Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-12

upon the conditions and restrictions set
forth and provided in said first lien and
reIundlns mortgagei lSl TO authorlze ana
with its franchises and a~ppurtenances, and
all other property OF the South Omaha a
Western Railroad company, 4 corporation
of the state of Nebraska: and az to tran
sact all such other business as may legally
come before the meeting, including the APP
prevail and ratification of all action Of the
board of directors and of the executive COM
mittee SINCE the last annual meeting OF the
stockholders of the company.
The South Omaha & Western Railroad
company referred to in the call is more
commonly known as the Lane cutoff and
all Of its stock is owned by the Union Pa
cific Railroad company.
Union Pacific Earnings.
The official figures are out showing the
earnings of the Union Pacific for the month
Of June, 1905, and for the twelve months
ending June 80. Previous figures have been
estimates. The report shows the gross rev.
enue to have decreased $3.50, SIS. AZ in June
and the operating expenses decreased $751;
652, making an Increase of the revenue over
operating expenses and taxes Of s237,s4l rs.
The report of the twelve months shows
that the gross revenue has decreased 1892
1856 50, while the operating expenses have
increased $1,51O,9 1888. IL and the taxes in
creased 1905, $50. making the total Increase
in taxes and operating expenses of 1885,
U3 so. The amount of revenue over oper-
ating expenses and taxes showed a decrease
Of $3.50, 4S9. Al for the year.
Special for Ak-Sar-Ben.
The Northwestern is already lining up
special trains for Ak-Sar-Ben, having ar
ranged for special service from Carroll,
Oakdale. Norfolk, Lincoln and Onawa and
intermediate points. The transportation
la- =
rates, and while nothing definite has been
given out by the roads the board of gov
ernors is confident Omaha will secure
rates. Lincoln got rates and so did Sioux
City and Mitchell, 8. D.. and Des Moines.
samson has sent out his posters all over
the west saying that reduced rates will be
given. The Krug Brewing company has
put its beautiful posters of the kings high
way all over the state and all Nebraska
will soon learn that it is nearly time to
come to Omaha for the fall festivities.
Trains for Landseekers.
Prospective settlers are flocking into the
towns of registration for the Trip county
lands which the government is about to
throw open for settlement. Reports show
that several hundred a day are already
passing through the town of Bonesteel tc
look over the lands, which are easily
reached from Dallas and Gregory. Thu
dates OF registration are October 5 to L
and the date Of the drawing is October 10
The Northwestern officials have estimated
that at least 5000 people win attend thi,
opening and preparations are already belnl
made for handling the crowds. The MAJ
lucky enough TO draw a part of the 5000
acres win draw a prize, as the land costs
him but So an acre and is now worth fron
$50 to $40 an acre.
Committed of Adjustment.
The general committee of adjustment OF
the order Of Railroad Conductors on tn,
Union Pacific system Is in session at Hote
Loyal and consists of w. II. Jamison
chairman. Denver; II. c. Palmer. secretary
Kansas City; c. A. Clark, vice president
Rawlins; w. $. Spangler, Kansas City
Charles Mcintyre, Denver; c. A. Weir
North Platte; George Hull, Grand Island
c. e. Mcintosh. Council Bluffs; A. NJ
seibert. Cheyenne; Thomas Shell, Evans
ton; c. A. Winans, Ogden. This Is tn
regular biennial meeting and nothing bu
minor irregularities and routine matter
are subject to consideration at this tim,