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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (July 3, 1914)
TIIE BEE; OMAHA, FRIDAY, JULY y, 1914. TROUBLE IN SUFFRAGE RANKS Members of Omaha Association In nocently Get Into Difficulty. NOT WAYWISE TO BUSINESS la Way Mrii Ocorne CotMI Ohnrne trrlsrs KnowlcrtKC of Inill vlilnnla In Ilchnlf of CnmtnctlnK Affairs of Soclrtr. . .' Trouble is brewing within the suffrage ranks notv and tho city central commit tee had tetter "watch out" It started innocently enough nt a meeting of tho Omaha Suffntso association held nt the home of Mrs. Joseph Duffy yesterday afternoon, when motion was msdo to empower the propaganda commltleo to purchase suffrage literature for distri bution. Whereupon some level headed luslness woman minted to know why It was necessary to purchnsn the literature when It could be obtained nt suffrage readquarters free of charge. Th stato executive committed should furnish tho literature, having been prom ised $100 per month from tho national fund should n certain number of petitions bo secured, with which condition wo com piled," said Mra. D. G. Craicliead. t don't believe Omaha la Included," nld Mrs. deorco Ullgli, "since It Is pre sumed that Omaha would finance Its own campaign." Why Is that," sotnoono else wantod to know. "Isn't Omaha In tho state of Nebraska -r The Jttouble Is that Individually, wo con't know' enough about the workings of thpi business. Wo ought to learn," Nouchafed'M.rs. Gtorgo Covcll. 'Isn't thre rotne member of the city ntral committee' present who can tolt about thlsT' nsKed Mrs. It. K. Mo-i-.clvy, who presided In tho absvtiae of the president, Mrs. S. A. Capon. "Why, you're n member, Mrs. Mo Kelvy," chorused all the members Present "I don't know anything about It, I'm sUre," replied Mrs. McKelvy, "I haven't been called to any" meeting but once." ' Memhora nt Sfon. I'pon Investigation, It developed that other members of tho city central com. inlttea present Mrs. Covnll, Mrs. Craig head and Mrs. C. B. Ilartwlck, were a much nt sen, so that a commlttco of In formation, Including Mrs. Jcannetto Mo Donald, chairman; Mrs. Covcll and Mrs. 1. U Mcllvalnc, waa appointed to find out Just what was the status of theso committees which comprised tho central one. Tho women then took up the matter of nettings In tho parks, which had bocn announced as the summer program. Ono uch meeting was held at Hanscom park two weeks ago, hut the women had boon told that In order to hold nnothor soch meeting, a permit from Tark Commis sioner Hummel must be forthcoming. Mrs. Ilcllvalno was appointed to write to Mr. Hummel asking for permission, which she did about a weolc ago, but sho had received no word from Mr. Hummel up to date. "Ono of the papers said that' ho was waiting for the women to como and ask for tho uso of tho parks, so that ho m'.d refuse It," ventured ono timidly, , "Why, I read that same report and 1 interpreted It i.0 mean that ho waa favor- nbjo to our plan," replied another "Well, If he Is waiting, ho can continue to wait as far as I am concerned' snld "We can hold meetings at the homes of our members as we hae done In the past." The vote that was finally taken was very uncertain, but Mrs. Mcllvnlne was announced as chairman of a eommlttee to wait on Mr. Hummel ami discover whether the parks might be used by them. Mrs. 1). G. Craighead teld of the ex periences on recent suffrage automobile tours through the ntnto and Miss Jean liette McDonald of tho Omaha High school, gave the history of tho state edu cational work. Music and recitations were giver, by tittle Miss Kvelyn Vorc pnd .Mrs. W. K. Shafcr.! Turner Home is Sold to B. McClelland for Fifty-Five Thousand The Tumor Home, sometimes known as tho Turner homestead, at Thlrty-fourth and Farnam streets, has Just been sold to Ilobcrt McClelland of Tabor, In , for 25,00i). The deal was made by Ooorgo fc Co. of Omaha, In whoso hnnds al the Turner realty was placed by the executor of the estate January 1. This Is the homo which the Omaha Flno Arts so ciety onco talked of buying for an arts Institution. Mr. McClelland regards his Investment as nn unusually good one. The Improve ments originally aro said to have cost 30.. Thoro Is a JSO-foot frontage on Parnam street and 258-foot frontngo on each of Thirty-third and Thlrty-fourth streets. Tho real estate of tho old Turner estate was all placed In the hands of George & Co. January I. It lim nnu' all beon sold within six months. It brought a total of 1S7.3AX Thl. Ih nn. other example of how readily good Omaha property rinds purchasers In a Mmrt time. Mrs. Covcll. Big Church Concern Buys Property for New Factory Here Omaha In assured of having the largest factory for tho manufacture of church goods In the United Htntes, according to President II. J. Hourgeols of tho Hour geols company, which hns purchased the twenty-two-foot lot and building at 121(1 Hnrnam .street for about KO.000. Tho deal waa made by tho McCagua Investment company, tho owner being the lVrguson estate of New Tork. Tho Bourgeois company will Immediately alter Its newly purchased building for use he additional factory space, thereby making Its plant tho largest of the kind In tho country. JOHN HAYES OF ALASKA IS VISITING HIS FATHER John Hnyes, son or 41. C. Hayes of the Burlington Is visiting hit parents it fow days, en route to Now York, having beon transferred there from Alaska, where' for several years he has represented tho Prudential Milling company of Minne apolis, Whon Mr. Hayes went Into Alnskvu Pa cific coast mills wcro supplying tho coun try with .practically all the flour con' eumea. when ho left, nearly all tho Business had been turned to Minneapolis. ' In Now York Mr. Hnyes will rrifirfsfts-tnt the Prudentlnl mills In tho middle and Now England states and will have forty seven -tnen working under him. Kids to Be Given Big Time at Fontenelle Park on the Fourth "Hhbw tho kids the time of their lives, ' Is tho slogan ef tho eommlttee In charge of tho big Fourth of July celebration at Fontenelle park all day Paturday. The park slides and swings are bring over hauled for tho occasion and there will bo special races, contests and a ball gamo for the youngsters. J. llruee McLean, who has been ath letic director of tho Monmouth IVrk so cial center during tho Inst senson, will have charge of the Junior deportment on the program Saturday morning. Oeorgfl U. MncDougal has arranged the after noon program of contests and races, of which J. Trultt Maxwell will bo referee. Other officials will lie: Judges, It. L. Cams, Will Klowlt, A. Cleveland, Fred Paulson and F. H. Onrvln; timers, Will iam J. HoU, riotdlo Mead and Hilly Utxby; umpires, Mark Hughes, Lesllo Uurkenroad and J, Ilrtico Mclean; starter, Ilobcrt U Woods; clerk of the course, flu Miller; supervisor of events, George MuclJougal, W. J. Hole nnd W. J. Hlslop, custodian of prizes, Mr. and .Mrs. J. M. Sturduvnnt, Mr and Mr J. Frank Dowey, Mr. and Mrs. Bchamp. These assistants to the clerk of the courso have been appointed; N. II. Mather. It. fl. Rdmunds, Mr. Kden, It. V, Clary, S. C. Jennings, John V. Weluell. John Itlissell, Mr. McMlchael, Mr. Dowman. II. C. Oladwln, U M, Hex ton, K. Bnyder, Itoss Wallace, Georgo J. Daniel, II. A. Johnson, II. W. Wcndland. Louts Verret, Mr. Perkins, F. It. Martin, J. W, Jackson, I, . II. Messacar K. K. Brewster. W. II. Griffith, John Glover, T. Galbralth. V. F. Trybom, Fred C. White, Mr. Plerco. D. T. Heed, II. C. Tlinme. W. J. DeWlnteis. V. O. Othlnor, C. J. Qoodycur, A. 8. Oantz, Frank C. Uoll. O. A, Tracy, I,. Rasmussen, Mr. Withrow. John Hrltton, Edward Black. New Society Hearing Postponed Because Secretary is Sick Because an attack of appcndlcItlH visited L. H. Cotton, "secretary" of the "Society of Friends," that organization did not come to trial In pollco court on a charge of operating a disorderly houso over the Chesapeake restaurant on Howard street. Cotton nnd A, C. Novak wero arrested 8unday night by Detective Pszunowskl and Officers Williams und liarta, when thoy wero found drinking beer after hours. When tho officers entered, tho men in thq room, commenced a kind of solemn, Improsstvo ceremony. Then they ordored tho officers out of the place, because they wcro not members. "This Is the headquarters of tho 'Society of Friends,' " tho policemen wcro told. Tho place was raided when no books or records of tho organization could be found, A hearing will be had as soon ns Cotton recovers from his Illness. LIBRARY CIRCULATION GREATER THAN LAST YEAR'S Judging by circulation statistics of (he public library for the first five months of 19H, this year's circulation record will be much greater than that of 1913. Up to Juno I, over 157,000 books had already been Issued for homo use. On that basis, Librarian IWltli Tobltt estimates that the total circulation for UM will bo mora than ,0t volumes, as compared to 3S7, 000 for 1913. Last year's circulation was the greatest In the history of the Institution. Rainfall for June Far Ahove Average Forecaster Welsh of the weather bureau has made up his weather data for Juno of this year, and In some particular shows that It waa an extraordinary month. For Instance, there was moro precipitation than usual. The normal for Juno Is 6.05 Inches, but during the June Just passed the rainfall aggregated 7.01 Inches. The greatest precipitation during any twenty-Jour hours was during Juno 6-0, when it reached SLOT Inches. Since 1811 there have been but six Junes when there was a greater rainfall than during tho last June. So far as temperature was concerned, tho Juno of 1914 was a pretty hot Juno, Its mean being 75 vlegrees, while tho nor mal during thirty-five years has been 71.6 High Prices Held Responsible for Low Grain Totals Ileeelpta of grain In Omaha during Juno Jtst closed wero much less than during tho corresponding month of one year ngo, duo probably to tho high prices that maintained during tho early part of tho present year, causing everything to bo hurried away to market. As a remitt of tho decline In receipts the stocks In stor ago arc tho lowest In years. Tho figures on receipts and shipments during Juno of this year and last follow and Indicate car tots; IH5CB1PT8. Tills June. Year Ago. Wheat 211 l.JM Corn 1.931 1,911 Oats 714 19 Rye- 9 1J Barley 6 a Totals 2,871 3,714 SHIPMENTS.. This June. Year Ago. degrees. Since 1S71 there have been but Oo.ti Wheat 212 Corn 2,739 two Junes when It averaged hotter. Ono wan tho Juno of 171, with a mean tem perature of 70, and tho other, the Juno of 1911, with u mean of 79 degrees. During this last June there wero ten cleur days, fifteen cloudy and five partly cloudy, whllo during fifteen of tho thirty days rain fell here In the city. There was some wind, too, the average, velocity being 8.5 miles, with a thlrty-slx-mlte per hour wind during June 25. All told, over the government building, during the month, tho wind blew 6,101 miles. ARMY ENLISTMENTS HERE SHOW A BIG INCREASE Threatened war with Mexico Is said to be the result for an Increase of moro than 34 per cent In the number of nrmy enlistments hero during tho first half of 1914, over tho same period Inst year, ac cording to army recruiting officers, along with the growing popularity of tho army and the career offered young men In tho army. The enlistments for tho first six months of 1913 and 1914 follow: , 1913. 1914. Jnnuary 17 3S February 2 44 Vnro'i 20 (2 Apr" JO 2T. May m 21 June 25 a Totals , us E A Conanniiitlrr. Cough. Stop it and get relief for weak lungs, coughs and colds with Dr. Klnga Now Discovery. 50c and 11.00. All drug glsta Advertlstment. BOYS AT VACATION SCHOOL GET EXERCISE AND FRESH AIR Fresh air and plenty of recreation aro not only aids to study, but aro also posl tlve necessities. If the best results are to be obtained, according to Educational Secretary J. W. Miller of tho Young Men's Christian association. He there fore allows unusual privileges to tho sovcnty-flvo boys attondlug the vacation uchool nt tho association building. Silting out on tho balcony of tho build ing, with their coats off, sleeves rolled up and feel'iion the railing, the lads enjoy themselves In comfort while study ing their lessons. They also have a regular recreation hour each day, when they either go swimming in the cool plungo or play games lit the gymnasium. Our Mid-Summer Sale is a Half-Yearly Event Browning, King & Co. HIGH VALUES AT LOW PRICES WE CLOSE ON SATURDAY WE CELEBRATE WITH YOU ON FRIDAY. T.t L.I.I1. ' - . "jr Homing our naif yearly evont from 30 to 40 por cent aro nomembor that tho garments wo now offer nt price reductions of NEW GOODS OF OUR OWN MAKE and include all that la lett of our host Boiling suits. A full lino of sites in n broken assortment of patterns. deceive tho public. Theoo aro our regular soods Vi K7Wi.J na .P ?a U,ett down Kaln ,0 and are better values than we tatRWtaal of quality Formerly $15.00 ii Formerly $25 and $28 Now IK- i 'J Formerly $18 and $22 I Formerly $30, $35, $40 '3 P r & ALL STAPLE BLACKS AND BLUES, WORSTEDS AND SERGES, 20 PER CENT REDUCTION ninffcm..iHA-a"ieSBrt?ifnU n.d spec.,a.1 tte,at,on ' ur children's department, -which onjoya the reputation of being the most complete and up-to-date In tho city. You know very well-lf lnB.W..?bat Whnl ,n clothlng-that suits of the style and Quality of ours cannot be had cles " wnere at uxo prices, AN EARLY SELECTION IS ADVISABLE BROWNING, KING & CO GEORGE T. WILSON, Manager Hye ... Ilarlcy 934 S 1 Totals 3, S0 1.187 1,133 MS 3 1 JU72 Tichy Said He Felt Like Being Buried "How did I feel in my heart? As though I ought to be burled out in tho graveyard," answered James Tichy, In retponse to a question In the trial of his damage suit against Charles F. Kanfer llk for alleged alienation of the affec tions of his wife. In addition to Tlchy's testimony a deposition of Mrs, Maria Tichy was read In which she .admitted having visited a hotel with the defendant. For Friday's Selling at the B. W T. Store Long Tunic Dresses for Misses & Women A speeisi1. Bbiptuent. "White or flowered crepes; also new colored striped voiles. Sizes up to 44. Extremo values $g75. $975. Cool Footwear "Women's sea island pumps, Mary Jane patterns; a splendid value and ultra stylish, l h A- Store Open Friday Until 9 P. M. at $3.00 Growing Girls' White Pump ill 11..? 11. n 1 . auinicioui, me new raortc, easy to clean, cool to wear $3.50 Ladies' White Canvas Pumps Special price at $2.50 Ml OMAHA'S FASTEST GROWING STORE mi 1516-18-20 PAENAM STREET. 1 Silk and fine madras Shirts A treat for the fellow who has not yet experi enced the satisfaction that goes with a Benson Thome shirt. Storo Open Friday Until O P. 51. $ 1 to $5 Of Course You'll Want a Straw Hat and It would bo well to bear In mind that tho classiest line In town Is right hore. Sailors $1.50 up Real Panamas $3.50 up Bangkoks $5 OO up Silk Hats for summer $1.00 and $1.50 Celebrate the 4th in Benson Thor ne's Classy Clothes It's usually hot on the 4th likely to be hot this year you can laug.i at ths heat ii you w r our COOL for men- TOGS Boys Cool Wearables- I Palm Beach Suits The most summery garments ever introduced for men, and yet, the wearers present a decidedly "dressed up" appearance $7.50 WASH n LOUSES, short sleeve styles, extra value , Low neck, 59c COOL KNICKERS. Khakal, E-V at .... OwC to WHITE DUCK HATS at Linen or $1.00 50c Cravanet ed Mohair Suits The limit of summer suit elegance. $12-$15 White Duck Trousers $1.50 Splendid materials and per feet fitting. SILK SOX, cool and de cidedly dressy 50c or better OMAHA'S FASTEST GROWING STOEE. CLASSY NECKTIES Some stun ning now creations, 1516-18-20 FARNAM STREET. 50c T First and Last Aid MMBBnMSI nMHnDMMi OMBBHaHaHaHa to Injured or Well f"tmmm saaaaasanaaaBtaBaaBBsasaaBBMBnaM uaaaaaBBB naanBontaBBH A drug store should he prepared to render first and last aid to the injured or sick and lifelong help to those who aro well. While we supply every sort of medicine and surgical dressing for the sick or injured yet a large part of our business is to furnish articles for the toilet which are aids in Prophylaxi and Hygiene, or the art of keeping well. Gauze Bandages, 1 to 4 lnchej wide . , 8c to JHc Game, 28 Inches wide, package, at 13c and .3.1c Rubber Gloves for housewife and surgeon, pair, 30c to. 83c Adhesive Plasters, all widths, at 10c to $l.&u Hospital Absorbent Cotton, 1-lb. pkg -5c Peroxldo of Hjdrogen . at 14c, 10c and 29c Bed and Douche Pans 00c to $4 Liggett b Grape Juice at 10c, 15c, 23c and SOc Golden Gate Olive Oil at. . . ,S3c, 45c, 73c and 81.1M Leggett's Chicken Bouillon Cubes as0 Kent's 4 and 5-row English Tooth Brushes . . .33c aad 30c Dental Floss (substitute for the ostracized tooth pick) t IOC, 13c and 23c Witch Hazel and Arnica Salve fr 23c 4711 Carbolic Glycerine Soap, Pr cako .j50 Air Pillows 93.00 to $4.23 Malted Milk, Horlick's t 34c, 07c and $2.70 J. & J. Utility Kit -vie Beef, Wine and Iron j0 We Garry a Complete Line of Trusses, Shoulder Braces ana Abdominal Supporters. SHERMAN & McCONNELL DRUG CO. J'MffiliP! mi J: idd.-i'i, ii vim B TiflBTrMTjrrYrTaBBBl Mm iW Pi M mmiiiiMllmlicmmM rotm bust ssva stoxsbi Cornar 16th aad Bodra Strests. Harvard Pharmacy, 2th and Pmu ww iivu c-uarmaGj, 807.309 jr. 16th Everybody Beads The Oinahu Bee The Home Paper. ADVEUTIBING IB THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE SPOKEN EVEKVWnERK nV BUYERS AND SELLERS.