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Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18
FIRE FIRST OF TROUBLES
Bankruptcy Proceeding Started Against
Union Transfer Company.
ACTION TAKEN TO STOP LITIGATION
Largest Creditor IL Eastern Buggy
Company, Portion of whose Claim
Is Disputed by the Trans
fer Company.

The Union Transfer company which suf-
fered the total loss Of its stock in the fire
which destroyed its warehouse on South
Main street last week, has been made de-
PENDANT in bankruptcy proceedings insti-
tuted in the United States court in this
city by three creditors of the firm.
The firms which have Instituted the bank
ruptcy proceedings and the amounts OF
their claims, as set forth in the petition
are: Monmouth Plow company Monmouth,
ILL.,, s1,5OO; Wilcox Manufacturing COM
pany, Aurora, ILL.,, $7H.SO; Kretchmer Manu-
featuring company, Council Bluffs, S17S
Mayne g. Hazelton, who appear for the
three petitioning firms, are attorneys ais
for several other creditors Of the Union
Transfer company, but the naming OF these
creditors. with claims aggregating over So
is all that is required to bring an action
in bankruptcy against an individual cor
poration.
Although not so authortatively stated, 1t
is understood that the bankruptcy proceed
ings are not intended as unfriendly to-
wards the Union Transfer company, but
with the purpose of assisting in speedy
and satisfactory settlement of the com
pany's affairs Some of the outstanding
claims against the company are disputed
and It is figured that the bankruptcy pro
ceedings will tend to prevent more or less
individual litigation.
1t is said that with the insurance and
outstanding book accounts, the assets OF
the Union Transfer company aggregate
about 100000, while the claims of creditors
equal II not exceed that amount slightly.
with the claims scaled down to what Man
ager w. A. Southland contends are correct
the company ought to have a margin of
| from $4,000 to $4,000.
One Of, If not the heaviest creditor, is the
| Decatur Buggy company of Middletown, o..
which holds notes of the Union Transfer
company to the amount of $4,000 against
which It admits offsets Of $4,000 by returned
goods, etc, while Manager Southland claims
offsets to the amount of $4,000. Mr. South.
ard and Attorney Emmett FINLEY left Sat
urday evening for Middletown, o., to con.
fer with the Decatur Buggy company anC
try to straighten out the account.
Whether the bankruptcy proceedings will
| interfere with the company resuming bust
ness remains to be seen. In the meantime
the Union Transfer company has made tenn
porary arrangements with the Grea
| Western railroad to occupy the SECOND
floor of it's large freight depot on Nintl
avenue. 1t is stated that most of th'
company's creditors have expressed a will
ingness to do all in their power to assis
| them In resuming business.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18
Rnrnt Lenther Gnndn.

cases, photo books, etc, In the attractive
urnt leather work Alexander's Art Store.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18
TALK OF NEW ROAD TO OMAHA
Missouri Pacific said to He Back e

Missouri Pacific said to He Back &C
the Movement.
SIOUX CITY, Ia, Dec. 17.-(Special Tele-
gram.) lit was announced in Sioux City to-
day that the Swift interests which own
the combination bridge here, are planning
to build the Omaha Northern railroad from
Omaha to Sioux City. The line to be
brought into Sioux City is said to be the
Missouri Pacific, which is anxious to get
up the Missouri river with its lumber and
At the same time tap the South Dakota
grain and stock producing country.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

Articles OF Incorporation Of the Elliott
Medicine company OF Council BLUFFS were
filed for record yesterday. The incorpOra-
tors are Sherman s Elicit and L. /. Edison
Of this city and John q. Schulmeister Of
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

MANTLEs, 10 CENTS. BEST MANTLE
IN TOWN FOR THE PRICE. w. A
MAURER.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

The meeting of the city council, sched-
uled for last night, failed for lack of quo
rum. Councilmen Fleming. Maloney, Smith
and Younkerman failed for some reason
to put in an appearance and the mayor and
four councilmen after waiting until past
o'clock in the hope of one Of the four
absent members showing up, adjourned,
Considerable disappointment was felt at
the failure to hold meeting last night, as
several matters of Importance were sched-
uled for action. 1t was expected that the
committee on fire and light, of which
Councilman Younkerman is chairman,
would have presented a report relative to
the purchase Of additional equipment Of
the fire department. None of the members
of this committee. however, showed up.
II Is likely that Mayor Macrae may call
a special meeting to take up the matters
now pending before the Christmas holidays.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18
mr. Barstow ReaDDOInted.

GET A BOTTLE OF COCKTAIL"
READY MIXED AT THE JARVIS STORE.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

The best shoes are the cheapest. s. A
Pierce & Co. sell that kind At corner
Broadway and Main street.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18
snnd.I spudni spudaI

Choice early Ohio potatoes at 55c de-
lvered In five-bushel lots or more. Both
phones 1872 Bridenstine & Smith. l4M 8
9Th street.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

Are TITS A. Pierce & Co.'S shoes
and slippers Corner Broadway and Main
streets.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

II you have a space in your hall, parlor.
dining room or any other nook or corner
which requires a fine picture which your
children after you will be proud to pos
sess, call and see NJ f. p Frisch at w. s.
Hewetsbns Art Store Council Bluffs, la.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

Sweden Ratihes Convention.
STOCKHOLM Dec 1.-THE Swedish gov
eminent today ratified the Alglciras con-
vention.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

See stephan Bros. Tor the latest and best
inverted burners. Rs West Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

School shoes. the best kind, at s. A.
Pierce & Co.. corner Broadway and Main
street.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18
Internrbnn Line PrnIected.

China closets for Christmas presents at
Petersen & Schoenings
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

MARAsCHINO CHERRIESS DELL
CIoUs, AT THE JARVIS STORE, OPS
MAIN 81
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18
When you have a Bad
Breath-Wake upl

II A WAKE Upl It's time TO take a
N AZ n Cascaret.
WV When the friend you
v " speak to turns his face the
other way.
When your tongue Is coated.
When you have Heartburn, Belehing,
Acid Risings In throat,
When Pimples begin to peep out,
When your Stomach Gnsws or Burns,
That's the time to check coming Con-
stpstion, Indigestion and Dyspepsia.
One single Candy Cascaret will do Il
# taken at the right minute, just when you
first feel the need OF It.
Do It nowl
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

Go for you holiday wines, liquors and
cordials to L. Rosenfeldt, SIG s. Main.
Phone 323
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18
Art Novelties.

Don't fail to see our water color novel;
ties. Dainty calendars, blotters, sachets
guest books, etc Alexander's Art Store
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

FOR XMAS THE ENDER DOLLAR
RAZOR; STARE SAFETY RAZOR, $50;
GILLETT SAFETY RAZOR, s.. BEFORE
BUYING TAKE A PEEP IN OUR SHOW
WINDOW. swAINE & MAUER, SS5 AND
SSs B'WAY.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

MEMS SLIPPERS. FROM 75C UP.
DUNCAN & DEANE. CLOSING OUT.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

Here are many articles, any of which is
a fine suggestion for a Christmas present
and all at prices that demand your atten-
ton II you are interested, and every article
is reason for your visiting our store:
Fountain pens, watches, chains, fobs
charms, brooches, necklaces, rings cuff
links scarf pins bracelets clocks, cut
glass, china hand-painted plates, umbrellas,
toilet sets, Jewel boxes silverware.
o. MAUTHE 22s West Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

Petersen & schoening have Just received
an elegant line of reed and rush rockers.
Just the thing for Christmas.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

GORDON RYE, BOTTLED IN BOND,
BY JARVIS.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18
CouncII FniI. 10 Neet

ORANGE BRANDY BY BOTTLE OR
GALLON. THE JARVIS STORE.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

Did you ever think now much longer
your clothes wear whom you have them
cleaned2 We can make them look as Sood
as new ones. We dye everything, any
shade desired. Carpets cleaned, laid and
reftted. Both phones Sic. Council Hlufs
Cleaning Co. and Rug Factory, "a N. Main
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

No seBts for Library.
Prospects for seating the auditorium OF
the public library building before spring
are slim The Library board at its adj
iourned regular meeting last night got no
further than to open the several bids for
the chairs and then refer them to the
committee on administration to tabulate
and report back at the January session
The bids ranged from 81 Is to S2.25 for the
seats. A representative Of one Of the firms
bidding stated that no house would be able
0 supply the seats before spring. and this
ruts a damper on the proposition to have
,ublic entertainments in the auditorium
this winter.
The matter OF placing lamp posts at
he two entrances, in accordance with the
original plans, was brought up and Trustee
Dean reported that his committee had
found that the cost would be $1,000 AS a
compromise, 1t was suggested to have a
plain lamp post with a single globe at
the top or a light suspended over each
doorway. These suggestions, however, did
not meet with much favor and the COM
mittee was finally requested to get further
estimates on lights as outlined in the archi-
tect's plans.
At the suggestion Of Trustee Baird, it
was decided TO purchase a suitable ma
tional flag for the building.
The sum of 5 was voted the librarian
for Christmas decoration purposes.
Christmas candles at Purity Candy
Kitchen. Buy your children pure candy;
the best is what they like. At Purity
Candy Kitchen you can get homemade
candy from 1Oc 10. up. Fine box candy
from 25c up to 50. Purity Candy Kitchen,
SAG Bway. Tel. 574
Notice-All photos taken before Decem-
Der % will be finished before Xmas. Come
any kind of weather. Open Sundays.
Schmidt, Photographer.
CREAM-D ORANGE AND CREME-DE-
MENTHE AND OTHER CORDIALS AT
THE JARVIS STORE.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

buffet or sideboard would make
beautiful Christmas present Call and see
them at Petersen & Screenings.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18
Medicine Company Incorporates.

n. Y. Plumbing Co. Tel. go. Night. 500
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18
XerdIct Arninnt CItr-

OLD IRISH WHISKY, IMPORTED, AT
JARVIS
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18
GOV. Cnmmins In Wnshineton.

Governor Cummins is today in Washing
ton, d. c., on state business. Among other
things, he will endeavor to ascertain from
the War department who is entitled to the
$3.50 that has been sent him for the light
batteries. The claims Of part Of the
light batteries organized for the Spanish
American war were allowed. The gov
ernor has received a check for $3.50, but
nothing to show to whom It is to be paid
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18
PicturesI Piciuresl Pictured

Unframed pictures and framed pictures
or Xmas The lowest prices on pictures
\ the city. Council Bluffs Paint, OIL and
lass Co., Merriam block.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18
Town Man for BoIivn,

Don't fail to visit our toy department
ntersen e. Schoening.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

cascarets don't Purge, nor Weaken. nor
waste Digestive Juices in flooding out the
Bowels, like Salts, Castor OIL, Physics"
But, - they act like Exercise on the
Muscles that shrink and expand the lntes-
tines, thus pushing the Food on Naturally
to its Finish.
When your BowslMusoles grow flabby
they need Exercise to strengthen them
not "Physio" to pamper them.
Cascarets provide the bracing tone that
Is needed specifically by the Bowel-muscles,
Then carry the little ten-cent west
Pocket" box constantly with you, and take
a Casoaret whenever you suspect you need
Il.
One Csscaret at a time viii promptly
cleanse a foul Breath, or Coated Tongue,
thus proving clearly its ready, steady, sure
but mild and effective action.
Have the little Toe Emergency box Of
Cascarets constantly near youl
All Druggists sell them-over ten mil
lion boxes a year, for six years past.
Be very careful to get the genuine,
made only by the Sterling Remedy Conn
pany and never sold in bulk. Every tab
let stamped "CCC." $50
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18
Mntters in pi.trict Court.

JARVIS 1877 BRANDY, BEST ON
EARTH
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

SAVE MONEY ON SHOES A BIG DIS
COUNT ON EVERYTHING.
MEMS 4BUCTLB. ARCT1Cs. HOOD
BRAND, $500
MEMS ALL RUBBER ARCTtCS, $50
LADIES' STORM RUBBERs, 4OC.
LADIES' ALAsKAS, HOOD BRAND,
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

The Des Molnes iron foundry has been
orga nized in this city, with a capitalization
OF $4,000 c. r. Harper Of the c. r. Harper
Manufacturing company Of Marshalltown
Ia, Is president of the new company and
the interests Of the Marshalltown company
will he moved TO this city. A twenty-five
year lease has been taken on the Cranston
property at Seventh and Elm streets.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

The Chapman revival meetings, which
have been under way In this city for the
last two weeks, closed tonight, DR.. J.
Wilbur Chapman preaching in the Audi
forum. During the two weeks meetings
SEQ persons have signed cards and It is
estimated that 1000 persons have been con-
Nerted
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18
RehearInE for BIydenburE.

The supreme court late today granted a
rehearing in the case of the state against
Blydenburg, appealed from Hardin county.
Blydenburg was convicted of numbering
his wife some years ago. He is the father
OF Irene Blydenburg. alleged to have been
killed in this city through criminal opera
finn Gonna uaalra
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18
Tnkc Advantage of Old Inv.

After being on the statute books for eight
years unused, the law renting the filiI
fee for sugar beet corporations was made
use of today for the first time. The law
provides that all sugar beet corporations
organizing in the state of Iowa and fling
their articles of Incorporation here shall
be charged no filing fee. The Iowa Beet
Sugar company of Waverly Ia has been
organized and today filed its articles of in
corporation with the secretary of state
with an authorized capitalization Of $4,000.
The filing fee would have been $500, and it
was RENTED. w. ]. Churchill, w. H.
Wallace and C. r. Warren are the incor-
porators.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

Lewis and Della Wilson, appellants,
against Fred B. Jump, Montgomery county,
Judge Wheeler; reversed by the court.
W. NJ. Long against Carey Investment
company, appellant, Taylor county, Judge
Towner; affirmed; opinion by Ladd.
Harrison county against E. E. Ogden,
treasurer, appellant. Harrison county
Judges Thornell and Macy; affirmed; opin-
ion by McClain.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18
Gives Inheritance to Church.

Frank Martello, an Italian, sacrificed his
desire 10 die IN his native land today by
turning over an Inheritance of $500 to the
Catholic church TO be used for the South
Des Mo.nes parish. Martello is a man Of
years and has an incuTable disease. Realiz-
ing that at best he had but a few years to
TO the church.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

Notice-All photos taken before Deem
Der % will be finished before Xmas. Come
any kind of weather. Open Sundays.
Schmidt, Photographer.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18

CREAM-D-ORANGE AND CREME-DE-
MENTHE AND OTHER CORDIALs AT
THE JARVIS STORE.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-12-18
Council BIuns Libel Case.

The supreme court today decided the libel
suit of Florence Hartman against the
Council Bluffs Nonparei in favor of the
Nonpareil. The decision was a reversal
Of the lower court on the ground that the
court should not have left to the jury the
question Of whether or not the words used
in the alleged libel were libelous of them
selves. The supreme court holds that such
question is not for a jury to determine.
The court also holds with the defense Of
the newspaper that the statements were
true, in which the jury in the case is
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-03-02
~CANNOT"GRANT RELIEF
Petitions Before the Interstate Com
merce Commission for.Iower Rates.
Dismissed.

Washington, February H-Although
holding hat certain continuation rates
on petroleum are unjust and %unreason-
able, thereby working a practical mo-
nopoly in favor of the Standard Oil
Company, the interstate commerce
commission today in an opinion by
Commissioner Prouty confessed itself
to be without authority to grant the
relief sought and dismissed the petit
tons.
The case came up on the petition Of
the Fred G. Clark Company, against
the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Railway Company and others, and the
Waverly Oil Works against the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company and others,
alleging unjust and unreasonable rates
and discrimination in the transporta-
ton of oil. In these eases the New
York, New Haven and Hartford Rail-
road Company was the principal de-
tendant.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-03-02
SPRINGFIELD MOB ATTEMPTS To
DESTROY NEGRO SECTION Of CITY
Annual PAGEANT OF REX
Greatest Throng Ever in New Orleans
Witnesses the Parade.

New Orleans, February 27.-Perfect
weather marked the annual carnival
celebration here today and enormous
crowds witnessed the annual pageant
Of His Majesty Rex. Promisciou5
masking was general. Utopia, or
the land that never existed was
chosen by Rex as bis subject. 1t was
illustrated in twenty floats. Captain
a. NJ. Halliday impersonated Rex.
The cool and i~nvigorating weather
served to turn two-thirds Of the city's
population into the streets which with
the visitors produced the greatest
thrOng that has ever witnessed Il car
nival parade here. Comus selected a
masque by Milton as his subject Of
representation, and the principal
themes of the poem were illustrated in
twenty gorgeous floats. A brilliant
ball at the French opera followed the
parade. At the carnival palace Rex
selected for his queen Miss Adrienne
Lawrence. Members of the younger
society set were maids Of honor. Until
midnight the king and queen occupied
their throne and received the populace.
At that hour they proceeded to the
French opera and participated in the
closing features of the COBluS ball.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-03-02
PRINCE ETHEL TAKES A BRIDE
His Marriage to the Princess Elizabeth
of Prussia Celebrated i'm the Chapel
of the Palace.

Berlin, February 27.-The Duchess
Sophie Charlotte, of O%ldenburg, daugh-
ter of the reigning grand duke, of Old
eenburg, by his first marriage with
Princess Elizabeth, of Prussia, and
Prince Ethel Frederick, the second son
of the emperor and empress, e mar
ried at five O'Clock this afternoon in
h chapel of the palace, by the cour.
chaplain, DR.. Dryander. Rain vas
falling ON the chapel dome, but the
inside was lit by hundreds of can
dies, showing the delicate costumes or
uniforms OF about five hundred per-
sons, belonging to the royal families
of Germany Or the principal nobility.
the cabinet ministers and a number
of generals and admirals. Ambassa-
dor Tower and Mrs. Tower were pres.
ent in the diplomatic circle.
The civil ceremony had previously
taken place in the presence of the i'm
perial family alone, in the electors
chamber, while the other guests were
gathering il the chapel. The empress
placed the princess crown of green vel
vet and diamonds, and a wreath Of
fresh myrtle On the head of the prin-
cess. Her majesty, who also wore a
wreath Of myrtle. and the bride were
10th dressed in pearl white silk. The
train Of the bride which was four
yards in length, was embroidered with
silver roses.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-03-02
MAN DIES FROM FRIGHT
While Being Taken to Lynchburg for
Safe Keeping, H.. l.. Traynham,
Charged With Murder, Expired on
the Train.

Roanoke. Va, February I'll. l..
Traynham, was arrested here last
night charged with the murder OF his
father. j. B. Traynham, on the night
of February Is. The feeling here was
very bitter against young Tranbam,
and it was thought advisable TO take
him to Lynchburg for safe keeping.
Just as the train was entering the lat
ter city, Traynham arose from his seat
and with an exclamation, fell back
in the arms of Officer Overstreet.
When he was taken from the train
he was found to be dead.
The autopsy showed he had died
from fright. No poison was found in
the stomach. Toung Traynham bought
the Ratchet with which he was accus-
ed of having murdered his father, at
a local cutlery store, on the day pre-
ceding the tragedy. A piece OF bloody
newspaper in which the Ratchet had
been wrapped was in the murdered
mans room and this gave the clue that
resulted in Traynham's arrest.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-03-02
AGAIN IN SHARP CONFLICT
Skillful Questioning by Senator Nor
gan of WlEam Nelson Cromwell.

Washington, February 27.-William
Nelson Cromwell and Senator Morgan
measured legal minds all day before
the senate committee On i~nter-oceanic
canals, and in a drawn battle adjourn
ed until tomorrow. Nj. Morgan pur-
sued the witness relentlessly concern
ing his relations with the Panama Ca
nal Company, asking many sbillful
questions, which were as skillfully
e*aded. Mr.. Cromwell drew a line be-
tween his actions since the transfer
Of the canal property to the United
States and before rne transfer, and de-
clined positively to answer my 'ques-
tons concerning the earlier period. At
the close Of the day Mr.. Morgan had
brought out a scheme for the Ameri-
caniZation of the Panama Canal Com
pany, which promised to furnish the
subject for an interesting examination.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-03-02
COyFEssEs TO PERJURY
Voluntary Admission Made by One OF
the Witnesses From Texas i'm the
Patrick Hearing-Mayor Rice OF
Houston to Testify.

New York, February 27.-Joseph
Jordan. one of the Texas witnesses who
has given testimony in the hearing
for a new trial for Albert T. Patrick,
convicted murderer, has confessed that
he committed perjury on the witness
stand. The district attorney told Re-
corder Golf that Jordan sent for aim
and Voluntarily made a confession in
the presence of himself and Assistant
District Attorney Garvan. The pa-tic-
ular point upon which the perjury
charge was made, Jordan's denial On
the stand that he had served a term
of Imprisonment at Huntsville, Texas.
IN his confession, the district attorney
said today, Jordan admitted that hs
did serve a term at Huntsville.
Upon being called to the stand Jor-
dan repeated his confession about his
| prison record. On cross examination
| Jordan said he lied when asked about
his prison record because he was
ashamed to acknowledge the disgrace
He had lived a right life for 25 years.
he said. No one could bring any
| IQluS else dSdluSL I'LL lie dUucu, uO
| except arrests for drinking. That was
his worst misfortune. All other things
he had testified to ON the stand here
he declared were true.
After giving his testimony Jordan
was taken back to the Tomps, and later
| indicted for perjury. He was arraign-
| ed and after pleading guilty, was re-
manded until Monday for sentence.
After Jordan left the stand at the
Patrick hearing, Thomas T. McNerney,
| another witness from Texas was call
! ed by Mr.. Jerome. McNerney said that
] a year ago he heard Jones tell Jordan
! that he got out of the Patrick case and
vas going to stay out of it. Zones
| said on that occasion that PatricI had
nothing to 40 with Rice's death, Blu
that he (Jones) was bounded, harass-
ed and bullyragged, threatened with
Imprisonment and the electric chair
by the officials in New York and had
to put the blame on Patrick to saw
himself.
DO you remember any exact words
that Jones used?" asked Mr.. Jerome.
He said, Patrick did not kill old
man Rice. He died a natural DEATH
The names of several Texas wit.
nesses were called, but they failed C
answer.
Mr.. jerome hen said hat Mayor
Rice, of Houston, Texas, will probably
be here to testify, and the hearing was
adjourned,