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Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-18
tcopyrleht by James Elrerson.l

fCopyriRht by James EIverson)
7UMPH!" said Tab, daintily tapping
III milk out of her blue-edged saucer,
A,yIy97r,A which stood on the floor behind the
IS9fn kitchen stove, nothing but skim
milkl Why can't have new milk,
I'd like to know?"
Now, the time had been when. Tab was
giad to get skim-milk for her breakfast; but
the truth is, Tab was getting discontented.
Inc Bouncers, who lived next door, had
recently moved out into the country, and
Mother Bouneer's gray cat, Mrs. Grimalkin,
had been putting ideas into Tabs head that
never would have got there of their own ac-
cord.
4 Shall not eat mice any more" she had
saiq, washing her face with her paw in a very
dignihed m9nner Game is plenty in the
eonutry, and l shall dine usually on rabbits
and quails Sparrows and ground squirrels
VIII do very well for lunch, and for breakfast
and supper | shall have cream-or new milk
at the very least AS for skim-milk, 1 shall
NOT look at that any more-faugh!"
foor lab was quite overcome at the recital
Of such dainty fare
AND am obliged to eat mouse for supper,
pr go hungry she thought, "and have only
&sklm- milk for breakfast
Why, what's the matter with the cat"
sa,a Gra1ny Griggs, that she doesn't eat
her breakfast? Poor Tabby must be sick"
And And she gently stroked Tabs glossy coat.
but the ungrateful cat only showed her
claws and growled at Granny Griggs, instead
OIL rubbing against her homespun dress and
purrIng, as she used to do.
wen, well, sighed Granny, "Tab is GER
tainly not well this morning, she is so
grumpy. III just leave her saucer of milk,
and when she is hungry enough she'll eat it,
But lab had no notion of eating it-n fact
she was Just then meditating a trip to the
country
Come out and pay us visit" Mrs. Grim
AKIN had said, graciously, before leaving,
and perhaps, if you like the country, | might
hnd you, place at some farm house in the
nelghborhood. | understand that house cats
are not so plentiful there as they are in the
The spring mornings were still little chill
ly, and Tabs braided rug behind the kitchen
stove looked comfortable and inviting. But
must and would
So, while Granny Griggs was washing up
her breakfast dishes, Tab quietly slipped out
OF the back door, climbed over the fence and
set out boldly on her journey.
She soon left the city behind her. and ran
on and on through the leafy woods and grassy
meadows, thickly sprinkled with yellow dan
delions and buttercups, and modest. blueeyed
Johnny -jump-ups.
1t was long distance to go; but Tab trot
ted patiently on, thinking only of the good
dinner she would get at the home of her
friend, Mrs. Grimalkin.
"a nice fat rabbit a plump quail, per-
haps."
Tabs mouth watered at the very thought.
She reached the Bouncers' farmhouse at
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-18

Grimalkin?-a dingy looking, gray cat, with a
lame leg and several scratches on her nose.
One eye also was quite closed.
"Mi-au," said Tab, family; for she was
afraid the big dog would hear.
The gray cat started with astonishment,
and then came lmping toward her as fast as
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-18

from the deep, a mass of basaltic lava.
There is no anchorage but very insecure
one, upon bank at one end, and the landing
place is very dangerous one, from the high
surf and under-tow.
About four hundred feet above the water,
there is a plain or plateau, where vegetation
is very luxuriant-and there is rain enough to
make things grow-but no springs, and good
drinking water is therefore often scarce in
dry seasons.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-18

the street, drawing carriage in which was
seated beautiful little girl not more than
five years old. The carriage bounced along
the rough street, and everybody expected to
see it overturned every instant The little
tot held fast to the sides of the vehicle with
a bravery that was surprising in one so young
Women screamed, some nearly tainted, and
strong men remarked that the child could not
escape death. Presently a little bare-footed
boy who could not have been over twelve
years old, was seen to dash right in front of
the swift-running horses, grab one of them
by the'bridle and cling desperately to it, He
jerked the horses and yelled to them, and
finally managed to turn them into fence
corner, where they were stopped without any
damage being done. 1t was a most daring
feat on the part of the boy, and those who
gathered abotu the carriage and cheered the
brave lad to the echo.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-18
Bare-FOoted Bravery

THRILLING scene was witnessed on
Twentieth street, between | and J,
in San Francisco, some few years
ago. The people in that neighbor-
borhood were Mortified to see
team of horses come dashing along
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-18
Copyright by James. Elversonl

(Copyright by James EIverson.l
ISLAND. in the South
Pacific Ocean, is three miles long
and two miles wide, and its highest
point above the water is about one
thousand feet. There is no coral
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-18

tCoDyrIeht BY James EIverson.)
"1UMPH!" said Tab, daintily tapping
tH milk out of her blue-edged saucer,
)161Yg which stood on the floor behind the
I6N kitchen stove, nothing but skim
milk Why can't have new milk,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-27
COMMON SENSE

Leads most intelligent people 70 use only
MEDICINES Of known composition. There
fore Il Is that DR.. Pierce's medicines, the
makefst q which print every ingredient
entering laAO them upon the bottle wrap
peTs and ATTEST It's correctness under oath,
are daily grSRing IN favor. The COM
position Of Dill Pierce's medicines Is open
20 eyerybOdyNDF. Pierce being DESTROYS
Of having the search -ught oh lnYestIga:
ton turned fully upon his formule, being
conhdent thal NE better The COMMUNION
oi-f6eSe mediclnes Is known the more
VIII lbeir Rreat cdTative meTits la recog-
niIed. Being wholly made OF The active
medicinal principles extracted from ma
tive forest roots, by exact processes
original with DR.. Pierce, and without the
use Of a drop of alcohol. triple-refned and
chemically pure glycerine being used in
stead in extracting and preserving the
curative virtues residing in the roots
employed, these medicines arc entirely
free from the objection Of doing harm
by creating an appetite for either al
cohoiic beverages or habit forming
drugs. Examine the formula on their
bottle wrappers--the Same as sworn 10 by
DIR. Pierce, and you viii find that his
Golden Medical Discovery" the great
blood purifier, stomach tonic and bowel
regulatOr-the medicine which, while not
recommended TO cure consumption in its
advanced stages mo medicine viii do that)
yet does cure all those catarrhal condi-
tons Of head and throat, weak stomach,
torpid liver ana bronchial troubles. weak
lungs aud hang-on-cOughs. which, II neg
lected or badly treated lead up 70 and
finally terminate Ia consumption.
Take the Golden Medical Discovery
tn time and il Is not likely 20 disappoint
you II only you give h a thOFOUgh and
tdtr trial Don't expect miracles. IL
won't do supernatural things. You must
exercise your patience and perseYere in its
use for a reasonable length Of time 10 get
its full benefits. The ingredients OF which
DR.. Pierce's medicines are composed have
the unqualified endorsement Of scores Of
medical ieaders-betteT than any amount
OF lay, or nOn-prOfessiOnal, testimonials.
They are not given away 10 be elperi-
mented with but are sold by all dealers In
medicines 81 reasonable pFiees.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-27
PAY FOR OFFICIALS NAME
Reward Placed On Signature of Commits.
sioner, Charge of Government.
PROSECUTION EXPECTS TO PROVE II
M Land Case Uncle sam Contends Al
IiRnce Omce Man Was EN-
played by the Alleged
... COnsplratOrs.

The trial of the case of the United states
against Bartlett Richards. w. G. COM
stock, Charles c. Jameson, Il. NJ. Walcott
and Aqullla Trplett for conspiracy to de-
fraud the government out OF title to public
lands was resumed in the United States
district court Monday morning before Judge
Munger.
Juror Boden has fully recovered from his
recent illness and the trial will now pro-
coed without further interruption.
Bruce Wilcox. registrar of the land Office
at Alliance, was recalled to the stand and
completed the Identification of the filings
made in his district and located them on
the records of his Office. The entire
day was occupied in the Identification of
these records and filings being OF the usual
tedious Formally. for the purpose Of laying
the necessary foundation for the. testimony
OF the eutrymen who made the filings The
number Of entries at the Alliance land office
is forty-two.
T. J. OHeefe, United States commissioner
at Alliance, will go on the stand
this morning 10 testify to afixing
his signature to the preliminary ap-
plications, identifying such as he
had signed. The government expects
to prove by this witness that he was em-
ployed and paid by tho alleged conspirato tors
to go to Ellsworth to execute these pre-
limlnary applications. While this evidence
may not be brought out at today's hear
ing. such was the statement made by the
government at the opening of the trial a
week ago,
About fifteen witnesses reported Monday
morning, being largely entryInen and their
examination will begin Wednesday morning,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-27
ELDER son SUCCEEDS FATHER
Charles T, Kouutss is Picked as New
President Of First National Bank.
CREIGHTON AND PAXTON WILL DECLINE
No Meeting OF Directors il Called
Until After First OF Year,
hut This Plan IL
Reported.

Speculation as to the next president Of
the First National bank lays the mantle OF
the late Herman Kountze on the shoulders
Of his son, Charles T. Kountze, now as
sistant cashier OF the bank. Tho new
head of the bank will not be announced
for some time and it is even said no meet
ing Of directors will be held In the matter
until after January l, but the identity Of
the new president is already regarded as
settled.
1t Is generally predicted the presidency
will be offered to John A. Creighton, now
vice president and heavy stakeholder,
and il IS also confidently predicted Count
Creighton will refuse to accept owing to
the press of his personal business. Should
w. A. Paxton be offered the presidency, II
is said, he would refuse on the same
ground.
So Charles T. Kountze Is generally picked
10 manage the local Hountze interests. Be-
ing the elder OF the sons in the city, he
will. according to the custom Of the fam
lily, be the head OF the house Of KountzC
IN Omaha, Just as Luther Kouutze, The
oldest surviving brother Of Herman
Kountae. is head OF the house Of Hountzt
IN New York,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-27
COAL SITUATION IS SERIOUS
Railroads Cannot Supply DemandAnd sold
Snap Would Cause Trouble,
7AlRLlNeTON IN VANGUARD OF Relief
An"nd1ns Grain Tranfc Until Fuel
Famine In Abated and Cars
Are Available for
All Freight.


The GOAL situation in Nebraska Is be-
coming serious. The railroads simply can
not supply the demand which is now being
made upon them, and should a severe cold
snap come considerable suffering would be
felt in some OF the interior towns. For
this the railroads are not entirely to blame.
The dealers IN the state, it is pointed out,
should have filled their bins when cars
could have been had and not waited for
the cold weather when all orders have to
lie filled at once 20 avert suffering.
The Burlington mas practically gone ont
OF the grain business until the situation is
relieved and is refusing to haul grain that
( the cars may be used for coal as readers
Of The Bee know. Tho Sheridan mines
have been running at full capacity for
long time and for the last six weeks the
Burlington has moved every car Of coal
Oose mines could produce. The trouble at
Resent Is with the Colorado mines. the
colorado roads being congested md unable
10 handle cars. Last Friday the Burlington
NJ seveuty-five empties at Denver, which
- Colorado roads could not receive be-
cause of the congestion in the Denver
yards. The Denver & Rio Grande IL work
ing Enormously on the situation but the
Colorado & Southern is swampcd. That
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-27
COAL TRUST GETS A DELAY
Combine Secures Temperament of
Trial ON Argument 60 ouash
the Indictment.

one more delay ia the hearing OF the
criminal case against members Of the Coas
trust was secured Monday morning by thu
defendants, the argument on the motion 90
quash the indictment being postponed until
Tuesday morning. w, J. Connell appeared
before Judge sutton and said he wanted 90
DO heard on the motion TO quash aud. a.
he was engaged in hearing another case
In Judge Sears court5 would not be a.
liberty until afternoon. lie said if the
case were allowed TO go over until after
noon he would promise to make no further
delay.
As the robbery case against Charles Ne
Grath, begun Thursday, had not been
fniSh5 d. owing to the Illness Of juror,
Judge sutton said the coal hearing could
go over until Tuesday morniug.
In case the molten to quash Is overrulsd
the trial OF S, z. Howell president OF the
| Coal exchange. viii bogiN at once.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-27

is an absolutely pure, gentle and invigorai
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II makes digestion perfect, and enables yO'
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sickly children 1t strengthens and sus-
tains the system, is a promoter Of good
health and longevity. makes the OLD YOUNG
and keeps the young strong Duffy's is
the only whiskey that has been recognized
as medicine and is guaranteed abso-
lutely free from fusel oil Seven thousand
doctors prescribe and 1000 hospitals use
Dumy's Malt Whiskey exclusively.
BEWARE of dangerous limitations
and substitutes. They are positively
harmful and are sold for profit only by
INSCRIPTIONS dealers. Look for the
trade mark, the 'Old Chemist" on the
label, and be certain the seal over the
cork is unbrOken. All druggists and
grOcers, or direct, 500 bottle. Doc
tors advice and medical booklet free.
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co., Rochester,
New York.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-27

road II present has over 500 Burlington
cars. which it Is using to supply Denver
and which the Burlington cannot get it to
loosen on and send east with coal
The Union Pacific officials say the coal
situation is better on their lines and that
most of the dealers are pretty well supplied.
There was some difficulty some time ago
and such heavy users of coal as Fitzpatrick
Bros. & Collins threatened to shut or their
work If they could not be supplied with
coal.
shortage Feared in West.
Western towns like Salt Lake City and
ogden, are also fearing shortage and e.
Buckingham. superintendent of the Oregon
Short Line, is in Ogden looking over the
Situation In that town. He claims he has
'been sending many more emptes to the
Rock Springs mines for coal than he has
been receiving loads out, and he says ne
fears the Union Pacific has been "hogging'
more of the coal from these mines than II
Is entitled to. The street cars Of Salt Lake
City were impeded last Friday because the
company had TO use scraplngs from the
bins TO keep the fires going. Two wagon
loads OF coal were found in one OF the
dealers yards which relieved the situation
for the street railway company at Salt
LAKE. lily btl the SITUATION u getting Sc
rious to say the least.
with the Burlington out Of the grain
business and using all its available cars to
help out the state. better outlook is ex-
pectcd in a few days. rhe railroad COM
Panes have 20 look after themselves first.
even TO the extent OF taking coal con-
signed to dealers. for with no coal for the
engines everything would be blocked
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-27

the start and restored her 20 the bcs'
of health I'm a short time.
Mrs. Spencer, filled with gratitude
writes:
7 have been usuing Dunys Pure Mali
for four months, and am so glad as 10
has done mo more good than all the doN-
tors medicines I have taken. | know tn'
I worked very hard and was failing fHs'
every day until began 10 take this Won-
derful Pure Malt Whisky, and I surely
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aud am not ashamed TO praise lt amldS
thousands OF people, I know that
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70 so upstairs one foot at a time ave
when I got up In the morning / could noi
stand on my feet for some time, my limbs
would tremble 80 under me, and when
pufry's was recommended to mo I sent
and got II as room 'aG l could. and oeforg
I had taken one bottle Of Durfy's Malt J
could walk and so upstairs very vol
This medicine was a perfect godsend ~
me, and 1 expect to praise Il us long AS I
live and do hope that you may sell NOR"
Of IL all over the land and that * may
reach many a sufferer, as IL would IrolonE
their life for many years CSigned) Mrs.
BESSIE SPENCER, Easton, Talbot Co.
Goldshorough ST. Nd, Apl II, 'O6.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-27

poratod and opened an Office in Omaha.
President Barlow OF that bank. Vice Presi-
dents Wattles and Caldwell and Cashier
Willard all say they have never heard OF
the concern or OF the men whose names
are used in connection with it. Inquiry a
other banks fails 20 discover any one who
has any knowledge OF the company.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-27
Card of rhnnhr.

The desire 20 express our most sincere
thanks and appreciation 20 our friends and
neighbors. also the Danish brotherhood.
and to all those who by thai? kindness and
sympathy and many beautiful floral oncr
ings tried to lessen our grief during the
recent sad bereavement OF our beloved
father and grandfather.
MR.. AND MRS. JOHN HAULRICK AND
FAMILY
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-27

The following births and deaths were re-
ported 10 the Board OF Health during the
forty-eight hours ending Monday noon:
Births--John Hughes, 1893 South Twelfth,
girl: BrandeT LoyntOn, 400 Bancroft. boy;
j. r. Gilligun, 4262 Harvey, girl
Deaths-Stcphen Mahr, Elmwood, Neb,
G5; John Andrew ODonnell, 1928 Ohio, 70;
Michael Haubrick, 14ll Ohio, 70: Dorothy
CiOodell. 23l4 North TWenty-seventh avenue,
months.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-27
TRUST COMPANY A PUZZLE
Concern is Believed by Local bankers
TO he Project OF the
Mind,

Nothing can be learned among local
nnauciers of the Northwest Banking and
Trust company, said to have been formed
last Friday at the Paxton hotel and most
Of them regard tho report Of its orsaniza-
ton as unfounded. u wan said the COM
many would do business with the United
states National bank untll it had incOr-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-27
TOILET sETs-FrsnzeE. IN and Dodge
EXCESS OF TAXES. COLLECTED
over Forts Thousand Dollars Beyond
Ninety Per Cent Available for
Various Funds.

An unusual condition of affairs, in "a
financial way, wns announced Monday
afternoon in the treasury department at the
city haN, I'm that It was discovered that
taxes collected this. year by City and
County Troesurer Fink have exceeded by
$4,000 tEa 20 Rer cent OF the 1906 levy avail
able for The various funds According to
law, as Interpreted by the city attorney,
the various departments viii share in the
excess. II is estimated that before the
year shall have closed the $4,000 will be
increased 10 t5aOO, a condition unprece-
dcnted In Omaha municipal affairs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-27
pIAMoNps-Edholm. 18Th ana Harnsy.
AasuuIt to Rob.

Attorney Shotwell in police court Monday
morning charging Thomas Combs, Eleventh
and lizard streets, and G. Woodside. Thlr
with intent to rob James Ryan last sRtur-
day night. II IL charged Combs and Wood
side followed Ryan from a saloon at Tenth
and Davenport streets and attempted 20
steal a so bill from his hand. Ryans hand
was injured in the scufie, but he retained
possession Of the money.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-27
Mansum q Co, LETTER SPECIALISTS
RECEPTION OF ROYAL PATROL
Entertainment 20 BE Given by
shriners Rt Masonic Temple
60 Men Only.

For men only n the slogan OF the COM
lnittee on arrangements FOR the reception
90 be rendered Tuesday night al Masonic
temple by the shriners to the Royal Patrol
The AFFAIR is 20 be conducted on formal
and rather ceremonious lines and IL not to
Ns the least elaborate OF the kind ever
given. il will set in al p. m. and sub
side az 10 The camels are coming now.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-27
VETERAN COACHMAN is DEAD
Henry Murphy IL Pound LifeIess In
IFS He'd At the Hayden
Home.

Henry Murphy, aged o., formerly a coach
man for Mrs. William Hayden, was found
dead in his room over tho stable al the
Hayden residence, Thirty-hfth aud Farnam
streets early Monday morniug. lie had
been sick for some time and his death re-
suited from heart failure. Murphy was a
well known couchman, having been em-
ployed by Patrick Hesfey for several years.
10 was unma rried and the body will be
sent Cor burial TO Dunlap Ia. the home OF
his sister
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-27

Every Tuesday, balance of the year, the
Chicago Great Western railroad will sell
homesoekers' tickets to Minnesota, North
Dakota and Canadian northwest at about
half rate; TO other territory first and third
Tuesdays Write w. G. Davidson, c. +. d
r. A.. 1872 Farnam street. State number in
party and when going.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-27
Are you clean inside7

II A appearance, but how about the
inside2
Are you clean inside9
And If not. how can you face the world
with clean thoughts, clear intelligence,
a fair, Just brigh, mind and get your full
share Of capacity for work and enioyment3
Neglect Of exercise. rich everlasting
and oarelessness about stools. often leave
tho delicate internal mechanism in
nasty mess.
The small intestine is compelled to alb
sorb the poison Of dseaying matter instead
Of wholesome nowishment.
The liver gets inactive; the bile doesn't
work off, the eyes get ysllow; the skin
gets dead like putty and pale Ike dough.
disiigured with boiIs. pimples. hlackhsads
and hvsr-spots,
There's only one solution to the prob
len: Keep clean inside an The time, That's
the answer.
ltyou can not diet. or keep your mech
Hnism going BY proper exercise. take Cas-
earsis, the sweet fragrant, harmless little
vegetable tablets, that "aot like exercise"
On your bowels. and gently but powerfully
ssan out and disiniset the whole digestive
canal.
A cssoaFet every night before going to
bed will work while you sleep" and
make you ''ieel fine in the morning"
lfyou have been nsgleodng yourself for
some time, take casears. night and morn
Ing ard break up the "oonsiipatsd habit"
without acquiring a eathartio habit"
caseaEsts are sold by al druggists, loo.
Sc and soc. The Zoe size trial box Is a
Lsat. III for the vest pocket or lady's purse.
Be sure 70 get the genuine with the
"lOng-tailsd c. on the box and the letters
"Ccc' on each tablet They are never
'sld 10 bulk ~
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-27
4 Methodist Minister Recommends

tnBm berAB tu'S NouHh htmthS'
we have used Chamberlsins Cough ROM
edy In our home for seven years and it has
always proved 20 be reliable remedy. We
have found that It would DO more than the
manufacturers claim for 1t, II is especially
good for Group and whooping cough.
REV. JAMES \. LEWIS.
Pastor Milaca, Mimi. NJ. e. Church.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-27

when some interesting evidence is prone
Used. About 100 witnesses viii be summoned
before the trial ends, but they will not be
required to report at Omaha until needed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-11-27

ThankaNs ting Low Railroad Rates.
Only one and one-third fare east OF Mis-
souri, river. November q and ., sood tin
December = via the Northwestern line, also
G, 81. r., ID. 4 o. IN Nebraska. city
ofices, i4M-s F'aI1aam street. Webster street
end linton ststi0nA