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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 28, 1925)
Limited Carries P:^y of Lane to Home of Boyhood Friends, in Special Pullman Accompany Casket on Long Journey East for Burial. (Conflutu-ii from Page One), ginning work In a lowly rapacity, he climbed high because he always sought to serve. Ills name won a place in the railway empire which he did so much to develop. Anil the place he occupied in the minds and hearts of his fellow officials of the great railway he tervpd was shown when the Lane cutoff was named for him. “With the vision of a goet and the mind of a statesman, he felt It was his mission to develop this western country. I remember a conversation with him wheiT he was doing much to Introduce winter wheat In Ne braska. He told me how he was send Ing out samples of winter seed wheat into Dawson county, which was then a spring wheat country, but which soon awakened to the excellence of the other grain. "He had a genius for making friends and when he mnde one he kept him. It was Impossible for any one who met and knew Charlie I.ane to do anything but like him. A close friend of hi/ told me that If anyone who knew Mr. Lane at all was con fronted with trouble, his first thought was to go to him. His spirit of fair ness to the men under him on the railroad was notable. He was always an optimist and a distributor of good cheer. He loved his fellowman and lifted up everyone with whom he came In contact. World Better Because of Him. "His wit sparkled like a fountain, his repartee was always ready and his achievements on the great rail road with which he was identified for so long are a monument to him. "Mr. Lane was not a' sectarian, hut In the years of my ministry I have never known a man who bore more truly the spirit of the Master. I re member once when I asked Union Pa cific officials to put on a program for our men's club Mr. Lane, prepared a paper on transportation, starting with Adam. “He came to me and asked to have a service held commemorating the death of Miss Fannie Crosby, blind hymn writer, a eousln of his mother. We arranged and held that service. "I wonder if he realized fully the great wealth of affection that waa his in Omaha and all along the Union Pa ( ific and in fact among all who knew him. “In another land we rest assured he Is alive. And We know this world Is better because Charlie Lane lived In it. "To him the Master can say, ‘Well done, thou good and faithful serv ant.’” Rich and Poor Alike Come. The double quartet of the Untort Pacific male chorus, led by Arthur Melcher, sang “Lead Kindly Light" and "Abide With Me," and Hazel Smith Kldrldge sang "No Night There.” The body In the metal casket was then wheeled to Ihe main church en trance where the honorary pallbear ers stood at either side while the large congregation filed out. Many paused and sobbed as they gazed for the last time at the still face beneath the glass. Highest official! of the Union Pa cific, heads of great corporations, business and professional men were in that passing throng. Also there came the very humble. A little old, white-haired man in a shabby over coat who removed his hat, leaned down and anid something and seemed to lie crossing himself piously. And when they had all passed, an old colored woman slipped In. half fearing she might not he allowed to see him. Tears streamed from her eyes as she gazed upon the-rtenc] face. A white carnation had fallen from the floral blanket that draped the casket. She stooped quickly, picked It up. pressed It to her lips, and tucked it Into her pocket as she went away. Friends Accompany Roily. The body was kept at the mortuary until It waa taken to Union atntion and placed on board the train. Among those accompanying the body east were Everett Buckingham, who made a flying'trip back from Han Francisco when he heard of Mr. line's death; F. W. Robinson, freight traffic manager of the Union Pacific; W. H. Oarratt, general freight agent; Jeas Whitmore; D. B. Welpton: Mr. end Mrs. Victor Kerwln and Mls^ Klder of Omaha, and J. A. Munroo, fi rmer vice president of the Union Pacific, and these relatives of Mr. Lane: Judge H. B. Tuthill, Michi gan City, Ind.: Howard B. Tuthill. V, M. Tuthill and Mrs. Margaret Leonard of Grand Rapids. Mich., and David Atwater of Council Bluffs. Scores of floral offerings were re celved. Some were beside the casket as It stood In th* former consolidated ticket office room of the headquar'ers building. Two Union Pacific shields In flowers were Inscribed "Union Pa cific system” and "Old Timers’ club, 44 Tears.'• From ths Elks club came a design showing the clock marking the hour of 11. "From Tom Dennison and friends" was the card on a large bouquet. A Urge design was marked "B 30.” Th* letter we* Mr. Lane’s signal when he operated a telegraph instru ment and ”30’’ Is telegraphic for "finished ” Others were from “Friends at Kearney” and "Friend* at Oid ney.” Dozens came from these friends out along the 9,000-mile system. Th* casket Itself was covered with a violet and white flower blanket. Farmers' Co-Op at Krider Pays 8 Per Cent Dividend Beatrice. Jan. *7.—At the annual meeting of the Farmers’ Co-operative association at Kridar, aeuth of her*, a dividend of t per cent was declar ed. The manager’s report showed that Out of shipments of wheat and corn amounting to 1129.592.92, the gross profit was $9,746.15, with a net profit nr surplus saving of 93,464 41. Thu following officers were elected: Del Colgrove, president; Lyman Bednar, vie* president; Fred Krlter, treasurer; Charles Miller, secretary; John 0. laaiML alavaiM Fate Unites Orphan Brother and Sister; Now Adopted in SameHome mill 111 ■■ mi —— Shades of Iloratlo Alger, Jr.! It he had dared to write a story like this who would have believed it? William and Frances are twins, and both their parents tiled when they were 8 months old. They were placed in, the Nebraska Children's home, 3549 Fontenelle boulevard. Before long both were adopted, William by a. family In southwestern Iowa and Frances bv a family living in far western Nebraska. Twc weeks ago the failing health of Frances’ foster parents caused them to return her to the home. A few dav* later William's foster par ents came to the home looking for a little girl to adopt. They didn’t know who Frances was, as her original last name had been dropped, but they chose her at first sight. Thev took her home. Yesterday thev received formal adoption papers and found that she was William's sister. So now brother and sister are reunited and will grow up together. Promoter Found Guilty of Fraud Jury Convicts Salt Lake City Man of Illegal Use of Mails. Salt I,ako City, Utah, Jan. 27.— Charles Peter, Salt I.ake promoter, was found guilty last night on six counts of an indictment charging him with using the moils in furtherance of a scheme to defraud. The verdict was brought in by a jury In the United States district court where the case has been on trial for over three weeks. The cose has been one of the long est and hardest fought of any tried in the local federal court and the conviction will cost the government in the neighborhood of $50,000, it Is said. Witnesses were brought to Sait I.ake from Brooklyn, N. Y.; Newt Mexico, California and Oklahoma to tell stories of "bunco" stories which they said Peter used to induce them to invest In the Mascot Mining com panies. Peter was Indicted last October by the federal grand Jury on six counts, Including charges of sending letters atul circulars through the malls as part of a scheme to defraud persons of their money and property. Mining proper ty near Hailey, Idaho, known as the Mascot mine, was also Used In the scheme, it was contended by the gov ernment. The Indictment- on which the verdict was returned alleges that Peter formed a scheme to defraud by organizing successive corporations in which stock was sold, afterward dis solving each company by legal means and "freezing out” stockholders in the old company. Stock was sold In the companies by means of false and fraudulent representations as to divi dends and returns on the Investment, which were never paid and which Peter never Intended should be paid, It was alleged. f Mail/Carrier Retires. Plain view, Jan. 27.—After service as mail carrier on route No. 2, for the past 23 years, F. W. Phinney, has retired on a government pension. His place has been taken by Edmund Mil ler. RADIO I V- - — J Program for January 2a. (Courtesv of Radio Digest) By AsiHM'Inted Press. WSB, Atlanta Journal. (429). 10:46, Rilgrlm quartej WEEI. Boston, (203), 4, syncopators; 8:45. bad boy: 7. musical; 8. orchestra; 9. program 10, organ. WOR, Buffalo. (319). 7, lecture; 7:16, concert: 9:15. musical; 10:90. dance. WMAQ. Chicago News. (44*). 6. organ: 6 30. stoiy lady; I, lecture; 8:30, pianist; 9. WMAQ players. WON. Chicago Tribune, (370), 8. organ. 6 30, ensemble, string quintet; 9, classi cal; 12-4. special for New Zealand KYW. Chicago. (625 4). 7, concert; 8. musical; 8 30, stage review; 9. music; 9 05, health talk, entertaining plans; 9:46 2:30, revua . WT.8 Chicago. (146). 8:25, organ; 7:15. Lone Scouts, tenor; 8. farm program; 9 10 40. tenor, play, symphony, orchestra. WLW. Cincinnati. (423). 8, instrumental quintet; 7. concert; 8, lecture, trio, vio linist, 9. band WTAM. Clevieand. (390), 7. concert. PWX, Cuba. (400), 7:30, concert. WOC, Davenport. (498). 7. Handman; I, organ. WHO, Dee Moines. (622 3), 8 10. or chestra; 7 30, dance. planl*t. soloist; 9, symphonic orchestra KOA. Denver. (322 4;, 9, instrumental, comedy, addresses. WWJ. Detroit News, (518), 7 30. News orchestra, tenor. WRAP. Fort Worth Star Telegram. I (478). 7:30. musical: 9;J?0, dance. KNX. Hollywood. (337 ). 8. motorlogue; 8:80. music; 10. instrumental, vocal; 12. songs, orchestra. WOS. Jefferson City. (440 9). I. ad dresses; 8:30. one-man bend, WDAF. Kansas City Star. (411). 8-7, school of the air; 8-9:16 program. Mont gomery TVard: 11:45-1 nlghthawks. KHJ, Loa Angeles Times, (196). 8, con cert; 8:80, children; 10. features; 12, or chestra. WHA8. Louisville Times. (400). 7:10. concert. Wendell Hall. WCCO, Mlnnepolla-st Paul, (417). 8. •porta; 8:30, talk; 7. services; 9, musical; 10, dance WJZ, New York, (455). 8, orchestra; 7. Wall Ht. Journal review; 7:10, talk; 7:26. baritone; 7:40, 60 questions; 10:30, or chestra WHN, Naw York. (160), 8, entertain ers; 810. spring styles; 9. dents; 11, or chestra. WOR. Newark, (405). 7, orchestra: 7:46. topics; *15. soprano WDAR. Philadelphia. (196). 6:80. talk; 7:18. talk: 7:30. raottal; 9:03, orcheatra. WOO. Philadelphia. (609.9), 6 30. or chestra; 7:20, recital; 9:02, orchestra; 9:30, orcheatra. KDKA. Pittsburgh. (109.1), 7:16. ad dreaa; 7:30, concert. WCAE. Pittsburgh, (411), 4:41. apacial; 7:10, concert. KOW, Portland Oragontan, (492), 10. concert: 12, orrhestra. W'KAQ. Pori o Rice. (160). 6. concert KPO. San Francisco, (422). 4:10. or chestra; 9. dance; 10, program; 12, band WHY. Rchruociedy. (310), silent KFQX, (Seattle. (231). 10. orchestra. 11 concert; 12, dance, WBZ. Springfield. (137) 8 10. «{ducs llonal, 7, soprano; 7 1 ’* talk. T |0. b*-i tone; 7:45 program, * 16, harmonka. *'lo, ss xopnoniats. violinist. berlton'. 9.06, orchesfrs KSP, Louis Post Dlsps(' h. (M9 1). 6 45. 6 45, ensemble, 11, dan # WCAP, Weshlnglon, (4*9), 6.80, chorus; 6:60, baritone; 7, bird talk; 7.20, phll* .WMOUvu.u ft. Ma Motorists Safety Bill Is Introduced Proposed Law Would Foret Drivers to Stop Before Crossing Tracks. By AmoclRted rre«w». Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 27.—The large number of persona killed by automo bile accidents at railroad crossings has caused Senator John \V. Robbins of Douglas county tp Introduce a bill which, he told the Associated Prese. would reduce this kind of fatalities to a minimum. The Omaha senator will present his measure to the senate tomorrow. It requires that every driver of a motor vehicle shall, immediately before crossing any railroad tracks, bring his cap to a complete atop and care fully lotok In all directions for ap proaching trains before crossing. The railroads are back of Senator Robbins' bill, it is said, although ha originated and drew up the measure “Most railroad crossing accidents, In which there were scores killed in 1924. are caused by the failure of the automobile driver to heed warning signs and. In some cases, warning bells,” Senator Robbins said. “The ap proach of trains at crossings can on ly ire ascertained by the motorist aft er coming to a complete stop and looking In both direction.” Callaway to Build Hospital. Callaway, Jan. 27.—The directors of the Callaway Community club de cided to build a modern hospital In Callaway. The site has not yet been (purchased. ^ouxjust KNOW he's well You, too, can have this snappy, happy, healthy look. ‘ydujusfknow tesNQZwtU There Is no reason for you to look or feel this way. CONSTIPATION means WEAKNESS Constipation ia practically resistance, and many times universal among civilized fatal illneas ia directly trace human beings. It is a national able to its obnoxious results, curse causing inefficiency and The clear eye, healthy look, physical unpreparedness. It vim, vigor and vitality can be causes disease, premature old had only when the bowels are age, lessens endurance and free and are moving regularly. Dr. Caldwell’s SYRUP PEPSIN The Family Laxative —promptly relievesconatipstion It and eitensive practice, found effec ts not a mttermedicinenora griping, tive and an aid to Nature in rer nauteating, uncomfortable phytic. forming her proper functions when It ia a pleating liquid combination of the boweli were mistreated through Egyptian senna, pepsin and aromat- improper food, lack of eierciae, and ics that Dr. Caldwell, with his long indifference to physical sanitation. ( Gently Restores The Bowels To Health Th« first dose will gently ease the bowels Co action and as Nature re sumes her proper functions, the doae may be gradually deccriicd. Your bowels should act at least twice daily. If they do not. you need Dt. Caldwell'* Syrup Pepsin. lo.ono.ooo bottles sold innuJlv prove its effectiveness. Used !j nationally for over jo years. It la anld ararywhara nstdlclna la sold— and guarantead. Trv li at our rlak. Your druetlal will ratura your j mono II It (alia to do aa promlaad. PEPSIN SYRUP COMPANY | _ _^ Moo Hr alto. lUlaoia . I 1 ■ ' "■ V ■.. .jatuTTiT-i. ' Brows Crease at Police Station as Shakeup Rumored Van Deusen and Danbaum on “High Horses;” Threats, Suspensions, Transfers Fill Atmosphere Air. The police department was treading softly Tuesday morning, waiting ner vously for two kegs of dynamite to blow up In its face. The "dynamite" was the tempers of Chief of Police Van Deusen and Chief of Detectives Danbaum, and the (uses to both' powder magazines were sputtering madly Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning with threats, counter threats, suspensions, resigna tions, transfers and dismissals In the air. In a few hours Monday the follow ing events followed one another in rapid succession: 1. Danbaum threatened four de tectives with Instant dismissal for drinking and “roistering.” Changed Ills mind. 2. Detective Ilarry Fielding was suspended for neglect of duty. 8. Sergt. Tom Crawferd was transferred for "bolshevism." 4. Detective Sergt. George Smn initt resigned at the toe of a boot. 5. Van Deusen promised to pro mote three men. #. Van Deusen promised to “*« to hat” to get salary increases for Dnnbaum and Inspector Tsianow ski. Warning to Detective*. Danbn urn’s scoring reprimand of four detectives followed reports that the men had been drinking to excess and visiting questionable resorts. They were Informed that the next offense would bring instant dismissal. Fielding was suspended for five days because he failed to appear at the Inquest Monday Into the deaths of the two soldier bandits killed Satur day by 8. R. Gullek. Sergeant Tom Crawford was bitter ly attacked by Chief Van Deusen In the announcement of his transfer from the day shift under Captain Bert Thorp© to the night ahlft under Captain Alonzo Troby. Crawford "Disturber." “Crawford has been a disturber in this department for a long time." Van Deusen said. “I am going to have hnrmony if I have to transfer or dismiss every malcontent on the force. Bolsheviks who think they can run the force will be shown that they can’t do it. "Crawford wante to run a clique, and In trying to build It up he has caused constant trouble. His transfer Is for the good of the service.” The acceptsnce of the resignation of Sumltt was recorded In city council meeting Tuesday morning without comment. The action was based on a resolution offered by Police Commis sioner H. W. Dunn. After working the department Into a nervous frenzy by his explosions of temper. Chief Van Deusen announced that he would at once recommend the promotion of three sergeants to the rank of lieutenants. Van Deusen also announced that he would ask the city council to grant salary Increases to Inspector Pszan owskl and Chief of Detectives Dan baum. The latter now receives only $190 per month, Van Deusen said, and this salary Is not commensurate with his responsibilities. Anton Potach. brother of Joe Potach. was transferred Monday from driving the emergency car at the South Side station to the motorcycle division. No reason was asstgnsd for th# transfer. ■ «T---—— Girl, 4, Youngest Iowa High School “Student,” Is Idolized by Pupils Cedar Rapids Sewing Class Members Make Dresses for Their Child Protege. Special Dispatch to The Omaha Bee. Cedar Rapids, In., Jan. 27.—Mies Cenevleve Lemon, 4, year* old, a native of Lincoln, Neb., for three years, has been a student In Mc Kinley High school of this city. Perhaps there la no other high school student quite so young. It all came about In an unusual man ner. Mrs. Lynn Lemon, Genevieve's mother, who Is a graduate of Nebras ka Wesleyan, Intended to enter the teaching profession, but she married Instead. They came to this city three years ago. Mr. Lemon became ill and It became neceasary for his wife to obtain a position. The first thing she thought of was her teach er's certificate, but there was one drawback. Married women were not hired as teachers In the local schools. Husband Dies. . Then Mr. Lemon died. There was no vacancy in any of the schools and it was Imperative that Mrs. Lemon obtain work. She was made cafeteria director of McKlnlev school I Genevieve, then just a year old, be Igan her school career. She accom panied her mother to school each day. It was not long until the janitors had become her special play mates and they bought for her a broom exactly like their own, In „ ytr-Cs* .=*. .. gcntvifv* £emorf. ; ? •miniature, eo »he could help them sweep. But It Is the girls of Miss I<eonora Beggs' sewing classes that have adopted Genevieve as their special protege. Every afternoon the child sits on the floor of the seating room, w-atchlng the girls work and at shut eye time she (limbs in a .little cot that has been placed In the room for her and takes an hour's nap, with her dolls. Make Her Clothes. The girls of the sewing class are foster mothers to Genevieve, and their association with the child has been helpful and Inspiring to them, according to their Instructor. In stead of sewing for an imaginary child, the little girl's clothes they have mads hava been given to Genevieve, whose dolls thsy also have supplied with clothing. They have learned practlfcal les sons In home-making through this association, and have acquired gentle ness and sympathy through their dealing with Genevieve. At Christmas time the girls filled a box for her, packing It with a bath robs, slippers and other glfta. Some times her mother goes home before she awakens from her nap and the wholo class takea Ganevlava home. Genevieve Is beloved of the teach era. She attends every assembly, sitting quietly on the lap of some adoring teacher, patrols the halls alone or slips quietly Into a class room, never creating a disturbance. 136 ACCIDENTAL - DEATHS IN 1924 The ' statistics committee of the Omaha Safely council of which J. W. Hughes Is chairman, In making a survey of preventable accidents In Omaha In 1924, has found that 136 persona lost their lives from acci dents, as follows: Deaths from falls.M Deaths from burns.19 Deaths from accidental poisoning.. S Deaths from street cars...,. 5 Deaths from automobiles.28 Deaths from railroad trains.16 Deaths from drowning.6 Klghteen deaths were from mlscel laneous accidents such as accidental shooting, electrocution, overcome by gas And many other causes. The Omaha Safety council program, Including the elimination of accident hazards Is well under way. "The organization Is complete and the finances are coming In fairly well,'* Mid W. 8. Stryker, chairman of th* finance commute*. ••By January. 193*. we hop# to re duce materially the number of acci dents Hated above,” Oh, watch your anees*. It spread# disease, for Instance Influenza. ^ — InJmlt Of Vapor* For Catarrh and Colds To relieve catarrh or check a head cold, melt a little Vicks In a spoon and Inhale, the vapqrs of Camphor, Menthol, Eucalyptus, Thym# and Turpentine. Also put a little In each nostril and snuff well back up the head. Another way is to heat a tin cup, put In a teaspoonful of Vicks and Inhale the vapors that way. As fast as the vapors lose their strength, throw out the melted , Vick* and add fresh. Million* of mothers find Vicks the Ideal remedy for croup and children's colds because it not only brings quick relief but avoids dosing delicate little stomache with so much medicine. VICKS V afoRub Over 17 Mkuom Jars Used Yearly Starting Thursday — the _ , Opportunity of the Season • A Sensational Purchase and Sale of One Thousand jjfeid Sprity °}(ats To Sell at One Low Price Styles J 'V Colors High Crowns, J* Bluet, Alcazar, Orchid, Off-the-Face, Turbans. V Gray, Rust, Terrapin, Sports, Trotteur Styles, 1 . Henna„ Wood, New Tyrolean Crowns, Y Ombre Tints, Black Dressy and | Combinations as Well Garden Hats Included ^B «* Solid Colors Hat* That Would Undoubtedly Sell for $5.00, $7.50 and $10.00 The Magnitude of This Event is Absolutely Beyond Comparison A sale that surpasses our every previous effort in assembling this wonderful collection of new spring millinery. No effort has been left undone to make this the greatest millinery event ever held in Omaha. Every hat is new, fresh from the New York marts, and was selected especially by our representative on a recent buying trip. Thus assuring authentic style, exquisite workmanship, combined with this ridiculously low prioe. * Variety Beyond Description Every style and whim of fashion included inOmaha’s greatest millinery event. Only the newest styles are included, assuring fashion for months to come. An opportunity for the clever woman to select her spring as well us her summer bats. A hat for every type and every occasion, for women, misses’, as well as the matron. Large and small head sixes. Trims: Materials: Embroidery, Flowers, Crepes, Embroidered Silks, Feathers, Dashing Bows, Bengaltnes, Milana, Hemps, Cut Felts, Novel Appliques, Silk Straw, Solid Felts, Two Ribbon, Pins, Novelties and Tone Felts and Silk and s« Tailored Effects Straw Combinations PUn to Attend Early, as Sal* Starts Promptly at 9 o’clock J