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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 5, 1911)
Ill K HKK: OMAHA. TKKSDAY. lIXT,MHF.Ii :. l!tl. SPEAKER ON liUOD EOADS AT THx Nebraska AUTOISTV JlETT-f?. . Nebraska PLANS FOR JAR MEETING Secretary of Association Gives Out Prolan for Meeting. IMPORTANT PAPESS TO EE READ Jndire (iooil, l'rraldcnt, Will Drltvrr Address t pi Some Ttile of Timely lalrrril Alitflod of Kansas VUr Hurst. (From a 6taf Correspondnnt.) LINCOLN. Neb.. Dec. 4. tSpeclal.t A. O. ElUck, secretary of the State Ha: association, hu given out the program of the state meeting, whloh Is to be held here December 28 and 23, and asserts that besides the discussions of the pro posed changes In the civil and criminal codes a number of Important papers will be read and discussed by those who st and. Judge B. F. Good, president of the issoolatlon, will talk on some timely uRJect and John H. Atwood of Kansas City will speak on "The State as a Rate maker." Paul L. Martin, dfan.of the Crelghton law school of Omaha, will talk on "The Trained Lawyer" and Judge Boot of the state supreme court will dis cus "The Other Side of the Shield." : A bis banquet will conclude the pro ceedings December 29 and will be pre sided over by George A. Adams, presi dent of the Lancaster County Bar as sociation. Pate of Mark Schrader. The state supreme court was asked to day to pass upon the question whether Mark Schrader of Gandy killed himself or died In a choking fit while an In mute of the Lincoln county Jail. The matter was brought here by the Modern Broth erhood of America, which lost a suit In the district court when It resisted pay ment on a policy held by the widow of Schrader. The policy was for 11,000 and the company contended that the contract for insurance pr6vlded that It should be void if the insure died at his own hand. The company alleged that Schrader took poison while confined In the Jail on the charge of forgery. The defendant company asks a reversal of the trial court decision on this ground. Reversals Asked For. Judge Harry Dungan's decision in the matter of Mrs. Nora Shanahan, widow of Thomas Shanahan. against the Bur lington railroad, which came up In the state supreme-court today, was charac terised by the attorneys for ti.e latter as being "absurdly erroneous." Mrs. Shanahan sued for damages on account of the death of her huBband, which oc curred in the Hastings yards on the night of August 28, 1907. The trial court over which Juuge Dungan presided gave the widow damages on the theory that the railroad was negligent In that It did not properly protect an Immigrant who was accompanying household goods to a point in the state. Shanahan was alleged by the. company to have wandered away from his car and to have gone uptown after dark. His return was more or lees Impeded, the rail- road alleged, because he had been drinking.-. The contention made by the plain tiff. In the case, that the train which struck Shanahan was being run at a speed greater than that allowed by the Hastings city ordinances, the com pany met by saying that that law had not been observed for many years past and that it was necessary to go at the rate of twenty-five miles an hour in order to get Its work done in reasonable time. The company's attorneys asked for a reversal of the trial court's decision. SAM PATTERSON LOOKS UP GUARANTY CLAIM (From a Staff Correspondent) LINCOLN, Neb., Dee. 4. (Special. ) Matthew -Oering of I'lattsmouth called at the state house today to make inves tigation of the records in the matters of the claims of Bank Examiners Dowllng and Tate against the state for salaries during time which they were supposed to have served, but which they were pre vented from doing because the bank guaranty deposit law was held up In the courts. The claim was rejected by -State Auditor Barton-and there Is rea son to believe that the men will carry the matter, on appeal, to the dfstrlct court. Oering la . said to have been retained as counsel for Sam Patterson of Arapa hoe, who was appointed secretary of the state banking board by Governor Shall enberger for the period during which the law was being questioned as to Its valid ity. Mr. Patterson filed his oath of of fice and his bond and took a trip to Oklahoma for the purpose of investigat ing the workings of the guaranty law of that state. SARGENT MAN BADLY HURT IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT BROKEN BOW, Neb.. Dec. t-(Speclal.) Stanley Carr of Sargent met with a seri ous accident while enroute to Broken Bow in an automobile. The machine was Just outside of the city limits and going at a high rate of speed when the two side wheels dropped Into a sink hole, bringing It almost to a sudden stop. Carr was thrown forward over the auto a distance of twenty-five feet and when he struck the ground rolled oyer and over like a bail. Had It not been for a heavy fur coat he was wearing Carr would have been crushed to death. As It was he sus tained a broken Instep and a badly bruised Vdy. Whooping- Counrh .CROUP ASTHMA COUGHS BRONCHITIS CATARRH COLDS . . . STSIISMIB 1ST A stasis, aaf. aaa 4cu. tMusrai lot Was cfciaj trouklu. waiting srar. Vaaatu4 Cra- lM Ma pa Ua aafaxrua f Wlaaaing Cau(a toa raliaaca Crass at a oca. It la I fea is auOarara frwa UlM, Tka ait raactc atltaagl SalUtp. MC, laaalia with ovarf kt.ata. Statu krcatal'f aarrt aeafLaa ta aoro tkroat aaa Map tk caagk, aMiriaf rcatW algau, ll ta loralaaola la aauti in yaaag ckiMr.a. cm u aoual lot SaacflMiaa soaklM, ALL DRUGGISTS. Try Cr firms AutttftH faraa TaiiaM tat tfca tfritaia laaaaf. Tka af atala,aSiiiUs a4 aauaaaus. Of y a a r aratfU m mm as, las IsatajBaa, Vspe Cmofca Ce. U barasaa.IL. M. . i s 8 T. If. POLLOCK. I'lattsmouth. Metcalfe Considers Request from Omaha (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 4. -(Special.) During liis stay of two days In this city Matthew Gerlng of Plattsmouth held long conference with KUhard L. Met calfe, who lute last week was asked by coterie of Omaha democrats to an nounce himself as a candidate for the party nomination for governor. It was rumored here that the conference had to do with the sidetracking of the local man from the senatorial race, which he desires to enter. Among politicians there was much spec ulation as to the extensive nature of the conference largely because of the fact that one of the men Is a pronounced member of the dry faction of the demo cratic party and Gerlng is Just as rigid a believer in the wet dlvlsionlsts' prln ciples. Metcalfe has made po reply to the let ter of invitation sent him from Omaha, but is considering the matter and says that he will make response "In due time." SECTIONAL MEETINGS FOR CUMING COUNTY TEACHERS WEST POINT, Neb., Dec. 4. (Special.) A series of sectional meetings for the teachers of Cuming county has been an nounced by Miss Emma R. Miller, county superintendent, as follows: At Beemer, December 6; at Wlsner, December 9; at Bancroft, December 16; West Point, Jan uary 12. The leaders will be Superin tendents Bowen of West Point, Moss of Wlsner, Stelnbach of Bancroft, C. L. Wright of Beemer and Superintendent Emma R. Miller of West Point The course of study cbnducted at these in stltutes will be "The Great American Educators," "The Life and Work of Wll Ham P.. Page," "Ethics for Children," "Working Together," "The Story df the Quails," "Hans, the Shepherd Boy," and "The Teacher and the School '? HEAD OF INDEPENDENTS DECRIES PHONE MERGER (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN. Dec. 4. (8peclal.) Manford Savage of Champaign, III., president of the National Independent Telephone as soclatlon has written the Nebraska 8tat Railway commission that the proposed merger of telephone systems In this state as talked about at considerable length In connection with the Minor telephone merger bill, Is a myth and that such a thing would be Impossible and worthless. Savage says that the idea is imprac ticable and undesirable and ' impossible. The , railway commission . has decided to request the attorney general to prosecute the Ilolbrook Telephone associ ation for failure to file reports required by law. The Crawford Telephone company has been authorized to Increase its farm switching rates from 25 cents to 60 cents. The commission has sanctioned a Joint i ate of 20 cents on hay from Scott's Bluff county to Nebraska City asked for by the Union Pacific and the, Missouri Pa cific railroads for the purpose of meeting a similar rat on (he Burlington. The old rate over the Union Pacific and the Missouri Pacific was the sum of two locals, or 28 cents. ' RURAL LIFE COMMISSION TO MEET IN JANUARY (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN, Dec. 4. (Special.) Farmers of Nebraska who claim to have some ideas regarding life in rural districts will soon have a chance to discuss J.hem with men selected by the state to take meas ures In making that sort of existence more likable. According to Secretary Frank O. Odell, the Nebraska Rural Life commission will make a visit to Fremont, Norfolk and Broken Bow In January. At these places the farmers from the surrounding country will be asked to meet with the commissioners and review all phases of rural life that can be sug gested. Each member of the commission has charge of a division of the work, and will Investigate locaf conditions in his respective department. Other dates have been made by the commission which are not ready for announcement. ' The commission In the meantime is busy getting out "progress" bulletin-, which are soon to be mailed out, con taining helpful hints pertinent to the work of the commission. Hloodhounds Lose Trail. TABLE ROCK, Neb.. Deo 4.-(8peclal.) An autoload of people from Sleinauer, ccompanied by the Beatrice bloodhounds, .ame over yesterday on the trail of some burglars who had broken Into the depot and a store at Stelnauer the previous night They were trailed as far as the slevator at the olty tracks, where the irall was lost, the culprits having evi dently caught the early westbound treight. Fire la Grand Iatae.4 Mllllaerr Ktort- GRAND ISLAND. Neb., Dee 4.-(Spe-clal.) Fire, presumably from an electric ,ron. caused quite a little hiss In the basement of Warner & Co.'s millinery store and by smoke In the adjacent room of the Gaston Musle company. The fir was quickly estlngulshed by the depart ment. Both losses are practically cov ered by Insurance. The fixtures and stock .n the basement and workroom of the millinery are a total loss. Larson Murder Trial Begins in District Court at Tekamah TCKAMAH. Neb., lvo. 4-lSpoclal - District louil convened in Tekamah this morning at 9 o'clock, Judge Day pi rani Inn. and at once took up the rase of the State of Nebraska aaolnst Frank Larson charged with the murder of his brother, CI'Hrlen W Larson. The defendant and his wife and two children, a young girl and a little boy, were In the court room County Attorney James A. Clark has charge of the prosecution. He will bo assisted by Attorneys Wlgton of Lyons and W. M. Hopewell of Tekamah. Ths defendant Is represented by Attorney John A Slnghaus of Tekamah and Ed P. Smith of Omaha. The morning Is being spent In endeav oring to secure a Jilry. Besides the ret ular panel of twenty-four there has been summoned an extra venire of thlrty-flvo Jurors. So far two men have been or cusrd for cause, J. O. Clay pool of Oak Itnd having scruples against the Infllc tlon of capital punishment and Andrew O. Ford of Oakland having had such ac quaint a nee with, both the Larson families as might give htm an opinion that could not be removed by the evidence It Is expected that the major part of the extra venire may have to be used before the case has secured a Jury. On the morning of October 3 Frnk Larson, who lives about a mile and a half west of Lyons, telephoned to his brother to come over to his place as he wanted his assistance. When the broth er arrived Larson took him to the barn and having gone Inside deliberately told him he was going to shoot him The brother did not feel that he was In earn est over the matter and they entered Into conversation concerning the attitude . of the visiting brother In reference to the wife of the defendant. The parties then went up to the house, called out the wife, and she, too, entered Into conversation with the brothers. The defendant still continued his assertions that he was go Ing to shoot, and the visiting brother told him to go on and shoot. The de fendant thereupon shot, the charge strik ing his brother in the head and killing him Instantly. The defendant then drove to town and gave himself up to the au thorities. The details of the cause of the trouble will no doubt all be brought out In the trial, which Is attracting a goi' deal of attention In this county, espe daily among the residents of the west side of the county. The defense will be temporary insanity and the "unwritten law." Both brothers were well-to-do. The de fendant owns 360 ocres of land and also owns with his brother an undivided eighty acres. SENATOR H0AGLAND WILL DEFEND IRRIGATION LAW (From a Staff Correspondent.) LINCOLN, Dec. 4. (Special.) Senator W. V. Hoagland of North Platte Is In Lincoln today looking up the law with the Intention of appearing for complain' ant against the Cosad Canal company. which la to have a hearing shortly. The case Involves the legal question whether the railway commission has any Jurisdic tion over canal companies with respect to service as well as rates. The senator will defend the law which assumes to make canal companies common carriers.. FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION MEETS SOON (From a Staff Corresoondent.t LINCOLN. Dec. 4.-Speclal.) In prep aration for the Farmers' State Co-Opera-tlve association's meeting- In Omaha on January 10, 11 and 12 the committee on arrangements of the State Farmers' con gress will meet In tnls city Wednesday to taiK over plans as to that irathriia- The committee is composed of J. H, Canady of Minden, W. 8. Delano, secre tary or the farmers, and Frank O. nrfeli secretary of the State Rural Life com. mission. SUPREME COURT DEFERS ACTION IN TOBACCO CASE WASHINGTON, Deo. 4,-Tha sunrems court of-the United States today took under consideration the application of the leaf tobacco board of trade of New York to have that tribunal review the re organisation plan of the American To bacco company. A decision Is expected next Monday. The government opposed the motion. It is Criminal to Neglect the Skin and Hair THINK of the suffering entailed by neglected skin troubles mental because of disfiguration, physical be cause of pain. Think of the pleasure of a clear skin, soft, white hands, and good hair. These blessings, so essential to happiness and even suc cess in life, are often only a matter of a little thoughtful care in the selection of effec tive remedial agents. Cuti cura Soap and Cuticura Oint ment 'do so much for poor complexions, red, roueh hands, and dry, thin and falling hair, and cost bo little, that it is almost crimi nal not to use them. Although Cuticura SoaD and Oint ment are sold by druggists and dealer sverywhere, a postal to 'Cutioura. Dept. 4D, Boston, will secure a liberal ample of each, with 32-paj rwki on skin and scalp treatment most serviceable of all. Furniture not only delights the recipient, but it also goes into the household to help make home more beautiful and more cheery. Good furniture for Christmas is a guarantee of comfort and cheer for more months after the December 25 has passed. Fur niture sold here is effective in bringing dignity, geniality, com fort and beauty into any home. The gift of a chair to father or mother is sure to please. Our assortment of easy chairs and dining room, living room, sitting room and library furniture are notable for the number of appropriate Christmas presents they offer. $34.00 English Wing Chair Solid mnhogany frame; upholstered in beautiful denim $25.00 $30.00 Over-Stuffed Chair Mahogany frame; comfort able ; great dignity and durability $20.00 $39.00 Over-Stuffed Rocker Mahogany frame; built for comfort and service; highest grade $30.00 Colonial Mirror French beveled glass, solid mahogany frame; strong and beautiful $15.00 $28.50 Wing Chair Mahogany frame; upholstered in green denim; solid and comfortable $20.00 Hepplewhite Book Rack Solid mahogany; very pretty design; strong Windsor Rocker- Solid mahogany; replica of ancient chair; strong and handsome Solid Mahogany Book Blocks and aro weighted; they are decorative .$6.00 Italian Marble Bust Merida," carved by famous sculptors; very beautiful $7.50 Italian Marble Bust "Laura," by famous Italian sculptor; excellent work $10.00 Mahogany Pedestals Built along graceful and sub stantial lines $10.00 Italian Marble Pedestals Finest marble; very pretty designs. ;. $10.00 Mahogany Candlesticks Heavy and serviceable; neat designs $2.25 Solid Brass Candlesticks Made of the best materials; excellent quality ...$2.50 Solid Mahogany Tea Tray Pretty design, with grace ful French lines; very handsomely finished $7.00 Drop-Leaf Tea Table Solid mahogany; one spacious drawer; substantial and beautiful article $20.00 $11.00 Desk Mahogany; beautiful inlay; roomy com partments; solid writing bed $9.00 Ladies Desk Chair Beautiful oak; solidly made;" strong seat and back; very serviceable....' $4.75 Silk Lamp Shades Size 16 inches; gold galloon; beau tiful ; imported from France v $8.00 Silk Lamp Shade French importation; silk lining; beaded fringe; gold galloon S0.50 Magnificent Sectional Bookcase Either a Gunn or Macey, in golden oak, imitation mahogany or fumed oak, rare bargain $13.00 Solid Mahogany Arm Rocker Green denim seat; high backs; roomy and strong .$9.50 Remember, good furniture may be cheap, but "cheap furniture cannot be , good Miller, Stewart fic Beaton Co. The Tag-Policy House 4134547 So. 16th Street Established 1884. Christmas the time for Furniture At Christmas no gift is more seasonable or more reasonable than furniture. It is the best gift, because it is the S13.50 $11.00 Those aro very strong IS? ire