XI-
RAIL HEADS
HERE DISCUSS
DEPOT UNION
Bee's Proposal of Station Mer
f ger in View of War Necessity
Attracts Attention Among
Business Interests.
Suggestion for a merger of pas
senger stations in Omaha as a war
measure, and as a measure of war
time economy and efficiency, as m?de
by The Bee, has occasioned consider
able comment and aroused a great
deal ot discussion.
Business men, who are learning to
cut out overhead expense everywhere,
and learning to take up the slack nds
of their business methods, expressed
surprise that nothing has as yet ieen
done in railroad management that
t would save a nickel in the cost of op
' eration, and that despite the fact that
the government management seemed
to promise some mergers and nore
efficient methods at the terminals,
these things are so slow in coming
about.
RAILROAD MEN DIFFER
Railroad men too discussed the
proposal of the merger and the rtste
mer.t by The Bee that there is no
longer any good excuse for the sep
arate operation by the government
of the two passenger station in
Omaha.
Some difference of opinion st'll ex
ists among the railroad men of Omaha
in regard to the proposed mergu.
Fred P. Rutherford, city passenger
agent of the Rock Island, who sees
the importance of such a merger at
this time most clearly, says:
"Everything points to the m: ger
of the city ticket offices here, as
well as elsewhere and with this crm
ing, there is no reason why a merger
of depot ticket offices may not be ex
pected to follow. I have an idei that
the merger in Omaha is not far away.
When that comes, while I do not
know what the plan will be', I fiicy
that all the passenger trains now rim
ing into and going out of the Union
and Burlington station will be op
erated through the former. While
this might be a war measure, I wctld
not be surprised to see it permanent.
"By merging the two stations, n.cre
trackage would be added to the pas
senge; yards and even if the trcin
service should not be reduced, the
congestion would be relieved.
"By making some slight changes
in the arrangement of the interi r of
the Union station, the waiting rooms
could be enlarged and by taking cut
lome partitions, additional space could
be provided for such additional t.-ket
sellers as would be required if the
Burlington should do its business
through the same station as the otner
roads "
George W. Holdrege, general man
ager of the Burlington, is more dubi
ous of its practicability right now. He
gives his idea as follows:
"Before the war is over the one
station idea may be adopted, but
never with the number of trains now
-eing operated. I don't think it
would be practical. At this time there
is not enough trackage at our sta
tion for the convenient handling of
the trains that we are running. And
is I understand the situation, across
the way at the Union station the
congestion is more serious.
"Out here none of us know what
is going to be done in the way of
readjusting and eliminating some of
the train service. If a large number
of trains should be annulled, that
would relieve the congestion in the
passenger yards and with this belief,
if it should amount to considerable,
one force of men at one depot could
care for the business.
Favors a Subway.
"What I would favor would be
the construction of a subway from
one depot to the "other. This would
relieve the situation very materially.
There could be an entrance out in the
yards, or for that matter, a number
of them, and passengers arriving, or
gcVing away, or passing through the
city and changing trains here, could
be handled with much less inconven
ience than now.
"Of course, a consolidation of the
business done at the two stations
could be brought about and there
would be a considerable saving in
cash and man power and perhaps it
i will be done as a war measure."
I Eugene Duval, of the Milwaukee,
! does not believe it practical to aban
I don one of the passenger stations.
I But has a novel scheme of his own
i on that matter, he says:
"It seems to me that the public
would be fully as well served by
bringing all the trains into one yard.
I think the plan of running the in
trains through the Burlington and the
out trains through the Union sta
tions. This would relieve the conges
tion in both yards and would result
in a material reduction of the ex
penses. "It is certain that before long the
government is. going to reduce train
service and determine the routing
of passengers and as soon as this time
arrives, it's net going to make much
difference what roads people travel
over, especially when they are going
to terminal points."
On Monday evening the unit K aux
iliary met at the Young Woman's
Christian association and receivedlive
new members. The smoke fund is in
need of replenishing and it was de
cided to sell tickets for a moving pic
ture show to raise the money. Other
ways of helping the mothers' club
also came in for their share of atten
tion. Mrs. R. H. Huntington entertained
the Oakland avenue chapter of St.
Paul's guild Monday. The regular
monthly business was transacted and
plans were discussed for a musical
entertainment at the home of Mrs. J.
E. Wallace the second week in April.
Arrangements were also made for the
entertainment of the general guild at
its next meeting.
Mrs. James Hogg, jr., and daughter,
Fannie Ellen, of Kansas City have re
turned home after a three weeks' visit
with Mrs. George M. Irons.
Mrs. N. H. VanOrder, who has been
visiting relatives for the last six
months, has returned home.
Mrs. B. F. Knight announces the
marriage of her daughter, Helen C.
Fisher, to D. B. Steels of Manford,
Okl., which took place at Pawnee,
Okl., February 28.
Mrs. Charles R. Smith entertained
the Morningside chapter of St. Paul's
guild Tueiday. Only routine business
and the other affairs incident to the
closing of the year's work was con
sidered. ,
Mrs. Spooner entertained the Ideal
club at luncheon this week. The
menu was arranged especially with a
view to reducing the cost and con
formed strictly with the conservation
rules, in accordance with the policy of
the club. The delegates for the bien
nial meeting were chosen. They are
Mrs. Cutler, Mrs. James Hunter and
Mrs. W. B. Richards, alternate. Offi
cers for next year were also chosen.
They are: President, Miss Mary De
Vol; vice president, Mrs. C. Bonham;
second vice president, Mrs. M. B.
Moon; secretary, Mrs. W. A. South
ard; corresponding secretary, Mrs. J.
P. Organ; treasurer, Mrs. C. E.
Swanson; auditor, Mrs. James Hunter.
On Tuesday the club will meet at the
Red Cross work.
Miss Bessie Triplett,. daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Triplett of Mc
You will never buy cheaper! Buy now your spring need in Furniture,
Rugs, Stoves, Etc. We are doting out thousands of dollar of our sur
plus stock at 25 to 85 per cent saving.
We are pushing this closing; out sale with tremendous vigor. There still re
mains thousands of dollars of high-grade Furniture, Rugs, Stoves, etc., from which
to choose. Come tomorrow. Deliveries made to all parts of Greater Omaha and
Council Bluffs. We will arrange accommodations to suit your convenience.
SPECIAL CLOSING OUT SALE
ON BED ROOM OUTFITS
KflaftJsHgfi
This
Space
Reserved
for
Mickels
Clelland, and Walter Underwood, son
of John Underwood of that city, were
quietly married at the home of the
bride's parents at 2 o'clock on Mon
day afternoon. The Rev. George A.
Ray of this ci:y performed the cere
mony. The bridal couple were unat
tended and the ceremony was wit
nessed by only the members of the
immediate families. "The bride wore
her white georgette crepe graduation
dress with a tulle veil and carried lilies
of the valley. Mr. and Mrs. Under
wood were fellow students of the
Council Bluffs High school. They
will be at home to their friends after
a short wedding trip at Spring Valley
farm, Council Bluffs.
Mrs. Purdum entertained the Tues
day History club at luncheon. She
was assisted by Mrs. Hollingsworth,
Mrs. Goodrich and Mrs. Cooper. The
regular study hour followed the
luncheon. Mrs. Gray spoke on the
secluded life of the Trappists, Mrs.
McManus on taxation and Mrs.
Cooper and Mrs. Tyler told of a num
ber ot local men and women who are
prominent in the history of the state.
Mrs. Sipherd reviewed Frenche's
"Captured Dreams."
The South Side Kensington club
was entertained by Mrs. John Homes
on Wednesday afternoon. Prizes in
games were won by Mrs. Nels John
son and Mrs. C. O. Wood. A two
course luncheon was served by the
hostess. Mrs. Nels Johnson will be
the hostess at the next meeting.
The L. T. club was entertained at
1 o'clock luncheon on Wednesday
by Mrs. James Wallace. The next
regular meeting of the club will be
omitted.
Mrs. F. C. Lougee entertained at
luncheon on Thursday. The guests
were Mrs. N. J. Hunt, Mrs. J. H.
Arthur, Mrs. F. H. Orcutt, Mrs. Char
les M. Harl, Mrs. W. B. Hughes and
Mrs. H. Vrooman.
The R. E, M. club was entertained
on Wednesday by Mrs. J, B. Harford.
Mrs. M. W. Alexander was the guest
of honor, as she was celebrating her
birthday. Officers were elected and
Mrs. J. B. Harford was chosen presi
dent and Mrs. Alexander secretary
treasurer. Mrs. Alexander will be the
next hostess for the duly
Mrs. Charles Kleyla, who fell on
the ice and injured her knee a month
ago, is improving, but still confined
to the house.
Mrs. H. R. Folliner spent last week
in Lincoln.
A son was born last Friday to Mr.
and Mrs. Chester Wells.
Rev. and Mrs. E. A. Russell of Ord,
Neb., who have been visiting their
daughter, Mrs. W. B. Howard, and
Mr. Howard, all winter, spen.t the
last week with friends in Tekamah.
Miss Gail Howard, who is a Red
Cross nurse awaiting a call to service,
came from Lincoln last week to visit
her parents.
The Thursday Bible class met with
Mrs. R. C. Peters. These meetings
will be discontinued through the re
mainder of March and April. .
Mrs. Ray Williams of Kearney,
Neb., is the guest of her aunt, Mrs.
D." L. Johnston, and Mr. Johnston.
Mr. Silas Willard has been the
guest the last week of his mother,
Mrs. J. J. Lampe.
That extra room will pay your coal
bill. Rent it through a Bee Want Ad.
Complete outfits for housekeeping, hotels and rooming
houses given the benefit of our superior facilities. Rail
road fares psid one way to all buyers within 100 mile of
Omaha on purchases of $20.00 r mrs.
Specially Priced, at
$5.89
Stale Furniture Co.
OMAHA -
Yu Can Buy it for Less at the
State, Cor. 14th and Dodge Sts.
Phone Douglas 1317.
Mr. B. S. Fhelps left Tuesday for a
visit in Kansas
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Barley left last
week to make their home on a farm
near Binghamton, X. Y.
Mrs. C. C. Sawtelle was hostess for
the Westminster gtyld TtieMlay eve
ning, a social hour followed the busi
ness and study session.
Mrs. J. Calvert has news that her
nephew in England received a D. S.
M. medal for bravery at the front.
Mrs. J. T. Pickard will be hostess
for the P. E. O. sisterhood Monday
afternoon.
Private Jules Sagaert has returned
to Camp Funston after a week's visit
at the G. Ycrcruyse home. i
Mrs. Roy Marshall was hostess for
the Presbyterian and Mrs. A Werli
for the English Lutheran Ladies' aid
societies on Wednesday, and Mrs. X.
K. Anderson for the Augustina on
Thursday afternoon of last week.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs.
Emil Carlson Tuesday.
Mr. Ce'orge W. Stejger of Thayer,
Mo., spent a few days' last week visit
ing at the home of his lather, C. Stei
ger. Mrs. W. A. Wilcox acted as chair
man on Saturday for the Serbian Re
lief fund drive in Benson, she was as
sisted by a number of members of the
Woman's club.
Mrs. J. J. Amish entertained at
lunch Saturday evening in honor of
Mrs. N. Christiansen of Omaha.
The young women of the Queen
Esther circle entertained at an "Eve
ning in Erin," social on Friday eve
ning. A birthday social was given on Fri
day evening by the women of the
Presbyterian church, a luncheon was
served following the program.
Mrs. W. M. Coryell has returned
from the Methodist hospital to her
home, and Mrs. S. T. Woodling of
Elliot, la., is with her for a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. James Walsh have
returned home from an extended stay
at Corpus Christi, Texas.
Mrs. A. J. McClung visited in Lin
coln last week before leaving to join
her husband at Camp Greening,
where he is working among the boys
at the camp.
A number of employes of The Bee
met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F.
B. Oliver Wednesday evening and
organized The Bee Musical club.
1 aPP?felkncT X I.
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f t7x Yoti "wiM find M
ma mosi helpful
Ladies' and Misses'
Spring Suits
Many exclusive and distinctive models.
Ladies and Misses of every stature end
every taste have been provided for In our show
ing of strictly tailored models, English cuts,
Norfolk, Pony Jackets, Boleros, Etons and
Novelty models. Prices are $12.50$15.00
-$18.50 and up to $45.00.
' Spring Suits for
Men and Young Men
Including all the latest novelty clothes, mil
itary effects and conservative styles. Priced
at $15-$18.50-$21.50 "P to $35.
UNION ODTHTTING
"The People's Store"
Those participating in the program
were Mrs. 1. C. Edwards, Mrs. Rob
ert Allen, F. B. Oliver, Charles W.
Rogers, Chester Charles and Walter
Krelle.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hansen and
son, Henry have gone to live on a
farm west of Benson, Mr. Hansen has
been water commissioner.
II WEST AMBLER
James Russell expects to leave the
coming week for Billings, Mont.
Frank Potter, who has been spend
ing the" past week with his aunt, Mrs.
Clay Peterson, in Colorado returned
home Saturday.
Miss Gurtha Long of West Side
and Mrs. I.. Pittman were guests of
Mrs. H. S. Miller Tuesday.
The West Side Women's Christian
Temperance union will hold its
monthly meeting for Red Cross work
at the home of Mrs. LeRoy Frazell
Thursday afternoon.
Special revival services will begin
at Jennings Methodist Episcopal
church Sunday evening. Rev. R. G.
Cleveland in charge,
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Winn returned
from California, where they spent the
winter.
Mr. and Mrs. M. Stier of Dundee
took possession of their new home on
South Forty-sixth avenue and Pacific
streets Thursday.
Mrs. James Rapp and Mrs. M.
Kelly gave a dinner Wednesday in
honor of their house guests, Mrs.
William Carburg and daughter, Miss
Hattie.
The Ladies' Aid society met Thurs
day for their all-day meeting at the
home of Mrs. O. G. Miller on Fifty
sixth and Jackson street, and com
pleted their winter work.
A miscellaneous shower was given
Friday afternoon by the Jennings Ep
worth league and West Side Wom
en's Christian Temperance union at
the home of Miss Sarah Givens and
sister, Mrs. Albert Dowling, in honor
of Miss Guthra Long, a spring bride,
who will be married to Mr, Lbuis
Armburst at Jennings Methodist
Episcopal church Wednesday even
ing at 7 p. m., March 27, by Rev. R.
G. Chenowith. The popular bride-to-be
has been a teacher on West Cen
ter street four years past, president
of the Epworth league and an officer
in West Side Woman's Christian
Temperance union. Following were
present: Mesdames. F. Thomas, L.
Distinctive Clothes
FOR SPRING WEAR
iH ' or Lad tes, Misses, Men, Y ouths and Hoys
JIT THE
Union Outfitting Co.
This Spring it has been our special mission to pro
vide in wearing apparel, styles that shall live up to our
high standard of quality and beauty and yet shall be
wearable and economical.
It is very gratifying to know that even the very
lowest priced garment in our whole Spring collection
is in excellent taste and of good value. Splendidly
typing our ability to lower the cost of
quality clothing to yourself and fam
ilydue in great part to our inexpen
sive location aud low operating cost.
We will be pleased to charge your
purchases if you wish and you can
pay for them in small payments of
One Dollar or so a week.
Sp
ring
r
Frazelle, F. Hensman, E. Stevens, F.
Cockayne, B. E. Gantz, A. King, R.
G. Chenowith, D. Givens, H. Cant?,
W. Roessig, C. Long, I. Miller H.
Xielsen, J. Fulmer, C. Milson, E. G.
Grover, P. Jensen, A. Dowling;. the
Misses Marian Dowling, Sarah Giv
ens, Margaret, Lizzie, Fanny and
Clara Armburst. Margaret, Dorothy
and Mabel Pahl.
Labor Wants to Share
In Final Peace Treaty
At the weekly meeting of the Cen
tral Labor union last night at La
bor temple, Sixteenth and Capitol
avenue, a motion was carried by the
members to endorse a petition re
questing that representatives of the
Federal Labor union be present when
this government signs its final peace
treaty with the central powers.
Nearly all the members of the Cen
tral Labor union attended the meet
ing last night. A service flag, con
taining 600 stars, was unfurled.
The flag soon will wave from a
mast on top of the Labor temple.
Three hundred more stars are to be
added to the many that adorn it.
To date. 900 former members of
Defends Your Youth
Gradually Oarkmna Gray Half
TJOW often do we see young men
and women 25 to 40 years of age,
prematurely gray; and whether you
realize it or not, gray hair ia the
biggest handicap of your life. Give
yourself an even chance. Tarn back the
pagee of so called "Tune" by the occasional
use of Nicvm-Tku
TIm a hnr,l .lt,IM. .! i
In sanitary tablet form only, to be dlsaornd
in a mue water as used. Not a dye.
not sucxy and will not stain the
tray; no coneocuons to bother. M o
ugnauna- coances toemoarrasa.
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particular people ana Decaun It
positively, yet sradualhr, darken
yror natr so your mends can
never-Tel, it iesrally
accoraea ids- name
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Ktvm-Tm. Is most
staraUYe In delicately per-
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appeals to modest, refined
DeoDai avamhara.
n-4.Miit.Ut, At your druggist, 60c,
or d in t from Never-Tel Laboratories
(V. Drnt. 204, Kansas City Me.
Ideas in Coats
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F lis.
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LUT aU
NLWaV I awm
or Juaaies ana misses
Many "Top" coats to be worn over suita or
dress with merely a look of added style.
Others full length, still others of cape-like lines.
All with the new collars. ' Priced at $12,50
$15.00-$18.00 up $49.50.
Two Extremely Attractive
Values for Saturday 1
Ladies' Fiber Silk Hose 75c values Our
price, 39c.
Men' Silk Four-ln-Hand Ties 65c values
Our price, 39c.
CO
Opposite Some Hotel
various labor union of the city have
joined the colors to fight for
democracy. Many more members,
skilled in various branches of labor,
will help Uncle Sam in the cam
paign to build ships and munition
plants soon.
Is Your
Piano
Mason & Hamlin
Grand and Upright Pianos.
There is nothing as good.
Uprights .......$650
Grands .$1,050
Kranich & Bach
Grands, Upright and Player.
The homey tone piano abso
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From .. ....$500 UP
Grands ..$650
Vose & Sons
Grands, Uprights and Playan
Have tilled all requirement for
over 60 years.
$450 UP
Orands -$750 UP
Bush & Lane
Grands, Uprights
For 15 years we never had one
returned for any reason.
$400 UP
Kimball
Grands, Uprights and Player
There are over 300,000 in use
right now.
$275 UP
Grands $750 UP
. Cable Nelson
1 Upright Piano
In wonderful wood and beauti
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butter."
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Our friends know that for 44
years Mr. Hospe has given the
best for the prtoe.
Pianos ..$250 to $350
Players ..,.,...... $475
Reproducing Piano
Apollo
Most wonderful tnstronent
Play electrically, reproducing tha
exact duplicate of the master'
work, all expression automatical
ly a perfect reproduction. -
We carry a great cumber of re
produced rolls for this instru
ment. Also played by toot power or
band playing. - ,
Prices from $850 t0 $2-400
New Pianos
Of Reliable Make
Ranging in price from
$190 UP 1 .
Used Pianos
Piano we take in trade as part
pay on Players or Victrola at a
(air valuation. Some are refln
lshed, regulated, tuned, etc
From
$75 $100 $125 $150
and UP
Square Grands
$15 $25 to $50
Organs
For home, school or church.
New and used
$25 $50 $75 an UP.
You Pay Some Down and Some
Monthly
We Arrange to Fit Your Wallet
Music Cabinets, Benches, Stools,
Scarf ; ,
PI aver Rolls
. f. "
r Word roll, story rolls and hand
played rolls. Price
60c UP
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1513 Douglas St.
Third Uhrty loan Drive, Satwiay,
April At Tog Beady
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