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Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-19
FINDS WIFE DEAD ON FLOOR
Bartn Msthauser's Return from
work Brings Tragedy to
Light.

At p. IN. last night. when Barta Mat
hauser returned to his home, 1921 South
Fourteenth street he found his wife lying
dead on the floor with her throat cut from
ear to ear. At her side was a razor with
which she had taken her own life. What
cause she had for the act has not been
learned. No one seems to know of any
difficulty I'm the family. Mathauser is a
laborer and of a quiet disposition it is
said
Coroner Bradley was called to take the
case in hand. He took the body to the
morgue. He considered it "a plain case Of
suicide but was unable to supply a
ClllSp.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-19
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

j. NJ. Fox. Gretra aud Thomas Sanham,
Harvard, are at the Murray.
T. b. Long, David City. and Frank T.
Emerson, Fremont are registered al the
Her Grand.
AT the Paxton: NJ. Gross Madison; r
); and $ II. Fitzpatrick. Beatrice: J. W
Humphrey Lincoln.
r. g. Robinson. Lincoln; John W. TUT
ieys, Lincoln; j. &. Aid Norfolk; s. T..
hohmsnn, Lincoln: T. h. Sherman Co
lumbus are at the Willard
f. IL: Kelly. McCook; L. ID. Taher.
James Clark, springyiew; George Bathick.
Lincoln J, o. King, Beatrice and j. g
GTtffis OF LINCOLN are guests at the Arcade
Leo Lucey, John J. Lucey and sherman
johnson of West Side Ia. are az the
Arcade, They are just in with a large
consignment of cattle for the South Omaha
markets.
At the Merchants: W. II. Temple and
w, Murphy, North Platte; II. T.. Wilson
Ashland; j.. \. Pine, stuart: Charles II;
Stockdale; Leigh; w, L. Ford, Grand
Fleming, Lexington.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-19
YElSER AND GATHERS DIFFER
Two Lawyers Unable To Agree on the
Interpretation of a Fine
Point.

John o. Heiser and John T. Gathers had
a disagreement before Judge Troup Monday
morning
Mr.. Heiser IL a man of amiable tenden-
cies, who views the statutes as the en-
bodied palladium of the peoples rights
and privileges. Mr. Gathers, inclined at
times to questioning the wisdom Of stat
utes, ordinances or other printed things,
has little patience with those who cannot
see the woodchucks that he discovers
After much trying the two attorneys
found themselves absolutely unable to
agree on what constitutes a defendant,
or when party to suit is properly
served The lines Of argument were so
cOurteously divergent that Judge TToup
evidently decided to preserve the entente
cordiale and asked that all the papers
be submitted 70 him for examination. And
Messrs Yeiser and Gathers went back TO
their Offices TO smooth out some of the
cssual troubles OF perplexed clients
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-19
eps LETTER BOX,



GLENWOOD, Ia, Dec 1S.-To the Editor
Of The Bee The general solicitor OF the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
company, in an apology for railroad tax
Sinking in Nebraska, is allowed in a recent
issue Of The Bee almost an entire page Of
the paper to state his side of the case. Per-
init me as one Of those on the other side to
give few examples (Which will occupy
part Of a column Of how real estate in Ne
braska is bearing too great burden Of
taxation.
TO make the case as brief as possible |
shall take piece of well improved real es-
tate in the city OF Omaha just five blocks
from the Bee building and an eighty-acre
farm in the western part Of the state, and
call these examples Exhibits A and b."
EXHIBIT A.
A piece of Omaha real estate: Gross
revenue from rentals in 1895, the
largest amount in seven years.. S3,Ol1 ~
Current taxes paid in 1906. ............. %1 %
or more than IL per cent of the gross
revenue.
An eighty-acre piece Of farm land:
Gross revenue in 1905 ..............$ 6.H
Current taxes for year ................. La
Or more than IL per cent.
Those who are sufficiently interested can
call at the Office of The Bee and inspect
the tax receipts and get particulars of the
property
Extended comment is superfuous, but IL
may not be out OF place to say that II a
calculation is made of the gross Chicago.
Burlington d quincy Railroad company
business transacted in Nebraska during the
current year 1905 and IS per cent Of the
same was taken for taxation purposes the
general solicitors apology would be ac-
cepted with better grace, but as scant
one-half of per cent is paid for taxation
purposes he better take the advice OF re-
cent editorial-in The Bee and ''lie down
WALTER BREEN.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-19
STURGESS TO SUCCEED GOSS
Omaha Methodist social Union Elects
New President at Its
Meeting.

The board of managers of the Omaha
Methodist Episcopal Social union met last
night at the Hanscom Park church. Vice
President II. O.. Chapman filled the chair
owing to the absence of President Charles
A. Goss, who sent in his resignation which
was accepted Thomas +. Sturgess was
elected president to succeed Mr.. Goss. The
bylaws were amended as to provide fol.
a banquet to be held annually in May.
Some financial matters We're attended to.
The union is an organization that en-
braces all of the Methodist churches in
Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-19
DIAMoNDs-Frenzer, 18th and Dodge.


Last evening the Thurston Rifles, Com
pany l., First regiment, Nebraska National
Guard, celebrated the twelfth anniversary
OF the muster Of the company into the
guard The armory, Eagles hall on Four
teenth street, was made the scene Of IA
merry reunion i'm which all the present
members of the company, all who were
mustered in twelve years ago, and nearly
all who have been connected with the
company during tho interim. were present.
Stories, songs, "reminiscences and short
talks filled out the evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-19
Holiday Prices.

Via The Northwestern Line"
Ia fare round trip, Dec sd, good 80 days,
to points in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Ken
lucky, New York, Canada, Pennsylvania,
West Virginia.
1is fare Dec 22d to 25th and Dec. S0th to
January LIST, good until January 4th, to all
system points and to points in Illinois.
Minnesota and the Dakotas
$14.75, Chicago and return Dec. 10th to
18th, good until Dec gath.
Offices 140l Farnam ST., Union Station,
Webster Street station.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-19
Halliday HufPs

The Erie Railroad, the Picturesque trunk
Line of America, announces special holi-
day rates over its line from Chicago De-
cember 2, "a. 25 30, 31st and January !, to
Columbus, o.; Akron, o.; Youngstown, O.;
jamestown, n. Y: Salamanca, n. Y: Buff
falo, y. Y, and local stations Apply to
your local ticket agent. or ]. A. Dolan
L p A.. Railway Exchange Bldg. Chicago
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-19
Rrass Goods for Gifts.

Mawhinney & Ryan, the jewelers., are
showing a magnificent line of brass goods
such as Ink Stands, Calendars, Stamp
Cases. Letter and Magazine Files, Irvine
Holders, Ash Trays, Botter and Pen
Wipers Match Holders, Vases, Candle
sticks, Jardinieres, Book Racks, Letter
Scales, Smoking Sets, Candelabra, Fern
Dishes and Thermometers.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-19

VIA WABASH HatirOa0
to points in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky,
Ohio, Ontario, Michigan, Pennsylvania.
New York and West Virginia.
Tickets sold December %, ONLY, good re-
turning thirty days from sale.
For all information call at Wabash City
Ticket once, 1901 Farnam ST., or address,
HARRY L. MOORES
G. A. p D.. Wab. r. r.. Omaha, Seb.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-19
Holiday Rates

Christmas and New Years. Greatly re-
duced rates via the Missouri Pacific rail
way. Tickets on sale December %, %, "a.
%. 30 and 81, 1895, and January l, 1896.
Good to return 10 and including January
4. 1896 Full information at city Offices,
southeast corner 18th and Farnam streets,
Omaha. Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-19
Harry p. Davis. undertake.

The public is requested not TO arrange
for any event requiring music on February
l.. 1896. as every member of the Omaha
Musicians association is engaged for the
musicians ball at the Auditorium on the
above date. ,
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-19
81 to $500. Edholm, jewele
Error In nrandeis, Ad.

Through an error in the ad columns of
The Sunday Bee, Louise NJ. Alcotts Little
Men and Women books were advertised
at Sc each instead of 55c each These
regular 81 90 books are now on sale at 55c
each i'm the basement.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-19
5herbtt Sets. Edholm. jcweler.
Each Gets Twenty Days.

Tom Iswless and william Kehl. both
well known TO the police, were arraIgned
in police court Monday morning on charges
Of petit larceny. The prisoners we're ar
raigned together on the charge of petit
laTceny-that OF stealing an overcost from
Osth0nE hall SATURDAY eyenins-2nd Hers
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-19

sentenced twenty days on that charge
Then Kehl was arraigned on the charge %
stealing an ovt rcoat from f. NJ Slater OF
the Payne Bostwtck company. Kehl
pleaded guilty to that charge and was
sentenced thirty days for that offense
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-19
BLACKBURN CAUSES REVOLT
Alenates Faction of Fontanelles BY Cen
Stsst Use Of His Big Stick,
SOME MEMBERS PROMISE TO SHOW HIM
Hot Time for Dark Lantern brigade
when IL Comes to Endors-
ing Candidate for
Mayor.

''rhere is blood on the moon
A great black cloud has arisen over the
horizon of the Fontanele club personifed
by Thomas w. Blackburn, which will cul-
inmate in n storm on the second Saturday
in January when the club meets to en-
dorse a candidate for mayor.
At the meeting held Saturday night
Charlie Leslie and John Mcdonald were
elected members Of the executive committee
and at that meeting It cropped out that
Blackburn had created considerable dissen-
sion in the ranks by trying to use the
club to further his own personal and polit-
ical affairs, especially in his efforts to get
the council to look with favor upon his
telephone proposition and in his suit To
restrain the mayor and council from going
on with the gas contract.
Rumors TO the effect that the club was
tired of the bulldozing methods used by
Blackburn in trying to get the club 10
stand for his personal acts have been cur
rent for some time. but it remained for
a member of the club Monday mornhg to
express himself and stamp the truth upon
che rumUrs.
Hot Time in old Club.
Something will bc doing when the eXecu-
tive committee meets January II to en-
dorse candidate for mayor, and it is Tom
Blackburn and his friends who have caused
the descriptions" said this man, who is
city official. "A great many things have
been left for Blackburn to do because no
one else had the time to attend to them
and wouldn't attend to them, but now
there is going to be change, Mr.. Black
burn is to be sat down upon. lie is look
ing out for No. l and there are some MEM
bers of the club who are tired of it. lie
has used the club on all occasions as his
sponsor for things he is doing and has done
and we can stand for it no longer. I, for
one. am tired of being behind his move
ments.
I'VE have a number OF candidates for
mayor. among them being Broatch, Bling
ham, Benson and Saunders, and | expect
"A redhot time when the day comes for
making the endorsement. As Saunders and
Broatch are both candidates. and both are
members of the executive committee. they
will have to resign from the latter place,
as no candidates for Office can be on the
executive committee. 1t will make an
other redhot time selecting their successors.
But the main thing | intend to do is to
| go after Tom Blackburn and his bosses
| and followers. He cannot use the club to
| further his own interests, political and
| business, and that is what lie has been
| doing all along"
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-19
ROBBERS MAKE A BIG HAUL
Gold and Jsuslry Worth 0v, Two Th.u-
sand Dollars Taken from Barton Home,
TRICK TURNED DURING DINNER HOUR
Msny of Articles stolen Were Rare
and Curious Gold Ornaments
Picked IN During Mrs.
BRrton's Travels.

The largest haul that has as yet been
made by porch-clinber WAS made last
night between and $50. While the family
~ Guy G. Barton was at dinner some one
climbed up tho front porch and entered the
window OF the second floor. The party or
parties secured about 5000 worth of
jewelry and 500 in money. When the family
arose from the table they discovered the
loss at once, but they had heard no sound
during the course Of the meal which
aroused the least suspicion. The window
above the front porch was found to he the
one raised. The articles taken were largely
number of gold pieces in the nature Of
ornaments, brooches and vessels of various
Uses. These Mrs. Barton had bought in all
PARTS Of the world during the course Of her
travels abroad. Many Of these articles were
ot odd and curious design and cannot be re-
placed. She valued some OF them very
highly AS keepsakcs. Several of her rings
Ind few diamonds were taken. Mr.. Var
ION went at once to the police station and
gave a description Of tho missing articles.
Detectives were sent out on the case at
once.
Mrs, Barton in speaking of her loss sale ::
They seemed to know just where to 20 20
ind everything had They might have
taken much more. but confined themselves
tto the gold ornaments and brooches which
f.set so much store by. They did not take
many diamonds. We may find some of the
articles. for they are OF designs which are
unknown anywhere except in the places !
visited while abroad. The money they took
was all in gold"
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-19
No PROFITS IN TRAFFIC
Lack of Rsv,nu, Forces Rock Island Out
Of Hauling Neat
OTHER LINES EXPRESS NO SURPRISE
Great western stilI Has Its Contract
with Packers 10 Haul Certain
Percentage of Their
Products.

The announcement by the Rock Island
that that road would no longer haul fresh
meat from the Missouri river to Chicago
came as no surprise to the other roads
converging in Omaha. All have maintained
there was nothing to be made by hauling
this meat at the prices which the packers
will pay.
The price on fresh meat from omaha to
Chicago, when destined to points beyond, is
1914 cents, which, with a minimum of 1000
pounds makes revenue of $50 per car 1t
costs $3.50 to switch at South Omaha and
81 to switch at Chicago. Add to that the
expenses of icing, the rental the railroads
are compelled to pay the packers for the
use of the refrigerator cars when moving
under a load. quite hole is cut in the
revenues. In addition to this the Rock
Island has had to pay the Union Pacific
for use of track from South Omaha to
Council Bluffs.
Rock Island Not satisfied.
a good share OF the fresh meat business
has been hauled by the Rock Island and
inquiry at the local Offices as to the reason
for quitting this business did not reveal
anything new. The statement was simply
made the company did not consider there
was enough in the business to continue
the service which is required to handle
these trains to Chicago. Fast time, almost
equal to passenger service. has to be made
with these fresh meat trains and the bust
ness is said not to be sufficient to make it
pay at the prices which are paid by the
packers. one official said:
Since the Rock Island has withdrawn
there may be enough money for the rest Of
us in the business to continue the service.
If you figure the way Jim Hill does it may
be so. Hill figures the revenue of the first
twenty cars of a freight train is con-
sumed in operating expenses, and when
you can hitch some more cars onto your
train after that you can begin to see the
profit And so it is in the meat business.
The Rock Island hauled about three trains
per week, and when these trains were
, short there was nothing in the business
The Chicago Great Western made a con-
, tract some time ago whereby that road
was to receive certain per cent of the
! packing house products in return for a
certain low rate which was announced.
, This contract gives the Great Western
| considerable business.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-12-19
Dislike Publicity.

Up to late hour no arrests had been
made in connection with the crime. It is
likely the men will not try to dispose of the
willing TO talk about the matter for tho
benefit Of the press, and Mrs. Barton said
Please say as little about it as you can"
This robbery was similar in every way 20
the entrances effected to several well known
residences two months ago. The man who
entered Senator Millard's residence was
caught. 1t appears that the system still
survives. The loss I'm the former burglaries
was not nearly so great as in the one last
night. II was matter of doubt whether
there were two men engaged in the work or
only one. Some of the detectives think n
there had been more than one the two
would have taken more of the heavier
articles of value which were in the room
All think it likely that there is more than
one in town, If not engaged on this case.
shortly before the Barton robbery
porch climbing artist, supposed to be the
same one who turned the successful trick
made an attempt to enter the residence
of r. c. Howe. ia South Thirtythird,
only a few blocks from the Barton resi-
denoe. In attempting to enter the second
story window the robber made a noise
which attracted Mr.. Howes attention. Mr..
Howe rushed upstairs. and while he heard
the man slide down Off the porch and run
away, he was unable to get view of the
would-be robber.
The Washington times., 1905-10-15

No reason for such a reduction now
except that they are incomplete in
sizes in any one color or style.
Choice of materials, such as broad
cloth, cheviot. and panama. and mix
ed gray effects. Made with circular
fiounce or in pleated style. Colors
are black. blue or mixtures.
You can choose a skirt from this
lot with the assurance that 1t will be
correct in style, material, and quality.
The Washington times., 1905-10-15

G0-in. fine Undressed Ger
man Silver Bleached Table
Damask. new choice
designs. Special a yd. 4 ,
The Washington times., 1905-10-15
Covert coats, SIS

Choice of many styles at this liice.
Short and 10 inch lengths. Covert
Coats that are fitted loose; or semi
fitting; all are satin lined.
Some of the short models have box
or fitted backs. From such a variety
you can easily pick out the style par
ticularly adapted to your figure
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-21
Among the Churches.
NJ. e. CHURCH.

NJ. e. CHURCH.
I. B. White, pastor.
Sunday School 600 a. m.
Morning worship and sermon at
1915. Subject, "The Christmas
Time.'
Class meetings and Epworth
League at 6 p. IN.
At seven o'clock the Sunday
School will render a beautiful
Christmas program.
LUTHERAN I'll UNITY CHURCH.
Sun ay evening children's
Christmas service will be held at
Lutheran Trinity Churc on
North Mulberry st. The pastor
will also deliver short address
to the congregation. On Christ
mas day, Monday, regular festival
service will be conducted with ap
pr PIRATE sermon by the pastor
Both services commence at z .. m.
Ii. w. Walker, pastor.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-21
Real Estate Transfers.

w. e. Steel and wife to Minnie
Wright; Lots 13 and IA, Allen
Strous second addition to Laurel
vile; 1926.
Edwin D. Ricketts, and wife to
Charles and Eliz abeth Pinkstock;
80 acres in section 32, Perry
Township; 5000.
I Chas. Pinkstock ct al to VIM. r.
Young; 80 acres in section 32,
Perry Township; 800.
Demarus Phillips ct al to Will.
liam Drenning; 8.67 acres in frac-
tional lot 8, section 30, Starr
Township; $3.50.
F. Meade Bowen to Warren l..
Gage; part of fractional lot 4.
section ii, Falls Twp, attach d
to ritory to the Village of Logan;
>$65.
Geo. W. Dollison, Admr. of
George F. Kull, to W. E. Engle;
36 acres in section 32, Marion
Township; $648.
Jerome A. Kline to Goldie Dom
ley; 32 acres In section 20, Laurel
Township; $50.
Arthur Smith to Leland o. Wig
gins; 10 acres in section 20, Salt
Creek Township; 800.
Chas. E. Kennedy and wife to
Calvin Swackhammer; 65 acres in
section 20, Salt Creek Township;
$500.
David Hogan and wife to John
Hogan; acres in Murray City,
in Athens and Hooking Counties;
81.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-21
oBifJARy

Mary (Welcheimer) Fcsd.
daugter of Henry and Macy
Welcheimer, was born in Hooking
County, o., March 8, 1922. anil
died Dec. IL, 1905, aged ea ,,s,
9 mo. and 8 days.
She was married to DR.. vi'"nm
Floyd in Nov. 1912, Tn dis
union were born nine clildf,n,
five OF whom are living; tie hus-
band and four children having
preceded her to the spirit " ,rd.
Very early in life she was con-
verted and joined the NJ. +.
Church at So. Perry, of which
she was member at the time of
her death. She was faithful in
her church attendance until Of re-
cent years, when she became hin
dered by infirmity; yet she never
forgot the Lord of her youth, a. d
frequently expressed her conf
dence in the One she trusted.
During her sickness she took great
comfort in the reading of the 14th
chapter of st. John, and expressed
a great desire to go to her heaven
| xxrhn oh
with those of her loved ones who
had gone before. She was a men,
ber Of the Home Department in
the Sunday School, and it was
surprising to see the great inter-
est she manifested in the study of
the lessons.
Mother is gone, but we know
that she is at rest; and while we
will miss her sadly in our home,
we low in humble submission to
the will of Him, who cannot err.
She leaves three sons, t W o
daughters, TWO aged sisters, twen-
ty-one grand children, eighteen
Igreat grand children, besides
many other relatives and friends.
| The funeral services were col
Quoted at the M, E. Church at
South Perry, Wednesday Dec. 18,
Rev. Creamer of Tarlton officiat-
ing. Jnterment at Olive Gene
terry.
CARD OF THANKS
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Floyd desire
to extend their sincere thanks to
their many friends, for their kind
mes, and assistance during the
sickness and death of their lovir &
mother.
A FRIEND.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-21
Common Pleas Court.

The jury in the case Of the State
against Martin Ssarles, charged
with murder in the second degree,
returned verdict Friday after
noon, finding the defendant guilty
of manslaughter. Motion for a
new trial was heard Dec. 20, and
overruled. Searles was sentenced
to five years at hard labor in the
Ohio Penitentiary, no solitary con-
finement.
Other cases have been disposed
of as follows, to make way as fast
as possible for the January term :
Dec. Is, A. G. Upton ct al vs.
e. P. Price ct al; for equitable re-
lief; settled and costs paid.
Dec. l5, State VS. Arch Minges; !;
for rape, and for failure to pro-
vide; nollied.
Dec. Is, State VS. Ira Williams;
shooting with intent to kill; mol
lied as to felony, plea of "guilty"
to assault; sell tence $5 and costs
suspended sentence OF sixty days
In the work house.
Dec. 16, P. H. Morrison vs. The
Sunday Greek Coal Co.; appeal;
leave to plaintiff to file petition by
Jan. 8, 1906.
Dec. 16, State vs. Doat Orndorf !;
slander; demurrer to indictment
sustained, and prisoner discharg-
ed.
Dec. IS, Isaac Mendelson ct al
vs. Abraham Dayis; for money;
Judgment by def ,ult for $399.12,
with interest at 6% from date.
Dec. 18, State VS. VIM. McMana-
way; unlawfully discharging fire.
arms: acquitted.
Dec. Is, state VS. Samuel Jones;
failure to provide for n inor child;
verdicU of guilty; motion for new
trial overeuIed; sentence to three
months in the work house, and
costs. Two oll or indictments
against Jones on similar charges,
were nollied.
Dee. 10, Phillip Chapman "
John III. Hoskins; settled, at cost
Of plaintiff.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-21
Stroup for President.

The annual election eff the Brick
Layers Union of Hooking and
Perry Counties was held at Shaw
nee, Monday. Mr.. Joseph Stroup
was reelected President, and most
of the other officers also were
chosen for another term. A num-
ber of prominent Logan workman
were present, including the Klein
schmidt brothers and Mr.. Walter
Becker.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-21

Among the visitors to Columbus
during the asst week were Mrs.
c. F. Aplin, Misses Mary and
Sadie McCray, Mr.. and Mrs. Karn
Ferguson, Miss Lizzi. Rempel,
Mrs. w ill Eisele, Mis-. John
Strawn and Mr.. Henry Kessler.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-21

Mrs. Lafayette O'Neill, of Starr
who recently returned from visit
in Oberlin, and who bas bee n
seriously i'll for some time, is con-
siderably improved in health at
present.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-21

j. B. Riason of Laurelville, was
business visitor in Logan, Tues
day and Wednesday.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1905-12-21

OIera House Friday Dec. %
that clever favor comedy I'M,
Wife's Family"