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Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-05

let TO James Jensen, contractor. This
work is partially done. The contract to
complete the work and surety bond expired
The Hyiand Park main sewer was let to
Harmon * Craig, contractors. This work
has not yet been commenced. The con-
tract to complete work and the surety
bond expired December l. 1906, two years
The building of the letter creek main
sewer was let to the National Construction
company. Work on this has not been COM
menced. The contract to complete the
work and the surety bond expired Novem-
N street gulch main sewer was let to
Harmon & Craig, contractors. This work
is partly done. The contract to complete
the work and surety bond expired July /,
The contract for the Mud creek main
sewer was let TO the National Construc-
ton company. This work is only par
TALLY done, while the contract to com.
plete the work and the surety bonds eX-
The north branch of n street gulch main
sewer was let to Hanno & Craig. The
work is not yet started. The contract to
complete the work and surety bonds ex-
About $4,000 of the original $4,000 Sc
cured from the sale of bonds to pay for
the construction of the above named sew
ers has been on deposit in the banks OF
South Omaha for about two and one-half
years. The taxpayers meanwhile have
bonds and deriving absolutely no benefit
from the money except the small amount
- @HHS ~ AAh1 IN i lei
have been some unavoidable and necessary
delays, but We believe that most of the de
lays have been caused by mistakes and I'm
competency OF engineers, by gross negli.
gence of former Mayor Thomas Hector and
the council during his administration, AMI
by willful and intentional neglect BY The
contractors. The present mayor, Franz
koutsky, and the members OF his council
although elected to office about eight
about these contracts. Members of tht
present finance committee knew very LITTLE
about the city funds. One member did moi
know whether the city had voted SlOO, 900 o.
100000 for sewer work and did not know
whether all or any part OF the money was
on hand. 49,
Our attention was called to so many ir.
Irregularities on the part OF officials that We
are forced 10 the conclusion that the tax.
been dishonesty dealt with and have beer
grossly and untustly treated. and tina
through ignorance, i-ncompetency and dis
honesty many thousands OF dollars wer,
spent by the former administration without
getting value received.
We are also convinced that through liz
norance and incOmpetency on the part Of
a majority OF the members OF the presen.
council the property owners of Soutl
Omaha are now losing, and will continu,
to lose, while such men are in office, thou
sands OF dollars annually.
We believe the irregularities in connec
ton with the conduct of South Omaha cit,
officials during the former and present ad
ministrations. TO which our attention hal
been called. and which II has been impos
sible for us to investigate, Justify the
special attention OF the next grand fury
charged with inquiring into the conduct o
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-05
Judge Talks TO Jury.

The report OF the grand jury was read
by Foreman George I'm open court ami fol-
lowing the reading Judge Sears spoke
briefly on 1t, complimenting the jurors for
the careful and painstaking work AMI ad-
vising Thorn that he will call the attention
of the governor and other officers to their
findings and Communications. The Judge
asked tho foreman if he thought the call
ing of another grand jury advisable and
the latter replied that there was plenty
of work for another grand jury, especially
in South Omaha.
Every law abiding citizen and every Law
abiding official should appreciate your eff
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-05
The YeHoW Peril.

Observation-Disclosures, vanish when
Dr. Kings New Life Pills are taken
Guaranteed. 25c. Beaton Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-05

forts If he wants to do his duty" asid
Judge Sears in his closing remarks to
the jurors before discharging them from
duty
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-05
GRAND JURY MAKES REPORT
Returns 141 Indictments, Involving
1853 Persons, One Official.
LONG LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Passing structures on Certain Public
omciaIs, H Gives some Credit
to the Fire and Police
Hoard.
Grand Jury Recommendation.


Closer watch by the sheriff Of county
saloons.
Heavier penalty for sale of tobacco to
minors.
Erection of suitable detention home
buildings.
Enacting Of city ordinance regulating
pool halls.
Abandonment Of basement wards in
county hospital.
Public dances at night in public halls
should be stopped.
Recommends legislature enact a law 10
drive out quack doctors.
Strict closure Of all saloons all day on
election and primary days.
Ak-Sar-Ben den should be equipped Win
more fire escapes and exits.
Unconditional orders stopping sale OF
liquor in houses Of prostitution.
Found ,1n indictments, making public l5l'
Total number involves los persons.
strict orders in South Omaha governing
prostitution and Illegal sale OF liquor
Greater care on part of county physician
before sending patients TO county hospital
establishment of w"orkhouse for criml-
nails, to be used Jointly by county ana Guy
Enactment Of state laws governing chat
tel and salary loan firms and corporations.
Publication of annual reports, Of city OF
Omaha for 1907 should not be delayed
longer.
sale of present poor farm and purchase
Of new one ten miles from center OF
Omaha.
Recommends city council OF Omaha enact
ordinance prohibiting boys and girls operat-
ing automobiles.
Gathering of evidence by citizens for the
grand jury before the jury meets ana not
while In session.
More attention to public Fairgrounds.
especially around some Of the school build
ings in the two cities.
legislative enactment providing peniten-
tiary sentence for harborers OF girls under
10 years of age In houses of Ill fame.
Fire escapes should be put on many
school buildings and other precautions
taken to prevent loss of life in case of fire
Employment OF certified public accountant
20 audit accounts of Omaha, South Omaha
and Douglas county, such accountant to
devise uniform system of bookkeeping be
tw0en offices of treasurer and comptroller.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-05

Censuring officials of both Omaha and
South Omaha for alleged failure to uphold
the laws and those of the latter city with
gross neglect of the interests OF the
people" commencing the police department
of the city of Omaha, and making a long
list of recommendations, the county grand
Jury has finished it's labors and handed
in its report to Judge Willis G.. Sears on
Friday morning. The jury has been in
session since October S, and during that
time returned 1n indictments, involving
15S persons.
During its session OF two months, the
grand jury Investigated affairs in the two
cities-Omaha and South Omaha-the
smaller towns in the county and the county
at large. County Institutions. such as the
Sail, hospital and the detention home, were
visited and recommendations made where
changes are deemed best.
It m the work being done at the
detention home and urges the erection of
buildings on the new site. 1t also com
mends the work of the juvenile court and
expresses the hope that the legislature will
not attempt to repeal the law In the es-
tablishment of a joint w~orkh9use for Grim
inals of the county and city St agrees with
the views of The. former grand jury. eau,
ton is advised in the building of the new
slaSl QYp court house. The attention OF
<hSs,Nriff is called to saloons in the
Town = Benson, Bennington, Elkhorn
MILAN y Florence and in and around Easi
Omaha where it alleges illegal business il
done.
NCrItictses Men in once.
Passing on to Omaha city affairs tn
grand jury in it's report says:
We regret to report that we find mel
holding positions high in authority. includ
ing the mayor of our city, who. in man.
Instances, wholly disregard their. oath o
office: that they make only a feeble or n
attempt to enforce laws and frankly admi
that they i'm reality are not honestly an
earnestly serving the people.
One Indictment only against a city Off
cial was returned.
The report says that the jurors are con
WINGED that there has been an improve
mcnt in the red light district and tina
Times-promoter., 1908-01-24

SMALL BAY MARE, blind, with
old Texas saddle, letters IT. and f.
on bride buttons. Token up by me
Thursday morning January 8. Owner
can pay charges and get property.
w. L. GORE, Marshal.
Times-promoter., 1908-01-24
NEWS and NOTES
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS AND
MISCELLANEOUS MATTER

Miss Myna Oldenburg visited her
sister at Coldwater Sunday.
Miss Josie Jones spent few days
this week in Helena, Ark.
Hon. E. J. Pollard spent Saturday
and Sunday in fernando.
Mr.. G. e. Emerson, of Cub Lake,
was visitor here this week.
Miss Ladye Williams was the guest
of friends in Memphis last week.
r. L. Redding has purchased stock
of general merchandise of II. M. Hud-
son.
Mr.. Barbee and family are comfort
ably domiciled in the home vacated
by DIR. Jagoe.
Muntro Harrell, of Capleville, Tenn,
visited his niece, Mrs. j. w. McIng-
vale this week.
Mrs, A. P. Alexander and little son
of Sledge spent few days with her
parents here last week.
DIR. and Mrs. A. J. Weissinger are
the happy parents of fine little girl
who arrived ON the 18th.
A little daughter arrived on the 18th
TO gladden. the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. S. Rollins Of Nesbitt.
Miss Willie Gray Weatheall, of
Days, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ro,-
lin Goldsby in Memphis.
Mrs. Mabel Smith, of Hollandale,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. M. Lauderdale, this week.
Mr.. j. M. Dockery and family, Mr..
and Mrs. McKellar, of Memphis at
tended the funeral of Mr.. J. S. Oliver
Thursday.
Times-promoter., 1908-01-24

eve went to church today, Ben,
First time in many years.
1t wellnigh broke our hearts Ben,
And filed our eyes with tears:
There were few old friends to greet
us Ben,
For few are left, you know
Who met with us to worship there,
In the halcyon days of yore.
'sThe old church h-house is gone Ben,
But phoenix-like new
Springs from the ashes of the past
So dear to us-and you.
The dear old bell escaped the scythe,
And still swings to and fro;
And plainly says: "I'll keep alive
Memories Of long ago."
1--WE have jealous Shepherd Ben
To guard and guide the "fold,"
Who is blessed with faithful "help-
mateu Ben
Like our 'FranK ana ANNIE or old !;
Fail not to fill their mission here
For whatever else we lack,
Their gospel message, and songs Of
praise
Still call the ''wanders' back.
Many are in the church yard laid
4 - a. tY x y . y y
Asleep beneath the trees,
Where naught can harm, or make
afraid;
For them there is mo more seas.o
Ohi it's sad and lonely here Ben,
Separated as we are;
But may there be no missing ''linksn
When we all have "crossed the barr
]. AND M.
Times-promoter., 1908-01-24
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Times-promoter., 1908-01-24

WANTED-Salesman with own team
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Times-promoter., 1908-01-24


1t is a well-known
scientific fact that in
order to produce the
very greatest possible
yield from any soil it
must contain an actual
excess over and above
all demands that can
possibly be made on it
by the plants.
Times-promoter., 1908-01-24

fertilizer. Virginia Carolina
Fertilizers will greatly Gin
crease your yields per acre"
of corn or any other crop, even
on poor land-and the most
wonderfulresult5 are produced
through its use on good land.
Write today to the nearest
Times-promoter., 1908-01-24

FOR SALE-5 acre lot in fernando.
Apply to Mrs. B. SOLOMON.
Times-promoter., 1908-01-24

Many farmers will feed their
stockas much nourishing food
as they can possibly assimi-
late, yet will starvc their crops
on the mistaken notion that
they are "economizing" on fer
tilizer. The experiences Of
farmers, government experts,
Times-promoter., 1908-01-24

LOST-On January 18th, between
fernando and Cub Lake, one Virginia
Military Institute watch fob on black
ribbon. Finder will please return to
Dockery & Emerson and be rewarded.
Times-promoter., 1908-01-24

FOR SALE-Five good, young mules,
8 to years old; one good saddle
mare years old; one good saddle
stallion years old.
q. w. WHEELER,
1-24-1m Love, Miss.
Times-promoter., 1908-01-24
Plain Talks on Fertilizers
How to Get the Greatest Possible Yield Per Acre

sold to Southern farm
ers last year; /; and every
year the demand be-
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The best results in
producing corn, the
good old standby crop
of the South, follow the
application of 200 to
800 pounds of the right
Times-promoter., 1908-01-24

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE-Two
nice building lots in fernando.
1-3-tf M. w. JONES.
Times-promoter., 1908-01-24

FOR SALE-Corner lot 32xt20 we'll
situated on Centre St., in fernando
GEO. WOOD,
II North Main, Memphis.
Times-promoter., 1908-01-24

A northern man said to me yestcr-
day, "the negroes seem to get good
wages here, but they don't seem to
.et on" The orange growers are
.bout like that. They don't seem to
get on. TIC. DocKERY.
Times-promoter., 1908-01-24
BUSINESS LOCALS

Notices under this head will be enserted for
one cent per word each week. Initials count
as words.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-16

tramp. And he seemed 10 grow
younger in this new. helpful life for
others. His eyes were bright. his step
elastic his spirits buoyant, his
strength tireless.
With Chip safe and provided for.
with Ray succeeding in manhood's
natural ambition. Old Cy saw his
hearts best hopes nearing fruition.
and for these two and In these two all
his interest centercd.
Only once was the bond Of feeling
between Ray and Chip referred to by
Old Cy. and then in response to a wish
OF Rays that he might hear from her.
Il don't think we've cause To worry
now, arter we've sent her word what
ye're doin' N who for" he answered.
Chips true blue, not one o. the tickle
sort, n once she kcers fer man,
she won't give him up TIN he's mar.
ried or dead. think ye'd orter sent
her word soOner.--ye know she run
way out o. spunk.-but when we go to
her like n man n say. I've been work
In n waitin' fer We all the time thar
won't be no quarrelin'."
I'm not so sure about that" re.
sponded Ray. sOberly. From what
Uncle Martin said, my chance Is gone
with Miss Chip. and don't blame her
for feeling so. Like every young fel.
low. took It for granted that she was
In love with me and ready to fall into
my arms on call. Then hadn't any
plans in life, anyway. and. like n fool.
believed II made no difference to her.
To mix matters up still more. Hannah
crowded herself into our AFFAIRS and
said things 10 Chip. with the result
that Chip got mad, ran away. and you
know the rest"
Wal" asserted Old Cy. his eyes
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-16

twinkling, ''the time TO hug a gal is
when she's within n ye orter spanked
up that night fore ye come away n
told her ye was callatin 20 make yer
fortin' In the woods. an that We want.
ed her to wait n share it-then
troubles, n, II need be she'd "a starved
fer ye. | tell ye. boy. wimmin like her
Is scarce IN this world. n when We
Rugged n kissed her a little more by
way o bindin' the bargain. an'-know-
In that gal ez | do. she'd fought Han.
nah. tooth n nail. n walked through
fire n brimstun fer ye. think, stead
o hidin' herself fer two years. an
chsngin' her name. she'd "a tramped
clear TO Grindstone jest TO tell ye her
find one young n pretty ez she Is.
hang ON TO her an hang hard"
Il know II now well enough" re.
turned Ray. ruefully; but that don't
help matters. Then that fortune you
found for her makes my case all the
worse, and Chip quite independent"
1T do. II do" chuckled Old Cy, as II
glad OF II, AN all the more need o.
you hustlin' It's a case o. woadchuck
with ye now. Hut don't gift dlscour-
aged Jest dig. Chips worth Il. ten
times over, n no man ever worked TO
win woman 'thout beln' bettered by
IT,"
II was terse and homely advise.
and not only convinced Ray that he
had neglected one whom he now felt
meant home, wife. happiness. and all
that life might mean Cor him. but made
him realize that all possible striving
and seifdeniai must be made IN atone.
ment. With whom and what sort OF
people Chip had found asylum. ne
knew not What influence they would
have upon her feelings was an equally
unknown natter: and worse than
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-16
CHAPTER XXI.

One day while Aunt Abby and Chip
were enjoying the newly furnished
home Of Uncle Jud. n capacious car.
rlage drawn by a handsome pair Of
horses halted there and Martin and
Angie alighted.
I'VE are taking a cross-country drive
for an outing" ne explained. after An
gle had kissed Chip tenderly and greet
ings had been exchanged. we have
waited for you. Miss Runaway. to
come and visit u.s." he added. turning
to Chip, until We couldn't walt any
longer and so came to look for you.
We have also some news that may In.
terest you. Old Cy has been heard
from at last. He spent year looking
for You. He has now gone into the
woods. to my camp, where Ray located
for the winter. and when spring comes.
can guess where they will head for"
How welcome this news was to
Chip. her face fully indicated: but
neither Martin nor Angie realized how
much or for what reason II interested
this soft.volced, gracious lady whom
Chip called Aunt Abby. They knew
Uncle Jud was Old Cy's brother and
that they had once been sailors from
Bayport. but the long.ago romance OF
Aunt Abby's life was unknown to
them.
And now ensued a welcome 60 the
callers such as only Uncle Jud and
Aunt Mandy could offer.
We surter feel we robbed ye o.
Vera" Uncle Jud explained. though
'twa'n't any intention on our part. an
so ye must gin us some chance to
make amends. We callate 'twa'n't no
fault o yourn, either, only one o. them
Happenings that was luck for us"
That evening was one long to be re.
membered by all who were present. for
Chips history. as told by Martin and
Angie. was the entertaining topic. and
its humorous side was made the most
OF by Martin. Chip vas in no wise an.
noyed by Martins fun-making, either.
Instead, conscious OF the good will and
affection of the friends who had res.
cued her from the wilderness, she
rather enjoyed It and laughed heartily
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-16
CHAPTER xxxI.-con,inued.

That evening was one that none who
We're in that wildwood camp ever for
got, for Old Cy was the central figure.
and told as only he could the story OF
his years wandering in search Of Chip.
Il was humorous. pathetic and tragic
all in one. and a tale that held its lis
teners spellbound for three delightful
hours.
II had dogs set on me. hundreds
on en- Old Cy said In conclusion,
"an' / never knew afore how many
kinds n sizes o. dogs thar was in this
world. ulster think thar warn't
more'n two dozen or so kinds. know
now thar's two million n a few more
l didn't wait to count | got rested a
few times on account o. not havin' Wis.
ible means o support. I've been
hauled over the Goals by doctors tryin'
10 make me out a lunatic, n I'd "a
done time In jail II hadn't had money
60 show. tell ye. boys. this is an aw.
full 'spicious world fer strangers, n
the milk O. human kindness Is mostly
old cheese, n all rind al that. had
little fun, too. mixed in with all the
trouble. n one woman who owned a
place where | piled for lodgin' Jest
bout told me she'd be wIliln' to marry
me II I'D stay n work the farm. She
had red hair. hard eyes. n bossy sort
o ways. an that's a dangerous combI.
nation. ! watched my chance when
she want lookln'. n III out middlln'
lively"
And now life at this wilderness
camp. less restrained than when WON.
ankind were here. became one OF work,
and persistent. steady, no time.wasted
work at that, Martin had said that
Levi could boss matters. but Il was
Ray who assumed management in.
stead. Two years had changed him
almost from boy to man. His new
ambition was the controlling power.
He was here to make his mark, as Il
were. and the half.hearted. boylsh in.
terest In work had changed into tire.
less leadership. Then. too. an IN.
spoken, tacit interest in his ambition
was felt by those who helped. They
knew what he was striving for. and
that Chip was the ultimate object.
Her history, known as It now was 10
all who came Into the wilderness. In.
hueneed the woodsmen. She had been
OF them and from them. and as an en-.
tire village will gather to help at n
house-raising. so these three. Levi and
the two helpers. now felt the same In
centiYe.
Success usually comes to all who
strive for II, and now, with four will.
ing workers TO aid him. Ray was rapid.
~ making a success OF this venture.
Old cy, the most valuable assistant,
was interchangeable. He not only kept
the larder well supplied with game.
but tended and set traps. worked In
the woods with the rest between
times. and his cheerful optimism and
droll humof bridged many 4 stormy
dsJ and shortened many weary
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-16

at Martins description OF various incl
dents. especially her first appearance
in their camp, and the language she
used.
Il couldn't help swearing" she ex.
planned. Il never had heard much
except 'cuss' words. think also now.
as | recall my life at Tins Place, /
would never have dared that desperate
mode OF escape had / not been hard.
ened by such a life. wish / could
see Old Tomah once more" she added
musingly, "and I'd like TO send him
some gift. lie was the best-hearted
Indian / ever saw or heard OF, and his
queer teachings abodt sDItes and how
they rewarded US for good deeds and
punished us for evil ones was no harm,
for IL set me thinking. The one
thought that encouraged me most dur.
Ing those awful days and nights alone
in the woodH was the belief that
among the spites which was sure fol.
lowed me was my mothers soul. I've
never changed In my belief. either, and
shall always feel that she guided me
20 your camp.
Uncle Jud also obtained his share
OF fun at Chips expense. describing
his finding OF her with humorous addl-
lions.
she was all beat out that night /
found her ON top o. BaEgaIl hill. n
yet when asked her II she'd run
away from some poor farm. she was
ready 10 claw my eyes out. an dunno's
blame her. was innocent. too, Ter
really sposed she had"
Martins visit at this hospitable
home was not allowed 70 Terminate
for q week, for visitors seldom came
here. and Uncle Jud. a. bis boy 40
his brother when the chance came.
DIanned al sorts af trina ana auiin.sn
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-16
FACTS FOR SVCK WONNEN
Gazetteer Humor.

Many specimens OF unconscious hui
NOR are received by the editors OF that
monumental work. the new Imperial
Gazetteer Of India. A district was
said to be ian extensive rolling plain,
consisting OF alternate ridges OF bare
stony hills and narrow fertile valleys"
An interesting item Of natural history
was afforded by the remark, "the buff
falo differs from the COW in giving q
milk which is richer in fat, in voice.
and In having no hump."-London
Globe.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1908-04-16
Nominating petitions Fnsd.

Jefferson City-Nine nominating pc
titions were filed April 2. Five OF
these. coming from St Louis City,
Ray and Linn counties, were filed by
Nova Winters for railroad and ware.
house commissioner. James Ellison.
for the Kansas City court of appeals,
filed three, which came from Adair.
Clay Rad Clinton counties. and Nat
Shelton filed one from Marion county
for the supreme court.