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had explained, land you aren't just dog;
your my best chum and must go beside
me-not behind me-"
The day was a perfect one and Freckles
and Snip were in no hurry to return
home. When at last the sun set behind
the row of tall trees that bordered the
river In the distance Freckles rose from
his seat on the river bank and said to
Snip, who had stretched out his paws,
snatching at chance gnats to pass away
the time: We'll, Snipsey, I guess we'd
better meander homeward. School must
have let out by now and the folks will be
looking for me-"
But night was settling down by the
time Freckles and Snip reached home and
Freckles mother was growing very un-
easy over her little sons absence. But
when she saw him creeping stealthily in
at the back gate, hiding his fishing rod
in the hay beside the barn and drawing
from the same place his slate and books
that had lain there all day, she knew
just what sort of trick the little lad had
been up to.
When Freckles entered the kitchen and
saw the expression on his mothers face
he knew excuses would be OF no avail
So did Snip, for like his young master,
he had learned to judge Of coming events
by certain signals and signs. Freckles'
mother gave both boy and dog cause for
serious alarm. Snip was the first TO
catch the coming storm. He came in
contact with the irritated mothers foot
which sent him speedily about his bust
ness In the back yard. He hid in the
straw for quite a time, then, seeing a
light shining from an upper window, he
crawled cautiously forth and made his
way to spot beneath 1t. low whine
brought FTeckles to the window from
which the light was shining. "A1. YOU
there, Snipsey?" he asked, bending from
the window. Just a minute, old chum {"
Then Freckles withdrew from the window
to return ag'in in a minute. He dropped
a basket, which was attached to a rope
into the yard. Snip, accustomed to being
hauled up in this queerly- RECONSTRUCTED elo-
vator got into the basket and in another
minute was inside his masters apart
ment.
mo supper for me tonight" said
Freckles sadly. There's company com
ing TO stay over night, too-an aunt and
uncle and their kid, my cousin Tom, from
the city. I'm to be allowed 20 20 down
after everything has been ct up. You
see we're punished for having gone fish
ing. I should have gone to school and
learned the table of nine. II don't learn
all the multiplication table / shall never
be business man, for to know business
man must know the multiplication table.
OF course, it's different with dogs; they
get on very nicely without 'rthmetIo or
grammar or anything like learning books.
It's very nice TO be dog, Snip. And a
dogs mamma never whips him nor puts
him to bed without his supper, neither"
Snip nodded his head. blinked an eve and
laughed with his bobtafl
But little did Snip know Of the trouble
in store for him. Had he sn.Ied II In
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-05

Jealousy always makes people and animals
crueD-chased him on and on, swapping
and barking with all his might to attract
the attention of the man In the cart.
Pretty soon the man heard and turned
about in his seat. Seeing the running Zeu-
Ecu, with Snip at his heels, he drew rein,
jumped to the ground and took Zeu-Zeu
in his arms and got into his cart again.
"Ah, ha, my pretty doggie!" Snip heard
him say, i've got a little bargain In youl
You're worth at least $50. You don't be-
long in the country; you are town dog"
Then with Zeu-Zeu under the seat the man
rode away.
When Freckles came from the store he
could not find zeu-Zeu. In vain he hunted.
whistled and called. Then he hurried home,
Snip beside him. bit conscious that he
had not behaved Just right. Search was
made for the missing Zeu-Zeu, who was not
found for a week; then his owners in the
city paid a reward of 50 aad got him back.
But they decided not TO send him 10 the
country again. so he nevermore caused the
monster jealousy TO rankie In the bosom OF
Snip, who was once more installed as
owner Of his young masters affections
Indeed, Freckles' conscience seemed to
smitc him when he recalled how much he
had neglected his chum during the sojourn
OF the $50 Zeu-zeu, and he made reparHtion
for that wrong. He confessed his hckle-
ness to Snip saying:
II was a most ungrateful friend, salpssy
You've been tried and proved true. Why
should | want other dogs? You'll you
didn't cost $50-are worth a thousand Ecu
Zeus You have always stuck by me. and
shall from this day stick by you No
other dog shall for a moment come be-
tween US All. you're a great old snipseyl
We've had lots OF secrets together and you
never squealod On me. You're a brick, II
not a blood
And Snip. laughing with his tail-happy
once again-said with his eyes; Yours for
fun and happiness, Master Freekles. and
no more city dogs In ours, eh?"
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-05

Of and o
been the
OF a begun. Approval Of the
the Red expressed in
election
subject May.
Of the 10 n n
the
which
IL bad, for they
Both
side
the Red
the on
enough pictures OF Busy again
have
Prizes
Omaha, Mr. Carl
Honorary mention Marguerite
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How Snip Got Rid of His Rival
BY Maud Walker

imp VISA a plain little dog, OF no
particular breed-just a common
mongrel, as everybody save his
owner said on seeing him. But
- the owner, Burton Thomas-com-
monty known as "Freckles" loved and re-
spected Snip beyond expression. To Freck-
les this plain little four-legger and bob
taller was the greatest dog In the world
And when 1t came to q question Of heart
Snip had no superior in the canine family
The way he loved his young master was
most beautiful TO see, No matter how
dirty the hands and face-not to mention
ears and neck-of Freckles, Snip loved and
admired him just the same. No matter
how much Freckles missed his lessons at
school or shirlSed his chores at home, or
played truant to go swimming. Snip never
lost patience with him, but trotted beside
him, wagging the stump OF a tail vigorously
and declaring with his eyes II love you
dear Master FreclSles, more than all else in
the world" And after some of Freckles
thoughtless escapades Snip proved to be
his only sympathetic friend, for the mother
and father of Freckles often resorted to
certain methods Of chastisement that
caused that little lad to pass many hours
alone IN his room, where supperess he
meditated on the ieeting happiness Of
boyhood-particularly when that happiness
meant going to the river instead OF school
or visiting with boys in the alley, instead
Of feeding the pigs and cutting the kindling
wood,
So It was that Snip was the only one in
the world who did not question Freckles
about his goings and comings and conduct
in general. Snip fully understood Freckles,
and knew that the little lad had some OBJ
jeet in doing whatever he did OF course,
the object may not have been just what 1t
should have been, but that was not Ships
business.
And thus is was that Freckles loved Snip
tenderly and was beloved by Snip in re-
turn. Long hours they spent together,
Freckles doing all the planning and talking.
and Snip doing the following and listening.
Snip was a good -mannered little puppy, too,
never disagreeing to anything that Freckles
said but that was because he felt perfect
confidence in his masters wisdom and good
judgment II Freckles said TO Snip, Let's
20 hunting for bears and snakes In the
woods today" the little shaggy fellow wag-
ged his tail. sduinted an eye and said with
all his body: YES, yes. Master Freckles
let's hunt bears and snakes in the woods
today. It will be perfectly grand"
One day-it was not Saturday either, 50
you Will understand that II was no time foI
Freckles to do what he did-Snip heard a
beloved whistle coming from the alley he
hind the barn. Snip was busy with a bone
when the call fell upon his ear; but hone
70 the winds with him when he heard that
whistle. Not even stopping to hide the
juicy morsel. he leaped like wild towards
the place OF concealment OF his master
Freckles had a long pole, TO which wa
tied longer Irvine holding a hook Were
going a-hshing, Snip" was the informa tior
given by Freckes. Then he ran down Tbs
alley towards the street, with Snip bound
Ing at his side. Snip had been taught e
never 30 at Freckles heels That's thu
Wsy with dogs what's Just dogs" Freclxle
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Encounter with Coyotes.
By Florence Pettijohn, Aged IA Year.
Long Pine, Neb.

BY Florence Pettijohn, Aged IA Years,
Long Pine Neb.
1t had been a hard year and people were
carefully boarding what little grain and
food had been spared them. Very few had
been able to save enough to keep a few
chickens and hogs Lately those who had
fowls had missed most OF them. We had
not missed any until the day before yes
terday but this morning the only pig we
had saved was taken. Father and the boys
had gone north with some Of the neigh
bors to kill all the coyotes they could find.
II don't see how you can go over to
AIMS today" mother said.
But, mother I must. II is important"
I exclaimed. At last mother consented to
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-05
Pete.

BY Margaret Leceke 4Od West Sixth Street,
Fremont, Neb. Blue
Once there were two children that be-
longed TO a farmer and, strange to say,
their pets were on the wild animal order,
One of their most favorite pets was a
black snake called Pete" They were very
fond OF this pet and he would always come
at the call of his name.
One day Tom and Dorothy (for those
were their names) had to go on an errand
about a half mile from home, and as they
walked along, about a quarter of a mile
from home. they noticed a peculiar cloud
of dust coming. II was a sort of whirl-
wind, and finally they discovered it was
rattlesnake coming as fast as II could.
They knew danger was at hand.
"Oh, Tom; what shall we dor cried
Dorothy.
"In throw clods at it and see II 1 can't
kill It," said Tom.
mo" said Dorothy, "cal Pete"
20, well, there's no use doing that" said
Tom, "for we don't know where he is now"
well, you might try" said Dorothy,
beginning to cry.
There was no time TO be lost, for the
snake was ready to strike.
Pete! Peter called Tom, at the same
time throwing clods at the snake. The
rattlesnake turned its head and seemed to
be paying attention to something else
What was It? Both children looked.
There's Pete" said Dorothy.
He came along in front of them and
nodded his funny head as II to say Keep
back and watch" He wrlggied along back
of the log back OF which the rattiesnake
was colled and sprarg upon the rattle
snake, and with its great muscles tighten
ing snapped 1t in two.
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let me go. and hurried away up the val
ley. Just as / was turning to climb up
the hill heard noise In the bushes For
q few moments all was sin. and l breath
lessly waited. Again I heard the noise,
and looking In that direction / saw four
huge green eyes.
What should l do? / was half a mile
from anyone's house. I called; no one
came, The eyes kept coming closer l be-
came more and more frightened. Just then
1 heard voices | called, and as | did so
the coyotes turned and, after looking back
several times. went of into the thick
bushes. The Wells boys came up to where
I was
81 guess they can get along without me
this time" said. and they did, for went
home as fast as l could go.
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my gun she put her great paws around me
and began to hug me to death. But sud
denly she seemed to weaken and l taking
advantage of 1t seized my gun and shot her
through the heart. 1 then picked up the
cubs and hurried home. But have never
been able to find that cave since"
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-05
The Brave Boy.

BY Lawrence Way, Aged II Years, wahoo,
Neb. Red.
Once there was a hoy whose name was
John. He was II years old. He had a
father, mother and sister. His sisters
name was Edith and she was years old,
They lived I'm the woods and once John
took sick and the rest of the family went
out to hunt and left John home alone.
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Honorary Mention.)
An Adventure With Animals.

By Marguerite Porter, Aged IL Years
Plattsmouth, Neb. Red.
Once upon time there was a little boy
named Robert Montgomery. He was about
10 years of age. Robert had received an
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-05
Bows Are Always Brave.

By Ruth Ashby, Aged u Years, Fairmont,
Neb. Blue.
Mamma had Just dressed Edward In his
new white Buster Brown suit. She was
going to take him downtown. He was
3 years old.
Mamma, pease do out an pay1' he
begged
mo, won't go. but baby may" an
swered mamma.
IAN right. Does I have to stay in re
yard?"
mo, baby, you may go over and see
II Esther can come out while her mamma
gets ready for she is going with us"
'Dood bye, mamma, don't Diet lonesome"
Edward started over, but Esther was al
ready in the yard. They waited about
five minutes and then Edward said:
Esther let's take a walk in re park.
Wen turn back fore mamma is ready"
Let's" said Esther.
They hurried off in the direction Of the
park.
I'm got new Buster Brown suit.
Esther"
rs dat a new dress, too2 o. II we
should meet a dreat big bear Would you
be scared?"
'I isn't afraid. Ia dis say. Mister Bear,
Is goin TO hit you. An ia hit him, tool
MY but you's brave. I just know II
1 saw one I'd jus RUM said Esther.
You're a girl Girls always run. Boys
doesn't" said Edward.
whats comm? Of It's a bear" cried
Esther.
Edward looked and saw coming toward
them a big, black Newfoundland dog.
TITS comm to eat mel shrieked Ed
ward and started to run, forgetting in his
hurry even Esther, In the meantime Mrs.
Hart, Esther's mother, had got ready and
came out into the yard No, Esther was
to be seen. Edwards mother also came
out in search OF Edward. r95e anxious
mothers started for the park, when q
little figure ran up to them and q famiIiar !
voice cried out, Mamma, a big bear Is
dom to eat mel
Mamma soothed him and then little
Esther came up with her arm around the
dogs neck.
TITS just a nice big dog" she said, IAN
1 wasn't a bit 'fraid."
Letters have been received from the fol-
lowing Busy Bees, and will be published
later
Gladys Gilliand. Council Bluffs.
Helen Koepniek, Bancroft, Neb.
Helen Holliway, Nebraska City, Neb.
Frances Titus. Holdrege, Neb.
Paul Bush. Omaha.
Norine Schulhof, Plattsmouth, Neb.
NIalvin Newman, Omaha.
Susie Scott. Kearney, Neb.
"It Always Has"
Omaha daily bee., 1907-05-05
cit Always Has"

Renowned for his caution in speech and
for his constant refusal to make predic-
tions. Senator william Boyd Allison Of
Iowa walked out Of the capitol with sena-
tor spooner of Wisconsin.
why" said Allison, as they reached the
terrace, 1T is raining"
80 1t is" replied spooner, casting n
wise eye at the sky, but 1 think It will
stop. don't you?"
well" said Allison, ciroumspectly, sit
always has."-saturday Evening Post.
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ankers posted rates were as follows:

DOMESTIC EXCHANGE.-Bosto Chicago
Sc premium. Charleston-Buying. soc discount
selling. 1-10c premium. st. Louis-20c premium bid
San Francisco-Sght, par; telegraph, 21ac premium
New Orleans Commercial, Zoe discount: bank 81
premium. Cincinnati-30c discount. Savannah
Buying. soc discount; selling, Toe premium.
BANK CLEARINGS.-New York - Exchanges
$3.50 1855 $40; balances, $1l 2O8 s14 Philadephia-F
changes s246O3. 747; balances 81, 3O5 1853 Chicago
Exchanges $42 $40 1885, balances, 50 3S7 $50 Balti-
rnore-Exchanges. $4.6s1.515; balances 1875
Observation-Disclosures, $26 sos ,4ss; balances $685.
ss7.
SILVER MARKET.-Bar silver, 644c. Mexican
silver dollars 60c. Bar silver In London closed at
90 l5-16d
GOLD PREMTUM.-In Madrid. 11.o5; Lisbon $50
MEXICAN EXCHANGE.-Mexican exchange on
New York is quoted at 20O4.
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS.-Customs receipts
reported from Washington $1,000 965; internal rev.
enue receipts s923.sSo miscellaneous receipts
s10s575 Receipts for the day, s20 420: expendi-
lures, s1.9s0.000 Receipts for the month TO date
s6.72s 7s1: expenditures S12 0.000 OF re-
ceipts, s411s ISL. Receipts for the year TO date
$3.50 ,3O2 expenditures. 97.622,000; excess Of
receipts. s62, 2,2s23o2.
SUB-TREASURY.-The ub-Treasury was debt
or To the Clearing Houss sslA7N-
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MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

MONEY MARKET-Money on call opened at ga.
per cent: highest, per cent lowest. Q per cent:
closing, 1$4Q2 per cent last loan, 2lR per cent;
ruling rate. per cent. Time money was quoted
at 3IkQ4 per cent for sixty days Az per cent for
ninety days, and 42aQ5 per cent for four. five and
six months. Commercial paper quoted at 5Iaa8
per cent for sixty 10 ninety days and four months
and 6a6Iz per cent for others.
FOREIGN EXCTIANGE.-The foreign exchange
market opened steady. with rates virtually un-
changed 4S6654 SG2a for cables. 4s6354 S640 for
demand sterling and 4S31aq4 $3.50 for sixty day bills
Short francs were quoted at 5,167s less lie. and
short reichsmarks at S5lA less l-32. The market
developed renewed weakness. sterling rates fall
ing 80 points from the opening level to 1896 for
demand sterling on free offerings OF bills and a
comparatively light demand. Shortly after mid
day. however. the market became little steader
and recovered 10 points. In the afternoon cables
quoted at 4s6l2@4 1855. demand sterling at
4S615G4 $500. and sixty days bills SS35a4 $40.
Short francs at 5167s less 3-32. and short
rechsmarks at 95 plus 1-32. Actual closing rates
follow:
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Speculation in the market for outside securities
dull. with what little interest manifested con-
fined to Manhattan Transit and Dominion Copper
The former irregular. under fair volume Of
trading. Dominion Copper continued its upward
movement on buying attributed to inside account
Standard Oil slightly frmer Furnace Creek
was heavy AtchisOn rights were active within mar
row limits. Npissing quiet. but slightly higher
Greene Gold-Silver weak MOntezuma in
fair demand at slight recession. Nevada Consoli-
dated was down Il. The fluctuations elsewhere in
the mining group were unimpOrtant. Bonds
quiet, with the exception of Atchison is, which
showed some activity at a point advance.
New-York tribune., 1907-05-09

FOREIGN MONEY MARKET-Can money in
London. 11aq2 per cent. Open market discount
rate for short bills. Sq3 1-l6 per cent; long bills.
3Q3 1-l6 per cent. Berlin discount rate ~ per cent
Paris discount rate 3 5-I6 per cent Paris exchange
London. % francs 151s centmes. Bar gold
rs e15d Berlin exchange London. 20 marks 46I6
pfennigs.
FOREIGN SECURITIES British consols for
money IS 5-16; for the account S5as French rentes
so francs 171a centmes.
New-York tribune., 1907-05-09
Financial.
GUARANTEED t0pp DIVIDENDS,

offer stock in legitimate mining company
now paying 10f6 dividends. Stock guaranteed
by responsible Bankers. For particulars address
Box 13. Cleveland, Ohio.
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AMERIcAN EXPREss coMPANY.

At meeting OF the Board of Directors held this
DAY. dividend Of $500 share declared OF
the Company's its business. payable
July J. 1907 shareholders Of the close
business II. 1907.
JAMES T. FARGO Nlce-Presiaent and Treasurer
New-York tribune., 1907-05-09
THE COLORADO s. SOUTHERN
RAILWAY COMPANY


No Il Broadway. New York, May 2nd, 1907.
The Executive Committee of this Company has ap-
pointed CHARLES z. BOSSE Transfer Agent for the
capital stock OF this COMPANY IN place OF Messrs,
Halgarten * Company. take effect the close Of
business Nay 11rh, 1907.
From and after that stock transfer should
be presented the Office of the Company, 1913,
JAS sTErART MAcKIE. Secretary
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DiUidend Notices.
AMERICAS L0COMOTTyE COMPANl

III Broadway. New York, March q. 1907.
The Board Directors this day declared a dividend OF
one-quarter per upon The capital
stock payable May % 1901. the stockholders
record business May 10, 1907 Checks
will mailed
Transfer books OF the q P.
NJ. May TO- 1907. ana reopen May q. 1907.
LEIGH BEST.
New-York tribune., 1907-05-09

~ Wall Street, New York, April 4, 1907.
The Board OF Directors has this day declared a
semi annual dividend Of Two Per Cent go the
Preferred Stock OF this company. payable May 10
1907 stockholders Of record April 90 1901 The
transfer books Of the Preferred Stock VIII close II
O'Clock April 20, 1907 and WIFI reopen the
morning of May 10, 1907.
New-York tribune., 1907-05-09
AMERICAN SECURITIES ABROAD.

London. May s. p. m.-The market for American
securities strong In the early trading. but
closed heavy Last quotations follow:
New-York tribune., 1907-05-09

The Transfer Books Of this Company VIII be closed
from O'Clock ?. NJ Nav 10th, 1907 the morning
Of June lst. 1907. BASIL ". ROWE Treasurer.
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GOVERNMENT BONDS.

The following shows yesterdays closing quota
tons FOR government bonds, compared with Tues
days:
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CLOSING CURB QUOTATIONS.

'odd lots. tselIs cents per share
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RAILROAD AND OTHER STOCKS.
Actual sales@lCC1osins7
Open High Low Fin. Bid. Ask
OUTSIDE SECURITIES.

ss2457 Total sales for the 'Unlisted. TEX div
per
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EARLY. DECLINES
FOLLOWED
RALLY.
Rates LOWer.

'sing prices of active bonds dealt in, with
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Closing prices of stocks dealt in. with net
chaDpaS folIour,
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FURNISHED by William Nichols Co.. No 10 Wall s,A
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'Unlisted. Tex dividend
New-York tribune., 1907-11-04
COUNTY OF NEW YORK
BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN.
First ASSEMBLY DISTRICT.

The First District Is bounded by and within
way wall street William street. Beaver street White
Oyster ana Bedloe's Islands and Hudson river
The Second Election District is bounded & by ,T and
hot Street sas Hudson Rsfssr s9s street
The Third Election District bounded by and with
in Warren street. Broadway. Liberty street and Hud-
The Fourth Election District is bounded by and
within Beach street Greenwien ssteeJ huoert street
White street Broadway. Warren street and Hudson
The Fifth Election District bounded by within
North wiiain street Fulton street and Broadway
,S ti PeTk row Pearl street ana Center street
The Seventh Election District Is bounded BY and
Broadway North Moore street, Hudson street Laight
street S TarST EgSh ecton District is Bounded by and
yithn BrEome s}ee ee sre c Matts street.
street SnG @ Eeeton District is bounded bv and with
in Canal street. Hudson street Hubert street Green
The Tenth Election District bounded by and with
HIds95 s9 aTds6n SPTns street Rem
The Eleventh Election District is bounded by and
within Within ee canal Street and Renwe street street.
ag Tsnda sGu2Ssf By saa
sullivan street watts street and vaTck street
within spring street. Broadway. Grand street and
me Fourteenth Election District is bounded by and
within West Houston street. Broadway. Spring street
The Ftes25h Election District is BOUNDED by and
Spring street. MacdOusal street vandam street.
The Sixteenth Election District is bounded by and
within King street Macdougal street, West Houston
street sullivan street. Prince street. Charlton street
aud Hudson street.
The seventeenth Election District bounded nd
West Houston Yarick King
Hudson street. Charlton street and Hudson river.
The Eighteenth Election District is bounded by
within CarsOn street, Varck street. West Houston street
and Hudson river
Nineteenth Election District Is bounded by and
within West Houston street. MaedougaI street. King
str and Tarck street
The Twentieth Election District is bounded by and
within West Third street Macdougal street. Bieecker
Hancock street West Houston street. Yarfck
street. Carmine street and Sixth avenue