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Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
Mrs. Meyers Aged
Mother Testifies
in Her Defense

wINTERsEr. Ia. Feb. l2-withemina
etorck. more than % years old, testified
today In defense OF her daughter, Mira
1da Meyer. AGED co who Is on trial
charged with completely IN the murder
Of her daughter-in-law. The defendant
ana the younger Mrs. Meyer apparently
were on the best OF terms. the aged wit
mess testified.
never heard Ida say anything had
about her caughtsr-in-law," she said.
a deposition by William Norton, a Des
eaoines revolver dealer was introduced
~ the defense. The deposition corro-
oorAted testimony given for tho defense
late yesterday that the bullet found an
me BODY Of the dead woman might have
Been = large caiiber whitfield down 10 a.
. small revolver.
mo defense claims the young br,da
eosnnitted suicide with a revolver found
1T her side.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
Has Definite Plan
For Corporation to
Sell Real Estate

A definite plan for organizing a real es-
tate corporation out Of the members OF
the Omaha Real Estate exchange was Of
fered and filed with the secretary Of the
exchange at the last meeting by Frank
II. Myers. who was chairman OF the COM
niittee selected to draft such tentative
plans, The matter win be further dis
cussed at the next meeting.
The plan Is to sell stock TO the NOM
bers Of the exchange and allow the en-
change itself TO hold the first ten shares
as special common stock. This stock
would receive one-tenth OF ali the net
profit Of the corporation. The remainder
OF the stock would be offered TO indlvid-
ual members Of the exchange.
The business Of the corporation would
D. to buy and sell real estate. build. de-
veiop and improve. loan or invest. or do
any other thing that we'll regulated real
estate company may engage m.
It - proposed 10 have a capital stock
o. 100000. and tho proposed name for the
company Is 10 be tho Omaha Exchange
Realty company.
Such company would bear practically
the same relation 10 the Omaha Real Es-
tate exchange A. the international Realty
association bears 70 the National Associa-
ton OF Real Estate Exchanges.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
DR.. Macrae to Leave
For Stay in West

Upon the advice of DIR. Murphy OF Chi
cago and other medical friends. DIR.
Donald Macrae OF Council Bluffs has
finally consented to take a rest from his
professional labors OF at least six months
duration. For the purpose of getting
just as near 70 nature as possible he will
spend the rest period in Arizona Mrs
Maerae will accompany him and later
In the season will be Joined by their son.
Donald. jr.. who Is taking a medical
course in the Iowa State university.
They viii occupy a comfortable bunga-
low at Phoenix. but the physician ex-
poets 10 spend much OF his time In the
open air. They win leave for the west
today.
DR.. Maerae's reputation as one of the
great surgeons Of the country has been
fully established. DR.. w. f. wolvot OF
New York City has consented to come
here and look after his practice during
his temporary absence.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
Council Bluffs
BIDS FOR CONCRETE
ARE PASSED OYER
County Supervisors Of the Opinion
Prices Quoted by Dealers Are
Much Too High.
CULvERT BUILDING MAY WAIT

Convinced that the prices of concrete
making material have been artlficially
stimulated. the county supervisors yes
terday decided 70 reject all bids sub
United TO furnish the county with 1000
barrels Of cement and not 10 readver-
tse for bids at the present time. Bids
for supplying 1900 tons Of gravel. much
Of which was TO have been used in maxi
ing concrete. were laid aside for further
consideration on February "a.
There were plenty of cement men,
ready to sell the cement and there was
some variation in the prices they Of
fered. but the best offer was about 90
cents barrel higher than the highest
price paid last year.
Cement prices in February are always
the lowest of the whole year. It is as
serted. for It is then the cement makers
want TO clean up all of the previous sea
sons product Cement deteriorates rap
idly with age. and when made one year
and not sold until next. cannot be classed
as fresh. and builders specifications call
for fresh cement But for heavy con-
crete work, such as bridge piers and
cuiverts, cement that has aged little
does not cause inferior work When the
USUAL teOfuAfy pTlCea were mot hlau0p
the county board decided not TO place
any orders and II need be. defer the gem
eral work until next year. or several
years. II necessary.
The board let part OF the contract for
the $4,000 worth Of material TO DO bought
for county bridge building and road
making work this season. II. A. Quinn
was awarded the contract for supplying
bridge piiing at prices ranging from II
cents to Blh cents per llneal foot The
contract for supplying 100000 feet Of
bridge lumber was also awarded 10 him.
For this large contract there was a
spirited contest but the Quinn bids all
the way through averaged lower than
any of the competitors. ranging from
s2t.5O TO $50 per 1000 feet.
The contract for furnishing fifty tons
OF reinforcing steel rods was awarded
TO the Clinton Bridge and Iron COM
pany at 2.42 cents per pound. Bids for
furnishing the sheet metal culverts and
cast iron were laid aside for considera-
ton on February "a.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
Chinern Prnrerha.

Think twice and do not speak at all.
Only those become priest who cannot
earn living.
At 40 man is a candle in the wind.
a thousand soldiers are easily obs
tanned; one general is hard to find.
patch.
Easy to open a shop; hard to keep It
or all important things the first is not
TO cheat conscience
Al pursuits are mean in comparison
with learning.
In a united family happiness springs
He bought n dried fish to spare its life.
Win your lawsuit. lose your money.
Better do kindness near home than
go far to burn incense.
If you suspect a man, don't employ
him; IL you employ him, don't suspect
him.
Unskilled fools quarrel with their tools
It's little thing to starve to death:
it's serious matter to lose ones virtue.
World outlook.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
Twenty-Five Bodies
Taken from Mine
at Indiana, Pa,

INDIANA. Pa. Feb. 22-Twenty-rivs
bodies had been recovered at noon to-
day from the mine OF the jefferson and
Clarified Coal and Iron company at
Ernest. where an explosion occurred yes
terday. Searchers expressed the belief
that no more bodies would DO found.
The men were buried under masses OF
earth and coal near the face OF the en-
tries
II was said that the exploration OF
that part OF the mine affected by the ex-
plosion had been completed.
The government mine rescue car from
the Pittsburgh station. In charge OF FL
NJ. Wolflin. arrived here today.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
Venerable Rose Tree.

The most venerable rose tree in exist
ence is said to bloom against the ancient
Church of Hildesheim in Germany. Not
ancy, they all seem to have respected and
tended the rose tree. which, 1t Is said.
was planted by Charlemagne. The trunk
Is now almost as big as a mans body.
There are five principal limbs trained
against the church, the tree being pro-
tected by iron ratings inclosing an area
German soldiers in early ages tended the
tree; Catholics and Professionals. in turn
masters of the town. drained the ground
the soldiers of Turenne fastened up the
branches with clamps, and those of Ma
poleon, a century and half later, erected
the ratings.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
Ten Men Concerned
in Plot to Kill
Baff, Says Driver

NEW 1ohlS. Feb l2.-Ton men were
eoncerned IN the murder plot which re-
suited IN ne killing OF Barnett BAR.
me independent poultry dealer, accord
ms % confession made today, the
pence say BY Frank Ferrara. chauffeur
81 the murder car from which Baff WAS
shot down.
seven men. among them the instlgator
Of the crime. viii be indicted. the police
say. on the evidence given By Ferrara
ana ~ Giuseppe Arichicllo. another con-
leased participant In the murder.
According to Ferrara $500 was paid
~ TIE inptieator 70 the gunner employed
and 10 those who halped them escape
after tie murder FeFrara gave the
names Of several ana the amounts the,
received. tho police naid
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
New Building to
Go Up on Broadway

Day q Hess. agents for the owners.
have let the contract for the building 90
be erected on the north aide OF Broadway
at the corner OF North Seventh street
wiokham Bros. were given the contract
for the brick work and Joe Hansen the
carpenter work. The contracts involve
about $4,000
The new building adIoins the central
service station OF the Standard OIL COM
pany completed last fall The founda-
lions were completed too late 20 continue
construction work. Work on the building
Is 90 be commenced In the spring. The
building will have two store rooms en- the
ground floor with Broadway frontage.
and three suites OF flats above The al
menHions are 5oxSo feet.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
Step on Icy Rail
Fatal to Probstle

John Probstle. a switchman. in the en-
ploy OF the Milwaukee railroad, died at
the Edmundson hospital last night from
injuries received while in the discharge
OF his duties earlier in the day. He fell
across the rail In front of a car he was
engaged in coupling and was terribly
crushed. His left leg was cut off near
the hip and his left arm severed.
The accident happened In the west end
of the yards near the High street cross
ing about 1880 o'clock. The sheet of ice
that covered everything and rendered
footing dangerously insecure was respon-
sible for the accident. Probstle's foot
touched the icy rail- as he leaned forward
to make the coupling and he fell across
the track and the wheels of both trucks
passed over himN Other switchmen were
nearby and rendered all of the assistance
possible. The city ambulance was called
and he was hurried to the hospital while
DIR. Macrae and other surgeons prevented
death from hemorrhage. The mangIed
members were amputated. but he never
rallied from the shock. DIR. Jacob Geiger
OF st. Joseph assisted m the surgical
care.
Probstle was p years old He resided
with his widowed mother, Mrs. Pauline
Probstle. zoos South Eleventh street. He
was the son OF the late Charles ProbstIe.
pioneer harness maker OF Council Bluffs.
He had been In the employ OF the NIL
waukee company for five years. He be-
gan his work as a messenger and clerk
in the yards and was steadily advanced.
His mother twin brother. Henry, and
his sister. Mrs. Tellander. were with him
at the IL ae OF his death Thew reached
the hospital soon after he arrived and
cid not leave It until the end. The
young man was born in Council Bluffs
and spent all OF his life here. Mr..
Probstle was a member OF Court OF
Honor No. 1858. He was not a member
Of the switchmen's union only for the
reason that he had not reached the age
limit
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
TINkE RHAS MEN PICKED
FOR THE PEORIA CT liz

CHICAGO. Feb. l2.-Joe Tinker. man
ager OF the Chicago Cubs. announced to-
day on his return from New York that
he had expected to go to Peoria Monday
to close arrangements under which he
viii obtain an interest in the Peoria
base ball team. Tinker says he already
has squad OF players picked. He has
been negotiating for some weeks to pur-
chase an interest In the club.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
COLD DELAYS JESS
WILLARD ADVANCE
Defers Departure for Scene Of Battle
Few Days Owing to Indis-
position.
WON'T POSTPONE THE BOUT

CHICAGO, Feb. 12---Jess willard. II
was said tonight. would defer departure
for New York for two or three days
moro until he had eliminated a cold
from which ne has been suffering for
several days. II is said that there is
nothing about his Illness to threaten
postponement Of his match with Moran.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
ROADS FINE FOR AUTOS
NEAR The W0LE DRIVE

WIIIiam p. Mangold OF the committee
preparing the big wolf hunt to be held
near 0retna February 10 invites Omaha
hunters TO come along and Join in the
sport. He assures the local men that
the roads arc In good condition and auto
mobiles will have no difficulty In making
their way to the territory designated for
the event. shotguns will be the only
weapons used in the drive and besides
wolves many rabbits will form excellent
targets for the marknman
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
EAST LOOKING FOR
PROSPERITY ERA
Ed Slater Gives His Impressions
Gained on a Visit 30 the
East.
MANY DEALS IN ABSENCE

Ed Slater. who was in Washington for
several days working with a committee
of the National Association OF Real Estate
Exchanges on the matter OF arranging
the program for tho annual convention in
New Orleans in March. made report be-
fore the Omaha Real Estate exchange at
the last meeting.
He said the eastern business men, real
estate dealers and capitalists are looking
for a great era of prosperity. He said
they look for two or three years OF un-
prccedented prosperity and business ao-
tlvity in the country. and especially Ia
Omaha and the middle west
Many Deals Made.
Mr.. Slater said he was inclined 20 think
they were too optimistic until he got
back IN Omaha and saw by the papers an
account Of the numerous big real estate
deals that had been made here since he
left. During the short week he was abb
sent the Davidge block was sold TO the
Conservative Savings and Loan company
for s2io,OOo, and the association plans TO
build there and make the location its flu
turs home. During tho Same absence,
too. the Keen hotel property was sold for
$4,000 to John F1aok. and there IL a
possibility that n home will be built there
for the Occidental Savings and Loan asso-
citation. Another deal that Mr.. Slater
found closed when he returned was the
sale OF bg strip OF business property 70
Dr. Harold clifford near the Sanford
hotel. for a substantial sum, and numers
Gus other real estate transactions of
greater OF less importance had been con-
eummated.
East More Excited.
The east Is far more excited about
thia preparedness program than we are
out here" said Mr.. Slater. Tho first
thing men asked mo in Philadelphia,
Washington and New York was whether
I was for preparedness. When I told
them I was they seemed surprised. and
said they found the middle westerners
usually indifferent a. 10 this matter. They
said they could understand how we out
here, tucked away in the interior, could
be somewhat more indifferent than they
who are near the danger line on the
coast"
Mr.. Slater said that in Philadelphia ono
walking down the business street might
easily imagine we were at war at the
present time. He said every show win
dow Il packed with placards regarding
Preparedness. and that everywhere are
biiIboards announcing dates OF special leo
lures on military affairs. first. aid. eto.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
WRONG D0LS0N'S NAME
IS USED IN STORY

The name OF Bert Dolson was unin-
tentionally used In connection with the
sentence OF Louie Dolson to 4 five-year
term IN the state reformatory at AnRmosa
by Judge Wheeler. Bert DolsOns name
should not have been used at all. as he
had~uo connection with the case in any
manner and was not IN court. The mis-
take came through the slip OF the tongue
Of the man who gave the news ttem-
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
on thc street Car.

you can't smoke in here, sir" said the
conductor.
I'm not smoking"
Your cigar Is"
well, don't blame me. It's a strong
cigar and does as IT pleases."
See here, either you or the cigar will
have to be put out"
After thinking over this ultimatum for
a moment, the passenger rubbed the end
of the cigar on his shoe and put 1t out
Boston Transcript
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
nr. zoIInrn nend.

YOUNGSTOWN. o., Feb 12-Dr r. V.
collars. for many years president of
Hiram college at Hiram, o., died today
ct the home of his daughter in Warren,
went 70 Waco Tek Wbera he So,nd doia sba
Christian university and later to Enid,
okl.. where he was at the head OF Phillips
university.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13

ALLIANCE. Neb.. Beb. 12--(special Tel
egram. )-In very fast game tonight the
local high school basket ball team do
feated Kimball, "A to r. Both teams
played an excellent game. Kimbal show
Ing slightly the better team work, but
the grim determination of Alliance 70
mako up for the game lost to Kimbail
a week ago seems to be responsible for
the victory tonight.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
Politely Mannred.

II met a footpad the other night"
life?"
''He wasn't that crude He said he re-
GREETED that IL would be necessary to put
me to pecuniary Inconvenience, and pos
sibly subject me to physical peril. and
that the exigencies of the moment were
for protection would have to be sus-
pended. So handed him my watch and
pocketbook. "-Washington Star
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13

Met AZ noon.
Debate on postoffiee appropriation bill
continued.
Speeches on Ilncoln's life were made
and LiDcOln's Gettysburg address was
read.
mittee Improvement OF New York haFbor
channels leading 10 navy yard was i'm
perative.
asas sSSus S2 S ss %sss eon%, s
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
Pstfeds Are sold.

PITTSBURGH, Feb. i2-Three mem
bers of the Pittsburgh Federal league
club were today sold to the Indianapolis
American association team They are
Pitcher Clinton Rogge and Outfielders
Albert Wickland and James Kelley The
consideration was 5000.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13

=, PINStEIIURsT, r. C., Feb; l2,-Mrs.
won the 81. Valentine GOLF Tournament
for women here today, defeating Miss En-
nor Gates OF Locust Valley, l.. l.. four up
and three TO pisy.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
Austrian Army in Albania.

PARIS. Feb. 12.--It Is estimated by the
Geneva correspondent OF the Temps that
the Austrian army now operating I'm
Albania consists OF no more than 1000
men. It's progress since passing Alessio
has become most difficult he says, as
has been the bringing up of supplies.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
LanRford Floors WfIla.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. l2-Sam Lang
ford knocked out Harry Wills In the nine
teenth round OF a scheduled twenty-round
bout at a local arena tonight. Until the
knockout blow neither fighter seemed 70
have the advantage.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13

NbWBt RGH. y. Y. Feb. E.-R. T..
isokan OF Montreal won the honors today
ship here ~ taking the quarter and One
mile events on an eight lap track Wal
ter lNenhne OF New York was the victor
Arlington ia the fve-mais handicap.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13

Telegram. The GOthenburg High School
basket ball team added another victory 10
its list by defeating Maxwelrs heavy
clean throughout During the second
half the locals obtained - OF their total
points, while the visitors obtained only
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
schnxIer Wina Dehnte.

NORTH BEND, Neb.. Feb. 12-(Spe-
cial.l --Schuyler won in debate from North
Bend on preparedness.
The Judges were Superintendent wal
den of Wahoo. A II. Waterhouse Of FIRE.
mont and Prof. Gaines of the Fremont
college. r. o. Brownell of Schuyler pre-
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
Win1ton HoIda TitIe.

NEW YORK, Feb. 12.-Erio s. Winston
retained his title as national amateur
squash tennis champion by defeating
Addison Dana in the final round of the
championship tournament at the Har-
ward club today.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
Wins Firat Cheas PrIEe.

NEW YORK. Feb. 12--Jose r. Capa-
blanca easily won first prize in the Rice
memorial chess masters tournament,
which ended here today with a score OF
fourteen points won to three lost.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Feb. Ia-Stough-
ton Fletcher, an Indianapolis banker and
race horse breeder. tonight announced
s:osz. the note ARE. from W. r. ' p sto Jkas
OF New York. The price Is reported to
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13

FORT WORTH. Tex. FEB. l2.--"Bobby"
Burns OF Dallas. Tex, was awarded a
newspaper decision tonight in a fifteen
round bout here with Jimmy PRppas Of
81. Iouis Both fighters weighed ia
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
not sDriaEs for Pirates.

PITTSBURGH Fob. 12-Officials Of the
Pittsburgh base ball club announced late
today that the Pirates will again do their
spring training at Hot Springs, Ark. The
team will arrive there March II, and will
remain until April 3, The team opens the
April ~
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13

SAVANNAH Ca. Feb. HANDY Cor
ssS e s sys4 TA% syss
at the end OF a fast fifteen-round bout
here tonight. The men are lightweights.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13

The following real estate transfers filed
Friday were reported TO The Bee by the
Pottawsttamie County Abstract company:
Glover a Layman Realty company
to Alfred l.. Norman. lot 249. Bel
mont add. ". d.....s................S 80
Andrew Jacobsen and wife 20 George
Galleher. ct al, lots i and z, block
Is. Towards add. d. sd.............. 1. 400
+. II. Keys to +. l.. Miller. half In
terest IN lots 3. 10 and II, block s.
Benson's I'd add, W. d............ 1
Keys Bros. TO +. l. Ellis, lot 10.
block 6. Pierce's sub. W. d.. 1
Earl NJ. Tracy to Mary Algoe, lots
/. 2 and ;. block H. cochran's add.
Earl NJ Tracy. ct al. 70 Mary AIEos,
one-third interest IN lots I. and 81
block "a Cochran's add, W. d. -
II. r. Oberholtzer and wife TO Anna
l. Boomer. ct al. north IL H. out
lot 8, JackBon's add. W. d......... / O0C
Jacob Stein and wife 70 M Passer
lot 4 block Il crawford's add.
N. r. chernisck and husband to NJ
Pssser. lot 4. block IL crawford's
Anna l. Bloomer and husband. ct al.
to c. NJ. Oberholtzer. north IA ~
OF out lot s. Jeckson's add, q. c. q.
Nathan =. Dodge and Caroline T..
Dodge TO Agnes Fletcher lot "a
block ?. East Omaha plateau. T. d. 10
Iotai srt.-ss....s.ss. .....-s..s.s...... 81 ~.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13

than ever before. on account Of the great
prosperity that has come TO the whole
middle west
The Bankers Realty Investment COM
pany. which has one of the biggest ana
most completely equipped modern build
ing organizations In the middle west.
looks forward 20 the biggest business
year In its entire history in 1916.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13

COLUMBUS. o.. Feb. bleach Cross
OF New York and Johnny Grifttths OF
twelve-rolnd bout here February ~ The
fighters agree 70 meet az is pounds-
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
The National Capital
saturday, FebFaary Ia. IoIa.


Met at noon.
Resumed consideration OF Nicaraguan
treaty In executive session.
Lands committee continued oil lands
bearing.
AdiOurnsd at i.:@ .. m. until noon
Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
Council Bluffs
Minor Mention

oounofl Siuffs once Of
Ths nee IL ~ IL Worth
HEAAn ~. rslsphons ~
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13

NORTH BEND. Ncb.. Feb If.-(spe-
cial. 1.-The Hooper High school Was de-
ffated here last evening BY TIT North
Bend Hieh school basket ball team. 81 TO
North Bend. game 10 scheduled with
Wahoo Tor ebr1ary "A. Coach Jones u
tryin9 70 arrange game vita Craig for
February AZ.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13

Tum old furniture. household goods ana
eiothi9s into cash with . Bee want-Ad-
Omaha daily bee., 1916-02-13
BattsFy of BettIss.

Another strange device used In these
battle tactics is battery Of twelve small
bottles. set In a wire rack within easy
reach OF the operator. The latter flies
over the enemy's lines. the purpose being
to signal hack to his own batteries how
their shots are taking effect. thus giving
them the exact range. The little glass
bottles contain a liquid which explodes
five seconds after the cork Is drawn,
emitting a little round puff Of smoke.
or a short trail OF smoke. This Il aerial
telegraphing. The smoke-Duffs are dots;
the smoks-trails are dashaa- Thua The
pilot ts1Es bsok 70 ths fapaWAy bat-
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-26

>-e people start life bE TRYING to X two birds with
" a1 60 down 70 their without having agged either
Il : fatal mistake that is often made
TIE man begins his and naturally
a1eat
There two that commonly used accomplish
md TIE tine and do it we'll The
VINO does this advances steadily if slow but
the he the seeks Patieste energy
anfues rewarded b. The other
wants forward by leaps and bounds He
birds with Sometimes he bag
throw. As result his objects confused h aim is too
quick and careless. and he hits
This unsatisfactory the employer and time such a
man generally finds himself booking for another job.
The wise employer is excellent Judge men, 1t is part
Of his business be such and because his ability to
1age the OPACITY Of his that he succeeds in life
He drones, and the two-bird appea
him He faithuness efficiency and steadiness and
that only be secured by selecting the one
hing and does we'll
1t rs esson every should learn the thres-
lold Of life