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.
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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
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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
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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.
