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Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-21

kin. sLoo. Lot in the same addition 20
Oscar snygg. 5000.
Lot In Sulphur Spring addition. Four.
teenth avenue and L,othrop streets, to
Ernest A. Worm, $3.50
Lot In Shulls Second addition. south
OF Leavenworth, TO C. +. Cooper 500.
Lot on South Twenty-fourth street,
Shul's addition, south of woolworth
street, to Fred Bonness. si.050.
one acre and three-room house in YER
non Heights addition, northwest OF Fort
Omaha, TO Henry Danner. sl.I75.
Two lots In Cherry HIN addition TO
Henry Bayer. 800.
Lot on Maple street between Twenty
eighth avenue and Thirtieth street, to
Charles b. Paulson, $500
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-21
March Building Operations

Outside Of New York City and a few
favored spots building operations during
March we're exceedingly dull. Official
reports to The American Contractor.
Chicago. from fifty cities throughout the
country shos a loss Of seven-tenths of
per cent for March. as compared with
March OF the last year; and this favor
able showing was made only by the gain
OF more than sll.co.ooo in New York City,
representing nearly one-fifth of the en-
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-21

Bee Want Ads are Business Boosters.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-21

tire amount reported. Extreme cold
weather which prevented immediate con-
structlon delayed the filing Of plans for
building permits, which now may be ex-
pected in greater volume as the weather
improves. The three first months Of
this year show a gain Of four-flfths OF
l per cent over the same months Of last
year. this also is to the credit Of New
York City. Particulars will be found in
the following tables:
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-21

morning in just fifty-five minutes. Going
some. eh?'
''Ya'as." said the old gentleman, strok-
ing his whiskers thoughtfully. kin ye
prove it,"
Z have five witnesses in my guests"
said Dubblelgh.
''wa'a1. iii take yer word for IT," said
the stranger Jest fork over twenty
five. and well call 1t square. I'm iestice
o. the peace raound here, and it'll save
time to settle this here Vilation right
now."-Harper's Weekly.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-21

Real estate men are throwing their
hats into the political ring. The Field
Club District Improvement club has been
busy boosting It's man for county com
missioner and many members Of the Real
Estate exchange have been itching to
slip little political spice into the I'M
Ieayened routine duties Of the organiza-
ton. At its last meeting the exchange
heard lots OF politics. II was talk d.
rectly connected with the businesses Of
its members, howeser-some of Its mem
bers.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-21
TIMELY REAL ESTATE GOSSIP
CONTINUED from Seventh Pase.)

Continued from Seventh Pase)
the list of vacant lots available for
garden purposes from every real estate
dealer and owner In the city.
At the last meeting OF the exchange II
was again emphasized that these lots
are to be leased TO gardeners subject
to sale. That Is to say. that should a
lot be sold and the buyer wish to build
upon II Immediately the lessee would have
TO forfeit his garden The lease price.
to give the gardener legal right to the
use Of the vacant property. is 81.
Building activies have aroused the in
terest Of the real estate dealer.
Several announcements OF big deals
and many small building jobs by archi-
tects and builders during the last week
have brought smiles upon the agents.
For building time is sale time
One day this last week permits for the
construction Of dwellings to cost 3o.0oo.
on that day the permits specified houses
ranging In size from the 500 bungalow
to the 5000 brick home. Altogether that
day eleven new homes were announced
and repairs and alterations to cost 81. 500
on others.
There was the announcement Of one
home 10 cost $4,000 made few days ago
All this. Of course. tends to enllven the
market and sets the sales departments
astlr.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-21
The canny Justice.

Thet's a derned fine-lookIn' car o.
yourn. mister" said the old man with a
chin whisker. as he inspected Dubbleigh's
motor standing In front Of the Eagle
house at Togus.
You bet IL Is" said Dubbleigh. II
came over here from Watkins Corners this
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-21
Mr.. CLAUSEN'S BOOK
"Ths Art, Science and Sentiment
OF BODYBUILDING"

Thirty chapters, 900 illustrations.
Il covers . wide range OF subjects
including the planning or bunga-
lows, suburban and city homes,
costing from $4,000 70 700. let
Ing contracts, choosing materials
doHs. firspIso.s. etc New third
edition. friOs, postpaid. 800.
Address, Arthur O. Claussn,
Architect, lI3e-37-3e Lumber Ex-
change, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-04-21
Injured In n Fire

or bruised by a fall. apply Bucklen's
Arnics salye. Cures burns. cuts, wounds,
boils, sores. eczema, piles. Guaranteed.
Soc. For sale by Beaton Drug Co.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

The announcement of ihr dis covrry of anthracite coal fields so immense that the output need be governed only by the demand and of quality second io none on the American continent and equal tO the Welsh product. is made by R. Campbell Johnston. a mining engineer who has returned to Vancouver after spending five months exploring the headwatrrS of the Skeena, Stickinc and Naas rivers. The company which MT. NaaS represents has charter to construct a railway from the coal area tO the Massage gulf, near the mouth of the NaaS river, and will probably start surveying the line next spring. II is estimated that the coal can be shipped from inc mines io the NcSago gulf for S2 50 a ton.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

4 peculiar accident occurred recently in the compressor room of the Ready Bullion plant at Douglas. The big fly wheel on the eneIne flew tn pieces. caus- ing :hr engine lo run away. Srv- rral pieces of machinery were hurled through the building with terrific force and distributed hun drrdS of feet away. The interior of the building was wrecked and the compressor ruined.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

Six men charged with keeping gaming houses and eleven charg- ed with playing or looking on at gambling games in the houses run by the first six were nabbcd by the Dawson police, and fined all the way from S2O to Si0O each.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

Cold weather and lack of SHOW have driven many of the miners on the creeks about Nome into town. Everything is frozen up tight and because of there being no snow to melt living on the creeks is impossible.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

Ariist--My object was lo try lo express all Inc horrors of war. How do you like it?"
 Friend--T have never seen any thing more horrible"
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
IMPORTANT DECISIONS
 OF LAND OFFICE

Where one claims tho right of entry based upon settlement or rcsidencee, that residence should be continued until the entry has been allowed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

-- Clyde B. Guplill. the steamboat nearly killed at Skagway. has gone In Seattle for treatment for his eyes
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

X dog poisOner has been get ting in his licndish work among the dogs at Ruby.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
HORNETS NEST.

some folks claim they don't get nothing oul of life"
 "Thry arc inc kind that don't put nothing into il to draw inter- est On."
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

The mistress comes home with out warning. She finds the maid in gala attire.
 "Why, what do you mean" she cries. "by wearing my best black skirt?"
 "It is not my fauli," replies the maid. Madam locked up all her cOlOrcd Oncs."
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

The custom mill at Fairbanks has ore enough in sight lo keen il running all winter.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

"IIOw do you hold on lo your cook while you are away on your vacaiinn--by paying hcr q bonus lo come back?"
 "No: by nol paying hcr what [ owe her"
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
TonIpht's the Niqht

AL the Orphcuni. Tonight Mr.. Jack Nelson will receive Inc dia- mOnd ring, lc being the lucky holder of the winning coupon. Don't miss these fine pictures. Change tomorrow. PrOgram:
 "Bird's-cyc view of New York. |" This picture is by special request and this is the last chance to see it.
 By. Grim Fields" beautiful military picture with q strong fc- male heroine.
 "Onc Month tO Livc," fine comedy that is a scream.
 Illustrated song.
 Coupons still good for Inc lamp.
 If you want good fitting suit see Silverman, phone i08.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

"1 think il's juist horrid of you that you won't advance SIC on my next weeks house mOncy.'
 "Wrll. didn't tell you I'm not making any permanent invest l. DlpniS?"
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

'1s Bliggins the superior in- nucnce in his own hOuse?"
 "Tm afraid not. He's one of those men who understand rx- actly what their wives are talk ing about when they describe what other women wear"
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

'DOrS the office eyer really seek he man?".
 "W"ll. yes. sometimes. For in- stance. when inc cashier skips in Canada"
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03
THE NoRTHLAND.

\ postoffice has been establish ed at Ruby City.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

'Brf fore l was married life was one continual round of pleasure. ." And il isn't nOw?'
 No: it's one continual round of economy now"
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-01-03

One-third or on furs at Har- vcy's Toggcry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-15

a revolver at McDonalds head and
to shoot him were among
the accusations whereby young Melon
aid sought to Offset the abandonment
charge Indeed. it was because of his
wife's playful act with a revolver that
he asserted he went back to his moth
er May 81. Ee said he took the wea'
pom away from her and pushed her out
of the room.
Was the gun loaded?" asked AS
sistant States Attorney Foster.
Il don't remember; l didn't look, -
said Mcdonald.
How much do you weigh?" was tho
next question.
Two hundred and thirty pounds,
he replied
What is your wife's weight"
About 40 pounds, | guess. l was
afraid of her and barricaded the door
to keep her out. Then | sat down and
thought il over and went and told my
lawyer. He told me not 10 90 back
Motions for a new trial were made,
July 20 being set as the date of aIgu,
ment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-15
MCDONALD is GUILTY OF
DESERVING HIS BRIDE

Chicago. July 15.-If you want cloud
less skies and calm seas on the voy-
age of married life don't lie in bed unit!
after 10 o'clock in the morning and
don't. under any circumstances, get the
idea you can discharge your wife as
you would a servant and let her shift
for herself.
These timely warnings TO young ben
edicts were emphasized yesterday in
the court of domestic relations before
Judge Gemmill in the suit for wife
abandonment begun by Mrs. Evelyn
Marie Mcdonald against her youthful
husband. Harold A Mcdonald. The
suit ended in decided victory for the
young bride
The fact that young Mcdonald who
is only 19 years old. is a son of Mrs.
Dora Mcdonald, widow of the late
Mike Mcdonald, who was acquitted
of the charge CT killing Webster GueT-
in, caused the court room 10 be throng-
ed by friends of the young defendant.
Mcdonald admitted that when he OBJ
tanned his marriage license he gave mis-
age as %
The testimony showed Mcdonald
abandoned his wife May %, after they
| had quarTeled over his habit OF lying
abed late in the morning He was in
/ bed at 10 a m. when the quarrel be-
gan, he said. Mcdonald said his wife
/ called him. then shook him and said
! things 10 him. The young husbands
/ testimony showed that his bride had
very decided views concerning the
| proper time TO rise and that she ex
pressed them forcibly Mcdonald re,
cited her sayings in a tone TO indicate
he felt very sorry for himself
/ Seeding her husband Using rouge
/ when she was told Tot to and pointing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-15
HAVE REUNION.

MISS JESSIE WHITESIDE, 4006
Seventh avenue, Rock sland, enter
tanned Friday evening at o'clock at
a three-course dinner in honor Of Mrs.
Maud Slocum SwitZer of Fromberg,
Mont. who is visiting her parents and
friends in Moline. The house was dec
GRATED with garden flowers, bowl of
sweet peas adjoining the dining table,
while peoples, snapdragons and rose
geraniums were used in the living
room and parlors. The guests were
charter members of the Y. l. A. OF
Spencer Memorial church and this was
a reunion after a separation of two
years. The evening was pleasantly
spent with music and chatting over old
times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-15
GIVE MANY PARTIES.

THE MISSES EMMA ROEMER
and Resale Tribley of Berne, Switzer-
land. and Miss Ida Sanders of Chicago,
who have been guests of Mrs. August
Reimers at her country home, Glare
mont" on the River road, Davenport
have been entertained at series OF
delightful informal social affairs dur
ing their stay in Davenport Mrs.
Theodore Krabbenhoeft, Mrs. William
Wiese, Mrs. Henry bunker and Mrs.
William Mueller are among the ladies
who have entertained the past week
in their honor. Miss Sanders returned
the last of the week TO her home in
Chicago, and the Misses Roemer and
Tribley leave Tuesday for Chicago and
the east, sailing from New York city
late in August for their home IL Eur
Ope
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-15
MANY AT ALLENDALE.

BETWEEN 300 AND 400 MEM
bers of the Moline Women's club en-
joyed the garden party al Allendale in
Moline Saturday afternoon. The day
was delightful and the garden was
beautiful with tables of sandwiches,
ice cream. cake, lemonade. brushes
and other tasty refreshments. The
guests were received by Mrs. Allen,
Mrs. John McEniry, president of the
club, and Mrs. o. H. Seiffert. Mrs. F.
E. Hobbs, Mrs. G. A. Stephens, Mrs. R.
W. Entrikin and Mrs. R. W. Lee assist
ed in receiving. Through the after
noon an orchestra played on the lawn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-15
GIVES PRENUPTIAL.

MISS GRACE HOLMES ENTER
tanned Saturday evening at her home,
1910 Thirty eighth street, at pre-nup-
tial for Miss Grace Hudson. The even
ing was spent in playing progressive
hearts and prizes went 10 Anna BrOm-
ley, Myrtle Summers and Lola Hudson.
The home was prettily decorated with
sweet peas and smilax, carrying out
the brides colors, pink and white. The
hostess served a dainty luncheon.
Tuesday evening Miss Myrtle Sum
mers will give a farewell luncheon at
Fejervary park for Miss Hudson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-15
OUTING AT FEJERVARY.

THE MEMBERS OF THE ROCK IS
church recently organized, enjoyed
their first outing Saturday at Fejer-
vary park in Davenport. The members
and their ladies were treated 10 a din
ner. following which an informal
musical program was given. the Choir
us rendering several numbers, and
Yngve JoraDson, the leader. singing
solo. A program of toasts was given
with c. A. Larson as POSTMASTER, Mr..
Joranson responding to the toast, The
Ladies'; Emil Johnson 10 Our Lead
err. and J. W. Carlstedt to The
Young Men The remainder OF the
evening vas spent in a social way and
the outing was very pleasant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-15
RENSON-SIORIN

MISS Aida BENSON AND OLOF
Siodin, both of Moline, were united in
marriage Friday afternoon at o'clock
at the parsonage of Salem Lutheran
church, the Rev. C. J. YOungberg offici-
ating. The couple were unattended.
The bride wore a pretty dress of white
wolfe and carried bride roses. The
young people will be at home at 1915
Twelfth avenue, Moline. Mr. Sjodin is
employed as a benchworker at the
Deere and company plant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-15

pie were unattended. They left for the
east for a short wedding trip, following
which they will make their home with
the brides mother until the new home
which the groom is furnishing is com
pleted. They will be at home at 1924
Iowa street after oct. /. The bride is
prominent young Davenport lady,
having considerable musical talent
which she has developed by study at
Boston and with Edward A. MacDow-
ell, the famous composer. She is one
OF the most active members OF the
Davenport Etude club and has been
successful in teaching music The
groom is employed in the circulation
department OF The Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-15
PICNIC Al LONG VIEW.

FOURTEEN MEMBERS OF THE
Amoma class Of the First Baptist
church OF Moline, enjoyed a delightful
outing Friday evening at Long View
park. The Young ladies' left Moline
about 6 o'clock and on arriving at the
park spread their picnic supper in the
most attractive place on the brow of
the hill overlooking Rock Island and
the river. A business meeting was
held and the hostesses for the meet
ings the rest of the year were decided
upon, those for September being Miss
Minnie Benson and Marigold Mumm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-15
DEATH TO RAG TINE.

which will be held next Saturday on
the steamer st. Paul.
The regular meeting of the w. c. T.
L. will be held Tuesday afternoon at
O'Clock at the Broadway Presbyter-
ian church. The leader will be Mrs.
r. G. Summers and the topic. Young
People in Temperance Work"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-15
WANT A SHELTER.

ST. JOHNS CIRCLE OF KINGS
Daughters OF St Johns Methodist
Episcopal church is the first of the "A
circles OF Davenport 70 take action in
offering 20 assist in the maintenance
OF a shelter home or room for women
ana girls who have been stranded in
the city.
The matter was presented by the
Scott County Union of Kings Daugh-
t,rs iu its annual meeting report, urg-
ing that the different circles OF the
city express their views and wishes in
taking up Of the work. the establish
meut OF such a Kings Daughters shell
ter having been suggested 10 the union
hy Mayor Mueller as quite in the line
OF the work OF Kings Daughters.
st johns circle held its monthly
meeting with Mrs + r. Iangwith OF
EGs' High street. Davenport, Friday.
when 10 was voted TO be responsible
for a months maintenance OF the room
which 81 is talked of securing as a
start in the work, providing the open.
ing OF such a home meets the approval
Of the other circles Of the Scott county
union. This is 20 be reported at the
meeting OF the union in September.
There are hopes that definite action
viii be- taken az that time TO insure the
shelter. as there is great need Of such
a place iu the city.
Respectable women and girls who
have lost their money or been unexpect
eddy detained in the city. who are with
out friends or sufficient funds to remair
over NIGHT will then have some plac,
20 90 and will be saved the humiliation
II remaining al the house Of detention
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-15
MISUNDERSTANDING.

THIS MORNING AT $ O'CLOCK,
occurred the marriage OF Miss Sell
ma BuninC. daughter of Mrs. Minnie
Bruning 1905 Ripley street, Daveu-4
port, 10 Edward II. Albrecht OF Rock
Island. The marriage was celebrated
90 the home OF the brides mother by
Or. Frank Cole OF St Johns Methodist
church, Davenport, only a few immedi-
ate relatives being present The cou-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-15
$7,5OO,OOO RAIL ISSUE UP
Beard to Decide Whether Roads Shall
Pay More Wages.

New York, July 15.-The arbitration
commission which is to decide
whether 80 railroads east of Chicago
shall increase the pay of their loco
motive engineers, will begin its work
today at the Oriental hotel. Manhat-
tan Beach. If it decides the demands
Of the engineers are reasonable, the
annual payroils of the railroads will
be increased more than $500, 900. The
demands of the engineers were made
March IA The arbitration agree
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-15
PICNIC AT TOWER.

NEARLY EVERY MEMBER OF
the Sophie Wright circle of Kings
Daughters of Moline. went to the
Watch Tower Friday afternoon carry
ing delicious 'eats' for the picnic sup
per. Part of the afternoon concert and
part OF the evening concert by Ferul-
los band was enjoyed. The girls had
a splendid time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-07-15
SCHOOL OF MUSIC
IS OPENED IN CITY
Company Is Organized and a
Large Teaching Corps
Is Secured.
LOCAL. MEN ON FACULTY
Branches to Be Established in Other
Towns-larae Enrolment of
Students.

A new musical conservatory known |
as the Republic Auditory Art school
has been organized in the city, and
its business Office and studios have
been located on the third floor of the
Safety building. A large corps of well
known and capable instructors has
been secured, and an enrolment of SO
students is already reported for the
summer terms. The regular work of
the institution will not begin until
September ..
AIM OF SCHOOL
The principal aim of the institution
is to raise the standard of music and
convert the people of the community
into real music lovers. The paramount
! idea is TO give to its pupils a thorough
and honest education. regardless of
pecuniary benefit. The school is back
ed by well known music lovers in the
community who desire to bring 10 the
! public every advantage possible.
LEAD ALL INSTRUMENTS.
! Every instrument from the piano to
I strings, reeds and brasSas will be
taught by experts. Only a partial list
of the faculty has been announced
as yet Franklin Williams, will be
one of the piano instructors. He is
well known in Rock Island and has
been actively engaged in his profess
SIGN for the past Is or 20 years. Josef
Scholtes. another piano instructor has
been secured after his return from
Europe where he has studied for the
past three years, two in Germany and
one in Berlin, after completing his
studies in this country.
Gabriel Gernaey, violin, has just re
turned from Europe where he has been
pursuing his art in one of the large
cCnservatories in Belgium. W d
Keller. a graduate in violin from the
, Oberlin conservatory has also beer
named as member of the faculty
Voice and elocut.on will also be laugh
by competent Instructors.
ORCHESTRA OF PUPILS.
The year will b2 divided into foul
, terms Of 10 weeks each, exclusive o
the summer period Members of the
\
faculty will give two lecture-recitals ;
month during the year, TO which tn,
, public will be invited An orChestr;
has been Organized and pupils will
have advantage CT this line Of worl
under the leadership Of an expert. |
:, is planned TO open branch schools il
, a number Of towns within a radius o
|, 80 miles, where the faculty will Civ,
, instructions on certain days of tn
week.
DEATH TO RAG TINE.
o I'VE expect to make a fight agains
q trashy music and rag time" said on
: of the officers this morning 1T i
G this poorer class of music which is de
q PRAYING the public taste and lowerin
cur Standards" The officers are a
follows: President, Franklin Williams
secretary and treasurer. p E. Brodine
+ Mr. Brodine will also act as bushes
s manager. He has for a number G
a years been affiliated with the Cabl
= Music house, having but lately resigI
J. ed TO enter upon his new field. He i
d a critic of rare discrimination, and ha
/ been actively identified with thing
d musical in the past