TIFE OMAHA DATLY REE: SATURDAY. OCTOBER .7, 190S.
ABB1E RICE TELLS OF BABY
Letter Bead at Insurance Heariif De
relopi Entirely New Point.
WOMAN FAILS TO SECURE BOND
Cannot Oet Taoaeaad-nolla ".eearlty
' and Mut Rmiila let Jail a
' Wltatu In tho Davis
Trial.
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The Autumn Season is at hand the Woodland
Elfs have brought forth the golden key to unlock the
doors of Fall, and we signalize the arrival of the
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An Information formally charging
Charles B. Davis with tha taarde of .
rrederlok Bustla on the morning of Sep.
ttmbn I wu filed la district court by
County Attorney Sngllsa Trlday. Tha
Information contains but caa eount, charg
ing murder with "premeditated malice,"
and conforms oloeely to tha oomplalnt
filed la pulleo court lomi tlma ego npoa
which Sari waa hound over to tho dla
trlot court.
An effort hy Attorney T. J. Mahoney
for Mn. Frederick Rustln, to uncover the
Identity of a man who visited Mrs. Abhle
Ttice. chief wltneM In the Ruatln shooting
mysiery. when aha waa In Clarkaon hos
pital for treatment laat February waa one
of the principal featurea of the hearing
raked by tho accident lnsursnce companies
which waa held before Judge Sutton of the
district court Friday morning. A letter
written by Mrs. Rice to Dr. Rustln thank
ing him for what ha had dona for her and
making reference to her baby and her hus
band waa read by Attorney Mahoney and
Mrs. R1ce admitted writing the letter.
The hearing waa devoid of sensation and
wan exceedingly formal, all the question
having been reduced to writing In ad
vance. It waa held at the request of the
thren accident Insurance companies In
which Dr. Rustln carried policies In order
to 'preserve the evidence In such shape that
It could be used in case Mrs. Rustln started
stult against the companies to collect the
face of the policies'.
diaries E. Davis, against wsiom the
cliHrge of murdering, pr., Rustln has been
made, was not present, though ho had
been subpoenped to undergo an examina
tion, n was by consent of R. W. Rrecken
rldge, attorney for the Insurance com
panies, that lis was absent.
Don't Wait to Ksubarrase Him.
'.'Mr. Davis Is under bond to appear in
court and we ran get him when we want
him." Bald Mr. Breckenrldge. "We have
no desire to force a man who la charged
with a capital offenae to appear and give
evidence that may embarrass him In his
' trial. We will "not Insist on his being- here,
probably, unUV after hla trial. Then It It
should be necessary we can call him."
W. B. Ourley, Davis' attorney, was pres
ent, but took no part In the proceedings.
A ' small audience, made up largely of
woinen, listened Intently to the evidence.
Tha first part of Mrs. Rice's evidence con
cerned her coming to Omaha and her re
lations with Dr. Rustln.
"State whether or not at any time Dr.
Rustln asked you to kill him or to put an
end to hla Ufa or to help him to take It."
"He asked me to kill him about a month
before he died at hla office, which I didn't
do. Then wa talked" about . it in his barn
at hla residence, and he Insisted that I kill
him, but I didn't. Ha asked me to shoot
Mm In tha abdomen one night In his
office."
"Htnte whether or not the aald Dr. Fred
erick Huatln at any time ever told you of
any attempts which he had made upon his
own life, and. If ao, atate the time and
place and circumstances under which he
tuutle such statement."
Injected Typhoid Gcrsna.
"He told me about Injecting typhoid
germs about three years ago one time at
the office shortly before he died. He aald
something about 'trying to Inoculate him
flf with lockjaw germs."
The next question referred to conversa
tions In which the doctor had told her
about hla financial affairs and the payment
of hla debts out of the Insurance money.
"He spoke about his indebtedness,'' sa d
Mrs. Rite. "He referred to a note at the
bank which was due, of owing bills to doc
tors here In town and of other small debta
and he said he believed these debta could
b paid with his insurance money."
State whether or not you had any con
versation with Dr. Rustln on or about Sep
tember 1, 1908, of the purport or to the
effect that he Intended to bring his life
to an end or to cause It to be brought to
an end with the assistance of any others
than himself, and if so what waa said by
either or both of you."
"I. had a conversation with him atout
September 1. He said he was to be ahot
that night and some one bealdea hlmsalf
was to do it In his office he pointed out
a certain party that waa to do it. He aald
this man would do It for certain poison
with which to end his own life. He said ha
was to be ahot near hla home some tlma
afUrwsrd.
This waa a near aa anyone at the hear
ing 'came to referring; to Charles E. Davla.
Opposed te Salelde.
Dr. Rustln did not want to commit sul
cldt," said the witness In response to an
other question. "Ho wanted hla death ac
complished in such a manner It would not
be suicide, ao that Ills family would get
the' Insurance. I had a conversation with
htm In which he aald a certain party that
wanted to end hla own Ufa would shoot
him In the abdomen near big home In the
West Farnam district"
H Mahoney, for Mrs. Rustln, aubmltted
Jong list, of questions In croaa-axaml na
tion, which he read to the wltneea one by
one. Like the questions In chief, they were
all written. They went Into Mrs. Rice's
history before she met Dr. Rustln In some
detail and many of them were aimed at her
character. Mrs. Rica anawered them all
with apparent frankness. Bhe admitted
he had lived under a number of names
and that she could' not remember them all.
Referlng to a previous answer. In which
she aald Dr. Ruatln had given her a check
for 1500, Mr. Mahoney asked:
"When did Dr. Rusiin first begin giving
you checks?"
"The only check I received was the one
for 1600 he gave me a few days before
he died."
"How often and when did he give you
money T"
"He gave me money In small amounts
When I asked for it."
VUlt If early Every Day.
"During July and August how often did
you visit Dr. Rustln's officer"
"Nearly every day, I guess."
"Were you ever accompanied by a mala
frtendf
"No."
"In August, 19U8, during the absence of
Mrs. Rustln, did you take dinner at the
Ruatln home la company with a bartender
posing aa your husband T'
"I did."
"Cld you not. about September 1. find
he had no funda with which to pay this
check?"
"1 only knew what he told me about
having uo funda in the bank."
Mrs. Rioe admitted getting small amounts
of money from Dr. Ruatln.
"Did you leaxa he had lnsuraaoe money
enough to pay hla debts?"
"DM you learn thia before or after get-
Unf this chaca for SMOr
"I knew It ' for some time."
Nn. Rtee ahe of Baby.
Mr. Mahoney then read a letter (row
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We request the people of - Omaha and vicinity to Join with us today in ceieDraung an important, event
In the history of this business enterprise. We promise to make It an occasion long to be remembereda
pleasant affair for every person who attends. We have arranged a fall opening celebration which will
serve as a fitting expression of our grateful appreciation ol the generous patronage you have given us.
Splendid Music Beautiful Souvenirs-Handsome Decorations
We have Dlanned for vour entertainment and we want vou to be with us we want you to see this store in gala at
tire -specially arranged and decorated for this brilliant affair. We want you to get one of these handsome souvenirs
and we want you to enjoy the rare musical treat that Is to be given by these well known and popular music makers of Omaha.
Again we say to you
BE WITH US TODAY
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You've Helped Us Score
A Brilliant Success
You've favored us with a volume of business
that far exceeded our greatest expectations. You
have shown us that you appreciate the fact that
we brought you lower prices than were ever known
in Omaha before we came; that we brought you bet
ter and more generous credit service than was ever
given to the people of this progressive city before
the opening of. this store. Even during the recent
months, while other stores were complaining of bus
iness depression, you have kept us more than busy.
For your demonstration of appreciation we thank
" you. Permit us to express our thanks to you IN
PERSON TODAY.
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Forenoon -- Afternoon
and Evening
Special Program, Including
All the Popular Airs of the
Day. Also Classic Selections
of note.
A RARE MUSICAL TREAT IS
PROMISED.
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IVToy A Monument of Progessiveness and Enterprise
It stands as one. of the leading retail establishments of Omaha; an enterprise that is a credit to this metropolitan city. As we consider our brilliant success in the spast
and contemplate an even greater success in the future, we are naturally filled with a feeling of gratitude to the people of Omaha who have made this success possible. With
this grateful feeling dominating our actions we have determined to make this fall opening one of the most rousing celebrations ever held in the history of this great business
enterprise.
SOUyENIRS
Every lady who rails at this store tomorrow between the hours
of 9 a. m. and 12 M., 2 and B p. m. and 7 and 9 p. m., will receive
a very handsome souvenir. This souvenir Is a very beautiful footed
preserve and bon bon dih. It is made of brilliant pressed cut
glass In a beautiful press-cut pattern. It's a large dish measuring
6 M Inches long and over 4 inches wide. Permit us to present you
with one tomorrow.
FALL OPENING "SPEC! A!
One of the most attractive features of this Fall Opening celebration will be a vigorous campaign of price cutting. We re
going to mark everything on display at prices that are bound to astonish and amaze every caller. We're determined to .
break all past bargain records. If you have a single want in the line of homefurrdshings supply it TODAY. If it's a
home outfit you certainly ought to take advantage of extensive reductions made during this extraordinary trade event.
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Oak Heaters, heavy castings,
durable nickel trim- Qfl
med. Big heater.
Bargain price
Brass Ded Special, a very pleasing de
sign and most substantial bed, heavi
ly lacquered and guaran-
teed for 10 years tha
biggest bargain In
' Omaha, price
flchso
Large Steel Range
Complete with high
warming closet, have
six 8-lnch holes, large
oven and elegant nickel
trimmings special
price for this sale
261?
vy.
SPLENDID
SOO Brussels Bat's. Hlxe 27x54
Inches. Most bekutlful patterns.
Very durable rugs. (Spec- " .89
ially priced
600 Heavy Yelvet Burs. Slie
27x64 Inches. High pue rugs.
The handsomeat patterns 0.85
of the present season....
460 Beautiful Beveralble Beogal
Bufs. The most wonderful val
ues ever offered. Sire yf-BS
4x9 feet
105 Bandsome Brussels Burs.
Hlxe 8x11 feet. They 11 e9
are weil worth 120.00..
HUG VALUES
780 Bereralble Benral Bars, In
size Uxl2, worth fully double
our special sale price. T.So
Choice of the lot -
600 Eaavy Brussels Burs. 8lse
6x feet. 1-Irmly woveu and
very durable. Tiemen-
dous values
600 Heavy Wlltoa Velvet Bugs.
Hlxe tix9 feet. Most beautiful
patterns, trice about 0-89
half value "
100 Heavy Velvet Bugs. Size
9x12 feet. Kxtra high pile, all
new fall patterns, XG'"
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Kitchen Cabinet, com
plete with drawers,
bins and sliding bread
board, made in walnut
finish. Large and
roomy cupboard a
cabinet that cannot
be duplicated In Oma
ha at the price
3)68
Large Base Burner, of elaborate de
sign, hot air flues,
automatic feed, large
coal magazine, ,
at
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1414-141S-141S DOUGLAS ST.
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Iron Beds, with handsome decora
Uona. All sues and colors, very
tlsttc, well constructed,
beds heavily enameled,
Bale price,
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Mrs. lilee to lr. Rustln. In which refer,
enve is made of her baby and her husband.
This li-tler had never been Introduced be
fore, and It was the first Intimation that
Mrs. Rico had a child.' The letter, wnlch
alra. Rice admitted aha wrote. Is as fol
lows: OMAHA, Neb.. April 7. 19u8.-rear Lr.
Rustln: I want to thank you for your
kindneea to ane. The operation has proved
very successful and I am feeling much
better than I have felt for two jtcara.
My baby la doins nicely and urowlng
rr fast. My husband Joins me In send
ing hla best rcsarda. Wishing you sutcves
tn, sincerely
A. KtOJC
in all your undertaklncs, I
vours. MRS. I
In one corner of the letter are the
words, "Polly, 4 o'clock."
Mr. Mahoney then went into detail aa
to statements alleged to have been made
by Mrs. Rice to the police and to re
porters, In which aha stated aha did not
believe Tr. Rustla killed himself. Bhe said
she could not remember just what she
did say to the reporters.
"When you were in Clarkaon hospital
there was one man besides Dr. Ruatin wba
visited you frequently, was there not?"
asked Mr. Mahoney.
"Yes." .
"Hid lie send you flowers?"
"Yis."
"What waa his true name and where did
ha live?"
"I don't know hla laat name, but his
first came waa Jess. I had known hlro
for sometime. I think be lived at the
Her Grand."
"Did you represent to .the nureee that he
wtis your uncle?"
"I did."
At the close of the hearing Mrs. Rice
said she did not think she would be able
to give the bond of H.OtO required of her
by the police court. Unless she furnishes
tht bond she will havs to remain In JalL
"t am not a mother, never was, and that
talk between Dr. Rustln and me about my
baby was all a Juke," aald Mrs. Rice down
at the oity Jail after tier appearanoe In
district oourt. "We used to have Ut aa
a Joke between ua. That's all there Is to
that."
MILITARY TOURNEY FOR KING
Sew Krai ere Saga-eeted by Popularity
of Second Cavalry aad Sis
teeath Htilural.
In view of success and enthusiasm created
by the presence of the Second United States
cavalry and Sixteenth United States Infan
try In the big daylight parade of Tuesday,
tha Ak-Ser-Bea Board of Governors bas de
cided to take up the matter of a grand
military tournament la Omaha ct year,
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during, and In connection with tho Ak-Sur- I
Hen festival. These aii'at tournaments
have h..n 1.1,1 r. . a, . , Z
with about J.Sl'O t roups of Hie tegular arin:a.
n.,l.,n...l . . . .. . . : Tf '
! i idling. i neae inciuueu ail orancnea .
of the service, artillery, tsvalry, infantry,
atgnal and engineer corpa.
The officers at the Department of
lliaaourl headauartera look with much ti
on the plan and are confident that It could
be made a great auccesa at Omaha. f
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