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ANTI-SUFFRAGE
PETITION SAID TO
BE FRAUDULENT
Attorneys for Suffragists Plan
Attack Upon Legality of
Paper Filed With Secre
tary ofState.
Anti-suffrage petition filed with the
Nebraska secretary of state for a
referendum' vote upon the limited wo
man suffrage law passed by the last
legislature will be attacked on
grounds of fraud, according to at
torneys for the suffragists. '
Elmer E. Thomas has appealed to
men who served as election inspectors
to help the suffragists investigate the
legality of the signature attached to
the anti petition. Five dollars a day
will be paid for the service.
"Although the last registration was
very much laiger than any heretofore,
we find that the great majority of
names on this ant; petition are not
registered voters and we believe that
an investigation will disclose that they
lire not resident of Omaha and that
they cannot be found," said Mr.
Thomas.
The election inspectors are asked
Ito make a canvass in their precinct
of the names which the committee be
lieve to be fraudulent. ,
One-third of the names which ap
pear on the anti-suffrage petitions are
those of unregistered voters, accord
ing toi women workers in Election
Commissioner Moorhead's office in
, the court house.
That the signers are not registered
Voter j ii not in itself sufficient cause
for attacking the anti-suffrage peti
tion, according to an interpretation of
the law made several years ago when
the suffragists filed their petition.
. U. P. to Advertise the
Rocky Mountain Country
John P.Xummins, general advertis
ing agent of the Union Pacific, is of
the opinion that the Union .Pacific
, and all the other railroads will do
about 4he same amount of advertising
1 as usual, notwithstanding that the
government is in control of the lines.
Mr. Cummins asserts that with the
Union Pacific the usual appropriation
for advertising pufposes has been
made ana that unless there are in
structions to the contrary it will be
expended during the coming spring
and summer. It is the purpose of the
advertising department of the road to
feature the country through which
the company lines operate, giving spe
cial attention to Yellowstone and
Rocky mountain parks.
Darden Has All Privileges
Of an Unmarried Man
Elton Tyler Darden is absolutely
divorced from Naomi Darden by
Judge Leslie's decree and "given all
the privileges of an unmarried man."
Mrs. Darden did not contest the di
vorce suit and the court found "all the
equities with the plaintiff."
Grain Men Heavy Buyers ,
, Of the War Thrift Stamps
Up to Tuesday night Omaha Grain
exchange members and employes had
bought an aggregate of $36,351 of
thrift atamps. Twenty-eight of tire
members of the exchange took $1,000
each. .. , . . .
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Suffragettes Who Headed Lobby
For Passage of Great Amendment
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These four women, members of the
national woman's party, with hun
dreds of other suffragists, besieged
JACK GUILD IS INITIATED INTO
Safety First Agent of the Union Pacific
' Practice "Safety First in Dining CV.
MYSTERY. OF ARMY ETIQUETTE
Jack Guild, safety first agent for the
Union Pacific, has enlisted in the bal
loon corps of the United States army.
He has donned a .uniform, and, while
he looks every inch a soldier, he has
not been assigned to duty. Conse
quently, Jack has not acquired the
full knowledge that goes along with
army etiquette, especially when offi
cers are on the other side of the table.
A couple of, days ago Mr. Guild,
wearing his army uniform, was on his
way in from Cheyenne, where he had
been to look after some railroad busi
ness. At the noon hour he went into
the diner, and as he was eating his
soup he say the reflection of a uni
form in his plate. He smiled, but
a moment later, looked up,' across
the table he saw that the uniform
was worn by another man and that
on each shoulder there was a star.
Guild had gotten far enough into
the army to realize that stars on the
shoulders of a uniform indicates that
the wearer is a general. The incident
of seeing the stars'caused numerous
thoughts to flit through the mind of
Guild. He believed he had to do some-
thing and do it quickly. He wishedjo
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I the offices of congressmen, urging
them, to support the federal suffrage
amendment recently passed.
show his respect for the uniform, and,
doing the first thing that came into
his mind, he dropped his napkin,
pushed back his chair, stood on his
feet and saluted.
The general was amused and smil
ingly ordered Guild to sit down and
finish his soup. Guild did so and soon
discovered that the general was a hu
man being like himself. After the
meal the two men, general and sol
dier, went back into the sleeper,
where they soon became chummy.
Afterward Mr. Guild learned tha.t
had he kept his seat in the diner he
would have done the right, thing.
Army etiquet in the United States
is different thai! that in Germany.
Men of lower rank are not under
obligation to salute their superior of
ficers in public places, aboard trains
or in street cars, nor are they ex
pected to leap to their feet when an
officer enters a public place.
In Germany, however, an officer's
entry into a restaurant or other pub-
lice place where privates or noncoms
were seated wbuld witness the mcVstreet, to organize for the. spring
of lower rank leaping to their feet
and standing at attention . until ex-
c.use(lb y the hjggyil-.
M. F. SHAFERPLANT HCOAL MEN MARE
OPENS THURSDAY
Public Invited to Inspect Big
Printing: Establishment; J
Souvenirs for Both
Men and Women.
The new plant of M. F. Shafer &
Co., Seventeenth and Webster streets,
will be open for inspection all
day Thursday. Guides will be furnish
ed and refreshments served f,rom 9
a. m. to 9 p. m. The public U cordially
invited to see the "inner workings"
of a thoroughly, modern and up-to-date
printing plant and factory for
producing calendars and advertising
specialties. As this is the only plant
in Omaha producing the last two
named lines, it is probably the only
opportunity that most people will
have to investigate these mysteries.
The women will be given flowers
and the men cigars, in addition to
light refreshments served in the com
pany's own dining room. Attractive
souvenirs will also be given to each
visitor and a thorough explanation
made of the various processes wit
nessed in the tour of inspection.
The remarkable . growth of this
company in the last seven years has
aroused the curiosity of many and
this will be an opportunity to see the
whys and wherefores of its success.
Hoover Urges Young Women
To Include Food in Studies
'. Studies' . dealing ', especially with
foods are urged upon the classes of
women in; the co-edeational uni
versities, and in the special schools
for girls by Federal Food Adminis
trator Hoover. ,
. He urges young women to prepare
themselves to enlist for the great
work that must be done feeding the
world. "There will be . diversity of
tasks and therefore diversity of talent
and training can be used," he says.
"AH bur questions ; how center in
food, its production, its distribution,
its use, its conservation. The more
you know about these things the more
valuable you will be and the greater
will be your service to humanity." He
urges that the courses should be re
inforced by courses in chemistry,
physiology and economics. ,
Sacramento Wants Fans to
Buy All Stock if Possible
The new Sacramento club of the
Pacific Coast league has been incor
porated for $25,000, with 2,500 shares
of stock. Charles Heeseman has been
elected president of the club and
Charles Graham secretary. The plan
is to sell the $10 shares among as
many fans as possible.
Omaha Man Burned to Death
In Wisconsin Mine Fire
Frank Wallace, whose wife is said
to live at 1938 South Tenth street,
was burned to death in a mine grade
house at Benton, Wis., Tuesday night.
Police are trying to locate Mrs. Nel
lie Wallace.
KnoclxZft Gird Loins
I For Spring Campaign
Omahans of political aspirations
are warned to beware. The Knock
ers' club, whose slogan is "Bar no
body; Imamer 'em all," will assem
ble Saturday night at the new head-
Quarters of the club. 1619 Farnam
campaign. Sergeant C. Joyner, one
of the 13 survivors of the famous
Princess Pat regiment. wiHjspeak.
BIC PROFITS AT
FIXED PRICES
Plan for Regulation of Coal In
dustry Submitted by Produc
tion Director Will Change .
Maximum Figures.
Washington, Jan. 16. A plan for
general regulation of the coal indus
try was submitted today to the senate
committee by Francis S. Peabody,
coal production direetor of the Coun
cil of National Defense.
He presented a price list for dif
ferent coals and urged that any oper
ator who sold below a standard to be
fixed by the bureau of mines be penal
ized $1 a ton. This would preclude
shipment of low grade coal which
consumers have complained of this
year, he said. v
Price maximums, Fie suggested for
coal at the mine follows:
For veins 36 inches or under, $4; 36
inches to 48 inches, $3.50; 48 inches to
5 feet, $3; 5 to 6 feet, $2.50, and over 6
feet, $2.25.
These prices virtually are the same
as no fixed by the fuel administra
tion, with the exception of the last
class. His plan also contemplates di
viding the country into zones, as was
done in England, to eliminate long
railroad hauls. He believed it inad
visable for the government to take
over the mines or the output and in
sisted that production would be ade
quately increased under the prices he
suggested. v
Coal operators' profits . since last
July "have been enormous," Peabody
declared. v
"I think my company will earn be
tween 20 and 30 per cent before de
ducting war taxes," he said. v
Orders. Taken Ahead for
Enlistments in the Navy
"I will take your order and yon can
come around next Friday for exami
nation," Ensign Conduit told a recruit
desiring to enter the navy. ''We fill
our week's quota of 30 in about one
day and now have to book recruits
ahead. Our quota for this week is full
and we "are now assigning men for
Friday and expect to have more on
that day than we can accept In case
our quota limit is removed we can
get from 200 to, 300 a week since we
have been allowed to accept men for
the duration of the war. We anticipate
the limit being removed in the near
future and we will then te able to
accept all who desire to enlist."
Master Painters to Hold
Annual Reunion Friday
Master, Painters' and Decorators'
association will hold its annual re
union at the Swedish auditorium Fri
day night. National officers will
speak. At the annual election the fol
lowing officers were elected: Charles
G. Hunt, president; Fred Parks, vice
president; J. M. Anderson, treasurer;
W. S. Wedge, secretary; Ernest Leh
mann, J. M. Davis and O. L. Wiener,
tfustees.
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Morton Re-Elected Chairman
City Planning Commission
George T. Morton has been re
elected chairman of the city plan
ning commission for this year. George
B. .Prince continues his membership
by reason of-reappointment by mayor
and confirmation by city council.
VAUDEVILLE & PHOTOPLAYS
Complete Change of Bill Today
LOOK! LOOK!
The Greatest Act Before the
Public
Captain and
Marie Lawrence
Great Military - Spectacular Act
Introducing Bugle Calls, Salutes,
Flags, Rulers, Etc.
Four American
Beauties
In "Fun on the Wharf"
Dunley & Merrill
A Musical Comedy
Paul Bauwens
"The Human Freight Train" .
Blackface' Singing, Talking and
Dancing
PHOTOPLAY ATTRACTION
"Over the Hill"
With Charming
Gladys Hulette
Romantic Comedy Drama
'Coming Sunday
CONSTANCE TALMADGE
in "The Honeymoon"
BOYD
Tonight, Fri., Sat.
Matinee Ca'urday
JOHNNY
GET
YOUR
GUN
Not a
War
Play.
The
Funniest
Play in
Years.
JOHN CORT'S BIG SUCCESS
Nights, 50c to $1.50
Matinee, ?5c to $1.00
JOHN
cGormack
, IRISH TENOR
AUDITORIUM
Friday Evg., Jan. 18
SEATS NOW ON SALE
M .-7
BIVKKB. Tonight
Wo.iBill'lJIr
Producer Laughter
Matinee, 25c; Nigt 16c, 25c, 35c and 50c
Friday and Saturday, Jan. 18-19, Sat. Matinee
Klaw & Erlanger's Greatest Musical Comedy
T Triumph
"MISS SPRINGTIME"
THREE BAGGAtE. CAR6 78 PEOPLE
ON THE STAGE AUGMENTED OR
CHESTRA OF 20 PIECES
Matinee. 50c to $1.50; Evening's. 50c to $2.00
PHOTOPLAV8. . '
' Today, Fri. and Sat.
TOM MIX
in
'Cupid's Roundup'
WILLIAM S. HART
in
"THE SILENT MAN"
"THE KITCHEN LADY"
Mack Sennett Comedy
Clara K. Young
in
SHIRLEY KAYE
Sunday
THE CRISIS"
Tndnm-On'v
WILLIAM RUSSELL, in i
"NEW YORK LUCK"
NO. 12 "THE RED ACE"
SUBURBAN
Phone
Colfu
2841
Today Jack Pickford, Louise Huff
in "JACK AND JILL"
LOTHROP2
Today DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS, in
"HIS PICTURE IN THE PAPERS"
HAMILTON:;""
REX BEACH'S MASTERDRAMA
1 "THE BARRIER" ; '
AMISEMK
ARTHUR DEA.
GON, Tower A.
Darrell, Vardon
4 Perry, Lucille
TRIXIE FRIGANA
With
TenEyek and Weily
& jCockie, Johannes Jcsefsson's "Gllma,"
Alexander Bros. A Evelyn, Orpheiiin Travel
Weekly.
OMAHA'S FUN CENTER
Daily Mats, 15-25-50c.
Evenings. 25-50-75c-l.
Burieatiura most imenioui ana enjoyauie produc
tion." N. Y. Americsn. -
KMAIOSv AMERICANS.
ft'lta thow two cheerful Idiots. Al. K. Ball and
Bobby Barry. Better and funnier tbau yoa'n paid J2
for many a time. Stunning chorus.
LADIES' DIME MATINEE WEEK DAYS
8t, Mae, and Wk: The Spiegel Berae.