont
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-23
"The Man on the Box, ~

Max Figman, in "The Man in the
Box" will be the attraction at the
Frazer theater on Saturday November
"a. "Thc Man in the Box is a mod
ern comedy dramatized by Grace Liv.
ineston Funss from Harold Nc
Grath's book of the same name. The
book had a great vogue and was wide
ly read. The play has been equally
successful and ran over 300 nights in
New York city, where it was enthu-
siastically received by press and pub
lie. Mr. Figman finds it the most
congenial part he has ever played.
and it has proven a happy vehicle for
hfs starring tour. Mr.. Figman pre-
Sents the play with production COM
plcte in every detail and superior
company including Miss Helen
Holmes, Clara Louise Chapman, Bea-
trice Mcclure, Ceta Woodland Ben
nett ana Messrs. Morgan Wallace
Wilson Forbes, John C. Rrownell
Frank II. Ranger. George Centre. Err
nest p. orr, Reginald Fife, Marshall
Franklin. Edward Johnson and John
Pearson.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-23
ElOcutiOnary Program.

Mrs. William Calvin Chiffon, a not
ed elocutionist and reader, will ap-
pear i'm a delightful program at the
Christian church Tuesday, November
%. \ Texas paper says of her: Mrs.
William Calvin Chiffon delighted a
large audiences Mrs. Chiffon has a
splendid voice and figure, and her
representations are perfect. Her voice
is under thorough control, while she
is graceful and winning. 1t is Won
derful how readily her rich and mel
low voice can be changed into the
deep bass of a man, and how perfectly
she impersonates the negro voice and
how thoroughly she handles his dia-
leCt. Mrs. Chiffon is excellent in
comedy, but in heavy representations
and readings she shows to a most ad-
mirable antage.-Gainesville Eve
ming Messenger.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-23
The eTbeuter

A Pittsburg critic referring to Man.
ager K. G. Craerin's production, 1.-THE
Sign of the Cross" said:
1.-THE vitality of Wilson Rarrett's s
religious drama, "The Sign of the
Cross" is remarkable. When first
brought to America 1t was predicted
that 1t would not live the season out,
for the religious play was not just
then in vogue. But now, after halt
dozen or more years of successful life,
the draam is still drawing thousands
Of interested theater and church CO.
ers, who regard this simple but pa
thetic story of the sufferings of the
early Christian martyrs as the best OF
all the recent attempts to put biblical
history upon the stage"
"The Sign Of the Cross" is the work
Of Wilson Barrett, the eminent Eng
lish actor-author and Is one of the
greatest theatrical successes of the
century.
The company that will appear is
the same that has been meeting with
such remarkable success. The play
will he presented here on Monday, No.
vember 26, at the Frazer theater with
all the magnificance of scenery and
costumes that have ELECTED the unan.
imous praise of critics and theater-
Goers during past seasons.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-23
SHINCLE MILLS CLOSE DOWN.
So Much Product Stored Many VIII
Close TIL They Get Cars.

Seattle Nov. 23.-I.ack of storage
room to hold shingles until eastbcund
shipments commence again will cause
shingle mills of this state to close
down. Many mills OF this state have
already closed down. and 1t is believ-
eel a majority of the plants will be
closed before the time the Northern
Pacific is in position to handle ship
ments. Shortage OF cars has caused
the shingle minis to store away al
most all of its product. Millions Of
shingles are stored in the open with
out even a covering of a few boards.
and one mill alone has 2C,000,0O0
shingles stored, most of il out in the
open.
The Northern Pacific does not eX-
rect to I've able to handle freight for
more than a week, and then perisha-
HES will be given right of way. Hun
dreds of cars OF perishable goods are
now stored in yards east Of the noun
tains.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-23
JAPANESE DISCOVER COPPER.
Beneath the sea, in Queen Charlotte
Sound

Vancouver r. c., Nov. ga num-
Der OF japanese diving i'm Queen
Charlotte sound for abalonc shells,
struck mineral reef which they have
now acquired ana are working at a
great profit. The discovery Of the ore
by the Japs is an interesting story.
They We're diving for the abalonc
shells which are extensively used in
Japan and notice that the reef on
which they were carrying out their
operations were not ordinary rock, but
great reefs of mineral.
one of the divers, while in about
six fathoms of water, came across a
large piece of pure yellow metal,
which he though was gold, but on
bringing it to the surface found 1t
was copper. They Immediately quit
the shell business and said nothing
about their find until they raised
money enough to secure and work
their claims. This they are now do
ing. Besides copper, quantities of
iron ore in large quantities have been
brought to the surface. Several
Americans are now located on prop
critics beside them.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-11-23
Protect Proprietary Medicines.

Did 1t ever occur to you that pro-
prietary medicines are a blessing 10
mankind generally? The good on~s
have long continued sale; the poor
ones have short life and soon leave
the market
It we had to depcn'i entirely upon
physicians and druggists It would be
expensive and very inconvenient at
times, especially in the country and
at night when neither could be con-
veniently reached. For nearly 40
years Boschee's German Syrup has
been used in many families and
thousands OF lives have been say I.
by its use. when It was impossible to
reach a physician. German Syrup is
the best household remedy for coughs,
colds, throat and lung trouble. It
quickly relieves the hacking cough,
loosens the phlegm. and brings sound
and refreshing sleep. Twenty-fiv
and rs cents. Get a cspy of Green's
prize almanac. Tallman & Co.