THK-HKE: OMAHA. SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER S. 1021.
Lincoln Tram
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Line on Last Legs,
Bryan Asserts
Meeting Held to Start Kefer
endum to Combat Ordi
nanceSaid to Bar Bumci.
From Street! of City.
Lincoln, Sept. 2.-(Sieciat Tele
gram.) The street car ytem in the
city it on il lat lg and the people
re determined to ride on rubber
tired bniei ooner or titer, city
council, corporations and smooth
lawyers notwithstanding, "Brother
Charley" Bryan, Lincoln city com
missioner, told a mast meeting of
200 Lincoln citizens tonight.
The meeting was called to Hart
referendum petitions on their way
for a special election on but ordi
nance recently passed y the Lincoln
city council, which Bryan declared
would bar the ue of busss in Lin
coln and suburbs.
At the same time, Bryan told the
people that the local traction com
pany was going before the railway
commission to ask that considerable
trackage now being used he torn up.
Antiquated Syttemi.
"Certain members of :ity coun
cils and traction company officials
throughout the country jre conspir
ing to force the use of antiquated
tystcms down the throats o( the peo
ple," Bryan said. "But f e people
are going to get to ride on what
the please, one way or .mother."
1 hen Bryan named scvera'. cities in
which trackage is being torn up,
where he declared the people were
winning their fight for modern
equipage.- . ..
Bryan also urged his cheering au
dience not to cease the circulation
of referendum petitions for a city
ice plant because the Beatrice Cream
ery company, sole distributors of ice
here, had, since the petitions were
circulated, reduced the price of ice
to meet the price of the Omaha mu
nicipal plant.
Price Will Soar.
"You lose your referendum elec
tion for these bonds and you'll find
your price of ice going Jp again,"
he said.
There is another referendum peti
tion in circulation in Lincoln for a
public market to sell vegetables ui-
lect from the producer to h con
sumer and also recall petitions
gainst Mayor I-rank . h ung and
George Wright, a city cojiniii.ioprr.
The bus referendum ngbl hat
added new strength to the Bryan
forces, as many persons not inter
ested before have joine.l with the
municipal ownership petitions to get
added impetus for their tight., .
Time Limit to Save Many
From Prosecution in .
War Contract Cases
Wellington. Sept 2. Criminal
prosecution of several war contract
cases by the government may he
barred by the statute of limitations
it was. said today at the Depart
ment of Justice. The federal crim
inal statute, official explain, runs
for three years after the commission
of an overt act in the case of a con
spiracy to defraud tht government
and many of 'the war contracts were
completed before the armistice, on
November II. 1918.
The federal statute, however, it
was said applies only to criminal
cases and does not affect civil suits
for recovery by the government.
These cases, it was explained, are
governed by the different state stat
utes which generally put the limita
tion at about six years.
U. S. Produces 130 Pounds
Of Salt for Each Person
Washington, Sept. 2. The United
States produced sufficient salt in
1920 to allow 1 JO pounds for every
person in the country, according to
figures just made public by the geo
logical survey here. Actually, it is
stated, the average person consumed
only a few pounds yearly for season
ing, the remainder of this vast allow
ance being used for packing meat,
curing fish, tanning,- dairying, re
frigerating and for chemical pur
poses. Elihu Root Declines Place
On International Court
New York, Sept. 2. Elihn Root
has declined a nomination as a mem
ber cf the international court of jus
tice under the league of nations be
cause of his advanced age.1
The Italian consulate here an
nounced today that Mr. Root had
made his refusal known in a letter to
President Tittoni of the Italian Sen
ate as- chairman of the Italian
nominators. On receiving Mr. Root's
declination, the Italian nominators
proposed John Bassett Moore.
Hearing to Test
Lan;ua;e Law
Validity Opens
German Pador lYttifiei That
Foreign Tongue Necessary
For Worpliiii; legion
Plead Americanism
Fremont, Neb., Sept. 2. (Special
Telegram.) In an attempt' to test
the validity of the ReeJ-Norval lan
guage law, which the Evangelical Lu
theran synod of Miour! i trying to
prevent Attorney (jcnerai iiurcnce
A. Davis from enforcing, on uncon
stitutional grounds, prominent attor
neys of the state began trial
cf the case in Dodge county district
court.
When the case was up for a hear
ing in the local court last July the
state attempted to have the case dis
missed because it claimed there was
no cause for action. The protest was
overruled and the trial postponed un
til todav.
Rev. N. A. Lrck, Leigh, Neb., oc
cupied the witness stand Thursday
morning. He testified the parochial
schools were on a par with tne pub
lic schools of the state and the rea
son for teaching the German lan
guage was to enable the children
to worship with their parents at
home. He pointed out that if the
children were taught in any other
language' it would destroy the con
gregation spirit' and that the schools
were conducted by the church for
the purpose of following religious
teachings, .
The clergyman stated that English
is the parents' and children's lan-
f;uage in play and business. But the
anguage of their hearts is German.
Dr. Erck' said the basic principle of
the parochial school was to aid the
church." '.
. It was brought out in the testi
mony that 10 per cent of the adults
could not understand services in Eng
lish. Representatives of the Nebraska
American Legion are present at the
trial as friends of the court. In that
capacity, C B. McDermott, Kearney,
Neb., delivered a patriotic and stir
ring plea. to the court, pointing put
the necessity of insisting upon the
exclusive teaching of English in Ne
braska schools as a foundation for
the Amerkansation plant now In or
der. Intermingled with flights of
oratory dedicated to the JO.tXO Amer
irant who died in France, Mr. Mc
Dermott gavt one of the most elec
tive addrri.es heard in the local
courts. -
Attorneys here representing the
state are Atsiktant Attorney General
Myron Wheeler and Charles Reed,
one of the authors of the act. The
plaintiff i representative by Arthur
Mullen of Omaha and Attorneys
Ssndi.ll and.Wray of York. It is
expected that Judge F. W, Dutton,
who is Hearing the case, will tie given
the briefs tome time tomorrow. A
few days may elapse before an opin
ion. U rendered.
Romance of "Peggy"
Goes on Rocks Again
New York, Sept. 2. That romance
of Teggy Hopkins Joyce and 1.
Merillon, son of a wealthy l'aris
banker, hat struck a snag at the very
beginning.
A cable from Merillon to hit New
York attorneyi denied the Paris dis
patches that the former Follies
beauty, thrice wed to millionaires, is
to marry him when she gets a di
vorce, or it divorced by Joyce.
"Joyce rumor absolutely false.
Deny officially if you consider it ad
visable," reads the cablegram from
Merilon to Lorenxo Samp'e of
Coudert Brothers, noted French
American law firm.
Gambling Slack So
Change to Burglar
To Keep. Wolf Away
Chicago, r Sept. ' ' 2. George Wil
liams, who was captured early this
morning as he was robbing a resi
dence, told ,ihe police that because
his business as , a professional
gambler had been , slack, he had
taken to burglary to keep the wolf
from the door. He was just an
apprentice, he admitted, but was do
ing fairly well at the ""flat prowling"
business until John McQuade, whom
he had takea on as an assistant
dropped a Jimmy intrusted to him.
The noise woke up the neighbors
who called ' the .: police. The pair
were rorncred and when they re
fused to surrender - the police shut,
one bullet hitting -Williams.
Apparatus - 'usjng compressed air
has, been invented to remove the
gases from emptied tanks of oil
ships. .
Will Your Son Soon. Be Off
for School or to High School?
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A most comprehensive selection, including all most sought for fab-'
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:A World of Style, Great Woolens, Expert Workman , I r .
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k Stein Bloch Clothes ;J
With extra yardage for an extra pair of trousers if you so desired J
Sam Peck Clothes
in stripes, mixtures and herringbones, with bell bottoms on trousers r
or the regular ly2-inch cuffs.
Prices $40 to $47.50
We also have a wonderful line of fall suits at the prices many
have been waiting for. Artistically! tailored woolens' in a
wide range of choice patterns. Si2es 31 to 36 chest measure;
S25
to $32.50
An Opportunity to Save $11.50 to $16.50 " on Your Winter Overcoat
A limited number of handsome winter coats, most 2 t'CfV:. -'-V'c
approved models and materials. While they last . pOO0y
Main Floor,
Not a full line of sixes so come early.
Main Floor
BOYS'SUITS
in all the snappiest new models and materials-single
or double-breasted, belted
all around and with, two pairs of pants.
Formerly $50 -Now ...... .'....$35.00
Formerly $45 Now : . . $30.00
Formerly $40 Now $25.00
Formerly $35 Now .......... $22.50
Formerly $25 Now ... .i ... . .$18.00
Formerly $20 Now .$15.00
Formerly $18 Now ,....$ 9.75
Formerly $15 Now ,,.$ 7.95
Corduroy Suits with two pairsvof pants,
fully lined, sizes 6 to 17 $9.50.
Wash Pant in Palm Beach, Khaki and
Crash that sold to $3.25 in two lots
$1.50, $2,50.
.Boys' Blouse Shirt Bathing Suits
Kayaee Blouse of madras and
percales on sale at
95c 3 for $2.00
Sport Blouses in extra quality
percales; most, unusual
value ;
At $1.00, 3 for $2.25
Beys Shirt of fine madras
that formerly sold at $2.25, :
now . $1,50
Boy' Bathing Suit that' for
merly sold to $6.50, in. two
lots $1.95 and $2.95 :
Fall Hats
Mallory Crojt&Knapp
Berg Borsalxno.
Ward (Imported Hats)
' Priced
: $3.45 to $9.00;,;
They're here in all the new Fall styles Stiff or Soft Hats in
all the new shades with browns predominating.
There's far more style and satisfying service in any of these
hata-than the price would . entitle you to expect.
V Get Your New Hat Saturday. -
New Tweed Caps
with non-breakable visors, eight-quarter tops, heavy satin
lined, real leather sweats. Full of style and wear; at
$2.50 and $3.00
Boys'
'Shop :
Saturday
la Balcony .
Special
Showing Here
Saturday
Main Floor
Returning Bodies
Of U. S. Soldiers
Honored at Station
Hag of City Fly at Half Mast
As Dead Heroes Arrive on
Last Lap of Journey
To Homes
Honor was paid to 44 bjilie of
overseas soldiers who died while in
France during the war, by repre
sentatives of patriotic and civic or
paniiation of Omaha at the Union
station yesterday nioruini;.
As the flag draped tatkets were
unloaded from the train thoie who
had gone to tie station to tal e part
in the services grouped thcnuclves
near the baggage room and listened
to an address by the Kev. J. .
Toucher. i
Flags at Half Mast
Flags were flown at half matt
from all public buildings yesterday
in honor of the returning dead. Cas
ket were decorated with flower
and gold stars by the various or
ganizations. Among the bodies were thou of
three former Omaha men. They
were:
Private Albert Cleary. Company
A. One Hundred and Seventeenth
headquarters transportation military
police, killed July 20, 1918, duriug a
German air raid. His body was con
signed to the nearest of kin, Mrs.
Viola Ncthcrton, 6546 Binney street.
Killed in Action.
'Private Lester l'ogcl, Company C,
Fourth infantry, killed in action Oc
tober 2, 1918. He is the son of Lee
L. FogeL 5112 South-, Fortiet
street. '
Private Linus L. Waltrrs, Fifty,
eighth infantry, son of Mrs. Fk
rente Walters, 3Q7i Webster street.
There were bodies of several
other Nebraska men. Soldier escorts
who will accompany the bodies to
their final destinations were o tailed
Irom l orti Crook and Omaha.
Moline Plow Company
Unable to Pav Notes
ji.iahuhv notes ot tne Molme now
company matured today and were
Unriailt. Allfnmitlrallu iUm kalan.a
of $3,000,000 because of this default,
became due and payable.
j ne puns now tinder considera
tion bv batiLrn. ivlis, r 0ionA
in the corporation's reorganiratinn,
include the extension of these notes
and the formal extension of some
$l6.0tlO,OiX) due creditor Tht plana .
are about ready for adoption, n
probably will be ready for publivi-
Un within the week.
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Mojilah Attack Uritih ' '
Troop on Way to Malapuram
Calicit, India, Sept. 2, British
troops bo tsere proceeding in mo
tort cars Ut Saturday in the direc-
tiou of Malapuram were attacked tf '
4.000 MopUhs. Aiiisunt .Polioe
Chief Lancaster and to soldiers
were killed and several wounded. -The
Moplahs suffered seriom casual
tic. '
Oil Derrick. Miming
Houston, Tex., Sept. 2. An -i. n
derrick 112 fret high, the proueru.
of the Hautiern Exploration com- ,
puny. U misting from the Round
Lake Field, .'0. miles from lIoutyii,
officials announced. . .. .
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An investment that pays bijr'
lividends Dee want ads. V
Niimel Umm&Umz3 Fostocto Have!
Right at a time when low prices are most appreciated this special sale occurs offering
values that no thrifty man or woman can possibly afford to miss 1 Make it a point to visit ttf.i ,
store "at your earliest convenience to secure widest choice of values. . . And remember that .
in addition to these remarkable savings you have the privilege'of taking a full year an J a half :
to pay for what you buy. Articles selected now held in storage free of charge until needed.
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"Let Hart man Feather Your Nest
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Special Parlor Suite Value!
Stubog&ny and can framta. with
pprlng filled, looaa aeat cuahtona,
-Complat with two aquar plllowa.
nun manoganjr. nanaaomeiy
t carved. Inlaid panala ot havy
can. Upnolttared In vcloura or
tapaalry.
WfttSffT?! "eh
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Special
Value!
Complete $168.50
Mahogany Spinet
OCHES
0x34 Inch tops with
foldln llda. Halcht la
S3 Inch. Dpak anelvea
ara 32x16 Inches. Theaa
deaka are Ideal for uaa
In the living too m
room or library OO.DU
The 3 Pieces
$235
. Bargain 3-PIece Velour Parlor Suite
Conalatlng of beautiful overatuffed chair, davenport .' and .
rocker, just aa Illustrated. Upholstered In blue or mulberry
velours. All plecea match perfectly. Each piece aa ex
. ceptlonal value.
Handsome
Library Tables
Popular Imitation quar
tered ' oak finish
staunchly constructed
artistically designed.
Unusual value at
$13.95
This Very Appealing Box Day Bed
The newest design combination day bed and box couch, up
holstered In various colors of art denim. Has full spring top,
making it an exceptionally comfortable couch. Has attrac
tive mahogany ends. The box effect is large, ffQQ CA
roomy and absolutely dust proof tpje7et)u
Artistic End Table
Handsome table In
either solid walnut or
mahogany. Attractive
William and eo OR
Mary design ... 0.00
Ivory Enamel
Dresser
In the attractive Adam ,
period design, and fin- .
lehed In srich Ivory1
'. enamel. Haa drawe ar-
' rangement aa shown
$26.75
SDD105S
Sanitary Conch
This la an all-steel
double conch be-l. Sella
regularly at $8.60. En
tirely sanitary and very
comfortable and a most
sensational value at
$7.85
Pad to fit
.M,M
Mahogany
Floor
Lamp
Stand Is of rich ma
hogany finish, equipped
with two-light cluster,
containing pull chain
and S feet of silk wire.
Complete with rose
shade
$16.75
- Brass Bed
Satin finish, , banded
brass bed. Cornea In
full alia. A hlgh-grada
"Kinney Borne" make
with S filling rods.
Regularly 55; only
$36.85
Toilet Table
In Adam period design.
Has practical tripli
cate mirror. May be'V
had In solid oak, with-,
waxed golden finish.
Three drawers with
metal drawer pulls. Ta
ble top measures 36xlS
inches.
$23.75
v 5-Piece
Dining
Boom!; '
Set -v
In the Queen Anne period design;
consisting of 48-lnch extension ta
i bis which extends to S feet, and 4
;. handsome chairs with shaped
back and genuine leather seats.
40 reduction at
$89.75
"Englander"
i Sanitary
Couch,
$17.95
This is the nationally advertised Englander Sanitary Couch
remarkably underpriced! Can easily be separated into twin
couch beds. Has strong, resilient spring and reversible mat
tress. Frame in French gray finish. An exceptionally fine
value at this phenomenally low price.
SoUd Oak Dining Table
With 45-Inch circular top,
finished with square edge
and deep rim. Heavy base,
sturdily constructed. May
be -had In S-foot else.
fl5d.?f.k....... $32.95
Chiffonier
constructed
of ,
Well
durable hardwood in
Imitation quarter sawed
oak finish, folden col
or. Haa five full length
drawers. Bass top
measures 32x18 Inches.
$12.75
Combina
tion Range
Burns Gas
or Coal!
Largs cooking service. Oven door
white enamel with nickel frame.
Nickel plated front legs and bass
strip. Comes in the white or'blue
enamel. A "Regent" bargain at-
$98.75
Soft
All
Cotton
Mattress
$9.85
Weighs 50 lbs., in the full size of 4
ft 6 In. Filled with best quality soft
cotton. Refined and sterilized. Great
ly underpriced at $9.85.
High
Chair
: Made of hard
wood In golden
finish. Juat'as
' Illustrated and
lets down to
enable to wheel
about. Bplndle
. back and only.
$6.95
Sale of Rugs You Should Not Miss! A Special Purchase
, Makes These Values Possible
9x12 Seamless Velvet Rugs $29.75
8.3x10.6 Seamless Brussels Bugs $24.75
9x12 Axminster Bugs, heavy grade .$42.75
"Sellers" Kitchen Cabinet
The cabinet with the 15 exclusive
features found in no other kitchen
cabinet. Has porceliron
Udinff top. Only ,
$59.75
&1 Tlece Dinner Set "
A splendlo set In a neatly decor
ated design. May be had In sets of
61 pieces (service for sli). Will
give satisfaction In every respect
A bargain offer, for the set only
$12.95
Dining
Boom
, Chairs -
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Tops, backs
and panels
mads of
quartered oak
balance o f
reasoned and
1 1 n dried
. A I i A AM.1C.
fumed finish,
upholstered In
Spanish brown
$2.85
"The Home of the Columbia G. a f on i la
TVin....!ir Lockers '
and Chairs
Exceptional quality ma
hogany. Some of the pieces
havs panels and some have
heavy saddle scats. 8ev
oral patterns, special at
$21.45
Sixteenth Between Harney and Howard
The Store of So
eclalty Shops.
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