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Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-09
MATHEWS AFTER
CIGAR DEALERS
Says Those Who Give Coupons for
RaffIes Violate the State Anti
Lottery LAWN erchants
Say They Do Not

The frantic efforts of cigar dealers
to give away their stores to anyone
buying a stogie has been brought to the
attention of the police by City Attorney
Mathews, who claimed they were vio-
lating section 319 of the penal code, but
cigar dealers contend their contests
are not lotteries, and expect to con-
tinue handing out anything from a
needle to a train of cars If the impulse
seizes them.
Monday Attorney Mathews sent a
communication to Captain Broadhead
stating that cigar stands in the city
were violating the state anti-lottery law
and were subject to arrest. The COM
munication also said that reputable
business men of the city objected to
the methods used by these stores and
requested the captain to warn the pro-
pretors so the practice would be
stopped.
partment was at once put on the case
by Captain Broadhead and was given
orders to instruct the cigar store own
ers in regard to the city attorneys
communication.
The principal offender was said to be
q cigar store which is Offering to give
away an autOmODlle. On DelnS Iolu
they were breaking the law, the own
ers went to the city attorneys office
with their lawyers and Informed Mr..
Mathews the giving of the automobile
was in no way a lottery, but was
contest, over the result of which they
had no control, but which would be left
in the hands of a committee 0f reput-
able business men of the city who
would decide the winner.
In addition to this store several other
business houses in the city have been
giving tickets on each purchase made
which entities the holder to compete
for prizes which are offered.
These merchants will be notified Of
the communication which was sent to
the police and unless they can prove
they are not violating the anti-lottery
law, will be compelled to stop the
practice
According to City Attorney Mathews
in an opinion handed down by him on
the question, any scheme for the dis
posal of property by chance among per-
sons who have paid or promised to
chance of obtaining such property or
a portion of 1t, or for any share or any
interest In such property, upon any
agreement, understanding or expecta-
ton that II is to be distributed or
disposed of by lot or chance. whether
called lottery. rattle or gift enter
prise, or by whatever name the same
may be known Is lottery and pun
ishable by imprisonment for six months
or fine of $500 or both.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-09
To Present "The Title Mart"

1.-THE Title Mart" a clever three-act
play by Winston Churchill, will be pre-
sented this evening by the members of
the Alumni association of the Poly
technic high school in the school audi
torium. New scenery has been pur-
chased and the cast, which has been
rehearsing steadily for some weeks, in
cludes many clever performers, among
them Miss Rose Lambert, who will take
the leading part, and Miss Julia Wag-
ner, Miss Clara Rossner, Glenn Seelye,
Norman Dickinson, Plummer Montgom-
cry, Arthur Rivers, Henry Wacker,
Howard Seelye, Frank Richards and
Will Durr.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-09

Charles Federman stood with the
bridegroom.
Rabbi Edelman performed the cere-
mony and he also, twenty-three years
ago, married the brides mother and
father
The living room was prettily dec
grated with smilax and white satin
ribbon and during the ceremony the
couple stood under a great floral bell.
After the wedding supper Mr.. and Mrs.
Herskovitz left for the north. When
they return they will make their home
at 1011 Park View avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-09
Luncheon and Theater Party

Miss Frances Coulter was the guest
Of honor at a dainty little luncheon and
theater party at the Orpheum, given
yesterday by Miss Elsie Laux and Miss
Inez Moore. Shasta daisies made an
attractive center piece for the table at
Christopher's and tiny baskets of but
tercups were at each plate. Those in
vited were: Mrs. Albert Moore, Mrs.
w. S. Botsford, Mrs. G. L. Bryant
Mrs. John V. G. Posey Mrs. Oscar
Trippet, Misses Anna Chapman, Eva
Elizabeth Heating, Charline Coulter,
Adele Brodbeck, Bertha Pollard, Alice
Harpham and Monnie Botsford.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-09
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

Neutro-Ophthalmology is a new
science of drugless healing which has
developed a large following since its
establishment In Los Angeles six
months ago. Wonderful things have
been done in bringing back to health
conditions pronounced incurable by the
most eminent men I'm the medical pro-
fession. Drs Davis a. Wilson, 1862
West sixteenth street, both practice
and teach this science.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-09
SWastjka Club Meets

The Swastika club met yesterday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. George
Ashby, 1S43 West Twenty
street, and pretty prizes of hand
painted china were given. Chrysanthe-
NUNS and roses were tastefully COM
bined in the decorations, and the mem
bers present were: Mines. James T.
Neighbors, j. M. Black, Carl Schu-
macher, H. e. Vreeland, John Bright
A. w. Glider, Thomas Hughes, McGin-
mis-, w. R. Murphy, Getchell, L. A.
Mcmillan, Katherine Wilcox, Oscar
Petzoldt, Thomas Pascoe and Little.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-09
BESOLO'S TRIAL
IS CONTINUED
WILL BE CONFRONTED WITH
A WIFE
Woman Said to Have Been Married
to the Butcher Before the MUIR
der VIII Give Her
Testimony

One of the most hot1y contested pre-
llminary examinations in the history
of the west will be resumed today be-
fore Justice Young of the township
court when Anton Besold, on trial for
the murder Of Mrs. Claddie Besold, his
wife, and said to be but one of several,
will again face the justice and the
last startling piece of evidence to be
discovered in the case.
Besold has not made public his re-
marks regarding his recent marriage,
discovered by the officers, and 1t Will
be interesting when the facts in the
case, so far as the prosecuting attor-
ney has knowledge Of them, are placed
before him.
For the past few weeks, since his
arrival in Los Angeles from Washing
ton, D. c., where he was captured,
Besold has been kept in a cell In tank
l1 Of the county jail. Some months
ago, two boys placed in that tank
managed to escape through the roof
Of the jail by digging their way out
through the plaster with a pewter
spoon. One of the boys was captured
later, but the officers did not get the
other one.
When Besold was put in that tank
he grinned in a comprehensive man
ner when one of his fellow prisoners
was kind enough to tell him how easy
it was to get out Besold is an ath-
lete and if one man could get out
with spoon Besold could have easily
duplicated 1t.
But the prisoner only smiled to him
self when he remembered that he had
forgotten to tell Besold further that
since the escape of the prisoners a
sheet iron roof has been put over the
roof of the tank.
Fear Attempt at Suicide
Besides the heavily armored tank
in which Besold is imprisoned, a con-
stant guard is kept on him, for sew
eral of his actions have led the Off
GERS to believe that Besold will at
tempt to commit suicide at the first
opportunity!
In the tank with Besold are Eugene
Stackpole, under sentence for the kill
ing of Joel Scheck, and "BulP' White,
also under life sentence for the muir
der of an old woman.
Yesterday Besold consented to talk
about his case but his statement was
gloomy one and he only repeated
that his wife had left him because
they had had trouble and were never
able to get along well together.
Relative to the evidence Of a Sec
ond marriage discovered by Deputy
Sheriff Gilbert several days ago, Bes-
old will say nothing except that such
allegation is false.
The evidence in the case. however,
is very convincing and when Besold
is taken into court this morning Mrs.
Martha Pickett, whom he Is accused
of having married last August just
after he is said to have murdered his
first wife, will appear In court anC
Ia Z
ried her after he learned that she haC
small amount of property.
This marriage is supposed to be thu
motive for the Temescal canyon mur
der, for, according to the statement O
Sheriff White, Besold had proposed
marriage to third widow in Washing
ton and was to have married hel
within the week when his arrest pu
stop to his matrimonial aspirations
Special arrangement has been mad,
for visitors in the little court room
today.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-09
EntertaIns Government

Mrs. Howard Newton and Mrs. o. c.
Sens of 1S41 West Adams street, en-
tertained with card party yesterday
afternoon.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-09
VIII Address Soldiers

W'u FNhuISSS 0oiulGTS
"Civic Righteousness" will be the
topic of Judge J. S. Noyes this after
noon at 1870 o'clock at meeting to De
held at the Soldiers home under the
auspices Of the w. c. T. U. Mrs. Hester
r. Griffith will preside.
Woman Loses Money
Mrs. Anna Fralette, 2111 Hunter
street. has reported to the police tnat
she lost a small hand bag containins y
$1O9 in gold, silver and bllls Wnlle WINE
shoppinr on Broadway yesterday AFTER
woman and the loss Of the money meant
a great deal to her.
Dies Suddenly in the East
Word has been received In Los An
geles of the sudden death Of Mrs. Sarah
q Van Gieson, mother of Mrs. Oliver
y pIsev. at New York. Mrs Plsey left
with her mother for the east several
months ago, expecting to remain during
the winter. The death Of Mrs. Van
Gieson was unexpected.
Suspect Prisoner
Arthur Moor, who gave his residence
as Philadelphia and looked as though
he had walked to Los Angeles from
that city, was arrested on Main street
by Policeman Pautz yesterday noon.
He is suspected of being one of a gang
of toughs which has been committing
a number of robberies in the city re-
Gently.
Will Help Unfortunates
The founder OF the Door of Hope
movement, Mrs. e. M. Whittemore, is
visiting Los Angeles in the interest of
the local institution and will speak on
the work Sunday evening at the First
Congregational church. The local home
is located at 5000 South Main street,
under the direction of the w. G. 7. u,
and has been great aid to unfortunate
girls and women.
Two Mexlcans Hurt
Glen Cerebantes and Francisco Del
gado, two Mexican laborers, were
thrown from dirt wagon in which
they were riding at noon yesterday and
which was struck by one of the cars
on the Brooklyn avenue line. Both
men were severely injured and were
taken to the receiving hospiatl for
treatment. The wagon was overturned
and one mule was killed. The front of
the car was badly smashed, but the
motorman was not injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-09
STEALS FALSE TEETH
FROM DENTISTS CASE

Evidently thinking every man could
do his own dental work If he only had
the material, some person broke open
the show case of DR.. C. H. Parker, a
dentist at 455 South Broadway Wednes-
day night and stole three gold crowns
several imitation crowns and a half
dozen sets of false teeth. DIR. Parker
discovered his loss when he arrived at
his office yesterday and notified the
nOlipa
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-09
Musicale and DANCING Party

The members of the Unity club will
be entertained this evening by Mr.. and
Mrs. George Drake Ruddy of 2711 Will
shire boulevard with musicale and
dancing party.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-09
Entertains BrIde-to=Re

Mrs. Milo Potter and her daughter,
Miss Nina Jones, entertained with q
luncheon and theater party yesterday
Brown.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-09
Gives Card Party

Miss Alma Heitman of San Fran
cisco was the complimented guest at a
card party given yesterday afternoon
by Mrs w. w. Everhardy of Alvarado
terrace.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-09
THE CITY

Strangers are invited To visit the ex-
hibit OF California products at the
Chamber OF Commerce building. on
Broadway, between First and Second
streets where free information will be
given on all subjects pertaining to this
section,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-09
Reception for Chapter Members

Mrs B. r. Church Of 845 South Alva-
RADIO street entertained the members
Of the Robert e. Lee chapter U. D. c.
yesterday at a reception.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-09

The Herald will pay $40 in cash to
anyone furnishing evidence that viii
lead to the arrest and conviction OF any
person caught stealing copies of Ihe
Herald from the premises of our pa
irons. THE HERALD.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-09
To Give Formal Dance

The members of the Philothea club
Will give a formal dance this evening
at Kramer's hall.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-09

"Civic Righteousness" will be the
topic Of Judge ]. s. Noyes this after
noon at 1870 o'clock at a meeting TO De
held at the Soldiers home under the
auspices OF the w. c. r. u. Mrs. Hester
CtpIditt, ,,.iII ,,rog{da
Los Angeles herald., 1906-11-09
Children's l5c Hose 71ac Pair
75c Hose Csc Pair

Women's imported Isle thread
hose with fancy silk embroidered
fronts; all the odd pairs from our
stock of soc to 75c hose. Today
at 25c.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-16
AFFAIRS AT SOUTH OMAHA
Sewer Bonds Are Carried by Majority Of
Over Two to One.
ONLY HALF OF LEGAL VOTES ARE CAST
Two Precincts Only Give Majority
Against the Bonds-Result Known
In Half Hour After Polls
Are Closed.

The sewer bonds carried by an over
whelming majority in the special election
yesterday. Although the vote was rather
light on the proposition. those who did vote
by great odds favored the issue of bonds
The total number of votes cast was 1909
OF which 1.1Os were for the bonds and sol
against. The majority in favor was 607. or
over two to one. About $50 votes were
wasted because the voter failed 10 properly
set the machine In attempting to cast his
ballot. so the total number of those who
visited the polls was i'm the neighborhood
az 800, scant one half OF the voters of the
city. In two precincts the vote stood
against the issue of bonds. These precincts
were the First of the Second ward and the
First of the Fifth ward. This vote com
fnits the city OF South Omaha to an issue
of $4,000 worth of bonds to be expended
In accordance with the plans of the engi-
heer who made the survey, Andrew Rose
wafer. The result OF the election was known
by 1880. just half an hour after the polls
closed. The election was a quiet one every
where. No arrests were made In the city
during the day. There were only few at
the clerks ONCE when the returns were re-
ceived but all OF these seemed to be well
pleased with the result.
All the saloons were closed yesterday in
accordance with the order of the Board OF
Fire and Police Commissioners.
The defaiIed vote is as follows.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-16

the erection of the new addition to the
Lincoln school was rendered possible
Stick to one thing long enough and you
will accomplish more than by taking up
a dozen scattering propositions. W. c.
Lambert spoke on the present state Of the
attorneys office and told of the business
which had been accomplished. He also
explained many things where the advice
Of the Office might be help to the inn
provements in the city II. c. Murphy
talked about the great pleasures and bene-
fits to be derived from the construction
of parks and the necessity of having an
organized body such as the clubs to bring
these things about.
A light lunch was served as a closing
feature and after more cigars and song
by the quartet. the meeting adjourned
Magic City Gossip.
Lewis Mabery. Twenty-ffth and c streets,
Is reported sick with diphtherta.
Peter Debers, 25@ street. reports the
birth of a girl
Long Tom o'Connor Twenty-ffth and
| streets, has a girl; born Wednesday.
Fred Milsinge- reports a boy baby. He
! lives on the county line at Twenty-fifth
| street.
John Leamy and Pat o,Connor each got
| four days in jail for being intoxicated and
disordery.
&. Il. Johnson OF Chicago Is spending a
| few days with Charles Miller at Twenty
| eighth and r streets.
The case of Peter Uvick was postponed
until February 20 at p. m. He is to be
| tried for keeping open on Sunday.
James Williamson OF Des Moines Is visit
| ing in the city with Thomas Quinn. He Is
| looking after real estate interests.
The senior class of the high school was
| entertained last night by Miss Grace Nc
| Iaughlin. 513 North Twenty-ffth street.
| Mrs. II. W. Wore entertained several O.
her Omaha friends Wednesday In honor o
| the 18th birthday of her father. William
| Matson.
| There will be carnival of nations at tn,
4 Young Mems Christian association Tues.
day evening. Most of the guests will be IL
| costumes.
! A. J. Caughey and wife and Mr.. and Mrs
\ A. J.. Lott went TO Lincoln yesterday for z
| few days visit with their respective sons
| who attend the State university.
| Peter Lenagh. Thirty-ninth and l. streets
| reports the birth of a boy This makes tn,
| third candidate who has developed sine
| filing an assistant for the spring Campaign
The Modern Brotherhood OF America will
after which there will be entertainment 70
the members and their families and friends
l.. B. Walmer has resigned his position
I with the Union Stock Yards National bank
He goes to Wolbach, Neb., where he hai
( charge of the ONCE of f. d. Gould, one o
| the big feeders of that section.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-16
Phoenix Mutual Life.

In speaking of it's annual statement,
which shows a handsome gain In business
FOR the year just closed. Mr.. John NJ. Hol-
connie says:
THE Phoenix Mutual Life has loaned in
the last thirty years more than 81, 900 900
on Nebraska real estate without loss sof
either principal or interest. The managers
OF this company desire to increase it's busi-
ness in a moderate, healthy manner, on
such terms and conditions as will produce
satisfactory results by admitting only
those who are in a general way in the same
class as its present members. Great size
is not necessary to produce the most salts
factory results in life insurance. Indeed,
beyond a certain point. II is attended with
distinct disadvantages.
The replies 10 the New York investiEst-
ing committee brought out the facts that
the Phoenix Mutual has entered into no
syndicate agreements, that its general re-
tainers paid during the last ten years
amounted 10 $,s7b, ana that IL has not con-
tributed to any campaign funds. II pays
annual dividends and issues no deferred
dividend policies"
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-16
WATER CASE SET FOR TRIAL
suit Of Company Against city slated
for February ~. Federal
Court.

The trial OF the case OF the omaha
Water company against the City of Omaha
for approximately 100000 hydrant rentals
fo' the year 1904 has been definitely fixed
for Tuesday February %, before Judge
Garland in the United States circuit court
The trial of the case of George HepT
against the American Smelling and Rehn-
ing company was begun Thursday morning
in the United States circuit court before a
jury, with Judge Garland on the bench
Suit is brought for personal damages sus-
tanned by the plaintiff while in the employ
OF the smelling company, in the amount
of $4,000
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-16
HIGHWAYMEN ROB WOMAN
One Holds Hand over Her Mouth
while Companion Secures
Her Pocketbook.

While passing the corner OF Thirty-frst
and Farnam streets at o'clock last night
Miss Ethel Fleming. employed as maid in
the family of c. Il. Mclaughlin Normandy
apartments, was attacked by two holdup
men. one Of whom grappled roughly with
her and held one hand over her mouth while
the other wrenched loose and stole her
pocketbook. As soon as released Miss Flem-
ing ran to the Mclaughlin home and re-
ported the incident. The police were then
notified and officers sent to the scene. No
trace of the highwaymen was found during
the night and no good description could be
secured. Miss Fleming had s. in the pocket
book.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-16
FoNTANELLES BAR REPORTERS
Club banquet and Speeches Only open
60 the Faithful of the
Tribe.

The Fontanele club held a banquet at
o Brien's cafe at o'clock last night fol-
lowed by speeches and warm exhortations,
to which newspapermen were not allowed
to listen. The cry raised in the mid
die of an earnest appeal from the chair
that reporters were in the room caused
CONSERVATION and general alarm until the
password had been passed to prove all
present entitled to seats. The affair lasted
three hours.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-16
DIAMoNDs-Edho 18th and Harne
College Eutertafnm ent.

The following is the program to be given
tonight (Friday) by the Omaha Commercial
college in the college auditorium. This IL
the twenty-hrst annual entertainment of
the institution and promises to be the most
popular and interesting ever given:
Interme Zzo-A-sa- ma. Van Alstyne
Cuscaden's Orchestra.
Recitation-The Engineers Story.
Recitation. ............... Prof. G. NJ. Richie
WEistling Solo-Simple Confession. .Thome
Mrs. Or. Myrta A. Wells
Debate-Resolved That Sectarianism is
Detrimental to Christianity.
Affirmative. j. c. Freof; Negative, Roy
Abolt.
Robert Cuscaden and Orchestra.
College Paper. Search Light" ..,........
Editor, owen Critchneld; Editress, Eleanore
Washhurn.
Re cit ton. Prof. q. NJ. Richie
March and Chorus from "Tannhauser''
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Wagner Orchestra
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-16

At the request of Mrs. c. e. Walker, 22O2
Harvey street. Mrs. Mary Lowry. mother
of Mrs. Walker, was taken to the police
station last night for safekeeping, as she
had threatened TO do herself injury and her
relatives feared they could not care for her
properly. Mrs Lowry, who Is 60 years of
age. has shown signs of failing mind on
several occasions. during which she labors
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-16
Innmeat Over Hfta

An inquest was held Thursday morning
at Coroner Brailey's Office to determine the
cause Of William Hites death. The jury
found Hite came to his death through his
own carelessness Tuesday night on the Mis-
souri, Pacific right-of-way, between Nicho-
las and Grace streets. Tite will be buried
at Bellevue Friday afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-16

MIR. Berger finally sat down and became
pacihed.
The meeting then resolved itself into an
enthusiastic gathering OF republicans, who
listened attentively to the various candi-
dates for nominations.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-16
Announcements of the Theaters.

Lewis Morrison himself will positively
appear in Faust at the krug theater
for four nights. starting next Sunday mat
inee, in the part of Mephisto. supported by
a strong company drawn from the best
of the Legitimate" school. The beauty Of
the new scenery, the startling electrical
effects and the newly written choral and
instrumental music will be welcome fea-
lures, but the opportunity to witness Lewis
Morrison's impersonation of Satan will
prove the magnet which will draw strong
est in the new production.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-16
REV. JAMES A. LEWIS.
pastor Mllaca. MINI. NJ F. Ch1r

Pastor Mlaca, MIMI, Nj. r.. Cnurch.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is GER
tain cure for Group and has never been
known to fail. When given as soon as the
croupy cough appears it will prevent the
attack.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-16

The inquiry for seats for 1.-THE Clansman"
indicates that this newest of the seasons
sensations in the play line is to meet with a
f1attering reception in Omaha. Thomas J.
Dixon, jr., the author of the drama, is well
known for his positive views, and his pro-
nouncements on the race question have at
tracted as much attention here as any
whore. 1t is certain that during the stay Of
the company in Omaha the attendance at
the theater will be large The dates are
Sunday, Monday Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings, with matinee on Wednesday.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-16
Methodist Minister sSecomme n De
Chamberlsin's Cough Remedy.

We have used ChamberIaIn's Cough REM
ody in our home for seven years and II has
always proved to be a reliable remedy. We
have found that 1t would do more than the
manufacture claim for it, 1t is especially
good for Group and whooping cough.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-16
Like WIG Animals

that tear and rend you are the pains OF
Biliousness, Kidney Trouble. Cure guar
anteed by Electric Bitters; soc. For sale
by Sherman & Mcconnell Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-16

under Authorizations. but has not before
threatened TO take her own life. She was
placed under the care OF Police Surgeon
Morsman and confined in the matron's de-
partment at the station.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-02-16

Han Removed from Boys.
There was an informal meeting of the
school board last night in the once OF
Secretary Rich The conference was called