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J. THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: SATURDAY," JTTLY 2, 100. Jewelry Specials for the Fourth 50c Pearl Shirt Waist Sets a.i 1015c We bought from a manufacturer hia entire Btoc& of Ladies' Pearl Shirt Waist Sets. These Beta were actually sold by him up to $4. 50 per dozen. We will sell his entire 6tock Saturday A 1 J worth up. to $3c. a set, at, per set lU'IjC Fancy Jewelry -Pins, brooch King Collar Buttons-Sterling es, baby pins, bracelets, eta, that have been selling up to 50o each on bargain square A C tomorrow at Jm m.Jj silver bara and made in one piece. 5 and 10c qual ity everywhere. , Saturday, each 1? HrS o i vi c i is ix if n I 1 I i I I LSI ,'0 Great Sale ;ud.&ilk Waists Entire Stock Bought from R. B. Brill. Green St., N. Y. Absolutely the Greatest Wnist Bargains in Our History. $10.00 and $12.50 Silk Shirt Waists at $2.98 Jap Silks China Silks Crepe de Chines Silk Lace Nets Taffetas Peau de Sole, etc. ; iwm. w :m LADIES' $12.50 AND $15.00 TRIMMED HATS AT $2.50; f A ATfioiv1inainr oala r riw-rl n clvn Vi ? rrVi rraa an tyi tyioi tyi 1 - "P linery many of these hats are splendid pattern hats trim med with small flowers all flower crowns fine lace, etc., etc. hats that have been selling ; at f 12.50 and $15.00 Saturday only at . . Stylish New Duck Hats at 50c fad all over the country Saturday we show i several hundred of the most jaunty new ef f fects very specialy priced regular fl.50 at. . ,vm nana now siyies 01 uninmmra nau . one dollar at CHURCH ACTION IRREGULAR Congregational Oonnoil Passes on Hillside Ohuroli Squabble. NO EVIDENCE OF MOORE'S DISHONESTY BeT. Mr. Beraxer, Pastor of Church, Objects to afetfco of Procedure aad -WaJke Oat Barlr lm tha Proeoedlaaja. Ths eouncQ In the Moore-Berger ConsTe r&tlonal church trial, sttter being out about one hour, returned the following; findings: That the Hillside Congregational church. In dropping Mr. and lira Joseph W. Moore, 2&8 Ohio street, from mem bershtp, had been Irregular In not filing aecuaatlons against them, and that eucfi an act was against the constitution of their own body and the usages of the Congregational church. White It was the opinion of the council that the church had dealt unfairly with -Mr. and Mrs. Moore, It had not peen aone purposely, and should be reconsidered. That the inquiry had failed to show evidence that Mr, Moore had been dlshoi any , dlshonext in any way In administering the affairs of his position In the church. . The trial had some sensational feature last night, the climax being reached when . Mr.' Berger walked out of the presence of the council with the statement that he would apreal his case to the national ' council at Des Moines. The action of Rer. Mr. Berger wa brought about through the refusal of the 'members of the council to reconsider their action, taken at a previous meeting, to allow Mr. Moore to have counsel during the trial. In the person of Attorney E. C. "Wolcott. Rev. Mr. Berger produced a book I which he asserted was the law In the Congregational church as adopted at the national council of the church held In ' Chlalago, but as the law of the church as written' by Dr. Baxter had been adopted to fcover- the investigation at a previous metlng, the book Introduced by Rev. .Berger was not allowed to govern. Hear Hack Teettar. i There was a great deal of testimony in ' troduced to . strengthen the Moore aide of thocase after the departure of the Berger '' faction. Some of the members of the coun-- oil retired with - Mr. Berger, but there ', were still ten left, enough t form a 1 quorum and the proceedings were carried ' on the same as If nothing unusual had bappeoeed. Aa all the witnesses examined were for Moore, ths testimony of . the evening was very strong In hie favor. One of the strongest statements made by the minister before hia retirement from the meeting was that "It was not the busi ness of lawyers to get the facts In a case aa Christians do." He objected to a lawyer being employed by Mr. Moore, on the grounds that It was a thing unheard of In ths councils of ths church and ithat the law of tha church, aa he Interpreted It, does not allow anyone not a member to , sit In council. Mrs. Moore took the stand and testified INVALIDS" Jf MAM , ve C ' Pr.D)1 Thin babies become " plump babies when frd with Mellin's .Food. McUin's Food nour ishes. Whether yea ame year eeky er nee Ml lin e roed roe will Bad eur toes, M 1 he C are aud Fittliaf luUnta," vr y eeeiui. auupi write tut U. It wUl be east feee. atKUJM t roOO CO, BOSTON, MAM. a? imfanth It... W.. . . W p A stunnins? array of the summer's prattiet and most exclusive ?ilk waists bought from R. B. Brill, the re nowned New York mmufacturer. These waists are in white and all the neweU and daintiest summer shades, charmingly trimmed with lac insertions and medallions round yokes, clusters NnnR of tucks, etc. the most' attractive LD lIUlv f waists of the tea son, , worth up 50 Fine Wash Waists popular white made in the effects, also ty berthas, new effect at ... Ladles' $2 Shirt Waists 95c Lace and embroidery trimmed with pleats, insertion, etc., new sleeves, new slop lng shoulders, etc. a hundred etyl at .1 - every new shape and style worth up u. to the Christianity of the attorney, which had been questioned by Mr. Berger. Bhe also said that the affairs of the church were in good condition before Mr. Berger took hold, but that there had been con tention within It ever since the present pastor had accepted the call. She said that several people had told her that the pastor had made statements derogatory to Mr. Moore's honesty, and that this worked up feeling among members of the congregation. She told of one of the mem bers of the church, a Mr. Howell, taking an Interest In the matter and attempting to get the pastor to apologise to Mr. Moore for what he had said. When Mr. Howell waited upon Mr. Berger for the purpose of securing his agreement to apologize he reported that Mr. Berger had told hlra he was sorry for what he had said. The only thing be was sorry for, however, seemed to be that he had said the Moores were not fit to live with pigs, but that he had changed his mind. He believed now that they were. t What Chargres Were. Mrs. Dougherty testified? that the charge made against Mr. Moore and his wife was that of having and displaying an un christian spirit and it was on this charge that they were expelled from the church. She testified that Mr. Moore was preoent at the meeting when the ohurch voted to expel him, but that 'he said nothing and allowed matters to take their course. Mr. Moore took the stand In his own behalf and said that the supplies for the Sunday school had cost on an average of over S140 each year for twelve years. Dr. F. H. Wallace, chairman of the Board of Trustees said that Mr. Ber ger came to his office one day and told him that he wa ready to take him to merchants In the city who would testify to Moore's dishonesty. Mr. Wallace, said that he told the pastor that be was ready and would go witn him at once, but Rev. Berger suddenly remembered that he bad an en gagement and could not go at that time, and that was the last time that he had seen him. He said the pastor did give him the name of a man In a paint house who would say that Mr. Moore was dishonest, and that he went and saw the man and be stated that he had known Moore for several years and that his Integrity was above question.' , v Mr. Hathaway, who preceded. Moore In the position he held in the church, teno ned that Berger had sent for him. but that he would not go to see him, and that be had then come to his house and told him that Moore was circulating the report among the members of the church that he (Hathaway) had stolen- some of the funds belonging to the churoh. The pas tor also told him, he said, that his wife had picked Moore out as a dishonest man the first day she aw hlra in church and that her Judgment on such matters was Infallible. The pastor also accused Moore ol having said that Hathaway had taken the pennies which little children had brought and given the church of Qod, according to the testimony of Hathaway! A number of testimonials from business men and others were filed with the coun cil by the attorney for Moore, and the body then retired to deliberate upon a verdict. MEETING OF LIBRARY BOARD Pvesldeat Reed Aaaeeaees His Desires la Cms He la a gala Appelate m BoeureU X In opening the meeting of the library board Thursday L. 8. Reed, the chairman. said that his term would expire In a ehort time and as this would be his last appear ance at the meetings unleaa he was reap pointed he wished to take the opportunity of thanking his colleagues for their bl during- the time he had served as p reel dent. "In case I am reappointed," he said, "I wish to state now that I do not rare to serve another term as president. There are ifAPJUO 50c y if Fourth Ladies' Summer Fabric Gloves. at JOc, 10c, 39c. and colored worth a pair at ........ ...... " The Unit treat offer of ityllah parasols new and better lota from the great Oans Bros." stock, of Baltimore daintiest para noia ever ahown In Omaha a hundred new and pretty aty lea plain and fancy allk. Ratlff, Bilk chiffon, etcelaborately decorated also a special lot of Bilk um brellas sterling silver and gold trimmed handles and natural wood at 25p.l.98.98c-69c Mlaaes' and children's parasols dainty trimming worth up to $1.00 at at $1.98 Swisses and new tailored 50c - 39c - Ladies' with the pret every one a spe- Qfl &JSJ Fancy 8wlas embroidered hemstitched and dainty lace trimmed handkerchiefs in sizes for ladles and men all widths of hemstitching-, very special bargain at 00 and $2.25 trimmed waists Ladies' ruon, eic, 95c 25c Underwear at 10c Plain and fancy 50c Underwear at 12cand J 5c- La dles' all over laoe lisle and lace trim med underwear 1 f C whlt and fancy some llC'laJC slightly damaged Men's 50c & 75c Hosiery All imported French lisle many silk embroidered, and all over lace in black and fancy colors all sizes a Fourth of July special at Tabs stocks and bows-lace turn-over collars new balbrlggan trimming-Mexican drawn work, eto 100 new styles at ... lOc others who have been on the board for a number of year and I think the honor should be offered them." The question of buying the vacant lot. Just south of the library, was debated and finally put In the hands of a committee with full powers to act as it thought best. The price asked for the ground Is 13.000 and this the board seemed to thlnic a fair offer. "I think," said one member, "that It will be a wis policy for us to buy the lot now. There Is a building to be erected on th east side, which will practically shut out the light from that direction and we would be In a bad shape If we allowed somebody else to buy the lot south of us nn i shut out th light from ther. Besides, 'n the future It will be necessary to enlarge the building and we could easily do so If the lot was In our possession." If the lot Is bought the rank growth of weeds and underbrush will be cleared away and a grass plot laid. Bids for the painting of the woodwork of the library were received and the contract given to th J. M. Talbot company. ROCK ISLAND ABS0RBS ROAD Will Take Over th St. Louis, Kaasas City A Colorado Iilae a July X. CHICAGO, July 1. Th management of the Rock Island railway system announced today that on July 1 the St. Louis, Kansas City 4k Colorado, which has been com pleted between St. Louis and Kansas City, will be absorbed by the Rock. Island, be coming the St. Louts division of the sys tem. The nam St, Lours, Kansas City at Colorado will Ibe dropped. It is also an nounced by the Rock Island that the, new Chicago-Bt. Louis line of th Eastern Illi nois road will be opened during the latter part of July. In connection with the absorption of th Bt Louis, Kansas City oV Colorado the fol lowing appointments are made public: C. E. McKlmm. to be general superintendent of transportation; J. O. Corkett, general superintendent at Kansas City; Thomas Roope, superintendent of motlv power. EDIVflSTON ACTSF0R BUTLER Herta Carellaa Maa Reslgas a Chair. aaaa of Eaeeatlv Committee of Peeple'a Party. WASHINGTON. July L Former Sena tor Marlon Butler of North Carolina today announoed his resignation aa chairman of the executive committee of the people's party and designated J. A. Edmlston of Nebraska, the vice chairman, to act in his stead and to open the populist national convention that assembles at Springfield, 111., next Monday. Mr. Butler says he Is unable to attend the convention at Spring field. Four years ago Mr. Butler says he was elected chairman against his protest, and now be feels that he must put the work which h cannot do himself upon th vto chairman. REDUCED RATES ON GRAIN Baltimore A Ohio Sootawostera Mail Rest? to Make Tweaty-Oao Cmt Tariff. CHICAGO, July L Committees repre senting eastern and westsrn roads met here todsy with a view to an adjustment of th grain and flour rates from Missouri river points to the gulf and the seaboard. At the meeting It was announoed that the Alton had lor the time being withdrawn the H-cent grain rata to the seaboard and that the eld tariffs of 23Va cents to the seaboard and IS cents to the gulf would be restored. The Baltimore St Ohio South western has given notice that It will Join any western connection at any time In making a &-cent rate on grata from the Missouri river to the seaboard. Western lines today, agreed to take out on July th out rate oa canned goods. of July Specials Just the thing for stylish completes the stunning gloves of lisle and silk up to 75c 10c-13c-39c A Sale of Ladies9 Parasols 25c - 10c and Men's Haivdker'fs 5c40c45c Summer Underwear 15c Underwear at 5c Ladies' and children's sleeveless vests lightest weights for summer wear Saturday at, each ladies and misses sleeveless and wing sleeve styles some silk mercerized a Fourth of July special at 5llk Ribbed Vests Also laoe and cro chet trimmed' French lisle vests plain all over lace Ig extra else veats Z.lP. and pant Ladies Summer Neckwear BRIDE GETS INTO WRONG CAR Young Wife Switched at Missouri Valley While Husband Speeds Onward. MAN PASSES THROUGH ORDEAL OF ANGUISH Caaaot Imagias What Beoaaa New Wife aad Police Railroad Officials Go to Work. e of Hia For several hours . yesterday Georg Alden of Toledo, O., was the most dis tressed man In seven states. Mr. Alden took unto himself a wife three days ago at Toledo and Is enroute with his bride to spend part of the honeymoon at Greeley Center, Neb. While running Into Missouri Valley on a Northwestern train Mrs. Alden took leave of her husband with th remark: "I'll Just be gone a minute, dearest; I want to fix up for breakfast." The wife went into a toilet room in the next car and began the process of arrang ing her coiffure. In th meantime Alden thought it was th longest minutes he ever heard of or experienced. He pulled through with Spartan-like fortitude, look ing at his watoh and trying to read a morning paper, until the train approached Councli Bluffs. With cold beads of perspira tion standing out on his forehead, he took the conductor into his confidence and said he thought something must, have hap pened to his wife and he could no longer bear th ordeal. It was a new experience to him and th nervous strain wa be ginning to leav 1U mark, h said. H also said he had read that woman's ideas oi time were vague, but h felt confident that no woman, especially a bride of three days, would absent herself from her hus band for that length of tlm unless some thing had happened. The obliging conductor then reassured tn agitated groom and started an Investiga tion. Brld Left at Mlssoarl Valley. The facta were that Mrs. Alden had gon Into a car that Is cut off at Missouri Val ley, so that when the groem was speeding on with his watch In on hand and a newspaper In the other, the bride waa la the hands of sympathisers at Missouri Val ley. Ths railroad officials and telegraph wires were pressed Into service on behalf of the young couple, with th result that Mrs. Alden was placed on the Bloux city train, Jerked over the rails In double quick tlm and brought to her waiting husband In Omaha. . Nor Is this alL Alden not only enlisted the aid of th railroad and telegraph service of the country to reunite him with his bride, but the police were notified to look for and hold a woman or nv ieet and six Inohes In height; of dark com plexion, with blue eyes; wearing a gray skirt and a blue and white striped waist and without a hat Chief of Detectives Dunn notified his men to look out for a woman without a bat. but thay did not find such a person. TORPEDO THROWER IS FINED Mjub Who Pats Exploslv oa Car Track 1 Paalaaoa aad Chief la After Others. Ross Conkllng. SU3. North Twenty-fourth street, arrested Thursday evening by Offloer Cullen on a charge of disorderly conduct by placing torpedoes on street ear tracks, has been fined 10 and coats In police court. The torpedoes alleged to have been used by Ccnkllng are of considerable force and of much annoyanoe to street oar patrons. Speaking of this matter Chief of Polloe Donahue said: "The police department Is going to make a determined effort to locate dealers who are seiUDg thee toroedoea beaidaa arresU Pretty summer wear summer costume in black, white Ladies' Wear and big full walking length skirts all the newest ideas cool, up-to-date suits worth up to $4.00, at -will go at Walking and Golf Skirts very nobby and new styles light weights for rummer wear trimmed with relf straps and ape- OA clal lot, at t.J'O on Spe cial Sale. 5c colored vests for High Grade 10c at, per box Oood Ink Tablet at &c each Not, packet or letter size tablets, rulnd or plain many worth 16o and none worth less than TlA 10c, at ,j, aC Ink at 2c per bottle 25 groat of Carter's fast . blaok, blue, green or red ink in 2-oz. J 1 bottles at ,2i at 25c T) m Carter's Fountain Pen Fluid regular 15c quality, 2-oz. bottles at, per bottle 500 dozen drummers' front show window (4 a dozen all put 15c-25c on Bargain aquarw lng those who use ' them. . Wednesday a little girl was injured by one while she was riding In a street car at Fourteenth and Harney streets, and the use of these ex plosives along the car tracks is going to be stopped so far as It Is within the ability of this department to do so. "As I have before said the use of the large firecrackers will not be tolerated either In the sale or use. Of course the Fourth Is the day we celebrate, but Ufa and. limb must be protected and It is the duty of the police department to see that it Is.- EIGHT NEW CLERKS AT WORK Additional PostotBeo Employes Make Possible CoBToaleaees Long; Voagrfct . at Federal Balldlas;. A new order of affairs began yesterday In the Omaha postofflce. Eight new clerks have been- added, as was foretold In The Bee, to the general work-room. They are: Charles Nelson, Vera D. Musgrove, John M. Robinson, George W. Wlnshlp, George D. Whltmore, all of Omaha, and Paul V. Morton and Jay B. Browning of Iowa and Miss Bertha Klatt of Omaha. They all start In on a salary of $800 per year. With the appointment of these clerks the general delivery will hereafter remain open until 10:30 each evening, as will the registry department. It has been further decided that postage stamps and money orders will be procured at th registry window up to 10:80 p. m. ' All Increases of salary recently allowed th postofflce employe and rural delivery carriers went into effect yesterday. The status of the special rout agents of the rural free delivery also Is changed, these ' agents being hereafter known as "rural agents." The twenty-svn special agents of this western division, which in cludes the states of Nebraska, Iowa, Min nesota, North and South Dakota, will here after' be known as route agents. However, there will be no special change In their duties nor any Increase In salary. RECEPTION TO DEPARTMENT Flaa Dlseassoa by Veterans at Meet- lag of G. A. R. and W. R. C. at Sdlewlld Hall. Crook post. Grand Army of tha Republlo, and Woman's Relief corps gave aa enter tainment and camp fir at Idlewlld hall Thursday evening. They was a big at tendance. Cards, refreshments and social diversions comprised the general program. The different Grand Army of the Republlo post officers of the city discussed th pro ject of giving a reception to the department officers In this city some time In the near future. The date of the affair has not yet been determined upon and cannot be until th department officers can be consulted as to the time It will be most convenient for them to b present. WIFE NOW SUES FOR DIVORCE Wemaa Who Married Hromatko Asks for Leaml Separation from the Bx-Coavtct. Frank J. Hromatko, who recently threat ened to make sensational disclosures con cerning the polio department of Cedar Rapida, la., where he Is now living, has been sued here for divorce. His wife Mary makes only the charge of desertion, al though Hromatko has been In prison In Iowa since leaving her. She Is a woman be married la Council Bluffs In ln and from whom it is said ha secured about 11,200 In cash before be decamped. Hromatko served time In the Iowa penitentiary for incest and his threatened exposure of th Cedar Rapids police waa said to have a bearing oa his prosecution on that charge. Bee Want Ada are- the Best Bustaosa Boestara. i Shirt Waast Suits Specially Priced A Stylish Shirtwaist Suit at $..25-Made of the pretty polka dot lawns, with pleated waists Stylish Wash Suits at $2.50 and $J.9S-Made of fine sheer wash materials new style waists full pleated skirts broad shoulder effects dozens of pretty pat- 50 terns will go at, Jrmm U """" each Silk Shirt Waist Sutts The reigning favorites everywhere no suits have the swell style of these made of new cloth of gold, taffetas, shantungs, etc., striped trimmings, clusters of tucks latest style features many exclusive samples a wide selection, QQfi fl A R I Voile and covert cloth dress and walkings skirts pleated anl tucked In blackn, browns, blues and all lnte colors aome of the neatest and moat charming summer nov- Q QO eltles, at M.88, KM and...y'0 SPECIAL STATIONERY SALE We bought for spot cash at New York auction, fifty cases of high and medium grade stationery. It was cqrtainly a rare chance. Saturday you can buy this stationery at just about half the regular price. A box of good Writing Paper and Envelopes at 5c Here is 24 sneets or good quality writing paper with envelopes to y match in nice boxes your choice Saturday at, per box ....;. .' Stationery at 10c per box lawn, Koyal vellum, glazed bond paper etc. in cream, fl ml white and all popular tints worth up to 35c, llUifrf XXX Tinted 7c always BIG SALE OF SAMPLE NAPKINS sample napkins the same that hive been displayed in our They are large size and excellent quality worth up to in half dozen lots all same kind and quality ycr nail aozen ; , , WILL NOT ATTEST CONTRACTS City Attorney Announces Faring Under Present Plans Will Be Illegal. PUTS BLAME ON WITHNEli AND L0BECK Warns City that If It Proceeds Under Specifications Adopted ay Those . Men It' Mast Stand th Responsibility. Another obstacl to paving was estab lished at the city hall yesterday by the filing of a report by City Attorney Wright wherein he declares emphatically that he will refuse to certify to the legality of any contracts made under the present specifica tions. His opinion, which Is extended and addressed to the mayor and council, warns the city officers against proceeding with paving and asserts that special assess ments made undoubtedly will be declared Illegal If the present attitude of the courts Is maintained. Th city attorney recites the fact that defeotlve proceedings already have cost the city more than $2,000,000 in void special as sessments for paving and that an expense of $1,000,000 will be Incurred before old errors are all checked up. "To order paving under the present specifications," Mr. Wright says, "will sim ply perpetuate this condition and cause the cost of th paving to be borne from the general revenues of the city, which course will be ruinous to th credit of the munici pality and discreditable to th officers con cerned. ays Competition 1 Stilled. "As already has been pointed out to your honorable body, the specifications which tha majority of th Board of Public Works, for reasons unknown to this department, insists upon maintaining, contain provisions which effectually prevent fair competition In bidding and which practically preclude property owners from making free choic aa to material used." Bom space Is given to explaining how Ktriilerfl an ajinha.lt a rt) Mmilrnfl tn inhmlt I DroDosala without knowlnar what thev ara bidding on and that the brick specifications tend to rule out brick block. Further, the city attorney lays down this ultimatum: I This department will refuae to certify to the leaallty of any contracts for PHvemtmt entered into under the specifications adopted by the majority of the Board f Public Works which require the levying of special assessments, because we do not b llsve that the "proceedings leading up to and Including the letting of a contract would De in accordance wun law, ana ir any contracts for paving, under these specifications are approved by the city councli tne responsiuiuiy inererore must rest upon the council and not upon this department. The council will have an opportunity Tuesday night to act upon the opinion. Several paving petitions have been fully approved as to regularity of form and are now awaiting official publication under or ders from the council. Mr. Wright, accompanied by his wife and daughter, left today for an extended trip east that will last about a month. They will visit Chicago, enjoy as trip on the Lrr nr Li -ESTABLISHED lfetrt. Seeks ths patronage of discriminating parents and admits boys of good character onljr. . , Par sMortptle took aat full Infensatlaa addraaa Colonel P. W. V. BLBKI, Superintendent, 1UT Fort Blees, Maeon, Mo. CENTRAL COLLEGE B rats aelewi. sVaaralaf fMpil U sal tat teio. TM I mdrvtsr r Jaflr, sudet dircua m it. r tara4 at U )f foil alga SBsM'ta. anaemia f Art tot ftiaMwtlusj rou u-4 br iu-e(yl ri fas or a. feoAatlhi. and WalVafai glliisv JleUaa aa.. I a-U a a. tafc lldala. A Lt Ht.it a M 4 avMN AM II H, sfrsiaJaasH, 1ais, I (tustta) IsleUa 5c French cambricsPersian White Wove Envelopes all sizes and styles worth lOo pk?, Saturday at, g per pkg..... 2v Tcliet Paper 8-oz roll fine tissue Toilet Paper, worth iOo roll per roll Shelf Paper Laoe edged the kind that sella atvo in 10-yard lengths T1A Saturday special. 65c. great lakes, see Montreal and other Cana dian cities, pass through Buffalo and New York and terminate with Boston and an outing In the Maine forests, ' GOING FOR THIT FISH TRUST nit Brought la' the Clrenlt Coart of Ohio by Attorney Gen- . oral Ellis. i COLUMBUS, O, July 1. Suit was brought today In the circuit court of Franklin county by Attorney General Ellis to oust the so-called fish trust of tha great lakes, which Is commercially known as A. Booth Co. of Chicago, from its charter In Ohio. The suit Is brought un der the Valentine anti-trust law. The attorney general charges that the company has purchased the business of its competitors and controls 90 per cent of the fresh water fish business carried on from the Mississippi to Buffalo. It has been In operation about four years, dur ing which time It has reached out Into all the states bordering on the great lakes and Into the Dominion of Canada. TRACKS WILL BE TORN UP Chicago Falls to Close Negotiations , with Tractloa Company Regard Ins; Street Franchises. CHICAGO, July 1. The negotiations which for some' months have been In prog ress between th city of Chicago and th Union Traction company, which operate the surface lines on the north snd west sides of the city, regarding th renewal of franchlsea have been broken off and th city will order the tracks of the company to be torn up as rapidly aa Its franchises expire. ' The break came today when the company refused to consider the last proposition of the city, which provided for the "averag ing", of the time the several , unexpired franchises of the company have yet to) rurw SKULL FRACTURED BY ENGINE Serlens Injury Unstained? by Railroad , Laborer, Who la Caaarht oa the Tracks. ' Gus Peterson, a railroad laborer Whose address has not yet been learned, Is lying at the Clarkson hospital In a critical con dition as the result of Injuries sustained by being struck by an engine this morning. Peterson Is said to have been walking north on the tracks near Fifth and Burt streets, when Illinois Central engine No. 233 knocked him down. Peterson's skull waa fractured and other Injuries Inflicted. LHs has not yet regained consciousness. The injured man has a sister In Omaha, Mrs. J. Stsnley of Twenty-ninth and Decatur streets. SCHOOLS. eaulorae ef tae Olalest aad Lnraraat Military School la tha Mladic Wax, addraaa miiiarf dcbu.i ,a u. a Wentvorth Military Academy. Lexington, Me. c military O ACADEMY. FOtt YOUNG LAD I I'11-m U Si Wsjsji. Oajfsjrr1Pi I fHsg.,. sb l. rtwa4la) tat yUi I fl .31c W i X -1