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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 29, 1916)
THE BEE: OMAHA. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 29.' 1916, 3 Nebraska NEW CAPITOL TALK STILLPERSISIIKB Number of Last Session Known as "Economists," Have Been Returned. WT.LL THEY SPEND COIN? (From a Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln, Nov. 28. (Special.) Whether the coming session of the Nebraska legislature will undertake to carry out the ideas of the last ses-( sion on economy is worrying the heads of -several departments, which arc now already pressed for money to carry on their work without creat ing a deficiency. Forty-six of the old members of the lower house two years ago have been returned this year and of this number eight were members of the finance ways and means committee which reported 'to the house big cuts in appropriations of the last session. These "are Norton, chairman; Green wait, Ostermann, Keischick, HofT meistcr, Fuller, democrats, and Steams and Mosaley, republicans. Whether Mr. Norton will care to take unon himself the duties of chairman of this committee again is not known, but it is understood that he is not anxious to tackle the job again. In the senate fifteen old members are returning, while those coming back who belonged to the finance committee, which was instrumental in stopping the wholesale decapitation of appropriations, are Kohl, Wallace Wilson, E. E. Howell and Bushee. Appropriations to Be High. Because of the probable necessary appropriation for repairs to the state house, or the building of a new one, it is pretty well known that the ap propriations OI lite turning SCS3IUII Will be high and all effortsto make a rec ord of economy mav go glimmering, although if the sentiment in favor of sacrificing efficiency tor the saKe ot economy eoes through, not only the state may suffer because of such feel ing, but Nebraska may be humiliated by having to build a state house which will not only be a discredit to the state but insufficient to meet its de mands in years to come. ' How to Pay Bill. Some members favor a building to cost not less than $3,000,000. Some believe the building started as a his torical society tuiilding several years ago should be fmtshed at once. When finished move the offices of the state house to that building and then en tirely pull down the present capitol building and build new at one time. By doing this they insist tnat a special lew cnulrl be made and collected each year as the demandsof the building required, as .is now peing done for university extension. When the capi tol building is completed the supreme court and state library could remain in the historical society building, with that society, away from the hustle and bustle of public affairs, while the regu lar offices could be returned to the new capitol. Piecemeal Plan. Another plan is to make an appro- priation sufficient to erect a new east wing after plans have been made for an entirely new building. Some op pose this plan unless such action is taKen wnicn win insure tne completion of the new building entire as soon as the east wing has been completed. They insist that it would be folly to begin a new building and leave it to future legislatures to appropriate sufficient funds to complete the same. 1 r. No State Aid for Bridge Over Blue ' Lincoln, Nov. 28. The State Board of Irrigation today refused the re quest of citizens of Fairbury for state aid in the construction of a bridge across the Blue river. The law re quires that a stream shall be 175 feet wide before state aid can be given, and the Board of Irrigation said it found that the Blue river came within the law only through the artificial widening of the stream by a dam. NEW MEMBER OF STATE NORMAL BOARD. Frank Pilger, president of the Pierce State bank of Pierce, has just been appointed a member of the State Normal board by Governor More head. Mr. Pilger is secretary of the Pierce Commercial club and is also city treasurer of his home town. He has been connected with school af fairs for many years, and was editor of the School Review, published in Omaha, for some time. LANDES IS CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLEMENT Axtell Lumber Company. Starts Prosecution at Mmden of Its Former Agent. : OUTGROWTH Of OLD AFFAIR Soldiers' Home Notes. James H. Nail has returned from Stock vtlle, where he visited his daughter and her family. He aays the crops in that part of the Btate were, fine, there betngr a lame yield of wheat and corn, as well as hogs and cattle. J. C. Wilson has requested a leave of absence for twenty days to spend Thanks giving with relatives and friends. Mike Prelst, who desires to spend Thanks giving and the Christmas holidays with rela tives in and around Pes Moines, la., has usked for a sixty-day furlough. He Is one of the oldest members of the home. . Matron Waggenori In charge of the West hospital, Saturday morning reported that there was no cause for alarm concerning any of her patients. Mrs. 9tone's condition was reported to bo about the same. A talk with the farm superintendent re vealed the fact that his fall plowing is all under good headway, and the work for this time of the year is progressing nicely. Saturday a large number from here took advantage of the nice weather and went to (irand Island to look after shopping and enjoy a little outing. There has been some talk smorfg the different auto bus owners of reducing the fare to and from Grand Island. it has been suggested that organiza tions desiring to do charitable work among the needy around Thanksgiving and Christ mas might find quite a little support among the people here. The majority of the mem bers of Burkett are always desirous of hear ing good musical concerts, and It is thought an entertainment or two given at the chapel about the time such work Is being con ducted might add substantially to such charitable work. Stomach Trouble and Constipation. Those who are afflicted with stom ach trouble and constipation should read the following: "J have never found anything so good for stomach trouble and constipation as Chamber lain's Tablets. I jiave used them off and on now for the last two years. They not only regulate the action of the bowels, bat stimulate the liver and keep one's body in a healthy condi tion," writes Mrs. Benjamin Hooper, Auburn, N. Y. Advertisement. Mindcn, Neb., Nov. 28. (Special Telegram.) A complaint has been filed against D. R. Landes of Lincoln by Hans Hansen, Hastings, charging Landes with the embezzlement of moneys handled by him during his service as agent-for the Axtell Lum ber company in Axtell, Neb. Landes was local manager of the lumber company a number of years, and during that time, .it is charged, embezzled money belonging to the company. The discovery was made three years ago, and nothing has been done toward a prosecution until now, althoueh he has been in Lincoln with in reach of the officers during all the time. It is presumed trie prosecution is an outgrowth of- a suit pending in Gage county for the recovery on some notes against the son-in-law. Grant Butman, who signed them and which were to take up the deficiency, caused by the alleged embezzlement and which notes the son-in-law is re sisting, on the . ground of having signed them under duress and rorce. Burman is a prominent business man of Wyrrtore and stands high with all parties. Mr. and Mrs. Landes were highly respected at Axtell and public sentiment there is aroused over the apparent effort to prosecute, in order to collect the debts of the father, from the son-in-law and daughter. Several of the substantial citizens offered to go on Landes' bond, four appearing this morning voluntarily for that purpose. M. D. King,, L. W. Hague and C. P. Aflderbery appear for the defendant and L. C. Paulson, county attorney, tor the county. Fight to a Draw. Baltimore, Nov. 27. Dick ' T,oadman of Lockport, N. Y.. and Johnny Ertle of St Paul, claimant of the bantamweight cham plonship, fought a ten-round no-declslon bout here tonight. Ertle was severely pun tshed In every round. Eeisner of Thedford Elected to House (From a Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln, Nov. 28. (Special.) F. A. Reisner of Thedford has been re elected from the Seventy-first district. It was understood up to a tew days ., . 1 .1 . I 1 ' ago mar, jay wnver, a acraw.ni nau succeeded Mr. Reisner, but in a let ter to Secretary of State Pool, Mr. Oliver admits his defeat. Mr. Reisner was known in the last session as the "preacher-orator of the house." He has spent a great deal of his life as a preacher-evangelist among the people of the short grass country and is a forcible speaker.' His return nuiKcs lorty repuoncan mem bers, leaving the democrats with sixty. - Nurses Taking "Exams" For State Certificates ' (From a Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln. Nov. 28. (Special.) About seventy nurses were in the sen- ale chamber today taking examina tions. Fairfield Man Killed v Racing for Medicine Fairfield, Neb., Nov. 28, (Special Telegram.) Frank Fowler was killed when his auto turned over just east of town, between 1 and 2 o'clock for morning. He had been to town for medicine for his 5-year-old son who has pneumonia and was returning home when the accident happened. His auto turned over twice and his neck was broken. The accident was not discovered until 6 a. m. He was 4(1 years old and leaves a widow and eight children, his parents and other relatives. Y. M. C. A. Campaigns to Secure New Members Grand Island, Neb.,' Nov. 28. (Spe cial.) A campaign fjpr new members has been concluded by the Young Men's Christian association of this city. Teams were appointed to work in rivalry, .and reports were made at the headquarters in the "Y" build ing every evening. A total of 2o0 new members were secured, and the work is generally regarded as most successful. 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No griping is the "keynote" of these little sugar-coated, olive-colored tablets. Thty cause the bowels and liver to act normally. They never force them to unnatural action. If you havexa "dark brown mou)m" now and then a bad breath a dull, tired feeling sick headache torpid liver and are constipated, you'll rind quick, sure and only pleasant results ? . . n. rrsnM-j.' irom UIIC ui inu luiic tsi. a-una.ua Olive Tablets at bedtime. Thousands take one or two every night just to keep right. Try them. 10c and 25c per box. All druggists. Washing Won't Rid Head of Dandruff WE SAVE TOU HOEY.TflERS A REASON ,Im-SS iff rVuW IU3-I5I5 Howard St. Thanksgiving Day Is Linked by Tradition With Dining Room Furniture , itlond's And likewise Ray- Low "Every Day" prices are linked with your interest. Get them before you buy. It will pay you. Buf fet in fumed oak 60 inches five feet in length, $25.75. Others as low as $12.75T $13.75, $14.75, $15.75 and $19.75. Every one a good one of select quar tered oak. This Buffet, golden or fumed oak, '.t ..... $16.75 This table Golden Oak, . with 6 leather seat chairs to match The only sure way to get rid of dandruff is to dissolve it, men you destroy ,it entirely. To do this, get about four ounces of ordinary liquid arvon; apply it at night when retiring-J use enougn 10 moisten tne staip auu rub it in gently with the finger tips. Do this tonight, and by morningy most, it not, all, ot your dandrutt wii be Kane, and three or four more an plications wilt completely dissolve and entirely destroy every sign anil trace ot it, no matter now much dand ruff you may have. ' You will find, too, that all itching and digging of the scalp will stop at once, and your hair will be nutty, lustrous, glossy, silky and soft, and looK and ieci a nunarea rimes rjeuer. You can liquid arvon at any drug store. It is inexpensive and never fails to do the work.-Advertisement. I H THE LAFAYETTE FUND SENDS COMPORT K.lTc TO THE. SOLDlEDSyPDANCE TWO DOLLAR) 1ACH W POD. TWO DOLL THE KIT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING A12TICLES 1 PON'CHO-CCOMBINATION RAINCOAT AND BLANKET) 1PA1R FLEECE LINED DRAWERS-1 FLEECE UNEDSH1RT IPAIR. WOOLEN SOCKS -1 HANDKERCH1EF-1CAKE OF SOAP- 1PIPE -1PACKAGE OF NOTE PAPER-1PENCIL 1 CAN OF CRETOL OINTMENT. SENDAL1 CONTPIBUnONSvTO FRANCIS VANDERBILT HOTEL NEW YORK .1 HI RQCHE m m VANDERBILT HOTEL NEW YORK M p AND YOUQ NAME WILL GO lN.THE.KVr j The Store with the Christmas Spirit TELEPHONE 2020 DOUGLAS Diandeis Stores The Store with the Christmas - Spirit - A Sale of Suits and Petticoats Unrivaled For Low Pricing A gathering together of groups from our own splendid stocks, gives every woman vho will come here to share on Wednes day, an opportunity to outfit with a Suit and a Petticoat at prices that will save consider able money for her. Very opportune are these of ferings, right before Thanks giving time. 190 Tailored Suits, Values up to $35.00 at $12 SURPLUS STOCK of Splendid Tailored Suits, now to be sold at a price, that in some instances, is almost a third of the fair value. Suits of every wanted style of the season Suits that are made of the best of the season's materials Suits that you have admired and found to be very fairly valued at $25, $29, $82 and $35- These Are Yours Now, at $12 each. Every size, style, color and material. The window display will enable you to see some of them now. The table is 45 inches top 6 foot extension. .' ICbnsider the Mothers Healtlr Qffl after childbirth by takinf J&SVsM necessary precautions be- fSJfZj'j t fore the trying ordeal, tSCbiS by oslng "Mother1 A? An l'tW Friend" to assist na- If r-tamal 1 "Mother's Friend" ture In preparing I for many years has her for the pby- Remedy tOT I been the means of gir- sical change. t?- tag relief to thousands of i "P1" mothers. It Is an exter- M S" SBgpBav. MOthan 1 .u1w with nT. 1 & ' X an i celled merits, and should be I j T n tha ham of mrf eipertiit mother. DtwtjV sen It. Se?d fir ttZ book cm Momwtood. Address Tfc. Brsddeld Regulator CWUsy Bide, AtUaU. OS. I 300 Beautiful Petticoats, d0 QO of Silk or Satin, at tBaS.UO A rare opportunity indeed and simply, wonderful now, when the' price of silk has so materially ad' vanced. . '' ' , .. Add to this the fact that there are about 75 of the celebrated in the lot, and you have an offering that no thrifty woman will permit to pas3 oy I KLOSF1T PETTICOAT 1 Klosfit Petticbats, as you well know, always" retail at $5.00 the- difference is youra to save in this sale. Second Hoor. What a fine Christmas Gift one would make! , r Negligees. Kimonos and Bath Robes A Beautiful Assortment Ready WHEN YOU ARE MAKING up your list of Christmas Gifts, be sure to include one or the other or all of these. We are showingvcomplete stocks at prices that are extremely moderate. ' vv ' ' xt i: - -..A In oil tli a nnniilap ariarlpa nf ninlr. rnRR. nnnATtrHMrgrl. negligees ouvi hiu"""i r- Navy, Maize, Lavender) Wistaria, etc., in embroidered and lace trimmed effects, also a few plain tailored styles; made up in Crepe de Chine and Satin, ranging in price from $5.00 to $25.00. Bath Robes A wonderful display, Make your selection now, while the col ors and sizes are complete. Beacon Blankets, in beautiful patterns and colorings, charmingly trimmed; well cut and full and very neatly made; ranging in price from $1,98 to $10.00. Second Floor. Roasters for Thanksgiving Genuine "Savory" Roasters, sanitary, seamless and self-basting. Large size 79 Small Size "Savory" Roaatera 69fr Genuine "Lisk" 3-Piece Enameled, Self-Basting Roasters, with new bacon rack in the top. Size 17x 11x6 inches deep. $2.98 Be sure that you buy a good roaster for the turkey. Basement. - Blouses at Lowest Prices And the Best Assortment in Town THE SALE a few days ago was a perfect demonstra tion of the remarkable values this Blouse Store offers. Long before opening time, women flocked to every en trance to the store and when the doors finally swung open, the Blouse Shop was thronged with eager buyers. We disposed of hundreds of Blouses in a few hours one of the best sales we ever had. ' Now to show the completeness of this stock, we offer these items for the day before Thanksgiving the best values obtain able anywhere. Silk Striped Blouses, $1.98 Of Creoe de Chine and Tub Silk. New merchandise, just a week ago. Colors are Navy, Brown, Flesh and Striped Silks. bought Green, Purple, White, Beautiful Blouses, $3.98 to $6.50 Other new Georgette, Crepe and Crepe de Chine. Dressy Lace Blouses, $5 to $15 In Black and Flesh wonderful assortment. Second Floor. 50c Damask, 39c Very fine quality, English Mercerized. Patterns are copied from very high class linens. 64 inches wide. Yard 39 15c Napkins, 10c s Full bleached, hem med ends; ready for use. Made of mercer ized damask. Size 18x 18 inches. Special, each, at 10t $1.25 Round Table Cloths, 89c These are made of a fine quality Damask, in the breakfast or lunch eon size. They are scal loped all around, in a range of pretty pat terns. Very special, each ...89 Special $1.50 Damask, $1.25 A Thank sgiving; Special All-Linen Table Damask, full bleached, 2 yards wide. The most ex quisite patterns. Yard at ...y $1.25 Main Floor. used like cold cream. Aiiveruscmeni.