Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
AFFAIRS At SOUTH OMAHA
Randall Frazier Dies from Effects of Taking
0arbolio Acid.
LONG KNOWN IN LIVE STOCK CIRCLES
Identified with south Omaha Market
Fifteen NeRrs-Leaves wife, n
Young SON and Two
Brothers.

Randall Frazier, a well known specu-
lator on the live stock market here. died
suddenly Thursday afternoon at his home.
2510 + street. after swallowing the con-
tents Of a vial containing carbolic acid.
Frazier was about 80 years old and, some
years ago. was quite prominent in live
stock circles. He had been identified with
this market for about fifteen years. OF
late, after he left the employ Of W. 1.
stephen, he started in business as a specu-
lator. In this line he had varying sue
cess. OF late, Business has not been so
promising and i'll health induced despond-
ency.
Frazier was last seen by his friends at
the exchange about 3 O'Clock. He then left
for his home, arriving about $3.50. A few
moments after his arrival he drank the
poison which caused his death. As soon as
Mrs. Frazier found her husband suffering
she ran across the street to a neighbor's
and t]elephoned DR.. w. H.. slabaugh. who
found Mr.. Frazier dead. Undertaken George
Brewer was notified and took charge of the
body.
Although the coroner was notified Il may
be that no inquest will be held. as from
the circumstances surrounding the death,
1t is inferred hat the carbolic acid was
taken with suicidal intent.
The deceased leaves a widow and an
S-year-old son; also two brothers, the
latter being in Chicago at the present
time.
Talks Too Much,
William Moore Of Omaha found to his
sorrow that he talks too much when he
visits South Omaha. He visited the Magic
City liquid refreshment resorts wednes-
day and was arrested for being drunk and
disorderly. When brought before Judge
King yesterday afternoon Moore appeared
penitent enough and the Judge was Just
about writing an order Of dismissal when
Moore broke loose" He told the Judge
in language that could not be m~isunder-
stood that the people OF South Omaha ought
to feel flattered to have a man from the
city on the north come down here and
spend a few dollars, and that he had spent
nearly 81 during the time he was out OF
jail. Instead of making an entry for dis
missal the Judge decided that Moore would
have to serve out a four days sentence.
"Tha is what you get for talking back"
said the judge as the bailif led Moore to
a cell below. Not to be outdone Moore re-
piled that he hoped the judge would enjoy
bis dinner and have a good nights sleep.
Postal Clerks Entertainment.
Branch No. 14S OF the Postoffce Clerks
association will give on oyster supper and
entertainment at Odd Fellows hall, Tween
ty-fourth ard NJ streets, this evening. ~
literary and musical program has been
prepared and, as a large number Of tickets
have been sold, 1t is expected TIA The
hall will be crowded. Colonel Etter, post
master, will deliver a short address on the
topic, THE Postofice Clerk" Following
the address will come the musical and
literary program and after this the re-
freshments. Those who have been given
places on the program are: Miss O'Neil,
]. b. Smith, G. r. Sutherland, ]. c. Carley,
T. L. Broadhurst, E. G. Rozelle, May
Lovely, Mr.. O'Halloran, Bertha f. Clark,
Myrtle Keefer, Coe Hunt, Susie Keefer,
Mrs. Rozelle and Margaret o'Toole.
Taking Special Examination.
Three applicants for positions in the
public schools are taking the special exam
ination for teacher The examinations
applicants are to pay IS each for the hold
ing Of this special examination. Should
the applicants pass, it is understood that
their names will be placed upon the unas-
signed list and that schools will be given
them when vacancies occur.
Special Taxes Due.
Special grading taxes for the grading of
Twenty-seventh street from A to F streets