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10 THE 1JEK: OMAHA, SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1914. ocie Fashion Hint j OMAHA SCENESMH NEW PLAY By MELLIPIOIA. Friday, March 20, 1914. HE was a beautifully-gowned woman and walked with the air of nno Swho knew she had one of the first spring hats, as well as oni of the most attractlvo ones. Sho entered one of the larger L)i about noon, when there were qillto a number of customers. Fot somo reason nearly ovcryono. watches a society woman whon sho enters any place of business, for It Is the only tlmo -.ho loses her polso and dooi not know exactly what to do. Kvldcntly sho was looking nround to see which "cage" In the bank to which to go, when suddenly she dropped her beautifully Jeweleo yold mesh bag onto the tile floor. There was a decided crash. At first Mr was supposed to be tho breaking of the tiny mirror In the bag, but not at all; the precious object In tho bag which had broken was a largo fresh egg She was not feeling well and had not eaten any luncheon and was enroute to a bridge party, so as a precaution against fitlntncss and fat'.guo sho decided to take a fresh ogg, and tako It Just before starting the gamo. Somo of ho people In tho bank wondored If sho woro going to place It in the safety vault as the cartoonists havo been advising. For Mrs Allen. complimentary to Mrs. Thomi Alln. Mrs Jack Beaton entertained Informally at two table of bridge this afternoon at her home. Those present were, Mes dames Thomaa Alton, Frank Robertswllay Gould, William Vaughn: MImcs Ktith 8 ahaugh. Alice Troxcll. Gertrude Ilrnncn. Pleasures Past. Sirs. Harlow F. Meyers' entertained tho memtera of tho D. C. N. club this weeK. (lames wcro played and prizes won by Mr. John 3. McMahan and Mrs. Henry Veldman. Thoso present were: Mendames Mesdttmes John J. McMahon, Kred Nestlebiish, Andrw Anderson. Henry. Veldman. Harlow K. Meyers. Mlts Mnrgnrct Lege. Bridge for Guest. Mrs. Walter Silver wnj hostess for ono of the. bridge clubs today In "honor of Mrs. Mulcahy of Colfax, Ja. An tixUf table was placed for the bridge gamo unl those present weroi Meadamea Hruco Moffatt, n. B. Zuchary, J. Ii. PuUfr, John. Hattln. B. V. Arnold, K. C. Hen-. Allen Parmer, Peters. W. O. Silver, .Mul cary; Misses Lwls of-Chicago and Hut bard. Pastime Card Club. Mrs. E. Jensen entertained the mem bers of the Pastime Card club at her home Wednesday afternoon. Trtiea wcro won by Mead nines K. Jensen, W. Taylor, M. Mnnn ani Q, A. Benjamin. The guests of the club were Mrs. I' M. Henderson and Mrs. Cunnsn. Thdso present were: Alesdamea Mesdamc P. K. Anderson. O. A. Henfamln, W, ij. lirlggs. Schlfuly, W. Jensen, K. A. Handall, K. Jensen, W.L.Haskell, V. W, Taylor, I. 1 Valeln, M. Mann, P. Caeiel. Q. S. Q. Club; The Q. S. Q. club met at the homn of Mrs. Fred A. Talmage Wednesday aft ernoon, when too was played. Mra.C. 8. Phillips. Mrs-. S. Hlcheni. Mrs, D. T. Benedict and Mrs, Talmage are tho a'. tlvo members of tho club. W, W. Club Meeting. M'rA. J. Kelley McPomba was hoaUA Wednesday on the fourth anniversary of the Women'a Whist cluV It was also tho annual election of officers and all former ofllcera were unanimously re elected for the coming year. Pt. Patrick's day decorations were used f6r the table and throughout tho rooms. The guests of the club were Mrs. J. U. Kendall of Louisville, Ky.j Mrs.C. Mitchell and Mr. Harry Dlsbrow. The next meeting will bo with Mrs. Louis Oldflold. Sew for Hospital. A number of tho young .women rret Thursday afternoon at thn homo of l:o Minxes .Elizabeth , and Menlc Davis and spent the time sewing for the Clarkson hospital. Personal Mention. Miss Helen Shepard, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C 'ff. Hhepard, who waa takmi to the Methodist hospital for an operation i for appendicitis, has recovered so rap'i'.ly that she Is expected to bo taken to her home Sunday. In and Out of the Bee Hive. Mr. and Mrs. Oorrlt Fort let this week for a short stay In California. Mr. and Mrs. Frank, JmUoand daugh ter, Dorothy, have gono to Kxcelslor Springs. M6 Mrs. William C. Sunderland Is expertwl home tomortw from Pasn Christian, where sho has been for several wcek.1 for lift health. Senator and Mrs. Gilbert Hitchcock nrr ! rived Thursday morning from the east to spend a, few days with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoorly. Mr. G. W. Wickcrsham has returned from a stay of threo Weeks at Bxcelalor Springs. Mlrs Mildred Hull of Denver ar rived Monday to visit her aunt, Mrs. Wickerahnm. Air; and Mrs. Thomas L. IJaVIs went to Clilcago Wednesday t'o met Mr. and Mrs. John S. llrady, who arc returning from lfellalr, Flo., where they havo been for six weeks. ' Mr. M. 1. CopelanS and Mr. O, U, Diown of OinaliRj Neb,, wcro guents at the banipiet given this week at the Bat tle. Creek sanitarium, BAttlo Creek, Mich., for newly arrived visitors. Among the students from Lincoln who wero hero for the spring vacation la Miss Lodlcra Ann Dabcock, ix sophomore and Alpha Chi OmeRo, who la the guest of Miss llernlcc. Hcryl Nelson. I I I I I sBsanuHssaiiiiiiiHBiHi ?ssmb11IbIb1b111P Hy LA KACOXTEU8E. This simple school frock is made of black anfge or broadcloth. The skirt, slightly gathered at the high waist, of the lmple round model, finished by a box plait In front and showing the drcp hem effect at the bottom. Tho aim plo blouse Is made with the low arm holes from which hang tho semi-full sleeves, gathered nt tho wrist and fin ished by a plain ruff of white silk. The round dutch collar Is also of white bIIR. A patent leather bolt with n largo metal buckle nnd a black Windsor tie complete the costume. Program is Mapped Out for the Low Cost of Living Show i Arrangements were perfected Thursday night by the program couynlttco of the Omaha Tletall Grocers' association for tho oeromon ea to take placo at the Low Cost of I-lvlne how In the Omaha Audi torium on April 16, Dr. O. H. Condru of the University of Nebraska will put on moving pictures showing tha poultry Industry, horse in dustry of Nebraska, and films showing Industr.al features of tho state. E. V. Parrlsh of the bureau of publicity will follow with several talks on Industrial Omaha. Ho will nlso havo moving pic ture and stercopticon slides to Illustrate same. The opening ceremonies will be started promptly at S;45. Cliuiles L. Dundey, at torney for the Omaha Itetall Grocers' as sociation, will havo charge of the ad dresses and will ' preside. Thla' program will bo carried , out on the stage In tha main hall. Address of welcome to tho exhibitors from abroad and the visitors will be elven hy Mayor Dahlman. Itenponsc will bo made,by Mr. K. 13. Wlso. prtsldmt of the Orocers' association. The Commercial club of Omaha will be reprn, tented by an address given by one of Its officers pr a representative appointed. Thera will bo an Intermission with a ape- Tho oil Is purchased by the local manu facturers from a Now Orleans concrr. It. la manufactured Into the dip In Oinalm and then sent to Africa by way of Now York. Opportunities of West Shown in Con trast with the East. GATE CITY A TYPICAL EXAMPLE Antlior'ft Itten for ."olntlon of KrIU of Tension of City Life In Move ment of I'opulnt Ion to l.'n drvclonei! Wfil. Panoramic views of Omaha, togethor w.th sreclnl views of Its high school and ether prominent buildings, are to he In cluded In a sweeping plctoral view of the great wo t and Its opportunlllc?, to be shown as n part of a play hc'ng written by David It. Gaily nnd Benjnmtn Chnpln, both of New York City. Gaily Is In Omaha taking his plctUrrs. He took hit ramera on the roof of the Wodmen .f tho World building, where ho obtained some of the panorama views. He Is gath ering Mrturca of tho principal bulldlnps and parks. The play is cnt tied "Slaves of Today nnd What Would Lincoln Do." Gully l the author and rhapln Is to play th lend ing part Mr. Gaily says the p!ay prob ably will be reudy for production In two months nr.d, may he staged In Omaha shortly after that. Mr. Gaily goes from here to Akron, Colo. Ho expects o spend a few .week more taking pictures throughout the west with a view to showing the possibilities of the west and tho promise they hold out to the multitudes of unemployed In the at 'There are greater questions than white slavery," says Gaily, "and you can't euro conditions until you get at the root of them." The play, as- Mr. Gaily describes It, deals with slavery of today as ho con ceives It the slavery of men to their pas sions and vices. Ho hopes to plcturo the unemployed of tho congested cities of thy east, the vices into which these hn" fallen, the liquor ctaze and the tango fad that havo fastened themselves upon all classen In the high tension llfo of tho congested cities. Tho plot of the play begins with tho civil war and Abraham Lincoln. The principal character Is a dis charged soldier of tho civil war, who later becomes a noted public man nnd discovers the solution to social problems In the undeveloped west. He gathers an army of millions of tho poorer classes of tha east, leads them to tho grca t nnd fertile western acres and thoro they begin building the great city of tomorrow. In tho closing scene the shade of Lincoln the east, lands them In tha great arid Ideal city and the scene Is entitled AThe Dawn of Tpmorrow." COMMERCIAL ELECTRICIANS MAY JOIN THE U. S. NAVY Entrance of commercial electricians to the wireless scrvlco of the navy has been facilitated hy a recent order, received by the Omaha naval recruiting office. It permit electricians who hold extra first grade, commercial licenses issued by tho Department of Agriculture, to bo enlisted lu tho navy as third class radio ctectrt clous, who after a course of Instruction In tho rndto class of the! naval electric sclioll. are eligible to good promotions in tho wireless service aboard naval ves sels. Applicants must meet the phylslcal requlreriicnts. To Sell Carnations for Wrecked Church Saturday, March 2S. carnations will be sold on the streets and delivered In homts for tho benefit of Plymouth Congrega tional church. This congregation lost Its building nt Twentieth nnd Spencer streets In the tornado of last Kaater Sunday and has been working ever since to secure funds for rebuilding. It Is expected that "Carnation day" will give such a booU to tho reconstruction fund that bulldlny operations can begin at once. Mrs. J. C. Durkhart, who made such a success of carnation day last year. Is In charge of this campaign. She says, "1 consider the rebuilding of this church that suffered tho heaviest damage In the tornado to he tho best work that the city can do In completing Its task of re construction.'' Mrs. Hurkhnrt has ordered 12,000 carna tions and has additional supplies within call for next Saturday. It Is expected that S00 dozen will be ordered for delivery 'in the homes. Mrs. A. C. Malum, 2301 Pratt streets, secretary of Yomarco guild, Is re ceiving telephone orders. went first to Florida, carrying with them a lctte of Introduction from Postmaster John C. Wharton to the postmasters in cities they will visit. Later In their thirty day vacation they will go to Washington and New York City. Profitable Siruiiplnir. Swap for profit or pleusure. You could oftentimes muko good bargains If you knew of other willing swappers. Watch tho columns of The Uee for announco mant of market place. MAGAZINE SOLICITOR TRIMS OVER 2,000 VICTIMS A letter from ITie Periodical Circulating company of Minneapolis to County Com missioner Best explains why many Omnhans who assisted a young man who called himself 1L A. Ford to scctfre a college education by paying 60 cents for magazine subscriptions failed to receive any return for their money. Ford has been convicted In Chicago of fraudulently pretending to be tho agent of the sub scription company and more than 2,000 persons were defrauded by him In cities In tho middle west. Ford "worked" tho court house nnd the business and residence sections of Omaha and secured many victims here. If a prospective customer declined to pay 50 cents tor one magazine lie added iithers until the bargain became Ir teestible. He represented himself to be a 'tudent working his way through college Falling Hair Means Dandruff is Active 6avo your Hair! C?et n 25 cent bottle of Dnntlcrlno right now Also stops itching scnlp. Thin, brittle "colorless and scraggy hair !s mute evidenco of a neglected scalp; of rtndruff-that awful scurf. There Is nothing so descructlve to the hair as dandruff. It robs the hair of Its luster. Its strength and Its very life; oventually producing a feverlshness anrt Itching scnlp. which If . not remedied cause th hall root to shrink, loosen and die tho-. tho hair falls out fast. A little Dandi Ine tonight now anytime wl'l surely tavi your hair. , Get a 13 cent bottle of Knowlton's D'n derlne from any d-ug store or toilet counter, and after the first application your hair will take on that life, luster and luxuriance which Is so beautiful. It will become wavy and f'.utfy and have the appearance of abundance; an Incom parable gloss and softness. ' t what will pane you most will be after Jusi a few weeks' use, when you will actually Bee n. lot of fine, downy hair new hair grow- re all over the srnfn. Advertisement HONEYMOON TRIP 13 YEARS AFTER WEDDING After thirteen years of wedded life, dur ing which they have always looked for ward to taking a delayed wedding trip to Washington and the cast, William K. Haehr, a postofflco clerk, nnd his wlf aro now enjoying such a Journey. They Millinery Opening! Wo tnko pleasure In announcing tho first display of Spring's lowest nnd smartest styles In the most correct and approved mil linery fashions. You will be charmed with our splendid exhibition of spring styles and wo extend n cordial invitation to liav you in spect them at your leisure. MARCH 21, 23, 24, Souvenirs as long as they last. F. M. Schadefil & Co. 15211 DOUGLAS ST. TO APPROPRIATE $200 FOR MEMORIAL FUND Atthnneh the eitv attornev exnresFed an tnfoinial opinion to the effect that il would not be legal to give the customary $20o of city money to the Grand Army of tho Republic, memorial committee this year, city commissioners probably will take a chanco and make tho appropriation. THE HAMILTON CAFE A special Sunday dinner for 50 cent's from 2 to 8 p. m. Reserva tions may bo made by phono. Try our regular 50 cent week-day din ners. AliFHKI) JONES, liessoe. 4 UCTION SALE of Japanese Goods and Fine Arts Must VacateOur Lease Expires Entire collection to be sold to the highest bidder, re gardless of cost or value. Sale Starts Saturday, March 21, at 3- 00 P. M. HANDSOME SOUVENIRS TO ALL' VISITORS JAPAN ART COMPANY 1620 HARNEY STREET. Wife Shot During Quarrel With Her Husband is Dead Mrs. liclle Foust, colored, who was shot j Wednesday morning during a quarrel I with her husband, Is dead at St. Joseph's hospital, whero sho was taken by poltco surgeons, following the quarrel betweon tho woman and hor husband, Jack Foust, which resulted In the shootlnjr at their home at USl North Eighteenth street. The charge against Foust, who was at A NEIGHBORLY VISIT rested nt once, has been changed from "shooting with Intent to kill" to ono of "murder." According to n statement made by Mrs. Foust while she was yet conscious at at. Joseph's hospital, her husband, Jack Foust, had packed his trunk and was Teady to take up work as Pullman por ter at Memphis, Tenn. After he packed hla trunk they quarreled, according to tho statement, nnd, picking up a re volver, Foust remarked to his wife, "You ought to be dead." Scarcely were tho words uttered than Mrs. Foust foil to the floor shot through tho neck. Foust was arrested, and sh went to tho hospital. Omaha Products Sold in Africa Stock dip manufactured in Omaha has found a market In South Africa. Thy Standard Chemical company of Omaha ha Just mada a large shipment of thla (hcsnlcal to a. South African market. President Gamble of the company says they had to compel with many oMtar Amtrlcan manufacturers In soliciting: this pitc of business, as well as with many competitors In foreign countries. Th company is also sending a shipment of poultry preparation and calf meal to oe uwil In the agricultural sections of Sonl'i wound. Uncle Sam to Sell Unclaimed Packages clat soprano solo by Madamo Camilla I where she died from the effect of the ercgUay of New York City. The Hawaiian singers will render a thorus, and -will atnff Omaha home town songs. Chairman Dundey will thsn Introduce Governor John jr. Morehead, who will talk on "Nebraska and Its Industries." There will be further short business talks by representatives of commercial organizations of tho city and .state, and possibly hy Mayors Iloctor and Maloney of South Omaha and Council llluffs. President Wise will read a message from PrjUdf.nt Wood raw Wilson, formally opening the exposition. Arrangements are now being perfected for the singing of the national anthem by a chorus of SOU children's voices. A big; American flag will be unfurled from over the stage, and the audience will be in v'ted to enjoy themselves by the management. Public auction sale of undellverahl packages sent' by mall and held un claimed for a year will be employed by the postal authorities to help clear away the collection of parcels which havo ac cumulated tn tho Omaha "ntxle" depart ment at tho postofflce. According to ad vices from the division of dead letters at Washington, the first sale here will be held next August, instead of April 1, as formerly expected. Details of handling the auction have) not been announced k,. It Is understood that sales will be "blind." ro that the bidders will not know what ! they may buy. Twq3I6thers-Seek Their Sons Here The police havo been asked to look for John Lewis, aged U yeats, who Is being sought by his mother, Mrs. Adeline Iwta of Ottumwa. la. Icwls la said to have been employed at the Chicago laundrv Mrs, T. O. Gonvtck of BpriiiK Valley eJo asks Information as to the where ubouU of her a-yeer-old con. Lud Moe. 'Kuiiny Alberta and SnakatchriTan, Thai. ..Ml... .... k. n. ... . ... . Africa. The oil used In the manufacture j world, lleaeheii Ma the Hoo Line from or the dip will have traveled over ;6,Uj)fct. Paul and Mlnneapol's. Free Inform v rnlle. or two-thirds of the way aro'ii.d ,tion Address W It Ifartcy, D. P. A, tha world, When it naches Its destlna Jjii. jJW Fifth t , Des Moines, la. We were very glnd to rcceivo a visit from the ltoyal Neighbors fitting liiuno for a lot of intelligent and kindly women. Among them wore many of our old friends mid regular patrons, and it was a gen uine pleasure for us to hoar: "You never havo to APOLOGIZE for being seen in KILPATRIOK'S." A nice compliment, for wo our selves have heard people apologize and make all kiud of excuses for being seen in certain establish ments. COME AGAIN, LADIES!' You have doubtless noticed re cently a number of very tall state ments anent "Wonderful Pur chases!" "Remarkable Values 1" "Unmatohable Opportunities!" "Never Before Never Again!" etc. llow long! Oh, how long! will intelligent people bo attracted by such rot? THOMAS KILPATRIOK & COMPANY have now a very com plete stock of well selected mer chandise. Catering to n discrimi nating trade and enjoying a vory satisfactory business places us in a position to get as good merchan dise as is made. Our trade connec tions aro of long standing, and with tho best and most honorable manufacturers. Past Performance is tho best guarantee of Future Promise. Read the list of Saturday Specials: IMPORTANT SALE OF HAND KERCHIEFS Window has been filled with samples of a happy pur chase made from two or three prominent importers recently. About 900 dozens, all. told. All linen, hand embroidorod initials fnn?y embroidorod. Hand and ma oliine made, in all linen nnd Sham rock. 15( each, and not ono of this lot worth less than 25 cents. Of equal importance in point of value a lot of all linen and Sham rock, with fancy embroidery -Handkerchiefs worth, every one of them, 15 cents each; yours on Sat urday at 9c each. We would prefer not to sell more than one dozen of each kind to a customer. Last Saturday's performance nt the Glove Counter repeated on this Saturday. No, this is neither vaudeville nor tango. Ours is, a business establishment, for business only: This reference is to a Glove sale, similar to what we placed on sale one week ago. Most colors, all sizes. 69c per pair instead of $1.00 per pair. Pardon us if we say there should be No Hesitation. SECOND FLOOR. "STYLE ALL THE WHILE" SUIT SALE Starts 8 a. m. Assorted materials Gabardines, Granite Crepe, Serge, etc. All pop ular shades. Jacket made with ki monn sleovo; half belt effect, moire collar and cuffs. Lined with fine Peau de Cygne. Silk iu fibor as well as name; tunic skirt. Yes, they are real beauties and wonderful values at $19.50. Story of last week repeated on coats tho balance of our good sized purchase has arrived, and so, once moro on Saturday, another lot of nobbv coats in the now colors, at S17.50 each. i You will remember our previous reference to a delightful conversa tion with a real Corsot Expert. Hero is a statement made by her which society women will appreciates wo quote "Society women know full well that to laco tightly beforo a largo dinner means eating with pain and loss of spirit it is regrettable 'that the theater discomfort which holds is victims frequently for Jiours js due entirely to eating when laced too tightly. That corset which envelopes the hips thoroughly and works in connection with a bust, confiner of proper make, is usually ideal from the point of hygiene and beauty." Sounds as if she knew, don't itl Telephone Miss Coleman, Douglas 51, arrange for1 fitting, thou buy your suit or gown. New models in Madame Irene, La Camillo and Modart Laco Fronts. Modnrt, all makes, confined to our store. Elastic, Tricot and Silk Ba tiste and mnny other soft fabrics adapted to present modes. Saturday we'll sell silk Jersey Skirts with niessaline flounce. Ex ceedingly serviceable. Special at $2.95. Wo make skirts and one and two piece dresses. This we have done to the satisfaction of hundreds for some time. After careful experi menting we can guarantee satisfac tion, also, in the making of cotton nnd summer fabrics of certain kinds. If in need of a dress or skirt, place orders now for prompt delivery. No fit, no take! Broad guarantee, is it not! We never displayed a better as sorted stock of dress goods and you get the bouefit of turiff reduction. Children's and Juniors' Section Nowadays the wash goods are made up in such quantities and all waste is so thoroughly eliminated that the made up garmeut costs but little more than the material alone. Let us show you Saturday a special lot of practical garments made to retail at $2.50, on sale at $1.48 each. And as we aro on the dress subject ask if you- please to Bee 'Mildred Louise," which is the name for an attractive dress for wee bairnies of 2 years up to 6 years. Children will be pleased with card board dolls given to those who will ask lor them. The mother touch is in our coats and suits. When look ing ask to see Balmacaans. Hats, useful and attractive and seasonable, 50c, 75c and $1. It is concedod, and a matter of general comment, that when it comes to women's underwear, Wo Hnve the Goods. And, of equal importance, with export selection Is expert service. With some pride we "refer to the fact that scarcely a week passes but some maker asks us to push his makes recognition of the value of KILIWXIUCK'S NAMK. Our Judgment endorses Carter, Stratton, Sterling, Kayser, Globe and Richelieu, and we push these because WE KNOW their merit. In Hosiery Saturday we'll offer "Honor" brand. All black stockings. The name Indicates their qualifications, and they are well named. 3 In a box for Sl.OO. SIKN'S WEAK SECTION Ours i8 get- . ting to be a real Men's Store, showing that the men know a good thing as well as tho women, and that they are equally willing to spread the Glad Tidings, Men like to have something new for Easter as well as the other sex. New Neckwear usually appeals, and our 50 cent line will Impress both with variety and value. Saturday we'll offer Men's Union Suits, medium weight cotton early season weight at SI. 15 Instead of $1.50 just as a drawing card. We said something about making Cot ton Dresses, but we failed to mention the charming array of novelties on dlsplay'ln west aisle, main floor. Cotton and silk, and silk and cotton, for summer wear. Saturday display of diaphanous fabrics sheer, filmy, cobwebby, 59 Instead of 75 cents. BASEMENT Space to mention one Item only 32-lnch English Ginghams, 10 cents Instead of 25 cents. THOMAS KILPATRIOK & CO.
