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Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-18
EXPEDITTNC TAX HEARING
Attorney General Brown Will Ask Court Of
Appeals to Act Promptly.
AMOUNT DUE COUNTIES BADLY NEEDED
Architect Refuses TO Recommend Acc
ceptance of Kearney Normal
school Building Until some
Changes Are Made.
CFrom a STAFF Correspondent


LINCOLN, Feb. T.-Attorney General
Brown this morning notified the attorneys
for the Burlington railroad that on Feb
ruary rs he would file a motion in the
federal court asking that the tax case
appealed by the railroad be advanced for
an early hearing. AS a reason for ad-
vancement he set out the following:
!. That said cause was instituted by
appellant to restrain the appellees. who
with the collection OF taxes. from col
lecting from appellant the taxes assessed
and levied against 1t for the year 1904
2. That about 10000 Of said sum is due
the state of Nebraska for state taxes.
g. That about $4,000 OF said sum is due
the several counties of which the APP
county taxes.
$4,000. Is due the several school districts
through which the railway lines of the
appellant company run.
o. That a large number of the school
districts referred to are and have been
for the last six months without funds to
maintain the public schools located therein,
to close the schools. That IN the other
school districts there is great embarrass-
tho taxes due said districts and enjoined
81 this action.
6 That the state, county and school
said funds for governmental purposes, and
that a further delay in the collection OF
said taxes would work great public injury.
Amount of 1905 Taxes.
In the bill of complaint filed by the Union
Pacific Railroad company to restrain the
country treasurers of the state from col
lectinR the 1906 taxes levied against the
company IT is set out just how much
tax has been levied and how much was
rendered in payment by the railroad. Dl-
vided among the counties it is as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-18
ELECTRIC ROAD THROUGH DAWES
New Line Is Projected which Mny BE
Backed by Northwestern.

Backed by Northwestern.
HAY SPRINGS. Neb., Feb. 17.-(SpeciaD
Circulars are being distributed calling
meetings for the latter part OF this month
with view of constructing an electric
railway to this place from Belmont, in
Dawes county, a distance of about forty
FIVE miles. This route traverses one OF the
most fertile portions of this part OF this
country is thickly settled by farmers who
are favored with abundant crops of all
kinds Of grains each year, but are at
great distance from railroads and are at
great disadvantage in marketing their
grain.
Many thousands Of bushels OF grain have
been hauled to this market from that sec
ton of the country as far as thirty miles
from here. and yet the grain is only par
TALLY marketed. The parties calling for
the meeting along the proposed route say
that all that will be asked is a right-of-
way for the road between the two points,
and the capital for the construction and
equipment will be furnished by eastern
parties AS many miles OF the proposed
route is level land the expense OF grading
would be small. The prospects for road
Of some kind through that section OF the
country is something more than visionary.
The fact that the original survey of the
old Elkhorn road traversed this route with
practically no variation creates the belief
that the Northwestern road may be back
ing the deal.
One Of the surveyors OF this old Elkhorn
route, who is in business in this part Of
the country now, says that when the
Northwestern decides to extend its Casper
line to the coast 1t will build cutoff from
this place to vanTassell. Wyo., and by
such cutoff a saving of twenty-five miles
would be made in the main line. and many
heavy grades would be eliminated.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-18
MAIL CLERKS ENTER OBJECTION
Trains Too Fast to Permit Working
of Mail West of
Omaha.

CHEYENNE Wyo Feb. 17.-(Special. y
Several railway mail clerks running into
this city are considering leaving the SER
vice as the result Of the continued heavy
mails since the putting on of the fast mail
schedule January l and the lack of help
to handle it properly. They assert that
in spite of their best efforts 1t is impossible
for them TO assert all the matter turned
over to them and they are therefore turn
ing over from 1000 to 5000 unassorted let
tiers TO the next clerk west nearly every
trip. The fast schedule makes a difference
OF nearly twenty-four hours in the running
time between Omaha and Pacific coast
points, but now letters and other mail
matter are being carried by nearly every
day. and it is necessary to return them
from the opposite direction, in many cases
making a delay OF twenty-four hours in
their delivery. Zach clerk passes many
sacks OF unworked mail 10 the next clerk.
and IL is said that from 10000 to 5000 un-
assorted letters reach San Francisco nearly
every day where it is necessary to put
the postoffice employees at work on them,
with a corresponding delay in delivery.
On account OF the hard work connected
with the position it is almost impossible
to get clerks in the western states, and
clerks say that there is not enough at the
present time eligible for appointment on
the lists OF California, Arizona, New Mex
leo, Nevada and Idaho and but few In many
OF the other western states.
clerk running out of Cheyenne to Po-
catello, Ida. says that since the first of
the year he has worked every trip con-
stantly from the time of leaving the Chey-
enne yards until he reached Pocatello,
nearly twenty-four hours, there obtained
five-hour rest and worked twenty-four
hours on the road back. and even then
was unable to take care of all the mail
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-18

an examination Of the building and found
It did not come up TO the specifications
and he ordered a number OF changes.
These, II seems, have not been made to
suit him, and especially Is he displeased
with the stone put into the structure. Not
that the mixture is not strong enough. but
II is not finished as called for in the speci-
fications. There is yet due the contractors
something like 200 and this will not be
paid until the architect recommends to the
board the acceptance of the building.
Colonel Tom Majors was not present at
the meeting. though the other members
were. The next meeting Will be held at
Peru, March s.
Governor shovels snow.
Governor Mickey came out in new
role yesterday afternoon. He shoveled the
snow from the steps leading to the capitol
grounds on the II street side of the state
house This duty the governor took upon
himself because OF the illness of Janitor
Beeson, who is supposed to look after
this part OF the grounds. The other jani-
tors were busy with their own work and
so the governor acted in place of Mr..
Beeson and did the work in approved man.
ner.
Daughters of American Revolution.
The annual meeting of the State Board
of the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton was held this afternoon at 2sO
O'Clock in the parlor of the city library
All the state officers and nearly all the
chapter regents from over the state were
in attendance. Among them were: State
Regent Mrs. S. c. Langworthy Of Seward;
Vice State Regent Mrs. Conrad Hollen-
beck Of Fremont: state Treasurer Mrs. g
B. Letton of Lincoln, State Secretary Mrs
A. X Gait, Mrs. G.. e. Barber, chapter
regent of Lincoln: Mrs. r. c. Hoyt, chap
ter regent Of Omaha; Mrs. J. c. Kesterson.
( chapter regent OF Fairbury; Mrs. w. A
Atwater chapter regent of Seward
The board decided to hold the next con-
vention at Fremont, and voted to support
the movement for armories to be erected
in various parts OF the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-18
TRUSTEE FOR PIONEER SETTLER
Affairs of David Neigh of West Point
Entrunted tn ex-Sherin RIPE.


WEST POINT, Neb.. Feb. 17.-(Special)-
Upon complaint David Neigh, the oldest
living pioneer settler of West Point, was
taken before the Commissioners of Insanity
on Wednesday and examination had
touching his sanity. A number of witnesses
were examined and It developed that Mr..
Neligh's mental condition was due simply
to senility, he being so old and feeble as to
prevent him giving his affairs the attention
they required. He was discharged at once.
At a family council held later IL was de-
cided to appoint a trustee for Mr.. Neigh
and at his suggestion former Sheriff Chris
Rupp was invested with the charge of all
property belonging TO him. Mr.. Neigh owns
considerable valuable real estate and per-
sonai property. which by this action will be
preserved. The late John d. Neigh. known
as the father of West Point" was a
brother OF David Neigh, who together
homesteaded the land upon which the city
OF West Point now stands The unfortunate
condition of Mr.. Neigh is a source Of uni
versal regret In the community.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-18
DEDICATE NEW CHURCH TODAY
Ashland CongregationaIists Formally
Open Imposing Ediace.

ASHLAND, Neb. Feb. 17.-(Special 1.-The
handsome new Congregational church
erected during the past year at a cost Of
$1,000 will be formally opened tomorrow
with appropriate services. A number Of
speakers from abroad will be present,
among them Governor John IL Mickey,
who will speak in the evening. In the aft
ernoon a union meeting of the pastors
and members of all the churches in the
city will be held. Special music under the
direction of Miss Edith Shedd, will be
rendered by a large choir and prominent
soloists. All of the services will be in
charge of Rev. William Carson, the pas
tor, through whose earnest and untiring
energy and devotion the work of building
the church has been carried on.
The church building is a handsome stone
and brick structure of great beauty. 1t
contains on the ground floor the audi
forum. the pastors study. choir room.
Sunday school and class rooms. and in the
basement are parlors, dining room, kitchen.
toilet rooms and furnace rooms. The
stained glass windows add to the beauty
Of the structure. Among them are four
memorial and special windows of rich de-
sign. The entire building is frescoed, cleo
trio lighted and newly furnished with
heavy. dignihed seating The new edlhce
has been a source of admiration from ell
and is a notable improvement in the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-18
Loup city Farmer. Organising.

LOUP CITY, Neb., Feb. N.-(Special
Telegram.)-A Mr.. Phillips was here today
In the interest OF an organization of a far
mers' elevator company. well attended
meeting of farmers throughout the county
attended. Another meeting has been called
for two weeks from today. at which time
1t is expected to form a permanent organi-
cation Charles Snyder was made chair
man of the meeting and also was made
chairman of committee to look up a con-
stitution and bylaws to present to the next
meeting for its adoption. Senator ]. T.
Brady OF Albion, state secretary OF the
Farmers Elevator association, will be in
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-18
Bond Purchases for Treasury.

Bond Purchases for Treasury.
State Treasurer Mortensen today filed
with Land Commissioner Eaton, secretary
of the board of educational lands and
funds. his report of the purchase of bonds
since January. amounting in all to some
$4,000. The report in full is follows:
On January q, 1906. / purchased state
of Idaho bonds to the amount of $4,000;
dated July !. 1906; due July l. 1925, optional
after July !. 1915, interest per cent, pay; pay;
payable at the Hanover National bank
New York City except interest on 5000
payable at the state treasurer's Office in
Boise City. Idaho:
Idaho bonds to the amount of $50 600, dated
July ], 1905. due July l, 1925. optional after
July !, 1919 interest per cent cent per an n
year at the Hanover National bank, New
York City These bonds are called Land
Survey bonds, and numbered to 30. in
on the same date I purchased coupons
of Idaho bonds Of the face value OF 1861,
paying therefor $714S2, leaving discount
on January 81. 1906 I purchased state of
July ], 1905, due July /, 1875. optional after
July !; 1915. Interest per cent per annpm.
! and April and October i of each year.
interest on $4,000. payable at the office
Of the state treasurer in Boise City, Idaho;
interest on $4,000 payable at Hanover
bank, New. York City. These bonds are
denominated as follows:
Lewiston State Normal, Nos. 81 and
50 to 60, inclusive ....................S 5000
Academy OF Idaho, Nos 46 to 81. in
elusive IoiVOV
State penitentiary imp. Nos. 26 to 60
Capitol building. Nos. IS to 50. in
elusive :'...s..'.. So'vv
On February Is. 1906. / purchased state of
Idaho bonds to the amount of H60,500,
dated July /, 1906, due July l. 1875 optional
after July 1, 1876 interest per cent, pay
able January l and July l on $4,000 at the
Hanover National bank, New York City,
interest on s73. 900 payable April l and Oc-
tober at state treasurer's office in Boise
City, Idaho.
on the last date above mentioned pur-
chased Idaho coupons of the face value OF
- 81. 900. paying therefor $S.724.66, leaving
discount OF $295.34
The above bonds and coupons were pur-
chased as an investment for the perma-
nent school fund, $50, 900 OF the bonds were
o.. purchased on a basis of 32b per cent; the
remainder on a basis of Sh per cent: the
coupons were purchased at discount of
AZ per cent for the last batch and about
per cent for the first batch.
Normal Building Not Accepted.
Because Architect BerIinghof refused TO
recommend TO the State Normal board the
acceptance of the new normal school at
Searney the board took no action in the
matter at its meeting held Thursday after
noon. Some time ago Mr.. Berlinghof made
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-18

ASHLAND. Neb.. Feb. 17.-(Special. THE
organization of the Ashland Commercial
club was perfected last evening by the
adoption Of the constitution and bylaws
and the enrolment of members. The sec
ond evening OF each month was decided
upon as the regular meeting time. The
president was authorized to appoint dele
gates to the annual meeting OF the state
association at Omaha next week George
L. Scott is president OF the Ashland club,
II. A. Wiggenhorn treasurer and John A.
Reece secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-18
BOY is Attacked by Hog.

FTLLEY, Neb.. Feb. 17.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-Guy Yohe. Is years of age, son of
Wood Yohe. one of the prominent farmers
of this section. was seriously injured by
a hog today. The boy was in the lot feed
ing the hogs when a large boar attacked
him. The boys screams attracted other
members of the family who drove the ami
NAL of. It is not known how serious
the injuries are, though the boys bodv
is severely lacerated
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-18
SATURDAY. FEBRUARY "a.
Cooking an Accomplishment.
Chatting Dish.
Rugs
The New Karah Ruqs


suitable
Rug Department, Second Floor.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-18
Stock Rugs.


variety all
qualities factory made
shown in the
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-18
COURSE OF
DEMONSTRATION LECTURES

Morning Session. $50 TO IL NJ
English Mullins.
Apple Puffs.
Nut Butter. Nut Short Cake.
Carrot Jelly Salad.
! Afternoon Session. 1870 to 8 p. NJ.
Washington Blanc Mango.
Macaroons.
Orange Whip.
I Morning Session, $50 to - NJ.
Dreamed Corn Beef au gratin.
Kartoffel Puff.
Carrots in Turnip Cups.
Afternoon Session, 1870 to S =. NJ.
Orange Bonnie Glace.
Springerie.
ST. Petersburg Whip.
I Morning Session, $50 to IL NJ.
Haggis. Stuffed Sweet Potatoes.
Boston Brown Bread.
Cabinet Pudding.
Afternoon Session. 30 to =. NJ.
Steamed Apple Sauce.
Cherry Souffie Pudding.
Morning Session, $50 to 10 NJ.
Chicken en- Casserole.
Stuffed Spanish Onion.
Indian Delight.
Twentieth Century Bread. Rolls.
! Afternoon Session. 30 to 5 p. M
Bread Sticks Pulled Bread.
Zweiback.
Brioche. Bahia.
Macaroon Souf1e.
Morning Session, $50 to IL NJ.
Baked Blue Fish.
Shoe String Potatoes.
Pastry: Cranberry Tartlets.
( Afternoon Session, 30 to p. NJ.
Fish a la Creme.
Potato Roses.
st. Honore Cake.
Chocolate Puffs.
Morning Session. $50 to ~ NJ.
Crown OF Lamb. Mint Sauce.
Huckleberry Cake, Pumpkin
Custard.
Afternoon Session. 1:9o to p NJ
Macaroni Rarebit.
Cheese Souffle.
Fig Cups.
Evening Session, $50 TO 500 p. NJ.
Hot Ham Sandwiches.
Asparagus a la Indienne,
Omelet Sauffie
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-18

vited to be present at the next meeting.
when it is expected a permanent local
farmers elevator association Will be
formed.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-18
FORECAST OF THE WEATHER
Fair Today I'm Nebraska, Warmer I'm
East POrtiOn-Fair To-

WASHINGTON. Feb. 17.-Forecast Of the
weather for Sunday and Monday:
For Nebraska-Fair Sunday, warmer in
eastern portion; Monday fair.
For Iowa and Missouri-Fair and warmer
Sunday; Monday. fair.
For South Dakota-Fair Sunday and
Monday.
For Colorado-Fair Sunday and Monday
For Kansas-Fair Sunday and Monday.
For Wyoming-Fair Sunday. except snow
in northwest portions; Monday, fair.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-18
Local Record.

OFFICE OF THE WEATHER BUREAU.
OMAHA, Feb. l7.-Official record of tenn
perature and precipitation. compared with
the corresponding day OF the last three
wears: 1906 1905 1904 1914
Minimum temperature -. p Is IL 10
Mean temperature ....... d % Il &
precipitation .-.-..-..-..... ID 90 .Q 4
Temperature and precipitation departures
from the normal at Omaha since March l.
and comparison with the last two years:
Normal temperature ..................... q
Excess for the day ......................
Total excess since March ..............lOll
Normal Dre, ipitation .............. .03 inch
Excess for the day ................ 10 inch
Total rainfall since March l.....2 Is 81 inches
Deficiency since March l ....... 2.S4 inches
Deficiency for cor. period, 1906. IL inches
Excess for cor. period. 1904. 500. /. 90 inches
l. A. WELSH, Local Forecaster
IT Indicates trace Of precipitation
Indicates below zero.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-18

Because Architect Berlinghof refused TO
recommend to the State Normal board the
acceptance Of the new normal school at
Kearney the board took no action in the
matter at its meeting held Thursday after
noon. Some time ago Mr.. Berlinghof made
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-18

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10.
The Kitchen, the Chemical
Laboratory of the Home.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 90.
The Equipment of the Kitchen
Laboratory.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY %.
What is Done in the Kitchen
Laboratory.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY %.
Cooking Of Food a Science.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2s.
Cooking and Serving Food
an Art.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-15
BUILDERS IN ORGANIZATION
Santa Monica Contractors Form Asso-
ciation for Mutual
Protection

Contractors and builders of Santa
Monica have formed an organization
to be known as the Master Builders
association. Their aim Is to protect
themselves against irresponsible bid
ders on work.
Officers of the new association are
as follows: H. X. Goetz, president; G..
D. Snyder, vice president; r. B. va
pie secretary and treasurer.
According to members of the new
organization, conditions at the beach
for some time have been such that to
obtain a contract it was necessary to
take the work at price which left
little or no margin of profit. They say
that an irresponsible contractor makes
low bid, takes a job, and either puts
up cheap building, causes the owner
to pay more than the contract to have
his building completed, or jumps his
debts and leaves.
The new association is formed to pro-
tect owners. builders, contractors and
material men from this irresponsible
class.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-15
HIGH LOTS IN NORTHWEST
Vermont and Melrose Avenue Tract
Charming Sites for Bungalows.
Home Lots Purchased

f. A. Forester & Sons, incorporated
have secured from C. f. Crary the
agency for the Vermont and Melrose
avenue tract, located at the southwest
corner of Vermont and Melrose avenues,
and adjoining on the seat the YerXa
property. recently purchased by the
Pioneer Investment & Trust company
Recognizing the demand for choice
bungalow sites at reasonable prices,
and in a section elevated and easily
accessible, the owner of this tract be-
lieves it possesses advantages that must
appeal to the builders of bungalow
homes. The street work is practically
complete, all lots are 50Xl46 i'm size and
range in price from $3.50 to $3.50.
Melrose avenue is about three blocks
north of First street, making this tract
several blocks closer to the city hall
than the Chas. Victor Hall tract.
When Vermont avenue received the at
tentiOn 1t deserves from the county
authorities il should rival Western
avenue as "A route to Hollywood, being
a half mile closer in and on easy
grades.
The following sales are reported in
Wiltshire Harvard Heights tract: To
George y. Crafee lot 1856, being the
southwest corner of Ninth and Irolo,
5lxl35 feet, $500. lot 294, west 'front.'
age on Irolo, 50X135 feet between Eighth
and Ninth streets $685. to Joseph G..
Barker 100X145 feet, fronting on Will
shire boulevard. between King and
Harvard streets, $4,000
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-15
SHOW
GREAT ACTIVITY
BUILDING RECORD OF LEADING
CITIES FOR JUNE
Los geIes Continues to Hold a Fa.
vorable Position in the List
With a Gain of 55
Per Cent

In point of building operations Los
Angeles continues to hold a favorable
position in the list of leading cities of
the country. The record for June
shows an increase of So per cent, as
compared with the corresponding
month last year. Throughout the coun-
try the gain over the preceding year is
quite pronounced, less than 20 per cent
of the leading cities showing a loss,
and in most instances where decreases
are reported they are of little conse-
quence. In Chicago there was a loss
OF 10 per cent but the operation in
June, 1906, We're enormous, the value of
the permits issued being $7,71O,52O.
The showing made by several of the
leading cities is as follows:
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-15
PAID 500 AN ACRE
FOR ORANGE LAND
One of the Heaviest Transactions OF
the Year Put Through by Los
Angeles lnvestors-Plans
for Water

There has just been consummated
one of the largest deals in high -class
subdivision property that has taken
place, in Southern California realty
circles in the past two years
w. Mackie and b. l.. Ryder of the
Ryder Mackie Realty company, and
Robert Mitchell of the Robert Mitchell
company have purchased from j. G..
North of Riverside 24OO aces of orange
land, comprising all of sections 30 and
33, and portions of sections 81 and 32,
commencing within one mile of the city
of Riverside and running to Box
Springs, on the Southern California
railroad The price paid for the land
is said to have been $50 per acre.
The purchasers of this immense tract
of land are now developing water on
the property and expect to place the
land on the market in a short time.
Situated as it is. Immediately above the
Gage canal and with roalroad and
one of the finest roads running through
the property, places this Immediately
in the fore front of high-class subdi-
vision properties.
Such operations as this by conserva-
tive business men are the best evil
dences of their faith in the future, not
only of Los Angeles, but of the entire
southern part of the state.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-07-15
Changes in Coulter Property

Alterations and additions now under
construction in the b. #. Coulter build
ing are being carried out under the SUI
pervision of Architects Morgan &
Walls With the removal of the heavy
stone arch and entrance way the entire
store frontage of 100 feet has under
gone complete change. The elevator
shaft and entrance to the upper floors
has been moved to the north side of the
building and new stone fronts installed
The interior partition wall was re-
moved and iron columns and steel
beams substituted. A new boiler room
will be built and new boilers, engines,
pumps, etc. installed.