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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 24, 1917)
THE BEE: OMAHA. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1917. 11 HO ELECTRICITY FOR HILL LINES i Louis Hill, in Omaha, Declares Process Too Expensive, to Make It Feasible. EMBARGOES DO NOT HELP There will be no electrification of the Burlington or other roads of the Hill system over, through or around the Rocky mountains, declares L. W. Hill, head of the Hill roads. "Electrification is too expensive and tli report that has gained some cur ri)C'y recently, that we were going to, change from steam to electricity, is simply an idle dream and a revival of an old rumor that started some yfears ago and even then was not hardly considered." Mr. Hill went through Omaha on his way west yesterday, his car coming in over the Omaha road from St. Paul, to be attached here to the Union Pacific fast mail. He will re main on the Pacific coast six weeks before returning by the northern route. He asserts the western trip is only an outing and has no business significance. Concerning embargoes and conges tions relating to grain and other ship ments abroad, Mr. Hill said! "While some temporary relief may come about by unloading cars and hurrying them back home, the con gestion is bound to return and will continue just so long as there is a lack of ships to carry American prod ucts abroad. The railroads will do their part, but the government must take a hand and provide facilities for shipping across the ocean. :"On the Pacific coast there is not a ship afloat that is flying the Ameri can flag and so long as this continues we can hope for little prospect of an outlet in that direction. Need Legislation. "We need legislation to protect our shipping and encourage the building of ships and when this is done there will be facilities for getting our prod ucts across the oceans, both the At lantic and the Pacific." There still remains a large quan tity of wheat in the hands of the northern farmers, according to Mr. Hill. They are holding for higher prices, but he would not venture an opinion as to whether or not these prices are going to be obtained. Mr. Hill 3oes not expect any par ticular activity in new railroad con struction during the next year. Con ditions are- not such that railroads would be justified in pushing into new fields, he says. Patriotism is Evident At Concord Club Luncheon Everyone had a hatchet at the Washington's birthday luncheon of the Omaha Concord club at the Hen shaw rathskellar at noon. Other pa triotic favors were also in evidence and members of the club and guests made talks appropriate to the birth day anniversary of Washington. William F. Baxter, secretary of the Thomas Kilpatrick company, a guest, touched on the significance of the day as compared with the nation's present crisis, which he termed the "most serious in our time." Tom English, president of the Con cordians, acted as chairman of the meeting. He was "crowned" with a patriotic-looking hat, from which dangled ribbons leading to souvenirs with members' names on them. May Hold Post-Mortem , Before Paying This Claim Before the city council allows a claim of $150 to A. Melcher to cover the loss of a horse, City Veterin arian Hall will hold a post-mortem examination on the animal. . "The horse may have been stricken with spinal meningitis, which does at tack horses. There is another name for the disease when it appears in horses, but it is meningitis just the same," said Commissioner Jardine, the equine authority of the council. The Melcher horse slipped on the icy pavement on Leavenworth street, between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets, and died shortly after striking the pavement. Ex-Senator Brown Will Talk About Income Tax Ex-Senator Norris Brown will dis cuss "The History of the Passage of the Income Tax Amendment" before members of the Barristers' club this noon at the Commercial club. The barristers will hold a special meeting Saturday night with state legislators and municipal court judges to talk on municipal court bills now pending be fore the Nebraska legislature. Entertainment for the Travelers at the Castle The Travelers' Protective associa tion will be entertained this evening at the Castle hotel by the Armour Glee club and the Excello quartet. Key. A. A. Brooks, national chaplain of the Travelers' Protective associa tion, will deliver an address on "Abra ham Lincoln," followed byva lunch eon. ' H. C. Hoel and L. L. Carr is the committee in charge. All traveling men and salesmen are welcome. Large Numbers of Freight Cars to Be Sent from East Railroad officials here note the fact that traffic officials of eastern lines are completing arrangements for sending west large numbers of freight cars that, loaded, have heretofore been held in terminals along the Atlanic coast and back in the interior. They assert that this is in line with the understanding reached at a recent meeting of railroad executives and members of the Interstate Commerce commission. Local railroad freight men are of the opinion that this is the first real move that has been made in an ef fort to relieve the freight car short age. They say that its effect will be felt by the western lines inside of ten days or two weeks and probably after that there will be a fair supply of cars available for handling shipments. Railroaders to Talk Over Business in Case of War W. L. Park, vice president and gen eral manager of the Illinois Central, came in from Chicago and almost im mediately left for the Pacific coast, his car attached to Union Pacific No. 9. Mr. Parks is going out on a busi ness trip and will be absent a couple of weeks. Next week in San Francisco there is a meeting of railroad executives and operating officers, its purpose having to do with discussing ways and means for lining up traffic and handling it with the least delay in the event war should be declared and the railroads be called upon to move large numbers of men and ?rmy supplies. Funeral Services Held For Robert E. Morris Funeral services for Robert E. Mor ris, 69 years of age, well known engi neer of the Minneapolis and Omaha railroad, who died Wednesday, were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Lon J. Holmes, 4027 Hamilton street. The funeral was conducted under the auspices of St. Johns lodge, Masonic order, with a Knight Temp lar escort. The Brotherhood of Lo comotive Engineers, of which he was a member, attended in a body. Inter ment , was in the Masonic plot in Forest Lawn cemetery. Woman Screams When She And "Izzi" Are Arrested Izzi Hashberg and his housewife, Fannie Rudman, of 422 North Sev enteenth street, went shopping in the Brandeis stores. Larry Finn, store detective, believes he saw them try to steal some silk handkerchiefs. When the sleuth told them they were under arrest, the woman laid down on the floor and screamed for about five minutes, yelling, "If you arrest Izzi, you must take me with him." Officers escorted them both to the station, where they were released on cash bonds. Hasberg is a sheep butcher. New Lawyers' Club is To Have Feed Today The Corpus Juris club, the member ship of which is recruited from the legal departments of the city, county and local federal headquarters, is to hold its first meeting at the Calumet restaurant Saturday noon. The club will be formally organized at this time, by-laws framed and officers elected. Ray Abbott, chief deputy county attorney, has been instru mental in bringing about the new or ganization, which will in no wise con flict with the other legal bodies of the city. Banker Searches Rogues' Gallery for Clue of Bandit B. H. Schaberg, president of the University Place First National bank, who was locked in the vault February IS while a robber looted the place of $1,500, visited Omaha police head quarters to look over pictures in the rogues' gallery with a view to identi fying the robber. Accompanying Mr. Schaberg was F. Meyers, a stock holder of the bank. No picture re sembling the robber was found. KEEP LOOKING YOUNG It's Easy If You Know Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets The lecret of keeping young Is to feel young to do this you must watch liup ntA Ytnwmn-Jthm'M no need of having a sallow complexion dark rings under your eyes pimpies a mi ious look in your face-Miull eyes with no sparkle. Your doctor will tell yon ninety per cent of all sickness comes from inactive bowels and liver. Dr. Edwards, a well-known physician in Ohio, perfected a vegetable com pound mixed with olive oil to act on the liver and bowels, which he gave to bis patients for years. Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets, the sub stitute for calomel, are gentle in their action, yet always effective. They bring about that exuberance of spirit, that natural buoyancy which should be en joyed by everyone, by toning up the liver and clearing the system of impurities. You will know Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets by their olive color. 10c and 25c per box. All druggists. 1$ SUNDAY DESSERT A eembination of colors all natural foods a merry looking dessert and therefore called HARLEQUIN, is the Sunday1 Special we have prepared for tomorrow. It's Strawberry Ice Cream with chopped Pistachio nuts and Almond paste, and it's just as good as it looks. e IhaCroaiaq All lea- Creanut Then Is w&wmy Harttot Dmler Jom by POLICE BELIEVE CRAIGJURDERED Abandon Theory that Hermit Expressman Might Have Been Killed by Train. HOLD INQUEST ON MONDAY i Police officers feel almost certain that John Craig, hermit expressman, found with his head badly mutilated just north of the city rock-crushing plant at Eleventh and Nicholas streets Thursday morning, was mur dered. It was at first thought he might have been struck by a freight train, but as far as can be learned no trains ran over the railroad track near where the body was found at the time Craig met his death. Harry Craig, missing son of the dead man, was arrested by Detectives Dunn and Gaughan and held for in vestigation, but the police have noth ing tangible to connect him with the death of his father. He told officers he had some trouble with his father about two weeks ago, left home anil has since been work ing at the Millard hotel as a dish washer. Although he could give, po lice say, but a rambling account of his movements the evening of his father's death, they do not connect him with the affair. For years John Craig conducted a little grocery store near his home, Tenth and Paul streets. He was never known to have given customers credit on purchases and is said to have made many enemies as a result. It is thought that perhaps one of these persons may have committed the deed. An inquest will be held Monday. General Store at Heun Burns. Howelts, Neb., Feb. 23. (Special.) The general merchandise store seven miles southwest of Howells, known as the Svoboda store at Heun, burned Thursday night as also the residence of Mr. Svoboda. Origin of the fire is unknown. Give your Want Ad a chance to make good, Run it in The Bee. Show Visitors 1 J t Great i NNUAL 5 -OVERS SALE 8 9 1 The sale everyone attends, because L j! they know of the great values g 3 we offer at our sales. 1 S 3 AUTO WEEK - 1 d I 1 t SPECIAL $1 QQ 2 I 1 L 300 PIr of Women's Ford I I H 32 Model $4.00, $5.00 and $6.00 M, K f j Other Great Values in Wo- $2.99 $5.99 J H men's end Men's Buickt, Jjf f i Maxwell., Overland., $3.99 $6.99 Sfi. I Eg L Hupp., Cadillac, and $499 $799 I Ej $k Walk-Over Boot Shop 4f fjS 317 South 16th Street. nKA .THE STORE FOR EVERYBODY. PHILIP'S DEPARTMENT STORE 24TH AND O STS, SOUTH OMAHA. INTRODUCING SPRING FASHIONS HERE SATURDAY PRELIMINARY SHOWING OF THE NEW THINGS IN APPAREL FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN The secret of a trim figure is in the selec tion of the correct cor set. The style, fit and comfort of a Warner Corset can only be ap preciated by a trial fit ting. $1.00 and $3.00 Authentic Styles in Blouses for Milady at $1.00 to $5.00 Crepes, Washable Voiles, Lawns, etc., in dainty styles. Men's Gun Metal Button Shoe, very special, at pair Dress Ilk M $3.00 mm $2.50 w the . Child's Vici Kid Shoe, leather sole, (sizes 1 to 6), at pair 98c Men's Heavy Work Shoes, at pair Boys' Sturdy School Shoes, kind for hard wear, (sises 1 to 6), pair Ladies' Black Shoe, Metal Leather, button or lace, pair. . . , Gun ;$3.50 $2.50 Ladies' Vici Kid Comfort Street bhoe, Louis heel, EE width (sizes 4 to 8), special, pair mult otieeb $3.00 THE STORE FOR EVERYBODY" The telephone business is transacted. Mr. Wood says, "Good-bye, Mr. Baker," and he receives the reply, "Good-bye, Mr. Wood"; and the conversation ends with out the feeling that one or the other has been cut off abruptly. I ( JbJak ) I NEBRASKA TELEPHONE CO. A New Trunk, Suitcase or Bag for Your Next Trip. "TELEPHONE 2020 DOUGLAS brandeis Storesl Ride Up on the Escalator to the Second Floor "Sport" Styles Are Spring Favorites Is the Latest Announcement from this home of Hart Schaffner & Marx rpWO of many live ones shown here. There's a breezy, comfortable, care free air about them; just the style you want when you're enjoying yourself thoroughly good at the ball game, office or infor mal affairs. We'll show you many spirited variations with any belt arrangements you like. All-wool fabrics; high quality; new weaves and patterns. The Hart Schaffner & Marx label Is a small thing to look for, a big thing to find. Second Floor. Copyright Han Schafiun & Mux Men's Shirts, Hosiery and Neckwear Some Excellent Opportunities to Save Saturday will be a good day for you to come here and restock your wardrobe, at the same time save much of the money you thought it necessary to spend in order to get these things. Men's Shirts at 59c About 125 dozen Men's Shirts, some with soft col lars attached, others band collar style with laundered and soft turnover cuffs; desirable patterns, sizes up to 171i. i Men's Spring Shirts, 98c. Just received, a new lot of Men's Shirts for early Spring; laundered and soft cuffs; band collar style. Wide variety of patterns. v Men's Half Hose, 12V2c. One hundred dozen Men's Lisle and Egyptian Cot ton Hose, assorted colors. Men's Fibre Silk Hose, 21c. About 200 dozen Men's Fiber Silk Half Hose, run of the mill ; many of the most desirable cojorings. Men's Silk Four-in-Hands, 45c. 25 dozen Silk Four-in-Hands, in the prevailing large shapes and pleasing color shades. Main Floor, Men'i Building. Men's Shoes New Patent "Nimble" Sole In Tan or Black. This is a Shoe with Rub ber Sole and Rubber Heel but unlike the majority of Shoes made with a rubber sole, this has a leather shank which will not break down. Made over English walk ing last, lace style, blind eyelets. Shown in both tan and black. The Tan sell for $6.50 and the Black Dull Calf, $6.00. Also 150 Pairs of Men's High Grade Shoes, Formerly from $5.00 to $7.00, to go at $3.85 Good range of sizes, in the lot, there are fancy combination tops in blacks and tans, solid dull caf and tan Russia calf; every one with welted and stitched soles. A variety of toe shapes. Main Floor, Men's Bldg. New Spring Hats Have Arrived And They Are Tip-Top 'Toppers," You Bet The man who gives a reasonable amount of thought to the business of selecting his new Spring Hat, must of necessity come to the conclusion that the store offering the largest selection of the best 3ort of Hats at prices that speak convincingly of moderation. Brandeis Stores are the headquarters for the famous Stetson Hats and the newest Spring Styles are Ready $3.50, $4.00, $5.00, $7.50 and $10.00 "Mayo" Hats, at $3 Selecting your new Spring Hat from among the Mayos makes it an easy mat ter for you as the styles are always right and the quality cannot be equalled at the price. Winter Headwear Clearance Saturday Styles for Men and Boys We have grouped together all the Men's and Boys' and Children's Win ter Headwear and disregarding the former prices, we quote 25c each. Main Floor, Men's Building. "Brandeis Special," at $2 Is the best moderate priced Hat we know of, that's why we named it after us. Every little detail is right and the shapes are new. . 31