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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-28
City Identification.

There shall be a subcommittee on city
Identification. 1t shall cooperate with
all civic organizations that have to deal
with tree planting. window gardening.
home gardening and the elimination OF
disfguring signs. poles, billboards and
other Objectionable objects.
There shall be a committee on educa-
ton, which will have to deal with the
educational problems in Dallas as affect
ing the future growth and development
of the city. creating public opinion upon
the organization and conduct of our
schools, and the Introduction into the
schools Of such character training as Will
make for civic righteousness and give our
youth higher ideas of citizenship"
All of these committees We're appointed
and have since been working with en-
ergy and harmony under the general di-
rection of Mr.. Henry D. Lindsey, chair
man: Mr. George y. Dealey vice chair
man; Mayor S. J. Hay. George E. kess-
Ter Of Kansas City. the landscape archi-
tect who laid out the grounds of the st.
Louis exposition, and Mr.. James S.
Fuerges. who is regarded as n high au-
thority concerning problems of sewerage
and sewage disposal and underground
municipal work. Contracts have been
entered into with the two latter gentle
men to act al consulting engineers to the
city government for period Of years,
and they have already submitted COM
prehensive plans for the improvements
desired
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-28
Parks and Fairgrounds.

There shall be a subcommittee on
parks. Fairgrounds and social centers,
which shall have to deal with prob
lens providing for the future needs Of
Dallas In artistic, healthful and con-
venient open air places for all
classes. particularly to give attention
to the needs OF the children; to CO.
operate with the park board in the Sc
lection Of park sites. and the improve
ment Of the same. and especially to
correct the unfortunate conditions now
obtaining in factory surroundings,
urging upon factory owners to i'm
prove and make beautiful the sur
roundings Of their employees.
There shall be a committee on trans
portation problems which shall have to
deal with securing better intercommuni
make an extensive study of the transit
situation. and frame comprehensive pol
icy for the future development of cleo
trio. steam. railway and river transporta-
ton: to deal with the elevation or de-
preston of tracks, the elimination OF
grade crossings. the laying out Of new
streets and arterial highways and the
paving and maintenance Of the same.
There shall be a subcommittee on sub
urban extensions which shall deal with
those sections at present outside Of the
city limits, but will eventually be added
to the city: to present to the owners Of
necessity of cooperation with the city
plan of Dallas; to apply all the princi-
Piles of the city plan to the laying out of
the buildings and amalgamation of such
additions in conformity with the best
ideas of municipal growth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-28
To Settle Tax Rate.

The city tax law will be passed upon
this evening by the city council. This
matter was passed at the last meeting
of that body. 1T was afterward ascer-
tanned that its passage was illegal, be-
cause it had been passed the same night
by the board of aldermen, consequently
ii will come up again for consideration.
The vote for il was nine. with six against
it. The matter has been the subject of
much debate, but it is not believed that
it will be debated this evening.
1t is probable that a joint session will
be held when school trustee will be
elected to fill the vacancy caused by the
declinaton of Laurence Stabler to serve
as a member from the first ward Con-
siderable business of a routine nature
will also come up for consideration.
The question of closing the city post
office Sundays for the distribution Of
mail by the letter carriers to those on
their routes will shortly be submitted
to the Postmaster General by Postmas-
ter j. y. Eggborn.
Already the carriers at the local
Office have gotten the signatures Of
hundreds of citizens to their petitions
favoring the closing of the office Sun
days. 1t is, therefore. regarded as
probable that the requests will be
granted, inasmuch this appears to
be the policy of the department at
other places under similar conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-28
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS |C|TY ON NEW LINES
Washington Lodge of EIks
Make Official Visit.
CITY TAX LAW UP TONIGHT
Council Expected to Finally Dispose
of QuestionAMay Give Letter
Carriers Sunday Rest.
Special Correspondence OF The Star.

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, March 2S, 1911.
Alexandria and Washington lodges OF
Elks joined hands last evening and made
merry at the home of the former. The
occasion was an official visit by the Off
GERS Of Washington Lodge to her sister
lodge, together with big delegation OF
members from Washington numbering
about 80. The degree work of the order
was conferred on two candidates by
Washington Lodge and was eXemplified in
an able manner.
Shortly before 10 o'clock the visiting
brethren and guests retired to the audi
forum. where the social session was held.
The affair was we'll attended. and speech
making, music and Rotations were the
order of the evening. The committee in
charge saw that all were we'll supplied
with refreshments.
\ rural band, attired in grotesque uni
forms, with equally as funny looking in
struments, proceeded into the hall and
took seats on the stage. During the
evening Dixie and THE Star Spangled
Banner brought forth enthusiastic ap-
plauSe.
RCssa +. Downing. exalted ruler Of the
Washington Lodge, acted as POSTMASTER.
The WaShingtonians left on special
train shortly before midnight 1t is eN-
pected that this visit on the part of
Washington Lodge will result in an an
nual vista ton between the lodges.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-26
John Dale Made Delegate to
Methodist Ecumenical Council

John Dale has had conferred on
him a most signal honor. that Of
being selected the only lay delegate
in the western division to the great
Ecumenica Council, Methodist
Church Of the World. to be held at
Toronto in October next. This is the
great representative body Of world
Methodism. and embraces represen-
tatives from all branches of the
church from all parts Of the world.
Five hundred delegates will as
semble at Toronto in convention
from October 4 to II. and will deal
with the questions that affect the
church in all its relations. Mr.. Dale
was notified Of his appointment
several months ago. and asked to
signify his acceptance. which he did,
but the announcement has just been
made to the public, because OF the
delay in arranging the list OF dele
gates from other sections OF the
western district, Of which he is a
part. The fun list OF delegates will
soon be given out. Governor Aldrich
OF Nebraska Is appointed as alter
nate to Mr.. Dale. Bishop Nuelson
will be In attendance as one Of the
prelates Of the church.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-26
TO REGULATE RATE OF SPEEE
New Automobile Ordinance Being
Prepared by City Attorney.
CHIEF WOULD LESSEN THE RATE
Says that Pedestrians Are Now in
Great Danger from Automobiles
in the Down Town Sec
lions of the City.

An ordinance 70 regulate the rate Of
speed Of automobiles within the city limits
viii be presented to the council for passage
in the near future. Acting on the sugges-
lions of Chief of Police Donahue and Louis
Berka, president of the city council, W.
C. Lambert, assistant city attorney, is in
vestigating prevailing regulations
The purpose OF the ordinance will be to
cut the present rates of speed permitted
by the state laws. provide for lighting
automobiles and forcing demonstrators to
number their cars so II can be known that
they are being used for demonstration
purposes.
The state laws permit speed of one
mile in six minutes in the built up sections
and one mile in four minutes in all other
sections" said Mr. Lambert Many city
officials contend, however. that such a
rate is excessive and that lesser limits
should be fixed. No doubt exists that the
city can regulate speed by ordinance. The
mayor and city council can cut the present
limits, but they could not raise them"
Just what rate will be permitted has not
yet been determined.
AS soon as we can get together we will
name some speed that will be safe and
sane" said Chief Donahue- THE present
limits are excessive and endanger the life
and limb OF pedestrians. Especially is this
true in the downtown sections, where seri-
Gus accidents are narrowly averted each
day. Under the present limits. II is only
question Of time until some one Will be
killed"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-26
GRAND JURY PROBES HOSPITAL
Will Investigate Assertion by Lynch
that Money is Wasted.
THREE BEFORE THE GRAND JURY
McClannhan, Superintendent, Antilles,
Chief Clerk TO Auditor, and
George Wagner, Engineer,
Up as witnesses.

The grand jury has started its probe on
the situation at the county hospital
Thomas McClanahan. superintendent;
George Antilles. chief clerk in the county
auditing department and George Magner,
the engineer at the hospital were closeted
with the jury in a prolonged session Thurs
day morning.
John c. Lynch, county commissioner,
started the ball Of investigation rolling,
when he brought out the fact two weeks
ago at a meeting Of the board OF a startling
increase in the expenditures at the in
stitution since the first OF the year. Fig
ures produced - him showed that the ex-
penses were in an average excess Of more
than s1,Opo q month for the first four
months OF this year over the corresponding
four months Of 1910. No permanent i'm
provements were made.
Thomas O'COnnor, who is chairman Of the
committee Of the hospital explained the
increase by stating that there had been a
large access in the number OF inmates and
that the cost OF living had gone up. The
board, however ordered a thorough in
vestigation OF the matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-26
COUNTY ATTORNEY ASKS
CHIEF FOR EVIDENCE
English Requests DOnRhue TO Give
Him Information at Hand Con-
corning DiSOrderIy Houses.

request from James P. English. county
attorney. for evidence relative to disorderly
houses, was received by Chief OF Police
John J. Donahue Thursday morning. The
county attorney states that he will file in
formations against viOlators Of the Alberts
law, passed by the last legislature. as soon
as he can get the desired information.
IF you have any evidence OF the ex-
istence in the city of Omaha of nuisances
described in the act, which is known as
Senate File 1877. will you submit same to
me AT your earliest convenience, together
with evidence relating 70 persons conduct
ing such places. and owners and agents Of
the buildings and grounds where such
places exist" asks the county attorney.
CRlef Donahue states that ne does not
know what steps he will take in the mat
ter Il only received the letter this morn
ing said the chief, and as yet have not
had time 10 consider the request. In two
or three days ! viii decide what will do.
At the present time, IL is doubtful If this
departmnt could furnish the evidence that
the county attorney wants"
The Alberts law provides for prosecutions
OF disorderly houses on the charge OF
nuissnces. When such charges are proven.
the penalty is closing the place for one
year
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-26
llama Jim" Will Be
Made a Good Knight
Secretary of Agriculture and His
Workers Invited to visit the
Coliseum.

Samson has invited James Wilson. sec
rotary of agriculture, together with MEM
bers of the Bureau of Animal Industry,
who are to meet in Omaha, June 1918. to
attend festivities at the Coliseum, and be
initiated into the rites OF Ak-Sar- Ben.
II. J. Penfold telegraphed invitations to
Washington to be communicated to Sec
rotary Wilson by Senator Norris Brown
and Senator G. NJ. Hitchcock.
June L will be the second initatory night
at the Coliseum. 1t is proposed to enter
tain the visitors on that date. One hun
dred and fifty members Of the Bureau of
Animal Industry are to gather here and
il is expected that they will all be made
knights of Ak-Sar-Ben.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-26
Auto Dealers Ask
for Concessions
Request Mayor to Have Certain
Streets Set Aside for Dem
onstration Purposes.

That they might be permitted TO exceed
the speed laws in certain sections of the
city, automobile dealers presented a petit
ton TO Mayor Dahlman Friday morning.
asking that certain streets be set aside
for demonstration purposes. The petition
bore twenty-sx signatures, which included
all the agents in the city.
They wanted TO use Thirty-elghth street
north from FArnam street 10 Dodge and
Davenport streets. thence east on Dodge
and Davenport to Twenty-fourth street;
Park Wild avenue for the full length and
ali OF the south boulevard. otherwise
known as THE Speedway"
The petition was referred to City At
torney Rine. who told the mayor that un-
der no conditions could such a request be
GRANTED.
The speed laws are determined by state
statute" said Mr. Rine. Hotel keepers
might as well ask for permission to sell
liquor after eight in the evening This re-
quest would be as reasonable as the one
peutoned for by the auto dealers"
Under the present laws autoists are
limited TO a speed OF ten miles an hour
in the built up" district I'm the city limits
and fifteen miles an hour in all other sec
tions.
The petition recited that dealers were
unable TO show the possibilities Of their
cars under the speed regulations. They
wanted the concession, they said. for dem
onstration purposes only.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-26
SOLDIERS MARCH TO Fl. OMAHA
Eight Full Companies Make March
of About Twenty Miles from
Fort Crook.

Two battalions Of the Fourth infantry
stationed at Fort Crook. consisting Of
eight full companies are on the march from
that post TO Fort Omaha, a distance Of
about twenty miles. The boys from the
garrison, upon arrival at Fort Omaha, viii
be instructed in ballooning.
Shortly before noon the troops passed
through Omaha along Twenty fourth street
At Fort Omaha the troops from Fort
Crook will remain for two days or until
the end of the aeronautical season, which
VIII probably come TO close next week.
A small balloon will ascend Thursday af-
ternoon, weather permitting, and wireless
messages viii be sent TO the occupants.
DIrigibles Will be sent up Friday or satur-
day.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-26
Wonan's Work
Activities of Various Organized
Bodies Along the Lines of I'm
dePtakinE of Concern to Women.

An interesting program is announced for
the annual Omaha Woman's club luncheon
which will be given Monday afternoon at
the Field club. Mrs NJ. d. Cameron is in
charge of the program. The honor guests
will be Mrs. T. ]. Gist OF Falls City, state
president; Mrs II. L. Keefe of Walthill
general director; Mrs. w. q. Whitmore
of Valley, district vice president. Toasts
on the Future Outlook Of the Club" will
be given by the honor guests and brief
talks will be made by the leaders Of the
departments Of the club. All reservations
for the luncheon must be made by Friday
evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-26
CADET COMPANY MIKES
IT WITH A CHAUFFEUR
Zach side Comes Ont of the Battle
tn Somewhat DisfiEured


Company G OF the Omaha High school
cadet regiment received an intimstion last
Grill day Of what war really is. But from
abe result OF the encounter the major ~
Of the lads think General Sherman's maxim
applies only to the other contestant
An automobile running at a lively clip
, dashed into the ranks OF the company on
Twenty second street as the line stood in
dress parade No apologies We're offered
by the driver for what might have been
explained as a misjudgment In driving or
Inability 10 control the machine. but in
stead he ordered the cadets 90 get out OF
his road, ana those who he had knocked
tOWn In his dash to pick yourselves up"
one hoy instead OF getting out of the
way pioACd himself up and grasping his
gun started 70 pick the auto up with
yusto. The driver grabbed a couple OF
hammers in the bottom OF the auto and
-tArted out to protect his machine.
In a few mODents half the lads OF the
ompany were ready 10 hit both the driver
and the machine with their guns, when the
sSptain and few officers interviewed and
aved the fellow who butted in
The net result Of the first battle is a
ieW bruised hoys and a number OF dents
and scratches on an automobile
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-26
BRIEF CITY NEWS
have Root PFint It.
Gas Electric Fixtures. BurEsss-aranasn.
Furnaces Ana Flower Vases.

Have Root PFint IT.
Cas- Electric Fixtures. Rurqess-araudsn
Furnaces And Flower Vases.
boukup suicido-Caroper Crosbv
conducted an inquest over the bod 81
Frank Soukup. who took his life bv drew
Nng in a cistern last Monday morpirg
Thursday morning. Suicide was the -
Yd'ct Of the jury
Howsn IL Kept at Homs-IIni,.a STAT.
District Attorney p S. Howell is confIr.5
10 his home with a serious attack ~ to-
Hlitis Mr.. Howell recently returned ero,
Lincoln, where he defended several cases
for the government IN the federal oour,
there He was taken sick immsdiatelv
upon his return to Omaha.
STANDARD on Company Appsais-A no.
tee OF appeal from the damages awarded
NE Standard OIL company Arising out OF
Nthe proposed construction OF the Nicholas
Sueet viaduct was filed with the city clerk
friday morning. The appraisement com
mlttee AWARDED the company $3.50. which
Pttorheys declare Is not sufficient by one
hall petition from the company Is be-
FORE the city council asking that the plans
Tor the approach be changed so that easier
access will be afforded the company. This
petition has been referred to the railways
and viaoucts committee
New Assistant Attorney General Here
Assistant United States Attorney General
Ernest Knaebel was a visitor at the fed
era building Thursday morning on his
way from Denver, Colo, 10 Washington
ID c. Mr.. knaebel was recently appointed
20 that office and is on his way there to
enter upon his duties as assistant attorney
general He had nothing but the best to
say OF Colorado and asserted that il was
srthe most promising state Of the union
AT the present time" he said I'VE are in
need of rain, and the prospects are very
good that II will come within a few DAYS ="
Davidson Talks in Wisconsin - William
NJ. Davidson. superintendent Of schools.
will deliver the principal address before
the State Normal school Of Plattesvtlle
Wis, next Monday Mr. Davidson will
leave Sunday night for the Wisconsin CITY.
The State Normal holds its memorial
services in conjunction with the old sold
ers and patriotic societies" said Mr..
Davidson. The veterans are the suest9
OF the school authorities and the event is
red letter day in that part Of the coun-
try"
woman Tsstifies Against Husband - 81
would rather go to the pen for twenty
pears than stay with my husband one day.
Isaid Mrs. Emma r. II. Levi on the witness
kstand In Judge Kennedy's court Friday
"Nnorning. Mrs. Levi is suing her husband.
Heo Levi. for divorce on the grounds Of
cruelty and an overinduigence on his part
of the cup that cheers. The remark con
corning her preference for the penal in
stitution came out In reply to an alleged
threat against hereby her husband
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-26
Seven Baby Girls
Born to U. P. Clerks
Scarcity of Boys is Worrying the
Heads of the Passenger
Department.

Where the future rate clerks and the
passenger officials Of the Union Pacific
are TO come from is a question Of some
moment among the present passenger force.
For Wednesday the seventh baby girl was
born in the last few months TO a member
Of that department
Frank Watkins, chief clerk. was the
proud father Wednesday. but when he i'm
parted the news TO his fellow office men
there was a wall Of sorrow as each learned
Of the girl baby.
Where do you suppose the future rate
clerks are coming from" asked one man
in a fearful voice.
r. A Smith, head OF the advertising
department; E. Z. Shively, p. c. Davidson,
]. G. Fort, w. L. Hughes and G. o. Davis
are the other fathers % feminine babies.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-26
SUSPECTED HORSE THIEF HELD
Man Wanted by Authorities In Auda-
bon, Ia, Is Captured By
Omaha Police.

Charge OF horse stealing led 10 the ar
rest OF Frank Peterson, wanted at Audu-
bon, Ia, by patrolmen Thursday morning
Iowa Officers charge that Peterson took
team from livery stable and drove IL TO
Coon Rapids. where It was sold for $50
Peterson had $40 in cash on him when
arrested.
Advice that the man was in Omaha was
received al police headquarters in a tele-
gram from the sheriff at Audubon at 5
o'clock, Within eighteen minutes Detee-
tves Dunn and Fleming arrested him on
Ninth street.
Peterson. the police allege. has con-
fessed 70 the theft Of the horses and selling
them In Coon Rapids. He has agreed e
go back 10 Iowa without requisition papers
the police say
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-26
ROBBED ON OWN DOORSTEP
A. }. Barnk Relieved of Change,
watch and Rank Book by
SticEup Men.

A J. Barak. H22 Harvey street was
held up and robbed in front Of his home al
10 o'clock Wednesday night by two men
carrying guns.
The victim gave up S. a bank book and a
gold scarf pin.
Barak was just at the point Of mounting
the steps leading 90 his house when two
men stepped out from the darkness and
ordered him TO hold up his hands. After
rifling his pockets, they ran with all speed
from the scene.
The description Of the stick-up men given
by Barak does not tally with those OF
other hold-up men that are in the posses
sion Of the police ana who have been
operating assiduousiy in the last few
weeks.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-26
Thirty Days for
Pinching His Wife
at Public Dance
Penalty of Month in Jail Will Be Paid
by Man Who Couldn't Control
His Jealousy.

Thirty days in jail is the penance set for
John Anderson of South Omaha. who
pinched his wife's arm just out OF sheer
jealousy.
Mr.. Anderson and his wife went TO a
dance at Twsnty-seventh and N streets
Wednesday night. Mrs. Anderson made a
hit.
There was a throng OF admirers, ten
deep, about Mrs A when the orchestra
reluctantly struck up Home, Sweet
Home"
John had a hard time getting to his-wife
and when he did he addressed the admirers
in fluent accents. saying. among other
things and in conclusion; Now, beat it, +"
Mrs. A interposed a few remarks and
John exercised his masculine and proprie-
tary authority by pinching Mrs. AS arm.
The Mrs. told the police about It. Then
she told Judge Callahan about it all over
again in police court.
Judge Callahan put John away for a
month.
The Andersons peaceful little home is
at Thirtieth and r streets.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-26
MRS. C. R. LOCKWOOD is DEAD
YOung Woman from Omaha Sac
eumbs at Her Home In Kan
kakee, III.

Mrs Charles Richard Lockwood. daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Beach Taylor Of
Omaha, died at her home IN Kankakee
IN. at 2 O'Clock Thursday morning.
Afr. and Mrs Taylor left for Kankakee
Sunday evening, called there by the seFi-
Gus Illness OF both Mrs. Lockwood ana
little daughter. aged 2 weeks Mr., Taylor
had been seriously IN In an Omaha hospi-
tai until a week ago.
The wedding OF Miss Taylor and DR.
Lockwood Wns celebrated in Omaha two
years ago Mrs Lock wood attended the
Omaha High school and had many friends
in Omaha
Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-26
THREE MORE SPEEDERS FINED
T. NJ. BrOmwelI Appeals Case In
Which He Was Fined Sew
ernl Days Ago.

An appeal was taken by 7. NJ. Bromwen
sIl North Twenty-nfth street. from the
decision ofthe police court filming him SIS
and costs for exceeding the speed limit in
an automobile. The case viii be taken TO
the district court.
Judge Crawford Thursday morning fined
three additional 'speeders.' They We're G.
f. Wager 1856 North Seventeenth street:
Fred MARRIOTT $40 Seward street each Sc
and cost, and Carl johnson. an American
District Telegraph messenger boy The boy
was fined so and costs for fast riding on
a bicycle