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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-06-26
Colombia Would Build Cana

Washington, June 26.-The Span
ish Weekly, published at New York,
today says the Bogota government is
contemplating an inter-oceanic sea-
level canal through Darien-a modifi-
cation of the original plan of the At
ratio Trurando route. 1t is reported
Colombia is assured of the assistance
and cooperation of the various re-
publics of Latin America. The esti-
mated cost is $4,000. The laborers
will be soldiers from the republics in
terHsted
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-06-26
White Died Instantly.

White, without uttering a sound,
fell to the floor, chair and table falling
onto him. Several men in the audi
ence rushed to Whites assistance but
the physicians say he died instantly.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-06-26
Destruction Around Hanrord.

Hanford, Cal, June 26.-This city,
which was threatened yesterday by
the rising waters of Kings river, is
safe today, by the heroic efforts of
scores of men who worked all night,
as last chance to prevent the ditch
headgate from going out.
The river today is the highest in
years, and the break I'm the revee is
100 feet wide. Hundreds of acres of
rich farm land is damaged, and the
main line of the Santa Fe Is washed
out. Grains, vineyards and orchards
are DESTROYED
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-06-26
Senate Again DiSagrees.

Washington, June 26.-The senate
this afternoon disagree dwith the con-
ference report on a rate bill, and sent
it back to another conference after
insisting upon amendments.
VIII Protect Niagara.
Washington, June 26.-The house
has adopted the conference report bill
to restrict the use of the waters of
Niagara.
nThe house committee also author
lied favorable report on the senate
lock canal bill.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-06-26

There is something in store for
you In every advertisement in the
East Oregonlan. Don't fail to
read every line.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-06-26
Flood Unchecked Around Fresno.

Fresno, Cal, June 26.-The flood in
Kings and San Joaquin rivers is still
unchecked. Already over $1,000, 900
damage is done to farms and many
people are driven from their homes.
Colorado Eight Miles Wide.
San Bernardino. June 26.-The Col
orado river has reached the highest
point known since the town of Nee
dies was settled. The Indian portion
of the town has washed out. The
river is eight miles wide. and making
rapid inroads toward town.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-06-26
Thaw demanded to Inquest.
Held without Bail.

The proceedings before the coroner
were brief. Patrolman Debs testified
that Thaw said to him, "I shot him. u
Thaw was held without bail and sent
to Assistant District Attorneys Knott
and Turnbull conducting the prosecu-
ton. At the Tombs 'Thaw was taken
to II cell. where he conferred with his
counsel.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
STERLING sILvBR-Frenzer. Is s Dodg'
CHECK CROOK is CAUGHT
II. w. LRInE, Exposed in The Bee, IL
Arrested at shreveport,
Louisiana.

H. W Laing, the enterprising man from
Missouri who tried to work the Paxton
hotel for SO and Browning. King & Co.
for so by moons OF q bogus check
several weeks ag0. has come TO grief at
Shreveport. La, where he tried in vain to
work the same game.
The article in The Bee detailing Laing's
operations IN Omaha put the hotels
throughout the country on their guard and
Mr.. LANG was looked for. He did succeed
however, In working on a number Of bad
checks IN ST. Louis and then struck out for
pastures new. landing finally at Shreveport
where he came 10 grief Mr. Laing now re-
poses In the Shreveport jail awaiting trans
Ter 20 ST. Louis.
Lalng failed 10 realize on the checks he
issued In Omaha, except insofar that the
Paxton still holds his check for so in ad-
dition to a board bill for which the check
was offered, but which was not cashed by
the treasury department OF the Paxton.
IN the Browning, King & Co. matter
that frm hesitated 70 accept the check and
thus lost the sale Of a valuable suit case,
while telephoning over 70 the Paxton TO
inquire about Mr.. Laings goodness. The
reply was such that the sale was called on
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
HOTEL PLACED UNDER BAN
Lyons Proprietor Charged with Aid
ing Delinquency of Boys
and Girls.

On a charge OF permitting the Lyons
hotel TO be used by young boys and girls
for immoral purposes a warrant has been
issued from Juvenile court for John Weber
sick, the proprietor. The technical Of.
fense charged is in the delinquency OF
Juveniles Probation Oficer Mogy Bern
stein and Assistant Probation Officer
Carver have been doing considerable de-
tectlye work on the case and as a result
they declare they have unearthed enough
evidence TO warrant the arrest.
They say they have found several In
stances where girls under 16 years of age
accompanied boys to the hotel, the couple
registering as man and wife. One OF the
girls is now in the custody OF the Juvenile
court and she Is expected to furnish the
bulk of the evidence when the case is
heard. The offense charged I'm the COM
plant is said to have happened Novem-
Der II.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
OMAHA MAY GET IOWA FIRMS
Stands Coed Chance for Union Transfer
and Sterling Companies.
BOTH HOMELESS BY THE RECENT FIRE
Local Capitalist Offers to Erect
building in Omaha and IL IL
Being Considered in
Council BIums.

Omaha stands a good chance OF securing
two additions to its list Of implement Job
bers. the Union Transfer company and the
Sterling Manufacturing company, both Of
which were rendered homeless by the fire
on the Council BLUFFS implement row Tues
day evening The Commercial club of the
city across the river is endeavoring to find
room for the two concerns, but seemingly
without success, while the jobbers on the
Omaha side say It will be possible TO pro
vide temporary quarters here. A local cap!-
talist has offered 20 erect a building in
Omaha for the Union Transfer company,
and Manager Southland is said to be con
sidering the proposition.
Whether or not the Union Transfer COM
pany comes across the river, the Sterling
Manufacturing company probably viii
come. 1t is unable to find warehouse room
In Council Bluffs and has been offered
quarters in Omaha. A decision will be made
an a few days
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
NEW WATER COMPANY TAX
By Mutual Agreement Assessment in
south Omaha VIII BE
Relieved.

BY agreement of City Attorney Fleharty
OF South Omaha, and attorneys for the
Omaha Water company, the personal as
sessment Of the latter for city taxes has
been reversed and remauded to the tax
commissioner and Board Of Equalization
for a new assessment. The order was
signed Thursday by Judge Troup at the re-
quest OF attorneys for both sides The
water company asserting its personal as
sessment I'm South Omaha was too high.
appealed TO the district court. The city
authorities now cOncede there was error
IN the proceedings and that the board
acted without proper evidence and infor-
nation and are willing the matter should
90 back again TO the board
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
DRINK PUTS MAN ON WARPATH
CrREed with Liquor, Fellow Gives
Police and Others Some
Real Excitement.

An insane man created considerable exc
element early Friday morning in the VIZ
cinity Of Twenty-ninth and Leavenworth
streets and II was with great difficulty that
he was arrested by officer Van Deusen
with the assistance OF q half dozen citizens
The man was crazed from drink and re-
sisted the attempts Of the officer TO arrest
him While he was held by several citizens
he patrol wagon was summoned, but on
Ger Van Deusen thought 1t best to take
him to the station as quickly as possible
and boarded a street with his prisoner.
The man proceeded to make things lively
for the officer and the passengers and was
not subdued until nearly dozen men were
seated on him. The patrol wagon was met
at Sixteenth and Harvey streets and, al
though handcuffed, It took the combined
force OF several officers TO keep him In the
wagon. At the station ne gave the name
of George Bogatz and said he lived at 27lB
Walnut street, He will be held for a sum
Gent time to enable him TO become sober.
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TOILET SETS-Frenzer. 18th and Dodge.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
WIFE BEATER GOES TO JAIL
Carl II. Hubner Placed in Prison and
Under Restraining Or
de-, Too.

II Carl II. Hubner violates a restraining
order issued Thursday by Judge Troup at
the request of his wife, May Hubner, he
will have to break out Of county Jail TO do
IT, Hubner was sent to jail from police
court a few days ago for thirty days for
beating his wife. Thursday she began suit
for divorce charging cruel treatment and
nonsupport and in order to be doubly sure
he would not repeat his assault upon her
secured a restraining order to keep him
from visiting her and in any way annoy
ing her or their four children. She asks
the custody of the children.
Frederick A. Sieverling has begun suit
for divorce from May Frances Sieverling
charging extreme cruelty. The files were
withdrawn.
Alfred +. Borshelm demands a divorce
from Nellie L. Borsheim. His attorney re-
moved the files for the clerks Office.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
RECEIVERS
100000
Piano Stock being Sold 10 Satisfy
Creditors. Nothing Reserved
EVERYTHING Goes. S2O.OOO
Our Loss Is Your Gain

The receivers invoice on these 100 beauu-
full Pianos is just Sl2S less than manufac-
Urer's cost We are determined that no
dealers will profit by this wonderful saving
on these Pianos. Thousands Of our salts
fed customers and patrons all speaking OF
the high-gradc quality OF these goods In
the past rs surely recommendation that
any child could buy a Piano with safety.
We still have a fairly good assortment OF
the larger and fuer styles yet to be sold,
but this sale cannot last always, and we
would urge those thinking Of buying
Piano 70 be sure and attend the especial
features this week which will be the pla-
cling OF all the rented and second hand
Pianos In the stock at special reduced
prices. Pianos that formerly sold AZ $50
= g. $500 1926, 1915, 500 and up 10 $3.50 are
now being sold AT ST. Sis NS Sis. sis
S25S S24l, up TO SOS In the slightly used,
many Of them practically as good as new,
we find such standard makes IN both up
right and grand as StsinWay, Chickeriug
LindeTman and othegs-S35. S35 SIS and no
90 S95. New and secondhand Organs will
be sold al s.. s.. SIS, ST and SO. Everything
In this sale IS just as represented, and
these Pianos will not remain long at these
prices always SO IL is up 20 you 20 come
az once.
REMEMBER THE NUMBER.
1911 FaFnam Street.
OPEN EY .NINGS
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
OMAHA GETS MEETING EASY
Bruning and TrainOr Ask Commits
siOners Here After They Board
Their Train.

County Commissioners Bruring and
Tralnor, who have just returned from the
meeting Of the State Association Of County
Commissioners at Kearney are well
pleased with their success in securing the
next meeting for South Omaha They did
not decide to ask for the meeting until
they had boarded the train for Kearney.
Norfolk and Broken Bow were both after
the meeting, but the commissioners voted
in favor Of South Omaha.
other honors came to Douglas county,
Mr.. Trainor being reelected treasurer Of
tho association, and Mr. Bruning a mem
Der Of the executive and the legislative
committee
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
START ON GRADE CROSSINGS
BFucker Asks City Attorney to Define
Rights of Council to Make
Demands.

Councilman Brucker has taken hold OF
the grade crossing matter and for a starter
asked Assistant Attorney Rine to define
in an opinion Just what rights and au-
thority the city council has in the way of
compelling railroads to place fagmen or
other forms OF protection at grade cross
ings. When that opinion has been received
Mr. Brucker. who is chairman of the couu-
ell railways committee will proceed to see
what protection is needed at the various
crossings.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
P. W. LYNCH BURIED TODAY
Funeral Services VIII he Held at 81.
Patrick's Church Early
in Day.

Patrick W. Lynch. who died Thursday
afternoon at his home, 300 South Twelfth
will be buried Saturday morning at Holy
sepulchre cemetery. Services will be held
az St Patricks church at $50 a. m.
Mr. Lynch was born at Ithaca, y. Y.
March 9, 1919. and moved to Omaha with
his parents in 1852 For twenty years he
was IN the Union Pacific service as freight
check clerk in the local department. For
twelve years before death ne was United
states storekeeper at the Willow Springs
distiuery. Mr. Lynch was identified IN poll
tics as a democrat. In 1859 he ran for the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
WHO DUN GOT DAT 'PoSSUM!
Somebody Takes Inspector WOIfe's
Fat, Juicy Christmas
Dinner.
who took Boiler Inspector wolfe's pos

who took Boiler Inspector wolfe's pos
sum-"
That was the paramount issue in the
city hall Friday afternoon. Mr.. Wolfe
received a fine young opossum Friday
morning and placed the crate in his Office.
In some manner the animal got away.
There were various suspicious and subdued
conversations on the fourth floor OF the
city hall after the disappearance of the
animal was known to Mr.. Wolfe. Tho
boiler Inspector took a look around the
office of Inspector of Weights and Meas
ures John Pegg, but without success in
that quarter
Up to time Of going to press the 'possum
had not been found.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
ROBBERY CHARGE is DENIED
Two Men Say They Resisted Abuse,
but Did Not Rob Their
Victim.

James Morrison and Thomas Sullivan
were bound over for trial in the district
court under bonds OF $500 each In police
court Friday morning after preliminary
examination on the charge of robbing
Lester Mccormick Of S12 on the night OF
December g. The defendants said they did
not rob Mccormick but were engaged IN
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
In Line wIth the ..ure Food ~.

Tn Line with the @-ure Food law.
The National Food and drug act which
takes effect January /, 1907, does not affect
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy I'm any man
ner. No special labels are required on this
remedy under that Act as It is free from
opiates and narcotics OF every character,
making II a safe remedy for mothers TO
use with their children. This remedy has
been in use for so many years, and its
good qualities are so well known, that no
one need hesitate 10 use It when troubled
with a cough or cold.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
BALDRIGE WILL BE ABSENT
Attorney for Sunderland Not to Re
turn and Lhtter's Trial
il Deferred.

Instead Of J. A. Sunderland either George
p. Cronk or Ed f. Howell probably will be
placed on trial IN the alleged Coal trust
case before Judge Sutton Monday morning.
County Attorney Slabsugh had intended
trying Sunderland next. but H H. Bal
drlge, his attorney, is absent from the city
and may not return until the middle OF the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
JURY JUST LIKE IN JAIL
At Least, that is the Impression
Formed by byron r..
Hastings.

IT think my service on the coal trust
jury was about the hardest work I ever
did" said Byron r. Hastings. TT was
just like being in Jail, at least imagine
being in Jail would be something like that.
We had no place TO sleep during the two
nights we we're trying to reach decision.
on the nights while the trial was in
progress we had two rooms, each contain
ing three beds. Six men we're in each
room.
We couldn't read during our leisure
hours, because there was always someone
talking. and some OF them were very Wig
orous takers too.
Thank you. won't make any strenuous
efforts to get on a jury in the future"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15

a fight with him after he had called them
a vile name, when they were arrested by
Detectives Mitchell and Sullivan. Tho
complaining witness was held under bond
OF 800 for his appearance at the trial in
the superior court.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
Farewell Banquet to Mr.. GanSter

A surprise dinner was given Thursday
night IN honor OF Eugene Canister, who
shortly leaves the house OF J L. Brandeis
& Sons TO take a position as dress goods
buyer for a Los Angeles store. The dinner
was given at $50 al the Henshaw and was
attended by fifteen Of the department man
ayers Of the Brandeis firm. Mr.. Canister
was presented with a diamond set signet
ring by his fellow buyers
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15

THE Squaw Man" is one Of those stories
that tell tale Of tense life in a straight
line. It is made into a play OF virile force
and OF deep dramatic interest Messrs.
Liebler & Co., who are putting # out, gave
It an adequate production in New York last
season, where II was a tremendous sue
cess. II IS sent on the road with the same
care that marks the IAebler production,
only the best being engaged. It is a big
play, with nifty speaking parts In the cast,
and each is in the hands Of a capable actor.
Henry Jewett, young English actor, who
has made much success I'm other strong
roles. plays the leading part, that of a
young Englishman who comes TO America
20 find balm for a bleeding heart and be-
comes a "squaw man" The incidents flow
naturally and the situations are the logical
outcome OF the action. The engagement
begins at the Boyd theater on Sunday even
ing and includes Monday and Tuesday
evenings with a special matinee on Tuesday
afternoon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
oftiee Of sheriff Of Douglas counts and wag

office of sheriff of Douglas county and was
defeated by David Miller.
a wife and four children survive. The
children, James William, Ben and Mrs
John Mattrim, reside in Omaha. One
brother, James II. Lynch, and three sis
tiers, Margaret Clary, Mrs. c. o. Michael
sen and Mrs. e. F. Morearty, also live here
Mr.. Lynch will be buried beside his
mother and father.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
Announcements of the Theaters.

matinee and evening performance to-
day brings the bill on this week at the
Orpheum to close. Next weeks bill is
declared one OF the very best offered this
season. The headline attraction will be no
less a favorite and celebrity than Papnta,
the most famous Of terpsichorean queens.
Another feature Landed much as a head
liner is the four Bard brothers, the most
original gymnasts on the stage. Violet
Dale, impersonator and vocalist; James
Cullen. Emmett Dewey and company, Fred
Watson and the AIorrisey sisters, Emilia
Rose. known as the dainty lady athlete"
and entirely new hnodrome pictures.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
Montana EiEht-Hour Law stands.

HELENA, Mont, Dec. 1.-THE supreme
court has held the eight-hoUr law constitu-
tionaL The decision says that while the
wording OF the law might be clearer. it's
purpose Is perfectly evident and the law g.
constitutional IN every respect, It's object
being 10 preserve the health and happiness
OF the working men.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15

week. In order that the trial may begin
Monday the county attorney has served
notice on Cronk and Howell to be ready
for trial He will take up only one OF the
cases however
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15

All photos taken Sunday, December l6,
will be finished before Christmas. sand
berg's studio, opposite Hayden Bros
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15
Is Ready for the Great Holiday Rush


All the energy of this organi-
cation concentrated to please
you. Unparalleled incentive to
buy now.
The store has been changed
into a great glorious holiday
bazaar within the past ten days.
Enormous stocks of Christmas
time merchandise have been put
in place - many departments
have been doubled in size, beau
tiful yule-tide decorations lend
the first floor a Xmas atmos-
phere - scores of additional
salespeople have been employed
and the delivery service has
been greatly augmented. Hence
there is not a single reason why
gift buying should be put off
another moment.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15

and Mr.. Laing took his check and the next
that was heard from him was in the
Shreveport jail
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15

The closing performances OF Northern
Lights" will be given at the Burwood by
the Woodward Stock company today. On
Sunday the new bin will have its perform
ance at a matinee. Camille has been
chosen for Miss Elliott's closing week, and
the rehearsals Indicate fine production
II Is always a comedy event when Jolly
George Sidney comes this way, as he Is
about 20 do. starting Sunday at the Krug
This time he comes with his half-hundred
merry companions as guests, that is, he
has christened his vehicle OF fun Busy
lays Vacation" Everything Is novel and
up-to-date. plenty Of girls 10 keep the
elegant costumes 20 the rhythm Of the
bright catchy music and dsshing song
novelties
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-12-15

TOILET sBTs-Frenzer, 18th and Dodge.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-10-18
Hon. Will c. Whiting.

Hon. Will C. Whiting, Demo-
cratic candidate for Senator in
this (Monona-I1arrison-C n-Craw-
f,)rd) senatorial district, was in
the Valley today becoming ac-
quainted with the people. Will
is a chip of the old block, son of
j udge Whiting, late Of Monona
County, who did much to bring
western Iowa into notice and
make it the garden spot Of the
west. He served the State in
the legislature with distinguish
ed honor. His son Will c., took
up the work where his honored
father left it, and has also been
"a representative in the State
Legislature, and his vote in that
body was always found on the
right side for the best interest
of the people. A farmer by
profession, and a true friend Of
the farmer, shipper and labor.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-10-18
Frank Wood.

We are pleased to see the name
of our friend Frank Wood,
one of Harrison County's best
young men, before the people of
the county for one Of the most
responsible offices in the county
that of County Treasurer. He
is the son of John Wood, and
has filled the Office of Deputy
Treasurer, and is, therefore, in
every way qualified for the po-
sition. He came to the nomi-
nation without solicitation on
his part, having received the
unanimous vote Of the Demo-
cratic County Convention, and
only accepted the responsible
position when assured that he
was the choice of a large circle
of friends, independent of poll
tical consideration, and with an
assurance Of a lib
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1906-10-18
II Poultry. Will pay I2c per lb for Chickens
AGsNsaNG9Mac9HA2j

voters without regard to party
associations, and while he is the
nominee of the Democratic Con-
vent;cn, he will, il elected,
serve the whole people without
prejudice or partiality, and will
discharge his duty as County
Treasurer with strict fidelity to
the best interest of the people
of the whole county. He comes
before the people of the county
for the first time in the charac-
ter Of a candidate, and asks at
the hands of the voters Of Har-
rison County a liberal support
at the polls, and if successful,
will retire in due season so as
to afford other young men a
chance to be advanced to posi-
tion of trust and honor, believ-
ing that every county in Iowa
has more than one man quail
flied for county treasurer.
Having been raised in the