THE BEE: (MAILS, SATURDAY, APRIL 1. VMo. 4 l'ortef from the north and west the situa tion here la near a critical stage. This ia the more pronounced In view of extraor dinary rises In the liver at points north of here. Dispatches from Pierre. S. Tt., today announce a irtaga of ten let there, a rise of three feet In the last twenty-four hours. WESTERN HP MM ITCH fAUIKf. Musical Program for the State Press Miss Blanche ftorensen. working through the bureau of publicity, has arranred for a special musical program for the entertainment of the editors and wives who will attend the Nebraska Press as sociatioa convention In Omaha April 19 to 11. Miss Boreneen has select :d her talent carefully In order to afford a variety and at the same time get the beat talent to be had In the olty Tor rmifdral numbers to open the various sessions of the convention Monday forenoon there Is to be a lolln olo by Miss Emily tleve. This is to be followed by a vocal nlo by Blanche Bor enaen. On Monday afternoon there are to be selections by the West Slaters' string gram Is to be I'nrnlahed by a violin quar tet from the School of Orchestral In struments under the dlrei tlnn of William lletherlncton. Wednesday morning there Big Muddy is Due . for Flood Season nuuiLiiui u until mull VUlUlliU Omaha Grain Exclianjre Making Elaborate Preparation to n- , tertain Delegates. SESSIONS AT THE FONTENELLE quartet, followed by a soprano solo by j Is to be a sopiano solo by Mlas Minna Mias Hotel JCvan. Tuesday morning Merer, and another by Mrs. Keulah Pale Turnef. , there IS to be a selected program by Mr. Kdilh 1 Wagoner and Miss Bell Von Mansfield. The Tuesday afternoon pro- The Mlaaniirl river at Omaha reached a tare of R2 Friday, which la onlv IS below Tood stage. With heavy rains re- Rent room quick wttn a Pee. Want Ad. Apartments, flats, metises and rottss Mmber of the Omaha Grain etrhange re making extensive preparations for the annual convention of the Western Grain JDealer sesoclatlon, to be held In Oman r yrtday and Saturday of next week. The A convention la expected to bring JOO to 800 s tielegate trom the territory west of the Mississippi river. besloes a large number from Chicago. Never before has the Grain tealrs as portation been lield In a city as far west, nd the local members are determined that the stay of the visitors shall be trade so pleasant that they wUl want to fcome affflln. With ik u i - - - . iv. ,.-- ...... VAvrlllVH UL LIIV first session all convention meetings will te held at the Hotel Fontenelle. This .first session will be an Informal recap tlon at 1 o'clock Friday morning and jwlll be held on the floor Of the Grain x fchange during the trading hour. There IWH be cigars., tti. . kleel at rateae1le. . The program of the convention follows: . ..FRIDAY AFTERNOON. I:). a ar" 1 welcome F. 8. Cowglll. pres. dertt Omaha Grain exchange. Address of president Weitern Drain Dealers' association, F. t. MilUgan, Jef Bfwson. Ia. . ... Report of secretary-treasurer, George A. WVella. Ie Moims. Appointment of cnrhrrtlttees.'' " -Orain Dealer National mods Hon," O. Mptcelf.' president. l)llopoli!. ill. "Publlo Warehouse legislation,' ' Ed P. Smith, attorney, Oinoha, ' riUDAr AKTEJOIOON. S. Automobile ride, starting from Elght- r nth street entrance. Hotel Fontenelle. FfUDAT EVENING, 7:W to 10:W. Ttsnqiiet and cabaret. Hotel Fontenelle. eendered by the members of Omaha Grain johange to the members of Western jOrain Peelers' association and visiting , jjTaln shippers. 1 "Truth, a Tribute and Some Other TPhrns." J. Ralph Plckell editor Price Lurrent Grain Reporter. OATf'nriAV unoxrrxrn in General discussion. Reoort of committees. J Bleotlon of officer. Bweet Young Things ; Pooh Pooh at . Stern Military Red Tape Three. pretty girl vwrrt Into the office jtf Army Recruiting Sergeant Fred Hart' pan. . . ' . - Mr. Hansen 1 a modest man. and, as tie didn't know the women, he looked sur prised, and severe. ' N ' ' ' "We came up to get seme legglns and fcnapsaok and canteens," mid the tall blond. .... "What said Mr. Hanson. "Teai we're walking out to California from Chicago, you know," said the petite brunette, smiling. "What do" said Mr. Hanson.' ! The police chief, Mr, Dunn, a very nice tnan, aald you would give them , to vs." cried the chubby one with Titian looks.' Mr. Hanson was then permitted to say , , few words, which he did la forceful Soldierly language. He. pointed out that tho army has no appropriation for hand ing' out' legglns and knapsacks to any chool girls who have a mind to ask for them. He pointed out that .these things are made and reserved for the soldier and. that each and every teggtn and knap pack la counted, numbered, photographed nd otherwise identified so that aa eco ' fcoraical government shall In no' wise be mulcted of even, a single one. "Oh, but the government wouldn't miss Just three pair," wheedled tho blond. "Tee, It " said Mr. Hanson. i s ' " 1 know President Wilson would let us (tare them," gurgled the little brunette. "No, he- " s&Ui Mr. Hanson. ' "Huh, the stingy old government," cried the of the Titian curls. The sergeant unbent not beneath a flood 'of feminine contempt and he only bowed Solemnly and courteously when the three took their departure. " "Let the government keep their old leg jjlna and knapsacks," they flung back a they left the building. . IT'S THE SUPERIOR QUALITY AT THE PRICE NOT MERELY PRICE WHICH MAKES ' THE SALES HERE SO POPULAR THE CERTAINTY 01 SATISFACTION, WHICH PURCHASING HERE INSURES. '$ieeks Wrong Place -. to Secure His First : Marriage License A) spsruco young man, 'a blushing young oman, an elderly woman and another ' grotrng man eoxnpoeed a . party which ikllffhted from an elevator In the federal igiuiusng at the uura noor. ' Janitor William Jones was playing a .aolo on the corridor floor with his mop. ! MWbera I the clerk of the court' jef fleer inquired the yeaag man. ! "Right here, yare" said William onee, pointing them to the office of R. I tX Hoyt, olerk of the federal court The party entered and were met by itfie Moore, the stenographer. "I want a marriage license.',' the young roan aald. Hi voice trembled somewhat. .but then It was probably the first time be ever went to get married. W haven't any marriage license iere, said Miss Moore. . 'Oh, dear, they're not all gone, are theyT" exclaimed the blushing young tivoman. ! "You're In the wrong offices' explained 4lU Moor. ! "Why, they told me to ask for v the pier It f the court's) office In the court Lou." said the almost- room. 1 "But this la the postoffioe, not the court fjouse,- said Mis Moor. i "The right pew. but the wrong church." krnused the youth. "Come on. Birdie, this ;sjray out" : And they disappeared quickly. ipOSTOFFICE DIRECTORY IS BEST ONE COMPILED ' W Taav the most up-to-dat Hat of Aiaroes and addresses In the city,'.' said vm4er John C. vlarton aa he ex hibited the nine volumes of the new eity lirectory of Omaha Just completed and delivered to the postoffioe. "Wi hav cur directory bound, In nine volumes, with rvea hetween every printed page fcf name. A force of clerks I constantly at work on these nine volume, changing addressee. ' taking outf names of people who hav moved out of the city and In serting name of those who have moved .to U-e city." . BURNING OFF OF GAS IS THE CAUSE OF ASKING DIVORCE Mr. Lydla Hokanaon. who Is suing Charles) W'. HoUanson, a contraclor. for a divorce and alimony in Judge Redick s district court, testified that her huaband three time turned off the gaslights In their home and thut he "scolded" her. Moksnsoa la making counter vbarge of "ruUy. iitiv iictnutui Our showing, the season' new Ideal In Neckwear, la moat complete and the Specials for Saturday Unusual Enticing Value. Fancy Neck Cord, sold reg ularly at 25c, choice, at, each 10 85c Novelty Neckwear, for. .... 15 60o Novelty Neckwear, tor. 25 A iplendld line of new Col- , lar, Vestee, etc., special ise, 500 "d 75 1 Taffeta Silk Ofrdrea,- the newest styles, exceptional qualities, at . . . . . . . . .500 Drugs and , Toilet Goods for Saturday !0c bottle Phenolax Wafers'.. 8Se 1.0ft bottle 8ai. Hepatioa, ...We i$ bottle Jl Salts SB 76o bottle Beef, Iron and Wine for .40 11.60 bottle Horltck' Milk, hoe- pltal sise ...fa.T4 Five JOo rolja .Crepe-Toilet Pa- per for ...I8e $1.00 box D'jer Kla Fa.es Pow der for SSo 1. 10 bottle Oriental Cream.. see 00 jar Head IKeart Cold Cream for t9c $0c lar Mentholatum ...Sso tic Orris Hoot Tooth Powder. o 10c bottle Brilllantlne, for the hair Bsc S6e bottle Dandsrtne., 10 0c can l)r. Grave' Tooth Powder- for POo can Denver Mud See tic sire fivrup of Pigs 1BO 11.60 Hot Water Bottle ee g 1.60 Fountain Syringe .' SSO S6o Auto Rpongea .....loo 7lo Buhbef Qloves e 76c. Ideal Hair BruShe. . i . . .4 J&o Tooth Brushes... 10 jl.60 box L Trifle Face Pow der ao A Showing of Undermuslins That In high quality and assortments at the prices youll not find sur- passed la the land. RPECIAKS FOR BATTHOAY Crepe cle Chine Sklrta and GVittni, to $7.50 value, beautifully trim med with fine lace and pleating, white and color, at 92.08 Crepe fle Chine Corset Cover, to $3.60 value. In newest ttyles, on sale In three 'lot, at 08. S1.50. S1.08 Gown,, worth to $1.60, fine crepes, nainsooks and cambrics, daintily trimmed, at 08a. 60t Women's Usle I'alon Suite, regu lar and extra sises, special bar- gains, at 3o Women's Knit Veet, big assort ment In three special lota, at 35, 254. 124 Aprons, to 11.00 values. In several at lea. two apecla lota, at 40, SB Ojrea's trnella Drawers, to too va.uea; also Mklrts and Pltra; two neciKi lota, at Sle aa 1SV. Ohlldrea'a Drawer and Wals Valoa Baits, in all elsea, long or short sleeves 4BO Children's Black Baleen Bloomers, regular 60a value, at Boo Men's Furnishings Of most satisfying quality at pricings which t nan re every, pur chaser big savings. Men's fihlrta, spring and suraiter, 1916 styles and colorings, In plain or mercerised madras, solsettes, etc, made to sell to $1.60, at, ch 6O4 Men's Union Rnlt. spring and summer weights. In all style, slaes and colors; to $1.00 values. t 08c Men' Cotton If nee, 16c and 2 6c valuee. In all colon; all perfect: n sale. at. pair, 8 He. lJSHg Men's Work Shirts, heavy, strong fabrics, well made and In beat colors; regular 60o values, Satur day, each 35C Men' ftilk Neckwear, big as sortment of values up to 4 5c; good styles, choice IftdtfM MEN'S HATS Manufacturer' surplus stock of hats mad to sell at $2.50, new spring styles, all colors, 01,35 Doya Felt and Cloth ITaU, to $1 values, over 60 dozen In the lot, t. ch 254 Millinery Ribbons A very complete Una of new Millinery Ribbons in all populsr weaves and color combinations, choice values, at yard 10c. 24. 30c a4 504 FOUR nANDBAQ KPFCIAJifl A choice lot of bargains in Handbags Saturday, at BOo Handbags, at 25 $1.0 Haadbag, at... 40 $$.00 Handbags, at.$1.00 $3.00 Handbags, at. 81.75 Vslues you'll find un equalled elsewhere In the city. . . D R $2 Framed Pic tares 95c I Saturday on Fourth Floor, lour choice of 350 framed pic tures, big assortment of popu lar., subjects, in gilt or dark frames, square or oval, at 05 Certainly Remarkable Values. 462 New Trimmed Hats at Hats you'll find cannot be matohed elsewhere in Omaha for less than $8.00. Assortments are so broad, designs bo beautiful, qual ities so superior that you'll find the impulse to buy almost ir resistible wnen you see them nearly all are copies of original models, artistically executed, distinctive, ' beautiful, and rare bargains. at Saturday's sale price. . $498 $2.00 Shapes, 79c Fine hemp or rongh straw shapes in Pokes, Sailors, Trioornes and Shepherdess a. great bargain opportunity 7Qn Saturday i . . . . . . ..,... $12S Children'sHats,49r Splendid assortment in Tuscan, Milans and hemp braids, artis tically, trimmod with, flowers, ribbons and quills, val- i q .uea to $1.25 Saturday, . . .tt Don't Miss Tliese Bpleadld flpcxtlal Bargains In Tninks, Suit Oaaee and Traveling Dacs. W secured the surplus stock and samples of two prominent makers and . will 'save you nearly S3K On Hlffli 'VaaUty TraV rll4 Goods of AU Deelrable Hyles. a- Trunks, mad to sell at $10.00 to $$0.00, shown now at ST to 812.05 Bult Case and Rag, made to ell at $6.60 to $11.00, now, at ....,.$3.05 to S0.05 ; Don't buy till yon have seen these splendid values. The Bes t in Hosiery "Onyg," "Kayser" and "Wayne) Knit." The names . themselves are guarantee of the very high est quality. SPEOIAIA FOR SATURDAY. Women's Pure Thread Silk Hose, In aU silk and with dou ble lisle tops, black and colors, all perfect; regular $1.50 val ues, at, pair 81.20 Vrorasa's' Silk arose Broken lot of 7 to and $1.40 values, all col or on sal, pair ...59 Womea' SCaroerlied . X.U1 lost One lot .of value to . 75c. en ale. pair SSo t: Madras' Bilk Xrfsl Hose ibo quality, in all colors, special lSe Children' IU1 Hose in blaok, white and tan, special values, at, pair ..WHO aa on New Spring Shoes for Men, Women and Children . AT PRICES LESS THAJT REGULAR, Women's Shoes and .Oxfords,: $4.00 values, sand, gray, or black tops, button or Jace;' also oxfords, pumps and colonials 82.50 Men's Shoes, button or lace, cloth or leather' tops, $8.00 values, for 81.08 Little Gent' Shoe's or Oxfords, $3.00 values, Saturday . ....81.G5 Cbllds' and infants'. tan or black button or lace: also kid Mary Jane pumps, 75c and $1.00 values, at . .j... .....75 and 50 Women's black cloth top button, vlcl kid Vamps, $$.00 values 81,08 - Newest styles In Queen Quality shoes, oxfords and, pumps now on display- and tale. Stetson and Oossett shoes fop men; G rover and Queen QuaUty shoes for women.. See Onr Display of fihoes in the lflth Street Window. iTmiif G chairs, for Furniture Specials l-Inch Post Beds, white or verms Martin $3.75 6 full leather seat Dining Chairs, worth $3.75 each, several patterns on sale, ..:..M....vy- $15.00 Brown or green roll arm Rockers for porch or sunroom, fiber reed, each. . . . , .$3.00 $40 mahogany or oak finish Parlor Suites, 3 pieces, leather seats and backs, on sale at.. 820.50 One-motion collapsible. Go-Carts, rubber tire, with three-bow hood, on sale....' 84.50 Large golden oak or mahogany finish Dresser, $1x80 mirror, highly Tollshed. only 817.50 Your choice for one day of any of our beet Kitchen Cabinets, whit enameled, for '. . 825.00 White porcelain, aluminum or nickeled sliding top, drop curtains, metal rake boxes, glass jars, etc., complete. White enameled top Bed' Davenport, at cabinets, nickel 812.50 large or small, 825.00 p9 DOMESTIC ROOM SATURDAY. Boyi' Suits With 2 Pants, $2.95 Norfolk suits.' ages 6 to 18 years, a big choice of patterns. Every suit has two full cut knickers, the best suit for the least money in Omaha. - See them Saturday. Suits, with two palm pants. . . .82.05 Blue Serge Suits at $1.95 Good strong serge, made in Norfolk style. Ages 8 to 16 years. New style Norfolk with patch pock ets and stltched-on belt. Saturday, Serge Suits. t 81,05 DOMESTIC ROOM-SATURDAY. $1250 $15 Suits'" Men, $8.50 This offer should . bring crowds of eager buyers to our Domestic Room. Blue serges that are strictly all wool, will be excluded In this sale. Slsea to fit all; colors to please the most particular. Saturday, $13.(0 and $16.00 suits 88.50 Broken Line Men's Suits, $5.00 W offer for Saturday suits that we have sold at $10.00 at this very cheap price. There are one and two of a kind from our regular stock; light and dark colors; your choice, Saturday. .85.00 ' i a vr 1 - .LYY VUJ Striking Assortments of Spring Gar ment Styles i)f Superior Quality at Pricings That Insure Quick Desire Effectively distinctive style ideas; correct,1 beautiful and an assort ment of -materials, colorings and -designs almost unlimited. Nearly 200 Beautiful New Tailored Suits just received from ' our New York buyer will be placed on sale Saturday ready cash turn ed the trick, one of tho most advantageous for our customers we ever made. Suits made to sell at $25 and $29.50, choice. . . . $19.50 Classy styles in Slilk Toplins, Gabardines, Serges and the moat pop ular Check Suitings, in Belgian Blue, Keseda, Battleship 1 Grays, Sand, Putty, Navy, Black, in fact all the season's most- popular colors, all sizes, ladies' and misses'. ' ' Twenty-five Distinctive , Styles In the : Famous The Invaxi Able Choice cf Host Dis criminating Women.. Never before has a more beautiful, desirable line of these popular suits been shown. Comparison with suits shown else where at $30, $35 and even $40 will convince yrm of their superiority at the priee .... '. $25.00 A Biar Purchase of Beautiful Silk Dresses fTiRrriminnlivAW V chosen from several very tempting stocks offered us. Dresses made to sell up to $25 and including, a broad rang of most desirable new stylee in the most popular weaves and colorings. Sale pnee ....15.00 NEW WAISTS' Hundreds of charming stylas in Georg ittas, crepe de chines, laces and novel ties, mads to sell at $7.60 to $10.00, at --.85.00 Children's White Drwasrs A wonderful ly attractive showing X2.fl5. M im ISIO.OO 5.00 "p. to 1IanWtne Coat at SIO.OO A classy lot of styles In coverts, serges, poplins, checks, coatings, etc. special 810 OO CHILDREN'S SPRING GOATS ?2.05. 83.05. 85.00 nd 87.50 big special line of Children's Spring and Summer Dressea-r-styles and sizes I to 14 yearg; the season's newest W" 81.05 i Hoyden's Make the Grocery Prices for the People pur Kotte Is I Quality aas a Saving U M i a lha. heat tmr cane Granu lated Sugar for .:..fi.oo, 48-lb. sack best high grade Diamond H. Clour, nothing (finer for bread, pies or cakes, per sack ...ft.80 10 bars Beat 'Em All. Dia mond C, Lenox or Laun dry Queen Whit Laundry Soap for 20 8 lb. bet Whit or Yellojr , Corn meal for 17c 4 lb, beat band picked Navy Beans for 9o 4 lbs. fancy Japan Rice, lOo Quality, for 25c 7 lbs. beat bulk - Laundry Starch 250 8 5c cans Condensed Milk for aw 4 10c cans Condensed Milk for MacLaren's Peanut Butter, per lb ttHc Tall cans Alaska Salmon, for 10c' 6 cans OU or Mustard Sar dines for X5 Large ' bottles Worcester Sauce, Pur Tomato Cat sup or Pickles (assorted . kinds), bottle ...... tH; Fancy Queen Olives, qt- &5c 2 - lb. cans fancy Sweet Sugar Cora, Was, String, Green or Lima Beans, for . .7 Vie 3- lb. cans Early June Peas for SUe 3-lb. cans Golden Pumpkin, Hominy, Saner Kraut or Baked Beans for....7He E. C. Corn Flakes, pkg., 06 Grape Nuts, pkg. loc Hershy's Breakfast Cocoa, per lb 2&c The best Domestic Macaroni, Vermloelll or fipb.tti TUo I bexs A-l Naphtha oep. file . 10 rakes Toilet Heap 6e C.oMea Pantos foffse. In, aoo Tk bees Creamery Batter, carton et boia. IS Me No. t Country Crearnery Dui ter, lb Mo en the Oot ef Uvtag. The beet Dairy Table Batter, per lb. .....see Good Dairy Butter, lb. ...as Jhancy Full Cream New' Tor White, Wtsoousin Oreaxa or Young America Cheese, per pound .....SO Imported Swiss or Roqusfort Cheese, per lb ,....400 Florida Orap Trait end Bfk. lead Havel Oreage Sal Statarday stra fanny tt-ali. choir, fumous Florida Orap JTruK, liis-tilajad'ave'l 'draniei,' the oianc of quality, per doaen, at. -ISHo, , SUHt and SSo Ta Tegeutbl affarket tor tae a-eeple II lb, best Cooking Potatoes for 17W 11 lb, sood Cooking AppUs for ., SOo Frent Beets. Carrots. Turnips. Shallots or Radishes at. Pr buuai eo New Cehbas. Per lb SVo Fancy Kloe Tomatoes, lh. BO l.ars. Cucumbers, ea. loo, IS Llieads TsB laf Lettuce Se Lrs Haati I.ettuoe. bead 7He aytbjag la freak vegetable yea wui FOR QUALITY MEATS TRY HAYDENS FIRST Pork Roast, first quality, Sat urday, lb tte First quality Lamb Hindquar ters, per lb 18 He First quality Lamb Fore quar ters, per lb. MHo No. 1 Steer Pot Roast, lb. 9 He No. 1 Steer Round Steak. per lb. 14 Ho No. 1 Fresh Spare Ribs, per lb Hc Home made Bulk Sausage, Per lb 8He 10 lbs. best Leaf Lard, 054 Lamb (Chops, lb.' ....J2He First quality........ Bklnnd Hams, lb 14 Mo fio. 1 lean Bacon. lb...l8H No. 1 Back Bacon. lb...iaHe No. 1 Salt Pork, lb 9 He 50c palls Pure Lard 8le Pork lAilna at our usual low prl's. Fresh dressed Chickens st less than aholevale. We sell (-Tank's Famous VII- waukee 8uae and Cooked TOOLS Special Sale Saturday ef Standard Brands at Bargain Print. VI or M-ln.. 14 or lJ-ln Oeaoln "ttUlmom. fofilln. IIOTBL FMll else, either round or must point, long or snort handle ............ ; Bake for garden.-0o to JOo ttakee for lan...o to Hoe, full sis.. f is Hammer for t4ity Tlakor' alps, good qusllty, tfclng In any hope hem use any . -4S good fur home use Meals.. It's Quality sood. I 1'laln braces for IT PAYS TRY HAYDEN'S FIRST IT PAYS IS IB1CM BtkBiy afe. (or S1.7S Hatchet Urate. home uae SSO Combine- OuaTyTuTlTi,1 wiuejr. Bleak t.7 nmootli S1.89,l.4 K and UM. t e-Uok "atni.T" Jack planes for $!. la-la. ataaler For Plsnes lor .. . . 1 yr flane for . ... Jointer , cs.se Olatoa Saw D-4, tt-ia. aay Point ......aL4 Bawe, a till "kefflald" value, for taaley for . . . . 4-ft folding rulee Htanly full braes bound 4-ft. rule as I or S-ft. Zlg-Zag Italsa. Stanley , ao 14-ln. l-4 n. IS-ln. e ........... ...... Suo Cliolo sootiet lu-ui or utt. "Is to fc-tn to Bis 1 to S-dn.. roTOWT nmu. KeaMtnber, we are aseat (or aks doaul galvaa4 load that last twtoe a leaf. mean Poultry Netting. -ln full rlii per square foot, or wr S'luare (eel in i of U4 lineal feet.. Cyolaae" Taaoy Wove Win . WisV UlatCleV. Fsney wire lawn fence, uu from, per running foot, .be Fancy wire flower bed bor ders, per running fot...Ce Fancy wire flower trellis, uu rroiu. per rwnntug foot...Se aa" up from. ea. 16 e sy a Walk Cats Cedar I oeia.