THE BEE: OMAHA, THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1916.
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Nebraska
STATE BOOSE WALL
BEGINS TO BULGE
Heavy Rain Causes East Wing
to Settle Rapidly and
Survey Is Ordered.
MAY BE DANGER TO LITE
(Fram a Staff Correapondant)
Lincoln, July 19. (Special.) The
State Board of Public Lands and
Buildings has ordered a survey of the
east wing of the state house to ascer
tain whether there is danger of the
wing falling down, caused by the ap
parent settling of the southeast corner
since the heavy rain of last Sunday
nd Monday.
The head janitor this morning found
that the corner of the building had
settled fully half an inch since the
Sunday rain and an investigation dis
closed that since the building was
erected the southeast corner has set
tled nine and one-half inches. The
south wall shows a bulge of six or
seven inches about twenty feet from
the ground, while the capstone over
the basement entrance at the corner
has cracked in the last two years and
gradually lengthened until the stone is
cracked nearly caross. "
The ornamental capstone, a very
heavy piece over the east entrance,
shows signs of falling out, the top
having slipped away from the building
a half inch or more, while it may
readily be seen that the east side is
beginning to bulge.
Many years ago when the walls of
the wing began to spread, heavy iron
rods were put in crossing under the
floor of representative hall, so there
is no danger of the walls falling to
the south, but the danger is that the
east wall in bulging out may let rep
resentative hall on the second floor,
the adjutant general's office and labor
commissioner's office on the third
floor and the state bacteriological de
partment. State Board of Agriculture
and one or two other offices on the
fourth floor fall down on top of the
state superintendent's office. Board of
Control and State Banking board on
the first floor.
As soon as the matter was brought
to the attention of the board this
morning, on action of Secretary of
State Pool, Assistant State Engineer
Ssteckleburg was ordered at once to
make a survey of the wing and report
his finding to the board.
Bayard to Secure
New Sugar Factory
Bayard,4 Neb., July 19. (Special.)
It is reported on good authority that
the Great Westren Sugar company is
to construct another sugar factory at
Bayard, one of the thriving twons in
western Nebraska. Over 50,000 acres
of fine land is tributary to this town.
The character of the soil is of the
very best and is especially adapted to
beet culture. Lands in this vicinity
have a high value in production. The
town is now installing as ystem of
water works and figuring on electric
lights, sewerage and drainage systems.
Brainard Farmer is
Mangled by Binder
Brainard, Neb., July 19. (Special.)
Edward Hunt, a young farmer
living three miles south of Brainard,
while cutting grain today, stepped
out on the doubletree of the binder
to kill a large horsefly on the horse's
back. The horse became frightened
and gave a jerk, throwing Mr. Hunt
to the ground in front of the sickle
of the binder. He was caught in the
knives, one arm was badly mutiliated
ind two large pieces of flesh were
:orn from bis legs. He was hurried
!o the David City hospital, where
the arm was amputated just below the
elbow. He will recover.
Boy Shot Through Heel
Thought Gun Unloaded
Stella, Neb., July 19. (Special.)
Clifford Kennel, a 14-year-old boy
living near Stella, was accidentally
shot in the heel by a revolver sup
posed to be unloaded. An older
brother had been working with the
gun frying to get it to go off, and
laid it down, thinking it was not
loaded. When Clifford was dressing
he saw the revolver lying in the room
and picked it up. , The gun was dis
charged, thes hot going through the
boy's heel. A physician dressed the
wound and it is believed that no bad
results will follow.
Charles Hiatt Is Killed
As Faints Driving Auto
Plattsmouth, Neb., July 19. (Spe
cial Telegram.) Charles Hiatt was
killed here this afternoon when his
automobile overturned. He fainted
while steering his car down a hill and
the machine ran into a small ditch.
The windshield frame penetrated his
badin. He was ac lerk in a local hard
ware store. A widow survives.
State Capital News
(From a Staff Correspondent.)
J.Inenln, July 19. (Special.) In the evwnt
that political party has noglected to nomi
nate a candidate for any office at the
primary, the county committee of that
county haa the right to fill the place, ac
rorting to a ruling by Attorney General
Reed made today, on Inquiry of F. S. Baker,
county attorney of Sioux county.
ffcMretary of State Pool went to Teumsh
thin afternoon to attend the golden, wedding
anniversary of Mr. and Mm. Erlftar Rey
nolds, who have lived In Johrmam county
netrly fifty years. In 1849 Mr. Reynolds
went to California and had a pfcrt In the
development of that state In Its early his
tory, before coming to Nebraska.
Lincoln's Industrial Worker of the World
army left here last night headed for Omaha.
Late last night a crowd of about seventy,
five came In from the west over the O street
viaduct and about one this morning a hun
dred more arrived. They ere allowed to
enter the city In a search ffr grub, and later
d on. taking the direction of Omiht
appeared peacaoie anougn wnue here.
E. M. Koenlff, a MIlforA banker, reported
to the Lincoln police la it night that his
automobile had been stolen from In front of
a local theater while ho was enjoying the
how. This la the third time that Mr.
Koenlgs car has beta stolen while the
owner was In Lincoln.
" A license to marry waa granted at the
court house In this cfty yesterday to Samuel
E. urosa, agea 29, or. omana ana Julia A.
Pleasant, aged 24, fif the nam city.
Hacking Nlf;bt Cough Believed.
Dr. Bell's Pln-?ar-Honey taken a little
at a time will stop your cough; soothes ir
ritation. Only 16 c. All druggists. Adv.
Can He Lasso It?
Kennedy Will Make
Address at Peru
Normal Graduation
Peru, Neb.. July 19. (Special.)
The midsummer commencement of
the Peru State Normal will e be held
July 27 at 11 a. m. Hon. John L.
Kennedy will give the tddress, and
there will be musical numbers by
Prof. Paul Kies and Miss Jeanette
Meyer. At this time seven degrees
bachelor of education, fifty-one di
plomas and thirty-two elementary
state certificate will be issued. This
is only a small part of the total num
ber issued durinir the vear. The first
midsummer commencement was held
in Peru last summer.
Notes from Beatrice
and Gage County
Beatrice, Neb., July 19. (Special.)
James Paul, the little son of Rev.
and Mrs. J. E. Davis of Spokane,
Wash., formerly of this city, was the
victim of a peculiar accident at that
place recently when part of a tree
fell upon him,' which broke his hip
and crushed Ms foot. Word was re
ceived here yesterday that his condi
tion was serious. Mr. and Mrs. Davis
and a number of friends had gone to
Loon lake to hold a picnic, and
twenty feet of the top of the tree
was koncked off by an automobile
striking the base of it, causing it to
fall on the boy. ,
Mrs Henry Eby, for years a resi
dent of Beatrice, died yesterday
afternoon after an illness of several
months. The deceased was about
thirty-two years of age and leaves
her husband and two children. She
was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
P. J. Mmethers.
At the home of the bride's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Miller of De
Witt, was solemnized the marriage
of their daughter, Miss Crystal R.
Mules, to John Avery tuiott oi
Crevhull. Wvo. Rev. E. J. Hancock
of Blue Hill officiated. The young
couple will make their home in
Wyoming.
Mrs. S. E. Badman of De Witt
died yesterday morning at a local
hospital as a result of a severe fall
she had at her home at De Witt re
cently. The deceased was 35 years
of age and leaves her husband and
one son.
Dr. J. T. Doran and wife, who were
divorced in this city som time ago,
were married recently at Blue
Springs.
Central City Republicans Meet.
Central City, la., July 19. The re
publicans of Central City held their
caucus last evening, preliminary to
the county convention to be held here
next Friday afternoon. The follow
ing delegates were chosen: M. G.
Merrell, George E. Bockes, W. C.
Kerr, J. G. Holden, George Bessey,
James R. Ratcliff, Robert Rice, Frank
L. Scudder, David Fullerton, James
Henderson, L. C. Staats, C. E. Clark,
C. F. Newmyer, O. D. Burke, E. J.
Patterson, E. H. Martelle, G. H. Gray,
J. W. Vieregg, Sten Nordstedt, Will
iam Letcher, John Miller, Earl Martin
and J. F. Campbell. George E.
Bockes was recommended to the
county convention as committeeman
from Central City. Nominees were
named for township offices.
North Platte Wins Two Games.
North Platte, Neb., July 19. (Spe
cial.) The North Platte Boosters re
turned fro ma three-day trip to towns
west of here, bringing a record of two
victories and one defeat. The one de
feat was administered by Bridgeport
to the tune of 3 to 1, after the
Boosters had walloped the Bridge
portites in the first day's game by
a score 8 to 1. Broadwater was the
second victim, falling before Toden
hoft's no hit delivery, while the
Boosters grabbed thirteen hits off
Rhodes.
Cornerstone at Albion.
Albion, Neb., July 19. (Special.)
The cornerstone of the Lutherian
church of Albion was laid last Sun
day, the address being delivered by
Rev. J. P. Tranke of this place and
Rev. H. Needmann of Cedar Rapids.
A sermon in German was delivered
by Rev. Mr. Geyer of Humboldt. '
Department Order.
'Washington, July Jt. (Special Telegram.)
A poatorfk-0 ha. been established at
Methodist ramp, Plckeon county, Iowa, with
Edgar Hammerle as poatmaett-r.
Mr.. Annl. L. Roadlte haa been appointed
Soslmaster at Horton, Weston county,
yomlns. rice Claud Bush. ..
Northwestern Medical
Association at Long Pine
Long Pine, Neb., July 19. (Spe
cial.) The Northwestern Medical so
ciety emt in their new headquarters
building at the park here Tuesday in
one of the most successful sessions
of their existence as an association.
The officers elected for the ensuing
year are:
Prealdent O. O. Remy of Almworth.
Vice President B. T. Wilson of O'Neill.
Secretary J. M. Trlsche of Wood Lake.
Treasurer Thomaa J. Lawson of Lonf
Fine.
Wood Lake was selected as the
place for holding their next meeting
the last of October. The Long Pine
Commercial club entertained the
doctors at luncheon at th ePark cafe.
The ladies were entertained uptown
during the afternoon by Mrs. James
C. Tucker.
SHOOTS WIFE AND
THENKILLS SELF
Quarrel of a Wilber Couple at
the Supper Table Results
in Death of One.
MARRIED ABOUT A YEAR
Wilber, Neb., July 19. (Special
Telegram.) As a result of a family
quarrel, Howard Barkdall of this city
is dead and his wife will probably die.
Barkdall was a widower 38 years of
age. A year ago he married a second
wife some ten years younger than
himself. Within a month after the
marraiage they commenced to quarrel
and these quarrels have been of fre
quent occurrence since. Their cul
mination came yesterday, when Bark
dall shot his wife and then turning
the revolver upon himself, sent a
bullet through his head, producing in
stant death. Two bullets were fired
into Mrs. Barkdall's head and last
night she was unconscious, with the
attending physicians asserting that
she could not live until morning.
The Barkdalls had quarreled at the
supper table and after supper the hus
band went to the garden to dig some
potatoes. Upon his return he and his
wife resumed their quarrel. Barkdall
went into his bed room, secured a re
volver from the dresser drawer, went
to the kitchen where his wife was
working, and, without saying a word,
fired twice, both bullets entering her
head. He then placed the muzzle of
the revolver against his right temple
and fired.
Two children, boys 8 and 10 years
of age, respectively, Barkdall's chil
dren by a former wife, saw the shoot
ing and ran to the neighbors, who
hurried to the house. Barkdall was
dead when they arrived.
Platte County Republicans
Would Change Primary
Columbus, Neb. July 19. (Special
Telegram.) At the republican county
convention for Platte county, held at
Creston today, the following dele
gates were elected to attend the
state convention: Otto Kummer,
Frank Wurdeman, R. S. Dickinson,
Henry L. Cattau, David Thomas, R.
G. Strother, E. H. Halm, Will Lewi
john, Dick Palmaticr, A. M. Post,
Carl Kramer, F. B. Nelson.
Resolutions were passed asking for
the amendment or repeal of the pres
ent primary law.
Grand Island Railroad
Makes Pact With Hastings
Columbus, Neb., July 19. (Special
Telegram.) City officials and repre
sentatives of the St. Joseph and
Grand Island railroad today reached
an agreement regarding theb uilding
of the South street switch, the rail
road men announcing that they will
build the road entirely on their own
property.
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A
Wonderful
Food
Not only delicious but there's "life in
Grape-Nuts
Try this experiment yourself. Take some
Grape-Nuts direct from the package. Hold the
granules in the palm of your hand under sun
light or an electric bulb. You will notice tiny
shining. particles of light on the granules the
starch of the grains transformed.
Then do the same with some other prepared
food any other prepared food. You don't see
these glistening particles.
"There's a Reason"
The wonderful taste the wonderful nour
ishment of this great food is due to-the fact that
in addition to the sweetness of the whole wheat
is combined the. delicate flavor and food value
of malted barley.
This gives Grape-Nuts two great factors that
no mere wheat food can possess. The delicious
zest of malted barley imparts a savor that is uni
versally liked ; and beyond that, the barley con
tains a digestive (not in wheat) which, with long
baking transforms the starch of these full grains
into a form of sugar which shows on the golden
brown granules.
If you haven't tried Grape-Nuts food you
have a treat in store. It not only appeals to the
appetite but is a powerul rebuilder for body and
brain.
Sold by Grocers
Food Inspector
On the War Path
For Stale
Eggs
(from a Stuff I'nrrainnnJ.nl I
Lincoln, July 19. ( Suecial.) Manv
complaints are made to the pure food
department tnat stale eggs are being
put on the market in certain portions
of the state and that the law regard
ing "candling" is being disregarded.
This morning Food Commissioner
Harman ordered his inspectors to
make a special effort to locate all
eggs and all dealers who have these
stale eggs on hand, or are selling
them to consumers, and prosecute
them t othe fullest extent. The pen
alty for selling eggs of impure quali
ty is a $100 fine.
Special Inspector Kembel and In
spector Tusa of Omaha took charge
of a car of canteloupes which had
been shipped into Omaha from Kan
sas City this week and ordered the
owner of the car to sort the loadr
with the result that about half of
them were found decayed so badly
as to be unmarketable. t,
It was understood that the car was
shipped into Kansas City in bad con
dition when received there, and then
forwarded to Omaha by the whole
sale firm handling the shipment.
Corn Crop Is Assured
By Heavy Rain in Gage
Beatrice, Neb., July 19. Special
Telegram. Another heavy rain visi
ted this section this morning. About
an inch of water fell at this point,
and in some parts of the county as
much as two inches fell. Farmers
sa y the moisture virtually insures a
com crop.
How Fat Actress
Was Made Slim
One clever actress, Dorii Cameron to bo
exact, depends entirely upon Marmolt Pre '
enption Tablets for the preservation of a .
perfect figure. She has learned what thou
sand! of men and women already proved,
that this new form of the famous MarmoU
prescription safely reduces the ovcrfat body
two, three or four pounds a week. All drug
fists sell Marmola Prescription Tablets at
5 cents for a large case. Or you can
fet them by sending price direct to tho
larraols Co., 864 Woodward Ave., Detroit,
Mich. If you have not tried them do M ,
They are harmless and effective .
Bell-ans
Absolutely Removes'
Indigestion. One package
proves it 25c at all druggists.
TELEPHONE 1614 DOUGLAS
The Coolest
Store to Shop
In Summer
Comfort.
Order by Mail
When
Out of
Town.
The Entire Stock of 6,000 Pairs of
to be sold
here at Less
than 50c
on the dollar
See details in -
papen.
Friday and Saturday in the Basement Thursday's
Radical Clearance of Summer Blouses
Dainty Lingerie Styles at Little Prices
i ALL THIS SEASON'S styles, grouped together for
?uick clearance. Broken size assortments is the. cause
or this reduction sale. All sizes in the lot, but not in
every style. y ' :
Voile and Dimity Blouses, values to ? 1.25 Mr'
$1.79
at
Dainty Lingerie Blouses, values to $2.50,
at
Organdie and Fine Voile Blouses, values to M fiQ
$4.50, at v.rrw
Hand embroidered and lace trimmed models beautiful
styles. French Voile, Linen and Organdie Blouses 0 CC
values to $6.50, at
HUNDREDS OF STYLES in the lot every one of
them most desirable. COME EARLY bargains like
these will not last long. , , .
SECOND FLOOR '
f ACTION " '
f v" ( )AP I) fflkJtr EVERY . , ;
1 H Ww IlmM minute ;
r tLL,$, lLfK "-The. , l
Cowboys
Lariat Throwers
Cowgirls
Hunters
Scouts
. ' Guides
Trappers
Australians
South American '
Llama Drivers
Gauchos and '
Bolo Throwers
From the Ends of
the Earth to
OMAHA
"FRONTIER DAYS"
and "ROUND-UP"
A Thousand Thrills to Make
Your Blood Tingle
The most stupendous spectacle and wild western
pageant ever staged in this country. The living story
of the wonderful Woolly West.
You cannot afford to miss this show which
starts Thursday, July 20th, at the
Douglas County Fair Grounds
Under the auspices of the Ak-Sar-Ben.
Four Great Days July 20, 21, 22 and 23.
Reserved Seats on Sale at Beaton's Drug Store, 15th
and Farnam Merritt's Drug Store. Rose Bldg.
TWO PERFORMANCES DAILY
Afternoons at 2:15 (gates open at 1 P. M.)
Evenings at 8:00 (gates open at 7 P. M.)
GENERAL ADMISSION 50
GrandStand (Reserved Seats) $1.00
Box Seats $liO
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Show
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