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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 23, 1911)
THE BEE: OMAHA. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 23, 1911. CLARENCE LOSES HIS RED TIE H'aitt Pepartment t Postoffice ii Kunninjj Over. KAJJT WILL MISS. THEIR GIFTS la.afflrlrnt AMrrsaes Will Caaa Maay to Pall tart of at I. mat (Iiif rkminai nrmrmkriarr, H ?f. BowIph, who him bpn planed In chr of the "nixies" ' departmrnt of tha Omaha powtofflcp, h In hi wits. slon a number of raekagi mailed In Omaha but unaddrepssrd and without return addrear. Pome of the pnck aes contain artlrleg of considerable value and "peelal rffortd srp belnir made to lorte the owner or sender of there, although ' the official have very little data to aid them In their nearch. Vlf the pnntal department could-only Impress upon the minds of aome people that It is Juwt as Important to write an address on mall matter as It Is to drop It tnto the poetofflce, then a lot of trouble all around could be saved." said Mr. Howies. One of the pokaei Mr. Bowles Is troubled about Is a valuable leather pocketbook, mailed without an address and the only mark of Identification la a card bearlra; the words "Merry Christmas from Km ma." Another 1-arkoRe prettily tied with colored ribbon and wrapped in scented paper, but unaddressrd, contaJna a valuable ladles' hat. with two larg-e willow plumea. It Is a larpe pnekaffe, jet It weighs but little uid could be de livered If It was addressed. It 1 from -Frank le to darlinjr.' Three bonks'The Origin of. the Ppecles." "Westward Ho" an1 ' Karma are in one parcel and In another package. Charles Utile sends "K. E. Ross" several pair of ellk socks nnd soma neckties. But of all of tbiva miscarried gifts per harm the one which is. deservedly lost Is one mailed from "Swewtle" ' ttf ' "Oar nee" cootaJnlnR two flaralnc red and yellow crocheted silk ties. - In this In stance kind fate withheld "Sweatle'a" hand from writing an address on the rackaee and "Clarence" was saved from the unforalvable sin . of daooratlng a waist basket with a Christmas gift Devolves on Parents , to Chaperone Girls Superintendent E-IJ. Graff believes the achool. authorities -would be usurping- the preroKtlve of the parent requesting that achool' slrJs be ehaperoned when on the treet at night. "The good offices of the school officials."-he id,- -ar, UM(J ,0 Improve social conditions as much as pos sible, but we would meet with opposition from- parent if we should attempt to demand that girls be chaperoned always hen out. at nlKht. Wevwant to co-operate with the home, but It seems to me that t-the responsibility, for'the children rests with i the parent solely after, achool. Jiourv" WhJle not disagreeing with the demand that has been made by some Ivic organizations for a better system of chsperonags. he dlsolalms the right of , school officials to Interfere with parental control. ' . ' - '. j . . r I Oyster Adulterators ' -lirfbr Regulation Dr. n. W. Connell has declared re lentless war on adulteraters of the ova ter. "I have- Instructed the meat In spectors," ,aid Dr. Connell, "to see that no liquid Is added to oystsrs. TJioy re now packed solid and customers should see that they are so sold. If the meat Inspectors find them with cold water standing .over them they will be at once condemned. To add water to oysters not only adulterates them, but also renders them less palatable." Dr Connell -aid that In hi, purchases he bad 4ound the practice of watering oys ters common with several merchants. High School Lads and Lassies Enjoy Christmas Feto Day The last day of whool for the year of 1911 at the Omaha High school was oh. served wllh all due Christmas eclat in both the morning and afternoon classes yesterday and teachers threw all Ideas of lessons to the winds and allowed their students to Indulge In everything from 'fudge parties" to Impromptu anecdote talks In which everyone present took part. One room resembled a Christmas bazar for about ten minutes while the girls opened several mysterious boxes and passed them around. Many of the teach ers who did not believe In so strenuous an observance as "fudge parties," filled the bill by reciting everything from Shakespeare to James Whltcomb Riley to their students. The girls In the domestic science de partment decorated a Christmas treo and held a lengthy feast of Christmas candles and cookies, all of their own making. The girls have beert all week making up "dainty" boxes for the youngsters at The Creche mission under the direction of Miss Neva Turner, the domestlo science Instructor. Kach little tot at tue mission will be surprised to find a box of pure school-made candy In his stocking on Christmas morning. The boys in the manual training depart ment placed their Christmas work on dis play fn the basement, and after listening to a short talk by Prof. J. E. Wlgman, the head manual training Instructor, were given their Individual pieces of handi craft. J. P. ENGLISH WILL NOT PROSECUTE DR. UPJOHN nr. William C. Vpjohn. who was blamed for the death of Mrs. Deae Sawyer by coroner's Jury on the strength of state, menu by Mrs. . Sawyer's husband and sister regarding an alleged operation, will not be prosecuted by County Attorney English's office. A transcript of the testimony before the coroner's Jury Is being prepared for the county attorneys office, but a half day s Investigation by Deputy County At torney Maguey has convinced him that it would be Impossible to secure conviction. Without the- testimony of Mrs. Sawyer s husband and sister regarding her state ments made to them before her death the state could not hopo to convict, and this testimony under the rules of evidence would have to be excluded as hearsay by the court. SUPERINTENDENT GRAFF SENDS CHRISTMAS GREETINGS The season's greetings to school teach, ers, city officials and numerous friends have been mailed from the Board of Ed ucation by Superintendent K. U. Graff. As the mort adequate expression of the Yuletlde spirit Superintendent draff has elected a quotation from Ralph Waldo Kmerson: lt me go where'er I will, 1 hear a sky-born iniiklc still; It sound, from all thlnxs old. It sounds from all tliluga young rom all that's flr. from ail that's foul, Penis out a cheerful son. It Is nut only in th row, It Is not only in the bird, Not only where the ra.obnw glows, Sur In the song ! woman heard, rtut n the darkest, tneunext thine There alway, alwuy something ting. PARK BOARD WILL MEET : TWO TIMES NEXT WEEK The Board of I'ark Commlnjlonei a will hold a meeting on the afternoon of riot-ember 27 at 3:1. o'clock to dispose of routine mattes. Rome Miller, president of tiie board. Is not expected to attend, as he Is now la the east. E. J. Cornish ill not attend the meeting on Iecmber 27. but another meeting will 1e hld De cember 2, at which he will be present. All Interested In the work of the Park board are Invited to the meeting on De cember 27. ' Ueaprrat hauollaaT pains In the chest require quick treat meuu Take Dr. King's New Discovery t-jt safe and sure relief. Wo. $100. for by lieaton Drug Co. ' A Oeittrlusm Urverase. Have you tried HTOHZ OLD FAXO.V UliAVT )t nut you are missing a treat It la a typical "old world" brew, full bodied and of exquisite flavor. Order a case todiy. phone Chas. Btors, Web. IM); lud. 13-UCl. Miss M'Hugh Extends Greetings to Pupils Principal Mcllugh of the Omaha High school has Issued a Christmas letter to the teachers and atudents of the school, expressing her thanks for their co-opera tion, which has aided In making this year such a successful one. and extending her Christmas and, New Tear's greeting to all. fha .commends the boys of the school especially on account of their swearin off from the smoking habit Fol lowing is her letter I , "Tt Both Teachers and TupUs: "Now that we are parting for the holi day vacation, I wish both teachers and pupils a very merry Christmas. In look- ng over this year's work I feel that we have achieved a large measure of suc cess. We have all Joined In trying to Increase the spirit of self-control until I am sure that the time la not far distant when the "polleman" Idea shall be un known among us. t "We have .all learned that the honor of the school Is safe In the hands of the pupils. The recent action of the boys in taking care of the uh of tobacco near the school, and the action" of a club of boys who voluntarily pledged themselves to not use tobacco In any form for a year, show this. The hxsetiing number of cases of discipline In the office show also the Increasing spirit of order. ".This result has been brought about by the loyal working together of pupils and teachers with 'the office force. ICnough has been done to make us feel that we have earned our vacation. I hope one and all will lay aside all thought of school work and get as much rest and Joy out of the holiday aeason as possible. "May we all find 1913 a "Happy New Year; one In which we wilt all hold our heads high, when we say, 'I am a member of the Omaha High school." Dahlman Closeted WithOff icial Pen Mayor Dahlman Is locked In his office threatened with writer's cramp. He is signing the waterworks bonds at the rate of throe In a minute. They are delivered to him In bundles of too. There are 8, 250 to sign and the mayor has computed the labor ho will have peS-forned when all are- signed. There are thirteen letters in his name and, not counting punctuation, he will have written 107, letters when his signature has been attached to all the bonds. Milton Barlow, chairman of the Water board, attaches his slgnaturo to the first line and beneath It Is the mayor's autograph. Comptroller Kred Cosgrove endorses the bonds on the last line. Above those three signatures City Clerk Dap Butler places the official seal of the city. Probably t7,000,XK) of the bonds will be floated In the first Issue to cover the original cost of the plant and con templated Improvements and extensions. Local Iron Foundry Gets Big Contract To the Paxton & Vlcrllng Iron Works of Omaha the Uolou Pacirio Ilallroad company has awarded one of its largest foundry contracts for next year. In, the past the ITiilon Pacific has had most of the wheels for Its freight cars and the heavy works for the engines made in Chicago. During next year this work will be done In Omaha and at the foundry of the Paxton & Vlerling pooplu. As a result of the new contract the foundry people will Increase Its working force by adding something like sixty men. The work will be turned out from time to time, as needed, tho delivery covering all of next year. LILLIAN BROWN TAKES SOME CARBOLIC ACID Lillian Brown, a domestic living at 843 South Twenty-third street, swallowed carbolic acid at Fourteenth and Douglas streets at o'clock yesterduy morning, and she Is now In a dying condition at tit. Joseph's hospital. The woman swallowed the acid while walking along the street, and P. O. B rod a haw, who lives at the Chatham hotel, witnessed the act as he was passing. He tried to prevent her from swallowing the drug, but she eluded him. The Brown woman has been sick tor the lat few months and It Is said de spondency caused her to take the deadly poison, tihe told the physicians at the hospital that wheu she started from her home yesterday morning she did not In tend to kill herself until she got back there, but she was taken suddenly 111 and wanted to end It all. BUILDERS EXCHANGE TO ELECTION JANUARY SECOND a The Omaha Builders' exchange will hold Its annual meeting and election ot officers on January t from U to 6 o'clock In the exchange rooms In the Bsrker block. The annual dinner will be held at I o'clock, after which the build era will go to the Orpheum, where lie seats have been lasarvatL Ihe otinetty last opportunity 'and the best opp Economical gifts of furniture the du rable, practical and useful kind of gifts UUNDREDS have not bought their gifts yet; their last opportunity is Saturday. For these xx hundreds we offer the greatest and most economical furniture gifts that we have yet presented. In addition to a wealth of odd-bit pieces, we have made unusual prices on seven articles Jor Saturday only. These arc called extraordinary Christmas bargains. We also snow the most complete line of other durable Christmas gifts. Furniture is the lasting, use ful kind of gift, and .we show a wonderfully excellent group of desks, beds, work tables, smokers stands, muffin stands, tea trays, tea tables, foot rests, Morris chairs, sideboards, din ing tables, candlesticks, pedestals, costumers and . occasional tables. They are all economic ally priced for the last shopping day before Christmas. - Most of them have January sale prices. If you are among the hundreds that have not bought your Christmas presents, visit this store Saturday and you will get the most pleasing and worthy gifts at inexpensive prices. $5.50 FUMED OAK MAGAZINE STAND-$3.75 (Like Illustration.) ' This article is built of selected oak and is so substan tial that first impression gives true 'insight into its many excellent qualities. There are three thick shelves. It is tightly put together, and will not become" rickety within a few months, but will endure for years. For Saturday only it is priced at $3.75. $5.50 TABLE COVERS $2.25 These Table Covers are of Silk Velour, Damask, figured Silks and Tapestries of all colors and designs. They are 24 inches wide and one and a half.yards long, and are worth as high ns $5.50. The Saturday price is $2.25. ' ' ' , TABLE RUNNERS $2.50 , A largo collcctioin of Table Runners, in Oriental designs, which are 20 inches wide and from one and a half to two and a half yards long, are included in the Saturday special, offering at one price of $2.50. $2.25 HASS0CK-$1.25 These hassocks are made of genuine Spanish leather; and are bargains at the Christmas offer price of $1.25. $1.00 COCOA DOOR MATS 65 CENTS. These are handy, useful little articles of exquisite quality. Size, 16x27 inches.' The one-dajr price' is Co cents. $1.00 TAPESTRY PANELS-65 CENTS Made with beautiful scenic views and Gainsborough heads, these panels are the greatest value in thcrcity for 65 cents. The size is 12Vxl7 inches. $4.00 IMPORTED TABLE COVERS $3.00 Beautiful colored designs characterize these covers, which are done in metal tapestry. They are 16x27 inches, and are worth up to $4.00. , Gifts of sentiment, service and durability i V 0 O $44.00 Martha Washington Sewing Table Solid, se lected mahogany; beautiful inlay; roomy compartments for sewing materials, excel lent model $35.00 $35.00 Colonial DeskMa hogany, oak or Circassian walnut; height, 44 inches; solid heavy writipg bed, 29x35 inches; strong, modest lines; beautifully built, $25 $75.00 Italian Marble Figure - - ' "Mui4c," lines are dainty nnd graceful $50.00 $34.00 Old English Clock fumed oak, quaint design, ac curate ; $20.00 $33.00 Accommodation Table, Solid mahogany, for books, writing, magazines, etc $23.00 $47.50 Italian Marble Figure ' "Iris", imported from Florence, handsome $32.00 $15.00 Italian Bust Pure Ital ian marble, finely and truly carved, unusual design $10.00 $75.00 Italian Bust "The American Girl," finely carved by master hand $50.00 Solid Mahogany Tea Tables Beautiful patterns . $20.00 Ladies' Desk Chair Oak and mahogany. .$3.75 and up $13.00 Oak Hall Chair-Very pretty model $8.00 Colonial Mahogany Mirrors French plate glass, $13.00 and up Costumers Fashioned in oak and mahogany. $2.00 and up Tabourettes Fumed and golden oak, strong $2.25 Oak Drop-leaf Table Size 36 inches $8.00 Magazine Stand Solid oak; strong $3.50 Umbrella Stands Oak and 'mahogany, zinc drip'......., $3.50 Mahogany Sewing Tables Made in . the best woods, handsome designs. . . .$13.00 and up Oak Drop Leaf Table Size 36 inches $8.00 Mahogany Stands Made to endure; attractive $3.00 and up Cellarettes Oak and ma-" hogany; some with special attachment features .$15.00 and up Smoker Sets Very select 50candup $5.50 Ladies' Desk Chair Imitation mahogany $4.00 Sectional Book Cases i Macey and Gunn design; oak and mahogany..... ,.$12.00 and up Smokers' Cabinets Oak and mahogany; strong "and dur-. able $3.50 and up Pedestals Oak and mahog any $2.50 and up $16.50 Mahogany Settee Upholstered in denim; strongly made $12.00 Telephone Stand and Chair Solid oak; strong built $5.50 $25.00 Tilting Top Table Solid mahogany, an unusually fine specimen $20.00 Ladies' Writing Desks Birch, mahogany and oak.. $12.00 ' ' ' , . ''''.. $53.00 Folding Card Table Solid, choice mahogany; spe cial, roomy compartments for cards, chips, etc., size of top, 49x40 inches. .$45.00 iiill i $23.00 Ladies' Desk-Solid mahogany, beautiful inlay;, height, 39 inches; writing bed, 25x28 inches. .$18.00 $20.00 Mahogany Dressing Table Beveled French plate x glass mirror, 16x20 inches; size of top, 20x30 inches; uncom monly rich design $14.00 $17.50 Bridge Whist Set -Solid mahogany, . with hand some inlay; furnished with playing and score cards; size, 12x14 inches $14.00 $10.00 Book Blocks Solid, choice mahogany; beautiful in lay; exquisite model $7.50 $3.00 Silk Lamp Shade Im ported from France; finest quality; gold fringe; attractive and dainty $6.00 $200 Mahogany Hall Clock Beautifully figured wood; bev eled French plate glass door; 92 inches high; accurate; hand some design and wonderful val ue, at ;. $140.00 $35.00 Colonial Electric Torches Solid inahogany; height, 60 inches; very acme of beautiful creations; graceful list of furni- ture, per pair $27.50 $55.00 Pineapple Post Twin Beds Solid mahogany; exquis ite design; strongly construct ed; graceful lines; all sizes ,.$37.50 $25.00 Ladies' Desk Made of handsome birch; dainty and graceful; height, 36 inches; heavy writing bed, 26x29 in.; selected wood, exquisite work manship $20.00 $31.00 Sheraton Nest fables Selected mahogany; inlaid lines; created by the best of modern designers; particularly useful table $25.00 $12.50 Colonial Fern Dish Solid mahogany; special brass bowl; very pretty model . . . . .$10.00 rv2ill3r, Stewart & EBe&toEi (Co. 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