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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20
C0tlEDGE
IS A LECTURER
Of EXPERIENCE

Do You enjoy q good lecture? "A
lecture filled with Wit and KumOr and
yet containing a great fund of in
str,lction and inspiration. II you do
you should hear DR.. William A. Col
ledge In the. fourth number of the Bis
marck Lyceum Course tonight at the
Methodist church.
DIR. Colledge is II of the leading
lecturers upon the lyceum platform
today. He is a man who has a large
and varied experience in many. fields
Of life. He is a Worldwide traveller,
author and educator, and a finished
scholar. Above all he is a man who
understands men. 49,,
The Redpath Lycenm Bureau
through whom he has been engaged
have the following TO say concerning
him:
1T must be conceded that in point
of equipment. education, travel, as
ISOLATION and experience, Or. Colledge
has earned a right to q large hearing.
And when his talents as a public
speaker are included, in the estimate.
1t is clear that duty calls him to the
platform. With magnetic personality.
a full. rich voice, q keen sense Of hui
nor and perfect command of the Eng.
lish language, he leaves nothing to be
desired. We confidently perdict that
even his past successes will be ecltDs-
ed in the larger enthusiasm that
awaits his interesting message"
Wherever he has been words of
highest commentator have been
spoken concerning him. Those who
hear him tonight will spend a profit
able and delightful evening. Admis.
sion will be 50 cents for adults and
g. cents for students. The lecture
will begin promptly at $3.50.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20
II YEARS
BY DOCTORS ERROR

Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. 19.-After
nearly seventeen years in the peni.
Tertiary at Joliet. evidence that he
was convicted on IN improper dag
nosis today resulted in a. ommunica.
ton Of the sentence of Shilo McIn.
tyre to expire next Saturday. He was
sentenced for life at the January
term Of the circuit court of Warren
county in 1896 on a. charge Of muir.
der, growing out of an alleged attack
upon Luella Merrill, a girl who was
acting as nurse for his wife. DR.. W.
e. Taylor, who performed the post.
norton on the girl. stated on inquiry
that death was caused by peritonitis.
He says now Aat the appendix was
in a gangrenous condition. a
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20
INDIANA \ Bars
MODERN DANCES

fBlocminl et l Ind, Jul. Is. Tie
tango, the Glsh walk, the Kitchen
sink and similar modern DAWES: are
barred from Indiana university, &C
cording to, announcement made today
by President William Lowe Bryan.
The committee on student affairs will
see. that the rule, against these
dances is rigidly enforced.
III am not an expert on Dances" he
said, but, l know there is q right
way and a wrong way to dance"
The dance question was left to the
students to solve last autumn and it
was expected, they would force the
new steps out Of use by t~heafeeling OF
disrepnte against them, but, instead,
it became apparent that the mo5ern
dances were becoming thefrage at the
various student social affairs. To-
days edict was the result H. ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20
CAR BREAKS
THROUGH ICE

Carl Shenkenberg, proprietor OF the
Shenkenberg taxicab line. had q mar,
row escape from drowning yesterday
morning when. his automobile went
through the Ice on the Missouri rfv.
Ier. q l%,' \
Nj: Shenkenbers and a passenger
were crossing the river enroute' to
Flasher. They ATTEMPTED the crossing
men were cutting ice and
two, wheels Of the auto broke through.
Both mel got ont of the car safely
and 'Mr. Shenkenoerg retnnad TO
town afoot, so. another machine. and
sent a crew out to extricate the car.
While attempting TO free the auto
from the ice IT fell through entirely
and was not pulled ont until late, in
the afternoon. Ia .#s edr u.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20
It's finest spirit Of welcome and

its finest. spirit Of welcome and Of
hospitality.
The State Nurses .asssciatioa-m made
application at. the last meeting Of the
Federation Of Woinen's clibs 1t Far
so, for membership, and viii be con
'stderad-a: powerful factor ii the state
.7ork 0hicers ara as follows:
President-Miss Bertha Erdmann.
II First Vice President--MisB Maud
Aides, Jamestown.
Second Vice President-Miss Louise
Harmon, Bismarck.
MI Recording Secretary-Miss Emily
Holmes Orr, Grand Forks.
Corresponding Secretary-Mrs. 30.
leyn. Fargo.
Treasurer-Miss Ethel Stanford.
Fargo.
Local Committees:
Program-Miss Louise Harmon,
Miss Emily Anderson, Miss Minnie
Freise.
Arrangements and Entertainment
The Misses A. Langley, NJ. Ereise,
Clara Schroeder, Mamie Johnson,
Et.ily Anderson, Pearl Weed, Louise
Harmon. . r
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20
BIG GR|S1 IN
BENSON court

The annual report of the states at:
torney Of Benson county, just filed
with the attorney general, shows that
fifty nine criminal cases have been
instituted in that county,, Two of
these cases were dismissed by the
states attorney, two were acquitted
upon trial, and three dismissed on pre-
liminary examination, while the re.
naming fifty-two show either a con-
victioh upon trial OF a Plea OF guilty.
This is one OF the best Nshowings in
the state and speak we'll for the
states attorney for that county, Thos.
H. Burke, of Mnnewaukan, N. Oak.
who conducted all Of the cases with.
out assistance. p IS
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20
NURSES OF STATE
ARE C0MlbGHERE

- ~
The people of Bismarck will be
greatly interested to learn that this
city has ben chosen as the next meet
ing place OF the North Dakota Nurses
association, April %, 1914. Tentative
arrangements are now being made
for a strong and particularly attrac-
tive program. Addresses are being
sought of speakers of highest pro-
fessional standing.
Deep interest is being evinced by
doctors and nurses, resident in Bis:
marck, in this convention and every
aid possible will be given the local
program and entertainment commit
tees in their efforts to make it a note
worthy occasion. The citizens should
also stand behind them in offering OF
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20
NURSES Club
HAS PROGRAM

#I FrH r.. DE-. ~ 49, y -
At the last meeting Of the gradn'
ate nurses club of Bismarck, a pro-
gram of unusual interest was present.
ed. Meetings are held every second
Tuesday Of the month, and are
marked by a spirit Of cooperation
and neutual he%1pfu1ness, which augnrs
we'll for the future of this progressive
organization. Able papers were read
by Miss Elizabeth Herman on "School
Nursing" by Miss Minnie Freise, on
Rural Red Cross Nursing" and by
Miss Katherine Naught0n on "Private
Nursing" The subject of school nun
ing was especially we'll treated elicit
ing from all present the highest
commentator.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20

BROWN & JONES'.
"rhe Most Of the eesttFor the Lea

1.-THE Most Of the Best For the Least
Bismarck, has successfully passed an
bother milestone in its history, the
.ded%ication@of our new Auditorium
The immense gathering showed
Every commercially the public spirit
of. s6nr: :cftizens- #
u We wish to further show our pub
lie spirit by giving you an
3 ORANGE SPECIAL Y
A good size, juicy Orange, per
dozen ......... .....s... Csc
A Large size, juicy Orange, per
dozen ............,........ CSC
A Jumbo size, juicy Orange; per
uOZeH ............. 1850. VIC
+ A Mammoth size, juicy Orange,
Order any of these and you will get
4 bargain.
ia Fourth St. Phone "a
Phone "a. Adv.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20
FOR ,REAT--Four-room house, partly
modern. Phone 3S3X.
HOG Has TWO HEARTS.

Gas1onia, N. c., Jan. 19.-When d
hog, %butchered by L.. f. Turner was
dressed. it was discovered that the
animal had two hearts, both perfectly
formed, although II was a sort of
auxiliary to the other. Although the
porker was tabled through the jug,l-
lar wien it did not die for several
minutes. ,. IL &.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20
FINE COLOR WORK..

The Bismarck Tribune company has
produced another fine sample of col.
or work in the 10000 butter brick
wrappers just off the press for the
Bismarck Commission company. 1t
is only plants that are equipped like
the Tribune that are able to produce
such high class work.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20
GOES TO NEW POSITION.

Miss Katherine Naughton left a
few days since for Jamestown; to as
sumo the responsible position of sup.
erintendent of nurses. in the new
Jamestown hospital. Miss .Naughton
is a graduate of the Bismarck Evan
gelical hospital afterward taking a
post, graduate course in the. depart
ment OF nursing at the University
Of North Dakota. . ,.. 4
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20
City Nav.
MAccAeEE MEETING.

The ladies Of the Maccabees will
meet tonight at sSo'clock.a at X. p. hall.
All members urged to be present.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20
RETURNED 70 Ashley.

c. c. Hammnd, pioneer banker at
Ashley, and political Warhorse in Nc.
Intosh, returned to his home yesrer.
day after spending several days at
the capital city. .. X
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20

be awarded to best dressed couple
and most comic couple. Everybody
invited. Admission, $1.00; extra Ia
dies, Csc. Music by O'Connor's or
chestra.-AdV. s ..
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20
rs GAINING RAPIDLY.

w. E. Peck, proprietor OF Peck's
Music store, seriously i'll at st. Alex
ius' hospita1 the, past three weeks, is
recovering rapidly and expects to re.
turn to his home In day or two.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20
CURRENT EVENTS. / i

Members of the Current Events
club will meet Wednesday afternoon,
at 2 z; 80 kraft the home OF Mrs. Jno. A.
Larson, on Sixth street. A Mothers
Day program will be rendered.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20
TAKES OFF D)lNDROff
aAR STOPS FALLING
Girls! Try This! Makes Your Hair
Thick, Glossy, Fluffy, Beautiful.

s p --- 49, ,
Within ten minutes after an appli-
cation of Danderine .you cannot find a
single, trace of dandruff or falling hair
and your scalp will not ITCH, but what
will please You most will BE after a
few weeks use. when you see new
hair, fine, and downy at first-yes-
but really new hair-growing all over
the scalp.
A little Danderinc Immediately -Aou-
bles the beauty Of your hair. No diff
erence how dull, faded. brittle and
scaggy, just moisen a cloth vita Dan.
derine and carefully draw it through
your hair taking one small strand at
a time. The effect is amazing, your
hair will be light. fluffy. and wavy, and
have an appearance. Of abundance; an
Incompatible lustre. s6ftness and
lu%xuriance.
Get a Is cent bottle Of. Knowlton's
Danderine from any drug store or
toilet counter, and prove that your
hair is as pretty and soft as any-that
It has been neglected or injured by
careless trAatment--that'ss all-you
surely can have beautiful hair and lots
Of it if you will just try a little Dan.
derine.-Adv. s.;
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20
i-t"&4a a-+R-s2-4-- - ~a.~< 80 = 49, .F
Brown Bros.
Cash Grocery

:3PEcIAL oNHGEoRGE WASHING
TON COFFEE
4. 8. II .ImHi .I>iHfiA3riE
INSIDE Of absolutely pure. Coffee
Put in one-half teaspoonful in a cup
and add, boiling water. .
NO trouble, waiting, boiling, strain
ing grounds, coffee pot, waste or eggs
needed.
Special Price While They Last
$1.OO size, large, at .......... 75e
Csc, medium size, at ........... Csc
Here is a fine snap in quality coffee.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20
HERE r o

Editor Schweigert of the Mercer
County Republican, Wm.- Haevisher,
John Bohrer and y. NJ. Serr, were in
Bismarck yesterday from Stanton.
They came here as representatives OF
business men OF, stanton who are
opposing the removal-of the postoflce
III that town. - r..
n You Needn't keep on feeling dis
dressed after eating, nor %belching, nor
Experiencing nausea between meals.
Hoods %Sarsaparilla cures dyspepsia
II strengthens the stomach and other
digestive organs for the proper per.
Torrance Of their functions. Take
Hood's-Adv. ..f.... .
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20
/. COL STAIR N,ERe,

Col; I'M: Stair connected with the
Peters Cartridge company, arrived
in Bismarck Monday. and will make
his headquarters at thes Mckenzie no.
tel for a few days. ,tga r. M 49, :,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20
NORTH |. DAkOTANS
IN CALIFORNIA

The North Dakota Association OF
Southern, California will hold a basket
picnic d. Sycamore Grove, Saturday,
Febrarys..
All North Dakotans are invited and
requested to bring their friends.
Prominent speakers from the state are
expected.
Coffee served free from II to 1870
to all wearing the association badge.
In event OF. rain it will be postponed
until Saturday, Feb. 14th.
81. NJ. H.. KIFF, President.
A. NJ. GAMBLE, 745 Hartford Ave.,
y Secretary.
LEATHER UPHOLSTERED ROCK
e. ERs.
Morris styles. regular $500; Satur-
day. and Monday only IS each. See
FSurce, Fourth street. Also fancy
hard wood rockers at reduced prices.
CalJsandssee them.-Adv.,
:SsCall the Finch Lumber Co. Phone
II FOR Monarch Coal.-Adv.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20
PROMOTED DEPUTY STATE AUC
TOR ,s}iHn ~, .'

W. C. Edwards was appointed dep
uty state auditor Saturday, to sue
coed Auditor Nelson. MI. Edwards
good work as clerk In the, office rec.
commended him for the promotion.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20
BEAUTY CULTURE,

Facial. massage, shampoo, etc. At
your home. hotel or 622 Third, street
Harriet Phillips, massense, phone
4C1L.1, Adv. ri
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20

GRAND MASQUERADE BALL.
Will be given by Homestead Lodge
No.. 800. in. K, C..~hall, over Truax's
furniture store, Wednesday evening,
Jan. ;3Sth:: Liberal cash prizes. will
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20
I'VE oLAsSEs.,

Both nose and bow glasses 81 and
$3.50 each. for so cents per pair while
they last. Guaranteed a. fit or no mon
ey. See Faunce, Fourth street.-Adv.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20
~ small Oranges, two dozen

Fancy small Oranges, two dozen
for ~. Observation-Disclosures. CSC
Fancy, large. California Lemons,
per dozen '40c
Olive OH, Bangor brand, absolute.
.ly pure per quart can ........ CSC
Monarch, 16 ~. bottle pure Ital.
ian Olive Oil ................ 75c
8 o.. bottle ...... soc
1 OF bottle Use
NOSCO Onion Salt, fine for see.
soning, per bottle ........... 15c
Home brand Pure Maple Syrup,
per quart. 55c
per .one-half gallon .......... 500
Jones Little Pork Sausages, per
..pbOX '!........ ........... zoe
Jones Sliced Bacon, in l lb. box. zoe
Jones Pure Leaf Lard, 2 ID pkg. zoe
. ID. pail $1.OO
1O.lb.. pail $3.50
tTanSerines, per dozen ........ 4oc
!, 81 -
PHONE ORDERS SENT c. 0. o.
ena Rntal MD oh0nA "a
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20
IMMIGRATION COMMISSIONER
, LHDc ..r 80

IMMIGRATION COMMISSIONER
al. 49, ,,' HERE. -" J
Robert VI. Davis. deputy immigra-
ton commissioner, OF Minneapolis, is
in Bismarck today, holding hearings
for the benefit of farmers who, by
n%eglecting to obtain their first papers,.
are unable to prove their title to land
in the state. ,u. ~ !
/ Mr.. Davis is making his h%eadquar-
tiers at the Mckenzie hotel. rs
: { ~ ~ - ~
1t is a pleasure and an economy 70
burn New Salem Coal. Phone ST.
ADV. ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-01-20

White crepe, soft finish for
undergarments.
Is cent values 49,. 20c
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-27
GETS $3.50 DAMAGES
FOR LUNGE OF HORSE

A judgment of $425O was entered OIL
the docket of the special district court
Tuesday in favor of L. Z. Elericl, who
was suing the Wells, Fargo & Co. ex-
press for $4,000 damages for alleged
personal injuries. The plaintiff, who
was the foreman of the defendant com
pany's corral, alleged that on November
27, 1912, when he attempted to treat a
horse which had been slightly injured
on one knee, the animal lUnged against
him, throwing him against the walls of
the corral and injuring him. The plain
tiff declared that it was the duty Of
the defendant to notify him of the wild
and vicious character of the horse.
William Wall Is in Denver on bust
ness. He is expected home this week.
f. P. Cruice, assistant general freight
agent of the Santa Re railway at Pres
colt, Ariz., is in FL PasO.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-27
EXPERT COMES TO
INSPECT POTATOES

o. A Pratt, of the department of
agriculture, is here to make an in
spectiOn of the Mexican potatoes
which are imported through the Ell
PasO port. Mr.. Pratt is attached to
the bureau of plant inspection.
The department of agriculture has
issued orders that no potatoes be al
lowed to enter the United States at
any Of the ports until they could be
given a clean bill Of health. A potato
blight from Europe is responsible for
this order and the department is auZ-
United States. Mr.. Pratt expects to
go to Mexico to complete his inspec-
ton and viii make a report within
the next week. The result of his in
vestigation is being watched with
much interest, as many car loads OF
potatoes are imported from Mexico at
this port
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-27

8, the body of Eudora in August
to oqI1 f- lI prof Hare. his chemist
with few answers SIiob 70 bsG lions relative
20 onS over the direct examination of the
Witness T,oss Examination Starts.
MI ross examination, which was onIv
me ,,( u bequn is being conducted bv T.
pa tt55r-iisr associate counsel for the state
u uil0- -,,reIiminary Mr.. Fullen asked the
49,. - INV he had shown 50 much emotion
lien testffying before the jury when he
WI MliIH taICen the trial up to that time as a
later of humOr. Witness answered that
- NOT treated it a matter of hu-
ne II vas the most solemn time Of his
W. NJ being charged with the murder of his
da 9gssfsTrirg to a statement Of the witness
NAT his wife suffered with cancer. he said
fbat he did not mention anything about his
first wife having cancer before the post
I9ortern He did not attribute death to
rancer and he mentioned it because counsel
had asked about her previous condition;
Guence from the time she came to New
0leAi'O Took Out Her Own Policy.
on being question as to the insurance
comoanv taking his wife as a good risk az
Ter me time he said she had a cancer. the
witness said that he had nothing to do with
fer taking out policy. She did it herself /:
that she had all the dealings with the com
many relative to the policy He said that
he did not know the name Of the specialist
calIed in from Ell Paso at the time his wife
60 Short Night Session.
The night session was short on account
If an earIy adjournment to give an on
Dortunity to some who have been attending
he court to go to a lyceum attraction at
the christian church. and in view of the
TACT THAT Judge Richardson dined out and
was about 20 minutes late in getting to the
court room
counsel non both sides in arguing the exclu-
sion of Testimony relative to the charges
now pending before the New Mexico Bar as
in dignHTrnent proceedings fnc
the defendant.
Present Wife May Testify.
It is possible that the taking of evidence
may conclude Tuesday night, but there is
nothing definite about it. It is not known
vet whether the present Mrs. Major will
be put upon the stand or not. The defence
has one or two other witnesses, while the
state has several which it is expected will
be put upon the stand in rebuttal.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-27
HENRY BELL GOES
TO TRIAL IN Bath
Negro Said to Have Been Scout for
SaIazar Charged With Offence
Punishable by Death.


Henry Bell, negro, at one time chief
of scouts in Jose Ynez Salazar's com
mand, was arraigned for trial in the
oath district court Tuesday morning.
Bell is charged by Indictment with
robbery by use of fire arms. The
offence is punishable by the death
penalty.
The indictment grows out of the
holding up of J. Q. BUfch, who was
driving with young woman on the
county road, on the night of August
8, 1913. The victim, in addition to
losing a watch valued at $40, a sig
net ring, $40 and watch chain val
ued at 81, had the horse and buggy
taken from him The hOldup occurred
near the five mile bridge on the
county road, east of Washington park
The following morning the horse and
buggy were found by city detective
Billy Smith standing in front Of Sal
azar's headquarters IN Juarez. The
detective brought the horse and buggy
to FL PasO where it was turned over
to it's owner. Bell was arrested by
the detectives when he came to this
For the trial of the case a special
vcnire of 46 men were secured. Ad-
ded to that is the regular panel Of
the court consisting of 30 men.
r. r. Thomson, as special district
Judge, is presiding in the trial of the
case
The selection Of the jury was com
pleted a little before noon Tuesday.
Those trying the case are, W. ].
French, J. W. Brown, H. B. Taylor, c.
A Hammonds, @. A. Haling, s. z.
McVey, W. D. GiIland, c. B. Wood
ward, L. B. White, L. West, Ohio
Carr and F. P. Lea. In the selection
of its Is peremptOry challenges. The
state used four.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-27
HUMANE SOCIETY
HELPING REFUGEES

The Humane society has taken up
the work Of securing clothing for the
women and children in the Mexican
refugee prison camp at Fort Bliss
Many of the children in the camp, as
well as a number Of the women are
destitute and the Humane society viii
reach the ones needing it most Con-
tributiOns Of clothing may be sent
to room 30S, Caples building, or by
phOning 999 information viii be given
in regard to the clothing needed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-27

any legislation for protecting the ra-
dunn supply Substitute for radium.
He said that Mesothorium was q much
cheaper product than radium and
equally effective.
James c. Gray, general counsel for
the Radium Chemical company, said
the radium treatment had relieved him
of cancer after several ineffective Op-
eratiOns. He opposed government in
reference with the production of ra-
dunn and urged that private develop
ment of the industry be allowed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-01-27
CHAIRS ONE INCH
SHY; ASK $19,839
Moving Picture Theater Men Claim Loss
Of % Seats Three Tlmes DalIy IoI
Three Years as Resui-

OF ~ beats LnACG L-----9 ~~---J
Three Years as Resni-
Figuring that the delivery OF 19-lneh
chairs instead of 1S-ineh ones has lost
them the sale of % seats at 20 cents
each for three performances per nlgnt
for three years, i. Z. Kitterman, j.. u:
Butler and W. R. Payne, managers OF
the Majestic and Princess theaters, nave
filed suit in the 41st district court
against r. NorwaId & Co., Sues, Inc;
asking for S19,839.O5 as damages. OF
the amount the sum of S19,710 Is specl-
fled as the amount lost on the sale OF
the 20 seats for three years.
The plaintiffs allege that they entered
into a contract with the defendant COM
pany to purchase 312 18-inch opera
chairs for their theaters. The size was
specified, the plaintiffs say, so as to
comply with the city ordinance in leav-
ing aisles in the theaters of sufficient
width. 1t was only after the chairs had
been delivered and installed, the plain
tiffs declare, that it was learned they
were 19-inch chairs instead of Is. The
chairs had to be rearranged, whereby
the % seats were lost. In addition to
the amount specified for the loss of the
seats, $75 IS asked as the price paid
for rearranging the chairs and S42.05
Tor the contract price of % chairs.