THE BEE: OMAHA, THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1918.
M BURNED TO FORMER SAW
DEATH IN FARLY MEN ARE SUED FOR
MORNING BLAZE! $50,000 DAMAGES!
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Lives of 30 Persons Endanger
ed When Fire Destroys
i South Side Rooming
House.
One man was burned to death and..
the lives of 30 people, were endan
gered when fire, believed to have
started from a cigaret thrown into a
waste basket, gutted a two-story frame
rooming house and store building
owned and occupied by Mrs. William
r.yrnc, 2811 Q street, early Wednes
day morninc.
i'lie dead man is Steve Morvenski, Nielsen, former saloonkeepers.
jj years old, a roomer, who was an
employe of a pool hall on the first
floor of the building. He was sleeping
in his room on the second floor. Fire
men found the charred body in the
ruins at 4:30 o'clock.
Body in Ruins.
- The floor .of the room crashed
down, carrying the man's bed with it,
and the body was on the partly burned
mattress wlien tound. He had been
employed in the pool kail but a short
time. He was of foreign hirth aiid is
saitl to have had a wife and Mil ii
i Russia.
Mrs. Byrne narrowly escaped be
jus uappea in ine names, sne was
awakened by smoke pouring into her
room and found her escape cut off
by a burning hallway. Her cries
brought her son, who, with his wife
occupied rooms in the building and
wno carried her down a burning stair
way at the rear of the building to the
street. '
Other occupants fled to the street
in tfteir night clothes,
Wife of Dairyman Says Her
Husband, Anton Larson;
"Stocked Up" When
State Went Dry.
Suit for $50,000 damages was filed I
in district court Wednesday by Marie j
Larsen, wife of Anton Lursen, against
the Vjillow Springs Brewing com
pany and Christian S. Rockholm,
Otto Vorsatz, Charles C. Sorensen,
Christ Nielsen, Owen McCaffrey,
George Reir, John F. Rasan. William
Unzicker,John Nittler and Helmcr
Girls' Protective Bureau
? New Welfare Board Feature
A girls' protective bureau has been
' established as a new feature of the
Board of Public Welfare.
Superintendent Ohaus made this an
Bouncement:
"Tnis bureau should stand in an ad
visory capacity to all organizations
interested in women wage earners or
composed of them, to all industries
hiring women and to all factory clubs
and welfare agencies. Members or or
ganizauons ot girls or women may
report undesirable conditions in
neighborhoods, places of employment
or in places of amusement. One vital
concern of the bureau will be to help
the 'Little Sister' who has hot found
her feet in the walks of safe employ
ment and proper home conditions. An
other object will be .to obtain lists of
those who desire to board and lodge
working girls and women.
Camson to Feed "the
Boys Who Do the Work"
Samson places no limit on the age
ci ' the recruits, which he will "seek
t s summer to fill the quota of good
fvloivs who meet each week at the
l;sn for- the initiation sport and
olic. After . next Monday night the
ii.ive will be on. ,
Monday is April Fools' day, but
everything herein told goes just the
f-.me. Monday night the "boys that
(' j the work" are to be the guests of
( 'e board of governors of Ak-Sar-l"o:i
at the Den. This will be the
i.'cond time .within the memory of
man that thev Den has hfeen opened
for this purpose. ' The initiation crew
and the hustling committee are the
, 'Dutch lunch.
That means they -will all be there.
And Gus Renze has promised some
surprises, too.
Armenian-Syrian Relief
Fund Reaches Goal in Omaha
The fund for Armenian-Syrian re
lief has reached its goal in Omaha.
Amount now onhand in cash nd
, pledges $45,823.38, with a number qf
known collections still to come in.
if His, with the $15,000 hereujore
acknowledged, exceeds the desired
total of $60,000,
The committee having this work in
charge appreciates the generous con
tributions of' the people of Omaha.
While the need of these peopie is
great, the many pressing demat;ds
of the times must be met, and in v.'ew
of these the committee feels that the
giving of $60,000 to a tar-away peo
ple is generous and commendable and
.extends its thanks to all contributors'.
Align Enemy Arrested for
Working in Barred Zone
Walter Oleschenski, an alien enemy,
evas arrested by federal officers in
Omaha on advices from the United
States marshal at Topeka, Kan. Olts
Jienski is accused of violating regu
lation 4 of the president's proclama
tion, in that he was working at Camp
Funston and Junction City, Kin.,
R'ithin the half-mile barred zone pre
scribed by the proclamation. He was
m employe of the American Ep-css
company, - When the company heard
that the government objected to his
working at the two places named he
Kis transferred to Omaha, but a war
rant had already been issued for his
arrest".
xne peiincn alleges tnat tne de
fendants sold her husband liquors
on Sundays and holidays when the sa
loons should have been, closed, that
Dy reason ot tins tact he acquired
an insatiable thirst, his will power
was destroyed and when the dry law
went into effect he followed Rock
holm to Kansas City, where the latter
opened up a saloon."
She further Alleges (hat a few days
prior to May 1. 4917, to evade the
drouth, Larscn bought from the' Wil
low Springs Brewing company 2a
cases of beer, from John F. Ragan,
ny south sixteenth street, a gallons
of whisky, and from Joe Reif, ,6Q2
soma lentil street, gallons ot
whisky.
Besides this large quantity of
booze, she says, Rockholm stored
$5,000 worth at their home on West
Center street, and that, by reason of
this, Larsen was later arrested and is
now awaiting trial.
Shot by Highwayman.
Mrs. Larsen assert that her hus
band, while on one or his sprees in
Kansas City, December 20, 1917, was
shot through the thigh by a highway
man and was confined in a hospital
there tor twelve days.
Her husband has cashed more than
$2,000 in checks over the bay at Rock
holm's place in Kansas City for
whisky, she alleges. He also bought
from other firms in that city large
quantities of boze for this purpose,
she asserts.
Because of these facts, she alleges,
he has lost his affection and love for
her, that he caries nothing for his
business as a dairyman, from which
he earned more than $5,000 a vear.
and as a result they have been given
notice to quit their home.
J. H. Davis, Henry Miller, W. J.
Mccattery, w. M. .Bushman, b. M.
Storms, C E. Gunnell, Daniel Hed-
gren and sunties for the accused
saloonkeepers are made co-defend
ants. '
POLITICAL
All Prejit City Commiuioner
Endorted By Improvement Club.
SHRAPNEL
Mayor Dahlman and all the oresent
city commissioners were unanimously
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uiuuiscu xucsuay mgiu ai a meeting
ot tne JLakeside Improvement club
held in the Dietz club house. Among
the speakers were Mayor Dahlman,
Commissioners Hummel, Jardine and
Kugel and H. B. Fleharty. The
mayor pointed with pride to the
service of efficiency" of the adminis
tration.
H. B. Zimman's campaign head
quarters in the Brown block is assum
ing a busy atmosphere. This organi
zation is doing its bit and its best
toward the promotion of reeistration
of voters. Zimman is getting around I
among the voters and has received I
many encouraging reports. He feels
that his nomination . is assured and
he is now striving for one of the ton
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The -central committee of the
Working Men's Nonpartisan Political
and Economic league is on its iob at
Labor temple. It is stated that a
strong corps of workers will be in the
field on primary day to get the vote
out for the seven selected on the
"labor ticket." A labor parade has
been proposed for Monday, April 8.
John A. Rine and W. W. Cole have
filed for the charter commission. No
new entries have been reported for
city commissioner. Friday will be the
last day tor tilings.
The election commissioner would
again remind voters that registrations
for the primary will be closed on Fri
day night at 0 o'clock.. His office will
be open until 9 p. m.v until Friday,
inclusive. , .
Husband Stays Out Late
Nights; Wife Asks Divorce
Adah Myers, in a divorce suit fled
in district court, alleges her husband,
John R. Myers, stayed out late at
night and refused to tell whe-e he
had been; thaj he had been assu. ;at
ing with other women and fails to
provide clothing for her. She averts
that she filed a suit for divorce on a
previous occasion, but dismissed the
case when he promised to be-good,
but that he fell back into his tvil
ays.:
avy Recruit Sworn in at
Knights of Columbus Meeting
L. L. Lakome of Sioux Falls, S.
D., was sworn into the- service gf
'he United States navy Tuesday
light before the Knights of Coltfin
us. Ensign Condict, vho adminis
ered the oath, gave a short talk tel!
ng the business and professional men
low they can help win the war.
iung Lakome enlisted as an ap
pp.Stice seaman and goes to the
Great - I akes naval .station for his
first training. .
C. of C. Favors Publicity Drive
' For Vaccination Campaign
Health Commissioner Connell has
been advised that the executive com
mittee of the Chamber of Commerce
adopted a resolution' favoring a pub
licity campaign in connection with
general vaccination.
Circulars will be sent to all employ
ers requesting that their employes
shall be vaccinated.
Dr.' A. F. Tonas addressed members
of the Chamber of Commerce today
on this subject.
The health department has ordered
a general vaccination among pupils of
Walnut Hill and Vinton schools on
account of exposures to smallpox.
Superintendent of, Schools
Addresses Omaha Rotarians
-Superintendent Beveridge of the
Omaha schools spoke before the Ro
tary club at the Henshaw hotel Wed
nesday noon on "Educational Meas
urements." Mr. Beveridge was a
member of the Council Bluffs Rctary
club prior to his acceptance ' of the
superintendency of the Oiaha
schools.
Dr. J. S. Cutter of the Univers'tx of
.Nebraska, college of medicine, acted
a chairman of the meeting.
Army Enlistments Show '
Increase; Big Battle Cause
Nearly 600 men have-enlisted in the
army this month. Enlistments have
jumfed from 15 or 20 to 30 or 40 a j
day, Omaha recruiting officials say j
the increase is due to the effect of j
the war news which is awakening the
American spirit ef duty. Only men
from .18 to 21 and from 31 to 41 are'
accepted.
Three More Shopping Days - Then Easter
This Store for the Last Minute Needs
The fact that we have purchased -very liberally and at the same
time with extreme care, places us in a position to offer to you
now, the very best of last minute service when the arrival of
Easter is coming down to be a matter of hours. The best of all
wearables for Spring and Easter, at prices that are extremely moderate. The latest
Fashion influences are shown iii every garment, and top notch style is assured.
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In Suits You May Choose from Wide Variety &
At $25, $35, $45, $55, $65, $75 to $95
A Style and a Price for. Every Purse
A the new strictly tailored effects in short and medium, length Coats, ,
together with the very stylish Eton as well as the fancy novelty styles.
Pjlain tailored or braid trimmed, new vestee effects, new colors with an
extremely wide variety for choice.
All Wool Serges, Poiret Twills, Tricotines, Poplins, Mannish Hair Line
Effects and Shepherd Checks. In Navy Blue, Belgium Blue, Midnight
Blue, Sand, Tan, Rookie, Gray and Brown. Sizes for every woman,
including those for stylish stouts up to 54.
Second Floor
The figure on the right is
A Typical Late Spring and Summer Outfit
Velvet Coat and Satin Skirt
(The Very Latest Style Ideas)
Frenchy in the extreme has the atmosphere of Paris, with all
viije charm which the most famous ateliers of France put into a
garment made to express the supremacy of dress which the French
modistes have always maintained. I
A, charming black velvet coat, shart arjd .tailor braid trimmed.
Harlequin pockets1 and charming wide sash belt. The skirt is made
of good quality white satin. The outfit, complete. $37.50
. - Second Floor . I
Best Gloves
for
Spring and Easter
Broadest Variety
for Your Choice
TO BE WELL GLOVED
is to complete and en
hance the effect of your
costume and you can be
well Gloved at moderate
cost here, because the va
riety we show is exceed
ingly broad and the prices
are moderate because we
contracted for these stocks
( months and months ago.
Perrin's (
Imported French Kid
Gloves
Shown Here in Complete
Assortment
Complete "color assortment in
brown, gray, black, champagne
and sand, also white. Plain and
fancy stitchings and contrast
ing embroideries. Our guar
antee as well as the maker's
goes with every pair.
Prices are $2.00 to $3.50
Kayser
Guaranteed Silk Gloves
New two-tonev combinations,
that are very attractive, com
plete stocks, many with con
trasting bamis. Every pair
guaranteed by the makers and
ourselves. -
Prices, 75c, 85c, 95c;
$1, $1,25, $1.35, $1.50,
$1.75, $2.00 and $2.25 a
Pair
Stylish Cloth and Silk Skirts
Splendid Easter and Spring Styles
- the Separate skirt is so necessary an adjunct that no well-dressed
woman will think of neglecting this very important item, especially when
the Springtime calls to the great out doors, and thetwo-piece outfit is. the
most practical. For this Easter and Spring season we a.re prepared to show
the broadest assortment of carefully chosen styles in the materials that you
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at puces wxuen are wen wunin ine reacn oi every purse.
Our enlarged Skirt Section is dis
playing the best of the latest Spring'
styles in Cloth and Silk Skirts, all the
novelties in design and patterns.
Cloth Skirts in plain colors, stripes
and plaids. Serges, Poiret Twills, Pop
lins and Wool Serges.
Silk Skirts of Taffeta and Satin, in
all the new Plaids, Roman Stripes,
new Bayadere Stripes, etc.
All new Tunics, new Pockets,; new
wideBelts, models copied from1 high
priced styles for Separate wear with
Blouses.
$4.95, $5.95, $7.95, $9.95 to $39.00
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Second Floor
Main Floor
,3,500 Pairs of Pumps and Oxfords
Values $3.50 to $5.00 a Pair
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
At $1.95. Pair
A BASEMENT SALE for women that should make everyone with a heed buy
at least three pair. Surplus tock of good Footwear, at very much below the
actual prices we would pay for them today to go into regular stock. Black and
combinations, also Patent or Gun Metal. Two-trap Lace Oxfords, leather heels,
medium or high. AH welted soles. All sizes.
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REMEMBER
April 6th Starts the
Third Liberty Loan
DriveDo Your Bit
Dli
"Billiken" Shoes
, Are Best for Children.
And We Are Showing .
Them Exclusively.
SETS THE
mm. s MTOSi
WHEN A CHILD CAN
go all clay long, romping
around and neyer have
aching feet, it is a pretty
sure sign that the Foot
wear he or she wears is
about right. Every child
who wears ( Billiken
Shoes can do this, be
cause they are made
A--A-T-O-MrA-T-I-C-A-L-L-Y
correct
that means so that they
will not pinch nor hurt
little feet.
We took over the exclu
sive agency for Omaha
for these Shoes only
after we had thorough
ly investigated and es- s
tablished the fact that
they met all the highest
requirements AND
WE OFFER THEM TO
YOU with the knowl
edge that they are, the
best that we can offer
for children to wear.
are showing a
new line of Low Shoes
for little girls and boys,
in the most comfortable
styles in these Billiken
Shoes.
Priced according to
size.
Main Floor, Rear
jStore Opens at
8:30 and Closes
at 6 P.M.
Every Day
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