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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-18

We don't ask you to buy Universal Adding Machines now. Just let us send you one to use without cost, risk or obli- gation. Universal Adding
 inc Company, 9th floor Bro yn-Marx Bid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-18

If Parson Irving Wilhelm can curve himself through the pearly gates as ef- fectlvely as he curved the ball over the plate for eight innings yesterday he de- serves wings, robe and a crown Shreveport Times.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-08-16
WANTED
o1n PIANOS AND ORGANS

for which we will allow the highest
prices towards now instruments. No
Club rates to offer, but we Pledge
better Instruments for the same or
less money. than those at club rate
offers.
Write Malo1es Music House, Co.
lumbia, S. c.. for special prices and
terms.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-08-16

Tovne-I wonder who originated
EXPRESSION "reckoned without his
host.'' .,,
Browne-I guess it was some silly
summer hotel guest who tried to IL
o,,re ont for himself what lis AlI! was
. Going to be.-Philade!pEia Press.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-08-16
E.. SHEEHAN
Augusta, Ga.

Bother of imperial Ginger
Ale, Root Beer, Cham
pagne Cider, Wiseola and
Domestic Lager Beer in
pints, 10 dozen to the cask,
$S.50 per cask.
Write for complete price
list. Wholesale and retail
dealer in Wines and Ii
guors.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-08-16

"Does he understand golf Ian
guage?" -
"Naw; the only cuss word he un4
derstands is fudge. '"-Houston
Post.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-08-16

Lice Curtains White. p
Beautiful Nottingham Lace Curtains
81 inches wide, button hole stitched
around edges. Extreme length 3H
yards, in beautiful patterns. Regular
price per pair $500, special price,
ner pair $I.75.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-02
Rone. worn IN Egrpta.

Unusual attention has been given to the
color schemes for the various scenes in
Egypta. In the first act Pharaohs daugh-
ter appears In fllmy robes of white and
silver surrounded by her pretty maidens
wearing dainty pink. blue, lavender, canary
and bun draperies
The mother OF Moses in this scene wears
black. but in the brilliant court scene OF
act two is attired in gold and white. The
shepherdesses wear different shades Of light
green. which contrast prettily with the
darker green worn by the shepherds. The
heavenly visitors who appear wear purest
white. Those who represent Egyptians
have the gorgeous tlnts of Oriental pomp
and splendor
The costumes have been distributed
among the hundreds Of participants and Il
speaks volumes for the graceful. becoming
character OF the robes. that one and all are
satisfied with the apparel provided for their
especial roles. All the glow and warmth OF
tropical oriental splendor is reproduced in
the rich fabrics and the evolutions of 90
many people In the bright-hued, glittering
garments produce bewilderingly beautiful
effects.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-02

CEDAR FALLS. Ia. March 1.-(special)
Cedar Falls has won the high school de-
batting contest, which is designed to Guilt
vate interest in that form of literary effort,
and is awarded the championship for north
eastern Iowa by the unanimous vote of the
judges.
A large crowd listened iutently Thursday
evening to the arguments that were
brought out for and against municipal own
ership of street railways. The contest was
between high school teams from Cedar
Falls and Elkader. The former team was
composed of Glenn Davis, Carson Taylor
and Max Cunning. who on three different
occasions have won in their debate on the
Affirmative of the question. Tonight they
had the negative with the Elkador team
of Louis L. Lilly. Francis Foran and Cler-
! ence Murphy. DR.. F. G. Eastman, Of the
Iowa State Normal school faculty presided
and the judges were Rev. Frank Cole Of
Waterloo, Superintendent II. e. Blackmar
of Iowa Falls and M. H. Edwards. attorney
from Parketsburg.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-02

AvoCA, Ia, March 1.-(special, august
Kruger. a wealthy farmer from near Han
cock, is on trial in the district court~on the
charge OF shooting with intent to do great
bodily injury.
Kruger effected cash settlement with
two of the men injured in the fasillade.
The shooting occurred on the afternoon of
September L. 1906. The battle, for such 1t
was. began at. o'clock in the afternoon
and It was O'Clock that evening before
Kruger. weak from the loss of blood. was
overpo wored and captured. His wounds
were dressed and after a temporary stay
at hotel Kruger was lodged In the county
jail.
Those in the bombarding party who were
injured most seriously were Dr. Stevens,
whose body was fairly filed with shot;
Jesse Sidebottom, who was shot in the
abdomen. neck, Sioulder and below the
heart; Frank Johnson and James Duncan.
Krnger's body was punctured over almost
its entirety.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-02

Articles Of incorporation OF the UnionNCity
Mission OF Council Bluffs were filed for
record yesterday the incorporators being
Rev. w l.. Giersdorf. Rev A. Overton and
c. w. Skinner. The first trustees are the
three incorporators and l.. e. Roe, c. Nc
Donald, b. L. Ogden, r. Grey. w. James
and ID. M. Morse. The corporate life Is to
be for fifty years from February 1. 1907.
The Incorporation is for the purpose OF
carrying on the work in connection with
the newly erected mission building on
Broadway between the tracks Of the North
western and Illinois Central railroads.
planned by Rev. w L. Giersdorf. who, with
his wife, will be in charge OF the mission.
The purposes, as set out in the articles
Of Incorporation. are to support, maintain
and conduct mission of the Christian re-
ligion, for divine worship and service, to
help in such ways as may seem best and
practical penitent and fallen women; to pro
vide clothing and other necessaries for the
poor; to establish and maintain for IKE pur-
poses other missions at such other points
in the United States as may be determined
upon.
The first session of the Industrial school.
formerly conducted by Rev. Henry DeLong.
of which Rev w. l.. Giersdorf has taken
charge. will be held In the new mission
building this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The
formal opening and dedication of the build
ing viii take place Sunday afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-02
Iowa news Notes.

HEwToN-w. B. Wells, on trial for al
ieged shortage OF $4,000 while heL was
treasurer Of the school board of Washing
ton township Jasper county, was given a
verdict by the judge Thursday. who held
that the case was without the statute OF
MOUNT PLEASANT - Arnold thinner.
held In jail here on a charge of numbering
Farmer John Gavin In January, made a
night by hanimering a hole through the
wall with a broken bench. He was frus-
trated In his attempt by Sheriff Campbell.
rALBlA-Insane from reading about the
Thaw trial, Lewis Bingamon. a prominent
young man Of this county, was taken be-
fore thes commissioners and adjudged In
years old. constantly munabied Something
about 'the beautiful woman, the beautiful
LOGAN-The death OF Lowery Wilson, a
prominent Harrison county pioneer, oc-
CURED Thursday at his farm home near
Logan. Funeral services will be held Sat
post No. IS. Grand Army Of the Republic.
1nterment Is at the Frazier cemetery. The
deceased was born April rs. 1888
pleted todSy FOR the was
ana the oedlcation OF the armory Of Com
pany b. k1fty-sixth Iowa, next Thursday
evening. The evening will be opened with
band concert by the Fifty-sixth Regiment
band ana with an informal reception for
governor Summins. After music by the
who served with the regiment in the Span
ish-American war, will deliver the invocs-
ton. ana President Conn OF the armory
company will present the armory TO Com
pany b.. Mayor Upton win deliver an ad-
dress OF welcome and Governor Cummins
Will thereupon give the dedicatory address.
This will be followed by an address by Rev.
Mr.: Yates. music by the band and glee
club. ana address by Captain Gray War
pany b, and an address by Adjutant Gen
eral Thrift large number OF out-of-
town guests are expected, and II promises
10 be a brilliant social event.
Bee want ads for business boosters
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-02
BLOODHOUND FARMERS PLIGHT
south Dakota Man Succeeds in Reach
Ing VermiliOn by Taking
Desperate Chances.

VERMILION, g. d.. March 1.-(special
telegram -Driven to desperation by lack
of food for his family Of five, 'Chris Peter
son risked his life In crossing the thin
ice of the gorged district today. This was
the first time since the flood twelve days
ago that Peterson could possibly leave
home. His family has lived in two rooms
in the upper story of the house, with only
scanty provisions Two children were sick
and needing doctor, but one could not
reach them.
Nelghbors attempted to cross the flooded
district, but were driven back. Forty head
OF cattle. marooned on a haystack ten days
without food. were taken on last night
Peterson lives at the worst point along
the Missouri river. The water receded two
feet from around his home last night. but
the family is stin cooped up in the second
STORY
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-02

Davis. drugs.
stockert sells carpets.
Fine engrayings at Leferts
Ed Rogers Tony Faust beer
See schmidts elegant new photos.
Plumbing and heating. Bixby a Son.
Lewis Cutler, funeraf director, phone ".
Picture Framing. Alexander's, SSs B'way
Woodring Undertaking company. Tel. asa
Watch repairing. o. Mauthe, Us West
Broadway.
DIAMONDS AS AN INVESTMENT,
TALK TO LEFFERT ABOUT 1T.
Wanted-Three rooms by young married
couple, for light housekeeping. X. e. ORA
vel, 10 Pearl street.
There.will be a special communication of
Blur City Masonic lodge this evening for
work In the second degree
marriage license was issued yesterday
to Byron Rodman, aged p. Of Omaha and
Ada Jones. aged Is OF Ioveland. Ia
SERVED ONLY AT FIRsT-CLAss BARS
ACTS.
ond Presbyterian church win hold a ban:
quet az the Ogden hotel Monday evening OF
CAFES. l.. RosENFELD CO, DIST.
WEATHER STRIPS AT GEO. HoAo-
LANDS
spadra crate, $3.50 per ton William Welsh.
Is North Main street Tel. 12s. Yard Eighth
street end Eleventh avenue. Tel. s17.
ID. 8. Kerr has farms Of different sizes
70 rent. either cash or crop rent. Houses
for sale on monthly payments. Tells. al and
io2 Red 546 Broadway, Council Bluns, Ia.
Mrs. Cousins, wife Of Captain l.. b. Cous-
ins. deputy Oh inspector ana former sheriff
OF Pottawattamie county, has been re-
moved TO the Edmundson hospital, where
yesterday she underwent severe surgical
operation.
Come in and let us show our, spring stock
OF carpets, rugs linoleum oil cloth, window
stoves. We have one Of the largest stecks
of house furnishings In the city. d. w.
Keller iOS So Main.
Arby f. Fisher the 9-year-old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w %. Fisher S2S South Sixth
street. died yesterday from measles after
an Illness of eight days. The funeral viii
be held this morning at 1880 O'Clock from
the family residence and burial will be In
Fairview cemetery
The real estate transfers for February Of
this year showed an Increase both in NUM-
Der and financial consideration over, those
for the same month In 1906. During Feb
ruary Of this year 81 transfers were re-
corded. with a total considera tion OF $5Ql,-
Sn.is, as against 2O7' transfers for the same
month of last year with an aggregate con-
sideration OF $4s0, 19e.0S.
1 am the exclusive agent for the Stand
ard, Domestic and New Home Sewing ma
chine for this city and vicinity. Carry
other makes Of machines from SIS up 20
SIS. Also sell the EDISON and Victor talk
ing machines. Have large stock OF rec
ords for both. Repair all makes of ma
chimes; bicycles and talking machines.
s. NJ Williamson, II So. Main st. Both
phones. 4.s..-.s s.. $3.50
Time will test the merit of goods. A
striking illustration Of this Is in regard to
Diamond Bluff -four. We have sold this
brand for the last ten years and have al
ways increased the sales II is milled in
ST. Peters. MINI, where they grow the
best winter wheat. In using this -four
failures are unknown; 81 rs sper sack. Try
some new dishes occasionally. For In
stance, we have split peas. They cook
nicely. Then we have dried whole peas
Lintel's farina. asparagus tips. spinach,
saur. kraut, pumpkins, Bartel Miller,
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-02
Penny Arcnde MAN AMI rrnnhI.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, March 1.-(Special Tel
egram)-J. NJ. Spencer, proprietor of the
Penny Arcade, was held to the grand jury
by Justice Naglestad this afternoon on the
charge OF exhibiting obscene pictures.
Harry Huntington. boys secretary OF the
Young Mems Christian association, was the
complaining witness. The objectionable pic
lures were thrown on a screen for the
benefit OF the justice. A second warrant
for the arrest OF Spencer was served on
him today. The charge is receiving stolen
property It being alleged that boys stole
lead pencils, fountain pens, perfume, etc,
and traded them for privileges at the
Arcade.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-02

Friends OF Clyde r. Atchison. formerly
a member Of the bar OF this city. now
located at Portland. have been advised Of
Mr.. Atehison's appointment as member OF
the newly created state railroad commits
sion OF Oregon. a position TO which Is at
taehed a salary OF 5000 a year.
Mr.. Atchlson, young man. left Council
Bluffs in 1903 TO accept a position with the
Title Guarantee a Trust company OF
Portland. In June. 1906. he was elected
clerk OF the Oregon state tax commission.
a body appointed Tor a special purpose.
AS result OF the commissions work and
Investigations q new tax code was com
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-02
DEATH RECORD.
Mrr. Harriet 0rnner.

Mrs. Harriet Graner died Thursday night
at the home OF her daughter Mrs. Au-
gust w. Berg Q street, corner of Twenty
eighth, South Omaha. Mrs Graner was
well known on the South Side, particularly
In the congregation of the CASTELAR, Street
Presbyterian church, where she was a
member and a constant attendant. The
funeral will be held in this church Sunday
afternoon ,at o'clock. The inteFment win
be in Laurel .Hnl. Mrs. Graner was born
I'm Somersetshire. England, in 1895. She
came with her parents to America in 1S4S
and settled in Dyersville, Ia, where in
1859 she was married to Robert Graner.
a native of Prussia. The home they es-
tablished was blessed with ten children.
FIVE of whom have died. Mrs. Graner was
left a widow in 1893. eighteen years after
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-02

membered ne had business elsewhere. The
check. which called for SIS was drawn on
the Council BLUFFS Savings bank. Morris
was arrested later at the Northwestern
depot as he was preparing 20 leave for
Woodbine. Ia. When searched at the city
jail he was found to have a number Of
blank checks of the Council Bluffs Savings
md First National banks in his pockets.
He appears to be about IS years Of age.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-02
Leg Broken while Consting.

Mrs. J. H. Nolan. daughter Of Mrs. p.
Lacy, 2S1 Park avenue, suffered a fracture
OF the left limb last evening in coastinR
accident on Glen avenue. Mrs. Nolan
with a party of friends was coasting down
Glen avenue on long traveller which
got beyond the control OF the steerer and
instead Of making the turn onto Pierce
street continued towards Broadway. A
Fairmont avenue motor was approaching
as the sled reached Broadway and Mrs.
Nolan, realizing a collision was Inevitable.
rolled of the sled. In some manner her
left limb was caught in the rear runners
and fractured. The sled veered as II
reached the motor and struck the car.
which had been brought to stop by the
motorman. broadside. Beyond receiving a
shaking up none Of the others on the sled
was injured. Mrs. Nolan was taken to her
home on Park avenue.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-02
FIRE RECORD
Pittsburg OIL .Tnnlt.

PITTsBURG. March l.-Fire at the plant
OF the canneld Refining company at Corao-
polls. Pa, today for "a time threatened de-
struction TO the entire works. including
fifteen large tanks. containing oil and
benzine. Prompt work, however, confined
the flames to one tank. which, with its
contents, was entirely consumed. The
frame dwellings. occupied by foreigners,
we're In imminent danger and a panic
ragged among the occupants.
Allegheny school House.
PITTSBURG. March lone fireman was
seriously injured and Eve others slightly
hurt early today at a fire in Allegheny that
destroyed the Fifth ward school building.
valued at $4,000.
Utica Y. N. c. A. Building.
UTICA. N. Y. March 1.-The Young
Mems Christian association building was
destroyed by fire this morning. The loss
will be upwards OF $4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-02

is in the decorations-the bare walls and
ceilings are like skeleton without beauty,
life and warmth. Wall paper and ceiling
decorations transform your rooms into a
thing of beauty, when you choose rich col
orings and handsome patterns from Jensen
& Nicolaisen, 23s Broadway. Phone Isis.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-02

Plumbing, steam and gas .fittingA 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, $40. 15s w. Broadway,
Council Bluffs, Ia.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-02

piled and is now pending before the legis-
lature at Salem. The work OF compiling
this code was done by Mr.. Atchison. Mr..
Atchison elaborated with two others In
the preparation OF the Chaplin bill which
created the railroad commission. The COM
mission IL composed of two republicans,
democrat
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-02
Martens to BE Judge,

PIERRE. S. D., March 1.-(Special Tele-
gram, Judge Boucher this evening do
cidod the county Judge contest in this
county in favor of Glenn w. Martens. Mar
tens won over ]. X. Breeder in the county
convention. defeated Breeder as an indie
pendent candidate at the polls and has
now won in count contest and will get
the office after fight going back to last
June.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-02

PIERRE, s. D.. March 1-(Special Teie-
gram.)-In the habeas corpus hearing be-
fore Judge Boucher today. asking for the
release Of Alderman Bflinghurst. who was
held on the charge OF Illegally securing pos
session Of city warrant. the defendant
was dismissed, the court holding that the
offense charged was not one ON which an
indictment could stand.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-02
AIIegheny schooI Hoase.
FntaI WrecIl I'm Nevada,

LAS VEGAS. New, March LIN the
wreck OF a construction train on the Salt
Lake railroad near Leith, New. yesterday.
one man was instantly killed two were so
1everely injured that they died later and
about forty were seriously injured. The
dead are Greek laborers ana their names
could not be learned
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-02
cHEsTERs PERPETRArE A FRAUD
No such Professor ms Named at school
for Deaf.

for Deaf.
A dispatch from st. Louis states that ].
c. Chester and wife, claiming TO be mutos.
are under arrest in that city for begging
They had in their possession a note asking
the public to assist them. purporting TO be
signed by Prof c. M. Fulton. Iowa School
for the Deaf, Council Bluffs, Ia" Inquiry
at the Institution developed the fact that
there is no professor of that name in the
school and that there never has been at
least during the last tweny years.
Chester was fined in the ST. Louis court
It was also developed during the trial that
neither were deaf mutes.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-02
N. Y. Plumbing Co. Tel. go Night. L .
CheclE Wna No Good.

A stranger giving the name Of Holly Nor
ris was arrested by the Police last even
Ing. charged with attempting to pass a
forged check at the fremont hotel Morris
rendered the check at the bar OF the hotel.
and when the proprietor said he would as
certain ~ II was good, Morris suddenly re-
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-02
RECEIVER ron COAL COMPANY
Concern with which e. r. Thomas is
Connected Accused of Fraud.

Connected Accused of Fraud.
SIOUX CITY. Ia. March 1.-(special Tel
egram Mrs. A. t. Rifle. stockholder
in the Sioux City, Rock Springs Coal Min
ing company, today secured the appoint
ment Of A. B. Beal as receiver for the COM
pany. She charges the board of directors
with fraudulent manipulation of the stock.
Individual defendants are II. d. Brown.
A. Holt, A, B. Killer. M D. Waterman, ].
S. Wiley, M Mosher, e. E. Thomas, c.
Meyer and others. The company owns 900
acres of coal land in Wyoming.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-02

In the district court yesterday Judge
Thornen overruled a demurrer in the per.
sonal injury suit of Alex Ehlers against II
A. larsen and Martin Jensen, proprietors
of the Manhattan restaurant and the
Standard oil company. Ehlers was injured
by an explosion of gasoline in the base
ment of the restaurant June II OF last
year while in the empty Of the defendants
Larsen & Jensen. as a waiter. He sues for
1890.
Mrs Mamie Williams began suit for al
vorce from Thomas williams. 60 whom she
was married December II, 1897, at Logan
la. She charges her husband with DESERVING
her en- January /, 1899.
James Rishton of Nicola was yesterday
appointed administrator of the estate OF
the late Roy l.. FELTON,. cashier of the Un-
derwcod State bank. who was fatally in
jured in a collision between freight train
and street car last week in this city at
the Great Western crossing on South Main
street The deceased was Mr.. Rishton' 8
son-in-law.
Charles johnson was before the court on
charge of being At subject for the hos
pital for chronic inebrlates at Knoxville.
He was given a sentence of two years.
which was, however, suspended on his
promise to abstain from liquor.
Charles Herring Of Little Sioux was also
brought before Judge Thornell on a
"dipso" charge. He was, ordered committed
to Knoxville for two years.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-02
Nineteen transfers. total =. /. .1iaO,i7s

Why not come in II your eyes bother
you? can 1T you out with a pair OF
glasses 20 your entire satisfaction. o.
Mantle. 22S broadway.