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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (April 10, 1918)
UiE BEE: OMAHA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1918. ALLEGED BOOZE RUNNER TRAPPED BY STATE AGENTS St. Joseph Man Arrested on Douglas Street Bridge; High Powered Car Laden With Whisky. A racing-type automobile laden with 517 pints of whisky and six quarts of beer was captured early Tuesday morning by state agents on the Douglas street bridge. Roy Han son, St. Joseph, Mo., drjver of the car, was arrested. Another high-powered automobile, which was coming directly behind Hanson's car and which officers say was filled with liquor, escaped. Several shot were fired at it. Hanson was charged with unlawful possession and transportation of liquor. The latter charge is a federal offense. Hanson declined to divulge the name of the pilot of t!ic"escaped car. He said, however, that both auto mobiles were purchased recently for llie purpose Qf making overland trips 'between St. Joseph and Omaha." Hanson's car is held at the police station. Vlany Applications for Leases on Right-of-Way Railroad officials are surprised at he number of applications that are eing received to lease right-of-way ilong the lines in Nebraska. Indica iuiis are that all through the agri mhural portiou of the state the rail road right-of-way will all be leased mrl cropped. Out in the state, especially close 'o the towns, in many instances there are more applicants than there are Iracts of land to lease. In all instances the rule of first come, first served, is followed, providing the applicant can qualify as to character and ability to keep the land free of weeds and plant it to vegetables and grain suitable for minan or stock tood. Mrs. Stella Champlin Dies In Mill City at Age of 81 Mrs. Stella Marsh Champlin,. 81 years old, former school teacher in Omaha and sister of the late Captain V. V. Marsh, died Thursday in Minneapolis. Mrs. Champlin was born near Lud low, Vt., and was graduated from the IMackriver academy. She was mar ried in Chicago, from which city she came to Omaha in the late 70s, after burying her husband and five chil dren. She taught school in the old high school building for more than 20 years. After the death of Captain Marsh, Mrs. Champlin acquired, his interest in the first ferry across the Missouri river, which he operated and kept her interest until the ferry was discon tinued. She is survived by her son, Charles, of Minneapols, her sister-in-law, Mrs. W. V. Harsh, and nephews, William, Frank and Allen Harsh, of Omaha. Relatives have gone to Minneapolis, where the fgneral will be held. Burial will be in Chicago. Retired U. P. Engineer Dies At Home of Sister in Omaha William Hollenbeck, 63 years old, retired Union Pacific engineer, died Monday night at the home of his sister, Mrs. Anna Harmon, 6311 North Twenty-fourth street. Mr. Hollenbeck had been ill during the last four years and traveled con siderably for his health during that time. His relatives live in Spokane, Wash. Funeral services will ,be held at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Haynes undertaking parlors, Twenty-fourth and Ames avenue. In terment will be in Prospect Hill ceme tery. Conrad Pays Excess Profits Into Food Administration J. H. Conrad has paid into the state food administration checks amounting to $69.37, representing excess profits, which Mr. Conrad was accused by the the food administration of taking on some shipments of bran. These shipments were sold through the Scribner Farmers' Co-operative com pany and through the Omaha Alfalfa Milling company. This money must eventually reach the ultimate con sumer who paid the excess sum on this wheat product. Clear Weather Helps in Work at Balloon School Tuesday was a day to delight the hearts of the men at the Fort Oma ha balloon school. It was clear and bright and "the wind was a"standing still." Several balloons at the fort were in the air. For the first time many of the more advanced students were permitted to take charge of flights. The hundreds of men at the fort are receiving in tensive training and clear weather is a big factor jn the work which is being done. Big Custer County Ranch Sold by H. E. O'Neill Harry E. O'Neill, Nebraska attor ney, who is in Omaha locating prop erty owned by enemy-aliens, sold his Custer county ranch, comprising some 1.200 acres, to Thpmas Parme lee of Plattsmouth. "Considering former sales of real estate in this county I sold at a pretty good figure," declared Mr. O'Will Thi attnrnev will r1ivnt thi balance of his time here to govern ment work. Private Peat Will Talk In Omaha Theaters Tonight "Private" Peat, Canadian soldier, who spoke at the municipal Audito torium Monday night, is passing the day in Omaha. At noon he was the guest at lunch eon of Gould Dietz and Colonel Grant and at 2 p. m. he spoke at the Liberty Joan bank on the court house lawn. This evening he will give brief talks at the downtown theaters. He will be at the Sun theater at 9:15 o'clock and at the Gayety at 9:30 o'clock. Doctor Found Guilty of Failure to Report Disease Dr. Ernest Alexander, 834 South Twenty-ninth street, who was ar rested recently for failure to report a case of contagious disease to Health Commissioner Connell, was found guilty in police court Tuesday morning. The health commissioner filed the charge and appeared against Dr. Alexander. The fine for the mis demeanor is $1 to $50. Federal Judge Munger Will Open Court Wednesday Federal Judge Munger will open court in Omaha Wednesday mormne. The petit jury will also report at that tune. if ' fjn- - r -"-irfwiiwrtM r- i I zPrivatc Peat- Every Word True Private Peat His Own Soldier Story Two years in holl and back with a smile. Neither fiction or hearsay, but the story of a private soldier of the ranks who tells his story from the hour of his enlistment until the moment he "got his" and lay till the stretcher bear ers found him. "Who started the war" under fire, "over the top," gassed at Ypres, wounded, lyinp two nights and a day in the open, in hospital, German lies. They are in this true story. Price $1.50. Burgess-Hash COtf AMY. VERYBODYS 6T0RB" M At Burgess-Nash EANS an assembling and special pricing of Spring and Summer wearables of all kinds for "the flower of the family." Comforts, necessities and general outfittings for the lit tle tots. The newest, daintiest, prettiest and smartest things are here in such charming profusion that it is fairly excusable for using a succession of superlatives. Truly, in this instance ther;e is safety in numbers. No end to the many styles and tempting values brought forth for Wednesday. Mothers are requested to register their names and ad dresses to receive Free a valu able booklet entitled "CARE OF THE BABY," issued by the United States government. A very practical instruction book by America's leading experts. Another valuable booklet issued by the United States government, entitled "PARENTAL CARE," may be had by registering your name and address in Burgess-Nash "Baby Land" ex hibit on Monday. No charge. Vanta Garments for Babies No Pins No Buttons Come and see how the little, new, up-to-date Baby Is dressed without a pin or button and without even once turning him over. Only those who daily have one or more wee ones to dress can realize what a saving of time and strength this new method means to mother only those who see the Vanta Way can understand what this means in comfort, happiness and health to Baby. Vanta Twistless Tape, used for all sible the pinless, buttonless dressing of in Twistless Tape and its uses. Free Diaper Pattern And full directions for making the Vanta Pinless Diaper. One of these ex cellent patterns will be given FREE to every mother who visits our infants' department during Baby week. Vanta Baby Garments, has made pos Baby. Every woman will be interested Free Balloon Children under 5 years of age accompanied by an adult, will be given a large size toy balloon free of charge. gvjs - j department during Baby week. i iree ui cnaic. . , BuR6ESS-teH Company. " : I Imss-Sta Co "EVERYBODY STORE" TuauUy, April 9, 1918. STORE NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY Phon. Douglas 137 We Feature for Wednesday NEW SPRING SUITS AfSWSll A DISPLAY gay with spring colors, embracing suits that cleverly por tray the latest style touches, combining a cer tain distinction with 'moderate pricing that will appeal to the discriminating women of Omaha and vicinity. The suits that come into the cases daily are the proud representations of well known New York designers, closely in touch with Paris development, with individual skill of a hifrh order and noted for the originality of their models. We feature Wednesday suits at $29.50. Tho Materials Include Poiret Twill French Serge Gabardine Men's Wear Woolens Tricotines Black and White Check Th Colorings Aro Tans Navys ' Copens Checks Light and Dark Also Black BursS'NMB Co. Stcond Floor An Advance Showing of Mid-Summer Trimmed Hats Tj ERE'S a delightful showing of mid-summer trim- 11 med hats that reveal the intensely interesting story of the new modes for 'summer. A profusion of new styles and new shapes are in this display, including real horsehair braid hats, large tulle hats, small turban effects, Georgette crepe hats, etc. Among them you will find hats from such designers as: . Joseph j 2. 7!? ,;,.. I Gage, etc. 1 ... . i ' ,1 1 : ,, am1 nfina1 anaial1v f $7.KO f or weanesuay, tnese nans are piaceu tw jjiuupo uu tivu and $10.00. Burtt...Nah Co SwonJ Floor Wednesday We Place on Sale a Large Lot of Men's Union Suits at $1.50 THE lot includes men's lisle and cotton union suits in white and ecru color, made by the Atlas Underwear Co., a manufacturer noted for its finely made garments. The styles are long sleeves, ankle length; sleeve and fin seam; no sleeves and knee length; athletic style.- These are an extremely comfortable fitting suit that is priced for Wednesday at great deal less than the cost would be today. Very special at $1.50 the suit ' BurfMi-Nah Co. -Main Floor New Package Goods for the Woman Who Embroiders WE have just received our new Spring Pacific package goods and you will find them on display in our Art Embroidery Section. The Pacific pack age goods are guar anteed to be stamped on tne finest materials procurable, and each package contains all materials to finish the article, with the ex ception of ribbons, laces and buttons. Bags; All Styles, All Sizes Knitting and utility bags" of patent leather, cretonne, tapestry, silk and satins in all shapes and sizes. Some are fitted with purse and mirror. Gray, blue, black, green and all favored colors are included. Prices range from $2.50 to $7.50. BurM-Nath Co. Third Floor Drug Specials Sloan's Liniment, 16c 1 qt. Denatured Alcohol, at 59c. Djer Kiss Talcum, 35c.1 Djer Kiss Perfume, per oz, at $1.39. Djer Kiss Powder, 59c. Johnson's Shaving Cream, at 24c. Mum, 23c Sempre Giovine, 44c. Rubifoam, 22c. Prophylactic Tooth Brush, at 29c. Large Chamois, $1.98. Colorite, 23c. Putnam's Dry Cleaner 21c Wayne Moth Proof Bags, at 50c, 75c, $1.00. Burjt.Nh Co. Mala Floor Feminalls, 95c WOMEN'S out-of-doors work garments consisting of jacket and bloomers. Dark and light colors, sizes 34 to 44. Very special, at 95c a suit. ( Slipovers, 35c NEW lot of children's slip overs made like dad's bib overalls. Stripes and solid blue, also gray gingham. Ages 2 to 6 years, at 35c a pair. Women's Hose, 15c WOMEN'S and children's black seamless hose, very special, at 15c a pair. Cotton Hose, 25c WOMEN'S cotton hose, seamless, black, white and colors, 25c a pair. Union Suits, 39c WOMEN'S union suits, low neck and sleeveless, cuff or lace knee, white cotton, 39e each. Girls' Middies, 49c f OOD quality, galatea cloth, trimmed witn spon siripc . and Persian effects, sizes 6 to 18 years, at 49c Dainty New Spring Dresses for the Little Tots N ALL the new styles, suspender, Sammy, Buster Brown, middy and all regulation styles Made of stripes checks and plain col ored ginghams, per cales and chambrays. Daintily trimmed in contrasting materials and colors. Sizes 1 to 6. at 75c. Very special for Wednesday, Bur(s-Nath Co. Down Stairt Storo Women's New Muslin Underwear Muslin Gowns, 95c Empire slip-over and high neck, made of muslin or nainsook and daintily trimmed with lace and embroidery. . Regular and extra sizes, specially priced at 95c. 1 Corset Covers, 35c ' Made of nainsook or batiste, elaborately trimmed. Colors are black, white and pink. Very special, at 35c each. Envelope Chemise, 59c Made of nainsook and trimmed with embroidery or lace jkirt trimmed, all sizes, specially priced, at 59c each. Burcmi.Naab Co. Down Stairt Store