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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30
Nobility Temporarily
Lays Aside Dignity

LONDON. JUNE "a unique society
function Of the coronation season
was given tonight by Sir Philip Burne-
Jones. the painter. and Sir Richard and
Lady Muriel Paget at the Burne-Jones
residence. which was converted for the
occasion TO resemble an ateuer IN the
Quarter Latin.
II was styled small and jolly" and was
intended to be a Bohemian contrast to the
usual society parties. All the chairs were
removed and there we're no floral decora-
lions. Formal receptions were dispensed
with, and the guests huddled on the floor
on rigs on the staircases or in the back
garden. the men smoking Church ward
ems" and some OF the women cigarettes
Those who wanted refreshments had 70
help thefiseh es from big casket of lager
beer which Stood in the corner Of the room
wreathed with greens. 1t was a free and
easy affair. all drinking beer and joining
in the Drinking Song" But the supper
was one OF delicacy. 1t vas served on the
floor or the Stare or wherever there was
room TO put a plate.
A very distinguished company. who left
all their tiaras and crowns at home. in
eluded the duchess OF Marlborough, the
duchess OF Somerset. the duchess OF Rut-
land. Lady Betty Balfour. Miss Ylolss
AsQuith. Mrs John Jacob Aston, the duke
Of Somerset. Lord and Lady Drogheda
Lady Elcho, Sir Edward Pointer. Mrs
Jack Leslie. Miss Maxine Elliott ana Nine
Gense.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30

Q streets is the happy father Of a new
daughter.
Lawrence Kunoe and wife are rejoicing
over the birth Of a son at their home.
$40 r street
Ernest Henderson and wife are rejoicing
over the birth Of a daughter at their home
1e1 r street
The Ladies Of the Baptist church will
give their picnic on Friday at Twentieth
and F streets.
marriage license was issued 70 Albert
3 Norman and Hettie n Norman. both
Of South Omaha
Theophile Novak and wife announce the
birth OF a son at their home, 81 North
Twenty-eighth street.
Mrs. Henry James Of Yuma. Colo, II on
short visit TO her brother. F. p. Rog-
gen, at 2Ss A street
Charles Alstadt has announced himself
as candidate for police judge Mr.. Al
stadt is a republican.
The Eagles win take part in the Fourth
of July parade. This was decided at a
meeting held Tuesday night.
Danish sisterhood No. q, win give an
ice cream social Saturday. July 1 in the
Danish Brotherhood hall 2tls n street
Phone Bell South ssS-Independent F-1sss
for a case of letter Gold Top. Prompt de-
livery to any part of city William letter
William Roggen Bean of Pittsburg Pa.
is visiting with his uncle, F. p. Roggen
z34 A street Mr.. Bean is a native son and
was born in Lincoln forty-one years ago.
Card Of Thanks-we. thank our kind
friends and neighbors and the girls OF
Cudahy's table loom and the Omaha box
factory for their kindness and sympathy
during the Illness and death of our be-
loved father and for the beautiful floral
tributes. Mrs. George Newman and Family.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30
Young Girl kidnapped;
Hidden in Log Cabin
Elopement of Harold Gannett and
Grace Boutwell, Near Council
Bluffs Serious for Ex-Soldier.

Grace Boutwell,, the 15-year-old step
daughter OF Frank Sneathen. a farmer re-
siding in Hazel Dell township. Pottawat-
TAME county, was found last evening in a
deserted log cabin on the Tommy Owens
farm. three miles northeast of Council
Bluffs, where she had been sequestered
for a week by Harold Gannett an ex-
soldier, q years old. discharged from the
army at Fort Omaha
Gannett has been working as q farm
hand in the vicinity OF the girls home for
several months. The girl became In
fatuated with him and an elopement was
planned. Miss Boutwell, left her room
late Wednesday night dressed only in her
night clothing and was met by Gannett,
who provided her with a pair OF overallz.
and they left together. The two spent part
Of the time In q neighboring haymow anc
finally the old log house was reached.
Gannett foraged for food during the day
time. going to localities where he was not
known and even coming to town to buy
provisions.
The frantic mother enlisted the police
departments OF surrounding Cites, ana
yesterday the hiding place was dis
covered by accident. Gannett made a sue
eessful getaway a few minutes before the
officers arrived. and Is supposed TO be
hiding somewhere in the hills near Council
Bluffs
An information charging Gannett with
abduction and kidnapping, the penalty for
which IL twenty years In prison. has been
filed.
Miss Boutwell, is being cared for at ST.
Demands hospital.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30
BARRIERS Unite Graft
to Close Shop Doors
During Sunday Hours
Senator Reagan is Employed as
Attorney and He Will Deliver
Talk Tonight.

To offset opposition against the Sunday
closing OF barber shops. for which an ordi-
nance IL now in process Of passage at the
city hall, the union craftsmen have EN-
plUyed Senator Reagan as their attorney
anc have arranged for a meeting to be he'd
in the Dahlmsn club room this evening at
$50 O'Clock. Senator Reagan viii discuss
at the gathering both sides Of the ques-
ton, arguing for Sunday closing. and all
tonsorial artists. whether union or non
union. are invited to attend.
Practically all the boss BARRIERS favor
Sunday closing. The opposition is said to
come principally from hotel BARRIERS and
another element which fears that a Sunday
law will have a bad effect on them and
their interests. The hotel BARRIERS put up
the argument that they must accommodate
the travelling public, and in reply to this
those who favor the ordinance declare that
they will make provision to care for
transients at the depots.
The ordinance will come MP for passage
soon and the union BARRIERS are anticipat-
ing a fight. With such an end in view
they are preparing TO meet their adversa-
ries on common ground
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30
Real Estate Dealers
in River Discussion
J. /. Paxton Assures Them that Cable
and Brush Method is Most
Effective.

River Improvement was discussed At n
meeting OF the Real Estate exchange yes
terday. James L. Paxton declared that at
the next session OF congress a bill COM
pelling federal engineers 10 experiment
with the cable and brush system Of river
control viii be introduced Heretofore the
river engineers, have refused to experiment
with the possibilities Of this system. pre-
ferring TO stick TO piiing and concrete.
The government is spending too much
money with results that are entirely in
adequate in proportion to the expendI-
lures on river work" Mr.. Paxton declared
Permanent improvements which are in
stalled last but few years. In one case
where millions had been expended, 1t was
found that in twelve years the work had
deteriorated S5H per cent This means, in
revetment work especially, that the work
has become 100 per cent bad
i believe we have solved the question OF
river control with the cable and brush sys-
tenn And II the government can be in
duced 70 experiment with II. In my per
sonal opinion and from my personal ex-
peTienoe. am certain IL viii be found that
this Is the only system by which the work
may be done"
Henry T. Clarke. a river Improvement en-
thusiass also spoke.
The Missouri river naturally is In bet
ter condition today than IL was fifty years
ago, because there are not 50 many snaEs
In IT. he asserted.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30
MRS. WHEELER REPLEVINS
ALLEGED STOLEN PROPERTY
Woman Accused OF Taking the Goods
IL Discharged in the PO-
lice Court.

Mrs. Pauline NJ. Wheeler Thursday morn
ing replevined the $500 worth OF house fur
nishings and silverware alleged TO have
been taken from her residence at Twenty
eighth and jackson streets by Mrs Laura
Mcqueen while the latter was a tenant
at the house. The articles were seized by
the polios May II at Mrs. MeQueen's resi-
dence. 90 South Twenty-ninth street. I'M
der search warrant sworn out by Mrs.
Wheeler.
Mrs. Mcqueen had a charge Of larceny
preferred against her by Mrs. Wheeler. but
she was found not guilty by Judge Craw-
ford Wednesday because the weight OF the
evidence tended TO show that Mrs. Mcqueen
had owned some OF the goods In dispute
years before they had been missed by Mrs
Wheeler. Mrs. w. A Redick. wife OF Judge
Rediek of the district bench. was one of
the important witnesses for Mrs Wheeler.
In deciding the case Judge Crawford
stated that the true ownership Of some OF
the articles in question was so much in
doubt he could not find Mrs, Mcqueen
guilty. but he ordered the goods held by
the police until the question Of ownership
Is decided in some other manner. The
writ OF replevin is made returnable to the
county court July
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30
DECREASE IN NUMBER OF HOGS
Quality Marketed Continues Good,
but supply Falls OFF Slightly
During Week.

CINCINNATI, o., June 2s.-(special Tele-
grant, -Price Current says. a considerable
decrease in the number Of hogs marketed
Is shown. which is usual about this time
in the season. Total western slaughterings
were $4,000 head. compared with 6s5 900 head
the preceding week and $4,000 head two
weeks ago. For a corresponding time last
year the number was $4,000. and two years
ago, 445,oO0 From March l the total was
s.3S5,OOo head, against $4,000 head a year
ago, an increase of 2s45,OO0 hogs. The
quality being marketed continues good.
Prominent places compare as follows. from
March l to June Is:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30
IoWANS LUTHERAN EDITORS
Norwegian synod Elects Officer. ana
Hears Reports of schools and
Colleges.

ST PAUL. June 2s.--The Norwegian
Lutheran synod elected officers and heard
reports OF schools and colleges belonging
to the synod today.
1t was decided to celebrate the fiftieth
anniversary OF the founding of Luther
college October IA and Is and 70 send a
greeting to the Icelandic synod. assembled
at present in Winnipeg. Manitoba.
Theodore Grabner Of Chicago was elected
editor of the Lutheran Herald: Thomas
Nelson OF Ridgeway. Ia. Of the Booneblad
and L. Larson Of cresco, Ia, OF Our
Friend.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30
ROBBERS POUR AMMONIA
DOWN VICTIMS THROAT
Michael Morley IL ReeOvering from
the Effects of the Rough Treat
meat He Received.

The condition OF Michael Marley OF AO5
Poppleton avenue. who had ammonia
poured down his throat by robbers
"Wednesday night. Is said at the Omaha
General hospital TO be favorable. Marley
had got of a West LeavenwOrth car az
Forty-eighth street when he encountered
two men. who asked him for a match
While fumhling In his pockets Marley
was seized by one OF the men. while the
other poured the chemical INTO his mouth
Then they robbed him Of s. Marley was
later found-unoonscious IN the front yard
By his siteT.y Hrs. Elliott Or. Wilson.
who was sent for rushed Marley to the
hospital
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30
DODGE STREET PROPERTY SOLD
Kansas City Man Buys Business Build
ing, to Be Occupied by Printing
Ink Company.

Among the recent real estate deals the
transfer Of the business property at Ills
Dodge street, W. NJ Salmon of Kansas City
bought through the Glover Realty syndi-
cate the one-story brick building which
stands on that site for $4,000. The building
will be occupied by the Omaha Printing
Ink company.
Simon Rosenthal has purchased two
houses. one at IA South Seventeenth street
and one at s14 South Seventeenth street.
for a home and an investment. The con-
sideration for the two pieces of property
was $500.
John Naylon. who recently bought a lot
in University place for $50 will erect a
residence there in the immediate future.
P. F. Andersen has bought a home at 1913
Pacific street for. 50, 100
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30
STOUT AND HOWELL MIX IT
Howell Would Have Assessment Of
the Water Company Raised.
STOUT WANTS II HELD DOWN
All Franchised Corporations to show
Cause why Their Assessments
should Not he Given
a Boost.

Following the street railway company's
lead OF Wednesday, all the franchise cor
porations in the city appeared before the
County Board Of Equalization Thursday
morning 20 show cause why their assess
ments should not be raised. All were cited
10 appear before the board again Thursday
afternoon except the water company.
which Is scheduled for a special session
Thursday night The decision Of the board
on the Assessment OF the street railway is
withheld pending action on the others.
J. p stout. attorney for the water com
pany. and r. 3. Howell Of the Water board
enlivened proceedings with a redhot debate.
Mr.. Stout contended that the company was
acting only as a trustee for the city and
that the city's property could not be taxed.
For that reason. he said, the company had
made no return.
Chance for the Taxpayer.
Mr.. Howell held up the assessment as a
means By which the taxpayers could get
even
You should assess the company" he
told the board. ~for the face value OF its
claim against the city. Whether the prop
erty belongs to the city OF the company.
the credit OF the company for the full
value Of the claim and the per cent that
the decree carries with II is assessable.
You can catch them either coming or
going"
We'll, you haven't caught US either com
ing or going yet" interjected Mr.. Stout
holly
Then followed a fierce REORGANIZATION
Of the wintess by Mr.. Stout in which he
vainly attempted to get from him an ad-
mission on an estimate OF the real value
Of the water works MIR. Stout. in turn.
was questioned by the county attorney.
but also refused to give his estimate Of
the real value.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30
STRONG ARM MAN GETS NINE
YEARS IN THE PENlTENTlARY
His Partner Had Pleaded Guilty
and Was Given a Seven
Years Term.

Two additional years in the penitentiary
was the price George Davis paid for the
formality Of a trial. Davis was arraigned
last week in district court. with his part
ner. George Williams. on a charge OF rob-
berry. Williams took a plea of guilty and
Judge Estelle sentenced him to only seven
years. Davis entered a plea OF not
guilty. He was put on trial Wednesday
and the jury returned verdict of guilty.
remaining out only long enough TO elect a
foreman. Thursday morning the motion
for a new trial was made. argued, over
ruled and Davis given sentence Of nine
years in the penitentiary.
The men were accused of ''strong-arm-
ing Fred Early and robbing him of $24
last April.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30

We took him 10 a hospital. He was treated
a. an ut-pAtient twice 4 week and he got
worse, II anything. We then called IN an
other doctor and inside OF a week the boy was,
20 all appearances. cured and the doctor said
his work was done. But the very next day
L broke out as bad IS ever.
We decided that il could not be cured
and must run its course and % We just kept
hts arms bandAged TO his side 70 prevent his
tearing his hesh. We left Toronto and
shortly after our arrival IN Duluth, the Cuti-
cura Remedies were recommended. We
started using them IN May. 1903, and soon
akin perfectly clear and be Is entirely free
from the skin disease There has been no
return this time. Robert Mann. Proctor.
Nina, May 3. 1910"
Cuticurl Soap and Ointment sold through
cut the world. Potter Drug a Chem CoTps
Sole props, 13o Columbus Ave, Boston
14-Mailed free. samples Of Cuticura soap and
Ointment. With a2-p. book On Skin tTeAiment-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30

broke, matter would run
out, starting new blistsrs
until his entire face, head
and shoulders were q mass
Of scabs and you could not
see a particle OF clear skin.
Other parts of his body were
affected, but not to such an
extent. We did not know
what 70 do for him and
tried about every adver-
tised remedy without avail.
indeed some OF them only
added 20 his suffering and
one In particular. TIE -
Remedy, almost put the
infant into commissions.
The family doctor pre-
scribed for him and told
US to bafhe the baby In
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30

r. S, Rexford Slo New York Life Bldg.
Kansas City. Mo, says: I had q severe
attack OF q cold which settled In my back
end kidneys and was In great pain from
my trouble A friend recommended Foley
Kidney Pulls and I used two bottles OF
them and they have done me q world OF
good" For sale by all druggistA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30
GOLD PIECES IN CHAIN
ATTRACT TWO HOLDUP MEN
A. r. walters OF Bloomfield Loses
sixty Dollar SoveIty on

Four ten-dollar and four /. five-doIlar
gold pieces fastened together. glistened on
the person OF A. r. Walters OF Bloomfield
who thought them a fine watch fob last
night.
Mr.. Walters was walking in front OF ll07
Davenport street when two negroes spied
the unique charm and executed charge
that left him with his watch only.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30
TOURNAMENT DOWN TO FINALS
Mrs. Dick Stewart, Miss Clarke and
Miss Chase to Compete.
WOMEN PLAYING PRETTY GAME
Miss Buck wearies self with siren
nous Efforts DURING Day Before
and Goes Down in Defeat at
Hands of Miss Clarke.


Premier honors in the womens city cham
pionship tournament for 1911 lie between
Mrs. Dick Stewart and Miss Hortense
Clarke. These two are the only players
left in the tourney eligible to compete
for the first place and to play in the
Championship round against Mss Car
melita Chase, the present holder OF the
title.
Semi-finals, two of the hottest matches
in point of the condition Of the atmos-
phere, speed and class Of the matches,
were played Thursday morning at the
Field club.
Mrs. Dick Stewart showed herself to be
a most wonderful hot weather player
Her inimitsble manner OF serving was
not hampered in the least by the fact that
the sun was cooking the clay of the
courts beneath her. and her rallies after
the play had begun were marvellous. Her
opponent. Miss Susan Holdrege, is an ex-
perienced tennis player, and keen TO take
any chance to make herself a point. But
there were few weak points in Mrs. Stew
arts playing and the latter won. Ga g.
Mrs. Stewart is a popular player on the
courts. The girls, even those she has
beaten, sit with pleasure and watch her
as she skillfully serves and returns the
ball across the net. Her game Is not only
speedy, but sure. 20 sure that she can
place a ball perilously near the line and
yet be sure that 1t will not go out Of
bounds.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30

Never leave home on a Journey without
a bottle of Chamberlain Collie Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy IL is aImos. GER
tain TO be needed and cannot be obtained
when on board the cars OF steamships
For sale ~ az dealers
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30
ssDted Of PneumonIn,

Is never written Of those who cure coughs
and colds with DR.. Kings New Discovery.
Guaranteed. SOC and S1OO For sale by
Beaton Drug Co
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30
A RASH BECOMES
MASS OF HUMOR
On Baby's Face, Head and Shout
ders. Parents Decided He Could
Not be Cured. Cuticura Made
His Skin Perfectly Clear.

"our boy was born IN Toronto on Oct.
Is, 1908, and when three months old . slight
rash appeared on his cheek What appeared
70 be a water blister would form. When IL
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30

Middle AEed and Elderly People
Use Foley Kidney Pills for quick and
permanent results in ali essss Of kidney
and bladder troubles. ana for painful and
annoying irregularities.-For sale By al
druggists
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30

Saturday is the Big Blue Serge Suit
day-Sl375 for choice of $50 suits.-Au
models, worth 5000 TO s25OO-Hayden
Bros. Mems Clothing Dept
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30
MIsa ClarI.e VIM.

Miss Hortense Clarke, runner-up in the
1910 tournament won the other match of
the semi-finals against Miss Helen Buck.
Miss Clark has lost none of her last year s
skill with the racquet but it was evident
after the start of the third set that it was
Miss Clarke's because Miss Buck had
wearied herself too much In her record
breaking match with Miss McCreary the
day before.
Miss Clarke won the first set OF the
match, Ga putting the ball back with in
terest at every one of Miss Bucks at
lacks. In the second set Miss Buck took
a brace and won. Ga. but her Waterloo
came in the final ten games, which Miss
Clarke won-6-4. Miss Clarke is light upon
her feet and can cover the court well. so
she does not wear herself out exerting her
self as do the others in playing a game.
Miss Mary Ringwalt and Miss Hayes
played the only other match Of Thursday
morning beside the semi-finals. Miss Ring
walt won the match in the consolation
singles round-6-s. 60.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30

IN. Ksg q. ne si'Da'i0n-Rss Want Ads
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30
AFFAIRS AT SOUTH OMAHA
School Board Arranges Its Patronage
for Coming Year.
Schneider ENTERs MTO TEUP
He and Two Republicans Newly
Elected win Form Majority
Labor 90 Take Paving Con-
tractors Into Court.

With the closing session Of the old school
board tonight the work OF the current
school year will be concluded and a re-
organization OF the new board viii be eff
fected at once. Two new republican mem
bers, with Schneider. a democratic holdover.
VIII form the majority Of the new board
TO the exclusion Of the present majority.
Rudolph fechout, president Of the board.
viii retire from the presidency In favor
Of Schneider.
The tieup with Schneider was effected
by the two republican members. who agreed
to surrender the presidency In return for
Schneider's vote, constituting a working
majority. The disposition of the offices
and patronage at the disposal Of the board
was made equitably. Schneider getting the
presidency and the privilege Of appointing
the secretary OF the board The republi-
cans get the board attorney and the truant
officer. Another position has not been
decided upon. but in all probability will be
oaloted upon by the full board. II r. un-
derstood that Mr.. Schneider has expressed
himself In favor OF retiring from the presi-
dency at the end of the year in favor
OF one Of the two republicans.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-30
Teachers 20 Panama.

The lure of the tropics has called five
teachers OF the South Omaha public schools
10 serve Uncle Sam in Panama
The five school ma arms IL is said, have
already passed the civil service examina-
tons and are waiting marching orders from
Washington
The pay o. the teacher in Panama Is more
lucrative than II is in South Omaha and
the government furnishes quarters
Superintendent. n. NJ. Graham says he
has knowledge OF only one who has sieni-
fled her Willingness 10 brave the dangers.
Magic City Gossip.
The Eagles held dance at their han last
night
A. D. Hanna Of Grand Island visited with
friends here Tuesday.
William Corrigan announced his candf-
dacy for police Judge IN South Omaha
James Callahan is again a candidate for
police judge on the democratic ticket
See ROWLAND Lumber & Coal Co
NEW LOCATION. ST North 2ith Phone 4
Chief OF Police John Briggs. who has
been IN for a few days. is again on duty.
Miss Maud Crawford with Swift a Co.
after long spell OF illness. Is at her desk
again.
John Al. Urbanski has announced hts can
dieaey for justice OF the peace in South
Omaha
Irwin Parkhurst Of Twenty-seeond and