Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, November 3, 1916, Page 4

‘4 USE NANDAMUS 10 GET AUDITORIUN ‘Drys Try to Break Contract of the Wets for Use of the City Building. . WANT MEETING SUNDAY A petition asking that a writ of mandamus be issued compelling the ¢ city commissioners to revoke the con- i tract wtih the Nebraska Prosperity league for the exclusive use of the . Auditorium for the ten days from Qctober 27 to November 7, has been _ filed with the clerk of the district couirt by Elmer E. Thomas; campaign manager of the Douglas county “dry” * campaign committee. : The petition alleges that the action _ of the Prosperity league in renting ' the Auditorium is against public pol- | * icy and was entered into for the pur- \. ' pose of preventing the “dry” forces &o ¢ ?rom using the building for arguments 4 in favor of the prohibitory amend- i ment, g " The plaintiff asks that the court di- & rect the city commissioners to im- - mediately revoke the contract and * rent the Auditorium to the “drys” i Sunday afternoon or Monday even- =k %ha\ the Prosperity league has of- . fered the use of the Auditorium to| {-’ anyone agreeing that the prohibition - question would not be discussed is = chlrflged.\ The petition states that this roffer was made to the Christian ¥ ndeavorers, who declined it. ' The petition further alleges that the contract impairs the rights of the pub- lic, is unreasonable, unfair and was made for the purpose of preventing a free discussion of public questions * in a building supposed to be for the } use of the public in general. - The case will come before Judge """ Secure Lots, Too. Not only have the wets leased the Auditorium so that the drys are un- able to get it for the Bryan meeting for other prohibition meetings dur- ing the remainder of the campaign. but the Prosperity league, according to. Elmer Thomas, has leased many vacant lots, including the site wherc - the Billy Sunday Tabernacle stood a ~ This Mr. Thomas and the dry fed- i vered when in despera- ing to get the Audi- torium, they rushed to rental offices seeking to get a vacant lot on which ¢ tent for the Bryan for other dry meetings. ve sewed up everything,” Mr. Thom ther Fights for M?'ill‘_’. less Girl den, divorced husband McElden (Mrs, S OLIES O<IE- OIS OIE 0<IL> 0 <IL> OIS <DL O IL> OIS O <IE> SIS IE> O <DL 02 IE> <DL S IL>OLIL> O <DL O DEY the victims of { dates back to the time when 1 olmln:d a :idvorce‘ deirgc ‘was granted custody of their . Since the death of Mis. t the child has been with hor Eiden i titign. askd ‘a petition asking a n m D’dthep dlv&ce dug'ec P - the grandmother, who in turn ‘protested. - Now the father answers the protest | the her and denies the legal right to appoint an administra- " itor for the little girl. He alleges that the grandmother isn't competent to care for his daugh He asks that Mrs. Mynster's protest be dismissed . and his”daughter be restored to him, Bryan to Talk Here - Saturday Evéning Omaha friends of W. J. Bryan are hard at work to provide an adequate sl:ce for'the meeting to be held herc turday evenins e Auditorium had been engaged by the Prosperity league this week, Present plans arc to erect a large tent at Fifteenth and Capitol avenue for the Bryan meet- in iy 8 I‘(r. Bryan will be met at the depot by a committee of prominent citizens. An effort is being made to secure the attendance of a large group of demo- crats who have renounced their al- legiance to Senator Hitchcock. These :rmoenu will not swallow the brand democnocl ‘grelcnbed by the sen- ator. One e features of the state 3 qn.m‘m(n' is the refusal of Mr. Bryan to allign himself with the Hitchcock- Huflemombinnhn. i Mails Flooded With Letters to War Prisoners The postoffice is experiencing a rush similar to that of the Yuletide riod because of the flooding of the I office with political literature. ‘The political literature being sent out this Kear is the largest the local office has had to contend with. The ronofiu has started onits ay a large amount of foreign mail for prisoners of war held in the va- rious internment .camps throughout . the world. Th;l co':uignmcnu arcbcx‘ ¢ pec to reach the prisoners about Christmas time. The mail is handled E without cost to the sender and con- ‘chiefly of books, periodicals and Wp‘&fl'l. A large portion of the xfl will be sent to Japan and Rus- | -Nash to Give ' Doll Party Saturday Every little girl in Omaha is in-| to attend a doll party given by | Burgess-Nash company in honor | N‘fi ‘:‘ul':, girls .(lilr‘:l“"" d?}h ) This is en compliment- and zi:cl:v::’;im i t\_:l;d‘;y n{tcré e guest will be ¢ her doll at a table in the C‘rei:keet ~ whe: reshments will ' be be presented out. Frank Odell Writes Tribute to Brownell Hall . Fifty-three ! 1 progress are epitomized in a booklet| than the state itself, Omaha possesses prepared by Frank G. Odell, a well-|in this institution one of the first known citizen of Omaha, and issued | schools for girls, not only in tht west under the title Tribute of Appreciation.” years of educational!from its begnnings in 1863, “Brownell Hall—A |but in the entire country. In 1863 | THE BEE: OMAHA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, Mr. Odell, who for years has been | colleges for women, had begun its a neighbor of the shcool on South | work. nth street, traces Brownell's history | Older | settlement then three miles outside of Omaha, now at Twenty-fourth and Grand ave- nue. tended for hotel Inol even Vassar, oldest of the eastern | were carried on until 1868, when the | Kountze. 1916. of “Saratoga Springs,”| The property at the Here, in a building originally in- | cured in 1886, chiefl purposes, classes | strumentality of the corner of o Mrs. Emma F. Byers of Minne-l Tenth and Worthington streets, now | apolis, executive secretary for the| occupied by Brownell Hall, was se-|north-central field, and "Miss Ada | ting for the use of St. Nicholas rink, in New field ~ secretary, | York, for practice sessions. From Hanover ? | to New York for practice may mean that the Green club wielders are to play their sched- through the in- | Starkweather, city late’ Herman | will be in Omaha November 15-25 to! school scorporated and removed | Mrs. Byers to Come to Christian association in the > to a new site at Sixteenth and Jones “ < - campaign for funds, The school was first located at the | Streets. . Help. Raise Some Funds|a former Omaha woman, Care Naught for Distance. | assist the local Young Women’s E uled games in San Francisco. T annual Mrs. Byers is The Dartmouth hockey team is negotia- . B — e - ST -uoowov‘.'nnwov;ii.v‘ooiso"iii:-E-i&-'owt%i-Jorovmmm(ow'wu&hwm&wmnwfi%wn@ob&%owflé : e Have you discovered Benson-Thorne ? OME months ago, after a careful survey of our store policy, we rhade some most momentous decisions—decisions that meant everything to us and we believe a great deal to people of this city. In times past, we have sold oar merchandi;;e, which is conc(_eded to be qf the hjghest order, at tl_le' accepted margin of profit, and our business has grown in volume, developing as it grew. Some time ago, without in any way lowering our high quality and style stand- ards, but as the result of a lower operating cost, we were able to invite the public to a number of events that meant “‘Better Values.” Thé publie took us up in a most amazing way, and as a result we have doubled our business. We believe that you, too, may profit, and we want to show you how a store that started as a one department children’s shop has grown to nine Spe- cialty shops in ¥ 1rim’d Millinery THIRD FLOOR at Three “Discovery” Prices $1.95, $2.50, $5 Quite impossibie to describe them, but when you see them you'll buy. T D) / All Furs One-Third Off | & Including Pelts from every quarter of the globe, in both Scarfs, Neckpleces and Muffs. Not only our own stock, but a hrp i representation from the Annis Fur Co, You will find here a tremendous assortment of Red, Gray, Black, White and Pointed Fox, graded from $6.60 to $150.00, includ- ing Genuine American Pelts that are really wonderful examples of | this beautitul fur, The assortment is also comprised of Black Lynx, Genuine Mink, Russian Mink, Beaver, Hudson Seal, Australian Chinchilla, Mole, Coney and many others— ; ONE-THIRD OFF Main 1 Shoe Shog Floor . Havana Brown Kids ‘with Ooze and Tvoty Tops, Tan Russia Calf Boots with real buck mustard: to'r. several styles in Black Glace Kids with White Calf Tops, Patent Dress Boots with White Wash- | able Calf Tops, Black or Tan Russia Calf Walking Shoes, Louis, Cuban or Paris Heels and Turned or Welt Soles. - These Shoes are the Fashionable Sue- cesses of this season. ‘‘Discovery’’ price, $5.95 § See them in the window 300 Pairs of Children’s Shoes . In Tan Russia Calf, Patent Colt and Gun Metal leathers. Sizes 8% to 11 and 11% to 3. “Discovery” $l 69 price ..... RS AR s ey ok o sty RUTTRSTD . In Patent leathers with Red, White or Brown Tops. Sizes 2 to 200 Pairs of Childs’ Shoes 6. A large assortment at the “Discovery” 690 R R O P P P T PR ’s Clothing fis Men’s Clothing rier ) e 180 Men's Sults in Smart Metropolitan styles I : of elegant fall materials, choice designs and colors—a number of Sam Peck models as fitted and semi-fitted styles. Sizes from 31 slim to 46 stout, In order that it may be worth your while .to dis- of our men's shop $ l 4 50 the price will be.. . L Group No. 2— Backs, Pinch-backs, Chestorfields, Form- Fitting, Knitabacs and Sam Peck $ l 4 5 P ekl L] Group No. 3— 956 High-Class Models, many by Stein-Block fashion In men's clothes for Fall and winter. Siges from ¥ 8 sim_to 46 $18 75 price .... . Groug No. 4" Includes Sam Peck, Stein-Block and oth- most need this winter. Fabrics and fit- $ 18 75 tings are of unquestionable excellence. . L Men’s Furnishings Schoble Hats Staple ?un.lity 8hirts With broad brims, in light The kin the office, in either Soft or The most stylish hat for NOW Stiff Cuffs; a few wijh pleat- ~in all the new fall colors. ed fronts. All guaranteed fast “Discovery” price.....$23.40 For Auto Travel or general wear, in all wool Scotch goods. A wide’' range of patterns, nolsy. “Discovery” price.95¢ 8ilk Shirts for Men Crepes, Satin Stripes, Plain wide range of patterns, made by Earl & Wilson, Emery and other bigh-grade makers. In handsome, all-over pat- terns, figures, stripes, Bara- theas, with small motif and new knit scarfa. Really beau- tiful coloring throughout the In plain colors, stripes or fig- ures; Crinkled Cre) Sol- settes and Madras, Silk trims or Frogs, Military or Negligee roll collars. At a ridiculousl loy “Discovery" price. $1. Group No. 1— well as a large range of pinch-backs, form- cover the ocapacity 180 Overcoats for men, ineluding Ulster, Box- models. Discovery and Sam Peck—covering the field of stout, Dlleov?x.-y. er good makes in models fashionable men VR IR L AW welght soft felts, silk lined— <Pt o~ — 001‘15-{1;9'1!‘4:0""“ price.95¢ from the very neat to the very Poplins, Fiber de Lux, in a s Second Women’s Shog Floor... Silk Plush Coats one delightful store capable of outfitting the smallest infant or the largest man or woman. We are making 1T WORTH YOUR WHILE to visit this store, and have planned this extraordinary event unto that end. The values we offer are so strong that comparative prices or previous prices will be unnecessary. We invite you to see the goods, they will tell their own story. So come Friday or Saturday to the greatest event in our history. Plush has sensationally advanced in price. It is nevertheles: the fashionable, beautiful material for this winter. Forethought bought these coats before the advance and in addition to this the special prices framed for this event create & really wonderful value. Never again—not even in January, will this class of plushes be bought at these ?flces, Sizes from 14 to 46 bust. Lot No. 1— SILK AND WOOL Al ‘women. Silk Plush Coats with two-year guaranteed Sol satin lining. A very wonderful value. ““Discovery’’ Price.....eeecesssadhoiiieenss Lot No. 2— Silk Plush Coats with two-year guaranteed Sol satin lining. A number of good modéls to choose from, many fur trimmed, at.... Lot No. 83— Silk Plush Coats of especially rich, lustrous pile with 3-year guaranteed lining. Sev- eral models embellished by handsome fur In the warmest wool mixtures, including Velours, Broadcloths, Zibelines, Bolivias and Bulky Scotch Mixtures, with the widest of collars and largest of pockets, stylish belts and cuffs. Many are luxuriously trimmed with good fur, Three astonishing - “Discovery” Prices— Our Entire Stock of Suits Grouped Into Two Lots $15.00 $19.75 $25.00 Handsome Winter Coats $1750 $2500 $3950 The 'assortment is an excellent one and includes all wanted materials and colors. True Benson-Thorne styles. “Discovery prices— $15.00 - $25.00 All Qur Exclusive Suits Will Be Sold - - at = = ALL OUR DRESSES IN FOUR GROUPS WOOL SERGE FROCKS in simple styles for young “Discovery” price............ooun AR Ve st B e $ 7. 75 ALL WOOL FRENCH SERGE AND POPLIN FROCKS, “Discovery” price. . COVEry” PHOe.....vns oovvrnns ERE G g TRy ALL OUR FINEST DRESSES UP TO $150.00, INCLUDING PARTY FROCK AND EVERY EXCLUSIVE MODEL IN THE HOUSE; AT The Great Attraction in the “Waist Shop"’ Will be two large tables of Georgette Crepe and Crepe de Chine Blouses. You will find here qualities that will as- tonish the most expert shopper. “Disgovery"” price..... . i NS SR T AR - 13 Off 13 Off .$10.00 $3.95 Women’s and Children’s Fumishings b b Women’s Pure Angora Wool Sweat- ers, In red, These sweaters are of a very styles. “Discovery” value.. .83 Marinette Sweaters of all sweaters the aristocrat, in dainty pastelle shades as well as a few dark col- ors. “Discovery” value..$8.50 Women's Union Suits—All that's left of the Mentor line, the Men- tor people having gone out of business. In silk and woel. Women's Pare Thread Silk Hose, with clocks, black only. covery” price, at........... 70¢ For Women For Children brown or green. grade, but in 2-year-eld price . Misses oxford and brown. at pair Women'’s Boot Sflk Hose..... “dig. Children’s Sweaters, 8 to 12 years. made from a mixed wool yarn, but very serviceable at that 95¢ All Wool Sweaters, in belted styles, colors card, navy, “Discovery” Children’s Woolen Vests or Pants, broken lines and sizes, at..49¢ Children’s Bear Brand Hose.19¢ Infants’ Wool or Lisle Vietor }osu, ¢ ‘Women’s Fibre Silk Hose....39¢ BIRS R & TORNEQ knowing full well Infants and Tots Secorid Floor Children’s Colored Wash Dresses In Ginghams, Percales, etc., 2 to 6 years. “Discovery” Prices— 49¢, 79c¢, $1.35, $1.95 Children’s White Dresses Dainty frocks of lawn and organdie, ag well as Tailored dresses of Repp. “Discovery” Prices— 79c¢, $1.35, $1.95, $3.75, $4.75 Broken Line of Infants’ Shirts.............................. 30¢ Embroidered Flannel used for making infants’ and children’s skirts. “Discovery” prices . 80 L b siew e b 69¢ and 89¢ In:unu’ Long and Short Dresses of nainsook and dimity. Special ‘Discovery” prices ............. 49¢, 79¢, $1.35, $1.95 Infants’ Cashmere Sacques and Wrappers. | Revelation "prices— 49¢, 95¢, $1.35, $1.95 Infante’ Knitted or Silk Repp Bonnets...................... 85¢ Children's Sweaters, sizes to fit children to 4 years, wonderful values at the “discovery” price. .. 95¢ Childrens’ Flannelette Night Gowns and Night Dresses, practical staple goods at “discovery” prices............... 839¢ and 79¢ Children’s Coats Of Chinchilla, Corduroy, Zibeline, Broadeloth and Velvet, at sensational “discovery” prices— $2.95, $6.95, $7.95 Tailored Hats for children tremendously reduced. :1|: [ KRR P e / v ! Girls’ Shop B Floor... @irls’ Coats for School Mixtures, Corduroys and ‘Plain Cheviots, both lined and unlined styles, with big collars and pockets. A wonderful line of serviceable school coats that can only be identified with l’hlgh class merchandise. covery” price @irls’ Dressy Coats In Velour, Wool, Plush, Zibeline, Broadcloth and Mountain Breeze Velour, stylish models, beautifully trimmed. some with fur. $ 8 9 5 Discover a wonderful value, at.... . Raincoats for Girls Never mind the real value of these coats, they're 1o sell at " $2.95 Our Best Dresess for Girls Girls’ Wool Frocks, 8 to.16 years, in red and brown serge and black and White checks with bright colored trims, many middy dress styles, some with pleated skirts. “Discovery” $2 9 5 price, at . Whepeddreraesiese . Girls’ Wool Frocks, 8 to 16 years, in checks, plaids and plain colors, also a few challies—real good styles for either $ 4 9 5 dress or school. “Discovery” price................. . In Challie, Albatros and French Serge, many styles, all new and delightful, Sizes from 8 to 16 years. “Discovery” Price, Bt ..iceiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiniieninnees $7-95 Main Floor Boys’ Norfolk Suits School suits in wear resisting fabrics, good shades of grey or brown mixtures, in good boy- ish styles, with pinch or pleated backs. Most suits with two pairs of fully lined knickers. “Discovery prices— $3.95-$4.95-$5.95 Dregsy Suits In soft, rich shades of grey, brown or blue, in exclusive patterns and models, most suits with two pair of fully lined knickers: “Discovery” price..........cicvavivinne. $6.95 Boys’ Overcoats In cheviot or chinchilla, full double-breasted coats, in pinch- back or full belted styles, good warm linings and military collars, made for warmth and serv- jce. ‘Discovery” prices............ $ 5.95 ® $ 6-95 Boys’ Mackinaws With wide shawl collars and new effects in belted backs, made from the heavy northern wool, these coats offer stubborn re- satance 0 T, ey prices 94:952$5.95-§60.95 and cold. “Discovery” prices Boys’ Hats Boys’' All-Wool In Cheviot or Chinchilla, with | Bweaters or without eartabs. “Dis- covery” price..39¢ and §9¢ Navy or Maroon with double stripe around chest, heavy Women's Lisle or Fibre Silk Hose, | Boys’ Neckwear ribbed, - wide shawl _collar. u?orud Dcl‘m" or black, samples New designs, new colorings, “Discovery” price ....82.75 only. “Discovery” prive. .. boyish eck s i ) i 3:'D‘tulelr:nry” price ..n..:.“‘; BOYS' Corduroy Suits Golden brown, grey or mole Boys’ Wash Suits colors, made in Tommy Tuck- Plain blue or pink and neat er style. “Discovery” price striped materials in chambray PO TSR Daet 2.05 and galates. “Discovery” Same material in romper style. price, &t ... 95¢ “Discovery” price ...$2.15 | BB G i R e S e OSDEROSINO<TC- ¢ | = y