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Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-05
MON PACIFIC FOUND GUILTY
at Salt Lake in Case
Charging Conspiracy.
IN RESTRAINT OF TRADE
jerry Recommends Everett Booking
ham 60 Mercy OF Court-Maxi-
mum Fine of Ell 900 and one
Year In Jail.

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah. Dec. A.
Guilty was the verdict Of the jury in
the United States district court before
which the Union Pacific railway. the Union
Pacific Coal company. the Oregon Short
Line. Everett Buckingham and J. NJ. Moore
have been tried for conspiring in restraint
Of interstate and thereby vio-
lating the laws OF the United States.
The defendants were indicted two years
ago after II had been shown 70 the salts
faction Of the grand jury that Mr.. Moore.
the sales agent Of the coal company. with
the assistance Of Mr.. Buckingham. then
traffic manager Of the Short Line. had
cut off the supply Of Wyoming coal going
to David J. Sharp. a Salt axe City
fuel dealer. because Sharp advertised coal
below the prevailing price. This action, it
was alleged. drove Sharp out Of business.
The trial has been in progress for three
days. Mr.. Moore attempted to assume all
responsibility for the measures taken
against Sharp. He said that a low rate
had been granted 50 that dealers would
be induced to store large quantities Of coll
during the summer. and that sharp's &C
tions tended to defeat the purpose Of the
reduced rate.
Various railway officials also testified
that Moore alone was responsible for the
discrimination against the salt Lake coal
man."
The closing arguments were made by
District Attorney II. f Booth and by Jus
tice Vsrtan for the defense. After four
hours celebration the jury reported its
findings and recommended Mr.. Buckingham
10 the mercy Of the court. The maximum
fine Is 1900 and a year in Jail.
The sentence was postponed pending the
result Of an appeal TO the United States
court OF appeals.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-05
PRIZES FOR BOYS EXHIBITS
q Made at Corn Show Mt
T~ecumseh Contest.

TDCUMSEH. Neb.. Dec. 4-Special)-
h exhibits made at the boys and girls
4 corn and industrial contest, in connection
. with the Johnson County Farmers insti-
tute, are the best ever made. The award
ing OF premiums was on Thursday. Prof.
Montgomery Of the state university judged
the corn, Miss Lula b. Wolford. also Of the
university. Judged the cooking and the
manual training, and Mesdames c. W.
Ramsey and c. E Hill Of Tecumseh were
the judges In the sewing class. The awards
were as follows:
Glass Acorn. Grown from seed fur
nlshed by the county superintendent
First, George White. second. sam White
head; third. Harold Ernst: fourth. Harry
Borady; fifth, Eugene Darnbaugh; sixth,
Luke Darnbaugh; seventh, Lon Graf:
eighth, ]. @. Ballard.
Best Selection OF Corn-First. Nellie Graf;
second, Willis Phillips; third, Joe Phillips;
fourth. Ezra Buehler. fifth. Hazel Brown.
Largest Ear of Corn-First. Everett Phil
lips: second Nellie Liphardt; third, Glen
Best Ear OF Corn-Ffrst. Homer Phillips:
second. Nellie Liphardt: third, Jennie
Best Popcorn-FIrst exhibitor failed to
leave name: second. William Weber.
Largest Variety of Willis
PAtlips; second, Floyd Ernst. third. Jennie
Best Sweet corn-FTrst Jennie Young
(only exhibit.)
Class Blocking Corn ~bread-Ffrst.
Selma Esentraut; second. Neva Anderson;
third. Belle Peek.
White Bread-First. Ethel Roselius: sec
ond. Agnes Murphy; third, Nelva Harring-
ton.
Graham Bread-F1rst. Irene Douglas;
seconS Francis Lynch; third, Eileen Lynch.
Lar Cake-F1rst, julia Peek: second,
Douglas; third, Glen Graf.
= Layer Cake-F1rst, Rena Doolittle: sec
ond. Willis Phillips; third. Belle Peek.
Sugar Cookies-First. Jennie Young: sec
ond. Mary Pentecost; third. Rena Doolittle.
Ginger CoOkies-First Nellie Liphardt:
second. Agnes Murphy; third, Jennie Young
Glass C-Sewing. A~prons-First. Nellie
LIphardt; second. Mary Cawley; third
Ellen Murphy.
Pillow Covers-F1rst. Viola Gandee: sec
ond. Ella Murphy: third. Mirnie Prill.
Collection Needle Work-First. Agnes
Murphy; second, Frieda Prill; third Nellie
Iiphardt
Best Exhibit Of P~atching-First. Agnes
Murphy; second. Katie Peschel; third, Ella
Murphy.
Best Dolls Costume-F1rst. Agnes Rulla:
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-05
Nebraska New. Note..

Number q town and city mortgages filed,
seven; amount, A5s2l& Number released,
SARGENT-Three hundred head OF cattle
were put on feed in the Brass feed yards
at this place last week.
Number chattel mortgages filed, thirty
two; amount, SO. #5s.52 Number released,
seventeen; amount, &l44&l
BEATRICE-ohn J. schwartz and Miss
Clara A. Sarber Of this city were married
in Lincoln Wednesday evening.
BEATRICE-Miss Tina HIM. died yes
terday az her home in this city Of lung
fever, after an illness OF fourteen days,
She was "a years OF age.
BEATRICE-The other night thieves
all the cash In The birthday box. This is
the third time the bow has been robbed
within the last few years.
BEATRICE-Peter Backenberger, living
two miles south OF lewiston. died yester-
dsy morning, aged S. years. He is sur
Vlved by q widow and six children. He
had lived in that vicinity for twenty-five
years.
BEATRICE-wIHism Berenstauch. living
near Hoag. had his left arm broken in two
places and was badly cut ana bruised
He is in a hospital here receiving treat
menr.
BEATRICE-The local order Of Elks will
hold their annual memorial services in the
Paddock opera house sunday afternoon.
Arthur c. Wakeley OF Omaha. past exalted
ruler Of the Omaha lodge. viii deliver the
memorial address
Table Rock lodge No. e. Indepeudent
Order Of Odd Fellows, al a recent meeting
elected the fClloNing officers for the ensI-
ing year A. y. Taylor noble grand. W.
J. Bryson, vice grand M n. Marble. Sec
rotary Frank Cochran, treasurer.
FAIRBURN-The railway companies paid
taxes 10 CO-nty Treasurer Simps n amour -
ing TO SA -4.&. divided as follows. ST
Joseph A. Grand Island. $.444-u2, Burling-
ton. including the Kansas City e. Omaha
branch. SOFA ard the Rock Island sys-
tenn. ul.ze .It.
EEATRICE-WOri was received here
Yesterday fru-u Lincoln announcing the
death OF Mrs. 1ennie Jackson. a former
resident Of this city. which occurred at
her home there Wednesday evening. she
was - years Of age and leaves her hus-
band and five children.
TECCMSEH-The following Is the mort
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-05

from seventy-seven districts. just one-hait
the number of districts in the county
TECUMSEH-The Tecumseh bowling
team. composed Of Messrs. II. &. Thomas
Herbert Names, Harry Reynolds. ROY
Smith and Logan Simpson. defeated a
picked team in Beatrice yesterday after
noon. The score was TeCumseh. 25l; Be
atrice, 2SOS. The team went to Lincoln late
in the afternoon and in the evening they
defeated a picked team in that city. The
score was Tecumseh. IS Lincoln. -+l.
The boys report a delightful trip. saving
they were treated royalty in both the cities
visited
TECUMSEH-The afternoon session Of
the Johnson County Farmers institute yes
terday was opened with music by Mrs.
Mitchell and Miss Viola inflow of Elk
Creek. A business session followed, IN
which officers for the coming year were
elected as follows: Gentlemen, president,
W. X. Taylor; vice president d. l. Way;
secretary, c. V. Douglas; treasurer. D. 5
Warner. Ladies. president, Mrs. W. J..
Lynch: vice president, Mrs. Z. D. Meyer;
secretary, Mrs. George Luce; treasurer,
Mrs. ". X. Taylor. The business session
was followed by a recitation by Miss Irene
Stevens and a vocal solo by Miss Gertrude
Dunlap. A paper prepared by Mrs. P. {.
Johnson on Farmers Wives was read BY
Dr.. johnson as the lady was sick and could
not be present. The afternoon session
closed with an address by Rev. William
Murphy Of Seward on Mans Duty in the
Home"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-05

When it Is argued that the character Of
Salome and the theme OF the drama are
Of a nature 10 forbid their production on
the stage all Intellectual minds will ad-
vance but one answer-the drama Of Sa-
lone is a work OF consummate art. estab-
lished as such in the chief Intellectual
centers % the world. The BuTw-od stock
company has had two weeks for prepara-
rion OF its production Of this wonderful
story; IN fact Miss Elliott has been study
ing the mart OF Salome more or less ever
since the season opened and in her hands
this unusual role should BE- made as con-
vinoing as when played by any actress who
might become associated with the part.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-05
Charged with ROBbing Mails.

BEATRICE, Neb.. Dec. 4-(Special Tele-
gram inspector Henry Randall Of Kan
sas City today filed a complaint before
Un-.ed States COMMISSIONS Cobbey charg-
ing WILLIAM Kelley. in jail here, with steal
ing a mail pouch from a car at Grand
Island October 10 Kelley was arrested
here last week with James King and Pat
rick Murphy, who were given a thirty-day
jail sentence for stealing goods rom d
store at Cortland. Kelley is an elderly man
and answers the description Of a man
named Walsh. who is wanted for the mail
pouch robbery at Grand Island. He will
be given a hearing tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-05

PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. 4-CSpecial Tele-
gram. MR. Belle Jenkins Of Valley, Neb..
a matrimOnially inclined widow. gets the
police to locate W. W. Hudnut, her fiance,
who, II is alleged. blackened his own
Character in fake letters 10 induce her to
iilt him.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-05

second, Neva Anderson; third. Lola
PharOah.
Class D-Manual Training. First, Lloyd
Hurbutt, second, Selma Esentraut; third.
Agnes Murphy.
A portion Of the corn and considerable or
the cooking will be shipped 10 Omaha for
exhibition at the national corn show.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-05
PAYFOR POSTAL MEN
Second Assistant Postmaster General
Makes Recommendation.
PENSION SYSTEM ALSO FAVORED
Report shows Volume of Mail that
Was During the Year
and Cost of Service-New
Parcels Post.

wAsHINGIUN Dec. 2-ExcIus.ve OF reg
istered matter. the railway mail service
during the last fiscal year handled 1850
So. Sl pieces OF mail matter, according TO
the annual report Of Second Assistant
Postmaster General Stewart. Because OF
practically illegible addresses 35,JS,S6l
pieces required special attention, with the
result that lSsss,625 were returned TO SEN
ders or corrected and forwarded.
A new division Of the railway mail ser
vice, embracing is states Of oregon, Wash
ington and Idaho and the territory Of
Alaska, is recommended.
Favorable consideration OF congress il
asked TO a recommendation that postal
clerks be allowed travelling expense while
away from their homes. and also that
postal clerks who have become unfit for
sctive service by reason OF advanced age
or physical disability incurred in the line
Of duty be retired with suitable pay.
For the transportation OF all classes Of
mail matter the department during the
year expended $l.l55,79 A considerable
saving was effected In connection with the
weighing Of mails in the southern states.
In consequence of the use Of the new
divisor the railroads received S34, 80 less
than would have been paid under the old
system. Altogether the new system OF
weighing has resulted so far in a net sav-
ing Of s2.29. los per annum. Because OF the
equalization Of rates OF pay 70 transporta-
ton companies, the report states, a more
equitable basis OF compensation has been
reached, with results mutually satisfactory
to carrier and the department.
Numerous Economics.
Still further economies are recorded. A
review Of the railway postoffice car ser
vice resulted in the readjustment Of the
car space on a number OF routes thereby
effectlng a saving OF ss7e,O4O during the
year.
So-called hslf-lines Of railway postoffice
cars-that is, where the postal needs in one
direction Warrented the authorization, but
in the opposite direction did not-are dealt
with al length. Numerous protests arose
over the action Of the department reduc-
ing certain lines 10 half lines. and these
led 10 the appointment Of a commission to
investigate the whole subject. The post
master general approved their recommen-
datioH that fun pay be allowed for q line
forty-foot cars must be run and returned.
The report calls attention 10 the fact that
provision has been made 10 transport add
tional weights Of mails from Valdez TO
Fairbanks, Alaska, in the four mid-Winter
months, 50 ss 20 anoW E.eH pounds in
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-05
Announcement. of the Theaters.

Nine. Ala Nazimova. now on her first
tour Of America, is coming TO the Boyd
theater for four performances next week.
This talented Russian actress was the
r~eigning sensation for " seasons in New
York, playing continuously there, and Is
now making a short trip 20 the larger
cities. playing twenty engagements, one Of
them In Omaha Il is a waste OF time 70
try to tell in a short notice Of the wonder
full art Of this woman, who is hailed as the
greatest Of living actresses. The Shuberts,
under whose direction she is touring. have
surrounded her with a company q great
strength. practically the ssme she had in
New York, and the plays she offers are
perfectly staged and produced She will be
seen here in "A Dolls House "Hedda
Gabler." an Ibsen play of great strength.
thar has never been played in Omaha, and
in The Coquette,' a light comedy. The
engagement opens on Thursday night next
and continues TIL after Saturday, with a
matinee on Saturday afternoon.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-03-12
TWO CURES OF ECZEMA
Baby Had Severe Attack-Grandfather
Suffered Torments with 1t
Owe Recovery to Cutieura.

"In 1884 my grandson, babe. had
an attack of eczema, and after trying
the doctors to the extent of heavy bills
and an increase of the disease and suf-
fering, l recommended Cuticura and
in a few weeks the child was well. He
is to-day a strong man and absolutely
free from the disease. A few years
ago l contracted eczema, and became
an intense sufferer A whole winter
passed without once having on shoes,
nearly from the knees to the toes be-
ing covered with virulent sores. tried
many doctors to no purpose. Then l
procured the Cuticura Remedies and
found immediate improvement and
final cure. M. w. LaRue, S45 Seventh St.
Louisville, KY, Apr. % and May IA, or
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-03-12
RAILROAD MAN
Didn't Like Being Starved.

A man running on railroad has to
be in good condition all the time or he
is liable to do harm to himself and
others.
A clear head is necessary to run a
locomotive or conduct a train. Even
a railroad mans appetite and diges-
ton are matters of importance. as the
clear brain and steady hand result
from the healthy appetite followed by
the proper digestion Of food
For the past five years." writes a
railroader, Il have been constantly
troubled with indigestion. Every doc
tor | consulted seemed to want to
starve me to death. First / was diet
ed on warm water and toast until /
was almost starved; then, when they
would let me eat, the indigestion
would be right back again.
"Only temporary relief came from
| saw advertised. About three months
ago friend advised me to try Grape
Nuts food. The very first day l no
ticed that my appetite was satisfied,
which had not been the case before,
that / can remember.
I'm q week, | believe, had more
energy than ever before in my life. !
have gained seven pounds and have
not had touch Of indigestion since
/ have been eating Grape-Nuts. When
my wife saw how much good this food
was doing me she thought she would
try it awhile We believe the dis
coverer of Grape-Nuts found the Per-
feet Food"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek. Mich. Read "The Road to Well
yille." In pkgs. There's a Reason"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-03-12
TIE
General Demand

Of the Well-Informed Of the World has
always been for a simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy of known
value; laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with it1 ex-
cellent combination of Syrup of Figs and
Elixir Of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits OF the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one of many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well Uniformed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine-manufact by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-03-12

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory IL the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, 1t is usually neces.
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and fineness of the fabric is
hidden behind a paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear.
ing quality of the goods. This trou.
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as 1t can be applied
much more thinly because Of its great.
or strength than other makes.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-03-12
Universal LANGUAGE.

He spoke his love in German-she
answered not word. In French he
tried to WOO her-the maiden never
heard. He tried his luck in English.
in Irish-all in vain; In Greek, Turkish
and Latin, and in the tongue Of Spain.
And then an inspiration came to the
anguished youth. "The universal
language" he cried, ''Ill try, for
sooth!" He kissed the demure maiden
and pressed her to his breast; she
understood that language. and--well.
you know the rest.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-03-12
AND SHE BELIEVED HIM.
After This Who Can Doubt the Power
Of Lover

George had been away on business
for n whole long week, and during
that time he had sent Clara ten let
ters, six letter-cards and AZ picture
postcards.
Why, then, was there touch OF
coldness in her greeting when he flew
to her arms on his return?
Dearest" he whispered, what is
the matter?"
"Oh, George" she said. you didn't
send kiss in your ninth letter"
"My precious" he replied, that
night | had steak and onions for din
ner, and you wouldn't have liked q
kiss after onions, would your"
And, such is the unfathomable pow
er OF love, she was satisfied, and nes'
tied TO him.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-03-12
Brain Leaks.

1t makes a fellow feel sheepish when
he shaves, combs his hair, puts on his
collar, his necktie and his hat and
then discovers that he has omitted his
trousers.
Another Indiana poet is in the lime.
light for rhyming poems" with
homes" This is excusable, however,
on the ground that the poet knows
very little about home.
1t is really wonderful what lot
of energy a man will work off, tramp
ing through the snow for miles, get
ting his feet wet and going hungry,
and all to shoot (at) one poor, lonely,
homesick cotton-tail that has dared
to venture out of his bailiwick for q
dinner of twigs.
And after all, there is really no ex.
cietment in telling secret to a girl
who can keep it.
About the time that man grows so
hypochondriacal as to quit trying, he
either gets a new tidy for his easy
chair or, II he is single, he meets an.
other girl-and is saved from the
life isn't so bad, after all.
What this world needs" says a
Wisconsin editor, lis peace and mutual
confidence" Yes, and more hired
girls.
The man who hasn't had to buy his
wife a new winter bonnet up to this
time, may rest reasonably secure in
n. n
until the spring styles come in with
a whoop.
When a man drops off to sleep and
silken rest has tied up all his cares,
it is alarming to have bull-pup
sneak stealthily up stairs, find the
door to his boudoir open and land
catapultit like in the middle Of his
chest. certainly must give that dog
of mine something for this. ere grow
pale, he ggard and apprehensive. Who
knows what is good for somnambulism
in dogs?
Too many men make the mistake OF
thinking that idleness is rest. Rest
Is doing about what you ought to dc
and stopping when you get good and
ready.
The Great Evener Of joys and sor
rows certainly will have to be good
to a city scrub-woman in after life.
1t is easier to seek than to find
until you find it.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-03-12
Oh, My Fellows.

Don't you hear the water wagon, o l
wonder,
As 1t rumbles on its way?
1t is grumbiing in the distance like the
thunder
And is due on New Years Day!
Turn the goblet down. o all ye upsy
fellows;
Get your overcoats and hike
Can't you hear the fast-approaching
wagons bellows
AS 1t speeds along the pike?
Don't you hear the water wagon. my
hearties.
AS 1t bowls toward your brawl?
Come. It's time to end your nightly
drinking parties.
Ere you lose your grip and fall.
Hi I hear the wagon dashing up the
valley;
Scramble out; it's due tonight!
o, my brothers. now's the time to make
your sally,
Chamber up and hang on tight.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-03-12
OF SUCH STUFF ARE DREAMS.
Little Virginia Imagined She Had
"Eated Herself"

Little Virginia, three years old,
brought her mother to her nursery
few nights ago with heartbroken
walls.
What is the matter. dearie? Why
are you screaming so?"
Mamma, am l all here?"
Certainly you are all here, right in
your bed
But, mamma, feel Of me, see IL I'm
all here. Are my feet here and the
top of my head, both?"
Certainly, Virginia, every bit Of
you is here, tucked in your little
trundle bed. Why do you think you
are not?"
81 dreamed"--this with another
great sob-"I dreamed i was choco-
late stick and had eated myself"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-03-12
Where She Should Live.

What under the sum-" asked a
father Of his daughter who wanted her
to make a match with young man
whose only qualification was the pos
session of a goodly fortune-"what
earthly objection can you possibly find
to Mr.. Spriggins?"
He has habits. replied the daugh-
ter, which l detest! When / marry
l want husband who does not smoke,
chew, drink, swear, belong to clubs,
play cards, stay out late or 60 motor
ing by himself"
The father looked at his daughter
for a moment or two in silence and
then said:
my child. you are but stranger
here; heaven Is your home"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-03-12
Esa':'''}gE|'|||8 3 D
&N UN(IE BY
right. 1901 by Byron wiliamsJ


Old Stony Point.
Just a picture of 'home" and Of "old
Stony Point
1 got 1t today in my mail from the
West
How it calls up the days that are dead
TO me now,
The days Of my youth-Aye, the days
that are best!
And tho river sings on in the days that
are now
AS when, just an urchin. I laved in Its
tide,
And the spot is the same as when Junk
ers' were caught
And yanked from the stream by "Old
Stony Points" side.
For the AK and the plow and the imprint
of man
From the ninty old hill are held back
by its strength
Like sign-b board of time II stands stall
In defiance of him who would shatter
its length
At It's feet winds a path to the realms
of the blest,
Far off to the vale where Contentment
is sweet;
On its crown grows the evergreen, faith
full and strong,
And zephyrs sing over 1t, joyous and
fleet.
How we slid down its sides TO the flow
of tho stream,
And stumped other lads to "gist toller
us up"
How we gathered the moss from the rock
at its base
And drank from its spring with hand
fashioned cup!
All, It does my heart good to see "old
Stony Point"
And know 1t is safe 'gainst iconoclast
hand
That as strong as the pyramids, ever IT
rears
Its head DER the spot where I ranged
with my band.
And I know that no matter the years
that are gone.
No matter the age that I carry that
way,
Still defying the ravage Of Time 1t will
stand
To greet me once more in some dim.
future day.
In my heart am yearning to see it
Am bidding my memory's fount to
anoint
With a nectar OF never-forgetting and
love
This granite crowned monument-old
Stony Point!
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-03-12

Starch, like everything else, is be-
ing constantly improved, the patent
Starches put on the market 25 years
ago are very different and inferior to
those of the present day. In the lat
est discovery-Defiance Starch-all in
furious Chemicals are omitted, while
the addition of another ingredient, In
vented by us, gives to the Starch a
strength and smoothness never ap-
preached by other brands.