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THE BEE: OMAHA, WEDNESDAY. MAY 29, 1918.
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HUMAN SKULL IS
FOUND IN BARN
NEAR BEATRICE
Police Look to Discovery to
Throw Light on Murder
Committed Some Time
Ago in County.
Beatrice, Neb., May 28. (Special.)
The finding of a human skull in the
J. H. Von Steen lumber yard by
Ernest Nightingale, a Beatrice boy,
may result in the solving of a mur
der mystery by the Beatrice police.
Young Nightingale first told the
officers that he found the skull near
the bandstand in Chautauqua park,
but he later said he Wked it up in
the lumber yards it is stated. The
skull,, he said, was in a sack, and
had apparently been washed to the
surface of the ground by previous
storms. The boy gave the skull to
Arthur Tart, jr., who placed'it in the
barn and later told his father, who got
in touch with officers. The case is
being thoroughly investigated.
Ancient lodge of Free and Accepted
Masons held -its annual meeting last
night and elected the.se officers: C. H.
Harmon,-worshipful master; senior
warden, Dr. E. W. Fellers; junior
warden, Thomas Dohrse; secretary,
C. Ray Macy; treasurer, E. F. Witt;
Walter V. Lancaster, W. A. Graham
and Len Schroeder, trustee.
Horses and Grain Burn.
Foul head of horses, hay, grain and
farm machinery were destroyed by fire
on the Sfchachenmey farm, near Cla
tonia ' when lightning struck the
building.
Dr. G. H. Brash of this city has
enrolled in the medical corps of the
army and will go to Omaha Wednes
day for physical examination. Forty
six draft registrants of Gage county
left for Camp Dodge, la.
A county Young Men's Christian
association was formed here Sunday
at a meeting held at the local associa
tion rooms. State Secretary Hervey
Smith ofOmaha presided at the meet
ing. A $3,000 budget was raised and
plans for the work outlined.
SENTENCE PASSED ON
-DECATUR CASHIER
John E. Elliott Given From One
to Ten Years by Judge
Troup at 'Jekamah for
, Embezzlement.
PRIVATE ANDREWS,
PERSHING MAN, TO
TpUR NEBRASKA
Lincoln, May 28. (Special.) Pri
vate John M. Andrews, another of the
returned Pershing soldiers who has
served six months in the front
trenches, reached Lincoln to tour Ne
braska under the ausnices of the Bu
reau of Speakers and Publicity of the
State Council of Defense. He takes
the place of Sergeant James L.
Stephens, who was ordered to Mon
tana, his home state.
Prof. M. M. Fogg, director of the
bureau, announced the following
itinerary for Private Andrews, who he
sends on Decoration day to the four
towns where meetings for Sergsant
Stephens, set for Sunday, May 26, mid
to: be called off Miller, Eddyville.
Oconto and Callaway:
Tuesday, May 28, Afternoon, 2:00
Palmyra, Rev. George C. Kerste'n.
Evening,- 8:00 Havelock, Frank
Adams.
Wednesday, May 29, Evening, 7:30
Gibbon, G. C. Webster. Evening,
8:45 Shelton, M.. A. Hostetler.
Thursday, May 3( Decoration Day,
Morning, 10:30 Callaway. A. M.
Steele. Afternoon, 1:30 Oconto, J.
T. Bridges. Afternoon, 3:00 Eddy
ville, P. Moynihan. Afternoon, 4:30
Miller, A. N. Bliss.
Dr. E. D. Bull Delivers
ns I a jj r r- j.
memorial Address ai rremom
Fremont, Neb., May 28? (Special.1
Dr. E. D. Bull gave the memorial
day address at the high school audi
torium. Plans for, a big meeting
Thursday afternoon when, Judg- Lte
Estelle of Omaha will speak, are be
ing made.
The Fort Riley medical corps band
will come to Fremont for two con
certs June 5 on its way to Chicago
to attend the meeting of the Medical
association.
Word reached Clarkson of the
- drowning at Schofield barracks, near
Honolulu, of Joseph Toman, a Clark
son boy. . (-
Lutheran Pastor at Snyder
Makes Eloquenf Plea for Flag
Snyder. Neb., May 28. (Special.)
Kev. C. J. Hoffman, pastor of the St
Peter's Lutheran church here, made
a patriotic speech on Hhe occasion of
raising the national colors. He
urged all to aid the nation in war, by
every" means at their command. His
Sturm of Nehawka Makes
Filing for State Senate
Lincoln, May 27. (Special.) A.
F. Sturm of Nehawka has filed for
the . republican nomination for the
state senate from the second sena
torial district composed of the coun
ties of Cass and Otoe, represented in
the last two sessions by John Mattes
of Nebraska City.- '
John E. Elliot, former cashier of
the defunct Farmers' Statt bank in
Decatur, Neb., who was fotinduilty
by a jury of embezzlement pi the
bank's funds on April 26, was sen
tenced Tuesday morning iy Judge
Troup in district court at Tekamah,
Neb., to from one to 10 years in, the
penitentiary, following the over-ruling
of his motion for a new trial. El
liott's attorneys announced that they
would take the case to the supreme
court.
Tried on One Count.
Elliott was tried on but one count,
that of embezzlement of $381.26,
which the state endeavored to prove
was money taken out of the bank and
Lucd in erecting his own private
nouse. ine jury touna mm guury oi
embezzelment of $106. Elliott .testi
fied on this count that the manip
ulating was done by bookkeepers in
the bank and that he did not know
about it. But further testified that he
intended to make good the sum.
Other embezzlements which oc
curred at the same time were used as
evidence in the trial.
Two new complaints against El
liott were filed Tuesday morning, fol
lowing the announcement that the
case would be taken to the supreme
court by A. C. Munger, assistant at
torney general, who prosecuted the
case for the state by request of the
government. The complaints charge
false entry in the bank books and
false banking reports. Elliott waived
preliminary hearing on these com
plaints and state will hold the charges
in abeyance until the supreme court
decides the appeal on theembezzle
ment charge.
Maher and Glidden Colon
. Memorial Day Speakers
Colon, Neb., May 27. (Special.)
The people here have a full card pre
pared for Memorial day and indica
tions are that it will bring to town
an immense crowd from Saunders and
adjoining counties.
The honor of raising the flag has
fallen upon the Cedar Bluffs home
guards. The invocation will be by
rather Stockinger, after which Major
John G. Maher of the United States
army will deliver the address of the
day. He will be followed by Captain
Charles I. Glidden of the United
States army, now at the Fort Onlaha
Balloon school. The captain has been
a balloon
England.
Obituary Notes
TSAAC F. LAWRENCE, 74 years
old, father of Mrs. J. P. Cooke, 3316
Dodge street, die. Monday night at
his home. 4913 Davenport street.
Death was due to the infirmities of
old age. Mr. Lawrence was promi
nent in the Masonic order in the east,
having been a member of Plattsburg
lodge. No. 828. He came west 2
years ago and took up his residence in
Omaha. Since the death of his wire
three months ago, Mr. Lawrence had
lived alone. Funeral services will be
held at 2:3J o'clock Wednesday after
noon at the residence. - Interment will
De in Forest iawn cemetery.
'MISS- MARGUERITE DODDS
daughter of Mr. arid Mrs. (W. V. A.
Dodds, formerly of Beatrice, Neb.,
died recently at Shanghai, China,
where she had been for a number of
years as a missionary from this coun
try. Miss Dodds was 29 years of age
and a graduate of Mount Holyokc
Mass.
MRS.' SUSAN LEWIS dred recently
at Vallev, Nob., at the home nf her
daughter. Sshewas born In London in
pilot ,in both France and
GRACE LUSK SANE
INSISTS LAWYER
FOR PROSECUTION
Waukesha. Wis., May 28. The
shooting of Mrs. Mary Newman Rob
erts was pictured to the jury today
at the trial of Grace Lusk by D. S.
Tullar, who made the opening argu
ment for the prosecution.
In demanding the extreme penalty
of the law for the defendant, Mr.
Tullar declared the evidence presented
by the state proved that Miss Lusk
was sane at tne time ot me irageay
and quoted her own testimony as
proof of her ability to distinguish be
tween right and wrong.
White House Wool
Brings High Price
In Lincoln A uction
Lincoln, Neb., May 28. Two
pounds of wool, donated by Presi
dent and Mrs. Wilson from the clip
from sheep fed on the White House
lawn, today brought $5,000 when
auctioned by Governor Keith Ne
vilele for the benefit of the Red
Cross. '
The $5,OQ0 bid was made by C.
G. Slama of Wahoo, Neb., on be
half of the citizens of his country.
CENTRAL CADETS
QUICKLY SET UP
AT CAMP REED
In Spite of Rain Grounds Are in
Good Condition and Boys
Enter With Spirit Upon
Outing.
Camp Reed, Valley, Neb., May 28.
Special Telegram). In spite of
rain and mud the Central higV school
cadet regiment entered the weekin
camp in gay spirits. The camp is on
the same site as that of 1916. It has
been named Camp Reed in honor of
W. E. Reed of the board of educa
tion. Rainy weather delayed the setting
out until! 11 o'clock Monday morn
ing. The camp grounds are now in good
condition.
The cadets were preceded by an
''engineer corps" which went to Val
ley Saturday to make ready for the
occupation. Cook tents, concession
tents and a Y. M. C. A. tent were
erected, and upon the arrival of the
regiment, the encampment immediate-LNebraska shooting, tournament
ly took form in orderly rows of tents
and well-kept company streets.
The carnp is in charge of Lieuten
ant Forter Wiggins of the 41st in
fantry, who has taken the place of
Captain Whiting, transferred. Lieu
tenant Wiggins as commandant, is
assisted by Mr. McMillan and Mr.
Bexten of the Central high school.
Mr. Flower has charge of the Y. M.
C. A. work.
Yictrolas and a genuine jazz band
FREMONT LAWYER,
AFTER TILT WITH
OFFICER, JAILED
Fremont, Neb., May 28. (Special
Telegram). J. J. Glceson, a young
attorney, spent an hour in the county
jail as the result of a tilt with Dep
uty Sheriff W. A. Lowry wlien the
latter refused to serve replevin papers
on the buyer of an automobile taken
three weeks ago in a "booze" raid.
The car had been sold and Gleeson,
who was acting for the holder of a
mortgage, had an order of replevin
issued. Lowry told Gleeson to see
Sheriff Condit and then GleesOn em
phatically demanded that the officer
"do his duty." Bystanders separated
the two and Gleeson was led off to
jail by Lowry and a policeman. Glee
son's hearing pn a charge of assault
on an officer is set for tomorrow
morning.
Captain W. 11 Stayton. secretary
of the Navy league, addressed a
crowd of over 200 business men who
gathered for the annual meeting of
the Commercial club Monday even
ing. (Tapftnin Stayton scored efforts
to delay shipbuilders by enforcing
the rules that limit the amount of
work union men may do. Governor
Neville, who is attending the annual
was
a truest ot tne ciun and gave a snort
talk on what Nebraska is doing in
war activities. Officers of the club
were re-elected as follows: President.
George F. Wolz; vice president. John
C. Ilein; treasurer, Fred H. Richards.
add to the amusement. Troop pa
rade was the only military ceremony
Monday, but the regular program of
drill was commenced ' Tuesday, in
preparation for the annual "compet."
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PERHAPS YOU'VE DREAMED of a place
where the summer days are clear and bright,
and the nights refreshingly cool where mos
quitos, malaria and sunstroke are alike un
known where the water is pure where the
sunshine puts roses in the cheeks of happy
outdoor children where the roads and trails
lead to wonder places in the great, rugged, pine
clad mountains where matchless mineral
springs bubble where rest and recreation fresh-1
en and strengthen, and fagged-out brains and
bodies come back, as if by magic, to quickened
activity ,
That, place is not so far away a few hours
by rail or auto and you find yourself at th
foot of Pikes Peak Monarch of this dream
land in reality.
Write today for information about reduced rail
road fares, direct automobile routes and for free
illustrated folders. Our information bureau will
gladly answer all your questions.
the'chamber of commerce
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Outing Frocks
For Decoration Day
Dainty Summer Frocks in
lovely plaids and figures, in
a variety of color combina
tions. Excellent quality
Tissue and Voiles. Smart
Fichu collars, dainty Or
gandy ruffles and. trimming
of Voile in white and decora
tive touches. Dainty girdle
buttons and tucks for trimming.
Special at
$19.00
STOUTS in Wash Dresses, made of Linens, Tis
sues and Voiles, $15.00, $19.00 and $25.00.
Second Floor "
Bathing Suits
The water invites
when the' weather
warms up, and we are
showing an unusually
broad and comprehen
sive stock of Bathing
Suits at the right prices.
Bathing Suits
Knitted one-piece styles,
Satin and Taffeta, Bath
ing Capes and Tights and
Caps. Smart color combi
nations in Suits include
Navy, Emerald, Cardinal,
Gold, Khaki and Black.
$398 $598
$7.50, $12.50 to $25
Second Floor
Bathing Caps
Special offerings:
29c, 39c, 59c and 89c
1 Flags
For
Decoration
Day
Pure Silk Flags:
on black sticks with gilt
spear
4x5 inches, each ....5c
6x0 inches, each ..,.10c
9x14 inches, each ...25c
12x18 inches, each... 50c
FLAGS
For Poles or Porches:
3x5, fast color ..... .75c
3x5, sewed stripes . .$1.00
4x6, sewed stripes. .$1.50
6x10, sewed stripes. $2.98
Large Defiance Bunting
and Water Proof and Fast
Color Flags, from $5.00
to $20.00
Main Floor
Sweaters
for
Decoration Day 1
Our stock is varied
and most complete and
all prices modest.
Knitted Swc ters '
Pure Silk, Silk Fiber
Zephyr Vicuna
Wool and Mohair
All the smart styles in
sport models in vivid colors,
and the more practical mod
els in subdued shades, also
combinations of colors.
Coat Sweaters, Loag-Sash
Sweaters, Tuxedo Open
Front, Sleeveless, Slip-Over
Middies and Smart Tailored'
Effects. -
$4.95 to $59
Second Floor j
For the Picnickers
Thermos Bottles
Brown covered:
Pint size . . . .$2.00
Quart size. . .$3.75
Corrugated nickel:
Pint size . . .$3.00
Quart size . .$4.50
Main Floor Drug Dept.
Picnic Baskets
Many kinds 29c to $1.25
Papyrus Picnic Plates
25 in package, for 10c
Drinking Cups
Collapsible Drinking Cups 10c to 25c
Ice Cream Freezers
The Auto-Vacuum Freezer makes ice
cream without the labor of turning the handle.
You simply place the ingredients in the cylin
drical aperture, , fasten the top, turn the
freezer upside-down, put in cracked ice and
salt in the other receptacle and it docs the
work itself.
Six-Dish Capacity $2.50
Twelve-Dish Capacity $3.50
Basement
Sporting Goods
Just a few last-minute hints of
what you can get from this completely
equipped Sporting Goods Store. Very
modest prices.
Spalding, Wright & Ditson J
and McGregor Golf Goods
Special Drivers and Clubs. . . .$2.00 and $2.50
Golf Bags, worth $12.00, at $6.50
Base Ball Bats for kids 5c, 15c and 25c
Louisville Slugger Bats .$1.25
Base Balls 5c, 10c, 25c t6 $1.25
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Tennis Rackets at Reduced Pricest
Four-Ball Croquet Sets, at '......95c
Six-Ball Croquet Sets, at ...$1.25
Eight-Ball Croquet Sett, at ...$1.50
. Main Floor, Men's BIdg.
Khaki Hiking Suits for Women and Girls
' , Cecond Floor
For Women
Women's Suits suitable for
tramping, automobiling, gen
eral knockabout wear or va
cation wear. In fact, a gar
ment that will save your
good clothes. Is Service
able, made of military khaki
material in military style;
coat has large patch pockets,
trimmed with buttons; the
skirt has large patch pockets
Land buttons to harmonize
with coat. Sizes for women
from 34 to 44. Complete
outfit for
'Campfire' Suits
For Girls
For Campfire and
Minute Girls
There is a mili
tary air about them.
The picture on the
right shows Hiking
Suit of Khaki, two
piece, with bloom
ers and belt of self
ma Te rial, two
pockets; sizes 6 to
',$4.50
Another Hiking
Suit of Khaki in two
pieces, with patent
leather belt, comes
in sizes 6 to 14
years; special
$3.95
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MRS. DIETRICH BUSS ELM AN"
aiea norm 01 noopcr. one was
vcars of age and is survived by her
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husband and two children.