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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 18, 1912)
8 THE BI5E: OMAHA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 191L-. MORE HOTELJUBSGRIPTIOHS Large Amount for New Million-Dollar Project Added to Lilt. THE BEE SUBSCRIBES $5,000 Blretrle I.tnhl Compunr 0r siio, OOO Irtrnl Location for llolrl la Xolrri hr Man Who Vtilnn tarllv Pnhnrrlbra. Subscriptions to stock In tho M.00O.WO hotel went nbove the 125,OjO mark when The B subscribed ,000 yesterday. A llkft amount from the Merchant Na tional bank and MX from the Omaha. Electric Usht mid Power company, added to smaller subscriptions reported to the committee Monday nfternoon, sent the total up to S3U.X0. That the IWO.OT) will Nave been reached by the end of this month, when the common stock la given out, li certain. Some tarjre subscriptions are expected from the railroad when higher official who are out of the city return, although no Assurance ha been Klven the hotel -ommlttee that the road will eubecrlbe. Interest Increases. Interest In the proportion .has, been aroused to the hlehcat pitch and many who Bin subscrlblne; to stock are tender ing their money, caah down. One New York man, Francis B, Van Saun. who was In the city recently, o bellerved In tha sueoess of the propoaltloa that he subscribed MOO without solicitation, lie declared It the arsatest chance Omahana will have to realise cood results on their Investment. "In a few yeara from now," said he, "everybody will be applaudlnc the wisdom of the choice of alte for the Hotel. It It In the direct path of tho growth of the downtown district. It la on the bcrft down town automobile atreet In Omaha. lt(ls In the very center of tn chief pofnls of Intereat In Omaha, a block from the now court houta, a block from the city hull, two blocks from the poatofflce, two blocks from the publlo library. than two blocks from the. Omaha club,, three blocks from the Mnlnner Art icallery, threfl bloaks from the hleh. school, two blocks from the retail center, one block from the nrandels theater, n. block from Fnrnatn atreet and a few blocks from the greatest church district In Omaha. It Is the best possible alte." Additional Subscriptions. The hotel subscriptions reported tills mornlntr follow: Already reported WW,76o Arthur C. mors ZOO It. K. Doty , 2W Charles O. Poty m William It. Drummond vxt lrummond Motor company 2"0 W, K. Foshler, .. X) Hruna Q. Bill 1U0 William, Tt. Kolsom Francis B. Van Satin.. Skinner Manufacturing company... ao Drake-Wllllnma-Mount company .. soo Paxton & Vlerllng Iron Works...... 1,CU Omaha Eloctrlc Light and Power company ... 10,000 Merchants National bank of Omaha n.oco Omaha Uce . , 6, W0 Total , W28.2D0 WEST BOUND OVER FOR . .IMPERSONATING OFFICER By MELLIFIOIA. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 1912. s ANTA CLAUS hns taken the form of a real character lo many of the nieces and nephews of nonie of the prominent bachelors of the r.lty. In fact, bachelors are spending much valuable time shopping, for little Bobble and Mary must have all of the Intent toys and books of tho season, and many of tho bachelors have long lists. A very politic bachelor, prominent In club and banking circles, buys twelve gifts, exactly alike, so there will be no quarreling among the young sters an to whom Is the favorite one. Mr. Stanhope Fleming Is another bachelor who nas playod the rolo of Santa Claus for so many years that he now hns It systematized, and the lists of previous years are all on file and used for reference, so that the gift of last year will not be duplicated. Mr. Luther Drake Is another one of the bachelors who In Santa Claus to a lot of little folks and who Is n busy man this week, but the "business" to which he Is attending this week In puroly personal for tho "other par ties" Interested In his business of tho week are not of age and many of them tiny tots. These young people must be remembered at all odds, and much of Mr. Drake's real business affairs must be postponed until after the holidays. . Mr, W. Farnam Smith has been for many years a real Santa Glaus and In many cases he has been the only Santa Claus. Not only do his lit tle friends know of tho lovely things he does for the kiddies, but many a poor llttlo boy and girl has had1 a Htocklng filled with toys and candy and fruit by this genorous and thoughtful bachelor. Mr. Charles Saunders has for many years been a generous bachelor to many of the little tots! but he usually seeks tho aid of his sister, for shopping. Mr. Harry O'Nolll, a popular Omaha bachelor, who spends most of the year on his ranch near Oconto, Neb,, usually spends tho holidays In Omaha, and is a great assistant to Santa Claus. Mr. O'Neill Is said to have tho longest list of young people and the newest and most oxpenslvo books are his favorite gifts. In Honor of Mrs. Beall, Mrs. Charles Keller was hostess at a beautifully appointed luncheon today at her home In honor of Mrs. Ellen nea.ll of New York, guest of Mrs. Victor Caldwell. Covers were placed for: Charles B. West, who was arrested by tho government Sunday night, was ulvon a preliminary hrarlnc before United rttnte-n Commissioner Horbert Daniel on a charge of fraudulently representing himself to be a United States official. Several witnesses for the government ap peared against West and he was bound over to the federal grand jury in the sum of 11,600 bonds. West, who mid he was married and lived In Kansas City, came to Omaha last week and tried to hire three girls. lie visited several employment agencies und made appointments with the girls at their homes. In each case he repre eented himself to bo In the employ of the federal secret service. In two cases he proposed marriage, Miss ftadie K'nis) sola nc proposed marrlago to her and offered a home on a fruit farm, which hn was contemplating purchasing. She said he became personal and tried to kts.s her. Another girl said he purchased a suit of clothes for her and told her to report to his room at the Savoy hotel on Hunday morning and ho would give her n Job shadowing people, DIAMONDS, FIU3NZKK, 15th & Dodge, A Smooth, White Skin That Defies Weather Mesdames Mesdames Ellen Beall, V, B. Caldwell. James McKennn, James 'Boyd, isms ulerbower, J. N. ir. Patrick, O. W. Wattles, Rebe Morgan. Charles Dewey, Thomas Kllpatrick, C B. Itustln, Charles Keller. Engagement Annonnoed. Mr, and Mrs. Ferdinand Kepperuielm of Chicago announce the engagement of their (laughter, Irma, to Mr. Edward Newberger of Omaha. The wedding will take placo on New Year's eve at the Hherman hotel In Chicago, and tho cere mony will be performed by Ilabbl Bhlller. Children's Party. Mrs. C. U Vance, 3S89 California street. antertalned at a children's party this af ternoon In celebration of the ninth birth day of her son, Tyll. Christmas decor attons were used and children's games were played Those present were: Uttle Misses Hora, Smeaton, Eleanor I'orsev, uth Wallace, Masters Harris Wells, Forest Burbank. George Hmlth, liouert ay, Mttln Mlsses- Franors Hwlft, Kva Leach, Hess Trimble. Masters Hugh Hmlth, J.yall Vanco, Verne Vanco. Orphcum Fartiei. An Orphcum portythls evening will in clude Miss Kugenle Whltmore, Miss Rose Coffman, Mr. Clifford P. Vermillion of St. Louis aifd Lieutenant Wilson. After the theator they will haVo supper at the home- of Miss Whltmore. Among those at tho Orphcum Monday evening were Misses Kllxabeth Davis, Katherlno Thummell, Mario Hoiunger; Messrs. Richard llaum, John Daugherty John McCneue, Christmas In Des Moines, and Judge and Mrs. Munger will go to Fremont for a family reunion nt the home of Mrs. Mun ger's brother, Mr. Frank Fowler, and Mrs. Fowler. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ratnbolt of Nor folk, Neb., will spend the holidays with Mr. Ratnholt's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Ralnbolt. Miss Leah Troutman of Fort Collins, Colo, arrived Saturday morning to bo the guest of Miss Addah t.aughlln until after the Planteen-LaughUn wedding, which takes place tho dny after Christ mas and tat which she will be the maid of honor. Miss Blanche Buckle of Sioux City Is expected today to be the guest of Miss Beatrice Cole until after the Gillespie Colo wedding, which takes places Wednes day evening and at which Miss Bucklo will bo the maid of honor. Mr. Gilford I'. Vermillion of St. Louis Is spondlng a few days In Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Russetl A, Fisher of Kan. sas City arrived today to spend the holi days with Mrs. Fisher's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Dow. Miss Beulah Illrsh of New York arrived Monday to !pond the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fish, Mr. and Mts. Simon Meyer have as their Kiit'st Miss Roso Mayer of Kansas City, who will spend the holidays. Miss Kdlth Katkoff of Denver arrived to be tho guest of Miss Helen Greenburg for the holidays. Mr. and Sirs. F, R. Vierllng and son,. Robert, left .Saturday to spend a few days In Chicago. ! 'tv Tnlilr Decoration. It Is not necessary to have one's table decorated by a professional If the ama teur will remember a few salient rules of tablo decoration. Do not have clashing colors. They Jar on tne eye like a "calthuinplan" sere nado on the car. To promote this bar- Misses Marie and Katberlne Walsh en- i mony take Into consideration tho color of srtalned Tuesday afternoon for Mlsil'the room and of one's principal china: tertalned Tuesday Addah Laughlln at a matinee luncheon. They attended the Orpheum and sx guests were present. Miscellaneous Shower. Mrs, Arthur Borenson entertained last evening at a miscellaneous shower In honor of Miss Beatrice Cole, who will bo married Wednesday evening to Mr. I Roy Gillespie. Games and contests were rinyvd, after which supper was servfd. The guusts were Mesdames C. F. borenson, D, li. Ulllespli. lleney, Misses Blanche Bucklr, ot mioux i:ny. Mesdames -John H- Good, Kviinulli 11. Camlroa Arthur s?orenson. .Misses Marlon Fay, l.omie Mpencer, u.,,1,.1. vvMilltanuirr. Joisle KclhOI). Janet Cnrnauy. Muttle Vailae, Oru Russell, lU'iitrlcn Cole. likewise, unless your complexion Is of the best, of your own looks, A one-color scheme is always safe, but should have a background of green In foliage or trailing vine. In combination do not try to be blxarre and remember that all shades of the some color will not harmonize. Pink and lavender are charmlug to gether, and far less commonplace than blue or plnlc. Dark blue and purple and pale yellow are effective; so, oddly enough, are orange and scarlet, as scar let sage and golden rod. Further consider the season of the year. ,w viviq decoration that would look well i In the fall or winter would be ugly In 1 hot weather. Likewise consider your I color scheme from the lighting standpoint I -nature or ortlficlal. Stupendous clearing sale of the Miller, Stewart & Beaton stock of excellent furniture, rugs and draperies begins at 8:30 o'clock Wednesday morning Prices are cut from 25 to 50 per cent on all goods excepting Gustave Stickley Craftsman furniture and Macy book cabi nets, on which the reductions are 10 per cent. ( This sale includes every article in this handsome stock, and will surpass any other similar event for true values that has ever been held in Omaha. The price cut ting is so deep there is not an article here that is not a big bar- This opportunity offers Christmas buyers ninny wonderful values, for we have priced at bottom figures hundreds of articles that will make ideal Christmas presents. We know there is a Christmas gift suggestion here to suit exactly every taste and every purse. The immense size and the- excellent variety of the stock makes it impossible for us to list, tho articles, with prices, for we would do injus tice to parts of the store and would not give you a proper idea of the grand values which await you here. gain. Every piece of furniture, every rug and everything in the store has suffered under the slashing cuts. You must see the articles and the prices in order to realize and appreciate what we have doue and what immense economies are offered in home-furnishings. We want you to come, for we know you will be surprised at the values. If you do not come, you will have regrets. "We can only try to im press you with the necessity of paying us a visit, and we simply ask that you put confidence in us. We shall never violate it this is a fact that you will learn as we grow older in this store and be come a greater and bigger house. Remember the sale begins at 8:30 o 'clock Wednesday morning, and those who come first will have choice of the large, select stock. Extra clerks will be at your service, and each cus tomer will receive careful, thorough and courteous attention. BEATON Sl LAIER CO. 415-17 South Sixteenth Street Store Open Evenings Until Christmas thirty years or married llfo his wife de serted him and wont to Lincoln to live with Mff sister, the wlfo of Warden Me llck of tho state penltentlar Mrs Hunter charges' hor husband with drunk enness and nonsupport. Warden Mellcl; and his wife wore In the court room with Mrs. Hunter. Goes to Pen Second Time for Breaking Into Same Store For the second robbery of the store of Louis London, Thirtieth and V streets. South Omaha, Charles Roberts was sent to the penitentiary a second time by Judge Sutton. He was given tho statu tory Indeterminate sentence for breaking and entering, one to ten years. A little less than five years ago Roberts broke Into Indon's store. Ho was con victed and sent to the neuttentlary, bilt good behavior time off got him his free dom last January. In August he brok Into the same store again and was caught. (From The Woman Reautlful.) ; linen Shower for Bride. Miss Ktliel Albuoh. gavu a linen shower Monday in honor of Miss Urna Hclns.- During the coming months of bltlnir .i!.r whosv murrlnite to Curl Slavers winds) and Intense cold, you who would wlll uk iac. this month. Those pres. keep your skins smooth, white and wl" ' v Vftlvety, ahould turn your attention to'uhl were: tnercolUed wax. Nothing else will so Missus- Misses effectively remove a chapped rough- y.riu lUlnspeter. Hmnile Ble.era, eried or discolored surface. Uy grad-, Krcda Cayley, Nolllo McVo ually absorbing the weather-beaten Mnruurt T t. ninei Ainacn cuuciot me complexion is Kept in per' ffcet condition, and even the beauty of expression appears more pronounced, if your skin bo blotchy, pimply, freckled, coarse, sallow or over-red, why riot thd It? One ounce of ordinary mercollzed wax. to hp had at any drug gist's, will completely transform the most unsightly complexion lit less than a. fortnight. Usu tho wax nightly, like koio creorq. washing It off inorulngi' earn rnu triiitti ivi-tmever. Mrs. Wllilam Blevors, Jr. Aiiociation Dinner. Last evening In the green room at the Flatlron cafe, the officers and standing committees of the newly formed alumnae association of the, Omaha' Teachers" Training school dined with Miss Cooper. his home In Omaha. In joining the Northwestern legal staff he takes a pol rooq news. you can uulckly remove I Of corauons wrro ms k.uhhii .u,u., every line by using a harmless, refresh-i iiark green and rose pink, log feco lotion prepared by dissolving I , o. powdered saxollte In ' pt. witch meet. Tho firmer, smoother slln. th more youthful appearance, even after one application, will nstonlsli you. Advertisement. Hand Made XM AS GIFTS In beautiful Painted China, Fancy Work, Water Colore, Crochet Articles and many other articles appropriate for presents. Whether you wish to spend 60c pr f 60. you will enjoy visit Jqg our display. Woman's Exchange fl5 VAXTOS BLOCK. Elks Dancing Club. The Klks Dancing club 1U give Its next party Wednesday evening, December 15, at the club room. In and Ont of the Bee Hive. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Quy Kgseman have nrrlved from Detroit to spend the holidays with Mrs, Eggenian's parents. Mr and Mrs. John Taylor. Snuth Side Poerenive Club. The South Bide Progressive club have postponed the card parts which was planned for Wednesday afternoon. They wlll entertain after the holidays. Orpheu Club. The members of the Orpheus club will entertain tho dancing party New Year s nlKht at Jacobs' hall. There will he special decorations and about 150 guests are expected to be present. In and Out of the Bee Hive. Mr. and MrsJ. A. C. Kennedy and Mr nA Mr. Alfr,l T Vlllrlr will t.-,-. Ti..,,. day to snend the week end In Chlcaro. Mrs, Robert U Tarker. who has been vlaltlng her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. ft. McConnell, with her little daughter, has returned to Chicago. Mr and Mrs. Morton Munetr of N'orth I'latto and Mr and Mrs. Ernest Jackson of Dallas, 8. D., wlll kpend the week end as the guests of Judge and Mrs, W. II Munger Mr and Mrs. Jackson wlll spend ATTORNEY HART JOINS N. W. LEGAL DEPARTMENT Chrlstmna NnKtrM.iii. A girl who has already started on thei Coming as assistant general attorney manufacture of her Christmas presents ! for the Northwestern for Nebraska, declares that she Is giving only two I Edgar R. Hart formerly of Chicago, has kinds to all her friends. They are all to i reported-to nssume his duties and make i'..-imvu oiwier wun a. neart apron or n dream pillow, 'They are not half so sentimental as they sound." says he. "Tho aprons are cut heart-shape!, with the lobes at tho oouom and the point out across and' fitted Into a band. A pattern Is easy to I cut, a good proportion being eighteen Inches across tho widest part and' eighteen Inches long when finished, I "I finish the edges by turning up the1 material on the right side a quarter-Inch and buttonholing over It closely with white or colored silk or mercerised col ton. A ruther scant frill of an Inch and a half lace Is also used, or tho chiffon or muslin may have an Inch wide ruche of the same material. "Across the bottom and stretching up ward on the right side I embroider a spray of flowers. Forget-me-nots are at tractive; so are applo blossoms. At the left side I put a small heart-shaped pocket, embroidered with the monogram.'' The Xrtr Hat. Kveryivhere n Paris the principal fea ture of the hats for this season Is the soft crown. Vor forming these sott crowned huts a thick cotton tulle without any stiffening Is used. From all that can be gathered, the real aigrette dlmln ishes In favor All sorts of little feathers, particularly those of pigeons and chick- (11 r A trill rK lisaawt n et ln I nl.1.1.. .feathers varying from light yellow to brick red, and the favorite way of ar ranging them Is In a band almost cover, lng the brim of the hat and sticking up In all directions, five of the largest feath. ers being placed upright at the back of the hat These, with the very short breast feathers, tinted In the required shades, give the effect of flowers. Quills have come Into Use again and will form one ot the simplest and most popular varieties of trimming. Hon under A. A. McLaughlin, general attorney for Nebraska, Who came here recently from Des Moines, both of them haying been commended to the railroad by "their work and standing as lawyers. Bankers Will Help Nebraska Dairymen The plan of D. Clem Deaver of the Burlington's land department to Interest Nebraska farmers In buying cows In New York and ship them here that they may go into the dairy business more exten sively, Is beginning to' bear fruit. Since last week. Mr. Deaver has re ceived letters from twenty-eight Nebraska bankers, all of whom say that they are anxious to loanTfarmers money to buy cows, takjng the animals for security for the loan,. They .do not give the rate, but state ' tha they Will make the Interest very reasonable. .' It. A. Slgtnan and V. T. Dawson, two farmers In tho .vicinity of Edgar, have written .Mr, Deaver asking for rates on cows, stating that they have made all ot their plans for going1 to New York next month to buy two to four carloads of cows. BAILEY, THE DENTIST.. Formerly Pnxton Mock. New White Enamel Sanitary Office 704-10 City National Bank Building 10th and Ilarney Sts., Omahn. Personal attention warranted work pain less dentistry new method. No charge tor ex amination and estimate. Caret! of I.lvrr Complaint. "I was suffering with liver complaint," says Jva Smith of Point Blank, Tex., "and decided to try a 25c box of Cham berlain's Tablets, and am happy to say that I am completely cured and can rec ommend them to every one." For sale by all dealers. Advertisement. WANT DIVORCE AFTER THIRTY YEARS TOGETHER Trial of the divorce suit of Mr. and Mrs Hugh Hunter, each ot whom seeks a de cree, was begun before Judge Kennedy yesterday Hunter charges that after II CwAA YsMfftsllA sflCl1 v? it ritw Aiiid uiii A $250 Diamond Ring Absolutely Free . . . iliaW1 . Secure Your Tickets With Each Purchase. Finest line of Dinuiond Rings in the city Small Diamond Ring $5.00 to. $50.00 Dinner and Bouquot Ring $25.00 to $250.00 Other Diamond Rings $50.00 to $1,000 All Diamonds of finest qunlity. Prices that defy com petition. Come and see. Our line of AVatohesns complete, up-to-date in pvery respect. Prices tell the story. Examrhe for yourself. Get the opinion of an expert. Brooches, Cuff Buttons, Bar Pins, Watch Chains, V'ohs, Rings of all descriptions, Lockets, Chnius, La Val lieres, Bracelets, Hat Pins, Scarf Pins, Cut Glass, Silver ware, all leading pattorns in silver, Mesh Bags, etc. Storling Silver Toilet Sets $10.00 to $25.00 Sterling Silver Military Brushes . . . .$5.00 to $10.00 Other Toilet Sots $3.75 to $7.00 Save yourself money. Compare our goods get our prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. LOUIS A. BORSHEIM 500 Block Jeweler. 506 So. 16th St. RED CROSS SEALS OFFER AN Investment In Health ONE CENT EACH ONE CENT EACH Every Consumptive Properly Cared for Inewee Your Life Against TubrcvIoi Every Seal You Buy Help to Provide Hospilak, Sanatoria, Dispensaries, and Visiting Nurses for the Care and Cure of Consumptives in your comnausuty . . . , BUY RED AND PROTECT YOUR OWN HEALTH A 1 Headquarters for Nebraska 473 City National Bank Building THE OMAHA DAILY, EVENING AND SUNDAY BEE. The Best Advertising Mediums in Their Territory. I