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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (June 26, 1909)
THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, JUNE 2C. 1909. BIG OIL STORE HOUSE BURNS Atlat Plant $lue Spreads, Destroying Orchard & Willielm Warehouse. TOTAL L0S3 Id OVEE $115,000 Value of Oil Estimate at 0,000, Faraltar at fltO.OOO, Inaaraaee BO rr Ctmt Latter, at Ultle on Oil. A spectacular biSse. which lighted the Hty like day and which called out the full fighting strength of the fire department, destroyed the warehouse of the Atlaa Oil company and an adjoining atorehouee of the Orchard & 'llh?lm company at Four teenth and Nicholas streets last night, and entailed a property loss of approximately $115,000. The flrit alarm wa turned In at 11:22 and thla was followed in five mlnutea by another, and at 11 :M o'clock a third alarm called out the remaining companlea. The fire caught In the frame nffle-t and warehouse of the Atlaa Oil company and epread with tremendous rapidity. and within a few mlnutea the entire nulldlng, which was three stories high In front and two stories In the rear, was a aolld mm of flame. In the building waa stored lubricating nd linseed oil to the estimated value of fcjQ.OM. It waa all In barrels and the blaie shot Into the air to a great height and II lumiiiated tha clouds ao that the fire was vlHlble for miles In every direction. Adjoining the oil warehouse was a one story brick building, about 60 by 100 feet belonging to the Redlck estate and used as a storehouse by the Orchard 4c Wilhelm company. This was filled with furniture and llneuleum and Is a total loss. Mattress Factory la Danger. Adjoining the oil warehouse on the north was the L. O. Doi'p couch and mattress factory. Thla building had a narrow es cape from the flamea aa at one time the water tank tower Was biasing and' the firemen were compelled to carry a .iOe to the roof of the factory and fight the blaie from there. The factory was saved. Iiu.'-wr. with piactlcally no damage. Ytin.in a short distance to the west was tin. muiur of the J. E. Twamley A Son t-i&i.i company and thla was also threat find at one time but several streams of mn saved It, W. A. Eddy, manager of the Atlaa OH company headquarters here, said last night that ha could not give any exact figures as he ws not familiar with the last In voices, but that he thought the stock on hand a worth not less than $00,000. "We shipped out four cars yesterday," he said, "and tnls will' reduce our loss be low what It would otherwise have beon. There Is a little lrsurance, but not enough to cover more than a fraction of the loss. "We have seven cars of oil standing on the tracka which were not Injured," he said. "and we shall commence business again this morning." The business here was headquarters for thla company west of the Mississippi river and thirty-two traveling men report here. A convention of these men had been called for July 1 and 1 and this will probably be carried out aa arranged and the buslnses carried on aa nearly as usual as possible. The building occupied by the oil company belongs to the Armstrong estate and It Is rot known what Insurance waa carried on It. Poraltar Loss fSO.OOO. C. M. Wilhelm. general manager of the Orchard A Wilhelm company, stated last night that the loss to his company would probably amount to $M).000 with Insurance of about SO per cent of that sum. In detail the losses and Insurance are given thus by owners: Atlaa Oil company, loss on stock. $00,000. Orchard-Wilhelm companv, losa on building, $2,501); on stock, Ss.0.000; insurance on building. II. MO; on stock. 80 per cent. J. F. Twamley, Bon Co., loss building. I'iOO to VM. plant and stock covered by Insurance. I O. lump, loss on building, $100; covered by Insurance. On a side track adjoining the oil ware house were a car load of linseed oil In barrels and a tank car also full and these withstood the neat and after the flames were somewhat under contral were re moved by switch engines with their con tents undamaged. A car of hay also stood within n short distance and escaped unin jured. The crowd, which waa attracted by the blaie, numbered many thousands, but the heat kept them from approaching near enough to Interfere with the work of the firemen. The work of the fire department called forth many comments as the men went In among the biasing barrels of oil with the streams of water, and there were several narrow escapes as parts of the building fell from time to Urn. ' Crowd Kept Good Order. Many policemen were ordered to I the scene of the fire to aid In preserving order, but there waa little call for their services. South of the oil warehouse and across the street Is the high fence surrounding the Union Pacific shops and yards. This caught on fire in several places and at one time was blazing furiously, but the arrival of the Union Pacific Durant fire department quickly extinguished the flames. The fire has burned all day. It was fully under control and four companies of men from the day shift were on duty watch ing It. Chief Salter and his assistants. Chiefs Simpson and Deneen, all went to the fire at the start. The men of the night shift who wore all at tha fire until 7 o'clock this morning, returned to their barns and engine houses at that hour. Their places at the fire were taken by fresh men. Although great risks were run from fall ing walla and other danger and the In tense heat almost overcame many of the firemen who braved Its fierceness, not single accident or prostiatlon has occurred so far and none -are now expected. Listen To Your Pains. Aches and Pains Are Nature' Warnings of Trouble Ahead. Mental and physical sickness are ex actly like the breaking down Of the loaded wacon across the car tracka. The hin dered traffic represent the state of mind or body under dlsftaaed condltiona. Our aches and pains aro nature's warning that we have violated the laws of life and health and noon we must pay unless we heed. Most His can be traced directly or indi rectly to tho stomach or digestive tract. Eat right and It's 10 to 1 that you will be right In health, and health means wealth. Don't lend our stmach with heavy foods such ax niM and bread and potatoea In the inur:i!v.. Try K-C Corn Flakes or Kss-O-Sn hint Flakes with good milk or cream and priiiaps a little fresh or slewed fruit. You'll like It It's good so cilrp and delicious easy to digest ready to 8 rve. Children grow strong and healthy on It. Invalids find It acceptable and nourishing and butty men and women find they can do a day's work without the hindrance of a our stomach or an aching head If they cat It. Kememher it's the wonderful Egg-O-See process thst makea It so good to eat and so easy to digest. . ABNER DAVIS QUOTES BIBLE AT HIS ACID-THROWING WIFE Tarns Other Cheek Instead of Prose, eating; His Spoose Who Tried to Blind Him. Abner Pavls la but a hard-working col ored man, but he knows the Bible. When his wife throws a quart of fiery acid at his eyes, does Abner Davis, as soon as he can sea his way to police court, go and prosecute the womanT Not Abner Davis. "The good book says ef dey hits you on one cheek t'Jrn 'tother to "em," says this philosophical man of peace. . "I reckon that oie Bible Is good enough for me. and I reckon It's agwlne to be the guide fur me and this woman of mine from now on. We ain't gwlne to have no more acid throwing." Judge Crawford at thla stage of the game Interposes the warning that "There better not be." As to turning the other eye. It was not necessary in the case of Abner Davis, a the woman hit both at once with her acid. When Mra. Davis waa placed on trial on the charge of assault and battery In po lice court her husband did not appear to testify against her. Their troubles have been smoothed over. She waa dlacharged. Their home Is at 3018 Evans street. Quick Action for Your Money Tou get that by using The Bee advertising columns. aturday Specials Dining Chairs at Great Bargains Is This Week's Furniture SATURDAY SPECIAL. Thia lot consists of about two hundred chairs, patterns that have been discontinued and sample diners that we wish to close out. All are desirable, but their presence in the drop list means that they must go at sacrifice prices. Ve quote only a few prices, but mere are ninny such values in this sale. $1.85 Golden Oak Chair, wood seat, sale price $1.00 $2.30 Golden Oak Chair, wood seat, 6ale price $1.85 $2.00 Golden Oak Chair, imitation leath er seat, sale price $1.35 $7.50 Golden Oak Chair, leather seat, sale price $4.75 $5.00 Golden Oak Chair, leather seat, sale price $3.00 $7.00 Early English Arm Chair, wood seat, sale price $4.00 We offer aa an extra gpeclal Wool rioer Kooni-oue nugs, tney are iam colors and beautiful designs, reversible and made tn one piece ixlZ size; Saturday only, each $11.05 Cedar Chip are the beat moth preventive, leave no disagreeable odor; large package, Saturday only, each 5 Window ShadesWe offer a good opaque window shade, 36-ln. by 6 feet, mounted on good spring rollers; Saturday only, each 20c 1.60 Couch Cover, Oriental stripes, tapestry, with wide fringed edge, all . colors, stxe 3 Inches wide, t yards long; Saturday only. each . . . . 85 Miller, Stewart & Beaton 413.15-17 BOl'TH .SIXTEENTH STKEET. VX L- -XVW oil (Dip iitt (M -3 v a a J- I i 7 1) u . i 1 h f X" i git i - m m M4 It meets ever' day at this store and the club uniform consists of either a "Kuppen heimer," "Stein Bloch," "Hirsh Wickwire," "Schloss Bros.," "Adler" or a "Society" brand suit. We mention the names of the makes we soil because we are proud of thorn proud of their excellence, their faultless fit and graceful lines. Anyone for the asking can learn that the makes we have named are without an equal, their garments superior to all others and this store that sells more clothing than any other store in Omaha, their headquarters for Nebraska. People haVe learned that they cannot find such styles and qualities elsewhere at such pleasing prices. Our makes of clothes are exclusive, but in reach of all. Makes no difference whether it's $10.00, $12.00, $15.00 $18.00, $20.00, $22.50, $25.00, $30.00 or up lo $40.00 you pay, the value is certainly there and comparison will show you why we are so proud of the clothes we sell and that you will want and ask for after ojie trial. It's marvelous how the trained tailors that make the?e clothes have acquired the knowledge to so perfectly fit the different figures. Alterations are practic ally unnecessary simply an extra crease perhaps and finishing press. No disfiguring mutilations for us or for you. So "join the club" you'll pay your dues willingly. Boys' gnafe It isn't how little you pay that makes the dollars count. It's how much value you get, and how the clothes will wear. It's the parents who must make every dollar count who gets so much satisfac tion from our boys' suits. Their thoroughly good quality means economy for them and now is a good time to buy for we've some extra values at special prices of $2.50, $3.50 and $5.00. Hats and Furnishings for the boys, also. IForoi s Suing s When we view this great assortment of hot weather toggery we won der what could be asked for that is not represented and anyone we cannot suit and please from our choice collection will be particular indeed. Delicate Hosiery of great durability. .25 na oOC Pleasing soft, cool Undergarments. -50 -nd $3.50 Swell Colored Negligee Shirts, feather weight, at $1.00 to $3.50 Plain and Fancy Handkerchiefs 10e to $1.50 Belts and Suspenders 25 UP And Neckwear for every man In town, at 50 Some unusually pretty Wash Ties, at 25 Haits--All Kinds Different men have different ideas as to what is the most desirable to wear in a straw hat. Our buyer took that bought our assortment and we feel confi dent we have anticipated every man's fancy young or old and we feel that you'll be glad if you buy your straw hat here, for we have the right styles and pos itively the right prices. Our $1.60 straws are the talk of the town. Come and pick one $1.00 to $5.00 into consideration when he I Railroad Rate Booklet Ends in One Large Joke It Mixes Its Commodities and Tariffs in Bather Humor out Fashion. Shippers of Omaha are in receipt of tha annual publication "What the Railroads Intend to Do to You," which this time contains 123 pages and lists afew thousand Items' In the western classification, which the roads believe need a higher rate through the classification route, and which the shippers believe should be sent at lower rates. The committee that will read this In teresting but rather disconnected work aloud will meet In Charlevoix, Mich., within a short time and Omaha will be repre sented by J. M. Guild, commissioner of the Commercial club, who Is a member of the Shippers Western Classification com mittee. Some of the Items on which changes will be made, make the work appear like Bill Nye's History of the United States, or some other stood Joke. Sausage Is eliminated from the classifica tion altogether. According to the proposal of the railroads. It can only be shipped when alive or when manufactured must be carried on passenger trains In grips or sent by express. This makes It difficult for the community to get Its sausage mixed with the chopped pork of any other com munity. If the proposed changes are made, the business of selling spring water will re ceive a good boost as the rates will be re duced by permitting spring water to be shipped at fourth class rates instead of the present rate for third class. Boston brown bread' may reach Nebraska In odglnal packages when the classifica tion is changed from first to fourth class, a proposal which will cut the rate CO per cent or more. Boston is also getting the best of the changes on beans. They want to move on fourth class Instead of third class rates and beans will be within the reach of the poor rich. Maple syrup substitutes want to get in a lower class than maple syrup which Is pure, while cheese thinks It Is strong enough to beat the railroads down from third to fourth class. Playgrounds are to be encouraged by cutting the rate one-half through a change tn classifications. Some of the Items are not In the dictionary and Omahans are trying to find out who will get the worst of It when the classification on "myrobatans" is changed. MAYOR ORATOR , AT PICNIC Dahlman Speaks at Outing of Grocers' and Butchers' Association. EXPOUNDS VIEWS ON PB0HIBITI0N Annual F.vent at Courtlana Beaeb Attended by Thousands, Who Enjoy Various Pastimes at Summer Resort. A change has come over the moon. The weather man waa right and none say him nay. The genius who presides on top of the federal building over the destiny of the weather said that the butchers and grocers should have good weather for their picnic Thursday afternoon, and he kept his prom ise. The day was free from rain at Court- land Beach and none too hot and thousand turned out to enjoy the cool breeses blow ing off the lake. Some sort of amusement was provided to satisfy every soul in attendance and all the numerous funmakers were kept busy. Dancing was a favorite pastime and tho roller skating rink waa filled from early till late. Aunt Dinah's Htfnd Laundry was a 'scream" and the merry-go-round fur nished lots of fun for the "kids." Boat riding was only limited by the number of boats. Ribbons, ribbons these were the feature, and everybody had to wear a ribbon. Some were bl-ie and some were yellow. "Blue and yellow Where's your fellow," sang tha girls. buhlman Attacks Prohibitionists. "Nothing is more pleasing to me than to see you young folk romp and enjoy your selves," said Mayor J. C. Dahlman, who waa the speaker of the afternoon. "It is a pleasing sight to see the plain people meet in Qod's free open air and enjoy themselves to their hearts content and In tha way best suited to their liking. Play according to the dictates of your own conscience that Is my motto. Some people try to dictate to us as to how we shall carry on our per sonal affairs they try to take away our freedom under the guise of some law or another. "When you leave here and go to your homes you will feel better toward your selves and toward your neighbors because of having enjoyed this day's outing. It is really too bad that we Nebraskans have to go to old prohibition Iowa to enjoy our selves In our own way, but that IS about what It has come to and here wa are be cause we are permitted to have no such place In Nebraska.. The people of Omaha would Ilka to have such a place where they might go, but the people out In the state ef Nebraska say they shall not and what are you going to doT "One day has been set aside by our Maker as a day of rest and It seems to ma that you people who toll every day should be able to enjoy yourselves on that day as beat your conscience dictates." The committee in charge of the picnlo consisted of Harry Mitchell, V. F. Kuncl, Myron J. Ho wall. Charles Blind, Fred Armbrust, F. Bongardt, R. K. Cavanaugh, H. Bchnauber, William Rudloff, Axel Meyer, W. H. Strtbllng. A. Heath. J. Baa tlan, Dave Gross, O. J. Wilde, D. J. Jour dan. Tha officers of the Omaha Retail Butch ers' Protective association are V. F. Kuncl, president; Charles Blind, vice presi dent; F. Bongardt, treasurer; H. Bchnau ber secretary; Charles Blind, Axel Meyer, V. F. Kunol, A. Heath, H. Bchnauber, H. Oeest, F. Bongardt, trustees. The grocers' association has the following officers: Harry U Mitchell, president; Myron J. Howell, vice president; Fred Armbrust, treasurer; H. Fischer, secretary; H. L. Mitchell, R. B. Cavanaugh, Myron J. Howell, William Rudloff, F. Armbrust, W. 11. Strlbllng, J. Bastlan, Dave Gross, O. J. Wilde, D. J. Jourdan, directors. ROBBED BY HIS NEW FRIENDS Louis Kemnlts of Mankato Misses flTB After Trip to Saloon with Stransrera. Louis Kemnlt of Mankato, Minn., is the latest victim of confidence men to report his woes to the police. Thursday while enrouts from Perry, Okl., to Omaha, he became acquainted with three affable and entertaining gentleman, who aided him greatly tn passing away tha time on the train. Somewhere along the line two of the men left the train, but the third came to Omaha and accompanied Kemnlts to some saloon on the outskirts of tha city, but which the victim cannot Identify, and gave him the slip. After It was all over Kemnlts awoke to the fact that he had been relieved of SUo, although Just where or how he does not know. He has a through ticket to Snyder, Neb., and will probably continue on his way this morning. Dahles Strangled by croup, coughs or colds sre instantly re lieved and quickly cured with Dr, King's New Discovery. 60c and $1.00. For sale by Beaton Drug Co. Bee Want Ads stimulate business moves. TUMIMIEIR STENOGRAPHERS. ATTENTION! REGISTRATION DAY-Snturd&y. Juno 26 ' at the offloe ef (gi acrrm nmuxmrn Trrawmrria ooMYAjrr. The demand far exceeds the supply. We want graduates and experienced stenographers, typists and bill clerks to register fur position or better positions Desirable positions at high class salaries await you. Hundreds of substitute positions to be filled durtn the summer at from 11.00 to fl.tti a ds y. Operators of all makes of typewriters should avail themselves of the opportunities offered UaiSTEAtlOa DAT-SATOIDAT, mri SSTJL OHX AUt BAT. The Smith Premier Typewriter Company Employment rwpartment. X, kg. WATTS, UgT KENNEDY MAKES NO CHANGE Remains In Practically game Capacity for All the Braadela In. tereats. The consolidation of the Brandels with the Unitd States National bank will make very little change In the relation of John L. Kennedy with the firm of J. L. Brandels A Sons. Mr. Kennedy says he will con tinue as legal counsel for the various Brandels Interests and as a director and secretary of tha Brandels Realty company and in a general way will be connected with tha Brandels real estate and building operations. Tha balance of his time he will give to his own building and to outside law business. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. P. H. Flanagan of Greeley Is at the Roma. E. E. Love of Hyannls Is stopping at tha Merchanla. P. R. Taylor rf Tekamah Is registered at tha Her Grand. M. F. Bradley and W. F, Flvnn of Har vard are registered at the Millard IPIanmo (ClosiFfiinio Sale Vacation time is here. Pianos comlnr back by the hundreds every week. FUBtlO OXOOI.B, OOUXOIS, FEITATB ACADXMIBB, BOABD IKa SCHOOLS, HOMES All are returning pianos rented during the school year. We are swamped room la at a premium. There are only two ways out of this dilemma. Secure a warehouse and store these pianos, or ssll these pianos at a fraotloa ef their real trains. Tha first way la not to be considered. It Is not our method of doing business. Our pianos must always be up-to-date. They must never become shopworn. We would rather have them In the homes of mu'-lc lovers than In storage. Wa are further up sb I nut It for room because of the fact that seven cars of new pianos have arrived this week. 80 there must be quick action to relieve the con gestion. We will sell every piano returned from rent. Sacrifice thousands of dollars by so doing In or der to secure room Immediately. The result will be this. Music lovers will secure tha benefit of this saving. That la the only feasible plan. Thst Is Just what we propose to do. Commenc ing tomorrow hundreds of used pianos go on sale Prices bear no comparison to original selling prices. They are all away below. Some fiod, some tlKO. some 1176 below the prices these pianos were marked to sell only a few months ago. But they have been rented. They are not new. They must go. Hence we lose and you gain. Never will we sell a used Piano, no matter how good Its condition may be, for a new Inatrument. Such an action we will not tolerate. Our pianos are either new or used. There are none half way between. But don't misunderstand us. With scarcely an exception, these rented pianos show no signs of wear They are all In Al condition. They have been In Rood hands. Though used for a number of months you would not know that this were so after examlns them, but would consider them to be new Instruments. Bo you really secure a STew Mane for a Vsed Piano Prloe. The question Is this: Will you take advantage of this sale? A sale that means so much, fco much In quality. So much in the sav ing in price. You save. You secure highest quality. For here are the Instruments to select from, the cele-nrated; STEINWAY, WEBER, STEGER, HARDMAN, EMERSON, A. B. CHASE, M'PHAIL, HACKLEY BOLTWOOD ADAM SCHAFP, STUYVESANT, WHEELOCK, STECK, and the well known HAND-MADE S0HM0LLER & SlJEL LER PIANOS. wuiuAe. And here are sample values yea, actually hundreds to select from, but space permits only mentioning a few. One Mahogany Upright $60.00 One Walnut Upright $90.00 $300.00 Ivers & Pond '.$125.00 $425.00 Emerson $275.00 $375.00 Steger $240.00 $325.00 Mueller $178.00. $550.00 Stein way $300.00 Coma early tomorrow morning. Don't wall until the best values have been secured by others. Coma and Inspect these pianos and select Just the Instrument that suits you best In Qaallty and Prloe. Out of town buyers are Invited to write Im mediately fi-r price lists, catalogs and all Information. Mail orders given prompt attention. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. One Rosewood , $75.00 One Golden Oak SI 15 OO 350.00 Adam Rnlmff ' "iVse-sr rS ::::::::::::::7sm , w.w Dierung $135.00 j. $350.00 Brijrirs sirm nn jfr. r.rs . - YUVf.UU -a Dvi - $105.00 a. During This Sale Terms to Meet the Individual Purchaser SCIIMOLLER Ik MUELLER PIANO CO. Established 1S$9 I31M313 Farntm Street Phone. DougU. 1625; lai. A-1625 BRANCH STORES: South Omaha, Co. Bluffs, Lincoln and Sioux City. iY S e sr P a? CT .sV s
