Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, January 9, 1916, Page 9

~ BIG ARSON PLOT SUSPECTED HERE Five Fires of Suspicious Origin Are Now Being Investigated by the Fire Warden. TRAIL OF OIL IS FOUND .Fire Warden Morris is investi- gating a series of incendiary cottage fires In' the neighborhod of Thir- teenth and Center streets, the fifth fire octurring at 10 p. m. Friday evening at 1907 South Thirteenth street, under circumstances which leave no doubt that the fire was in- cendiary. The fire warden believes there is an arson plot and has asked the city detective department to assist in the investigation. The house fired Friday evening is a frame structure, five rooms bearing evi- dence that the fire was carefully plan-| ned, but quick action by the fire depart- ment resulted in saving most of the evi-| dence, Trail ot O The blaze was started w stove in the dining room and a trail of saturatel sheets and excelsior was 18l to two bed rooms, bathroom and kitchen. Dresser drawers were left open and contents sat urated with oft. The fire did not reach an open half-gallon glass jug of gasoline There were no occupants in the b when the fire department reached the scene.« Through an electric lght bill the fire warden established the fact that| the house has been occupled “v A. R.| Randone, who could not be loca‘ed by | the fire officials. The warden states M-] body appeared at the house today. Four other fires of similar vaturs are sald by the fire warden to nava been| started in the same nefghborhood during the last five weeks. In all instances the fire warden was unable to find oceupants| at time of fire. tigations resulted in finding that the tenants were out of the city or at plcture shows when the fires occurred, which makes prosecutions futile tasks, Mr. Morris stated. “I am inclined to believe there is an arson plot, but it is difficult to get evi- dence for prasecution. We have evidence that these fires were set. The fire Fri- day evening was the most positive (ase | of the kind I have had. The trail of sat-| urated sheets did not burn as fast was expected and the jar of gasolin 4id not ignite,, otherwise we would not | have hed the evidence which was left.”| said the fire warden. as THE Married Here Fifty Years Ago 2 and 7p5. AdoJph Burmester OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: COUNSMAN TO RUN FOR COURT CLERK County Assessor States Platform On Which We Intends %o Make the Race. DOES NOT WANT EXTRA FEES| Harry G. Counsman, county asses- | sor. has anmounced tbat he is & | candidate for the republican nomina- tion for clerk of the district court, on a pisttorm of Witdch strict hon- esty in public office will be the prin- cipal plank., He said that if elected he will not attempt to pocket the naturalization fees or insanity fees, | which the present clerk has at- tempted to do, and declared against star-chamber insanity board pro- ceedings. Robert Smith, present clerk, paid hia | filing foe ns n candidate for venommtmation, without announcement as to his continu- ance of the fee graft ff eclested, it to determine Whether it is Tegal being now pending in the courts JANTUARY 9, 1916, NEW PRESIDENT MANUFACTUR- ERS' ASSOCIATION. B W Bealey, BESLEY " w. manager of the Hy- draulic Press Brick company, was elected (EACH MEMBER T0 GET ONE president of the Omahn Manufacturers’ Manufacturers’ Association Has Unique Plan to Double Its | Membership. | AND TUESDAY AT ONE THE TIME To double nl-—nw—ml-m"nl\m in thirty minutes, that is the program of the Ne braska State Manufacturers’ association There are 37 members at the present time. Tt fs characteristic of Commis- | sloner Frank 1. Ringer's energetic dis- | position to undertake a campalgm, the | object of which {8 to double that mera- bership fn a cyclone cambatgn that is to last just a half hour \ This stormy halt hour is to ardve at 1:90 and close at 2 o'clock Tuesday after-| noon, January 11 | ©Oh, no, Mr. Ringer golng to is not T | solicit all the new members himself. He is golng to have the old members o it. So every one of the 457 presemt mem- bers in all parts of the state ase watch- ing the clock and the calendar, for at 1:3 Tuesdny he mmst ram down thé rofl top of Ms desk, whother he B in Hast- ings, @cott’s Bluff, Linesim, TFremont, Grand Tstend, Kearmey of Omaha and must stalk straight to the office of the nearest mamufacturer who is not yet a member. There he must pup uwp. such. a. talkc as a book agent pute up {m a parior whes he hopes to sof his book before that soap agent he passed down the street reaches the back door to sell his soap, In short, every member is to get one; more member on that day and during | that partiewiar half hour. A “Tor Sale” or “For Rent* Ad placed accomplish in The, Bee will its pur- " | pose. Steinway Fame Has En- circled the World Wherever love of music p! revails in the palace of/Old e b s St ot Vi World Royalty, in the mansion of aristoeracy, in: the treasurer, wna Mr, and Mre. Adolph Burmester of 25125, 1861, for the civil war and was mustered | W. Q. Ure, 'county potod bownd of directors of the aasoclas home of the true music lover everywhere—the North Fifty-ninth avenue toflay are|inth service as corporal of Captain Wil-| avowed candidate for sheriff, savs he|ign at the Commercial clun at noon. W 4 observing in a quiet way thefr fiftieth | llam Baumer's Compamy B, First vegi- | will make clear his ‘position on the Jall-| | ‘Burgess was slected vice president; st Ly wedding anmiversary. This golden cele- ment, Nebwaska infamtry, which Iater |Teeding mnd milesge Perquisitos which| g A, Leusslor, treamirer, and Duane Arn- | - - elnwa I Dration is attended by members of the | Was changed to the First regiment, Ne- | make the sheri’t fhe vionest officlal in|ow secretary % H family and a few old-time friends. This pioneer was 83 years of age last June and is able to continue his dally work in his metal shop at Berson. He was married in Omaba to Rosa Maria Wehrer. The children were: Louls, Emma, Willlam, Charles L., and George Willlam and George are deceased, the former losing his life while serving as .a fireman in this city. Louis is & former member of the city council and at this time is clty furnace inspectar Mr. Burmester was born at Hamburg, Germany, and served in the Prussian braska Velunteer cavalry, Celoned John M. Thayer commanding. His regiment was aftached to the Department of Mis- sourd, later to the Army of Tennessee and then to the Army of Southeast Missouri He participated 4n fthe investment and | vapture of Fort Dondlson, in the battle of | Shiloh, and in the siege of Corinth: slso many other engagemeants and services. He drilled the first company of volun teers oreanized In Ommha for the unfon army and was prometed for meritorious service to sergeant in 1862 He & a member of George A. Custer He explains that inves-{army froln 1853 to 1856. He enlisted June | post, No. 7, Grand Army of the Republifc. Forty Fa,rmeriLa.ds Wounld Sail Raging Main for Uncle Sam A record woek wae last week at the local navy recruiting office. farmer lads came in and expressed ardent desires to sail the raging main, to beat their husking pegs inte marlinspikes, to exchange the plow Tor the 13-inch gun. | Out of the thirty-nine only elght could | Thirty-nine | PASTIME ATHLETIC CLUB HAS ANNUAL BANQUET known and preferred above all other Pianos. the state, when he files is The law relaiing to jaflfeeding now allows the sheriff B oents per @uy for each of the 300 prisoness in the coumty jall, which 4s greatly W excoss of €he cost and results in the present demworatic sherif{ tAKIng Trom the county treasury. in emlary, mileage and jail-feeding graft, ubout $0 a day _Fire Drives Boarders in Scant Attire Into Chilly Morning Air| Supremacy of tone and workmanship has achieved this international renown, and four generations have States His Posithon. Mrs, E. B :\Iurnl:nlr of ;.TI hndnmmr:n‘ faithfully llphfl]d the art Mr. Counsman, candidate for memina- | Wrapped her 2-year-old infamt in a blanket 7 4 d tion for clerk of the Aistéict vourt, was [®nd rushed to the etreet at & a. m ideal which produced the asked: “What 18 your position regarding ::““f,rf,’,',“},‘:,;",';'.:;.,;:'lm.,am"r S | first Steinway. naturalization fees?" A by 5 S | “My position,”’ he ssid, “is that I be- o g Mg i e o When you buy a Steinway you buy the standard piano of the ? The Fastime Athletic club held its an- | nual banguet Friday | evening at Hotel | Edward Guy Wright was tonstmaster. | The apeskers were Walter 8. Jardine, Ir.; | Dr. Quigiey, Williem Jenwen; L. ‘Parr wnd Willlam Sfevers, Sixty the spread C.C. ROSEWATER TO AGAIN HEAD PUBLICITY BUREAU enjoyed lecting garments Tor her own protestion. She aroused & meighbor, who admitted | the shivering mother and child | The fire was discovered hy WI\I\IIII‘ Graham, son of Nettie }. Graham, whe is proprietress of ITI8 Dodge street. The | thase started soom after the morming five | lieve the clerk's salary s sufficient for him. T do not want fees which place me in the position of robbing the seunty, It I am electe@l Yhe walary will be all the compensation which T will ask, and T will not attempt to take money which does not world, We invite you to inspect our display of Steinways, Beautiful Art finish Mahogany Grands . ...8$7560 and up Colonial Satin finish mahogany Uprights . 8500 and up Convenient terms arranged if desired. | belong to me. If there is amy doubt the s h l' & M ““ Ph c | was started. The loss was momainal, s e e T e o | oo et Tt ves aement (- SChmoller ue no Co. county. walk, carrying personal effects “Ihe naturalisation fees do not belomg | to the office and should be paid to the| Read The Hee Want Ads. It pays! county as the law provides. 1 also favor | : MATCH RACE TODAY ON ICE | 1311-13Farnam Street Gmaha, Neb. The Steinway House of Nebraska and Western Iowa. to star-chamber sessions dealing with the liberty and property of helpless persons.’ fair and open proceedings of the Douglas SKATES AT CARTER LAKE County Insanity board and am eppesed C. C. Rosewater has again been nomi- | nated as chairman of the governing com- Skaters and Miller park at representing Hanscom park districts will | pass the physical examination. This, feve Backache It Wi R race Biggest Week in | bowever, is better than the usual average | Enllstments alwasy oo ual average. | mittee of the bureau of publicity of the | Apply Sloan's Lintment to your back, | Carter lake Sunday afternoon at £ o'clock 1 H‘ t Of Om&ha [Tt & i ""; b’ lIck up” when | commercial club. Mr. Rosewater has | pain gone almost instantly. Dom't rub;(The park department has cleared the | 18 Ol’y asiiidy s reached, because then the | peen fdentified with the organization | it penetrates. 2%c. All druggists.~Adver-|sand off a large area of the lake. The | M E N w HO E L | work on the farm is pretty well done and | since its inception. tsement. ‘ Clearing House! il { The last week was the biggest in mej history of the Omaha clearing house. The total bank clearings for the week were $25,825,404.69, &8 against a total of $20,025,- 235,89 for the corresponding week 4 year ago. The clearings for Omaha Saturday were $3,774,828.5, while the clearings a | year ago were $2,98.419.1L. Mrs, Ira Kelley Dies in Montana | Information has reachiea members of the family in Omaha and Council Bluffs of the death of Mrs. Ira Kelley at Snow- belt, Mont., last Tuesday. Mrs. Kelley | was 31 years of age. She was reared in Council Bluffs and was married there some ten years ago. A few years ago | her health began to fail and the family moved to Montana, hoping to find relief Together with her mother and brother homestead claims were taken up and | maintained. But the hoped-for lmprove- ment in health was not realized | Mre. Kelley was the daughter of John | and Ellen Murphy of Council Bluffs. Her | father was a locombtive engineer on the Northwestern road, who lost his life in the service. Besides her husband she is survived by her motner, Mrs. Ellen Murpny; Frank and Emmet Murphy, brothers, of Council Bluffs; Mrs. T. Swift of Omaha; Mrs. Robert Myles of Council Bluffs, and Miss Florence Murphy, sisters. Mr. Kelley is en route from Snowbelt to Council Blufte with the body and will arrive there some time Sunday. Funegal services and burial will take place in Council Bluffs, but the time has mnot been set. Omaha Advertised to Entire World A tota) of 570 booklets, pamnphlets, | views and statistical leaflets conocerning Omaha were distributed throughout the | TUnited States and the world during the | year by the bureau of publicity. Besides | these 00,08 other pieces of publicity matter, such &s pointed facts about Omaha, and statistical tables om the covers of copvemtion programs, and | Zolders. The total weosipts ef the bureau for the year were J6%8: and the disburse- | ments, 16,156.66. The administration of the affains of the bureau cost less than 38 per cent of the money expended. This is lovked upon as a low percentage of expenditure for ad ministration, since this includes, salarfes and all office and traveling expenses BEQUEST TO CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH HERE A $4,00) bequest to church of Omaha is made by the will of the late Mrs. Hannah J. Hall Palmer filed for probate. The church will re. ceive all the remainder of the estate after | geveral cash bequests ave paid { Other bequests are as follows { Silver tea pot and jewelry and $80 to her niece, Hannah Charlotte Luther ! Gold beads to Mrs. Jemmie Leech of | Peoria, 111 | One thousand dollers to her rm&len! Carrie V. Hall of Geneseo, 11l { Five hundred doilars to her sister, Mrs, ] Eliza Hall Brown ! Five hundred dollars to her x,uumr.‘ James W. Bollinger, Davenport, la START TO MAKE PLANS FOR | MERCHANTS' MARKET WEEK Plans for Merchants' market week in the spring in Omaha are already made. The wholesale trade committee of the Commercial club held its meeting the other day amd umamimously praised the merchants’ market week movement, while they voted %o lemwe it to the market ‘week committes to sclect a spring date foranother of these trade weeks. the farm boys get time to look about | {them for an outlet for their enengies and | s many of them decide 4o see something of | the big world. Funeral Services for John Power to Be Held on Monday Funeral services for John Power, former Omaha sheriff who @ied of pneumonia, wil] be held from the residence, 1813 South 4 Tenth street, Monday morning at 8:8 to St. Patrick's church at 9 o'clock. Inter- ment will be fa Holy Sepulchre oeme- tery, « The honorary pal bearers will be; Richard O'Keete, ¥, C. Heafey, John Rush, Ja P Engitsh, Murphy, T, F. Maloney. active pall bearers will be: h Sherry, C. E. Parsons, Rouch, Patrick Egan, Flynn John Garvey. 'Hummel Will Stop Rowdyism at Parks Chairman Hummel and Superimtendent English of the Recreation board state they are doing all they can to provide desirable ice and comfortable conditions for the skaters and they would ask that those attending public skating places co- operate by ebserving rules of fairness. A sitwation has arisen at Hanscom park | necessitating stricter supervision on the ice. Complaints have been received that |a gang of youths has been disturbing | children. Bpecial Officer Sudds given assistamce at this park and orders have been issued to eject or arrest per- sons whe do not know how to respect the rights of others on the ice. “We want everybody to hgve a moefl time, but we intend to stop rowdylsm," stated Commissioner Hummel FORMER OMAHA GIRL DIES AT STAMFORD, CONN. Mrs, Ralph Erskine, who died in Stem- ford, Conn., December M, is well remem- bered in Omaha a& Miss Barbare Peattie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rebert Burns Peattie of Chivago, formerly of Omahe, beth well known in literary and eocial circles. Mrs. Brskine's motherdn-law Mrs. Charles Brekine, i ome of the popular movelists of this country and Great Britain and under her pen name of Payne Erskine, is author of was the six best sellers, one which, ““The Mountain leader of its Mrs. Ralph Erskine distinguished If_ by writing a story at the age off 16, After her marrisge, I her teens, Mrs, Ralph Erskine settled in an Italian villa, near Tyron, N. C, anil energles to helping her Girl, season prize gave her artistic Christian Science } husband develop m mew Tiéld in American pottery. er werk in decoration wnd illumination won highest graise from ayiticn. Mrs. Erskine is survived by her hus- band, parents and three young soms, the eldest § years old WING SING, HERE FOR THIRTY YEARS, IS DEAD Wing Sing, well known Chinese laun dryman and resklent of Omaha for thirty years, died at his home, 86 North Six- teenth street, Saturday morning of dropsy. He was #® years of age The funeral will be held from Cresby's undertaking establishment Tuesday morning, with burial in Ferest Lawn cemetery MORE HORSES ARE BEING SHIPPED TO ALLIED ARMIES Amether bunch of 1,000 hotses are bedng gathered up in Denver destimed Sor the armies of the allies in Berepe. They will be shigped out Sumday, reaching Omaha Monday, and lying over at the stook yards a couple of days for rest and feed. will be | of two of the| % | | is the secret. { immmwfiau U don't need to go over your varnished floors with a dry mop after using @ Polly Prim, as this latest, improved and up-to- date mop does not smear or streak. 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