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THE BEE: OMAHA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 1918. V SHERIFF TRAPS -BOYWITil BOOZE; GIVEN BIG FINE Peter Antos at ! Plattsmouth Finds Officer Awaiting His i Arrival Instead of His V Companions. s ' Plattsmouth, Neb, June 18. (Spe cial) Peter ' Aritos wept ".to St Joseph and, there securing two suit cases of whiskey, returned "Jo this place; hut purchased his ticket to '. Maynasd. which is four,. miles south ' f here. Sheriff Quinton being notjr - fied, was at the station when the train fetopped and brought the young man . . to this city in his car. ' Another car in waiting drove, away when its oc P ' cupants "observed the sheriff. Before 1 ''' Judge Mf. Archer the young man re- ceived a sentence ' of $100 and the state took the- boore The matter of 'jy . the three men cauglit at LotiisviHe "' a few days since was disposed of, the ? judge giving" them sentences of $500 t each and sonje $10 in costs, with the confiscation .of three cars, which are two Studebaker roadsters and one seven-passenger Case, The men were J ' taken to Omaha by the federal author- cities: .;'-;" ' :-v'''.V'" " - - Whi other cases', where K. Eden S field, Mari Gibson, Margaret Montgomery,-E.-2. Finn and W. T. Went were picked up by Night Policeman ' Alvin Jones, yielded $128 in allmak ing for the. three .days -$759.:.,- Fined $200 Each. J " Kearney, Neb., Jnne 18. (Special.) Andy Mora and J. C ""Vincent, -if both. employes of the Windsor hotel, were fined -$200 imd costs each for having intoxicating liuor in their possession and bootlegging. " Their arrest was brought about vSjhen the Windsor hotel was raided. Mora ; . made a rush. for a side doov trying v to get away, but ran into the arms " of Officer Parr. He had two pints 'of whisky on his person. Vincent . was in possession of eight , quarts of . the liquor, which were stored in his room. ' The local police, headed by Chief Laughten, were assisted by a state' officer in making this raid. , There were " also placed under ar rest three local men ..and "a charge .of intoxication was filed against each ' ji them, resulting in -a fine ofj$15 : and costs against the ' trio. They pleaded that lemon extract and not booze got them into trouble. , Begin Threshing Wheat ; At Holmesville: .Yield Heavy Beatrice Neb., June 18. (Special j Telegram.) A number of farmers . living near Holmesville began cutting wheat today. While the grain, has been slightly daniaged by the pro longed heat wave it it estimated that x jt will yield from 15 to 25 per bushels V-to the acre. Word was received here today from Chicago that company C of this city and company F of Wymore, part of the 134th United States infantry, I which has been stationed at Camp Cody, N. M., for nearly a year, has - acrived there ; : Knights of Columbus at , , Emerson Initiate Class of 104 ' Emerson, Neb, June 18. (Special.) Emerson council, No. 1309, Knights of Columbus initiated a class of 104 members. An interesting program was carried out during the day, which concluded with a banquet in the" eve ning.' E. H. Whalen, district deputy, of O'Neill, Neb., being toastmaster. Father Burke celebrated high mass at Sacred Heart church at 10 a." nr. and Rev. Christopher Murphy, presi dent of Trinity college, Sioux City, delivered an address to .the initiated and' was the principal speaker at. the banquet at the opera house. y .. .. . - t.i f. Burglaxs Take Small Change V . At Kearney; Leave Large Sum Kearney, Neb., June 18. (Special.) The Kearney ' Hardware cqmpany store in this city:was entered, by burglars and three guns and .some money secured. Entry to "the ' Store ' was gained through. rear -door, one - of the panels being cut out. The cash taken amounted to onjy about $2, a large' sum of money in another drawer of, the cash register being overlooked. The police believed that they have a v bunch of juvenile thieves to round up TrainDispatcher Drowns in North River Near Norfolk Norfolk, Neb., June 18. (Special ,; i cicKiani.; vnarics u. rjviacManon, a train dispatcher for the Northwest ern railroad, was drowned .in the ' North Fork river while bathmg near :; -here at 10 o'clock Monday night. His body was recovered, but efforts to .save him with a pulmotor failed. His parents live at Green Isle, Minn. Mac- Mahon came hf re from Huron, S. D. Nebraska Nesw Notes Percy Atkins., who has seen service - with the Young Men's Christian asso ciation in France, addressed a large '-. audience at Fremont. N Miss Zelma Heine and Dr. Harald A. Howard were married in Frefnont June 17. . ;; - . Suits, rifles and munitions have been ordered by the Pohocco home guards. If. A. Miller of Osceola, and Miss Florence 'May "Lees of; Shelby were married at Osceola. : The bride is the .laughter of Mr. and Irs. John Lees , cf Osceola. , ' ; -.: - .-J"- , The dining room of the Hotel Mc : , Donald at Emerson, ' the home of , Omaha traveling men for -20 years, - was closed Sunday on account of the scarcity of help, , - , , -King Warreh of Beatrice and Miss , Arlie Watson of Superior were mar ried by ReV. V. F.Clark. ' - , Cards are out announcing the com - ing marriages of Miss Blanch A. Robertson of Plattsmouth, ' daughfer of J, M: Robertson clerk of the dis,- trite court, and wife,, and Dr, Ray mond Paschal Wetover of Omaha, and Miss Marie Magdaline Robertson, V to-Mr Harvey L, Giemer, electrical engineer with the Union Paci5ic at Omaha A. W, Jefferis, Well Known Omaha ;: Attorney, Has Filed for Congress A. Wi Jefferis, prominent Omaha attorney has1 announced his intention,." to make the race f of" congress from mis oisirici. newm-uj u jfj. Omaha , back irf the . republican , col umn in congress. '' , Jefferis is a native of Pennsylvania and a graduate of the law school ol the University of Michigan. He came to Omaha immediately after gradua tion and has taken a prominent part in political and civic activities' ever since.'- ' ' " ' '; ' His announcement follows: "I have" filed : for the republican nomination for congress. I stand unreservedly for fighting Jhis war out to a finish. I think that I might be of more help to the country and the interest of this district as a mem ber of congress than as a private citi- . zen. It js my hope that I may be of"X service to tne country; ana us peu- pie in the further prosecution of he. war to victory and in solving the questions Svhich will arise afte theV FEEEMAN NAMED' EAGLES' HEAD AT :i ' STATEMEETlNG Fremont,' Neb., June 18.-(Special Telegram.) George F Freeman "jof Beatrice was fleeted president of the Nebraska Eagles at .the convention session here tpday. Other officers are: worthy vice preVdent, Andrew P. "Moran, Nebraska City; worthy chaplain, W. M. Barclay, Plattsmouth; secretary, M. V. Avery, Norfolk; treasurer, Fred G. Mowrer, Omaha; inside guard, William Stanbro,; Syra cuse; outs.ide guard, A L: Hibbard, HasHngs; conductor, S. A. Borkow sku. Tremont; . trustees, G. F. Besc hofner, Lincoln ;' E. 'B. Decker, North Bend, and P, J. McCaffery, Columbus. The selection of the meeting place for next year was left to the execu tive committee. Total rgistration of delegates was 75. The convention closed i this evening with a buffet lunch and smoker. , ' Horses and dogs died from the effect of intense heat of the last few days. Henry Staats and three of his neighbors in Saunders county each lost valuable horses and T. A. Farris and C. L.Gidley lost fie porkers Saturday' and Monday many farmers remained in the shade of the farm- fyards and did not go into the fields owing to the heat. Rev."F. H. Gillette has resigned as pastor of the First Christian church to enter Young Men's Christian as sociation work. Rev. Mr. Gillette has made application for his passports and other papers and exjects to be on, the way . soon. . Rev! Gillette has two brothers in France with the Ameri can forces. Big Stallion, "Kontact," Dies; Famed Horse Weighed 2,500 '(From Stiff Correspondent) Lincoln, June 18.--(Special.) Word was received today by State Veterin arian J, S. Anderson from Boone county that the big stallion "Kon tact," said by many to be the most perfect animal in the state, had died frOm scrotal hernia.- The big fellow was the property of T. B. Bowman & Sons of Boone.' He weighed over 2,500 pounds and was 17 hands high. He had taken many valuable prizes at stock shows all over the west. The Bowman company paid $7,000 for him in Chicago. William B. Price Files For United States Senator (From a Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln, June 18. (Special.) Wil liam j B. Price this afternoon made good his announcement last week that he would be a candidate for the United States senate and filed his ap plication to have his name placed upon the primary ballot for the demo cratic nomination. Former Gov. ' Morehead of Falls City, Attorney General Reed of Madison and Lieut. Gov; Howard of Qolumbus are the other democratic candidates for senator. Omaha Men Organize Club v To Boost for S. R. McKelvie Fr,ed Stack, f. E. Wakefield, Harry Lapidus.JSam Leon and Charles Gran den are officers, of a booster club which has been organized in behalf of the candidacy of-S. R. McKelvie for governor; An executive committee, of 100 will be named. McKelvie will address the club at an early date. Obituaries MRS .AGNES FLEMING STEVEN SON, 30 years old. died Monday in Kansas City, Mo. Mrs. Stevenson was born in Omaha and lived here until about six months ago, when she went in Kansas City. Her husband died sev eral years ago. She is survived ty her mother, Mrs. May Fleming, and one brother, J. E. Fleming. Funeral serv ices will be held at the mother's home, 2220 Poppleton avenue, at 8:30 o'clock Wednesday morning and , at St Peter's church at 9 o'clock. Interment will be in'Holy Sepulcher cemetery. L- DOROTHY LOUISE KRELLE, 5- month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. WKrelle,-4502 Grover street, died Monday at her home. Funeral services will be held at the Brailey & Dorrance chapel at 2 o'clock Wednesday. JOHN L. DREF, 70 years old, 441 South Eighteenth street, died Monday. The funeral will be held at the Crosby funeral chapel, t o'clock Wednesday. He is survived by his widow, three sons and a daughter, all residents of Omaha. EDWARD TRAVERg, 16 years old, Ansley, Neb., died of stomach trouble Sunday at the emergency hospital. The body will be taken to Ansley for burial. -y r . - y MRS. ELIZABETH KOCH died at the home of her daughter In Beatrice, aged 85 years. The body was taken to Qulncy, III, for interment MRS. FRED OBERG of the Dewitt vicinity died after a brief illness, aged 80 years. She leaves her husband and a number of children, all grown. CHARLES ANDERSON, 43 years old, Bloomneld, Neb., died Sunday at St Joseph's hospital. He is survived by a brother at Kennebeck, S. D. . . CARL ANDERSON, bora in Wern land, Sweden, August 24, 1833, died at his home In the Rose Hill neighbor hood, Grant township, nine miles northwest of Blair, Monday. Mr. An derson came to Florence, Neb., from Sweden in 1860. In 1861 he came to Grant township. Services will be held at Rose Hill church on Wednesday. Five children survive, Charles of Blair, Neb.: AndrewTTBristow, Neb., and the Misses Mary and . Eva, and Edward Andersoaj , . ,, ., ... t,i. ,v. r JK A. w. JEFFERI5. TRAINING CAMP AT UNIVERSITY DOWN TO ROUTINE Frora a 8taff Correspondent.) Lincoln, June 18. (Special.) Ne braska's trainingcamp at the Univers ity of Nebraska is beginning to put on a businesslike air and the boys are getting down to routine. . A They have been measured for uni forms and other needful articles which are expected to be ready for use July 4. The administrative force of the camp has been organized and is as follows: Director, O. J. Fergurson; assistant, G. R. Chatbum and J. N. Bridgman; secretary, Miss Maud Melick; accoun tant, C.'j. Lehmkuhl; stenographer, MissT. B. Johnson. J. M. Thompson, Newspaper Man, Weds Miss Brockway (From a Staff Correspondent!) Lincoln, June 18. (Special.) John M. Thompson, well known Lincoln newspaper man and representative of the State Journal at the state house for more than 25 years, was married today to Miss Ethel Brockway, head turse at Esther hospital in this city. The ceremony was performed at the home oi the .bride's parents byvDr. Fletcher L. Wharton at 11:15 this morning. The couple departed ' for "somewhere in Nebraska" for the honeymoon. " 1 11 YOU, too, can refinlsh your 6wn car at a nominal expense And re-. produce the original lustre by using . ' 'r '. , . y ' : ' ' Berry Brothers V Auto Color Varnishes Made in all standard colors and black and white, so that you can Jiave just the color combination you prefer, plus quick service and no fnishbg charges. Easily applied, cover well, wear well and ; give a rich, smooth gloss that will make you proud of your car and your own lwiidiwork. ' We have a deaeriptive folder sliowins color combinations and giving explicit directions for the amateur finisher, quantities of materials required, 'etc. Call at our store and get one. DOWNTOWN DEALERS: Milton-Rogara ft Son Co., . Johnson Hdw. Co Motor Supply Co., . Lovo Burr Co., . ' Samplo-Hart Motor Co. DEALERS IN NORTH ; Saratoga Orug to., 24th Sc. Ames.. ; .H. Howard, .- , '3010 N. 24th. T S. H. Kati, i, "1418 N, 24th. L. R. Spencer it Son, 24th ft Fort, W. B. Nichols, 24th ft Lake. ; Knocht Hdw. Storo, 1913 Clark St. v DEALERS IN NORTHWEST PART OF TOWNi ' Walnut Hill Pharmacy, 40th ft Cuming v E. Moad, , , , f 2202 Military. y Galloway Garage, : 1402 Military. DEALERS IN SOUTH OMAHA: v ' Frod Parks, - , . 4622 S. 24th. Novelty Repair Co., , 4809 S. 24th. DEALERS IN BENSONi ; , C.X. Hurd. -;..vv : DEALERS IN COUNCIL BLUFFS i J K ? : " OIo Rasmnssen, . . 347 W. Broadway. IB. Long, 31 S. Main St.- H. Borwick, 211 S. Main St. O. H. Brown, ' 525 S. Main St, : ' 'DEALERS IN SOUTH PART OF TOWNi ' EKarach ft Co Cor. Vinton ft Elm St.. Hibboler ft Co., , 2010-12 Vinton St. ' DISTRIBUTED BY -1 NELSON-ZARP PAINT " "Manufacturer of -'-' SUNLIGHT PAINT TeL Douj. 9049. OMAHA. 209-11 S. UtB St. ssrs. Fourth of July Programs Be Held in Evening The central committee on . Ameri canization, Francis G. Brogan, chair man, has decided, on 7:30 o'clock in the evening of the Fourth of July for putting on the main program in .the several public parks.. - , The committee named by the cen tral committee are as follows: " ( Organization: Robert Smith,' chair man, Frank G. Odell. Robert Manley, W. W. Slabaugh, Thomas C; Rey nolds, Thomas Falconer. . A I ... . J w. l.bM. , yEd P. Smith, Francis G. Brogan. Ed W. Simeral, Robert Manley. , Speakers: Raymond Young, chair man; Robert Switzler, yilliam C Ramsey. . Music: R.vC Strehlow, Hugh Wal laci, Fannie Arnold, Henry Cox, Pat rick O'Neill' ...;.' Campaign Statement Is . Issued by N. P. Dodge N. P. Dodge", 3 who has filed a a candidate for the reoublican nomina tion for. congress in the Second disH trict yesterday issued a," statement concerning his candidacy; as follows In leeklng the republican nomination for eonsreaa - In the Saeond concrewlonal die trlct, I am actuated by ona purpote. and one only: that li to obtain place where I may aerve my country, and where I may render alitance in aupport of every for. ernmentif meaiure which haa fois,lts ob ject apoedy victory for the allied forces, and the final establishment of an Ameri can peace. Which - means .restoration and Indemnity to every country now' devas tated or dominated by Oerman military autocracy.' I believe that this la the time tor optimism and enthusiasm, not for criticism. Fast mistakes should be merely lessona to guide our future Judgment, both as to measures and man. Until the war Is over It should be a question of Indi vidual efficiency. 1 am entering the con test' relying upon the undivided support of a united republican party, and every red-blooded . American, , native born or naturalised. Manning Submits Three Possible Garbage Plans Health Commissioner Manning has submitted to the city the following proposals upon which bids will be in vited after the1 commissioners have approved the recommendations: 1. 'Bidder to collect and dispose of all garbage. 2. City to collect garbage and sell it to the highest bidder. 3. City to collect garbage by dis tricts and sell it according to best bids on district plan. vThe city council committee of the whole will discuss this subject next Monday morciiig. Indian Lands to Open Washington, June 18. A bill by Senator Ashurst of Arizona opening about 30,000 acres of western Indian reservation lands to private develop ment, upon a royalty basis, for min erals needed in the war, was passed today by the senate. , '. 9 1515 Harney St. 1217 Farnam St. 1917 Farnam St..' 2412 Farnam St. 18th A Burt St. PART OF TOWN: 'Store Opens DMite Stores Vacation Time Outfits Dress Your Boy for Hot Weather Comfort You owe it to them to make them cool and comfortable and here are the wearables to do it with. , Make him feel comfortable in playtime. Clothe him in gar ments that are light weight yet durable and comfortable ; you will find everything needed here at low prices. i Boys, Wash Pants, Waists and Rompers, 69c Three special groups for Wednesday's selling, at prices which are well below those you would rightly expect to pay. Boys' Wash Pants. 69c - Knickerbocker or straight leg: styles. Stripe effects, plain col ors and black and white checks. Well tailored; big and roomy. These are worth $1.00; sizes 3 to 16 years. ' . : Second "Elsie Dinsmore" Dresses for Girls Daintiest, Coolest, Most Likable for Summer We show these Dainty Elsie Dinsmore Dresses because .we know they are better than you will buy anywhere else at the price and also because they are in styles that you would find it extreme ly difficult to duplicate except they were made by a dressmaker. Slsee. S to 14 Year '' i .... Jf-H Tivo Dmportant Announcement In Wednesday papers, we shall print in de tail, the facts concerning two important sales Clearance of MIDSUMMER MILLINERY s " r -Second Floor Remarkable Sale of SHOES from Basement - Dont Fail to Read Every Word of Both Ads SUMMER OFFERINGS from the Drapery Department that are full' of interest' for everyone. '" ' ' : ' r : 250 FANCY STRIPED HAMMOCKS, with pil low, supports, regular size, special, at. .. .$1.50 PORCH SWINGS, spring seat mattress, cush ion; in brown khaki; just right for hot weather comfort; reduced to .$12.25 DRESS BAGS, dust proof and moth proof ; just . the thing for storing away Winter garments, priced, at $3.50 and $5.00 ' ODD PAIRS AND TWO-PAIR LOTS OF CUR TAINS, slightly soiled ; to clear away, marked .... at HALF VALUE; prices will be, at, a pair, from ........ L CRETONNES, short out, at,, a yard - , Third Floor at 8:30 and Closes at 5 Dailj Boys' Sport Waists, 69c ' ; Here is a lot of beautiful stripe effects in good wearing Percales; strictly fast colors; all sizes, 6 to 16 years. Buy all you need this season, as they are full $1.00 val7 ues. , ' i Floor, Mn' Bld(. Brandeis Stores Prices $2.95 and $3.50 Second Floor-Brand! Store. A Delayed Shipment of 150 More Of These Wash Skirts &.-&90 We announced a sale of these for Satur day, and they went like wild fire-now another group at the same price for Wed nesday. Be sure that you. get your, share. Skirts that would sell in the regu-, lar way at $4.00 and $5.00. Variety . of newest styles, all novel ideas ' in pockets and belts and trimmed in pure white, large carved pearl but-' ' tons. - The materials are superior qual ity Bedfords and Whipcords. You will see quickly that they are splen-' did values at this price. Second Floor Brandel Stores . . Hm.cks, Porch Swings Curtains and Cretonnes l. 50 to $20.00 lengths, reduced to close : ; . . . .... , . .39c r ...... 'Brand! Storo ; Saturdays at 6 Rompers for Little Chaps, 69c ; Light blue and dark blue cham brays; short sleeves, trimmed in white; straight leg style; great for hot weather; sizes 2 to 8 years; colors are absolutely fast Slse. to 14 Year. WakeUpAmerica A Victor Record by Frederick Wheeler No. 17991 See It at the Auditorium Wednesday and Thursday ,- On the reverse Har ry Macdonough sings "Are You Half the Man Your Mother Thought You'd Be?" " Two rousing wartime sonsrsHhat stir your pat riotism 100 plus. - 1 Come in and - hear them. They should be in every collection. ; EXTRA .SPECIAL: Two Male Quartettes: "What Are You, Go-; ing to Do to ! Help the Boys?" . ' "Keep ' Your Head Down Fritzie Boy." Pompaian Room ' Brandei . Store 7f-