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The new era., 1909-05-13
Editorial.
THE CONGRESS.
MEMS OPPORTUNITY

WIEN y OFT0N UNI ]
This is the way the Iron River
(Mich.) Reporter puts it up to the
congressman of that district, and
the argument holds good for every
other congressman in the land.
Now is the time for them to give
the printers of the country square
deal and in so doing to win the
hearty support of the press. The
Reporter says:
Congressman Young can GER
tainly make himself solid, for all
time to come, with every news
paper man in the upper peninsula
and elsewhere by getting after
that graft or monopoly, on which
the post office department has
been working overtime for the past
several months. We refer to the
printing of envelopes, free of
charge, for persons, business firms
corporations. ETC., outside OF those
in the government employ. Dur
ing the past ten days nearly every
man and business firm in this vi
cinity have received circular let
ter from the post office department,
containing advertising matter in
reference to this gigantic monopoly.
Probably the names of these parties
or business firms were sent to the
department by the post master.
Postmasters are frequently remind
ed by the department that they
must not furnish names to anyone,
and it is impossible for any business
firm or firms to secure such a list
of names. The department can
secure them, however, but whether
from the postmaster or other sour
ces we do not know, but presume
from the postmaster. We do not
see why the post office department
should have any more privileges
than private individual or corpor-
alton. 1t not only has this privilege
but it also sends all its advertising
matter through the mail without
having to pay postage. 1t is thus
taken advantage of a legitimate
business enterprise that every year
spends thousands of dollars in post
age to advertise its business.
Is there anything right or fair a.
bout such methods?
Why should the government fur
nish the printing on envelopes free
of charge?'
Is it any wonder that there is al
deficiency of millions of dollars
every year when such business
methods are employed? Would
any private individual or corpora
ton conduct business along such
lines?
Every newspaper in the upper
peninsula should get after congress
man Young and Call his attention
to this injustice of the post office
department There is no call or
demand that it should be continued
any more than there is for the gov
ernment TO go into the grocery. !
clothing or millinery business. 1t
should be stopped and Congressman
Young should be asked TO help to
do it.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-16
NO CARNIVAL FOR HIM NOW
Harold RaynOr VIII spend some
Time in the County Jail
Instead.

Harold Raynor will not go into the car
nival business this spring. He was ar
raigned before United States Commissions
Anderson Monday morning on the charge
OF using the United States malls for pur-
pose TO defraud in writing to several young
men in Omaha asking them to put up from
81 10 $40 for the privilege OF joining his car
nival company and buying the necessary
costumes. Raynor confessed TO the charge
and was bound over to the federal
grand jury in 500. He was unable
to furnish bail and was committed to the
Douglas county jail. Several Of his victims
appeared before Commissioner Anderson
and testified that they had put I'D s. col
lateral. all told. and that they were not
doing any carnivaling Yet, nor had they
seen the color OF their costumes. and they
we're Of the opinion that Rsynor had bilked
them badly and kept their money.
Raynor had a detectives badge bearing
the lettering &c. ID. b. Co. Detective Ru-
reau. Cincinnati" Judge Anderson deci-
phered the significance OF The letters as
Great Dead Beat Company" TO which
Raynor gave a quiet acquieseenee. He said
that he had bought the badg1. but had NOT
gotten into any Sherlock Holmes business
yet.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-16
PRINTERS CALL ON THE CLERGY
Union Men Ask the Ministerial Assoc
citation TO Endorse n Label
of UniODism.

The Ministerial union in its meeting at the
Young Mems Christian association Monday
was asked by the union printers of Omaha,
some of whom are at outs with some of
the employers. TO endorse the union label
and the cause of the union printers. The
clergymen took the matter under advise
ment. '
The meeting of the Ministerial union Mon
day was given over largely TO a discussion
OF the report of the Social Service commit
tee upon the petitions relative to the en-
forcement OF the Sunday Jaws. The report
showed that petitions had been sent to each
of the 1900 Protestant ministers Of Me-
brsska 10 secure the signatures of their
respective church members and addressed
to the Nebraska legislature. protesting
against: First-The legaliEstion Of Sunday
base ball and Sunday theaters. Second
Alowing the city councils to define com
mon labor on Sunday. T~hird-Against the
repeal Of the Sackett law.
DIR. A. w. Clark. superintendent OF the
Child Saving Institute delivered a short
address before the meeting. detailing the
result Of his visit with President Roosevelt
during his recent visit TO Washington. and
the encouragement the president gave to
such enterprises and commended the good
work they are accomplishing.
A complimentary dinner was given Mon
day noon 10 the Omaha Ministerial union
Al the mission coffee house of the Union
Gospel mission. 1871 Douglas street. IN
which The twenty or more ministers present
sat down 10 the same luncheon that Is fur
nished zach day TO the regular customers
OF the mission coffee house.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-16
BOY RUNS AWAY FROM HOME
James Van Avery, n High school stu
dent, Has Been Missing since
Friday Morning.

While angry with his father, who had
interfered during an Insignificant argu-
ment between him and his sister, James
Van Avery, a high school lad Of Is years,
left his home Friday and has not returned
since. The Van Avery residence is at 17O
South Twenty-sixth street, Henry c. Van
Avery being the father of the missing
youth.
Police, Young Mems Christian a~ssocia-
ton authorities and the many friends and
acquaintance OF the family have been en-
listed in the search for young Van Avery,
who has always been OF & steady DISPOSE
ton. He was a member of the Young
Mems Christian association and a senior in
the high school.
By Sunday afternoon, the mother, Mrs.
Van Avery. became almost frantic over the
absence of her son and was Gained only
by friendly assurances that he would surely
return within a few days. after realizing
the anxiety and worry he was causing by
his disappearance. Mr.. Van Avery has
visited South Omaha and Council Bluffs
trying to lind the lad, and is now of the
opinion the latter is merely staying with
friends in this city for a day or two.
Friday mornings breakfast being late at
the Van Avery home, on account of Mrs.
Van Avery's illness, is said 90 have caused
young Van Avery TO become somewhat
angry, as he wished TO start to school
early. Some talk that followed caused the
father TO rebuke the son, who left home
after changing his cadet suit to civilian
clothes. He had no money when he left,
although some 80 are accredited to him in
a local bank.
Mr.. Van Avery says that any supposed
trouble will be forgotten and his sons
action forgiven upon his return, which will
relieve the anxious mother from all sorts
of fears that are besetting her.
James Van Avery is 16 years Of age, about
five feet eight lnches in height, weighs LAO
pounds and is OF blonde complexion, with
light curly hair and blue eyes. He wore
dark clothes, a gray overcoat with black
velvet collar and a soft black hat when he
left home.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-16
THREE FORTUNATE FAMILIES
Elsasser's, Buffers and FIynn's Are
Now Ove Their Heads In
Fable Pie.

Conversation on a North Twenty-fourth
street car:
Wei. how do you like the way us
democrats broke in over al the court
house?"
My blessing 70 them. since they're clever
encu gh to do IT," replied the Intercepted
one. evidently a republican.
"You'n notice that the Elsssser. Butler
and Flynn families are about all taken
care OF now" said the first speaker.
There's Pete Elsssser in the council, and
Fred Elsssser in charge Of the county poor
farm. There's Dan Butler in the city
clerks office and Joe Butler drawing a
city salary and acting as principal sdvo-
cate Of the Dahlman administration
There's Tom Flynn. spending a few thou
sands in a way to do the most good-for
his party-as street commissioner, and
there's his brother. l. j.. Just made night
watchman at the court house. where a
man can have a quite comfortable nights
rest and not miss a meal the next day.
Why, it's fine, and Fred Elsasser psrticu-
larly ought 10 feel thankful"
why he more thar tie others, He
doesn't get in for quite a while yet
True. but when he does get in the
provision bin will know il. Fred has a
Roosevelt family. a bakers dozen or more.
I'm told. At the poor farm the boss OF the
job has full and plenty OF everything and
none Of II is poor, either. With a family
Of twelve or fourteen living on county
giub Of good quality and the father and
mother drawing nice salaries. what better
cculd any man ask?'
DO the superintendent and his family
live off the county?"
d they? They do, and they have from
the day the place was opened. And IL you
expect that Bruning, Bedford and Pickard
will let Fred Elsasser get any the worst
OF It, or any other democrat. for that mat
ter, you have another guess coming. Fam
lily expenses being very high now. the
charitable trinity on the county board APP
pare ntly wanted to find a family that
really needed such a grand chance to live
at county expense"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-16
STAY ON YOUR SIDE OF RIVER
This Is Judge COckreIrs Advice 10
Two IOwans Protesting 10
BE s~sSfronH.0

W came over from Council Bluffs 10
get shaved" asserted Arthur Levi and A.
E. Steward to the police judge Monday,
when asked to explain their presence and
conduct in Omaha Saturday night.
They were overheard by the police in a
room. boasting that they were pals" OF
Hugh Jackson, the dead bandit. and could
get" a roll" any time they went out for
one. Levi was identified as a man ar
rested some time ago with Pat Grove. and
both he and Stewart are said to be hard
citizens"
Without regard to the patronage ae-
corded the local whisker trimmers. Judge
Cockreli ordered the men not TO come 10
Omaha again to he shaved, and gave them
TIL noon In which TO make tracks across
the bridge.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-16
THIRTEEN CLUB ENTERTAINS
Mayor DahIman Guest at an Informal
Social Function sunday
Evening.

Mayor James Dahlman was the guest of
the Thirteen club last night at an informal
meeting held at 1902 Douglas rtreet.
The Thirteen club. be 1t known Of ali
men. is composed Of thirteen good fellows,
Of whom J. 5. Cross is president The club
den ands no dues and nc fees OF any kind.
but when they have a mind to entertain
anyone they do so with a vengeance and
"hizzoner' was the latest victim.
Everything was lovely, however. and
Dahlman told them all how II happened
and there Mas a general love feast. The
meeting closed with a pledge from all pres
ent 10 vote fer Dahlman at the coming
srriI-g election. which means that thirteen
votes are set aside for the Wislder OF the
lsriat
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-16
AGED WOMAN is DESTITUTE
Mrs. Mary MetEer Is Found by Police
Helpless and Hungry in an
Old shack.

Bcdridden and helpless from age and the
pangs Of rheumatism, and surrounded by
aCcumulations OF filth, with only four dogs
as companions. Mrs. Mary Meter was
found in a dilapidated cottage near Fifth
and Spring streets Sunday morning By
Health Officer Woodbridge He had been
sent out on the case by captain Mostyn OF
the police force. who was told OF the desti-
tute circumstance by ~neighbors of the old
woman.
Too proud TO so TO the county hospital.
Mrs. Meter is yet in direst need OF char
ity. She told the officer that she would
only be taken TO some regular hospital,
mentioning st. Joseph's as her preference,
as she Is near there and supposedly Of the
Catholic faith. no relatives Of hers are
known to her ~neighbors or the police, who
will attend TO the case.
-Four dogs sleeping on the same bed with
the woman we're found by officer Wooid-
ridge when he entered the little shack
Sunday. She told him frankly that they
were a nuisance and menace to her health,
yet she had been unable 10 part with them.
her only friends.
Proposing that they he shot at once. the
officer was met with firm orders that IL the
bloody deed was to be done It. should take
place right in Mrs. Meters presence. $50
she could see for sure that they were dead"
However, Officer Woodbridge. with an eye
for health, finally coaxed the CANNES out
doors and dispatched three Of them with his
revolver. The other one OF the four es-
capped.
This is only one OF the numerous cases
Of restitution, sickness and lack Of santa
ton that the police have 20 care for. Sun
day, the same day on which Mrs. Meters
condition was discovered. several men were
probably saved from freezing 70 death. OF
at least from cold and hunger. by being
taken TO jail and housed there.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-16
SIX BELOW ZERO THIS TIME
Minimum of the Latest Cold snap
Comes at Eight O'Clock Mon
day Morning.

Six below zero at s o'clock Monday morn
ing was the elimination of the latest cold
snap. When the mercury reached that
point it started back up the tube, although
at a moderate rate of speed.
Now the weather forecaster predicts fair
and slowly rising temperature for Tues
day.
The wind howled all day Sunday and
drove the steadily-falling snow at a lively
clip. The air was thick and penetrating all
day.
In a way Sunday was the severest day
Omaha has felt this year, for the snow fell
constantly and the wind blew necessarily
and the wayfarer paid a high price for his
journeying.
Telegraph wires are again in trouble TO
the east and south. The Western Union is
having some trouble between Omaha and
Chicago. but the main difficulties are east
Of Chicago and south of Kansas City, and
the company is taking messages beyond
these points subject TO delay.
The o'Neim line of the Burlington is
again In trouble. in fact, it has not been
opened since the snow of last week. After
experiencing three derailments in trying
to buck the deep snow in the big cuts with
a wedge snowplow, the work was stopped
and the Burlington is bringing one OF the
big rotary plows from Sheridan division to
try to force its way through the drifts.
which are in some places more than twelve
feet deep and packed as hard as ice.
Most Of the United States mails from
the north, northeast and northwest were
from one TO two and four hours late
Monday because of the snow and cold.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-16

In Kansas City, Saturday at the home Of
her son, w. b. Wallwork. Mrs. wallwork
had a large circle OF acquaintance in
Omaha and South Omaha. She had daugh-
tiers and sons until recently in both cities.
She spent much OF her time visiting with
them. Her daughter, Mrs. A. l.. Lott of
South Omaha went to Kansas City. Thurs
day upon receiving reports of her
mothers serious condition. Her surviving
daughters are Mrs. A. l.. Lott OF South
Omaha and Mrs. Charles Jones Of New
York City. Her sons are w. B. Wallwork
OF Kansas City, John w. Wallwork OF
Denver. Colo; and Edward L. WsllwoIk
Of Chicago. The funeral will be held in
Chicago. the old home. Monday.
Magic City Gossip.
The knights and Ladies of Security will
give a card party this evening at Woodmon
han,
Mrs. David CARAT entertained the Pres
byterian Kings Daughters Friday after
noon
Mrs. c. Il. scarr wIn entertain the Pres
b~yterian Kings Daughters Thursday after
noon
II. B. Fleharty spent the latter days Of
last week In Lincoln concerned with affairs
OF legislation.
N. T.. Boutwell, and sister, Mrs. NJ. y.
HUXford, are guests OF friends and rela-
tives In the city.
The Polish club gave a play.
He Must Get Married" al Kosciusko hall
yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Julia Lind. daughter of Mrs. John
Reddy. returned yesterday morning Go Fair
bury, where she resides.
This last opportunity 10 Join as a charter
member Of the Presbyterian Brotherhood
viii be given at the regular monthly meet
ing at the church this esening.
The condition Of Mis-. Rose Derbyshire
was slightly more favorable yesterday AT
the South Omaha hospital. though she was
still in a most critical condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-16
HOFF SAYS he WAS MISLED
Insists BFuning Assured Him He
Would Be Retained.
HATES TO QUIT FOR SUCH A NAN
wouId Not Mind Giving Tn His Job
to Ordinary MAN, hut Resents
Succession by Fellow
ike stryker.

Fred Bruning told me. even up to sat-
urdsy morning that / was safe in my
place. says Sam Hoff. in regard to his
being ousted from his position as custodian
OF the Douglas county court house. Il do
not blame Pickard and Bedford. for they
are democrats, but Bruning pretended to
be q republican and secured the votes OF
republicans in the election as such.
II kept telling me up TO the last that
l was all right and his action consequently
came as q surprise. There were two men
who had come to me and said that IL a
change we're possible they would seek my
place and I told them what was my honest
conviction. that there would be no such
chanee. Possibly they could not have been
elected anyhow, but Brunings action gave
them no nance.
II should not mind giving up the place
TO the right kind Of man, but not TO a fell
low like Stryker. He was a candidate for
the superlntendency OF the county hospital,
but they were afraid to put him there or
even in the county store. As custodian of
the court house he will have less oppor-
tunity to get away with anything and they
felt safer"
Hoff points with pride to the record he
has made in his position.
There is not a man in the building who
will not say that l have done my work
WELL" said he. "and that is one reason
why it jars to have a man like stryker
put In. It's a good thing for the county
they did not elect him to the hospital job. {"
The county commissioners held a meet
ing Monday morning, which was peaceful
and lamblike compared to the session Of
Saturday. when Brilning's gag-and-gave
rule was the dominant note. Approval of
the payroll was the principal business.
The resignation OF e. p. O'Connor as a
constable at Benson was received and re-
ferred TO q committee.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-16
oMAHANS IN KING AUTO SAIL
Fred" SeIIa 40 Ed COFaish Most
Costly sold at the
Chicago show.

Chicago papers announce that the largest
individual sale made at the Chicago Auto
mobile show was made by an Omaha dealer
10 a resident Of Omaha. when H. f. Fred
rickson sold 10 T. J. Cornish OF the Carter
White Lead works and member of the
Omaha Park board. a Pierce-Arrow with
limousine body extra. the entire Machine
costing s,1o0.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-16
REDICK HOME IS SCoRcHED
Observation-Disclosures ON North TWEEN
ty-FOurth street Damaged TO
Extent of $4,000.

The handsome residence built by John 1
Rediek and nov occupied Of o. c. Rediek
at SsI2 North Twenty-fourth street came
near being destroyed by fire about T
O'Clock last night.
Tn blaze originated from a fireplace on
the first floor. but followed the chimney
TO the roof, The damage is estimated at
$4,000. most Of which was by water.
The house has been bought nv the
University Of Omaha and is intended for The
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-16
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

J. d. Shields. who for some time has
tetn auditor Of ticket and freight accounts
Of the Burlington west Of the Missouri
river. has been advanced 20 q similar post
ucn with the lines east OF tire river. He
Il succeeded by J.. Va. Newell, who has
recently beeR IN charge OF freight claims
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-16
REINFORCING NEW STOCKINGS.

The Singer Darner IS useful for reinfore-
ing stockings where carriers are connected.
thus preventing tearing OF the goods and
giving q greater wearing strength. Very
simple; can be used IN any lock-stitch sew
ing machine and by anyone who runs a
wins machine. For sale AT Singer store.
1914 Douglas street. Omaha. Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-16
AFFAIRS At SOUTH OMAHA
Stormy Weather Causes Decrease in
Receipts at Union Stock Yards.
TWO DEATHS IN ONE FAMnl
Four-Year-Old Son of Prank rverdik,
Jr., Died Friday and n YOunser
Son Sunday Morning
Magic City Gossip.

A glance at the record kept at the Union
Stock Yards ~company's office shows that
the receipts OF cattle have fallen off I,l0i
head. as compared with 1903 Hogs also
show a decline. In the light Of the condi-
tons prevailing, the South Omaha stock
men are showing no alarm. II is noticeable
that every market in the country shows a
decline about proportionate 10 these W
classes of live stock. Omaha has Jared bet
ter in some respects than the other river
points. The disadvantage would be much
less had il not been for the severe storm
early in the week. This cut the receipts
on the principal market day. Wednesday.
to seventy-five head Of hogs. The storm
also influenced the rest Of the week II
was remarked By dozens of the old bust
ness men of the yards that nevsr since the
market opened had a day been known with
so few animals received. -ais statement
includes Sundays, holidays and every other
day in the history Of the yards. IL shows
not only the severity Of the memorable
storm. b=t also the caution Of the rail-
roads in refusing 10 receive animals In the
face OF such a blizzard. This record has
the effect of looking bad on paper. but, be-
ing a mere accident OF condition, will be
made up in a few good market days
No large shipment is expected at the
> aInE AludNH 60 AAN III - 80
Sunday was so severe that few shippers
will nave ventured 70 face il. The roads
have discouraged shipment and trains will
do exceedingly well to make anywhere
near the schedule.
Two Deaths In One Family.
Yesterday Was q sad day In the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank TvTdik. They were to
have buried their +year-old son, Frank.
jr.. at $50 p. m, but that duty was over
Swallowed by the death OF their 2-year-old
son. Ferdinand, which occurred Sunday
morning. Both sons died Of pneumonia
The eldest died Friday. The funeral has
been postponed twice on account Of the III
ness of the younger boy. The funeral will
be held today al go p, m, from the resi-
dence. &1 South TWenty-secOnd street to
the Church Of the Assumption. The father
and mother Of the two little boys are
nearly prostrated with grief and their pain
ful watching.
Mrs John WailwOrk a. Dead.
Word has been received OF the death Of
Mrs John WallEorks sr., which occurred
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-16
Injured In a Fire

or lTuised by a fall. apply Bucklens Arnics
salve. Cures burns wounds, sores. eczems.
piles. Guaranteed. &c. For sale by Beaton
Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-16

art building. but is still occupied BY the
Rsdick family. Mr.. Redick is in Chicago.
tut Is expected home within a day OF two.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-16
Strong Healthy Women

lie woman Il stroag snd healthy in q Womanly way, moth
erhood means 10 her but itie SUFFERING. The trOabIs lies
IN the tact that the many women suGsr iron weakness and
disease OF the distiacdy feminine or6anism and are unktted
tor motherhood. This cen Be remsdied.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-16
Dr.. Pierce's FaYOdte Prescription

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Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-16
Two Deaths In One FAMILY.

Mrs John WaiiwOrk f. Dead.
Word has been received OF the death OF
Mrs John WallEorks sr., which occurred