Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-24
Nebraska,

the session was an address by Mr.. Mar
cellus OF New York on foreign advertis-
Ing. Mr.. Marcellus said that the big ad-
vertisers Of the country did not object
to a rate that might be considered Just a
little high, but they did not like the free
for all plan where every man had his
price. some high. some low and some
publishers would take most anything.
He wanted the rates to be uniform and
fair and the advertisers would not make
much objection.
Laurie J. Quinby Of Omaha, as chair
man OF the taxation committee appointed
at the last meeting, made a report which
substantially advocated the adoption Of
the amendment to the constitution to be
submitted at the coming election relative
to changes in taxation methods He per-
sonally advocated the single tax idea.
VIII Maupins Riddles furnished more
musical numbers today. The older Miss
Maupin is the pianiste. while the next
Miss Maupin plays the violin. One little
Mr.. Maupin is considerable Of a vocal
soloist and the other two, the smallest
reaching about TO daddys knee, Join in
on the chorus in way that shows that
Daddy Bill can we'll feel proud Of his
Riddles"
The convention will close tomorrow
probably about noon, II the business can
be completed.
Association Notes,
Governor Morehead spoke to the editors
Tor Few minutes this morning at tne
park, coming out with General Phil Hall
as a body guard,
Appreciation of the efforts OF George
FoNworthy and Frank Harrison was
CNNg NlNaa hA adj ttsNNaG
"chipped In" and presented Mr., Fox
worthy with a fine gold stop watch
This afternoon the women were taken
In an automobile ride to all parts OF the
city and were given a reception at thc
governors mansion between and B
o'clock. This morning they were enter
tained at Art hall at the university,
Among the plutocrat editors present is
Horace NJ. Davis Of ord. Davis has
reached such financial proportions that
he is defendant in suit for $1,000. All
the glory is not monopoized by MIR. Davis.
This morning Charles X. Bassett, editor
of the Grant County Tribune, whose homo
is at Hyannis, was collared by fierce
officer Of the law and served with notice
that Bert S. Claire Of Omaha had sued
him for $4,000 for alleged defamation of
character.
Last night somebody pulled of scoop
on the scoopers. In other words, when
morning to pail the COW, there was
no COW to be found Some vile mis-
creant had spirited her away during the
nigt police officer searched Ludi's
tent this morning, but found nothing, but
the children. Ross Hammond has two
tents and at once there seemed In The
eyes of the officers a reason for the
double registration. But there was moth
ing found. The COW is a registered Hol-
stein and there Is a standing offer for
her of $3.50, and she need not leave the
gorunds. 1t is said that there is little
doubt but she would bring 500 easily
The last two days the assembly city
has been under city petticoat government
A meeting was held yesterday and the
following elected as officers: Mayor,
Mrs. Doc" Tanner, South Omaha;
clerk, Mrs. Jack Noline, Auburn; city at
torney, Mrs. G. X. Bassett; treasurer
Mrs. VIII Maupin, Lincoln; city engi-
neer, Mrs George Foxworthy, Lincoln;
water commissioner, Mrs. w. w. War
ner. Lyons; chief of police, Chattie Cole
man