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THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: JUNE 10, 1917. Brief City News Bat Boot Print Mln Beeoon Prut. Metal die, pressw'k. Jubilee Mf. Co. Eleo. Fans, $7.50 Burgeas-Granden. Platinum Wedding Rings Edholm William White Recovering William White, foreman of the mailing division at the main postofflce, la recovering Irom a long illness. Try the noonday J5-oent luncheon at the Empress uaraen, amiaat pieas- ant surroundings, muaio ana entertain ment -Advertisement. Betty Tanker Get Dlvorre Betty Tasker wae granted a decree from Cyrus Tasker by Judge Leslie, sitting in divorce court, cruelty was auegea A ecu so His Wife of Cruelty D. Jack Strain, suing Mary Strain for divorce In district court, alleges cruel ty. They were married In Omaha, Feb ruary 17, 1916. Mrs. Illpslcy Alleges Cruelty Sadie L. Hipsley, aulng Clarence Eugene Hlpsley for divorce In district court, alleges cruelty. They were married In Omaha, February 24, me. Waterloo Buys Bonds Liberty loan subscriptions in Waterloo naa mount ed to 128,000 yesterday efteraoon, Mr. Lindqulst of the Bank of Waterloo re. ported to the Omaha committee. Picnic and Dance at Kibbler's A picnic and dance will be given at Hib bier's park Sunday, both afternoon and evening, by the Irish Step Dancing club. Frizes are ottered lor step dan' dng and ladles' races. Gus Miller Takes Vacation Proha tlon Officer Miller has gone to Savan nan, Oa., to attend the national con. ventlon of the Travelers' Protective association. The juvenile court official la on his annual vacation. He will re turn to Omaha by way of New York ana Philadelphia. Three Divorces Granted Judge Day, sitting In divorce court, freed Edna Witt from William J. Witt. granted a decree to Sylvia E. Lugerlng irom Htepnon u. Lugerlng and granted Charles B. Smith his freedom from Mathilda Smith. Alleged cruelty was me oasis 01 an tne suits. RUSSIAN ROAD BUILT IN WINTER DARKNESS Bails Laid Over Frozen Tun dras that Later Turn Into Morass of Bottomless Hud and Water. (Correspondenea of the Associated Prm.) Fetrogrsd, May 20. One of the most fascinating romances of nil. road engineering is the building of the great Murmar railway, from Pet rograd to Kola Bay, Russia's ice-free port Built by torchlight in the dark ness pt Arctic winter, parts of it were three times lost when warm winds turned the frozen tundras on which it was laid into bottomless morasses of mud and water. The railway is 930 miles lnn (mm Kola to Pctrograd, and part of it is a three-track line. The Russians , learned from the paralysis of the Transsiberian line that a one-track road is almost useless when called on for express service. Two tracks are used for loaded cars going away from Kola. The third track is for empties turning oacK. Thousands of Workmen Die, Three races Russians, Austrians and Mongols helped build the line. nunareas, it not thousands, died from cold, hunger and disease, but now the line is through to stay, and its three tracks are taking every day 200 carloads from the mountains of sup plies mat nave accumulated while the road was in the process of construc tion. First, Russians were employed as railroad builders. They had the eas iest part of the tine to build before it reached the tundras. Then they were an cauea away to the front and Austrian prisoners were sent to take their places. The prisoners were guarded by regiments of half-wild Tartars and Mongols. Neither the Austrians nor their guards knew anything about railway building and there were so few experts in the region that it was impossible for them to oversee the work properly. The Austrians laid the ties on ice and frozen ground; and one construction train got through to Kola Bay. Then a thaw came and the train could not get back. There was no track. Great ttretches of rails had disappeared. Leaf from American History. The Austrians who were set to work again, better supervised this time, and they had at least a sem blance of roadbed when the rails met south of Kola. But the ballast had been laid again . by torchlight and when a thaw came much of it lumped beneath the tracks. After that the Russians took a leaf from the history of the great Amer ican transcontinental railwavs. Thev herded the Austrians back to the pris on camps and brought across the Transsiberian railway thousands of Chinese coolies and Mongols to take their places. By this time so much indignation over the ghastly failures on the rail way bad arisen that the Russian offi cials were stirred out of their sloth. They soon got down toiiard pan and the railroad went through to stay. Adamson Law Differences Are Nearing Settlement Washington, June 9. Good prog ress is being made by the joint com mittee of four railroad brotherhoods' leaders and four railway executives in settling minor differences growing out , of the general agreement for a basic eight-hour day, according to a state ment made today by W. N. Doak, vice . president of the Brotherhood of Rail way Trainmen. r "This committee," says the state- , ment, "within the near future will be able to settle the entire question. A great number of pending questions have already been settled and are be- , ing applied to the different individual schedules. Among these is the ques tion of working yard men as to meal hours, day and night schedules, and . the assignment of new work after the expiration of the eight-hour period. "This committee will absolutely prevent any controversies between employers and employes growing out of the settlement of any question, be cause it has authority to settle any problem growing under the award." Argentine Seizes Sugar In Government Warehouses Buenos Aires, June 9. The govern ment today, following a previously an nounced policy, issued a decree for the seizure of all stocks of sugar held in government warehouses and for the purchase abroad of sugar to an , amount of 40,000 tons. The step was taken with a view to checking specu- i Union. Florence "Police Force' May Get Job Somewhere in Greater Omaha Florence Folks Are Wondering if Old-Timer Will Be Taken Care of by New Regime. "I wonder if they will fire me," so liloquized Harrison Barnes, who was the police department at Florence prior to the taking over of that su burb by the Greater Omaha officials Thursday afternoon. John McGregor was the town mar shal, but Barnes was the police de partment. He represented the strong arm of the law and he interposed his authority in many crises in the quiet little community in the north end of what now is Greater Omaha. When Mayor Tucker, Clerk Thompson, Marshal McGregor and other Florence officials met at the town hall to turn over the town to the officials of the greater city, Offi cer Barnes sat in a back seat and looked at the "great fathers" with quizzical eyes. "I wonder if they will fire me," he repeated to a man sitting near him. "I have been here more than a quar ter of a century and I have brought the law in when it was necessary. I have caught unlicensed dogs and im pounded stray cows and sent the kids home at 9 o'clock. I just tell you, I seen my duty and I done it," he added plaintively. Barnes does not to in much tor style. He never would wear a uni form and believed that a star was a sufficient emblem of authority for any minion of the law to wear. He has some ideas about detective work, but avers that Florence did not offer a prolific field for applying thief-catching methods. The city commissioners are in. clined to give Barnes some kind of a job, even if it may not be on the metropolitan police department. ; ' : F Ofl ft'- i x. Secretary of the Navy Appeals For 4,000 More Men in Marines The week of June 10 to 16 has been uesignatcd by Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels as "Marine Corps Week," when a special effort will be made to enlist 4,000 recruits into this branch of the naval service. in an appeal telegraphed to the edi tor of The Bee last night, setting torth the needs of the navy, Secretary Daniels said: There are no better soldiers in the world than those in the United States Marine Corps, familiarly known as Snlrli.r. nl ,h. C, "They have won their nlaee bv their splendid bearing, courage and bravery aiways among tne nrst ana otten the first to land wherever the country needs trained armed men, they have oorne tnemseives in such a manner as to win the complete admiration and tuiiest connaence ot the American people. "Service in the Marine Corps is a badge of honor and promotion in the corps can be attained only by merit. In no other military service is pro motion more certain to a man who demonstrates his capacity. "June 10 to June 16 has been des ignated by the Marine Corps recruit ing service as a "Marine Corps Week,' and a special effort will be made dur ing those days to add 4,000 recruits to the Marine Corps, the number de sired to bring the corps up to the strength lately authorized by con gress. "Young men with real American stuff, ready to serve in all parts of the world on land and sea, will find in it a place where they can serve their country in a way to win its gratitude with the opportunity of winning dis tinction fcr thimselves." An effort will be made to make the campaign for marine recruits general. Major General George Garnett, com mandant of the United States Marine Corps, sent this added special: "I bespeak your generous co-operation and support by patriotic organi zations, business houses and influen tial citizens in making successful this extraordinary recruiting effort." FOOD SITUATION IN FRANCEIS SERIOUS Attempt to Fix Maximum Price Outs Down Production and Diverts the Supply to Other Channels. (Correspondence of The Associated Praia.) Paris, May 20. The food Question in France is regarded as very seri ous. All the measures thus far taken have failed to assure positively the required supply of bread to carry the country over to the next wheat crop and the government has just decided in a arterial rartit, ... -1 - . ........ ,.ibvii5 lu if quire important sacrifices. o more pastry ana no more Crack era rtr f,ia,if will k. m.l. . for the army, after a date still to be nxeu. no more nigniy-rennea Hour will he trttratrt mill... Ill ... . . .VIJ 111,111, will be obliged to leave a greater percent- kc ui urau in nis output ana eventu ally cornmeat, rye or barley may be mixed with the wheat flour to eke out tne supply. Maximum Price Order Fails. - .,.v.j M3L year in France have shown the impossibility of influencing economic conditions by decree. Th mavimt.n. a-n: of wheat was fixed at a price equiva lent. 10 i.oo a Dusnei, in order to SvniH in i.l r i in , I. a I I I - .".l , mi vu3i ui urcau. The result was a great decrease in wnwi acreage; ine iarmers preterres) tO BIMW AS.a .nil V. . t .. ,1.-1 . , . wancjr mai were nor subject to any limitations and brought utuci prices man wneat. The retail price of butter on the Tans market was fixed at the equiva lent ui uo cents a pound, immedi ately the receipts fell from forty. two tnna tn I... Ik.. .U. . . j... n-L t ." "me tuna a uay. The butter went to the British front, wnere it readily brought 80 cents a pound. The new minister of subsistence, Maurice Viollette. removed the liml- tation and more butter arrived, but the price went up to $1 a pound at retail. Most persons interested in the ques tion, among them such writers as Sen ator Henry Cheron, formerly under secretary of war, now are of the opin ion that neither prices nor supplies can be affected by decrees; that it is entirely a question of , production and economy over which the intermedin, ries can have only a passing control. This seems to be the conclusion M. Viollette has reached in his short ex perience in power. Wheat Crop Will Be Short. The wheat crop of 1917, according to estimates gathered by Senator Cheron, will be 7,400,000 bushels short of that of 1916. To make up this shortage it is proposed to increase to the limit of seeding capacity the acre age of oats, barley and potatoes dur ing the time yet remaining. Beans may be sown as late as June IS and arrangements are being made for the transportation of seed to all regions appropriate for bean culture that may then remain unseeded. MMtlnf the H. C. of L. Stand? and Pat wars dlacuBalns"th war seonomlrs of thatr reapaotlva landladies "Indada." aald Pat, "tha othar day Ol saw that wumman O'Orady countln tha paaaa to put In tbs broth." "Oeh," raplled Sandy, "whara I sm tha landlady malla tha marsarlna an' palnta It on yar braad art' a bruihl" Philadelphia Star. New Method Removes Superfluout Hair Roott Hava yon "triad avarythlnt" for that annoying hairy or fusiy growth and about given up In deapalrT Well.there'a Juat one thing mora to try, and you ntuat try it, be cause it ia tha ona home treatment that reaches the very root of auch troubles. The new procesa ia not to be compared St all with depilatory, electrical or any other method you've aver heard of. It la different because ft actually reinovee roots and alt -you sea the roota with your own ayes. Juat get a etirk of phelactine from your druggist, follow the aimple tnatructiona, and If it doesn't do exactly aa stated you can hava your money back without question. Phelactine ia odorleaa, non-irritating, and can be used with entire aafety you eould even eat it with Impunity. It la an in stantaneous method. Advertisement. Wanted--At Once An exceptional position for an exceptional man is open with an important local corporation. We want a man of proven sales or executive ability, preferably but not necessarily, in the line of high grade securities or promotion work on a big scale. The man now producing results will find it to his advantage to reply to this advertisement, since the company requires and WILL PAY for the services of a HIGH-PRICED man. Trained business judg ment is essential, as are also strong personality, energy and initiative. This"-position affords oppor tunities limited solely by a man's ability. State your experience, age, (must be over 30), and give ad dress in full. Interview will depend on information given us in first letter. Correspondence held strictly confidential. - . i ' Address Box 4650, Bee. H asME ' 'n ' , '"' '"" g) Can Be Assembled So Greatest Advantage z i via t,i tin m in i' Young couples about to start a home of their own should not fall to visit HART.MAN'S. Yojt'll find a wonderfully, varied, high-grade stock for your selection backed v the Hartman policy' of unquestionable quality, prompt service, courteous attention and unequalled value-giving. Intelligent Investigation and Comparison Cordially Invited i r t 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 n 1 1 . 1 1 1 1 , , , , , 1 1 1 1 1 - 12 Convenient Monthly Payments Gladly Arranged on Any Purchase-It Desired 1 SPLENDIDLY DESIGNED UPHOLSTERED ROCKER Seat and back are covered In high-grade Imitation Spanish leather, steel spring construction below seat; neatly designed frame; made of solid oak and fin ished fumed; a 4Q rare value, at.. VlalO We Are Showing an Unusually At tractive and Ex tensive Variety ot Fine Living Room Suites. See Them GENUINE MAHOGANY Queen Anne Chair. Matches other pieces shown; cane panels, sides and back, with artistic medallion; blgh-grade velour seat, upholstered in stripea veiour. A splen did bargain at our low price this week Genuine Mahog any Fire-Side Wing Chair, to Match Davenport 3375 BEAUTIFUL, NEW, 1917 design Queen Anne genuine mahogany Davenport. 8G Ins. long; attractive cane panels, with medal- lion In back; upholstered in guaranteed rose or blue striped velour; 2 pillows to match upholstering included; high-grade construction and finish. Specially priced for this week's selling GENUINE MAHOGANY Queen Anne Rock er. Matches Davenport and Chair; cane paneled sides and back; attractive medal lion; comfortable seat; upholstered In rose or blue rose or blue. Spe cially priced and on sale for this week only. $89.85 $37.50 $37.50 EXTREMELY COMFORT ABLE FULL SIZE FIBRE k n t--. nnfrmr rr f' tiuAjj AUT.nLn nas con tinuous roll arm, finished natural or Baronial brown, suitable for porch, lawn or living room, durable con struction, a spe- fi Q CA clal value, at.. (?Ja0s7 I A GUARANTEED "SIMMONS" BRASS BED Has heavy 2-inch continuous posts, anitten fillers, finished In a rich satin, can be had In all sizes; this Is a very special value ana must be seen to be appreciated. For this weeks selling, at $19.50 See Our Complete Showing of NEW REED FURNITURE Rich and artistic In design, carefully made of se lected Imported reed and fiber; all new finishes, Including frosted brown. Baronial brown, antique Ivory and natural; note these specials for this week's selling: reed Baronial only ... brown table lamp 84.25 Antique Ivory fiber reed fern stand only 86.15 Oval-shaped sawed top, table quarter brown reed 87.95 Brown fiber tapestry seat and back rocker. .89.50 Antique only Ivory teaeart ; IKirgs?gH; t 1W1 FT Br..l, V T ih- e-ess . ' . - n i.--' I a Lma 'rp-i See Our Third Floor Display of Period Bed f-nr fflJj3j l uif T f jj Room and Dinning Room Suits jT" 'rji mi lliimni'mmi mat II I inffljffll lidu I . I Iffl L A GENUINE MAHOGANY COLON IAL 4-POSTER BED Foot and head board 60-lnches high, has attractive turned posts as illustrated, splendid ly finished, In a rich, dull Batln ef fect, a wonderful a?t'7 A A value, at ,UU A BSAVT PLANK TOP SOLID OAK EXTENSION TABLE! Made of aalected wood and flntahed volden; has 41-inch top, which extends to S feet; round barrel, support. ed bv a Hnlnnlni tnmarf seat; an ex ceptional val ua, at $11.89 MASSIVE GENUINE MAHOGANY DTTIX FINISH OR GOLDEN OAK 1.IHRABY TABLE Very finely flnlihed. and strong Iv conrtructed: tabla ton mtLitirs sfiilfi !nch; fltttd with large drawer; made on joioniai lines.; a very ar tistic deilgn quoted for toil week'a Bellini, at... SUPERBLY DESIGNED ADAM PERIOD BED ROOM SUITE Beautiful antique ivory finish, splendidly designed and strongly constructed. A DAI NTT ADAM PERIOD WELL BUILT DRESSER Beautifully fin lihed In Ivory amanel, hatte fitted with five roomy drawers, 2rtx22-lnch top, large elxe French bevel plate mirror, at... $17.7i 8PLENDIDLT DESIGNED ADAM PERIOD BED Fitted with aanltary metal alderalla; wonderfully fin ished In antique 4B a "J Kil Ivory, only ..... ADAM PERIOD CHIF FONIER T o p meaauraa 34x19 Inches. 7 roomy drawers, metal period pulls, dust-proof bot- SISK y tomo, only eJlOeiia REMARKABLE DRESSER BARGAIN Built of solid oak. finished golden; base is fitted with S roomy drawers having wood pulls; mirror measures 14x24 Inches; while 09 QJ" they last, at tj)f OD $19.75 PHHlf I -Sill I I JPO j ATTRACTIVELY -DESIGNED 3-PIECE LIBRARY SET Consisting of large library table, comfortable rocker and roomy armchair, upholstered in guaranteed Spanish imitation leather, durable spring construction be low seats, built ot selected solid oak and finished fumed; a wonderful op portunity to secure a roomful of furniture at this CI 7 fiQ remarkable low price 9afe0e7 RECLINING) BACK PLATFORM ROCKER Has eenutne solid oak frame, flniehad solden: baaa fitted with footreet, which slldea under neath chair when not In uaa: A ft sT s" upholstered In hlrh-srada JCN J fa Spanish Imitation Isathar, only...VUeU O Many Attractive New Porch Rugs At Notably Low Prices PLAIN COLOR DESIGNS IN BROWNS AND GREENS. 4-6x7-6 size, S3.50 6x9 size, S5.50 8x10 size, 38.75 9x12 size, $11.75 Fancy Figured Wool Fibre Ruas In Pretty New Brown, Blue and Green Patterns. 6x9 size.S7.95 1 8x10 ilze.Sll.75 1 9x12 size $12.50 RICH RUGS IN ROOM SIZES 6x9 Seamless Brussels Rug, at $10.85 8-S10-6 Seamless Brussels Rug, at $18.75 9x12 Heavy Seamless Vel vet Rug $23.75 9x12 Extra Heavy Axmln ter Rug $37.50 A TOLL QUARTER SAWED OAK MISSION STYLE COMBINATION BOOKCASE AND WRITING DESK Exactly as Illustrated, has roomy M compartment for books fitted with EJ adjustable shelves, conveniently ar ranged desk compartment, large drawer and magazine compart ment, our special 04 0 ff A price, at 9AOe3U m FULL 48-INCH WIDE PORCH SWING These swings are carefully constructed strongly bolted and built of selected hard seasoned wood, finished fumed, made to withstand outdoor use, our special price Includes chains and hooks, and t? O QQ offered for this week's selling, JesisOs7 A S5-LB. ICE CAPACITY REFRIG ERATOR White enamel Interior, constructed ot seasoned ash; round ed corners; provision compartment fitted with nickel wire shelf; has many sanitary and Ice-saving fea tures; be sure and see CO 9e this big value, at ej Oa I 3 AMERICA'S GREATEST HOME FURNISHERS 413-15-17 South 16th Street n HANDY FIBER REED COLLAP SIBLE SULKY Sides are finished In gray enamel, black imitation leather hood, adjustable back, heavy rubber tired wheels, rear bumper wheels, easily folded; our price if C QC complete tvUeeW