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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-26
SUMMARY OF THE BEE
THE WE. s:R,

FORECAST FOR NEBRASKA-Fair
Tuesday decidedly colder i'm the afternoon
or by night, with high north winds. Wed
uesday fair and cold.
FORECAST FOR IOWA-Fair Tuesday
and warmer I'm east portion, rain or SNOW
and much colder Tuesday night or w ed
nCsday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-26
TAX DECISION GRATIFYING
Senator Trown Con graduated on His
Victory in the Case,
OPENS DOOR FOR RAID ON TREASURY
Referee Resumes Hearing In Lumber
Dealers Case, hut Nothing of
Startling Nature Brought
Out.
Hrom a star Correspondentl

LINCOLN, Feb. 25-(Special TeleRram)-
News from Washington that United states
Senator Norris Brown had won the suit
against the Union Pacific and Burlington
railroads. which enjoined the collection of
their taxes for the years 1904 1906 and 1896,
received at the state house this afternoon
was the best news 50 far received by mem
bers of the Legislature, and every one
who has been to the state house during
the day expressed his pleasure at the out
come of the suit and sent his congratula-
uons to Senator Brown, who incidentally
received many congratulatory kilograms,
the first to arrive being from Victor Rose
water of Omaha The taxes enjoined
amounted in all to Sl,OO7, ,263 95, but the first
case settled that Of Jurisdiction, taxes
amounting to $25.67S51 were ordered paid
to the several taxing districts of the state,
leaving due at present from the two rail
roads S9Sl.5S5H There is to be added TO
this sum interest at 10 per cent per year.
Just how much OF the taxes will be paid
into the state treasury cannot, or has not
yet, been accurately figured, but It is
roughly estimated the amount will be In
the neighborhood of 500 600. together with
interest at 10 per cent, while the remainder
of the amount will go to the various
counties and school districts.
Amount Due from Roads.
The following figures show the taxes en-
Joined by the two roads during the three
years:
BURLINGTON
ie4 .$216,S ,SO9.53
1896 ...................... go, 4S64S-s Az 1861
UNION PACIFIC
iSf .......................$ $500. 40
1905 ...................... 139,s4752- 90 967 81
Total .................. s 677, 1853. .95
lVo' bOth roads, about, $50 0OO.OO
Total ................. H.OO7 263. .95
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-26
Malcolm MCPHERSON.

CHICAGO, Feb. 5.-Malcolm Mcpherson
well known English newspaper writer
died at the county hospital here today OF
pneumonia. In 1871 Mcpherson Travelled
through India with the present king Of
England In 1882 ne came To America.
Since that time he has been engaged as a
special writer in most OF the large cities
Of the United States.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-26
DOMESTIC.

Senator Bailey is expnerated by Texas
senate before committee can prepare re-
port. Page 1
L. II. Hartman testifies before Inter
state Commerce Commission as to deals
in railroad stocks. Page 1
DR.. Lyman Abbott declares trusts" are
not evil, but some methods are wrong.
Page IL
Dallas and Gregory, both new South Da-
kota towns, are already battling for su-
premacy in handling the crowds at next
years Tripp county land rush. Page 8
Further heavy losses around Vermilion
5. D., are reported as result of the extern
sive floods. Ice gorge is still intact.
Page 1
Mrs. Harry X. Thaw spends another day
on witness stand and succeeds in explain
ing statements damaging to defense. Abe
Hummet will be placed on the stand today
to identify affidavit Mrs. Thaw denies
signing. Page 2
Federal subtreasury at Chicago robbed
of $173, 900 one week ago today. OHcials
have clew and expect to clear up the
matter today. Page q
WASHINGTON.
United States supreme court decides
railroad tax cases in favor OF the state,
urers Page 1
Senator Burkett is making a diligent
fight for the nomination of T. c. Munger
of Lincoln as additional federal Judge in
| Nebraska, and makes some headway.
Page /
Senate passes agricultural, pension and
postofiice appropriation bills Page 3
House agrees to take a final vote on
the Littauer substitute for the senate ship
| subsidy bill Friday afternoon. Page 3
SPORT.
American Base Ball league gives out
| schedule for the season and National
league announces list Of umpires
Page 4
! David o. williams will manage Sioux
| City base bah team. Page 4
LOCAL.
Plans for civic tribute to memory of
| Count Creighton are announced Page Ia
| Majority of members of board of
| county commissioners desire passage of
bill to provide for feeding prisoners by
contract Page Ia
Contest or compromise expected in
matter of will of Count Creighton.
Page 2
Captain George p windheim retlres
from fire department with a pension.
| Page IL
| Incomplete inventory OF estate of Her
man Kountze is filed Page 2
Members of Commercial club show IN
terest in action OF former executive com
mittees. Page 2
A. F. Holmotz, agent of the Omaha road
at Florence, held pending investigation
into death of baby born to himself and
| wife. Page 4
Burlington official returning from north
west, says storms caused no loss of stocl
| in Big Horn country; also that headway
| is made on ditch projects. Page f;
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-26
Alton Deal Taken Up.

Tho cXAmiuatiou " the entire Alton
transaction then began and consumed most
o. the aftcraaOn. AR, Hartman drst told
q the fort- alton ef the syncicate which
hs said contained many persons and which
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-26
DEATH RECORD.
John w. wonord.

KANSAS CITY, Feb. 25.-John w. Wof-
ford, judge Of the criminal court, noted for
his quaint philosophy, died today aged
60 years. He held that a wife has a right
to "go through her husbands pockets, -
saying that when man married he con-
ferred this prerogative upon his wife. He
served with distinction in the confederate
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-26

CHICAGO, Feb. 25.-Colonel John L.
Ewing, president OF the Financier, a New
York publication died at Mercy hospital
here Of pneumonia. Mr., Ewing was well
known among influential men throughout
the country,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-26
Burke VIII Speak,

Representative Burke of South Dakota
will address the auxiliary OF the National
Indian association Friday evening.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-26
Harlan Case Affirmed.

The supreme court today affirmed with
costs the case OF James Coffey, PLAINTIFF
in error. against the county OF Harlan,
Nebraska, being a suit OF eJectment, in
which Coffey sought to recover from Har-
Ian county certain real estate claimed by
the county under sherift's deed. The de-
eision OF the United States circuit court
for Nebraska was favorable 70 the county.
The case originated In an effort on Cof-
fey's part 20 defeat the validity of a sale
by the sheriff 10 reimburse the county
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-26

Mrs. Mary e. Daming, aged 20. died Sat
urday evening at the county hospital from
tuberculosis. She had no relatives living in
Omaha or this vicinity The funeral will
be held at 2:3O p. m. Tuesday from the un-
dertaking rooms OF Grant Leslie, 5l9 North
Sixteenth street Interment VIII be at
Mount Hope cemetery.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-26

The following figures show the taxes en-
Joined by the two roads during the three
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
FOWLER SCORES
: THE PRESIDENT
Represe NATIVE Also Takes
Fling at Bryan in Discuss
ing Money Panic.

CHICAGO. Dec. Representative
Charles n. Fowler Of New Jersey. chair
man or the House Committee on Banking
ana Currency, in addressing the ILL.,
nols Manufacturers Association in the
Auditorium Annex last night. criticised
both President Roosevelt end William
Jennings Bryan.
The subject was finance and the nnan-
cial situation. The now dying money
furry was the point of discussion.
There was a panic last fall; there
will be no panic next fall One Is watch
ing closely now: and there will be less
to watch next fall than there was last
fall said Congressman Fowler. giving
what wee construed and applauded as
his opinion that the present Administra-
ton. headed by Roosevelt. would De
passing
Mr.. Roosevelts name was not men
toned by the speaker. Neither was the
name Of Mr.. Bryan. who. however. was
remembered with the following pas
sage:
In 1896 when one OF the then promi-
nent politicians visited New York, he
called IL the enemy's country Thus
through misstatements and misappre-
heLsion do we see one part OF our cOun-
try arrayed against the other. Gentle
men, under the Stars and Stripes there
Is no 'enemy's country
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
EATON WANTS GUNBOAT,,
DOESN'T RELISH VOYAGE

II Commander Guy A. Eaton, OF the
Minnesota naval militia, obtains a new
warship for his Gopher sailors he will
have TO enter into competition with Rear
Admiral Evans in making a trip around
South America with the ship ne desires.
Commander Eaton informed Assistant
Secretary OF the. Navy Newberry today
that ne Is building the naval militia OF
his command up to correspond with the
army branch Of the National Guard
and the practice ship Gopher accord
ingly has become too small and inedi-
cient for their needs.
He was offered his choice OF two Of
the older gunboats, but he declined them
with thanks. He was then informed he
could have the gunbOat Princeton, which
recently took such an important part in
the Central American fracas.
The Princeton is at Mare Island and
as II IS up 10 the naval militia command
ders 10 go after their vessels and take
them 10 the home port Of the militia,
Commander Eaton did not relish the
idea or the long journey and incident
expense Of taking the Princeton around
through the Magellan straits and the
St. Lawrence river TO Duluth.
he took the Gopher from League
Island around through the st. Lawrence
three years ago, and he says that ex-
perlence was sufficient. He said that
around would bankrupt his militia or
ganizaJion. In the meantime. the MIN
nesota boys will cling on TO the Gopher.
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
A Temperance ~ ave
Sweeps Massachusetts,
Townsville Re-
mains "Wet."

BOSTON, Mass. Dec. u.s-Boston yes
terday elected a Republican mayor the
first or that political faction TO be. elect
ed in eight years. The city also voted
again TO license the sale OF liquor.
The Independence League was re-
sponsible for the election Of George A
Hibbard. now postmaster, 70 the posi-
ton of mayor. The majority for IL
cense. was large, but little smaller
than in previous years, because OF
forceful campaign by clergy and lay
men TO suppress the saloon IL the
suburbs.
Lynn declared against license aIter
having licensed the sale Of liquor for
eleven years. The majority this year
against the saloon was l,54si last year
license had LII majority.
Fall River, q typical mill town with
a heavy foreign population. went yes
by only LAST, against 1000 q year ago.
Woburn, q license stronghold, Where
the LIQUOR interests OF Boston spent
much money, was changed from wet
TO dry" though the license men went
TO the expense or getting out nearly
200 moro Yes votes than a year ago.
The re- majority yesterday was l67,
against q no majority a year ago
Of o.
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
Shirt Fronts Must Be
Clean, and Yellow Top
Shoes Barred.

Bonifaces IN washington may aid In
suppressing the BLACK Hand" Qn cafes
and hostelries at least). immaculate
paws" will be quite the fashion in
hotels and restaurants, and, according
to HOyle, striped shirts and hashy shoes
will be sufficient provocation for firing
on short notice.
As If 'twere not enough TO ask that
George and the rest OF the walters wear
spodess linen, New York hotellIeepers
have now exacted that ne and the re-
mainder OF the ''profesh" have their
hands manicured before touching a
dish. Washington hotel keepers and
reStauranteJrs may decide 10 adopt the
suggestions OF their Gotham friends.
and those who have gone hungry rather
than partake OF viands juggled With
grimy hands may whet their appetites
for an enjoyable meal
Picture, If you can, your favorite
walter with hands manicured and
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
Worcester in DRY" Ranks;
Chelsea Votes for License

BOSTON, Dec u--WOrcester. the
second largest city in the State. Joined
the no-lIcense ranks IN yesterday &
election. and the temperance advocates
are congratuiatiug themselves Oa con-
siderable gains
Lynn and Woburn also swung to their
standard. while Chelsea went back 20
the license column. These gains are
attributed mainly 10 the prohibition
sentiment that seems 70 be spreading
in all parts OF the country. rather than
TO the strength OF local no-hcense cam
paigns.
In Boston Mayor Fitzgerald attributes
his defeat principally 70 the inroads on
the Democratic vote made by the lnde-
pendence League candidate Postmaster
George A. Hibbard. the nominee OF the
Republican city and State organization
won by 2.166 votes. one OF the smallest
mRjorities by which Boston ever chose
q mayor.
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
PEONAGE CASES
ARE VICTORIES
OF GOVERNMENT
4
Men Shown to Have Been
Held in Slavery in
Florida Camps.

A verdict has Just been rendered in
the New York courts in favor of the
United States Department Of Justice in
respect to the peOnage cases which
were the subject Of investigation by As
sistsnt Attorney General Charles w.
Russell last winter The decision will
be OF vital interest throughout the
country.
The notice OF the Department was d.
rected to the alleged holding OF a large
number Of persons In peonage by the
persons constructing the Florida East
Coast Railway about eighteen months
ago, and Mr.. Russell was selected rep
resentative Of the government to make
a rigid investigation OF the conditions
Held in Slavery.
MI Russell says he found that the
majority OF persons employed In the
construction OF the railway had been
enticed from New York and other points
On the Atlantic coast TO the east coast
Of FLORIDA, and despite their efforts, IN
some instances, TO leave. they were held
In practical slavery and forced TO go
on with their duties
Having learned the conditions, he pro
cReded with legal action and after a
succeeded In securing Indictment against
persons whom he charged with the vio-
iation Of the thirteenth amendment
Not satisfied with having punished the
Offenders at this end of the line, Mr.
Russell directed his energies against
the representatives Of the company in
New York
Harder Work In New York
It was even harder work in the
MstropoiJ than It had been IN the
South, and Tor a time 1t was feared
that the offenders would escape punish
ment through the technicality that their
actions could be termed legal slavery"
However, the court ruled that the
Congress which had passed the IA
mons Thirteenth Amendment had COW
cred such cases as the one in question,
and the demurrer in the case was over
ruled
The attorneys for the defendants con-
tended that this act related only to
negro slavery and the act of send
ing persons to Cuba and Brazil with
the intention Of holding them at those
places in q state of servitude
This latter trafr1c was stopped by a
special act OF Congress few years
later. when IL became known that IL
was being practiced in wholesale fash
ion bY various companies formed for
that purpose The same men who aad
formulated the thirteenth amendment
formulated this latter clause. and
termed suoh condition as the laborers
were forced into as involuntary servi-
tude."
In the decision handed down the
court ruled that the phrase 'involun-
tary Servitude" was broad enough to
cover the case. and II was chiefly on
this point that the verdict against toe
defendants were announced
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
SANG-FR0ID.

That man sFould have been the hero
OF a six best seller" declared the pirate
chief.
why so. CapZ"
He actually cake-walked the plank
Houston Chronicle.
The Washington times., 1907-12-11

batned until they look presentable. Re
feet moment on his mouse-gray lunch
Juggler5 Of ye olden days. and twill be
no easy matter to convince yourself that
the days Of the millennium are not at our
back door. What a transformation pale
pink paste, manicure scissors and
chamOis polishers win make IN GeOrge's s
hands
But alas! sorrow and dejectment may
be wr1- on his frozen countenance, for
the gaudy shirt. russet snOes and foot
gear with yellow tops and pearl buttons
have been placed under the ban.
Orders anent the lily white hand and
pure food habiliment follow:
Waters must show on the fob i'm
maculatC as to cuffs. collars. and fronts
and must have their shoes shined. Foot
wear with russet leather tops or fiashy
pearl buttons and yellow tops, barred
Walters must report for manicurinE
before touching a dish. Walters are
instructed that manicures viii play no
favOrltes- This 10 insure a uniformity
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
BABY ORDERED TO COURT
IS DEAD FROM EXPOSURE

sTRoUDsBURG, Pa. Dec IA baby
E--l six weeks old died suddenly in
hotel here The mother, Miss Minnie
Berger, OF Sterners. aged eighteen.
brought the child twenty miles through
the cold, in order that she might be
taken into court and her identity Of
hciaIly established.
The young mother had planned for
the chiId's baptism Immediately after
the session OF court
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
Democrats Lose Boston;
Held City Eiig}it Years
Cities Gone DRY
In Massachusetts,

Worcester with 1So.OOc inhabitants,
Is the largest city in. Massachusetts,
70 vote no" license. The larger
places to go 'dry'' are:
The Washington times., 1907-12-11

IN style OF manicure, and to avoid
waste OF time by spoony walters.
Hereafter in selecting applicants for
positions as walters, preference Will be
given those with bald heads and no side
Whiskers"
At the Walters Club today, opinion
was equally divided as to whether the
new rules are a good thing or sn
affrout.
1t Is customary among gentlemen In
our profession" said a member. TO
keep themselves as Immaculate as wax.
me new rules are an insult. absolute
ly.'
Another member said that the new
rules were one excellent way OF keep
ing the profession purged OF undesira-
bic citizens No waiter, however. went
SO far as TO say that he didn't like
manicure artistes-
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
LECTURER TO SPEAK

Edward A. Kimban. c. s. D.. OF CHI
eago. will give lecture on Christian
Science at the National TheaaA- s.
day afternoon. at 3:5O o'clock. Mr.. Kim
ball is well qualified for the duty bav-
ing been for twenty years a student Of
Mrs Eddy's. and for five years tba
teacher IN her Massachusetts Meta
physical College.
He Is forcible and interesting speak
er. and Will present tho subject IN an
atu active manner.
The Washington times., 1907-12-11
BABY IS RECORD BREAKER;
WEIGHS EIGHTEEN POUNDS

RICHMOND, Ind. Dec IA baby
daughter. weighing eighteen pounds, has
been born 20 Mrs. Frank Squires. wife
Of a farmer living aear Washington,
Ind
The attending physician and other
doctors say the child is a. record
breaker for weight Il is well proper
toned
The Washington times., 1907-12-11

Immaculate cuffs and immaculate
collars,
And immaculate hands get immac-
ulate dollars.
The BLACK Hand" must go, that's
a thing that's sure,
Hash singers trot or TO the gay
manicure.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1907-01-10
Had letter For Thirty Years.

| have suffered with letter for thirty
wears and have tried almost countless
remedies with little, il any, relief. Three
boxes OF Chsmberlain's Salve cured me.
1t was a torture. 1t breaks out a little
sometimes, but nothing to what 1t used
to do.-D. III. Beach, Midland CITY, Ala.
Chamberlain's Salve is for sale by A.
ID. Lemaire Il Sons.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1907-01-10
Humor ano Philosophy
PERT PARAGRAPHS.
BY DUNCAN NJ. SMITH


There Is such n ding us being too
utilltarlan to enjoy life.
II you can forget an injury you
needn't bother about forgiving 1t.
Folly looks like wisdom when there's
money In it for you.
Avoid the appearance of evil even II
you have to call the police.
The fellow who makes good seldom
boasts what 1t cost him.
Though 1t requires nine tailors to
make a man, 1t takes eighty-seven col
lectors to make him pay for the Job.
One reaso we are h~ypocrites Is be
aus custom won't allow us to openly
take credit for our own good deeds.
The only way to get any enjoyment
u OF some people Is to get them mad
nt you.
Though things are seldom what they
seem, with some things that's often
enough.
Some men can't get any money I'M
less some n else loses some.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1907-01-10
Their Only Chance.

way wherever you find II. We hays
Known men who were so much Ike
other people that they went so far a.
to experience religion In order that they
might have the pleasure OF talking
about themselves at the experience
meetlng.-Boston Transcript.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1907-01-10
lHonors Even.

Would you believe TT Mrs. Jones
actually gave the Smiths for a wed.
ding present the same cut glass de-
eanter that Mr.. Smith sen her when
h was married four years ago."
Gave him as good AZ he sent, shf
New Orleans Times. Democrat.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1907-01-10

Il called on your father this after
noon," said the young captain Of indus
try to his beautiful s~tenographer. ana
spoke to him about our AFFAIR"
oh. And-and did he consentY'
mo. be didn't consent. He whooD-
ed-"-Chieago Record-H Herald.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1907-01-10
The Coming Fad.

The airship Is the coming fad,
And soon through starry PAGES
Perhaps we'll tear along like mad
In thrilling airship races.
Up where the little sunbeams dance,
Above the thunder's rumble.
Well ride In pride unless perchance
We take a mighty tumble.
Wen Journey down the Milky Way
And through the milk route go II
And stop off at some swell cafe
For milk shake where they grow Il.
With Venus we will stop to fiirt,
At Mars perhaps make faces,
Round Jupiter will take a squirt
And call at other places.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1907-01-10
For Al, ros-,nse s..-rA.n~,e..

This l. ~glorions!' exclaimed the fair
maid as the autofnoblle struck n smooth
stretch Of country road aud the young
man let the machine go Mt full speed.
Pat who are those two men that have
been following us IN n runabout all
~morningi"
Never mind them" he replied. Qua
Is the repair man and the others the
sur6con."-cllcngo Tribune.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1907-01-10

Though 1t requires nine tailors to
make a man. 1t takes eighty-seven col
lectors to make him pay for the Job.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1907-01-10
Humor qne Philosophy
EIS ANNUAL CALL

IT'D HlNsOlAL &[AkG
Once more the Flip.
Busy, u~nrepenernte grip
Germ is on deck
Giving Ii to us III the neck
And everywhere
Else between toe nails and hair.
Giving our Joints
Points
On feel
Ing how It Is to be broken on d
wheel.
Making our muscles seem
To have been pounded with a steam
Sledse.
Setting our nerves IN edge
And causing our bones to ache ovsr
time and pay
No attention to the eight hour day.
For It's size
The grip germ is the prize
Aggrayation
or the entire germ nation.
1t sips up when we are not jookin6
Booking
A date without waiting to see
II we
Have open time,
And to make the crime
Greater
II calls around later
And makes us doubly sore
BY extending the engagement tive
weeks more.
When opportunity knocks AZ youf
door. they say
II goes away
II no one let's II in
Takes a spin
Down the track
And never comes back.
Not so with the grip germ. II the dcas
IL barred,
II hangs around the yard
With charming unconcern
And waits for the folks to return
IL doesn't know how 10 quit.
You can't lose IL.
Although for It's downfall you nal
plot.
Tho grip germ Is Johnny on the spot
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1907-01-10

You've got a wonderful voice,
oracle. Some day them notes'fl be
worth a hundred dollars apiece"
oh, dear! l wish they was worth
the price Of a Ice cream soda right
>>w"-Naw York Evening Journal.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1907-01-10

The fellow who makes good seldom
boasts what II cost him.