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THE BEE: OMAHA. FRIDAY, AUGUST 17. 1917 WoJoeietu f3fct&, '.JTi August 16 Omaha Soldier Boys Home. Mothers, sisters and sweethearts of Omaha soldier boys at Fort Snelling cancelled all social engagements this morning to greet, the newly appoint ed officers in Uncle Sam's army. Adoring women-folks tried out the - new, high-sounding but hard-won army titls of their soldier-men. "Major Thomas!" Captain Doudl" "Captain Baldrigel" the'y salued, and so on down the list. "It's hard to remember at first. We'll have to get the habit of address ing them in correct military style," said one. In fact military salutes were the rule on Farnam street where many of the returned officers wereseen. A great proportion of the men are under orders to report for duty at Camp Dodge, near Des Moines, Au gust 29, though some have been de tailed for special duty. One detachment of men will have to leave August 20 to prepare the camp for the full quota of men, espec ially looking to the food supply. Tom McShane, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McShane, is the only Omaha man this order affects. Major Amos Thomas, too, however, will have to leave a few days earlier. The men will be assigned to regi ments after they gather at Camp Dodge. The commander there has not yet been announced. Lieutenant Frank Mead, who was one of the officers at . Fort Snelling also came in on the special train from Snelling this morning. He will visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Mead for two weeks and will then return to the fort to join the Thirty sixth United States infantry stationed there. Mr. Milton Fetersen has returned from Fort Riley, having joined the regular army and received the com mission of second lieutenant. He is home on furlough to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Fetersen, before going on to Fort Douglas. While Dame Rumor has it that sev eral marriages are planned during the officers' furlough, Lieutenant Robert W. Proudfit of Friend, Neb., estab lished the fact of one wedding at least. The first thing he did was to stop at the court house and secure a license to wed Miss Margherita Car penter, who lives with her mother, Mrs. Frank W. Carpenter, in Bemis Park. Miss Carpenter's father is de partment governor of the Philippine Island and is now stationed on the 4 islands. The wedding will take place within the next few days, although definite artangements have not been completed. Mr, Proudfit received the commission of second lieutenant at Fort Snelling. Omhans at Lake Okoboji. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Clarke have a cottage at Lake Ofcobji thi summer. Their daughter, Miss Louise, is men tioned by returning sojourners as one of the most popular young girls at the resort. Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Skinner, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Wood, Mr. John Bath and DeVols of Coun cil Bluffs are also at the lake. Mrs. B. Pred and daughters returned Tues day. Bridge for Miss Krug. Miss Luella Peterson was hotess at a pretty afternoon bridge, compli mentary to Miss Kathryn Krug who came today to be her house guest after a visit with Miss Alice Coad. Miss Krug, whose father, Major Krug, was formerly stationed here, has come on from Du Boise, Wyo., where her father is awaiting orders detail ing him to coast duty. Three tables ot players enjoyed the bridge game. Events of the Day. Mrs. George B. Prinz was hostess at luncheon for members of the Orig inal Cooking club. Miss Luh Dixon of Washington, D. C, who is visiting Mrs. W. H. Wheeler, was guest of the club. Mrs. Stephen Davies asked a tew friends to tea for Mrs. Karl Adams and her guest, Mrs. James Heed of Cleveland. Flowers from the hos tess' own garden were used about ' i rooms. Miss Rose Richardson of Cleveland assisted in pouring. Mrs. Harvey Newbranch had the same guests at a swimming party at Carter Lake, followed by breakfast at her home. For Miss Dorothy Headley of New Bedford, guest of Miss Clara Hart, the Misses Gertrude and Elsie T'inley entertained at luncheon at the Coun cil Bluffs Boat club. George Haverstick has reservations for a dinner party of twelve at the Cotmtry club. Betrothal Announced. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Carruthers an nounce the engagement of their daughter, Mildred, to Mr. Peter J. Riplough, the wedding to be cele brated September 12. Future Events. Mrs. Eva Wallace is planning a picnic Saturday in honor of Miss Lula Dixon of Washington. D. C, guest of Mrs. W. H. Wheeler. Miss Anna McConnell will .-entertain at a breakfast party Friday at her home in Council Bluffs. Notes of Interest. Mrs. J. Sundland and daughter, Miss Ruth Sundland, left yesterday for Topcka, Kan., to visit Mrs. Sund iand's mother, en route to Tulsa, Old., which is to be their future home. Miss Sundland who graduated from the University of Omaha last June, has accepted the position of teacher in the Tulsa high school. Many entertainments were given prior to their departure. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Selby are ex pected home Sunday from Chicago where they went on a hurried trip early in the week due to the illness of Mr. Selby. Mrs. Florence Basler Palmer is en joying a rare musical advantage this summer, tutelage under David Bis pham, Mrs. Palmer who is at Hotel Bristol, writes that musical advan tages in New York are most unusual this season. On account of national affairs there are so many artists in the metropolis. Mr. F. M. Camwood of Omaha is registered at the Multnomah hotel, Portland. Ore. Mrs. H. L. Hogrese of" Htbron, Xeb., arrived Wednesday evening to be the gjest of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Luikart. .Mrs. Cecrist of Kansas City is the 'guest of Mrs. J. R. Cain. Dr. and Mrs. F. S. Meilingcr. Mis Stella Murphy and Mr. John Karnes I SURPRISES FRIENDS BY WEDDING IN BLAIR. FT&SeruHJV cT. BOGGAN Mr. John J. Boggau and Miss Pearl J. Alcorn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Alcorn, surprised their friends by slipping away to Blair Sat urday to be married. Mr. and Mrs. II. W. Wyrick, who accompanied' them, W8ie the only ones let into the secret. The young couple will be at home at 3328 Fowler avenue after September 1. left this morning for a motor trip to Excelsior Springs, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Max Katleman of Lincoln are spending the week at the Fontenelle. Mrs. Marion Chapman and her daughter, Miss Hazel, of Penny an, N. Y., are spending the summer with the George Haversticks. Miss Rose Doris Briem returned Wednesday from a trip to Seattle, Tacoma and Glacier National park, following a year's work at the state college of Washington. With her is Miss Juliet Lita Bane of the Home Economics faculty, State College of Washington and formerly director of the Household Arts department Oma ha Young Women's Christian associa tion. Misses Bane and Briem expect to attend the University of Chicgo next year, the former as a graduate student, the latter as an undergrad uate. Parents Plead for the Return of a Runaway "Jesse Davis, your mother is ery ing for you to return home and your father is sorry he whipped you." Tin's appeal is made by Mrs. Rose Ohaus of the Board of Public Wel fare', who states that Jesse is 15 years of age, the eldest of seven children, and his home is at Tenth street and Avenue H, East Omaha. The boy is said to have left home without hat or shoes, following a se vere punishment by his father be cause he did not honor a parental re quest to work all afternoon in the Davis garden. Family Movies Programs At Film Theaters Today For the family movie program Fri day night, sponsored by the Omaha Woman's club, the Apollo theater will show Marc MacDermott, Harry Morey and Alice Joyce in "Whom the Gods Destroy," and a Black Dia mond comedy. The Suburban will show Marie Osborne in "When Baby Forgot," and a B. L. S. C. comedy. William Russell in "Shackles of Truth," a Metro comedy and Pathe News is the attraction at the Lothrop. Winners in Pushmobile Races at Mandan Park 'Winners of the Mandan park play ground pushmobile contest Wednes day night were: First, Herbert Hutch inson and Carl Belding; second, Ha. -ld Callahan and Arthur Calla han; third, Frank Prucha and Dennis Daly. Persistent Advertising Is the Road to Success. The Bee's Free Milk and Ice Fund The Bee's Free Milk and Ice Fund closes today for the summer of 1917. The response has been so generous that every poor baby is now assured of plenty of pure milk and cooling ice throughout the rest of the sum mer. The Bee wants to thank the con tributors. The Bee knows that in the hearts of the contributors to this cause there is a lasting satisfaction that neds no thanks and that is out of all proportion to the amount of money expended. They feel the satisfaction that come from doing a deed of kindness and unselfishness. They feel the real "joy of living." They know that they have kept life and health in the bodies of helpless little ones who have a real struggle to live through the critical hot days of summer. While the fund is closed, any fur ther contributions that may come in will be acknowledged as heretofore. A full statement of disbursements from the fund will be published in The Bee when the summer's work is completed. Previously acknowledged $346.08 C. C. K 1.00 "Bridge" 3.60 F. Weber, Randolph, Neb 5.00 Mrs. T. L. Jolliff 1.00 Total ..; $356.68 Women May Take Tobacco If Hoover Is Not "Good" Denver, Colo., Aug. 16. (Spe cial Telegram.) Herbert C. Hoover may hew close to the line in his food regulations, but not too close, acceding to Mrs. Ellis Meredith Clemens, of Denver, a member of the woman's committee of the National Council of Defense. She declared today that the council had served notice that if Mr. Hoover becomes1 too rigid in his food requirements on housewives. , the latter will retaliate by taking i tobacco away from the men uuring , ! the war. i .Sum. 1 4 s - - -.V i FOUNDER OF WISE HOSPITAL IS DEAD Abraham , Slimmer, Whose ; $15,000 Gift Made Omaha Hospital Possible, Passes i Away at Dubuque The man who made Wise Me morial hospital possible died at Dubu que, la., Wednesday evening of ill ness, as a result of ptomaine poison ing. He was Abraham Slimmer, prom inent Jewish philanthropist, and well known over Iowa, in St. Paul. Omaha, Chicago and Milwaukee for his large gifts to hospitals and old people's homes. He was 82 years old. Mr. Slimmer, when a young man settled at Waverly, la., and engaged in farming and stock buying. It 'was in the stock business that he prospered and it was that business which made him many times a millionaire. His first benefaction of moment was when he gave his Waverly, la., resi dence and equipped it for a hospital, Since, he has given large sums to hos pitals in Dubuque, Omaha, Chicago, St. Paul and Milwaukee. In all of his gifts he has required that the hospitals should treat persons ot all denoimna tions and regardless of whether they had money or not. i He retired from active business some years ago and went to Dubuque to. make Ins home, but he continued to have large interests in land in Iowa, city property in St. Paul and Minneapolis and is heavily interested in the live stock commission business in St. Paul. He was a bachelor, but is survived by several nephews, one of them Abraham Slimmer, jr.. being engaged in the live stock business in St. Paul. Mrs. J. Sonnenberg. honorary presi dent of Wise Memorial hospital, was well acquainted with the aged bene factor. Looked Like Tramp. "He jooked like a tramp," she said, "and his personal life was one of greatest simplicity. He lived for the rest of humanity." Mr. Slimmer gave $15,000 toward Wise Memorial, provided that the Omaha people interested would raise the remaining $45,000 necessary. Later he gave an additional $2,000. At the time of the dedication of the hospital he was invited to attend, but declined, saying that he did not care for notoriety and preferred to remain in the background. "If it had not been for Abraham Slimmer Wise hospital would still be a project," said I. Kahn of Mc geath Stationery company. "It was he who made the hospital possible. In this, as in all his gifts to hospitals, he stipulated that no one should ever be turned away because of lack of money, no matter what his creed or nationality." It is probable that Wise Memorial will received a fair sum when the af fairs of the late philanthropist are settled up. as well as many other hos pitals and charities which he aided. Mrs. J. Sonnenberg will attend the funeral, which will be held Friday at 4 o'clock at Dubuque, la. Unique Contests at St. John's Parish Picnic Many contests and games gave life to St. John's parish picnic in River view park. The married women lost the relay race to the single women, but the married men beat the single men. Rose McGrath won the fifty yard race for girls and Clara Dineen won the race for women. Dr. John A. Tamisiea won the fat men's race. Francis Moran was the victor in the boys' fifty-yard dash and Louis Mc Cabe won the boys' obstacle race. Patrick Grimley won the men's needle-threading and button-sewing contest, which was participated in by about twenty men, while the crowd of several hundred folks rocked with laughter at the clumsy efforts of the men to handle the unaccustomed im plements of the sewing room. Elizabeth Crow won the women's nail-driving and ball-throwing con tests, i' i Millinery Firm Gives Big Banquet at Rome Spiesherger's wholesale millinery house gave a banquet at the Hotel Rome Wednesday evening for his em ployes and customers. Two hundred and fifty people graced the banquet board. After all good wills were spok en the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. Fashion Notes One gown can be made to present several aspects these days with a change of under bodices for tailor mades, and of soft over tunics for evening. Unlined silk makes a capital and pretty negligee gown, which can assume several aspects, too, with a store of lace collars and fichus. Jumpers are carrying all before them this summer. In coat form they provide a charming addition to the summer wardrobe, and a delightfully simple model has made its appearance. This is suitable for crepe de chine, cotton-crepe, linen or, indeed, any of the hundred and one pretty fabrics. Some of the Russian blouses are be ing made without sleeves, and distinct sleeves of muslin chiffon and other thin fabrics are among the newest features in. gowns. Full peasant sleeves have been revived as a founda tion for embroidery. The Russian blouse i3 also distinguished for its highly ornamental belt. This is new er than the mediaeval girdle. One of the revivals is smocking, which' has been turned to more ornate uses for adults than it ever assumed when the work was principally rele gated to children's wear. It is to be seen on the shoulders of the more elaborate coats wheh they fit the fig ure. Entire pockets of smocking are introduced on gowns and coats by some of the leading fashio;. houses. S THE BEST MACARONI -.- - r m W Y. ' at , Von mar Hwy mm mm Smart and Daring Simplicity a' I If ' x p Such a sophisticated looking suit as this creation of black velour dc Laine is! The slim svelte type of woman can be guaranteed to look ir resistible when she dons this suit. Collar and cuffs are faced in beige broadcloth which adds one clear call to the complete lure of an absolutely smart, daring and new suit. The hat of black velvet turns up abruptly and thrusts two little fancies,, hat-pin wise, through its dashing brfhi. Do Yon Know That Peace hath her health problems no less than war? Constant vigilance is the price of freedom from flies? The physical vigor of its citi zens is the nation's greatest asset? Idleness h the thief of health? Infected towels spread eye di seases? Half the blindness in the world could have been prevented by prompt and proper care? H.SJH iiipun fr, .m,JHfiymn .'yv imm Willi -'- - Advice -to the Lovelorn By Beatrice Fairfax Thi-.v Must lKi Thir Miarr. Pen- Mtts Katrfax: I mi omiliifi1 as a i slpiiiik.- .'her. earntiiK JH a wri-k. 1 tinr I an Invalid mother ami my f.ither i tuk . m cur of kt. I Allhoush I hav three older brother. Ih! I hnril!i of the housnld falls on nip ami my ' younjtM brother, who In Mitfonns from a nerruua broaUdown. The oilier two are nut of work a long while, anil either rannot B''t : work or ,lo not ear to. In atuto of freciuent , talks they do not make any attempt to I lighten my burden. DISCOfRAO E1V of course, there are men who to little do- !'ve the name and who are so ahiftlcsa that ; I hey ar perfectly w illing to sit back and , let a younu girl slave for their nupport. But I 1 hove that your brother are only a Utile bit weak and Ulccourag ed oer difficulty to ' get work. Tell them frunkly thii either ! they mit secure Work or you will get it I for them, and thut if tltey are unnilllnK to do their share ycu will have to take tep to force them either to eoixrlbut tn the support of your household or to ceaie drain ing Its resources. 1 think If you were to threaten them with the law it might wal.e them uv to the folly of their was. Ter. hapa they simply do not realize what "Black en" they arc. If you need their help the l.ettHl Aid society will lve It to ou for a very small fee a few routs. The Kight (otirnge. Dear Mis Knirfux: Two ycara ago I got a position after much difficulty, for I was extremely nervous. After a time my em ployer showed great affection for me. llnd I been a little older or w-is.r perhaps I would have seen my dnnger, but I did not, nml I let myself grow to lovo him. I need not speak of the misery tt entailed, and 1 ronld not linr to leave him, I managed to do so lust Saturday to go to another posi tion. Hut 1 was so lonesome I culled him on the phone He wanted me, to roino back to him. and I rannot any how near I was lo doing it. However, I had to huolle to learn thinjts In my new place, ao do not feel the need so much, but X am still dread fully lonesome. l.ONKSOMH. JIow splendid It Is that you have enough character to break away from the man whose so-called "love" was wrecking your life. When oit found the courage to make that first break you really solved your proh ' lein. And, though you made one little fulse step, you did not follow It up by a return ' to your prison, for that Is what a woman ! makes for herself, when she enters upon the j sort of love affair yours was. Don't yield. A liulo loneliness is ns nothing compared tn tlio terrllile suffcrln- you would feel some day when you had com to depend ah- HUNDREDS OF, TONS of delicious India-Ceylon Tea have been supplied monthly by RIDG WAYS to the Armies in the Trenches. It is the most refreshing drink to sustain and cheer. It gives greater satisfaction and is more economical four cups for a cent. Have your grocer send you a 1-pound, im pound or 't-pound tin- 1 Awarded Gold Medal, San Francisco, 1915 Awarded Grand Prize, San Diego, 1916 Highest Honor Obtainable India-Ceylon Teas New York, 111-113 Hudson St. Chicago, 210 North Wabash Ave. H. J. HUGHES CO., DISTRIBUTORS Bojs atid Girls WILL BE DELIGHTED with the beautiful col ored Mother Goose toys given free with every package of Washington Crisps, New Pro cess Corn Flakes. There's Humpty-Dunrpty, Cinderella, Old Mother Hubbard, Little Boy Blue and dozens of others dear to the hearts of youngsters. The Corn Flakes are delicious and you will find, that after Father tries the children and demand toriCMSP, (NEW PROCESS) THE PERFECT 5 TOASTED CORN J FLAKES JJT" ' solutely on this man and he failad you as men alwaya fall woman who puti her aelf In the fals position you would hv drifted Into. Pevota yourself to learning the work of your new office. Never wag there more wonderful opportunities- for clever women In the world of business thn there, are r.ow. Succeas is worth fighting tor. Vou cart win It. and in your work you will find the best weapon against foolish weakness. Tako Your l unch. Dear Miss l'airfas: You would do a great deal to smocth the ruffled feelings caurcrt by a dispute over tho following question: Is it pmper for a young lady to get up a lunch, for herself and escort preparatory to going on day s boat ride with a group of friends, all paired off? Some ot my friends say It la undignified of m lo do this. but as no stops are mails ana no iooa in Correct Apparel for Women and Misses Introducing Latest Style Development in Dresses Suits Coats Bloufces Skirts Gowns Featuring Cash Value, of Unutual Merit EwTe 1812 for the Ch WW them, he will back Washington Crisps. bo obtained, tomobody must prpr th lunch. , , Plsaso answer this soon, aa the boat trip la planned for tho gear future. S. H. Of course It is proper and thoughtful and courteous and well, why 1X1 girls imaging tht they lowsr thotf dignity by doing plest ant little things auch as thlsT It Is nit rry. often that a girl hag ft cbanco at ploasant little. hOrrtsy touch 11Mb this now days. One upon a tint, whenever young folks went to picnics, tha (trig took alon the lunch. This Is a trifling thing to tak o seriously when all you nt to mst tho situation Is your own good sense and the needs rf tho situation. , HYMENEAL Miss Elizabeth Henderghot. daugh ter of J. Htnderjhot, and, Harry V. Sparber were married by Rev. Charle V. Savidge Wednesday at 2 at 181! Vinton street. AT WELCOME 11CH. F""" i I d roiN.