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Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
POULTRY ASSOCIATION is
FORMED AT CENTRAL CITY

CENTRAL CITY, Neb., Dec. 22-(spe
claL)-Central City and the surrounding
country possess a number of poultry
fanciers and a movement has been on
foot for several months to organize a
poultry association. This sentiment was
crystallized into action Tuesday evening
when the Merrick County Poultry associa-
tion was organized. The purpose of the or
ganization, as set forth in resolutions,
is, first, to promote in the county the
breeding of the best kind OF poultry;
second. for promoting an annual poultry
show; third, the mutual protection of
poultry raisers against theft. The assoc
citation adopted a constitution and byr'
laws, and elected the following officers:
NJ. G. Scudder, president f. r. Sweitzer,
secretary; George Wolcott chairman of
membership committee.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
FAMILY OF NINE is
STRICKEN WITH TRICHINA

CENTRAL CITY, Neb.. Dec 22.-(spe-
clal)-A family OF nine stricken With
trichina poisoning istthe report that DR.
Earl L. Boyd brings in from Prairie
Greek township, the afflicted parties
being Fred Nickel, prominent German
farmer, his wife and seven children. 1t
is supposed that the family contracted
the ailment from eating some underdone
sausages. Although none of them are re-
garded as being In a dangerous condition,
all are very sick. This is the first case
Of genuine trichina poisoning that has
occurred in this locality in a long while
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
SANTA CLAUS FATALLY
BURNED AT C0SH0CT0N, O.

cosHocToN. o.. Dec. 22.-whiie play
ing Santa Claus In a school entertainment
Melville Shryock, 10, probably was fatally
burned, and Jessie Turner, 1s, his as
sistant, was seriously burned when
lighted candle fell and set fire to
christmas tree.
The school building was crowded with
persons, and In the panic that followed
several teachers and number of othors
were more or less seriously injured.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
MILFORD MERCHANT IS
SLUGGGED BY HIGHWAYMAN

MILFORD, Neb., Dec CIV. d. Alex
ander. merchant Of this place. was
slugged by a highwayman last night and
is in a dangerous condition. The robber
got away with 500. He is thought to have
made his escape on train passing
through here shortly after the robbery
and police in other cities have been noti-
fled to be on the lookout
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
Cupid Again Busy
in NEBRASKA City

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb.. Dec. 2e--
(special.)-Guy Davis Griffith and Miss
Marie Wissler of Spicer were married in
this city last evening.
Mack Collier, member of the Nebraska
City base ball team OF 1910, who since
has been in the employ of the Norton
Gregson Packing company was married
last evening to Miss Louise Buess, dangh'
ter of Chris Bless, democratic candidate
Nor sheriff this fall and one of the leading
Armers Of this section, They will make
this city their home.
Albert Weisfield, a travelling man with
headquarters at Chicago, and Miss Myrtle
Msckay of Lincoln We're married in this
city last evening. They will make Lin
coin their home for the present.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
FARMERS INSTITUTE
HELD IN RED CLOUD

RED CLOUD. Neb., Dec. 22,-(specialo
"A well-atteRded farmers institute was
held here Tuesday and Wednesday. The
exhibits this year were large in number
both In the mems and the women's de-
partments, and were as whole of ex-
cejtionally fine quality.
There was also a large stock show in
connection, hut owing TO the severe
storm the parade that was billed for l
o'clock wednesday was called off.
The speakers for Tuesday were ex-
Governor Shallenberger, +. w. Chase and
EarI Hamley. Those for Wednesday were
V. p Brown and Miss Louise Sabin.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
Burr Brothers Enter
Pleas Of Guilty

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-Pleas of guilty
were made today by Shelton c. Burr,
president; Eugene II. Burr, secretary
treasurer: Charles IL. Tobey, vice presi-
dent, and Edwin Wesley Preston, an Of
ficial of the Burr Bros. uncorporated)
stock promoters. Their offices here were
raided last November, the men being
charged with using the mails in a scheme
to defraud investors.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
Merriek County Land is Hiah.

CENTRAL CITY. Neb.. Dec. 22.-Cspe-
cial.)-That Merrick county land is stin
advancing in price in spite OF the rather
poor season Is shown by the sale this
week Of eighty acres OF the old j. r.
Ratoliff farm Just west OF the city,
across the road from the Tesohmacher
ranch. The owner. ID. G. Smith. has
this week sold this eighty 70 Charles
Ericsson OF this city, receiving in pay
ment $1,000 Two years ago Mr.. Smith
bought this farm for ti25 per acre.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
WILL LOCK OUT HUNDRED
AND SIXTY THOUSAND

MANCHESTER, England, Dec. 22.-The
committee Of the Lancashire Cotton Spin
ners and Manufacturers' association to-
day decided TO lock out the whole OF the
workers In the mills belonging 10 mem
bers OF the federation, beginning on De-
cember a.
The lockout is protest against the at
tempts OF trades unionists to force weav-
ers not belonging TO the unions to join
their ranks. No fewer than 100000
operatives are involved.
Key to the situation--Bee Advertising.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS FOR
CH0PPING OFF MANS HEAD

COUNCIL GROVE, Kan. Dec s22.-N
T. Olsen, who was convicted OF chopplng
off the head OF Walter Newfarmer, his
hired man, with corn knife, was today
sentenced by Judge King to twenty-five
years in the penitentlary. He was granted
a stay pending an appeal and was re-
leased on $4,000 bond.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
Hal.-lfinute Store TAX

Soon yOu will be setting up the
Christmas tree-getting ready to
decorate it--puttlng ,on II all sorts
the little ones and their elders as
we'll You'll be brimming over with
the spirit of good will. Nou'u be
Wishing every one a Merry Christmas
ana every one will be wishing
you the same. But, we want
TO say IL first This great store
appreciates your patronage and
wishes you and your friends a most
Merry Christmas and long string OF
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
rno MeddIngs IN Gage Coanty.

BEATRICE, Neb., Dec, -z--IopecIdIJ-
Alva ID. Rice Of Virginia, this county,
and Miss sava c. Sherwood were mar
ried at the brides home at Barneston
Wednesday evening They viii make
their home on a farm near Virginia.
Michael Richardson, yardWaster for the
Burlington road at this point and Miss
Pearl Douglas OF Wymore, were mar
ried here last evening by Judge Walden
In county court. After a wedding trip
Of a few days 10 Kansas City they will
make their home in Beatrice.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
La Goes on at Wymore.

WYMORE. Neb, Dec. 22.-(special.)-
Mayor Mauck has ordered out all slot
machines, dice games, raffles, card games
and all gambling devices Of any sort The
order has been. complied with.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
Nebraska
ALDRICH FILES DECLARATION
Governor Deposits it in the Office of
Secretary Of State.
DOES NOT SECURE PETITION
Decides 20 Let Filing and official
Record stand and Makes No state
ment-McCooI< Protests ON
Phone Rates.
lFrom staft CorrespondentN

LINCOLN, Dec 22.-(Special Telegram
Governor Chester II. Aldrich late this
afternoon changed his mind about wait
ing until next week to make his filing as
republican candidate for governor and
deposited his declaration with the sec
retary of state that he was a republican
and that he would be candidate for re-
election as governor and asked that his
name be placed on the primary ballot.
The nomination was filed on his own
declaration and not by petition Of elect
ors
At one time he contemplated issuing a
statement in connection with his films,
but today announced he would let the
filing and his official record speak for
him, for the time being, at least.
The filing is also taken among the
politicians to settle the rumors he might
enter the senatorial race.
The citizens of McCook have filed with
McCOOk Telephone Protest.
the railroad commission a complaint al
leging that telephone rates in that place
are excessive. The rates are Sl5O for a
residence party line, 50 for an individual
line and SS for business telephones.
1t is alleged the rates are SSls per cent
too high.
Asylum Farmer sells swine.
The farmer at the Lincoln insane
asylum today sold seventy-five hogs
which averaged 24O pounds each. Last
year tn easylum sold 5000 worth Of hogs,
but the amount this year will not be so
great, though the number sold will be
about the same. The hogs today brought
$780, while last year some brouht as
high as SO.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23

weather been bad, the merchants feared
that Saturday, the final Christmas shop
ping day, would find the stores so filled
with people that they could not be waited
on properly.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
ola Mansion harmed.

QUINCY, H., Dec. 22.-Fire destroyed
the residence OF Miss Clara Koch at
Lagrange, MO. last night. The loss Is
about Si2eO0. The homie was one OF the
Oldest in northeast Missouri.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23

The key TO success in business is the
sudicious and persistent use OF newspaper
advertising.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23

Key 70 the sltaatiOn-Bee Advertising.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-23
What Man Wouldn't Appreciate
q Gift Selected From This LIST

It's more difficult to answer that question
than it is to solve the problem of what to
give. Anything you get here is precisely
like what he weuld get for himself.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-20
pThe most Important question OF the

Il The most important question OF the
day among Swomen WHO Wear collar
less blouses is: What do you wear
around your neck with n coat? There
4 thing new about the Question OF
tile subject; tits rs old as the collar.
less blouse and 1t has been discussed
;sas much JUS the tariff, but it has not
'Sbseh settled. and thatEis Why 1t crops
up daily with added interest. and each
woman Is. eager TO hear what the other
woman has to offer in the way OF ad'
vice, ats b
ST Il mnyS not; agree with the other
woman; one does not always ask adj
vie 10 follow 1t, butte help one 10
nuke mp ones mind. Out OF all the
many suggestions she may find one
that ii laynilabl for her special use.
The English women have always
worn the collarless blouse sit is their
Invent lion, and they claim that! 1T is the
5fuhd aniental reason Bfors their strong.
sliapely necks, which they. undoubted.
w hpye. ii IS true that the majority
sScii Eng lisli women do not have the
feeling we {, do about exposing their
h hare 3necks ii, the streetinathc winter,
It'll d rough coat collar as an outline.
First, they do mot have the extreme
sold sthatswe do. and. agnin,l their pub.
ils WI q used TO; exposlre. i is IA becoIn,
M way to dress, however; there Is
;s y more charming than the col,
cess blouse, and 1T Is certainly hy.
~ enic and healthy, but " IS not Mt its
best under a coat, h 81 4
Nov, here are some or 4 tie d ilrereat
ggestions that Tho Il women here
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-20
SHE WORKS HOTEL
AND RESTAURANT
STRANGE WOMAN SAYS SHE is
TO PLAY AT LYRIC THEATRE
AND GETS EATS AND SECURES
ROOM AT HosTELRY, BUT HER
GAME is SOON EXPOSED.

A fairly good looking woman, about
twenty years old, put it over on n
local hotel and restaurant last even.
Ing and II the hotel proprietor had not
become suspicious she would proba bly,
have successfully worked her game
stu further and duped them out OF
several days eats and hotel accommo.
cations, amounting to d nice little
sum. But to her sorrow, she only got
one meal and rested In the room On.
gagged for only short While, not even
staying at the hostel,'y last night.
The woman arrived in Falrtuont
latetyesterday afternoon and stated to
the clerk on duty that she was an
acress and had been engaged to play
1t the Lyric theatre, the latter, part
of the week.. She was given a room
and then she hiked to the restaurant,
where she was given credit for n meal
ticket OF q meals, weeks eats, on
the same spiel, promising to pay for Il
at the end OF the week when she drew
her money at the Lyric. She showed
the meal ticket to the clerk Of the
hotel and he at once became susplc-
ious. asking her why she bought n
mea! ticket when she would be here
only three days. The manager OF the
playhouse was communicated with
and he stated that no such person was
billed for the weeks end at his place.
She bccamc wise In sorto way. that
her game was known and that is the
last seen of her.
The restaurant proprietorlis out one
meal the hotel man Is utsnothing
only the; kesf3to the room, which she
failed 70 leave behind nher3 flight,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-20

make to each other. There is the
French scarf, Of lace, lined With satin.
net or chiffon cloth, boned at the sides
and passed twice around tho neck,
with its ends crossed in front like n
mulfler.
This can be taken OF with The coat.
which Is distinct advantage, as ev-
err woman recognizes. The trick in
making 1t Is to get the lace wider than
the length of the neck, and leave an
inch Of this loose below the side bones.
This drops down to hte low collar and
keeps any part Of the neck from being
| exposed. ..4s
! Ecrn, cream and white lace are used
and any Of the patterns are better
| th3n palenciennes. One, does not wish
10 choose a deep scallop at the edges,
as this is difficult to manage.
The separate gulmp is tho first sug-
| gestion made, but the argument
against this is that 1t cannot be re-
moved at will. 1t needs TO be bastcd
into the neck Of the gown. and there
fore It must remain. until the gown Is
removed 49,
Even If It could be pinned Into the
neck OF the blouse In any way. It
would be awkward to remove It when
one removed the coat. The fault with
the shallow guimpes is that they are
apt 10 ride up at the hack and sides,
no matter how well they are hasted
In. They need AN armhole to hold
them down. md il one is going TO this
mitch trouble then II Ii. wiserrto take
| an ,liessecond suggest ton. which con:
Germs q net sunlerblouse. II 4 ~
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-20

sirs AMI AIra. w. clarK ana sam,
| ;ly. ~ no .H ere joi:ler resisi ents bi iliis
community and who moved rom here
70 aionongalia county. haye agaifi de-
Eeome fesldeats Of Fairmont having
moved here RECENTLY y
Mrs. florence ". Jotes md chill.
dren, Elizabeth and Lewis. have 70.
turned to their 81 ONE at New burg after
Spending d few da 10 hin city
r Hon y. I Oiiley, Or arlestbn: ii
| In The city fot a lev days on business.
u CRY Psicifard has returned from
Iiasylslt 10 Hunting ION and CHARLES ton.
Mrs. 4. r. iaii has fetnrned from d
Visit al; Grsft5n.
Waiter 2. na a gton Il spending d
ley DAYS; AZ hsis home III Columbus,
Ohio ss 4,
Miss Eifie sarlser cSisf telephone
Operator for the consolidation Tele.
phone e..ons,as sis Va Pitts5arg at.
TENDING d telep phone convention.
Miss Grae Nicc faes OF sIaniilng ton,
.sss in t tl tit The guest d Aitss Nary
f9Syindsor. \
Mr. es III. Riggle has been. sics ior
tthe past few days at his home ia the
Second ware. X
lrsand Mrs I'd ar Ehro have gmos-
led from the "a aii block 10 tlseirs prop.
lerty on Beloni avenue Tie Ait VA.
tcated iby them wi III be occupied BY
| Mrs. M B. II. Barr and family The
Barr property On Quincy street has
lheens rented Sby Mrs. Joseph cordray.
Mrs. A. Hoult and AfIss ella
Knight went To- King wood Yesterday
70 attend the funeral Sof rs, sIary EFF
Hen! Jordof. ,5s
Mrs. clark3 Walker and daughter
fBeifahf will leave next week for Den.
syer,s Col. Yrs. Walker goes as u dele.
lIsate from a local fraternity.
miss Eva y Cona&ay has returned
from a;yislt 18th her sister, Mrs. VIII
McC Claim, at Il omney. t
Mrs. w. III. Brand, who und erwent| d
serious operation reeentl at her
home on Ogden avenue, Is recovering.
Miss Mary Souder has 4 returned
from a visit It'll her par efitsi at ssey.
Eser. 4 81 q s rs = II e Is
Mrs. Lee L. Malone. and Miss An.
lnette Murphy returned last evening
from a visit OF few weeks at At.
Ilantic City. 4 "A A, & Z. &
Fred Q. Blue, recently appointed
State tax Commissioner, accompanied
/ by Mrs. Blue, arrived here today from
Fhllippi, They are on their way to
Charleston where they Will take up
their residence.--Tucsday's Parkers.
burg Sentinel .sj;
Mr.. N. @. Tough will 20 to tPhilippi
tomorrow where he will act as one Of
the judges In the oratorical contest
to 'be held at Broaddus Institute.
Harry Communities retyrned from
Bradford, Pa, and jamestown, N. ",
last evening. He attended the funeral
Of John Sinperakis at the, former place
last week. the deceased being an old
land dear friend OF his. Il. I'll 4, 4 II
Miss Mary Abbott, who is Ill, with
gastritis, is slightly improved, at this
thine. X, y, ( I, 5s5,5 y 4, y !,
lI,t.Mrs. Rolf Hite IS II al her home on
Fairmont avenue. :.
Mrs. Thomas Ruble, OF Pittsbirg,
| formerly. OF, this tcity.ssis the guest of
Nlfit and Mrs. 2. +, Hess, on Plerpont
| atehHe. I. {, Il "a r.,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-20

Is your advertising program an ex.
panding oae-in the degree that You
want your store, or enterprise. to ex.
pard.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-20
High Value {



Al this store YOU will get the high.
est value for your money. We want
to convince you of this fact.
Compare our $1,000 am $500 NJ.
Wiies & Company Clothes OF Quail
ity" with those offered at these prices
elsewhere.
Try on the garments, pay partlcu:
lar attention to hang of the coat, the
way the collar fits around your neck.
See that the lapels lay smooth, and
that the coat front doesn't break, and
above all, thnt the coat Is snlartly cut
this this seasons style.
CASH OR CREDIT.
Same argument applies to our swell
line of Ladies' Suits, Skirts and Hats.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-20

WATsoN-Geo. B. Simpson, Par.
kersburg; F. o. Cornet, Carksburg: F.
L. Hodgson, Martinsburg; F. F. Stag.
gers, Hundred; G. H. Hunter, Mounds.
vile.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-20

AIANLEY-C. B. Hunt, Wheeling;
G. R. Glenn, Grafton; John Owens,
Wheeling: E. L. Long, Charleston; F.
W.. Shriver. Wheeling: A. Il. Dacy,
Morgantown; Q. W. Phillips, Wheel.
ing.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-20

Subscribe for the West virginlan.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-04-20
HOTEL IER|Y|lSs

The following West virglnlans are
registered at the several hotels:
+ MAifETTA--joe J. Wilkinson,
Bridgeport; b. N. Grove and P. ].
Gavin, Wheeling; G. Norman, Lost
Creek: Lee Duvall. Wheeling; U. E.
CARRIER, Pennsboro; L. J. Lowe, Nor.
gantowh; F. 7. Jackson, Clarksburg;
c. l.. Miller, Morgantown; Mrs. Cal:
lie Freefadn Warrington; J. P. Er.
win. Cameron.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-11
Is the tuberculosis Crusade
Losing Ground {?

Despite all the efforts being made by
advocates of fresh air treatments. the
number of new cases has not been no
ticcably decreased Write to us and
ask to be referred to persons who took
Eckman's Altern tive and are to-day
well and strong without n trace or
tuberculosis. pronounced so by ply
sicianS. sf8
1929 Glrard Ave. Phila,, Pa
Gentlemen:, an the winter OF 1909 1
had an attack OF Grippe, followed by
Pneumonia and later by Consumption,
Eckman's Alternative was recommended
and, after taking small quantity. I
gained strength, my cough gradually
disappearing. | am now perfectly we'll"
(Signed Affi.) ANNIE f. LOUGHRAN
Fuller details of above case on re-
quest. y rs. I'd
Eckman's Alternative is FOR Bron-
.chitis. Asthma. Hay Fever Throat md
Lung Affections. For sale by owens &
Minor Drug Co.iand other leading drug
glsts. Ask for pr, booklet of cured cases,
adelphia. Pa. for additional evidence
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-11
BANKERS SPE Nd
DAY IN RICHMOND
Inspect Street Railway Property
and Make Quick Run to
Petersburg.

Highly pleased with Richmond both
as a field for profitable Investment and
a place where hospitality IL always at
high tide. tho party of bankers from
New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore,
who arrived here Friday night. left on
private cars over the Richmond. Fred
crlcksbnrs and Potomac Railroad this
morning al 4:50 O'Clock. Their STAY In
the city was one that combined bus
mess and pleasure most happily. Most
of them are Interested In or cpntem-
plato some financial connection with
tho Virginia Railway aud Power Com
pany. and much of tho time was taken
UP with an inspection OF the local lines
and those of petersburg. AS many OF
the lines as possible were INSPECTED
together with the power houses Of
both cities.
The visitors left the Jefferson Hotel
yesterday morning At Q o'clock. making
the run TO Petersburg in special cars
and. return ing. looked over the Twelfth
street power house AMI tho eastern
section Of the city as cloael,. .is time
would permit Later thiy ware enter
tanned at lunch at tile Westrncreland
Cluo as the guests Of President VIII
liam Northrop. of the Virginia Rail-
way and Power Company. The car ride
was then resumed. this time to the
West End, ending a the Country Club.
Dinner nj the Jencrpon.
with the bankers as hosts, an infor-
mai dinner war given a, the Jefferson,
last night. Captain Alexander g. Gull
gon. representing the Virginia Rail-
way and Power Company made the
principal speech, giving u brief history
of the company He called attention
to the fact that the system had not
dressed np'' for their reception. and
assured them that they were getting.
with the exception of special cars. the
same service that the citizens receive
every day I'm the year. Captain CUT
son very modestly admitted that the
company's service did not coma up 10
the requirements of every passenger.
but he thought the majority OF patrons
realized that the system was about the
best to he found.
A. 9. 1Ioyt responded with MANY good
wishes for the people OF Richmond in
general For each member of tho party
he expressed the pleasure of the visit.
not falling to compliment the street
railway company.
The dinner over. there were several.
good hours of the early night. SO tic
party returned to the Country Club.
where the air was cool and plentifully
mixed with thunder and lightning.
They returned to their seepers on The
owl" schedule. where they we're
tucked away, to awake somewhere he
tween here and Baltimore this morn
Ing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-11
AVIATOR SCHMIDT
HAS S CLOSE /. i { CALL Il.
Machine Smashed Into Splinters,
but He Escaics With
Minor Bruises.
tspccial The Timcs. D!sna,cbI

Especial TO The Times D!spatch.l
l'ynchburg, Va. June lD.--Aviator
George Schmidt. Of New York city,
owes his life tonight TO rare presence
of mind, for he came near being
crushed to death this AFTERNOON. when
he was attempting TO make a flight In
a Curtlss biplane. AS II was. he es-
caped with a few minor hurts, but his
machine was smashed into splnters.
and much Of 1t was carried off By SOU
venir fiends. In attempting to rs over
q ravine. Schmidt claims. he was
caught by a cross-current and his PLAN
began to dip, and when about nifty feet
in the air II swooDed down against
the trunk Of locust tree. tn ecolii-
sion being few Inches TO the left Of
Schmidts seat. Schmidt saw his dan
ger and leaned 10 the right. and was
thrown out OF the way when the aero
plane struck. lie was able to walk
back to the starting point. This was
the nearest Schmidt came TO flying
in three afternoons of an attempted
aviation meet under auspices of local
commercial organizations.