THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: JULY 22. 1917.
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Nebraska
SDSPECT PLOT TO -POISONSOLDIERS
Sergeant JosepH Leo Dies Sud
denly at Grand Island After
Eating at -Restaurant;
Hall is Investigating.
Grand Island Neb., July 21. Ser
geant Joseph Leo, of Company M,
Fifth Nebraska infantry, whose home
is at Merna. Neb., died during the
night of what is btlieved to have been
ptomaine poisoning. Three other
members were siightly affected but
only one of these had to go to the
hospital. He is about fully recovered
today. Most of the 100 members of
- Company M partook of their evening
meal af the same restaurant.
Sergeant Leo suddenly exclaimed
last night while reading the news
paper draft bulletins that his head
felt as if paralyzed and fell uncon
scious to the street. He was removed
to a nearby hospital. He leave a
widowed mother.
Hall Orders Inquiry.
Lincoln, July 21. (Special Tele
gram.) Major L. W. Sturdevant has
been sent to Grand Island to investi
gate a message received by General
Hall this morning that one soldier
was dead and half a dozen others very
ill from apparent poisoning.
The men belonged to Company M
of the Sixth regiment.
i General Hall has wired the Cen
tral department at Chicago in regard
to the poisoning and later will wire
the result of the investigation.
Petitions for Recall Vote
On Suffrage Bill Are Filed
(From a Staff Correspondent.)
Lincoln, July 21. (Special Tele
gramsPetitions for submission of
the recall of the partial suffrage act
i of the last legislature were filed in the
office of the secretary of state this
afternoon by L. V. Crofoot, W. N.
Jameson and Mrs. C. C. George of
Omaha.
The petitions bear .32,471 names
from seventy-eight counties, fifty
four of the counties having a suffi
cient number of names each. It re
quires 29,146 names from at least
thirty-eight counties to make the pe
tition sufficient.
Douglas county furnished 17,877
names and Lancaster 2,132.
Will Not Prosecute
Fremont Bottling Co.
Fremont. Neb., July 21. (Special.)
-County Attorney Cook has decided
that no complaint will be filed against
the Fremont Bottling works, the com
pany that distributed the cider with a
kick in it that is blamed for disturb
ances at dances in Ridgeley and Cot
trell townships last week.
Analysis of the liquor showed that
it contained about 7 per cent alcohol.
The distributors have a written guar
antee from the manufacturers of the
cider, who are loacted at Memphis,
Tenn., that it contained no alcohol
and that it could be sold without vio
lating the law. .
County Attorney Cook is convinced
by the correspondence that the local
distributors acted in good faith. A full
statement of the facts in the case
have been sent to Attorney General
Reed. His attention was called to the
probable violation of federal statutes
by the manufacturersr
Mrs. M. Baxter Leaves
One Million to Son
Beatrice, Neb., July 21. (Special.)
The will' of Melissa Baxter, who
died recently at Greenwich, Conn.,
leaving an estate valued at $1,000,000,
was filed for probate in the county
court here yesterday. By the terms
of the will her only son, John. Baxter,
becomes sole heir to the estate. A
petition was also filed asking that
John Baxter be appointed adminis
trator of the estate. The profits and
rentals in Nebraska of the estate
Dean O. V . P. Stout Appointed
Major of United States Army
Lincoln, July . 20. (Special.)
Oscar Van Stout, a graduate of the
University of Nebraska, now dean of
the engineering college, has been ap
pointed a major oi the United States
army. His assignment to active duty
in the engineering division will doubt
less follow soon.
Although still in the prime of life,
Dean Stout1 '. as been connected with
h nnivrsitv for manv vears. Be
ginning as a student assistant, he has
worked himself up to the rank of dean
of one of the most important colleges
of the institution. This achievement
has been effected quietly, modestly,
and has come to him solely through
the recognition of his ability and
talents on the part of the governing
authorities.
Though Dean Stout's boyhood was
spent in Nebraska and his teaching
career has been also here, he has
large experience in important en
gineering works in Colorado, Wyom
ing, and other states. In this work
he has demonstrated his splendid
ability to handle men ;nd to get things
done.
During the assaults that were made
on . the university's military depart
mentj&st winter by the pacifists in
and outside of the university, he stood
most loyally by the administration,
and it was due to his efforts more
than any other member of the faculty
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that the attacks on the integrity of
. i i. .i i
tnis important uraiicii oi uic msuiu
tion's activities came to nothing.
amount to $27,000. The deceased was
a sister of W. H. Bookwaltcr of this
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Wymore Lid Lifter
Given Month in Jail
Beatrice, Neb., July 21. (Special.)
John Hurst of Wymore was sen-
.AAl n ttiirtu Hove in ihr roiintv
ltuvu iv uui . w'v J
jail by County Judge O'Keefe at the
CIOSC OI 1119 II Cell ill (J Uil Hit vnai5V wi
having in his possession a quantity
OI liquor wncn arresicu ai fvjrinvic
the other day. Hurst, as soon as he
oti v vo sua niV w o
face a federal charge led against him
under the interstate commerce act of
transporting liquor into a dry state.
Control Board Efficiency
Man Drafted for Army
(From a 8taff Correspondent.)
Lincoln. Neb.. July 21. (Special.)
The Stat Board of Control is 100
per cent patriotic. One employe of
the board was eligible to the draft
and he was chosen.
- His name is C O. Marks, and he is
the new efficiency man employed
about a year ago to look after the
etnciency oi tne state institutions.
Gus Anderson Hangs
Self at Weeoina Water
Weeping WaWter, Neb., July 21.
isnpnai I eiearam. I iius Anderson.
s unrlimin at the Olspn stone auarrv.
hanged himself with a clothes line
rope about 1U a. m. today m an out-
VinilHino' r the niiarrv. He was about
45 years old and a native of Sweden.
No reason is known tor tne act. ne
has no known relatives in this coun
try.
Failure to' Brand Net
' Weight Cause of Penalty
"HFrom a Staff Correspondent.)
Lincoln, Neb July 21. (Special.)
The Nebraska Corn mills of Lincoln
has paid a fine and costs of $54.50 to
the state for failure properly to brand
its products with a correct statement
of the net weight.
Hochleitner Case Dismissed.
Grand Island, Neb., July 21. (Spe
cialTelegram.) After a hearing be
fore" United States Commissioner
Geary here today Milton Hochleitner
was dismissed from the charge of ille
gally claiming exemption from the
draft. He was Represented by Judge
Albert. It was conended that at the
time of the registration it was said
he was not entitled to the exemption
claimed of aiding in the support of his
parents. It was held that the ex
emption board had not as yet passed
upon the merits of the claim. I
No Motor Car Plates;
Government Gets Steel
(From a Staff Correspondent.)
Lincoln, Neb., July 21. (Special.)
Secretary of State Pool has al
ready issued ,130,000 automobile
numbers for the year 1917 and the
demands had come in so fast in the
past few days that he had entirely
run out of plates. He expects a
shipment Monday. The demand for
steel by the government has neces
sarily hampered the work of fur
nishing plates for automobiles.
Romance of the Sea Awaits
"Adventurous Youth in Navy
, Al those wonderful changes and
advances in naval design, construc
tion and equipment have taken place
within iny period of service. In sea
power, in military- efficiency, in com
forts and conveniences, we have
greatly gained, but I think that those
of us who started our careers -when
the great naval advance of the last
generation was still to come, who
made their early cruises in sailing
ships or ships with auxiliary steam
power only, look back with tender
memory upon the old and less mechan
ical environment.
The romance of the sea as conveyed
by Marryat and' others in their stories
has not really gone; the conditions
enly have changed.' The sea and its
effect upon thosfe who follow it never
changes, and thee is as great a field
in the navy today for'the adventurous
youngster as ever perhaps a greater.
Certainly he can have as many heart
thrills on board a submarine or de
stroyer or flying craft as he could
have had on board a brig or schooner
cruisim; for pirates in the olden days
The changes in the material of the
navy have produced corresponding
changes in its organization and per
sonnel. You no longer see the gray-
bearded boatswain s mate, quarter
master or quarter gunneribout the
decks of our ships. They were brave
and loyal to the core, and their
"yarns" of experiences on all seas and
in all weathers, interspersed occasions
ally with a littlf good advice to the
young officer, tactfully given, whiled
away many an .hour of quiet night
watches in port.
The old type of sailorman under
stood his duties as thoroughly and per
formed them as faithfully as any one
could desire, nut machinery has ban
ished him. His place has been taken
by the younger, better-educated man
who in a general way is more capable,
but who does not as a rule follow the
sea for a lifetime unless he wins early
promotion. Youth's Companion.
Bee Want Ads prodifce result.
I am Guided
by the Lamp
of Experienced.
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IN developing the Firestone Super-size Cord Tire
only the facts of road performance dictated manufac
turing, policy. Perhaps the relentless Firestone road
tests are responsible for the marked differences between
Firestone Cord Tires and others. Super-size, that is,
greater girth and larger air column, is one of these
differences. A special arrangement of the cords is
another. The Firestone tread compound is another.
All of these have been definitely tested and proved
by experience, road experience. '
(Mt mum
Your preference for Firestone Super-size Cord construc
tion can come only as a result of your experience with
- them. . But you 11 find that just a short test is neces
sary to convince you of their greater resilience, speed
and gasoline, economy Conviction regarding Most
. Miles per Dollar will follow later.
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
2566 F.rnam Street, Omaha, Neb.
Heme Office and Factory: Akron, Ohio.
Branches and Dealers Everywhere.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
Remarkabl Bwenurat Salt of Shoes
THURSDAY, FRIDAY SATURDAY
Diandeis Stores
Toopcci for men, 115.00 upward.
SptcUl Sals of Hair Switches,
IS.00 Values, at SS.00
Second Floor.
For Fall
Begin to Make
Their
Appearance.
EVEN THUS EARLY the styles which Dame
Fashion has set her seal of approval upon be
gin to make their appearance. It is gratifying
to note that the first view of them shown in
one of our 16th street windows excited excep
tionally favorable comment. The styles for
Fall as we are beginning to see them, are ex
ceptionally charming.
New Fall Coats
The Advance Showing of the Models
for the Corning Season.
An early showing that will interest
the women who contemplate the pur
chase of a handsome wrap that will have
individuality. .
Beautiful new models that indicate
the longer full modes, loose deep . ki
mono cut sleeves in dressier models hold
good. Wonderful designs in collars.
Scarf effects appear on the utility coats,
on the more elaborate models the deep
fur collars, cuffs and bands appear. Ma
terials are Velours, DuLaine, Mixed Ve
lours, Bolivias .Velours and Oxford.
Colors indicate warmth and bright
ness, Bordeaux, Snuff Browns, Taupe, '
French Blue and Russian Greens are
the favorites. Furs in great variety,
Hudson Seal, Mole, Beaver, Fox, Lynx
and French Coney for trimmings.
Prices at $45.00, $50.00, r
$65.00 to $95.00.
, Suits in Tailleur Models
The new Tube effect with long un
broken lines that distinguish the New
Tailored modes. Skirts 'are narrow and
straight.
Coats vary between the semi-fitted
and the Sport styles. Characterized by
box plaits, belts, buttons and nobby
stitchinp. New models shown in Gabar
dines, Serges, Poiret Twills and Oxford
Velours, at
$35.00, $45,00 to $55.00.
Early Fall Dresses
Newest Navy Serge, Gabardine and
Poiret Twill Dresses for the early Fall.
Travel wear and street demands the new
Coat-Dress, so popular by reason of its
completeness, a suit or as a dress for
early wear and that can be used through
out the Winter beneath a coat.
Pleated side panels, button trim
' med fronts, smart narrow, deep white
satin collars predominate. y
More dressier models add touches of
oriental and silver thread, embroider
ies, sashes and side designs.
A complete showing at
$29.00,. $35.00 to $50.00. '
Second Floor J
A Few New Notes About
.Fall Millinery
We are showing some of
the smart features that will
characterize the trend of
fall styles and give every
woman a good idea of what
may be expected for the
coming season.
Velvet and Silk Hatters
Plush has the call and
small hats are highly fav-'
ored. The tailored styles
will have a wider vogue
than ever.
' One new hat has a brim
called "Tire" and advis
edly too it is shaped like
a tire the shape is small
and constructed of velvet
Practically every crown is
made soft and more or
less draped.
The new note in colors
shows Burgundy and
Terra Cotta as favorites.
The cheerful tone breaks
through, the sombre back
ground and carries . the
message of brightness.
Trimmings show the
employment of Berla (of
narrow bands one-hair
Baby Hackle), made up in
inch wide for the brims of -hats.
One real new and smart
feature is the Paddle,
which is made of the ma
terial just mentioned and
also of pasted feathers,"
such as pheasant and
Spanish Coque; also pom
pon effects; these are
combined with smart rib
bons. Second Floor
White Shoes
Wonderful
Variety
We are showing scores
of styles in low and high
shoes for summer-j-
High Shoes
Worth $6.00 to $7.50
at $4.95
Nile Cloth, 8 and 9-inch
styles, kaced only. Some
have walking, heels
others have high Louis
covered heels, high
arches, light turned and
welted soles.
. Low Shoes,
Worth $5.50 to $7.00
at $4.95
Nile Cloth, in plain and
Colonial Pumps, metal
b u c kles and , covered -buckles.
All high Louis
covered heels, light
turned soles. -Main
Floor, Rear.
One
Lot:
One
Lot
39c
$1.50
Wall Papers
The season's most
popular patterns and
colorings. For the Par
lor, Dining Room, 'Sit
ting Room arid Hall; a
big assortment of gitt
papers in plover stripes
and two-tones; cut bor
ders to match for each.
Monday, a roll. . . ,14c
Bedroom Papers, wonder
ful color effects, including
floral, chintz and stripes with
cut out borders in different
widths. Monday, roll, 12 He
Papers for kitchen, pantry,
.bedroom and spare rooms, a
number to select from; with
pretty cut out and uncut bor
ders to match. Monday, a
roll, 7Mc. - '
A limited number of Pa
pers for attic and store room; '
these have borders and ceil
ing to match; Monday, a sin
gle roll, 4
Plain 30-inch Oat Meal
Papers, in all colors, includ
ing two new shades with
beautiful cut out borders to
match, Monday, single roll,
11c.
Third Floor
300 White Wash Skirts, 69c Each
Piques, Poplins and Gabardines that
have been selling at $1.50 to $2.00.
Second Floor
: ' ' i
Buy a Refrigerator
Two Different Styles at Reduced Prices.,
TOP FILL TYPE,
hardwood case, with
golden oak finish, jnsu
lated with charcoal
sheathing, six walls. Re
, tinned wire shelves, brass
locks and hinges.
30-lb. Ice Capacity, re
duced to ......$6.98
70-lb. Ice Capacity, re
duced to .... $13.49
THREE-DOOR FRONT
FILL TYPE, genuine oak
cases, beautifully fin
ished; seamless white
porcelain lining, heavy
inside and. outside case ;
with plenty of insulation
between the genuine
"SANITOR."
$35.00 "Sanitor,' 110-lb.
capacity $29.50
$40.00 "Sanitor," 150-lb.
capacity $33.50
Binnt
At 25c
a Yard
Fancy Laces
At 55c
a YaBdl
The 'Tree" SewingMachine
QUALITY First
this especially
applies to Sew
ing Machines, because you
only buy a Sewing Machine
once in a lifetime that is to
say if you buy the best.
The greatest efficiency is
the thing to look for and the
greatest efficiency is found
in "The Free" Sewing Ma
IT RUNS LIGHTLY operates easily it accom
plishes morein a given time and produces work of
the highest quality always.
THE FREE Sewing Machine is the best we. know
of and that is the reason why Brandeis Stores are
the sole representatives and distributing agents for this
remarkable machine. ,
We shall be glad to demonstrate for you at any
time ahd an expert is here to tell you all about the
Free Sewing Machine.
$1.00 down buys it $1.00 per week pays for it.
It is one of the best investments you ever. made.
Third Floor ' ;
no
Buy a Victrola for $75
Make your home the center
of attraction in a musical
way the same as it is'in
points of comfort, hospital
ity, etc. ,
'Place an instrument in .
your home that will play
for you, operas, light
catchy music, solos, songs
and recitations anything
that your fancy dictates
and in addition you have -a
beautiful piece of fur
niture. - ,
Let Us Play the Latest
Records for You
Come to our Sound Proof Demonstration Parlors and per
mit us to play for you the latest and most fascinating records.
A complete stock always on hand. ;
Main Floor Pompelaa Room
Some Soul Stirring Songs:
4S121 "Battle Hymn of Republic." "Colum
bia, the Gem of the Ocean." . . 7- '
18921 "My Own United States." "Well, Nevej
Let Our Old Flag Fall."
64677 "America," Clarence Whitehill.'
64664 "Star Spangled Banner," John McCor
mack. - . , ...
Saf
Two, Lots of Beautiful Fancy Silks
A Special Purchase offered at Lowest Prices
We were particularly fortunate in being able to buy this group of silks
at such a remarkable price concession. You get full benefit of our savings
in the extremely low prices we quote. Everyone of these is most desirable
right now.
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We would advise early shopping, as the selection will be broader and
the early morning hours are best right now for comfort.
f40-INCH PRINTED CHIFFONS, Paisley designs'
and all good colors, at, a yard, special .... . . . . . ;
'36-INCH PRINTED PONGEES, very desirable
.patterns, at? a yard, special. . . V. .......... 1 . . ..
'36-INCH "KHAKI KOOL" the new fabric, all the"
new designs, worth as much as $2.95, special, yd . .
' BEAUTIFUL PRINTED POPLINS, forty inches '
Vide, worth $2.50, special, a yard. . . .'. 0 . . . v
Main Floor Silk Aula s Y
Laces
At' Low Prices
Two Grpups That Are
Especially Interesting
' WE HAVE GROUP
ED into two special lots,
White Wash Laces and
Fancy Laces.'
White Wash Laces
1 MM
f Cotton 'Filets,
AUovers, .
Bandings,
Edgings
land Insertions
Gold and Sil
ver in assort
ment and suit
able for Even
i n g Dresses
for early Fall
wear.
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