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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-29
TURN DOWN CITIZENS UNION
Members Of Lasomas Club Refuse to
Hear Speakers.
LIVELY ROW Is THE RESULT
LysIe I. Abbott aud L. G. Cunning
ham Try TO Make Speeches,
hut the Club Members
VIII Not Listen.

Lysle l. Abbott and Z. q. Cunningham
OF the Citizens union went TO a meeting
OF the Lasomas club at the Paxton hotel
dressing the club In the interest OF the
Citizens union slate. The club refused
to hear them and the meeting broke mp
in a row.
1t was the first meeting of the club,
which is an organization Of young men
to aid in purifying politics In Omaha
JOY Clark, r. A. Vanorsdal. W. c. Ram
say. David A. Fitch and others are the
leaders of the new club and are on Its
executive committee, Fitch also Is a
member Of the Citizens union executive
committee.
Before the meeting had progressed far
Messrs. Abbott and Cunningham APP
peared. saying they had been invited to
come and speak, but not mentioning the
name Of the man who had invited them.
Members OF the club protested. saying the
meeting was merely for organising and
not for the purpose OF giving anyone op
portunlty to ask for its support. Others,
friendly to the Citizens union. wanted to
hear Abbott and Cunningham. The Citl-
zens' union speakers finally said that In
the circumstances they would prefer not
to speak.
1t continued until many in attendance
got disguised and left. and finally the de-
baters quit and went home.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-29
MRS. C. W. RUSSELL HEADS
THE FINE ARTS SOCIETY

Mrs C. w. Russell was elected presl-
dent Of the Society OF Fine Arts at tho
seventh annual business NEE ting of the
organization yesterday morning in tho
public library. Mrs. Russell has been chair
man OF the program COMMITTEES for the last
season. The other officers proposed by
the nominating committee and elected to
carry on the soclety's affairs next season
were Mrs. C. c. George, first vice presi-
dent: Miss Laura Scott, second vice presi-
dent; Mrs. IL. c, sumney. secretary: Mrs.
Halleck Rose, treasurer; Mrs. Lowrie
childs. chairman membership committee;
Mrs. z. 7. Lindsey. EXHIBIT committee;
Mrs. George Joslyn, auditing; Miss Caro-
line Dodge. program; Mrs. Clement Chase.
publicity,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-29
AGED WOMAN ASKS THE
CHARITIES FOR WORK

A woman g years old Is seeking work.
She applied to the Associated Charities
and asked them for help. Until a few
days ago she was working in an overall
factory. but was discharged on account Of
her age.
MY son is attending college," said the
old lady. and working his way. II you
can find me some plain sewing will be
able to get along"
Investigator proved the story Of the
woman was true and the Charities are
soliciting sewing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-29
SnoWslide Delays
Marble Shipments

Another snowslide has destroyed the
office and temporarily disabled a large
part OF the works Of the Colorado Yule
Marble company Of Marble, Colo. which
has the marble sub-contract for the new
county building. according to information
received by Calvin Zelgler. superintendent
Of the building for Caldwell & Drake. the
general contractors.
The information comes from Caldwell
& brakes representative in Denver. De-
tails are lacking. This is the second dam
aging snowslide that has occurred on
the marble company's property this win
ter. It means that the marble shipment
for the new building will be still further
delayed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-29

Stimulate your business by advertising
in The Bee-the newspaper that reaches
all OF the buyerA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-29
Abraham Steirers
Says He is Not Dead

I'm not dead; I'm a very much alive
man," declared Abraham steirers, a gar
,age hauler. living near Fifty-first and
enter streets. as he viewed the dead
ody of a man alleged to have been that
( Abraham Steirers.
Steirers is bald-headed. while the dead
AN has fine head Of hair. Otherwise,
however, there is great resemblance
between the two men. Steirers told Cor
oner w. C. Crosby that he did not know
the dead man, and. in fact, had never
seen him.
An inquest was held over the dead
body, the jury. returning a verdict Of
death being due to organic heart trouble.
There were several bruises upon the
mans face. which a doctor said were
caused by the man falling down q short
embankment near Fifty-second and Leav-
enworth streets. where his body was
found Tuesday afternoon.
Coroner Crosby is undecided what to
do with the body. AS several persons
have testified that the dead man is posi-
lively q man named steirers. he is of the
opinion that there possibly were two
Abraham Steirers In Omaha
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-29
AT SOUTH OMAHA
Stir in Grand Jury Room Over Test.
mony Of Special Detective.
HUNTER GOES ON THE STAND
Dahiman and Other Members Of Fire
and Police Heard TO Testify
on Friday-Books to Be
Examined,

Sensational testimony Of an alleged
agreement for protection" made by a
detective who pretended he wished tc
open disorderly rooming house in South
Omaha, created a stir in the Douglas
county grand jury room yesterday morn
ing.
The testimony was in the nature OF cor
roborative evidence and in its effect on
the grand jury was almost as sensational
as the disclosures made by Sci Collation..
agent Of South Omaha llqeor dealers
several weeks ago. when Goidstom's retl-
esnce was broken down by plain talk
from Deputy County Attorney Magney
and Special Prosecutor GoSs.
Robert Bousfield was the witness who
made the important disclosures yesterday
he related that in the capacity Of de.
tectiye he went 10 South Omaha aud
sought TO make Arrange ments 10 open u
disorderls rooming house. Bousfisld re.
fused TO state who hired him. but be was
accompanied to and from the grand jury
room by J. u. Ringer. who has been &C
tive in presenting South Omaha matters
before tho grand jury.
According 10 BousfieldS story ho told
South Omaha men whom he saw that he
had had protection" in Omaha and he
thought he ought TO be able to get It In
South Omaha He told OF visiting sey-
eral South Omaha men, some Of them
officials and some former officials.
Bousfield related that he was directed
TO c. +. Anstins saloon at 3oi North
Twenty-sixth street and had q long talk
with Austin, who told him everything
could be arranged all right. Austin
showed him through his place. main floor
and basement, Bousfield said, and then
conducted him to rooms on the second
floor.
Pays Zig Rent.
Bousfleld said he was told the rooms
once had been occupied by a woman
who paid $500 month. A tentative deal
was made by which Boualeid was to rent
the rooms and In addition 20 the regular
rental was TO pay SIS month for PRO
lection" at the start. IL his business
should become profitable enough to war
rant the protection fee was to he In
creased.
About q half hours examination OF W.
]. Hunter. member of the Omaha Board
OF Fire and Police commissioners, the
grand Jury decided to have the records
of the board brought in and agreed 10
defer further inquiry into board matters
until the books are examined. Mr.. Hunter
was excused until 10 o'clock Friday morn
ing. when no will be expected to reap
pear and produce the books or else an
nounce that he has arranged for them TO
be brought In.
Other Members Appear.
Mayor Dahlman, Fred Hoye and W. +.
Wappich, all members OF the Omaha
board, appeared In response TO subpoenas,
but were told TO return this morning.
Mr.. Hunter was questioned regarding
many matters, one Of which was the
condition that confronted the board last
year, when expenditures for equipment
we're so heavy that there was not enough
money left 10 pay all the policemen.
c. b. Liver. leader In Billiard and pool
tables and bar fixtures, one OF the rep
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-29
HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
rs WITHIN REACH OF ALL
People of the Twentieth Century
Have No Need to Be Discouraged.
WONDERFUL RESULT IS SHOWN
Large Percentage of the Population
in All Big Cities Suffer from
Wear and Tear of Mod
ern Life.

! Half sick. tired all the time, no energy
or ambition, with your nerves on edge
and your stomach out Of order, how can
you expect to get any happiness out OF
life when in such a miserable state?
Yolu can't, and you won't, until you
find relief from the debilitated condition
that is sapping your vitality and robhlng
you Of your strength.
Physicians know that half the popula-
ton in the large cities Of this country
are today afflicted with nervous debility
caused by the wear and tear Of modern
life.
preparation has been used by Euro
pean physicians to combat this nervous
condition with remarkable success, A
similar preparation ''Tona Vita" was in
troduced in this country few months
ago and is making q marvellous record
here. "Tona Vita" is bringing back
health and happiness to thousands Of
iistless, dehilitated men and women.
You owe 1t to your family, YOU owe it to
yourself to let this wonderful new tonic
build you up. There is no other medicine
line II Ou tdFlnI uHe uOSe Will SOiNlHSS
any one Of this, If "Tona Vita" doesn't
do more for you than all the other medi-
Giles you have ever taken, If II doesn't
make you happier and healthier and bet
ter In every way, what you pay for It
will be returned to you by Sherman &
Mcconnell Drug Co.. 10Th and Dodge Sts.:
Owl Drug Co., 18th and Harvey Sts.:
Harvard Pharmacy. 2ith and Farnsm
sts.. and Loyal Pharmacy. 1919 N. 10th
st.
lees Rhuharb Laxative. the assistant
remedy. Is another great medicine. 1t
Is a splendid family laxative. containing
the medical properties Of rhubarb-
u ature's own laxative. 1t will not injure
me most delicate constitution and should
be used for children above everything
alse. 1t is pleasant to the taste.
The above drug stores have the Omaha
agency for "Tona Vita" and Lees Rhu-
barb Laxatiye.-Adv. .
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-29

resentatiyes from Douglas county In the
last legislature, appeared In response to
subpoena lie also was requested 10 ap-
pear tlas morning.
Chief II Police John briggs Of South
Omaha was the last witness examined
by the grand jury yesterday morning.
lie was questioned regarding certain
parts Of the detectives story.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-29
GREAT WESTERN OFFICIAL
BREAKS BOTH HIS LEGS

Assistant Superintendent C. Il Aye Of
the Great Western. who came over from
Clarion, Ia, to so east with the COM
pany's big train OF dressed meats for
Boston and New York, is In st. Joseph's
hospital instead OF with the shipment.
Superintendent Aye was riding the top
Of the train between South Omaha and
Omaha and when passing from one car
10 another he slipped and fell to the
ground, striking in such a manner as to
break both of his legs. one at the ankle
aud the other above the knee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-29
POLICE FIND LID LIFTED
AND SEVERAL ARE FINED

When Lieutenant Hayes and severa!
policemen raided a building At Ill North
Sixteenth street they found seven per
SONS drinking beer IN a room. Everyone
was arrested L. A. Rome. the proprie.
tor. was fined SIS and costs for running
disorderly house and five Of the IN
mates were fined IS each. The sixth in
mate was discharged
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-29

Children are much more likely to con-
tract the CONTAGIOUS diseases when they
have colds. whooplng cough. diptheria
scarlet fever snd consumption are dis
eases that are ccten contracted when the
child has a cold. That IL why all medical
authorities say beware OF colds. Fer the
quick cure Of colds you viii find
nothing better than ohamberlain's Cough
Remedy. II can always be depended
upon and is pleasant and safa to take,
For sale by an dealers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-29
Three More File.

seventy-nlne candidates have filed for
commissioner and not more than a dozen
are expected to file today the last
day. Several petitions are being eireu-
lated and two or three other men have
signified their intention to enter the race.
p. ]. creedon, George w. Gaines and
Charles f. Heine field yesterday,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-29

Wholesale dealers in boots and sandals
in other cities are frantic to get rubber
boots and sandals. which are very scarce
but the Interstate Rubber company has
large stock on hand now, therefore,
smile.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-29
A Pleasant surprise

follows the first dose of DIR. Kings New
Life Pills, the painless regulators that
strengthen you, Guaranteed. Sc, For
sale by Beaton Drug Co.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-14

HERE TO llVE.-Mrs. Jesse T. Brarsford of Fulton Ky. arrived Fri day to make her home with her son Rev. $. M. Ahuck, 500 F. Portland street
 4 LONG SERViCE.-Lluvd F. Christy at Fl meeting of the church board Friday night resigned his of flee as suoerintendenS of the Sun day school of the first I F. church Ee has finished twarty years of ser vice in that capacit" and felt that his increasing duties as banker. may or. etc. made tnn srea: a demand upon his time to give the place the attention j. deserves
 FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST ENTIST.-Postoffice building en- trance on Monroe street Services Sunday II a. m. Subject of lesson, sermon Sacrament" Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Wednesday evening testimony meeting at o'clock At the reading rooms maintained by this church a welcome is extended to the public and opportunity offered visitors to read or purchase author iZed literature concerning Christian Science.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-14
STORED WATER SUPPLY

Water Service Dept. Daily report, January 13:
 Elevation of water in reservoir.
 lttA l1f Do Contents of reservoir. acre feet 445. 7S5 Elevation of water in reservoir
 1 year ago today. feet........ 92 40 Contents of reservoir 1 year
 ago today. acre feet.......... SS,O7S Loss preceding 2i hours. acre
 feet ...---.-.----...- 70 Normal flow Salt and Verde
 rivers at Granite Reef dam
 M. l. .-----.--.-.-.. lN,SbO Normal flow of Salt River at
 the joint head, NJ. I. ......... 4.O00 Amount of water used for irri-
 gation, north side, M. L...... 17,944 Amount of water used for ir-
 rigation, north side, M I.... 13.920 Water today in the Arizona. Mari copa and Salt River Valley canals.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-14

BUSINESS TRIP-E. G. Clemens of Tempe did business here Satur- day
 MAN AND WIFE.-Leonard George and wife of Chandler were in town yesterday
 IN GOVERNMENT SERVICE F. David, of the United States rec lamation service. was in the city ever night
 FROM UTAH. NJ Jollev of Salt Lake city is stopping at the Commercial
 FROM THE coAST-M. G.Haines of Los Angeles transacted business here Saturday.
 FROM OLD NEW YORk-John A. Gernann is in the city for a short business trip.
 DENVER MEN.-C b. Amphlett and w E. Norton of Denver did business in Phoenix yesterday.
 MINING MAN-W. A. Bondurant of Los Angeles. who has large min ing interests in the Cave Creek country, is guest at the Adams
Arizona republican., 1912-01-14
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

CHRISTIAN CHURCH.-Corner of
 Fifth avenue and Monroe The II a. m. hour will be filled by the rep resentative of the Children's Home Finding society. The 7:30 hour will be filled by the pastor. r.. \. Phillips, on the topic. "The Worlds Greatest Enterprise for Reform and Culture.
 Good music. in charge of D. Little john. The general public is invited. STUDY OF MOHAMME EDANl SM.- The study of Moh7mmedanism will be taken up by the Federation of the Women's Mission Circles at their meeting tomorrow afternoon. in the First Baptist church corner Third avenue and Monroe street. The meeting will open at 2:30 for the study of this old and. interesting re- ligion. and at f D. m. will open the social hour. during which refresh ments will be served. No collection will be taken. All strangers are cor dially invited to this meeting, and it k hoped that many ladies who are members of our Phoenix churches will be present The class takes up tine study of the Fourth Chapter in their text book. The Light of the World" by Robert F.. Speer. man who ranks high as an author and student in the Presbyterian denom ination. In taking up the study of this Chapter the following topics are among those which will be discussed by the class and by the visitors pre- sent:- The Prophet (MOhamed's) Life. The Prophets Book (the Koran) The Prophets Creed: The Prophets Teachings: The Prophets Defects and Contrasts between Mohammed anism and Christianity
Arizona republican., 1912-01-14

degrees.
 Deficiency in temperature since first of month. degrees Accumulated deficiency in tempera- ture since January ]. 19 degrees. Deficiency in rainfall yesterday, 0.0S inches. Deficiency in rainfall since first of month, O. inches. Accumulated deficiency in rainfall since January l, 0.71 inches.
 C. $. WOOD.
 Section Director.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-14
BADGES FOR FEDERATIoN.-

There will be a meeting on Monday afternoon at 2:15, at the Woman's club, of the chairmen of the commit tees of the local board of arrange ment The ladies are requested to bring their thimbles and help make the badges for the federation.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-14
Of Local Interest
To Our Subscribers

Subscribers of The Republi- can who fail to receive a copy of the mornings issue will con fer favor by calling Overland 422 or Consolidated Main 47. Before g a. m. a special mes senser equipped with motor cycle will deliver the missing issue. Without the co-opera- ton of our subscribers in this matter it is impossible for US to maintain perfect and satis- factory delivery.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-14

| FROM GLOBE w. B. Ross of Globe is in the city.
 FROM DENvER.-E. j. Becker of i Denver is in Phoenix. HoLsRooK VIsIToR.-F. Larson of Holbrook is in town.
 YUMA MAN. F.. Rucher of Yuma was here yesterday.
 FROM FLoRENcE.-G. F.. Tru- man of Florence is in the city
 FROM TExAS.-Dick Ragan of Rule. Texas. is Phoenix visitor.
 FROM THE EAST.-Joseph E. Stewart of Donovan, Pa. is in the city.
 HERE FROM TUcsoN.-A E. Burnett of Tucson was in town over night
 CATTLE BUYER-A F. Mcbride of Los Angeles is in the city buying cattle
 AT THE FoRD.-Mr and Mrs. A. A Bruce of New York city are at the Ford
 WASHINGTON MAN.-R. B. Co., man of Seattle was at the Adams yesterday
 DOING BUSINESS-L D. Hender- son of Los Angeles is here on business trip.
 RAY BUSINESS MAN III. C. Carlisle of Ray transacted business here yesterday.
 FROM YAVAPAI.-w. c. stub and wife of Prescott were Commercial guests yesterday
 TRANSACTING BUSINESS. - A. J Cunningham of Los Angeles is in the city looking after business in tereSts
 FROM THE CAPlTAL.-NIiss Mary Noble. Theirs Leach and c. C. Leach of Washington. D. C., are spending few days in Phoenix
 COMING MoNDAY.-R. P. Davie. manager of the Southwestern Sugar X Land company, is expected to ar rive here tomorrow morning.
 WIcKENBURG PARTY. u F. Young. C. w Bozarth, Guy shannon and C C. Davis all of Wickenburg arrived in the city Saturday.
 sTUDEBAKER MANA. L. Lump tion. representative of the Stude- baker interests, which include the F.. Nj F. and Flanders automobiles. is in the city.
 SELLING WAGoNs-James F. Harper. who is the Arizona repre- sentative of Baker X Hamilton. deal CTS in wagons and farm implements, is in Phoenix on business.
 CALLED FOR SODA. Charles Evans. employed at Berryhilrs for many years. was made happy by the coming to his home Friday morning. of bab girl. whose first demand was: Papa, mix me a soda water"
 SOCIALIST MEETING-The To- cal socialists will hold meeting at their hal. 9 East Washington street, this afternoon at o'clock There will be speaking and an open forum. Admission free and all will be welcomed
 MENTAL SCIENCE.-Sunday lec- ture at p. m. at College Hall. di- rectly north of Adams street school by Mrs. Sara Higdon of Globe Ariz. Subject. How to Breathe The public is invited. Seats free Men tai Magnet meets at pm. at same place
 BACK TO TUCSoN-E. w Clapp. general freight and messenger agent
Arizona republican., 1912-01-14
BACK TO TUcSoN.-E. w.

general freight and passenger agent of the 4. & E., and assistant freight and passenger agent of the :. P, who has here to confer with the cattlemen and enjoy their banquet, returned to his home in Tucson yes terday.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-14

Republican Want Ads-rhe Tive wire" salesmen; always on the job.
Arizona republican., 1912-01-14
THE WEATHER.
Local Daily Weather Report for The
 Arizona Republican.

Forecast for today-Fair with not much change in temperature.
 Data for 24 hours ending 5:50 D. ID. yesterday:
Arizona republican., 1912-01-14
EXCURSION RATES TO LOS

ANGElES.-Both the Southern Pa cific and the Santa F'e announce that; they will make a special round trip excursion rate to Los Angeles of $23.10 for the big aviation meeting to be held in that city the last of Jan uary Tickets will be on sale from the 18th to the 21th, return limit January
Arizona republican., 1912-01-14
MENTAL SCIENCE.-Sun

ture at p. m. at College Hall. di- rectly north of Adams street schoo by Mrs. Sara Higdon of Globe Ariz Subject How to Breathe Tn, public is invited Seats free. Men, tai Magnet meets at pm. at same place
Arizona republican., 1912-01-14
FIRST BAPTIST cHURcH.-J. liar.

Vcy Deere, DD. pastor. At II o'clock Sunday morning the pastor will be- gin q course of sermon studies on the doctrine nf the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit-Who Is He?" will be the subject of the first sermon The Sunday school will meet at 9.4J. The
 B. r. r. T.. will meet at 6:30 D. m. MT Earle Wiatt will lead. At 7:3O the second sermon of the series on Questions Everybody Asks" will be pl reached. the subject being "Is Christ Divine?" The church is located on the corner of Third avenue and Mon roe streets. Welcome to all services
 GONE TO WASHINGToN-E. s. DcPass of the Arizona Railway com mission left Friday night for Wash ington to he present at the oral ar Gument to be presented before the Interstate Commerce commission on the 11th. in the case of the National Wool Growers association and the Arizona commission against railrOadg demanding lower ra.ss on wool. IL was not Mir DePass's intention to attend this meeting but hc was urged 
 tiffs, Johnson x Hadd ,ck of Sho- shone. Idaho. in view of the fact that he had done all the rate work in it's preparation.
 TRINITY CATHEDRAL Services will be held to day, second Sunday after Epiphany in Trinity Pro Cathedral, south second avenue facing the courthouse, the Rev. Will
 liam J. Scarlctt, Vice-Rector, as fol- lows: Kindergarten and Sunday school at 9:45 o'clock: Morning Prayer and sermon at II o'clock, sub ject Opportunity. At the latter ser vice the vested choir under the di- rection of Mir. Harry Cassidy will give the following selections: Organ Prelude, Arthur Foote; Venite, chant; TeDeum in D. Dudley Buck; Bene- dictus, chant; Offertory Anthem, Arise Shine. r. C. Maker; organ Postlude. Sterne.
 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday school. 9:45 a. m-; morn ing worship. II a. m., sermon by the pastor, Rev. II. M. Campbell. D.D., theme, The Triumph of the King dOm," anthem" Fear Not. O Israel (Max Spicker) contralto solo. Gal flee" C. Whitney Coombs) Mrs. Townsend. Junior Endeavor p. m.; intermediate cndeaVor 1 D. m.; In- dian service 1 p. m; senior endea- vor 6:30 D. m.; evening worship ser mon by the pastor. text, Choose Tlu Na anthem. 'Tarry With Me, My Say for" (Baldwin) tenor solo. More Love to Thee" (Harris Mir. Walters. All are invited to these services. Church at Third avenue and Adams street
 4 WORD ABOUT MATCHES.-I The comment was made a few days ago that nearly all young people for some mysterious reason. proceed to rush into matrimony as soon as they acquire stock in the Home Builders President Greene has taken advantage of this unexpected asset of the. corporation and proposes to utilize it He has secured q thousand home or office match boxes for distribution among the deserving. Any one who is so in- clined, on calling at the office of Greene & Griffin. will be presented with one of these boxes. incomparab- ble for holding the matches made on earth. but for place to house the matches made in heaven the apph- cant will be referred to the associa- tions architect