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Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-24
MONDAY SHOPPING DAY
FOR MANY OMAHA FOLK

Saturday has been exchanged for Mon
day as the principal shopping day in the
retail district. according to Secretary j.
w. Metcslfe of the Associated Retailers.
"why, cannot say" said Metcalf. but
It Is a fact that any big retailers will
tell you. that nowadays the crowds are
floeking 60 the retail stores and doing
their shopping on Monday instead of Sat
urdAy"
Saturday is. OF course. stu good busy
day. but. according to the retailers. the
shift OF the big business to Monday has
been made within the last few years"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-24
Wedding Plans.

The wedding OF Miss Rose snlyth,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Constantine =.
smyth. and Mr.. Clarence Sibbernsen, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. /. Sibbernsen, will be
celebrated Thursday evening. September
10. at the home of the BRIDES parents
on North Thirty-eighth street II win be
a large wedding followed by reception.
Mics Mary Lee OF Chicago, a cousin of
the bride. will be the maid of honor and
the bridesmaids will be Misses Helen
Murphy, Catherine smyth and Destrlco
Coad. Mr.. Drcxel Sibbernsen, brother
of the groom, will be best man.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-24
Personal Mention.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rees spent a few
days last week az the home OF Mr. Sam
uel Rees enraV'a from California.
Mr.. Samuel Rees and daughter. Miss
Henrietta, left Saturday for Seattle and
Vancouver via the Canadian Rocaics.
Later they will go down the coast to
the exposition.
r. u. Weller win leave Tuesday fol-
Chicago, accompanied by his children
Dorothy and Robert. 20 meet Mrs. Weller
who is returning from a visit to her sister
at Marietta. Ga.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-24

Mrs. c. s. Lobinger as Shanghai China,
formerly Of Omaha, spent few hours
In the city today. the guest of Mrs. c.
c. Belden. Her husband, Judge Charles
S. Lobnger, who Is head Of the Amer
lean court at Shanghai. Is attending the
American Bar association convention at
Salt Lake City.
Mrs Lobinger is enroute to Michigan
to visit sister but will return in Oc-
tober to spend several weeks with Mrs.
Belden and other friends. While living
here, Mrs Lobinger was prominent in
woman's club affairs, and while the Judge
was stationed ct Manila. she organized
the Manila Woman's club.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-24
MISS BESS SANFORD IS
NARROWED IN ST. LOUIS

Miss Bess Sanford Of Omaha Is ma
rooned in ST. Louis by high water. ae-
eordlng 10 telegram from her received
In tins city. The telegram says four feet
OF water Is standing In the Union sta
ton in 81 Louis and Miss Sanford Is
unable 20 take any train that will bring
her home.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-24
Mr.. AND MRS. DAWSON WED
AGAIN AFTER DIVORCE

Mrs. Ida p. Dawson and James p
Dawson. both OF Council Bluffs. were re
married by Rev Charles w. savidge al
his residence Saturday evening. Edward
Dawson Of Council Bluffs. the groom's
brother. accompanied them. Mr.. ana
Mrs. Dawson had previously been mar
ried and divorced.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-24
Pioneer Resident
of Nebraska Dies

John d. Hamilton of Cedar Rapids.
Neb., for thirty-seven years, who lately
moved to 3OlO Nicholas street. Omaha.
died at lincoln Saturday. Burial will be
at Cedar Rapids. August %.
He leaves a wife and three daughters,
Misses Ian and Hazel. and Mrs. II. o.
Halbevcleben, who lives at 425S Writ
street.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-24
At the Country Club.

Supper parties were given last evening
st the Country club by Miss Margaret
Bruce. who entertained eight guests; Ed
ward A. Creighton. three; NJ. J. Colpet-
zeF. four; r. c. Howe. four; Fred Ham
flton. four; W. N. Chambers. two: George
Bowman. three. and Mark coad. eight.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-24

News Of the Wayfarers.

Captain Chandler. FORMERLY stationed az
Fort Omaha. but now An the Philippine
Islands. has been ordered TO Fort Leav-
enworth. lie will assume his new duties
at Fort Leavenworth IN two weeks time.
DR.. and Mira Robert Gilmore and
daughter. Amy. who have been touring
California. are row at the Arlington
hotel IN Santa barbara. Cal.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-24
At Seymour Lake.

The Sunday evening musical Of the
Seymour Lake Country club was en-
Joyed by a large audience. Those enter
tanning at dinner were J. II. kopls,z.
who had three guests; J. r. Bednar. flya;
w. II. Cheek. two; c. A. Melcher. ak: Il.
A. Rose. seven; J. j. Hinchey two. Henry
Nygaard, eight; l.. NJ Lord. three; J. J.
Fitzgerald. six; w, M. Berry jr.. four;
Byron Glow, five, and ]. NJ Carney,
four.
Mrs. L. NJ. Lord returned Saturday from
Chicago, where she spent two weeks with
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. s, INDIAN and son
Clayton. have returned TO their seymou,
home. after spending two weeks In st
Louis. Fort Worth and other southern
points.
Mrs. T. L. Combs Is confined TO hei
home. the result OF u severe accident sun
day evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-24
AT The Field Club.

Miss Edna Riley viii give a dancing
party this evening at the Field elab IN
honor OF her guests. the Messrs. James
and Albert Fleming OF Scranton. Pa
twenty-five couples WIN be entertained.
1fr. and AIRS. Abe Herzberg have re-
turned home from six weeks tour in
thslr car - Newport.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-24
TO Honor Visitor.

The Misses Hazel and Caro-. Howard
entertained at bridge this afternoon In
honor OF Miss Polly Cole Of Worcester,
Mass. the guest Of the Misses Catherine
and Alice Woodwork. -Four tables were
placed Tor the game.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-24
Picnic at KirkwoOd.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Reed Mr.. and Mrs.
c. NJ. Wilhelm and Mrs. +. p. Kirken-
dali win give a picnic at firkwood. the
summer home OF Mrs. Kirkendall. IN
honor OF Mr.. and Mrs. Gurdon w, Wat
ties. The guests win be:
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-24
At Happy Hollow Club.


Mrs. W. s. Byrne entertained three
guests at supper Sunday evening at the
Happy Hollow club; J. r. Prentss had
three guests; II. 5. Byrne. three; c. c.
Sadler. four; ]. c. Howard, two; j. a.
Fuller. four; Morton krssleman, two;
A. r. Currie, two; r. l.. Baum, two; w.
c. Ramsey. four; o. p. Goodman, three;
Harry Koch, three; w. \. smails, two,
w. c. Ross. three. r. NJ. West, two; w.
s. Curtiss, two; Charles b. Mcdonald,
ak; II. w. Marrow. four; II. S. Sussman,
four; T. J. Norton. three; T.. e. Kimber-
ley. five; +. S. Martin. four; John Nc
Donald. four; r. J. SibDernsen, six; r. o.
Hamilton, four: A. c. Luman, two.
Mrs. J. f. Bloom entertained six
guests at luncheon today at the Happy
Hollow club.
The Tuesday Morning Bridge Club will
meet tomorrow at the Happy Hollow
club ana the regular children matinee
viii be given tomorrow.
Reservations for the annual Married
Folks dinner at tho Happy Hollow club
on Thursday evening have been made by
c. e. walrath, {. L. Petersen, r. c. Pet
ers, w. A. Piel, Guy Lggett. r. l..
Brown. John T. Yates and Norris Wick
ersham. A small dinner party Of Thurs
day evening will be composed OF Messrs.
and Mesdames: f.. E. Kimberley. q. Nj.
Durkee and 8. n. Rush.
Another dinner party Thursday evening
will include: Messrs and Mesdames d. Il.
McCague. Il. H. Slieton. r. J. Merton.
George e. Mickels. Frank r. Clark, f. ].
schorr. l. A. Medlar. c. II. Durham and
George w. Palmer.
At the Saturday evening dinner-dance
at Happy Hollow club, Reynolds Yates
and Hslcyon Chambers will demonstrate
the new winter dances.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-24
Liver Complaint Mako. You

No Joy IN living II your stomach and
Liver don't work. Stir your Liver with
Dr. Kings New Life Pills. All druggists.
--AdyeFtisement
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-24
Pleasures Past.

Mr.. and Mrs. ID. r. Clark entertained
informally Thursday evening In honor OF
their daughter. Lola's. birthday ami
versary. Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. e Clark,
Mra NJ q. Clifton,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
OTTO H. T|TTMAN
 GIVES UP OFFICE Coast and GeOdetic Survey Superintendent Retires
 After Long Service

Washington, March 12.-Otto H. Titt- man, superintendent of the United States coast and geodetic survey since 1900, re- tired from office today after 4s years of government service. He will be suc- ceeded by Dr. E. Lester Jones. now dep- uty commissioner of fisheries
 This was one of several changes in the commerce department finally decided on at today's cabinet meeting when Sec retary Redfeld took the question up with President Wilson. MT. Redfield refused to discuss the subject tonight, but said full statement of what had been done would be made tomorrow.
 Frank Valley Perkins, assistant su- perintendent of the coast and geodetio survey, has resigned and will be suc- ceeded by R. l.. Paris, at present as- sistant inspector of hydrography and
 topography in the coast and geodetit survey Dr. Jones' place in the bureau of fisheries has not been filled.
 Mir. Tittman is president of the Nation al Geographic society and is one of the best known geodessts in the United States. He has represented the United States at various international confer. ences and was appointed to represent the government in the demarkation of tho boundary between Alaska and Canada under the modus vivendi of 1892 Mr. Perkins entered the coast and geo. detic survey in 1863 as an aid and asi sistant. He is a member of variou. scientific organizations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
MISS MARY R. FELL
 ELECTED SPONSOR
Camp Wilcox Entertained by Excel lent Programme at Yesterdays
 Meeting

Miss Mary R. Zell, daughter of Adjt. Robert R. Zell, was elected sponsor for Camp Wilcox Confederate Vet erans at the approaching reunion to be held at Richmond, Va, at the reg ular meeting of the camp held yes terday afternoon at Clark & Jones hall.
 Miss Iell will announce the names of the matron and maids of honor al later date. The meeting was well attended and included a number of ladies. fine musical programme was rendered, including several vocal and instrumental selections by Miss Mar, Rush. Col. R. G. Hewitt delivered I glowing eulogy on the death of the late Judge W. H. Stanley and resolu. tions of respect were adopted Dy the camp. At the next meeting of the camp the committee on transnorta. tion to Richmond will make par tial report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
MUSICAL CONTEST
Only Four Aspirants Are Heard by
 Local Judges

The contest open to Alabama sing CTS and performers arranged by the National Federation of Music clubs for the privilege of appearing on the con- vention programmes at Los Angeles in july was participated in yesterday bv only four aspirants. Miss Prudence Neff, piano. Southern School of Mu- sical Art, Birmingham Miss Carrilee Schueffler. piano. Lafayette Miss Christine McCann, violin, Woman's col lege, Montgomery, and Miss Irene Jen- kins, vocal, Bcssemer.
 The recitals took place at Cable hall. The judges were Mrs. William Gus sen. Robert Lawrence, c. R. lllenls. Philip Memoli and Mrs. Julia Nicely Finch. They will make their report later.
 The pianists. violinists and vocal ists of each state were invited to en- ter the contest. All from the south who receive certificates from the judges appointed in each state will have the privilege of taking part in the sitting" contest to be held in Memphis, May 10 The three from the entire south who excel in perform. ance at Memphis will be certified 70 Los Angeles. There are to be only three from each section of the country on the Los Angeles programmes In addition to the honor of appearing be- fore the convention audiences each performer and singer will be recon mended to 100 clubs for professional engagements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
GOVERNOR SETSDATE FOR CLEANUP WEEK
All Citizens Are Asked to Aid Work of Health
 Authorities

Montgomery. March 12.-- Special )-Gov- ernor Henderson today designated by of ficial proclamation the week beginning April as an annual clean-up week foi the state, and requested all citizens, mu- inequalities and health authorities to con centrate their efforts. during certain pe- riods to this work.
 Following is his proclamation:
 Many localities within the state have adopted the wise custom of fixing certain days in which their communities direct their attention toward cleaning up the town by the removal and destruction oi waste materials and filth that may be- ccme breeding places for flies and germs.
 This custom has been accelerated by the organization of ladies clubs through out thu state and for the purpose of aid ing in this effort to improve the health and make more beautiful the state, by having the citizenship throughout the state concentrate their efforts, during cer- tain periods, in this work.
 'I, thei efore, as the governor of Ala bama. do hereby designate and set aside the week commencing April as an an- nual cleanup week for the state and re- quest all citizens to make an effort to- ward the removal of the winters accum- ulation of debris and filth on their own premises, and urge upon municipalities the thorough cleaning of vacant lots and common, and ask the full cooperation ot the health authorities throughout the state in the work of destroying all filth that might become germ breeders.
 'In testimony whereof l have hereunto set my hand and caused the great seal of the state of Alabama to be fixed. This the 11th day of March, 1915."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
TRAVELLING STATE
 AUDITOR CENSURED

Santa Fe, N. M, March 12.-Gov. w. c. Mcdonald and Howell Earnest, travelling state auditor, were severely censured in the report of the legislative joint inves- the failure of the First State bank of Las Cruces T. R. H. Smith, president of the bank, was arrested on March 1 on grand jury indictment in connec- tion with the failure.
 Funds of the state agricultural college in the sum of S5,000 were tied up when the bank suspended. The legislative com mittee in its report charged that the governor and the travelling auditor were negligent in not taking steps to prevent the wreckage of the bank.
 J. H. Paxton, democratic state chair man, was accused in the report of se- curing the disposal of college funds to bolster up the bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
Neil O'Brien Minstrels

No minstrel entertainment ever pre- senteG is more pleasantly remembered or received more compliments than the splen- did show given by Nell O'Brien and his associates on their first two tours of the country on which occasion MT. O'Brien made his appearance here at the head of hls own company, an organization that has since been very successful, and is now recognized as the leading attraction in it's particular field in this country. MT. O Brien, with a brand new and larger orGariza tion, and with a complete and handsome new scenic investiture comes to the Jefferson theatre Friday matinee and night For this years entertain- ment MT. O'Brien has written a new sketch called Demon Rum or a Dry Tcwn,' which he uses for his own ve- hicle, and in which he has a character which is said to be extremely quaint and humorous Seats on sale Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
SEVENTEEN PASS LAW EXAMINATION Seven of the Successful
 Candidates Are From Birmingham

Montgomery, March 12.-(SpeciaL)-Ou of fl applicants at the February examin- ations for license to prsctice law in Ala bama, IT candidates were successful, ac- cording to an announcement made this afternoon by Gen. R. F. Ligon. clerk of the supreme court. Seven of the success full candidates for license to practice law are Birmingham men,
 Following is the list of those who passed the examination: c. c. McNabb of Bir- minghan, l.. R. Hanna O. Birmingham, H. H Burns of Tuscaloosa, A. V. Van degraff of Tuscaloosa, D. B. Goode of Camden, c. w. Walker of Birmingham, R. S. Allen of Birmingham, E. W. Tur- lington of Birmingham, w. H. Levie of Birmingham, r. Shaver of Montgomery, R. H. Jones of Evergreen, ,.. M. Rogers of Montgomery, A. c. Lee of Monroe vile, J. B. Young of Huntsville, H. D. Moorer of Birmingham, J. s. Mullens of Geneva, and Manly A. Collins of Greens boro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
MOBILE MAN HAS
 WEIRD EXPERIENCE

Mobile, March 12.--Mrs. J. A. Daniels of this city has received letter from her husband, pr. J. A. Daniels, whom she believed to be dead. He disappeared from Mobile November 13, and until the letter came nothing had been heard of him since that date. He writes from the Isle of Pines, saying that he has no recollection of having made the trip there. He wrote home as soon as his memory returned to him. he said. Dr. Daniels was a resident of Davenport, Ia., before coming to Mobile. He is prominent in Masonic fraternities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
"Within the Law"

Coming to the Jefferson theatre is Bay ard Veillers Within the Law which ran for an entire year at the Etinge theatre. New York city, and which will be seen here Tuesday matinee and night. This is the melodrama treating of modern con- ditions in New York life, which has caused sensation not only in the me- tropolis, but throughout the country. for it has provoked editorial comment and praise from such eminent Americans as the Rev. Charles Fl. Parkhurst, who wrote of the play, All employers of labor, who underpay their women employees, should go to see this play for the lesson it will teach them," and the bishop of Wyom- ing, who said, ''I shall never forget the lessor 1t portrayed" Within the Law is in four acts, and as many scenes. Clara Joel will again assume the role of Mary Turner, supported by the same excellent company that was seen here last season
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
FAMOUS ESTATE
 DESTROYED BY FIRE

Fredericksburg. Va, March 12.-"Bos- cobel," the historic country seat built here more than 150 years ago by Thomas Fitz- hugh, was destroyed by fire early today. but most of it's colonial furniture was saved. The mansion passed down through generations of the Fitzhugh family until ls47. l: then changed hands several times and 15 years ago was purchased by Charles H. Hurkamp. He had maintained it as his residence, and the estate has been used principally as a stock farm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE PROBES CYRUS B. BROWNS DEPARTMENT-SEvERAL PER- SONS TESTIFY

Montgomery. March 12.-(Special ) former Secretary of State Cyrus B Brown and an investigation of the com pensation received by W. F. Herbert as clerk of the house of representatives of the legislature featured the activities of the joint legislative investigating committee this morning.
 Several witnesses were examined by the committee regarding the department of state. Max Porterfeld, connected with the motor vehicle department under Secretary Brown, was questioned min- utely concerning various items of ex- pense incurred in the former adminis- tration. These expenses included the purchase of knives and fountain pens; for departmental officials.
 The committee made many inquiries of Mir. Porte -field concerning an auto mobile belonging to Kalford Kreth. an insurance man of Montgomery, which was placed by the owner at the disposal of Secretary Brown and other memb CTS of his office force.
 T. M. Austin, former fire marshal un der the secretary of state, who occa- s1onally had use of the machine, was also questioned concerning the car as well as various other matters per- taining to the office. Mir Austin in- formed the committee that the automo- bile belonged to MT. Kreth and that he. MT. Brown, Thomas w. Bradford and Lorrie Rice, the latter two also con nected with the office, paid for the ex : pense of running and maintaining the car.
 MT. Austin regarded the matter as entirely private
 Herbert on Stand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
MONTV|D TELLS OF
 SHAVING PRIEST
Three Others Implicated in Murder of Father
 Zebris

l Wilmington, Del, March 12.---Ber- nard Montvid, in signed statement according to Wilmington and Connec- 1 connection with the murder of Rev Joseph Zebris. a Lithuanian priest, at New Britain, Conn, and his houseneep- 1 CT, February 8. He named Peter Kra lSas, alias Melba, as the actual per petrator of the crime and declared the priest was killed because he refused their demands for money. Three other men besides himself, Montvid said had accompanied Krakas to Father zebris' house. The police did not make pub lic the names of the others
 Montvid and KralSas are In the worl<house here for the murder ot Francis X. Tierney, policeman, in a pistol battle last Saturday. in which three other policemen and two citi- zens were injured
 In his confession, according to the police, Montvid said the murder Of Father zebris was planned in a New Britain saloon and that the same night Krakas, himself and three other men went to the priests home. Montvid remained outside, the confession states, as guard while his companions en- tered through the front door. Half an kour later they reappeared and Kra- kas, the confession goes on. said, "Ev- erything is done I couldn't get any money and I killed him."
 While giving the confession, the au- thorities say, Montvid became alarmed and urged them not to inform Krakas of what he had done and to keep it from the public, for I would be killed" Montvid. it is expected, will te surrendered to the Connecticut au- thorities. Krakas will be placed on trial here next Monday for the mur- der of Policeman Tierney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
LOOK INTO EXPENDITURES
 OF SECRETARY OF STATE
".........................

called upon to tell how much money he made in that capacity. He stated that his salary was SC per day, that he received s450 for indexing the journal, and that occasionally as a perquisite of the office, he made some extra money selling copies of bills John Adams of Ozark, assistant clerk of the house, was also qeustioned by the committee concerning the remunera- tions of the office of clerk and assist ant clerk.
 Other witnesses before the committee at the morning session were w. S. Kel- Ter, state highway engineer, who testi- fled concerning the highway department, and M. g. Howard.
 Afternoon Session
 The afternoon session ol the investi- gating committee was devoted to an ex- tensive inquiry of the convict system. Several state employees at the convict camps and prisons testified before the committee and various charges were made concerning the i'll treatment of con- victs and conditions surrounding convict camps.
 The committee was told by M S. How ard, guard at Speigner's that Warden Y. C. Dawson and his deputy, j, T. Bait ger, last year made their crops with convict labor This witness also stated
 
 dens paid the state for convict services. Dr. r. A. Boswell. of Fillmore county, testified that he had known of a convict who had lain 24 hours with ut medical attention after having been injured.
 Dr. Nix, of Sanford, informed the com mittee that he had known of a convict who was so badly whipped that his back was raw piece of fles.i, and recalled the names of several other convicts who worked at the lumber camp at Sanford who were compelled to go to a hospital for medical treatment after being whipped.
 Another witness before the committee in regard to convict conditions was War ren Reese, of Montgomery, who told the committee the state convict depart ment has system whereby a convict's short time may be taken away by warden without the formality of a hear ing.
 He recalled several specific cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
COMPANY DIFFERS
 QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

New York, March 12.-Directors of the sloss-s Sheffield Steel and Iron company to- day decided to defer payment on the regular quarterly dividend of 1% per cent on the preferred stock.
 Three months ago a script dividend at that rate was declared. Up to that time tine company had an unbroken record of preferred dividend payments since 1905. The annual report of the company for 1914 recently issued showed . large de- prcciation In earnings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-13
ADAMSON TO SPEAK
 IN ATLANTA

Washington. March 12.-Chairman Ad- anson of the House commerce commit- tee, left Washington tonight for Atlanta. where he will address the Georgia Bar association Saturday.
 Senator-elect Underwood will soon leave for Orlando, Fla. for vacation. MT Underwood has chosen as his suite of offices for the next six years those formerly occupied by Senator Burton in the Senate office building.