Circus Owner Gets 60,000 Replies to Ad Germans in Despair at Home Conditions, Rush to Apply for Job as Acrobat or Show Employe. . By Associated Press. Hamburg, Nov. 16.—Hans Sarasan, n circus owner, who Is about to start for South America with his show, ad vertised In the German newspapers for 300 acrobats, workmen and em ployes of various sorts. He received applications from 60,000 men of all Classes. Every type from a former general of cavalry to day laborer was In the list. Many of the men offered to pay for a position which would earn them transportation to South America. Some offered the slender amount of money at their disposal, while others Offered potatoes, grain and other products. Despair over present economic con ditions In Germany, desire for a free life, discouragement over blasted careers and love of adventure were the motives ascribed by most of the applicants. Iowa Man Is Accused of Bunk Car Robbery, Fremont Fremont, Neb., Nov. 16.—Arthur Schaffer, Boone, la., Is held by local police, charged with robbing a North Western bunk car. Special Agent Arthur Sheibe, who marie the arrest, claims that Schaffer entered and robbed the car of a quantity of cloth ing and other material owned by rail road employes. Schaffer was found in the yards shortly after the rob bery and admitted hi« guilt, police ■ay. State Plants Many Fish in Blue River at Wilber Wilber, Neb., Nov. 16.—The state fish car. "Angler,” arrived here from Lincoln, and 45 cream cans full of ■mall fish were planted In the Blue river at this point. It required three auto trucks to haul the fish from the railway station rt> the riv er, where three local men assisted the attendant In turning the fish In to the watei The kinds planted here were croppie, carp, sunfish and bull heads. Chamber Will Entertain Farmers’ Union Delegates National Farmers’ union delegates, who open their convention at Hotel Castle, November 20-22, will be en tertained by the Chamber of Com merce at a buffet luncheon Monday night. Visitors are invited also. John L. Kennedy, chairman of the executive committee; C. F. Osborne of the Farmers' union and representa tives of various state groups will speak. Pawnee City Legion Post Elects New Officers Pawnee City, Neb., Nov. 16.—The Thomas Little post of the American Legion at Pawnee City has elected the following officers for the coming year: Claude Barker, commander; Dorrance Pyle, vice commander; C. O. Dusen bery, adjutant; Lee Bacon, finance officer; Dr. W. L. Wilmoth, chaplain; Ben R. Henry, sergeant-at-arms; El mer F. Witte, athletic director; James Young, chulrman of post activities. Executive committee: J. A. Daugher ty, Jr.; J. Harold Wilson. Julius Jen sen, Ira J. Williams and James Young. Columbus Commerce Body Will Hold Open Meeting Columbus, Neb., Nov. 16.—The chamber of commerce will hold Its second open house meeting for all’ Columbus merchants, business and professional men Thursday night, No vember 22. W. R. Pate, president of the Nebraska State Normal college at Peru, will be the principal speaker. Mr. Pate will devote the earlier part of the day to making a series of short talks to the children in the various schools. More Than 20 Burglaries in Lincoln Since Nov. 1 Ilj International News Service. Lincoln, Nov. 16.—Another home was entered here this morning, mak ing a total this month of more than 20 house robberies, or at least one every day since November 1. Burg lars entered the home of Nick Taper, in South Lincoln, and stole $80 in cash and the trousers In which the money was contained. Sunday School Convention Pawnee City, Neb., Nov. 16.—The county Sunday school convention in Pawnee county convened at Lewiston. Speakers from outside the county in clude IV. H. Kimberly, Lincoln; Miss Margaret E. Brown. Lincoln, both state officers of the Sunday school. The county president is J. A. Petrea. G. H. Barnett Is vice president and Gladys Parker is secretary-treasurer. Seed Corn Contest Lincoln, Nov. 16.—P. H. Stewart of the college of agriculture, follow ing a conference here this afternoon with county agents to discuss the seed corn yield contest, stated that plans for the contest have not yet been sufficiently formulated to make an announcement of them at this time. Iowa Butter Makers Win Over Minnesota Madison, Wis., Nov. 1*.—Iowa but ter makers are declared winners In the national butter scoring contest conducted by the National Associa tion of Creamery Butter Makers, which met here recently. II. C. I^ir son, national president, announced here today. Although the national contest banner was awarded to Min nesota butter makers during the con vention and they were announced ns winners, recheck of results showed that Iowa contestants had a lead of slightly over 1 per cent, Larson said. Hamburg Delegation Pays Visit to Arbor Lodge Nebraska City, Neb., Nov. 16.—A delegation of Hamburg citizens, headed by the secretary of state of Iowa, were here looking over Arbor Lodge. Hamburg has been awarded a state park and it was to get a line on the Nebraska park that the Iowans visited this city. They were highly pleased with the app«\ % nee of the lodge and pronounced it one of the finest parks they had ever visited. Brakeman Is Killed by Fall Under Freight Train By International News Service. Lincoln, Nov. 16,—William B. Kin ney, 33, a brakeman for the Burling ton railroad, was Instantly killed last night at Grand Island when he made a misstep and fell under the wheels of a moving freight train, according to word received at his home here this morning. State Auditor Rejects Road Claim for $3,821 Lincoln, Nov. 16.—State Auditor Marsh today rejected a claim for Last Day of Eldridge’s 1 Sale of Gifts Always popular — this year a record-breaker! Better be late than sorry! ELDRIDGE 1313-1315 F«rn*m St. Gift Car Withdrawn! Beginning November 15th, this com pany offered to give a coupon with every 5-gallon purchase of Red Crown Gasoline in Omaha from November 15th to December 15th, with the under standing that the holder of the lucky coupon would have his choice of one of four sedans, Buick, Hudson, Nash or Studebaker Special. The reason for this campaign was to induce those who thought it necessary to pay a premium for quick starting winter gasoline to fill their cars with Red Crown, the “balanced” gasoline, to satisfy thertisel ves that it was the ideal winter fuel. The plan as outlined was no different than similar gift enterprises carried on • from time to time in Omaha by busi ness houses, merchants, societies, churches, fairs and others, and because of this common practice this company assumed the plan was legal. Since the commencement of this cam paign, we have learned there is a ques tion of its legality. It has always been the policy of this company to comply willingly with the laws of the country, and consistent with such policy we are hereby withdrawing this offer. Standard Oil Company of Nebraska 43,824 presented hy the Plektis Kn Bineertng company ot Sioux City, la. The auditor rejected It, he said, because it had not been approved by Governor Bryan and the department of finance. It was drawn upon the state aid road fund and thl" fund Is exhausted. The Plekus rotnpany claim* the money 1* due for hlghwa; work In Boyd county. Fresh ^ Wh T°Vland extra special; per dozen.1J4I* Third riser lottlTcaL',: is*: v for:,howin* .°f t°-vs for th« DeVn.tiir. Kiddles now ready. Saturday-Omaha’s Great Cash Store Leads the Procession of Greater Value Offerings Saturday’s Front Room Sales New Jewelry Novelties vc,■killers The very newest novelty necklaces. Green gold an tique designs with crys tal. combinations of Jade. Chinese blue, boxed. Very special .83.80 Bracelets to match, 50* to 81.75. Kir Rings Novelty ear rings, Jet with combination jade, topaz, pearl, coral. Aery special “t .30* Bar Tins White stone bar pins, aolld set. assorted styles, spe cial .39* Novelty Necklaces Novelty necklaces, 62 Inches, crystal and Jet models, combinations of Jade, topaz, flame. Jet and white, crystal and black, very special .75* l’enrl Necklaces Pearl beads. Indestruc tible pearls, 24 and 30 Inches, with white gold clasp, diamond set. boxed, gray silk velvet case— 81.99. 85.59. 80.55 and 87.95. These pearls are worth double this prior. Ladles’ Wrist Watches, 90.95 Ladles’ wrist watch, an other lot. We are fortunate In getting. White gold, 25 year case, 16-jewel, regu lar $15.08 Guaranteed. Toilet Goods $1.00 French Face Powder at .39* $1.25 Coty’s L'Orlgan Face Powder .75* 60c French Rice Powder at .29* 75c Hudnut's Three Flower Powder .69* 56100 Suede Belts ... 294 Handkerchiefs Select your holiday hand kerchiefs early. Special values for Saturday. A wonderful line of fancy boxed handkerchiefs, three In each box at— 254. S04, 754 sad 51.00 Novelty Linen Handker chiefs at— 194. 354 and 504 Real A r m e nlan Linen Handkerchiefs, trimmed with hand iaade lace 754 A special lot' Ladles' and Childrens Handkerchiefs *t .7H4 Saturday Glove Sales Ladles' strap wrist ehamolsdede gauntlet gloves; em broidered backs; 98c value (or.69# Ladles' strap wrist chamolsette gauntlet gloves; embroid ered cuffs, $1.50 value for.98# Ladles' brushed wool gauntlet gloves; heather mixed. $ 1.25 value for only...91.00 Ladles' strap wrist kid gauntlet gloves; regular fl 50 value Priced for Saturday's sale at.92.98 Children's fleece lined suede mittens; fur top; pair, 60c Three Lots of Girls’ Coats Hundreds of new plain and fur trimmed models in our Girls’ Department. TL_ me terials are in wool velour, Chin chilla, fancy checks, polo. These coats were made by a leading manufacturer to sell for at least 30% more. Tailored styles in belted models, some with side tie effects. Better Dress Values, Greater Coat Values Than Anything Offered in Omaha This Year a Second Floor Coats READY FOR SATURDAY’S SALE After weeks of pk.ining to make this the most important event of its kind here this eason, comes this extraordinary sale of s vomen’s and misses’ coats. And its scope i s of such extent that it takes mto ae •ount ever}' variation of the styles for this fall and winter. Decidedly unusual in qual ity of fabrics and exceptionally good in the make, and no better for style. Pur trimmed with fox, viatka squirrel, wolf and caracul; some self-trimmed. Sizes 16 to 50 COAT SPECIAL We succeeded in buying 150 more coats to show you at less than the cost ot manufacturing. The materials are holivla, novelty stripe polo, petal re and over > plaid. Some with fur collars. Two Groups of Dresses Greatly Underpriced for Saturday Girls* Coats The coats are made in plain models with large collars and belt all around. They are in tweeds, mixtures and over plaid. The coats are good, warm and serviceable and worth more. Sizes 2 to 16. $4.95 r’ 12-n Dresses Wort!: Up to $25.00 250 Ladies’ and Misses’ dresses in Canton Crepe, Poiret Twill and Wool Velours; all sizes. Dresses Worth Up to $35.00 350 of the newest in dresses for the miss or matron. The materials iu elude Canton, satins, crepe de chine, tricowear, and poiret twill: very well made and sizes to fit everyone, including stouts for the larger women. Every Man's Hat Sale Men’s $5.00 Hats $2.95 Plain and rough finished soft hats for taen. All this season's styles. Silk lined. Odd Lots and Samples Men's Felt Hals, *2.00 and #2.50 (PI /jr values. •Pl.'W J*>hn 11. Stetson hats; new fall styles; special . $7.n*nn < ana.. .$1 33 Can I'eaa. na* standard nan. . 13c Doien < 'ana.$1.30 Small Sifted Karly June Pea*. per ran. .. t*r rvi7« n * nna.$f 13 Hire No. t Hllred Pineapple, ran t3c Do ten ( in*. . . . . ft|,)| No. 10 811 e«l Pineapple, ran. $1.00 No. 10 Cen Apricots. ran...,. 0Or . $i . iso Tauten Cane. $10 00 No. 10 Can Apples, aolld park, per ! ran. • . . • .. 13c | Posen Cant. ..$3 t3 No. 10 FMId Park Wantern Pump kin, per ran. . , . 30e Poten Cane. $3 30 Navy Ilea no, fancy Michigan, 3 lha. for. # • Mo Fame New I.lma Paana. Il».lOr Fresh Oatmeal racalaad dally, par pound. . . • .3 V t IlFSlI NI TS. Fancy Fngllah Walnuta, lb..,.tV Choir* Htnall Nut a, lb S3* Fancy Sicily Ftibatta, lb. IS* • hole# Almond*. Jb ..*««•••••.IS* Fancy Mined Nut*. lb.•••..C3* imu o I III ITS. Fancy Santa Clara Frut.ea, S Iba. for.• . . SV Fancy New Hulk l'nt*«. lb .if1-** Fancy Thompaon 8c«tll>'ia Ralaln*. pound. . . . . It*%* Ftaporatod Aprhota, lb.It»* Fancy Imported Chaatnuta, lb.. tV 31A It K FT HPFCI AI H Freeh l»r***ad Spring Chicken, per pound. ... f4'«|* Fraah l'raeaad Young lien. lb. t**y* Rolled Trim# Itlh Uoaat. lb.. l!»»%* (.holer St err Shoulder Itoaet, per pound. . , lt(** Cholea Small Fork Loin lionet per pound . 15*4* Choice Veal Itoaat. lb.. IV. 1114* Strrr I'ot lloaet lb the Small Young Fork Iloaat. lb....IS* Sugar Cured Nat tow l ean Macon, per pound. . .. Sugar Curod Back Bacon, lb.. tie Puritan Skinned Hama vhalf er whola), lb..tfHe Puritan Cold Belled 11am (allcod). per pound...4 V HI TTKH, (’ll HEAR AND Et.tiS liayden'a Special Tub Creamery Putter, lb . 4V Country fcgga, doten . f7e Peanut Butter. S lbe. fot. Mr Fancy Wisconsin Brick Cheeae. per pound . . . ?Sc Sauer Kraut. I Iba. (or......IV i ill Plckiea. doven.15c Stiver and Has Nut Oleomargarine. per pound. . . . 11H* Choice Xlince Meat .ttV TEA AND COrPtt l>FPT. Xf. A J. Bland t\ (fee. lb. 4Se Thraa Pound* for.ft 10 R«c«Uo Brain) Coffee, lb. 30e Three Pound* for. ....... S.V Fantoua Aantoa C<>f(aa, lb. t.V Four Pound* for .Mr No. 1 Spider Peg Tea. apodal par pound. S*e Fancy Ounpowder Tea, lb. . Breakfast Cocoa. 4 Iba. for. . t.V* Every Man’s Shirt Sale 200 Dozen SHIRTS Worth $1.50 $2.00 and $2.50 Delated shipment of 200 dorm. They were due to arrive a mouth airo. The manufacturer takes the loss. Shirts mado of woven madras, printed ma dras, silk striped and fine percales; iffered at this outstanding salo price. N’eck bant! styles. Hundreds of beau tiful patterns; sires 14 to IS.