Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 15, 1916, Page 3

l Nebraska l PLUM HUNTERS TRY { T0 SOLVE MYSTERY Recent Turndown of Chairman Langhorst Cause of Much Discussion. CLOSED NEVILLE BOOK (From a Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln, Dec. 14.—(Special.)—Much i mystery surrounds the turning down of Chairman Langhorst of the demo- cratic state committee for the position { of food commissioner by Governor Neville. One rumor is that the new governor has said he was under no obligation to the state committee, as he had to } make his campaign for himself and re- ceived little or no assistance from the democratic machinery. | Another story, which appears to be authentic, is that Mr. Langhors unable to get the suppert of N Committeeman Arthur Mullen for the ‘ place, the latter giving the re the irst district had already bee ognized by the re-appointment of { ticorge Johnson, whose home is in IFalls Sity. | Plan of Distribution. This again brings up the distribu-| | tion of patronage with the question it an equal division among districts will follow. The First district at pre ent is well represented with appoint- meuts, among the number being Hen- i ry Gerdes of the board of control, | Warden Fenton of the penitentiary, CLicf Engineer Johnson of the board of irrigation, Secreary Royse of the \ hanking board, besides several jobs of a minor nature. If the *y { plan is to govern, some who think { they have a “lead pipe cinch” on reappointment, may be just as badly t around” 1 disappointed as is Chairman Lang- | horst. Most comment follows the remark by Chairman Langhorst that “I am ! ' still going to be for the prohibition { amendment.” The food commissioner is a factor in regulating sales of near i beer, During the last year Commis- sioner Harman had prosecuted many l of the near beer vendors for violation of the pure food Jaws relative to mis- | branding. | As to the Dry Law. | A story that certain wet candidates for office, county, state ando therwise, who have been elected, were going to make prohibition so brutally pro- i hibitive as to make it noxious, has| caused much apprehension. The ru-| nmored plan is that the state will either be made so dry that people will be- come disgusted and go back to high license or the law made inoperative su_ihat it will have the same effect. No one accuses the new governor of being in this class, but some insist much pressure will be brought to bear to bring about that condition. There are many who insist no one will bhe able to dictate to the new governor. i i that the very moment Mr, Neville gets the idea into his head he is being used for that purpose, such persons will lose the friendship of the new governor for all time. This latter idea appears to be the prevail- ing opinion among those who have been reading between the lines and may eventually turn out to be the right dope. Premont Eagles Wil Have New Building Fremont, Neb., Dec. 14.—The Fre- mont Aecrie of Eaglesshas definitely decided to erect a home of its own to cost approximately $25,000. This decision was reached at a recent mecting. It is planned to have the building ready for occupancy at the expiration of the lease the order has on the quarters it now éccupics. Ne- gotiations for a site are under way, a committee consisting of County Judge Waldo Wintersteen, William Barz and M. M. Woslager having been appointed to have charge of this feature. Music Teacher Sues Omaha Street Railway Company IEbba Lofgren, music teacher, 1017 South Twenty-third street, has glcd suit for $7,670 against the Omalfd & Council Bluffs Street Railway com- pany. She sets forth that she received mnjurics October 19 when struck by a strect ca To Ward Off Winter Complexion Ills To keep the face smooth, white and beautiful all winter, there’s nothing quite w0 good as ordinary mercolized wax Rough, chapped or discolored skin, in evitable in this weather, is gently ab- sorbed by the wax and replaced by the or, fresher skin beueath. The face trace of the wax, the latter plied at bedtime and washed oft mornings. Creams, powders and rouges, on the other hand, are apt to appear con- | pleuous at this seaxon, because of al- xpansion and contraction of the to changing temperatures., You ed to try this simple treatment. wnce of mercolized wax at any and use like cold cream. This | ny skin at once, and in a week wlexion will look remarkably althy ying dust often cause squint- her contortions which make You can quickly gev rid of cvery however produced, by wusing &« f h made dissolving 1 saxolite in ono-half dvertisement ot Irugstore ') D . Ryan’s Rings Ring True The Diamond is the one article above all others that should be purchased from a reputable oncern. RYAN JEWELRY CO,, Rose Bldg., 16th and Farpam. ‘ ) _| building between Fremont Man Said To Have Been Killed May Be Still Alive Fremont, Neb., Dec. 14.—(Special.) —Mrs. William Sparks, who had re- ceived notice of the death of her hus- band, William Sparks, a former Fre- mont merchant, who is with a Ca- nadian regiment on the French front, has received word from the British war office to the effect that no record of his having been killed has been made A letter addressed to Sparks by his wife several weeks ago was returned, marked “killed in ac- tion.” Mrs. Sparks wrote to the war office and has been informed through an official letter that so far as the of- fice knows Mr. Sparks is still alive Mrs. Sparks has not heard from her | husband for over two months, how- ever, Notes from Beatrice And Gage County ~ Beatrice, Neb., Dec. 14.—(Special.) —Kilpatrick Bros. of this city have finished the grading work on the cighteen-mile line which they are Emery and Weh- nachtee, Utah, for the Union Pacific. The contract amounts to $0,000,000 Three tunnels will have to be con- structed before the work is finished, which will be some time next sum- mer. Three thousand men have been employed on the work the last few months. Funeral services for the late City Commissioner G. T. Reynolds will be held Friday morning at 10:30 o'clock from the Presbyterian church, con- ducted by Rev. N. P. Patterson, the pastor, assisted by Rev. L. D. Young of Lincoln. Lon Turner, the leading merchant at Barneston, is lying critically ill from an attack of pneumonia at his home there. Harry C. Guldner and Miss Sarah Z An Killen, both of Adams, werc mar- | ried at the home of the bride’s par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Killen today. William Eitzen and Miss Elsic A bert, both of Clatonia, were married yesterday at the court house by Judge | Walden. Mrs. U. S. Raynor of this city died this morning at a local hospital, aged 49 ycars. The deceased came here a few years ago with her family from Villisca, Ia. She is survived by her husband and two children, Boyd and Nine Raynor of this city. Butter Farmers Will Have County Agent David City, N name of Butler coun the list Dec 3 y was added to of Ncbraska counties now 14.—The employing county agents Saturday, | when farmers from all parts of But- ler county gathered here and formed a permanent organization for the pur- pose of hiring a county agricultura agent. Frank Hess of Surprise, Neb., was clected president of the newly | formed organization. W. E. Hewitt of David City was chosen secretary A board of directors was also picked to direct the work of the organization. State Grange Favors Rural High Schools Gibson, Neb., Dec. Telegram.)—The State Grange today favored rural high schools in the county to finish the grades. were installed this evening. The Nt meeting place will he Ansley. The convention adjourned this eve- ning Mr. |3 14.—(Special | Officers | © THE BEE: COUNTY OFFICERS COMING TO OMAHA State Association at Alliance Asks Legislature to Grant Higher Salaries. OLD OFFICERS RE-ELECTED Alliance, Neb., Dec. 14—(Special i Telegram.)—At the closing sessi of the convention of the Nebraska > Association of Commissioners, and County Clerks here solutions were adopted ask- ing the legislature for an increase of mileage allowance and a raise of ap proximately 30 per cent in salary, in- | dicating that even county officia are feeljng the high cost of living. Resofutions calling for amendment to the statutes governing the build ing and maintenance of bridges over irrigation and drainage ditches were, after much discussion, passed by the convention. The resolutions call for | the building and upkeep by corpora- tions owing and maintaining these ditches: also when new roads are au- thorized and built crossing these ditches that the owners and not the taxpayers of the county should con | struct the new bridges and maintain them Former officers were re-clected and ial legislative committec named ting of onc member from cach strict and one member at large be ing appointed by the president. Resolutions were adopted upon the death of three members of the asso- ciation whigh occurred during the last ve James White of Otoc county, sion B give it. > F. O’Sullivan of Cuming and S. 1 Libe . h & “ oty Women's Felt Romeos, fur Simonson of Merrick county. : ML o 5Lt black Omaha was named as the meeting mlmnlw': \;m \xrf\(i(. 50 o .brown‘ place of the 1917 convention. Hast :‘" f:“f"\ (‘rx- l‘:“I‘L an 31 2P- ings and Grand Island also bid for} Sizes 2% to 8, a oo 8125 ! the honor. | Women's Comfy Slippers, felt, Officers to serve the coming year padded soles, come in red, brown, black and gray. Sizes 2'% to 8, at, P. J. Kennedy, York; viee R ¥ ... 98¢ . R. Barlow, Lodgepole J X n}n. nr..sn‘:m e Men’s Slippers, tan and black, dward ilesisinlivg iiam s Everett style, patent trimmed back Jullus' Pitz, W. B. Wykert, Mike Cavey el 5 o Emil Helsing, Tlugh Allison, Joe Wanek and 5 511(‘3_“01" b_l" 11, pair !?8(.‘ Danlel Casey. | Boys’ Slippers, in tan kid, Ever- i T = ett style. Si from 2% to 5%, - Lucy Oberg Files Suit |&F air - ..81.25 For Divorce at Madison : Madison, Neb., Dec. HA-v(Spcria[l.) Boxed Handkerchiefs ! —Lucy Oberg has brought action for 3 R I divorce and alimony against her hus- For Christmas Gifts | band. Peter F. Oberg. They were Everyone will appreciate these married in 1900 at Madison. ~ Mrs. for gifts and we have them in such Oberg alleges in his -petition as wide assortment that you can 1grounds for action extreme cruelty. choose just what you want and Peter F. Oberg, the defendant, is one pay very little. | of the oldest settlers in Madison, hav- W e e i anilars fing Ecttlet here inthesearly 7(,‘5' and chiefs, with neat colored initials. is the present justice of the peace. Rosiot 6. for 75e DROPSY TREATED FREE Women's Fancy Lawn Handker- ’ chiefs, with initials. 6 in box, v Dr. Miles, the Great Specialist, Who i g A ““nnau a $3.75 Trial Treatment Free. for...........39¢. 59¢. 69¢ t od Af 9 Women's Handkerchiefs, with Cured After Others Falled. : LIV Mazy ] Bevert (Sares fancy embroidered corners, 3 in At first no disease is nnnavonlli\'“ mors hox foriv s o e e e 29¢ | harmless than dropsy; a little swelling of o R x 4 5 the eyellds, hands, fret, ankles or ab- .Wflmdenlslhl!k 1\‘;}11dl;|ef)rfh'lcf_s, I;n | domen. Finally there iz great <h‘nrlnrn.~ of ?swrtc colors. orth 25¢, each, breath, cough, faint spells, sometimes nau O L i e 5 sea and vomiting, even bursting of the 5 2 4 L 15¢ limbs and a lingering and wretched death Women's All Pure Linen Hand- It _the dropsy is not removed kerchiefs, plain. Worth 15¢, each, Dr. Miles has been known as a leading foe iz | specfalist in theso diseases for 30 years OE e Y% ¢ His llhoml"u((nr nf‘ a ‘ld‘ "]‘l’('n(‘n?::\}: f"l'l; “'0“1(‘" S Fflnt’)’ Embl’l)id(!l'fld o all erers, fs certainly worthy o 3 ¢ | Sacious consideration. You may never have and Lace Trimmed Handkerchiefs, uch an opportunity again. % e in sheer lawn and linen, also The Grand Dropsy Treatment consists of A i - four dropsy remedics In one, also Tonic Strlplfd tissue. E"-‘h: ..10¢ Tablets and Pura-Laxa for removing the Children’s Novelties — Three vater. This treatment is specially pre- S A A s s :rtlhod for cach patient and is three times Handkerchiefs in box for. -12(‘ as successful as that of most physiclans. ) DA A S e VA 25¢ It usually relieves the first day, and re Women's Fancy Embroidered | moves swelling in six days in most cases ay is dangerous. Send for Remarkable ey in Your State, I afflicted readers may/ have Examination Chart, Opinion, Advice, and a Two-Pound Trial Treatment free. Write | at once. Describe your case. Address Dr. Franklin Miles, Dept. DA.. 705 to 716 Frank- Zlkhart, -Ind. Book, THE STORE OF THE TOWN FRIDAY and WE WILL SELL BROKEN LINES OF OUR BEST SELLING NUMBERS * —IN— MEN’S AND YOUNG MEN’S SUITS and OVERCOATS 152 BROWNING, GEO. T. WILSON, Mgr. Furniturefor This Quaint Spinet Desk Done in solid mahogany, finish- ed brown, 48 inches long. Makes an ideal Xmas gift, at $48.50. cut, $23.50. Straight chair to match, $12.50, $13.50. Other ma- "ogany Desks, $9.00, $19.75 Up. y Large;t;l"'\;;-niture' Salesfloors in Nebraska | Beatan & AieR Co Omaha Home Furnishing Headquarters Revolving chair to match, like |damask upholstery. On sale Mon- Windsor Phonographs Sold Here iR SATURDAY KING & CO. Gifting New Cane Arm Chair (Like Cut) | Solid mahogany frame, finished brown, with loose cushion silk day at just $75.00. Other styles at $47.50, $49.75 and $90.00. OMAHA, FRIDAY, | § i g I DECEMBER Just 8 Shopping Days to Christmas RIRIRRRRRRY T ractical Gifts at Popular In the Biggest and Best BASEMENT West of Chicago The biggest and best Toyland—goes without saying—and from this point out, the entire Basement has taken over a holiday appearance with dozens of Christmas booths filled with gift items of all descriptions. Slippers The Basement Christmas Slipper Stock Is Wonderful in Its Variety Give a pair of Slippers and you give more than a mere present-— you give comfort, and earn the gratitude of anyone to whom you Initial Handkerchiefs, also fancy embroidered, plain and corded. In white and colors. Many worth 10¢, special, each 5 Men’s Mercerized Initial Hand- kerchiefs, all initials. Worth 10c. Friday, 4 for 25¢, each..G% ¢ Men’s Wear Suggestive Christmas Gifts 125 Dozen Christmas Neckwear, open end, four-in-hands. All new patterns, cut large. All silk. Spe- cial, at. . ..29¢ 50 Dozen Christmas Mufflers, reefer stylé. Fancy stripes. Very new. Special, at Give Her a Rug For a Christmas Gift Axminster Rugs Size 36x72, worth $5.50, at $4 Size 27x60, worth $3.50— J & R b T O L MR S $2.50 1,000 Rug Remnants, worth $2I005 it e 69¢ Pillow Slips Beautiful Embroidered anq Initial Pillow Slips With handsomely scalloped edg- es.. Best grade workmanship, on good grade muslin. Size 45x36 inches. Neat floral and scroll de- signs. Special, each...... 27 % ¢ Irish Embroidered Style Pillow Slips, put up one pair in a beau- tiful box. Finest workmanship ob- tainable. On superior grade muslin. Fancy scroll embroidery and init- ials, with eyelet effects. Scalloped edge. Size 45x36. Regular $1.75 value, specially priced, per pair, hoan $1.35 Toilet Articles For Gifts. Perfumes, Etc., in Great Variety. Christmas would not be Christ- mas if you did not have at least one or two gifts from this depart- ment. High Grade Perfumes, in fancy bottles. Neatly boxed, at 29¢ up. White Ivory Hair Brushes, ac- tual value $5.00, special. .$2.98 Child’s Manicure Sets, four pieces, file, buffer, buttonhook and cuticle knife. In fancy lined box. Black ebony finish........ 59¢ Ten-Row Pure Bristle, Military Hair Brushes, ebony finish. Two in a box, special. . 79¢ White Ivory Powder Box and Hair Receiver, in neatly lined box. Special $2.39 Complete assortment of Toilet and Manicure sets, all in fancy boxes, at very moderate prices. Y 15, 1916. 3 Waists, Petticoats, Underwear And Other Wearables at Smallest Prices. Including a lot of the famous “HEATHERBLOOM" Petticoats. Each of these garments will be put in a Christ- mas box for the asking. Crepe de Chine and Stripe Tub Silk Blouses, several styles. Fine White Waists, made of different kinds of fine materials. Newest crea , copies of higher priced blouses. fferent styles. In Christmas boxes. Each....... $1-00 Fancy Cotton Petticoats, new fancy stripe effects. Two very special lots. In Christmas boxes. . flower trimmed and 97c and $1.25 Genuine Fancy Flowered Heatherbloom Petticoats, one in fr*$1.69 and $1.95 Silk Petticoats, two very special lots. Black and all colors. Many different styles. Also extra sizes for s1011$2.95 and $3.39 Muslin Underwear for Gifts Pretty Corset COVers.........oooeivvivens 25¢. 39¢. 48¢ Envelope Chemise .. .. St . 48¢. 97¢ N L G oW R e e et o i v 48¢. T8¢. 97¢ .. 48¢, T8¢, 97¢ PatticoRtE It Rt e Gt ittt One in a box, Bathrobes Women's and Misses’ Fancy Flowered and Indian $1 95 pattern Bathrobes, all sizes. $3.00 values, at............ . Girls' Bathrobes, ages 6 to 14 years. Very special Children’s Bathrobes, ages 1 to 3 years. $1.00 values, only. .. Coats, Sweaters, Etc. Very special lot of Women's, Misses' Children's Coats, many different styles and colors. Sweater and. $ 1 50 Al Or e On ]y e e e ool Lo St et 97C Splendid lot of Women's and Misses’ Sweater Coats, all sizes and colors. .. $1-957 32-95, $3-95 Children's Three-Piece Sweater Suit—Hood, Coat and Pantlets to match. White, red and blue. Regular $1.50 97 T T T o i s S e o O A O A D P G L c Girls’ Coats, warm winter coats, newest styles. Ages 2 to 6 and 6 to 14 years. Made of Zibeline, Corduroy, Chin- chilla, Novelty Cloths, etc. Values to §6.00, for only and . Lots of Joy for Girl or Boy When Little y Money is Spent g Here in Toyland We have jot- ted down just a half dozen or so of items that are sure to please. | Tin Kitchen Sets: ‘ Imported German Tin Tea Sets, b pieces and tray, with nursery figures on them paint- 10¢ Other Sets, 8 pieces, 25¢, and ed in colors 15 piece: Dishes for Little Girls: Genuine Imported German Tea Sets, 8 pieces, handsomely dec- orated; all enclosed in a box, Housekeeping Sets: Dolly’s Housekeeping Sets - Cooking Utensils, Groceries, Potato Masher, Gas Stove, etc., P5E e e R G :)‘l‘::‘\:r size boxes W_“‘h 4;: | Soldier Sets for Boys: American Soldier and In- dian Sets, Cavalry, Artillery and Infantry: Aluminum Cooking Utensils: | Pure Aluminum Cooking Uten- | s|lsi lamkvno%'h h‘; r;flllsa 6 Soldiers and tent...... 49¢ truy coo with an shape: | 9 < iors o Te just like mother's, which she | 9 Soldiers and Tent...... 98¢ uses in the kitchen; 4 pie | Drums: L s S [ Drub, a drub, drub. Buy your little boy a drum. Prices are fromita vt 25¢ to $5.00 11 ..98¢c Also Aluminum Tea Sets, pieces, for .... Tinkerpins Are New—And G-R-E-A.T. It is a new variety of Ten Pins, and a wonderfully interesting game. Two inclines of wood, paralleled, are fitted with pasteboard ten pins, a rod to which is attached wooden balls to make it spin, rolls down the incline and down go the ten pins. Lots of fun and amusement watching the pins go down. This is brand new—enclosed TR DOXE S S e 50c Basement. Buy Boxed Hosiery for Christmas Gifts Women's Fiber Silk Hosiery, in all the One pair in wanted shades. a box, for 59¢ Women's Lisle Hosiery, with colored tops. Two pairs in a box, z : ; " ....50c for PRIFHINRADOX, FE O e AR el s STt e g i Wt S $l-00 Men's Fiber Men's Cotton Socks, pair in a box, for... Four assorted colors. Do Your Shopping Early in the Morning. T Prices We have gone through this Basement and gathered together the specials we mention below, just as ex- amples of the wonderful values to be obtained here during this Christmas season. Boys’ Wear Outfit the Boy for Christmas. Warm, Serviceable Wear — special price. Suits and Over- coats—all Splendid Values. Two-Pair-Pant Suits, One-Pair-Pant Suits .83.50 Splendid assortment, all good, serviceable suits, in light and dark pattern effects. All good weight fabrics. Pants fully lined. Ages 6 to 16 years. Boys' Winter Overcoats $3.50 Overcoats in Chinchillas and mixtures. Good winter coats and real good looking. Ages 3 to 12 years. Boys’ Sweater Sale Samvples and a big special lot of good, heavy sweaters that are worth a lot more. Reds, grays, blues and browns. Some of these sweaters are all wool. Ages § to 14 years. Very special, at. 81,00 Odd Knee Pants A special lot of Odd Suit Pants that are fully lined. Neat dark colors, combined with a lot of oth- er splendid heavy weight pants. Sizes to fit any age, 5 to 16 years, G s et e e by 65¢ Boys' Chris Many in single holiday boxes. A large assortment of new colors and patterns, at Boys’ Belts in Christmas Boxes Black and tan colors, with fancy buckles, at.......... 35¢ Household Gifts Why Not Give Her Some- thing She Can Use Every Day? Appropriate gifts for wife and mother from the Hardware-House- furnishing Department. Nickel Plated Copper Tea Ket- tle, beautiful in pattern, heavy in weight. Size 7. Regular $1.75 val- ue, at 1.19 Size 8 Niekel Plated Copper Tea Kettles, $1.69 values. .. .. $1.39 Size 9 Nickel Plated Copper Tea Kettles, $1.89 values. .. .. $1.49 Nickel Plated Serving Trays, in fancy patterns. Round, oblong or oval shapes. Values to $2.50. While the lot lasts, ........... $1.89 Coffee Percolators, aluminum, Colonial pattern ........ 98 Aluminum Cake Griddles, the genuine “Wagner” cast aluminum —the kind that bakes cakes with- out grease. Warranted not to warp. $3.00 values...... $2.29 Roasters Large size, 3-Piece “Lisk” En- ameled Roasters, strictly sanitary and self basting. Size 8x16x11. Complete with new bacon rack in CLALT Wl A S $2.19 Sanitary Seamless Oval Savory . Roasters, priced at 9¢ and 98¢ Lunch Boxes Complete with thermos bottle, .................... $1.98 Nickel Plated Sad Irons, with at fancy nickel plated tops. A b5- piece set, Mrs. Potts’ pattern; $1.35 value for ........ '.. 98¢ —————————— Boudoir Cap and Apron, Special Offering. ..... 59¢ 'From the Basement Mili- nery Department — just in and a very unusual offering. A novelty that will appeal to hundreds of women. IT IS A SET CONSISTING OF BOUDOIR CAP AND APRON, made of sheer white material. The cap has a dainty frill around the edge and trimmed with insertion of pale blue ribbon and lace. The Outfit Complete, in a dain- tyShollvibox, ¥for & in s 59¢ Skating Sets—Cap and Scarf, in colors of old rose, copen, brown andEnavy oS By e $1.39 Sporting Goods Make Splendid Gifts No matter what else you give to the boy, he will want something of this sort to make him feel that he is a real boy. Air Rifles, 81.00. $1.25, $1.75. 82.00. $3.00 Roller Skates, 50¢. 90¢ Ice Skates, 40¢. 65¢. 95¢. 1.25. . Foot Balls. \ .98¢ to $6.00 Sioux Chief Bow and Arrows, for 25¢ Pop Guns .. 25¢ Striking Bags, single and dou- ble end. .....$1.50 to $12.00 Jerseys, all sizes and combina- tions e $1.50 to $3.00 Outing Suits for men and wom- en at moderate prices. oot lrRaoggeeeeaRes Drandeis Stores > i id T r P Ir e rLr = AF 2P > I T T T T r T {r L GO LA LA LA AR LA AR LA AR LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA L0 LA LA LA LA LA LA LA8E LAl LA LAl L LA L L L U4 7 T LA Lo LA yIrLrLr{r FIrLr > ¥ L .- BSSREISI SIS I B IS RIS I I RIS SIS SIS SIS SRS RI RIS SIS F RN