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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 23, 1917)
1ft THE BEE: OMAHA, TUESDAY. OCTOBER 23, 1917. OMAHA DEALERS REPORT BETTER COAL OUTLOOK r Shortage Averted When Miners Return to Work in Illinois and " Missouri; Supply Seems Assured. 1 Omaha dealers assert that both do mestic and steanv, coal conditions have shown improvement since last week. Word was received that with men back at work in a large number of Illinois and Missouri mines coal is beginning to move more freely, with indications that it will continue com ing in quantities sufficient to fill all orders. ' It is said that there Is still a short age in coal from Arkansas, but there is enough in storage to take care of the demand until stocks are increased sufficiently to meet requirements, Springfield, III., Oct 2 Illinois coal miners went back to work today, with the exception of those in Frank lin county, after a strike ot a week in an tttemot to force an increase in . wages, , In Franklin county, where there are 19 mines, the men are holding meetings today and probably, it was reported at miners' headquarters, will be at work tomorrow morning. " Little concern 'was manifested by miners' officials over the resolution adopted yesterday by miners of this vicinity, petitioning a convention in Illinois to consider the Washington agreement. The meeting also asked that the government take over the operation of the mines. Last week's strike started when in creases, agreed on between miners and operators, but dependent upon permis sion of the fuel administration to raise coal prices, did not become effective beginning with the second October pay period. Increases pending are 10 cents a ton tor mining coal, $MU a day tor day work and IS per cent for yard age and dead work. Roads Lack Engineers.; ' The Black Diamond, the official or gan of the coal industry, in its issue of Saturday says: "The national situation this wek Is about as follows: t "There are mines enough to pro duce all the coal that is needed. There may. be cars enough to haul the coal, but there aren't engines enough to maneuver the cars. Instead of getting more engines the production of the factories has been sent abroad and home deliveries have been postponed, perhaps, until after the winter is over. ; Meanwhile, the railroads are trying to Set along without engines by slowing own the movement of trains and in creasing the load on each locomotive. They have done this hoping that the delay in cars on cross country would be made up by faster loading and un loading of cars at destination. Shortage In East. "For other relief the government Is depending on that which will come by the closing of the lake season of navi gation about three weeks hence. Ex pectation in this direction are exag gerated because the lake tonnage amount to no more than 5,000,000 tons a month and that will not relieve completely the situation, "Meanwhile the east Is on short rations of coal with danger threaten ing every minute that the mines will be closed down by a strike. Some mines are already closed because they cannot operate at the president's prices and the recent attempt to re adjust prices did not include the Im portant districts. No indication has come from Washington as to what further price readjustment will take place that will restore these mines to productive capacity. In the west the supply ot eastern coal has been shut oft by railroad difficulties and the, sup ply of western coal has been shut off by a strike. The west is in an ex tremely dangerous position, duplicat ing in every particular i the situation which has existed in the east." Two Homes Robbed Sunday; , : Thieves Make Lean Hauls Israel Israelson, 1822 North Thirty first street and Ernest Norden, 2527 boutb Tenth street reported to the - police that their homes were bur glarized Sunday night The Nordeh home was ransacked from garret to cellar, but the nurgiars baul was only $10 in money. A" overcoat and gold watch was taken from the Israelson home. 1 i - i i. i P Hummel Objects When Railroad Asks Trackage in Park Distritt 4 Two BaNoonists Would Wed Before Going to the Front Clarence E. War, who is anxious to go to war, and Joseph E. Doiier, both sergeants in Company C, Fort Omaha balloon corps, obtained licenses to wed Theltna K. Fanchier and Clara M. Palmer, in county court Monday morning. The young women live at Fremont, Neb. They are'"paIs.M The soldiers also are close friends. ; Travelers Must Pay Tax For 1 .7 Pullman Luxury After Noy. 1 ' The railroad tces have been no tified that after November 1 all per sons riding on Pullman crs will pay a government tax of 10 per cent for the accommodations furnished. , "I wouldn't vote in 1,000 years to close Homer or Atlas streets. I want the beautiful river view from these City Commissioner Hummel of the park department believe in conse'rv- im nr Mn(iict narw ff vi ' jiik ii4b uniuiai pvviitij wt silica ii a a i , p , , ( , . . , , .t streets kept for future generations, park and boulevard system. At the M th, ccLmiss;one, junction of the Mandan park road with the main road near Albright he has a posted a sign which invites the wayfarer to feast his eyes on the scenery from the hillops of Mandan. At Monday mornings meeting ot the city council committee of the whole a proposition was presented by the Chicago, Burlington & Uuincy Railroad company, asking that cer tain intersecting streets between the river and Riverview- park district be closed. The purpose is to give the company an unbroken strip of land for trackage purposes. - Commissioner Kugel also averred that he was enamored of water views, particularly the perspective from Homer and Atlas streets. f love to meditate upon those ma jestic hill tops and fill my soul with the grandeur of the scenery up and down the river. I love to roam in the sanctuary of nature along these river side eminences," vouchsafed Mr. Kugel. The council committee on natural scenery will vJsit the scene of pro posed devastation and will make a report next week. MONEY PLUS CROPS FARMER'S WAR DUTY Foodstuffs Alone ' Will Not Brin Victory, Say Officials; Farmers Urged to Invest in Liberty Bonds. Treasury officials are expressing grave concern over the general apathy in the middle west and south in the second Liberty loan campaign. , "Rural communities in these sec tions are failing to respond as they should and show a deplorable lack of interest," officials says, and, while de claring confidence in, the final success of the campaign, feel the farmer is failing miserably in doing his part While this condition docs exist in some parts of the country and is de plored by every American citizen, the farmer is not altogether to blame and his attitude may be attributed to a misunderstanding, if not to ignorance, of the real necessity of his subscrib ing planted in his brain through a mis take by the administration. Without realizing it, the president has brought the farmer to believe his money is not wanted for carrying? on the war. in ins ocsire to increase tins year s crops President Wilson stx months ago plastered the country with ap oeals to the farmer to increase his acreage, declaring that "foodstuffs will win the war" and that in tilling the soil the farmer was doing more for the i government than the, man with the rifle. , The farmer came to believe from' this campaign that he was doing "his bit" by raising his crops and that the work ot financing and fighting was up to the city man. An astounding num ber still believe the country expects and need nothing from them but their increased crops at the increased prices. " An educational campaign as wide spread and comprehensive as the president's appeal for increased pro duction will be launched before the next war loan is floated for the pur pose of instilling in. the farmer the idea that he, as well as the city man, has his liberty at stake; that his boys and his money are essential to carry the war to a successful conclusion, and that there are thousands of city men working harder than he t jn crease the production of neceishjt, of war and at the same time "giving until hurts" ' LI Catholic Research Club :r 1 Will Aid in Bond Drive Catholic Research club' met at St. Berchman'a Sunday. Important work was accomplished. Mrs. Harry Burk ley, president, introduced r the new director, Father Miller, who made an inspiring talk, suggesting how the Research club might branch out He appealed to the women' to encourajre study and spoke in behalt of the Lib erty bonds. There is an enthusiastic determination on the part of mem ber, of the club to purchase' 100 bonds Mrs. Paul Gallagher and Mrs. W. D. Hosford also spoke on the Liberty loan.; The following committee was appointed to further interests of bonds:, Mrs. W, M. Jeffers, Mrs. C W. Hamilton and Miss Mary Colter. V " 1 1 Hll pum Pastor Has Busy Day; ?-f v, Three Qpuples Are Wed ' Three marriage ceremonies were performed by Rev Charles W. Sav tdge, pastor-of People's church, Sat urday: William A. Crawford and Margaret Roberts, Omaha; Willard D. Keller and Lenore Sutton, Atlantic. Ia, and Thornwald Kvaas and Miss G. Johnsen, Des Moines, la. F.C. Patton Given High Honor Among Scottish Rite Masons Frank Cargill , Patton, treasurer of the Richardson Drug company of this city, has returned from Washington. D. C, tfhere he was elected and crowned sovereign grand inspector generator the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masonic bodies for the state of Nebraska. This is the most exalted office the Rite can confer, there being only 28 such officers .of the 33d and last degree, scattered among the states in the southern jurisdiction, which includes all states south of the Ohio and west of the Mississippi riv ers, and the territories and dependen cies of the United States. The office iof life tenure, and car ries with it supervision over the con sistories at Omaha, Lincoln and Hast ings, and the subordinate bodies lo cated throughout the state. Mr. Pat ton has taken time from an active business life to render most valuable services to Masonry, and the feeling in Masonic circles generally'is that this high honor has been most fit tingly bestowed. Police Officer Heads Off Runaway Automobile Officer James Byrne of the police department proved to be a hero when he heard two boys screaming in a runaway automobile on , Farnam street, near Twenty-first street The derelict car was moving east and was beginning to veer toward the north side of Farnam-street, when the officer rushed from the sidewalk, mounted the running board and threw in the reverse lever. The, car got away at Twenty-fourth and Far nam streets. - The owner of the ca? and'father of the boys gave his name as "John Ellington, which name does not appear in the Omaha directory, , Autoists Must Heed Signals at Crossings The city council committee of the whole recommended for passage an ordinance which declares it to be a misdemeanor to ignore danger signals at railroad crossings. ECZEMA 6 MONTHS II HEALED First on Face in Rash, then Blisters and Pimples. Itching Intense. Used One Box Cuticura Ointment and One Cake Cuticura Soap.' ' "I had eczema on each side of my face for six months. It broke out first in a rash, then small blisters and pirn- pica wiiuiu appeal. uic kpots became sore and the itcmng-was intense so mat I could not keep from scratching and rubbing my face, which was inflamed. ,"Then I sent for a free sample of Cuticura Soap and Ointment It stopped the itrhintr and buminir at once, so I bought a dox of Cuticura Ointment and a cake of Cuticura Soap, and now my face is healed and is as smooth as ever." (SignedJijE. E. Law rence, Windsor, Wise. Having obtained a clear, healthy skin by the use of Cuticura, keep it clear by using the Soap for all toilet purposes assisted by touches of Ointment as needed. ' Cuticura Soap is ideal for the complexion because so mild, so delicate and so creamy. ' For Free Sample Each by Return Mail address post-card: "Cuticura, Dept. H, Boston." Sold everywhere. Soap 25c Ointment 25 and 50c , An Kl asy wn to erd CATARRH FOREVER Simple Horn Treatment Destroys . Germ of ThU Dangerous Disease. ?& air ia always 11 ot catarrh germ thrown-off by one person and absorbed by another and when your system fails to throw ft inch germs they find permanent lxig went in the nose, throat and head and mul tiply rapidly. Yon nut kill these ferae be fore you can cure catarrh. l The cents of catarrh can be best de stroyed by Inhaling the pare medicated air of Hyoroct (pronounced Hign-o-ine. This splendid, and powerful combination of oil of Eucalyptus with other healinf areata has a wonderful germicidal action. You breath th ir into your note, throat and lungs by means of a small hard rubber Inhaler, which Sher man it MeConnell Drug Co. and other lead' iug drug gilt hero m Omaha and vicinity opplr . with every treatment This medi cated air is certain death to the term of Catarrh and drives them completely out of your system and when tbe germ are de stroyed the catarrh with all it disagreeable symptoms will stop. As Hyomel ia pleasant to breath and is always sold by druggists everywhere with . a positive, guarantee of successful results or money back, surely no Catarrhal sufferer shou'd go Ion before MriBS this simple home remedy, Adv. T Tbe Building and Loan Associations of Omaha Will Sell You Liberty Bonds On Weekly or Monthly Payments One Dollar a week for a $50 Bond. Two Dollars a week for a $100 Bond. Do your, bit! . ' 'Let everyone own at least one Liberty Bond., . ,We will help you! " ; x 'Ask any one of us for full information. ' t ' '' - THE CONSERVATIVE SAVINGS AND LOAN ASS'N, 4.614 Harney Street. OMAHA LOAN AND BUILDING ASSOCIATION, Northwest Corner 15th and, Dodge. OCCIDENTAL BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, . 322 South 18th. y , NEBRASKA SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, 'S 211 South 18th . PRUDENTIAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, 120 South. 17th. , . " COMMERCIAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, . , . . 4931 South 24th HOME SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, v 4724 South 24th- " BANKERS SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, v;' : 1506 Farnam. ... " STATE SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, 1623 Harney St. FOOD PLEDGE CARDS ARE NOW-COMING IN Morning Mails ; Show That Work is Already Being Done in tbe State by Teachers. Food pledge cards poured intcrthe office of State Food Administrator Wattles in large numbers yesterday morning from all parts of the state. The first mails brought great volumes of them duly signed. This, Mr. Wattles says, indicates that the school teachers alt over the state are taking hold of this move ment in earnest, and that they took hold of it even a day or two in ad vance of tfte formal opening of the campaign, since the campaign is now open formally in the schools, and the appearance of the signed cards in the morning mails shows that some must have been signed up during last week. Teachers Distribute Cards. All over the state the teachers are distributing these cards to their pupils and getting the parents to sign the pledge to observe a wheatless and a meatless day, and to observe certain ottyer suggested regulations of diet which would aid in the general food conservation niovwiient. While the schocls are doing their part of the pledge card work this week, the work on the campaign by the committees appointed in every county in the state will begin in earn est next week. By that time the teach ers and pupils will have finished their part ot the work, and then the com mittees in every county in the state will comb the county next week to get all the families signed up that have not signed through the campaign made by the schools. Rally Thursday Afternoon. As a general enthusiastic rally, just prior to making the drive in the state, the committee members are to meet at the Boyd theater Thursday after noon of this week. The committee members will come in from all parts of the state for this meeting to get their final instructions, and to hear some enthusiastic talks on the im portance of the food pledge drive. Senator G. M. Hitchcock will be among the speakers. , Coad Goes to Detroit To Complete Auto Deal R. W. Coad left Sunday for De troit, Mich., where he will join Bert Murphy of the Murphy-O'Brien Aute company. The object of this visit is to con clude the details of a recent deal to make Coad a partner in the Murphy O'Brien Auto company, which firm holds the distributor's contract on Paige and Dodge automobiles. Trio Fails to Face Judge; Witness, in Case Missing I. J. Haaker, his wife, and Ella Bistol, arrested by Sergeant Dillon at the Regent Shoe company. Fifteenth and Douglas streets, Sunday night on a charge of disturbing the peace, were not arraigned in police court yesterday orning. The complaining itness failed to appear. ADVERTISE BONDS Sutton Loyal in War Crisis, Writes Bender; Citizens of German Blood Aid Bed Cross. Agricultural implement dealers throughout Nebraska, Wyoming, western Jowa, and South Dakota have received circulars and posters from F. L. Haller of the Lininger Imple ment company, ureinsr the'm to use their influence with the farmersW their community for the sale of Lrb rty bonds. "You can do no greater service' to the farmerthan to get him to put his surplus money into this, the safest and best investment in the world," says the poster. In a reply Bender & Son of Sutton congratulated Mr. Haller on the poster, and reported 'they had already sold three big Liberty bonds through these posters displayed in their shop. In this letter, Mr. Bender akes oc casion to say that he is chairman of the finance committee of the Red Cross at Sutton, and he points out that the best contribution there came from Americans of German blood. "They talked the least and did the most," said Mr. Bender, "and there is no doubt they will respond with the Liberty bonds. There sure has been a mighty cljange here since the gov ernment went to war, and I am proud to say that Sutton is loyal to the good old U. S. A., in spite of all talk and falsehood to the contrary." Expert Here For Matters Trial; Son Asks Delay A. Pi Smith, expert government accountant, arrived here from Wash ington Monday to go over the vol uminous accounts in the Thomas H. Matters case preliminary to the re trial, which is scheduled to begin No vember 5 in federal court Mr. Smith was here at the first, trial of Matters for unlawfully issuing certificates of deposit. A letter has been received by Assistant United States Attorney General Sexton from "Tate" Matters, now living in New York, asking that the trial be postponed, as if will be Inconvenient for him to come here for the 'trial of his father as now scheduled. WANT MEN TO SHOOT GAS AND ARE BOMBS Uncle Sam Calls for Volunteers Tor This Branch of Serv- ice to Cross Atlantic . Soon. Any "bile desiring to shoot liquid fire and gas at the kaiser's forces may satisfy this laudable ambition by Thanksgiving, if hj will hurry down to the army recruiting station ia the army building. A telegram from Waihington to the recruiting officers here said the first "gas aifd flame battalion" of the United States army is now being or ganized as a part of the Thirtieth engineers, now stationed near Wash ington. Recruits will be taken into this regiment for a short time. It is furthermore stated that they will be in France by Thanksgiving. This is an opportunity for young men to join one of the most unique organizations in the army and to get to the front without delay. Recruiting Stimulated. The Tecently reported casualty lists have aroused the fighting blood of America's youth. All over the coun try recruiting has been stimulated. Sixty-two young men enlisted at the army recruiting station in Omaha Sat urday and Sunday and Monday morn ing there was another line of them in the office waiting for examination. The postmaster of Butte, Neb., sent in five young men to the Omaha recruiting station. All passed the ex amination and were enlisted. Coast Artillery Wants Men. The popular coast artillery section of the army, closed for many months because it was the first one to be filled, is again open, for a short time. This branch will' appeal tothose de siring to do their bit without leaving the shores of the United States. It is vital that the coast be guarded from attack and a larger force is uow calledfpr. Hammill Arrives to Take Up Work With Union Pacific F. H. Hammill, new general super intendent of the Union. Pacific, for merly with the Northwestern, has as sumed the duties. of his new position and has left for an inspection trip over the Nebraska and Wyoming lines. Leach Held In $750 Bonds V . . For Trial On Holdup Charge Guy Leach, charged with assault and intent to rob, was arraigned be fore Judge Madden and pleaded not guilty. He waived preliminary ex- aminati'nn. Tudtre Madden bound him Nwer to the district court, fixing his bond at fw. Leach was brought here from Kan sas City, -where he had been arrested on a petty larceny charge. The Kan sas City authorities released him when they learned he was wanted here in connection with the holdup of an A. D. T. watchman last May. CUT THIS OUT ;!.D ENGLISH RECIPE FOR CA; TARRH, CATARRHAL DEAF NESS AND HEAD NOISES. Gray Hair? Use BARBO A preparation of Croat merit for streaked, faded or gray hair. Yon Can Make It Yourself Ot a kox of Barbo Compound at any drug store. Directions for making' and us come in each box. Costs little and auy to make. Showing Sister Suste how to Sew" is most important, for Susie's last name is legion. All over this broad land -she is hard at work sew ing shirts for Soldiers, knit ting natty neck-warmers, and often knotty socks that blister brother Bill's big toe! V Susie is so willing' that the Red Gross has sent a committee to Europe toi find out just what kind of shirts and socks the Sam mies Would like to have. And this committee has issued a little picture book that tells all about knitting, soldiers'; socks, also sweaters helmets, wristlets, muflers, wash cloths and hotwater bot tle covers. " This free book tells just how to do it, what size needles to use and what kind of wool to get. Best of all it has a complete set of leautiful half-tone illus ' trations that explain every thing. Since the safety of the soldiers is oh Sister Susie's shoulders ' she shouldn't shirk securing this splen did sewing system. . Sleeveless Jwlk. Sweater ' jMlL''1 Wristlet Knitted Helmet Write RrCHTnoaf. Fill y i the attacked coupon and enclose a two-cent : stamp for return postage. THE OMAHA BEE INFORMATION BUREAU : , Frederic J. Haekin, Director. ' - ,'.. j Washington, D. C - ; I ; Enclosed find a two-cent stamp, for which you ttill please Bend lie, entirely free, a copy of "The Knitting Book.". - v. , , - Street Address. City- Statsu If you.kno of some one wto is troubled r!th Catarrhal Deafness, head noises or ordinary catarrh cut out this formula and hand It to them and you majr have been the means of saving some poor sufferer perhaps' from total deafness. In England scientists for a Jong time past have recog nized that catarrh is a constitutional disease and necessarily requires constitutional treat ment. , x Sprays, inhalers and nose douches ra liable to. irritate the delicate air passages and force the disease into the middle ear, wh.ch frequently means total deafness, or else the disease mav be driven down the air passages towards the lungs which ia , equally as dangerous. The following formula. which is used extensively in the damp Eng lish climate, is a constitutions! treatment and should prove especially efficacious to sufferers here who live under more lavor able climate conditions. . Secure from your druggist i " ounee of i Farmint (Double Strength). Take this bom ' and add to it U pint of hot water and 4 ounces of granulated sugar; stir until dis solved. Take one tablespoonful four time's a , day. This will often bring . quick relief from distressing head noies. Clogged nos trils should open, breathing become easy and hearing improve. as the inflammation in the eustachian tubes is reduced. Parmint used in this way acts directly upon the blood and mucoas surfaces of the system and has a slight tonic action that facilitates obtain ing the desired results. The preparation ia easy to make, costs little and - if pleasant ' to take. Every person who has catarrh should give this treatment trial. Adv. COR the imexpect X. ed guests, a planned entertainment, or the usual ' luncheon serve this delicious, satisfying beverage. TORZ has a distinc tive flavor. ' Blends per fectly with any food. Its sharp, zestful tang whets the appetite. Both nour ishing and refreshing. Served wherever pure, invigorating drinks arc sold. 1 Order it by the case. Delivered at your home. Storz Beverage & Ice Co." ' Webster 221. m T i lii ' Everyone Should DrinkHo't Water ' in the Morning Wash away all. the stomach, liver, and bowel poison before ' 'breakfast To feel your best dav in and dav out, to feel clean inside; no sour bile " to coat your, tongue and sicken your breath or dull your head, no constipa tion, bilious attacks," sick headache, colds, rheumatism or srassv. asirl stomach, you must bathe on the insid like you bathe outside.. This is vastly more important, because the skin, pores dp not absorb impurities into the blood, while the bowel pores do, says a well-known physician. To keep these poisons and toxins well flushed from the. stomach, liver. kidneys and bowels, drink before breakfast each day,' a glass of. hot water with a teaspoonful of limestone phosphate in it. This will cleanse, purify and freshen; the entire ali mentary tract, before putting more tood into the stomach. . " Get a quarter pound of limestone phosphate from your pharmacist. It is inexpensive and almost tasteless, except a sourish twinge which is not unpleasant. Drink phosphated hot water every morning to rid your sys tem of these vile poisons and toxins; also to prevent their formation. lo feel like young folks teei; like you felt before your blood, nerves and muscles became saturated with an accumulation of body poisons, be? gin this treatment ana a&ove an, keep it up! As soap and hot water act on the skin, cleansing, sweetening and nuriivinar. so limestone phosphate and hot water before breakfast, act,on- the stomach, hver, kidneys and bowels. A yertisement ' USE POSUM TAKE NO CHANCES, WITH YOUR SKIN ' If yon have a skin trouble that is"fil tressing you, do not let another day past without using Poslam. - ; V. ' ; It possesses healing energy in the most active and most concentrated form. It ia th direct remedy foritching skin .affections, pirticulsrlji stubborn and virulent cases, of Icicros, It acta lika pacifyjng balm, bring ing grateful and lasting relief. - - . ; Sold everywhere. For free sample write to Emergency Laboratories, 14J West 47th New Tork City. ."- " J - . Urga your skin to become fresher, clearer, better by the daily use of Poslam . Soap, medicated with Poslam. Advertisement. - . . - v