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Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-22
WOMAN PLAYS EN0CH ARDEN
Curious story In Family of Potato
Pedler Revives Interest I'm


Receiving a call from wife No. l, whom
he supposed was dead. John H. Sutton,
a potato pedler, has gone into equity court
and asked that his marriage to Philomena
sutton, wife No. 2. be annulled on the
ground he innocently contracted It while
he still had a wife wins The coming Of
the feminine Enoch Arden reveals a Curl
Gus story of a marital mixup.
May 5, 1902, Sutton married Hannah SUIT
ton at Troy. Kan. against the wishes OF
her parents. They lived together until De-
cember, 1905. when she went back to her
parents in st. Joseph Shortly afterward
he says he saw a notice in the paper that
she had died suddenly on the street. He
says he went to her parents and they
assured him the report was true and she
was dead.
Tired Of his wldowerhood he married wife
No. 2, Philomena Sutton. at st. Joseph.
May 30. 1908. They came to Omaha. where
they have been living. A few days ago he
was startled to receive a letter from wife
No. / saying she was alive and we'll and
was coming to see him. He says he i'm
mediately ceased living with wife No. 2.
and sure enough wife No. l showed up
alive and well.
He asserts his second marriage was en-
tered into in good faith and he asks the
court to annul It to prevent legal COM
plications.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-22
Omaha Man Passes Away Unexpect-
edIy at Palermo While ON
Pleasure Trio.

Death has brought unexpected sorrow to
the family, relatives and friends of Warren
NJ. Rogers. who died at Palermo, Italy. Sat-
urday while apparently in good health and
making an extended stay on the continent.
Word of his death was received by cable.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers sailed for Naples
November IS. leaving their daughter, Mil
dred, their only child. attending school at
Ogontz, near Philadelphia. MI. Rogers was
the second son of the late Milton Rogers
and was born in Omaha January 4, 1862.
His wife was Miss Deering of Portland. Me.
Three brothers survive him. Thomas j.
Rogers and Herbert NJ. Rogers of this city
and William S. Rogers of Trenton. N. J..
The body will be brought to Omaha for
burial.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-22
LAWYER STUDIES IN PRISON
w. II. Holmes, who Goes TO Pen for
Two Years, Improves Time
I'm JAIL.

William II. Holmes. the Omaha attor-
ney. convicted of embezzling money be-
longing to his client, was taken to this
peDitentiaTy to serve a two years term
Tuesday. Holmes was originally sentenced
TO three years, but the supreme court re-
duced the sentence one year.
While he has been In the county jail
Holmes has made good use Of his time. A
part OF his law library had been transferred
TO his cell and he has been industriously
studying the law books during his leisure
hours.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-22

NtA - ~ NC VI AAAhAA2
GOOdby to DR.. butcher.
These resolutions. offered by Rev. J. E
Hummon. Kountze Memorial Lutheran,
were unanimously adopted relating to the
departure OF Rev. S. d. butcher from
Omaha:
DR.. S. d. butcher Of the First Christian
church, having accepted a call to the
church of his denomination at Terre Haute
Dy ms removal TO that city, sewers his re-
lations from the Ministerial union Of
nah
Be It Resolved. First. That we express
our appreciation of the services of DR..
butcher in the work of this union.
~Second-That we express our high regard
for him as a Christian gentleman. a faith
In his ministry in Omaha has always stood
for the highest ideals of his calling.
Ihird-Ihat we congratulate aim upon
growth of his church spiritually and nu-
merically and the building Of a new church
editices which will stand as a monument
to his energy, u%ntiring zeal and aggressive
ness.
~FOurth-That we express our regret at his
departure from our city and that we as
sure him that our prayers and best wishes
go with him to his new field Of labor.
Fffth-That we mme him to the Min
isterial association of Terre Haute as one
true to his calling. faithful in the per-
formance of his duties and worthy of all
confidence.
Praise Grand Jury.
800 th 11AN
a report comending the action of the recent
grand jury of Douglas county as a notable
contribution to a better public sentiment
and a fearless arraignment of public Off
Gals who are derelict in their public du-
ties" and recommends that these officials
be proceeded against for unfaithfulness in
office"
Relative to the Sunday rest laws the re-
port says in part: las many laboring men
are compelled to choose between a repudi-
alton of the Sunday law as a REIMBURSEMENT
of their apparent means of livelihood. we
pledge ourselves in the most conservative
way to. press your fight for the observance
OF Sunday rest laws with an the. power,
legal and financial. that we can command"
This report was unanimously adopted.
At the close of the meeting Mrs. Burnell,
a former missionary to India, gave a short
address upon the high-caste women of
India, with representations.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-22
FARMER SAVES LIVES OF FAMILY
Barely Escape from Burning Home
without Clothing.

TECUMSEH. Neb., Dec. d--(Speclal Tele-
gram.)-The one-story frame dwelling on
the Pella farm four miles northwest of
here and occupied by ]. ". Morris was
burned at 4 o'clock this morning together
with the contents. Mr.. Morris had diff
Guilty in saving the lives of his wife and
five children after he discovered the house
to be afire. The fire started from a flne
and the whole roof was ablaze. the flames
being in the rooms when the struggles of
a choking infant awoke Mrs. Morris. Mr..
Morris grabbed the children one by one
and threw them out of the window and
then took them to the barn, where they
were kept warm until neighbors brought
them clothing. The Morris family are rent
ers and did not save a thing. They had no
insurance on their household goods. In
surnace on the house is not known.
Samuel WymOre Critically III.
BEATRICE, Neb.. Dec. A-(Special ,
Samuel Wymore, Gage county pioneer and
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-22
STOCK IS GOING FAST
GROVES INCREASE As SALE MEARS
THE END.
Public Realizes This is a Genuine
Sale and are Buying Literally.
OMAHA cLOTHlNG CO.. 1316-1318
FARNAM STREET WILL SOON Be
our or BUSINESS.
oETTING READY 40 PACK UI

4A4 Avn $500
Eyes. tho stock is gradually dwindling
down. said one of the leading merchants
of our city to the manage of the Omaha
Clothing Co.
IT remember just the year your people
started in business; / have watched you
grow. watched your firm build up a great
trade. and have often spoke of it to friends
at the club Now you have lost your lease
and must close up shop. Well! that's the
irony OF fate. No one knows what the
future has in store for u.s."
GETTING READY TO QUIT.
The manager is constantly being con-
graduated In being so successful in re-
ducing the great stock. Neighbors have
commented that although goods are being
sold regardless OF cost. it's a whole lot
better to close 1t out than pack it up and
ship II away. Boxing and shipping stuff
always entails q great loss.
GET IN AT THE FINISH.
To those that wish bargains. call at
once: you won't regret it. Store is con-
stantly crowded. People realize that bar
gains are to be had here.
SOME OF THE BARGAINS.
Just a few prices to give you an idea
OF h your money will do here.
$500 pure wool worsted suits. S9.9S; $50
flannel shirts, brown or gray. SIC; N.OO
silk suspenders, sc; soc silk handkerchiefs
I6c.
Mems $3.50 and $3.50 suits, ss.ss: IS and
$40 youths long pants suits, S2.9S and Sa4S;
young meas 81 overcoats. Sass; Strouse &
Bros. $50 and IS suits. s124S; a black vi
cuna. all wool oVercoat. 46 inches long. We
netian lined. regular $3.50 value. now for
.s7.9S; boys IS knee pants suits. all ages.
S2.ts: mems $3.50 soft and hard finish
worsted suits. S9-S; $3.50 eowhide suit cases,
s475; John b. stetson's S. Sc and 81 hats,
Sass; 81. $3.50 and s. mufflers. sc; mems
$50 pure Australian wool. hard finish
worsted suits. Ss.ss; $50 cowhide suit cases,
leather shoes. a.sS; IS sheep-ined duck
coats. 24s; $3.50 all wool ribbed union suits,
nS; flSo heavy cotton union suits, 6Sci
mems u0 working pants, SIC. $3.50 pants
$50; sc wool sox, l2e; Rockford sox. Sc.
handkerchief, &c; boys s~uspenders. SC; soc
ovsralls. &c; SOC neece-lined underwear
sc; MO wool underwear. SIC: 81 lambs.
wool. 5sc; $3.50 fur coat. ss.S.
ORDERS.
II you wish any goods sent by mail. send
enough to pay the charges both ways. and
we viii send you anything you want a,
these prices. II you should send the money
and things are not up to your expectations
We viii cheerfully refund Il.
WE PAY YOUR TRANSPORTATION.
We win allow you all or part Of your
fare, according to the amount purchased.
REMEMBER THE PLACE.
Now. when you come to Omaha look FOR
the Omaha Clothing Co. at (Pls-lSlS Far,
nam street. Look for the SIN over the
sidewalk. reading Forced OF Of Bust
ness and you viii have arrved at th'
greatest bargain center in u city Of
Omaha
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-22
PRATT CASE MAY NOW GO UP
Eight Pages of Evidence
Ready to Send TO Supreme
Court.

The transcript in the divorce suit of
Julia Montgomery Pratt against Colonel
James Hervey Pratt. comprising rs pages
of typewriter evidence. was filed in dis
trict court Monday and the case is now
ready to go to the supreme court. Judge
Kennedy denied Mrs. Pratt a divorce last
summer and she has taken an appeal to the
supreme court. Colonel Pratt also objects
TO the order Of the court compelling Colonel
Pratt TO pay 5000 in addition TO the $500
originally allowed to Mrs. Pratt's attorneys.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-22

between two automobiles while driving in
a buggy with his wife. He was taking the
middle of the road when the two machines
driven respectively by Messrs. Willing and
johnson. attempted to pass on either side.
The horses took fright and upset the buggy,
throwing the occupants violently out. The
judges head was badly bruised. one ear
being torn from the head. The injuries are
serious. but not necessarily fatal. Mrs.
Gutterson was slightly injured in the side.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-22

BROKEN BOW. Neb.. Dec. a.-(speciaI
Telegram-SJudge C. l. Gutterson. prose-
cutting attorney for Custer county. was
badly injured last night BY being caught
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-22
Frightened InrO Fits

by fear Of appendicitis. take DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. and away goes bowel
trouble. Guaranteed. sc. For sale by
Beaton Drug Co. %
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-22

All the world loves u bargain. You can
find bargains by watching the Want Ad
Pages" of The Bee.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-22
GOOdby to DR.. butcher.

George Campbell Of Benson. Jesse L.
Fisher and John p. Clyde Of Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-22
W. N. ROGERS DIES IN ITALY

Observation-Disclosures and Dodge
Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-22
%HALF-MINUTE STORE TALK

That venerable advertising phrase Come early and avoid
the rush" probably had it's origin with some store that was try
ing to induce early Christmas shopping. The early season is
past, but some early mornings stu remain. Excuse us II we go
back a decade and in the language of that time say Come early
and avoid the rush."
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04
CONGREGATION CELEBRATES
PASTORS ANNIVERSARY
REV. DANA BARTLETT HONORED
BY FRIENDS
Beloved Minister breaches Sermon
Dealing with Questions of the
Day-MusicaI Program
Rendered

In celebration of the twelfth ami
versary of the pastorate of Rev. Dana
w. Bartlett at the Bethlehem church d
large congregation of the present and
former members assembled at the
church, corner of Vignes and Ducom-
nun strets The choir was composed
Of former members and the entire ser,
vice tool; the form of q reunion.
Rev. Mr.. Bartlett preached the SER
mon, and said In part:
I'VE can see an increase for the bet
ter in this age of the world. 1t has
been a world of leaps and bounds,
sometimes in the right and other times
in the 'rong direction. In the Old Tes-
lament times the prophets stirred UP
the consciences of the people. When
Jesus Christ came into the world and
preached the social doctrine for the ma
tions, if they had taken more heed to
the messages and their posterity had
followed more in his precepts, the
world would be much better than it is
today. But as it is we are realizing
the great ecclesiastical effects of the
work ca jesus Christ, which are being
shown more d more as time goes on.
There is much more of an enlivening
spirit manifested.
AT one time the people seemed to be
dumb and sold and settled back with
their ideas centered upon the principle
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04
SEEKS TRACE OF
BEAUTIFUL BRIDE
GIRL LEAVES HOME AFTER A
FAMILY JAR
HUSBAND ASKS AID OF LOCAL
DETECTIVES
Young Wife Purchases Ticket TO Los
Angeles, but Police Have Heard
Nothing of Her Where-
abouts

Deserted by his young bride Of less
than q year, young man who gave
his name as J. w. Corbett and place of
residence High Grove, near Riverside,
called at the central police station yes
terday in the hope of gaining inforna-
tion relative to her whereabout.
His wife Bertha, a beautiful girl of
is, disappeared several days ago after
a slight family jar. Corbett traced her
as far as the railroad station, where he
learned she had purchased ticket for
Los Angeles. He seemed to think she
might have taken it into her head to
visit the home of his parents in San
Diego. and left for that city yesterday
as forlorn hope.
Corbett said:
I'VE have lived in perfect accord and
harmony until three days ago, and then
the point of difference between us was
so trivial that were it not for one little
remark she let fall would never have
suspected that the little family jar had
left an impression on her mind. She
said, III quit you some day. but did
not take the threat seriously. Yet the
very next night when 1 returned home
from work the house was empty. l
went across the street to her mothers.
Bertha had been there. and with the
trouble still ranking in her mind the
two had discussed it. which only made
mother she was going out into the
world to make her own living. That is
ali know about it,"
When the distracted young man made
his appearance at the detective bureau
he was informed by Deck Sergeant Mof-
felt that the case was out of the
province of the bureau.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04

the exclusive social club. composed OF
San Franciscos 400" e. NJ. Green
way, manager of the club and one OF
the most prominent social leaders in
the city, will be master of ceremonies
This ball will be the most exclusive and
brilliant social function OF the festivi-
ties. Secretary of the Navy Metcalf
and Mrs. Metcalf. the admirals and
principal officers of the fleet, have ac-
cepted invitations, which are limited
to 600.
Big Parade Planned
On Thursday $1,000 men, 5000 from the
fleet, $500 troops from the Presidio,
twelve companies of the National
Guard, G. A. r. and Spanish war vet
Grams will parade. The route of the
parade will be out Market street to
Van Ness avenue and along that beau
tiful thoroughfare to California street,
1t will be headed by the troops from
the Presidio under Gen. Funston. Rear
Admiral Evans, if strong enough, will
sit in a carriage with Mayor Edward
r. Taylor at the head o. the naval
contingent. Secretary Metcalf, Gov
ernor Gillett, the visiting governors of
the Pacific coast states and the con-
sular representatives will be in the
parade.
On friday Secretary of the Navy
Metcalf. on board the Yorktown, will
review the combined Atlantic and Pa
cific fleets in the harbor. The war
ships will be dressed with flags and
pennants, the fighting tops and sides
manned by the crews in solid blue
lines. The four columns of white and
buff ships in full dress" will be an
imposing sight and spectacular fea-
ture will be the saluting of the flag Of
the secretary of the navy as the re-
viewing ship passes each one.
Saturday will be Oakland day,
when the admirals and other officers of
the fleet will be the guests of the city
of Oakland. There will also be one or
two "children's days" when only the
children and those accompanying them
will be admitted on the ships.
The following week will be taken up
with many social functions, automo-
bile rides for both officers and men,
excursions and sightseeing trips to
suburban towns and points of interest.
During the festivities here the city
will be illuminated every night and
bands stationed at various points will
render music afternoon and evening
No sailor overcome by the cordial hos
pitality of the city will be taken to
the city prison. Orders have been is
sued to the police that all disorderly
sailors be turned over to the naval
patrols.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04
SIX PERISH IN FIRE
THAT DESTROYS TENEMENT
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
NEW YORK, May 3.-An early morn
ing fire in a brick tenement at IL Hum
boldt street, thickly populated ois
trict of Brooklyn, caused the death OF
six persons and the serious injury OF
four others today.
Every member of one family. consist
ing of a mother and four children, are
among the dead.
There were many thrilling rescues by
police and firemen, and it was due to
their brave work that the death list
was not larger.
A half dozen or more persons We're
entrapped in the upper stories and were
saved by jumping into life nets.
The financial loss is estimated at
1000.
The dead are:
Mrs. DORA ABRAMS.
SADIE ABRAMS.
CARRIE ABRAMS.
ANNA ABRAMS.
CHARLES ABRAMS.
MRS. JENNIE COHEN.
The injured are Mrs. May Noble, Mrs
Amelia EIirschhorn, Fannie Hirschhorn
broken shoulder from jumping from
window into a life net.
Fire Starts in Cellar
The fire started in the cellar of the
building early this morning when the
people comprising the eight families
living in the house We're asleep. 1t mad
gained much headway before 1t was dis
covered and three policemen who ar
rived about this time repeatedly risked
their lives in dragging people from the
lower floors.
When the firemen came the fire had
spread through the entire rear OF the
house, where the fire escapes We're, and
the terror stricken inmates of the up
per floors had been driven to the front
rooms, where they IS hanging from
windows shrieking help. Ladders
and life nets were qL.DklyN brought into
use and most of the inmates were thus
| rescued The Abrams family lived on
the third floor. The flames swept
through their apartment and their only
way of escape was by jumping from
the windows. Charles and Anna did
this, and both struck on an iron rail-
ing and they We're dead when picked
up. Mrs. Abrams and her other chill
dren, Sadie and Carrie, were burned to
death, clasped in each others arms.
Mrs Abrams was the widow of Michael
Abrams, who was an interpreter in the
Brooklyn police court for many years.
one of the families in the building,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04
MAY BATTLE OVER
FUNDS IN COUNCIL
SCHOOL BOARD REVIEWS ITS
DEMAND FOR $4,000
Moneys and Courts May Be
Asked to Settle Ques-
tions of Law

The battle between the school board
and the city council may be removed
today at the session of the city council.
On Saturday the finance COMMITTEES
decided to ignore the request of the
board for an appropriation of $4,000 to
make up the pairing done when the
budget was made out, and it Is prob
able that the courts may be resorted
to to get the funds. The schools need
them badly.
Lawyers are not agreed on just what
the powers of the board are, though 1t
is conceded that the expenditures come
within the discretion of the school
directors.
The fact remains that the board has
run short of funds, although, as Aud
itor w. c. Mushet has pointed out.
more money was given the board than
it asked for. Some fine points in audit
ing and bookkeeping are involved in
this statement, and not, until the busi-
ness men appointed by the three COM
mercial bodies of Los Angeles will the
general public realize just what the
issues are.
The discussion will come up when the
report of the finance committee is read.
Republican members of the council
have patted Auditor Mushet ON the
back for his work in the present In
quiry, as they look upon the trouble as
factional fight brewing within non-
partisan ranks.
The auditor says he has not gone into
the question of policy but merely gave
"A financial statement as Cleaned from
the books of the board. He says per-
feet auditing system in the schools
would have obviated all the present
trouble. The school authorities say
Auditor Mushet has made wrong de-
ductions.
During the week the special commit
tee from the chamber of commerce, the
Municipal league and the Merchants
and Manufacturers association will
discuss the best means of procedure
and will then make an Independent in
vestigation, the board having asked for
such step. Accountants will be called
in and it is likely that the moral
spiritual and educational policies may
also come in for review In order to
clear all the issues involved in the
present controversy, which it is ac-
knowledged grows out Of personal ami
mostly against Superintendent Moore
by local newspaper publisher.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-04
BAUMGARDT REPEATS HIS
LECTURE ON ETERNAL CITY
Interesting Pictures Are Given in Con-
nection with Impressive Talk on
Rome and Famous Italian
Landmarks

Rome the Eternal City" given by b.
r. Baumgardt last night in symphony
hall, was largely attended and was
given in response to numerous requests
made for its repetition
In this lecture Professor Baumsardt
gives ancient mediaeval and modern
Rome in a most interesting manner
Last night he showed the pathway or
the APOSTLE Paul and followed the
events of the life of that apostle during
his two years residence in Rome, the
home of the mighty emperers. Rome
was shown as ii was seen by the apos-
tie and the pathway in several places
was thrown on the canvas in splendid
pictures, many of which were taken by
Mr. Baumgardt himself.
Tie ancient water aqueductS, which
today give Rome the best water supply
of any European capital were shown
and described last night in an admir-
able style
Mediaeval Rome, with the ruins of the
forum, the temples and the beautiful
architecture also were thrown on the
screen.
In an interesting running commen-
tary Mr.. Baumgardt gave facts ana
figures, legends and anecdotes regard
ing the scenes shown, which made
decidedly strong impression on his
hearers. incidentally Mr.. Baumgardt
gave several of the world famous
poems In describing the famous ruins.
The Vatican and the treasures of
it's famous art collection were shown.
making in itself a splendid lecture.
The paintings and sculptures of Mi
chael Angelo Raphael, Titan, Guido
REM, including the famous Sistine
chapel. were among the paintings
shown last night.
The coliseum as it stands today and
as 1t was in the days of the mighty
emperors called forth much praise.
Rome Of classic ground was portrayed
in comprehensive view from every
stand.
Mr.. Baumgardt will speak next Sun
day night at symphony hall on Pom
peii," delivering his famous lecture on
the buried city, which also viii be re-
peated at special request from many
people who missed the first lecture on,
this subject.