THE BEE: OMAHA, FRIDAY,. MAY 10, lW
AUTO TRUCK LINES
COMMON CARRIER
: UNDER STATE LAW
.
Ruling Made bx State Railway
Board Brings This Class of
- Transportation Under,
"v 4 Rail Control.
' (From a Staff Correspondent)
Lincoln, May 9. (Special). Con
panies engaged m the transportation
of frefght in Nebraska by means of
automobile trucks may be brought
under the regulation of the state rail
way commission as to rates, service,
general control and issuance of stocks
and bonds. .
The commission anticipates that
automobile transportation may be
.greatly increased and in the future
become an important means of carry
; ing on commerce.
- William S. Forword of Omaha has
asked the commission whether the
service given by theiautomobile truck
line in hauline freight and the rates
to be charged come under itsjuris-
diction. Forword indicated that s
daily truck service is soon to be es
' tablished from Omaha to some neigh
i boring towns. ,
' Would Be Common Carriers.
The commission has replied that
.trucks engaged in such traffic would
be evatmon carriers and theretore
undoubtedly come within' the com
mission's jurisdiction
The application of the railroads for
Authority to increase sand rates in
Nebraska again has been put off until
July 1
The Glenwood Telephone company
has been granted permision to issue
dividends to its Bladen stockholders
at the rate of 12 1-2 per cent a year,
- this amount, including the i cost of
i installing and maintaining 'stub lines
and telephone instruments paid ir
by each member individually.
Stock Breeders to Meet
At North Platte May 14
-: North Platte," Neb.,May 9. (Spe
cial.) There will be a meeting at
North Platte Tuesday, May 14, Aor
the purpose of organizing an Im-
proved Live? Stock, Breeders' associa-
tion for this portion of the state.
'J,' S. R. McKelvie, editor and manager
of the .Nebraska Farmer; E. W. Cross
' groVe, five stock breeder of Farnam,
and K. F. Warner, professor of animal
, husbandry, will be present and assist
at the meeting.
- Committees hope, to be able to en
dorse some plan of organization and
adopt a policy which will be .far
reaching in its scope, harmonious and
pleasing to all and free from petty fac
t tions or weaknesses which may tend
to disrupt it later.
i The object of the association will
be to promote the live stock industry
--4nd to secure mutual benefit to its
members. A tentative plan has been
proposed to organize on a broad
enough basis tq include all breeds and
one which will not be limited by
county lines.
State Treasurer Scores
7 . Action of Colleagues
(From a Staff Correspondent.) ,
Lincoln, Neb., May 9. (Special.)-
Nebraska will lose nearly halt a mil
lion dollars if old leases knocked out
by the supreme court are renewed to
the same persons and on the same
terms as before State Treasurer
George E. Hall asserts in a statement
issued Thursday, explaining his atti
tude with regardto potash leases of
state school lands.
xfr. Hall criticises his four col
leagues on the Board of Educational
. Lands and Funds who disagree with
him, and the official also attacks J. J.
Harrington, attorney . for Fire Com
missioner Riagell's company for "slip
ning his hand into the state school
fund."
. He asks for further court review of
the case.
Fremont Notes.
-r Fremont, Neb., May 9. (Special.)
Corn planting is wefr along in this
vicinity. Tfiere will be a big acreage, i
The acreage planted to potatoes is
muchless than last year. Spring
wheat and oats are making a good
growth, but rain is badly needed
' Mrs. Oscar Wegner and Mrs. W.
W. Meierhenry returned from Love-
i land, Colo., where they attended the
funeral of Sergeant "Aaron Wegner,
who was killed when hewas thrown
from a horse at Camp Sheridan, near
Chillicothe, 0. The animal was
seized with an epileptic fit and fell
". to the pavement Sergeant Wegner
' struck his head on the curbing and
. sustained a fracture of the skull. He
formerly resided in Fremont..
j Fremont will send a crack team of
volley ball players to Omaha next
Saturday to take part in the four-state
tournament at the Young Men's
Christian association.
, To Furnish Five Doctors.
Fremont, Neb., May 9. (Special.)
. Fremont has been asked to furnish
five physicians as its quota of the
200 Nebraska will be asked" to send
to. the training camps for service with
the' army. ' ' ' '
HIGHWAY JJEET AT
HASTINGS MAY 14
Omaha - Lincoln - Denver Good
Roads Association Will Hold
; Two-Day Session; Many
Expected.
Hastings, Neb.,. May 9. Plans are
now complete fof the annual meeting
of "the Omaha-Lincoln-Denver Good
Roads association to be held in this
city on May 14 and IS.
More than. 500 good road advocates
from ail parts of the state are ex
pected to be present and if predictions
made by the association's president
C. H. Roper of Lincoln, come true.
the meeting will be the biggest of its
kind in the history of Nebraska. In
vitations have'been sent out to the
members of alt county boards of .the
state, to all county engineers and road
commissioners, urging them to attend.
Any information earned by gooa
road enthusiasts by attendance at the
meeting will directly work for the
benefit of the government,, according
to a statement just issued by Presi
dent Rooer. Better roads, he says,
mill crMtlv rrilrati hft movement
of using the highways for transporta-l
tion of food and other commodities in
preference to the railroads, especially
on the short hauls.
' "The railroads say they never did
make any money on short hauls," Mr,
Rooer states. Good roads and the
use of the auto truck will do much to
helo eliminate any congestion on the
railroads and consequently help con-
ltions in - general throughout the
tate."
Large delegations are expected to
attend the meeting here both trora
Lincoln and Omaha.
Lewis S. Martin, Grand Army
Veteran, Buried at Harvard
Harvard, Neb., May 9. (Special.)
Lewis S. Martin, a resident of -Har
vard since 1886, died at Excelsior
Springs, Mo., last Saturday morning.
His body was brought to the" home of
his daughter, Mrs. R. G. .Phillips,
north of the city, Monday night, and
funeral services were held at the
Christian church Tuesday afternoon,
Mr. Martin was a civil war veteran,
having served from August, 1862, un
til the close of the war in Company
H, 129th Illinois infantry. He was a
corporal of the regimental color
guard and was seriously wounded in
the arm at one of the fierce engage
ments preceding the fall of Atlanta.
He was engaged in the grocery busi
ness for a time after coming to Har
vard and later followed various pur
suits. Upon the establishment of
Tural mail delivery here, he was ap
pointed carrier for route No. 4, and
rendered most efficient service until
the disabilities of age compelled his
retirement about four years ago.
The services at the grave were con
ducted by Richardson post No. 60,
Grand Army of the Republic, of which
he was a member. He is survived by
a son, oeorge Martin ot aicujok, and
daughter, Mrs. R. G. Phillips of
Harvard.
William Harrison Bound
Over to District Court
Stockville, Neb., May 9. (Special.)
William Harrison was bound over
- to the district court Wednesday after
a hearing before E. P. Pyle, on a
charge of shooting with intent to kill.
His bonds were fixed at $6,000.
Harrison is charged with shooting
Emu Schultz in Moorefield Sunday
night, May 5. He escaped immediate
ly after the shooting and was captured
by Sheriff C. A. Hudson and a posse
Monday night near i-ustis.
Emil Schultz, a son of August
bchultz, was shot in the back of the
neck. He was taken to a hospital in
North Platte Monday. He is recover
ing, according to the latest report.
Hundred Descendants Help
Observe Grandma's Birthday
Plaltsmouth, Neb.. May 9. (Spe
cial.) More than 100 children, grand
children and great-grandchildren,
helped Mrs. Elizabeth C. Wiles cele
brate her 88th birthday today with a
picnic dinner. She has been here for
over 60 years and is the mother of
fourteen children. ,
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HERE'S
LOW SHOE
. COMFORT
"FELLOWS"
"This Season's Newest" describes the men's oxfords that
are includerj in this showing. Sporty English types in
tyn -all the popular shades, including the new cherry
red. Styles full bf Snap and Go; at prfces that are re-
' markable. ': ! , '. '".' .
Sizes 4 to 12, AA to E ..............$5.00 to $8.50
DREXEL SHOE CO.
1419 FARNAM ST.
The government recommends low shoes as a means of conserving
leather, and you save from $1 to $3 on each pair by wearing them.
NEBRASKA FLIER
IS CAPTURED BY
VHUNSJN FRANCE
Paul Holder of Hastings Be
lieved to Have Been Taken
by Germans on Western
Front.
Hastings, Neb., May 9. (Special
Telegram.) Paul L. Holder, 19 years
old, who volunteered four davs after
the United States declared war, has
been captured by the Germans on the
western front.
Notification has come to the oarents
from the War department.
' Holder was a member of the 22d
aero squadron, mechanical branch,
and was trained under officers of the
Britifh royal flying corps. He has
done, some flying and is believed to
have been in an airplane when, cap
tured . - ,
Ht is the first Hastings boy to be
captured by the Huns. Holder's
father is night tickej! agent of the
burlington here.
Holder had recently been recom
mended by his commanding officer
far a pilot's license.
"Paul is a resourceful boy and if
there is any possibility of escaping
he vi.'I make the most of the chance.'1
Miss Grace Sylla. instructor of art
in tb& local schools, said. Holder
arrived 1n England February ,17.
Governor Urges Public
To Buy Winter Fuel Now
(From SUft Correspondent) : . ' '
Lincoln, May 9. (Special.) In m
proclamation ' issued Thursday Gov;
ernor Neville gives i- his- official.-, en
dorsement to the recommendation of
tue national ' and 'state fuel adminis
trations that coal consumers buy
and store their f uel Vow . in " ordep to
keep the mines steadily 'working, giv-ino-
ihe railroads opportunity to
transport the' fuel during favorable
weather and thus guard against a
famine during the winter. y
.Hunting for Farm Agent.
Kearney, Neb.,v Max 9. (Special.)
Buffalo county is on the lookout
for a farm agent, , The supervisors
liavirg set aside a sufficient sum . of
money to hire a farm demonstrator
or agent and the farmers, having or
ganized for this work, therfremains
nothing to be done at -this time but
to find the man to fill the job.
'Astrologist' Held at Cheyenne
On Complaint of Kearney Man
Cheyenne, Wyo., May 9. (Special.)
Austin Bates, "astrologist," is under
arrest at Casper. Wyo.. awaiting the
presentation to Governor Houx of a
requisition from the governor of Ne
braska charging him with obtaining
money under false pretenses. The
complaining witnesses Frank Lowen
stein of Kearney, Neb., who alleges
that Bates obtained from him $1,535
for "advice", that goods .which he de
sired to market, would pass a pure
food inspection. Lowenstein alleges
that Bates had disappeared before he
realized that the "advice", which had
been supplied him was not reliable.
He traced Bales to Casper, followed
him there and' caused his arrest. ;
Plattsmouth Pioneer Dies
On Steps of Neighbor's Home
Plattsmouth," Neb;, May 9. (Spe
cial.WBcnnet Chrisweisser, 23 years
a resident of this cifv. and who lived
47 years in the county, fell dead this
afternoon near the home of Mrs. T. A,
Sullivan. He became ill and stopped.
-Mr. Christweisser , was born in
Ohio, and was 71 years of age. He
leaves four sons, Parker Christyis
ser, Hjvelock; Richard, Qloe coumy;
Charles, Nehawka, and Raywho lives
near Murray, besides his wife and one
sister, Mrs. G. W. Colvin of Arapahoe.
Farmer Hurt in Quarrel "
Over a School Election
Beatrice, Neb., May 9. (Special
Telegram.) As the result of a dispute
over the consolidated school propo
sition, at Holmesville, U. G. Mc
pherson was assaulted this morning
by W. A. Walker, living east of
Holmsville, with a rock and an ugly
wound was inflicted on McPherson's
head. ' v
The fight occurred - at the James
Rice farm and Mr. Rice andJ. C
Collins took Walker off his victim
fearing that he, would be killed. A
warnmt has been issued for the ar
rest of Walker, who is quite wealthy.
idcrnerson s wounas are serious.
Suspect Hun Sympathizers
Of Plot to Destroy Bridges
' Fremont. Neb.. ; Mav 9.-f Soecial.)
-Watchmen at the railroad bridges
have received instructions to be on
the alert for Industrial Workers of
the World and other German sym
pathizers who are said to be plan
ning for wholesale destruction of rail
road property.
- A plan for dropping . bombs with
time fessi from the rear of passenger
and freight trains is said to have been
discovered. It is probable He' Union
Pacific will increase the number of
men, at its bridges.
STORE HOURS
8:30 a. m. to
6 p. m.
EVERYBODY SIORE"
- STORE HOURS
8:30 a. at. to
8 p. m.
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Thursday, May 9, 1918-
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STORE NEWS FORx FRIDAY
-Phone D. 137 ;
Announcing for Friday Our Annual
MAT (C Tl (T Tl?)
ivmj Dam or
Presenting Bigger Variety of Selection and Better Values Than
Its Ever Before Been Our Privilege to Offer at
$2.50, $3.50 and $3.95
AN annual event, planned on the b'roadesmerchandis
ing scale, at a time when, it may be most helpful to
you, when you are anticipating your season's supply, and
the way we offer them to you means very unusual saving
possibilties.
THERE'S a world of new styles from which to make
your selections, including:' 1
- Beautiful new blouses of attractive voiles, organdies ,
and batistes in every favored style of the season, fea
turing the new collar and cuff effects.
Smart tailleur creations in batiste with linen or
pique collars and cuffs. ;
Checked organdies with trimmings of white.
Voiles with dainty laces and embroidery trimmings.
I
F you are anticipating new blouses for the coming
season, this is your opportunity inexpensive and
exceedingly pretty models, so wide in variety that there
is certain to be a number of dainty styles at every price
that will appeal toou. Extra space has been provided
to make easy selection and extra salespeople to give
proper attention. Sale starts at 8:30 A. JM.
Burgtw-Nath C Second Floor. f .
Continuing for Friday The Clearaway of
Smite
Involving Radical Price Reductions at
$1 9.75, $
rpHESE are by long odds the biggest suit values we
have offered this- season, and thal's saying a great
deal, too.
; Practically every, suit in our entire stock
has been reduced in price to insure an im-
i mediate tand positive clearaway.- ,
The Materials s
Include such favored weaves as gabardines, serges,
poiret twills, poplins; black and white check, etc.
The Colors 1 '
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The very most favored colorings are represented, in
cluding grays, tans, rookie brown, navy and black.
The Styles
Every approved style finds representation in this of
fering; individual and distinctive models, so characteris
tic of Burgess-Nash 'ready-to-wear.
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... BurMi.Nth Co. Second Floor.
and $45.00
The Popular Pric .
Cloak and Suit Store."
S. E. Corner 16th and Douglas.
Some of the Crowd Bringersv
at B. Pred's big sale. Hun
dreds of other Bargains just
as good. ?ixH
1 SILK SUITS
Values to
$27.50. $1 5D
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SILK SUITS
Values to
$37.50.1 LDU
COATS, U ilk and. Wool
Valties to t s yi an
$19.50. A 50
On sale I
at 'il H
COATS, in Silk tnd Wool
Values to,
$27.50." a
On sole
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New Spring Wool Suits
Values to
$27.50.
On sale
at..,;...
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New Spring Wool Suits
Values to tf 1 fY7C
ii ay
$37.50..
on sale at v ii ft u
New Spring Wool Suits
New Spring Wool Suits
On tale
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Wool Coats and Capes
$150b f $(D85
to '
$22.50
all
Hlf
200 SILK DRESSES
' Light and Dark
Values to
$19.50. m
$085
Wool Coats and Capes
Values, A
$25.00 Jh
to ..
$32.50
$D95
Friday Mornlno, 8:30 to 11:30,
23 Sport Coatf, checked, etc.,
Worth to ft
$15.00, 1
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50doz. VOILE and ORGANDY WAISTS
Baautiful Stylta
$1.75 ;
and
$2.00 at...
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f,The Popular Price Store''
S. E. Corner 16th and Douglas
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Packing
Storage
We are completely equip
ped in every branch of our
work and our years of ex
perience has- taught us
.how..' ' ,v.
Omaha Van &
Storage Co.
i Phon DougU 4163.' ,
806 South 16th Stroot.
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A New, Harmless Way .
to Banish Hairy Growths
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By follow jpg this suggestion any
woman can, in the frivacy of her:
own home, remove evry trace of hair
or fuzz from her face r With powdered
delatone and water mix enough past
to cover the not wanted hairs; apply
and in 2 or ,3 minutes rub off and
wash the skin. This method, is un
failing, harmless and -quick 'in- re
sults, but care should be employed to
get the genuine delatone. Adv.
Omaha Real, Estate is the best ip
vestment you could make Read The v
Bee's real estate columns.
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