OMAHA VISITS NEW
v ARMOUROFFICES
Find That Surroundings of
Packing Plant Can Be as
Attractive as Other
Institutions.
PUBLIC RECEPTION1 HELD
By A. R. GROH.
"Running ('packing' house means
' more than merely killing cattle and
hog and eheep. A packing house
can be made just s attractive as any
other kind of business.1
So spoke R. C. Howe, manager of
Armour & Co., at the opening of the
'apleffdiferous new general office
building, yesterday at Thirtieth and
Q streets, South Side. '
The word "splendiferous" is coined
for the occasion ' because no word
in' Noah Webster's useful volume
seems to be strong enough to tell
just howNlovely those new Armour
.. officei ire, with their rest rooms
and sun parlor for the feminine em
ployes, their smoking rooms and bar-
ber shop .for the men .their cafeteria
and roof garden fqf all.
, -The whole Armour office force was
t happy reception -committee yester
... day from 1 to! S p. m. The new
t building was open for the public to'
' ' ee. There was an" orchestra' dispen-
- sing sweet music. ' There were bas
kets of flowers on many desks, sent
by firms and. individuals.- Refresh
ments were served in the cafeteria.
This beautiful building is the ma
terialization of Manager Howe's and
Mr. Armour's ideas. - West Q street,
as you know, is not the most beauti
. ful part ot the city. But Messrs.
I' Armour and Howe said:
.. "We will erect a beautiful building
here that will be a delight to the eye
and a pleasure to our employes.''
, They have done that,' vThere is no
finer or more complete office building
anywhere, nor one that provhles more
for the comfort of those who work
in It i- ......,.
It stands In the midst of .four acres
of ground, on a high site from which
the vast stock yards and a large part
. of the city are visible.
It is four stories high, built of steel
and concrete with facing of . "ox
- blood" brick (appropriate color, eh?)
and trimmings of blue Bedford stone.
The grounds around it are parked.
There are sloping lawns and winding
drives and walks. Fifteen spruce
trees and eighty other trees, includ
ing sycamore, larch, elm and birch
are being planted. Along the western
i side a line of Lombardy poplars will
stand fo silhouette. against the west
ern sky. Besides all these, 2,800
shrubs wilt adorn 'the grounds.
yi ' Oarage in Basement..
A winding and descending concrete
driveway from the street leads to the
roomy garage in 'the basement, where
.'are located also the heating, lighting
.'. and ventilating plants, all of the most
up-to-date Jypes. ; , " ,.
f On the next floor, entered directly
frojn the street, are the offices of
the superintendent, construction and
mechanical departments and the pur
chasing department Here ire also
the -big smoking- room, the shower
baths, finished with f Italian marble
and with tile floor; the barber shop,
with white tile floor, and all the very
latest toasorial equipment.
' At the west end of the building on
this floor is the cafeteria for the m
' ployees.uThe kitchen, ! said to be
the finest of its site in the United
. States- There if also a' splendid pri
, vate dining room, furnished beauti-
full.
The cafeteria, yesterday, besides
furnishing food and drink to the vis
itors, had an exhibit of the Armour
products scores and Korea of tempt-
Ing hams and bacon, and tinned meats
and potted meats, and meats in loaves,
and bolognas of various kinds, and
cheese and canned fruits, and grape
. juice and other things. . ,
The big main offices are on the
next floor above and extend the
whole length of the building, with
the manager's and other private of
fices at the side. On this floor are
also the telephone exchanges and
private telegraph office with direct
wires to all important points in the
country. , -. ,
. The firls Vest rooms are on the
next floor above. Here ia also the
sun parlor on the Western side.
s When these rooms were ready for
finishing. Manager Howe told the
girl to go out and select the furni-
lure they wanted and send thaxbill to
the company. The girls chose wick
er furniture with cushions and backs
of tapestry and the hardwood floors
are covered with pretty rugT . -"-
It would seem that all this is
i enough. But, nol v t ,
To Have Roof Garden.
"The roof U- flat," said Mr. Howe,
. "and we're going to put a roof gar
. den up there next summer,"
The building is finished throughout
in quartered oak. There are so many
., windows that artificial light will sel
dom be needed. But whenit is, it
will be furnished by the indirect light
ing system, easy ton the eyes.
The big crowd that went through
the building yesterday included Mayor
1 Dahlman, city commissioners and
many leading business, men and their
wives as well as many from the
families of men employed in Armour's
operating department. .
Obituary Notices.
inCHAEL J. HUGHES, on of the
eowlleat pioneers of Cuming county,
died at Excelsior Springs, Mo., from
a chronic stomach trouble, from whl. h
ho had suffered for some yean. He
waa It years of age and la survived by
a widow and one eon. Also by a
brother, Richard, residing In the
Black Utile, and a outer Mra. Ward
Brayton of Stuart Mr. Hugbea wu
Eromlnently Identified with the early
lotory of Cuming county, taking an
active part In bualneae and political
affaire. He waa at one time county
aupertntendent Hia body arrtrfcd at
Went Point, where he had resided for
fifty year, at Boon Thursday.
ELMER THAYER, aged (S yeara,
a reeldent of Omaha for the laat two
yeara and formerly a well known hotel
manof Denver, died this morning at
Nicholas Sena jiospltal. He waa the
huob&nd of Emma Homan Thayer,
wbe died seven yeara ago, and waa a
well known pioneer resident of
." Omaha. ;
LAW HITTING ALLIES
STRIKES AMERICANS
One Provision of Revenue Bin
Regarded as Opposed to
Public Interests.' .
EFFORT TQ REPEAL CLAUSE
Washington, Oct 26. Investigation
was started today by the Treasury
department to determine what kind's
of raw- material imported from the
British empire should be subjected to
thrice the regular customs duties in
accordance with the recently-passed
legislation penalizing the importation
of goods under restrictions upon im
porters. Publication toCay of results
of an investigation at the State depart
ment, showing that Great Britain has
built up a series of contracts to which
importers ot many of its raw. mate
rials must submit created great sur
prise in both Treasury and other offi
cial circles, not only because of the
extent of the allied domination of
American trade revealed but because
attention was called to the applica
bility oi paragraph 802 of the revenue
bill, which apparently has escaped.
notice.
1 reasury officials indicated that the
legislation would be applicable at
once. The provisions, they said, are
mandatory, and not discretionary, as
are the other retaliatory measures.
in many cases the effect of enforc
ing the triple duty would be serious.
Ground mica, for instance, which al
ready pays a duty of IS per cent,
would have to pay a duty of 45 per
cent. Cut mica, which ndw pay 30
per cent would have to meet the pro-,
hibitive figure of, 90 per cent.
JJiamonds offer perhaps the most
serious situation, as not only those
from Great Britain, but those from all
over the world would be penalized
because of the special diamond agree
ment .required to secure British dia
monds, ' i
This agreement provides: "We
further undertake in' the event of our
importing any diamonds from Holland
and other countries than Great Britain;
that we will have the same consigned
to th,e British consul general in New
York to be released under similar
conditions,"
Taft Dates at Aurora
; - And Fremont Canceled
Ex-President William H. Taft will
not be the guest of Aurora on No
vember 4 as promised by the repub
lican state committee. The republi
cans of Hamilton county had their
committees appointed for a big day
and intended to throw the gates of
hospitality wide open: when the big
ex-president came, but 'word came last
night from Jesse V. trail o!the
speakers' bureau that the Taft dates
in Nebraska, at fremont ana Aurora
had been canceled.
. Holdrege Teacher to Com.'
Holdrege, Neb., Oct. 27. (Special
I The Board of Education has Voted'
to allow Holdrege teacher to attend
the. State Jeachefs'v association at
;Omaha, November 8-10 inclusive, On
full pay.i Xhe exact number that will
attend from here is not known yet,
but Superintendent Gibson and a num
ber of the teacher will go even if it
ia voted not to go a a body.
' Apples Damaged by Snow. '
Stella, Neb, 'Oct. 27. (Special.)
The effect of the recent snoay on ap
ples is now apparent It is found that
the apples that were on the trees were
uouij uaiuwgcu hu, ttiuot. lit
piles were not injured. - .
TAILOR TALK
Th tin which dtitrorcd out old
tor tnd tent m hr, mi a blttiing
In diaiuti. W hv mora room, bet
ter liRnt, f rMtlr It nl txpnit and
tha bit cutter In W fourteen rttu
In buitaMi.
suits, aas.00 to $a.oo " ,
MacCARTHY-WILSOH .
Tillor Comfort Clothoo. '
31 South llk Sfc Elk.' Bid.,
A Good Trunk, Bag
. or Suit Case
Should Com Tnm
Freling & Steinle,
: Onaha'i Best Baff aft Bullderi" .
1803 Fai-nam St
Saturday Specials ajt -V
Beaton Drug Co.
1 1.00 Lfsterine , .B0e
Bottle of 100 Hinkle Cascara Pills,
at.- ..lo
60c Nadinola Preparation. , ,34c
60c Lanti Red Kidney Pill, ,39c
86c Castorla. ........... ...lie
25c Mentholatum .......... 16c
25c Graves' Tooth Powder., .16c
25c Sloan' Liniment .v 17e
60c DeMar Face Powder. .. .24c
11.00 La Nov Face Powder,. 49e
60e Poizoni Powder. .. i ... .29e
Bocabella Castile Soap, cake., Be
Per dozen BOe
60c Palm Olive Cream. ... ,.3Se
50c Palm Olive Face Powder. 3c
26c Peroxide, W-lb.. ...... .10.
25c. Whisk Broom.. ....... IS.
60c Solid Alcohol Stove. . . . .24.
Beaton Cold Cream, id tube and
jar .25o and BOe
76c Tivoli Face Powder (Pinaud),
for 43o
i-lb. Peroxide ............ 10c
60c Ziora Antiseptic. 39e
$1.00 Ever Ready Razor. . . .79.
tl.00 Gem Razor 79c
$5.00 Durham Duplex Razor $1.00
60c Durham Duplex Razor. ... 10c
MAIL ORDERS RECEIVE OUR PROMPT ATTENTION.
BEATON DRUG CO.,
: 15th avncl Farnam. .
THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1916.
JAPAN FRIENDLY
TO UNITED STATES
Judge Gary Gives Results of
His Observations During
Trip to the Orient. A ,
CHINA NEEDS RAILROADS
St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 27". The lead
ing men of Japan are anxious for per
manent, peaceable and friendly rela
tions with the United States, Elbert
H. Gary, president of the American
Iron and Steel institute, declared here
today in an addrerfs at the semi-annual
meeting of the organisation. Mr.
Gary' talk was given in response to
a request from the institute's directors
that he discuss his summer trip to the
orient, where he visited the Philip
pines, China and Japan.
"For some time there have been
suggestions," he said, "in publi) and
in private in the United States, and in
Japan as well, that far numerous
reasons, not necessary to recall, there
was a possibility, if not likelihood, of
actual hostility between the two
countries. Whenever' either govern
ment has decided to provide an addi
tional warship someone' in the other
country has been prompt in charging
that this meant preparation for war
between these two nations.
People Do Not Want War.
"I aid repeatedly on my own re
sponsibility, making no claim except
that I believed that I could (accu
rately represent public sentiment, that
a large majority of the people of
the United Mates did not desire, Dut
would deplore and stubbornly oppose
war with Japan, eycept in self-defense,
and that they were of the opin
ion there is not now, and never will
be, any cause for serious trouble or
disagreement; that there need be no
conflict of opinion which could not
be finally and satisfactorily settled by
mutual negotiation and consideration.
I also expressed the belief that our
governmental administration is, and
would be, inclined toward this most
desirable exercise of authority. To
all this I am sure this large company
of representative business men will
heartily , subscribe. I would repeat
and emphasize the sentiments thus
expressed. i , .
Japanest Are Friendly.
"And now. gentlemen. I am here to
say to you in word just as emphatic
and in a belief no less absolute, that
the leading and controlling men of
Japan are equally anxious to have a
continuance permanently , of the
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I am ihowtnt eeveral new ytpto-the-momtnt
ttylei that will appeal w jroi men
who erave for eomethtng different Step
Into either of my two ttorea Saturday and
ask to eee the lajt word In Hat.
Th Prico .
Remains
as Be for o
$2
The Quality
- Roraaini
as Beforo
HATTER
Store No. 1318 S. 16th.
i Store No 21410 Farnam.
CANDY .-n
W are agenUi for Huyler's.
Crane, Original Allegretti and
Lowney Chocolate and Bon BonSK
Fresh shipment received daily.
Caramels, in bulk, per lb.... 40c
Chocolate Peanuts,' per lb.,.. 50c
Jordan Almonds, per lb...... 39c
Melba Chocolate. Creams, pound
box for ...
,,..39c
CIGAR SPECIALS x
10o Odlns, 6 for. ;'. ........ .2Sc
10c George the Fourth, each. .Be
(Limit 6 to a customer.) -lOe
Muriels, breva size, 8 for!28e
RUBBER DEPT.
$3.60 Whirling ' Spray, female
douche .$2.38
$1.50 Legrand 2-quart hot water
bottle fir U....79o
$2.00 Legrand combination, 2
quart fountain syringe and water
bottle, at .....1.18
$1.50 Legrand 2-quart-fountain
yrringe . . .'. ...... .'. . . . . . ,79c
y FREE
' ' With each, purchase - of Palm
Olive cream or face powder, we
will give three 10c cake of Palm
Olive Soap FREE. -
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THE
Xhat
VOUXL
EVENTUALLY
( BUY
peaceable 'and frien .Hy relations now
existing be'ween these two countries.
That there may be exceptions may go
without saying; it would be usual and
need excite, no surprise nor fear jf
such is the fact. Still I have no posi
tive information on which to base this
conjecture. I Jiid good opportunity
to ascertain the real situation, though
my visit to Japan was short.
"The most influential men in Ja
pan are outspoken in their profession
of friendship toward the United
States.': -..';
. Mr. Gary said that, basing his opin
ion, upon inquiry and study, he has
concluded that Japan desires that
China, become "firmly established as
a sound, peaceful, prosperous and rich
government with tree and open sea
ports," with all outside countries on
a just and profitable basis.
Discussing conditions in uiina, he
Sorosis Shoes
-. X , - . '" ,
Every Fathibnable Style of
the Season Now Ready. .
No Deception
Trefousse ,
French Kid Gloves
For Which We Have Ex
elusive Sale in Omaha
; Two large shipments
, direct Irom France have
brought our stocks up to
the highest point of ex
cellence, '
. FIRST QUALITY, on and two
- clasp Trefousse in black, white.
, brown, gray, navy, and pastel
shade, heavily embroidered,
$2.80 aialr. ,
SHELBOURNE, a two-clasp glove
in white, black, navy, gray, and
tan, $2.28 a pair. ... -
SPECIAL PIQUE, with heavy con
trasting embroideries in white,
black, gray, dark brown, navy,
and tan, $2.00 a pair. , , ,
SPECIAL PIQUE, "self -embroidery
in white, black, navy, gray, dark
brown, and tan, $1.78 a pair. . ' ,
Fashion Says Serge
So the new serge
dresses are very stylish.
.The i Jines are pleas
ing, but simple; the
-.'styles ' practical; $18
Your model is here
ready to be fitted.
$3.50
t Upwards
Cnt 3Ho Third Floar
TKemiles
comedose 3
fogeiher 3
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IOI51
ft
whcntwrtinirmiWiullt:r
Departs YtKpeicrycbtytt
described the' government there as
an "honest, unselfish, capable indus
trious and harmonious organization"
which realized that the country has
not kept , peace with others in the
progressive march of nations 'and
which was seeking a solution of Chi
na' problems.
China Need Railroads. -..
One pi the things chiefly needed
by China now, Mr. Cary declared, is
first-class railroads and in this con
nection he said it was to be earnestly
hoped that American capitalists
would participate in further loans
which would permit rapid extension
of railway lines. Mr. Gary believed
that China was desirous of maintain
ing cordial relations with American
business concerns and that it "wishes
the open door policy to prevail.''
"Here," he said, "is a great field for
operation on the part of American
THOMPSON, BELDEN
- cV COMPANY
as to Qiiality, With Fair
The Store for Blouses
Fanciful decorative touch
es, lovely fabrics, many
colors are noted in these
showings. Late arrivals are
$6.50, $7.50 and $9.75.
Women's Underwear1
Heavier Weights '
Fine ( Ribbed Cotjton1 Vests,
low neck,, no sleeves, me
dium weight, 50c. i
Ribbed Cotton tjnion Suits,'
; low neck, no sleeves, knee
or ankle length, 75c. .
Wool Union Suits, low neck,
no sleeves, ankle length,
$1.25; extra sizes, $1.50.
- Every style arid Quality
and weight; of underwear for
, women fairly priced.. . .
Furs Are Here .
In Great Plenty, ,
Furs made" in fashionable
sets and separate pieces,
priced,to suit ei(ery purse.
FOXES ' ARE fHE FUR . ,
OF THE SEASON . ;
Our dieplaytis comprehen
sive, but moderate in price.
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The Men s Shop
New Autumn Haberdash
ery is ready in unusual va
rieties. , M ,
BED
CROWN
GASOUNE
tXAXDAJtO Oa COSOMMT
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business men which can be cultivated
without injury or objection on the
part of other nations and with decided
benefit to-China itself. I could wish
that in some respects the conditions
in the United States which now ex
ist resulting, I think, from political
agitation might be modified.
It would be a grave msitake, the
speaker declared, for the United
States to give up the Philippines.
Discussing, business conditions, Mr.
Gary urged exercise of caution and
preparedness for any "unfavorable
changes.". He said he believed if the
present "unprotective tariff laws" re
mained unchanged there would be
competition from foreign sources
after the war which would "adverse
ly and perhaps disastrously affect
American industry and American la
bor." Got anythtnr you'dVllke to owopt Use
the "8wapp.ro' Column." ..
Everything That's
New woolens are arriving
every day, the most favored
weaves and wanted colors
are here. ' ' s '
For Saturday, all-wool serge,-
42-inch, $1.25 a yard.
, This weight is just right
for plaiting and comes in
inavy, cope blue, garnet and
wine. , ' . i
Answering the Call
for Autumn Clothes
The Apparel Sections are
opening new boxes every
day: New , Materials, New ,
Shades, 'the clever use of
furs, the great scope for the
expression of individuality,
practical styles, .moderate
prices. No wonder we are "
so busy. . -. . :' . v
This store', is splendidly
ready for the great call that
is being made upon it, ;
The Newer Details of
Fashion in These ' p
Coats for $25
. 1 ottiuruay una utLrcuve -
offering of velour de lame
coats, lined throughout. Col- .
orSj black, blue and brown.
) Our complete showing of
coats includes every fashion
able style of the season. ,
Prices as high as $115.
All alteration are made '
without extra charge. .
Good Hosiery
Black Cotton Hose, 25c
Black Silk Lisle Hose,
50c a pair. - -
Silk Boot Hose, 59c ;
VIA
MISSOURI PACIFIC
Leave Omaha. ......... .8:10 A. M.
T Arrive Kansas City..... '..4:05 P. M.
Modern Equipment. Pullman Sleeper. Chair Cars and
our own unsurpassed Dining Cars (Meals a la Carte). -
7 'Leave Omaha..,..:
1 .' Arrive Kansas City.
-.y.'- Observation Cafe-Parlor Car. Chair Car, etc
. Leave Omaha. ......... .11:15 P. M.
Amive Kansas City...... 7:10 A.M.
Electric Lighted. Observation Sleeper. Chair Cars, etc
Notes From Seward. i '
' Seward, Neb., Oct. 27. (Special.)
John Martz, superintendent of the city
water and light plant for the last
twelve years, resigned at the meeting .
of the city council on Tuesday night.
A temperance pageant with 100 ac
tors will be staged at the Young
Men's Christian association Sunday
evening, October 29, a a finale to the
strenuous campaign made by the local
drv federation here All nf the
Protestant churches are participating.
David Williams, formerly living
near Utica, died at York Monday. He
was an uncle of County. Treasurer
James, Calder.
A farewell reception for Rudolf
Schuller 1 was given at the Young
Men's Christian association Thursday
night and was largely attended. Mr.
Schuller has an engagement with
a grand opera company i in New
York. - , J
Women's Neckwear
The Latest ' Fashion Are
Shown Saturday.
Moderately Priced.
Prices Always
New in Fabrics
i We are sole selling agents
'for Belding's Guaranteed. 1
Silks and Satins. -Why pay
more for ordinary silks ?
Haskell's Black Silksthe J
exclusive sale in Omaha.
New numbers have Just been
unpacked.
Suits, Hand Tailored
Cleverly designed for
women of good taste, pleas
ing materials, well made into
garments of exceptional dis
tinction. '
$25, $35, $45, $55
Special Prices on
Toilet Articles
Dental Cream, 14c
Shampoo Bags, 3 for 21c
Fine Quality sToilet Soap,
antiseptic, 19c a box.
Hygienic Cold Cream, in
one-pound jars, 59c
THREE
TRAINS
' DAILY
2:00
P. M.
p. k
.... . .8:35
Direct connections in Kansas City Union
Station f or all points South and West.
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Phona Daulaa 104. '
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