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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09

Dennison' complete line of Tags, Gum Labels Fast
eners, Sealing Wax, etc.
|. P Loose Leaf Price Books
United States Playing Card Co.'S Bicycle and Con-
gress Playing Cards
Rockwell Wabash Co.'S complete line of Office Fill
ing Devices and Card Indexes
Monarch and Climax Loose Leaf Ledgers
Goodyear, Faber and Goodrich Rubber Bands
Higgins & lockers fine Memoranda
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
MARKET RUINED
BY CHARGE FOR
SHIPPING CROP
Producers of Deciduous Fruits
Complain of Tariff on Goods
Sent to Eastern Points
Discrimination in Favor of Cit-
rus Belt Alleged in Report
TO State Convention
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

WATSONVILLE. Dec. s.-Charging
that the railroads were exacting freight
rates on eastern shipments of decidu-
Gus fruits that make it impossible for
the growers TO realize any profit r. D.
Stephens Of Sacramento, chairman OF
The fruit growers committee on freight
rates. today voiced the demand OF the
producers that rates be lowered so
that it would not be necessary 10 up
root the trees and vines and plant
other crops.
The grievance against the railroads
IS the greater because of the fact that
the transportation lines are discrim-
mating against the deciduous fruit
growers in favor of the citrus fruit
growers south of Tehachapi. The rate
from central California 10 the Atlantic
Seaboard on deciduous fruit is Sl.45,
while the rate from southern California
10 the Atlantic requiring haul a
sixth longer. is sL15 on oranges and
81 on lemons.
stephens berated the railroads for
having refused to arrange a conference
at which discussion of rates could
be had and the deciduous fruit growers
placed at least on an equality with the
citrus fruit growers Of the southern
part of the state.
REPORT on FREIGHT RATES
IN reporting the work Of the commit
tee on freight rates Stephens spoke in
part as follows;
Your committee on freight rates
begs leave 70 make the following
report and asks that you give to
the questions therein discussed the
consideration their Importance de-
msnds.
In presenting the report 1 wish
10 say in behalf of the other men,
hers Of the. committee that they
were ever ready and willing TO
do their full share of the work.
They were anxious to do all things
honorable that were in their power
10 win for you that which is justly
due you.
They believe that deciduous fruit
shipments cast should at least be
placed upon an equality with the
citrus shipments made from the
southern part Of the state.
When we entered upon the dis
charge of our duties we believed
that we would have but little diff
fcuity in convincing the railroad
officials that your request was sup
ported by every principle of equity,
and therefore just.
Just TO the railroads; just to those
who through promotion literature
sent out much Of which was mis-
leading and extraNagant in its
claims Of profits made in fruit
growing, by the railroads. promo
ton COMMITTEES. large land owners
and real estate dealers, were in
duced to sell their homes ana hold-
ings in the east and come to Cali
fornia and invest their all in grow
ing fruit for eastern shipment; just
10 those who, through honest and
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
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Esterbrooks complete assortment of high grade Pens
Macowsky's Il Nickel Pens
Conklin Self-Filling Fountain Pens
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The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09

GROWER NUMBER THREE
Charges for transportation
stat. and county fax 7S7
Excess transportation tax s27, ,459
This grower pays S27,459 more
tax for transportation than he pays
for state and county purposes, or
over 1859 per cent more. His
state and county tax amounts TO
about $12 per car.
These are fair illustrations and
show how the fruit growers are
being taxed, and that heavily
that 1t Will not be long. unless re-
lief in some form comes TO them.
until their orchards and vineyards
pass into control of their creditors.
The question that you are now
called to pass upon. which is of
more Importance to you than all
other questions combined that have
bearing upon your interests. is,
are you going to make an Effort to
protect yourselves from financial
rufn2
Should you decide in the afirma-
tive, then the next question will
1t is quite plain that you can not
afford to remain inactive any
longer.
You can not expect assistance
from others, unless you manifest
a disposition to help yourselves.
RATES SPOIL EASTERN MARKET
stephens then took up the pamphlet
report of the committee and read sew
eral extracts in support of his conten-
ton that the high freight rates made
it impossible to market deciduous fruits
in the east at a profit. He cited the
fact that on 1,092 ears of grapes
shipped in eight days at the height OF
the season the railroads collected {
revenue of $4,000. while the growers
suffered a loss of S1S3 900 on the ship
ments.
REPORT ON FREIGHT RATES
The report of the committee OF
freight rates consists largely of mum
ber of letters addressed to the South
ern Pacific company protesting tha
nearly all the profits OF fruit raising
are absorbed by the transportation
company. One of these letters givei
detailed information as to the Angus
shipments of deciduous fruits to th'
principal eastern markets. This let
ter continues:
OF the 451 cars reported sold, bu
So were sold at a profit, and that I
cars, or over 81 per cent, sold at Z
loss sufficiently great to not only Absorb
all the profit made from the sale o
per per car ca for the 451 cars.
The question which your company il
called to pass upon is. is il good bust
ness policy to maintain the presen
rates and thereby force the elimina.
tion of 81 per cent, or such portion OF
it as will reduce the shipments OF
deciduous fruits TO a degree that vii
place them upon a paying basis?
That the request of the deciduous
evidenced by the fact that the Southern
evidence by the fact that the Southern
Pacific company is CARRYING orange
shipments to eastern points via Sacra-
mento at the rate for which they ask
SHIPPERS ARGUMENTS
This fact forces the question. s~xhy
does your company charge for hauling
a car of oranges from the south to Sac
ramento?
In the proper answer to this question
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Continued ON Page 5. Column

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Eaton-E Iurlbuts Papeteries Visiting Cards, Ream
Goods and Typewriter Papers
Langfeld & Co.'S high grade Ladies Hand Bags and
Mems Wallets
Kaufman & Co.'S walrus and seal Travelling Bags
and Suit Cases
National Blank Book Co.'S Blank Books and Loose
Leaf Students Note Books
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
RAIL WAYS ACCUSED
OF DISCRIMINATION
Fruit Growers Complain That
Charges for Shipment East
Destroy the Market

over s.O57 per cent more. His
state and county tax amounts 10
S14 Nor
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27
Council Bluffs
DAILY NONPAREIL IS SOLD
Messrs. Norris and Hughes Acquire
Control Of Property.
VICTOR BENDER SELLS INTEREST
New Owners Are Proprietor Of the
M~arshnIItown Times-RepubIIcan-
Mr.. Hughes VIII Come Here as
Manager of Paper.

announcement was made yesterday after
noon by Victor f. Bender that he had dis
posed Of the corporation stock, plant and
good will OF the New Nonpareil company
to u. w. Norris, IT.. and W. P. Hughes,
publishers of The Times-Republican at
Marshalltown, la. Mr.. Hughes, It Is
stated, will assume active control Of the
Daily Nonpareil and will remove to Coun-
Gil Bluffs at once. Mr. Norris, It is said,
will retain his residence in Marshalltown
where he will continue to personally con-
duct The Times-Republican.
Mr.. Bender said yesterday afternoon that
while he had no definite plans for the
future, he would probably purchase q
newspaper elsewhere. He said he did not
expect to remain In Council Bluffs. The
change Of ownership. Mr.. Bender said, he
believed would cause very few changes in
the personnel Of the editorial and bust
ness forces of The Daily Nonpareil. Mr..
Bender has been connected with the New
Nonparel company since November, 1904,
and a few years ago acquired practically
all Of the stock.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27
coast points. They expect to be gone q

coast points. They expect to be gone a
month.
Miss Bernice Gilmore left Thursday to
visit relatives at Whiting, Ind.
Miss Ella Brewer left Tuesday for Du-
luth where she will spend the summer
from a sojourn at Excelsior Springs, Mo.
Mrs. A. F. Hollis left Friday for an ex-
tended visit at her old home in Elkhorn,
Wis.
Mrs. f. j. Mckinley returned Thursday
from a visit with relatives at Nebraska
City.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o.. Conner and son have
gone to Cave Springs, Ga, to visit rela-
tives.
Mrs. J. E. Totter of Avenue b has re-
turned from a visit with relatives at To-
peka, Kan.
the guest of Miss Dorothy Felt, 1888 East
Pierce street.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. II. Haworth leave to-
day for a sojourn at Point Pleasant, Madi-
son lake, MINI,
Mrs J. W, shepler left Wednesday for
San Bernardino, Cal, to spend the sum
mer with her daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Askwith left yes
terday for a trip to Los Angeles, Cal, and
other Pacific coast points.
Mrs. Eugene Stupfel and daughter, Miss
Maude, have gone for a six weeks trip
to Pacific coast points.
Mrs. Charles Lunkley and granddaugh-
ter, Miss Gertrude MAY Scheidle, left Mon
day for a trip to Colorado points.
Mrs. st. John entertained the members
of the Philo club and their husbands at
dinner at Lake Manawa yesterday.
Miss Lula Spetman will entertain at a
k~ensington Monday afternoon at her home
in honor of Miss Elizabeth Macrae.
Mr.. John Gilbert is home from a three
months tour from the Gulf OF Mexico to
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27

British Columbia and return via Dem
yer.
Dr. and Mrs. Claude Dodge of Basin,
Wyo., were guests last week Of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. A. Metzger, 40 Glen avenue.
Mrs. w. w. Wallace and daughter, Miss
Helen, of Bluff street, are home from a
visit with relatives and friends in Denver,
Colo.
The Girls Of the Blue and the Gray will
be entertained Monday afternoon at the
home Of Miss Lucille McAtee, OIL First
avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. N. Flickinger and daugh-
ter left Monday for California and will
visit the Alaska-YulIon exposition before
returning.
Mrs. Stephen Phelps and daughter Of
Bellevue, Neb, are visiting their daughter
and sister, Mrs. w. e. Mcconnell Of Tur-
ley avenue,
Mrs. c. A. Atkins left Thursday for Den
Yer where she will be Joined July / by
Mr.. Atkins and the Misses Elizabeth and
Hazel Hammer
Mrs. w, s, Rlgdon, 1903 Glen avenue, left
Wednesday for an extended trip to Port
land, Seattle, Los Angeles and other Pa
cific coast points.
Or. and Mrs. Roberts and daughter Of
Frank Wesley of Scott street last week
while EN- route to Chillicothe. Mo.
George Phelps, who has been studying
voice culture in Chicago, Is home to spend
the summer with his parents, Mr., and Mrs.
George T. Phelps OF First avenue.
Mrs. Sophia Mahme and daughter, Miss
Tattie, have gone to New York, from where
they will sail for Hamburg. Germany,
where they will spend the summer with
relatives.
Mrs. c. L.. Caughey, 246 Harmony street,
IL home from Oklahoma where she visited
relatives and expected to remain the sum-
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Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27
DoBBINs' BOND is REDUCED
Court Cuts Amount In One Case from
$1,000 to $4,000.

Court Cuts Amount in One Case from
$1,000 to $4,000.
John r. Dobbins, alleged "steerer'' for
the j. c. Maybray gang Of swlndlers in
the particular case Of T. w. Ballew. the
banker OF Princeton. Mo. who was bun
coed out of 10000 on a fake horse race,
succeeded yesterday in having the dis
trict court reduce his pond from s.. 1000 to
5000.
Two Indictments we're returned against
Dobbins, who was arrested last February
in New York. One on a charge of larceny
and the other on a charge Of conspiracy,
both being alleged completely In the swlnd-
ling of Banker Ballew. The bond under
each Indictment was originally fixed at
5000, making a total of 5000 Subse-
quentiy the bond in the conspiracy case
was reduced to 5000 and yesterday Judge
Wheeler further reduced II to $1,000.
1t is said that Dobbins expects to be
able TO furnish bonds in the sum OF 5000
and secure his release from the close con-
fines Of the county Jail where he has been
since February.
Postoffice Inspector Swenson, who was
in the city yesterday afternoon for a short
while, told of the arrest and subsequent
escape of one of the alleged 'steerers" OF
NlO nAdNpldN bdlb n low udSo dSOs wi
Swenson located the man in a small towr
In Kansas and before securing his arrest
by the county authorities telegraphed &c
the postmaster Of the town to find out
II the sheriff could be trusted. The post,
master replied that the sheriff and his de-
puties were all right and Inspector Sven,
son then notified the sheriff to arrest tn,
man, which was done. The arrested mar
wanted to go to his home to change hi'
clothing and the sheriff consented. Tho
sheriff stood at the front door while 9
deputy guarded the rear door. When the!
became tired of waiting they entered thu
house to look for their man and found
he had made his escape by a side door
The fellow without a hat and In his shir
sleeves mad his getaway bareback on &
horse and so far as the sheriff OF the small
Kansas town knows is still going.
Inspector Swenson is keeping hard OF
the trail of the members of the notorious
big store gang and said yesterday tina
he hoped to LAND several more of then
behind the bars before he got through with
the case.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27

The delegates TO the thirteenth annual
convention Of the worldwide Baraca AMI
Philathea have returned from Asheville, n,
c., where the convention has been in SEES
sion and closed Wednesday evening. The
delegates from the tri-city union of Baraca
and PhilAthea-W G. Fuller, president OF
the Baraca union; s. Z. Eaton Of Omaha,
corresponding secretary OF the Baraca
union, and Miss Jennie o. Barnam OF
Omaha, president Of the Philsthea union
bring back word that the convention viii.
probably be held in Omaha next year. The
cities I'm the lead for the convention arr
jamestown, n. Y; Birmingham. Ala, anc
Omaha. The vote is 10 be taken by the
executive committee September /. The
delegates from here, however, have the
assurance OF the majority of the executive
committee, including the national presl,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27
SALOON KEEPER is FINE
A. LOTHIAN II Assessed 5000 IN
Judge Wheeler's Court.

uaA
A.. LOTHIAN. until recently proprietor
of a saloon at SOC West Broadway, was
fined 5000, court costs and an attorney
fee of S25 in the district court yester-
day by Judge Wheeler. LOTHIAN was
charged with contempt OF court in that,
It was alleged, he had sold liquor to a
minor named Whitaker in violation OF
an injunction issued recently against
him.
Injunctions were obtained yesterday by
County Attorney Hess against W. r
Gourley, who recently opened up the
CORTLAND Beach resort, and against w
S. Goodrich. who recently leased his hotel
known as the Goodrich hotel, at Broadway
and Eighth street.
Mrs. May Noble. who, after considerable
trouble with the local authorities. closed
the Riverside hotel on North T~hirty-sev-
enth street, made application yesterday
for permission to give an abatement bond
In order that she might reopen the place
The court made an order that, upon Civ,
ing a bond in the sum of 81, 900 and or
the payment OF costs, the place Nigh.
be reopened. If Mrs. Noble decides tC
resume the sale of liquor, she will bt
required TO secure the necessary saloon
permits. both from the city authorities
and adjoining property owners, to pa,
the regular mulct tax and license anC
comply strictly with the provisions Of thu
mulct law.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27

Don't! Don't! DON'T Don't buy glasses
as you would shoes, they should be fitted
by an expert. You may select a pair that
aids your vision for the time being, but
that may prove most injurious. Don't buy
cheap glasses. Don't read i'm bed or on a
moving train. Don't read without your
glasses or with some one else's. Don't
continue wearing your old glasses when
you feel that they are not just right. It's
so easy to have them right by seeing o..
Mauthe, 22S West Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27

dent, NJ. A. Hudson, that Omaha has the
best show at present. The delegates had
the satisfaction OF landing several offices
for local men. G. E. Winslade of Omaha
was elected as one Of the four vice presi-
dents of the national union; Gordon Roth
of Omaha, state secretary for Nebraska
Rev. F. B. Fellman OF Omaha, sixth dis
trict secretary, and Henry Peterson OF
Council Bluffs, state secretary for Iowa.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27
Council Bluffs

m. The services at II q. m. and 5 p. m.
will both be conducted by the Rev. d. c.
Eddy. presiding elder. closing the quarterly
meeting services.
First Congregational Church, DR.. otter
bein o.. Smith, Pastor-Morning service at
1870, evening service at s p. m. Sunday
school at noon. Morning subject, "Sus-
tanning Power" Special musical service
in the evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27
Look well TO Your Eyes.

Consult only an expert. DO not run the
chances OF having your eyes injured by
imperfectly fitted glasses, Come here and
let me personally tell you about your eyes
''Eyesight is my speciality" DR.. w. W.
MagArrell, optometrist, 2Os-SOs City National
Bank Building, Council Bluffs, Factory
on premises.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27

The season for wall paper is nearly over,
but there are still many rooms that need
new wall paper to make them look tidy
and comfortable. See us; we make It a
speciality TO decorate these rooms this time
of the year, because the weather condi-
tions are better than in the spring. You
do not need to tear up your house to paper:
we have canvas to put on the floor and
do not dirty your floor or carpet. H. Bor-
wick, 2l1 South Main street.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27
Marriage I~icenHea.

Licenses TO wed were issued yesterday
30 the following:
Name and Residence. Age.
Herman Williams, South Omaha .,,....'''.3
Amanda Miner, South OmAha,."",'''''''ES
Grant G.. Alexander, Council Bluffs....,..a
Anna Lois Bicknell, Council Bluffs,.......S2
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27
Bishop WIN Conarm Glass.

Right Rev. Theodore N. Morrison, Episco-
pal bishop of Iowa, will visit ST. Paul's
church at 1890 o'clock this morning for
the purpose OF confirming a class. For
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27

our prices on low shoes are the lowest
in the city, save money by coming here.
Duncan Shoe Co, % Main street.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27

We carry the best and largest line OF
refrigerators in the city. The Alaska
refrigerator is a food preserver and an Ice
saver. Pays for itself in a short time. Do
not buy a refrigerator until you see the
Alaska, Petersen & Schoenlng Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27

We have q large number of bankers
carpenters clerks, and stenographers' pen.
ellis which we are giving away as Ions
as they last. Call at our office and gel
them. Iowa Loan company, corner Pear
ana Broadway. suite 5.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27

MONEY-Private money to loan on city
property, Low rates; cash on hand. F. j.
schnorr, SIS Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27

FOR MEDICAL md FAMILY USE
BUY YOUR LIQUORS AT L. ROsEN-
FIELD CO.. 5s so. MAIN. PHONE S2S.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27

How about that porch; are you using
it7 II so you may need some nice porch
furniture. Come in and let us help you
make a selection. We have everything you
need-latest styles and designs. Petersen
& Schoening Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27

Nothing nicer than a hammock for a hot
day. We can furnish you with just what
you want. Get one and select a nice cool
| place to try It. You will agree with us
that a nice hammock is just the thing for
nice. refreshing rest. Petersen & Schoen.
ing Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27

The Wise-man received a telegram to
come home at once on account OF sickness
as he did not have enough money he
telephoned the Iowa Loan company, corner
Pearl and Broadway and was able to catch
the first train home. II 1t is money you
want see them.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27
Report on City Finances.

City Auditor McAneney completed yes
Lerday the financial report OF the city
for the fiscal year ending April l, 1900,
which the law requires him to make for
the department of finance and municipal
accounts Of the office OF the state auditor.
This report, which is a voluminous affair,
gives some interesting figures of the mum
icipal receipts and expenditure.
1t shows that the levy Of 80 mills for
city purposes brought in a revenue of
S154, 622. 40. The levies for park and library
purposes brought in $1s. 1882. There was
received as royalty" from the Citizens
Gas and Electric company $3,639.6s. The
amount received from mulct taxes and
saloon licenses was $34, 500. IS, while the re-
ceipts from police court fines and for
FIXTURES aggregated s6,F2.N. The Omaha
& Council Bluffs Street Railway company
donated towards the cost OF the paving OF
Lower Broadway. $1,000; the Commercial
club. $1,325.OO, and the Street Fair anc
Carnival company, 1900. a total Of ts,s25.OO
Some of the principal items Of expendi'
ture are classed as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27
CHERRY GROWERS NOTICE

Special prices on all kinds of ladders and
cherry stoners. ]. zoller Mere. Co, 100
lo2-lO4-10s Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27

Pure COLO, seamless, all sizes, hus no
delay or altering, s. to SIP. Engraving
free. Leffert.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27
.ouncil Bluffs
Minor Mention

Ths yoanoil RAnfes offHos - ths
Omaha nee ~ ~ ~ @eeo street
Roth FhoAsa e.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27

We have just received in our rug depart
ment many new patterns and designs. We
want you to see them. Come in. Petersen
e. Schoening Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27

The fashion ladies' tailoring, r. II.
Emlein. professor. We do first class work
reasonable. We make suits for SIS, skirts,
S. Would you give us a trial. 80 South
Main street.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27

Hot days and low shoes go together
we'll. Try a pair OF ours. Duncan Shoe
Co, % Main street.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27
Diploma
WeddInR RinEn

Bring in that diploma for framing. Alex
ander's Art store, 1888 Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27

II in doubt choose silver. It's practically
imperishable, a good reason Tor selectlhs
silver as a lasting remembrance we nave
always in stock a large variety OF SILVER
ware. the best in the market, OF the best
makes and latest patterns and designs. A
newly married couple always appreciates
nice silver. See o. Mauthe, the reasonable
priced ieweler, 22S West Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27

Mr.. Claude HardeSI and Miss Rachel
Wesley Were Married Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Lougee are sojourn-
ing at Spirit Lake.
Miss Beulah Plunkett is visiting friends
in Clearwater, Neb.
Rev. f. A. Case, pastor Of the First
Baptist church. and Mrs. Case left Mon
day for Portland, Ore, and other Pacific
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27
this service the following special program
OF music will be rendered:

this service the following special program
Of music will be rendered.:
Organ Prelude. Salone
Professional Hymn-The Church's one
wesley
NenlNe ftdnuell
lie DeuTn. q. ......... 1 ours
Benedictus Heathcote
Confirmation ~Hymn-Draw, Holy Ghost,
Anthem Hymn Heard the Voice. 10. Dykes
Recessional Hymn-The Son OF Cod.
Cutler
Organ Postlude. .Weigand
Rev. Homer Warrington Starr, rector of
Christ church, Winnetka, H., former rector
OF st. Paul's, will preach the sermon to
the graduating class of St. Pauls Sunday
school next Sunday morning, July 4. The
formal graduation Of the class will take
place at the same service.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27
PAST WEEK IN BLUFFS SOCIETY

N. Y. Plumbing &c. Tel. $50. Night, F-l7O2
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27

A large assortment Of suitcases' trunks
travelling bags, etc. II you want something
good in this line at reasonable prices here
Is the place to get it-goods that you can
absolutely depend on. Petersen & Schoen-
ing Co,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-06-27

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