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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04
MENTAL HEALER CONVICTED
Helen VI. Post VIII Appeal from
Decision of Florida Court in
Fraud Case.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Feb. S-Helen NJ,
Post, the famous mental healer" after a
trial of twelve days, was found guilty in
the United States court today here and was
sentenced to pay $500 fine and serve thirty
days I'm Jail.
Mrs. Post, who is IS years old, was head
of the Mental Science institute at Sea
Breeze, Fla, and was charged with using
the malls for fraudulent purposes. Her
patients resided in every state Of the union.
She claimed to cure all ills by the So
called "absent treatment" Notice of APP
peal was given and the defendant was re-
leased on 81 600 bail.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04
sauabbIe Over Right-of-way.

SHOSHONE, Wyo., Feb. 3.-(Specal.)-
The work of grading the Northwestern
switches and yards here has been stopped
pending a settlement of the disagreement
between the Northwestern and the Bur-
lington with reference to the rights OF
each Both of these roads have rights-of-
way through the town, crossing about 500
yards west OF Main street. the Northwest
ern passing through from east TO west
and the Burlington from north to south,
from the end OF its extension now under
course of construction from Worland. on
south into Colorado. The dispute will
probably be smicably settled within the
next few days.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04
THE VALUE OF CHARCOAL.
Few People Know How Useful IL II Ia
PreseryinE Health and beauty.

Preserving Health and beauty.
Nearly everybody knows that charcoal il
the safest and most efficient disinfectant
and purifier in nature, but few realize us
value taken into the human system for ths
same cleansing purpose.
Charcoal is a remedy that the moro you
take OF it the better; it is not a drug at all,
but simply absorbs the gases and i'm
purities always present in the stomach and
intestines and carries them out OF the
system.
Charcoal sweetens the breath after smok-
ing, drinking OF after eating onions and
other odorous vegetables,
Charcoal effectually clears and improves
the complexion, it whitens the teeth and
further acts as natural and eminentH
safe cathartic.
II absorbs injurious gases which collect
in the stomach and bowels; it disinfects the
mouth and throat from the poison OF
catarrh.
All druggists sell charcoal in one form or
another. but probably the best charcoal
and the most for the money is in stuarts
, Charcoal Lozenges; they are composed OF
the finest powdered Willow charcoal. and
other harmless antseptics in tablet form
or rather in the form OF large, pleasant
tasting lozenges. the charcoal being mixed
with honey.
The daily use OF these lozenges will soon
! tell in a much improved condition of the
| general health, better complexion, sweeter
breath and purer blood. and the beauty OF
II is, that no possible harm can result from
their continued use. but on the contrary.
| great benefit.
A Buffalo physician in speaking OF the
benen s Of charcoal says: 81 advise stuart's
Charcoal Lozenges to all patients suffering
| from gas in stomach and bowels. and TO
! clear the complexion and purify the breath.
, mouth and throat; I also believe the liver
Is greatly benefited by the daily use OF
them; they CO but 25 cents box at drug
stores, and although in some sense patent
preparation. yet believe | get more and
better charcoal in stuart's Charcoal
Lozenges than in any Of the ordinary char
| coal tablets"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04
Question of Amending Federal Consti-
tuition May ne Considered.

DIES MONIES, Feb. S.-Following a CON
ference with Governor Cummins held sew
eral days ago. Senator l.. W. Lewis Of
Page county stated today that he would
at his earliest opportunity introduce a
resolution I'm the Iowa senate instructing
the governor to invite the governors of
several states to appoint committees from
their legislatures TO meet in Dies Moines
next summer for the purpose of adopting
specific and united plans looking to an
amendment OF the national constitution
requiring the election of United states
senators by direct vote The conference
will he national i'm scope
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04
VETERANS WILL CELEBRATE
Company l. Plans 40 Observe Anni-
versary of Opening of the
Philippine InsurrcctiOn.

Old Company l. association will COM
memorate the opening of the Philippine
insurrection with a smoker and informal
program of speechmaking and entertain
ment in the Thurston Rifles armory 1o7
South Fourteenth street, Monday night.
Sunday, February 4, is the seventh ami
versary Of the firing of the first shot in
this war in which the Nebraska troops
played prominent part The honor of
exploding the first cartridge is given to
Private Grayson of Lincoln. All Philip
pine war veterans will be welcome to the
smoker and the association does not want
anyone to he offended IL invitations are
not received, as many addresses OF old
members have been lost in the shuttle.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04
LAuD ROOSEVELT AND CuMMINs
Iowa Corn Belt Meat Producers En-
dorse Rate Regulation.

WEBSTER CITY. Ia. Feb. Especial
Telegram THE Hamilton county branch
of the Iowa Corn Belt Meat Producers as
sociation selected five delegates today to at
tend the state meeting in Des Moines next
week. resolution was unanimously
adopted endorsing President Roosevelt in
his rate regulation campaign and Governor
Cummlns for his bold stand against the rail-
roads and other corporations in Iowa The
association unreservedly pledged itself TO
stand by the governor The meeting was
the largest ever held here.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04
DR.. Cooke Again Engaged.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Feb. 3-(Special =
The dry farming committee OF the Chey-
enne Board OF Trade has re-engaged Dr. V.
T. Cooke Of Oregon to again superintend
the development Of the dry farming in
dustry I'm and around Cheyenne His sal
airy and transportation have been arranged
for and all that will he asked of the people
who desire his services is to pay his ex-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04
CABLES ARE BEING STRUNG
Telegraph wires Are Placed Under
ground by Western Union and
Postal Soon Follows

The Western Union Telegraph company
has begun stringing cables in it's downtown
underground district and probably will
finish the job inside of three weeks. The
Postal company has received assurances
from the manufacturers that its cables will
be delivered in Omaha in about two weeks.
AS soon as possible they will be put i'm the
conduits and the necessity for wooden poles
in the streets obviated.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04
How to Cure "a Cold.

The quickest way TO get rid OF a trouble
some cold is a question in which many are
interested Just now. II you are one of the
unfortunates the opinion OF Mr., b. w. l..
Holt OF waverly. Va, is worthy OF your
consideration. Mr.. Holt says: Il have
used Chamberlains Cough Remedy for
years and firmly believe it to be absolutely
the best preparation on the market for
colds I have recommended IL to many Of
my friends and they all agree with me"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04
BIG ELEVATOR DESTROYED
lire at st. Louis Does Damage of Million
and Quar'er Dollars,
FIRE SPREADS TO TRANSFER STABLES
Many Horses Burned to Death
Explosion of OIL Tank Cars
sets Fire TO seven
Houses.

ST LOUIS, Mo, Feb. 4.-Fire which
originated in the Union Grain elevator in
East ST. Louis Ill, last night after COM
pletely destroying that structure. spread 10
surrounding buildings and freight cars in
the yards of the Terminal association and
caused damage estimated at more than
sl.250,0O before it's progress was checked.
At an early hour this morning the flames
wore still casting rudy glare. but II Is
believed the fire is we'll under control and
that there is little further danger of its
spreading. a detailed estimate of the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04
CHIEF WARNS AUTO RUNNERS
Once More Admonishes Them 10 Slow
Down. Especially on the
Business streets.

Automobile owners and chauffeurs are
once more advised by Chief of Police Dona-
hue to slow down. particularly on the
downtown streets. where traffic is more
congested An accumulation Of complaints
against automobile drivers received by the
chief during the week prompted that police
official to warn automobilists once more,
for their own benefit as we'll as the walk
ing public. Patrolmen have instructions
to be more vigilant than ever in appre-
bending careless automobilists.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04
Criminal Cases Mt Huron.

HURON. S. D., Feb. S.-tSpecial Peter
McDetmaid, brought here from Canada a
short time since on charge of grand larceny
has been released from Jail on bond for
his appearance at the March term of cir
cult court. II. L. Hubbard. recently
granted new trial on charge Of killing G
w. Cakebread. has not yet secured bail
but his friends are active in his behalf
and he may be set at liberty pending the
next term of circuit court He is the only
occupant of the Beadle county. jail.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04

Omaha lodge No l and Fraternal lodge
No. held an open session Friday evening
at Fraternity hall. A large number OF
members and friends was present. After
81 short musical program, consisting of a
vocal solo by Miss Campbell, an Instru-
mental duet by the Misses Beckett and a
either solo by Prof. Muller the refresh
ment committee served coffee and cake
The latter part of the evening was devoted
to dancing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04

afternoon by negro while on her way
alorg the Frisco track into Poplar Blur
from her home in the outskirts. Section
Foreman George Bartlett rushed to the
rescue and the negro fed. jackson was ar
rested last night and It is stated told con-
ficting stories regarding his whereabouts
in the afternoon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04
Alleged Murderer Arrested.

DIES MONIES. Feb 3.-'Darby'' Nelson.
believed to have been implicated in the
murder of Marshal j. b. Smith of Chelsea,
Ia, and in the subsequent robbery of the
Chelsea bank, is under arrest at Tama.
Marshal Smith was murdered December .
by safe blowers, who were interrupted by
the officer. An investigation is under way.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04

Both judges used up all OF Saturday morn
ing hearing particulars OF small escapsdes
with which several boys and eirls were
charged. None was severe enough to re-
quire a harsh sentence, the reading OF lee
ture on good behavior serving as punish
ment. but only pending good behavior
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04
Tribe of hen Hur.

Mecca court No. Il met i'm regular session
Thursday evening with a big attendance
The degree team has been reorganized by
Captain T.. w. French on basis which
will insure its stability and efficiency in
the future. Bylaws were adopted pro-
viding for officers and regular drills. The
mittees OH entertainment music and re-
Ceptton, which committees will have charge
of all public meetings. An open meeting
Will be held Thursday evening, Febru-
airy *
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04
Murder Suspect Arrested.

TANA. Ia, Feb. 3.-(Special) DARBY
Nelson. suspected Of completely in the MUIR
der Of Marshal Smith at Chelsea Decem-
Der o. and Of subsequent attempt to loot
the Chelsea bank. is under arrest here.
Three men, interrupted by the marshal
while they were in the act of blowing
the Chelsea bank, shot the officer through
the head. An investigation is under way.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04
CHILD REFORMERS ARE BUSY
Probation Omcers and Juvenile Court
Judges Have Their Hands Full
During the Week.

Probation ohcer Bernstein and his two
assistants are still busy with the compaign
of child reform. SO many juvenile often
ders were on the list this week that Judge
sutton was compelled TO request Judge
Estelle TO take some OF them Off his hands
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04
Modern woodmcn OF Americas,

Magnolia camp No. 1898 held its annual
masquerade ball last Tuesday. The at
tendance was all the hall would hold
The champion drill team of camp No. l2O
Will give its fifteenth annual ball on Feb
ruary p.
Benson camp will install it's officers for
the ensuing year next Tuesday evening.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04
Fact. In Alleged Mercer Ready.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-The reply OF the
Interstate Commerce commission to the
house resolution calling on the president
for information regarding an alleged
merger OF the Pennsylvania railroad and
other companies, was placed in the hands
of the president today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04
knights of Pythis,,

Triangle lodge No. 81 has been busy since
January ! arranging plans for a campaign
of initiatory work during the early spring
and summer. Thursday evening the mys-
upon two candidates. Triangle lodge meets
at the hall on Twenty and Cunning
streets.
Nebraska lodge No l will confer the
rank of page Monday evening at it's hall
in Myrtle annex Continental block, Eff
teenth and Douglas streets.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04
losses follow:
Fire Spreads 20 stables

The fire spread to the stables OF the
st. Louis Transfer company and 200 horses
and many wagons were burned in
addition to the destruction of the building.
The fire originated in a brick engine
house thirty feet away from the elevator
proper and discovered by the night
Waterman. Before the arrival Of the fire
department the flames had spread TO the
elevator.
Assistance was sent from st. Louis and
the efforts of the fremen were principally
directed toward preventing the fire from
spreading to adjoining elevators and ware
houses the Union elevator having been
converted into . furnace within few
minutes after 1t caught fire.
The heavens were brightly illuminated
and It is estimated that 5000 persons
viewed the fire from both banks of the
Mississippi river and the Eads bridge.
seven Dwelling Houses Destroyed.
Seven dwelling houses were covered with
& turning oil by the explosion Of four tank
yars. and entirely destroyed. The occu-
pants, however were either outside view
ing the confagration or were enabled to
escape before the flames consumed their
homes.
A brisk southeast wind whipped solid
columns of smoke flame and burning
b'lDtS DoaNh tiN
and igniting freight cars in the adjoining
terminal yards.
The oil tanks which exploded were stand
ing nearly 400 yards north of the elevator.
They belonged to the Waters-Pierce Oil
company and contained 1000 gallons of
oil each.
Just north of the oil tanks three strings
of freight cars, in all about twenty, were
deluged by the burning oil and entirely
destroyed, with their contents.
Switch engines and crews worked fol-
several hours towing strings of loaded
freight cars out of the danger zone, while
several fire engines were detailed to pre-
vent the spread of the flames among the
hundreds of box cars on sidings I'm the
immediate vicinity of the path Of the fire.
Big Blaze at yaIdosta, Ga.
VALDoSTA Ga, Feb. "a fire original
ing in the paint shop OF the Henderson
Crawford Buggy company shortly after
noon today destroyed property valued al
$4,000 The property destroyed includes
the Georgia Southern railway freight depot
eight or ten loaded freight cars on the
Georgia Southern tracks, sixteen cottages
the Valdosta laundry and Armour q Co.'S
warehouse. The company had insurance
for two-thirds of this amount. The rail
road, losses are about $4,000 Much of thu
merchandise in the depot was badly dam
aged.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04

The Dundee Woman's club will meet on
Wednesday with Mrs. r. X. Hunter
The Round Dozen club was entertain, Il
ut luncheon on Wednesday by Mrs. James
W. Hamilton and Mrs T.. \. Benson. In
the afternoon a rhymed game was played.
at which the prize. a volume of Whittier
poems. was won by Mrs. Aiken.
new card club. composed of the younger
set of the village, has been organized and
held its first meeting last week with Miss
Palmer and Ward Palmer
The Ladies Aid society of the Dundee
Presbyterian church held a social Friday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. j. J. I4anlpe.
Mrs. Okla lima and children of South
Omaha were the guests last Sunday of Mrs.
p. J. Barr.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04
Fort Meade.

H., l..
The troop basket ball teams are now going
through the schedule for the second time.
On Friday, January 70 Troop was de-
feated by the II troop team. On the same
evening Troop ID succeeded in defeating
Troop +. Monday January 2S, troop won
from the hospital corps with score of to
o, as the hospital corps forfeited the game.
The same evening B troop won from Troop
c. On Wednesday evening, January 81, ii
STg S defeated troop and 4 troop after
Wednesday afternoon. January 81. the
Ladies' Gard club met with Mrs. b. a.
Read The prizes were won by Mrs. Cole
and Mrs Weaver and a pleasant afternoon
was passed by all.
Thursday and Friday evenings Of last
week number of the officers and ladies' Of
the post went down 10 the opera house in
Sturgis to see the Houehton company play
States Evidence and Under Two Flags
on Thursday and Friday evenings respec-
lively.
Wednesday evening January 81. a num-
/ Der of the officers and ladies attended a
minstrel show given in the Sturgis opera
house. and enjoyed the performance.
saturday evening, January p the regular
weekly officers hop was held i'm the post
hall and was well attended.
The Officers club held a meeting on Satur-
day morning and elected the following Off
| GERS on the various Committees Colonel
Stanton was elected president: Major r. n.
Cheever. executive officer; Lieutenant 5. II.
! Biddle, secretary and treasurer; Lieutenant
| Bulille Captain Heiberg and Lieutenant
Turner. hop managers.
Sunday morning. January "a. Brigadiel
! General William VI. Carter arrived. Gen
! eral Carter came to see his son, Lieutenant
! w. V. Carter. and remained until Tuesday
/ evening.
| Monday evening, January %. there was a
reception given in General Carriers honor
( The hop room was beautifully decora ed. as
was the reception room In the Officers
| club. Dancing lasted from $50 until II
| when "A delicious supper was served. Pre-
| vious TO the reception General Carter was
| entertained by Major Sands at "A stag din
ner The table was most elaborate I'm II.
| decorations and the dinner was delicious
| The guests were General Carter, Major q
! X. Hunter, Major p. n. Cheever, Captain
! J. A. Cole Captain A. G. Lott. Captain
| Elvin II. Heiberg Lieutenant d. VI. Biddle
| Lieutenant Archie Miller Lieutenant r. G
| Turner, Lieutenant q. V. Strong. Lieu
! tenant ]. S. Jones and Lieutenant W. V
/ Carter.
| Tuesday Major and Mrs Hunter enter
| tanned General Carter TO a very delightful
| luncheon. Those at the table were Genera
| Carter. Major and Mrs. Cheever. Major anC
/ Mrs. Sands. Major and Mrs Hunter, Lieu
! tenant w. V. Garter. Mr.. Russell Hunter
| and the Misses Hunter.
: Tuesday evening before General Carter
| departure he dined with Major and Mrs
! CheeveT.
! A daughter was born to the wife OF Lieu
/ tenant u. II. Riddle on Wednesday after
| noon. January 81.
| Wednesday evening, January 81 Lieu
! tenant and Mrs. Karnes gave a dinner. Tn
1 guests We're Major and Mrs. Cheever. Mrs
! PaTham. Captain and Mrs. Cole and Lieu
! tenant Wilson. The table was most elabo
! Tete
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04
National Union.

Omaha council No. 40 held it's regular
session Thursday evening i'm Myrtle Annex.
Continental building. There was a fair at
tendance. The Entertainment committee
reported progress in arrangements "foI
first 1866 social to be held Thursday even
ing. February s. to which all friends
women and men-are especially invited.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04

Omaha lodge No. 81 will entertain at a
social dance at Fraternity hall, Seven
teenth and Farnam street (hall No. y,
Tuesday evening.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04

FORT RILEY, Kan, Feb. 3.-tSpecial >
Much Indignation has been expressed at the
post az the sensational press dispatches sent
from San Antonio. Tex. regarding the con-
dition Of the Sixth battery OF field artillery
upon its arrival At Fort Sam Houston.
Many letters have been received from indi-
vidual members Of the battery stating that
the men and horses made the long march
without serious difticulty or hardship, and
those who know Captain G.. w. Gatchell.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04
NEWS FROM THE ARMY POSTS
Fort NtObrp ra.

FORT NIOBRARA. Neb., Feb. S.-,Spe-
Cial)-Dr. and Mrs Brown entertained at
guests were Major and Mrs. Penrosc and
Lieutenant and Mrs. Harbold.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Bugber entertained
guests were Major and Mrs. Penrose and
Captain and Mrs. Leitch.
lieutenant and Mrs. Gricr entertained at
guests were Captain and Mrs. Leitch, Lieu
tenant d. p. Hay and Miss Knapp.
Major and Mrs. Penrose entertained the
Bridge club on Saturday night.
\ board Of officers, consisting Of Cap,
Lieutenants f. W Ball and il. A. Wiegcn-
stein has been appointed to examine the
non-commissioned officers in the subject
of army regulations. Each of the above
named officers examined the uon-commis-
stoned officers Of two comnanies.
colonel and Mrs r. w. Ho:t are regis
Miss Fife Randall daughter of Mr.. Amos
Randall, the post carpenter was seriously
injured by being thrown from horse in
The troops of this post were inspected
and mustered on Wednesday. Captain
Joseph p. ONei inspected and mustered
the Third battalion, Captain Edgar A.
M1cklin inspected and mustered the First
battalion, while the commanding officer
inspected and mustered the post non-com-
nissioned STAFF. the non-commissioned staff
and band of the Twenty-fifth infantry and
he detaehment of the hospital corps :.
he Twenty fifth infantry orchestra, unde-
the direction of Chief Musician Joseph
! Belisk on "Wednesday night.
The new steel lockers :or the barracks
occupied by Company X have arrived and
are being placed in the barracks. They
are the latest pattern wall locker. six fee
high by two feet wide and two feet deep.
During the week teams from Company I
and Company NJ played three games OF
foot ball. The first game resulted in
tie score. The second game Company /
defeated Company NJ. . to 0. The third
game was played for a purse Of So anC
200 cigars each team contributing 81 anC
100 cigars, Company NJ won this game b,
a score of | to o.
The regular weekly hop for the officers
and women OF the garrison was held OF
Friday night
Private Hill of Company c and Privat,
| Coleman of Company i have been placed
! i'm confinement, the former under sus
/ picion OF having stolen several articles ot
! clothing from the first sergeant Of Com
pany & aud the latter is believed to hav,
| stolen u valuable pearl ring from the quar-
/ ters OF Lieutenant Harbold. The paw
broker and another civilian, both Of Ealen
4 line will probably he the principal wit
| nesses ia the cases.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04
Startling evidence

is daily advanced of the curative powers
of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. Coughs and Colds. SOC and 81.
For sale by Sherman & Mcconnell Drug
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04

floral pieces were pTofuse. among them
being one from Milton Rogers a. ca, where
Mr.. Spoerri is employed Interment was
at Forest Lawn.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-04
NATIONAL CONVENTION WANTED

peuses, in the way Of hotel and home ac-
comnodations. when in their service.