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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-24
c REAT INTEREST
IN LOCAL POLITICS
Approaching Primary in Alex.
andria Will Cause Strenu-
Gus Fight.

Alexandra, Va. March 23-Now
that the City Democratic Committee
has fixed upon April % next as the
date for primary for the purpose OF
nominating n candidate for Mayor. as
we'll as nominating eight members OF
Common Council and four members
of tho Board OF Aldermen. tho politi-
oal situation has begun to wax warm
in th's city.
Thore is going to be very strenn-
ous fight for tho mnyoralty between
Hubert Snowden and a. D. Brockott.
Both of these candidates have their
friends lnod up and no stone is be-
Ing left unturned
The night promises to be one OF tho
wnrmest hold here in recent years. I'm
I'll tho primary Ia over thoro VIII DO
lIttlo else talked OF in Alexandria
!. Arrangements have beon made Tor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-24
Long,
The Wood Man

Congress 10 amend the Constitution to
give the women the vote were an odd
lily, when the House judiciary Commit
resolutions introduced by Inherent
members Of the House proposing to
extend the suffrage. These resolutions
were Introduced by IN smbcrs who come
from States where the women have
been given at least n limited right OF
suffrage and who have seen the prac-
teal working of woman in politics and
It's effect on political campaigns. They
were Representatives takcr. OF Cali
fornia; Lafferty of Oregon: Ruckcr. Of
Colorado. Mondcli of Wyoming: Tay-
Tor. of Colorado. and Berger. the So
cialist memb IL, of Wisconsin, Three
OF se-Rcprcsentativts Taylor. Ra-
ker and Laffcrty--wcrc on hand to give
their aid and raise their voices in sup
port of the measures.
Miss June adams Leads
When Chairman Clayton, Of the Ju-
dietary Committee opened the hearing
he turned over the manaE ement Of tin /.
argument TO Miss Jane adams. known
throughout the world for her phlan
thropic work and her institution Of the
Hull House Mission liz Chicago. :;nc
handled her case with the ease of the
leader OF party on the floor OF the
House directing the debate on an inn
portant measure. She placed Miss Leo
nora OR aillY before the committee to
tell tile members what the working
women of the country thought of th1
suffrage movement and why the work
ing women wanted the suffrage. No
more earn EST. compelling plea was ever
delivered before a congressional com
mittce than that of Miss OReilly, and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-24

above the street pavement. which does
away with tho necessity of step. The
inventors. recognizing the great vogue
OF tho hobble skirt, built the floor OF
the now car down closer to tho ground.
The car is the only ono of it's kind yet
manufactured.
Four mirrors are supplied. two on
either side OF the entrances and exits.
If tho women will look at themselves
In tho mirrors tho company may sue
coed In breaking up their habit OF get
ting off cars backwards.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-24

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Spencer, y. c., March 23.--Thc store
Of J. L. Bowles. IN Spencer, was brok-
On into shortly after midnight last
night, the would-be robbers cmcct!ng
an entrance by pri2ing off the bars
from a rear window, and breaking
open the glass. No money or goods
were missing by Mr.. Bowles as the
plan IS intcrfcrcd with by rho Off
Gers, the intruders made their cs-
cape dout being identified.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-24

n meeting OF the Democratic commit
tee of the Eighth Congressional Dis
trict. w3lich Will be held in this city
on March 81 next for the purpose OF
hS ng upon date for tho congress
sional primary. 1t is understood that
representative G c. Carlin. who now
represents this district In tho halls of
Congress, will be without opposition.
There will be time limit fixed for the
submission Of names, and In tho event
he Is the only candidate he will BIO
declared the nominee OF the party.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-24
Accepts Call TO LynchbIIrsI.
SDeCial to Tho Tirpes-

IJynchhurg. Va March 2S.--Rev. L.
Q. Cooper. OF North Carolina, n stu
dent at Mt. AIRY Theological Seminary.
Philadelphia, has accepted tho call
10 tho passionate of the Lutheran
Church hero. md no will begin his
work IA suoh june /. Mr.. Cooper had
tho call under consideration for some
time. and decided to come hore in
preference to accepting call to an.
othor charge.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-24
COOL
ST riiEe.

May affect the price OF hard coal,
but have good surplus of Splint
Lump Tor CRATES and open fires,
and Fire Greek Lump, which is
smokeless. can be used in most
every home: also, the very best
Steam and Furnace Coals-all at.
the old price. My Wood supply is
sufficient to supply all that will
call on me for months. Just rest
easy and call or phone Madison
1909 and 1910.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-24
STEPLESS CAR BUILT
TO SUIT HOBBLE SKIRT

Members OF New York Federation Of
Women's Clubs Inspect
Now Vehicle.
New York, March IA Stepless
street car built in Philadelphia was
given It's first try-out by railroad Of
foers and members of the Federation
OF Women's Clubs.
The floor of tho car is only ten inches
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-03-24
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-29
Ranges Are Fine and
Stock is Doing Well

y am very optimistic on the outlook Of
cattle this fall said c. E Shipper, cat
tie raiser of Cherry county. Nebraska,
stopping at the Merchants. OF course
there has been considerable stock bought
al the yards and shipped back TO pasture
for feeding, but cattle on the hoof should
come way under present prices later IN
the year. There are enormous herds
still TO be seen in the range country"
Shipper Is an owner Of 2oOo acres near
Cascade and has 500 head of his own.
Beside this he has large flock OF sheep
from which he expects goOdly returns
this year.
Present prices cannot continue for
long. Its very near the top Of the mar
ket even II il hasn't reached that mark
already" continued shipper. The pas
lures are in excellent condition and feed
ers are coming along eNcellently. l can
see only the best Of an outlook de-
spite the limited amount Of stock cattle
men have to go on.
'Shorthorns and steers are becoming
less numerous. The larger percentage
OF this stock on the range Is COWS and
heifers. This change has come I'm the
last two or three years. Cattlemen are
hurt from this, as COWS and heiftrs do
not bring the price Of steers
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-29

Omaha. Denver. Salt Lake City and
other cities together with officials OF
the Burlington, Northwestern and Union
Pacific railroads are here for the con
vontion. The Omaha Commercial club
IL represented by +. D. Wear, member
OF tho clubs committee on development
Of Wyoming oil fields and John y
Flaek, president Of the city National
bank.
An address by former Governor n. B.
Brooks. president OF tho association. aud
the work OF organization consumed the
morning session. This afternoon there
were addresses by Governor Carey, Mrs,
l. c. Harnsberger OF Lander. Wyo., only
woman oil operator In the United States,
and other Wyoming oil men.
Between sessions. delegates viii inspect
reflneries of the Midwest OIL company
and Natrona Pipe Line and Refinery.
These properties represent combined
investment OF N.0o0.0O0. A trip to salt
Creek oil fields, the principal oil region
Of the west, will be one OF the events
Of the convention.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-29
Governors Will Give
Banquet for Penfold

The ex.members Of the board Of gov
ernors OF the knights OF Ak-sar- Ben and
the present members will unite Friday
evening at the Omaha club and tender a
dinner and reception to II. J. Penfold. re.
firing secretary. Al the meeting OF the
board last night In the Omaha club this
plan was made and Joe Barker was ap.
pointed head Of an arrangement com.
mittee.
The board approved June 10 as the
date for the first Initiation night at the
den. and they had considerable satisfac-
ton In the fact that Ak-sar-Ben has
gained ioi members during the last week,
bringing the 1912 membership M to sl,
which Is 800 more than 1t was last year
at this time.
Charles Pieksns said last night the
den play had already been accepted by
the board Of governors. but he would not
say whose production II Il or what the
title Is. This will be announced at next
Mondays meeting In all probability.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-29
SPEEDERS MAKE MISTAKE
IN ASKING FOR DELAY

When G. A. Bixby OF 1897 Emmett
street; J. B. Blanchard of iii South
Twenty-ninth street, arrested sunday for
speeding with automobiles. asked for q
continuance Of their cases Monday morn.
ing they made a mistake. Judge Altstadt
was in an amiable frame Of mind that
morning and discharged all automobile
speeders brought before HIN. ell felt Diff
ferently the next day and fined every
one. Both were fined SO and costs. G.
w. Bland OF 0S South Twenty-seoond
street was assessed IS and costs.
The, cases of @, W. Edwards, real estate
man. and Herman Lazarus. a merchant
Of Dow City, Ia, were continued until
Wednesday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-29
Brandeis Interests
May Sell Farnam
Street Property

Negotiations for the sale of the four
story building at 1873 Farnam street are
being made by the Brandeis interests. the
owners and the Independent Realty COM
pany. Leroy C, wroth will occupy tho
building with a restaurant II the purchase
Is made.
The Brandeis interests. It is said. ask
sloc,ooo for the property.
Should an agreement be reached by
which the property changes hands, Leroy
c. wroth Will remodel the structure and
occupy II as a restaurant. All four floors
will be reflnlshed and decorated, and the
building will be extended to the alley.
The building is now occupied by the Chi.
easo. Milwaukee a st. Paul tickete offices
and the Brunswick pool hall. The upper
floors are used by the Brandels stores.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-29
Baldrige to Speak
Before Hebrew Club

In the vestry room OF Temple Israel
this evening the Young Mems Hebrew
association will be addressed by
Howard II. Baldrige. his subject being
one of special interest to young men
There will be several musical numbers,
one being q violin solo by Rudolph
Rothols.
The plans looking to securing rooms
downtown for the association are pro-
crossing rapidly. options have been
secured on q couple OF desirable buildings
and lease is likely to be signed within
few days. 1t is possible that this may
It is the announcement will be made at
the meeting.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-29
WIND STOPS TARGET EVENTS
Nebraska SpOrtsmen's Association
Begins Tourney Today.
FAIL TO MAKE GOOD SHowTNGs
More Than $50 Nimrods from All
Parts of the State Are In Attend
snee at the Thirty-sixth
Annual shoot.

The high wind which blew across the
Omaha Gun clubs grounds this morning
made good shooting almost impossible at
the Thirty seventh annual tournament Of
the Nebraska State sportSmen's associa-
ton. which opened this morning 4 few
professionals managed 10 get in few
good cracks
shortly before noon the wind rose 10
such velocity that IL carried sand FOR
hundreds Of feet. binding the nimrods
ana an adjournment was called.
But four OF the regular events were
started and a total Of sixty shots were
fired BY about fifty men. over l0 MINI
rods are in Omaha for the big tourney.
The following scores were made. the
entrants shooting at sixty targets:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-29
BAR ASSOCIATION TO
DISCUSS COMPENSATION ACT

Proposed workmen's compensation law
will be discussed by Victor Rosewater,
editor OF The Bee at the monthly meeting
and smoker OF the Omaha Bar associa-
ton at the University club tomorrow
evening. The address will be followed
by general discussion OF the subject.
Mr.. Rosewater is a member OF the COM
mission appointed by the governor to
study the subject and report on work
mems compensation act for passage by
the legislature next winter.
The legislative committee will make
recommendations for proposed changes In
statutes governing legal procedure.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-29
J. C. WHARTON WILL GIVE A
LUNCHEON TO HIS CABINET

Postmaster Wharton will give lunch-
con this noon at the Omaha club
for the joint purpose Of farewell token
to william J, Brown. connected with the
local postal service for twcnty-slx years
and for the past twelve years foreman
Of the city mail division, and an oppoi-
tunity for the postmaster TO meet with
his new cabinet"
Those who will attend are Mr.. Brown,
James !. Woodland. assistant postmaster
and superintendent of finance division
under the now reorganization plans; W.
J. Mettlen, the new superintendent OF
mails: Henry S. Grogan and Lawrence
Proulx, assistant superintendent Of
mails; George ]. Kleffner, slated 10 be-
come an assistant superintendent; Colonel
J. NJ. Masten, superintendent Of the rail-
way mail service and Mr.. Wharton.
Mr., Brown leaves the employ Of the
postoffice June for Jacksonville. Fla,
where he has purchased a tract Of land.
lie intends to make Florida his future
home and go into farming or fruit raising,
{.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-29
POStOffice Closes
on Memorial Day

The Omaha postoffice and all branch
stations will be closed at II o'clock on
the morning of Decoration day.
One general delivery window will be
open from to O'Clock in the evening
The four and. five trip carriers will make
two deliveries. not leaving on the second
delivery later than $50. All other carriers
will make but one delivery. that in the
morning. te.
Postmaster Wharton wishes the postal
employees to observe the day with their
families and has allowed the collectors
two hours additional leave from their
work on that day for this reason.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-29
Timers Agree on
Compromise Scale

Eighty striking timers returned to their
jobs yesterday, having accepted a com.
promise advance of "a cents an hour.
They have been out since the first of the
month.
The original demand was for an advance
of from 10 to an cents an hour, but the
demand was refused. The compromise was
offered. but 1t was turned down by the
timers. because the masters insisted that
the boss workmen withdraw from the
union. This point was finally gained by
the masters also.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-29
OIL MEN MEET AT CASPER
Producers of Wyoming Field Meet in
Annual Convention.
OMAHA IS WELL REPRESENTED
Uniform oil Tests and Lower Rates
on OH Machinery VIII Re Dis.
cusscd-DeIegates TO visit
OIL Creek Fields.

CASPER. Wye, May 2S-(speclsl Tele-
gram.l-with 800 or more oil mon In at
tendance from various Wyoming oil
fields. the second annual convention OF
the Wyoming oil Mems association
opened two days session here this
morning. Discussion Of the administra-
tion's conservation policy and movement
to secure uniform legislation regarding
oil tests In states In which Wyoming oil
products are marketed are tho principal
subjects to come before the convention
which also will take up the question Of
railroad rates on oil machinery. which
now is % per cent higher than on min
ing machinery.
Representatives Of commercial clubs Of
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-29
MRS. STUNT MUST PAY
AN INHERITANCE TAX

Objections to the assessment OF an IN
heritance tax against the widow Of the
late Ernest STUNT were overruled by
Judge Bryce Crawford in county court
Proposed workmen's compensation law
$3.50 for the $4,000 estate. The will gays
Mrs. STUNT a life interest in all the prop.
erty. which upon her death was to pass
to the four children. Shortly before his
death Mr.. STUNT decided all his prop
erty to his wife. Because the property
was hers regardless OF the will Mrs
STUNT contended she should pay no tax.
Judge Crawford held that the deed was
made in anticipation OF death and there
fore was In fact an effort by MIR. stub,
to execute his own will.
Key to the Situation-Bee Advertising
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-29
Charities Board to
Name Successor to
Miss JOntz Soon

a special meeting Of the directors Of
the Associated Charities will be called
within the next few days to appoint a
secretary to replace Miss Ida V. Jontz,
who goes to Chicago 10 better position,
Several applications have been received,
among them that Of Miss Mabel Porter,
now assistant to Miss Jontz and formerly
charity worker in Chicago.
ent Of the Detention home. now Of Chi
cago. is a candidate for the assistant
superintencency Of the charities, IT is
understood.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-29
WOMAN BESTS TRUCK DRIVER
Threatens to Lash Him with Whip
He Uses on Horses.
BIG COPPER TAKES HER PART
Immense Crowd Witnesses Exciting
scene In . Downtown Alley
Yesterday at
Noon.

She is not a very big woman. but she
has big heart, great love and deep
sympathy for dumb brutes. and a COM
manding determination 10 project them
from inhuman treatment. At the noon
hour yesterday she was pas ing the alley
: on Sixteenth between Douglas and Dodge
streets. when she was attracted by the
sharp, singing crack of 4 lash. She
turned and saw two big fine work horses
stumble to their knees in Their faithful
efforts to move heavy load.
In an instant she was flushed with tie
fire Of a tigress. this little sympa thetic
woman. Don't you dare strike Il ose
horses again." she screamed al tine
driver.
"Aw, 90 wan. who's doiuy ,als'' was
/ the surly reply emphasized by aroths,
I vicious lash that again brought ths strug-
| Cling horses to their Ans-s. cutting them
! on the hard cobble pavement.
She Makes Brave Threat.
IF you dare to whip those horses
again, III take that lash to you," she
came back bravely.
! The big truck driver saw that she
meant business ri he began - weaken
a little. especially al view OF the fact
that pedestrians were galhe.ing by TIE
score in the alley.
The crowds grew so large that a police
man was attracted to the scene, and
grasping the situation he lost 10 time
In taking the part Of the little woman.
The bluecoat commanded the unwilling
driver TO get an additional team os horses
to pull the heavy load. which weighed
four tons. He compiled reluc.a lt,v, but
even the two teams could not bulge the
truck. The policeman then ordered ALL
other team. and It required the COM
bined strength of all six animals 10 DO
what two were struggling TO do under
thehrutal lash.
Her Heart IL Torn.
rGreat big magnifi cent animals, END to
think that they should be subjected to
such Treatment she said IN n Trembling
voice that gave q pretty contrast TO her
determined commands 20 the driver. 1T
simply tears my heart" and some thought
they saw a tear triokie down Ter creek
as she worked her way out OF the crowd
The brave little woman Is Mrs. C. II.
johnson, member OF The Humane So
ciety Of Detroit. The horses that were so
brutally treated are owned Ivy Crane 4
Co., wholesale plumbing supplies. Tenth
and Harvey streets. The driver is In
charge Of truck No. 4, but he's thinking
OF changing II to No. g.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-29
TAXES ARE PAID WHEN
THE SHERIFF APPEARS

Delinquent taxpayers are being brought
to time by the distress warrants issued
by City and County Treasurer IRE A
bunch Of thirty warrants were given to
the sheriff several days ago. All the
sherifrs deputies have been able to find
have paid their taxes rather than have
their property seized. Most Of those
against whom warrants have been issued
cannot be found by the officers and are
supposed 70 have lett town months ago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-29
BUSINESS MEN WILL
SPEAK At SCHOOLS FRIDAY

c. c. Belden. in charge Of speakers for
the Know Omaha week. lie lining up an
army Of speakers to go to the schools
Friday to deliver addresses on Omaha.
At the meeting Of the Ad club today
thirteen speakers volunteered their ser
vices. The list Of speakers will be made
out by Mr.. Belden tomorrow and those
wanted to speak at the schools will be
notified In time to prepare speeches.
There will be list Of forty-nve made
out.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-29
J. J. NJ LAIN FUNERAL
T0BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY

The funeral OF James J. MeI.ain, who
died Monday morning Of old age. will be
held from the late residence, ei4 North
rwenty-fifth street. this afternoon
at O'Clock. Rev. Milton B. VIII
liams of First Methodist church will Of
ficiate. Tnternent will be private in
Prospect Hill cemetery. The active pail
bearers will be:
c. W. De Lamatre. J. r. Robinson,
l.. a. Harmon, Albert Rose
c. L. Newell John j. Toms.
The honorary pallbesrers:
]. w. Coburn. z. A. Parnieiee,
David Cole. e. r. Weller,
Charles A. Goss. r. 8 Wilcox.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-29
Death On the GsIIows

Is sharp short agony. The lame back Of
Kidney trouble is daily misery. Take
Electric Bitters for quick relief. Soc. For
sale by Beaton Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-29

Persistent Advertising is the Road 10
Big Returns.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-05-29

Representatives Of commercial clubs of
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-08-26

business for the money they can make,
IT seems to as unquestlonably true
that some such action should have
been taken by the federal government.
For without consideration Of the moral
issue regarding prize fighting, no one
will question that some sort Of action
is needed to put a stop to hundreds
Of alleged fights, as well as wrestling
matches, staged throughcut the United
States every year When Barnum
made his famous statement about the
American people liking to be swindled
he probably did not have either the
prize fight or the wrestling game I'm
mind, but in recent years The sia.e-
ment could be more fittingly applied
than to these two more or less ques-
tionable sports
We believe Il is unQs0stionahly true
that hundreds - moi thousands Of sup
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1912-08-26

posed fights and wrestling matches
are saged every year which are
FRAMED up" from start to finish. More
especially ia the fights than in the
wrestling game, the motion pictures
are a big feature Time after time
these supposed fights are prolonged in
definitely as mere exhibition sparring
matches to make the pictures good.
XIII the value Of fight pictures and
if there is any excuse for prize fight
ing it will once more be put back
where that part Of the public who wish
to witness such contests may be rea-
sonably assured that they are to see
real exhibition and rot a bit Of nice
posing for the benefit Of the motion
picture men Therefore the new law
should be welcomed as much by those
who support the fight game as BY
those who would like to see it entirely
destroyed Wichita Eagle.