THE BEE: OMAHA, TUmSUAi, ..nn i, ian.
Brie) City News
Mud Lompo Burf ea.Oranda Co.
Hto Boot I'rlot It No Boaoon Praaa.
Platinum Wedding lllniro Edholm,
jeweler.
Goodrich Garden Hose at J as. Mor
ton & Son Co.
Lawn Mowers and Garden Toola at
3m. Morton & Son Co.
Mrs. Witt Sues for Divorce Edna
Witt la sulnit William J. Witt for dl
vorce in district court. She alleges
cruelty.
Sentenced to Pen George Lynch,
pleading guilty to a charge of forg
ery before Judge Sears, sitting in crim
inal court, was sentenced to from one
to two years in the penltunilaiy.
Sours on Married lilte Ella Caro
line Sowerwine has "soured" of mar
ried life. She is suing Neff Samuel
Sowerwine, 4124 Ohio street, a
printer, for divorce in district court,
alleging extreme cruelty. The Sower
wines were married on June 25, 1912.
She says he earns a good salary and
owns property in Omaha.
Sugar Beet Workers to Iowa Tues
day night the Great Western takes
out a special train of six coaches car
rying 250 sugar beet field workers to
Mason City, la., where they will re
main during the summer. The party
is made up of men, womea and chil
dren and are nearly all Russians. They
come from Lincoln and vicinity over
the Northwestern.
Ball for Colored Orphans A charity
ball for the benefit of colored orphans
will be given Tuesday evening at Al
amo hall. There will be music bf va
rious kinds. The following will give
recitations: Sherman Jefferson, Roa
cos Miller, Nathaniel Perry, Andrew
Heed and Misses Darlene Duval, Do
lores Johnson, Theresa Lawrle and Ha
zel Perry. Miss Beatrix Fegauo will
give Hawaiian dances. Admission Zo
cents.
Gloves Cleaned now 10c. After May
1, 15c Carey Cleaning Co. Web.
GROCERS URGE ALL
TO PAYPROMPTLY
Business Men Want to Keep
Down Prices, Which Are
Lower Than Elsewhere.
SAY THAT IT CAN BE DONE
The Omaha Retail Grocers' associ
ation is making an appeal to
ustomers to ray their accounts
promptly as another step forward in
the struggle :o keep down the high
cost of living. The appeal is being
made through the newspapers and the
first of a series oi announcements
statin the position of the grocers will
be found in this edition of The Bee.
President E. E. Wise of the Retail
Grocers' association said:
"We hav; made an investigation in
several of the larger cities and find
that without exception prices are fror
10 to 20 per cent higher than in
Omaha. Thi3 we believe is due tr the
fact that the great majority of gro
wers in Omaha are cash buyers, which
.nables us to get a better price than
:hc average grocer in other c'ties.
Profi - Growing Less.
"Despite the fact that prices are
v- ry high now, the members of our
association alt report diminishing
orofits. With the increase in prices
there is a tendency on the part of our
customers to allow theii bills t run
longer than formerly. If we are to
maintain even a fairly low price by
;omparison with other cities we must
have prompt settlement of our credit
kecounts.
"To obtain ihis we are going to ap
peal to the public through the news
papers to be prompt in the settle
ment of accounts so we may continue
to take advantage of discounts and by
Wing cheaper be able to sell cheaper.
"There has been an agitation among
the grocers for a strict cash policy,
but, i.s a whole, we prefer to main
tain our present system of accommo
dating, customers to the fullest ex
tent of our ability. If our' appeal for
prompt settlement on a thirty-day
basis as a limit is heided we will be
ble to continue as at present."
Stolen Machine
Found at Church;
Thief Confesses
"Where did you get that auto?"
George F. Porter, 3625 Lincoln
boulevard, flung this question at F. H.
Parker, 3215 California street, as the
latter drove up in front of Trinity
cathedral Sunday. Both men are
friends.
"I bought it, George," nonchalantly
relied Sir. Parker, "and she is a
sweet-running car, too."
"I know it, said Porter. "It is my
car."
The two friends compared notes.
Mr. Parker said he had bought the
car from Ed Richardson, 4522 South
Twelfth street.
!.Ir. Richardson told Detectives Un
cer, Psznawowski and Rich that he
had paid cash for the car. He said
that Fred Chlerod, 614 South Eight
eenth street, sold it to him.
Chlerod was not home.
"But his sick wife and new baby
were there," said Detective Fszanow
ski," and we felt sure that Chlerod
' would return soon."
The officers waited and arrested
Chlerod on his return.
Monday he signed a confession, im
plicating Charles Johonson of De
. Moines. Johonson, who was found h
a pool hall, confessed, police say.
Mr. Porter says the car was stolen
April 25.
Three Hundred Cases of
Measles in Omaha in April
During April 306 cases of measles
were reported to the health office;
during Harch, 193.
Other contagious and infectious
diseases:
lurch. April.
Mphtheria 20 14
"Mrkenpox . SI 31
Smallpox 31 19
Hntrlet fever , 133 110
Tvphold fever 0 S
cntral aplnal menlngiUf 11 ' S
Krvlpe!M 4 11
whooping coush 13 16
Held for Stealing Omaha
Automobile in Fremont
II. k. Farlane and Louis Madden
ot Fremont were arrested late yeiter
Jay evening on advice of police offi
vals of Fremont.
The two young men, according lo
word' Captain Heitfelt received, stole
an automobile from a . Omaha man in
F emonl and headed for Omaha. Of
ficer Wheeler picked them up on the
Lincoln Highway just outside of
Dundee.
The "Camels" Are Coming
BEST GARDENS GET
BIG CASH PRIZES
Milwaukee Railroad to Award
tyoney to Amateur Agricul
turists for Efforts.
PROP. HOLDEN TO ASSIST
As an incentive to people living
along the lines of the Milwaukee road
to engage' in agricultural pursuits this
year President Earling announces the
distribution of $1,500 in cash prizes
among the amateur gaidcners. The
division superintendents, assisted by
Professor Holden, farm and garden
expert, will arrange details and super
vise the distribution of awards.
In the distribution of gifts for good
gardening President Earling proposes
two prizes of $100 each, one for the
largest yield for any single commod
ity and the other for the best atl
around garden. Other prizes will be
$50 each, and vill be divided among
the divisions of the road.
The Burlington tus launched a
campaign to co-operate with the
farmer j of the eleven agricultural
states through which the lines of the
company operate. Farmers are urged
to seed as many acres as possible and
to test the seed prior to planting, later
keeping fields free from weeds.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Permits to wed have been Issued to the
following:
Name and Residence. Aire.
Charles F. Schrempp, Omaha 30
Josephine I. Brady, Omaha 27
Walter Korlsko. Omaha. over 21
Georgia Vonasek, Omaha over 18
Frank Dvorak, Plattsmouth. Neb 27
France! Musil, Omaha 23
George Ander, Chicago, III 24
Miiarea n. Mason, sr.. infills, Ho Zi
Iem R. Paiton, Sioux City. la 24
Haiel M. Morahon, Omaha., 24
Oscar J. Francen, Oeneseo. III. .over 21
Hilda E. Olson, Oeneseo, III over 18
Charles Kerns. Council Bluffs. Ia 21
Jennie Ritchie. Council Bluffs, Ia IS
Joseph Allen. Omaha 28
Flo Hoye, Omaha a
Walter Lars in, Omaha , 42
Caroline Fettea, Omaha , 23
Roy A, Menck, Grand Island, Neb 24
Rvelyn B. Wilson, Omaha 22
Kostantfna Chaprse, Boone, Ia 23
Hofla Korim, Boone, la 22
Peul P. Pint. Omaha 29
JSlvidge Anderson, Omaha........ 29
Frank B. Jan lk, Omaha 24
Mary Chapelt, Omaha , 22
Walter T. Lootnia, Omaha .'...over Si
Mittie Ward, Omaha over 18
Eskel E. Brandt, West Point. Neb...... 22
Anna M. Grevson, West Point, Neb 18
Fred Ehrke, Lincoln, Neb 31
Grace Orr, Chicago, III 23
Omaha Man's Promotion
In Auto Tire Field
Ernest E. Pickering of Omaha, for
the last six years local representative
for the Ajax Rubber company of New
York, makers of "Ajax" tires, has
been made gst.eral supervisor for the
company in the states of Nebraska,
South Dakota, North Dakota, north
ern Kansas and eastern Colorado,
At a conference of "Ajax" travel
ing men now on at the Fontenelle
hotel Mr. Pickering was introduced
as supervisor by E. H. Brandt of the
Ajax company. A banquet tonight
and theater party at the Bod will be
part of the program. The company
has recently opened a :iew branch
store at 19A2 Farnam street.
MURDER SUSPECT
RELEASED ON ALIBI
3eoipe Wright, Held for Inves
tigation, Proves Innocence
of Killing Smith.
POLICE ARE STILL AT SEA
George W. Wright, 1708 Jackson
street, held as a suspect in the mur
der of S. C. Smith, who was wantonly
slain Saturday night by bandits, has
been freed. The alibi he offered, when
checked up carefully by detectives,
proved his innocence without a doubt,
and he was permitted to leave.
I'olice are at sea in their hunt for
the bandits who participated in the
Smith murder case.
Five men, whose descriptions tal
lied somewhat with the appearance of
the three gunmen, were brought to
Central station. All ottered alibis and
were released. Clarence V. Warfield,
school board member and grocer at
2-09 Military avenue, who was an eye
witness of the tragedy, failed to iden
tify any one of the juspects.
Empty Shell Found.
Detectives found an empty shell
from a 38-caliber bullet in an auto at
Ninth and Izard streets Sunday. On
the floor of the car was a check from
the cash register in Smith's pharmacy.
The machine was the property of
Delmar C, Eldridge, vice president of
the Harding Creamery company.
It was stolen Saturday night about
the time of the murder from Six
teenth and Izard streets.
Police discredit the story that the
bandits divided their spoils in the
Cross-Town restaurant at 2308 Cum
ing street. Three young men, whose
appearance and clothing did not tally
with the description of the three men
who took part in the murder, entered
the restaurant late Saturday night and
asked the waiter to change a half
dollar. That is what started the story
of the "division of the spoils," po
lice say. i
Body to Forest Lawn,
Funeral services for Mr. Smith will
be held at the family residence, 2319
North Forty-fifth street, Tuesday aft
ernoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Rev. John E. Flockhart. pastor of
St. Andrew's church, will officiate.
The body will be placed temporarily
in the receiving vault at Forest Lawn
cemetery. Pallbearers will be as fol
lows: C. B. Srarr, V. V. Wnrflnld,
P. C. Thk, C. 6. HoftU,
L. B. Hoyt. W. B. Kltua.
Men's Club Meets The Men's club
of St. Cecelia's church will give the
second of a series of dancing and card
parties on Tuesday evening. May 1,
at at. Cecelia's school hall, Thirty
ninth and Webster streets. Prizes will
be awarded at the card games.
ENAMEL
IMMACULATE!
The white enamel that possesses the unique distinction of
pure whiteness; does not turn yellow with age, but im
proves on exposure to light and air. It creates a perfect
and washable surface that wears for years without losing
its original beauty.
Ask your Dealer
,v Booklet "Modern Floors and Woodwork"
tent on request address our nearest office
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Open a Charge Account
With Burgess-Nash Company
DURING the past few days it has been rumored that we were
going to discontinue our credit system.
This is absolutely untrue and the matter of doing such a thing
has never even been discussed.
"We believe that the most patriotic spirit we may express and in
keeping with the policy to be of the "greatest service to the great
est number," is to extend the benefits of our credit department.
It is our aim and desire to have every good account in the
city represented on our books.
We solicit your charge account.
5!
VICTIM OF ROBBERS IN HIS
OWN DRUG STORE.
if?-; ;
SAMUEL C. SMITH.
Seems to Be a Jonah
Over Head of Police
Willi Superintendent Kugel and
Acting- SupiMinlcndent Jardine on the
sick list, the police department seems
to be out 1 1 lurk.
County Clerk Busy
Keeping Track of
New Liquor Law
The bone-dry law. which goes into
effect at midnight tonight, has been
keeping County Clerk Dewi-y up late
nighls for Sjirt time. He has been
getting ready for prohibition -but not
like hundreds of Otrahans have.
Tha dry law imp Mrs new dulics
upon the county clerk's office, and
Mr. Dewey ha been wading .hrougli
the statutes and ascertahins what his
part will be under the new order of
things.
All trr.isr..'tions involving liquor
must be recorded in the county clerk's
office, accordii.g to Mr Dewey's in
terpret; ticn of the law.
Druggists who handle alcohol in
any form are requi'ed to register
thr names with the county clerk,
tile $2.U00 bonds and make monthly
reports i f liquor on hand and the
amount bought tr sold in the preced
ing ''liny days. Sworn statements to
this effect ars required by law.
Every consignee receiving liquor
for any purpose mut ile a report
with the county clerk.
For instance, if a chuich sends to
Chicago or some other city in "wet"
territory for wine to be used for sac
ramental purposes, notice of such will
he filed with the cojnty clerk under
the law.
Sweep Out The
Poisons! The large In
testine is the seat of many
distressing ailments, the
prolific producer of poisons
that impair all functions of
the body. Keep it clean and
healthy by eating the right
kind of foods. Cut out the
drug laxatives. No need of
pills, oils or bran cakes when
you eat Shredded Wheat
Biscuit, a food that contains
all the, material needed for
building healthy tissue and
at the same time supplies
enough bran to gently stim
ulate peristalsis, thus keep
ing the bowels healthy and
active. Try it for break
fast with hot milk, stewed
prunes, or sliced bananas.
Made at Niagara Falls, NX
rOR THAT HACKING COUGH
10 era. BUYS THE NEW.TIUAL SI7. box
Rnl.t Sim SM.Ua, SI. M DrwiMa.
BROWN'S TMCHES
JOHN L BKOWN SON,
Bee Want Ada bring result,
lc per wordwhy pay mora?
Burgess-Nash Got
Monday, April 30, 1917.
'everybody:? store"
STORE NEWS FOR TUESDAY
Phons D. 137.
In the Calendar of Merchandising Events This Is
Baby Week
A N occasion planned for the pleasure and the comfort of Hit Lordship
or Her Udsmp the Baby and for the benefit of young and
which make it of first Importance for mothers to visit this section,
will be more than ever exemplified and many special features art given
which make it of first importance for mother to visit this section.
Trainad Nuriei in Charge Free Advice to Mother
about everything pertaining to babies from foods to play
things and apparel. Coma and LEARN.
FREE Pattern
and full directions for making the t .
VANTA Pinleas DIAPER
One of these excellent patterns will be given FREE to every
mother who visits our Infanta' Department during Baby Week.
BALLOONS FREE
To every little boy or girl under the age of 8 years, accompanied
by the mother, will be given a large toy balloon with the compliment of
Uurgess-Masn infanta' wear Department.
Two Live Babies in the Window
Our big corner window has been transformed into a verit
able baby nursery for this week and two beautiful oabiei will
take the l ce of the dolls in the nursery.
Tuesday, 10 A. M. to 12 M. and 2 to 4 P. M.
The mother of one of the babies will act as governess or
nurse. You'll want to see them for they are certainly cute.
Buriw-Nwh Co. Stconi Flow
Women of the Country Urged
to Knit for the Navy
OMAHA Folk join in nation-wide Movement to Help
seamen to be warm.
"A warm seaman is always better than a cold sea
man. Every woman who knits a muffler for a seaman
is a better citizen for it," so writes the Captain of the
Georgia to Mrs. James Carroll, chairman of the
Women's Comforts' committee of the Navy League.
Knitted Helmets
.. Sleeveless Jackets
Mufflers, Wristlets
are In special demand. The Red Cross has also sent out a similar
appeal for articles of gray or navy worsted yarns.
Free Instructions in Knitting
and Crocheting Every Day 1
We offer the service of an expert to assist all who wish to
help. She will teach you free of charge the various stitches.
Circulars with full directions for making articles will be
ready soon and given to purchasers of Fleisher's Brand Yams.
Burgess-Nash will receive and forward to Washington, at
our expense, all such articles as customer may bring in.
Bur(MsNaoh Co. Third Floor
Inducements!
NEMO STANDARDS main
tained in spite of the continued
increase in cost of materials:
NEMO MODELS in latest
styles, with the famous Nemo
inventions for your comfort;
good looks and good health:
NEMO CORSETIERES bet-
ter qualified than ever to fit H
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you pexieciiy in uie nemo mat nj
you need. We advise yew to nj
take advantage of these Nemo M
wee onenngs.
Bny JVetie Norn-Bay Thm Hen
-mi Ym Will BUY W1SELYI
Necao Wondarlift, Sstf-Reoodaf
and Back-Resting Cont
S3.50, $4. 40 and $5
EXPERT FTCTING SERVICE FREE
DOWN STAIRS STORE
Choice of Any Women's Tailored Wool Suit, $12.95
s
UITS that represent the season's very newest styles and most
iavored styles. The materials are:
Wool Poplins, Velours, Shepherd Checks
In navy, black, apple green, mustard and gold. Smart, loose coat style
with patch pockets, sash tied belt effect, the skirt has pocket gathered back
with belt; silk linings of splendid quality and exceptional value, at $12.95.
Taffeta and Poplin Dress Skirts at $4.98
A remarkable value. Made in several of the season's
best styles with high waist line and ' shirring at top.
Plaids, stripes, checks and black taffeta. We consider
the values most uncommon, at 14.98.
Women' House Dresses, at 79c
Made of percale or chambray, light or dark colors, in
a good quality of material, all sizes represented, but the
values are extreme, at 79c.
Burfo'Nuh Co. Down Stairs Storo '
Rubber Goods
and Drugs
Sale of combination fountain
syringes and water bottles, 2-pint
size, guaranteed, very special,
at $1.19.
2-quart water bottle, 89c.
Mentholatum, jar, at 16c.
Castoria, bottle, at 1 9c.
Sal Hepatlca, at 34c.
Burgofi.Naoh Co. Down Stairs Storo
Towels, 69c Dozen
Medium size bleached Honey
comb face towels with neat red
border, slightly imperfect, 69c
dozen.
White Goods, 19c.
Novelty white goods for waists
and dresses, 36 to 40-inch wide,
special, 19c yard.
Suiting, ISc Yard.
Yard wide pure white fine
linen finish suiting for skirts and
middy suits, 15c yard.
Burfoso-Naoh Co. Dowo Stairs Storo
Men's Shirts Reduced, 65c
Low attached collar, blue black
and lavender stripe, white
ground, fast color, in fact a
splendid shirt for any kind ot
wear. Reduced for Tuesday to
65e.
Union Suits, 59c
Athletic and knitted union
suits, white and ecru color in tha
knitted. Athletic in pajama check
nainsook. Reduced for Tuesday
to 59c per suit. "
BurgMi-Nash Co. Down Stair Store