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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
WESTERN RATES REDUCED.

erejaht Classification Declared Un.
reasonabls and Cut % Per Cent.
r. Washington, Nov. 24-class freight
rates from Tacoma and Seattle, and
Portland, ore, to points in Washing
ton, Oregon. Idaho and Montana, today
were declared unreasonable by the In
,,terstate commerce commission, and re-
Auctions averaging 20 per cent were
ordered by Jan. ~, 1912.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
FAMOUS ATHLETE DIES.
Passing Of "Tommy" johnson, Former
Kansas University Star.

Kansas City, Nov. 24.-Thomas w.
(Tommy) Johnson, former Kansas Uni
ve1sity star, died at o'clock this
morning at the Kansas University hos
pital, of complication Of diseases. He
was one of the most widely known ath-
letes in the Missouri valley. He was
26 years old. An accident in basket
ball game with Nebraska University in
1909, and a later injury in q college
wrestling watch, Mastered the end.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
aan on Slot MsshIn.:.

Keokuk, Nov. 24.--Local police today
served notice that all hotels. saloons
and others must eliminate slot ma
chimes at once. The notice was sent
out in compliance with the order Of
Attorney General Cosson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
n..dx For cress Country Run.

Ready For Cross Country Run.
Iowa City, Nov. 24-College teams
are arriving here this afternoon for
the cross country race to be held here
tomorrow morning Several Of the
teams 1ogged over the Nve-mile course
In final practice this afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
NATIONAL CONVENTION.

Democrats win Fix Tins. and Place
Early in January.
Mt. Clemens, Mich, Nov. 24.-The
time and place for holding the demo-
cratic national convention will be de-,
cided by the democratic national COM
mittee in Washington at noon, Jan.
s, according to an announcement made
today by Norman E. Mack, chairman
of the committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
Sixty.Five Jap Sailors Drown.

Toxic, Nov. 24.-The Japanese de-
.stroyer Harusame foundered off Shima
province in a storm today and forty
FIVE Of the crew of sixty perished.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24

Richmond, Va, Nov. 24.-Henry Clay
.,.stt,e was electrocuted in the state
penitentiary at 1928 a. m. One minute
after the shock he was pronounced
dead He went to the death chair un-
shaken and, altho, entreated by his
spiritual, advisors to make statement
then confessing to the murder OF ms
wife last June he smiled in dissent.
He did, however, acknowledge ms
rnilt in q written statement given OUT
after his death
The Rev. John ]. Fix, of the Presby-
terian church. of which Beattie was
member, appeared at the prison ione
before dawn. With prayers and en-
treaties he besought Beattie 10 tel Tue
truth about the crime 49,
.To 70 before your maker with a lie
!. mon your lips" he said. "is sacrilege'
II guilty speak" -.
Beattie smiled family but shook his
psatl, witnesses Arrive.
h, downpour Of rain the twelve
.uitnesses 10 the execution toiled thru
!: . ,fha nnurx dawn up the hill where the
nenitentiary. looks upon the city. They
were quickly conducted single file thru
the uates Of steel bars to the chamber
where Beattie was to offer his atone
ment. There was no conversation.
within the chamber all was in readi-
s mess. The chair, q solid structure OF
oak. would ordinarily have appeared
Ike the chairs seen in libraries. In the
aonnberly. bare chamber, however, II
was sif,istos. Straps dangled from tts
4 arms and back and shining steel clamps
anpeafed In the light Of the electric
lamp tenacles outstretched to clasp
!, victim.
The witnesses were seated, sia
abreast. In an angle Of the room. They
shuffled their feet uneasily and wher
one leaned forward to speak to another
his action, was received with frowns.
gsuperfntendent Woods with two dep.
nty wardens addressed the witnesses
Il roinr thru some small formality de.
manded by law. Then with his two
nan following he passed out into the
building where Beattie awaited the
sunamons In, the cell adjoining.
F9Wal Summons Reed.
r, fhA death chamber the voice Of
/ fhs warden could be heard plainly
readine 70 the doomed man the fina
snmmons. The warlen's voice droned
! 3 M if seemed to the witnesses, inter
6 .minabiy. In reality the compliance
v5ith the law, the law occupied only 9
.hraef moment. Then with Beattie be-
{ tween them and the deputy wardens
beGSn tteir progress toward the chair
oniya.a few feet away.
when the procession, followed by
Surerintindent Woods. started. = sigma
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
Mrs, Quinn indicted.

Chicago, Nov. 24.-Mrs. James Quinn.
whose husband WAS shot to death re-
Gently, today was indicted by the grand
Jury charged with murder.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
EATS HEADACHE PILLS.

Little pss Moinss Girl in Prsearious
Condition a. Result.
Des Moines Nov. 24.-Geraldine, the
.2-year- old daughter Of Mrs. r. Wheel
er, is in serious condition today
and may die as the result Of eating
headache tablets. The child discov:
cred the medicine and, thinking It'll
candy, ate large number Of the
pills.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
awHlrE SLAVE. INDICTMENTS.
Two Men Held at Dss Moines For A.
legged Lurins Of Girls.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Nov. 24.-Adam Sim :
mons was indicted in the federal court
today for alleged white slave traffic,
in bringing girl. Miss Krawna. from
Lithuania. for immofal purposes. She
is living here now aid has been con-
victed in the state courts of bootleg
eine. hut told the story, of how she was
brought from Europe hast summer.
Leouis weissbaula was also indicted
for importing a girf from ST. Louis for
immoral purpose.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
GHOSTS pEsTER KELLY
Office Boy Tsstifiss Of Doctors Hal
iueinations-chanss Prior to Tras-

Z soy.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Nov. 24.-In the Kelly
murder trial today Leslie Ehlers, an
office boy for the doctor at Council
Bluffs. told of an occasion when the
doctor said he had seen ghosts and
looked out of the window and saw
them again, but the boy did not see
any ghosts. Kelly was nervous and
stared wildly.
On another occasion when he was
taking Kelly home late at night In
buggy Kelly wanted to be taken to
Crescent City. as he. was afraid to go
home Much testimony was introduced
to show that Kelly had been. up to two
months before the tragedy. peaceaDie
man; then his whole character changed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
T.R. BULLETIN
Noticeable News Of Today
The Weather.

Sun rises Nov. 35 at I. sets at 4:S5.
Iowa-Generally fair tonight and
Saturday; warmer tonight.
Enthusiastically fair tonight and
Saturday.
South Dakota-Fair tonight and
Saturday; warmer in east portion to-
night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
a.nker, 10 petroit Next Year.

New Orleans. Nov. 24.-Detroit was
today selected as the meeting place Of
the 1912 convention OF the American
Bankers Association, In session here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
IBEATTIE CONFESSES
HE KILLED HIS WIFE
Leaves Written Acknowledgement Of Crime With
@ Spiritual Advisers Before Going to
Electric Chair.
EXPRESSES SORROW FOR HIS ACT

Signed in Presence of Two Minister'S and No Other
Will Be Made Public by Them-Execution Takes Place in
Prison at 1923 m-Pronounced Dead in One Minute
Expresses Thanks for Interest and Sympathy of Friends
and Goes His Death History of His Brutal
Crime. E5. sss.5
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
HAS SLEPT FOUR DAYS.
Efforts to Awaken Dss Moinss Woman
Still UnavaiIinq.

Des Moines. Nov. 24.-Efforts to
awaken Mrs J. L. Parmenter. of Des
Moines who has been sleeping since
last Tuesday morning. today proved
unavailing. She has been in poor
health for some time and 1t is feared
she will die.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24

ing william Priebe from operating his
saloon. He Is charged with nom
observance of the state mulct law, and
with selling drinks to Sminors.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
ICE STOPS STEAMER.
pee Moinss Rapids canal Closed BY
Inch Thick loo.

Keokuk, Nov. 24.-The Des Moines
Rapids canal was closed today by ice
an inch thick. Steamers expected from
st. Louis will not be able to pass until
the ice clears away, which may not be +
for several days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
MURDER TRIAL OPENS,

Killing Sweetheart.
Snecial TO Times Republican.
Sioux City. Nov. 24.-The trial OF NJ.
Dirsa, charged with Turing his sweet
heart, Caroline Gribauzcuse. to a lone
ly spot near the Floyd monument and
killing her for her money, last August.
opened today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
Small Fire at Newton.

Small Fire at Newton.
Special to Times Republican.
Newton, Nov. 24.-The residence o6
Hanna Weeks was partially burned at
noon today. the hre starting In the
sitting room. The origin 10 unknown.
Tho probable damage n 5000
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1911-11-24
SOME SHOW ..FoR MORSE.
New York Banker 60 Be Moved From
Atlanta Psnitantiary.

Wash1ngtOn, NOV. SH.-II tHere Hre
no legal objections c., w. Morse. the
New York banker now in the Atlanta
will be <. removed from
that institution within a few days to
a point near Atlanta and placed under
by physicians to determine
or not his physical condition
is such that he should be granted a
pardon by President Taft.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-03
Personal Gossip

Miss Katherine Beeson returned Friday
from a week in Lincoln.
] Miss Camille Yeiser of Fremont Is the
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. John o. Yelser.
Mrs. Adoiph Dworak of Schuyler Is
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fred Metz for a
week
Miss Eugene whltmore is at Troy. N.
Y. visiting friends and is expected home
this week.
Mr.. Sidney A. Mandeiberg spent
Thanksgiving with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs A. Mandelberg.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Hill Clarke leave
today for Chicago and Indianapolis for a
( visit OF several weeks.
Mrs. squres expects her daughter, Mrs.
Hoxie Clark. and Mr.. Clark TO spend the
Christmas holiday with her.
Mr.. and Mrs II. T. Lemist expect their
brother. Mr.. Russell Lemist of Denver
to spend Christmas with them.
Mrs. G. W. Holdrege has returned from
Madrid, Neb., where she visited her
daughter. Mrs. Edward Holyoke.
Senator and Mrs Gilbert Hitchcock and
Miss Ruth Hitchcock left Friday for
Washington, d. c.. for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Holman have re-
turned from the south and are guests Of
their mother. Mrs. Beecher Highly.
Miss Henrietta Rees. who is an instruc-
Tor In music at Morningside college, spent
THANKSGIVING with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Rees.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Bottum of NIL
waukee. who spent Thanksgiving as the
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Mott, re-
turned home Saturday.
Mrs Clark Colt and children leave to-
day for La Jolla, Cal. to remain untB
April. Mr.. Colt will join them later, liv-
Ing meanwhile at the Omaha club.
Mrs. zerlina Llebling Of New York, who
has been visiting Miss Rosina Mandel-
berg and Mrs. Louis Hitler for several
weeks. will leave Thursday for Detroit.
Misses Alma and Irna Sullivan, daugh-
tiers OF H. NJ. Sullivan OF Broken Bow,
who attend the University of Nebraska,
spent Thanksgiving as the guests Of Or.
A. L. Muirhead.
Miss Marjorie Licnten wallner, who at
tends the University OF Nebraska. spent
the Thanksgiving vacation with her
parents at the Potter. Miss Harrison,
c.assmate. is her guest
Mr. and Mrs. David A. Baum have ar
rived from New York and are at the
Loyal Mrs. Baum has been abroad over
year with her daughter. Miss Margaret.
who remains in school at Paris.
Among the Omaha folk who have re-
turned from attending the Charity bali
IN Fremont last week are Mr.. and Mrs.
G.. Wesley Turner, Mr. Justice Loewe
and MIR. Herbert smails. These Omahans
also, attended the dinner given by Mr..
and Mrs r. B. Schneider preceding the
bail.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-03
Commercial Club
Thanks Teachers

Iomaha's pleasure at having had the
Teachers association this year and hope
that the pleasure may be REPEATED again
next year are expressed In personal let
tiers sent to each one OF the more than
400 teachers who attended the Omaha
convention by David Cole, president OF
the Commercial club.
The Omaha teachers received the same
letter that went TO those out in the
state. Following is a copy:
The pleasure and satisfaction expert
enced ny the city In entertaining the
convention OF the Nebraska state Ieacn-
ers association We uesIre TO express 10
the inoiviuual members.
lou, personally, We wish to thank for
Your attendance, cooperation anu your
assistanoe IN making Inc convention q
success, Which II is unanimously accred-
tied to bed success not only la It's cnaf-
acIer and influence as affecting the or
kaniERtiUp, DuL IN it's enllshtenIng effect
ON the citizeits OF Omaha anu, through
publicity, ON the country at large.
On every hand We near this meeting
most favorably compared with the many
others which Omana mas entertained
this year-retparks always coupled witn
the hope tnat the experience may soon
be repeated.
Permit US to wish that your stay in our
city was both benefit AID a pleasure 10
you and should II be found advantageous
TO the teachers again 10 hold their an
nuai meeting IN lnis city we assure you
mat the experience gained TINS year,
coupled with our earnest desire to merit
your approval, Will insure even more
satisfactory arrangements, and many
added features when this year has sug-
sested. With kindsst personal reYarus,
DAVID COLE, President.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-03

The young people % the dsbutante set
win be much fettd and entertained this
month.
Invitations have been issued for buff
fet lunchson 20 be given by Misc opheila
Hayden and Miss Marie Woodland AZ the
home OF The former, 20i5 cass street.
Tuesday. December ~ About 100 guests
viii be present.
One u the larger affairs this week will
be the tea given Tuesday afternoon by
Mrs. John LAuderdaie Kennedy In honor
Of Miss Ruth Hammer.
wednesday evening the young women
Of thia set will give a subscription dane
ing party a. the Country club when
about seventy young people win be pres
ent Il win be partly q leap year affair
The young women viii invite the men
and the young women viii also pay an Of
fhs expenses. The committee IN charge
includes Misses Elizabeth Davis. Rath.
erine Beeson. Elizabeth Bruce. Mildred
Butler. Ruth Hammer. Louise Dining,
Dorothy Morgan. Dorothy Stevens.
Friday evening Miss Elizabeth Davis
one % the seasons debutantea. will be
guest q honor at one u the dinner par
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-03
NEWSBoYS COMPLAIN OF
LOSING OUT ON CHICKEN

Some Of the newsboys OF the city are
complaining that they did not get a
chicken from among the big bunch OF
chickens bought with the fund con-
tributed by business men for a Thanks
giving feast for "sll the newsboys Of
Omaha The man who distributed the
chickens was Probation officer Mogy
Bernstein. In charge OF the newsboys of
the Daily News. and the boys left out
were those who sold other papers.
Among those left out were Bonnie
Margian. Frank Pasha and Lawrence
seavio, all OF whom sell The Bee OF
World Herald. or both IL Is said that
some who were turned away empty
handed Wednesday were given chickens
Thursday because they threatened to
make a fuss" The boys objected to
being compelled TO register at the News
for their chickens, instead OF being al
lowed 10 register at the office OF their
own paper
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-03
Furs, DarkGar-.
ments, Etc. need
Cleaning Also.
BY Drssher's Man

Many WsaFsrs OF dark oOIOrod gar
mSnts are under q dsiusion that works
havoc for the lighter cOlorsd clothes
they may be wearing at the same time.
They are prone to think that dark
colorsd garments do not require clean
ing ~ often a. lighter eOIorsd wear
shlss. IN this they err, for the dark
garments may be accommodating . lot
Of dust that cannot be seen, but which
In heavy enough TO soil white linens.
gloves, etc.
The same with fursi thu fur that
seems clean may be STICKY" and when
II becomes sticky that is . signal that
there Il a lot of dust worked into tho
surface.
DrOshsS Bros., with their immsnsO
plant ~ aali-aalS RNEnAm st., make .
speciality OF cleaning, not only your
dark eolOrsd wsAEablsS, but furs a. well.
Just phone Tyler 1900 or Auto A-aaa5
90 find out the cost OF a premier job.
or leave your work at the branch
agency N the PompsiAn Room OF the
ErandSis stores.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-03
Pleasures Past

The Quivive club gave an enjoyable
dancing party at Chambers Friday even
ing About fifty couples were present.
Miss Margaret Weaver entertained at
bridge Saturday afternoon az her home.
eight tables Of players We're present.
Mrs. e. W, Russell entertained infor-
mally AZ luncheon saturday at her home
In honor OF her daughter. Miss Anna
Russell Covers were placed for eleven
guests.
The debut tea and bridge dinner that
was planned by AIRS. Charles A. Sweet
for her daughter. Miss Elizabeth Sweet.
December 10. has had 60 be given up
owing to Mrs. Sweets IN health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward Burgess entertained
az dinner Tuesday evening, when their
guests were, Mr.. and MRS. r.. A. Nash,
Mr. and Mrs. 4. w, Dixon. Mr.. and Mrs.
l. y. crofoot. Miss stella Hamilton and
MIR. C. W. Hun
Complimentary to Miss Rosins Mandel-
berg. who will be one OF the winter
brides, Miss Gertrude IIopald entertained
Informally Saturday afternoon at a
kitchen shower. Mrs. Zerlina o. I.lebnng
OF New York was an out-of-town guest
Mr.. and Mrs, james b. Bone gave a
dinner Friday evening on honor o. Mrs.
i. b. santse OF Danbury. Ia. guest OF
Mr. and Mrs G. v. Bone. Plates were
laid for Mrs. ssntee, Mrs. +. n. Hartford.
Mr. and Mrs. c. V. Bone. Mr.. ana Mrs.
James b. Bone and Master Darwin Bone.
Mr. and Mrs. c, v Bone OF 2727 Daven-
port street entertained at a dinner
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-03
For the Future

Miss Martha Dale viii entertain at
luncheon Al home Tuesday for several
school friends.
The Omaha Guards have issued invita-
tions for da1aing party 90 he given at
Chambers Friday evening in celebration
OF their twenty-fcurth anniversary.
Invitations will be issued Monday for
the annual dance of the Les Hiboux club.
which will be given Saturday evening
December 50. at Metropolitan club.
AR. and Mrs. Frank W. Bacon win give
dance AZ their home saturday evening
for their daughter, Lucille, and Miss
Eleanor Maekey and the senior class OF
Brownell Hall
Mrs. A. d. HuRt will give a dinner
Thursday evening AZ her home. Mime
Lusa Lodge. for Mrs. F. j. saekett Of
Minneapolis Mrs. YuHt is planning to
give a musical within the next two weeks
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-03

and viii issue the invitations in few
days
Mrs. Samuel Rees will entertain at an
evening bridge party Monday for her
guest, Miss Grace Callaa Of Of Hon. y.
Y. Mrs. Samuel Rees. jr.. win assist.
There win be eight tables Of players.
Mrs. Arthur y. stowltis will give an
afternoon tea Wednesday from Z o'clock
until e In honor Of her sister. Mrs. Nc
Gnlicuddy Of san Francisco. Assisting tile
hostess will be Mos George Voss Mrs
Reba Morgan. Mrs. George Prinz and
Miss Carolyn Barkalow.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-03
At the Country Club

Many formal and Informal parties are
oeing given at the Country club this win
ter Two Of the larger parties are the
subscription dance TO be given by the
deoutantes Wednesday and the debut
dance December p for Miss IIoldrese ana
Miss Ringwait.
Last evening few dinner parties were
given at the club Mr. and Mrs. Ward
NJ Burgess had ten guests. Mr.. ana Mrs.
A. " kinsler eight and Mr.. j. u. George
four guests.
Friday evening. Mlss Ella Mae Brown
entertained seven guests at dinner az the
club and MT and Mrs. Arthur Gulou had
four guests.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-03
OPT0METRlSTS ELECT
OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR

twenty-five optometrlsts OF Omaha
council Bluffs and south Omaha met in
the Hotel Loyal last night and formed
the Omaha optometrists' association. and
after drawing up a set OF bylaws ana
a constitution the following officers were
elected; President, Jacob Hoist; vice
president, Howard Cronk; secretary and
treasurer, Victor Johnson.
The purpose Of the new organization Is
TO bring members together for the study
OF optometry.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-03

Edith Cline Ford OF New York City VIII
give a dramatic reading OF Isben's peer
Gynt" at Young WomRn's Christian asso-
clation auditorium wednesday night. De
cember o Admission SO cents. Tickets on
sale at Myers-Dillon drug store.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-03


place Saturday. December % at the
lCatorl home.
Announcement is made OF the engage
ment of Miss Lavena II. Zipp OF Dead
wood. S. d., to Mr. Hugo william wesin
OF Chicago, formerly of Omaha. The
wedding will take place early In January.
Mr.. and Mrs, James Robert Cardwen OF
London, England. announce the marriage
OF their daughter, Gladys Emily. to Carl
Lang. recently OF Omaha and now in the
postal service in Chicago.
The wedding of Miss Roslna Mandelberg
to Mr.. Edward s. Freedman OF Spring
field, Mass. will take place New Years
Eve at the home OF the BRIDES parents,
MIR. and Mrs. A. Mandelberg.
Miss Grace Lanning and Mr., Clark Will
liams were married Thursday noon at the
Walnut Inn church by Rev. William
Boyers. The bride was attended by the
groom's sister. Miss Lily NJ Williams.
The brides brother, Mr., George E. Ian
ms, acted as hast man. Mr.. and Mrs.
Williams will be at home at I529 Hamll-
ton street
Mr.. and Mrs, Henry c. Wright of
schuyler, Neb., have announced the en-
gagement OF their daughter. Edith sum
ner, to Rainsford Ormond Brownen. The
announcement was made at a family din
ner given by Mrs. &. E. Sumner at her
home us South Thirty-ssventh street. in
Omaha on Thanksgiving day. Miss
Wright Is member OF the Delta Gamma
Sorority and Is well known In University
OF Nebraska circles,
Invitations have been issued by Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Gsllatin Edwards for the
marriage OF their daughter. Miss BernIce
Marie Edwards 10 Turner McAllasteF OF
oakland, Cal, formerly OF Omaha. The
ma riage will take place Tuesday even
ms, December 10. at the First Congrega-
tional church. followed by a reception at
the home of the brides parents $3.50 Har-
ney street Mr.. and Mrs. MeAllaster will
be al home after January Is at 1907 Sew
snth avenue, Oakland, Cal