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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-08-05
day. The price of these remains about

day. The price of these remains about
the same.
Potatoes are scarce. The crop is a
good one, but the farmers have been
too busy with the crop to bring them
in, and there is a consequent shortage
Saturday they were selling at least q
cents a hundredweight higher, and
were not obtainable at that price in
any quantities.
Utah spring chickens have been COM
ing during the past week at rate that
will insure a cheaper price during this
week 1t is expected that they will drop
to the wholesale price of is cents q
pound. Hens are selling at is cents
and are somewhat scarce. Their place
is being taken by spring ducks, which
are selling at as low price as is cents
a pound.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-08-05

There is more catarrh In this section Of
the country than all other diseases put
together and until the last few years
great many years doctors pronounced ID
3 local disease and prescribed local rene
dies, and by constantly failing TO cure
with local treatment, pronounced il in
durable Science has proven catarrh TO
be a constitutional disease and therefore
requires constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. j.
Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio, is the only
taken internally in doses from 10 drops
TO teaspoonful. 1t acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the system
They offer one hundred dollars for any
case it fails to cure. Send for circu-
lars and testimonials.
Address:
F. ]. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, Ohio
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-08-05

the pope. The other nineteen bindings
are copies Of equally historic designs.
Al! Limited Editions.
The editions run from twenty-five to
500 copies. When the designated num-
Der Is printed the forms are destroyed
As the years roll around the books
grow In value. A set of James Whit
comb Riley, containing twelve volumes,
is now held at $3.50 by Scribner's. Mr..
Mehse bought an authors autograph
set for half this price. The edition
owned by Mr.. Mehse bears this on each
front page: with hale Hoosier greet
ings, James Whitcomb Riley George
Barrie & Sons "Moliere," one of Mr.
Mehses most treasured possessions, Is
now out of print and cannot be bought
at the hald-thousand figure. Each
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-08-05

edition is both rare and beautiful. A
decided novelty is full set of Eugene
Sue. A Queen Anne series of Julia
PardOe English edition. is also very
scarce. A series of James Fenimore
Cooper. containing thirty-three vol
umes. is limited to sixty-three copies
for American and European distribu-
ton.
In "Norroena" Mr.. Mehse holds q
book which was inspiration of Anglo
Saxon literature. This set contains a
complete history of Norway. The adj
ventures and travels of Left Ericsson In
1000 are described in detail. as are the
customs, laws, dress and history OF
Norway and her people for centuries
Shakespeare studier "Norroena." and
from Ameleth, a character from Sax
Grammaticus," is said to have drawn
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-08-05
CALIFORNIA GRAPES HERE
Market Also Well Supplied With To-
matoes for First Time in
Season.

The market is now apparently sup
Piled with everything to eat that can
be desired in fresh fruits and vegeta-
bles. For the first time in the sea-
son there are plenty of tomatoes.
Recent arrivals from California
have brought the price of these down
somewhat. Grapes have begun to
come In now in good style, the first
California Muscatels arriving yester-
day. These are selling wholesale at
$3.50, and the Nevada article, of which
there is plenty in, at $3.50. There are
plenty of watermelons and the price is
down a little. A carload of bananas
arrived for one of the big firms Satur-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-08-05

Louis A Mehse of 537 Fifth East
ltreet is the possessor of one of the
finest private Libraries I'm this part of
the country. This collection of books
comprises only the rarest and richest
examples of the bookbinder's and
printers art. Mr.. Mehse has spent
years and money building up this col
lection, and while he has no thought
of calling it complete. his library con-
fains now over 1000 costly volumes.
The cases reaching TO the ceilings on
all sides of four large rooms hold linn
sted de luxe editions only of books by
Foreign and American writer's of fic-
tion, history, biography, poetry. etc To
uesoribe these books in detail would
consume many columns. The special
full leather bindings on the books are
works OF art. the paper of nearly all
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-08-05

is the finest quality of japanese vellum
and the printing and illustrations as
beautiful as the printers skill can make
them.
In one of the bindings the design is a
bunch of roses. Each petal of every
rose is a separate piece of leather in
laid. This requires the workmanship OF
the most finished artists In bookbind-
ing. A set of Great Events by Fa-
nous Historians" comprising twenty
volumes, is a rarity of bookdom. Each
binding is facsimile Of some historic
binding copied from the most precious
books in the vatican at Rome. the Brit
ish museum and the Bibliotheque-Na-
tionale of Paris. One of the designs S
an exact copy Of the book cover hold
ing Henry IIX's ''Tirade Against
Luther" which that monarch sent to
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-08-05
The Bismarck

German Lunch Room carries every
thing In the line of German lunches
and delicacies
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-08-05
EXPERT KODAK FINISHING.

Harry Simpler, Commercial Photog-
rapher, Isl Main street. Get my new
price list
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-08-05
KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING.

Know the lawyers who pay their debts.
Know the lawyer who would be best qualified
to prosecute or defend your case. We will
tell you of him, we will take your case and
employ him. We employ more attorneys
than any other corporation in Utah. We use the best
8,633 clients have turned their cases to us
during the past years. Their cases extend
from the Justices Courts to the Supreme
Court of the United States, including the
District Courts, Probate Courts. Divorce
Courts and Bankruptcy Courts. Write or
see us. We can save your money.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-08-05
other Books In Library.

A set of Immortals. bound in full le-
want leather. is inlaid with the Rich
ellen medal of the Academie-Francai
as stamp of worth. The Federal Sc
ries comprise detailed histories, sto-
ries, letters and sketches of characters
famous in Americas history. Mr..
Mehse has a set of Dante's works, IL
Illustrated by Dore, In six volumes.
There is but one other set west of the
Missouri river. A large volume of f.
Hopkinson Smiths Venice of Today"
Is worth S150. The book is several feet
square, printed in large type on Japan
csc vellum and illustrated with signed
water colors and charcoal sketches by
the author An edition of the Bible
printed In singles lines is another nov
city In Mr.. Mehse's library. Old books
with their queer old English and wood
cuts are included among the long rows
of bound gems.
Mr.. Mehse does not by books for
their bindings merely. He has read
and is reading the volumes with which
he has surrounded himself
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-08-05

his Hamlet. Longfellow's "Hiawatha"
is declared by some to follow closely
the lines of one of the Morse Sagas.
''HeImskringla" (Circle of the EARTH, n
history of the Norway kings, is the one
book which has been translated into
English. This was written i'm 1860 and
is often called THE Chronicles of the
Kings of Norway" The Flatey book
Is the one containing the detailed ac-
count of Left Ericson's discovery of
America
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30
TURN LAUGH ON LAWYERS
BrOwbeaten Witnesses often Prove a
Match for Veterans of
the Bar.

overshadowed lawyers often furnish their
adversaries with weapons. Did you see
this tree that has been mentioned by the
roadside?' an advocate inquired
Yes, sir, I saw It very plainly.
ut was conspicuous, then?"
The witness seemed puzzled by the new
word. He repeated his former assertion.
What Is the difference" sneered the
lawyer. between plain and conspicuous p
But he was hoist with his own petard.
The witness innocently answered:
Il can see you plainly. sir, among the
other lawyers, though you are not a bit
conspicuous"
In another instance a blow directed
against the character Of witness forcibly
recoiled.
You were in the company OF these peo-
ple?' he was asked.
"Of two friends. sir"
Friends! Two thieves. suppose you
mean"
That may be true" was the dry retort:
they are both lawyers
The blow that destroys the effect OF ar
adverse examination Is occasionally more
the result OF accident than OF conscious
Effort In trial not long ago a very sim
ole witness was IN the box and after coins
through his ordea. was ready 20 retire. One
| question remained
! Now. Mr.. -. has not an attempt beer
made 20 induce you TO tell the court a dif.
ferent story"
"A different story to what have told
sir7"
Yes; Is II not sou
Yes. sir"
Upon your oath, demand to know vhS
the persons are who have attsmpted this
We'll, sir. you've tried as hard as any Of
EN-" was the unexpected answer.
II ended the examinatlon.-Rochesto
! Herald.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30
Piles
suffered for 23 Ycars-Tricd Every
thing Without Avail--"PyramidsT
Doing the Work.


TrjaI Package Mailed Free 60 All.
The n ctum like the mouth Is lined with
that soft satny material known as mu-
cous membrane Piles h a disease OF that
membrane and the blood vessels that lie
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Fissure and Fistuia AFFECT the same mem
brane and belong TO the same fsmHy. Ply
ramid Pile Cure slipped into the bowel,
melt and spread themselves over the dis
eased and painful surface and act just as
salve would II the trouble was on the
outside Of the body and could be easily
seen and gotten at.
The immediate relief they give even in
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as 1t has already startled many thousands
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have tried everything and sent for the
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But they weren't Pyramid Pile Cure
don't disappont. They cure. They are
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and are worth an even hundred to the per-
son who needs them.
"Thls is to certify that have used three
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benefited me more than any other nile
remedy l have ever used. used the
sample which you sent me, together with
the three 30 cents boxes, and am so much
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did not expect to get cured all at once.
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Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30

At the meeting of the Council Bluffs Pas
tors association yesterday it was decided
to postpone the union revival meetings uuiil
after the holidays, and according to present
plans they probably will begin about the
second week in January
The plan under consideration Is to have
several weeks Of meetings conducted by the
local pastors and to follow these up with
meetings in charge of some we'll known
evangelist Rev. Henry Ostrom and Rev.
c. G. Smith are the evangelists under cons
siderauon.
1t was decided to hold the union Thanks
giving service this year at the First Pres
bytorian church and Rev. James O'bIay,
pastor Of Broadway Methodist church, was
selected to preach the Tha 1ksgiving sermon.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30
Real Entnte Trnnafera.

These transfers were reported to The
Bee October 20 by the Pottawattamie
County Abstract company of Council
Blufs;
]. w. Squire and wife to ]. 3. Long,
lot 4, block 2, in Worries ad, to
Council BUNS, Ia, W. d,......... 81, $50
jeremiah A. Barrand and wife to
Mrs. William q. Kissell, lot Z, block
ID, In Potter e. Cobb's ad. to Coun-
ell Bluns, Ia, W. d............,... $50
George ID, Haven and wife 10 Isa-
bella Johnston, lots is and II,
block 26. in Railroad ad. TO Coun-
ell Bluffs, Ia, ". d..........-... 400
Peter Nelson and wife to Sam
Sorensen, lot IL. block S, I'm Halls
ad to Council BLUFFS, Ia, W. d 800
Mabel Venard and husband TO Wal
lace Mellor and wife, lot 10. block
10, in Highland Place ad. 10 Coun-
Gil Bluffs, Ia, W. d.....-,....... 100
Iowa Townsite company to George
w Campbell, lot %, block 10, In
McClelland Ia, ". ............ 70
IC~." '-ov-n -ita company to Z. G..
and Henry Peterson, lots IL and 10,
IN FeIvr5Ons SUBDIVISION Of outlet
d, IN McClelland Ia, ". d...... so
Seven transfers; total. 5000
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30

SIDNEY. Ia, Oct. ESPECIAL Fired
Lamb and John Duncan, two residents Of
Sidney. while in Omaha last Thursday
night had a narrow escape from death by
asphyxiation. They stopped with MI
Lambs son-in-law, q Mr.. Payne. and
roomed together. They retired about mid
night and Mr.. Duncan turned of the gas.
but it seems a leak was left in some way
and in the morning both were found I'M
conscious, Duncan Hot>regaining conscious
ness. until O'Clock NJ the afternoon. Mr..
Lamb was at first pronounced dead by the
physician. but was by heroic effort resusci-
tated. The bhysicthn declared that few
more minutes would. have meant certain
death to both.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30
woman Dies of Exposure.

CASTLE ROCK, Colo. Oct. 2s.-Miss
Laura Scott, a 1S-year-oId school teacher,
was found dead near Parker, in Douglas
county, by searching party last night
and a coroners jury today returned a YER
dict that she had died OF exposure. She
had lost her way when returning home from
making a call and had frozen TO death.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30

several years ago before going farther west.
lie returned to Avoca Friday night and In
quired for his former employer at the house
Swift used to live IN. Craige was wen
dressed and while there was no money
found on the body there is no known rea-
con for his taking his lie. Craige's home
was IN Michigan and his father arrived in
Avoca yesterday in response to the news
Of his sons death. The burial will pFob-
ably be In Avoca.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30

40 acres near Logan, improved and fenced.
$50 per acre
80 acres in north central Missouri, we'll inn
proved, S55 per acre.
100 acres in north central Missouri, well
improved, SO per acre.
Tel 81. Chas T. omeeT 40 Broadway.
Council Bluns, la.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30
oraiEe Committee Suicide.

Coroner Treynor and County Attorney
Hess went to Avoca yesterday to hold an
inquest over Walter 8. craige. whose dead
body was found IN the barn OF Charles
swift last Saturday afternoon The Jury
decided that Il was a case of suicide
Cralse "a developed. had worked for swift
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30

Chairman Smith Of the republican county
committee has arranged for rally at
Treynor Wednesday; night. The speakers
will be state Senator c. G. saunders and
County Attorney J. J. Hess. 1t is likely
another meeting for some other part of the
county will be arranged for during the
week.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30
Tencher Has Diphtheria.

Owing to Miss Mamie Hardin. the prin-
cipal, being attacked with diphtheria, { e
Bloomer school was closed yesterday in
order that It might be thoroughly fumi-
gated and dislnfected. II will be reopened
today. Two children In the family Of Fred
NJ Loomis, pupils at the Bloomer school,
were reported last evening TO be down with
diphtheria. As far as known yesterday
there we're no other cases among the pu-
pills attending this school
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30

ing northeast OF this city. was shot At last
night BY a tramp while putting bic horse
up 70 o'clock The shot passed through
his coat lie was uninjured And returned
the fre tVice without eject. The man
escaped.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30
nInmona Ring oontent.

A beautiful diamond ring worth SIS viii
be given TO the lady receiving the largest
number OF votes. oAe vote given with
every cents worth. OF candy purchased at
our store. Purity Candy Kitchen, SIS w.
Broadway
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30
S,xnnnnn Music Co.

Pianos. organs and musical merchandise,
lo7 West Bdway
SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO PI-
ANO TUNING AND REPAIRING and
satisfaction guaranteed
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30
Meeker Camped az GIenrood.

Ezra Meeker, the pioneer OF the Oregon
trail. who left Council BUNS with his oS
team and prairie schooner without waiting
for the completion Of his plans for the cree
ton OF a monument here TO mark the end
of the trail, is eamped al Glenwood. Meeksr
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30

organs We have some taken in trade
on pianos. Reasonable prices; some sec
ond-hand ones almost as gift; easy
terms. Bouricius Piano House. 1856 Broad
way. Council BLUFFS, where the organ
stands upon the building.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30

The famous Acorn stove; nothing IN the
market like II for heat, economy, dura-
bility and neatness. We make the most
reasonable price on stoves in the city, con-
sderlng the quality. we handle large
stock Of carpets. linoleum and OIL cloth.
D. W. Keller. 1903 South Main street.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30

You can't afford TO have your carpets and
rugs beaten in the old-fashioned way when
you can have them thoroughly cleaned by
our process at such moderate cost, without
injury to the finest fabric. Bring down
your last winters suit and let us make It
look like new. CO. Bluns Cleaning and Rug
Factory. 81 No Main St
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30

Would you like TO buy better wood and
more OF IL for less money! We sell
stove lengths and chunks. Missouri oak
wood at $3.50 a rick This Is a bargain.
Bridenstein & Smith, 18th Ave. and sth
ST. Tel. IS2.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30

Two CARLOADS of Beds for One Firm.
The Peterson & schoening company has
just received two large carloads of beds
The shipment contains the latest designs
in beautiful brass and iron beds. The
styles are strictly new and the finish is
produced by the latest and most improved
methods. II is fine. You are cordially
invited 70 inspect this new stock of beds.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30
Mntter.in nIrtrict Conrt.

According to the decree handed down
yesterday by Judge Macy in district court,
Mrs. Minnie b. White is allowed $4,000 as
her share of the estate of-her deceased
husband, Henry White. At the time Of
his death White owned 400 acres in Minis
county, -121 acres in Pottawattamie county
and three lots in Council Bluffs. George
III, White, administrator of the estate, is
authorized to negotiate a loan on the prof.
erty sufficient to pay the widow the $4,000,
and Johp) p. Organ and w, T.. Mitchell
the settlement of the estate. The sum
allowed Mrs. White is in lieu of all other
claims and no further allowance is to be
made to her.
After hearing the evidence in the III
vorce suit OF Martha Meg II against Ed
ward II. McGin, Judge Macy denied the
relief asked for. Mrs. McGH charged
her husband with cruel and inhuman
treatment OF her. At the time Of the
death of their daughter, Alice, Mrs. Nc
Gill laid claim to 81 1000 which the daugh-
ter had on deposit in one OF the local
banks on the ground that the money was
hers and had been placed in the banN IN
the daughters name for protection. The
court ordered that Mrs McGin be decreej
the owner of the certificate of deposit
covering this sum.
After disposing OF the McGiu divorce
case Judge Macy adjourned court 10 No
vember Z, on which date Judge Green VIII
convene the October term
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30

You get the lowest price, easiest terms
and best guarantee on your piano when
purchased at A. Hospe Co.. % South Main
ST., Council Bluffs.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30

KANSAS CITY. oct. 2s.-James Black OF
The law ~hrm OF Pratt Dana q Black, cor
poration attorneys. dropped dead while try
ng case al the county court house a few
minutes after nOon today. Mr., Black was
e years old. He~has been fndre OF less
prominent IN local politics for many years
HIS death was due 70 apOpleXy.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30

Is anxious 10 reach Indianapolis before the
severe weather sets in and this accounts FOR
bis hasty departure from Council Bluhs.
The executive committee Of the Commercial
club had promised him to take the natter
Of securing funds for the erection OF the
monument ih hand. bot now that Meokcr
has taken his departure, 81 Is likely the
whole thing will go by default
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30

Catarrh cannot be was
ment, nor can it be SIN
When you attempt to cul
and allowing the impuriI
disease, to get so firmly 1
but a very dangerous one.
ears, Hawking and spit
throat, impairment Of the
debility, prove that there
a polluted and unhealthy
cured until this is removes
is to purify the blood, an
soon clears the system {
matter and poisons, and
and far-reaching disease.
this pure, healthy blood
is permanently cured.
advice free
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30

You do not need to watch us II you give
as the contract 20 paint, paper OF do your
interior decorating. We want your trade
IN the future, so We see that it is done
right. Berwick, III South Main street
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30

For imported wines, liquors and Bud.
.weiser beer go TO L. Resented, wholesale
liquor dealer, sic South Main street.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30

You will have no terrors to contend with
II you trade with the Council BlUfrs Coal
and Ice company. Both phones Il.
our highest ambition Is, when we frame
a picture for you, to 90 it right and
please our customers. Perhaps you have
picture that needs framing. Bring it to
our store and let us sec what we can frame
it for. Wen do Il as reasonable as It
possibly can Be done. Council Bluffs Paint.
Oil and Glass company. Merriam block.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30

MALoNEY CIGAR CO., 30 PEARL ST..
COUNCIL BLUFFS. Ia, Distributors
FOR THE ROBERT BURNS lOc CIGAR
AND LITTLE BOBBIE, OLD TIMES
AND ERRlS SC CIGARS.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-10-30

Tramp shoots at Farmer.
WEBSTER CITY, Ia. oct. 29.-(Speclal
-Charles Scott, a farmer resid-