THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: MAT 26, 1918.
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COUNTY DECIDES
ON NEW ARTERIES
- TO AID TRAFFIC
Military, Dodge, Center and
OJd Ralston Roads Are to Be
Rebuilt Along Modern
Highway Lines.
Empress Vaudeville Bill for Week
, Topped by a Patriotic Spectacle
The question of where the $167,000
available for the building of good
roads, in Douglas county would be
spent was definitely settled by the
county; -commissioners at a meeting
Saturday morning. . " '
The, plans offered by the Chamber
of Commerce and other commercial
bodies and the one original'y sug
gested by the county commissioners
were at considerable variance and a
settlement was finally effected with a
compromise whereby three of the
roads suggested, by the business men
will be built, and the other, the Cen
ter street road, will be btiilt as per
the suggestions of the commission
ers. -
'Military road, Dodge street road,
'Center street road and Q street or
Ralefnn rnad am the ones which will
,be developed by the county, state and
federal funds available.
- Center Street Artery to West.
With " the selection of the Center
street road; over, which there has been
a considerable contention, the com
missioners feel that they are putting
through a project which will be one
of the main arteries to the west when
the free bridge promised by the state
is built over the Platte at Yutan.
"There has been no question of the
advisability of building the Center
street road, providing the bridge at
Yutan is forthcoming, but the Cham
ber of Commerce. Automobile club
aiid other bodies maintained that the
state has been so dilatory in fulfilling
ii promises in this resoect that the
road "would be useless for too long
a time1 unless the state gets busy at
once. . .,
COUSIN OF BEITISH
KING PAYS VISIT TO
PRESIDENT WILSON
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'. Washington. Mav 25. Prince
Arthur of Connaught, first cousin of
King George of England, who is on
aiTsnirial mission from the king to
the. emperor of Japan, came to Wash
inortnn Fridav and oaid a call of
courtesy 6n President Wilson.
Last night' the prince was the guest
of honor at a dinner given by the earl
of 'Reading;-at which the guests in
cluded members of the cabinet and
other high officials of the 'governrrfent
with their wives. : .
i After his visit to the White House
the prince met the newspaper men at
the embassy.' In a brief address he
in. the United States and expressed
thi. appreciation of England "of the
great' spirit which prompted you to
s?nd the best pi your country's man
hood to the other side of the world
to' fight for liberty and civilzation."
25 FRESHMEN TO
4 GET INSURANCE
FOR CREIGHTON
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Tvrenty-five freshmen students of
Creighton University, five chosen from
each department, underwent physical
examinations Friday for 20-year en
dowment insurance policies of $1,000
each, which, when in effect, will name
the university as beneficiary.
- --This is an annual contribution to
the : alma mater by the Creighton
University Endowment association,
composed of and maintained by
seniors of the various departments of
the university. Freshmen were chosen
this year instead of seniors, as former
ly, because of the lower rates on the
yourigar men, and because many of
them are not yet of draft age, this
also reducing the premium.
Steve Cusick Has Real
Job; Watchman at a Bank
''Umpiring is a:'' soft job in the
mornings and after the game. The
hours are fine, but, oh, boy 1 I got my
self a posish-on and I am still wear
ing the conventional blue."
Steve Cusack, known from coast to
coast as a minor league umpire, let go
.this announcement followed by the
statement that he is through with base
ball and is now an officer of the law.
He is on of the federal reserve bank
policemen, and his hours are from 12
midnight to o a. m.
"At last I got myself one of them
-positions I had been reading about,"
explained Steve. From now on I am
going to be one of the angry mob that
1 sits in. the bleacners ana cans tne urn
nire .'robber, thief.' and nice things
My' one-ambition now is to attend a
game that 'Jerry Eddinger and Pipes
Conlev are umpiring. Then I'll be
even for the rest of my life."
"Dry" Organizations Issue
Announcement of Campaign
A joint statement by the Nebraska
Dry Federation,. Anti-saloon League
of Nebraska, and allied -organizations,
announces an offensive campaign to
elect a governor and members of the
legislature "who are known to be
personally in favor of prohibition and
who will not be under any obligation
"to the German-American alliance.'
Among the aigners of the statement
- are: W. T. Thompson, president of
the Nebraska Dry Federation; J,
Deari Ringer, president" of Douglas
county dry committer
Villa Again Operating
- In Border Zone. in Mexico
El .Paso, Tex., May 25. Francisco
Villa is again operating in the border
zone and Mexican federal troops are
patroling the international boundary
to prevent his smugglers from getting
ammunition to him and contraband
silver across to the United Staets.
Censored letters from Chihuahua
City telling of fights between Villa's
command and Colonel Ruiz's federa!
- force along the Orient railroad north
east 1 'or Chihuahua City Sunday,
were received. here t0")
. 2i.vtvbwtly j-aaxU Be Vat Ads.
Don Alberts, the originator and
producer of "On the Atlantic " a spec
tacular musical production with a
band of 12 people, heads the new
bill starting at the Empress theater
today. The band renders a orogram
of classical, popular and patriotic se
lections. As a finale, battleships of
all the allied nations pass in review
showing their flags dippmg ana me
sailors bowing acknowledgement to
the American flag as the band plays
"The Star Spangled Banner." Dan
iel Roach and James McCurdy, im
personators in "A Touch of Nature,
that tells the trials and tribulations
of an "old rube" and his son who
join a circus, which owing to bad
business is obliged (to leave the pair
stranded. Dorothy Dale makes a
specialty of character songs, which
adds zest to her number. Heading
the vaudeville bill for the last half
is a. sin pin tr and dancing soectacle,
with special scenery, billed as "The
Golden 1 roupe, with a bevy ot beau
tiful girls,, classy costumes and spe
cial scenery. Henry and Adelaide
present a novel dancing ' number
which they bill "Introducing a Change
in Dancing." Geraci, an accordionist,
will offer ja musical program ranging
from high class opera to the latest
popular song hits.
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Krug Park Starts Summer Season;
Manawa and Lakeview Follow On
K
RUG PARK opened in the
proverbial blaze of glory
last night, a good crowd
thronging the big dance
floor and other, attractions.
Inspection of the big
amusement place was made by the
people of Omaha and the preparations
of the management to make the park
a place of coolness and pleasure for
vthe summer months registered as an
effort in their behalf. .
Manager Rose was ea tui!, jostly
proud of the improvement m4 nd
the renovating done at considerable
expense. He superintended the giv
ing of flowers to each of the ladies
as a compliment of the park to all
the ladies in attendance.
Among the new things at Krug
Park this year is a monoflyer, an
anchored aeroplane, which gives the
rider all the thrills of the real flight
through the air without danger of
a sickening crash to earth if the spark
plug in the front cylinder should fail
or a weak wire snap. There is also
a new merry-go-round, the largest
in Nebraska, and a mile-long roller
coaster. v
The dance hall accommodates 1,000
couples." It has a new maple flooring
and Le Roy Smith's orchestra will
be on hand all summer. Every eve
ning, excepting Saturday and Sunday
evenings, Mr. Rose will conduct .
free dancing class for those who need
a little more practice.
Beautiful floral decorations have
been set out all through the grounds
and bordering the macadam walks are
rows of olants with bright flowers.
The picnic grounds, well shaded, have
plenty of room to park autos and tor
number ot parties to eat tneir luncnes
and for the children to play.
on his way to Buenor Aires, was held
Ooening day. with its music, its
flowers, its busy pleasure places, has
come to be an institution at Manawa
nark. Lake Manawa. Today, the
opening day of the 1918 season, prom
ises to be up to standard.
Manager C. I. Palm has secured
Finn's band from Omaha to give con
cerns in the open air pavjlion today
an on Decoration day. Art smith s
orchestra will have full sway in the
dance pavilion, where many sit for
hours, listening to the music and
watching the dancers.
For weeks florists have been pre
paring the flower beds throughout
the park for opening day. The big
aquarium in the center of the park will
be opened for the first time, even the
birds will sing differently and there
will be a welcoming note in the
rustling of the lake breezes through
the park trees. These things have al
ways been true of Manawa and they
will no doubt be true this year.
New launches will carry pleasure
seekers about the lake. Gaily painted
rowboats will be in demand, and in
Shady Grove, the big picnic park, and
in Picnic Pavilion, where tables and
chairs are furnished those who would
rather picnic on the very edge of the
water, will be ready for any taking
the opportunity to picnic on opening
day. This day, at the lake, always
sees many picnickers.
All the amusements, freshly deco
rated and overhauled for the occasion,
with some new ones added along
Manawa highway, are ready to greet
the throngs, Rapid street car service,
extra corps of waiters and helpers,
are promised opening day visitors.
Automobiles wishing to take advan
tage of the free parking space
provided by Mr. Palm are also as
sured of a hearty welcome.
The management of Lakeview has
augmented its .score or more of de
vices and attractions.by the addition of
several of the latest things on the
amusement market. Next to the
giant jack rabbit coaster is the mam
moth dance palace. "The class of
music that we are going to offer will
make dancing at Lakeview infectious,"
said Carl Lamp,' leader of the Lake
view Jazz band." Lakeview is sched
uled to open its season today.
Passing of the
Very Low Neck
By GERTRUDE BERESFORD.
ing which makes the front ot the
corsage and wends its way into sash
end.
BRITAIN BARES
GERMAN EFFORTS
TO INCITE IRISH
London, May 25. Germany's un
tiring efforts to foment revolution in
Ireland with the aid of the Sinn Fein
are laid bare in a statement from the
official press bureau, reviewing this
phase of the Irish political situation
since the beginning ot the war.
After the abortive rebellion of Eas
ter week, 1916, plans were made for
a revolt in 1917, but this miscarried
because of America's entry into the
war and Germany's inability to send
troops to Ireland. An uprismg in
Ireland was planned tor this year
after the German offensive in the west
had been successful and when Great
Britain presumably would be stripped
of troops.
Painful Silence.
."That fellow could tell me a good
deal about what the futur haa in
store for me, If he would."
"Is he a fortune teller?"
"No, he'B a lawyer who has charge
of my rich uncle'a will." Louisville
Courier-Journal.
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O part of woman's dress has
been more affected by the fit
ness of things which governs
this war than the change in "necklace"
gowns. There was, indeed, a time
when "the higher" were "the fewer"
in formal wardrobes, but now eve
ning gowns are only slightly low, and
always "camouflage" a sleeve, if not
actually owning one. Over torchid
lace silk is draped embroidered pink
net, with straps of lattice silver rib
bon, used in an attractive way on
sleeves and bodice. A bunoh of pas
tel flowers marks, t&e surplice cross-
LAKEUIEl'J
PARK
THE JOY. SPOT OF OMAHA
The
Season
OPENS
TOBAY
Of
1918
Hundreds of Opportunity for Fun at
the LarfMt, Coolsst
IN
TWO
STATES
DANCE PALACE
mamoth Roller Coaster
JACK RABBIT
i And Quarter of a Hundred Other
Attraction.
FREE GARAGE'
Special Accommodations Gratuitous
V Furnished Picnic Parties. Get a
Picnic Date Now.
BASE BALL
OMAHA VS. WICHITA
May 25, 26 and 27
ROURKE PARK
MONDAY. MAY 27, LADIES' DAY
SUNDAY GAME CALLED 8:15
SATURDAY AND MONDAY, S:30
BOX SEATS AT BARKALOW BROS.
The Recreation Center
For All Omaha
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$200,000 Worth of New Attractions
ROOM FOR 1,000 COUPLES
LE ROY SMITH'S ORCHESTRA
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A CAPTIVE AEROPLANE
ONE OF TWO IN AMERICA
One Mile Long Roller Coaster
Largest Merry-Go-Round in the State
CAFETEROA PICNDC GROUNDS
ROOM FOR TOE CHILDREN
Free Dancing Class Five Nights a Week
BOOK YOUR PICNIC NOW FOR ORGANIZATIONS
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Yailfi. ..Beautiful Pleasure Resort... YOUR
MANAWA PARK
AT LAKE MANAWA
OPENS TODAY
Special Concerts by Finn's Big Band
Bigger Attractions Clean Wholesome
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Another Big Time on
Decoration Day
. DANCING, BOATING, Fishing, Roller Skating, Bowling,
Skee Ball and other pleasant pastimes.
ROLLER-COASTER, MERRY-GO-ROUND, Miniature Train
and other good-time thrillers. ;
TAKE A SHOT AT THE KAISER IN the shooting gallery!
Many other games.
atwipoiam rnrr to the park, to band concerts, to best of.
AUMloMUlN rKtt" MOVING PICTURE SHOWS, TO PICTURESQUE PICNIC
GROUNDS, TO CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND AND TO AHMTWIftN FRFF
DANCE FLOOR IN THE AFTERNOON..... "iiUlulOulUll I IVLiIj
PLEASANT LAKE-SIDE CAFETERIA and picnic pavilion.
, Comfortable park swings and seats everywhere. Beautiful flower
beds. '
SERVICE and COURTESY the park motto. "A dollar
will buy just as much as a year ago at MANAWA PARK.
. LOW CAR FARE From Omaha, 10 Cents. (Children's
round-trip tickets 15 cents', from Manawa car conductors.)
Fare from Council Bluffs, 5 cents. ' '
(MANAWA PARK wants that picnic this year. Telephone Omaha Doug
las 1365 or Council Bluffs 947 for arrangements.)
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