Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 17, 1916, Page 2

NEED ENABLING ACT T0 BUILD STATION Corporation Counsel Byers @Gives Opinion to Des Moines Mayor. LIMIT FOR BONDS NEAR (From a Staff Correspondent.) Des Moines, la., Dec. 16.—(Special Telegram.)—With the bonded indebt- edness of the city of Des Moines al- ready dangerously close to the statu- tory limit, Corporate Counsel Byers reported to Mayor McVicar today that a special enabling act will have to be passed by the state legislature before Des Momes can build the pro- posed new police station. One-third of Apples Wasted. In an address before the state hor- ticultural convention W. H. Harri- son, assistant state chemist, told the fruit men that if the apples that go to waste on the ground in lowa each year, amounting to one-third of the crop, were utilized to make vinegar, cider, apple butter, jam and similar products they could make housands of dollars, *“Although Iowa is sixth among the states of the union in rais- ing apples, we import apple butter and jam from Tennessee, which is seventeenth among the states in ap- ple production,” he said. Tenncssee sending products of this kind to Iowa, this state should be sup- plying other states after mlnuflctur- ng enongh to supply the home trade.” dener in Jail. Kimmage Widener, charged with having knowledge concerning the death of Miss Elizabeth Watts, has been brought back from Aapart, IIL, and will be questioned by the police concerning the girl's death, Towa Soldiers Healthy. During the six months the Towa troops have been in service on the Mexican border only six deaths among the soldiers have occurred, all of which have been due to accidental causes, according to a telegram sent Dr. G. H. Sumner, secretary of the state bond of health, by General H. A. Allen. By the observance of sani- tary rules disease among the troops has been reduced to a minimum, he says, Would Amend Weight Law, An effort will be made in the com- ing legislature to amend the weights and measures law and eliminate the requirement that the weight of fruit or produce in a standard barrel or box be stamped on the container, The fruit men here this week took the po- sition that if the container is of stan- dard size, such as is recognized by the xovemment it should not be necei sary to lllve the wei:ht nhmped . thereon. dairy offi- cials whou duty lt is to ue thl! the - law is en(orcew with A boycott on butter, e lf!' am:r and potatoes until germlnent wer prices are secured | clubwomen, backed by 8,000 men and women of | organized' labor, was declared at a . meeting held at lhe ‘Trades and Labor | Assembly hall by the committee of | women representing the clubs of the ~ city and endorsed by a committee rep- ~ resenting the Trades and Labor as- sembly. Ofidlll of the eighty-cight . federated women’s clubs in the city ~ will pass the word by telephone and ~ otherwise. Each clubwoman is ex- pected to ask a ueighbor, not a club- | awoman, to join in the movement, The ~ first attack is ugon bumr, ] nd potatoes, indi tions that it will not Mandamus Ottumwa A . The Ottumwa Railway and Light company is not complying with the terms of its franchise in only m ating its cars in one direction al . Second and Main streets, the su- preme court determined in an opinion sustaining the Wapello county court. lower court mandamused company to operate its cars both ways on these two streets and the ~ company appealed. Gun Fight in Hotel, - Two men were wounded, one prob- ~ ably fatally, and Chief chkwn and - five officers had narrow escapes in a revolver battle shortly before mid- night in *he washroom of the Savery hotel. John Keenan, 35, of Williams- port, Pa,, was wounded in the breds right arm and right shoulder’ and not expected to recover. Mose Co- hen, a taxi cab driver, was wounded | in the thigh. Keenan was a former _ employe of the hotel. It is believed the two men got into a quarrel over |} Cohen says b- went to a dice game. the washroom and Keenan opened fire on him. Keenan -has not been able to talk since the shooting. Fol- lowing the first revolver shots guests and hote’ employes guarded the exit|} ! to the washroom until the police ar-|} rived. The police dashed down the stairway to arrest Keenan. officers pushed through the swinging glass doors into the washroom Kee- man opened fire, empticd his revolver and retreated * neath the sidewalk. Detective ~ Brophy and Chief Jackson darted after him. In the darkness Keenan reloaded his revolver and again pushed his way into the washroonr The chief closed in on the gunman and Keenan, whipping his right arm free, placed the revolver against the chief's side. Before he could pull the trigger three of the police re- volver banged and Keenan droppcd to the floor. He was rushed Mercy hospital, where his cond:uon today was reported serious. Colle.e Loses Law Suit. In an opinion handed down by the upreme court Ellsworth college, at{} owa Falls, is not entitled to cancel a note of $9,000 h{: the terms of J. H. Carleton’s will. The ruling of Judge E. M. McCall of Hardin county on s case was reversed. It appears|| J. H. Carleton died he b:- considerable property el ele: ition that tlm note canceledeby the terms of the will ohn J. cmmn. as administrator of the estate, contested, claiming that | the money was due the estnte, He | lost in the lower, but won in the su- | preme court, Darey Falls to George Chip was an an o»onnulw 1o iry and even up scores with Les Darc; . #s the Australian star failed to put ln nn [ #ppearance for the scheduled return bout. . Persistent Advertising Is the Road to Success. - “Instead of | ;' the |} As the |} into the areaway be-|| Prizes for Boy Scouts Who Write The Best Essays |« The American Humane Education society has offered thre prizes, one of $50, one of $30 and one of $20, to Boy Scouts for the three best essays on “Our Animals—Their Sufferings, What We Owe Them and How We | May Help Them. Omaha Boy Scouts are afforded an extra inducement to try for these prizes. All essays in the competition should be mailed so as to reach the office of the American Humane Edu- cation society, 180 Longwood avenue, | Boston, by May 1, next. Any 'Omaha Boy Scout who wins one of these prizes wil receive a check from the Nebraska Humane society equal to the amount received from the Boston society. Court Convenes at Logan in January Logan, Ia, De . 16.—(Special)— With Judge Wheeler on the bench court will begin here Tuesday, Jan- uvary 2, Grand jurors drawn are: Charles Aleck, F. F. Beebos, A. A. Bird, J. T. Cromie, W. A. Fisher, W. C. Mec- Willlams, W. L. Berh, W. F. Maaske, A. Bennettl, A, F. Harper, Charles ONell, Tom P Jurorl ¥. E. Roperts, Missour| Val- ley; Frank Croghan, Douglas: 8. B. Tedford, THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: DECEMBER 17, bee, Raglan; Louls Tierney, Harrison; J. W. Kemmish, Union; C. O. Erleywine, Boyer; E. C. Honeywell, Washington; A. A. W. arn, Jefferson; A. E. Kollogg, Jefferson; J. L. Jefferson;: B. O. Hester, Jackson; h Miller, Jeffarson; John Bock, Mor- ®an; Harry Pitt, Cass; P. Simon, Unlon; Tyler Johnson, St. John: H. G. Sprinkel, Jatferson; L. W. Olmstead, Missouri Valley; R. P. Mills, Magnolia; Willlam Peterson, Magnolia; Jullus Grosvenor, Boyer; J. ()hlx, Harrison; D. H. Garner, Ragland; P. Getache, Missour! Valley: Dayle Hufhk—r. 1 Calhoun; E. P. Purcel, Missourl Valle: J. Chaloupke, Missour! Clingman, Union; Alvon Ca W. J. Chambers, Washington Jetferson; V. B. Going South to Spend_gl_le Winter Shenandoah, Ia., Dec. 16.—(Spe- cial,)—Fourteen Shenandoah people will leave soon for Florida, going to spend the winter at Tampa, where the Shenandoah colony will be larger than ever before. Mr. and Mrs. George Lush, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Griffin and Milo Griffin are already there. The party leaving here in January is made up of J. H. Teachout, Mr. and Mrs. Felix Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. D, E. Bute, Mr. and Mrs. Class Nordstrom, Mr. and Mrs. I. T. Bull and Mrs. Helen Morton. Nebraskass Leave Capital, Washington, Dec, lG.-—-lHEoclll Telegram.) —Thomas Lynch, an Omuha attorney who has been in Washington for several days, left for the west today, as did Charles P, Roth of Omaha and F. B. Williams of Case, Cass. Cincinnati; J. T, Carpenter, Missourl Valley; a. L || lll |h II' |2 1i|||.| ~u‘|||||)) “ o Bridgeport, Neb. Bee Want " Ads Produce Results Il'm‘ ' I ! i I 'hll ."""“"“lll"‘l[ il o il THOMPSON. BELDEN & COMPANY Visit the New Candy Section BASEMEN T BALCONY We will pack .your Christmas Candy Boxes to order, assuring you of highest quality candy. Why not give candy from Thompson-Belden's? L] Embroidered Pillow Cases Surprisingly moderate in price— ' Our display is complete with attractive new em- broidered designs and initials, all on fine mus- lin, 46x36 inches; 78c, $1.25, $1.50, ?3.80 pair. Basement Coverall Aprons In Dainty Patterns— Large enough to cover the entire dress—a protection against any accident, Very attractive styles in pleasing materials. Two special numbers, 85¢ and $1.38. Others up from 29¢. BASEMENT. Utopia Yarns You cant afford to waste good labor on poor yarns. Use the best — Utopia. For Christmas make baby a Jacket, Hood or Coat. For Mother, a ;vam,_ beautiful sweater. for skating. Under the instruction of Miss Steenstrup you will be taught, free of charge, how to do correct kmt- ting. Third Floor Dainty Brassieres Every indication points to a great demand for attrac- tive brassieres for spring. Our showing is very exten- sive and we are sure that a brassiere will be greatly appreciated as a gift. Lace and embroidery trim- med styles, also all-over embroidered brassieres, to lluh He held a note of | |' e college for money ||, g e lml Mnnnd and the trustees || from 50c to $3.50. Corset Section, Third Floor Toilet Waters A large assortment of best known Toilet Waters in fancy. boxes for Christmas, 80c, 70c, $1 to $2.25. For Daughter, a cap ahd senrf Popular Priced Furs—Monday Quality and stylishness characterize all of our furs, muffs, $5 to $15 that are unusual values. Special offerings of Mink, Marten, Hudson Seal, Moleskin, Foxes, Red Fox Sets, $20. Second Floor, Party Dresses for Holiday Wear Clever copies of higher priced models; original in design; attractive fabric combinations — $25 to $65. Second Floor. Handkerghiefs for Everybody Plain' linen hemstitch- ed, initialed in white and colors. Embroider- ed designs and lace handkerchiefs in all qualities and prices— We start Christmas week with well assort- ed stocks, due to fore- sight earlier in the year. Main Floor—North Aisle. Heavy Wool Blankets Made of clean wool— with a strong cotton warp, scarcely notice- able, block plaids; also plain white with fancy borders; full double bed size, Monday, $5 a pair. Basement. Béd Com—fortables Covered with fine French Cambric, filling of specially processed white weol; light and fluffy; all new patterns —size 72x84. $5 and $7 Silk Underwear Pink Silk Camisoles— lace ' trimmed, neatly made, $1.25. Ttalian Silk Vests, heavy weight, hand embroidered in pink and white, $4.00. Main Floor. Merchandise Cerrificates Issued for any sum. Good all over store. H. J. Myers, La- 1916. Newlywed Husbands Lose Wives While Honeymoon is Very Young Lost — Two honeymoon wives. 1 Finders please return to Bob bmnh and Mr, Gaston at Hastings, Neb, It all happened this way, Mr. Han- son of the Marshall Field company of Chicago says, Bob Smith, who is chief clerk at the | Clark hotel in Hastings, Neb., up and married Friday. His friend, Mr. Gas- ton, up and did the same thing. To | do it right, they did it together, one : of those double weddings, you know. | The brides were girlhood friends, fa- vorites in the same social set and | members of well-known families. Then the honeymoon started. On | board the train the couples sat facing | one another and remained in that ! strained position from 8:25 p. m,, the time the train left Hastings, until | 11:05 p. m., when the honeymoon spe- cial steamed into Lincoln, bridegrooms felt the pangs of hun- | ger then and the train porter assured them that the engine would not get up steam for twenty minutes. That porter lied and lied and lied. No sooner did the happy husbands | start to munch their food than the train sneaked out of Lincoln with their wives aboard. The nmroomd\ husbands bewailed the world's wrong | g ‘||I to the sleepy station janitor, who in- formed them they would have to wait with many a smile:| i ruorder I train. Messrs. Gaston peculiar expressions on their Mr. Smith married Miss train at Hastings. ficers for the ensuing year: workman, Felix Doran; fore: J. Rishel; overseer, George son. At the annual election of I'the Modern Woodmen eclected The new | following officers: Venerable consul, ohn E felt; worthy adviso lerk, E. J. La Borde: I inger; watchman, John Hughes; sen Shaffer; physician, Dr, “Some” Car Order, until morning ' for a wife-trailing 1,000 box cars, 200 flat cars gondolas, || I‘| |l V Beginning Christmas: $4.560 Table Cloths, 2x2 yards $5.50 Table Cloths, 2x21% yards $4.75 Napkins to match, $10 Table Cloths (mussed), 2x3 yards $17.50 Table Cloths, (mussed) 2x4 yards, $8.75 of Sorosi the foot appear trim and si recommend these: Louis heel covered to m to match, $10. sole, Louis heel covered‘ Gray Kid Button Boots, olive kid tops, $8. Black Kid Lace Boot with N lm ‘.r ‘" " i ..,l Tomorrow the Store Wall be Open Evemings Until 9 P. M. to Permit Those Who Have Gift Lists to Fill Add@twnal Tvme in Whach to Shop. Timely Linen Specials for Monday’s Selling Coming just before Christmas these offerings will be eagerly taken up by gift seekers who want a practical $2.89 $3.75 $3.75 a dozen $5 Holiday Footwear is Design Every wardrobe should contain at least one pair of dress boots, carefully fashioned, so as to make We unhesitatingly mart. A Gray Kid Boot with gray buck top, lace, with atch the upper, $12. Field Mouse Brown Lace Boot, with Louis heel Tan Boot, with field mouse brown top, welt, to match, $10. $10. white, gray and and Smi ith got | aboard the very first choo-choo to Omaha and have been spending the day here looking for their lost brides. The last time they were seen was at the Paxton hotel and both men had faces. Bennie Workmen and Woodmen Elect. Gretna, Neb., Dec. 16.—(Special.)— ili freight rat - | The Ancient Order of Un‘ued Work- \undergprevailing fecight raicegnot | men have eclected the following of- | Master man, Heffley; receiver, J. O. Wagner; financier and M. Fox; guide, Life Nel- officers the Lute ‘banker, v J. H. Langdon; escort, Roy Langdon; try, Sam L. C. Hilsa- beck; manager, Robert Bishop. Dec, 16.—What is sald Louis railroad has been awarded for 1917 de- livery, or in time for fall movement of grain and winter fuel supply. The contract is for and 300 RAILROADS HOLD OFF THE ADVANCE On Own Motion Lines Decide Not to Raise Freight Rates East from the Coast. WILL WAIT UNTIL MARCH | | Washington, Dec. 16.—The Pacific Hussey just before they boarded the | coast’s entire season’s output of dried fiuits, canned goods, wine, beans, bar- ley and other foods will move east wvulh:.tandmg authority given to the | railroads to advance them 10 cents | per 100 pounds. Such a decision has been reached voluntarily by the |tr:nncv:mlmemal railroads and com- municated to the Interstate Com- :mefge commission. : | The new freight rates, which were suspended by the railroads’ own ac- tion till March 1 next. By that time, it is thought, the entire product of the orchards, vineyards and truck farms of California, Oregon and | Washington for 1916 will have been | delivered in eastern markets, Too Much Business. Suspension of the increased rates is due, it is said, in large measure to con- gestion of traffic, which has hampered the free movement of the commodi- ties involved and delayed their trans- — | t¢ go into effect December 30, will be | portation eastward from two to six weeks. The movement is at its height at present. A secondary consideration is said to be that contracts between produc- ers and eastern distributors have been based on the assumption that prevailing rates would continue un- til the 1916 crops had been delivered. Advances in the retail price of canned salmon, canned and dried fruits and other commodities, anticipated be- cause of the increased freight rates, it is believed, can thus be averted. Increased freight rates on west- bound traffic to Pacific coast ports | will become effective, however, De- cember 10, unless the Interstate Com- merce commission suspends then;, which is said to_be unlikely. The cZ.ief commodities involved in the west- i bound traffic are iron, steel and other | bulky shipments, also transported by water through the Panama canal. The increases are 10 cents per 100 pounds in carload shipments and 25 cents per 100 pounds in less than carload lots. In the Intermountain rate case rates involved on both eust and west- bound traffic have been the subject of controversy for years. The case is still before the commission and th- latest advznces proposed by the railroads were not suspended be- cause, it is understood, they were re- garded as a temporary expedient, ef- fective only until final determination of the case. Hearings are novs being | held on the Pacific coast and in the intermountain territory by the com- mission’s examiners. The last hears ing was in Spokane, Wash.,, Decem- | ber 14. Ill ( l‘\“ e ! lmll )\\ll"""(‘"mm ”|m"| i e -'1 q |‘\m-‘i il ] l‘ll "l"" THOMPSON. BELDEN & COMPANY Trefousse---The Christmas Glove They present the best p: roduction of France— highest grade skins, excellent colors, sold here ex- clusively, every pair containing the name Trefousse and Thompson, Belden & Co., stamped on the inside. All Colors and All Sizes. First Quality French Kid, $2.25 and $2 a pair Special Piques, Dorothy Overseam, $1. $2.75 a pair 75 and $2 a pair CHRISTMAS GLOVE CERTIFICATES Issued for any amount, redeemable any time for full face value in the desired. kind, color and size FOR MEN AND WOMEN Reefers Enough for All In the Men’s Shop Pure Silk Accordion Knit, in all colors, $5, $6, $7 and $7.50. Knitted Reefers of silk and fine wool mixtures, beautiful col- or combinations, $1.50 to $5. Cheney Silk Reefers, fringed or hemstitched ends, $1.50 to $6 | Silk Hosiery a Sensible Gift Whether it be a single pai our service helpful in maki beautiful colors and novelty effects, likewise em- broidered hose, open work and hand-crocheted designs. Silk Hosiery of exceptional quality and handsome appearance. Pri Holiday Fabrics of Stk and Wool Gifts for discerning ones who seek the practical. Boxed Full Dress Mufflers, in white, black and gray, many new ef- fects, $2.50, $3, $4 and $5. A narrow Cheney Scarf, espe- cially adapted to keep the col- lar from being soiled, at $1.50 and $2. This scarfs is worn by many ladies, as well as men. r or more, you’ll find ng a selection. Many ced with moderation. for Christmas giving, delivered whenever you desire. Belding’s silks sold by Thompson-Belden exclusively New arrivals of wanted colors from which to choose a blouse or dress pa! ttern. Let the quality be one that will give satisfaction, remembering that Belding’s—the Best Sil ks—cost no more than ordinary fabrics, and are guaranteed by this es- tablishment. Yard Wide—$2, $2.2 Belding’s Wash Satin, in | flesh and white, for un- derwear, etc., launders perfectly, $2 a yard. Greeting Cards ;s Seals, Labels, Tinsel, Cords A Large Selection Main Floor 5, $2.50 a yard. New woolens in all pop- ular weaves and colors; you'll enjoy seeing them. Visit the Fabric Sec- tion Monday. Ribbons for Tying Christmas Gift Parcels To the Right of the Main Entrance.