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Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-05
Nebraska
HALLS DOOR CLOSED
TO THE EXAMINER
State Treasurer and Auditors Clerk
Unable TO Gain Sight Of
Money Bags.
DEMOS KEEP UP RICH ROW
CFrom a staff Correspondentl

(From a staff Correspondent)
LINCOLN, Jan. A. Especially State
house democrats may have Sworn Off
on some things the first of the year, but
they have not turned over new leaf
when 1t comes to continuing the peculiar
brand OF harmony which has existed
among them since the good old ship Of
state was turned over to the present
crew.
Again State Treasurer George Hall is
the bone Of contention, and this time he
Is belabored by other state officers be-
cause he will not allow State Accountant
DeFrance to enter his office and make
an examination of the books.
One democrat makes the charge that
DeFrance was denied the right to investi-
gate the affairs of the state treasurer
and that after he had made a prelimi-
nary survey he quit while he was making
other surveys. and was not allowed to
go back and finish the Job ordered by
State Auditor Smith.
It is said that things were said by
State Auditor Smith to State Treasurer
Hall which are not for the ears of the
public. state Treasurer Hall says that
no man can check up his office unless
he checks up the whole concern, and he
does not propose TO let DeFrance nose
around unless he roots over the whole
shooting match.
DeFrance says he stands ready to go to
roofing over the books any old time, and
proposes to follow out the instructions
of the state auditor even though the
heavens fall and he has to do his duty
at the point Of the bay-o-net.
In the meantime the official organ of
the democratic party is digging up an
cient history regarding the man It helped
TO elect state treasurer.
Republicans are shedding great gobs of
sobs to see their democratic brethren
unable to dwell In harmony.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-05
BUTTON AND THOMAS
CIRCULATE PETITIONS

FREMONT. Neb.. Jan. 4.-(Special)-
Judge F., w. Button, who was appointed
TO the bench in the Sixth district by
Governor Morehead when the late Chief
Justice Conrad Hollenbeck took the oath
of office. and Judge George Thomas of
Columbus are circulating petitions among
the voters in the district asking for
their nomination at the primaries. Jo-
seph e. DAILY has filed for the nomina-
tion for county attorney on the demo-
cratic ticket. It is said other candidates
will be In the field soon.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-05
Young Man Is Killed
Under Cars at Napier

FALLS CITY, Neb., Jan. 4-(Special
Telegram.) )-George r. Burke, about SO
years of age and a printer by trade whose
home was in Wichita, Kan, was killed in
the Burlington yards at Napier, Mo-, be-
ing run over by the cars. He had been
working for II. p. Custer, who has a job
printing and supply house for the last
two months and proved to be the finest
kind of a man. He saved up his money
to send his mother mother a gift at
Christmas time and since then has made
trips to Rulo for drink.
1t is supposed that he went OF Rulo for
that purpose on Monday and when told
that he colud not buy a ticket back to
Falls iCty stole a ride to Napier on a
freight expecting to come to this city on
the passenger.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-05
Nebraska
Jansen Says Makers
Munitions Back of
Preparedness Talk

BEATRICE. Neb.. Jan. A-Cspecial)-
At the first MONDAY luncheon Of the
week Of prayer meetings Hon. Peter Jan
sen Monday spoke on international
Peace" In referring TO the preparedness
program OF the present administration
Mr.. Jansen expressed the opinion that
the demands for larger army and navy
were being created by the manufacturers
OF munitions for the sole purpose OF
keeping UP the dividends. He ridiculed
the idea OF an invasion of this country
by any of the warning nations after the
present war is over, and declared that
such thing was utterly impossible.
The speaker advocates international ar
bitretion as the only means Ct making
satisfactory adjustments OF differences
between nations which he said was bound
to come
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-05
MANY CANDIDATES OUT
IN JEFFERSON COUNTY

FAIRBURY. Neb., Jan. 4.-(Special.)-
With the Nebraska primary a little over
three months off, six aspirants for sher-
iff have announced themselves in Jeffer-
son, an office held by Ed Hughes. the
democratic incumbent. These aspirants
include four republicans, John q. Rawles,
Keller johnson, Charles e. Gilmore and
Charles Franz, and two democrats, w.
+. Bonawitz and p. II. Shea. The latter
is at present deputy sheriff of Jeffer-
son county.
There will be no contests over county
treasurer or probate Judge. as ID. B. Crop
sey and Louis j. Nutman are both seek
ing second terms. Frank L. Rain county
attorney. will retire. having held four
consecutive terms. c. II. Denney, an at
torney of this city. who was prosecuting
attorney from 1905 until 1909 is being
mentioned for the place.
No candidates for county assessor or
clerk of the district court have announced
themselves as yet. County Assessor o.
r. Jones will no doubt retire and Oscar
Garnsey, clerk OF the district court, has
expressed himself satisfied with two
terms. This will leave two vacancies.
superintendent of Schools Henry
Abrams, a democrat, who is filling his
first term. will be up for reelection and
will have a clear field.
c. L. e. Blauser, who represented the
Thirty-second district in the Nebraska
legislature from Jefferson county. prob
ably will be in the field again for re-elec-
tion. He is a democrat.
Jefferson county may have at least one
candidate for q state office ne saveral
friends of S. NJ. Bailey have been boost
ing him for the democratic homina tion
for state treasurer. He is cashier in
one of the Fairbury banks and is an ex-
treasurer of Jefferson county.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-05
INTERURBAN MAY BE RUN
TO JOIN MISSOURI PACIFIC

IFrom Statt COrrespondent)
LINCOLN. Neb., Jan. 4.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-Extension of the Omaha. Lincoln
& Beatrice Interurban railway to Beatrice
from Lincoln and through that city to
Virginia, a distance OF twelve mics
where it will connect with the Missouri
Pacific railway from Kansas City, is q
possibility. L. S. Cass' OF Waterloo. Ia.
president OF the Waterloo & Cedar
Rapids lnterurban has been here the
last few days looking up the matter.
II is said this looks good to him and
that he. will so report 20 the company
which has in contemplation the project,
which has for its object a more direct
line to Kansas City.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-05
Chicago Hospital is
Held Up on Pay Day

CHICAGO. Tan. 1.-Two men entered
the offices of St Luke's hospital late
this afternoon, pointed revolvers at Miss
Mary Tobin, the cashier and escaped
with tin box containing 5000.
1t was pay day at the institution and
offices we're crowded with nurses and
other employees receiving their salary.
The monthly payroll of the hospital
amounts to 5000 and about 5000 had
been paid to employees before the robbers
entered.
The robbers made the thirty nurses in
the room hold up their hands while they
seized the cash box from the cashier
and escaped in an automobile.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-05
West Point Farmer
Swallows Poison

WEST PIONT. NeD., Jan. A-(specih
Telegram)-Emil VILE. a prominent
farmer and well known citizen living two
miles east OF West Point. committed
suicide Monday afternoon, by swallowing
sulphuric acide. He was about so years
old and leaves widow and a large fam
lily. No cause is assigned for the act. He
was in fair circumstances and was con-
templating on retiring from the farm
In the spring.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-05
HRrmleas.

1t Is a British custom for mayors and
such like civic dignitaries to wear about
the neck an ornamental chain, somewhat
like that worn by Waldorf head wal .eTs.
And IL WAS Londoner, just arrived at a
Scottish town, who interrogated the por-
ter OF the local inn:
Not large place this?'
mot very" was the answer.
Has 1t a corporation"
"a what, sir?"
II mean. who rules ?"
Rules Il? Just the provost"
"Ah, the provost. Just like our lord
mayor. Has he any insignia OF rank?'
Insignia, What dye mean?'
Yes, insignia; that is to say, does he
wear a chain?"
"A chain sir! The provost chained!
Ma, ma! He gangs loose; but dinna be
feared. he's quite harmless. ."-Phila del
phia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-05
Gage County Notes.

BEATRICE. Neb., Jan. 4.-Cspecial.)-
y. c. Rockhold, a pioneer OF Gage county,
died at his home in this city Monday
alter an Illness Of a few days with pneu-
monia. aged rs years. He located near
WyInore when the town was a village
and resided there until eight years ago,
when he came to Beatrice. Mrs. Rock
hold died a year ago. He is survived by
two children.
The schools cigar stores, moving pic
ture shows and churches have been
closed at Wymore because OF the small
pox situation there. Eighteen cases were
reported Monday.
George L. Smith of Johnson. Neb.. died
Sunday at q local hospital OF cancer
aged 67 years Nothing Is known OF tht
dead mans relatives. and the body viii
be held here until they can be heard
from.
Advertiser and customer profit by the
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-05
Ray Gould Heads
Builders Exchange

Officers OF the Omaha Builders' ex-
change were elected yesterday as fol-
lows President, v. Ray Gould: vice
president. sarley s. Hamilton; treasurer,
o. S. Nelson; directors Albln w. Bloom,
c. J. johnson. George Kiene Peter Laux.
Grant Parsons and F. r. Vierling.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-05
Jewelry Store at
Holbrook Robbed

HOLBROOK, Neb.. Jan. 4.-(Special
Telegram )-Robbers broke into the Guy
Butler drug store yesterday and stole
fifty-two rings, eleven watch chains,
three watches and some cuff buttons.
They broke out a window in the rear of
the store. making their entrance through
that way. Mr.. Butler estimates his loss
al S20O.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-05
Big Judgment in
Breach of Promise
Case is Set Aside

WASHINGTON. Jan. A $4,000 YER
dict for breach of promise. which Mrs.
Ida NJ. McNabb of Milwaukee, won In the
district supreme court here several
months ago. against John S. Kinney. a
millionaire mine owner and lumbermRn
Of Palatka, Mich. was reversed today by
the court OF appeals.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-05
MAYOR OF H0LDREGE
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED

HoLDREGE. Neb., Jan. 4.-(Special
Telegram.)-John Bragg. mayor of Hold
rege, died at o'clock last night from the
effects of a wound In the face which he
received while hunting yesterday after
noon. The accidet occurred as he was
crossing a fence. pulling a gun after
him,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-05
Italy Commanders ship.

NEW ORLEANS. La. Jan. 4.-Advices
to shipping interests hero today said the
Italian government had commandeered
for transport purposes twenty-seVen
steamships of the Pearce-Cottoneira and
Creole lines, which maintain regular sail
lngs between Italy, New Orleans, Gal
weston and other gulf ports.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-05

BEATRICE, Neb., Jan. 4.-(Speclal Tel
egram.)-Frank Wilson. 1s yeats old, had
both hands badly shattered To-Day while
hunting near Pickrell by the accidental
discharge of a shotgun.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-05
He Jumps to Death
from Burning Hotel

WATERBURY, Conn, Jan. 4.-one man
was killed, five others were injured and
the lives OF sixty guests endangered In
q fire that destroyed the Hotel Con-
Eecticut in the heart of the business Sec
tion early today. The identity OF the
dead man has not yet been established.
The police say that they believe that all
the guests escaped from the building.
The dead man and five who were hurt.
received their injuries by jumping from
third and fourth story windows The loss
is estimated at 100000. The blaze started
in the cellar from unknown origin.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-05

! A For Sale" or For Rent Ad placed
in The Bee will accomplish its pur-
pose.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-05

$3.50 Shirts (Soft of Stiff Cuff
Now Priced at
95c, 3 for $2.75.
$500 Shirts (Soft or Stiff Cuff
Now Priced at
SLAB, 8 for S4.00.
$1.50 Pajamas-
Madras or Flannel,
Now $1.15.
$500 Pajamas--
Madras or Flannel,
Now $1.45.
Neckwear--
50c-Now 35c-3 for $1.O0
$1.0O-Now 65c-2 for $1.25
$1.50-Now 95c-2 for $1.75
'$2.00-Now $1.35, 8 for 1915
$2.50-Now $1.S5, Q for $3.50
$S.5O-Now $2.65, Q for $500
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-05

Advertiser and customer profit by the
classified Ad'' habit.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29
MANY FIRES IN
POWDER FACTORY
Series of Unexplained Occurrences Last
Night in Which Seven Workmen
Were Injured and Much Prop
erty Damage Was Done.

Wilmington, Del, Jan. 29.--Seven
workmen were burned, three seriously,
in four fires at the Carney's Point, n.
j., plant of the DUPONT Powder com
pany at 6 o'clock last night. The cause
has not been determined.
One hundred and eight thousand
pounds of smokeless rifle powder We're
consumed, causing loss estimated at
100000. The buildings were destroyed
but they were not valuable. The fires
followed in quick succession and light
ed the skies for more than thirty miles
around. The streets here, five miles
from the scene, were brilliantly lighted.
There were no explosions, the accident
being confined to "fares."
Two hours after the four "fares" a
service house in plant No. 3 ignited and
was destroyed together with 1000
pounds of smokeless powder. This was
independent Of the previous fires. It
was development of the burning of a
''Sweetie" house near by ten days ago.
Since that time the service had been
smoldering and as precaution guard
had been maintained around it.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29
MRS. MoHR LEAVES STAND
After Having Testified for About Three
DAYS.

Providence, r. l., Jan. 29.-Mrs. Eliz.
abcth +. Mohr, one of the three defend.
ants on trial for the murder OF DR. c.
Franklin Mohr, was excused from the
witness stand at 1926 this morning
after having been under examination
since 2:30 Wednesday afternoon. She
had been recalled for redirect examina-
tion by her own counsel and was later
asked few questions by the states
attorneys.
A letter written by the doctor to a
relative of the witness in Fall River,
which it was claimed had bearing on
the question of the marriage of Mrs.
Mohr and the doctor, was introduced by
the defense. A record of the death of
the witness mother in Taunton. June
10, 1909, was also presented over the OBJ
lection OF the attorney general. The de-
fense also succeeded in securing the ad-
mission of testimony regarding the bap-
tism of the Mohr children, which was
claimed material as bearing on the recog-
milton of the marriage by the doctor.
Mrs. Mohr testified that DIR. Mohr took
both children to the church for the bap.
tism. Attorney General Rice questioned
the witness briefly regarding the letter
and other subjects, and then she was ex-
used.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29
10000 FIRE AT LAKEPoRT.
Firemen Had Stubborn Fight in Business
Block

| I.akeport. N. H., Jan. 20.-Abont 1926
O'Clock last night a three-alarm fire
caused loss of $4,000 in the old five.
ter of the city. The entire apparatus
from the Laconia end of the city, in
charge of Chief Engineer Arthur Spring,
was called to aid the Lakeport firemen
Eight hydrant streams and two steam.
er streams poured tons of water into the
building After an hours stubborn bat.
tie the fire was under control
The fire started in an unoccupied room
on the first floor. II was discovered by
James Kelley. who occupied room on
that floor. The building, which for
many years was the passenger station
of the old Concord & Montreal railroad,
is owned by Lawrence Bald and John
Dodge of this city, who purchased it
about two weeks ago. The loss to the
building is estimated at $500, covered
by insurance.
On the first floor was the store of
George Sanborn, electric contractor
whose loss is placed at $780, John Chap.
man, who conducted a barber shop and
pool room on the first floor. suffered
small loss. The BARRIERS chairs and pool
tables owned by the Stephen b. Cole es-
tate were damaged S400. A. f. Bagley, |
who conducted cafe in the basement, |
suffered loss by water of $3.50.
The upper stories were used as a
lodging house James Kelley. Louis |
Martin, Dana Bagley and Florence Rol
ns lost most OF their effects
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29
BURNS y IS
y N0RED
Birthday 5 Scottish Poet
the Occasion for a
Celebration
BARRE BURNS CLUB
PLAYED THE HOST
Entertainment Consisted of
a Program, Banquet
and Dancing

Concentrating the l57th anniversary
of the birth of Robert Burns, the Burns
club of Barre gathered last evening in
Clan Gordon hall and with concert, ban
quet and dance made merry, according
to its annual custom. Although sickness
kept number of the members at home,
all who were able to be out were in at
tendance. The program was more than
ever Of musical nature and of unusual
excellence, the singing of Harry Clark
and James Webster being especially en-
joyable.
President Hugh Christie extended a
hearty welcome to the company and seb
the exercises in motion by announcing
the first number on the program to be a
song, "Rantin' Ravin' Robin" by the
Burns club quartet, Mrs. Joseph VIII,
Mrs. Gilbert Wood James Hogg and
Angus Mcdonald. This was followed by
a toast to the memory of Burns, the re-
sponse being by James Mackay. Mr..
Mackay gave just and appreciative re-
view Of the life of Burns quoting lib
orally from the poets writings, and his
remarks were received with marked APP
prevail
With toasts to Scotland and America,
the program further included songs as
follows: "The Lea Rig" and "A Mans
Man for a That" by Mrs Gilbert Wood;
Scotland Yet" by Harry Clark; "The
Star Spangled Banner" by Angus Me-
Donald MARY of Argyle" by James
"Scots Wha' Haze" by James
Hogg; MY Ain Folks" by Mrs. Joseph
VIII and several Lauder songs by Harry
lark, James Webster and James Nc
Following the concert, the banquet
served by the ladies was thoroughly en-
oyed by all. Following the banquet
here was dancing to music by Bruce's
until late hour
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29
100 FIREMEN OVERCOME .
While Fighting Flames in Detroit Drug
Store.

Detroit. Mich. Jan. 29.-More than
100 fremen were overcome by smoke and
gas fumes yesterday while fighting the
most stubborn blaze Detroit has had in
Is years. The drug store of +. C. Kin
sci al Griswold and Michigan avenue. in
the heart Of the business district. was
burned ont. Several concerns, including
a large dental establishment above the
drug store. were reached by FIRE and wa J
ter. The toal damage was about S20O.-
600. practically covered BY Insurance.
Explosion Of chemicals which were
heated were believed TO have caused the
Ere. Great clouds Of poisonous smoke
poured from the building. A theatre
across the street was converted into
hospital and dozens Of firemen received
temporary treatment there.
A great crowd packed the streets and
for 3 time traffic Vas completely blocked.
Several women tainted IN the crush and
police were forced 20 charge the crowd
several times before a permanent danger
zone vas established
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29
ORDER ARREST OF
THOSE CHEERING
HATCH VERDICT
An Unprecedented Demonstration Took
Place in Caledonia County Court
When Hatch Wa Acquitted of
Manslaughter in Death OF
Sumner Brown.

st. Johnsbury. Jan. 29.--An unprece.
cedented scene was enacted in Caledo-
mia county court yesterday when Harlow
Hatch, ON trial for manslaughter in
causing the death of his employe, Sum
ner Brown by shooting last July, was
found not guilty. A crowd that filed
the court room and corridor awaited the
return of the jury, who were out three
hours, and upon hearing the verdict, a
demonstration ensued. Judge Zed s.
Stanton, presiding, called for order and
after quiet was restored, ordered the
court officers TO arrest every man and
woman who had any part in the out
break.
Judge Stanton, himself, pointed out
Charles Il. Kirk, who had appeared as
one of the states principal witnesses
in the case, as one of those who had APP
plauded the decision and ordered his
immediate arrest. The doors we're then
locked and the names of every person
in the court room taken by officers.
Kirk was placed under bonds Of 800 for
appearance in court later.
Hatch showed the effect OF the strain
which he had undergone through the ten
days trial and wept as his sympathizers
cheered the iury's verdict The trial
was one of the most important ever held
in the local court and attracted large
crowds througout.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29
Barre Accepted an Advan-
tageous Tender in An
ticipation of Taxes
FROM FARMERS
LOAN & TRUST co.
This Is Best Rate of Interest
Ever Secured by
the City

Through its mayor, city treasurer and
the chairman OF the aldernanic finance
committee, Barre to-day pledged its cred
/ it for the loan of $4,000 in anticipation
of the 1916 tax levy at the lowest rate
of interest ever offered Barre by iinan-
cial house in the q years of the city's
corporate existence. Recently those in
authority were instructed by the city
council to float temporary loan, the
notes to mature Aug. 10, when the 1916
tax budget will have been collected. This
year the treasurer did not advertise for
bids; but Immediately upon receipt of
information concerning the councils wish
the Farmers Loan q Trust Co. of New
York City submitted bid of 3 per cent.
Those to whom the task of floating the
loan was delegated showed no hesitancy
in accepting the tender of the New York
financial house with the result that the
certificates were mailed to New York
this morning. The S4S,fJ0 is to arrive
in the city Monday and viii be placed
on deposit in one of the local banks,
where it will continue to draw interest
until the citys monetary needs in the
spring necessitate a withdrawal of a
part of the fund
The resolution empowering the mayor,
the treasurer and the finance committee
chairman to negotiate the loan was Of
fered at the regular aldermanic session |
Jan. ii. 1t was explained that the mon
ey would not be needed for several |
weeks, but the resolution, offered tenta-
lively at that time, was accompanied by |
the suggestion that the council would |
10 well to obtain the loan at once, as
the opportunities for floating a short
lime note at a comparatively low rate
,f interest were unusually favorable.
The aldermen were unit in favoring the
and after a second reading
Ian. is, it was unanimously adopted.
Last year the usual temporary loan
n anticipation of the 1915 taxes was
Ioated at rate of 1926.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-01-29

To Arthur S. Martin at Funeral in Uni
versalist Church.

The funeral of Arthur S. Martin, who
died Tuesday night after short illness
with pneumonia, was held yesterday aft
ernoon, prayer service being held at
the Martin residence, 43 Park street,
followed by services at the Universalist
church. At both the house and the
church Rev J. b. Reardon, pastor of the
Uniyersalist church, offciated, assisted
by Rev. ]. w. Barnett, pastor of the
Congregational church. A large number
of members of Vincitia lodge, No. 10.
Knights of Pythias, went to the house
and escorted the body to the church, lat
er performing the same service from the
church to the cemetery and paying a
tribute at the grave.
The Universalist church was filed with
mourning friends and relatives, many
people from out of town joining with
local fraternal brothers, business associ
ates and acquaintances in thus marking
their respect for Mr.. Martin. The Gran
ite Savings Bank 4 Trust company, in
which Mr.. Martin recently was elected a
director closed during the afternoon and
the board Of directors and other officers
attended the service in body. During
the hour of the service many of the
stores and other business places drew
their curtains.
The floral tributes were very beauti- |
full, the front of the choir rail and the
pulpit being banked with flowers.
As the funeral party entered and left
ll,.. al.t IL na4. Il ,,ln ,~..1t
on the pipe organ. Rev. J. w. Barnett
offered prayer and read from the Scrip
lures, after which Rev. Mr.. Reardon
poke in appreciation of the life of the
The burial was in the family
OF in Elmwood cemetery, the bearers
,eing ]. Frank Perry, Carl M. Perry,
Jean H. Perry. J. G. More, William L.
Kidd and Lee Parker.