Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, November 16, 1916, Page 5

TSSENCE OF NEWS IS PRCULIARITY Y Oub Reporter Differs With| e Dana and Later Becomes Good Vegetable Peddler. MEETS PUBLIC OURIOSITY By A. R. GROH. A young reporter was sent out once | to write up a balloofi” ascension. He returned in a coutple of hours and told the city editer there was nothing to write. “Why not?” asked the city editor. “Well,” said the reporter, “they didn’t have any balloon 'ascension. The fellow went up with the mayor and the chief of police and when he got up about a hundred feet the wind 5 ran the balloon against the Methodist i church steeple and tore it all to pieces. Two of the men fell down and were ‘ killed right away and the mayor was still hanging on to the top of the steeple when I left, and they didn't know how to get him down.” _ It is said the young reporter in after: life became a successful vegetable { peddler. What Is News? This brings us to the question, What is “news?” News is anything that is ) of interest to the pubfin. Accidents, deaths, marriages, births, successful enterprises of men or failures, inno- vations, things strange, out-of-the- ordinary, Dana, the editor of the New York Sun, once illustrated out-of-the-ordin- ary news. “If a dog runs out and bites a man,” he said, “it may be news and it may not be, depending on who the man is and how badly he is bitten. But if a man runs out and bites a dog it is news, no matter who the man is.” Effect of Distance. The importance of a piece of news in any given locality depends upon VPWEGD! WEGO VPN 3 SMONE LATER the distance of that locality from the place where the news happens. I re- member reading in the London Times about the Omaha tornado. It was #/ piece about four inches long and sim- fi!y stated that 1,000 people had been illed. If that tornado had struck London it would have had columns of space, even in the august “Times.” News varies in importance *also ac~ cording to the prominence of the per- sons involved. If a tramp is killed in a wreck the public isn't as much in- terested in it as if a well known citi- zen is killed in a wreck. Mystery is a great element in mak- ing news of interest because it stim- ulates the primitive emotion of curi- osity. For example, the kidnapping of Eddie Cudahy. The news value of what happens is governed also by the number of peo- ple who are interested in it. The fifty members of some club would be in- terested to.see a full, detailed report of the club’s meetings, but the news- paper’s other 99,950 readers would have no interest in such a detailed re- port. Therefore only the most impor- tant features of the club meeting are mentioned. In short, the news is selected daily to meet the desires and demands of the greatest ‘number. % Dying Man Makes Own Funeral Plans Mike Hynock, 1216 South -Thir- teenth street, an Austrian, was shot by a Serb, L. Milech, according to the verdict returned by a coroner’s jury this morning. Hynock, after being shot in a qua:rel over the war, asserted he was l1:ositive he woyld die and completed his own funeral ar- rangements.an hour before he passed away. . Celebrate Anniversary y Much it Oost.” Additional expense accounts with Harley G. Moorhead, ele recent election—both successful 1 filed within the last couple of inson, unsuccessful candidate treasurer, $339j7 3 George C. Porter, defeated for gress, $23; Arthur E. Baldwin, cessful candidate for judge of defeated for $225; Frank C. Best, defeated Adams, successful candidate county surveyor, $155; Jeff W. 1 f Judge Leslie, re-elected, Judge Troup, re-elected, $111.40. The following candidates for accounts in the last day or so ; In MOSt Unique Manfler H. Bulla, successful, $156; Jahcé ~ Uncle Sam'’s gold pieces of the $2.50 | Walsh, unsuccessful, $62.50; R. C. denominatioh are being passed out|Druesedow, unsuccessful, $59; Nels to customers by the Nebraska Cloth- ing company, the occasion being the fourth anniversary of the Greater Nebraska. 'A three-day celebration of the event is announced for Thurs- dl% Friday and Saturday. he men’s clothing sectidn, the women’s apparel department and other departments are -directed by Cooper, unsuccessful, $67.50; J. Lovely, succ 2245.50; John H. Ben 183.65. Twelve ‘Hundred Dollars Raised by the Y. W. C successful, successful, specialists jn their respective lines. s . ‘ It is announced that the clothing Laroiib threfe houlrs w:r‘li( ;)" ':e! toiagcrtment this season offers $100,-| campaign for funds launched by the worth more of overcoats alone than heretofore, another entire floor having been remodeled into a sales- room to adequately show this great stock. The main, floor, ‘devoted to great selections of men’s shirts, hats, men’s and women’s shoes and kindred lines, is one of the largest rooms in the west the time set. and Miss . Ada Starkweather, the work, gave talks at the noon by workers. RXPENSR ACCOUNTS Successful and Beaten Runner/a in Late Race Tell How SUTTON'S BILL WAS $973 commissioner, by candidates in the unsuccessful, show that A. L. Suttton, defeated for governor, spent $973. Some of the other expense accounts are as followsy Felix J. McShane.'de~‘ feated for sheriff, $338; Charles Dick- judge of the district court, $226.80; R. J..Madden and James M. Fitzgerald, winners in the race for police -magis- rtrate, $148 ‘and $409.98, respectively Er G. ‘Solomon, defeated for county municipal court, $216.85; A. C. Harte, county ' commissioner, county commissioner, $137.50; L. E. ford, one of the county commission- ers-elect, $275; Richard S. Horton, successful candidate for public defen- der, $66; Will N. Johnson, loser, $35;3 Michael Clark, the sheriff-elect, $364; $165.65; state legislature have filed expense Lundgren, unsuccessful, $40; John W. ssful, $38; J. H. Crad- dock, aucccssgul, $106; R. C. Strehlow, Young Women's Christian association today, brought $1,264. Twenty thous- and dollars is the goal, and ten days Mrs. Emma F. Byers came from Minneapolis to help in lunchéon when funds were turned in filed ction and days for | intendent of the police department, All New Year Fetes Should Be Day Early City Commissioner Kugel, as super- is in a quandary as to what to say regarding the New Year's eve fes- tivities, inasmuch as this event falls on a Sunday this year. v A number of inquiries have reached Mr. Kugel's' office, particularly from hotel men, who-want to know what to do about making New Year's eve reservations. It has been the custom in the past to “let the bars down” on_the 'last evening of thq year. Mr. Kuget be- \| not produce ashes. Washinxton to the effect that post- lieves the celebration should be held | age to ustralia is 8 cents instead of on Saturday evening this time. 2 cents. Failure of IE:ersons ltoduqd T the proper rostaze as resulted in the return of a large number of let- Real Estate Men the THE BEE: OMAHA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, The Mountain' Climbers G0AL JUMPS ONE MORE DOLLAR, WOW! Anthracite Now Sells at $13 to $13.50, While Soft Coal Oosts Eight-Fifty. ANOTHER ADVANCE COMING Mr. Ultimate Consumer if you bought' your coal Tuesday instead of waiting until yesterday, you saved §1 per ton on most of the grades. This morning the Omaha coal dealers took another twist at the high cost of liv- ing. and before they quit they had added the $1 per ton to those kinds of coal that are in most de}nand. ; Omaha coal dealers assext that in making the advance in priceés to the consumer, an even greater advance has been added to their purchases’at the mines. ¢ Tuesday morning hard coal was res tailing at $12 to gIZ.SO per ton and now the same kinds of coal sells at $13 to $13.50. The " Arkansas coals were caught for an advance of but cents per ton and the Spadra that Tuesday sold for $10.50 now fetches $11 on large or small orders. The greater part of the soft coals comes ?rom the Illinois mines. Tues- day this coal sold ‘at $7.50 per ton. Now it is listed at §8.50, and the deal- ers declare that they don't care whether or not you take it, tontend- ing that selling it at this price is about the same as swapping dollars, so far as a profit is concerned. - Coke Goes Up, Too. Early in the season a good many of the people took to petroleum coke as a winter fuel, largely because-it does The early 'orders were filled at $10.25. Then it was boosted 50 cents in price, followed by another boost, and now the price has beent put up ‘to $11.50 per ton. Dealers assert that they are unable to say if there will be another ad- vance, but they add that they would not be surprised to see several before the winfer is over. They contend that the demand for coal is unprece- dented, due almost wholly to a large export business and the operations of practically all the manufacturing plants the country over, They assert that another cause for the advance made at the mines and, which ulti- mately hits the consumér is_due to the shortage in production. They in- sist that all through the coal mining districts, although wages to miners have been increased, it is'impossible to get men. Postage to Australia Is Eight Cents, Not Two Postmaster. C.. E. Fanning has called attention to a circular received from the Postoffice department ol Will Devote More | con- suk- the for for Bed- the | M. nett, o A who -day in which furnishing goods are sold. The women’s wearing apparel and millinery ‘sections located on the third_floor specialize in correct outer apparel for women and misses. Speaking of their idea in giving away gold pieces, John A. Swanson said: “We wanted to show our ap- eciation of public patronage in a way that no man or woman could misunderstand.” Neglecting You Health? Wheat and Corn Prices Both Take a Slight Drop Lowex: prices and light receipts tell the story of the Omaha grain market for the day. Wheat receipts were fifty-four carloads and prices were off 1 to 3 cents, sales being made all the way between $1.82 ang $1.91 pcrfibu/shel. orn was off 12 cent to 414 cents and sold at 94@96% cents per 1Ixushcl. Receipts were twenty:four carloads, Oats sold at 553/@55 cents per bushel, ybcent to 3 cent off. Receipts were eighteen carloads. President King of Oberlin To Talk to Alumni On ’Phone Oberlin alumni Tiving in Omaha are invited to the general offices of. the telephone company for Friday even- ing when President King of Ober- lin will talk over the transcontinental telephone wire to Oberlin men all along the route. The different asso- ciations will also talk to each other. ¢ diseases were unknown. Lungs, skin fresh and pu writers, the housewive: Use Doan's Kidney Pills. An Omaha Experience: an to have trouble with neys got to acting right cleared up. My back bec: rheumatic pains lessefed.” DOAN' & /;arl;y Moorhead ‘will talk for the PILLS Omaha association and all who visit -850 & P . A0 ¢ at all Drug Stores i K‘fig"s‘;czzf“ may hear President L:nlhl\flllburll&.?np BuffaloNY.§' § | When everybody lived outdoors kidney kidneys worked together to keep the blood . Nowadays the thinkers, t:a tal case of Bright's disease. Don't delay. KIDNEY r and an to act too often and I jecretions every little while. my o rheumatic pains in my knees. After using Doan's Kidney Pills, my kid- d the secretions ! e easier and the | | | Time to Land Work Omaha Real The Jerry M. Fitzger- | wants to pursue narrower lines this ald, the county assessor-elect, $350; year. The report of the executive committee, which was adopted, limits the activities and discussions of the club largely to matters pertaining to the real estate business, instead of covering the whole field of civic aj political act es. The report created of the club during the last two y rather than positive. This Colonial Poster Bed Is Priced $37.50 and that is most reasonable, Yor the bed is solid mahogany that has been carefully selected. Four inch squares were required to make the posts, which are gracefully turned. At the head a wide panel tom- pletes the effect and the whole piece is perfectly finished and rubbed dull. Only $37.50. Comes in twin or full size. satin finish, at $25, $29, $33 and up. We extend a cordial invitation play of dining room furniture shown Wilhelm’s tor Victrolas in the different woods and finishes are includ- ed in our stock. 1t is not necessary for you to defer the pleasure of a Victrola in your home until you can pay the full price, but you can take it at once, pay a smdll amount each month and enjoy it at the same time. We sell Victrolas EASY TERMS Cured His RUPTURE thing that q Years have returned, as a carpe but will nd may nm!‘- tion, If ‘you write to me, The committee branded the activities |seonii to ears | Y9 Orchard & Wilhelm 414-416-418 South-16th St. Other Colonial Post Beds in Mahogany Finish at $19.50, $22.00, $28.50, Square Tube Brass Beds, boltless construction, seamless tubing and A Good Satin Finish Brass Bed as low in price as $7.75 Dining Room Furniture Order now for delivery before Thanksgiving. There Are Advantages in Selecting Your Victrola at Orchard & All the various styles of Vic- I was badly ruptured while Iifting a trunk Doctors “said ‘my only hope of cure was an operation. Trusses ‘“,4 me no good. Finally I got hold of some- and completely cured me, and the rupture has never gh 1 am doing hard work There was no operation, no ul have nothing t . full Information about how you complete curs without opeéra. Eugene M, Pullen, Marceilus Avenue, Mana. Better cut out this wotice and ny others who are ruptured— U may save a life or at least stop misery nd the worry and danger of an dvertisement. lost time, no Ete. to you to see the won.dertul dis- on our 5th floor. N 1916. Electrolysis Not As Bad as | Reported at a conference of Mrs. Cole’s depart-, ment at the biemial conyention i’ New York, when General A, Camminetti and _ Mrs, Camminetti were present. ~Miss Kate Waller Barrett commented. on. this. 'MRS. COLE LEADS IN - EMPLOYNENT WORK Commissioner. 50"30 government experts have / in a speech made at that time. A been in Omaha several da.):s chasing‘civfl Service Reform Dgpm. movement for a separate women and; stray electric currents. They have ) girls' division of the bureau, not in- been working in the interest of the| Mment of Woman's Olub Helps cluded in the original plan, was en- street railway company and the| . Bring Matter to Foous. dorsed at this conference and later Omaha Water board, determining to 2 pu: i effe.c.(. for Wi in th 3 just ‘\\Im( extent the stray currents| WOULD JOIN COLLEGIATES Fegffims‘:r'l’a??’ igora pu:';hel:! ;lllue:lg running off the street railway wires R by Mrs: Cole last year, partly alon, injure the water and other pipes| In connection with the establish- | the line of work planned by the fed-. buried in the ground in clo. i ment of the co-operative employment cral. bureau, Training for public ¢ proxs service has always been featured by the civil service reforn: department. A number of local clubwomen will be asked to meet General Camminetti on his next. visit, Consolidation of the vocational bureau, esnhli{shed last yea;lby the bringing the movem to its pres- | Association of Collegiate Alumnae, ent ita‘t‘ua. b T | with the new federaf bureau, is 1o Plans of establishing the bureaus|be brought to the consideration of college women. |1||lil)" to the trolley lines. t is asserted that the repor experts will show that tll\e :1::1\:2: to pipes, caused by electric current passing through the ground, is not as great as has heen supposed. The report will also show that there is a method .h_v which these currents can be drained off, thus doing away almost entirely with the damage to pipes. | were first made public May 24, 1916, | the ——M @__—wu b oA, bureau, -gponsored by the federal | government, is brought to light the connection of an Omaha clubwoman, | Mrs, F. H. Cole, and her department, that of civil service reform, General Federation of Women's Clubs, in JOHN A. SWANSON, Pres, 30 GOL preces FREE /3 . \ A $2.50 Gold Piece Free with individual cash X ]1J purchases of $25 or more throughout our store R N THURSDAY, November 16, This Greater Store Completes 0 J four years of notable triumphs in value-giving, and the achievement of unqualified supremacy in apparel-selling.’ Our pride in our record is justified and we intend to celebrate in a fitting manner. We want all the people of this com- munity to join us in an event that offers * The Golden Opportunity, of the season ——————to buy wearing apparel at a saving Besides the most wonderful values, the largest stocksto choose from, and in spite of the rising market on all lines of wearing apparel, we will give away, as souvenirs of our Fourth Birthday, United States $2.60 Gold Picces Free, making an.unprecedented event for everybody that attends. Come, we want you to get your share. Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Thousands up_pn: Thousands of Men'’s- Suits and Overcoats, $15-$20-$25 «Values Unequaled at $20 tc\p $35’ Elsewhere. Conpm. UITS in a wonderful showing of men's and VERCOATS in a variety of models never be- S young men's brilliant styles or co: O fore attempted—single and douple breasted models. Suits in the smartest fab: styles in box ulsters, ulsterettes and Butternut browns, regimental stripe great coats, Never before so many b.w-lu green gunmetal grays, autumn bro: models and rich fabrics—Scotch mixtures, plaid- striped blues, two-tone blue, blue back Meltons, heather mixtures, plaids, over- plaids, Meltons, Kerseys and Oxford Vicunas. i uperbly silk lined or with yoke and silke p ms. i > ) Supreme Showing World’s Finest Overcoats, $30.00, $35.00, $40.00. No store ever made a greater demonstration of farsighted ' preparation. . Months of planning secured for us at the old prices the most luxuriously silk- - lined imported Melton, 8t. George Kersey and Vicuna Chesterfield Overcoats. * Fur and Fur-Lined Overcoats, $18 to $88 Men’s Mackinaws, $5.00 to $15.00 - Boys’ Mackinaws, $5.00 to $9.00 A ¢ : $2.80 Gold Piece Anniversary Souvenirs with cash purchases of $25.00 or mere threughout the store. the west. Women’s Apparel at Unequaled Prices Greater values and greater selections than ever before have been prepared for our Fourth Anniversary. We invite every woman to participate in our celebra- tion; secure the best values obtainable and receive a $2.50 gold piece abso- lutely Free. Wonderful Valuesin COATS for Women and Misses. $14.85, $17.50, $19.50, $24.50 A guaranteed saving of $5.00 to $10.00 OATS for every purpose, in every C conceivable style and color. All en- veloping, voluminous coats, richly fur-trimmed and fur-effect coats. Coats for street, motor or travel wear— variety unparalleled. g All Women'’s Suits ONE-HALF OFF Yes, it means just “;hat it says— it'’s the big event of our Fourth Anniversary. Our Entire Stock. Of beautiful velour, chiffon velvet, panne velvet, *broadcloth, duvetyne; wool velour, serge, gabardine, and serge suits— ; $14.85 to $74.50 Suits at half-price, Now Children’s Dresses Children’s Coats $7 10 $37% | 95¢ to $4.95 $3.95 10 §9.85 $2.50 Gold Piece Anniversary souvenirs with cash purchases of $25.00 or.more, throughout the atore. Omaha’s largest showing of Men’s Underwear, Sweaters, Gloves, Flannel and Dress Shirts, Hats, Caps, Footwear Sebrasha € ORRECT APPAREL FOR MEN AND WOME: Salts’ genuine Sealette, Esqui- mette and Velour Coats. We sensed the tremendous demand and se- cured values that are the wonder of all who compare. ' You must see these luxurious garments, priced at a saving of 256% to 331-3%, at $19.50 to $79.50. Silk and Serge Dresses. Hundreds and hundreds of those much-desired crepe de chine, georgette, satin and serge dresses—every new style, every color, $9.85 to $39.50. S8EE OUR WINDOWS TODAY.