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Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
lNTERURBAN FOR FARMERS
Electric Line Soon to CsnHsct Southern
Counties with Omaha.
WILL CARRY PASSENGERS AND EMPRESS
Company q. Formed by some Fac
tors ControlIins street Car
Line and VIII Use
Its Terminals.

Farmers of Cass, Sarpy, Otoe. Rchar1son
and Ne,naha counties soon will be able to
telephone to the big stores of Omaha in
the morning for an order OF goods and
have it delivered at their doors the same
day by the new Omaha & Southern inter
urban Railway company, the articles OF
incorporation Of which recently have been
filed. This company is formed by practi-
cally the same stockholders which control
the Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Rail-
way company, and the primary object is
to haul passengers to and from Fort Crook
and Bellevue and in the near future to
extend the line further south into the
other counties named.
In order to get its share of the passen-
gers from points where the railroads are
in competition the company has moor
porated in such way that 1t may engage
in hauling baggage and light express. With
these baggage and express cars in opera
ton the company will be in shape 10 haul
light express packages from Omaha Der-
chants to the farmers and to return the
lighter products of the farm, such as milk
and eggs.
Snrpy County Line Limit Now.
The company is organized to operate Only
as far as the sarpy county line south OF
South Omaha, where the Walnut Hill cars
now stop. but undoubtedly a traffic agt ee-
ment will be entered into with the Omaha
e. Council BLUFFS Street Railway company
SO that facilities will be had in Omaha.
The officers Of the Omaha company say
no arrangements have been made for
terminal facilities in Omaha, but that some
such may be provided. The company was
organized with a capital stock of sl,01o.0OC
with powers for contracting an Indebtedness
for two-thirds of the capital stock The
articles of Incorporation do not give the
right to operate. these coming by grant OF
officials such as franchises. An official
said:
THE company is strictly an interurban
company, organized for bringing passen-
gers and baggage to and from Omaha, and
all that it expects to do in Omaha is to
run its cars in and out that they may
be loaded and unloaded with interurban
business"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
Experience IL sonet;mcs n Dear
Teacher.

So many parents of young children do not
realize the danger from Group until they
have had the experiences4ofs one severe
case in their own home, To, be awakened
in the middle OF the nightaby the peculiar
rough cough and find their little one suf-
fering from fully developed attack Of
the Group and nothing In the house with
which to relieve ii is a lesson never to be
forgotten. good remedy at hand is Of
incalculable value in a time like this and
nothing better can be obtained than Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. 1t has been
thoroughly tested in hundreds OF cases ana
not only cures Group. but when given as
soon as the FIRST symptoms appear It will
prevent the attack. The fact that this
remedy contains no narcotics makes IL
perfectly safe to give to the children.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

Eileen Lawless, a minor, has brought
suit in the United States circuit court
against the United States and Hiram
Chase to recover possession OF the north
half and the southeast half of the south
east quarter OF section Is, township 25
range 3 east in Thurst0n county. ARD for
81 900 rental money due from the Defendant
United States. The case grows out II the
guardianship of the land In question and
judgment is asked OF the rental proceeds
derived from the property by the United
States as agent for the plaintif who IL
an Indian OF the Omaha tribe Hiram
Chase, one of the defendants. is also an
Indian, and was al one time county ottor-
ney Of Thurston county.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

satirical sting; on the contrary, it's pre-
vailing tone is refreshIngly wholesome.
Published by the Macmillan company.
''Sabina." by Helen r. Martin. like
Little Tillie. the Mennonite maid, who was
Mrs. Martins first creation, comes TO
from another world = from this same
out-of-the-way world OF the Pennsylvania
Dutch. but from the Amish instead OF the
New Mennonites. The Amish are quite as
quaint and curious the New Mennonltes.
Sabina, except for unusual beauty. differs
little from her passive relatives; and Vet
what makes OF her a remarkable character
and gives point to the tragic little tale IL
the curious psychical quality OF the girls
mind. Now and again, and always as a
forernnner OF family disaster. there comes
TO the girl a vision of a face. An artist
comes down ana boards with this Aniish
family 70 gather material Tor some
sketches. He seems wonderfully fascinating
TO Sabina. used only to the broad -brirnmed
hats and stolid faces of the farmer lads
round about. His coming is the beginning
Of pathetic little love story, to which the
occasional vision OF the face adds a tragic
note. ending-but the ending is too unusual
to spoil by telling. The Century company
is the publisher.
The Armstrong;" by Laura e. Richards
author of Captain January" is the story
OF three city children-Edith, May and Az
atha Armstrong-who spend a summer with
their mothers spinster cousin, Miss Eunice
Verney. who occupies a big ancestral farm
in the country. The visit to Bywood is fruit
full in adventures, which are related TO the
mother OF the girls in series OF letters
written by each Of the children. and also
by dear, prim, kind-hearted Miss Eunice.
Phil. the brother of the three girls, and a
very wide-awake and attractice boy, also
figures prominenertly in the story. Like
all of Mrs. Richards tales, THE Arm
strongs" is breezy, spirited and fascinating.
and the girl will be fortunate who can add
/ IL to her book shelf. Illustrated by Julis
Ward Richards. The book is published by
Dana Estes 4 Co., Boston.
Fifty and One Tales OF Modern Fairy
land" by r. Strange Kolle, is a collection
| of fairy stories that not only entertain
! ing but are actually new. Every child will
want to hear over and over about the Red
! Goboling. who lives in a bottle OF ink, the
Tobacco Imp, the Quarrelsome Knives and
their peculiar fate, the Balloon that ran
away with Disobedient Albert in IL. the ad-
| venture OF tile Automobile that had n con-
science, and a host OF other entirely new
nursery characters. The tales are of alb
sorbing interest to children without the
usual characteristics OF bloodshed love or
revenge in them. The book Is published BIZ
| the Grafton Press.
| IAN Act In a Baokwater." by r. r. Benson,
ID an uneaualed picture of the narrow, gos-
sipy life OF an English country town, ,skil-
fully drawn and full OF pleasant characters.
| The heroine is a charming girl, who from
the beginning holds the sympathy OF the
reader and the story Of her wooins comes
| TO the heart with unusual freshness. ID.
| Appleton a Co. are the publishers.
Above books at lowest retail prices
Matthews. 122 South F1fteenth street
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

Waiter Rigs, who was taken 10 the
Swedish hospital Monday afternoon suffer
ing from severe injuries received in a fan.
was reported 10 he improved last night The
spells OF consciousness were more frequent
yesterday. and in every way he appeared
to be recovering. Riggs lived with his
brother At Council BLUFFS and was employees
ty the kimhan Dros company on seine
work being done az the factory Of L. G.
fell three stories 10 the ground and was in.
jnrnd about the hasd and bOdV.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
CockrelI Leaves CITY Hall.

George c. Coekrell. late city claim agent,
moved his personal effects into an once al
1904 Farnam street Monday and is now
ana an bus,ness failing to The lof oS any ny
authorized justice of the peace The Judge
is occupying part OF the suite of rooms
Just vacated by the Press club. He moved
a lot of his smaller junk from the city hall
in two large waste baskets. the transfer
taking place at the height of the snow
storm Monday morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
New York symphony orcb..,r,

Unusual interest is being taken by the
musical and social bodies in the concert at
the Auditorium, with Mr.. Walter Damrosch
conducting. AS in the case in Carnegie
hall, New York. this event will, no doubt,
prove as great an attraction to, the social
sets as to those whose very souls are
wrapped in music. The sale OF seats will
open Thursday morning at the Auditorium.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
Card of Thanks.

wish to thank my many friends. espeel-
ally the management of the Hotel Dellone,
Mrs. +. H. Smith and Methodist hospital
nurses, for their Kindness and sympathy
during the sickness and burial of my little
daughter, Doris r. Reynolds also for the
beautiful flowers, HER MOTHER.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
of the Theaters.

Andrew Mack, sweet-singing Irish COM
edian, will be greeted at the Boyd theater
this evening by friendly audience, If ever
a man had one. The knights of Columbus
of Omaha and Council Bluffs are going to
make the night a memorable one for Mr.
Mack. He is an enthusiastic member OF
the order, and the local lodges propose to
show him what a warm welcome looks
like. He is still playing The Way to Ken
mare" in which he was seen here last
season. when he was on his way to Aus
tralia- His success in the antipodes was
all he could ask, but his American con-
tracts required his return TO this country.
The play is an Irish romance. told in a
modern way, and is full of good humored
fun and permits the star TO sing several
songs in his fine tenor voice. The engage
ment is for Wednesday and Thursday even
ings.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
In Desperate strait.

are many. who could be cured by DIR. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. soc and
800 For sale by Sherman & Mcconnell
Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

Charles the Chauffeur" by samuel Ellis
worth Kiser. was published originally as
a serial in the Sunday Magazine supple
ment of the New York Tribune, Chicago
Record Herald, Philadelphia Press and
other papers. where It attracted unusual
attention and favorable comment. The book
is a pleasing story Of an ignorant, intrepid
chauffeur naively told in his own words
How he prospered in his attachment for
the beautiful. rich, young widoe, Of whom
he is the pride and pet. their hair-raising
adventures and his final downfall are char
aeteristically and amusingly set forth. The
book abounds in original situations. is de-
liciously favored with clever satire, and
lie one that will be enjoyed by motorist
and victim alike. The Illustrations, in black
and white. are spirited and interesting The
Frederick A. Stokes Company Is the pub
Usher.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

Tim Murphy will be at the Boyd theater
on Friday evening, presenting The Texas
Steer" fine revival OF a fine old farce
comedy, He still plays the role ~ Nav
erick Brander. and Miss Dorothy sherrod
win have the part OF Bossy Brander.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17


Mick of the Woods: A Story OF the
Early Settlers in Kentucky" by Robert
MontgomerY Bird. Is a popular novel and
thrilling story OF early frontier life In
Kentueky. which was originally published
In the year 1897. This novel, long out Of
print had in its day phenomenal sale.
in both this country and in England, for
it's realistic presentation of Indian and
frontier life in the early days OF the set
Element in the south. and for the ex-
citing incidents narrated in the tale with
an the art Of a practiced writer. and the
glsmor that attaches to a keen observer OF
character. A very charming love romance
runs through the story. This new and
tasteful edition of Nick of the Woods
win be certain 10 make many new ad-
mirers for this enchanting story from DR.
Bride clever and versatile pen.
There are four iliustrat tons by Mr. j.
Watson Davis. The book is published by
the A. Ia Burt company.
Mrs. Darrell" by Foxcroft Davis, is a
penetrating bit OF analysis in the form OF
an exceptionally good story OF the social
side OF high political life in the national
capital. Its very genuine people are
sketched with light touch. a delicacy OF
expression. that makes the book enjoys able
reading. Those who know the city well
enough 10 recognize the unerring accuracy
Of even Its minor details will wonder over
the skill which has produced such real
interestingly varied types II is fun OF
highly divsrting humor without a trace OF
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

Seats for the engagement Of Ben Hur,"
at the Boyd next week. go on sale this
morning The engagement is for Monday.
Tuesday and Wednesday, with a matinee
on wednesday afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

Merritt's Phar.. IS & Doug open all night.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
Hot kshe. start Fire.

The fire department made brisk run
yesterday morning to the residence of John
Elliott. Twenty-eighth and streets. The
fire was caused by some hot ashes being
thrown out near the building. The light
wind seemed to have famed the embers
until they livened up and communicated the
flames to the building. The loss was about
stsO
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

At the BurwOod this week What Hap
pened TO Jones" is being offered with un-
common success The company is entering
into the performance with much zest and
is getting splendid results. The next mat
inee will be on Thursday afternoon
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
Minor sues for Laad

river & Bruening. dentists. 8 Barker blk
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

II is scarcely hyperbole TO assert the
Fadette orchestrs-to use an old ngurative
expression-has taken Omaha by storm
The women dressed in white make a pretty
appearance. but their music is doubly at
traetive. In the reed, string and brass de-
partment the orchestra is well equipped
The ensemble results are harmonious
strong ana beautiful The excellence of
the other acts must not be overlooked in
bestoving praise and scredit-the F'adetts
orchestra is evidently the unusual snair
that Is enlisting such great interest ana
patronage. The popular price Thursday
matinee will be given Thursday
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17


"Cordeiia's Pathway out, by Edna A.
Foster. is a story for girls Miss Foster,
whose able editorial work in connection
with the children's page of the Youths
Companion has long marked her as un-
usually well fitted to provide good read
ing for the young, will be remembered as
the author OF "Iortense," a story for
young girls which showed such power as
TO raise II entirely above the level OF or
binary books of that nature. Her new
book, "Cordelia's Pathway Out" is com
plete in itself and wholly independent OF
the former book hut In II Miss Foster has
carried along the brilliant little Hortense
and many OF the characters of that story,
while bringing into prominence the quiet
Cordelia whose admiration and love for
Hortense act as an Incentive TO study and
cultivate desire FOR growth. Early in
the story she is transpla uted from the VII
lage in which we first find her. and comes
into larger living and the bestowai OF
modest advantages" She IL shy, coun-
try-bred child, but she observes, initiates
and applies the best to her own life, and
the exercise Of loving and homely quail
ties brings her 20 a desirable plane The
writer convincingiy shows that earnestness,
will-power and tenacity OF purpose may be
as potent as brilliancy with its manifold
temptations. Published by Lothrop. Lee q
Shepard company.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

Above books at lowest retail prices
Matthews 122 South F1ftsenth. street.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

sAml Burns cut olive. g.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
DIAMONDS FrenEer. 18th and Dodge.

Harry b. Davis, undertaken. Tel. l.s.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
More Candidates rae.

'The following candidates filed for office
Yesterday: Thomas T. o'Connor. demo-
erat. filed for the Office Of tax commits
sioner; Fred Johnson democrat of the SEC
end ward, filed for councilman; John W.
Cissna, republican. filed FOR councilman in
the Third ward, August Miller. republican,
filed for councilman in the Fourth ward.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17

Robbed by Roommate.

James T. Estep reported last night that
his roommate. Bin Stuart. had disappeared
from the McGucken lodging house on Q
street yesterday. taking with him suit
case containing a SUIT OF clothes. an over
coat and a pair of shoes, along with other
articles, all of which were the property OF
Estep. He valued the contents OF the suit
case at $40. Up to the last accounts no trace
had been dsscovefed of the missing Stuart.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-17
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sells. as usual, for 3 cents. Cloth bound
50 cents
The Alaska prospector., 1906-05-03

Zion College to congregation of abont 5000. Mrs. Dowie says that | she is not without sin, but has al- ways been friendly to her husba nd and was only acting as a spy in Voliva's camp.
 Naples, April 31-A shower of mud, sand and stones fell at the village of Pacinto, obstructing the entrances to the houses so that the residents had to escape through the windows. They have all fled to adjoining towns. Many animals were killed by the shower.
 Seattle, April 31-Chief of Police Delaney died yesterday at the Providence hospital of Bright's disease. He had been ailing for some time.
 Portland, May 1 = Dispatches from Woodburn say that blood hounds have arrived from Spokane and are now on the trail of the convict Harry Smith, of whom the posse has lost all trace. Sheriff Shafer is dead, and Captain Hen- derson, the second victim of-Smith's bullets, was buried yesterday. Smith is hiding in the thick brush and it is believed is surrounded.
 San Francisco, May 1-At a meeting of the municipal commit tee Mayor Schmitz announced that the city was facing famine, as there was only food enough for three weeks. He said that seven hundred car loads of supplies had been distributed and that only one hundred and eight were coming, and unless money was raised to meet the demand the suffering would be worse than at any time since the disaster. He had wired to Secretary Taft for the balance of 1.-the two and one-half millions appropriated by congress, and re- ceived the reply ttat there is no balance. as all the money had been distributed among army commits sary departments for the purchase and forwarding of supplies, except three hundred thousand dollars forwarded to Phelan.
 Seattle, May 2-Marshal Shoup of Alaska, is here and says he will be d candidate for Alaska delegate provided the platform is broad enough to apply to the whole dis trict. He says that the delegate who is elected to the shoit term should succeed to the long term. The marshal will resign his present position in Alaska if he accepts the nomination.
 San Francisco, May 2-At a meeting of the municipal commit tee it was decided to accept the money raised by Japan, and which was refused by President Roose- welt. It amounts to $1OO,O00. All other foreign contributions will al- 90 be accepted. Secretary Taft has wired that only $7OO,OOO of the gov ernment appropriation remains unexpended. This will be distri buted through government chan nels and not turned over to the committee.
The Alaska prospector., 1906-05-03
Photographic News
 Of The Week


 relief committee now has nearly $4, 100000 in funds, and supplies are arriving hourly. Distribution of supplies is now entirely in the hands of the army. All bills are audited by a citizens committee.
 The engineers who are arranging the rebuilding of the city declare that ten thousand acres. or fifteen square miles of the city were de- stroyed. The legislature of the Yukon Territory has sent 5000 to the relief fund. The engineers find that the city is not sinking as wa. supposed. Mayor Schmitz appeals to all the coast cities to send nurses, as sickness is increas- ing, and he also advises the ship ment of lumber from Washington and British Columbia. Governor Pardee refuses to withdraw the state militia, as he has every con- fidence in them. He says they are not reckless, but did magnificent work during the days of the con- fiagration.
 Washington, April 27--The mat ter of the confirmation of Judge Wickersham came up in the Sen ate yesterday, and nearly the whole day was spent in consider ing the favorable report of the committee. Nelson requested that there be no vote on the matter, and stated that he considered the action of the committee in voting a favorable report, in view of their familiarity with the facts in the facts in the case, to be personal affront to himself. He asked that the matter be held over until the the testimony at the hearings was printed and could be brought be- fore the Senate. In this he was seconded by Senator McCumber. and it was agreed to wait for the testimony before taking further action.
 St. Petersburg, April 26-The constitution promulgated by the Czar has aroused the whole Rus sian Empire. It grants no liber- ties to the people and gives the Czar full control of the parliament. Papers are outspoken in their con- demnation, and predict that the regime is fated to go down in blood.
 Honolulu, April 2o-The catas- trophe at San Francisco has cut off supplies here, which are growing vely short, and it is feared that there will be much suffering before arrangements can be made with some other coast city.
 Washington, Adril 26-The pres ident has asked congress for an appropriation of $300,000 for re- pairs to the Mare Island navy yard.
 Seattle, April 26 - The Pacific Coast League will open the base ball season here next wednesnay.
 Washington, April 27-Both the House and Senate yesterday accep- ted the favorable report of the con ference committee on the Alaska Delegate bill, and the measure IS now on the hands of the president for signature. Tbe bill as passed is practically the Cushman bill, and sets the date for election the second Tuesday in August.
 Cambridge, Mass, April 26-A sI As a 1