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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 19, 1914)
TIIK JIKK: OMAHA, SATURDAY, DKCfiMBEK 19, 1UH. ! i i .' V t .-- -. P SrO?E CWfW EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS a; a.lpJI Lxu lS19vaj)0lKiIAJ . ST. XMAS HINTS ACLER'S 6L0YES Tilt Iree or esareeseol lMthwf la lla4 or Uu4 atylee, rp- Tuicr silk fcaadkSTealafa, at In vnr Unti Initial aendksrchlsf a . Boa ef els Initial banaksrchlafs Bilk Initial tandksrchlsf $1.69, 51.50, $2.09 Stl of nM Und kl4 glovse 4t5C HAKCIERCKJEFJ 25o $1.50 75c 25c MUFFLERS 45o to $2.50 SLIPPERS Oomfortatle styles, 448 fa, ft K. rtoea te salt all.. 18 ' Sweater Coats "Th Ideal Gilt" fo anaa ar ' boy. See thee avert at ralnas SatnrSar 51.75, 52.45, $3.45, $4.93, $3.5) art at valuae, ell styles ustmsrm GIFT BUYER Combination Sets eeatlfol UidUt of aaatonaa hose, tie and handker chiefs, at 50c to $1.50 FIKEST DRESS SHIRTS Oiurulrfd fast color, ojallnilt cd assortment, tperJ&I , aX 51.00 WARM CAPS Per MSN or BOYS 50c, 75c, 55o, 51.50 PUR CAPS $1.50, $2.50,53.50 BEA0TIF8L TIES That's what yon will say whoa yom as tha tlaa wo offar at 50c, 75c, $1.00 Neckwear Special at flowing; and four-la-band a. one la a 9S ko, 60o quality.. I Nebraska ROADS PRESS RATE RAISE CONTENTION Missouri Paeifio Applies to Supreme Court to Force Railway Com missioneri. APPLICATION WAS THEOWN OUT Qaestloa of Heard's Right t Paaa a Ralp rii4 r Legislative Art M ill Ra daeetlea far . aettlraaeat. SHIPPERS HOT FOR ,' WAREHOUSE BILL (Continued from Fua On.) ' for tha grain. storage of larga amount of We ara convinced that If tha farmer' a clcvatora should be compelled v to ahlp for lack of room and acll on tha open markrt that It Would b unwlaa and dangerous, and w further bcltev that tha choapest and boat placa to atora grain la on tha farm." Thla resolution was adopted by a unan Imoua vols. , President Canaday waa not ready to admit that thla measure waa aimed at the m-erehouee bill. Ouy F. Brlggs of Coleridge, aald It waa largely Intended to do away with the present practice of atorlng grajn In tha elevator throughout the state.' whinl. had reaultad In tha practice by aome elevatora of ator Ing grain free of charge for good cuatom. era. Tha reaolutione Inatructed the. executive committee to work for it ayatem of dlvla. Ion of profit In the ahipplng sssof tatlona that would first pay interest on the money Invested, and after that tho pro ceeda be prorated to members of tha company, according to business given tha Institution by varloua members. Ad rises Watch's! Policy. Tha resolutions further advise a watoh ful polloy over tha blue aky law that tt b not ' repealed or amended In a way that would destroy lta usefulness; call tor tha submission of a constitutional ' amendment giving member of co-operative companies but on vote In the af fair of. company .j-egardlaea of tt share he may own i call for an amend ment to tha oo-oprativ law permitting; u-operative companies to allow a credit of patronage to non-stockholders until such credit la sufficient to allow th 4s auano of a share of eharee of stock, at which Urn Lb Block shall b issued; demand from th Kobreaka reprsaente- ' tlvea In congress an explanation of th Indefinite postponement' of tha rural rredlts legislation; urg th support of the federal bill for government owner ship of telephone and telegraph lines; denounced the action ef th St. Louis and Kansas City drain exchangee In raising th commission charges on corn from to cent per bushel; endorsed the action or th executive board In trying to get the price of hog yardage In South Omaha reduced from I to I cents per head; endorsed the mov for uniform railroad rate In th a tat; en dorsed tha opposition to th proposed Increase tn freight rates tn th western territory; instructed th executive com mitt to seek a reduction of Itv stock commission ret In South Omaha to conform with th rates now tn foro at Sioux City: Instruct the axeoutlr coin, mitt to Investigate th . feasibility uf maintaining a booth for aa educational campaign on co-operative association a at tha auto fair In UUL TwoKMedinFire In Lodging House TERRE HAUTE. Jnd.. Del. U-Tw pereotif wer killed and a number tn Jured, three of them seriously, la a fir which early today destroyed a large rooming house her. A lighted lantern, which hung In tha hallway to light tit way of lata comers, and which either fell or waa knocked to th floor, la be lieved to have started the fire. - Th dead are: Lucius Alexander, a cripple, smothered to death In bed. and Cheater liawrey, It, eon of tha rooming house keeper. Grade Crossing Rights Laid Down By Supreme Court (From a Btaff Correspondent) LINCOLN, Dec. 11 (Special.) "At highway crossings at th same grade aa the railroad and at like street crossings In cities or villages a railroad company must use such care and precaution aa ordinary pradenc Indicates to avoid In jury to travelers', and the degree of care which tha law requires to be exercised must be commensurate with the proba bility of danger" Is the opinion of the supreme court In an appeal against a judgment secured by Alvarado V. Craig, s administrator ot the estate of Kelt Craig, his son, who was killed by a Chi cago. PL Paul, Minneapolis, A , Omaha train In tha town of Lyons. In Its opinion the company slfeges con tributory negligent on the part of Craig and aa an ofteet declares that the com pany sustained damages of I1.01S to lta track and train, which waa wrecked when It struck Croig. The judgment of the district court la reversed. i KINK AID ASKS SECRETARY SET HIM RIGHT IN STATE , (Tram a tetaff Correspondent.) . LINCOLN, Dec, 11 (Bpectal.) - Con gressman Moses P. Klnkald ot the Math district has written a letter to Secretary of Stat Walt tn which he desires the latter to correct th Impression which has been sent out. to-Nebraska' by eertsln Washington correspondents that Unci Mos spent mors money in his campaign than any other congretman. ' According to th congressman the papers printed the story that Mr. Klnkald had apent fns.74 In his campaign for re-election. Th records In th erne of the secretary show that Mr. Klnkald apent tUA.OT. and not the larger amount, which according to tha corrupt practices act he would be prohibited from spending. , (From a Btaff Correspondent.) LINCOLN. Dec. 1.J (Ppeclal.) Th Missouri ractflc Railway company has spplted to th surrxme court for a man damus to compel the State Railway com mission to aorept Its application made a week ago for a hearing on a proposed raise In paseenger fares from I to 2 cents a mile. Thla In effect will be a test of the Jurisdiction of the commission In rate canes wherein a specified amount has been fixed by legislative enactment, (taeatloa ef Jarladletlea. Wha application waa made by the Mis souri I'scirio a few davs ago the com mission refused to hear the complaint, alleging that jurisdiction of passenger rates in this case oould not be heard by the commission. Hlnce the passage of the 2-cent pas senger act In 1WT7 the railroads have claimed that they have been hit hard by legislation In every session. Every ses sion since that tlma has been flooded with bills of different klnda in which an attempt was made not only to curtail th Income of the roads, but also to force the roads to larger expense because of legislation demanded. Deaaaada oat Roads. According to the records over a dosen bills were Introduced at the lat session In both houses demanding that the rail roads use ful lenglne crews on switch englnea, use headlights on locomotives throwing a light 800 feet ahead, every switch to be provided with a light, and several others, which, in th hearing which took a great deal of the tlm of th members before committees, th rail representatives alleged would work hard- ahlps on the companies because of the falling off of revenues. Pinal Blew Too Mark. On top of sddlng expense the legisla ture sought to still further cripple th roads, according to the arguments of th representatives of the railroads, by secur ing the passage of a bill for a reduction In freight rates. This , according to their way of thinking, waa cutting th finan cial airing at both ends, which, with the added falling off In passenger revenues, by reason of the large uae of automo biles, was plsylng havoo with the earn ing capacity o fthe roada. It la the genera lopinlon that th mat ter mill be pretty throoughly threshed out In th coming session and Indications are that the controversy will be on of th warm fights o ft be winter. PRESIDENT FARMERS CO-OPERA ttte smrmo association. CT Z--Y- v.-: v a y J. 8. Nebraska Condra Says Water Power Report Given ToPublioPunctually 'From a Ptaff Correspondent.) LINCOLN. Doc. ll.-fgpeclal Telegram.) Although a member ef th water power commission appointed by Governor More head, and although his name was at tached to the 'report-' which the com mlfalon gave out for publication the first of th weok, Dr. Oenrgo E. Condra re pudiate the report anj aya m report has been agreed upon. According to Prof, v'oudra a proposed dreft was made by the oommlsnlon and Nebraska It was turned over to A. JC ttietdon and himself to complete. When aoked what change he would make In th so-called report Dr. Condra aald emphatically, "boll out th gosh, then recast It to meet th rule of grammar and rhetoric and make It Intelligible. In tha form It haa been given out it Is not connected, nor does It present any wetl-deflned plan for meet ing the situation." It Is hinted that (h report was pre pared by J. J. McAllister, the chairman, and H. Ouatafson, the secretary. i lose Call for Ckerefc. BRADSIIAW. Nb., Dec IS. (Special.) Last night about 7:30 o'clock fire wan discovered In the furnace basement of the Methodist Episcopal church at this place, but the prompt action of the vol- Nebraska unleer firemen extlnBulehcd It before any great damage wss done. The origin of the fire was from an overheated furnace. The damage will probably ont exceed $1W. The church was fully insured. BEATRICE MEN HAVE THREE BROTHERS IN GERMAN ARMY BEATRICE. Neb.. Dec. Ik (Special.) John and William Deilsff of thla city have three brothers In the German army. and they are In receipt of a letter from them stating that they are In the thickest of the fighting. They ray that while the Oermans are outnumbered they believe they will finally win in the desperate conflict. f CANADAT. THOMAS LOOKING FOR DEPUTY Hat New Plan to Put in Force and Wantt Some Help. APPOINTMENTS NOT YET MADE Believes la Koenesay sad at ike aasae Tlsoe No Loss 1st Kffl eleaey of the Kdacatlonal Department. SIZE OF ATTORNEY'S FEE QUESTION BEFORE COURT (From a Staff Correapondsnt) LINCOLN. Dec lS.-(Special.)-TThs Stat supreme court will get a chano tn settle an attorney fee controversy oomln from York county Involving the settlement of a IUOO.000 estate. Charles E. Randall, at torney for the heirs, made a charge of 120,000 for services, but was allowed but 19.961 ef the amount' Th heirs are not willing to allow that amount and appeal to the supreme court. Read the "For Sal" ads If you Want bargains of the mlnut. . . , (oin a Staff Correspondent) LINCOLN, Dec. 11 (Special.) Dr. A. O. Thomas is still working on the problem of appointments. He is after the very beat mea he can seeure, for, according to a statement this morning, he expects t at tack the problem of expenditures as the en In which the taxpayers are vitally Interested. 'The people who pay the bills," said Dr. Thomas, "are the ones most vitally nte rested In this matter and I ahall bend every effort to protect th tax payers, but at the same time give the vry best fflclency to our educational system. "1 am woaktng upon a plan now which It I can secure the man I want to take oh arse or It. will make a departure In our educational system which I believe will be of great and lasting benefit not only to the young men and women who are seeking Improvement, but also to tho men and women who will have to pay the bills. Dr. Thomas went to Pawnee City to night, where he will address the Pawnee County Teachers' association tomorrow, Clarke to Dea Moines. Railway Commissioner Henry T. Clarke has gone to Dea Molnea, where he will confer with Clifford Thome, chairman of the western conference of commlslsoners, snd with V. a. Powwell of the Nebraska commission, who has charge of the rate Investigation of the railroads now being earned, on In Chicago by the western conference. leas Hearing: Pot Over, The hearing before the Interstate Com merce commission on the complaint . of Sioux City against the order of th rail- way commission of thla stats known as xo. n, has been postponed from January 11 to a date which will later be fixed by the commission. i t Odd Fellows' Flasr Ralslaa). TORK, Neb., Dec. 11 (Special. -ThJa afternoon was flag raising day at the Odd Fellows' home. A eventy-flvufoot pole had been erected and at t:30 o'clock the Odd Fellows' flag and the Stars and Stripe wer raised. An appropriate pro gram, was carried out regardless of the oold weather. Secretary of State Wait waa present and delivered an address, Governor Morehead not being present DOLLAR WHEAT PULLS OUT STOCK FROM. GRANARIES AURORA. Neb., Dee. ll-(4psclai.) Th dollar wheat market In this county Saturday caused over 300,000 bushels to be sold on thst day alona. Elno that time probably as much more haa been disposed tif. The banks ars noting a great Increase tn deposits along with Im proved trade conditions. The paving of two streets leading to the Burlington passenger and freight depots waa completed last night at mid. . night The recent Snow haa delayed the ; work to a great extent and It was feared I these two main traveled atreeta would ( be closed for the winter. This makes ever two miles of paving completed and plans ara being laid for more paving next year. Lsbst night the larga barn and con tents on Miks Curtain's farm five miles j and two young cults and a quantity of I uy and grain were burned. HT.?yr - .-K'iuV.' M7, "THE STORE OF THE TOWN' Store Open Evenings flttelrlleini Sixty yeara of careful and coxucientloua ?L mercbandiainf (over, twenty-bra ye ara In Omaha) hava placed this atora at tha head of iti ctaaa for quality and service. Only tho very beat of merchandise is handled here and we take pride in aeeing that oar customers are completely satisfied with their purchase. They are assured of the beat of attention and the highest quality in any article they may select from our stock. Our Cirutmaa stock is particulajrly complete and well worth your inspection. House Coats. ..... $5.00 to $22.50 Neckwear 50c to $6.00 Cloves $1.00 to $20.00 Shirts. $1.00 to $5.00 Hosiery .25c to $2.50 Hats .$3.00 to $12.00 Mufflers 50c to $10.00 Pajamas. $1.00 to $8.50 Belt 50c to $3.50 Canes, Umhrellas ... $1.50 to $6.50 Traveling Bags. . . .$5.00 to $25.00 Bath Robe $3.50 to $37.50 Lounging Robes. . .$3.50 to $37.50 Leather Novel tie. . .50c to $15.00 Suspenders .50 to $2.00 Sweaters .$3.50 to $8.50 Fur Caps $2.50 to $25.00 Suits, Overcoats. .$15.00 to $50.00 Gift Certificate! jn Any Amount Browning, King & Co. CEO. T. WILSON. Mtr. (If i aw i l A Great Truth: Anything this store sells is either Better or it Costs Less The Store for Useful Gifts for Man. Woman or Child. Saturday a Big Day in Our New Men's Shop German Blanket Robes Big assortment. All In rich i colors and refined patterns. j jieguiariy worm ij.du ana $10.00. Special Men's Fur Caps Reduced Seal, Muskrat and Coon Suggestions for Quality Gifts Shirts, up from $1.00 Hosiery, especially boxed for gifts, per pair 25c to $1.00 Garter and Ana Band Sets 50c s s.oo $ 5.00 $ coo s 7.60 110.00 $15.00 Values Values Values , Values Values , Values. .. 1.95 3.75 f 4.75 9 5.75 9 6.75 . .f 10.75 Men's Fur Gauntlets Reduced Black dogskin with long hairs: $4.00 ones, now t&OO; $5.00 ones now $8.75. $7.50 Badger fur gloves 95.50 $10.00 Muskrat fur gloves S7.BO $26.00 Beaver fur gloves 915.00 Choice of any Man's Fine Mack inaw in the Store- Sweater Coats Pennants Bilk Hats ... C&ps Night Shirts . Pajamas Mufflers, $5.75 ...$3.5Dto$6.00 50c to $1.50 $6.00 . . $1.00 to $2.00 ....50c to $1.50 . .$1.00 to $5.00 in ent silk or silk knitted $1.00 to $6.00 Gloves 50c to $10.00 Neckwear .50c to $2.50 Collar Bags $1.50 Initial Handkerchiefs 15c to 75c Umbrellas. . .$1.50, $2, 2.53, $3 and $3.50 Pull dress vests, jewelry and other haberdashery. OMAHA'S FASTEST GROWING STORE. .1516-18-20 FAUN AM STREET. I"" W '1 . m reM Right .Before Christmas When Most Piano Dealers Are Charg ing Highest Prices, Wc Launch This ft. j tin'' Extraordinary Sale of the World's Best Pianos at January Reductions . "Why wait until January or Febru ary to buy a Piano or Player Piano at a reduced price when you are given the choice of a lot of splendid instruments more or less handled during the holiday season, which we will sell NOW at amazingly low prices. You can come here TODAY and save largely on instruments Just Delivered From the Factory. In all our experience we have never known such a wonderful op portunity for music lovers. An ideal Christmas gift Give your family a lifetime of pleasure by making a piano your 'Surprise Gift" this year. Here Are Just a Few of the Many Remarkable Bargains We Are Offering: m WJ Eteinway $300 Chickering & Son, $150 Swick & Kelso... $125 Bush & Gerts $100 Weiler $150 Stetson ........$125 We will arrange terms of payment to suit your convenience. Our binding guarantee insures each . purchaser satisfaction. Vose & Son $150 Wellington $175 Smith & Barnes. $125 Bounciua $150 MAYIDEN BROS, it i - - -