Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 22, 1915, Page 6

SCHOOL SITE FIGHT BEFORE THE BOARD Oitizens of lonhven Federation Make Descent Upon School Authorities. NO DANCING AT A delegation of members of the “CENTE T™IE pww. 0O ) BF Woman Insists That Postmaster Himself Weigh Her Packages! “Not just now,” sald Pat. “When will be he be in?" she inquired sharply. “Probably in about an hour. Did you | Northwest Federation of Improve-|want those packages weighed?' asked . | Pat ment clubs attended the Board of Ed “Fos, T do, B 1 Sitht: the: putaiter weation meeting last evening and . urged that the proposed mew Clifton HIll school building be loeated on the present site at Forty-second and | Corby streets, instead of on a new | site bought two years ago at Forty- |, fifth and Maple streets. They also contended for a mew school on the Fairfax school site. President Ernst impressed the vis- | ¢ ftors with the thought that the better way would be to wait until the com- mittees of the board shall have been melected the first of the new year and then bring their proposition be- fore the bulldings and grounds com- mittee. During the exchange of arguments the . president of the board sald it was not; falr for those directly interested in the & Clifton Hill and Fairfax school districts %0 enlist the support of residents living n other school districts as had been done {4n this Instance. | i How Citizsens Stood. i * Member Willlams explained that when | the new Clifton Hill site was secured his| committee met to hear both sides and only three at that time favored the old #ite while 104 favored the site at Forty-! fifth and Maple streets. After the meeting had adjourned a| group of the visitors and President Ernst | continued the discussion on the M”lll; in front of the city hall, Mr. Ernat tell ing the citizens that he is giving the city it 33,000 worth of gratultous serwices each year as & member of the Board of Edu- cation and belleved the people of the northwest precincts of the eity should get together and settle their differences without taking up the time of the entire 'board as had been done on several recent | occasions. | The visitors told the board they were| easking for what they believed was talr | and In the best interesis of the oommun- | ity they represented. 4 No Soclnl Center Dancing. ‘The board denled a request from Cas- tellar school district citizens who nk-d‘ that dencing be allowed at the social center of their school and the beard wn-t further by golng on record as nr-pam' daneing at any of the school social cen- ters. The Northwest lmprovemént club cn-. [dorsed the night scheols and recom- mended that this educations) femture be| extended to all schioels of the ity 'rho munication was placed on fle. On account of the unexpected -um-' dance at the Omala Even'nz hool the salary of Principai Adams was sd to $10) a month. | “hanks to Dundecites, 1 The bo.ad thanked the Tormer Dundee ‘ool tructees for Interest in nupervising ‘ mpletion of the new Dundee school. ' The Aseoclation of Colleglate Alumnae wan granted permigsion to maintdin a sk on the fifth floor of the eity hall for proposed vocational mong puplls of the public schooin Tha smoke stack at the Farnam s hool will be extended at a cost of $30) Cora Stringer, Zora Shields aud Lulu athews were confirmed as the new ex- ming commiltee for prospective teach-, €rs. orefuthers Laid Foundation for the Churches of Today reary of the landing of the pilsrims the Congregational churches of Omaha and jcinity gave a Forefathers' day pr church, } venport st even- Although the attendance was not erly large, the speakers had a very in- and attentive audience. Willlam H. Ruseell presided and (he program was carried out: Do- " by m O, Melntyre: In Our Church.” Rev. J. T. Jones, them, “Pligrims of the Nighl," First Church quartet. were pald to thoae who during the it year joined the Fous and Daugh of Pllgrims. Rev, G. A, Hulbert in his talk urged is audience to strive for a portion at; of that fire and spirit that caused pligrim fathers In face of all aiffi- ition of our present and a principle of theology. a thought that more than any expreased by the great Mar- Lauther, namely, that there is nmmnz “It was adherence to this rule \hn made the pilgrims such a woithy example for U8 to follow, one which will help us unm-numm- kingdom of | 2o the inner lite.” CRUMPACKER WiLL weighea right” guldance work ! B | i In mfln of the 25th anni ! Special | ity not to ull.qnl-h one fota of their| It u these forefathers ')ml much for their rights that we | more M we realize, not only the | educational | but the fundamentals of our gov-| the guiding spirit of religion so Im- aa the spirit of God speaking to' sotl of man. Elm I0WA CAMPAIGN | o weigh them. Then I'll know they're she answered. She left the bullding. In about an hour e returned Santa Claus Makes Early Visit to the Progress Auxiliary Santa Claus, bearing a slight resem- blence of Henry Wulf, was the guest of honor at the Christmas tree celebration #lven at the Labor temple last night by the Progress Auxiliary of the Omaha Car- penters’ unfon lodge. The program was prepared by a committee of three, com- prising Mrs, Nina Marquart, chairman; Mrs. B. Moran and Mrs. Young. Follow- ing this, a dance was held, and a supper served the crowd, The e which was entirely by youngsters, was | #lven before a blg assembly of grownups, who enthusiastically number. Music for the dance was furnished by W. Braden's orchestra. and other goodies were given the chil- dren by Santa Claus after they had obliged with the following numbers: Recitations, Glen and Willard Williams, Ray Miller, Thelma Westland, Helen Ristor, Mildred Christiansen, Carl Henry, Lillian Rister. Raechel Wulf and Clifford applauded every Bags of "“dyl | Christtansen; | Darleen The most careful woman in the world [manly, accommodating and gallant John appeared at the postoffice Tuesday |C. Wharton She carried an armful of packages “I understand, madam,” he was saying “Is Postmaster Wharton in? she In- [ “You want your packages welghed right quired of Parcel Post Pat McGovern Quite right.” The postmaster took his place behind | the scales, with McGovern close at hand “Eh-h, one that will be—" “Nine cents,” whispered McGovern “Nine cents, madam,’ said the p. And so it went through nine package The postmaster then assisted her in buying the stamps and he affixed them with his own llly-white fingers. The woman thanked him pound to Berkeley, Ca ‘Is the postmaster in?’ she demanded. | “Now I can feel that they are “Nixie" Bowles referred her to the |she sald ostmaster's office. In a minute or two | *“Absolutely safe, madam, absolutely, she returned, accompanied by the gentle- | sald John C. “Call again, madam songs by Thelma ani Young,, Audrey Westland, and “Slent Night, Holy Night” by all the | ehildren. AVERY LABORER SAYS COMPANIONS ROBBED HIM With sixteen scalp wounds In his head, Prank Ha'ok, a harvest hand, walked the way from Avery, to the South Side police station for help. The police sent lilm to the South Side hospital for treat- ment and within an hour Joe Jusch and Sam Angyel, former friends, wero ar- rested, charged with the assault. Com- plete confessions were obtained The two men are sald to have leaped terta’ament [ upon Hajek from mmbush and taken $75 from him. He gave descriptions of them to Captain Tony Vanous and within ‘an hour Detective George Allen had them under arrest, PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS John E. Buckingham, general baggage agent of the Burlington at Chicago, was in town yesterday. Buckingham was formerly assistant general passenger agent for the Burlington here. Ile says that he got a good apple crop off his orchard traet in the Big Horn basin and expects a larger yield next vear. AT A | m WWHNATO A Y MAHA, WEDNESDAY, 'REVOLUTION ON IN CHINA Report from Shanghai to San Fran- cisco Celestial Says Five Prov- inces Declare Independence. | RENOUNCE YUAN SHI KAI RULE | " SAN FRANCISCO, Dee. 21.—Tong King Chong, president of the Chinese Republic association received a cablegram from Shanghai, China, to- night which stated that five Chinese provinces had declared their inde- pendence against the rule of Yuan 8hi Kai, The provinces concerned in the revolution were, according to the cablegram, Kwangtung. Klangsi, Yuannan, Szchuen and Kweichau, Mr. Tong, who has presided re- cently at several mass meetings of Chinese from all parts of Califronia, said tonight he believed the action of the five provinces would be followed by similar declarations from all parts of China. He said the Chinese in America were strongly opposed to the return of China to the monar- chial form of government. Large sums, he sald, had been pledged by California Chinese to finance a general revolution. ROLLERGLIDE SUPPLANTS ALL OTHERS FOR TIME | Vernon Castle wouldn't know his old | walk now. There's been a change. In- stead of hopping, walking and sliding it's now one long, drawn out glide and with very little exertion. The new vogue of roller skating has assimilated all the modern dance steps but with roller skates, and the ladies who introduced the transformation at the municipal rink last night showed to a big gallery that there's as much fun s \Your Christmas Piano | Should Be Chosen This Week { Surprise Delivery Made at ANY DAY You Request A GIFT that is to last a lifetime should be chosen deliberately and these are the very last of the shop - at - leisure days. Never before have we gone into the Ohristmas season with such a complete stock. For this year, in addition to all our regular designs, we are mak- ing an advance showing of all the new 1916 models. This means superior shopping advantages to those making their Selection here, B | $500 Christie & Sons, square pi $225 Small Upright $250 Schuman, upright piano $400 Emerson, t $450 Bteger & Soms, wpright. ‘OM Kurtzman, square plano. .. 8350 Vose & Soms, upright piano. $300 Wingie, upright piano. ... time. Here Easy terms, finishes. price than CHRISTMAS SPEC[ALS IN GOOD USED PIANOS ano. . - $185,00 uprigh $300 Schmoller & Mucller, upright, 150,00 $175.00 | SELECT YOUR PIANO FOR CHRISTMAS—PAY NEXT YEAR er & Mueller Piano Co. 131118 FARNAM ST, Olell. NEB. The Otdest Flane Houss in tse West. Open Evenings Untill 9 o'clock. Piano with its exclusive features, the Themodist and Metrostyle, which enables one to play the most dif- ficult music correctly. No complicated levers or buttons and yet perfect control. Here you will also find the Schmoller & Mueller Player; $200 lower in of $2.00 a week pays for a High Grade Player, HIGH GRADE UPRIGHTS-§175 & Upwards The Sweet-toned Schmoller & Mueller Piano sold direct to the home, saving you the middleman's profit from $75 to $150. Many different styles and woods to select from. Our 25-Year Guarantee Bond goes with each instrument. Easy terms—pay $5.00 a month. Free stool, free scarf, free fife insurance. GRAND PIANOS---$450 and Upwards This is the home of the celebrated Steinway. The standard pianc of the world. Buying one of these in- struments means settling the piano question for a life- you will also find such world renowned makes as Weber, Hardman, Steger & Sons, Emerson, McPhail, Lindeman & Sons and our own sweet-toned Schmoller & Mueller Grand, a $600 value for $450, with three years in which to pay. PIANOS---$350 and Upwards This is Omaha'’s Player Piano Headquarters. Here you will find over twenty different styles and Heading the list is the Aeolian Pianola any other former inner player. Easy terms Former Price Prioe $ 800 Tryber, upright .. $175.00 $ 225 Erbe, upright -8 85.00 $ 600 Weber, upright --8$385.00 $ DBOO Stoinway, upright . .- $425.00 #1,000 Ohickering & Soms, grand. .. §195,00 $1,100 Steinway, grand ... .co. ... $395.00 $ 450 Schubert Player Piano. --$1985.00 $300 Clough & Warren Player Plano $220,00 T e e DECEMBER 2: roller skating to a cate is in dancing Last night was “ladies’ ni'7ht,”” and sev- eral hundred women exquisitely gowned Appeared to take advantage of the City Auditorium's facilities. Manager Franke has appointed ““Butch* Brhardt, a well known professional skater, to have charge of the Jarge corps of ine structors and each night scores of girls and women are taught the intricacles of the art. A hockey game last night between teams representing The Dally Beo and World-Herald, pleased a big crowd. The game was declared a tle, JOHN J. LARKIN DIES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS John J. Larkin, §7 years old and father of Deputy Coroner Barmey Larkin, dled Iast night at his home following a brief filness, which suddenly developed into bronchial pneumonia. He had been connected with the Cud- ahy Packing company for a number of | ¥ears and was well known on the South Side. Four sons and four daughters survive. They are: Mike, Barney, John and Aloysus and Mrs, Ed Anderson, Alice Cecelia and Marjorie. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. BUILDERS WILL ELECT OFFICERS IN JANUARY The annual election of the Omaha Builders’ exchange is to be held January 8. Nominations for the various offices ‘were made a short time ago. E. O. Ham- fiton and W, P. Deverell are the candi- dates for president. Tre 11 Wins, KANSAS CITY, Md, Dec, 21.—Harry | Trendall, St. Louis welterweight, won the decision heFe tonight over Johnny Salva. tor of 8t. Paul after ten rounds of slow fighting. vy meoay en ere) 3tags Will Outfit New Club Quarters With Omaha Goods Fifteen hundred members of the Order of Stags attended the meeting held last night at Swedish auditorium to mark the closing of the charter in Omaha. Dr. W. R. Dupree of St. Louls, supreme di- rector, Instalied the officers who were as follows: Harry B, Fleharty, exalted director. Willlam T. Cole, prelate. D. G. Miller, senlor warden, Perry Miller, junfor warden. .vm-pn Lovely, recorder. Schlecht, treasurer. ))r Humld Cole, inside guard James Keenan, outside guard, Joseph P. Butler, trustee for three years. H. A. Day, trustee for two years. Charles Milier, trustee for 1 year. A collection of goodlg proportions was taken to be distributed among the three daily newspapers of Omaha to be uased | for their Christmas funds. The sum of | $7.10 was sent to each paper. A vote to furnish the club rooms with materials bought in Omaha was unani- mously passed. Two new droves are to be established at once, one here and one at Council Bluffs, Among the head officers of the order who attended the meeting were: R._A. Caulfield, ummouonu director; Fred H. Corthell, Derry, H.; W, A. Haynes, Richmond, Va.; deputy supreme director: P. R. Jamieson, Grand Rapids, Mich., grand senior warden, apd Robert 1. Dunlap of this eity, grand warden. FIELD MARSHAL FRENCH IS RECEIVED BY POINCARE PARIS, Dec. 21—Field Marshal fir John French, who was recently succeeded by Sir Douglas Haig as commander-in-chief of the British forces in Belgium and ¥France, was recelved tonight by Président Polncare. Long before the arrival of the field mar- Junior | { Ak at hafl gathered te automobile entered | were cheers for the soldier. fleld marshal were valace. Employ the Needy Upon City Work is * R T N —— he Pelnce of the El im and when h surt yard there listinguished Briti Manifestations of regard for t repeated as he left th the « Plea Before Board The many problemis which dally are brought to the attention of charitable organizations were threshed out last night in the offices of thé municipal at- torney before the Welfare board, the eity council and a number of the leading charity workers of the eity. Employment conditions were the chief topic of discussion. Rabbi Frederick Cohn pleaded with the councilmen to offer employment on city work to the | needy ones. Sophus Neble and John | Rine also made brief talks outlining the needs experfenced In establishing a city | employment bureau. Nothing definite was accomplished ex. cept the expression by the council that “we're for anything the Welfare board does.” Besides members of the Welfare board and the city council, the meeting was attended by E. F. Denison of the Young Men's Kiine of the Salvation Army; Major Mc- Cormick of the Volunteers; Christlan asgociation; Captain Dr. Gitford, Rev. C. H. Savidge and several others. MALONE UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL OPERATION E. J. Malone, Brandels stores, operation for gall stones yesterday Dr. C. C. credit manager for the underwent a successful by Allison at St. Joseph's hospital He is resting easily today. TERMS: $1.560 Cash; $1.00 a Month, THIS MASSIVE OVER- STUFFED TURKISH ROCKER is without doubt - the greatest rocker bar- gain ever offered in the city. They are absolutely guaran- teed and far superior to any rocker generally sold for $20. The platform is stoutly made, with heavy carved claw feet. Upholstered in black or Spanish imitation leather. Back is diamond tufted, has neatly ruffled edges, while the seat is broad and is of smooth covering. Upholstered over . oil tempered springs. 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