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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 15, 1917)
THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. 1917. r Nebraska METHODISTS STAND FIRMLY FORM YAR Nebraska Conference at Lin coln Adopts Resolution Pledg ing Service to Bring It to Successful Conclusion. T.lnrnln V.h ;nt 14Th. N0 braska conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, in session at Uni versity Place, today unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing the action of the government in entering the war. The resolution also pledged the membership in "our honor, our selves, and our whole hearted service to aid our government in pushing the war to a successful conclusion. We believe that in entering teh war as a foe of the Germanic autocracy we are but following in the footsteps of a righteous God." The resolutions, which were wired to President Wilson, assert that the United States, after long suffering and patience, was forced to declare war on Germany, to help wage a war between democracy and autocracy. Rural School Meeting Is Held Near Wahoo (From Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln, Sept. 14. -(Special.) State Superintendent Clemmons and his deputy, Mr. Woodard took a long automobile ride last night to attend a consoldation meeting about fifteen miles north of Wahoo. kjujjcilllivnuvit, jt ....... . Saunders- county drove to Lincoln, took teh two officials in his automo bile, drove to the meeting and brought them home again. Three districts are endeavoring to get togeterh for the purpose of or ganizing a rural high school. The meeting was held after the adjourn nt mrrtino- nf the farmer's union in which about sixty farmers and their wives participated. Old Soldier From Firth Chokes to Death at Milford (From a Staff Corrwpondf nt.) Lincoln, Sept. 14.-(Special.)-The State Board of Control has received notice of the peculiar death of Will iam . SpaMinhower of Firth, an old soldierat the Milford home. Mr. Spainhower was eating supper when he was attacked with a fatal choking spell. The board was visited by a delega tion from the Federation of Labor todar who urged It to put in force an eight hour day in the state institu tions. The board took i no action. Attorney General Reed Returns From the East (From a BUff Correpon4n't.) Lincoln, Sept. 14. (Special.) At torney General Reed and Mrs. Reed have returned from their trip in the east. While away the attorney gen eral atteend the National Association of Attorney General's at Buffalo, N. Y.then visited with relatives later. Old Settlen Have Picnic Beatrice, Neb., Sept 14. (Special.) The annual picnic of the Old Setlers' association of Gage county was held yesterday at teh Chautauqua park. At the business session in the forenoon the following officers were C. Fletcher, vice-president; H. A. La Selle, secretary, J. D. Thornburg, treasurer. At noon a basket dinner was served, and in the afternoon a musical and literary program was rendered. A. E. Sheldon, secretary of the State Historical society, and A. L. Bixby of Lincoln, were among the speakers on teh program. Cedar County Produces i ; 1 p UUdllUUC SUI VIIIUllo ctal.) Tom Halle and hn 11-year-old son, residing, at St. Helena, Cedar connrv. nroduced this vear 2.000 bush els of Red Weather field onions on a tract of land containing less than six acres and the crop is being sold at $2 per bushel In the face of this showing folks are asking why should Nebraska people have tot move to Florida, and California and ,'take One Doctor in Deshler, . " . And It Is Booming Town. Deshler, Neb., Sept. 14. (Special.) uesnier Claims 10 oc inc mosi pa triotic and enterprising town of its size , in Nebraska. Twentysix boys have left this community to serve in the army and navy. Of this number. , nineteen enlisted and they were of German parentage Two of these were sons of the Lutheran minister and anqther was a teacher in the Lu theran parochial school. One of the three largest broom manufacturing establishments in the United States, doing $227,000 worth of business last year, with sixteen traveling men, is located here. A coffee-roasting plant, to be "ran in conjunction with the broom fac tory, will soon,be doing business, and a large knitting factory will soon be in operation. The Lutheran business college lias 100 students and the volunteer fire de partmet is thoroughly organized with fifty members. In the forefront of everything is the Commercial club, which directs and controls local "pep" and prosperity. The farmers, mostly of German descent, are all wealthy, loyal and heaitny, tor uesn Icr is the largest town in Nebraska with only one doctor. Schools Closed When Co. M Leaves Tecumseh Tecumseh, Neb., Sept. 14. (Spe cial Telegram.) Company M, Sixth regiment, ot lecumsen, v. as given a big demonstration today upon its de parture for the training camp at Deming. The Tecumseh military band "accompanied the soldiers from the camp to the depot, where a crowd of several hundred people was present for the boodbys. The city schools w;re closed as vere the business houses during the hour of departure. Dozens of baskets, filled with choice provisions were taken to the train for the soldiers to eat enroute, and hot coffee was served to the local com pany and the other company which came on the special. As the train de parted the band played "My Country Tis of Thee," an' the air was filled with flags and handkerchiefs. The company left in good spirits and without a sick man. Eighteen Gallons of Liquor In Syrup Cans Confiscated Tecumseh, Neb., Sept. 14. Special Telegram.) Three mjddle-aged farm ers who live in Lancaster county not far from Adams, were arrested here at midnight by Night Watchman Everett Haughton, as they came to this city on a passenger train from St. Joseph. When arrested the men had four suitcases filled with liquor, the total of which was eighteen "gallons. The liquor was whisky and alcohol and was carried in ordinary gallon syrup cans. The men gave their names as John Eads, L. Opman and George Met. The case was taken into the county court and the men were charged with unlawfully bring ing liquors into a dry state. Eads ad mitted that he owned the intoxicants and said the other men were helping him get it to his home. Each plealed guiltv to the charge. County Judge Jaines Livingston fined Eads $300 and costs and the other two men $100 and costs eac' . Big Fair, With Free Dinners, at Alma, Neb. Alma, Neb., Sept. 13. (Special.) Harlan county celebrated a big pa triotic day at Alma today. The city was thrown open to the soldiers and their friends. An estimated crowd of 6,000 people visited the faff grounds where free dinners and free amuse cents were furnished to alL Speakers of the occasion were Mayor J. C. Thompson, P. P. Bentley, Paul Rousey, L.' II. Snyder and Mrs. W. C. Bartlett. Dr. Ben S. Maywood of Riverside, Cal, delivered the prin cipal address of the day. , North Platte Says Good-Bye , To Troops on Way South North Platte, Neb., Sept. 14. (Spe cial.) At 8 o'clock this morning the ISO members of Company E and their captain, R. P. Halligan, left on a spe cial train for Fort Deming, N. M., amid the applause, cheers and good byes of the hundred of people who had gathered at the depot and along both sides of the streets. A parade of several blocks preceded the ar rival at the depot and the members of the Grand Army of the Republic, Spanish War Veterani and North Platte , band joined the company in the march from their headquarters. The company, is composed of some of the best young men of this city. Invention Proves Fruitless , Under' Prohibition Law Wakefield, Neb., Sept. 14. (Spe cial.) The cream separator in Ner braska has a new function. A fruit man at the Dixon county fair has dis covered that if hard cidjr is run through ' a " cream separator a fine grade of alcohol is the result. The genius,, however, is unable to guarantee- non-prosecution to the IIIIIIIII!IIIIIII!1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1!I j Our Shipping ; Department j has much valuable in- I 1 formation concerning I rates, routes, time in I transit, etc. All this inf or- mation is only a part of 5 the service we give you at I most reasonable rates. f OMAHA VAII i & STORAGE CO. ! Phone Doug. 4163. 1 806 So. 16th St I ' )'iri!ti!tiiiiitiniiiiiiiiuiiii!itiiiiiiiiMiiiiniiiiiiiiiii!" ! SCHOOL STARTS SEPTEMBER 4 BUY YOUR BOY'S SHOES NOW EIGHT HIGH PRICES WITH QUALITY Never before In the history of shoe making were prices so high. It only serves to empha size that real economy Jies in buying quality. We are obliged (to hold the quality) to make a slight advance. Sires 1 to 6, $3.00. Button and lace. Sizes 10 to 13 H. $2.50 TEEL HOD HOES are so much better than most boys' shoes that they will out-wear two pairs. They are real Drexel quality throughout Get pair for your boy. Th' Drexel Kid says, "Beat steel ahodi? Why, you can't even tie 'era. Dad says they're the cheapest kid shots be caa buy." Drexel Shoe Co. 1419FARNAM -.7 GENERAL CADORNA'S COLOSSAL DRIVE of the past few weeks is aimed at more than the capture of Triest. The ultimate goal of the crafty Italian generalissimo is nothing less than opening a road to Vienna and the consequent collapse of the Austrian empire. LINCOLN BIDS GODSPEED TO MEN IN KHAKI ILEVP. KAMINEO jViSti.'oiitt" - l: : i ierrrM 1 'JOOStNICA SAVTARRAWl.v 5 BSKE1 1 KRVAVEA V. MM ii Aii W I ", mm ZAQORJE. I (ConHnord from P(te One.) BATTUVINt RMLROAXIS . CM.t OF MIUW ROAOS It is apparent that Cadorna is strik ing in two directions north and south. ' The southern drive is undoubtedly aimed at Triest. The northern cam paign, for the Bainsizza plateau and Chiapovano valley, is intended to sep arate the northern and southern Aus trian armies. To do this Cadorna must clear the Bainsizza plateau and fight his way up the Chiapovano valley. By cap- owner of such a still under the pres ent prohibition law. Over Ten Thousand Attend County Fair at Madison Madison. Neb.. Sept. 14. (Special.) An ideal day brought out the largest attendance in the history of the Mad ison County Fair association. Over 10,000 people passed through the gates during the afternoon. In the $150 county race Belle Tor nado was first; King Woodford, sec ond; Prince Reno, third, and Flondy, fourth. Time, 2:35. Lindsay defeated Battle Creek by a turing Monte Santo and Monte San Gabriele the Italian commander has won the entrance to the Chiapbvan valley. A quick thrust up this valley will separate the two great Austrian armies. Then the road is cleared to Klagen furt and from there across the plains to Vienna. The war map printed ex clusively in this issue of The Bee shows the progress made by General Cadorna's troops. score of 9 to 8. The game was sensa tional. Score: R H E Btttl Creek 0 0 S 0 4 0 0 ft 18 6 6 Lindsay 0 0 0 0 4 2 0 0 39 S 2 Batterlec Battle Creek, Getrhnl and Cole; Lindsay, Tomlln and Agnew. Struck out: By Uetchell, 6; by Tomlln, 7. .. Killed in Silo Pit. North Platte, Neb., Sept. 14. (Spe cial.) While working in the pit of a silo, sixteen feet deep, on the Pat terson farm, north of town, Arthur Boop of Beaver City was killed yes terday afternoon. The walls of the silo collapsed buring Boop under twelve feet of dirt. regiment to move, the streets were again lined with people and the sec ond contingent of Lincoln's contribu tion to the cause marched proudly down O street to the encouraging hand-clapping of the people along the way. The line marched away with Dr. Hall and his automobile carrying Colonel Paul and the parents of the latter, Judge and Mrs. Pau of St. lPaul in the lead, followed by the Fifth band, the headquarters com pany, fifty-three men; supply com pany, thirty-seven men, and Company A of the Fifth, Captain Monty Lumm, commanding, 153 men. There was little delay at the Mis souri Pacific station and at 1:20 the long train pulled out for "somewhere in New Mexico." Lincoln Lonesome. There were many sad hearts when the train passed from view around the curve. Many who had no near relatives, many who had witnessed the partings earlier in the day and again stood by and saw wives and sweet hearts, mothers and sisters bid good by to their loved ones, seemed to feel a touch of that sadness and midst all the veneer of joyfulness among the soldiers, there were many hearts beating a sympathetic feeling for those, the dear ones left at home. Lincoln will be a lonesome place for somel time to come, the taking of so many uniformed men from its streets will make it seem like another place, until such time as. the new Sev enth is called to arms and once more the "tread of marching feet is heard along the busy street." WHEAT PRICE IS SETTLED AT $2.15, SAYSSHOETHILL ' (Continued from Face One.) wheat because he is sure of the price he will get for his crop. The United States government has promised it and all the integrity and power of that government is behind the promise. Would Have Been Lower. "It is possible that without this law wheat might have gone a trifle higher right now. BttLit is quite sure that wheat would have gone much lower later on and the farmers would have lost vastly more than they would have gained. "This price was fixed by a gather ing of representative men from every class and they agreed unanimously on the price and the justice of- the law. The law is really a protective tariff on wheat. It protects the producer of wheat and it protects the consumer. "This year, as never before, the farmers are protected. The should put every possible acre in wheat be cause they are sure they are going to get $2.15 a bushel for every bushel they produce. They have the pledged word of the United States government." ft txtsoxi & y' Suits Tot School Wear Strongly built of good, strong, long-wearing materials and in styles that are smart, dressy and serviceable. Strongly sewn throughout. These suits have back of them the names' and reputa tions of some of the best makers in the, country. F R E E A miniature army rifle free with each clothing purchase for boys p to 8 years. A fancy handled knife free with each clothing purchase for boys 8 to 18 years. MM m R-tvX ik The suits come in fancy gray and green mix tures and a splendid line of blue serges, fine enough for dress and substantial enough for service. $5.95, $7.50, $10.00 For Saturday Only Bojs Blouses, 59c Shown in neat, attractive stripe ef 1 fects and plain whites. Dependable materials, button across collar. Tie and Blouse Combination, $1 Consisting of one attractive Scotch four-in-hand boy's tie land a blouse in guaranteed fast colors. Saturday, $1. Boy' Shop Main Floor No Stairs No Elevator. Shoes for Boys New Army Shoes for boys made of brown Russia lea ther just like Munson's army shoes for men. Priced according to sizes $3.50 to $5 I I II I 'I' Big Ovation at Hastings As Company G Entrains Hastings, Neb., Sept. 14.-r-(Special Telegram.) Ten thousand persons today joined in a farewell ovation for Company G, Fifth regiment, which left at 3:40 p. m., attended by a tu multuous salute of whistles and bells. In the parade, as an escort, were 100 veterans, nearly 3,000 school children and hundreds of civilians. It was the longest parade and the biggest crowd ever seen here. Company G was joined here by the Fifth infantry companies of Gothen burg, North Platte, Grand Island and Ord, all leaving on train of thiry cars. Proceed Against Lyons Hotel Under Albert Law County Attorney Magney has filed ex "rel proceedings in district 'court against Merrick Cummings. owner of the Lyons hotel property, Thirteenth and Dodge streets, and Charles Ep stein and Oshie Rosenthal. Jilleged proprietors of the hostelry. The suit is brought under the Albert law, tha county attorney alleging the Lyons hotel has been run as a "house of prostitution." The court is asked to issue an injunction and order the hotel closed. The case was set for hearing in district court Septem ber 25. fty-fto-fte. 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