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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-09
THE CHAMPION RUNNERS LAST RUN
He Certainly was a Fast sprTnter, But
Ran Into Debt.
o. q. .
G DEWITT Msna


"Tm the real thing as a runner. :"
said Howard James majestically as
he seated himself at the first home
dinner since his return from college.
His mother and sister looked at him
in sheer admiration.
"Yes, mother, ! wish you could have
been at the university to see me run.
During the football season ran
away from every one on the team.
They were not in II for a minute.
IN the classes I took the lead leaving
them in the lurch. l always stood
highest In my lectures. And then
when it came to selecting a presi.
dent for the naughty-nine class 1
made the race. When the voting starr.
ID | ran secoug, but at the last, we'll,
I ran ahead of all of the other can
ddates. There's no doubt about it,
I'm a runner. OF course. when the
baseball season opened the crowd
FIRST l hesitated because realized
my superiority, but persuasion sue.
ceeded. l went on the team and the
way ] ran bases was a positive shame.
Ther / went into the track meet. 1
ran ten yards in ten seconds almost
equalling the worlds record. Yes, /
am a runner. Then"
Then you ran into debt" inter
ruDted old man James with a distinc-
tive grunt, "and / have to pay you
out"
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-09

one and a half eet wide. Fasten the
lid on with small hinges PAIN the
inside OF the boz and lio a rich dark
red or blue Gov the outside with
cretonne buric, in rich color tack
ing the covering on with rright-head
ed brass tacks- The Nd may be slight
ly padded so as to form a seat when
closed Four red voc tassels may
be tackad 10 the corners CT the box
s.. way OF decoration A red cape
loop 70 draw cv-r brass hook may
ne used as a fastening Such a box
Is very handy . lo'd the boys or
girls shoes ana is ornamental in the
room as well
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-09

There is no sort of wrong deed Of
which a man can bear the punishment
alone; you can't isolate yourself, and
say that the evil which is in you shall
not spread. Mems lives are as thor
oughly blended with each other as the
cir they bFeathei evil spreads as neo
essariiy as disease, Every sin causes
suffering 70 others besides those who
eemmlt lt-GeoFgs Eliot
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-09
odd Corean Customs.

Coreans wear full mourning for
thei fathers Tic dress Is Of hemp
doth. with a hompen girdle, A face
shield is used how that the wear
%, "a sinner g8d must not speak to
any one unless addressed. The cos
tune is retained iar three years, thu
shield for three months. This Is
worn for a father only; secondary
mourning Is worn for a mother, and
no mourning at all for a wife The
hat is OF wicker.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-09

No article worn upon the person
has more romance and sentiment CON
nected with Il than the finger ring
Not only love and fealty, but hatred
murder and magic are associated with
the golden circlet Caesar Borgia had
a ring vita a receptacle for poison
behind the stone, and with this II was
bis pleasant custom 10 deal death TO
his guests as they sat with him Al
vine,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-09
True 70 conselenes.

I'D rather fail by being true to my
conscience than make a popular sue.
cess by being false,-From "Lyneh'A
Daughter" by Leonard MeFyiek,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-09
A Glass ReHlna Pin.

The modern rolling pin IS of glass
or OF porcelain with glass handles
These materialL are considered much
more hygienic than EooG.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-09

Enough good advice is given every
day to make heaven OF earth and TO
forever remove the blight OF failure
from human endeayor.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-09
A Cheap Shoe Box.

A pretty and serviceable shoe bo,
may be made Il the following way
Procure a small wooden goods box
say two feet long. two feet deep anO
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-09

Soldiers Sleep on Paper Mattresses.
Mattresses filled with paper are
used by German soldiers.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-09
A Proverb.


Much would have more and lost
all.-From the Dutch.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-09

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Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1909-04-09
Ths one RECEPTION,

EVsgythiRE comes 10 him Whe vaitH
Except the vsi'SE~-JuaEs =
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-11-06

W. W. Smith OF Fountain. was Ia
the city today.
! Joe sample Of Cottonwood. was in
the city today.
AIR. and Mrs. A. c. Graham came up
from wellborn today.
Prof. p. II. Dawson OF wellborn,
visited the city today.
Mrs. r. II. Haltom OF BenchIey. was
visitor 20 the city today.
Henry Benbow was In the city today
from Harris school house.
Car Of seed oats. red rust proof, on
track. J. w. Hunicutt. Phone 2sG. 2sG
George Edge. merchant Of Harris
school house. was In town today.
Mrs. +. l.. Jarman OF Atlanta. Ca.
arrived today to visit Mrs. J. l.. Edge
Just received a car Of Bultle's FIX.
cellent flour and ribbon cane syrup.
Sanders Bros. 2ss
u. r. Burns was over today from
Cross. Grimes county.
Get tickets for the big Allen Acade-
my vs.. Waco Football game Friday.
Nov. 5th at Parks a waldrop's. 2sG
A. n. Mcswain and Estes Candy
were In the city today from Rock
prairie.
Stouffer's hand painted Hayiland
China. Initial Haviland China to order
ut A. McKenzie's jewelry store. n
=. c. Williams came In today from
a business trip on the road.
Prof. J. W. Gallon. teacher OF the
Kurten school was In the city today
and went TO his home at Calvert
Buy your reserved seat tickets for
the big A. and NJ. vs.. Varsity football
game Monday Nov. sth at Parks 4
2se
Mrs. George AlsAdams and Quinlan
Adams went to Denton last night to
visit relatives and attend the Adams
Sullivan wedding. MIR. Adams will 40
up Tuesday.
II. p. Dansby OF Steep Hollow. cal.
led on the Eagle while In the city to
day.
T. u. Wilson kindly requests the
people OF Bryan not to kill his pet
crow named Edgar Allen Poe. 2ss
Mrs. u. II. Treadweli OF Uyalde. and
Mrs. n. q. Nall OF Austin. are guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. X. NJ. Nall.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-11-06

Mr.. n. n. Scale and daughter. Miss
Bessie Scale. and Mr.. r. A. Caps Of
Benchley. were visitora 90 the city
today.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. s. Kennedy OF Foun.
tain. were visitors TO the city today.
]. W. Skains was In the city today
from his home near Kurten-
Mr.. and Mrs. w. X. Goen Of Harvey
were In the city today.
Mrs. VI. Parker and Mr. and Mrs.
n. d. Parker went to Houston this
afternoon
l.. T. sells OF III Campo Is in the
city visiting his daughter AT the Bap-
tisf Academy.
Rev. @. A Foster came down from
Waco this afternoon.
Miss Matte Belle Scott OF nearne.
Is the guest Of Miss Deci weddington.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-11-06

Mrs. J. t. Hanway invited the EN-.
broidery club members into her hos
pitable home on Tuesday evening and
the meeting was a most pleasant one.
The club decided TO meet only twice
a month instead OF every week. The
rooms were fresh and sweet with Au-
tumn blossoms. which added much TO
the charm OF the afternoon. The day
was ideal and the occasion was one OF
perfect pleasure with Mrs. Hanway
as hostess. The regular sewing hour"
was followed by the serving Of a de-
licious salad course The membership
OF this delightful club composed the
list of guests.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-11-06
ON THE rRoxr,lla.

The scene OF this play is aid amid
the boundless prairies OF the far west
at what Is conceded to have been the
most picturesque period of our coun-
try's history. IN the early 40. giving a
wide scope to the dramatist In the
matter Of startling situations. stirring
climaxes. romantic interest. pathos
and most essential OF all. comedy. the
wit and humor of the sturdy American
character being irrepressiblc even un-
der the stress OF cleaning out the red
skins. Watch for the big MONDAY con-
cert on Main street win be- seen here
under canvass on next Thursday night
Nov. 18th.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-11-06
POPULAR RATES

Via {. & G. N. r. r. Account San Anto-
MO international Fair.
Season Excursion tickets on sale
Nov. 10 ie. and trains arriving morn
ing 18th. Limit for return Nov. 18th.
Popular excursion rates In effect
for special days.
For information call on. or write
ID. c. DeMarett.
Tickle. Agent. I. & @. y. r. r.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-11-06


Yoz may as well have the
Hart Schaffner 4 Marx iii.
style and quality OF clothes.
You can get them from Parks
a waldrop.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-11-06
POSTED.

Notice is hereby given that all lands
owned by US are posted and hunters
and others are warned not to tres
pass upon same.
Mrs. wm. Andrews.
es3 o. L. Andrews.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-11-06
FOR SALE.

Six room house. two five room hons-
es. one three room house. sood well
water and out houses. on Lamar st.
WIN sell for $500 less than II Is worth.
w. A. Dodson. ssr
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-11-06

For sale-My pacing saddle pony.
ID. W. Spence. college Station 1872
Mrs. Mollie Hood left today 20 visit
her daughter Mrs. ]. VI. O-Brien at
San Antonio.
The manager OF the Prince Theatre
In Houston, where the great sensa-
tlonal play. The wooif. will DE pre-
sented Monday night. has done the
handsome thing by the two football
teams Both the A. andl NJ. and
Varsity teams will be given special
seats complimentary.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-11-06
The old RELIABLE Singer SEWING n,

The Old Reliable Singer sewing Ms-
chine. Sold for cash or ON small
monthly payments. Also needles. eli.
belts. and extras for all makes Of sew
ling machines. T. A Statewide sales
|maA and collector. Singer Sc wing Ma
|sAlne Go. Phone - =
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-11-06
POSTED.

All lands lying on or near the Little
Brazcs owned by Mrs. b. p. hiigxs and
heirs are posted by law.
BY A. L. HiGGs.
2ss
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-11-06

For Sale-Secona hand No. Oliver
Typewriter in excellent condition. VIII
be sold dirt cheap II taken within the
next week. Geo. A. Adams. "a
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-11-06

W. s. Howell went to Fort Worth
today.
s. W. Meredith was up today from
Millican.
c. A. Robinson was up today from
wellborn.
W. d. yardley Of Harvey. was In the
city today.
HIT. Wilson Of Tabor. was In the
city today.
SIR Huckabee OF Edge. was In the
city today.
Ypraee Thurman was down today
Edge.
J. I.afebure OF wellborn. was In
t6Nh today.
J. AZ. Olsen Of steep Hollow. was in
town today.
Jim Tobias was in the city today
from Kurten.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-11-06

We are always In the market for
seed cotton and cotton seed. Round
bales today IA Ia basis middling I
have both round and square press
bring me yorr ginning. s. II. Dun.
hap. II
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-27

BaldriEe. Clarence squirss. Tudson sGuirss,
Edward Daugherty, Raymond Willard, VIII
lard Willard. John HanniEhen. Dwight
Evans. Howard Nelson. Tom Einsler, Ed
ward Fuller. Robert Storz Preston Hoii-
day. Frank Campbell Myron Hochstetler,
Daniel Mccarthy. James COnneil and
Burdetre ElrsHndaIL
one OF the larger Affairs this evening for
the school set viii be the dancing party
given BY Mrs. Edward Rosewater Al the
Ndrmandie in honor OF Mss Margaret
Adams and Miss Nellie Fighter. Christ
mas decorations OF red and green viii be
used and between sixty and seventy young
people will be present
Complimentary to Miss Editha Kearney,
guest Of Miss Bianche WEIGH. Miss Frances
HochatstieF viii give a matinee party Fri
day afternoon at the Orpheum.
Mrs. ". D Bancxer viii entertain al
supper Wednesday evening for some Of the
members OF the school set IN honor Of her
guest. Miss Margaret Tutus uf Mime
apoiis.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-27
Musical Offerings for January On Edf'
son Records.

Excellent in variety and quality Of Sc
lecrions. both vocal and Instrumental. the
Edison AmberoI and StIndaTd Record Lists
for January deserve more than ordinary
mention. The AmSeroI list offers Wash
lngron Post and the High School Cadets
Marches lone record BY SOusa's band
"Redhead.' sung by Ada Jones; ~Ring
o'Roses. the popular duet from the The
Dollar Princess b. elizabeth Wheeler
and Harry Anthony; Ballet Music from
Mile. Modisus % by Victor Herbert and
his orchestral; "Gobbie Duet from Tho
Mascot. " rv Wheeler and Anthony
Monte Crtst1 Waltz" by the J0rfa- Raea-
bruins qliutette: "A Race for a VITA" a
clever race track sketch by Ada Jones and
Len Spencer; Flow Gently, Sweet Alton,
By the Metropolitan quartet and Der
cause de JoceIyu." j cello Solo hv lean
Schwiller. There are also two vocal rec
ords IN Hebrew and three in italian.
In the Standard list are found "'Th
Summer Girl by SOusa's band: IT'S Hard
to Find a Real Nice Man" BY BESSIE
Wynn: Oriental March" BY Victor H-r.
bert and his orchestra. Medley n Irish
Reels. an accordion solo b. John Kinm-
BILE: Mabel Mckinley in Ma LII Swre,
Sunbeam "Eiley Riley" from TIE Md
night sons by Ada Jones' and Sweet
hearts a Pretty Name When It is You %
by Manuel Roman. Vocal solos. duets and
uuarters. as we'll as a well selected
variety OF instrumental numbers. make W
the balance Of the lists. each Of which
comprises twenty numbers
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Learned will enter
tain at dinner this evening at the Omaha
club in honor Of Mr. and Mrs. AUGUSTUS
Eountzs Of New YORK City. Christmas
decorations will be used and red roses will
form the Centerpiecs for the table, which
will be lighted with red candles. Covers
will be Placed for Mr. and Mrs. Augustus
Kountze. NJ and Mrs. Charles T Kountze,
Mr. and Mrs. + 7. Stewart. I'd, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles t. Koungze. Mr.. and Mrs.
william sears Poppieton. Mr.. and Ms.
Ward Burgess. Mr.. and Mrs. v. 3. CaId-
well. Mr.. and Mrs. George Peek. M. and
Mrs. L D.. CrOf0ot. Mr.. and Mrs. Myron
L Learned.
Mr.. and Mrs. R e. WEIGH will give a
dancing party this evening al their home
on South ThirtY-eighth street in honor OF
their daughter little Miss Blanche WEIGH
and her house guest Miss Edirha Kearney
an elaborate decoration OF Christmas
bells and green's viii be used throughout
the rooms. a feature Of the evening will
be a large Tack Horner pie. which will be
filled with santa Claus fav0rs. The guests
present will include little Misses Harriet
Sherman. Marion Hamilton. Mary Fuller,
Frances Hochsteuier. Elsie StOrz. Hazel
updike, Ruth kinsleE. Marion COad- Clara
Daugherty, Dorothy smith, Grsta OBrien,
Regime Connell. Helen Ingwersen, Alice
Coad. Helen Hayden. HsIen PeRTce, olga
Metz. Margaret GrimmeIl, Helen Eastman,
Ruth and Irene Carter, Editha Aearney
Blanche Coriey WEIGH, Masters Malcomh
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-27
How TO Get Color

when the liquid is left to cool and il
strained through a piece Of muslin. 1t
is then put on the complexion with a
soft cloth and allowed to dry on. II
should be washed of az night II h
shade Is not dark enough. IL may be
increased by adding 4 larger quantity
of sandaIwood.
A powder Is more difficult TO mix,
but preferred BY some persons. One
formula for a powder is n dram II
carmine. one dram OF oil OF almonds
and two Ounces Of French chalk The
powders are mixed and then are
worked into the oil by degrees. The
lamps are pressed through a coarse
muslin, sitting in this fashion being
done several different times. This is
imposed to adhere 70 the skin better
those preparations that ars less
ely. ER7
t1ird liquid that makes a paricu-
larry good shade is composed OF one
half ounce OF liquid ammonia, One-
quarter ounce OF best carmine. one
pint OF rosewater and half an ounce
Of rose extract The Ammonia and
carmine are put into a bottle to
gether. where they stand for forty
eight hours. This mixture must be
shaken several times. After that the
and extract ara added. II
there Is any sediment IL nus be
poured off. The preparation IL better
II allowed to stand for ten DAYS be-
fore using.
The objection TO this formula is
that ammonia applied regularly may
dry the skin.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-27
SSH0NE NOTTSpSOCTALG OSSTFS

be the guest Of Ms Marie Harden this
week.
Miss Brownie Bsss Baum will leave Non
day FOR a weeks visit with Miss Gertrude
Fitzzerald IN Chicago.
M. James wooda-d Of Roundup wyo..
il spending tna holidays as the guest OF
his parents. Mr. ard Mrs. J. l. Woodard
Mr. Harry Carpenter. who is attending
the University OF Wisconsin. is spending
the holidays In Omaha with his mother
Mrs. Frank Carpenter.
Mr. and Mrs Elwood Bailey Of St Joseph.
No, who expected to spend the holidays
in Omaha, guests Of Mrs. Baiisys parents.
pOned their visit
Mr. Frank Selby. VINO is attending Cor
mel! university, has returned FOR the hoii-
days and IL at the home Of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. ". L Seihy. In Dundee
Mr.. and Mrs. clyde Hays Of Lincoln are
sptndinR the holidays in Omaha guests Of
Mrs. Hays parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
NJ Rose. at N2o Harvey street Miss
Mabel Hays Of Lincoln is expected the lat
ter part u THIS week. 70 be the guest Of
Mrs. clyde HAYS for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs.. Ralph ". Moody left last
night for a few weeks trip east. M.
Moody goes on a business trip and Mrs
Moody goes to P~itrsburg. Washington,
Philadelphia and will stop a few days in
Chicago on her return trip. Mrs Moody
expects 70 be home about January 10
Mss Anna Cleveland. leading woman OF
he Grew Stock company Of St Joseph
No. spent Christmas in Omaha. 2 giving twr
performances ar the Gavety. Miss Clevs-
and Is well known socially here. whert
she has visited on several occasions. th'
guest OF her uncle. Mr.. John 5. Collins. and
her cousin. Mrs. Herbert Gates.
Miss Lynn Curtis, daughter OF Mr and
Mrs. s. :. Curtis. will leave Tuesday. De
cember y. for Denver, to be the guest o
Mrs. Charles Whitehead and Mrs. Lila
/ Jacobs. Mss Curtis Will be present AZ n
annual lance given on New Years eve a
the Denver club. one OF the largest an
most brilliant social affairs OF the season
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-27
Santa Claus Gracious to
Omaha Women This Year

Santa Claus was especially generous this
year % a number u society women 1f
Omaha Several electric br1ughams and
runaboucs we're received BY Young women
coiumnE.
some beautiful Jewels we're also received
A prominent uatrun nving out est Far
nam way received a beautiful collar Of
eight strands Of pearls. held IN place with
bars OF diamonds. A pgpular Young so
ciey girl received an exquisite string OF
pink pearls worth several thousand dollars.
Checks wsre also popular GIFTS and two
young ma1rous received beautiful homes
from their parents. Numerous exquisite
|. diamond pins and lavalisrs we're Also LEFT
IN the saDckings. probably silk stockings
OF Omaha women.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-27

ITO ONE would dispute that the
best method TO ain color,
- when the face is pale. is 70
improve the system and
- strengthen the blood until
the inner glow shines through.
writes an expert Unfortunately
this Is easier suggested han
done. and many times sucn
outside conditions rs are neces-
sary TO success are difficult 70 Sc
cure. For instances. outdoor air IS part
OF the treatment, and this in itself is
out OF the question for a girl VINO
works down town every day In the
vesk. This fresh air method being
unavailable, external applications
which I do not advocate. are no
harmful n put on with discretion. BY
that I means to remove these cosme-
tics within a few hours. 80 h pores
will o be ciogged with foreign a
ter some stains are entirely withour
injurious properties except when they
stay on the skin for hours. days and
nights at a. time. In such event ne
Simplest application u deleterious.
A liquid which viii make the face
pink il composed OF Gne gill OF white
wine vinegar, three-quarters Of an
ounce OF honey. strained, three-eighths
OF an ounce OF isinglass. one-quarter
OF an ounce OF ground nutmeg and
0ne-eighth OF n dram OF shredded red
sandaIwood. The ingredients are nj
into a smooth agate dr porcelain
saucepan and slowly brought to the
boiling point They are kept at tina
without bubblinE for half an hour.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-27
Married Again
After Twenty Years
Couple Divorced Long Ago Rsunits
After Death Of Woman's
Second Husband.

FARBURY. Neb., Dec. 2s-fSpeciaL)-
Among the holiday festivities 70 create
considerable comment in this city was the
wedding OF Mrs. Dan Baker Of this citT
and R. " Dodge OF Kingston. No. Some
twenty-five years ago they we're united in
M rriage in Missouri. but after two years
N married life an e-strangemenr came up
between them which resulted in their sepa-
ration. After that the bride met Dan
Baker. an early settler Of jefferson county.
ard they were married. They lived In
Fairbury until a few years ago. when ~.
Baker died. Mrs. Baker continued 10 make
her home here until last August. when she
went 70 Kingston. No, on a visit TO her
old friends. While there she met husband
No. l. whom she had not seen FOR rventr
years. and IN affection sprang up between
them hat resulted IN the reunion. Mr.. and
Mrs. Dodge have not decided Just where
they viii make their future home, bu- as
the bride has a good home and some other
property here Il Is possible they may IT,
side here.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-27

CENTRAL CITY. sch. Dec. A-Sps-
oiaL)-A thoroughbred bull terrier costing
uo in Boston. has just arrived In Central
City, being bought by Albert A Hastings
president ~ the Platte Valley Land and
Loan company OF this place The terrier
Is a brndIe. : months old aad a splendid
specimen Of a Thoroughbred. He comes
from a long line OF blue ribbon winners On
both sides Of his pedigres and Il highiy
priced by ais owner Mr. Hastings has
named him Mayor I'm DahImAn. as he Is
a great admlrer az me Omaha mayor.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-12-27

Interested. The traction company was in
bad with the city. So when local capita
suggested to construct another car line,
the Flames OF anger were famed % a con-
fIagrauon against the old company. The
new company was roasted. The city coun-
Gil gave practically everything il asked
for.
The Citizens company then gradually
secured possession OF a majority OF the
stock OF the old company, secured a mer-
ger OF the two companies and elected the
president OF the Citizens company 10 be
president Of the r-sOrganizsd
County Attorney Frank TyrreI then
brought an action before the railway com
mission TO dissolve the merger and his sx-
pert witness testified that the stock had alb
sorbsd 81 .5OO.0 600 or more water in the trans
action. The r-eOrganized company cancelled
is contract with the gas company TO fur
nish power to run the cars OK the Citizens
line. Bad service resulted. Then IL showed.
An Investigation by the railway commits
sion showed the merged company was not
sufficiently equipped 10 do the business
Is boilers were in bad shape and had been
poorly cared TOR: too much OF the power
vent TO heat and Light and tbs street car
servtcs suffered. The traction company
officials pleaded for patience on the part
OF the walking public and the suffering in
h~abitants OF downtown offices
An Incident shows how the people are
being treated The officials OF the Uac-
don company through a conductor, re-
fused 70 give a young woman a transfer
TO East Lincoln when she had boarded the
car in south Lincoln. The conductor
failed TO collect her fare until the car
reached o street Then hs refused TO
give the transfer because il would provide
for her 70 ride east on o when she was
already going west on o.. The girl r.
ported this action to General Manager
aumpe. who Gained hsr n feeling
by telling her that IL she would come 70
the office OF the company he would pay
her the S cents. He did not offer 70 send
her the money.
The company is getting in good with the
public.