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TIIE OMAHA DAILY BEE: TUESDAY, ArTUL 17. 1f0fi. ViNDMATffON FOR B)QTOR PEERE . Decision by the Supremo Court of Now York State, Against tlio Ladies1 Homo Journal. A verdict has been rendered in favor of the plaintiff in the libel suit brought against the Ladies' Home Journal (published by the Curtis Publishing! Company) by the WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, of which DR. R. V. PIERCE is President. The suit was brought by Dr. Pierce against the Curtis Publishing Co. for making false statements about one of his standard family medicines, known as Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. In the May number of the Ladies' Home Journal (1904), Mr. Edward Bok, the editor, stated that Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription con tained alcohol and other harmful ingredients, and Dr. Pierce had in the action alleged the defendant mali ciously published this article containing such false and defamatory matter. Dr. Pierce further claimed that no alcohol i, or ever was, contained in his "Favorite Pre scription ; " that said medicine was a vegetable preparation and contained no deleterious ingredients whatever ; that Mr. Bok's statement pretending to give some of the in gredients of said medicine was wholly and absolutely false. During the trial, the Vice-President of the World's Dispensary Medical Association stated, that the ingredi ents of Dr. Tierce's Favorite Prescription were extracted from the following native roots: Golden Seal, Blue Cohosh, Lady's Slipper, Black Cohosh and Unicorn, by means of pure glycerine. He was asked how he knew, as a physician and experienced medical man, that the "Favorite Prescription " was a cure for the diseases pecul iar to women, such as leucorrhoca, irregularities, weak back, "female weakness," amenorrhcea, dysmenorrhea and displacements, and he stated that he knew such was the fact because of his professional experience and the many thousands of women whose ills had been cured by this "Prescription." This experience was corroborated by the standard Medical Authorities of the several schools of medicine endorsing the various ingredients in the strong est terms. The Vice-President, being asked to give his authorities, read from the standard works, such as the United States Dispensatory; The American Dispensatory; Organic Medicines, by Grover Coe, M. D. ; Materia Med Ica and Therapeutics, by Professor Finley Kllingwood of the Bennett Medical College of Chicago; "New Reme dies " by Professor Edwin M. Hale, M. D. ; Text-Book of Practical Therapeutics, by Dr. Ilobart A. Hare,' Pro fessor in University of Pennsylvania; Laurence Johnson, M. D., Professor University of New York; Professor John King, Author of Woman and Her Diseases; Wm. Paine, M. D., Author of New School Practice of Medicine; Pro fessor John M. Scudder, M. D., Author of a treatise on "The Diseases of Women; " Horatio C. Wood, M. D., Author of Therapeutics; Roberts Bartholow, A. M., M. D., Professor of Materia Medica, Jefferson Medical 'College of Philadelphia. The retraction printed by the Curtis Publishing Co. two months after the libelous statement appeared stated definitely that analyses had been made at their request and that the " Favorite Prescription " did not contain either alcohol, opium or digitalis. But the business of Dr. Pierce was injured from the effects of the publication of the original libel and the matter was brought before a jury in the Supreme Court of New York State to determine the damages, which were siren, by the Jury at $16,000 Busybodies who see in success only falsity, who, without making an effort to inform themselves, blatantly cry offense against honesty and truth seem to forget that a slur against Dr. Pierce's well-known non-alcoholic family remedies is a slur against the intelligence of thou sands of clear-thinking American women who know they have been helped and cured by Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It is not a "patent medicine" in the true meaning of the word it is simply the favorite remedy which Dr. Pierce used in an extended practice for the treatment of the diseases of women. TRUTH AND INFLUENCE. A name for honesty and square dealing is better than great riches. Fraud is a bubble that soon bursts. Dr. R. V. Pierce has always been known to speak the truth his famous medicines are founded on the rock of public approval and have thousands of truthful testimo nials as to their ability to cure diseases for which they are recommended. TRUE SPEAKING. No man ever lost a prospective customer through telling the truth. In the long run Dr. Pierce believes the truth will prevail and he is therefore not afraid to make public the ingredients of his "Favorite Prescrip tion " which are : GOLDEN SEAL ROOT (Hydrastis Canadensis). Frnf. John M. Pcndder, M. P., cays: "It stimulates the digestive processes, and increases the assimilation of food. By these means the blood is enriihed. The consequent improvement on the nervons and glandular systems are natural results." He continues: "In relation to its general effects on the system, there is no medicine in use about which there is such general unanimity of opinion. It is universally regarded as the tonic useful in all debilitated states." Prof. Elliucwood, M. D., of Bennett College, Chicngo, says of Golden Seal: "In its therapeutic (remedial) influence its widest range of action is upon the stomach, in functional dis orders of that organ, where the entire apparatus, including the liver is stagnant and inoperative. It is a most superior remedy in catarrhal gastritis (inflammation of the stomach), chronic constipation, general debility, in convalescence from protracted fevers, in prostrating night-sweats. ( is an important remedy in disorders peculiar to women. In all catarrhal conditions, espe cially if there be muscular relaxation and general enfecblement, it is useful." Prof.' Roberta Bartholow, M. P., of Jefferson Med. College, rays of Golden Seal: "Valuable in uterine hemorrhage (flood ing), monorrhagia (profuse menstruation), and congestive dys menorrhea (painful menstruation) . Locally good in leucorrhwa, ulceration and erosion of the cervix (neck of uterus), unhealthy and sloughing sores and nlcers of the leg." From the foregoing extract it will bo seen that Golden Seal root is a very eflicent curative agent in most of the weaknesses and ailments affecting the organs peculiarly feminine. But there are several other unsurpassed remedial agente for the cure of woman's maladies found growing in the forests of this blessed land of ours, and these Dr. Tierce knew to be of such great ef ficacy as to make it advisable to combine them in just the right proportions, with the Golden Seal root, in making up the com pound known as his "Favorite Prescription." Thns, he believes he has produced the most happy combination of the most valu able remedial agencies knpwn to modern medical science for the cure of woman's peculiar weaknesses and maladies. He feels that the professional endorsement of those most eminent in the several schools of practice, will be found to amply justify him in the use of this strong language. BLACK COHOSH ROOT (Clmlelfuga Racamosa). Prof. John King, in the American Dispensatory says: "This is a very active, powerful and useful remedy, and appears to fulfill a great number of indications. It possesses an undoubted influence over the nervous system. In small doses the appetito and digestion are in roved." He continues, "Upon the repro ductive organs it exerts a specific influence, promoting the men strual discharge. "Its action is slow, hvt its effects are permanent. It has been nsed successfully as an antispasmodic in hysteria, epilepsy when due to menstrual failings, periodical convulsions, nervous ex citability, and many other spasmodic affections." Horatio C.Wood, M. P., Professor University of Pennsylvania, says: "Of unquestionable value in chorea (St. Vitus's "dance;. Promptly cures urticaria (hives.). Recommended in rheumatism and chronic bronchitis." LADY'S SLIPPER ROOT (Cyprtptxllum Pwbascans. The United States Pispensatory says: "Cypripedium (Lady's Slipper) appears to be a gentle nervous stimulant or 'antispas modic. Dr. E. Ives, of New Haven, Conn., commends the rem edy in hypochondriasis (melancholy and depression of mind), neuralgia and morbid sensitiveness of the nervous system gen erally, and especially of the eye." Edward M. Hale, M. P., Professor in Hahnemann Medical College, Chicago, says: "Useful in hysteria, chorea (St. Vitus' dance), nervous headache, neuralgia nnd 'fidgetyness.' It is mild, but if 'used in excess increases the irritability and weak ness which it palliated." BLUE COHOSH ROOT (Caulophyllum Thalictroides). The American Pispensatory says: " Nine Cohosh is used by Indian squaws, they employing a decoction of the root for two or three weeks previous to labor to facilitate child-birth." Trof. John King, M. D., save : " Plue Cohosh has enjoyed a well-merited reputation, for when nsed by delicate women, or those who experience prolonged and painful labors, for several weeks previous to confinement, it given tone and vigor to all the parts engaged in the accouchement, facilitating its progress, and ret if ring much suffering." Prof. Hale testifies that Blue Cohosh nrti as an anti-abortive by relieving the irritation upon which the trouble depends." Dr. King says, "It has been employed to relieve irritation of the reproductire organs dependent on con gestion. It controls chronic inflammatory states of the organs and gives tone in cases of debility. In the sexual disorders of the female it is indicated by tenderness and pain in the uterus. In debilitated patients, it has been very successfully used in cases of hysteria to overcome the attack, and to relieve orarian pain, or irritation when accompanying that disorder. L'hronir. oraralgia, leucorrhcra, amenorrhcea supjiressed menstruation) and dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) , are conditions in which it has been most successfully employed. It has an established reputation as a remedy for rheumatism of the uterus, with nerv ous excitement, for uterine cramps attending menstruation, and for menorrhagia (profuse menstruation)." UNICORN ROOT (Helonlas Diolca). The American Dispensatory (prepared by Professors King and Scudder), says: "Helonias, or Unicorn root, has been found very beneficial in dyspepsia, loss of appetite, and for the removal of worms. It is more especially applicable in indiges tion, dyspepsia and mal-assimilation, where the trouble is reflex from, or associated with, wrongs of the female reproductive ap para'us. Such digestive disturbances as depend upon uterine and ovarian irritation, or upon lack of uterine activity, in chlor otic anemia (thin, 01 watery, poor blood), are benefited by it. It is valuable in ntony (wralness) of the generative orgon." Prof. King says: "Have found this plant to possess a decidedly bene tical influence in cases of sexual lassitude in both sexes,' the re stilt of excesses, especially in those instances where there ara symptoms of gastric (stomach) derangement with impaired nicmorv, mental apathy, or indifference, and an enfeebled con dition of the general system, with weakness or dull pain in the ' renal, or luruhu-sarral '(sniail of the back) region. In diseases, of the reproductive organs of females, and especially of the uterus, it is one of our inopt valuable agents, acting as a uterine tonic, arid gradually removing abnormal conditions, while at tha "ame tune it imparts tone and vigor to the reproductive organs. Hence, it is much nsed in leucorrhcra, amenorrtiGa, dysmenorrha'a and t- remove the tendency to repeated and sticcenave nittcom ngrs. A particular phase removed by it is the irritability and despondency that ofien attends uterine troubles. In painful inenstruatinn it has been found especially adapted to those cases in which there is pelvic fullness, a sensation as if the pelvic or gans were distended with blood, and the aching, bearing-down organs feel ns if they would fall out of the. liody. lis artion hem is very decided. It is considered useful by some for the relief of the rnmiting of pregnancy. Helonias is a decided tonic to tha urinary tract.'' Pr. John Fyfe, Editor of the Department of Therapeutics in The Eclectic Review says of Unicorn root Helonias Isioica) ona rf the chief ingredients of Pr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription : "A remedy which invariably acta as a uterine invigoratof and always favors a condition which makes for normal activity nf the entire reproductive system, cannot fail to be of great we fulness and of the utmost importance to the general practitioner ef medicine. In Helonias we have a medicament which more . fully anvers the above purposes than any other drug with which I nm acquainted. In the treatment of diseases peculiar to wnme. it is seldom that a cae is seen which does not present some in dication for this remedial agent." He continues : "Helonias (Unicorn root) through its tonio and alterative influence acts equally well in amenorrhcea (sup pressed' menstruation) and in menorrhngia (flooding or profiles menstruation). It is especially called tor in cases of amenor rhea which ure accompanied by general debility and an atonia (weak) condition of the digestive organs, as it increases the ap petite and promotes digestion and assimilation. When there is atony (weakness) of the generative organs ann a tendency to miscarriage its tonic influence upon the sexual system will aid much in bringing about a normal condition of the structures in volved. In sterility and impotence its curative power is unmis takable, and within a reasonable time it will restore to healthful activity all capes not dependent upon organic wrongs, and in leucorrhiea and in defective menstruation it is a frequently needed remedy." The following are among the leading indications for Helon ias: "Painor aching in the back, with leucorrho-a; atonic (weak) conditions of the reproductive organs of women, mental de pression and irritability, associated with chronic diseases of the reproductive organs of women; constant si sation of heat in the region of the kidneys; menorrhagia (flowing), due to a weakened condition of the reproductive system; amenorrhcea, (suppressed menstruation), arising from or "accompanying an abnormal con dition of the digestive organs and an anrcraic (thin blood) habit; dragging sensations in the extreme lower part of the abdomen." If tlio above symptoms are present, no invalid woman can do better than take Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, one of the leading and predominating ingredients of which is Unicorn root, or Helonias. We invite all those who would like to read more extended extracts from eminent medical authorities treating of ALL the several ingredients entering into the composition of Dr. Pierce's medicines, to send for a booklet recently compiled by Pr. Pierce and published bv the World's Dispensary Medical Association of Buffalo, N. Y., which will be sent free to any one requesting a copv of the same, by postal card or letter. Ask for the little book of extracts compiled by Dr. Pierce. v AFFAIRS AT SOUTH OMAHA Hew City .Council Holds , Its First ReaJ Business Session. MAYOR HOCTOR GETS BUSY WITH VETO Several Btsr Enterprises Talked of, . Anton Them Blar Summer Resort and Shop for Building Motor Cars. The new city council entered Its first business session Inst night. There was a large crowd present to hear the proceed ings. The chief Interest attached to the appointments of the mayor and to a number of vetoes and an ordinance to repeal some of the latest acta of the old council. tThe following were appointed by the mayor and approved by the council and are to take office at once: Richard Dervln, street commissioner; Ed Trapp, building Inspector; E. M. Rohrbough, city engineer; Dr. E. U. De Lanney, city physician. The balance of the list of ap polntees, W. A. McCllntock, sanitary In spector; Charles Remer, stock Inspector, and Charles Fernland. police court bailiff, will take their offices May 1. The appointment by H. B. Fleharty of J. D. Ringer as' deputy city attorney was received and confirmed by the council. Mayor Hoctor submitted four vetoe mes sages to the council of orders and ordl nances of the former city council and In each of these the veto was sustained. The resolution ordering bids for the grad Ing of Twenty-second street from B to Y was vetoed on the ground that the estl mat and specifications were submitted Im properly by the engineer. The resolution providing for advertising of bids for the grading of O street from Twenty-second to Twentieth street was ve toed on the ground that the cost of the same would be In excess of the benefits to be derived from the same,. The assessable value of the real estate abutting on this street U about t9.412.60. while the cost of grading Is estimated at $14,450. This would have to be tcwurd on the city at large. He vetoed an order of the council grant tug to B. Jetter $68.05 remittitur on a special sidewalk tax on the ground that the grounds of such a remittitur had not been clearly set forth and that the precedent of making such a remittitur would be dan gerous. The total of the tax was $133, and If It were right to remit a part the whole should be remitted. Ordinance No. ltCni granting to Thomas Ueary the right to lay water- pipes In the street for the purpose of conducting water from the mineral springs In Brown park to the central part of the city was vetoed on the ground that the ordinance was too broad. Such a franchise should be nar rowly restricted. Repealing? Right-of-way Ordinance. An ordinance was Introduced to repeal the ordinance grunting to the Rock Island , the right to lay tracks from Twenty-seventh street to Thirtieth on X and Y streets; This action was taken on a petition by the property owners - of that section setting forth that their rights had not been guar- ; anteed In the former ordinance and that they had no recourse for damages to them selves or property. Injunction proceedings ' have been begun to prevent the execution of the ordinance which was passed by the ; old council. The resignation of O. J. Wlnegard was ' accepted. The report of Johnson & Skow to the 1 effect that the new fire hall had been ' completed was referred to the council as a whole. Attorneys Lambert and Winters were re tained In the four cases now pending trial before the supreme court. These were the Burke case, the John Gillespie case, the Commonwealth company case and the Nicholson case. They have all been tried before the district court and decided against the city. Since the retiring city attorney is familiar with all the, details of these cases he was retained to finish the appeal to the supreme court. The warranty deed of the property on Twenty-fourth and O streets, transferring the same to the city of South Omaha, on the part of T. J. O'Nell and wife, was re ferred to tha committee on grounds and buildings. In connection with this a peti tion was received from the Southeastern Improvement club urging the council to place the city hall on that corner This was filed. No action will be taken In the matter by reason of the court's Injunction still waiting trial in Omaha. A resolution was Introduced to compel the Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway company to remove the old tracks from the streets of South Omaha wherever they are not in use. This resolution was referred to the street and ailey committee. A resolution was passed allowing tha tax commissioner to appoint fourteen deputies. His request for an office was referred to the committee on grounds and bujldlngs. A resolution was passed Instructing the city attorney to draft an ordinance creating the oftlce of city claim agent, defining his duties, powers, salary and qualifications. The council adjourned to meat next Mon day night. Several Blsr Enterprises. Rumors of two or three big enterprises were afloat about the city yesterday.- Ont of these is a South Omaha pleasure resort. Including a park, a pleasure boat on the river and a fine summer hotel In the vicinity of Child's Point. The authority for the above is O. M. Zender. engineer In the em ploy of the administrators of the estate of the late W. H. lames of New York. He has arrived In the city from Minenapolla Mrs Is to love children, and no homje can be completely happy without them, yet the ordeal through which the ex pectant mother must pass usually is so full of suffering, danger and fear that she looks forward to the critical hour, with apprehension and dread. Mother s Friend, by its penetrating and soothing properties, allays nausea, nervousness,' and all unpleasant feelings, and so prepares tne system tor the ordeal that she passes the event safely and little suffering, as have testified and said, it is .worth its weight in gold." $1.00 per , bottle of druggists. Book containing aluable information mailed free. 1M BKaDHUD SLGUaIC. CO., AtU.U, 6a. within tbo last few days. In that city he constructed a similar resort. He was for merly of South Omaha, having offices In the Pioneer block. He has returned to take up the present proposition. He said It had long been a favorite project of V. it. Ihmes and that the administrators were about to put It Into execution He declared that the , plans had all been drafted and that the hotel would be built on the bluff at Child's Point and a pier would be built at the j river, which would accommodate the pleas- ure boat. The location for the new hotel I Is near the Fort Crook street car line and Joins the grounds of the South Omaha 1 Country club. The cost of the hotel Is fixed at nbout 1160,000 and the parking and other Improvements will coRt as much more. There will be an electric tram with con venient cars, something after the manner of a switchback, to convey parties from the hotel to the river bank. The whole park is to be electric lighted. The other proposition In that E. H. Har rlman has taken an option on the ten or more acres of property south of Swift's Packing company, together with adjoining property owned by Kelly & McCarty, for the purpose of building a large carfhnp for the construction of the newly perfected McKeen gasoline motor cars. The deal has been effected by the Harrison & Morton Real Estate company of Omaha, Mr. Kelly admitting that he had granted an option on his holdings yesterday. The plot is an Ideal one, being practically level and con venient. If the shops are located here It will be one of the best additions thnt has ever come to the city of South Omaha. Boy Seriously Injured. Johnnie Graham, living at Sixteenth and Missouri avenue, a boy of 7 or 8 years, was seriously Injured by a kick from a horse. He entered the stable behind the animal and was struck In the forehead by Its hoof. The toe calk cut an ugly gash In his fore head 'Just above the eyebrows, rendering him unconscious for a time. He wus at tended by Dr. Slabaugh, who stated the wound was not dangerous, but that It was likely the boy's face would be scarred. Overall Factory starts I p. . Thirty-two young women began work yes terday morning at the Byrne-Hammer over all factory. Most of them were inexperi enced, but the foreman said they did re markably well for green hands and he had no fault to find with the class f women who applied for work. The hum of the machinery above was noticeable to the city officers, but it Is thought in the course of a few day they will become used to it. Magic City Gossip. John J. Dvorak, Fifteenth and M streets, entertained the Bohemian club last night at hU home. The Indies' Afternoon club will meet Friday at the home of Mrs. L. C. tithson. Miss Clarke will assist In the entertain ment. ' Mrs. F. A. Campbell, wife of Dr. Camp bell, and Miss MiKlnnon of Tllden, Nob., are visiting with Mrs. C. E. Campbell of this city. Miss Florence Mcllugh of Omaha will address the Century Literary club Friday evening at library hall. Her subject will be Sydney Lanier Dr. Baettle of Lincoln gave an address before the assembly of the South Omaha high school yesterday morning on the sub ject of "Purpose." Mr. and Mrs. Cressey. Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox, Mr. and Mrs. Stryker, Mr. and Mrs. liroadwell. will give a musical in Masonic hall this week. J. Bartlett. 1X2 South Twentieth, was taken to the Sou'i Omaha hospital yester day and will unurmu an operatlun under the hands of Dr. 1M Lanney this morning. The following births were reported yester day: Patrick O De. Twenty-seventh and Jefferson, a boy: Andle McOulre. Seven teenth and Jefferson, a girl; John Krown, H4 V street, a girl; Myron P. Snyder. ',11 North Twenty-second, a boy. Rev. It. B. A. McBrlde will deliver a lecture' to the I'nited Presbyterian church mumbers Wednesday evening. It is di rected specially to the ladles' Missionary society. The occasion la the annual thank offering. There will be special music. Tim case of William Fiupatrlck was tried yesterday. The charae was changed from criminal assault of Mrs. Nora Burns to that of plain assault and battery. On this Judge King ttned linn - and Costs and in defttult of payment sentenced him lo twenty das in the county J.ul. The offWrs of t lie Order of the K-iMnn fiar for the Asutng year are: Matron. Mrs. N. M. Uraham; patron. T. H. MrKeon; as sistant matron, Mrs.' V. F. Burdlck; sec retary, Mrs. J. A. Hall; treasurer, Miss Myrtle Keefer;' Conductress, Mrs. C. Bugs ley; assistant conductress, Freda Baumgar ten. The Fraternal IJfe association, a Ne braska organization, 'organized a new circle In South Omaha' Saturday evening. April J 4. The organization was effected under the direction of Manager John Kennedy. Wtlllnm Kunold. Oeorge D. Madison, Daniel Khlers, Peter Koopman, Jr., and Peter Koopman, sr., are the charter members. N. E. Carter has taken out a permit for 8. il.&"0 dwelling In Spring Lake addition. J. l. Kelly will build a residence at Twenty-second and F streets. B. F. Wil cox will make Improvements to the extent of $3,0W on the building at 415 North Twenty-fourth street. This was the place damaged by the fire originating in Koutsky Bros.' paint store. Four or five minor per mits were issued yesterday. The cases of Paul Kuschlnk and II. H. King, were tried yesterday afternoon. The case of Kuschlnk was dismissed by motion of the city attorney. King, however, wus tried by Jury. The evidence showed that the man had sold or given away beer on February S and no great effort was made to deny the same. The Jury reported a disagreement after being out fifteen min utes. They were sent back by the Judxe and remained out all night, not having reached a verdict at a late hour. SLEEPY HAS SPRING FEVER Henttt f.ets Inoculated with Balmy Osone and Tires of Jail Life. "Sleepy" Hewitt, who has been In the county Jail the last six months awaiting trial on a charge of breaking and entering and grand larceny, will go to trial before Judge Sutton Tuesday morning. "Sleepy" has been contented with his quarters at the Jail until '.he last few days. Whiffs of spring air percolating through the bars and stories of how the fiBh were biting at Cut off lake related by newly arrived prisoners have tended to make him restless and dis contented with his lot. He wants a chance to gain his freedom and the county at torney will give him an Immediate trial. Last December he was allowed to with draw his plea of not guilty and enter one of guilty. But when he found what the sentence would be he Rigged back to the not-gullty-plea again. Since then he has been in Jail almost as long as his sentence would have amounted to If he had accepted It at that time. He is accused of breaking Into a railroad freight store house and stealing 1220 worth of goods. TWENTY-THREE JOIN CHURCH New Members Received oa Faster Sunday at tKe Grace Lutheran. Twenty-three persons were received Into full communion membership at the Easter services at Grace Lutheran church. Th" congregations were large morning and evening, the offerings and the number of communicants being the largest in th i history of the church. Rev. M. L. Melirk preached in the morning on the text. "Ye Seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was Crui fled. He la not here; He is Risen." The theme of the Easter service at nlgl.t was "The Stone Is RulleVi Away," and the program was given by the Sunday school. .. 31 Marriage Licenses. The following mart age licenses havs tecn Issued: Kbeneicr Sawyer, Omaha Lucille E. Crane, Omaha James Mirtovsky. Hew-ard county J? Marie Kolar. Omaha 34 Albert Wolf. Omaha a Marie T. (ioKtieir. New Baltimore, Mich.. 'Si Oscar K. Faulk, Omahn Bertha Anderson, Omaha Thomas P'itzpatrlrk. Missouri Valley, la. 4t' Nannie Wolcott, MisKouri Valley, la 4j fhris F. Ihms. Sioux City. Ia it Carrie Brown, Sioux City. Ia :5 Mads A. Fabrln, Omaha 5 Ida Richardson. Omaha 41 Herbert K. Wheelock. Omaha lh Fayette S. Cole, Omaha Jesse Falrchild. Council Bluff :7 Llizie Murkier, Green River. Wyo J. "HAM" LEWIS IN CONTEMPT Corporation Oounoil of Chio eo is Sentenoed to Jail by Jade. WAY OPEN TO ESCAPE PUNISHMENT If Suits Bronnht to Kn force Claims Agntnat Alton Water Company ' Are Dismissed Lawyer Slay Be Free. SPRINGFIELD, 111., April 16.-Judge Humphrey In the United States circuit court today declared Colonel James Hamil ton Lewis, corporation counsel, of Chi cago, In contempt of court In the Alton water works case and sentenced Colonel Lewis to sixty days' imprisonment In the Sangamon county Jail. The sentence is to be remitted If Colonel Lewis, within the next five days didmi?s suits which lie brought In the Madison county circuit court In behalf of the Boston (Mass ) Water and Light company against the Alton Water Works company and others to foreclose on second mortgage bonds. Judge Humphrey had held that the Alton Water Works company Is the property of the Farmers' Loan' and Trust company, a holder of first mortgage bonds, and had Issued an Injunction restraining any one from Interfering with the operation of the plant or prosecuting any action in the bond matter. It Is claimed that Colonel Lewis by Instituting suit had jeopardized the sala of the water works to a syndicate which wus about to purchase. Mr. Lewis Talks. CHICAGO. April 16. When Mr. Lewis heard of the sentence which had been pronounced against him by Judge Humph rey, he said he would ba governed en tirely by the wishes of his clients. tf they desired to dismiss the suit to which Judgu Humphrey objected he would allow It to proceed. Mr. Lewis said that ho would leave tonight for Washington, but would return within five days and be ready to answer any call upon him that might come from Judge Humphrey's court. CHANGES IN ROW BUILDINGS extension Dark to the Alley Planned for One-Story Farnani Street Strnetnres. Some Improvements are to be made In the row of small buildings between the Patterson block and the Board of Trade building, on the south side of Far nam, be tween Sixteenth and Seventeenth street. The structures on the west 66 feet, In cluding the places of business of the Omaha Messenger Express company. Brown's Quick Lunch, Fred Elsasser anl the Underwood Typewriter company are to be extended back to the alley. At pres ent they do not reach half-way from the street to the alley. George Warren Smith owns all the property between the Patter son building and the Board of Trade building, a distance of 132 feet. About two years ago the buildings on the-east sixty-six feet were extended almost to the alley. Bee Want Ads Produce Results, ALL ICE PRICES ARE RAISED Market la Advanced to Omahn Patrons Dne to General Scarcity of Products. The scarcity of Ice In Omahn has raised the price to all thoso who use plenty and those who use less amounts alike. Iaast year tho wholesale price of Ice to thoo buying In large quantities whs from 2 to $3.50 per ton, and this year the price Iihs been advanced to $3.50 tu $6 per ton. The retail price has been u'dvanccd correspond ingly. IjMsX. year those who bought In Iflfi pnuml lots pnld 25 cents per hundred, nnd this year they are charged 3.1 cents per hundred. Ijist year those who bought In smaller quantities were charged 40 cents per hundred, and this year they must pay 50 cents if they are to keep the butter cooled in the lee box. In Des Moines the price this season, ex cept In a small territory covered by a small company. Is $;I 50 for large consumers, against $3.40 last year, while the price for domestic use is 40 cents, as against 29 cents last year. Dealers In Omaha any Omaha and Des Moines pny less for their Ice than any other neighboring city. oda Crackers asicl DIAMONDS EdhoMii, lth and Haroey. anything you choose milk for instance or alone. At every meal or for a munch between meals, when you feel the need of an appetizing bite to fill up a vacant corner, in the morning when you wake hungry, or at night just before going to bed. Soda crackers are so light and easily digested that they make a perfect food at times when you could not think of eating anything else. But as in all other things, there is a difference in sod crackers, the superlative being Uneeda Biscuit a soda cracker so scientifically baked that ail the nutri tive qualities of the wheat are retained and developed a soda cracker in which all the original goodness is preserved for yoii. ft 1 J 3 NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY 1 I 3e H 322 a t