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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

SIDNEY, Ia March 10. (special.)--C. p.
Derr of this city has been placed under
arrest on the charge Of perjury an in
dictment having been returned against
him by the grand jury. Derr was con-
victed of stealing quarter of beef from
a wagon on Christmas evening, and
Jailed for fifteen days. He is now called
to answer for the alleged false testimony
he gave in his own behalf at the time Of
his former trial. The maximum penalty
for the offense with which he is now
charged is ten years in the penitentiary,
and he laid himself liable to this In order
to escape a few days in jail.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

AMES, Ia, March 16.-(Special Teie-
gram.)-The strides Of the Iowa state
college, that has put II in the front ranks
of agricultural colleges in the whole
world, continue. To-day the standing of
the college was shown plainly in a mes
sage received from London, England. It
was addressed to Prof. C. Il. Curtiss and
read: Can you admit boy is years
old to one year course, beginning April
first free, character guaranteed, signed,
Wray Wrayt."
Professor Curtiss Immediately wired
that the boy could enter and he has writ
ten a letter giving Mr.. Wrayt full infOr-
nation concerning the school
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17
PILES.
Pastors Wife In Southern City Re-
stored 70 Health by the Wonder.
ful Pyramid Pile Cure.
We Want Every Pile Sufferer TO Test This
GREAT Cure at Our Expense, SEND Your
Name ana Address For q
PrOo Trial Package.

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in 1900 my wife was attacked with
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was cured with your Pyramid Pile Cure.
recommended It as a sure cure to me. I
have used boxes OF It, and part Of a box
OF salve on my wife and she has been
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Pastor Nottaway. Va, Presbyterian
church
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away pain, itching and irritation.
After you have tried the sample treat
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Send your name and address at once
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17
ADMITS ROBBING OF MAIL DO
Secures Check, but Unable TO Pass II
at the Bank.

Secures Check, but Unable TO Pass IL
at the Bank.
Fred Jahnke, young man about q years
Of age. was brought before United States
Commissioner n. A. Crawford In this city
yesterday, charged with robbing the mail
box in the postohice at Malvern Ia. Jahnke
distracted by means OF piece of bent wire
letter from the mail box addressed TO
the New York Life Insurance company
which contained a check for SIS, payable
10 the company. Jahnke erased the name
of the insurance company and inserted his
own as payee He then attempted to cash
the check at a local bank. but the paying
teller was suspicious and refused to cash it.
The bank notified the postal authorities and
the matter was placed in the hands of
Postofice Inspector John E. Swanson, who
caused Jahnkes arrest.
JahnlSe, when brought before Commits
sioner Crawford, admitted his guilt al
though at first he claimed that he thought
It was his own letter he pulled out Of the
mail box. He was bound over to await
the action Of the federal grand jury, which
does not convene until September. and as
he was unable TO furnish bail I'm the sum
| of 500 probably win have to remain in the
county jail until then. Jahnke suffers from
a nervous ailment, and It is thought that
possibly he is not wholly mentally responsi,
BILE He lived with his widowed mother ir
Malvern.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

eavesdropping and securing the names Of
the committee. The nomination was re-
ferred, In fact, TO a committee consisting
Of Durham, Smith, Stirton, Peterson and
Maytag, which committee Is not yet ready
to report.
Motion in Contest Case.
Before the house contests committee thit
afternoon Senator COPYRIGHT. for Guy A
Feeley OF Blackhawk county, filed mo-
ton to dismiss the case Of Mornin on the
ground that no showing had been madt
that would entitle Mornin to the seat, ever
II he proved all his allegations. Thit
throws the contest over till next Tuesday
when the motion will be argued.
The bill providing for an Iowa exhibition
at the Seattle exposition was killed by the
senate appropriations committee.
No Color Line Among Miners.
No color line will be allowed to be drawn
IN the coal mines of the state as a resula
Of decision of the convention OF Iowa
mine workers today. A resolution passed
provides that workmen will be justified
In striking II an operator refuses to accept
a colored miner because OF his color. An
other resolution passed raises the age limit
Of admission OF boys to the mines from
IA to 16 and that provision will be de-
minded in the next contract and agreement
with the operators. A resolution was passed
setting aside a sum Of money for the cree
ton Of a home for aged miners. The pres
ent officers were reelected.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

Cnmpntgn at sidney.

SIDNEY, March 16.-(special. 1.-Two
municipal tickets have appeared in Sid
ney viz
Citizens: For mayor, c. b. Hatten;
councilmen, w. S. Stephens e. A. Engelko.
Peoples Mayor ]. s. Estes; councilmen.
J. M Elllcott, Tom James.
The peoples candidate for mayor, ]. s.
Estes, was the democratic candidate for
congress last fall against w. r. Hepburn.
His opponent, C. b. Hatten, was for four
years Fremont county's clerk OF the
courts. The candidates for councilmen
are all prominent and successful busi-
ness men. There are no special issues
involved. the platform of each candidate
being vigorous clean city government and
law enforcement
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17
AGREE ON ANTITRUST BILL
House Accents the Amendments Adopted
in the Senate
ANTI-eRAFT BILL GOES THROUGH HOUSE
Senators Much worried Because
Newspapers Print News of what
is Done in Executive
Session.
CFrom a Stan Correspondent

DIES MONIES, March 16.-(Special 1.-THE
house today concurred in the senate
amendments TO the Stillman bill prohibit
ing combinations of corporations OF persons
to fix the price of grain. The amendments
were minor matters, correcting the
phraseology Of the bill where there were
some errors, but making no change in the
provisions of the bill. This completes the
last formality I'm the enactment of the
law with the exception Of the governors
signature, and It is believed 1t will receive
this without delay.
May Veto FirecracLer Bill.
OmWs hrecracker bin may yet fall by
the wayside Governor Cummins has not
vetoed it, but there is an intlmation float
ing about that he is giving it some very
careful consideration and thus far has not
gotten himself exactly in sympathy with
the provisions OF the measure. 1t has been
in his hands some days now and has not
been acted upon.
Anti-Graft Bill Passed.
The house passed the Hambeton anti
tipping bill, which its author declared he
preferred should be called an anti-graft
bill He claimed to the house that 1t did
much more than prohibit the tips given
at restaurants and sleeping cars. That II
prohibits public oficials accepting a rake
of or commission on the side and pro-
hibiting any other person not acting for
himself, but as an agent or representative
taking Take-off or commission on the
side.
Hunters License Bill,
/ Two hours were spent by the house dis
cussing the hunters license bill and dur
| ing the discussion about a score of amend
ments were offered TO the bill. 1t was
finally passed with but slight amendment
Every farmer member of the house was
afraid the bill would make It lawful fol-
any person with a license TO come upon
his premises and hunt without permission
Senate'H Dignity Assaulted.
| The fact that the newspapers generally
secured the names of the members of the
committee to which the nomination OF
! Custodian MoCuFdy had been referred or
! Friday In executive session caused somC
connection for a time today. Senator GILL
! land in open senate demanded an investiga
| ton and upon his motion an executive
session was held to consider the matter
! Gnlnland takes the ground that the news
papers have no right to publish the newi
| concerning what the senate does under sucl
circumstances and that they must hav,
secured the information IN a dishonorabi
way. He accused newspaper reporters o
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17
Commercial club Objects.

The executive committee OF the Com
mercial club has elected J. G. Wadsworth
as It's chairman.
The committee is expected TO fle a pro-
test against the recent action OF the city
council in repeating the ordinance granting
the city the right to exempt from city
taxes for the term OF Ave years new In
dustries locating in the city. The com
mittee takes the ground that this action
unless rescinded will tend to impair the
EFFORTS OF the Commercial club In securing
new factories and other industries for
Council Bluffs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17
FederaI Court Proceedinrr.

In the federal court yesterday the jury
in the suit OF Martha Mccain. admins
tratrix Of the estate Of Floyd Mitchell.
against the Northwestern railroad having
failed 70 arrive at verdict by IL a. m. and
reporting that II was unlikely that It would,
Judge Smith Mcpherson discharged II. II
was stated that the jury stood seven to five
IN favor OF the railroad.
Evidence in the personal injury damage
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17
COUNCIL BLUFFS
Office 10 Tel. IS.

J. y. Harsh, Creston.
q, W. MOgridge, Glenwood.
w. l. Baughn, Harlan
G. ID. Booth, Harlan.
J. s. Dowell. Missouri Valley.
w. j. Burke, Missouri Valley.
Hon. Smith Mcpherson, Red Oak.
n, 5. Swanson, Shenandoah.
w. 4. Mitchell Sidney.
II A. Kinney. Woodb ne.
I'd Barrett, Dunlap.
Amor Stern, Logan.
Thomas Arthur. Logan.
John Bleeg, Sioux Falls
DR.. G.. A, Spaldlng. Avoca.
Joseph Petty, Elliot.
James Hunter. Minden.
Frank Shinn, Carson.
Hon. James p. Conner, Denison.
WillOughby Dye, Des Moines.
Allan Bulls, Griswold.
DR.. w. J. McCrann. South Omaha.
Hon. J. L. Kennedy Omaha.
c. NJ. Wilhelm, Omaha.
u. ] McVann, Omaha
+. W. Judson, Omaha.
=. p. Peck, Omaha.
Hon. F. +. Jones, Des Moines.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

Wednesday by Mrs. Akers on North
Seventh street. Mrs. Ingram acting as
leader.
Mrs. A. A. Covalt and Miss Maude BeA,
program committee Of the musical depart
ment Of the Womau's club, announce an
March 9Th, to which a cordial invitation
is extended to club members and their
friends. The club will meet In Schmoller
& Mueller's Recital hall at No. n South
Main. instead OF in the club room, as
formerly announced Miss Lupen, Of
plano numbers, has but recently returned
from Berlin. where she devoted five years
TO study. The vocal numbers will be
given by MRS. Frank Slabaugh OF Omaha
and Miss Grace Barr Of this city. Mr. +.
III. Tibbles Will give a short lecture on
The Management, The Artist and The
Audience"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17
ALMOND EYES WED BLUE EYES
Charles Yong and Cora Thompson Are
Married at sioux City

Married at sioux City.
SIOUX CITY, Ia. March 16.--(Special
telegram AN unusual wedding took
place this afternoon in the chop-suey
establishment of Charles Yong. Yong, a
Chinaman, aged 2s, was the groom, and
Cora Thompson, aged 10, tall. fine look
ing blonde white girl with blue eyes. was
the bride. They met about a year ago in
Chicago, where Yong ran a chop suey
joint. The girl arrived In Sioux City to-
day from Chicago and the ceremony was
performed without delay by Rev Harry
Huntington. boys secretary of the Young
Mems Christian association. They will
live here.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

Plumbing, steam and gas fitting, furnace
and sheet metal work. galvanized iron cor
nice, skylight, tin roofing gutter, spouting
and repairing, green and Norfolk furnaces.
First-class mechanics in all branches.
Both telephones No. GO. 15s w. Broadway,
Council Bluffs, Ia
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

The Young Mems Christian association
building fund reached tl9,1OLSO yesterday,
the soliciting committee raising during the
day Sl,lO490. John c. Woodward headed
yesterdays subscription with $500 and Fred
r. Davis donated $3.50.
The canvass for subscriptions will be re-
sumed with increased vigor this week.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

Johannes Kahle- charged with beating
Julius Hanse over the head with a beer
bottle, much to the detriment of the lat
ter's Uranium, was lodged in the county
Jail yesterday. Kahler had been taken be-
fore Justice Schoening OF Treynor, in
which village he and Hanse reside, and
had been bound over by the justice to await
the action of the grand jury. which will
be convened next Tuesday. After Kahler
had been placed in the county jail. It de-
veloped that Justice Schoening had bound
the man over to the grand jury without
first holding a preliminary hearing. When
this was discovered Assistant County At
torney Ross ordered a new information
filed in the court of Justice Cooper and
there Kahler will have a preliminary hear
ing Tuesday. The charge against Kahler
is assault with intent to kill.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17
Lawn Doctor Acquitted.

SIOUX CITY. March l6,-(special)- 1.-The
jury In the case against DR. Kate z.
Horner, charged with performing q
criminal operation. this morning returned
q verdict Of not guilty. The case has been
on trial all week and has attracted much
attention.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

We have a finely improved farm of sew
enty acres, all under cultivation, adjoining
the city limits, which can be purchased
at reasonable price and on favorable
terms. If not sold within few days we
will rent to responsible party for season of
1907 N. P. Dodge & Co
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17
Coumin.ion DeInya visit.

The visit OF the state railroad commits
sion to Council Bluffs for the purpose Of
investigating the demand for an overhead
crossing over the tracks Of the Great
Western railroad at Woodbury. avenue, has
been postponed. The commission, accord
ing to previous arrangements, was to have
been here on Tuesday next. but in COM
munication received yesterday by City
Clerk Sapp the commission announces It
cannot be here before April IS The city
council recently passed an ordinance de-
claring the necessity of the overhead cross
ing and instructing the railroad to con-
struct It. Oficials Of the railroad take the
position that there is no need for such a
structure at this point as the travel is
limited.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

II you intend doing any cement work do
not fan to call on George A Hoagland for
prices on cement, sand. crushed rock, etc
Have just unloaded 1000 barrels OF Port
land cement and can make you very at
traotive prices.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17
Marriage Licenses.

Licenses 70 wed were issHed yesterday
to the following:
Name and Residence. Age.
Claude Staley KirkmRn, Ia.................23
Florence Willie. Omaha. ................,....2
Lyle Muckler, Kirkman, IG.................2l
Marie Myers, Sioux Falls s. D.............20
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

suit OF Bessie Umbic against the Omaha
& Council Bluffs Street Railway company
was all in when court adjourned Saturday
afternoon. Arguments will be begun on
the reconveninE OF court Monday morning.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

The best evidence OF this fact is that we
are in line on prices. Next, VIC have thirty
men and twelve teams busy the year round
az our Wholesale and retail yards. Council
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

Violins, strings sheet music. cases-any-
thing In the music line at the Bouricius
Plano House, sS5 Broadway where the or
gan stands upon the building.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

Bluffs. Ia. Il costs you nothing 20 End
how much your lumber will cost you de-
livered at your nearest station, the freight
paid. There are no strings on us. but ship
TO anyone who has the money. G. Hafer
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

SEE LEFFERTs' EAST WINDOW FOL
Low PRICES ON GENUINE Cur
GLASS.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17
JARVIS WINE co. 2s5 MAIN ST.

CENTRAL FLOUR, s.O5 PER SACK;
EVERY SACK WARRANTED. CENTRAL
GROCERY AND MEAT q MARKET,
PHONES "a.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

ROBERT BURNS 1Oc CIGAR, OLD
TIMES &c AND ESPINA loc CIGARS. MA.
LONEY CIGAR CO, DISTRIBUTORS
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

Right now is the time to get your wall
papering and painting done, before the
dust begins to fly too bad. Later on the
rush commences and you viii not get as
good service. We want TO please, so let
US do your papering and painting now H.
Berwick, 211 S. Main street. The latest and
best wall paper, paint and art store in the
city
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

SEE LEFFBRTs' WEST WINDOW FOR
THE NEWEST IN EASTER JEwELRY.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

SEE LEFFERTs' EAST WINDOW FOF
Low PRICES ON GENUINE cur
GLASS.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

II you have anything in the jewelry line
that needs mending, bring It I'm, and let me
show you how neatly l can mend It. o,
Mauthe. 22S w Broadway.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

SEE LEFFERTS' EAST WINDOW FOL
Low PRICES ON GENUINE cur
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

SEE JARVIS BEFORE BUYING ANY
LIQUORS OR WINES. BOTTLE OR
JTTG
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17
n. Y Plumbing Co. Tel $40 Night. Lea

JARVIS BLOWS WHISTLE TWICE
WHEN WE SELL FIVE HUNDRED.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

YOU'RE NEXT" CLOSE SHAVE IF
YOU DO BETTER THAN TRADE WITH
JARVIS.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

SEE LEFFBRTs' EAST WINDOW FOR
L0W PRICES ON GENUINE CUT
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

BUY SOME GOODS OF JARVIS Be
FORE HE IS BROKE-SELLING GOODS
CHEAP.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

Your Shoes Repaired While You wait.
Particular work for particular people,
either by hand or machine, at Sargents
Family Shoe Store
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

GOOD WINE ACTS LIKE OIL ON
STORMY SEA. SEE" JARVIS.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17
MINOR MENTION.

SEE LEFFERTs' WEST WINDOW FOR
THE NEWEST IN EASTER JEwELRY
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

BROWNS IN TOWN" so is JARVIS
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

BOTH PHONES, 1876, CALLS JARVIS.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17
Arreated for Beating Lawyer.

SEE LEFFERTs' WEST WINDOW FOR
THE NEWEST IN EASTER JEWELRY,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-03-17

Fifteen transters. total. - Sd. q
New-York tribune., 1907-08-07
ATTACK on D. AND H.
u,nagement Hit, but Road Is Pros
per0us JuSt the Same.

.s-+al;< upon the financial management Of the
-l,vare 4, Hudson company. with the promise
a sao,e1 was published yesterday by one of the
C-,n street revs bureaus At the annual meeting
she stock holders last May attorneys representing
ct, . stock Exchange houses propoundod q series
- ouestions concerning the terms on which the
,-,ar7,- had c3,lirel the Hudson Valley Traction
.-or1pary- the United Traction Company OF Albany
and certain coal lands, and the reasons for their
,rch7se The lawyers. who criticised the manage
-oerr with much sharpness. did not get much salts
farrion from President Loree. who presided at the
meeting. and threats Of legal proceedings were
aste.ward made.
IN the article Yesterday il is said that a com
--;+ree Of directors has since the annual meeting
made thorough investigation of these charges
with the result of practically suhstanfiating them
be surplus. i is declared. which on December g.
rss was ET.4S,@S2. should hs almost II not en-
--elv written of. make up for the imitation Of
the assets by reason Of various purchases Of prop
eTIies WITHIN the last TWO years n eXorhitant and
fictitious prices including commissions which would
ordinarily ne considered out of proportion with the
compensation due TO Intermediates in the acqI:isi
nor Of other concerns" Particular reference is
ulade transactions involved in the purchase by
the Delaware & Hudson Of the Quebec, Montreal &
solther1 Railroad. the United Traction Company of
Albany. the Hudson Valley Railway Company and
certain coal properties which have been acquired
within the last eighteen months.
Leading interests in the Delaware & Hudson
Company said yesterday afternoon that It was news
70 them that committee Of the board OF managers
he6 been making an investigation the report of
which committee. according 20 the published agtt-
ce might not. after all. be submitted 10 the share
holders, ana there were intimations that a well
known Wall Street man might be resuning his
activities II q not unaccustoIned field
President Loree, who has been i'll for many
racks is not Yet able TO attend business. and
-rsy take tTi2 10 Europe before resuming his
sn.ies as the executive head Of the Delaware &
ET,5srn 4. H Williams. his assistant, said that
70 such report referred 10 had been submitted
. he hoard Of managers. The allegations in the
ey-icls although published in good faith he was
tnc,ined 10 believe. had come from source in
erjred by 4 certain speculative clique for stock
-1s-ket purposes AS for the Quebec Montreal
G Southern. he said that other parties We're willing
"a osv as much for the property the Delaware
q Hudson. The valuation placed on the newly pur-
chased coal lands in the Cumpanys balance sheet
uzs II his opinion, conservative. The company IS
,-osperfns under the management Its July
earnings were the largest for any month IN its
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