THE BEE: OMAHA; FRIDAY. DECEMBER 21. 11)17.
BURGLARS ROB '
DEPOSIT VAULT
IN COUNTRY BANK
Burn Through Eight Inches t)f
Steel and Take $30,000,
Overlooking Other
Valuables.
'- iiicago, Dec. 20. Robbers last
ijisht stole approximately $30,000
from he safety deposit vaults of the
State Bank of Summit, a suburb.
, The money was in bills of small de
nominations and belonged to the
Argo plant of the Corn Products
company, it was reported, and was
placed in the vaults yesterday in
preparation for pay day today.
-None of the banks money, in the
main vault, was touched. The rob
bery was discovered when the bank
was opened this morning.
' IT. Krlgore, who is president of the
bank, is also vice president of the
State Bank of LaGrange, another
suburb, which was held up in day
light a week ago by robbers, who es
caped with $46,845. According to Mr.
Kilgore the pay roll at the Summit
bank was insured. The money stolen
was in a suitcase in the vault. An
other suitcase, containing $40,000,
was overlooked.
The robbers entered the bank by a
rear door and, using a gas torch,
burned their way through eight inches
of steel and concrete to their booty.
They left no clue, nor has any
trace of the quartet which robbed the
LaGrange bank been found.
Robbery of the State bank of Sum
mit called attention to the appalling
list of bank and payroll robberies in
Chicago and "suburbs in the last
eighteen months.
Insurance Rates Increased.
According to an official of a big
burglar insurance company, there
0i ave been 17 bank robberies, netting
approximately $400,000, and 14 pay
roll robberies of insured firms, net
ting $200,000 to the bandits, in the
period mentioned. The depredations
have cost the lives of seven police
men. A long series of house burglaries
led to an increase of 10 per cent in
the burglar insurance rates on resi
dents and apartments. Payroll rob
beries last month resulted in an in
crease of 33 1-3 per cent in payroll
insurance. Banks, it was said, will
come next.
The automobile has made the mod
ern robber raid possible. The rob
bers, usually young, numbering four
or live, lie in wait unnoticed among
other machines, tor the appearance
of the payroll messenger or descend
suddenly on a bank.
Deaths Reported in
American Army
Washington, Dec. 20. The follow
ing deaths were reported today by
General Pershing:
WAGONER LEONARD SAR
GENT, field artillery, measles, Bed
ford, Ind.
. PRIVATE TAMES N. GRA
VELLE, engineers, December 17,
cerebro-spmal meningitis, East titch
burg, Mass.
PRIVATE CLARENCE W.
MANCHESTER, engineers, Decem
ber 16, measles, complicated with
pneumonia, acute; father, Charles
Manchester, Fort Bragg, Cal.
PRIVATE MILTON" S. MARKS,
engineers, December 17, pneumonia,
West Lynn, Mass.
FRASER DESCRIBES
WAR RISK BUREAU
Sovereign Commander Wood
men of World Tells About
Soldiers' Insurance
Plan.
ST
W. A. Eraser, sovereign com
mander of the Woodmen of the
World, who has just been appointed
one of three to constitute the ad
visory board of the Bureau of War
Risk insurance at Washington, has
returned from the national capital to
catch up with some work at home be
fore returning to his duties in the
east. The other members of the board
are Prof. Glover of the University of
Michigan and Alexander Hunter, a
noted actuary of New York City.
Mr. Eraser will have to spend the
greater part of his time in Washing
ton until the bureau is thoroughly or
ganized. This bureau will not only handle
soldiers' insurance as arranged for by
the government, but will also handle
all of the soldiers' allotments to their
dependents. The law provides that
the soldier who has dependents must
allot $15 of his monthly wage to his
dependents. The government then'al
lows another $15 for that dependent
out of a fund created for the pur
pose, and if that dependent be a wife,
and the soldier has children, the gov
ernment allows $5 per month for each
child.
"We are paying out the checks for
all these allotments, said Mr. eraser
"and in doing this we have already
checked out $1,600,000. I p to Satur
day night we had received besides
i , ' r c
applications irom soldiers lor in
surance totaling over $2,000,000,000.
ihis is the largest bureau in Vash
mgtou today outside the War de
partment itself. Up to the time I left
we had 7s0 people working in the
bureau headquarters during the days
and 350 at night until midnight. We
have simply stripped the business col
leges of their students to get enough
stenographers, clerks and typists.
cesides stripping the business col
leges we have simply scoured Wash
ington ior tnem. we have women
6o years old working beside girls in
knee dresses with curls hanging down
their backs." '
Store
Open
Until
9 P. M.
Dmite Stores
Buy
Another
War
Saving
Stamp
Unci
, Gen. Morrison Director
Of U. S. Military Training
Washington, Dec. 20. Major Gen
eral John F. Morrison has been ap
pointed director of military training
with headquarters at the War college
in this city. lie will have charge of
the co-ordination of the army training
work throughout the United States in
order to produce a uniform result and
will be aided by the general staff mili
tary training committee, of which he
becomes the head.
Major General Scott
Returns From Europe
An Atlantic Port, Dec. 20-Major
General Hugh L. Scott, United States
army, who is to be assigned as chief
instruction officer of the new national
army, returned today from Europe
on an American -steamship. He has
Vieen at the front in France studying
conditions there. A number of United
States army officers arrived here with
him. ,
Longer Vacation Because
Of Shortage of Coal
Christmas vacation at the Univer
sity of 'Omaha will begin' Friday. Va
cation will continue until New Year's
day and classes will take up again
Wednesday, January 2, according to
present plans. While Dr. Jenkins is
anxious to shorten vacation, if the
weather is too cool, school will not
begin until the Monday after New
Year in order to save coal.
British Casualties
Reported During Week
London, Tuesday, Dec. 18. British
casualties reported in the week end
ing today totaled 17,976 officers and
men as follows:
Officers killed or died of1 wounds,
331: men, 3,181.
Officers wounded or missing. 1,039:
men, 13,425.
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or arm, oppression, irreinilar pulse, palpita
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Dr. Miles will send to afflicted persons a
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soon relieved. Many report cured after phy
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FIRE DESTROYS
BIG LABORATORY
ATFAlRRORT, IA.
Muscatine, la., Dec. 20. The
United States government sustained
a $00,000 fire loss last, night in the
destruction by fire of the main labora
tory of the United States biological
station at Fairport, la. The large
structure, completed three years ago,
is a mass of embers today.
The most important scientific ef
fort of the station centered in the
artificial propagation of fresh water
mussel shells used in the manufacture
of pearl buttons.
City Council to Offer
Some Bonds for Sale
The city council decided to offer
for sale the following 1918 city bonds:
Sewer, $400,000; intersection, $100,
000; park, $50,000. These bonds are
authorized by the city charter.
1890
1917
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DIAMONDS
Over 27 years of
careful merchandis
ing is a guarantee
worthy of your con
sideration when pur
chasing diamonds.
Open Evenings.
IIH 1 1 Him " I
15?aDODif
Hosiery
Women's
Fiber Silk
Boot Hose,
black and
white, two
pairs in fan
cy Xmas
box, a box,
TO4
Children's
Black Cot
ton Hose, in
fine and
heavy rib
bed, a pair,
Men' I? lack
Wool Socks,
with gray
hf els and toes,
a pair . .
ta-i) lis pea Sin)
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g Qf fMi 1 lit
Offers Complete Stocks at Low Prices
Perhaps the supreme test of the year comes now to this Big Basement the months and months of
preparation that we made is now bearing fruit in lower, far lower prices than would otherwise pre
vail. Our foresight in entering the market a long time ago is giving to you at this Christmas time
opportunities to buy better and more merchandise at lower prices than could otherwise be thought of
TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF IT.
Just 3 Shopping Days to Christmas
I
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Underwear 7
Women's
Silk Top
Lisle Body
Union Suits,
white only,
all sizes, a
suit,
S1.25
Women's
Medium
- Weight
Fleece
Lined, low
neck, sleeve
Union Suits,
81.35
Women's
Fancy Yoke
Vests, sizes 4,
5 and 6, each,
at
35c
IHIere are Fine Ghristaas Fuirs
at These Very Modest Prices
Don't know of a Gift that will give more pleasure than Furs-and we
do notjknow of a stock of Furs where prices are as modest as these.
For Women, Misses and Children
Furs of Every Type and Style
Women' and Misses' Fur
Shoulder and Neck Piece. Doz
ens of pretty styles, both large
and small shapes. Many dif
ferent kinds of furs and just
the kind you want. Brook
Mink, Jap Mink, Near Seal,
French, Coney, Marmot, Red
Fox, 'etc. Every fur piece is a
bargain and away under its real
worth at the prices marked,
$1.93, $2.95, AH
$3.95, up to P!O.UU
You will find a very large as
sortment of separate muff. Do
you need a muff to match your
fur coat collar? We have it,
at a great saving to you, all
sizes and shapes. This is a
stock so complete that you will'
surely find what you want. And
prices cover a wide range.
Prices range fc 1 fi Aft
from $1.95 up to P1U.UU
Women' and Misses' Matched
Sets, muffs and shoulder and
neck pieces to match. You will
find in this basement Fur De
partment a good assortment of
many different kinds of good
furs. Just look at the low
prices we have placed on these
and then remember they are .
sets and not odd pieces. Prices
;a;s!r.0.m.$3:95$ 15.00
set of fur for
We have a big as-
Both white and col.
Buy the girl
Christmas.
suruiieni. jjuui wuiiu mm
ored. These are real bargains.
This is one of the best gifts you
. can present to children. Prac
tical as well as pretty and good
looking, warm and comfy, too.
Special sets at $1.69, $1.95,
$2.39 and up tO QC
PaJ
from
Basement
Other Offers of Ij
Ready-to-Wear
3f-
a nice silk blouse for
Give her
Christmas. Georgette and Crepe
.1.. ii. m.. .. ,;rr
styles, all the new suit shades, Jfr
packed in holly boxes, ready for tyjf
gift-making. A large
assortment, each . . .
A very special lot of white blouse.
All new, fresh, crisp and clean or
gandies, , lawns, heavy washable
materials, etc. Many different
styles, in all sizes. A QC-,
tUW
$2.95 &
bargain, at
Women' and Misses' Bath Robes.
All nizes, fancy floral, big plaids,
etc. Made, of good heavy bath
robe material with pockets and
cords, all ready to put djO OA
an. A very useful gift.P02
Women' and Mine' Sweater
Coat. We have a very good as
sortment. Very special at $1.95,
$2.95, $3.95 up
to
Girl' Sweater Coat. Many differ
ent styles in white and colors.
Prices are 49c,
69c. 97c and . .
Muslin Underwear in Chris'tma f
boxes. Corset covers in many dif- TL
ferent styles. Packed in Christmas J)
boxes ready for gift- rg M
tu
$5.95
lany differ
and colors.
.$1.39
making, each
Basement
Repeated by Bequest 8:30 A. M. to 11 A. M. Only, Friday
15c Indian Camp Cut-Out Outfit 3c
' Follow th. judgment of thos.
whs kaow food photographs. .
Rinehart-Steffens
Of Course.
300 18th St, South. Wcad Bid-.
Just Off Farnara.
FRIDAY'S SPECIAL AT
BERNSTEIN'S
1116 South 16th Street.
GEORGETTE CREPE AND
CREPE DE CHINE BLOUSES
In all the New Colors
S2.95
Worth to $6.00
OPPOSITE HAYDEN'S
Here is a cut-out toy that ev
ery child in Omaha, and
particularly the boys, will
find hours of enjoyment in
for months as illustrated
here.
IU. 'MM ML.. iiH l
Wonderful Stock of Toys
Little Red Chairs, trimmed in
yellow 29c to 75c
Natural Finish Kindergarten
Chairs 49c to $1.00
Antique Oak Finish Dining
Room Chairs for little girls'
Tea Parties, 24 inches
hiRh 75c
Erector Sets
No. 1 makes 88 models,
price $1.00
No. 2 makes 120 models,
price $2.00
No. 3 makes 176 models,
price $3.00
No. 4, in a wood box, makes
207 models, price $S.OO
Other sets up to., $25.00
Natural Finish Solid Oak
Folding Black Boards,
stands three feet high; 17
inches wide, has designs for
drawing. Special Price, 50c
13-inch Fancy Dressed Cork
Stuffed Dolls, with shoes and
stockings $1.00
I The Gift Shop Has Hundreds
of Pretty Things-Low Priced
W This New Department has made a "hit," and rightly too
Sr for hundreds and hundreds of pretty and dainty gifts are
r ' to be found here at prices which are so low that they are
jf within the reach of every purse.
hii
f 1-ine Military Brushes, complete in case, 69c
sV
WHITE EAGLE'S Indian Oil, Known as
RATTLESNAKE OIL
The old Indian remedy for the cure of
rheumatism, catarrh, hay fever, sore and
swollen joints, stiff muscles, all kinds of
pain, croup and diphtheria, tonsilftis. Used
by the Indians for hundreds of years, and
always been known for its great drawing
qualities. Won't blister, perfectly harmless,
penetrates without rubbing. This great Oil
will limber you up and do away with your
rheumatism and pain. Just one application
and your pain is gone. Will penetrate
through the thickest of sole leather in a
. , ...u ... L vli,j IUCUH.IUQ UL M1I5 ,
kind that has ever been placed in the mar- W
,u jvcuei ana a cure awaits you. i housandi , ay
ot people will testify how they have been
relieved and cured by this wonderful new
Oil. It s a new version. Ever:
anteed to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Sold by all druggists at 60 cents
a bottle. Trade supplied by the Richardxon
Drug Co., Omaha, Neb. - Advertisement.
Fine Military Brushes, complete in case,
at
Toilet Sets, comb, brush and mirror, complete in djO riA
handsome box, at set. . JG.lV
One Bargain Counter of a splendid line of 'Nov- fc 1 AA
elty Hand Bags 39c to 1 "UU
Kjr Novelty Velvet Hand Bags, elegantly lined with 11 OC
nat'ent inside Tiiirsp and mirrnr enpfinl oar-li ilSiiJ
A X - aa.va MJVViUly vuvii
One Bargain Counter of Cuff Buttons, Stick Pins, " Cr
Chains, etc., each OC
a Beautiful Japanese Novelty Vases, specially
Sf priced from 75c to
Japanese Novelty Candle Holder,
shade, etc., each
$2.00
complete with
f Ash Tray Smokers, stands two feet high, nicely d1 OQ
V? finished, each p 1.7
Just arrived, Shaving Mugs, with silver frame and silver
handle brush $2.00 to $5.00
Manicure Sets, in leatherette satin lined case. Prices rang'!
from $2.00 to $5.00
Ivory Clocks, in all the lat.pst rl
Lr-j-riM " . w.9'5 to ,5.00
Basement
Practical Xmas Gifts
Unusual Hardware Offerings
The wife or mother always appreciates a kitchen help,
something to make her work easier.
all the juices.
Small Size, special.
Medium Size, special
Large Size, special
"Colum
fei" Food
they cut
(do not
crush),
all kind.s
of flesh
jr veget
ables, leaving
"Mirro"
Aluminum
Per-
eolator
in the beau
tiful Colo
nial pat
tern, spe
cial, $1.95
t
. .95c Jjc
m . w m
Mirro Aluminum
Tea Kettles, Co-
onial p a ttern,
$3.95 to $5.50.
Nickel Plated
Copper Tea Ket-
ties, 6-quart size,
special . . ..$1.75
7-quart size, spe
cial $1.95
Wearever Aluminum Roaster, at
from $4.40 to $6.00
Roasters, seamless, sanitary "Sav
ory," up from 95c
Three-piece enameled "L i k"
Roasters, lare enough for twelve-
pound roast, special $2.85
Bread Makers, they do away with
the drudgery of kneading and
make the bread much finer, spe
cial, Friday, at $2.25
Electric Irons. We have Universal
and Hot Toint at. $5.00
1
Handkerchiefs
for Gifts I
25c i
H( uim,, npei-iai .03 una 1101 l oini at 55.00 Basement V
Women' Jap Silk and Crepe D
China Handkerchiefs, in fancy
solid colors, flowered and colored
borders. Your choice',
each
Men's Soft Bleached Handker
chiefs, plain and colored, ji
Women' Fancy Handkerchiefs,
with white and colored embroid-
ered. designs in corners; three in fcrf
iancy,nristmas hp
box OOC
Women's Initial Handkerchief,
white and colored embroidered in
itials, three in
box .
Women' Fancy Initial Handker
chiefs, ffi white and multi-colored
initials, six in box,
at GOtf and
Women' Fancy Handkerchiefs, in
boxes of three, four and six hand
kerchiefs, a.box, CQ
39S 45, 50 and.. 0i7C
Women' Initial Handkerchief, in
white and colored effects; OP
six on-a card, at OOC
Women' All-Linen Handkerchief,
in plain and embroidered ig
corners, each IOC
Men' Initial Handkerchief, with
narrow borders and initials em
broidered in corners, six Of"
in box, at 69 and..... OOC
Children' Handkerchief, in fancy
baskets, books and boxes, 1 r
three in each, at IOC Jr
Basement S
30c
75c f