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Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-28

ing of the rule that forbids street rail.
way employees from holding or seeking
public office. Clark is welcome to stay
in the race so far as 1 am concerned
/ play the game fairly" said the chief
"snd l think It is poor policy for anyone
TO circulate stories that have no founda.
tion except desire to hurt mo-"
Briggs is glad that Clark stayed In the
race, he says.
Magic CIVy Gossip.
Office space for rent in Bee office, 231s
y street Terms reasonable. Well known
location. Tel South q.
The Board Of Education will meet this
evening In regular weekly meeting in
the board room OF the high school.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Will meet at its hall, Twenty-fourth and
M streets, this evening at o'clock.
The city council will hold a meeting
this afternoon at o'clock at the city
hall. The meeting will be strictly
routine.
The Mystic Workers OF the World will
meet at Odd Fellows hall tomorrow even
ing at o'clock. The regular program
will be taken up.
Several hundred South Omaha people
attended the union vesper services held
on the high school lawn yesterday even
ing, Rev John Alber OF the Church of
Disciples was the speaker.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-28

Poloar once in Chicago and I saw Mr.
Bronze twice in Chicago. and no other
time or no other place have ever seen
them before or since.
Q-You did not see either Of them in
Omaha? A-No. sir.
Mr.. Burres: Pardon me for interrupt
ing you. They knew you we're in Omaha
ana stopping at tho hotel. didn't they?
A-Nhy, certainly.
BY Mr. Magney: Q.-The first time you
were called back 20 Chicago, who we're
at that conference7 A-The first time I
was called back. why. this Mr.. Bronze
Q. - Who else? A. - Mr. Raymond
Burns. and myself. and Mr. Bourgeois
Q-who Is bourgeois? Ale il gen
eraI manager Of the western district Of
the Burns agency.
Q-what Instructions were given you
at that time that you talked with Mr.
Bronze and Mr.. Burns? A.--simply to
await orders That is all at that time.
Q.-were there any suggestions made
as 20 how 10 proceed7 A.-Why. / was
asked To send a telegram 10 Mr.. Wolfe
so as TO get him-try to tie him up on
the proposition he made me. and sent
telegram. and as near as l can re-
remember IT, word for word, II was that
the proposition that he made me was
agreeable 10 the firm and for him to
write me and TO acknowledge receipt OF
the telegram. and his letter to me re-
ceived on Monday, which / think was
the 9th day Of March; the 9Th or 9th
Of March; do not remember exactly
Q-That telegram to Mr. Wolfe was
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-28
Rev. John F. Miller
Goes to st. Louis

Rev. John r. Miller. for two years pas
tor of the First German Presbyterian
church. preached his farewell sermon yes
terday morning.
Rev. Mr.. Miller will leave for st. Louis
Thursday. where he accepts the pastorate
Of the Second German Presbyterian
church. He was in charge OF this church
for seven years before coming to Omaha
and the field there will be q familiar one
TO him. There have been some differ
ences Of opinion among members OF the
congregation OF the church here. As a
result OF this, coupled with the resigna-
tion of Rev. Mr.. Miller. several members
OF the church asked for their church let
ters following the service and signified
their intention Of permanently withdraw
ing from the First German Presbyterian
church. Heated discussions marked the
session. No successor has been selected
to take the charge at the church here.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-28
MONEY DISPLAY ATTRACTS
NOTICE IN POLICE C0JRT

Ambrose Moul and George M. Davis,
both OF Toledo. o., and formerly old
friends were in police court. the latter
charging the former with the theft of
eighty odd dollars while tho pair were
on spree. The money was exhibited.
You men stand back there and find
seats. You don't have TO butt into this
case until you are called" ordered Court
Sergeant Glover. pushing back half a
dozen ethical lawyers, young and ola.
who had crowded forward as soon as
the money was displayed.
Moul admitted taking the money and
returned 1t. while the police court lawyers
groaned.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-28

the home agency at Chicago, you have no
means OF knowing whether your reports
are copied or not7 Al have no means
Of knowing
Q.-You do not know whether they were
sent to Kansas City even. or any part Of
thcm7 Al do not know anything about
that
BY Justice Britt: o.-were you in
Omaha on April lOth7 A.-Yes, cir.
ODD you meet Mr.. Wolfe on that day
at Lentz's place. Al met him in Lentz's =
place; l have no doubt about that; I
presume 1 did; / cannot recall; 1 have
been at many places with him.
BY Mr.. Burress: Q.-Do you recall a
conversation on that day at that place
Ave had no conversation excepting 1
asked him what he was going to have TO
drink.
Q.-That is not much Of a conversation ?
A-That is the only conversation we ever
had in Lentz's place; what he would have
to drink; that is all
Q-Out in front Of there or in front Of
the store nearby? A-No, sir; never had
any such conversation with him.
Q-Mr. Wolfe said you were talking
rather loud and he did not want to talk
business aff1irs in a public place and you
and he went outsider A.-No, sir; I
never had any such conversation with
Mr.. Wolfe that he stated.
Q.-About the 5000? Al never did.
Q.-Just tell us about that? Al can
, not tell an untruth. l never had con-
versation like that with Mr.. Wolfe.
Excused.
Mr.. Hansen recalled and examined by
Mr.. Burress: Q.-Do ysu know whose
handwriting this is?
Note: Referring to the list Of names
beginning with Tom Dennison and ending
with Mayor Dahlman.
Ayes sir.
Q.-Whose writing? A-Nir. Gustafson,
the manager.
Q.-Written in his office? A-Written
at the Federal hotel in Kansas City.
Q.-The name withnell? A-By Gus
tafson.
o.-And Mayor Dahlman was written
by Gustafson? Ayes, sir.
Witness excused.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-28
Elaborate Plans
Are Being Made for
Clan Gordon Picnic

Elaborate plans are being made for
the twenty-sixth annual picnic OF Clan
Gordon. an organization of the Scots
Of Omaha and vicinity. TO be held at
Krug park on Saturday, August /.
The Clan Gordon No. So has a mem
bership Of 800 here. and more than 1000
persons, including families and friends
OF members Of the clan are expected for
the picnic. Outdoor and the good old
Scottish sports, will be provided for men
and women, and boys and girls. First
and second prizes will be awarded for
each event.
Officers OF Clan Gordon No. es are;
John McTaggart. chief; r. G. Watson
secretary; w. J. Hislop, treasurer;
Harold Fernandes, financial secretary
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-28
Hides Motorcycle,
Reports it Stolen
to Scare Another

That's what 1 call carrying a joke too
far,' declared Chief OF Detectives
Maloney. as he ordered Claude Mowrey,
a Woodman Of the World clerk, living at
$40 North Fortieth, held in Jail for Steal
ing" his own motorcycle.
Mowery reported TO the police Saturday
that his motorcycle had been stolen from
him. He accused a young medical student
nemed H. B. Stapleton- Detectives Ring
and Van Deusen investigated and found
stapleton innocent. They went to the In
dustrial garage where Mowery usually
keeps his machine and were told that ho
had hidden 1t himself in the cellar lust
before complaining to the police
In jail he told the officers that STAPLE
ton had ridden the machine without his
consent and he just wanted to play a
joke on him to teach him a lesson.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-28
Last Years Record
for Collection of
Back Taxes Beaten

In the collection OF back taxes, the
county and city treasurer office has
already made 1s14 a record year, the COLI
lections beoing moro than $4,000 greater
than the former highest total which was
reached in 1914
In the total collection OF city taxes
this year Treasurer TIRE IL approximately
$4,000 behind the record at the same
date OF 1919
On July 25, 1914, si.ess,sGe taxes on city
property had been paid into the treasury
while on the corresponding date last
year. tl.sss.oi4 taxes had been collected.
During 1919 the former high record
for the collection Of back taxes was
made when the aggregate totaled tSi.bH
The new high record was ATTAINED this
year. when back taxes amounting to
s6i.sSl we're collected
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-28
Bride Asks Change
in Record of Age

A bride OF but two days, Mrs John II.
Coleman. formerly Jennie Augusta I.ange.
left her home at sos South Twentieth
street TO investigate in the office OF the
clerk of the county court the details of
the ceremony which made her a wife.
rs the word obey used in your cere-
money htre7" she demanded OF Judge
Bryce Crawford.
mo. indeed" replied the Judge 1T
doesn't do any good TO put that in. The
women won't obey. anyway"
The bride was relieved. but she had
still another matter TO straighten out.
In the excitement OF getting a license
she had inadvertently given her age as
49, That was a mistake, huge five
year mistake. she informed the clerk at
the marriage license deck. and she didn't
want the record OF the court to contain
any such falsehood.
The clerk was obligng and erased the
offending %. and, with fine pen, care
fully rectified the error recording the
brides age as a.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-28
FAMOUS NAMES WIN
FREEDOM FOR ACCUSED

Herbert Spencer. not the famous phi
losopher, and Steve Brody. not the IA
nous Steve who jumped off the Brooklyn
bridge, were responsible for not a little
merriment in police court when their
names were called.
Spencer Is from Fiavin. Kan, and he
lost tS5 when a faithless roommate
skipped out while no slept.
Steve Brody is an iron worker who at
tended picnic at HibbIer park Sunday
with J. p. Collins. another ironworker.
They got to fighting and Brody slugged
Collins in the eye.
Judge Foster was in good humor and
the men with the famous names were
given their freedom.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-28
Federal Bureau is
Brought to Omaha

Through a government order effective
July l. the Dubuque office for the federal
inspection of locomotive boilers has been
consolidated with the Omaha office. and
Inspector John p. Kane has been or
dered TO take charge the western
Iowa district with headuarters in Omaha
Inspector John Welsh. who has been in
charge of the Omaha district, will con-
tinue his work in the same territory az
before.
The consolidation of the two offices
here brings with It authority for a clerk
for the Omaha office e. r Welsh, con-
nected with the Union Pacific for several
years. has been appointed clerk. In
spector Kane has not yet arrived in
Omaha. but plans TO move his family
here at once. Changes in the boundaries
OF both districts are anticipated by local
Officials in the department
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-28
O. C. CARS0N'S ACCIDENT
POLICY COMES IN HANDY

only last week o. c. Carson. a farmer.
took out an accident insurance policy
ito get rid OF pesky solicitor" Thi
morning at the police station surgeons
patched up injuries which will enable
him TO collect considerable sum from
the company represented by the 'pesky
agent"
Carson was driving his team south on
Fifteenth street, when at Dodge an auto
driven by Mrs. Helen Lgett, wife OF the
proprietor OF . South Omaha cleaning
and dying establishment, struck his
wagon. causing a runaway The farmer
was thrown out and dragged a dozen feet
before the horses were stopped, Mrs.
Aggett was placed under arrest and re-
leased on 500 bond. pending the out
come OF CRrsons hurts.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-28

good; wheat. twenty-five bushels; oats,
forty bushels.
creighton-Corn slightly injured by hot
winds previous to a good rain last week;
good shape now.
Spencer-IInd half inch Of rain last
week. Another good rain will put corn
out OF danger Small crops fine.
Bonesteel---Small grain cut, but not
threBhed yet Corn shows some damage
from dry, hot weather.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-28
CORN MARKET STRONG
WITH HEAVY RECEIPTS

Monday was a busy day on the Grain
exchange. 30 cars OF wheat, l67 OF corn
and elghty-two OF oats being Offered for
sale. Prices were up n cent or better
from last Saturdays close and generally
the stuff was taken as offered
Omaha was behind Chicago and Kansas
City on wheat receipts, but far ahead on
corn. Several millers from the east were
about the exchange room. picking up
wheat for shipment and a large quantity
OF the corn went out To fill orders taken
some weeks ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-28

and that up to this time there is nothing
to indicate a shortage OF cars.
In portions Of the northwest section OF
Missouri, says Mr.. Berry, II Is pretty dry
and rain Is needed 20 mature the corn
crop. but on the whole the state was
never In better condition.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-28
COUNCIL SETS ASIDE CASH
FOR AK-SAR-BEN LIGHTING

The city commmiasloners met at the
City han but after reoommmendins that
rbs usual e2lBB be ouraz1butEd by tina
CT FAR sGhat1g ths saIssas dEu1nE ths
A1-&Hz4hsn GaafiE1tdas N ma I'm my
Ee1AUsed ~ da9AUS uhe 1HM1
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-28
POSTAL ORDERS TO BE
SENT ABROAD COST LESS

Postmaster General Burleson has or
dered that. beginning August !, the
charge for international money orders
shall be reduced TO meet the general
average OF the money order service now
furnished in the United states.
For several years the money order bus
lness to foreign countries has paid more
than its proportionSte rate 10 tho depart
ment, and this will be done away with
under the new order. Through the
change the fees charged for smaller
money orders are In many Instances less
than half OF the former rate.
you could make. Read The Bees real
estate celumnA
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-28

chinf Of Fotee BrigES. candidate for
sheFiff. \ vFathy over a report ctrcu-
lated oooceEnins his activities TO Sat thu
Strcst railway company 20 WifhdEaw the
name Of Mks Clara fTun the nsaA-
RaxEs sAJS thai sanSy - fAAnA Il nsse~
asGgAa u 81 Clara o1 1tss Ga1AneG- nor
az hAss AzyIhAlE - - NEh ~ naAA-
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-22
ADLEY MAN WOULD
 MAKE WAR UPON

what is war; The 'yeckoJoprnalen CWeelly JourhaN published in Stock holm, Sweden propoppdea the fore. going question offering 8 prize for Che best answer 4 number ot the best answers including that of tho prize l winner have been translated py Paul 1 Nordsrom, Of Hadley Alaska who In turn submits ihe interrogation "What is tbe best weapon with which to make war upon war SO as Go anni- hiilate it foreyer2
 Mir Nordsirom says Hn all iends at all times have holea men had oc. casion to give their opinion a5 % what lt means. Swedish voices have also been heard among Item, and as an example tho swedisi kns Karl Joban XIV himself 9 warrior com demned it iu tho following hard terms; ! T have seen war at close range; know all its horrors and its conse' quences. There ia no conquest that can give the Fatherland consolation for the blood its sons have spilled in ] a foreign land. Parker defines war as the cosaieat of all iollies' while 1 Heine exclaims "hoewyer dreadful Q war is. it shows the spiritual height of mankind in that it has tho power ! to defy its most powerful and hersd- itary enemy Death "
 The answers 10 the question of the ''vecko,Journalenp follow:
 ''War Is a horrible consequence of all the inconsequences, that puts its stamp upon the lives Of mankind in good as well as bad.
 "Deaolation of tho land; death to civilization; @ floor Of sorrow"
 War is 9 humbug, Q horrible hum hug. because it lets loose tho barbar- ian in man, pretending that it is for our culture.
 "For Angels Q tragedy; for the Dey- ! il a comedy"
 eyYar is competition, contest for ex- ! istence, contest for superiority"
 The worlds most dangerous poi- son'
 'rhe way the nations strive to sur. prise each other in kindness and Chrlsaanity
 "The Inevitable consequence of Q natlon's cumulative seltishneBs."
 "Caln, that shows himself again
 "The evidence that Darwin's miss. Ing link is not needed; the relation of man to the lower animals is un- disputed"
 .Death Of an dreams; llfo to all horrors.
 "As destructive as Q cyclone, but purifying as we'll"
 Take all on the darkness of the grave and all the sufierings in the world: form Q name, and to war give that name"
 eA miscalculation in the problem: The National Balance"
 'sAt close range. horriblei at dis tance. great; in history, honorable
 ewar rises out of the river of lies. War comes forward as crueltys bro- ther War closes as all Che Sorrows mother"
 "War is mist that sometimes wrecks the Ship of State upon cul. lures immeasureable sea. War Is you and ] as we actually are"
 sViolence. Death, Passions aflame, Tears. Blood and Death.
 .sWar ls to sell blood and buy land"
 The last named is the prize win ner. It was submitted by Q woman and signed Mrs. Malta Anderson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-22
ONE OF MIGRANTS.
 HAD COOL THOUSAND

One of the alleged vagrants rouhe' ed up by tho city police has a oanS account of thouaond dollars: An' oiber has worked for tho past SIX months and bis credit is good. ne savs. while still anocher has 0niy been out os work 9 week ms ies. job having been for 9 period or three weelEs.
 me case against five alleged Rag- ronta collapsed like 9 canvas tont n n Taku storm when they were aired in inc Municipal court, before Mag istrate E. w. Petit yesterday Al. wore dismissed, and tho "clean-up has amounted to oil.
 Police Judge Petds this morning said. 'It is a sefloae thing to ask a nun to leave town on yagraney charge. unless the court has strong evidence on which to order nis e1- mission. None of the cases brought before ne had the neeessar y eyl. dence. Men who were charged Witn having idled their time with no Yisl. ble means of support were found to have sufficient funds; accord ingly the defendants were given their reedom
 on the other hand tho police offi- cers say the City Magistrate is ty- ing their hands, that when they get vaerants before him they are oiamiss- ed 1t is now expecteu the City Coun- cll will thoroughly investigate both sides to the story and plan 9 new campaign of action.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-22
epsclAL ATTRACTION IS
 ARRANGED BY GRAND THEATRE

oJepthas Datshter- 4 master. niece presontaHon of che Sorlptptel ragedy s related ID the eleventh chapter of Judges. Great Bioieal Iea- uro in three parts
 Phis production has domanded more money to bring 1t to Juneau ana lAis circuit for Christmaa.
 Besides this production sili Bilo- deau is practlcing day aud night to sine Che great hymn, "lhe Holy City
 Wo alec have eor eaehN man wo- man end child Chat will attend the Grand on the night of Che 24th ana Inc 25th. Christmas present which reads as l0ilows ecomplimenta Of Grand THeatre, Juneau Aiaska Mer. ry Xmas. These presents cost near 10 as much aa Che admission Ihe size is 2s inches long and c inches wide.
 So, hoping ihat you don't miss Che show on the two booked nights as tho management wishes to give away all the presents he has ordered for the occasion.
 wlshing you all Merry Christmas and Q Happy New Year by the man. agemont
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-22
HAYNES BAND ls
WELL ORGANIZED

The Haines Native Band which eni tertained with some excellent mu- sic on the down town streets last evening immediately upon their arriv- al in Juneau has working organiza- ton consisting Of the business man. agement in addition Go the players. The business organization consists of Dave Klanot, president; William Char ley, manager; George Jackson treas urer; Tom Jimmy, assistant treasur- err
 The band IS composed Of the follow ing members: George Kasko, Alfred Andrews, Willie Donawak, Francis Am drews, Billy Johnson, Johnnie David, Steve Perrin, Johnnie Mark, John Doe, John Dennis, James Gibson, Jimmy Brown, Samuel c. Jackson, Edward Jacobs, Bert Dennis, Paul Phillips, Ned Willard, Frank Jimmy, Sam Jo- cobs, sam Andrews, and A. D. Cor don
 The last named is director of the organization. Mir. Gordon is well known all over southeastern Alaska as good musician.
 While the band is barely year old, Mir. Gordon has already whipped them into a fine organization. They will 50 from Juneau to Hconah for 9 brief season.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-22
FIRST CHRISTMAS
 ExERcisEs TONIGHT

The first Christmas tree exercises to be held in Juneau this year will be for tho Presbyterian Sunday school children in the Presbyterian church tonight beginning at 7.50.
 4 real Santa Claus will be on hand to distribute all the nice things. A good program Of exercises has been arranged including music. The pub- lic is invited to attend.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-22
A RUNAWAY PRINCESS IS
 HEADING FOR JUNEAU

 and will arrive here Xmas Eve. The Dream Theatre. of course has ongag- cd hor. She iB Q wonder and as a Xmas offering, the Dream man. judg- lng by the tremendous welcome the princess has received In the largest cities ln the D. S. ls sure to please his many patrons All of tho local talent on Friday CXmas) night wili offer q real treat in little "Emas numbers"
 But by the way there is 9 hummer Of new bill on at this dandy little Theatre tonight For people who like something real clossy VIC offer "L Article 47.H If you are near the Dream see the lobby; this tworeel produd- ton is bound to please the most fas- tidious.
 Then there ls the Sign of the Snake" on American production very thrilling
 "The Occult iB @ good mystery. The comedy offering is "He Couldn't Lose" Ie is immense.
 This show is worth at least the once over from an one
 Two shows nightly. Doors open at. 2. Curtain raises at 7;8o and g. Low CT floor. =25c; balcony 15c; Riddles. 1Oc.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-22

TWO DAYS MORE. -wm there be a phonograph in your home Xmas. All makes and sizes. Easy terms.
 sses JUNEAU MUSIC HOUSE.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-22

Moores fountain pens won't leak 6 Co., s6 Front St .12-15.tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-22
METHODIST SUNDAY
 SCHOOL XMAS TREE

The Methodist church Sunday school Christmas tree exercises will take place in the church tomorrow (Wed- nesdayl evening at 8 o'clock. A gen. eral good time is assured ell the ht- tie ones and the grown-uDs too. In ad- dition to the Christmas trees there win be a Christmas chimney and a real Santa Claus.
 The following program Of exercises has been arranged as Q iDart oi the entertainment for the evening:
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-22
ARRIVALS ON THE
 eITY oE sEAITLE

The City of Seattle, arriving from the South last night brought tho fol- lowing passengers for Juneau: M. Abrams. Ed. Wurster Mra M Davis, Dotae Roiney, Henry Roden, Ernest Richter, Charles BarteE,
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-22

Thanking you one and all for the liberal patronage you have given mo in the past, hereby wish you Q mef- ry Christmas and solicit your contin-
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-22

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