Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, March 19, 1916, Page 7

THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: MARCH 7—-A S’] UDY OF HISTORY ‘7 :”»'nw,v;ww il »M\ -: ",l‘,‘- \ . \ .:fh;.mx-n":r\:n.yvNW the Tuxtla Vn.r" :m: .l:.\'x 'Nq\r' an aut 1t who MAN WHO wAOll-Jé_DT(A)DSTTW Up vty . ',“ gy M-ty gy .:( r.":":' OF monuments, wn_ timts tanes . tne | DUNNIS NOT STRONG FOR 1414 and was sentenced, us & o Unele San Rt ot (e | AR oF OvIaRs whbre TNCYIWNIE g "',,““”""‘”fl" e Chletof e Henry Dunn has re | to the m‘»- an yet, he Ia e s | ward p te are havine & splen- MANY FEEDERS ARE BEING 0 1okl \dbnsiderably above thome of Smithsonian Institute Throws Light myc the oldest dated antiouts regarding 1he chiafs judgment n- he | Haves never ecienitur « _SENT TO STATE FEED LOTS | former veu i n Race of People Who Lived in | was recently ide and desoribed an of & parols to a Nebraska farmer prociivi A Mexica ana offersd to | The Bur nd Northwestern roads | Koy to the Situation—=Bes Want Ada Mexico Centuries Ago - —— { MORLEY DIGS INTO PAST gt i) meoninn || Sunday, March 19, 1916. - n b t L text apeak e ancient writings of ave inhabited the ¢ souther Amerka om time A b t Tay o bran st i an the beginner, ar { inced and technica ension. Consequent Mr. M egins his work at the b splaining what Maya vphs nre and how they are made, how these people reckoned time, perfor helr processes of ymathematics, their method of numeration and inscription ar on, all well illustrated with num erous plates and figures which graphi \lly show the reader 1y things History o Iy the fi hapter Mr. Morley writes et habitat, history, and man ', the Maya, in order may gain a { i 4 1 [ t for ! ‘ fimerging from barbarity, probab luring the first or second century of th Christian era, with excellent scuptu system of elaborate and involved glyphs, bespeaking both skill and which must have taken a ) centuries to evolve, they begar to develop, Tor 100 vears { and grew until, in lden age « Maya was reached after that civilization either apsed, having run its natural course, or 1oy were driven from their homes by a stronger people. At any event, no date later than ti of their Cycle 9, toward the end of our sixth century, have been found in their old southern cities Customs of Interest. | Mr. Morley mentions many of the Maya customs which are of interest. They dis- figured and tattooed thelr faces in ac- | cordance with their religious bellefs squint-eye was striven “for, and the | vouths had their faccs scalded to prevent {he growth of beards, The men decorated thelr whole bodles with red paint, and the women all except their faces, for in ‘ that day modesty decreed that the face should be left unpainted. The women were chaste and modest; when passing men on the road they stepped aside, turned their backs, and hid their faces . in a retiring manner. On marriage the voung husband was obliged to work for hig hoard at the home of his wife's par- | ents for five or six years, but the mother- in-law saw to it that her daughter fed him well. The Maya were of a Jealous nature, and divorces were frequent and casily effected. Polygamy was unknown Men suffered death for adultery, but the woman's infamy was considered suffici ent punishment for her. . Widows or widowers might marry without other cer n partaking of a meal in the | the espoused. It was considered for a Maya to marry his mothes in-law, or aunt by marri Ithough he could marry a first cousin. | Thel sitality knew no bounds, and the upper classes entertained one another | ! Drinking was so indulged In at eir cnets that the wives of the ! \ g were often obliged to come for isbands and drag them home. The tary efficiency of the Maya was of [ deg ench city had chosen pported by the communit od and drilled all the able time of war During th ’ thre \ b Mexico TR, -BURGESS-NASH STORE NEWS FOR MONDAY. ——Telephone Douglas 137. NOW!--.Let’s See What's Going On at at BURGESS-NASH - This Is MEN’S WEEK At Burgess-Nash WEEK set apart to emphasize our preparedness for the Spring and Summer. Every section of the store devoted to men’s wear is in gnld dress. FEATURING: Men’s Hand Tailored Clothing from $13.65 to $40.00. Men’s Hats, Burgess-Nash and ‘‘Stetson’’ brands, $2.00 to $10.00. Men's Shoes, Burgess-Nash Speclals $3.50, to Banisters at $8.00. Men’s Shirts, ‘‘Ideal’”’ and ‘‘Star'" Brands, at $1.00 to $7.50. Men's Hosiery, 25c to $2.00 the pair. Men'’s Gloves, 39¢ to $2.00 the pair. Men’s Neckwear, 50c to $2.50. Real Morocco HAND BAGS at About ‘Half Price-$2.95 A_ N uuns\ml purchase allows us to offer real morocco hand bags at this big reduction. Every bag is the newest up-to-date style, and exaoctly as illustrated. The special feature of this sale is the fact that the styles include large shopping bags, made in full gathered effects. The frames are all new German silver, some prettily cov- ered with leather. The linings are pretty silks, all are fitted with mirror and coin purse; some attached to bag by a chain; handles are of same leather as bags. One style of bag has a dou- ble inside frame; black only. Splendid values at $5.00. Mon- day, $2.96. B -Nash_Co.—Main Floo “Select a Warner’s” HEN a woman asks us what corset we think she ought to have, ten chances to one this is our reply: A Warner. Then comes the question of choosing the model that will fit her correctly. Our corsetieres have learned how to select the proper model for every figure, and when we sell a WarnersBoust- Poof Corset's we find from experience our customer’s corset troubles cease. If you are not wearing a Warner’s at present, why not let us help you select one. We have many new styles for the pres- ent season. Price $1.00 and up. Burgess-Nash Co.—Second Floor, Quartette of Beautiful Effects in Fine New Wash Fabrics ONFINED for Omaha to Burgess- Nash you will be delight- ed when you see them. Imported Marquisette at 40c Yard. Also silk and lisle suitings and Hauitan lace effects, plain shad: white or tinted grounds printed with field flowers; for afternoon dresse Embroidered Voiles at $1.25 Yard. New colors, also woven marquisettes, silk and lisle tissues, in grays, blacks, also black and white. New Chiffon Voiles at 98c. 40 inches wide, in iridescent plaids and stripes, silk marquisettes with geranium blossom design, etc Non-Ironing Orepes at 76c Yard. Another desirable material, plain shades, fancy stripes in color com- binations, etc. Burgess-Nash Co.—Main Floor. This Is Certainly Going to Be a 'Wonderful Season of White HE dye situaf makes It & certainty—but then there is nothing prettier than snow white costumes. Our display of white goods is extremely large and varied, including voiles, swisses, organdies, lace cloths and novelties from the neat little dots to the more elaborate and exquisite designs. You will find a very good selection at 60c the yard Some nicer ones at 76¢c, and a very select line at $1.00 the yard Beaside Buitings at 18¢ Yard. 86-Inch white suiting for skirts and middy suits, a plain weave with soft finish, at 18¢ the yard. Snow White Lace Cloth, 19¢c. Assorted fancy weaves for shirt walsts and dresses, specially priced at 19¢ the yard Burgess-Nash Co.—Main Floor. Clearaway of Odd Pieces of FURNITURE--Third Floor O make room for the new lines that are coming in. “The saving advantages are most unusual. This idea: $75.00 Davenport, $567.50. Covered with splendid grade of tapestry, loose cushion construc tlon, 72 Inches long; was $75.00, reduced to $57.50. Dressing Table, fumed oak; was $14.50, reduced o' $9.50 Dr@uln‘ T.blo Amerl(‘un Walnut; ;u $26.00, reduced 315 75 Dressing Tnbh- m.hu.any. was $30.00, reduced $20.00 o . Library Table, fumed oak: yas | Dining . with genuine leath- $25.00, reduce slz 75 er seat, reduced sl o B . $1.95 llhnrv Labled Iunwd oak; wn, Dining Chairs, golden oak; were $30.00, reduce 316 50 | $6.00, reduced sz Library Table, fumed oak; was | Dining Chairs, fumed oak; were $35.00, reduced $20 00 $6.00, reduced $ ‘o 3.50 and other pieces reduced in same proportion - Burge: ash Co —=Third Fleer The New Embroideries RESENT a fascinating display for Monday Dainty fine ba tistes, organdies and voiles with point Venice lace combinations, 27 to 40-n. wide, 75¢ to $2.00 the yard Marquisettes, 98c. FMne white cotton marquisette 40 inches wide, very much in de mand for blouses and dresses 8t. Gall Laces. Pdges and insertions to match, 3% to 2 Inches wide, for combina tion with Georgette crepe, 15¢ to 60c the yard Burgess-Nash Co.—Maln Foor. Georgette Crepes big new selection has just been received of this much sought material, all the new as well as staple shades Durgess-Nash Co.—Maln Floor. Baby Carriages and Go-Carts for “HlS MAJESTY” "TIME now for baby to be out of doors to get the sunshine and the fresh air, so we have planned for Monday the opening of the baby carriages for 1616. A fine, large, new stock of gocarts and carrtages. Full and % -size, automobile pull man sleeper, gondola carriage and perambulator style. Full and 1 round reed or wood body. Color combinations brown, old ivory, gun metal gray, Baronial upholstery to matoh; price range $18.50 to $60.00. Gig’s collapsible, semi-collapsible sulkys, go-carts and sleepers, in reed or steel frame, leather cloth tops and seat. 14, % and full size, the most complete stock, ranging in price from $1.95 to $20.00. Burxess-Nash Co.—Fonrth Floor. — FrocksioraWonderiul “SILKEN SPRING” Prices range $25.00, $35.00, $50.00, $69.50 and up J LK FROCKS to the right of you, silk frocks to the v left of you, silk frocks all around you; in the Gown Section of the new department at Bur ess-Nash. New, with that newness which fitrlk(w a responsive chord in the hearts of women whose youthful ideas reign everywhere. The dancing frock, the restaurant frock, the avenue frock and the smart home frock, which every woman covets, So many new silks and nets and ruffles and colors that new names had to be found for them—startling pe- riod effects, and the mildest of graceful gowns. Chip- pendale silks, fancy taffetas, crepes and georgette combi- nations, soirees and the new failles. Suits Which Will Crowd Ward- robe Trunk of Mlle Omaha $25.00, $35.00 and $39.50 J UITS which flirt with the winds of March as bewitch- ) ing forerunners of the bright and sunny days just ahead— Blue serges and twills and taffetas, light velours in the blossom colors, and velour checks in myriad combi- nations of soft pastel shades. The snowiest and the showiest of white sport suits. Suits that are made of satin and suits that are all stripes—basket weaves and birdseye tweeds—diagonals and new corded effects— models and treatments of models of that telegraphic newness which brings the highest premium in the highest priced shops. Burgess-Nash Co.—~Second Floor, The Glorious New SILKS|Spring’s Favorite Top Coats For Easter Gowns $15.00, $19.50 and $25.00 GREAT many women have told us that they were really worried for fear there would be very poor selection of That they expected the foreign condition, the dye situation and all such would interfere. They’re here—plenty, ful. They are the silks for the new gowns and the gowns will New Minuet Silks, $1.95 Yard. Smartest colorings in sport stripes, very desirable for suits and Easter silks. Don’t worry. be beautiful. skirts, 36 inches wide. ——— ICH rnmplel in llylc. fabric and talloring, of the coats women of extravagance are having made to order. The short, new styles, the longer coaching silhonettes with rippling postilion capes, and the chic compromise lengths which make a coat as useful in August as it ls in March. Through many of them runs the spirit of sport which will characterise this Spring and Summer--others being happy medlums which answer a dozen needs, and each with a metropolitan spark of smartnes Coats of velours and Spring cheviots, of twills, gabardines and kait cloths—and last, but not least, those new taffeta wraps in colors to match & young lady's moods, by nigh brilliant and beauti- s aari g b s 2 Chiffon Taffeta Silks, $1.50 Yard. Newest stripes and smart color combinations, also s full range of plain shades, 36 Inches wide. 8ilk Suitings, $1.26 and $2.60 Vard. Expressly for suits, such weaves as Fallles, Gro de Londre, taffeta, satin Francaise, poplins, etc., 36 to 42 inches wide. Washable Lingerie Crepe, 89¢ Yard. Art Embroidery Package Goods, 10c Hl sale price is but a fraction of the real value. The assortment contains baby plllows of linen lawn; baby bonnets; child’s dress aprons; pillows; centers; child's hats; dressing sacques, ete. The values are extreme at 10c each. Oandle S8hade Frames, 350, These shades are hand made, extra heavy and of the newest Very desirable for waist sleeves and underwear, pretty light shades, also dark street shades, also black and white; 40 Inches wide. Burgess-Nash Oo.—Main Floor, Human Hair SWITCHES in Black and Wlute Room at $1.98 EBTMNL\ & most them. at $1.08. 18-In. wavy switch, 3 separate stems, 1! oz, 20-In. wavy switch, 3 separat: stems, 13; oz. 22.1n. wavy switch, 3 separate stems, 24-In. wavy switch, 3 separate stems, 24 oLs $l 98 28-In. wavy switch, 3 separate stems, . Grey switches In all lengths, 18 to 28 Inches. Burgess-Nash (o.—Second Floor. “Modette” The New Summer Wash Fabric VER 100 new designs and colorings shown here mercerized, non-shrinkable, 36 inches wide. There is not a stripe narrow or wide or a combination of floral and striped design missing. Modette has the proper weight and tex ture for making the smartest frocks, dresses and waists for summer wear. Every one of the new designs and colors will be of interest to you, because they are not only pretty but strictly fast, at 18¢ the yard Serpentine Crepes, 12'4c. Genuine, in lengths for kimonos, walsts and dresses, the design and colorings are the latest, at yard, 12Y;¢. Bargess-Nash Co.—Basemeont. romurkuble right in the face of the great advance in hair goods; and the unusual demand brought about by the new Spring styles in millinery. The switches offered are genuine human hair and when you see them and note the really remarkable values you will not be able to pass All women desiring a stylish head dress will be fortunate to secure one of these switches and sizes, very special, at 28c. 10-Inch Lamp Shade Frames.. 17-Inch Lamp Shade Frames. 22-Inch l.unp Shade Frames. Burgess-Nash Oo.—~Third Floor. March Sale of Refrigerators IT'S refrigerator time and we know of no place where you can benefit more than by making your selection here, $10.50 Standard Refrigerator, $16.00. Enamel lined, side iolng style, with three doors, made of hardwood, golden oak finish, solid brass nickel plated lrimmingl 83% Inches wide, 18 inches deep, 43 Inches high; ice capacity 76 lbs. $19.60 value at $15.00. $16.60 Refrigerators at $13.85. Top lift refrigerator, white enameled food hamber, hardwood golden oak finish, size 28'% inches wide, 194 Inches deep, 46 inches high; ice capacity 95 Ibs. $16.50 value, $13.85. ‘‘Automatic’’ Refrigerators, $27.50. Mineral wool insulation. Made of best grade hardwood, golden oak inish, all solld brass trimmings, heavily nickel plated, white enamel ined food chambers, adjustable wire shelves, good family size, $27.50. We are also showing a complete line of “Automatic” with builtdn Five Cents First Payment and the Se;;n_nng Machine Will Be Delivered to Your Home offering, )CHOICE 2 oz. 3 oz. Pargess. Register and pay ~NOME - pick out the machine of your choice (/ -l\ltV\ of any of the wnd you will secure immediate deliver, high grade reliable sewing machines listed below 1e balance you pay to suit your convenience in small weekly or monthly payments The Leading Standard Makes Are Here Included in this sale are new and used machines at such great bargains that no dressmaker or home-sewer can afford to overlook, PARAGON, WHEELER & WILSON, SINGER, ARROW, WIZARD, STANDARD, ETC. We have just received a lot of machines direct from the fac tory to sell at half and less than half agents’ usual prices 5¢ Places Any Make Machine in Your Home I'his is an unusually liberal offer. Let us explain how the machine is yours by making a small weekly payment. Ounly a limited number to be sold this way Specmls for Monday Binaer (ad) . isasissdisani . .$13.00 Wheeler & Wilson ................... $12.00 Wizard Sewing Machine $16.60 | Singer $10.00 Every machine guaranteed. Free lessons, free | No phone or mml urdrrn fil]ed \une sold delivery. 5 cents secures any make machine. | to dealers Burgess-Nush Co.—Basement Come early tomorrow. BURGESS-NASH GOMPANY, “EVERYBODY’'S STORE" i Tl