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MIKER'S VICTIM
GETS CASH HERE
TO GIVECON MEN
Work of Latest Gang Puts to
Shame Some of the Small
Stuff of Walling-ford.
Safety Wmcilto Hold .
First Meeting of Season
Omaha local council, No. 27, Na
tional Safety council, will hold an
accident and fire prevention meeting
in the council chamber of the city hail
Thursday night at 8 o'clock. This will
be the first meeting of the 1917-1918
season.
V. S. Ridgell, deputy state fire
j commissioner, will talk on "Fire Pre
i vention." "Accident Prevention" will
' n ciiKi Art f f 1 Lr ) r f ttnrcrt I"
Norman, deputy state labor commis
sioner. V. H. Rasmussen, vice presi
dent of the Omaha council, will
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give
a report) on the sixtn annual congress
of the National satety council, neia
in NeW' York last month.
Whale Meat Now On
Sale in Omaha Markets
Jake Rosoff, proprietor of the new
Tublic Market is helping promote the
efforts of the administration in con
serving the food supply. Hoover say s
eat more fish. So Rosoff has imported
from the seaboard some whale meat
which he has displayed on his
counters at his new store and which
he is offering to those who want to
try something new. It is said to taste
something like bear meat.
Alleges Husband Fought
Losing Battle With J. B. Corn
Ttyere is no reward for rearing a
big family and playing the role of a
dutiful wife, Mrs. Sarah Liggett, 48
years old. trained nurse, says in her
divorce suit against William Liggett,
formerly a wealthy farmer living near
Walthill, Neb. She alleges she became
tired of watching her husband fight a
losing battle with J. Barleycorn.
The Liggetts were married at Sid
ney, Ja.. March 2, 1887, and have
eight children; Pink, 29 years old, who
the mother says left home because of
the father's conduct; Ruth. 24 years
old: Terry, 21 years old; Blanch, 20
years old; Dolores, 17 years old; Mar
garet, 14 years old, and Don, 9 years
old.
Food Conservation Meet
By Omaha Women's Clubs
Mrs. A. E. Davisson, now in the
government service in Washington;
but formerly of the state university
home economics department; Miss
Maud Wilson of Lincoln and Miss
Mattie E. Hall, local emergency home
demonstration agent, will be the
speakers at the food conservation con
ference Thursday at 2:30 o'clock in
the city council chamber. Heads of
focal women's clubs will attend.
Tells Judge Hubby Was
"Hard Guy;" Gets Freedom
Lcona May Johnson, who told
Judge Leslie, sitting in divorce court,
that her husband, Carbonate O. John
son, was a "hard guy" and failed to
support her, got her freedom.
Joseph Salanitro's story that his
wife, Rosie, "trifled on him" won him
a decree.
Sadie L. Hipsley was granted a de
cree after she had testified Clarence
Hipsley was cruel to her.
Nonsupport was the plaint of Ma
rie Nicholson, freed from Charles
Nicholson.
llomis Notes Scarcity
t Of Service Flags in Omaha
II. Loomis is back from New
Yrk, and, while he insists that there
is s much of a display of loyalty and
pf-iotism here as there, he says he
nres that in Omaha there are scarce
ly any service flags displayed at
th homes of the families that have
set sons to war. In the east Mr.
Lfjmis says the flags are displayed
atevery house from which a boy has
gtie.
j 'he service flags are a red ground,
v.h a white center, on which are
strs, one star for each boy in the
sevice.
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The police of Omaha, Chicago,
Kansas City, St. Louis and other cit
ies are working overtime in an effort
to apprehend a gang of confidence
men who have been making J. Rufus
Wallingford look like an also-ran.
J. R. Tierney, vice president of the
First National bank at Ansley, Neb.,
lost $40,000. John Schroeder of Dc
witt, Neb., has charged $10,000 to his
experience account. Other victims
include Charles H. Worden, president
of a bank at Fort, Wayne, Ind., $15,000,
and a bank official at Bloomington,
HI., $80.00.
Asa Dixon, wealthy real esfatc
dealer of Blair, Neb., had a narrow
escape from contributing toward the
fund being raised by this gang of
criminals.
Gets Money in Omaha.
The money which was paid over by
Mr. Tierney was obtained by him at
banks in Omaha and the South Side,
the $40,000 being presented in cash.
The Ansley banker met the gang
whileat Excelsior Springs, where
other Victims were inveigled into
speculating schemes of the get-rich-quick
kiAd.
Mft., Dixon of Blair also was at
Excelsior Springs, where he met Wil
liam F. Myers, who is being; held by
the Kansas City police. 'I he Blair
man was interested in what he at
first believed was a big sugar deal.
He met Myers by appointment at
Kansas City, where the twain was to
have been joined by F. Leroy Web
ster, previously introduced by Myers
to Dixon as a prominent financier and
speculator. Webster suspected that
Dixon was seeing through the
scheme, so he failed to keep the Kan
sas City appointment and thus evaded
arrest Dixon had detectives working
on the case.
Myers has an alias of Frank Me
bors, and another of George Marshall.
He worked as a "news butcher' on
railroad trains before he wertt into
high finance. He is said to have been
born at "Four Mile, Neb." This
member of the gang is known as the
dean of con men. Acting Chief of
Police Dempsey said he had no local
record previous to this case.
Mr. Tierney is expected in Omaha
to file complaint, as his loss was paid
here to the con men.
Another $10,000 Disappears.
A report was current that $10,000
consigned to the Platte City National
bank, North rlatte, Men., presuni
ably sent by express, had mysterr
ously disappeared while enroute to
the North Platte bank. Ihe rumor
originated at Denver, Colo.
Government Makes Heavy
. Demands On Colleges
"We cannot turn out graduates fast
enough to suit Uncle Sam," says Pres
ident Boyles of Boyles college.
"Stenographers, typewriters, teleg
i raphers and clerks are especially in
great demand. We constantly get
bulletins from the government urging
the need of turning out more grad
uates to meet the national war emer
gency. Literally thousands are re
quired, says the civil service com
mission. '
"The government's need creates an
emergency in the business world, also,
for young men and young women
from the offices are going into govern
ment service, by the thousand. So if
the prospective business college stu
dent wants home work, he is sure of
getting it.
"It is a great opportunity for
women. The women can do their bit
for their country by training to take
the places cf the men. The women's
, committee, Council of National De
fense, has issued a bulletin urging
women - who Know stenograpny or
typewriting to offer their services, and
urging those who are not trained to
go into training at once.
A Frank L. Harting, one of Boyles
graduates, has been appointed to
' government position as bookkeeper
m Washington. Mrs. Ethelyne lul-
sass has gone into government em
ploy as stenotypist in the quarter
master's department at Omaha. Paul
Manhart has been appointed to
clerkship in the War department.
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Teachers to Learn How
To Cut Porcine Carcass
If any teacher who attends the an
nual meeting of th Nebraska State
Teachers' association here next week
leaves without knowledge of how to
properly dissect a procine carcass into
its several parts it will be her or his
fault -
R, S. Warner of the agricultural
department of the University of Ne
braska ' advised Superintendent Bev
eridge of the public schools that
Thursday afternoon. November 8,' in
the banquet hall of the Rome hotel.
he will give a pork-cutting demon
stration.
Mr. Warner sent a list of articles
he wishes the superintendent to have
in readiness. He requires a table
whose surface is not smooth, because
he explains that in dissecting the pig
it would be difficult to give a dtgnihe
demonstration .vith the carcass slid
ing hither and thither ovei a pol
ished surface. .
The purpose of the demonstration
is to explain how to cut a pig to best
advantage. This feature will be ' in
connection with the agricultural sec-
.tion of the teachers association.
The disposition of the pork has not
been determined, this being a matter
for grave consideration by the execu
tive committee oi the association.
Salvation Army to Have
Ambulance Day Saturday
The Salvation Army of Omaha will
hold ait "Ambulance day" next Sat
urday. Workers will be on the prin
cipal streets selling flags, the money
raised to go to the purchase of an am
' bulance for work at the front. It is
expected to raise $500. The Salvation
Army of the country has already sent
forward twelve ambulances and ex
pects to send as many more. Various
cities have given ambulances through
the Salvation Army and now it is
koped Qtnaha will join the list
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The Anniversary Sale Offers Seasonable lew Goods at Decide! Savings
Every Reduction is Correctly Quoted, Every
Item s Taken from Regular Stock. Season
able New Merchandise- Taken from Every
Department in the Store will go at Substan
tial Savings. Many Prices are for Thursday
Only,
Prices not Quality are Reduced
All Hats at Three Prices
$3.50, $7.50
and $10
An absolute clearance of
all hats in stock. Fashion
able hats that are regular
ly priced very low. Reduc-
UUI19 ate maue un wiesc
usually v moderate prices
for Thursday. Models 'to
suit every fancy all go at
three prices. t
$3.50, $7-50 and $10
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Exceptional Sale
of Lace Scarfs
Very attractive lace scarfs, a
combination of cluny and fil
et laces, regularly Belling for
$1.75. For the Anniversary
Sale,
Thursday, only 85c
S Linen Section
Muskrat Furs
in the Sale
One of the season's most
popular furs and' unques
tionably one of the most ser
viceable. Beautifully blended sets
regularly $60 and $65
Thursday, $45 a et.
Muskrat coats, $76.50, $130
and $180, which are special
prices.
Women's Underwear
Can Be Bought
for Less in This Sale
Fine ribbed cotton union suits,
low neck, no sleeves, band top,
ankle length, reduced to 98c
Women's fine ribbed cotton vests,
Dutch neck, elbow Bleeves; high
neck, long sleeves; pants to match,
ankle length; all sizes, only 69c.
Both are exceptional qualities for
the prices asked.
A Special Price
on Out Size Hose
Pure thread Jap silk hose (out
size), with lisle tops and double
soles of lisle; in black and white,
a ( quality that will give the best
of service. The price for Thurs
day only is $1 pair.
Bleached Shaker
Flannel, 15c a Yard
Heavy weight, double fleece, 27
inches wide; also striped outing
flannel for night gowns and paja
mas, 27-inch. Anniversary price,
only ISe a yard.
8a$mant.
Basement House Wear
Offers Two Specials
22 wool blanket bathrobes,
styles women will like. An
niversary price, Thursday,
at $2.49.
45 house dresses, 79c.
Mostly snall sizes, but a
wonderful bargain.
Batement.
Trimming Furs
at New Prices
The varieties most in de
mand, in widths of from one
to four inches will be re
duced. Curtain Nets, 50c
Formerly sold up to $1.50 a
yard. A really wonderful col
lection of patterns in fine
laces, slightly soiled ; as long
as they last, 50c a yard.
Batamant.
15c for All Linen
Handkerchiefs
We are safe in saying, "no more"
at such a price; that is, all linen.
These are hemstitched and are of a
very good quality. Women who are
foresighted will lay in a supply,
Thursday, 15c each.
Fine Gloves
Only 98c a Pair
White cape gloves and
black piques, in all sizes;
will be sold at the very
low price of 98c
$ I Brassieres, 69c
It's an excellent fitting brassiere
trimmed with lace inserting and
edge, strong materials, suited to
the average woman; sizes 34 to 46.
Thursday only, 69c, instead of $1.
V Third Floor.
$4 Comfortables,
Thursday, $3.50
Bilkoline covered bed comfortables
filled with fine cotton, large, double-bed
size in a large range of
good patterns. One day only, $3.50.
Basement.
Knit Skirts, 59c
Plain gray or gray with colored
borders, for one day only
women can purchase these
for 59c.
Third Floor.
Toilet Goods
Two Special Prices
for Thursday Only
HUGH'S IDEAL HAIR
BRUSH, double bristle, regu
lar price $1.10, anniversary
sale price, 69c.
POWDER DE RIZ, 25c, reg
ularly sold for 50c.
Ribbons
Novelties in wide ribbons, suit
able for bags, extra fine qual
ities, in a choice assortment,
cost less Thursday.
The Very Finest New Shoes
for Women in This Sale
Thursday for $8.85
$12 Champagne Lace Kid Boots.
$12 Ivory Kid Lace Boots.
$11 Brown Kid Lace Boots with White
Kid Tops.
$10 and $12 Patent Leather Lace and But
ton Boots with ivory, white and
brown kid tops.
Reduced to $8.85
You can't buy newer or better
shoes at the regular prices, and at
this reduction the opportunity
should not be missed. All from
regular stock. ' ,
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Tho usands of Dollars' Vorth of
Choice Silks and Woolens
Go at Great Savings
All from regular stock. Prices that will
HASKELL'S FAMOUS BLACK SILKS
Pure dye taffeta (35-inch), $2.50 quality,
$1.65.
Taffeta Moderne (36-inch), $2.50 quality,
$1.95.
Satin de Chine (36-inch), $1.75 quality,
$1.39.
Satin Meteor, the choice weave of the sea
son, in plum, myrtle, taupe,' brown, sand,
etc., $3.00 quality, $2.50.
BLACK CHIFFON BROADCLOTH, 52
jnch, $3 regularly, Thursday, $1.98.
A TABLE OF CHOICE WOOLENS in good
weave and shades, sold up to $2.50. For
the Anniversary Sale, Thursday, $1.49.
PLAID WOOLENS FOR CHILDREN'S
SCHOOL WEAR, $1.00 to $1.25 qualities,
to be sold for 85c.
BELDING'S NOVELTY STRIPES, $1.79 in
stead of $2.50. '
NOTHING HAS APPROACHED THE SCOPE OF THIS SALE, EITHER IN
PRICES OR QUALITIES. YOU OWE IT TO YOURSELF TO BE AN
EARLY COMER.
save 20 to 35 on Belding's and Has
kell's, besides other dependable makes. A
few qualities mentioned :
BELDING'S SATIN PANNE, a rich fabric,
in a good range of colors and black; $2
regularly, for the Anniversary, $1.49 a yard
BELDING'S CHIFFON TAFFETA, the best
for wear; twenty-five colors and black;
regularly $2.50. Thursday $1.95 a yard.
BELDING'S CAMISOLE SATIN, in ivory
or flesh, regularly $2.25, and without ex
aggeration, worth $2.50 today; excellent
for lingerie. Anniversary price, $1.89 a
yard.
NOVELTY SILKS, TAFFETAS AND SAT
INS, valued up to $3, Thursday, $1.49.
This is a chance to purchase a fine pat
tern at a price not soon forgotten.
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Suits
At Tremendous Reductions
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The sae women await
eagerly because they
were never disappointed in any
particular; 1 Every suit in stock
priced $25 to $45 is included.
Hand-tailored, correctly styled of
new fabrics Broadcloth, Velour de
Laine, Poiret Twill, Gabardine and
Silvertone.
Sizes 16 to 46. A small charge for alterations.
$16.50
$23.50
$29.50
Such bargains as these are possible
only because it's the Anniversary Sale.
Second Floor.
$25 Suits . .
$35 Suits . .
$39.50 and $45
Suits . .
Art Needle Work
at Reduced Prices
Finished pillows and center
pieces, including several im
ported numbers, in some
cases only one of a price
$25.00 reduced to $10.00
7.50
22.00
20.00
15.00
12.50
7.00
6.00
6.00
5.00
5.00
3.50
3.00
Library Table Covers
One $35 piece, $12
One $22 piece, 10
$10 Dresser Scarfs, $5
You'll find really wonderful
bargains awaiting you here
Thursday.
Third Floor.
Anniversary Sale Prices
on Men's Furnishings
$1 OUTING FLANNEL
NIGHT SHIRTS, 89c; made
with a flat or military col
lar, cut full, in sizes 15 to
20; a warm, good quality
garment in a fine assort
ment of patterns.
PURE IRISH LINEN
HANDKERCHIEFS, 19c;
BY THE DOZEN, $2.25.
Stock up at this price. It's a
wise move. '
NEW NECKWEAR AT
THE SPECIAL PRICE OF
55c An exceptionally wide
end four-in-hand, all silk, in
new patterns. Buy for your
own use and gift purposes.
The selection is large.
You'll find these bargains
of the very best sort.
Sale of Writing Paper and Envelopes
For Thursday Only
A box of 86 sheets of paper,
regularly sold for 30c, Thurs
day's price, 20c 25 envelops for
5c, regularly 10c a package.
With paper priced so high this
event is of interest.