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Omaha daily bee., 1914-03-23
Woman, Ninety-0ne,
Is Dead, 0utliving
Her Four Husbands

COLORADO SPRINGS Colo, March 22
Especial Telegram Mrs. Jane Butcher
81 years of age, one of the most remark
able women who ever lived in the Pike
peak region, died yesterday afternoon at
the home of her son-in-law and daughter,
Dr. and Mrs. M. Hook, in Colorado City.
Mrs. Butcher outlived four husbands, and
her last proposal of marriage came when
she was 72 years old. Her matrimonial
record follows:
Married in 1s41 in London. England, to
Charles Gardner.
Married in 1851 in London to John Tay-
lor.
Married in 1861 in London to Edward
Dunn.
Married in 1871 in London to Lawrence
William Butcher.
Declined proposal Of marriage III 1894
in North Platte, Neb.
Mrs. Butchers matrimonial career diff
fered from that of modern women in that
death claimed all four husbands. Mrs
Butcher came to the United States in 1856
and made her home for many years in
North Platte. She came to Colorado City
to live with her daughter two years ago.
She was in possession of all her faculties
at the time of her death and had fire.
quently declared that she expected to live
to be 100 years old. She never had lost
a tooth and never wore spectacles.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-03-23
Kugel Blames the
Eight O'clock Law
For Many Crimes

City Police Commissioner A. c. Rugei,
speaking on Law and Order before the
young mems Baraca class at the First
Baptist church Sunday morning, de-
clared that III the city commissioners do
not want law enforcement in Omaha they
will have to get out their checker board
and make another move" Mr.. Kugel
said that he heard several days ago that
three Of the city commissioners were In
favor Of ousting him from the position
Of head OF the police department, but
that three were in favor Of retaining him,
and that 1t would leave II with them.
Kugel blamed the 8 o'clock closing law
for much OF the crime, especially boot
Logging. Profit from late-hour sales in
duces the same men TO sell liquor Sun
days. He said that one way OF doing
away with this evil might be 10 lay out
certain district in which the saloons
could KEEP open after s o'clock for the
benefit OF those who wanted late drinks
These saloons would be required TO pay
a higher license in proportion.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-03-23
Auto Dealer Balls
Out Man Who Steals
Shoes for His Child

G. G.Townsend OF Ralston, who was ar
rested Saturday night for taking a pair
OF baby shoes from the counter of de-
partment store, and upon being searched
at the station produced little tattered
boot, declaring he could not see his baby
In need, was released on a cash bond of
$40 Sunday afternoon. E. r. Wilson OF
the Wilson Auto company seeing the story
Of the affair In Sundays paper appeared
at headquarters and despite the fact that
he had never seen the fellow before fur
nished the necessary cash. Townsend
was too grateful for word and immedi-
ately left the station for home
Omaha daily bee., 1914-03-23
Club Women Deputy
Assessors and Plan
to Get Tax Dodgers

CHICAGO, March 22.-Tho feminist
in Chicago progressed another
step today when eight club women were
appointed deputy assessors. They will
be assigned to districts where their work
will be the most effective end most
pleasant They will seek especially to
locate and assess the property Of women,
who at present compose less than Ia per
cent of the taxpayers OF the county.
"In the few days We have discussed tho
woman deputy question a dozen new ideas
in assessing have developed" asserted
Frank w. Koraleski. secretary of the
Board of Assessors. II believe women
will prove TO be our most ingenious
deputies One OF them has already made
suggestion entirely new to me. She
said. that many Chicago women have
theit private checking accounts, hold
stocks and bonds IN their own name, and
possess wardrobes representing more
money than has been charged to their
husbands in the past She wanted 70
know why women who import rich furs.
silks and lingerie, which to the ordinary
man would be worth a fortune. shouldn't
ly taxes on them"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-03-23
SUPREME COURT TO DECIDE
Judge English Refuses to Set Aside
Settlement with Cripple.
BOYS LAWYERS WILL APPEAL
Determined TO Fight to Finish to
Find Out whether Trial May he
Avoided by Payment Made
In This Manner.

The Nebraska supreme court is to have
the final decision whether 7-year-old
Ralph Moss, whose leg was cut off by n
Missouri Pacific freight train, shall have
the right to sue the railroad for damages.
This announcement was made yesterday
by attorneys for the boy. following the
overruling by District Judge English Of
a motion to set aside a settlement" by
which the boys father was paid $1,000 by
the railroads attorney, j. A. c. Kennedy,
to dismiss Ralph's suit in court.
The high court will be asked to say
whether a railroad company may pay a
parent for. dismissing his child's cause OF
action out of court without the knowledge
of opposing attorneys. Evidence pre-
sented by NJ. L. Donovan and 4. A. Don
oboe, Ralph's lawyers, indicated that this
situation existed in his case. They may
by appealing forfeit a 500 fee which the
judge recognized as due them from the
railroad company.
The next legal move In Ralph's behalf
will be the filing of a motion for a new
hearing, according TO Attorney Donovan,
who announced that the case finally will
go to the supreme court. The motion in
district court will consume several weeks
more, and It is expected that It will DC
almost two years from the time the case
is sent TO the high court before a de-
cision will be rendered. Ralph was in.
jured last November and was in hos
pital almost two months, where his leg
was twice amputated.
DR.. r. j. Connell. who performed tho
operations, called Ralph the pluckiest
boy in Omaha" and said his courage
saved his life. So far. he has not arti-
ficial leg, but is now able TO hobble about
on crutches
Omaha daily bee., 1914-03-23
Mob Beats Troops
to Negro in Alabama

CANTON, Ala, March 21.-While a
company Of militia was hurrying from
Montgomery and before a sheriffs posse
with Charles Young. a negro, could reach
this city a mob tonight captured the
prisoner and lynched him.
Young, accused Of assaulting an aged
white woman today, was cornered near
Maplesville, Ala. early this evening
When news Of the capture reached here
mob formed and met the posse.
Young was hanged before the special
train bearing state troops reached here
His alleged victim is in critical condi-
ton. Her assailant, after robbing the
house, threw bloodhounds off the trail
by the use OF tuTpentine
Omaha daily bee., 1914-03-23
MONMOUTH COLLEGE GLEE
CLUB SINGS AT Y. M. C. A.

4 concert Of sacred music was given at
the Young Mems Christian association
mems meeting yesterday afternoon by the
Monmouth College Glee club which has
been entertained in the city for the last
few days. Rev. A. c. Douglass delivered
the talk OF the afternoon at the meeting
The glee club gave four selections by the
entire chorus, and three selections by diff
ferent quaTtets made up OF the members
OF the club. over 300 attended the meet
ing and the Young Mems Christian as
sociation auditorium was packed. Last
night the glee club appeared at various
churches In the city,
Omaha daily bee., 1914-03-23
PHILLIPS VOTERS CHOICE
FOR ALBION POSTMASTER

ALBION, Neb. March 22.-(special Tel
egram.)-S. ID. Phillips received 2ST votes
In the primary held here today to deter
mine the voters choice for postmaster
Other candidates received the following
totals: Former State Senator James r.
Brady, 175; ]. W. Wallick, 1852; Charles f.
Jones. 50; william b. Watson, 8.
The Citizens conference, a local pOliti-
cal organization. has named the following
ticket for the April city election: For
mayor. f. J. Poynter; clerk. George
Browder; treasurer. w. S. Price; engineer.
Frank NJ. fink; councilmen, J. A. Flem.
ing and s. J. Oliverius
Omaha daily bee., 1914-03-23
REPEAL BATTLE IS DELAYED
Opening of Legislative Fight Post
poned Till This Week.
O'GoRMAN WON'T CALL MEETING
VIII wait Until Absent Members of
InterOceantc Canals COmmit-
tee Are in Attend
ancc.

WASHINGTON, March 22--The opening
of the legislative battle for repeal Of the
tolls exemption provision of the Penama
canal act was delayed until next week by
prolonged consideration in the house to-
day OF the rivers and harbors appropria-
ton bill Renewed skirmishlng in tho
senate served to reveal. however, the ia
tensity of feeling in the controversy.
Administration leaders had planned 10
call up the Sims repeal bill in the house
today and present a rule to limit general
debate to fifteen hours. 1t is not likely
now that the bill can be taken up before
Tuesday or that a vote can be had until
late next week. l..
Senator O'Gorman, chairman of the in
teroceanic canals committee, who opposes
the repeal, announced in the senate to-
day that he could not call meeting OF
his committee to take up the repeal con-
troversy until several absent members
returned.
No Wish TO Delay.
He had no wish to delay settlement of
the issue, but could not force it in justice
to the members OF the committee who
wished to have voice in the preliminary
action on the subject.
Senator Owen, a member of the COM
mittee, who earnestly supports the pres!-
dents request for exemption repeal. said
he would not seek to hasten consideration
of the matter unduly,
Senator Jones' resolution, calling upon
the president for information as to what
! foreign governments have protestsd
against American toll exemption was re-
ferred by the senate today to the COM
mittee on foreign relations. Senaror
O'Gorman asserting that he did not wish
it referred to the canals committee. Sem
ator Bristow, who previously had urged
reference to the canals committee, agreed
to let it go to the foreign relations cum
mittee, provided that committee will
act"
Causes Lively Comment.
Senator Jones caused lively comment by
reading a newspaper article stating that
President Wilson had sought to influence
the house to limit debate on the repeal
bill. Senator Thompson urged Senator
Jones to consult the president oftener,
maintaining that by so doing he you'd
be better man and better informed"
Senator Jones denied that in his recent
conference with President Wilson relat-
ing to his speech on the repeal contro-
versy the president had told him he was
| skating on thin ice." Asked by Senator
Pomerene 'if the ice seems thicker this
morning." Senator Jones denied that his
motives were political, adding that he
was opposed to exemption repeal "oR It's
l merits. - -s-l-a -i-s-s--g-a. 49,
Omaha daily bee., 1914-03-23
Modern
merchandising

Forty years ago our wants
were comparatively few and the
means of gratifying them cor
respondingly scarce.
Hats were hats, shoes we're
shoes, and clothes were clothes
in those days.
Requirements today are much
more complex, our needs are
multiplied.
So that il Is not enough 70
make up our minds to buy a
new hat or a new pair of shoes
or new suit of clothes.
Style, quality, service, and
many other essentials occupy
our minds now, when we feel
the need of purchasing any
thing.
Newspaper advertising has
opened our eyes to the need
and to the distinct advantage OF
being informed.
And retailers in their con-
stant striving to please and to
create new business are daily
telling of the merits of their
wares in the columns of de-
pendable newspapers like The
Bee.
Keep up with the times.
Don't neglect your newspaper.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-03-23
MOB PARADES FIFTH AVENUE
Thousand Men and Women March
for Miles Down Gotham Way.
HELD UP BY CROWDS
Woman In Automobile L. SpRt Upon
by Member OF Her Sex
.s-4- "a Among the- Idle -.-..--,---
Throng.
ThroBE.

NEW YORK. March 22-Under a silken
black banner bearing In blood red letters
the inscription, "Demoliton' 1000 men
and women anarchists, the unemployed,
and members of tho Industrial Workers
of the World--marched up Fifth avenue
for miles yesterday without waiting TO ask
the city authorities for the permit TO-
quired by ordinance.
Clouds obscured the sun and made the
thoroughfare canyon of gloom as the
army" led by Alexander Berkman,
swept northward unrestrainedl 1t was
not q symmetrical line or formation.
but a boisterous, noisy crowd. that iostled
fashionably -clad women and men from
tho sidewalks. There was no enforcing
traffic rules. Automobiles and trolley
cars that tried to pass through the ranks
were held up. chRuffeurs and motormen
being intimidated. One woman in an
automobile who got in the way was spat
upon by a woman in the parade. Tho
marchers chanted hysterically and
shouted epithets at the constituted gov
ernment.
Told 20 Take "Thcirs."
This demonstration. regarded as one OF
the most extraordinar! In the citys hts
tory, was followed by a mass meeting IN
the streets near Union square where the
throng had been denied the right to
gather. The wealth OF the nation was
the product Of their toll, those gathered
were told by the speakers, and they
should march forth into Fifth avenue
and upon church, and restaurant, and
hotel, and shop, and take what was
theirs. Emma Goldman, Carlo Tresca and
Alexander Berkman were some of those
who exhorted the restless crowd
No apparent effort was made by the
police to prevent the march up Fifth
avenue. A few detectives walked at the
front and dropped out. one by one. to
make reports by telephone to headquar-
ters. Meanwhile the marchers gathered
recruits as they proceeded.
Parade Turns East.
At One Hundred and Seventh street
the parade turned east and stopped at
the doors OF the Francisco Ferrar ASSOC
citation. There a dozen policemen were
waiting, but the crowd was orderly and
no arrests were made. Speakers an
nounced that those of the unemployed
who were homeless and hungry would be
fed and sheltered for the night. Five
squads OF fifty men each entered the
building and were supplied with tobacco
az we'll as food. Others OF the unern-
ployed were cared for In lodging houses
Some Of the Industrial Workers OF the
World leaders OF the unemployed who
have been holding meetings In Rutgers
square repudiated tonight connection with
those who marched today.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-03-23
PARIS CHIEF SAYS NIX ON
THE UNDRAPED PERFORMERS

PARIS. March 22.-The Paris police to-
day began the introduction OF = scheme
OF moral reform in the public resorts OF
the city. Colestin Renhion, perfect OF
police, summoned the propretors Of all
the music and dance halls and concert
cafes TO the prefecture where he informed
them that exhibitions OF undraped per-
formers would no longer be tolerated.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-03-23
WANTS ALL BACHELORS
OVER TWENTY-FIVE TAXED

PITTSBURGH, March 22.-"An the
oriental youths must marry when they
are young. l want TO see a law passed
that would compel every young man over
twenty-five who IL not married to par
tax TO the government for the support
OF a wife" Rev DIR. Camden NJ. CoberB
OF Allegheny college, Meadville. Pa, said
at tonights session OF the midwinter
bible conference. DR.. Cobern deprecated
advanced bachelorhood and urged young
men 10 marry young
Omaha daily bee., 1914-03-23
REDS SATISFIED WITH BILL
Congressman Stephens Says Omaha
Tribesmen Change Minds.
DELEGATES GET NEW VIEW OF IT
After Several Conferences I'm wash
inEton They wIlI Return 90 Res
--r-' ervntiOn and 'prse RrOthers
10 Accept II.
CFrom a staff Correspondent J

(Trom a Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, March 22-(Special Tel
egram. )-Representatives OF the Omaha
Indian tribe who have been in Washing
ton opposing the bill of Representative
Stephens to have the Omaha lands taxed
for state purposes, are now satisfied that
the bill is for the good of the tribe, ac-
cording to the statement of Mr stephens
today.
Hiram Chase, Daniel Webster and 9TH
ers of the tribe who have been here on
the matter, have returned to Nebraska,
Mr.. Stephens said today, convinced that
the bill should pass, and will urge the
members of the tribe to further ths
Stephens bill.
e. J.. Murfin and A. ]. Plummer of
Lincoln were given a hearing by the
house irrigation committee today on
bill proposing to give the Interior de-
ects.
StaTes tjOntrOl bitches.
Under the Carey act the law now gives
to the states the right to let contracts
for construction OF bitches, and to have
practically entire control in the matter.
II was claimed by Messrs, Murfin and
Plummer that purchasers of water rights
under the Carey act have been caused
serious losses because the failure Of con-
structors to build bitches within the time
specified, prevented them from realizing
on crops and consequently losing their
land through inability TO meet payments.
The bill was introduced recently in the
senate by Senator BorRh OF Idaho. in
whose state many acres Of land under
the Carey act are located.
Woman May Enter.
The Bureau of immigration has finally
| decided not to deport Mrs. Anna JelinelI,
mother Of Joseph and John Jellnek of
South Omaha. This action was taken
| through efforts of Representative Lobeck
in Mrs. Jelinek's behalf, after deporta-
tion order had been issued Mr. Lobeck
! indicated 10 the department officials that
adequate provisions would be made by
James Jelinek and others interested in
Omaha to prevent Mrs Jelinek from be-
coming a public charge.
Department Orders.
Rural letter carriers appointed in iowa:
William E. Murphy at Correctionville, B.
/ ". Farrell at Oskaloosa, Ernest Wicker
: at Scollsr.
! Nebraska: John Truax at Pleasanton.
! Nebraska pensions: Della Chaz. North
: Loup, Sl2; Rosannah Van Cleave, steele
! City, S12; Hattie A. Funk, Lexington, SIC;
Sarah c. Huntinger. Lincoln, $l2; Dorcas
= ID. Joyner, Broken Bow, tl2
The secretary of the interior has re-
versed the decision OF the commissioner
| OF tho land office in the case OF James +.
Rell. who has an additional homestead
| entry
DR.. f. L. Love has been appointed pen
! sion surgeon at Iowa CITY, Ia, on the
! recommendation OF Congressman Vollmer
Omaha daily bee., 1914-03-23
The Weather

For Nebraska-Fair; warmer.
For Iowa-Fair; warmer
at Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-03-23

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Comparative Local Record.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-03-23

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Drawn For The Bee

Inc post Newspaper artists OF the
country contribute their hest
work for Bee readers.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-03-23

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Omaha daily bee., 1914-03-23

I VI - IL OAAA NAA1 AACA
Normal temperatur
Deficiency for the
Total excess since
Normal preciRitati'
Deficiency for the
Total rainfall since
Deficiency since Nj
Excess for cor. pc
Excess for cor. pc
l.. A. WELS
Omaha daily bee., 1914-03-23

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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-05
MONEY IN PURSE
HUSBANDS GIFT

Mrs. Annabei MikseA. who was ac-
cused OF taking $40 from the purse OF
Mrs Mary Dkeele. in the rest room
in the Hotel Pontchartrain, Dec 3,
was discharged by Justice Jeffries
Monday morning. the evidence being
regarded as insufficient Mrs Miksell :
claim that the S21 bill found in her
purse, aud claimed by Mrs . 'Keefe
was money that had been given her
by her hus band. J. NJ. Miksell. travel
ing auditor for The Wells Fargo EX-
press Co. was borne out by Mr. MIX
sell. Monday lie said he had given
her $50 Tor Christmas purchases. and
$50 Oill was included in the money
Mrs O'keefe. = %ite Of Daniel
O'Kcefe. real estate agent with OF
fees at No,~602 Penobscot building,
mad claiwed tnnt Mrs Miksell was
the oIfy person ia the rest room with
heY> when she left her purse, contain
me the $50 bill. and that she walked
only six feet from the room before
missing the money She returned for
the purse and il was handed TO her
by Mrs Miksell, with the $40 bill miss.
ing. she said Mrs Miksell denied
handing the purse To Mrs. Okeeie.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-05
ACCUSED ITALIANS
ARE ARRAIGNED
Five Charged With Killing Pa
trolman Gordon Stand Mute
in Court

The five Italians charged with
Staying Patrolman John Gordon. on
Clinton-st.. Friday night, We're ar
raigned before Justice Gainey, Mon
day morning. on warrant sworn
out by Detective John Reid. charg-
lBgi them with first degree homicide,
and a few minutes later. Detectives
Rdid and Mite forestalled all efforts
la prepare an alib for the men. by
three other men and three women
taken In. -Lhe laid. in san tlastro
n@va's ihouse. as witnesses. bail be
ing hyfd at $1,000 for each Of them
with 1.-TWO sureties required's
Pdfice believe that they have
checkmated every move that is us
nalry made In Italian eases. by the
defense At the height of the eS-
element. thc police obtained state
ments from every one OF the men.
suspects and witnesses. aud from the
women
Later. the men started to prepare
for an aVbi defense. NdmiVting that
they wer& ont @n the night of the
killing. but denying that they were
near the scene OF the crime
The men charged with the actual
slaying of the policeman are: sam
Galanti. Sam whale Pie,ro Fran
zone. Sam Casfranoya and George
Tumaselli They We're represented
by Attorneys Louis Colombo and An
thony Maiulio and stood mute when
asked to plaid Their cases were
set for Jan ~. and they were sent
TO JAY without bail
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-05
Il. VI. UNABLE TO
GIVE MORE PAY,
DECLARES BLAIR
,con,iuued from Page onrp

substance OF statement issued, Mon
dav. by Frank W Blair. president or
the Union Trust Co. and one ~ The
rece ivers for the railroad. in the
name OF all the receivers, who include
Dudley r. Waters and Samuel w
FELTON,
Repr esentatiye Of the 500 clerks EN-
ployed bv the Pere Marquette We're
IN conference with Mr. Forester. sun
day and Monday. In the Hotel Morgan.
Mr.. Forester did not care 10 discuss
the demands OF the Hen IN detail
Monday. nor the plans that they are
making 10 enforce their demands.
"1f any strike is called, il viii be
called by the company, was his some.
what enigmatic statement II have
said. and believe il g. true, that the
Pepa.s Marquette officials want 10 force
"a strike. To wreck the road ! have
plenty of evidence TO lead me 10 this
belief. bat the nature OF Il / do not
care IS discuss
$ The clerks are demanding a mini.
Mum wage OF $50 a month. with In
creases OF s. FOR each year of ser.
vice
This pay Is little enough said Mr..
FORESTER Some OF the clerk5l are
working for only SIS q month iDow
do they live on thar amount They
don't Their wives have 20 work -
help support their families
IT,, clerks declare that the railroad
Officials have served notice that
working agreement which the clerks
have win lhe road has been can
celled They SAY thar by the terms ~
this contract, ii caunut- re ahrugated
ar superseded unless another contract
Is made They state that strike vote
was taken va December showing thar
~ peg cent OF the clerks are in favor
of. strike Boa case General Manager
Frank W Nltred refuses 20 meet Mr.
FORESTER IN NEGOTIATIONS CO.. in case.
after meeting Nr Fofrcater. ihe in.
crease demanded BE- rcd scd
Mr Bloir's stafcpcnl is as tOllqcs
The earning ~ fhe pere Mar
quote railroad are not such as ~
juytfif the receivers loo erantins any
fuffhex increases VA wages Should
the oatnings of the company TN future
become such as 90 uarfal'; the grant
ing OF Increases. sc wOuls aOl care TO