THE HKE: OMAHA. VVbL-lvSLAY, FEBRUAKY 21, 1912. COMMISSION PLAN ATTACKED!.? Action to Test Constitutionality it Taken in Supreme Court. ( CASE TO BE SETTLED S005 ' . . . will nm relet H Cess.. ratio teat tMBlatoi Fm Art la Asseadstory ni Data gal. Legislative rowan, .eikn la tMt lb constitutionality of t o con.nilslon plan law has been eom-l-nc-d In Ilia supremo oourt of Nebraska ana a hearing a III ba had tha latter part .' this week. T'10 pr-xei:ns arlaa from tha refusal c-t Cl:r Clerk Butler and City Treasurer Vre to accept a filing fee of It from Wll--tt L. Iiaughn, Jr., who wanted to file his application as a candidate for city t-lert It la contended by city offlclala that the commission form law abollihea all ether alectlra ofTltes. 1 sailor Zlee'er la attorney for Mr. V-u-slin and City Attorney John A. Wne, J P. Breen.' I. J. Dunn and Lorsle L Abbott will delen'l the commission form. The suit brought In the name of Mr. Haught against City Treasurer I' re. It la an application for a mandamus and apedal stress will be laid on tha content lion that tha commission form act l amendatory and doea not atate In the amendment the chapter amended. In con flict with article I sectlon-11. ot the emptied statutes. . Tha followlnc argument l set forth In support of tha argument that tha law Is amendatory: "Because although raid act purports to ! an art complete In Uaelf and In the jfcaluro of the original legislation, never ilirless, lis general scope and real pur lOKes are to amend, modify and repeal serious sections of then existing lavs nd sections thereof without In express terms naming such prior laws and sec. tluiia thereof amended and modified, and t'uu among the many sections of exist ing prior laws and sections thereof, thus modified are ot chapter II, com- 1 plied statutes IM. being the general law governing cities of metropolitan class and that said chapter 14 laws 1911 also amends and modifies several sec tions of the general primary election laws of the alata without naming them, nil of which Is In violation ot tha con stitution of the state of Kabrasks," Tha ease la expected to be settled before tl.e April primaries. k mm i If Five Petit and One Grand Jury at Work r'lve law Juries and on grand Jury were working IB district court yesterday. Law yers say they are satisfied tha judges ot I the district court war not "bluffing" ins nrat or in. year wnen tney aaia tlie docket must be cleared, and attorneys must try I heir caaea or dismiss them. Tha damage suit of Charles A. Kpps against Charles C. Hurdle for C0.0OS for causing him tha loss ot bis position by v tr1ng to collect an alleged unjust so- count hi being tried before Judge Estelle. Heore Judge Day a suit to collect en a pole la being tried. 4amage actions are being tried before Judges Bears and Ken nedy, and Presiding Judge Button la try. ing the Dooly murder case. Judge Ken nedy, though In the .equity dlvlsJon( Is trying a law ease. .V , ' ' " " Wednesday's Special Bargains Tkara. "if y IT. Vans- tjjl en's , ff. prtag aj wear JS 1M T4 Sack. t7 $1-25 Embroidered FIomcuuJs, 59c Ytrd 27-inch Fine Swiss and Batiste Embroidered Flounc ing, also Waist Fronting, All Overs, Wide Bands and Galloons in choice new 1912 designs; worth up to $1.25, on bargain square, at a nOi yard . Medium and wide Embroidery Kdgringa, Insertions and Galloons, neat, new effective design, worth up to tic a yard, on bargain square, at yard 150 Fine French aad Ormaa Val. Laces and Insertions, Piatt Vale.. Clunjr and Crochet effects, many to match; worth 10c, yd. 5e WHITE GOODS SPECIALS In the Basement 42-inch English Ixng Cloth, Pointer Brand, manu factured expressly for us. This Cloth is made from ' the best selected, cotton and contains no dressing; fine soft finish for undenuuslins. A bolt CI QD of 12 full yards, at . ., vLyO Imperial Long Cloth Chamois finish for fine undermnsltns, will launder perfectly does not turn yellow. wo if 1 It 36 Inch width, bolt ot II yards, at 81.25 Zi Inch width, bolt of 12 yards, t 4U.4t S Inch width, bolt ot II yards. t $1.50 3 Inch width, belt ot 11 yards. t 81.69 Washington's Birthday Novelties In the Pompeian Boom Free A George Washington Pin Hathet to every customer at the Candy Department, the Soda Fountain, or in the Green Room Csfe, Thursday only. Lenten Season Begins i- With Church Service I-ent begins tda, which Is Asli Wednesday, and I he period of observa tion will open with services In all of the Episcopal churches. At r)t. Paul's church, of which Rev. John William Jones la rector, services' will be conducted at -M o'clock-Weduov-dy morning and 7:10 in the evening. Key. Julia Albert'WIIllams announces eerrtrea St St. Philip- the Deacon's as follows: Holy' communion at I in the inortilug: matlhs,' lltaily 'and address at it. thttdren's service t V and vespers, penitential office and sonnon at m the evening. - 't . . i . Washington Cherry Ilranchaa, real candy, at each te Washington Cherry Trees at e aad Ja Washington Bust or Statue, ea- h at ie aad loa Washington Cherry Tree Place Cards, each lie 1-Inch Cherry Log with cherries and hat het aultable for a table piece, at each .ase U-lb. and Vlh sin Ostln Shield Rosea filled with cherries; at. each tse aad SOe Washington Form made of tine candy, bust, log and hatchets, very fine for dinner parties, each lOa Hatchets filled with candy, Ifto each and S for sae Fan Hatchets and an vil hatchets, at each e . WEDNESDAY IS CARAMEL DAY Delicious, wholesome Caramels, assorted flavors, plain or filled - with nuts; regular 3 to Caramel, per lb. 25d) BRANDEIS STORES ' i 1 swF Altlessag e to Omaha IIen t JOHN BARRETT TO SPEAK ON FOREIGN RELATIONS "Omaha's aad the Central West s In Wrest In Our Foreign Itelallona" will be the subject of John Barrett's address l-'riday nooa at tha luncheon ot the pub lie affairs committee of lbs Commercial club. Mr. Barrett Is director general of the I'an-Ainerlcaa union and formerly was United States minister to Argentina, Co lombia aad i Panama. . Ha probably will speak mainly ot South aad Central Amer ica. N. U. Loom la, general solicitor of the t'nloa Pacific, win preside at the meeting. BURGLARS ARE SURPRISED, BUT CARRY AWAY LOOT Francis Prance and Domanice C a! an la entered their room at Mi pierce street about t Monday night and found two burglars going through their trunks and closets. A tight followed and the twe burglars made their escape with over r. worth of Jewelry and clothing and about let In cash. Joseph Graves. U154 Cuming street, re ports that Ms home waa broken Into Mon day night and IM In clot hint and Jewelry stolen. la.lereS 1st a flee or bruised by a fall apply Bucklea'a Ar nica etalve. Cures burns, cuts, wounds, noils, sores, ecsema, piles. Guaranteed. Zc For aale by Beaton Drug Co. AVc want you to thoroughly realize that this sale of the stock of Bourke's Clothes Shop atBrandois Stores next Suturduy is of real importance TO YOU. We want you to appreciate just what Character of Clothes are to bo Bold and how remarkable the bargains are to be. " " ' If you will look into our display windows of the old buifdirig or the new store you will be positively convinced flfrtt you 'can buy 'clothes of the better class at .this sale Saturday for just about half of what they have ever be fore sold. -' ; . Alfred Benjamin & Co. hand made clothes for men are known all over the country for their splendid style char acter and their superior quality. We offer you scores of Alfred Benjamin and Schloss Bros, suits in new spring styles, iu two lots, at $7.50 and $11.50, although many were made to sell at $25 and even $30. We offer Men's Odd Tants, worth $3.50. and $5 at $1.69 and $2.69-Men's Cravenettes, worth $10, $15 and $25, at $3.98, $7.50 and $10-Men'8 Full Dress and Tuxedo" Suits, in all sizes, $40 values, at $17.50 We will sell Men's $3 Hats at $1.45-Men's $1.50 Caps at 49c, See the window displays and you'll see how you can outfit yourself for spring better than you've done for years, and at half the money. Bourke's stock is all on sale Saturday. J. L. BRANDEIS & SONS. Dainty Noon-Day Luncheons Served at Our Soda Fountain. We are Specialists in Catering to the Needs of Automobilists We are spleudldly prepared to serve yoa with such necessaries as Auto Coats, for both men and women. Gloves, Gauntlets, Hats, Caps, Veils, Robes, Goggles, Auto Clocks, and the hundred-and-one other things every automoblllst needs and wants. Make Use of All the Conveniences of This Great Store While Attending the Auto Show There are telephones, rest rooms, checking stands, etc., for the FREE use of our friends and patrons. Yon are welcome to all ot our facilities any time yon may be In Omaha. Greatest Sale of Flowers Ever in Omaha, Beginning Friday, the 23d In Our Millinery Store This exhibition and aale is planned and prepared on a larger scale than any similar event ever held In the entire Middle West. Beautiful Imported Flowr$ will be offend at price$ that will be the talk of the town for month to come Walt for It Read every one of the announcements to follow concerning It. A large collection ot newest styles In Spring street and dress hats Is now offered at the very special price of 1 10 for your choice. Women Who Come to the Auto Show Will Be Interested in the New Spring Suits with all their rare beauty of springtime, as welcome to eyes wearied of sombre winter as is the first glimpse of the robin and the blue-bird. You will be charmed with the simple, beautiful lines of these per fect new suits; the handsome new cloths, many of them imported; the style and real excellence ot quality In each one-all go Into the making of an ensemble both exclusive and Individual. The prices range up to $65.00, as the quality warrants. Our First Sale of the New Corsets for Spring and Summer Wear You must profit by this exceptional oppor tunity for it is not likely we can again make an offer the equal ot this. It all came about because the makers want -more women to know about the exceptional quality and style of their corsets. t2.S0 CorteU, Wednesday, ft. 69 $t.00 Brattieret, Wednesday, 75c Tlie corsets at $1.9 are in girdle top styles with a draw string through the bust line; extra hook at bottom of steel, extra long skirt, -six strong hose supporters and embroidery trimmings. Made of very high grade coutll. The braslerea at 73c have removable boning and are beautifully trimmed with embroidery. Have always sold at $1.00. Our .Grocery Store is the Largest Because it is the Best. It. Takes a Best Grocery Store to Be Largest. These 5. at H. Stamp-Specials for Wednesday Only: OOataiaarrow axTava srauuu, -v wits eg Large Jar rltrawberry or Itaep- I taaapa berry reeeervea ii ss :::::cj 'oc afrw I pkaa II C Mincemeat .. Bottle Bnlder's Chile bauce Bennett's Kxcelelor Flour, Per sack, 1J0 IT lbs. granulated suaar, for 11.00 a-lb. can Bennett'a Hreakfaat coffee and 4 stamps for ... sae Assorted teas and ' stamps, lb ass Tea Hlftings and It stampa. Ih. ....... ISe Snlder'a chile sauce ami lo stampa, battle ..see H-lb. can Bennett'a Cap itol baking powder and It stampa ..lie 34-lb. sack yueen of the Pantry pastry flour and 4S stampa ..$148 Dill plcklea and 1 etampa, dosen ....lie Snlusre pork and beans and Is stamps, can Ifto Large Jar atrawberry or raspberry Jam and 10 stampa for 1 rajta Evergreen corn and ! stamps, lb. SOe Full cream cheese and IV stampa, lb. ... sae 20o can Imperial aktn leaa preserved figs, lee- Ualllard'a ollvs oil and 6 stan.ps, bottle 46e Barton's French capera, especially priced at, bottle ....Me and 16s J5o can Llbby's Happy eie asparagus, sos 1 ekaw. newer erstable for Jars peanut butter and 111 ataiiips SOo Walkers hot tamalea and If stamps, can 1S One dosen boxes aafetv matches for .'. ftc 4-lb. pkg. Dewey Cleans er or Compound and SO stampa soo Six rakea Klectrlc Spark aoap 10 stampa, SSe FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Fancy Red River Potatoes, peck 3.V Fancy cooking apples, peck 30c Fancy rhubarb, bunch ; 5c Solid cabbages, lb 3c Redlands oranges, fresh from the growers at Redlaods, Cal., per dozen, 15c, 20c, S.V, hoc and ic MEAT BARGAINS for Wednesday Only Shoulder Steak, 3 lbs., 25c Hamburger, 3 lbs. ....25c I Lamb Chops, 3 lbs. I Lamb Stew, 6 lbs 25c DIRECT LINE-Omaha to Chicago Illinois I-Central 'Omaha-Chicago Limited Leaves Onion Station Daily it 5:50 P.M. PULLMAN PALACE SLEEPING CARS FIRST CLASS DIHIKG CAR SERVICE STEEL CHAIR CARS AXD COACHES ELECTRIC LIGHTED THROUGHOUT Omaha-Chicago Fast Day Express leaves Union Station daily at 7:10 a. m. "STEEL EQUIPMENT' For reservations, detailed Information, etc., apply, CITY TICKET OFFICE, 409 8. SIXTEENTH STREET. Phones: Douglas 264; A-2I61. (2. Q&wfy tjpmfy ts&fc (Jwaswi f As 10c a p Preae li 1-gal. 07 I lar "Lotua" or Preserves, assort ml ISe can Seawall's PraserTed rJkinleea tigs fLsw Lotus" Extracted Honey, per l-t,U . -SSA SI'S Large tin "fancy Whits Aspara- gua Town" brand Green Gage- Damson or Egg Plums. 'CL tin Oj Fresh Crisp Pretsels, per lb. So . , rt .i , SAM yuan jar vueeu Spiced Stuffed Melon Mangoes. per aosen u ., imr cheese, assorted 100. 45 laa and .,? Eating apples, per basket .. vi' .'d'iJ.V"aVaiL ai'wC'sajM OMAHA'S PURE FOOD CENTER waDarasD&T-a apcciaxg Kavil Oranges, per dozen, 15c aoa and aoo Fresh roasted Peanuts, per Quart so Liquor "Specials." "Lotus" Kentucky whisker. I year old, full quart ....(1.00 Monogram whiskey full qL T5o Apricot Cordial, oar bottle aoo per y and Toe at 50a and Tie . . Blackberry Cordial, per bottle. Vkr' ( . . .S BIMl TM Tea aad Coffee Department. "Lotua-Ankola", for thoae who want the best In coffee, per lb. M "lxtus" Japan Tea, guaranteed 3f free from all coloring, per lb. 3So I f f Per lb. QpMify tw? tw? tji c; 60 HOTELS. Hotel Flanders ' 138-137 West 4Tth Street,' s. y. ciTV. . . ' 200 Feet East of Broadway. A modern fireproof hotel In the heart of the theater, eiub and hotel elatrict: convenient te all car hoes. Aa eaospUooal orchestra. - kuooui with private bath SiOu per day. ' Prom Grand Central Station, Broad way ears without transfer. Front Vecasyivenle btatlo- Ith - Avenue 'cars without transfer.. Booklet ea request. H. R, SH-UtES. Prop. tM . fes auimsirni MOOCJIATE, FAR MAN ST JsJawal HOTEL GRISW0LD Grand River Avenue and Cruwold Streets DETROIT, - - MICH. i POSTAL HOTEL CO. FRED POSTAL. PmuhM. . FREDA. GOODMAN. Secretary i 1121,000 ExptBtltd in R.model in J, FumUhinj and Dcoratin( 'Headquarters for the Wolverine Automobile Club , "DETROIT'S MOST POPULAR HOTEL RATES $1.50 PER DAY AND UP , " 1 1 sjeasasssssawenwem - The iansi Cafe West of New Torfc. Kctrire A La Carte - at Fvpwlar 1'rtcew. A strtrtly saodera aad ap to date Hotel, tewt rally located la the rrry heart of the crty. -Where Life Is Worth Litlng." ' Nothiag Better at aenr rates. Jim YOU "AUTO" (tee our new store now that we hare moved. Same guoda with additional facilities. Coins In and see us. Seme mser tan wew weawea tin c. ictk at. S. W. LINDSAY, Jeweler fir 11 CHICKENS RAISE, MONEY for thousands of people. Much money is made through ' buying and selling poultry or birds. There is no better way to get in touch with the people you should reach in buying or selling chickens than through the classi fied columns of The Bee. ' You who want to sell to people in the town remem ber this fact and place a small ad now. - Qty people who wish to reach the country folks can do it quickly and satisfactorily through a little want ad. ' It's a mighty good investment to keep an ad in The Bee classified section. Read Bee want ads. The Thing To Do tt yea lose yoer pocSetbook. amoral la, watch or some other article of value, the ttang to do Is to follow the ei ample of atsay other people and adver tise without delay In the Lost and Found colama of The Bee. That la what Boat people do when, they lose articles of veJee. Telephone aa aad tail year loea to ail Omaha to Untie after-aooa. Put It In TheBee Most modern equipment and the best of service 4 &4 H rtHif'.f I t -arsisL'ii V taaset 1 The man with an office now demands the most exacting care and con veniences. The Bee Building is situated in the heart of the commercial district of Omaha and gives tenants the best office service to be had. The elevators are new and their service if faultless. Keen janitor attention keeps the rooms scrupulously clean, while a modern steam plant evenly heats the building in tlie coldest weather, offices which are excellently ventilated. The man who wants the greatest conveniences and the best of attention will find a few choice offices vacant iu this building now. Bcoai aaa Reception Room, private office, two large closets, large work room wltli two north windows. Ideal office for engineer, acMtect. loctor or other professional men. Kental, per month...... 41S- This is a long narrow room, ltil). having a north tlsrM Rental, per month.... flT.50 SOB fs 1 HHS In sise, located on the court, eloae to sky light, thus having excellent natural light. The epsce could be divided so aa to make twe very pleasant reotut. Price, per month..... SS7-SO 390 Offk-e in the northwest corner, having foar-Ianra windows A ftroroot vault for the protection of valuable papers is much In ' demand am is afforded In thle room. There Is a total of 3: square feet of floor space and same would be equipped with partitions to satisfy good tenant. Tha rental price is. per month 040-00 The Bee Building Co., Be Business Office, 17th and Farnam Sts.