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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (June 24, 1917)
OMAHA CONTINUES - ARMY CAMP-FIGHT FIRST 1917 VICTIM DIES IN MANAWA Commercial Club and Railroads I Axtel Sorenson Drowned When Press Claimi of This City; Many Trunk Lines and Good Facilities. Omaha haa not relaxed its efforts to secure the location of one of the army cantohmentt. The selection of Dcs Moines came as a surprise to every body acquainted vith existing condi tions. The fight was resumed yester day. . The renewed activity fellows the announcement by the Associated Press last night, that Secretary of War Baker had stated there might be a re-location of the cantonment that was given to Des Moines. The secretary of war said that Des Moines lacked'the requisite railroad facilities for handling the business the cantonment would create and require. Commissioner Manley of the Omaha Commercial club after being apprised by a report for The Bee of the statement made by the secretary of war, said: ' J. He Umaha committee will get busy at once and warm up the wires between Omaha and Washington. we win renew our efforts and if Dcs Moines is rejected as a location, I see no reason why the claims of Omaha should not receive consideration. Plenty of Rail Lines. "Our committee filed an exhaustive brief. We set forth the fact that the city is located on numerous lines of railroad, nearly all of them having close traffic arrangements with the roads reaching the Atlantic, Pacific and gulf - coasts. We are thirteen hours from Chicago and onty thirty two hours from New York. "The brief was prepared with the greatest of care and is now on file with the secretary of war. "Our committee will immediately get in communication with Senator Hitchcock, and while we do not feel that it is necessary, we will urge him to again present and urge the claims of Omaiia. I " "The feet that Des Moines has but one through railroad line and that the site of the cantonment is distant from this road, and can be reached only by an interurban line, added to the surprise, whn the announcement came that the Iowa captial hd won over Omaha. Offered Fine Site. "It was believed that Omaha with its six trunk lines, most of them hav-1 ing transcontinental connections, to say pothing of the three lines oper ating north to the British possessions and the Three to the Gulf of Mexico, would be looked upon with' favor if railroad facilities were taken into con sideration." Railroads for Omaha. Local railroad men are of the unan imous opinion that if Secretary of 'War .Baker concludes to relocate the' rmy cantonment that was assigned to Des MoSnes Omaha will get it. Theyare not only bending all their energies and using all influences to land the prize for Omaha, but arc! ready to lend the Commercial club' whatever assistance thcytan. The Omaha men point to the fact; that Omaha is the only city in the list that has the adequate railroad fa cilities for handling the business that would accrue from the cantonment. They hav? already presented this fact to the War department and are ready, to follow it up with other argument. Card! are out annAuoclns the wedding of Miss Anna Nyatrom, 4416 South Twenty, first street, to Mr. Foeby. CenVal City. The wedding will' occur al the home of the bride June 27. He Falls From Sailboat; Body Recovered Nearly an Hour Later. s The first victim of 191 on Lake Manawa met his death Friday. Axtel Sorenson and O. Flack, clerks at the Burlington freight office, in Council Bluffs, went to Lake Manawa to try Flack's new sail boat. They met a number of companions at the lake and the party boarded the little craft. They sailed to the Kursaal and there the wind left them and the boat was becalmed. Sorenson seized an oar and at tenipjed to swing the craft about so that the little breeze that was stirring mightfatch the sails. In some man ner he plunged over the side of the boat and sank in twenty feet of water. Life-savers at the Kursaal heard the frantic shouts of the young men aboard the craft, but paid no heed to tneir cries, tnmking it all a joke. No one saw Sorenson come un and after his companions had dived for a time in an attempt to find him, they went to the Fish and Game club and there procure grappling irons with which to search further for the body. Joe Dimmkk, a member of the Fish and Garnfc club, found the body fifty-five minutes after Sorenson had fallen from the boat. Sorenson was 22 years old and lived at 41 Harrison street, Council Bluffs. He leaves his mother, Mrs. Sina Sor enson, a sister and a brother. Merriam Goes to Washington To Confer With Grain Experts Julius H. Barnes, who with several other grain experts, has been chosen by Mr. Hoover, national food com missioner, to look after the buying of gram in tins country tor the allied governments, has invited Nathan Mer riam, of the Merriam & Millard com pany, to meet in a conference in Washington at 11 o clock next Tues day. This conference is preliminary -to a larger conferenc to be held after mem bers have discussed various details of possible operation under pending legislation. Mr. Merriam wired Mr. Barnes that he would be-in Washington at the appointed time to attend the confer ence, and that he would , at his own expense, do whatever else it lay within his power to do for the governmental this time. Denies Report That Road . Will Build West to Coast In Minneapolis President Clark of the Omaha road, a part of the North western system, has commenced de nying a report that President Gard ner of the darent line of the system, has frequently 4een called upon to deny. This report is that the North western contemplates extending its line from Lander west to the Pacific coast. President Clark states that the road of which he is the chief executive officer, hopes eventually to complete the enlargement of the, Minneapolis terminals. Plans for these terrninals were approved some years ago. ' Suits Pressed, CAREY CLEANING CO. WEBSTER 392 The Tone is the Dominant Feature of the BURGESS-NASH Player-Piano A Player of the Highest Artistic Class U A AYS I V ONLY For ten days only we are offering these high grade, dependable players at a ridiculously low price and on easy, liberal terms. This is a Player of a "better class" and has been called the "Perfect Dependable Player," because no matter how much work you subject it to, it is always ready to play and play perfectly with very little effort. Some of its practical features are: It is full 88-note, double repeating action, self-controlling melody lever, transposing de vice, automatic tracking device, metal tubing, and is especially easy to pedal. So that you may take advan tage of this sale we are making ridiculously low and easy terms. The price of this player is with in your reach and it means a )(g saving to you if you pur chase 'now. Your old upright piano will be taken in trade at its full value. These players are not of the cheap variety, but the greatest value that has ever before been offered. With th$ very strong probability that prices will ad vance materially within the next 30 days, we urge you to pur chase now and save at feast $150. ' We are putting these player pianos out under our own name because in this way we are able to offer to the public exceeding ly high values at a price that we could not otherwise do and because we-know that these Players will give the best and Host perfect service and will up hold our reputation of giving greater values than any other store. Don't make a mistake and purchase a player before you have examined the great values we are offering in this Burgess-Nash Player. I Burgess-Nash Company. bverybodys store- THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE; JUNE 24, 1917." ' ' 7 a. Store Opens 8:30 A. M. Sunday, June 24, 1917- Burgess-Nash Company. Store Closes 5 P. M. everybody STORE" -STORE NEWS FOR MONDAY- -Phone Douglas 137 This Store Tells Its Story Every Day By lu Servlcs the way iu darks and M)Mpopl. spMk and act. THE cleverness, cour tesy and manifesta tions of being interested in what the customer wants to know or do is the best illumination that can be given to all com ers of what the store ac tually is. Unless pur people are in good health and well balanced by knowledge, patience and prompti tude to receive our friends when they call, the largeness and fresh ness of the stocks and proper price on every thing count for little. In stocks, ' assortments and character of mer chandise, not to go back ward would be some thing, for we provide most liberally, but this will not satisfy us, we must go forward For ward every day. Fashion's Last Mould Rengo Belt Reduckig Corsets STOUT and medium figures fitting the summer models of Rengo Belt-Reducing cor sets will absolutely mould the silhouette of fashion's last lines. Rengo Belt corsets are posi tively not breakable or stretch able. Their lines are fixed by the designers and no amount of stress or strain from heavy fig ures can change them one whit. The same mould the same smooth fitting over abdomen and hips the same waist-line exactly the same model of proportion as in the average figure is the result obtained when medium, heavy and full figures wear Rengo Belt-Reducing corsets. The exclusive Rengo Belt feature of tailoring the ab dominal portion of all Rengo Belt corsets is the basic prin ciple of the great supporting strength which has made these garments famous for more than nine years. Added to this is superlative strength in ma terials and double watch-spring steels, for greater freedom, "steelastic" webbing Is provid ed in several models. Price range $2.50 to 43.60. 'Burtaes-Nssti Co.-5cond Floor , The Ask Mr. Foster Service Is a thoroughly systematized organisation of trained special ists for supplying, without charge, advise and information concerning travel by all known methods. Make use of it. Bura;sis-Nash Co. Balcony Pretty New Wash Voiles Specially Priced Monday at 25c VOILES have the call in washable materials this sea son, and for Monday we offer you a large selection in floral, figured and striped designs at a very low price. White and colored grounds in a great variety of new sum mer shades, 40 inches wide, at 25c a yard. "Dress Ginghams, at 50c a Yard Another extremely popular wash fabric real im ported Scotch zephyr ginghams, 32 inches wide, in an exquisite selection of plaid, striped and checked patterns. Wash Goods, at 49c a Yard A large range of this season's fine wash fabrics, for dresses, suits and skirts, including voiles, in light and dark grounds,' with neat figures, stripes and flowers; sport styles in gabardine and beach cloths; silk mulls with dainty colored flowers, also woven colored stripes in English voiles; 36 to 40 inches wide, exceptionally big values, at 49c a yard. Imported English Corduroy, 79c Twenty pretty sport shades, also white, for summer skirts and suits. Not the common cord, but a new, fancy welt, 27 inches wide, special, at 79c a yard. Burfess-Naah Go. .Main Floor We Will Allow You $15 for Your Old Sewing Machine WITH the purchase of any cabinet or Princess "Standard" Rotary sew ing machine in our stock we will, dur ing the next few days, allow you $15.00 for your old machine, to apply as part payment on such machine as you select. This very liberal offer enables you to secure a brand ne'fr sewing machine and at the same time dispose of your old ma chine at a profit to you. Sewing Machine Specials, Monday. New automatic drop-head sewing ma chines, all the latest improvements, in cluding a famous needle threader with each machine, Monday, only $16.50 and $24.50. Terms as Low as $1.00 Weekly. Burgaes-Naah Co. Fourth Floor Porch, Sun Room and Lawn Furniture, Specially Reduced TjlOUR splendid spe- cials that will point the way to un usual saving advan tages in summer fur niture of all kinds. This Porch - Rocker at $2.85 Exactly as illustrated, well constructed of maple, high back, double woven cane seat, choice of green or natural finish, Mon day reduced to $2.85. 1 1 bre This Fi Rocker Monday $3.75 Substantially constructed, sim ilar to illustration, full size and finished in a rich baronialbrown, specially reduced Monday to $3.75. Solid Oak Porch Swing, $1.75 Constructed of solid oak with slat seat and back, fumed finish, four feet long, complete with chains for hanging, and specially reduced for Monday-to $1.75. Canvas Couch Swjngs at $10.00 Made of select heavy brown, canvas with full steel spring base, fitted with adjustable head rest, complete with chains, specially reduced Monday o $10.00. Buraaas-Nash Co. Third Floor Announcing a Special Underprice Movement for Monday in Women's and Misses' Summer Apparel An Offering That Should and Will Interest Every Woman or Miss With a Summer Garment Need of Any Sort For Any Occasion. CAREFUL planning ancl recent trip to the market is the cause for sucia un . 'Usual underpricing as is in effect here Monday. It's to your interest to in vestigate this offering. Pretty New Porch Dresses, at $5,00 Crjsp and new, many models, made of colored voiles in satin stripes 'and white voiles fn colored stripes, misses and women s sizes, very unusual values. i Naty TaffWa Silk Dresses, at $11.95 Made with combination georgette, navy was never in greater demand than now. We show several attractive models at this most unusual and conservative price. Lace and Net Party Dresses, $19.50 For gd-away or stay-at-h"ome functions. Handsome net and lace combinations, party dresses. They are 'simply exquisite and the values are most extreme. See them. Embroidered Georgette Dresses, at $24.50 Made over silk drapes, in white, tans and flesh colors, fresh and new and the range of selection is most attractive. Tailored One-Piece Frocks, at $19.50 -The most striking models we have yet shown. White cotton gabardine of jthe fin est quality, made with belt and handsome buckle, combination stitch trimmings. Two-Piece Tennis Dresses, at $10.00 White gabardine and striped pique, made with combination red and blue collars and cuffs, three-quarter sleeves, the style and quality combined in these ne.v dresses are quite unusual. ) Motor and Traveling Coats, at $6.50 f &ray Irish crash linen, made raglan sleeves with closed or open collarjbelued loose beck and belted cuffs, a splendid style and serviceable coat, all sizes to (46. , Black ilk Taffeta Dress Coats, $19.75 W J" Smart new silk coats made with shirred back, ample and full skirls ,with -shirred pockets, large over collar of white silk ppplin. , i Motor and Traveling Coats, at $25.00 ! Made of novelty silk pongee, coats that can also be used for dress occaslluistha models as well as the 'values are most unusual. Irish Linen Tailored Suits, at $19.50 Smartly tailored basket weave, irish linen tailored suits, just received in topen and white. They are smart in style and are low priced. Tailored Silk Taffeta Suits, at $29.75 Navy, blacks, taupe, grays, combinations, silk collars and cuffs, coats lined. The best we have been able to offer at such low prices. Strictly Tailored Wool Serge Suits," $24.50 , Any woman or miss contemplating going away and in want of a most desirable model should see these at $24.50 naVys and grays, just as stunning as possible, and, so full of value and styles, at $24.50. White Separate Tub Skirts, $3.50 to $6.50 Gabardine, pique and French twill; styles, make, materials unmatchabtet tailored as skirts should be. Comparisons solicited, at $3.50, $4.50, $5.75 and $6.50. Pretty New Silk Skirts, at $6.75 Striped silk taffeta sports model, two,sty!e, specially smart large pockets and belts. Burfess-Nash Co. Second Floor , MONDAY-Down Stairs Store Scotch Zephyr , Ginghams, at 19c 32 inches wide, in striped and plaid patterns, all the new wanted colors, Monday special at ISc yard. Rice Voiles, Monday, At 11 Vac Big variety -of patterns, in lengths of 5 to 15 yards, splen did selection, Monday at ll'ic yard. Wash V.lles Monday, at lO'gc 40 inches wide, in floral de signs, bIso small figures and fancy stripes, splendid range of colors, special Monday al 10c yard. Dress Ginghams Monday, at 12c Your choice Monday of all our staple dress ginghams, in cluding Toile de Nordc, Yorke, etc., at 12?4c yard. Burfoss-Nash Co. Down Stairs Storo Women's Sport Wash Skirts Specially Priced for Monday at $1.00 QfeVERAL splendid models, of gabardine a. d K) linens in tan, white and stripes, gathered back with .belt, trim med with large fancy pockets and buttons, very -special, Monday, at $i.on. If muia 1 oyior nouse , Dresses Monday at $1.00 Known as "Seconds," but other than an oil stain or an irregularly worked button hole they are as good as any first quality, made of light and dark ginghams and percales, neat collar and pockets, de sirable for afternoon or house wear, at $1.00. Biirgess-Naah Co. Down Stairs Store M ' fir Sale of Philadelphia Brand Lawn Mowers 1 Every one guaranteed and offered at a special price ' "Overlook" Lawn Mowers, $4.95 Holler bearing, 8-inch wheels, 4 blades, 14-inch size, at $4.95. The same mower, 16-in. size, at $5.50. Independence Lawn Mower, $5.95 Roller bearing, 9-inch high. wheels, 4 blades: 1-1 -in. size, $5.95. 16-in. size, $6.75. 18-in. size, $7.25 Canvas grass catchers, adjustable, special, 35c. Burfcsa-Naah Co. Down Staira Sure