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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 27, 1917)
THE BEE: OMAHA. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 27. 1917. COL. M'CULLOUGH I BACK FROM CAPITAL; Excess Profits Tax Advisory Board, of Which He is Mem- j ber, Takes Recess Till i January 8. j Christmas Business Good On Railroads, Say Officials J'a.'-enger railroad officials are well satisfied with the Christinas business The business, they say, was about up to that of former years, and there was more money in it, due to the fact that it was handleJ with less equip ment than usual. Only one special train was run into Omaha Christmas day and thai was over th' Northwest ern, from Norfolk. The Northwestern? Black Hill? City Commissioners Thank Contributors to Muny Tree City commissioners, through their Omaha Musicians' union, Chambers' pupils, all other entertainers, and the Brandeis stores for contribution of J.OOO war savings stamps. Chief Too III to Discuss Police Row .With Visitors Chief of Police Dunn continues to improve. He is still being attended in a hospital. Visitors are not al lowed to discuss police matters when calling on t'te patient. speakers will be Dean F. J. Kelly, University of Kansas: Prof. R. E. Carter, University of Kansas; Dean ' G. W. A. Luckev, University of Ne- 0 braska; President D. W. Hayes of Peru State Normal; Prof. E. E. Lewis. University of Iowa; Prof. H. S. Lull, Kansas State Normal, at Em poria: Superintendent Beveridge, Omaha. The first session will be called ar 9 o'clock Friday morning. train was several hours lato. At j Western Teachers Convene In Omaha Last of Week The sixth annua! conference of the Western Association of Teachers of Education will be held Friday and Saturday at the Rome hotel. The .MorioiK mere were iw or so people , COmniitt-e on municipal Christmas wmw vvaiiicij ikj tunic lu vyuia.irt, tlliu to accommc ate them a special was made up and run through, doing local business. tree entertainment, desires to express thanks to the numerous business firms and individuals who con tributed so liberally to make the af fair a success; also the llemis Ba company, Trimble Brothers, the I'.ee Want Ads Erinj? Results. 4 Colonel T. V. McCulIough of The Bee has returned from Washington, the Excess Profits Tax Advisory board having taken a recess till Jan uary 8. "Omaha's colony in Washington is growing steadily." said Mr. McCul Iough. "The latest addition is Her !erl Daniel, who arrived last Friday to assume duties in the interned Hoperty division of the War depart ment. Harry O'Neill is already en gaged in that work. Major Gilbert s quite busy in-the same department. "Major George N. Peek is at the head of one of the purchasing branches of the ordnance bureau, and has his hands lull. Lyman Bryson is another former Omahan on the job. He is with the adjutant general's de partment, where he is assisting an expert from Ann Arbor to install a special accounting system. Bryson is getting restive in his civilian clothes, however, and talks of try ing for a commission at the coming officers' training camp. Says Capital Overcrowded. "Washington is overcrowded, and t he housing problem is serious. All the nearby towns are filled and thou sands sleep in Baltimore and work in the capital by day. Coal and sugar shortages have complicated the living problem and prices generally arc high. Much suffering was experi enced through lack of fuel during the recent cold snap. "The railroad situation is illustrated by the fact that the Baltimore ft Ohio train on which I left was in charge of a New York Central train crew and a Pennsylvania Pullman crew. While crossing Indiana I saw a freight train being drawn by a Union Pacific locomotive. Travel is heavy, but trains are on a war basis, and the public is putting up with a lot that would have been-thought intol ;rablc a few months ago." Big Opportunities Open to Gas Engine Experts The aviation branch of the army service offers excellent opportunities i for advancement to men who have a I practical knowledge of gas engines, j Lieutenant C. J. Glidden, president of the aviation exemption board, an- j nounces that applications for commis- ! sions will be received as follows: i Aviators Nonflyers, men who have had practical experience with gas en gines, not under 19 nor over 30. Balloon Pilots Not under 19 nor over 35. Nonflying Supply officers or adju tants, not under 19 nor over 35. Any person not now in the service, if the examination is passed success fully, niayc be enlisted. Men of draft age who are graduates of recognized technical schools and w ho have had at least one year's prac tical experience with gas engines since graduation, will be commissioned without training. Men, wliose practi cal gas engine experience rl equivalent to a technical school training, will be enlisted and sent to a ground officers' training school. Application should be made to the president of the aviation examining board, Fort Omaha, Nebraska, and date for examinations will be set. Postal Clerks at Transfer Object tc Criticism Postal clerks employed at the ransfer terminal are restive under the suggestion that delay in delivery 'of mails is chargeable to them. Sup ;rintendent Worley calls attention to the fact that the jam at the transfer for the last few weeks lias exceeded that of any former experience. "We have 75 men employed there," Mr. Worley says, "as fine and pa triotic a body of men as will be found anywhere in the country. These boys worked 12 to 18 hours a day for weeks, trying to keep the mails on time, and without complaint. They do not think that criticisms of their work are deserved under these con ditions. "I wish you would say a good word for the boys who ''id this work. The v deserve it. Our service flag has 14 stars, and we have men in army, navy and marine corps, here and in France. We are not boastful, but a fellow hates to be told, after he has worked 20 hours on a job that he is delaying things." Omaha Boys at Camp Dodge Send Christmas Greetings Thirty-five Omaha boys of Motor Truck company No. 346, Camp Dodge, have telegraphed their greetings to the Commercial club of Omaha, and to Omaha in general. Those signing the communication were: Jkdara Bado, M'lnslnw ,T. Krns, B. L. Alperfon, frlu O. Nyjard, ). U Holotcivaiiy, i:. s. Vnhn. K. K. Brown. Kvorctt H. liurlie, Raymond L. Hump. B. F. Callahan, Clari-nre C. Oman, T. W. Cleveland. O. S. Flunnery. W illiam It. arm. Allan M. Gunii'l, .Tusfph T. Ilnsford, llpnry 8. Ilnwe. T. K. JnhnMon. Maurice R. Kuhn. W ilfred R Mm h. J. B. McDonald. I T. PnltHrfon. K. T. PeiU'rsnti, KUMicIl I). l'lorcK, I.. F. Schcrnierhorn, Tarry A. Trembly, M. K White. Chester A. Daker, Richard V. Payn.-, John B. Twlford, Panlol Morrison, John Welch, Raymond Murphv. Kueh A. Williams, Frank Skilcs. Stanley Plays Xmas Carol Of His Own Composition Len Stanley, organist and choir master of Trinity cathedral, played "Christmas in the Morning," a carol of his own composition, at both musi cal services Tuesday. The words of the carol were taken from the story of the coming of the three wise men. The early service was impressive. The full choir was present to herald the day in with the old Christmas carols. Hymns, carols and anthems were sung at the 10:30 service. More than 500 people were present. As is the custom at Trinity, the full choir was given a breakfast at Loyal hotel after the early service. Joel W. West, Former Omaha Attorney, Dies in Far West Joel W. West, for many years a practicing attorney, who moved to California five years ago, died at his home in San Diego Christmas morn ing. He is reported to have con tracted a severe rnlrl that fW1nort into pneumonia! Ht is -survived bv his widow, two sons and a daughter. ; Buy Another IV ar Saving Stamp Benson & t5ffotne 'res. Choice of any Mid-winter trimmed hat $122 Ae Stem -of Individual Suopb Store Hours: 8:30 A. M. to 6 P. M. Apparel Clearings of Utmost Importance. An End-of-the-Year Sale of Women's and Children's Apparel at Reductions of 20, 25, 331-3 and 50 Per Cent AN extraordinary selling ervent, featuring only wanted winter wearables at sharply reduced prices. Rounding out December with a series of most unusual and intensely interesting values in ready-to-wear. Included are the season's latest models and newest fabrics. The values are most remarkable with the season so little advanced. The old price tickets will be left on the merchandise to show you the exact reduction in force. D. C. Eldredge, pr E. M. Reynolds, U..P. and Gen Mgr End-of-the-year sale of-- Girls' . school coats reduced from $8.50 to $567 NO reservations! No lay-aways! No mall or telephone orders! No C. O. D.! No approvals! No exchanges! Included are hats formerly priced to 920. The values are so extreme that we are compelled to strictly adhere to this policy. Every shape imaginable embraced in this collection. A splendid quality of velvet Is used In all of our hats each smartly trimmed with touches of rib bon, wings, feather fancies andorna ments. Probably Just the hat that you have admired earlier In the sea son is Included at a price welt within your purse limit. " ' , " Such representative makes as Fisiv Gage and Frankel Frank Included. Serviceable Winter Coats Sharply Reduced from $25 to $16.67 DEPENDABLE coats of wool velour,-pom pom. bolivla, mixtures, burella and plushes. Newest models clever trimming Ideas. Distinctive Ail-Around Coats Reduced From $29.50 to $19.67 WARM winter coats for every occasion. Plush, velour, pom pom, bolivla, mixtures and sil vertone. Many of these fur trimmed. Smart Winter Coats Reduced From $35 to $23.34 COATS evolved of splendid quality plush, velours, burella, pom pom and silvertone. Buttons, pockets, belts and fur trimmings. Coats of Individuality Reduced From $45 . . to $30.00 COATS that stand out by themselves In styles that you won't see duplicated on every passer by. Variety of new materials and colorings. Semi-Dress Coats Reduced From $49.50 to $33.17 BEAUTIFUL silvertones, rich crystal cloths, soft velvets and velours, Hudson seal, Australian opossum, muffloon and kramle trimming EVERY COAT IN STOCK 1-3 O'FF jilPs F .LL-M-1 A. I L Modish Street Dresses Reduced From $25 to $16.67 IMPLE attractive serge and silk dresses for street, business and general utility wear. New est models with embroidery and braid trim ming. Smart Afternoon Dresses Reduced From $39.50 to $26.34 ASHIONABLE afternoon dresses made of serge, silk and georgette crepe also combination ef fects. Bead and embroidery trimmings. Fetching Afternoon Dresses Reduced From $49.50 to $33.00 NCLUDED are velvet, silk and combinations, of the season. georgette crepes, satins, All the colors and styles Exquisite Evening Gowns Reduced From $75 to $50.00 COLLECTIOxX of charming evening and din ner gowns. Rich velvets, gorgeous satins, pretty georgette crepes and combinations. EVERY DRESS IN STOCK 1-3 OFF. WARM, serviceable coats for 'girls. Mainly in dark colors, a few plaid effects. Deep, roomy pockets, wide belts and button trims. Girl's $10.75 coats, $7.17 DEPENDABLE coats, lined or un Iined, large collars, some trim med with velvet Full all around belts and novel pockets. Dressier coats reduced one-third Girls' Serge and Silk Dresses Reduced One-Third. Dark colored washable School Dresses 13.60 values, $2.33 $o.75 values, $3.83 Women's, "Little Women's," and Misses' Suits Reduced One-half. Girls' Peter Thompson Dresses and Misses' Fur Reduced Women's suits were $30.00 at $152 WELL tailored suits of serge, velour, poplin, burella and a few gabardine. Tailored and semi-dress models. Suits that will be suit able for midwinter or early spring wear. Women's suits were $60.00 at $3Q00 SMART suits of burella cloth, silvertone, Du Va Du Laine and silk velvet. Some of these suits are fur-trimmed. Graceful jackets and plain smartly tailored skirts. Women's and Misses' Furs reduced lyj OUR splendid assortment of furs of distinction will be placed in this after-Christmas sale at exactly 25 per cent under regular price. In cluded are muffs, neck pieces and sets. Peter Thompson Dresses choice $1000 PETER THOMPSON dresses the ideal school and and college dress for girls. Well made of a fine quality of serge. All sizes. The Tots' Shop Offers Infant's dresses formerly up to $3.95 25 underpriced 450 Pairs of Shoes Unusual Values I NKANT'S long and short dresses Large asortment to choose from. Infant's Wrappers 50c and C5c values, 39c Well made of flannelette. ' Sizes for infants. 25' Silk bonnets and toques Children's colored dresses Children's colored coats, 2 to years ) Under Children s headwear I Pmilnr Price Children's furs Children's bath robes Children's Wool Dresses Formerly Up to $5.00, at $295 A selection of wool dresses for chil dren from 2 to 3 years of age. A DECEMBER clearance of all the odd pairs and depleted lines remaining from this month's successful selling. Every pair included in this season's style taken from our regular and up-to-the-minute stock of shoes. These shoes go into this sale at these unusual prices, regardless of newness of merchandise or former prices. Included are values up to $10.00. at Men's Furnishings' for the end Men's $1.50 mufflers ?i 95c A variety of knit, fibqr and silk mufflers. Broken lots left from a big Christmas muffler business. Men's 35c-50c handkerchiefs at 23c A collection of all linen and union linen handkerchiefs that have been soiled and mussed from handling. Most of them are initialed. Men's $1.50 night robes at $115 Men's night robes, made of a dependable quality of out ing flannel These come in sizes 14 and 15 only. Men's Shop Main Floor. n THE values are so extreme that it will be impossible to accept mail or telephone or ders. No reservations or exchanges. Included are patent, bright and dull kid leathers with gray, ivory and fawn buck cloth tops all-over pearl gray, all-over glazed kid, glazed kid stitched in white, brown with fawn buck tops and many other styles. Full Louis kid, covered heels, leather Louis heels, medium and low heels. Sizes 212 to 7y2 widths AAA to D. Shoes formerly priced to $10.00. at $$5 The Boys' Shop Offers Boys' clothing timely items 20 reduction -Extraordinary V alues of-the-year sale Men's wool hose choice 29c An umisnal SDecial in wont h weight In black and camel's hair. Men's silk neckwear choice 39c One big group of silk neckties broken lines from our regular high priced neckwear. Men's $350 shirts at $265 Men's new shirts made of silk and fiber cloth. These shirts are slightly soiled from handling but are extraor dinary values every one. Men's Shop Main Floor. A DEPENDABLE clothing, stoutly made of durable materials the kind that resists the hard wear and tear that active boys subject their clothing to. Parents and boys alike are pleased with our clothing. Suits, G to 18 Years 6.u suits, J4.80 112.50 Suits. Iinnn 7.00 Suits. 7.50 Suits, 8.50 Suits, 10.00 Suits, 12.00 Suits. 5.60 6.00 6.80 8.00 9.60 13.75 Suits. 15.00 Suits, 16.50' Suits, 17.00 Suits, 17.50 Suits, 11.00 12.00 13.20 13.60 14.00 Overcoats, 2 15.00 O'coat, $4.00 6.00 O'coat, 4.80 6.60 O'coat, 5.20 7.00 O'coat, 5.60 7.50 O'coat, 6.00 8.50 O'coat, 6.80 to 18 ears $8.75 O'coat, $7.00 10.00 O'coat, 8.00 11.00 O'coat, 8.80 12.00 O'coat, 9.60 12.50 O'coat, 10.00 13.75 O'coat, 11.00 Juvenile Suits Wool and fancy mixtures, reduced 20. Boys' Mackinaws All wool in a variety of pat terns and styles, reduced 20. Charges Made During This Sale Will Be Put on February 1st Statement, if Desired. I m I $2