Will Maupin's Weekly
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THROTTLING ENTERPRISE.
We do not pretend to be a financial expert rather we admit
to being a rather grim failure along financial lines. But we do
believe that in our efforts to curb the rapacity of the public service
corporations we have swung a bit to extremes. There are men in
eastern Nebraska today able and willing to finance interurban elec
tric lines, but who will not undertake it under present conditions.
And they can , not be blamed. Men who invest their money in a
public enterprise are entitled to a bit more for their investment
than men who merely loan on iarm mortgages. J. hey are
entitled to something for the risk that goes with every public enter
prise. They are entitled to something for developing territory and
business. They are entitled to something for the months and years
that it takes to make a railroad profitable.
Until it is possible for capitalists to earn something more than
the prevailing rate of interest on farm mortgages they are not going
to invest millions in building interurban lines. And why should
they not have more t Public control of public service corporations is
an established fact. These corporations now admit the wisdom of
that policy and would not return to the old system if they could.
But when we make that control so drastic that it throttles enter
prise and prevents the construction of needed improvements, the
whole community is injured.
NEBRASKA'S SEMI-CENTENNIAL.
In less than five years Nebraska will be fifty years old. "Will
Maupin's "Weekly has suggested that the anniversary be celebrated
by the holding of a great exposition at which a showing be made of
Nebraska's wonderful progress. Not a mere state fair of a week's
duration, but a real exposition, open for three or four months and
conducted on a plan like the great expositions of history. Nebraska
can do it. Let us not forget that it was Nebraskans who held a
great expositon thirteen years ago that broke many records. It is
the only exposition of world-wide note that paid expenses, and in
plan and execution it has been excelled by but two in the nation's
history, the World's Fair at Chicago and the Louisiana Purchase ex
position at St. Louis. It was bigger and better than the Centennial
exposition at Philadelphia.
Nebraska could well afford to spend a half million dollars on
such an enterprise, and practically every county could well afford to
spend thousands in making exhibits. Such an exposition would at
tract people by the thousands to Nebraska, and we have but to
bring them here and show them what we have done, are doing and
can do, to interest them financially. It would bring millions to the
etate for investment, would settle up millions of acres of fertile land
now lying idle, 'create new industrial enterprises. Five years is
none too long in which to plan and prepare for the kind of exposi
tions Nebraska must have if she has any at all. We hope to see
the next legislature make a preliminary appropriation for this great
enterprise. The amount need not be large, $5,000 or $6,000. That
would enable two or three good commissioners to prepare definite
plans and have them all ready for the legislature of 1915. Then we
would have less than two years in which to prepare for the semi
centennial exposition of 1917.
The best way to "stand up for Nebraska" is to patronize her
industries and quit sending money back east for goods that are
made right here at home. We've been buying flour for a pretty big
family for a score of years, and to date we have the first sack "to uy
that is not Nebraska made. And the "sweet teeth" in a lively
bunch of kiddies are solaced with Nebraska made candy. We are
longing for the day to come when we can have them shod with Ne
braska made shoes, too.
No, we didn't land that nomination and we didn't expect to,
having come into the race at the last minute and being so busy boost
ing for Nebraska that we couldn't take time to do much campaign
ing. But there will be other primaries ! And we 've learned a thing
or two, old as we are.
The fine Italian hand of George Fred Williams is easily discern
able in the returns from the democratic primary in Massachusetts.
As before remarked in these columns, Uncle Si Barton is some
political sprinter.
It was George Norris' vote in his own district that secured him
that senatorial nomination. He seems to have dropped a real chunk
of meat in order to grab for a mere reflection. '
The candidates will please excuse us if we neglect them for a
time. With a garden and a dandelion infested lawn we are rather
busy these days. , '
The candidate who tries to inject the "wet or dry" issue into
this state campaign should be searched for an ulterior motive.
ARMSTRONG'S
Some Things We Sell Ate Finer Than Others
but You Can't Get Anything Here but What
Has Merit
WE are making a special show- JJ gT f
ing this week of men's suits at P 3ovu
They're exceptionally strong value at $15.00 and we make the
claim unhesitatingly that they can't be equaled in quality any
where in the city under $20. In proof of this statement we want
to submit the suits to your most critical inspection. If we fail to
fully convince yon of our statement we don't want your money.
It's an open fearless, fair proposition, and yon 're to be the judge.
These suits are made to our specifications by two of the biggest tailoring
houses in America. Each firm is a recognized style creator of men's clothes. They
are known to employ the highest class designers, cutters and tailors possible to
secure. It is only because they make suits by the thousands, under most eco
nomical conditions, that they can undersell. It is only because we buy them in
large quantities that we get the price down to $15. No other store in Lincoln
buys in quantities large enough to enable them to sell suits the equal of these un
der $20.00.
These $20 suits at $15 are in imported and home-woven wool
ens and colorings that are not shown outside of this store. Variety
complete. If you are particular about your clothes and careful
about your expenditures, yon owe it to yourself to see these suits.
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GOOD CLOTHES MERCHANTS
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To Bar the Curious.
Halifax, N. S. To prevent the crush
of a morbidly curious crowd the
militia department has acceded to a
request that the cable ship Mackay
Bennett on its arrival here with, its
dead may dock at the gun wharf. This
Is the most carefully guarded military
property in the city and no visitors
are allowed within its precincts un
less their business is made known to
the sentries in charge. Only such as
seek admission for the purpose of
identifying the dead will be allowed
within the limits of the property. ,
Washington. Senator Brown called
upon Secretary of War Stimson and
urged the retention of Halsey E. Tates,
Nebraska as commandant of the
cadets. The senator was fortified with
letters from prominent men in the
state, and a strong letter from ex-Senator
Burkett recommending Tates' re
tention. The secretary said he would
give the matter his personal atten
tion, and that if it were possible un
der the law to leave Captain Yates at
his present post he would do so.
Worst Battle of Revolution.
Culiacan, Sinalao, Mexico. The
fiercest battle of the revolution on the
west coast took place at Tepic, where
2,000 rebels styling themselves Zapa
tistas engaged in a determined effort
to take the town. There was a heavy
loss of life when the big Tepic cathe
dral, crowded with refugees, was
razed. The state house was torn
down and the residences of a number
of the wealthiest citizens were looted
and torn down. The battle began at
10 o'clock Thursday morning and con
tinued until 6 o'clock Friday morning.
Some of the heaviest fighting occurred
in Mexico street, near the Bola De
Ora, where, in a short time, the pave
ment became slippery with blood.
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THE NEBRASKA SANATARIUM, COLLEGE VIEW
TP
oof Bay Silk
Sale
$1.00 Values for
only . . . .
1,000 yards of fancy Mescalines, Taffetas and Foulards, in all the newest colorings
and designs, 25 to 27 inches wide. A wide range of patterns to choose from.
Come in and look them over. We can surely please you. All 85c and $1.00 val
ue. Four nays oniy, commences Wednesday. Closes Saturday. '
Your choice, the yard . . . . . . - ' . '
In the Cloakroom
Women's and Misses' Suits at $14.75 and $9.75 .
Long Coats at $12.75 and $9.75
This SDficial inrlTifTnmt. olinnld Kinn- n-,Tmrl.nli, z-
1 " v,.iiTui;ijuuig ICBUUW: 1 L, IS
one ol the most noteworthy specials offered this season. These genu-
jjoigam j-nuea siiouiu create interest tor those who are looking
tor' the best at the lowest prices.
Only high grade analitv of materials aro omnl ntraA n To
I yi um- ouns ami voats, strictly ail wool labnes, including whipcords,
' m the new tans and grays ; also white, navy and black serges.
1 1 OTTTrno
Entire line, sizes 15 up to 38, regular $19.50 to $14.50 values. Choice
at . $9 75
Suits Entire line, sizes 16 up to 47, regular $25.66' to $19.50 " values.
Choice at .... $14 75
LONG COATS
Serges and Mixtures, regular $14.50 to $13.50 values. Choice at. .$9.75
Pongee Silk, Whipcord and Serges, entire line of $17.50 values. '
Choice at $12 75
PONGEE SILK DRESSES AT $4.95 . . . .... .. ....
Sightly trimmed in brown and rose, princess effect with sailor collar
excellent values at $7.50 and $9.95. Special at. ......... . $4.95
Assortment of Rajas, Taffeta and Messaline Silk Dresses, $19.50
values. Choice at .$7.95
Assortment of White Serge and Mohair Skirts, good values, at $7 50
and- $7.95. Choice at .$3 95
Separate White Serge Jackets, black trimmed, $9.95 values, at!. !! $4 95
CHILDREN'S SPRING COAT BARGAINS.
French FIatitiaIh 9 QS tn jfcR Q?
( vV v vw xivuvc ait. .... . . tJU N1U ,ZJ
wasaaDie j?aDncs, sizes a, 4, i, ifsi.&u up to $3.95 values. At Half Price
RAIN COATS
Your wardrobe is not complete without one. Buy one now, at. ....
n i-'i! ' A.;." v; ;,"" w ' .Half Price
English blip-on Rubber Coats, only $2.95
OldTimeComfort
Shoes for Women
Low cut or high
cut, soft, flexible
oak soles. Old
solid comfort, pr.
$1.50 to $2.50
917-921 O St. OPPOSITE CITY HALL
MEN'S ELK
SHOES
Welt or McKay
sewed soles, solid
throughout, pair
$2.50 to $3.50