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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (May 9, 1914)
20 Tim BKB: OMAHA, SATt HI) AY, MAY D, 1914. RASMUSSEN BLAMED BY JURY Holds Saloon Keeper Wat Negligent in Hot Reporting Death. LETS BODY IIE A LONG WHITE TH nodr la TnUcn Hast lr W. V. fnlc, a, Ilrnlhtr Who t'umf from Jill- j aonrl (or Funeral nnd to i Attend lnqnest, j A verdict, holUmn Chris M. Itaamiis nn, saloonkeeper at 1003 South Thirteenth stroct, with negligence In not Informing the. authorities ot the presence of Charles 1. Cole, who was for three hours In an unconscious condition at the foot of a basement stairway adjoining the lias mussen satoon, was returned by a cor oner's Jury Friday morning. Cole fell down the stairway about 4 o'clock last Friday afternoon and died later at St. Joseph hospital. According to witnesses, the saloon peo ple knew of the affair, but Colo did not receive medical attention till 7 o'clock, when the police were first notified. Italph If Cole, brother of the dead man and county coroner of Vermillion county, Illi nois, was present at the Inquest, as was another brother, V. W. Cole, for merly of this city, but now located at Excelsior Springs. Thompson is Held for Operating a Scheme to Defraud Charged with devising a scheme to de fraud, which he promoted through ad vertisements placed in a local paper, a nan who gave his name as James Thomp son was arrested by Deputy United Marshal MoCallum and lodged In the tDpuglas county jail, pending hla hearing. The schime employed by Thompson, according to the Information filed by V nited States District Attorney F. 8. Jlonell. was to advertise that he desired t i employ persons at a good salary. AVhen the applicant investigated tho situ ation, he or she was required to take ota bond for tho position, In n com pany represented by Thompson, for which brnd a fee of 110. was charged. Tho com plaint alleges that Thompson converted tif money to his own uso and that he 1ld not have positions for the applicant. Representatives of Live Stock Industry Discuss Rate Raise A dozen representatives of the live stock industries from St. Joesph, Kansas City, Sioux City and South Omaha met id 32:90 o'clock at tho Commercial club with A. F. Stryker, secretary of the Bouth Omaha Live Stock exchange, In a conference concerning the proponed In crease in freight rates on live stock from the producing territory to Missouri river markets. Nothing of the conference was made public, as Mr. Stryker sn'd the con ference was merely to line up the live stock men's side ot the case. The Interstate Commerce commission halt held up the Increase proposed by tho railroads. The case is to bo heard Ht Sioux Falls on May IS. E MOST STUPENDOUS $5 SALE EVER ATTEMPTED BY ANY MERCHANT west WILL BEGIN SATURDAY MORNING AT 8 O'CLOCK SHARP Men's and Young Men's Suits at $4" Women's Neat Tailored Suits $fi Mario of nil wool mixtures, In dark and light colors mndo to Nell nt $10.00, $12.50 nnd 915.00; In tills grcnt nIo at 5 Good Htyles, fabric nnd colors; worth up to $15.00; very spcclnl In tills salo nt Pretty Spring Coats $ Newest styles, nil wool materials and shades worth up to $15.00, nt. Beautiful SUMMER DRESSES In lingeries, yoc, ninrqtilsettes, crepes, wool serges, silk niCKsallncfl; worth up to $15.00, nt. . 5 5 This Sale Positively Good for the One Day Only Woman's Club Will Give Luncheon for Mrs. Graves Monday The Omaha. Woman's club will She a luncheon Monday noon at tho Commercial club for Mrs. C. II, Graves, whoso hus band. Colonel C. 11. Graves, former 1 nlted States ambassador to Sweden, will speak at the regular luncheon. Colonel and Mrs, Graves will bo the gunnta ot Mr. and Mrs. It. IS. Sunderland Monday and Tuesday. They lived In Sweden for twelve, years and are on their way to their home- In Philadelphia. Following the luncheon, Mrs. d raven will address the social science department of thu "VWjman's club at Its meeting nt Metro politan hall. All members wishing to at tend the luncheon uro to notify Mrs. Bdward Johnson, THE NOVELTY CO., 214-216-218 N. 16th St. IT 1 Hoop Revolver for the Kiddies This fascinating: toy friY with Yry pair of Children's Shots, Including1 our famous Steel Shod Shoes lor boy. Tht shots that outwear two pairs of ordinary boys' shots. Button and bluchtr. Boys', 1 to SVS, $250; Little Gent's, 9 to 13y2, $2.25 Drexel Shoe Co.f 1410 Knninm Btreet. Mall Orders Prepaid. V J? jammmmmmmmmammmmmmmm TF YOU'RE not getting better clothes for the same money this season than ever before, its your own fault. Hart, Schaffner & Mark anticipated the new tariff and made enormous purchases of woolens abroad. When the new tariff became effective, these woolens were imported for this season's trade at new tariff savings. Now it's up to you to profit by the merch andizing courage and foresight of this great tailoring house; they "chanced it" as no other maker did, in making these heavy advance purchases; you don't have to chance it at all. The saving is a sure thing for you. HART, SCHAFFNER & MARX SUITS, $13.00 See these wonderful suit values in our 16th St. Window. It was never possible in any other season to show such clothes for this money. Saturday we offer the choice of hundreds of H., S. & M. suits in ail this spring's newest colors and fab rics. Sizes to fit men of all builds. The hard to fit men are our easiest customers. Buy your spring suit Saturday, and choice of this great selection at $1 8.00 DAUGHTERS OF CONFEDERACY HOLD ANNUAL ELECTION Mrs. C. corse IV. Covcll was re-elected president ot the Daughters at the South ern Confcdnrucy, nt a meeting held nt her home, Thursday afternoon. Urs. KlUah Conklln la vice president; Mrs. C Harwell, treasurer, und Airs. O. Trout rceretary. In tho future meetings will ! held every second month. . A c ontribution vras voted ton art the Am T- I', Jninca scholarship tn the .Ala- I tums university. Sirs. Jbiims vu the originator of the Confederate Christmas ' jt-.il, from the proceeds tif which tale the Arlington nnd tihlloh monument are I Cine roonplelcd. NO ELIGIBLES FOR PLACE VACATED BY BURNESS The rcrent promotion of James liumews to he chief deputy collector of customs for the port of Omaha, created it vn cfirey hi the office, here of stenographer nnd clerk. Cadet Taylor has Iwen udvUed that he has authority to recommend nn eligible person for th position. In re luivlni; the etlglblo civil service and also tho list ot elcgtnle, persons who desire trarsfers from other branches and of fices of the service, ho finds that no', a single Ontahan is eleglble for the up polntment, which carries with It n satury of I1.J00 a year. The promotion of Jlr. Humes was made on tho recommenda tion ot Cadet Taylor, and u substantial increase In salary comes to Mr. Durness with the promotion. WILL INTEREST YOU H. F. MEYERS FILES FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS Henry V. eyrrs haa filcjl rr register of deeds "it Itnciatas fttmly n' the. re publican ticket- subject to the rrpahlk-an t rlmulM. Mr.' Meyers s emenrrrd la the tent rrlnfe and Insurance business with office in the llrnndeis tltenter hulldlnx. lie has been active) In eounly politics here for a number of years. He Is a veteran of the Spanish-American war. During the last five, yeera ho has been an officer in the republican county central commit tee. For tiro years ho was eecretary of the coairalUee and for the lost three years ho was chairman of the rqmmlttee. POSTMASTER FOR 25 YEARS NOW "A 'PRIVATE CITIZEN MANY ENROLL IN SPANISH CLASSES AT THE Y. M. C. A. After trying- In vuln for three years to conduct classes In Spanish Instruction In Ha educational department, the Young lltc's Christian association has at last found a helpful ally in tho shape of the Mexican war scare. Where formerly one Spanish class haa had hard sledding, three are now necessary to care for tho rrcwd of embryonic Spanish aoholars. Professional and business men, as well as business college students and a number of women, have enrolled since Uncle Barn's warships cruised down to Vera Crus. More people are waiting to loin classes that will bo orgQnlzed, If aultable hcurse can be arranged. Oscar Autrltt, a Unquiet, Is the teacher. After twenty-five years continuous ser-. vice aa postmaster at Cedur Ituplds, Neb., Dennis Tracy was visiting In 'Omaha s a private cltlten. Mr. Tracy-nerved under six presidents, be! tic uppolntcd first by President HnrrVwn, and left unmolested through President Cleveland's terms, turning over his office last Sunday to an appointee of President Wilson. He also has a record aa a union war votoran and has been prominent In CI rand Army of the Republic circles. GRAIN EXCHANGE WANTS RATES TO MISSOURI POINTS The hearing of the case of tho Omaha urain exchange against the Chicago & Alton railroad has begun before exam iner B. F. Berry of the Interstate Com merce commission here. The Omaha Grain exchange is attempt ing to secure rates to points on the Chi cago & Alton In Missouri on the same baeis as Kansas City, In order to permit Omaha grain men to ccmnci. with v,.. aas City dealers for the business of that territory. Many railroad men were ex itmlned on the witness utanri ut t, not ing, session. The hearing here will likely be concluded this week. CALIFORNIA USES MUSIC COMPOSED BY OMAHAN An Item In a recent edition of the Kn terprlse, a dally of Riverside, Cat., tells of a concert given there by the Canta dores club, an exclusive organisation of Riverside men, "Evening Bells," a com position by Iee O. Krats of Omaha, la mentioned aa having been one of the musical gems of the program. Mr. Krats Is the organiser of the T. K. quartet, and the selection was originally published lii his T. K. quartet book tn 1S3L GATHERING DATA ON FOODS OF BABY SHOW WINNERS Statistics which are being compiled on the recent baby contest held In connection with tho 1)W Cost ot IJvlng show, glvs the Information that sixty percent of the babies entered who were fed on artlfl clal goods were given either pa&teurixed or certified milk. Comnlcts statistics aia I being made on the food of the winning babier TLJAVE you been in the habit of reading the small advertisements on the "Want ad" page? If you have not then you've' missed, perhaps, an opportunity, because these small "Want Ads" contain many advan tages that will interest you. There are so many human in terest stories contained in the want ads to make money that hundreds of people turn to the "want ad" page every night to read the new ads. Of course yqu know that there is a constant change in these little ads every day. Perhaps you have something you'd like to turn into money try the "Want Ad" way. Turn to the 44 Want Ad" page nowyxhiU you have it in mind, and read the many sug geetions and opportunities offered Copyright Ittrt Schitfbcr & Mux Largo Selection of Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes nt $25, $30, $3 HAYDEN BROS. The Homo of Hnrt, Schaffner & Marx Clothes. To the Ladies of Omaha and Vicinity HA YDEN BROS. Wish to Announce a Display of Rare Lace Bargains for Monday that are unquestionably among the most, attrac tive ever offered by any store in the land. Our lace buyer has just returned from New York where he secured the surplus of two of America's most prominent importers and Monday, May 11th, well give our customers full benefit of the most fortunate lace purchase we ever made) See 16th'street window ditplay. Come Early Monday Hayden BrOS. X J) .UIVSEMEKTS AMUSEMENTS AUDITORIUM, May 10 DR. M. E. RIEMER Of St. Joseph, Mo., will give two lectures illustrated by motion pictures, as a "Grand Finale" to the Photo Drama of Creation. Subjects: 3 P. M., Pastor Russell's Teachings Ex amined. 8 P. M.: Christ's Second Coming. How? Why? When? All are cordially invited. Seats free. No collection. Iamerican SIOTION IJJIOTURES Photo Driwna of Creation. Two Shows Dally, 3 and 8 P. M. Show In 4 Part. RELIGIOUS SCIENTIFIC REASONABLE Free Admission Free FHOira Boufflas 494 A20-centlunch of clean, pure wholesome food Is 400 times better to work on than a ?2.00 feed In a Lobster Palace. Look for this PURE FOOD SIGN Quickserv Cafeteria Basement City Natl Bank BldgH Or Boston Lunches. 210 South 10th St. 1400 Uouelas St. 1408 Farnam St. ; Slat. Evsry Say, 3U6t Every Wltfbt, BUS ADVANCED T&VDETILLB. This Mki Elphr. Snowdtn. Ytte. John Ma Burke. Sbtrll ntrea Cumpinr, Hmlth, Coot . Mart Brandon. Billow, Wtlccm. t Wei com. and !learst-&llc rietoilal IWvUw. Prleea Matin Gtll.rr, 10oi twat aaata ( trpt BalurJtj ud Suniar), iie. Ntchta 19c. I tic 10c and 75c I "OMAHA'S PUH OEITTEB" ' &M1M&JHA Dally Mat., 15-35.60O ySr5'ar Evna-Sn 15-as-B0-75o LAST TIME TODAY Beauty, Youth & Folly bS$2x With TOM McRAE as "SMOKE." tadlss Dims Mat. Wk Days. Tomorrow (cloalnc attraction) 'Tho Trocadtroa." BRAKDIIS Persistent Act vertlsintr la tne sure Houij t9 Business Success. Today After noon and Eve. DUSTIN FARNUM In "SOXiDZESS OS rOBTTJJTE." PtIoss I Afternoon, 10c i EvenlngMO-15-25c mat io tob rotra sats. VM. HODGE lu "THE BOAD TO HAPPUTE BS." Direct from 33 Weeks In Onlcag-o. BASEBALL BOUBKE FABK. Omaha vs. Sioux City May 1, S, 9 and 10. Games Called 3 P. M. Two OameB Sunday. Pirst Qam Called at a O'clock.