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[ o] REFEREE T0 HEAR STATE OIL CASE! Supreme Court Appomu w. M Morning to Inquire Into Facts of Controversy | AGREEMENT REACHED ON FEES ( From a Staff Correspondent LINCOLN, Jan. 21.—(Special Telegram.) « O] companies will pay fees for inspec tien to the tate oil missioner cording th an order | y the su prome court this afternoon after a con- | ference in which W. D. McHugh repre sented the Standard Ol company, Amos Thomas represcnted all other companies | {nterested in the suits which have been | brought except the Manhattan and Na- | tional Ofl companies, Attorney llfinvru|b Reed the state and Arthur Mullen the | oll commissioner. 1 After paying out of these fees the ex- | penses of running, the department Com- | missioner Harman will turn the remain- | der into the office of the clerk of the district court to Be held pending the set- | tiement of suits already brought, both | in the Douglam county district court and the supreme court, The court appointed | W. M. Morning of Lincoin a referne, who | will “Investigate snd report to the courtl in sixty days his findings. Terrible Case in Lancaster. Aceording to statements made by Dep uty County Attorner Lower of Lancaster | county, who has been investigating the cane, Anna Hercoek of Hallam, a girl of | unsssiml mind, has been taken to the | ... Beatrice Institution for the Feeble !m“m Minded because of illicit relations with |, " her“two brothers, Edward and Joseph, also, feedble-minded. AERIAL SQUADRON OFF FOR MANILA-The first aerial squadron of Fort 8ill has been assigned to Ma.' nila, where the first aerial squadron for foreign work will be established by the United States army. THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, Many Convictions Check Horse Thefts BELLE FOURCHE, 8 D. Jan (Special. )—At this term of court in Butte county which has st closed, Willlam Mern, Willlam Uren, Charles Crago and Frank Erlhoff were convicted of horse | term f court Joshua Goffe il ' J | Bryan Guftey and R. €. James v icted of horse =t ed ser In additoin to the e six | convietions have been mecured on th charge and the result has thrown chill into the horse thieves of this r and the authorities b Hd the country of | section Ounr Jitmey Offer—This aud Se. | Don’'t miss this. Cut out this alip, ene | close with e and mail it to Foley & Co, | | Chicago, Til., writing your name and ad- | dress clearly. You will receive In return | @ trial package containing Foley's Honey | and Tar compounds, for coughs, colds) and croup; Foley Kidney Pills, for pain in sides and back, rheumatism, backache, kidney and bladder aliments, and Foley Cuthartic ‘Tablets, a wholesome and thoroughly cleansing cathartic, for con- stipation, billousness, headache and slug- gish bowels. Sold everywhere.—~Advertise- J \\UARY her husband, and tame to Omaha about [his wife and mother. Funeral services First Natoinal bank of Lovell, capital six yea ngo from Nebraska City. |will be heid under the auspices of the 5000 2 hsued (hh Parmere Funeral services will be held Sunday aft- | Knights of Pythias and will be conducted | (A CUSTIET DA Been 478 stor, 8, T ernoon at ? o'clock from Gentleman's [from the Grove Methodist echurch, | capial, 825,00, A. 0. Ofstadt is. pre chapel, with interment in West Lawn | Twentv-second and Seward streets, Sun- | dent a J. A. Swebson, cashier. T cemeters day afternoon at 2:3 o'clock, with inter- | '8 * on of the Farmers and Mer ha bank of Alcester Mer, Mary Amenda ment in Forest Lawn cemetery AVOCA, Neb, Jan. 2L—(Special.)—Mrs. | : P SRR ’ Maty Amends, #aed died at her home | ‘&”I“'“"l‘:'y-:\t-,.:‘-':th“:-‘ BN Anti-Preparedne etition. southeast of n today. Mre. Amenda | ANk r'_';_w“.r" ;””r'»”a] Neb., Jan. 21.—(Special Te t this vicinity, having |Susan R. Brown, Beatrice, $12; Katharina ons against preparedness w8 rty years.| Reutzel, Sutton, $12; Phebe E. Mc the city and . ive her, | Bride. 1 \ large number o men are sign « Aank Cha ing the documents. The party who is do o« NG ing the work is not known. Leocal poll K ticians deny any knowledge of the origin ment. LT NORINWOOD : a,,.,.‘n'“,r w. A - M T S LT CANNDNY. W. A. Gross, aged 51 years, of Eikhorn, | INTG. FILrs SERVICE. - - chored » - . - __ | @led at_St. Joseph hospital of stomach trouble.” He was a tailor and had been a HYMENEAL C. €. Meek, pastor of Castelar Presby- |resident of Elkhorn for a_ mnumber of terian chureh Mr. Alhert E. Henderson | years. Funeral arrangements have not ind Miss ¥annle 1. Mitchell stood with Henderstn-Noriarity. the bride and groom William Henderson and Miss Flor Moriarty of Omaha were united in age Wednesday évening, January § o'clock, at the residence of Rev, | “Classitied Ad" habit. Advertiser and customer profit by the bean completed, Heafy and Heafy await- ing word from relatives Mrs. Dantel Clapsaddle. Mrs. Daniel Clapsaddle, aged 62 years, died at hen home 1911 Davenport street, after a'short fliness. She fs survived by nk, Lovell, of the petition Wyo., into the Grand Prize, Panama-Pacific Exposition, San Francisco, 1915 Grand Prize, Panama-California Exposition, San Diego, 1915 aker’s Breakfast Cocoa some, and its flavor cocoa bean. orr. ¥ REG, U. 5. PAT. Established 1780 The investigations disclose that the girl has given birth to two Infants, both of | .‘ which were fed to the hogs, and she is now_about to become a mother for the thigd time. The two brothers will also be! takén care of. One of them is 40 )‘corn of age and the other 2. The girl | 1s &bout 30, Dr. Fast to Hastings. Dr. W. 8. Fast, superintendent of the Beptrice Institute for the Feeblo-Minded, hag been appointed superintendent of the Hastings asylum, to succeed Dr. Baxter, | removed for alleged disobedience of the | orders of the Board of Control. No #uecessor to Dr. Fast has been selected. The board met this afternoon and talked ovér the matter with the superintendent and while the salary is the same he is now recelving, $2600, it will broaden his fleid and for that reason he decided to talie the place. The board has always considered the dogtor the most efficlent superintendent ab}un head of state institutions. Notes from Beatrice TRIGI, Nn Jn n-uuchn«- nty board of supervisors yester- the annual expense ~ bill, amounts to $140,80. T L of only $%70 over 4 I last year. For the erection e Jail the board will 1 1! #ear, and the balance necessary can um:( in 1917, and 1918, Last used for retiring' court ll !‘. was omitted ng $18,000 does due until 1918, M. Loy of this city y || sult for divorce against N Ackey V. Loy, charging him with and desertion. She asks for ulmcuyrormnmrl of I MO\‘. A member of the acro- team of Arnold & White, which has the state for the last aix years exhibitions &t the county fairs, hu yesterday of pneumonia. He 2 years of age and the son of Mr, Mrs. F.’A, Afnold of Fairbury. He no family except his widow. the $20,000 camage suit of Rexford of this city against the Burlmgton y for injuries sustained at Helvey his touring car turned over on & crossihg near that place, the for the company filed an ap- in the alstrict court yesterdas for the appointment of three phy- 1o make a examination r. Dobbs. His- objected and case will bo heard in the district Dobbs alleged that the crossing in & dangerous condition and ‘that has been permanently disfigured and volunteér firy.en~held a meeting : evening and. decided to hold big banquet 1n this city soon to which Commissioner Ridgell and others be ipvited, . Krapp. a ploneer resident of the nd vicinity, died at his home near | t place yesterday of pneumonia. Mr. | Krapp was born in Germany in 150 and to Gage county In 1872, He is sur-| by two daughters and two sons. | ER OF ST. EDWARD HEADS THE LUMBERMEN | (From a Staff Correspondent,) JLINCOLN, Jan. 21.—(Special Telegram.) S8 W. Lightaer of St. Bdward was| #jected president of the State lambcr-? ‘s amsoclation; Fred C. Kretter of| vice president; E. E. Hall of | , Secretary, and E. 8. Clark of York, treasursr. 'he insurance department elected G. W. | ~ Eggleston, Bennett, president; J. H. Mel- - ville, Sterling, vice ;r-nmn B. E. Hall, and E R Judkine, ¥ sent divectly out of the state to mall flu houses. An affiliation of all re- dealers will be made. according lo Roberts, to fight the mall order | . Krebs of Philadelphia was again Mwuaomuu talking on methods of attract. the customer and getting the busi- Injured Man Dead. Neb. an. WJ—Special | Homsen of Oldsburg, ~was injured in an explosion “hnwmur was 8 years of age and un- ¥ s “will be taken to Olds- N Starts at 8:80 whq $2.95 and $3. afi' 10ur Year Closes February the 1rs' We are working like Trojans counting and measuring until our heads are in a whirl, and we are almost ready ‘to parody Hood’s Song of the Shirt, ‘‘Work, work, work while the cock is crowing aloof, and work, work, work till the stars shine o’er the roof—measure and count all the day. Fold up and dig out and weigh, until we are ready to cry enuf, and wish for a holiday.’’ As soon as this is all over we open up new 8pring goods. Indeed, they are crowding us now, and before the old is well off, it’s cn with the new. For instance, we have been forced to open up a shipment of NEW FROOKS, and they are just as sweet and cute as they can be. Made from silk, mainly taffetas, stripes, plaids and plains. Our buyer calls them Restaurant Frocks, What names they do get, don't they? And yet these are not named unfitly for they are just right for that after the matinee or other meal at club or restaurant. Some real enticing Spring Suits have blossomed ount alic in a special case all by themselves, But these things are not what we started out to tell you about. BUT day of the rdding fin®., llon made munl’ . Klpattick" name—this insures correctness nnd 4lafinou‘n and when we tell you that they are the lefi-overs of: out of odd lots of o‘nnmo by ‘‘Baker''—worthy, lo shoes of this season'which sold at $5:00, §6.00 and $7.00, you will appreciate the ,vhlue adnd saving. We cannot ptomisé the best service: unless - you' come in the morning. s SATURDAY AT 8:30— Great Rid-Out Sale of Remnants Remnants of Wool Dress Goods, all kinds and col- * ors; light weight, medium ‘llht Meavy weight, Poplins, Broadcloths, . Wi Crepes, Brocades, Twills, Cheviots, Serges, Etc. thuu common in style or mean in quality, Bunched in two lou - gardless of cost or 490 and 986 Fa) former retail price At 49 0dd 1 s from Walst to Dress, g € which sold up to $1.50. At 98 Odd lengths from Walst to Dress, C which sold up to $3:50. e Included will Be remnants of Cloaking. Ravely - do you get such a chance. $ Its many a long day since we gathered together the SILK ENDS We think the last time was in the early fall. ‘What ° an agcumulation when we gather them, in Charm- euses, Crepes, Foulards, Brocades, Stripes, Geur- gettes, Fancies: Indeed, most of the popular sliks are represented. Two divisions here also, 2 prices: . 39¢ and 89¢ 5 In the 39c lot Are mainly $1.00° goods although & few' were higher, These are nearly all 27 Inchn wide; a few 36 inches, In the 89c¢ lo This lot contains some silks—if you can get the length you want. You'll be very glad came, a8 there is such a choice. Early comers will be rewarded, THE WHITE SALE OF OAR;ENTS FOR INFANTS Children and grown-ups, nearing the end. groupings at absurd prices to close out. Are silks which from $1.25 to $2.25. exceedingly desirable sold New e — Take it from your Uncle Fuller, you’ll have many a chance to get your dollar’s worth of wear before the birds begin to warble. Ok, Saturday is going to be a grand day, we opine. | i Hiemair8oatsiet P “In the 69¢ lot <& pair or two, mind ye, but hundreds upon hundreds In the $1.09 lot And Now We Come to the . GRAND PRIX EVENT, the Most Wonderful KID GLOVE SALE :-%lch-'"o have presented since the embargo of August, 1914, If you only had an opportunity to lut;_wlt.h glove men, to read the glove reviews, to scan the letters which we receive almost daily, you ,would value at its worth this opportunity. Now it might be pertinent for you to ask if all this'is so, why sacrifice prices or profits, Here's the answer: SOME KIDS IMPROVE WITH AGE This is not true of kid gloves. Ahd the answer is the reason for this sale; for we want to place on /your hands these gloyes while they are perfect and while we are sure that they will give you wear and satisfaction. 3 Lots, 69¢, $1.09 and $1.50 Gloves which sold at $1, $1.25 and §1.50, and not of palrs. bk And the best colors and every popular e. These are par excel- 3 lent. Some sold at $1.50, but only a few. The majority sold at $1.75 llnd $2.00 per palr, The best of colors and every size. LAST LOT ARE LONG, 16-button length, white omly. Not every size, but nearly so. We scld same quality at §$3.50; these, $l 50 . . L L R PR The dame who rules the fashion world hints white long gloves will be en regle—whatever that may mean, THIS SALE STARTS AT10A. M. Don't slip up on the hour, please. We cannot fit Rllurdly. but will gladly fit after next 'hl!‘dl) ALMOST AT THE END OF OUR ' TETHER ON SECOND FLOOR FOR CHILDREN! FOR MISSES!! FOR MOTHER!!! FOR WAISTS! FOR PETTICOATS!! FOR DRESSES!!! A wonderful opportunity If we could get the goods before you, so that you might really know THE AISLES WOULD NOT HOLD THE BUYERS, COATS AND SUITS What an amazing month of selling we have had. You would imagine that lock, stock and barrel would be gone. Do you know, it is no light task, no easy matter to sell out entirely a vast stock such as ours. Almost always a few left. These we'll try to get rig of Saturday— Coats which sold up to, 10 O’clock SIN0NY. 0. N Seturdhy Dresses which sold up w BB L st 400 Edch FEW HIGH CLASS COATS LEFT Two Lots Saturday at 10 A, M. Some sold as high as $22. 50, $8 75 Each. . '$12.50 = Some sold as high as $35.00, | R N TR R T I ANY SUIT LEFT Which sold up to $35.00, Vil VL E o $10.00 Which sold up to ‘65 oo, WAISTS, 29 CENTS 98¢. $1.49: neither rhyme nor reason for quoting former prices. Differences would seem ridiculous. FURS WILL FLY Completely out, we hope, Saturday. s«r\'- same of Lynx, Fox, Seal and | $1.98 . ‘ \Ilnk $5 00 Which are worth up to $15.00. | Leopard Set, was $65.00 Tiger Set, was $45.00. . Hudson Seal Set, was 345 00” Mole Coney Set, was $60,00 Seal and Skunk Set, was $65. . Seal and Ermine Set, was $85. . | Black Lynx Set, was $125. . Black Lynx Set, was $67.50 Fisher Set, was $150........ Taupe Fox Set, was $150,.... Cross Fox Set, was $115..... / One One One One One One One One One One One * for The Food Drink Without a Fault Made of high-grade cocoa beans, skilfully blended and manufactured by a perfect mechanical process, without the use of chemicals; it is absolutely pure and whole- is delicious, the natural flavor of the The genuine bears this trade-mark, and is made only by Walter Baker & Co. Ltd. DORCHESTER, MASS. Children’s, Misses’ || and Juniors’ Sales [f All the Hats and Bonnets, trimmed or untrimmed. (In the lot the fine foreign velours.) Two prices: 75¢ and $1.00 THE ODD COATS AND ODD DRESSES LEFT FROM LATE SALES Coats and Dresses suited to ages 3 to 15 years. ‘ Skirts for misses. It don’t make 2 cents differ- || ence now to us whether prices were $5.00, $10.00 ‘ or $12.50, and there are some that were each of these prices. At 10 in the $1 98 Each l morning at'y. ..o iiieiieia . | | FINAL CLOSING OF JUNIOR COATS AND SUITS Sold up. to $15.00, $5.00 ** Sold before up to $35.00 slz 50 Each . for NONE EXCHANGED — NONE FITTED ; PLEASE READ THIS. it | I | Miss Flanagan, The Millinery Manager | Whispered in our ear. Say the last word on Winter ‘\ Hats for Women. 1 don’t care what price you Hji quote—Ilet it be a price to clean off my tables of every hat if possible. il I HERE’S A TRY it 8:30 in the morning, any trimmed Winter sl il Hat can be taken away at ............... That's loud enuf, is it not, and low enuf also? | Do you know, we glanced at some of them-— “ found some pattern hats—name of the artist who | designed them sewn inside—marked $20.00. Peo- [l ple will hardly believe you if you tell them that il she said. m\’ Oh, yes they will, we replied—especially when we | tell them that we can’t see they were ever worth |lii that price. It's in the name, she says, Well, at $1.00 ({lf they will be taken quickly and that's the important thing “H Fine for skating; the dellar kind at CROOHET CAPS l 2 I