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THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY. MAY 12, 1917. Nebraska PRIZE SPUDS FOR . RED CROSS FUNDS Unique Contests at Grand Island Will Raise Several Hundred Dollars. Grand Island, Neb., May 11. (Spe tial.) An unidentified contributor an nounced through the local chairman of the Red Cross that in order to pro mote the culture of potatoes and also to aid the Red Cross he would niye $100 in pries for the best bushel of potatoes iubmittcd next fall US, $20. 15, $10 and fix $5 prizes not only the prize winning spuds, but all en tries, to go to the Red Cross. Tom Bradftreet, the founder of the horse business in this city ten years ago, pondered over the matter for a few days and has followed it np with a similar offer for prizes in wheat (hushel exhibits) and at the same time guarantees an offer of $500 to the Red Cross for the potatoes the other fel low brings out , Mr. Bra.lstreet declares himself in possession of a nifty hunch that to morrow another party is RoinR to make a similar offer on king corn and the next few days there will be a like offer as to oats. The officers and directors are con vinced that Grand Island's Red Cross is going to be prepared for as ef ficient help as any chapter in the state. In the meantime Manager Howland of the membership cam paign is burning up the roads with his flivver m perfecting a district or ganization. The membership goal has been fixed at 2,000. , Oranges for Dandelions; Kids Take 5,500 Lbs. Grand Island, Neb., May 11. (Special.) president David Kauf mann of the Commercial club is the owner of a variety stjre and buys oranges at wholesale. Kiddies and public improvements also interest him. This led to an offer of the weight in oranges to the kiddies in exchange for weight in dandelions. He thought, of course, of the lawns and some I.'.wns are minus dandelions. But Kaufmann indicates that he will he more ci-cumnect hereafter. With in the time set for delivery over 5.500 lounds of .landelions were delivered. required eighty boxes of oranges. The determination for more definite specifications and definitions in the future is born of the knowledge that resourceful kiddies invaded the lower regions of the city, the sloughs and creek borders, where dandelions are thriftier lik-.wise, and more numerous and heavier. But Mr. Kaufmann is conceded to be a good sport Running out of oranges he has assured the boys that they could come again and present the duly signed orange cards distributed. It Scottish Rite Masons i Confer Degrees at Aurora Aurora, Neb,, .May 11. (Special Telegram.) Scottish Rite Masons of Lincoln to the number of about twenty conferred degrees up to the fourteenth on a class of ten Hamilton county candidates yesterday. Sup oer was served at the Presbyterian church. Thei meeting was attended by delegations from ' York, Central City ana Giltner. , Several of the members of the Aurora class intend to attend the spring reunion of the Kite in Lincoln next weeic Windsor School Pupils . .' Pay Visit to State Capitol (Front Suff Corraspondant.l Lincoln, Neb., May 11. (Special.) -Accompanied by Miss Harriett td dy, principal, and Miss Jessie Flynt and Misa Knight of the Windsor school of Omaha and chaperoned by Miss Esther Anderson of Lincoln seventeen boys and girls of the Wind- sor school visited the state house to day. They called on Governor Ne ville. The boys and girls were In Lincoln to attend the state geographical meet ing and to demonstrate work with the radiopticoa. Falls to Death Riding Rods to Enlist, in. Army Hastings.- Neb., May 11. (Special Telegram.) Charles Mertons, 22, of NorthVcnice, 111., a steel worker, went to sleep while riding on the bumpers of an eastbound Burlington train at Juniata this morning and fell under the train, Both legs were severed, He was dead when found. Mertons was going from Colorado to North Venice to enlist in the army and was heating nis way. Four-Year-Old Girl Burned to Death in Field . York, Neb., May U.-(Special Tel egram.) The little 4-year-old daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H, Smith,, who live one mile northwest of Lushton, was burned to death yesterday after noon when her clothing caught fire in a burning stubble field. Commencement Cut 'Out. Hastings, Neb, May 11. (Special Telegram.) In conformity with the president's proclamation " advising economy during the war the Hastings Board of Education hs dispensed with the annual eighth grade com mencement, which heretofore has al ways called for considerable expendi ture for dress. The juniors and seniors , of the high school for the same reason considered dispensing with their for mal banquet, but decided to hold the . event as in the nast, since they have but the one opportunity in a lifetime. Federal Labor Director Co-Operates With Norman Lincoln, Neb, May 11. The gov ernment at Washington has appointed H. F. Williams of the Department of Agriculture a "director of labor" for Nebraska to co-operate with George E. Norman, state labor commissioner, in organizing labor bureaus in every community in the state to supply help to farmers and furnish jobs to labor ers. If plans go through as outlined, laborers will he so mobilized that shortage of farm labor will be met promptly, if there are idle men in the state. Headquarters have been established in the state house, Lincoln, and the work will start at once under a system prepared by Prof. C. W. Pugsley, di. rector of the extension work of the college of agriculture, University of Nebraska. In brief the plan is this: Each community will select a labor leader. The service of this leader should be patriotic and without charge. Any public-spirited citizen will be satisfactory to the state bureau. In towns it is suggested sec retaries of commercial clubs should do this work, and in rural communi ties secretaries of farmers' organiza tions, preachers or other persons. With these leaders will be listed all calls for labor and all labor available. The statistics will be forwarded to the state bureau. New Auditorium of Kearney Normal Opened Kearney, Neb., May 11. (Special.) The first program given in the new Normal scnool auditorium was staged last night and nearly a thousand citi zens of Kearney accepted the op portunity to visit and inspect this beautiful $60,000 building. , The program was given as a benefit for the recently formed Buffalo coun ty chapter ot the Ked cross, ine Music club of the Normal fchoot was in charge of the entertainment. This was not a tormal dedication ot tne building, those exercises being booked for a later date. Since organizing a Red Cross chap ter here over thirty young women of Kearney have volunteered their serv ices in this work. They would be nurses, but learned upon making their application, that only expert trained purses are used in the field work and that they will have to confine their energies to making of bandages and the like. The chapter has over 100 members now and new members are being enrolled daily. Nine Young Men Join Army And Navy at Lawrence Lawrence, Neb, May 11. (Spe cial.) Nine young men have enlisted in the army, navy and National Guard here since the call for volunteers. Lawrence has a population of only 500, and this ia believed to be the best showing made by any town m Ne' braska. The names follow: National Guard Kred ZachrlM, RdmonS Clifford. Klmor Clifford, Honrjr jleha and STa janaen. Navy Harry Zollar and Hlk Gerhan. RftKUlar Army Tony Tonkar and Jack Kallqr, ..... Insanity is Defense in . , . Phillips Assault Case Aurora, Neb., May 11. (Special Telegram.) The trial of Leo P hiUint for assault with attempt to murder Mrs. I. F. Davies was concluded to day and submitted to the jury. -The only defense was insanity. Evidence was introduced by the defendant showing Phillips to have been men tally defective from birth. Dr. B. F. Williams of Lincoln and Dr. F. E. Coulter of Omaha, together with eight other physicians, testified that in their opinion Phillips was insane when he committed the assault Dr. Aiken of Omaha and Dr. Bailey of Lincoln, for the state, declared Phil lips knew the difference between right and wrong when he committed the acts. They also state that his actions showed a defective mind. Flag Raising at Gretna. Gretna, Neb, May 11. (Special.) Gretna citizens contributed $100 for a sixty-foot steel flag pole which has been erected on one of the most mi' portant street corners in town. A pa irioiic vroKram was Kivcn - ine flag raising Thursday afternoon. Fred Oberst. mayor: Rev. Mr. Dav of the Methodist church, Father Wallace of the Catholic church and Quarter master Zimmerman of Omaha all gave short talks. The Gretna band played. The school attended in a body and a flag drill was given and the na tional songs were sting. Four boys from Gretna have en listed, Lyman Moyer, Wilford Law rence, waiter Day and Joe Langdon. STUDENTS OF HIGH SCH00LST0 LINCOLN Annual Fete Day Draws Host to Capital City for Debate and Track Competi tion at State Uni. Lincoln, May 12. Preparations have been made to entertain today more than 1,500 visiting high school students at the annual fete day held under the auspices of the University of Nebraska and the Nebraska State High School Athletic association. A varied program of athletics and debat ing has been prepared. This morning the tenth annual state debate of the Nebraska High School Debating league, the largest organiza tion of its kind in the. United States, will be held in Memorial hall. In it will participate the picked representa tives of the twelve schools that won the championship of the twelve dis tricts in the contests held early in the spring. The question to be de bated is, T'Resolved, That the United States Should Abandon the Monroe Doctrine" Prof. M. M. Fogg of the University of Nebraska is president and Superintendent W. F, Davis of McCook is secretary-treasurer of the debating association. General Colby to Form Gage -County Defense Council Beatrice, Neb, May ll.-(SpeciaL) General L. W. Colby of this city has been authorized by Governor Keith Neville to organize a county defense council here. The general has called a meeting af firemen's hall in this city on Saturday of all resi dents of Gage county to perfect such an organization which will work in conjunction with the state council. Mrs. Hettie Campbell ot wymore was retused absolute divorce irom George Campbell by Judge Raper yes terday, but was granted temporary eparation and temporary alimony oi 25 oer month until differences can ie adjusted and property rights1 aet- tled if the couple still agree to disa gree. Mr. lampoeu is postmaster ui Wymore. i Henry Homersham, tor nearly thirtv vrari a resident of the Udell vicinity, died yesterday at his home aner a onci nuicso, bcu He is survived by a wife, two daugh- t,n and one son. Fred Co we 11 of Canada and Miss Ethel Pierce were married Wednes day evening at the home of the . '-, - If- J If.. T Driac a parents, nir. w,o. j. Vim, at Lihertv. Rev. I. N. Pen- n'ngton of thei Baptist church officia ted. Mr. ano Mrs. coiweii win visu for a few days at Liberty before leav ing for their home in Canada. Sella Wool to Fremont Man. S-1 UN.'. U.u 11 fQn. v-iicycmic, njvi, ,j ... ,-. cial.) The Swan Land and Cattle company has sold its 1917 wool clip of 500,000 pound to W. R. Adams of Fremont. Neb, representing the Cleveland Worsted Mills company of Cleveland, O., for cents per nnund. This is the largest individ ual clip sold in Wyoming thus far tnis year ana ine price receivcu w the second highest received in the state, having been exceeded only Dy that secured by John Hay of Rock for his 350.008-BOund clio, which was 50 cents per pound. The Swan. Land and Cattle-Adams deal involves $252,500. This is the third consecutive year that Adams baa se cured this big clip, i Above is a sketch map of Fort Snelling, where some 200 Omaha Young men will take training for of ficers in the United States army. The fort lies just south of Minneapolis and on the north side of the Minnesota river, or rather in the fork where the Minneapolis flows into the Mississippi. This military post as established at the mouth of the Minnesota river in 1819. Subsequently it became fort Sndlinir. and has beei. maintained ever since as a military station. The Antis to Fight Suffrage Bill Through Referendum Referendum petitions on the suf frage bill are being prepared by antis. Mrs. E. P. Peck! president of the Ne braska Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage, says petitions will be issued soon and will be circulated all summer. She believes 36,000 sig natures will be obtained. The men s organization.' headed hv John Lee Webster, will manage most of the work because it now has be come a political matter and we women object to mixing in politics. We believe the action of the leg- Carload of Autos Falls Into the Platte River Louisville. Neb.. May 11. (Spe cial.) Burlington freight No. 77 was wrecked two milea west of here last nnht. A car loaded with automo biles, about twenty cars from the Tear end, left the rails and plunged into the Platte river. The cars and autos were almost completely aub- merged. ' row cars following tne auto car were wrecked. The wreck age was cleared last night. No one was injured. Geneva May Festival. Geneva, Neb, May 11. (Special.) A home talent ooeratta. Silvia, .was given in the city auditorium Wednes day night, the first of the May festi val, conducted by Prof. H. R. Grant of Geneva. Thursday night the pro gram was 'by C F. Steckleberg, violinist, of Lincoln, with the Geneva Military band, lomgnt tne cantata, "The Golden Legend." was given. Mrs. A. E. Holt took the part of Syl via: Miss faith Baber. bettv: War ren Edgecombe, Sir Bertrand De Lacy; Roscoe Mohrman, Prince Tob- byrum. Soldiers' Home Notes . Grtr.4 UUnd. Nub., May II. (Retrial. John Curry of th Convalescent honpltal hu rvquwto a iwaiyon ajr iev of ab- ivenr. Mn. KmMI hat returned from ft sixtr 4ar (urlousth. lira. Crumb viittM two dart with frttnda d urana uiana inn wnt Mra. Jones, In ootUi No, 1 la wrr 111. k consultation of tho homt physicians was aeifl ysifmar morning. Tho office forco la th administration butldlnv rMtofdav morning was somowhat disturbed, hn a letter wu rsad to th ffct that all offlesra of stats Institutions must rlvo a daily report of thslr abasnoa from their rs;uiar ouilss, Atats JSnrlnssr Marts of Lincoln, Man., was at Burkstt Monday Inspsctlns; the 4irln- work accomplished by Mr. Cotton nd his forcsv R. P. Btawart. the horns orderly, has re turned after a short visit la Wlaoonsln and Ohio. Mr- and Mrs. Dan Woods aasect to awnd the summer In Colorado on a ranch, the SJSSJ Here is Ft. Snelling, Where Many Omahans Go Into Military Camp "''n'" jji 0 af'11'' MAP OF FOaT SNELLING location is equidistant from - Minne apolis and St. Paul. The barracks and other fort buildings stand on a high bluff overlooking the gorge of the Mississippi and the valley of the Minnesota. For'' many years the largest garrison in the northwest has been maintained here, and the daily drill is one of the sights for visitors at the fort. Minneapolis advertises Fort Snelling as one of its interesting spots, though it is out of the city limits of Minneapolis. The Fort Snell ing reservation comprises about 2,000 acres. istators in granting partial suffrage to women was undemocratic. It dis franchised the voters," she said. A special meeting of the Women's Anti-Suffrage society will be called soon, according to Mrs. Peck. Honor Men at Front Crete, Neb, May 11. (Special.) A special chapel service was held at Doane college yesterday in honor of the Doane men who have been ac cepted for the officers' training camp at Fort Snelling. The following Doane men have been admitted: Ward H. Haylett, Clay Center; Robin S. Mickel, Crete; H. N. Kinney, Crete, and Walter S. Huxford, Crete. MEEKER SEES LIC HT AHEAD F0RA.0.D.W. Says Arrangement! Are Made Whereby Order Will Pay Up Deficit and Raise a Big Surplus. Charles W. Meeker, Imperial, Neb, lawyer, who was chairman of the rate committee of the Ancient Order of the United Workmen grand lodge, and chairman and a Member of the law committee appointed to enforce the so-called Sundean rates, beginning September 1, declares that eminent Omaha counsel have been arranged for and that it is deemed certain that the high rates cannot be collected after Septembei 1. Mr. Meeker says that it is necessary to collect the old high rates until September 1 to pay deficits existing against the order and that the Sun dean rates will yield $1 surplus for each $1 used to pay death claims and that the order has been legally placed upon a sound basis by the grand lodge which just adjourned. He advises all old members to re main in the order and declares that, on the Sundean rate, the members get a good investment from a busi ness point of view. Funeral of Walter Cassidy, Who Died from Fall, is Held Funeral services for Walter Cas sidy, who suffered fatal injuries in a fall from a window of his home, were held from the residence, 502 South Eleventh street, to St. Patrick's church at 10 a. m. Rev. P. C. Gannon officiated at requium high mass. In terment was in Holy Sepulcher cem etery! Pallbearers were: William Bohan. . Jamaa Murphy, Harrj uollina, Prank Brodback, Qaorsa Mahoner, Oaors. .FramoD. State Senate Banner Now Flying at Curtis Curtis, Neb., May 11. (Special Telegram.) At a meeting this after noon a large flag was unfurled at the deoot oark. Superintendent Brennan prepared a tall steel pole and halyards for the occasion. Mrs. P. C Carsten sen spoke and the flag was raised by Captain Ward's boy scouts. The banner was, a present to Curtis by the state senate while in session at Lincoln. Whole Wheat and MilK the two most per fect goods given to maru Dietetic experts may quar rel about everything else, but they are agreed on this. The proper combina tion is Shredded Wheat! Biscuit with milk the1 greatest amount of protein (the element that builds muscular tissue) for the least money. Two or three of these Biscuits with milk make a nourishing breakfast on which to start the day's work and they cost only a few cents. A boon to the, housewife because they are ready-cooked and ready-to-eat. Delicious with berries or other fruits. Made at Niagara Falls, N. Y. A FEW TABLETS OF NuToN will redden your blood, in crease your energy and tone up your whole sys tem. If your druggist hasn't it, address THE NUTON COMPANY, Box 337, Omaha, Neb. : Bell-ans Absolutelyi Removes Indigestion. Onepackage1; (. proves it 25cat all druggists. HAIR BALSAM IMM mntartfta ot auril gals, to aradleal. daadrcfll KKv apd SLflta Proarl' rFaMHatr lital I WOMEN'S SHOP Mail Orders Given Prompt Attention mm mi 'The Store of Individual Shops" This Sale of Suits for Women and Little Women Demands Your Immediate Attention o Serviceable-Comfortable FURNISHINGS FOR EVERY PORCH TO SUIT EVERY PURSE The Rocker and Chair illustrated is in Brown Fibre, broad arms, each. . . . .. ,.$3.75 4-Foot Sette to match ...$8.75 A High Back Full Roll Arm Porch Rocker $2.25 Porch Swings, 48-inch length, with chains; fumed oak, $1.85 Lawn Swing, 4-passenger. $4.75 Tea Table, oval, oak top $6.75 we save You Money Thiri Are Reasons i I . TWO STORM jmmML.rrrL- IT 6 HOWARD ITS. Wnfi ' . IU-ISI1 HOWARD ST. ' M .atsaw V Ik ii ar r i. i - af m. -i II aV4 I' I Ja- 7T u Jlji rz aaasaaa ? Because We Are Selling Suits That Were Formerly Priced to $55.00, at 10 ' 1750 '25 and '35 FEATURING suits that you would expect to pay the regular price for and would consider them mighty good values at that. This is just exactly the situation. We are reducing these smart, de sirable suits for no other reason than we always make stock adjustments at this time. There is not the least doubt in theworld but that these suits at the regular prices represent a bigger value than can possibly be secured a few, months hence. Sizes for women, misses, little women and stouts. MATERIALS Serge , Poplin Wool Jersey .Velour Gabardines Poiret Twills STYLES Pleated Norfolk Tailored Belted Dressy , Semi-Dressy TRIMMINGS Buttons Big Collars Novel Pocket Stitchings Braids Clever Belts COLORINGS- Shades of Rose Variety of Blues The New Greens Tans and Gold Soft Grays Sport Colorings - SHOES and SLIPPERS for the Growing Children MUCH eare should be exercised in the selection of Children's Shoes. Their feet are growing and developing and the shape of their feet for the future depends upon the sensible shape of the footwear worn in childhood. , We specialize on shoes that are designed on proper lines so as to give a child plenty of foot-room, yet give satisfactory service. SHOES FOR GROWING GIRLS VARIETY OF STYLES AND LEATHERS SIZES 21s TO 7. WIDTHS AA TO D $3.50 up to $5.95 ' "START RIGHT" SHOES FOR MISSES . AND CHILDREN ALL SIZES. $2.50 AND UP TO $4.95 Another Word About Our Boys' SUITS Saturday at $4.95 and $7.95 STRONGLY built suits; of good, strong, long-wearing materials and in styles that make a "Fellow" feel dressed up aside from giving him all the "rough-and-tumble" play time that he wants to take. These suits come in light and dark, colored fancy mixtures Norfolk style with patch or plain pockets, three piece belts, full lined trousers and coat, taped seams. The suits are strongly sewn from the collar to the pants leg and are very unusual values at the price. INCLUDED ARE THE MAJORITY OF ALL SIZES THEM WITH 6 TO 18 YEARS TWO PAIRS OF PANTS e:::;.z:j jiroperty of wr soo. - -t j