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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (March 31, 1916)
4 TJfFi RKE: OMAHA, FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 1016. TRAIN EMPLOYES , PRESENTJE HANDS Foar Hundred Thousand Men Aik that Service Be Placed on an Eijht-Hour-Day Basil. ALL RAILROADS ARE AFFECTED NKW YOIIK. March So. The de mands cf nearly 400.ftno locomotive engineers, firemen snd trainmen were presented to the Rencrsl man agers of the sereral railroad com panies involved, at their headquar ters In different rarts of the roiin try today. The employes, who be long;, to the so-called nig Four unions, auk for an eight-hour day, without reduction In pay and time and a half for overtime. The rail roads have until April 29 to reply. It la in1rtfor1 that the railroad si rdy have made a tr-nlatlvp an swer, which smnunta to a conditional rrf'iasl, that Iavr the way open for further nrsntlatlona The flMinwli of the men acnt to the wheeling Ike Erie railroad yesterday and the elght-oiiT-4y proposal waa refused rnattloa of I item. The positions of the tmlona la explained In a. statement hy the emecntlve commlt tes of 1he srtjnstment boards, which lias chars of the submission of the demands todsy. The statement says: "In making- the demand for the eight hour day. the unions feel themselves Jus tified, believing that trslna can be so mansred that the 1 miles required of a railroad man per day can be put inside ef eight hours. Aa the train sen-Ice la now, single crew engines In the twitch ing; service, en which only one crew works In the twenty-four hours sr often compelled to work from ten to sixteen hours a dsy. It la Injustice such as thl that the railway unions want ended. "We will submit our demands all over the United States. Then we will attend to our regular routine work until the end of thirty days given the railroads to consider our demands, when we will re turn to receive the reply of the rairnsd companies. W will sk the general man ssers 'to discuss the demand through their general managers' committees. Our deetrsj.la to open negotiations with the rsl'rnads In our demands snd have no Intention of talking strike to railroads or submitting en ultimatum." Arrangements already have been made here for a meeting of representatives of the employes and managra of the Rrle. the New Jersey Centrsl and the New York Centrsl railroads today. Demaads Preeeatet at Cklraao. CHICAGO, March M. The demands pre sented today by representatives of the so called Big Tour Tralnmen'a unions In volve 1(0 railway systems with S4H.00O miles of right of way, excluslvs of ter minals and yards. In the western terrt tory there are 100 railroads, with 138,000 mileage. In the eastern territory sixty railroads with tS.000 mileage, and In the southeastern territory, twenty railroads, with 47.000 mileage. COACHES OMAHA UNIVERSITY DRAMATIC CLUB. CONGRESSMAN MARTIN IS LOOKING FOR RELATIVE ! i Eben W. Martin of Dead wood, 8. D., a member of the United States house of representatvrs, has written to the local navy recruiting office Inquiring whether Charles E. Martin, a relative, has en listed In the navy. He encloses a picture of the young man. He has not enlisted at this station. HAS TWO DOLLARS TAKEN FORCIBLY FROM HIM Burt Plxemors of the Palvatlon Army Industrial home on Dodge street re ported to the police thst while he was out tor an evening atroll at Ninth and Dodge streets two strangers asked him for 10 rents. When hs refused to con tribute he was forcibly deprived of his purse and II , WIFE TOO FOND OF CHOP SUEY ASKS FOR DIVORCE Edward Nicholson has filed a petition for divorce from Irene Nicholson In the district court. Nicholson requests ths dlvprce on charges of cruelty, alleging his, m-lfe Is too fond of chop suy and freguents chop suey parlors, Thsy were married In Council Bluffs In 112. THREE BOUND OVER FOR HAVING DOPE ON PERSON Herbert Seger. O. 8. Scott and Mrr Inman were bound over to the trim) lurv under $1,000 bond each, after a hearing aerore Commissioner Blnghsus on ths charge of having "dope'" in thslr pos session. MAHER BOUND OVER FOR RECEIVING STOLEN GOODS Iuls Matter, charged with receiving tolen property belonging to Jsmea J Burt, JTtl North Twenty-fourth street wag bound over to the district cou-t Thursday, arith bonds fined st V40. GETS NINETY DAYS FOR ABUSING HIS BETTER HALF Ceorge Clsrk. 61J North Nineteenth street, arrested for sbuslng his wife and fcr assaulting a roomer, John Rovee. wat sentenced to ninety days In the county Jail when arrslgned In polite court. U2h5 hmy Woodruff NO LONGER SHORTAGE OF GRAIN CARS NEAR HERE There Is not a railroad centering In Omaha thst Is short of freight cars for handling out grain. The embargo that existed along the Atlantic and gulf cosats has been completely tiroken, and now cars are coming back Into the territory In large numbers. Railroad men anticipate that unleaa there should be a great advance In prices grain ssles by farmers will be rather light until after spring work Is stl out of the way and the corn planted. JOE SHERRY'S FLIVVER FOUND AT CENTRAL CITY No longer csn the wsgs of the court house make Joe Bherry a target for the Jtbcs and Jests. For Joe's celebrated fliv ver car has been discovered and returned to Its proud owner. It wss Iocs ted In Cen tral City In the possession of two young fellows, who declared they had purchased It. A warning has been Issued by the t'n'ted States weather bureau against "long-range weather fore tasting" and particularly against a new scheme for weather predicting said to be based on the spots and rifts in the sun. "Solar phenomena of ihe kind desrrlbed do not have sny direct Influence upon the esther at sny particular time and plaie snd. therefore, rsnnot be msde the hael of westher forecsstlng," ssys the bureau. Jl continues: "Specious references to the moon to the plsnets, snd to the apnttednesa of the sun snd Its shafts of radiation slleged to dominate terrestrial weather are but picturesque frs me works upon which to display weather forecasts for sale. "The Inked States weather bureau la the authorised agency of the government to collect meteorological obeaervatlona and to make and Issue westher forecasts snd warnings, and every Important ns tlon of the world has a similar organisa tion. All sre using essentially the same methods, sll sre alert to utilise the real developments of science and to Improve snd perfect methods and results, and all condemn snd dlsspprove the methods and theories of the long-rangers. Trtea tn fie teefal. "The weat.ier bureau Is endeavoring to render a useful service to the agri culture, commerce end navigation of ths country, and the chief of the bureau Is prompted to stste openly and em phatically the views of the bureau on the questions presented in the foregoing, be cause ths general public Is entllted te know thst the government officials pro nounce this new scheme fallacious, and place it tn the same class with other methods of long-range forecasting bssed on lunar, planetary, magnetic, and aatro Inglcal considerations." On the subject of weather faking In general the bureau says: "Throughout its history the weather bureau hss been called upon from time to time to caution the general public sgalnst the too credulous belief In al leged new systems for forecasting the westher for weeks or months in ad vance, or In achemea for the artificial BECOMES ABUSIVE WHILE BEGGING; IS KNOCKED DOWN When H. Wilson sought alms from John Hsrnsd, 313 North Twenty-first street, he grew abusive when the 1st' ter refused him and waa knocked dow by Hornad. In police court the men dicant was sentenced to twenty dsys In the county Jail. FIVE NEW CASES OF SCARLET FEVER REPORTED , The following scarlet fever cases bar t been reoorted: Mrs. Freel, spsrtment No. 11, Chu Vista. Thirtieth and I'oppleton avemvj. rMr. Weed. 2111 California. Nellie KHey. 37ns California. Nelson. I4M Harnev. Qreenberg. U South Twenty-sixth. SACRED HEART SENIORS TO HAVE CLASS SIGNET RINGS The Sacred Heart High school seniors are soon to be wearing handsome algnet lings a class lings. Sixty of them ar being made by an Omaha Jeweler for th' class. They bear the letters "8. H. H. 8. '16," artistically arranged. COMBS RETURNS FROM BIG JEWELERS' CONVENTION T. l Combs hss Just returned from Kansas City, where he attended a Jolrt convention of the Missouri and Ksnsss Jewelers. Corns Come Off Like Danana Peel Wonderful, Simple "Gets-It" Never Falls to Remove Any Corn Easily. "Wouldn't It Jar youT Here I've been going along for years, with one desper ate corn after another, trying to get rid of them with salves that eat off the toes. . rtr laid qelrkljr Tared. "Oa Decern, t 1 I had a very sever cold or attack of the grip as It may be. and was nearly down sick In bed." writes O. J. Metralf. Weetherby. Mo. "I bought tee bottles ' Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and It was only a few days un til I was completely restored to health. I firmly believe that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Is one of the very beat medicines and will know what to do when I have another cold." Obtainable every wher. Advertisement. DEATHREC0RD -WtllUe Kerrell. William Ferrell. aged U tears, died Wsdnsadsy night st his residence, I!0 South Twenty-eighth street. Funeral err vtoea wtll be ha id st the house Krtdsy sftemoon at 1 o'clock, after which the body will be taken to Randolph, ls.( for interment. Jefca Kaiser. John Kaiser, aged 2 years, for thirty yars a resident of Omaha, died this morning of paeumonl at his heme. Mil " utism eireei. ne is survived Dy hi wife. I-4I.-..U, - Brtstk, g.ar Sleaaarb. If you suffer sny of these take a doae cf Or. King's New Ufe Tills tonight Only c. All dtugfijU. AdvertUcuitut. WEATHER BUREAU REAL FORECASTER Uncle Sam'i Weather Men lime Warning Against Long- Dis tance Propheoiei. ALL NATIONS USE SCIENCE Little Dog and Bear Cat Break Up Heated Political Discussion With the coming of warm, balmy spring dsys the court house Iswn Is becoming a regijlsr open air debating grounds for politicians, office-holders and Interested cltlsens who hsppen to be attracted. The other dsy the srgtiment was hep- tagonsl. one dtatr1"t rourt Judse, a city official, a policeman, two laers, an elevator conductor and a citlien taking re rt. A president of ihe l'nlted States ws nesrly elected. Vllls hsd been caught snd hung, the European war wss silll s horse a-plece, Judge Hen Baker hsd been sent to congress and the last oics tlon to come before the gathering wss thst of Ihe district toirt clerkship. The poll' ems n opened with s protest, telling of historical facts roncrrnlng Ihe decapitation of certslti of his col leagues. "If hi isn get ssy lth It. why can't we?" he wsnted to know. The two lawyers took the position of the prssent Incumbent and de'iard him en titled to snythlng he csn get sway with. The elevator conductor declared himself In fsvor of Smith's rscket snd declared his Intention of getting s bill psed by legislature permitting him tr ihsrse cents a ride of seven-for-a-qusrter on public building elcvutora, half to go to the government snd the other half to be forgotten. The argument wsa wsxing wsrm, the negative and the sfflrmatlve Just shout being tied, when a feminine sephyr, lead ings tiny bulldog, minced down the street. The diminutive beset tugged furiously, apparently dragging bis mistress hy sheer force, when suddenly .he retrested. rsn sround behind her snd wound the leash tightly shout her. er-nh. feet, retch ing up shout four Inches of her skirt In the operstlon. Discussion of Boh's graft stopped deal. Po did shout fifteen masculine hearts. Hy the time she hsd unwound the dog, j;'ii psssed out of sight, everybody had for gotten the previous heated discussion. "Some dog." the district court Jtid:,c finally msnaged to gaap. "Whsddysmesn DogV The cop splut tered. "Don't you know a besr est vhcr you see one!" i . production of rsln. the prevention of hsll, snd other proposals to control or modify stmosphertc phenomena or to forecast them a long time In sdvsnce. Pretensions of this chsrscter meet with a certain credence hers use there at e a number of people who still cling to tho ancient belief In the influence of the moon on the growth and development of crops, snd to the Idea that the weather conditions depend upon ptsnetary snd sstrologlcsl combinations." It tskes but a minute ol time to save dollars when you read The Eee Want Ad columns. HOT YET TOO LATE TO SAVE Special Values in FIBRE COVERED Steamer Trunks These trunks hare good hard ware, strong locks, sturdy hinges, all covered trays. 34-Inch Trunks. . .$7.50 38-Inch Trunks... $8.00 33-Inch Trunks... $8.50 With Fibre double In price, what It waa three months ago this Is the lowest price at which we have ever been able to offer a fibre covered trunk of any hind, WE LIKK 8MAL.L. REPAIR JOBS Freling & Steinle Omaha's Beet Bag rare Bonders' 1803 Farnam. FROM BIBEL'S SALE STOCK AT Central Furniture Store There still remain hundreds of choice pieces to select from at these Wonderful Sale Prices, but each day makes the selection shorter. We must have the room, so buy now for delivery later, and, as usual, you can arrange terms. A Safe Place to Trade Every Article Sold Here Is Guaranteed Reeltatel Tee Sure "nets-It far These) Oarae ui Save Vvur Life end Tear Tee Upea that slick to the stocking, ban nages and riaeters that make a package of the toes, trying blood-bringing rasors snd sciaaors. Then I tried Oets-If Just once and you ought to have seen thst eorn come off Juet like a banana peel." It a simple, wonderful. It'e the new way. painleaa, applied In two seconds, never hurts healthy flesh or Irritates. Nothing to preaa on the sorn. Never falls. Quit the old ways for once snyway snd try "Gets-It" tonight. For corns, callouaas. arts snd bunions. "Gets-U" Is sold everywhere. Sc a bot tle, or sent direct by E. Lawrence Co., Chicago, III. Bold In Omaha and recom mended ae the world's beet corn remedy by Hhrrman A McConneli Irug Co. Stores MATED IRON lnceaea .rr.ntli nf V vi a iYil l.'l''e. n e r v o u a, J I V I Mill rundown people I0S I I I I I I lf rr '" "'" days I 1111 1'" nony liiaiaji.-es 1 9 I l0 forfeit if it j -alf J-i i. 1 " pec uu es- illNJIif 'l"''l,on '" '' " Hi I article eoon to Mp - i i ii " S i-r It till paper. ask your nni'iftr or ilrtilt'ftl atiuiit II Xlirrmun I Mri'uitnell Liug Co. feluica alas vaiiy u iu slock. A Demand That Can Not Be Satisfied Knowing of th excellent values obtained by purchasers of Buick cars in the past, within two weeks after the announcement of. the 1916 Buick line the automo-bile-buying public gave orders for over 10,000 Buick valve-in-head sixes for imme diate delivery. ' Since that time the demand for Buick sixes has steadily increased, due to the wonderful performance of these cars in actual service. Everything that goes "with a motor car to insure its owner complete satisfac tionan abundance of power, ease of riding, beauty of design and finish, durable construction is found in the 1916 Buick, "Sixes Exclusively." IMMEDIATE DELIVERY The phenomenal demand for spring delivery may make it impossible later on for you to get your car just when you want it. Therefore, BUY IT XCMY while we are still able to make immediate delivery. Nebraska Buick Auto Co. OMAHA Lee Huff, Mgr. LINCOLN H. E. Sidles, Gen. Mgr. SIOUX CITY S. C. Douglas, Mgr. $1,020 f. o. b. Tactory. Charming New Dresses Low in Price But Rich in Quality and Winsome Charm D o D o D o D D o D 9 o U o D o D o a o D o u o HORES of Xew St vies SlOKES of which, in reproduce inexpensively the best of I'nris models for Spring. Mostly in taf iVta and gros do Ixindres, in new steel grays, Chinese blue and rookie as well as the more staple shades. Features of interest are the very full skirts and lower wnist lines; many new captivat ing effects in slurring, visible stitch ing and button trims $12.50, $17.50, $19.50, $25.00 A Very Special Value in $11 CA Heavy Taffeta 14-.OU In Our Ladies' Glovery We are showing the new wash able Capes In the much wanted Butter shade. Gray and white, New Neckwear In Lawn, Organdie, Batiste and Crepe de Chine Collars. Vesta and Cuff and Collar Sets. New Ideas In every shape 50c, $1, $1.50 I $1.75 1516-18-20 Farnam Street. C, ,M lOnononoQoaoi lOooaoooooaonoacP Investigate Our , Rental Payment Plan By Which You May Own a Genuine New Pianola Piano Apply all payments on purchase price. Why be without a Player Piano when you can take advan tage of our Rental Pay ment Plant . Especially when the in strument is a genuine Stroud Pianola. No need to wait until you have ac cumulated the full, cash price of the instrument. A small payment will : place any of . our Player Pianos in your home om our rental payment plan. Terms as low as $2.50 weekly. Come in and let us explain fully. Terms, Free Bench, Scarf and T? .... l.ajr: " THE STROUD PIANOLA Rtntal Payment Terms S3 Weekly Weber Pianola - - $1,000 Steck Pianola - - - $850 Wheelock Pianola - $650 Stroud Pianola - - $550 Aeolian Player $450 Cash or Rental Payment Plan Selection of Music. SchmollcrS Mueller Piano Co. 1311-13 Farnam Street, Omaha, Neb. The Aeolian Hou$e of the Middle Weit. cA Week of" Wonderful Windows OMAHA March 30 April 6, f96. J- o D o D o D o D o n o n o D o a n 6 D o a o n o D o D o D o D o D o