THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, JULY 7, 191T.
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NATION-WIDE TESTS
BY FRANKLIN CARS
Official Gasoline Experiments
Staged in All Sections of
United States; Pelton
Enters Auto.
An official gasoline test will be
staged by Franklin dealers all over
the United States Friday, July 13.
The following rules governing the
test have been received by II. Pelton
of the Franklin Motor Car company
of Omaha.
A trial run observing the rules in
every instance will be made today in
a Series 9 Franklin car owned by Dr.
J. Res Bell of Omaha. The trial
car will endeavor to make a run from
Omaha to Fremont, Neb., on one gal
lon of gasoline.
The following are the rules of the
test:
Equipment Test to be made with
Franklin Scries 9, strictly stock model
touring car. Tires to be inflated to at
least forty pounds. Car to carry reg
ular stock equipment only.
Fuel One gallon of ordinary grade
of gasoline testing between 60 and 65
degrees. Certificate of the quality of
the gasoline to be had from deafer.
Use one gallon gasoline from meas
ure certified to by local sealer of
weights and measures.
' Observers Test to be supervised
by two disinterested persons of un
questionable standing, preferably an
officer of local automobile club, a rep
resentative of the press or some high
city official.
Passenger Load Driver and two
observers, one to sit in -front with the
driver.
Route Course laid out so driver
can return to starting point. Start
to be made from place of business,
automobile club headquarters or from
a prominent hotel or equally well
known place and cover a well-known
route so the mileage shown by speed
ometer may be checked tip from com
mon knowledge.
Weight Car to be weighed on city
scales immediately after test is' com
pleted and while the three occupants
are still in the car.
Speed For maximum economy
maintain as near twenty-five miles
per hour as possible except when
coasting. Coasting has always been
Vowed in official economy trials.
Report The results to be attested
to by driver and observers before a
notary public on attached certificates
furnished in duplicate for the pur
pose. 'Fighting fourth" JWill Be
First to Go Into Service
When the call comei for the Ne
braska National Guard to begin active
service, the fourth regiment will be
the first in the field, according to Col
onel Baehr of the "Fighting Fourth."
In view of the fact that the men
of the Fourth are better trained and
better organized than either of the
other two regiments, they will doubt
less be the firstnralled into the serv
ice, the colonel said.
The Fourth and Fifth regiments
served on the border, but the Fourth
at this time is much nearer the war
strength mark than the Fifth,
Colonel Baehr is now out in the
state inspecting the guard preparatory
to mobilizing the three regiment in
Omaha.
NEW MANAGER FOR
BLACKSTONE HOTEL
W. B. Smith, Formerlj of Rad-
dison of Minneapolis, Takes
Charge of Omaha Resi
dential Hotel.
Announcement has been made at the
offices of'the Blackstone hotel of the
accession to the management by W.
B. Smith, well known throughout the
middle west by reason of his many
years in the hotel business in this
section.
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1,186 Happy Kiddies Wore
Bee Fourth of July Hats
Report of the distribution to the
children of Fourth of July red, white
and blue paper hats through The
Bee's new branch offices show that
the1 original supply of 1,000 was.
soon exhausted and the total was
1,186. The hats were given out for
3 cents each the absolute whole
sale cost.
Mr. Smith, who comes from Minne
apolis to Omaha, has been identified
for several years with the manage
ment of the Raddison hotel and allied
properties. Mr. Smith during the last
season was in charge of Glen Morris
inn, one of the most prominent of
Minneapolis' finer resort hotels.
Mr. Smith is most enthusiastic
about Omaha's Blackstone, hotel,
which he says is regarded among ho
tel men everywhere as one of the fin
est hotels, in its every appointment,
in the entire country.
Mrs. Smith accompanied Mr. Smith
to Omaha and they have established
their residence at the Blackstone,
where they expect to remain.
Painfully Burned When
, Oil in Furnace Explodes
An explosion of gasoline, with
which he was starting a fire,, severe
ly burned Jake Kronowski, employe
of the Bee Hive Cleaning establish
ment, 1941 Vinton street. He was
taken to St. Joseph hospital, where
the injuries were dressed.
Shortly before noon Kronowski
threw gasoline into the furnace in
which he thought there was no fire,
and turned to get a match. An ex
plosion followed, painfully burning
his tace and arms. I he fact that he
had turned away undoubtedly saved
his eyesight.
Persistent Advertising is the Road
to Success. .
NINE-YEAR-OLD LAD
RUN DOWN BY AUTO
Little Melvin Brinner Probably
Fatally Hurt When Struck
by Car, Which Speeds
Away.
Little Melvin Brinner, 9-year-old
son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brin
ner, 1224 William street, was run over
and probably fatally injured by an
automobile at Sixteenth and Jackson
streets at 10:30 this morning.
Witnesses of the accident say the
automobile was turning north on Six
teenth when the boy, who was stand
ing on the crossing, was struck.
The driver of the machine imme
diately speeded up after the accident
and was lost in the traffic of Six
teenth street, witnesses say. Police
have the number of the machine and
an arrest is expected.
Mrs. R. J. Isbell. 3040 South Twen
ty-third street, picked the;boy up in
her machine and rushed him to the
Clarkson hospital. He is still un
conscious. .
Police latter arrested W. E. Iter,
1248 South Tenth street, son of P. E.
Her, formerly proprietor of the Wil
low Springs distillery. He is being
held for investigation.
Leg Broken When Motor Car
Runs Into Motorcycle Rider
W. E. Wolfe, 1944 South Fifty-first
street, employe in the city engineering
department, suffered a broken leg
when the motorcyclehe was riding
was run down by a Star Express com
pany auto, driven by Andy Kelberg,
4221 South Twenty-second street.
Kelberg was arrested. It is said he
was driving on the wrong side of the
street.
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Has been one of our aims for
years. Experienced and careful
? help, with competent equip-
"f ment to handlayour moving,
1 packing and Btorage puts us in
the "SAFETY FIRST" class.
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of Shoes and Slippers
At f ahor's Jig Shoe Store
1512 Douglas Street
This Sale Means Money To You
Be Here Early Saturday
White Canvas Two-Strap
Pumns. hirrh or Inw VippIs
go fn this sale $2.48
Beautiful Colored Boots,
with cloth tops to match,
a -big. value' QA QQ
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Men! Be here Saturday.
English or High Toe Ox
fords, all go
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Barefoot Sandals
for Boys, Big
Boys, Girls or
Little Girls go in
this great sale for
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This Patent Colonial Pump, as
illustrated, sold for $6.00;
special at Panor's Big
Sale (heel 214 inches
high, of leather)
Ladies' White
Pumps with the
new low Louis
heels, real fine
canvas go at
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Buy Your Children's Shoes Where
You Can Save the Most Money
Our Children's Department Alive With Bargains
Misses' Mary Jane
Pumps, patent or
dull leather-CI 0
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Child's Barefoot
Sandals, sizes up
& 98c
Misses' White Can
vas Mary Jane
goT:.a,.'.$1.38
White Canvas But
ton Shoes, sizes to
a8t.g... 98c
Every Color, Every Style,
Every Weave for
Everybody.
brandeis Stores
The Moving Stairway Takes
You Right Up to the
Clothing Department.
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Coming or Going
Your Clothing Reflects Your Personality
Buy the Best You Can Get
And when you adopt that attitude, there is no question about choice
Hart Schaf f ner & Marx is Highest Grade
1 When you buy clothes, do not simply step up to a mir
ror, take a quick glance at a front view and then decide that
this is the Suit for you. You know just as many people see
your back as those who see you coming toward them and
the impression you make either going or coming these days
is largely due to the clothes you wear and how they fit.
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ART Schaffner & Marx have made a close study, not
only of clothes, but of needs of the men who will
wear them thus they supply the VERY BEST styles for
everyone young men, college men, business men, older
men, bankers, brokers, whoever they may be THE
CORRECT WEAR FOR ALL MEN. When you slip into
a suit here the triple mirror gives back just one impres
sion ALL RIGHT front, back and EVERYWHERE.
QO WHEN YOU DISCOVER, in the inside pocket of the
Coat you buy that little label, which is such a small
thing to look for, but such a big thing to find Hart
Schaffner & Marx Label you can quickly decide that
THESE ARE THE CLOTHES FOR YOU for they re
present the master efforts of recognized master tailors,
backed up by the guarantee of the biggest clothing or
ganization in this country, and that in turn backed up by
our guarantee.
At $18, $20, $22.50,' $25, $30 to $40
We are offering suits that are made of the very best of all summer materials Spartan Plaids, Club
CheJts, Copper Shades, Irridescent Weaves, Tans, Browns, Olives, Blues, Greens, Silver Grays, Ox
fords, etc. In Belt styles, Inverted Plait styles, Norfolk Soft Roll Sacks, etc. all perfectly tailored.
Hart Schaffner &' Marx Two-Piece Suits, $15 and $18
In Dixie Weaves and Mohairs, sizes for men and young men.
Other makes in Cool Cloths and Mohair Suits, $10 and $12.50.
Palm Beach Suits, at $5.00 to $10.00.
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Men's Athletic Ribbed Union Suits, 95c
Short sleevs, ankle length; short sleeves, knee length; and no
sleeves, knee length. Made of Ribbed Lisle, Fancy Nainsook, Crepe
and Mercerized Soisette Cloth; they have trousers and button over
flap seat, assuring comfort to the wearer.
Men's Shirts, at $1.15 Each
Made with soft French cuffs, in patterns of every color, silk
striped crepes, satin striped madras, repps, poplins and Jacquard
weaves; all colors strictly fast. Shirts generously cut and well
made.
Men's High Grade, Satin Striped, Luxurious
Silk Shirts, at $2.95
Patterns that were carefully selected. Made of duraVe quality
1 silk; neat and pronounced striped patterns to suit any taste. Neck
band style with soft cuffs; all sizes, 14 to 17.
Men's Silk Crepe and Broadcloth Silk Shirts,
$5.50 and $6.50
Exclusive patterns in men's equal to custom made Silk Shirts,
made of very fine quality all silk crepe and silk broadcloth; every
shirt well tailored, perfect in fit and finish.
Here Are Best Furnishings
and Complete Stocks
for Easy Choice
Now' that we are in the midst of hot weather, no man can
longer hesitate about getting his wardrobe in such shape that
he will enjoy the .utmost of comfort. We are ready with the
best of the best Furnishings, in most complete assortments full
stocks guarantee you perfect satisfaction.
Men's Shirts, at 95c Each
Hundreds of new patterns, collar attached and neckband style;
also Men's Sport Shirts, in plain and colored styles and neat stripes.
Men's Solid Leather Belts, 50c and $1.00
Of carefully stitched stock, in black, gray and tan; plain and
leather covered buckles; for men of all sizes, 30 to 48.
Men's Hose, 25c Pair
Silk and Silk Fibre and Fancy Striped Lisle; all the new Spring
shades for low shoe wear. Many in this lot worth 50c a pair.
200 Dozen Men's Half Hose, 19c Pair
riain colors, In white, black, gray, gray and champagne, etc; run
of the mill quality; all sizes, 9 to 11, special at this price.
Men's Summer Scarfs, 50c
Bought especially for this sale and just right for Summer wear;
beautiful patterns in all the newest weaves of silk.
Men's Worsted and Cotton Bathing Suits
Plain and fancy stripesT Webber and California makes, at 85c,
to $4.95. t
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Men's Hats in the Clearance Sale
WE HAVE GROUPED TOGETHER for quick dispersal, Hats that you
must have right now for comfort and good style, and repriced them in a way
to make them go in a jiffy.
Men's Straw Hats, about 60 dozen,
Split Braids, Sennits and Yeddos,
Alpine, Optimo and Yacht AQq
styles, now. at
Men's Silk Top Outing Hats, combi
nation brims, also White Duck
Madagasgar and Palm 39c
Beach Hats, now at OiC
Men's Straw Hats, Special Purchase, 98c
We have been extremely fortunate in obtaining, right at the time of this
Sale, a remarkable stock of the best style Straw Hats, at such a price
concession, that we are able to quote this extremely small price. High
grade Sennits and Italian Braids, Telescope, Alpine a,nd Yacht Qgc
styles, made to sell for as much as $2.50, now, at
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Panama Hats, at $1.95
About 50 dozen Men's Jap
anese and Toyo Panamas, all
the newest Summer styles,
made with fancy sash bands,
all sizes, all in one lot, now,
at $1.95
Boys' Headwear, 39c
Boys' and Children's Rah
Rah, plain and fancy colors,
also Straw Hats, in all the
new shapes, to be closed out,
at 39
Boys' and Children's
Play Hats, 19c
Plain and fancy colors, to be
closed out, at, each..,19
Main Floor
Men's Low
Shoes
Clearance
Men's Oxfords, about
200 pairs, in Tan Rus
sia Calf, Dull Black
Calf, lace, blucher
and button styles,
English lasts, round
toes and hig toe lasts,
short lines of regular
stock, former prices
$4to$6
Now, at $3.45
Mala Floor, Man' Building
Sporting Goods at Clearance Prices
Here are yery exceptional opportuni
at exceptional prices.
$35.00 Bicycles, at $25.00.
Beautiful enameled, in black, blue or maroon.
New Departure Coaster Brake, straight grain
maple rims, guaranteed tires, mud guards; new
model tiandle bars with rubber grips. Standard
rubber pedals.
$58.00 Racine Canoe, $35.00
16 and 18 feet long, with or without keel, no
better canoe made. Here is a REAL opportun
ity. Take one down to the lake.
Base Ball Uniforms HALF PRICE
Boys' and Men's Base Ball Uniforms, most
all sizes to choose from, at HALF4RICE.
tics to obtain best grade Sporting Goods
$1.50 Base Ball Gloves, 95c
Leather Base Ball Gloves, good, serviceable
quality.
$3 High Grade "Putters," $1.50
Choice of about 100 of these high grade
Putters GOLFERS, TAKE NOTICE.
$7 and $8 Tennis Rackets, $5.00
All our high grade Tennis Rackets that have
sold at S7.00 and S8.00, now, at $5.00.
$1 and $1.25 Base Ball Bats, 65c
Louisville Slugger Base Ball Bats, in a final
roundup.
Main Floor, Men' Building