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Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08
WADsWoRTH HOME FROM EAST
President of Bellevue College Re-
turns from Trip as Far
Maine.

President Guy W. Wadsworth OF Belle
vue college returned Saturday from the
east, where he went a day or two after
commencement He went as far east at
Maine. His trip was largely in the in
terest of the college, and was success
full. Some announcements OF interest will
be made with reference to the college
within a few days.
The dormitories at Bellevue wero
thrown open for the summer boarders
Saturday 1t has become a custom for
many Omaha people who like to get away
from the activity of city life during the
warmer months to 60 to Bellevue. and
the college dormitories OFFER good facili-
ties for easy life
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08
OUTSIDE CONTRACTOR WINS
Gets work Of EKeavatinE for the
NOrthwestern's Terminals I'm
Third Ward District.

The bids have been opened for the re-
moval Of the dirt for the new Northwestern
freight depot and the lowest bidder was an
out-of-town contra ctOr, who has not yet
signed the contract. so his name was not
given out BY the railroad oficials. The
contract viii call for the excavation as
fast "a possible and most OF the dirt will
be taken TO the cOmpany's yards In the
north and east end OF the city, most OF II
being hauled by small engines and dump
cars The plans for the new freight depot
are being prepared in Chicago and will
s3on be ready for bidders for the eonstrue-
tipn.
Rapid progress has been made in the
last few weeks on the work Of clearing
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08

SODA water, cents,
These words spoken in whisper may be
heard in the halls OF the Ohio pententiary
in the evenings nowadays. Warden Gould
has given permission 20 sell soda water
behind the walls 10 the convicts. who
eagerly look forward 10 the evening when,
during hall permit they are able to get
this delicious refreshment
Old prisoners who served behind the
walls for many years and know what II
Is 10 be held 50 strictly 10 rules that they
almost forgot how TO talk. look with won
der on the development OF the elements
% humanity.
The soda, however, is "the goods with
the convicts. and many a man who
laughed az the person who drank sodas on
the outside likes HIS little Ice cream now
as well as he liked his whisky before
Columbus Despatch
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08
STREET CAR CONDUCTOR ARRESTED
Allegation IL Made that He Assaulted
j. j. Hughes.

]. j. Hughes, chairman of the democratic
city central committee, filed an information
last night against William NJ. Brown,
conductor on the Manawa line charging
him with assault with intent TO do great
bodily injury. Mr.. Hughes and his family
had been spending the evening at the lake
and on returning were carried past their
destination. on alighting at Tenth avenue
Conductor Brown started the car before two
of the children were able to get on and
they commenced to cry when they found
themselves separated from the older rnem-
bers of the party. Mr.. Hughes chided the
conductor for his supposed carelessness
and the latter, It Is alleged. kicked Mr..
Hughes on the left limb. Mr.. Hughes was
carrying his baby daughter in his arms
and was unable TO protect himself, but
dropped the child just in time to ward on
with his arm a blow the conductor aimed
at him with his lantern. Several passen-
gers jumped from the car and prevented
| further hostilities,
Several we'll known business men who
/ witnessed the attack on Mr.. Hughes at
once volunteered the latter their assist
ance in prosecuting Conductor Brown for
what they asserted was a wholly unwar-
ranted attack.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08
rom ADAM Gets tne Limit.

Tom Adams, a painter and paperhanger'
was given the limit yesterday morning In
police court when Judge Scott. fined him
nOO and costs for backing both eyes OF
Mrs. Charity Barton of 1ll6 Avenue c. As
Adams did not happen to- have an even
500 about his person he was sent to the
county Jail TO serve It out. Adams 1t de-
Velopsd during the hearing. assaulted Mrs.
Barton because he had become imbued with
an idea that she was interfering In a
love- affair OF his and was assisting a
rival 20 win the affections of the young
woman with whom Adams had been keep
ing company. Mrs. Barton who is an
aged and frah woman. attempted TO de-
fend herself with a chair but was no
match for her assallant. Judge Scott de-
livered Adams a seathing rebuke for his
ill-treatment OF Mrs. Barton and expressed
his regret that he could not impose d
heavier sentence on. him.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08
STRANDED AFTER LONG TOUR
Woman Comes from BOhenia TO Find
Herself PenniIess at
the End.

After travelling since May 2s from Pill
sen. Bohemia, Mrs. Bora Jedlik found her
self stranded in Omaha. She was taken
In hand by the police and transportation
secured for the woman to Cedar Rapids.
Ia, where her husband is waiting for
her.
Mrs. Anna Sterker the Russian woman
who waited at the union station twenty
four hours for her husband and then was
assisted by the police matron, has Joined
her husband, who called at the police
station for his wife. MT sterker lives
at Thirteenth and Grace streets. Husband
and wife were much elated to be together
again after a long absence.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08
ROBERT JOHNSON GOES FREE
slayer of Another COIOred Man of
same Name Cleared by Self
Defense.

Robert L. Johnson, the negro who
killed John Johnson, another colored mao,
near Fifteenth and Howard streets May
70. will not have TO stand trial in district
court. County Attorney Slabaugh satur-
day morning dismissed the indictment re-
turned by the grand jury against johnson.
The indictment charged manslaushter.
The evidence is said to indicate the kill
ing was done in self-defense.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08
FraternaI linton of America.

Monday night Mondamin lodge installed
these officers: Charles II. Slingerland, fra
Swartout, truth; Sophie Miller, mercy; John
Malone, guide; George NJ. Klmmei. guard;
Maggie Alexander, sentinel; John p Swart-
out w T. Erdman and II. j. Peterson,
stewards The installation was In charge
of r. e. McKelvy, assisted by George A.
Ostrom and the team. After the Install
alton refreshments were served, and the
evening devoted to dancing.
Thursday evening Banner lodge No. II
entertained friends at progressive high Ave.
After the games prizes were awarded, re
freshments served and the balance OF the
evening devoted to dancing.
Next Thursday evening lodge officers for
the ensuing term will be installed. The
ceremony will be conducted by State Or
ganiZer George A. Ostrom.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08
Hnrt Lacked.

Miss Clara Clemens Mark Twain's daugh-
ter. was talking at Atlantic city about en-
tertaining.
Tact" she said Is essential to good
entertaining. / once dined al a house whore
the hostess had no tact. Opposite me sat
modest, quiet man. This man suddenly
turned as red as lobster and fell into a
horrible Mt OF confusion hearing his
hostess say 20 Der nHsnand;
How inattertivs you sre. Juz. Yor
must look 7.tsr Mr. Blank better. Hes
helping hi'nsslf 20 everything New or;
Tribunf
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08

The sem-monthly meeting of the Aid
society OF Garfield circle No. II was held
Friday afternoon az Hanscom park. With n
big attendance Commander Hopper OF tts
Union Veterans union was present, with
number of other members OF that order,
the date being Commander Hoppcr's sey-
enty-second birthday anniversary, Among
other features OF the afternoon entertain
ment was an orange rolling fete, which
are held every two weeks at the park dur
ing the summer. The next regular meeting
of the Garfield circle will be Monday even
ing, at which all members are urged to he
present. Matters pertaining 10 the ap-
preaching national congress at Minneapolis
will be talked over
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08
short session OF Federal Court.

The special session OF federal court, held
yesterday by Judge Smith Mcpherson,
lasted less than an hour and at the COM
cIusion Judge Mcpherson went to Omaha
10 attend the memorial meeting for the
late Judge Woolworth. The session was
for the purpose OF approving the accounts
of the court ofncials. all OF whom were
present during the morning. -...
number OF petitions Of Intervention
were hlsd by creditors OF the bankrupt
Perheld Piano company
Judge Mcpherson when asked stated that
he was unable 10 give any assurance when
he would be able to hand down his de-
cision in the suit brought by STOCKHOLDERS
smatey OF the water works company TO
enioin the city from enforcing the urdi-
nance providing for a reduced schedule OF
water rates.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08

Alpha camp No. |. AT It's meeting Tues-
day night, decided to give its annual
picnic this year at Missouri Valley. An
gust y. committee on err tpgpm nts
was appointed and instructed 10 spa . no
pans or expense to make The piCpie a
success. Tickets will be in tho
or the clerk for distribution to the Nom
hers Tuesday evening
During the months Of July and AUGUST
the ofhce OF the clerk or Alpha camp will
oe closed on SaturdaNs az l.80 p. m.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08
Omaha Court.

The meeting Of Omaha court held last
Tuesday evening was full OF interest and
one Of the best vet held by this order
tuesday evening installation OF officers
VIII take place and refreshments will fol-
low the ceremonies. The matter ~ the
esta blishment Of a contingent fund ais
VIII be acted upon This fund is to I've
provided for the payment OF dues or wor-
thy members who may need Its assistance
other matters Of Importance will also I've
discussed
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08
Crovd.at Chautauuua.

RED OAK, Ia, July 7-(Special.)-The
Red Oak chautauqua is drawing a large
crowd with the fine list Of speakers and
entertainments. over 5000 people were
present last night The numerous tents
give the grounds the appearance OF a
small village. DIR. J. X. Montgomery MISS
Bryant DR.. George r. Stuart. Midland Ju-
bllse singers and Miss McCollister viii
entertain the crowd today. The chautauoua
closes July IL
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08
POLITICAL PRISONERS FREE
President Castro Celebrates NeneE-
ueIan Day by Opening
Dungeons.

WILLEAdsTAD, Curacao, July E-Ad-
vices received here from MSracaibo, VeneE-
uela, under date OF July declare that the
dungeons in the fort of San Carlos island
have been thrown open and the powLical
prisoners, with the exception of those
charged with treason, set at liberty. The
property Of the prisoners has been returned
10 them. This act is coincident with the
return 10 Caracas Of President Castro. and
July S is the VenezuelaD day Of indie
pendence.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08
seaman Pleads Poverty.

Pleading poverty, w. T. Seaman when
fined S25 and costs in police court yester-
day for kicking Robert Bender, the son Of
Victor r. Bender. out OF his once when
the lad called 10 collect a bill, Informed
Judge Scott that he would prefer going to
jaii rather than ask his hard working wife
for the money TO pay the nne. The court
Was about 10 order Seaman committed to
the county sail tolbOard out the amount Of
the fine when Mr.. Bender interceded and At
his request the fine vas suspended.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08

Do you realize what a great thing It Is
IN being thoroughly satisfied when you
purchase a piano7 We do not try 70 push
our pianos on on our customers in a bis
hurry: we want them 70 take their own
time in making a selection. That is the
reasnh why We do not have lot OF dissat-
ishsd customers. as othSs stores do. We
offer a plain. square desl and guarantee
our prices 10 be the Lowest, quality coasid-
cred. Good pianos for Sisi 400 $3.50 $50,
500 and up. See our Kingsbury piano I'm
west window. stool and scarf Included. for
only $500. easy payments. swanson Music
Co, co., Broadway. Pianos tuned. stored
and repaired, ,.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08

Clyde Wroth was arrsigned In police court
on the charge Of petit larceny. pleaded not
guilty and secured a continuance of the
case. Wroth was charged with stealing
box OF winter clothing from the barn OF
Charles Rockfellow. Twenty-sixth and
Franklin streets Detectives Ferris and
Dunn located the plumber in wroths barn.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08
Royal Achates.

At the next regular meeting OF Omaha
lodge No / delegates will be elected to
attend the district convention which will
be held In this city August 30 and IL The
Fort Worth Tex, the first week In Sep
tember, when Il completes with degree
teams throughout the southern district.
it's morning game, p TO 2, July and lost
the afternoon game. TO o. In eleven In
nj
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08
Discouraged.

Sherlock Holmes had announced his in
tention of abandoning detective work.
MY dear Holmes" said Dr. Watson,
you don't mean it,
Quite so, my dear doctor" he said.
Those Philadelphia detectives have made
noe look like a bungling amateur"
Shooting another charge OF dope into his
arm. he assumed a William Gillette pose
and stared moodily into the hre.-Chicsgo
Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08

Mrs. r. c. Ingram Of Piatteville. Colo. 4;
Mrs. J. Goodyear OF Nation. III: Mrs.
George Ayres Of Ell. MINI. and one son.
DR.. l. L. Poston Of this city.
The funeral will be held this afternoon
at o'clock from the residence Of Mrs.
Amy on Firth avenue and interment will
he in Fairview cemetery. Rev. w b.
Clemmer, pastor Of the First Christian
church, will conduct the services.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08

Omaha lodge No. I gave an ice cream
social in Fraternity hall Friday evening,
which was largely attended. The spe clgi
musical features were a vocal selection by
Miss Campbell, a violin and piano duet by
the Beckett sisters and violin solo bN
Prof Muller. Dancing was also enjoyed
until q late hour
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08

Clan Gordon No. SO added one new member
TO its roll of clansmen Tuesday eyepinR.
The half yearly reports were submitted
and showed the order to be In a healthy
condition. During the social hour enter
tanment was provided by r. @. Watson,
ID. w. Ferguson, f. A. Lindsay, William
Kennedy, John Trench, Thomas Falconer,
sr., and James c. Lindsay.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08
Accident at Usage.

CHARLES CITY, Ia, July 7.-tspecial.)-
A young man named Patterson was nearly
killed at Usage last night while attempt
ing to board a moving train. One of his
legs will have to be amputated az result
of the accident.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08
Royal Arcanum.

Monday night will be a red letter event
for Union Pacific Council No. 1863. The
meeting will be Gn Barights Society hall
Nineteenth and Farnam streets. at 6 o'clock
sharp. Deputy Grand Regent Henry r.
Gering OF Plattsmouth and Deputy Supreme
Regent A. w. Sidnell OF Cleveland, o.. will
be the special guests of the evening. 4
program of good things Is promised, m
GLIDING refreshments and cigars. r.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08

Manuel Poston died yesterday afternoon
AZ the residence OF his daughter. Mrs. r
ID. Amy. So Firth avenue. aged 70 years
Mr.. POstOn came to Council Bluffs from
Denver, Colo, In 1904 He IL survived by
four daughters. Mrs. Amy OF this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08
BEFORE THE PEOPLES BAR
OOlOrsd Woman Says White Lime is At
Bottom Of Trouble,
SEVERAL BULLETS DO BIG SERVICE
Early Morning sOirse ArOuses the
whole NeiEhbOrhood and Calls
Out Police and Patrol
wagons.

Mrs. Sadie Robinson. a colored woman
who keeps her bed and buffet az INA Cas-
street, told Police Judge Crawford before
the peoples bar Saturday morning what
form OF motive power was used at the
Robinson place early Friday morning when
a belated Fourth of July celebration caused
four patrolmen to besiege the Robinson
citadel and take c. A, r. and Sadie Rob
inson The woman declared that white
lime" at the bottom Of the trouble.
For the edifcation of the police magistrate
1t was explained that white lime is the
Cass street vernacular for alcohol. form
OF drink which is more popular than pa
cihc and when drunk in the pure state often
makes work for the police.
At $40 Friday morning neighbors OF the
Robinsons telephoned the police that an
early morning soiree was I'm progress at
the Robinson home. Four policemen in the
patrol wagon pierced the morning atmos-
phere between the police station and the
Robinson stronghold. The Robinson place
was found to have been turned upside
down and the walls punctured with bullets.
In the police court Mrs. Robinson de-
clared that white lime caused her to have
a bad dream. Awakening suddenly, she
thought burglars were in the house and
grabbed the first man she saw. which hap
pened TO be her husband A general rough
house followed. with r. Robinson in the
role of pea cemaker.
fenced ten days by the police judge.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08
LOYAL MYSTIC Legion.

The regular meeting OF this order was
held Thursday evening, with large attend
ance. Wednesday evening, July is, an ice
cream social will be given at the home OF
to which all members have been invited
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08

Harry johnson and William Phillips
youths, were convicted in police court Sat
urday morning on the charge of vagrancy
The prisoners were sentenced thirty days
johnson and Phillips we're two of gang
Of six young men arrested by Detectives
Ferris and Dunn James Howard, IL, was
discharged and given a severe but kindly
lecture by the police Judge. The other
members of the gang are being investi-
gated.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08
N,.. Rsid Not 40 Marry VIseOuu

LONDON, July THE Associated Press
is authorized TO deny the report OF the IN.
gagement Of Miss Jean REID daughter OF
Ambassador Whitelaw Reid, 70 Viseount
Acheson. eldest son Of the earl OF qosford.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08

The following transfer was reported
20 The Bee July by the Title Guaranty
ana Trust company 81 Council BUNS.
W. C. Dicksy to Fanchion A. Seller.
lots and 5, block is, Highland
Place. ". ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08

II you have anything to trade advertise
il in the For Exchange column OF The
Bee Want Ad page
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08
LEAP TO AVON DEATH Is FATAL
Dr. shekNanR Jumps from Trestle and
Dies from Injuries.

UIFN TTWNt
IOWA CITY. Ia. July 7.-(special Tele-
qraml-Dr. Paul Shekwana died OF in
uries received from leaping from rail-
road trestle early this. morning to avoid
death under an approaching train. DR..
shekwana was the bacterioloEist in the
employ OF the State Board Of Health and
a prominent scientist.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08
suDdav PARK Concerts

Tn. usual free eonoert will be given Sun
day afternoon at RiVeTVieW park BY huH
tsr's band The program win begin a.
o clock and il as follows:
Mareh-The Fairy Tale. ....''''..' -. ftiooin
VAlse-HoneymOOn .,,.......,s..... heAlnter
GaVotte-Immer So........,.,........., Fetaft
selection-Babies in Toyiand. ...... .Hsrbert
IntermeEEo-CherTy ........s...-...s.. korSnA
March-From Tannhauser ..',...... Magner
OVerture-Martha .......'.''''s''''''y .FiontpH
Nalse-Aurora ,...,....''.''''''''''' AeeooltSh
Mediey-OVerture ........sss..s-...s bgfBsnAh
George Green and his band Will give
this program at HANSON park, plAyinE
Chopfn's march in memory OF the victims
Of the ManaWa disaster between the touTth
and nth numbers, during the interval as
signed for the intermiAsion;
PART l.
March-The Spirit Of Liberty .,.... Rosev
Mediey-I Am Trying 30 Hard 20 FrT-
American ance-CharaeteriStic 49,. BendiN
silver Heels-A TWo-Step. ............. ASret
PART II.
March-The High School Cadets, soBFL
Ssieetion-T'he Burgomaster .,,.......l Aloevs
WaltI-Venus Reigen .......,. ..,.-.,,. esiArael
Bridal Chorus from I.ohenKrin, ...-. Wagner
PART Ill
In Ole ViTEinny-A Sultry Southern
Angus asof pei.Froin the Tweifth dass
.....,.... .... .-...,..''''' Asghlt
Capriee-Souvsnir de Luga no, Holman
Idyl-The MIL In the Forest. bileneerg
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08

Ny. Plun,Slnsi Go. Tel, 50, Might Lssa
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08

Capriee-souvenir de Lugana.,..... Holman
Idyl-The Mil In the Forest. Eilenberg
Omaha daily bee., 1906-07-08

First Congregational church. DR.. Otter
bein o. Smith, pastor. Morning service at
1O:sO, evening vespers at 500, prayer-meet-
ing Wednesday evening at 500 Sunday
school at noon. Morning subject, The
Bible and It's Relation to Modern Thought"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-20
STATE AND GENERAL.

Thu heaviest snow storm Of the win.
ter nas genera over south Western Mis-
souIi. southeastern Kansas aud parts II
OklaL oma, and Indian Territory sunday
night The snow ranges IN depth from
two to six inches. Much suffering will
result from the storm 10 certain parts Of
Oklahoma, where a fuel famine prevails.
The Montpelier Book Binding Com
pany, organized at augusta to conduit
a book bindery, has fled a certificate Of
the secretary of state The capital
stock is $40 0OO of which nothing is paid
in The par value Of share Is $40.
The incorporstors are Fred z. Wilton
and Z bert d Hay ford OF Augusta and
Winthrop n. toilette of Portland. MT.
Wilson Is president and sir. Toilette is
treasurer.
The tri-mopthly report at the soldiers
home shows that there are now preteut
for duty four commissioned officers, AZ
mn commissioned officers ana 1887
members; APO members are on extra
.intJ; $40 nue. - hrf- are sick in the hos
pital. liz mem hers ar sick 10 quarter.
/ W. Numbers are in ares one non
con mlssioned officer is absent without
leave, 49l members are absent with
leave; II are in the government hospital
for thu insane; IA members are absent
with leave; and the total present and
absent is 1851.
A petition mas been received al the
executive department at the State House
asking for the pardon Of John Nuttiug
who IL now serving sentence IN the
state prison al Thumaston He was one
Of four BOYS who broke into store In
-omerset county some time ago He
waa gwen three Years for breaking ia the
night time aud an additional Two and
one half years for being An accessory
alter the fact. The petitioners say that
they do not think that Nuttlng Was in
tentonally an accessory, that be had no
counsel and was but II years OF age
when he was committed, Ii i asked
that his pardon take eff CT the fist day
Of January wi en- three years Of his SEN
tenee will expire.
Alta conference between committees
representing the Maine Central and
Bangor & Aroostook raj roads, held
asst week in Boston proposition OF
far reaching Importance TO the COM
mereial interests of Bangor was made
by the Maine Central and accepted by
the &. "A proposition Tor tue Tree
| movement of b. & A trains, drawn by
Maine eutral locomotiyes, between
Bangor aud Northern Name Junction 10
Hermon Although no formal agree
ment has yet been signed, the matter
being sill in prelim nary stage, it is
stated by one most directly interested
that the proposed arrangement Is entire
" satisfactory to the dire ctors of both
roads, aud will. at the earliest posi- BILE
date. be put into effect
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1906-12-20
A Christmas
Reconciliation
How Santa Claus Brought
Peace to Two Troubled
Old Hearts.
Bu JOANNA SINGLE.

copyright. 1865, by p. c. Eastmentl
THEY were both sixty and they
both had gray hair, and their
six children were all happily
married and prosperous. but
living at long distances from their par
ents. There was money enough for
both, and both We're in good health
But they were both wretched. For this
state of affairs John Bowen blamed his
wife and Mary Bowen blamed her nus
band. 1t had all come about since they
sold the farm, three years ago. when
VIII. their youngest son. had married
and moved to Colorado with his pref
ty wife, Alice. Then the old people
had moved to town and had begun to
quarrel. Nobody. not they themselves
knew just how 1t had begun, and only
Mary, the eldest daughter, had suspect
ed that anything was wrong, She had
said nothing, considering silence the
better part, until something really had
to be done.
At last and suddenly things had
come to head. The pastor of the lit
tie church to which they belonged had
noticed that there was an un-Christian
GOODNESS between husband and wife.
They no longer sat side by side, some