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THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: AUGUST 11. 1918. 8 A SUPREME JUDGE - FRANCIS HAMER CALLED BY DEATH f i . -Pioneer Nebraska Jurist After Brief Illness Dies at Kear ney of Cancer of Stomach. Kearney, Neb., Aug. 10. (Special Telegram.) Judge Francis G.'TIamer, associate 'justice of the Nebraska su ! preme court, and a candidate for re nomination at the primaries to be held this month, died at his home here this evening after a brief illness : of cancer of the stomach. " Judge Hamer was 75 years old at the time of his death and was ne yof the pioneer members of the Ne "'sjbraska bar. He was born in a log cabin on a l; little farm near Fostoria, O., Febru 1 ary 20, 1843. Ten years later his fam ily moved to Carroll county, Indiana. . At, the age of 18 years young Ha mer ' became" a "Hoosier school master," and taught for two years ', when he went to Indianapolis and ; entered a law school. He supported himself during his student days by v teaching school and raising hogs and i grain on a small rented farm. He ; was admitted to practice in the su preme court of the state. Married in Iowa. December 6, 1869 he was married to Miss R. A. McCord at Eddyville, la., and immediately thereafter came to Nebraska and opened a law office at Lincoln. Two years later he went to Kearney, where he has since re Sided. He was actively engaged in practice until December, 1883, when he was appointed one of the judges of the district court by Governor Dawes. His district was the center of the cattle industry of Nebraska and comprised one-third of the state. He was elected twice to the same office and held the position of dis trict judge for more than eight years. Judge Hamer then resumed the practice of law and was elected to the supreme bench of the state of Nebraska fn 1912: v . Judge Hamer, in his younger days, ras a great lover of debate and be , longed to one Indiana, debating so ciety for eight years. ' V He was in late years frequently re tained as attorney in criminal cases Whereeffort was being made to pre vent execution of the death sentence. On several occasions he was able to obtain reprieves formurderers while the gallows was in readiness for them. Notable , among these were the Barker and Shumway cases from Webster and Johfison counties. In both instances the-sentence was final- ly carried out, but only after a pro tracted legal battle. A few days ago, on account of the .v precarious condition of his health, he insisted that his name be taken off the ballot and his wishes were ac his 4- ceded to. September 5 Is Designated as Omaha Day at State Fair A committee of 18 Omaha men has been appointed by C. O. Talmage, chairman of the bureau of publicity 01 tne namoer ot commerce, to ar range for Omaha day at the state fair at Lincoln. Thursday, Septem ber 5, has been set aside as Omaha day. The committee is reoresentative of various Omaha civic organizations. On Omaha day the committee will distribute Omaha badges on trains going into Lincoln. Pennants and badges for automobilists- will be given out at the Ak-Sar-Ben office. Special parking space for automo biles bearing Omaha pennants will be set aside at the fair erounds. Auto Thieves Are Plying Their Trade Arffund Avoca Avoca, Neb., Aug. 10. (Special). The new Hudson super-six belonging to Harry J. Stutt, cashier,' of the Bank of Avoca, was stolen from his garage in this city sometime Tuesday night. No trace has been found of the car thus far. i The Avoca home guards will hold patriotic meeting here on Wednes day eveninpr, August 14. Hon. Paul Jessen of Nebraska City will deliver the address. The Weeping Water home guard? band will furnish the music Guoner Depew Hears that His Mother is Still Living Lincoln, Neb.. Aug. 10. Following the disappearance from Hastings, Neb., yesterday of Albert N. Depew. author and war lecturer, known as "Gunner Depew," it was learned that he had left Nebraska suddenly for New York on receipt of news hat his mother wis v.nt dead, as he sup iosp'1, but wfti residing in Yonkevp N. Y.. according to a telegram re ceived here from FTii'ings odiy. De pew is a resident of New York state Ne'br.ska Corn Crop. , Lincoln. Neb., Avar: 10. Corn pro duction in NptircV, tHs vBir is esti mated at 209.785.000 bushels by the Atierust 1 ron report issued by tb: United States bureau of croo esti mates s-d str. hni'A nf arrirtt'ir'. today. This is S.SfiO 000 biisb'Is less than was forecast last month. Further rMwMon in the cron becau? of hot vinds sinre August 1 is predicted. Tarter. V. y. 'Butts nfl family of Bayard are Wtln frlenfla here. Gertrnd- Greenwood nf Cralr 1 vlaltlnjr Mr. and Mrs. A. riardrner. Mrs John Mirrnlmn and ronnmonfl re tnroed from their vlult In Tows. Nela Johnson and T,wrnce Coy left Mon day fn enr fhi ae'vjee. Arthur WieVlond )"anendlng hla vacation Wlh hi narents. The first rvie wera held In the new Bantlst rnnreh Sunday. J. B. R!e"s ha accepted a position With W. B. Eddy. Ray Egbert "d "Hla daughter ara here from Tnnrmonolls. Wyo. Miss Ruth Wltehmen has returned to hef WO'k In the Erwav dm store. Miss Margaret FranVHn of Tloona. la.. Is Vlsltlnr a the home of J. S. Kennedy. . If. A. Sams and family hare moved to Onha. Vford has teen received by Mr and Mrs. r. B. Nichols that thnlr soni J. B. Nichols. arrived safety overseas. , " . . Olen Pawn has heen snendtrnr' H-dsy fur'ongh with Ma parents.' f Rev. B. N. HnrVm nd the Boy Scouts r oamplDg near Fremont Judge Madden Ensign 7 Police Judge R. J. Madden, who is a candidate for re-election, has waived exemption to military service and, will enter the ensign school of the navy at Municipal Pier, Chicago, where he will study for a commission as ensign in the United States navy. Judge Madden expects lo be called in about two months. "Red" Mad den, as he is known among Jiis friends, is a graduate of the Creighton law school. He received hi? diploma in 1913 and in 1914 made 'the cam paign for police judge, being defeated by a small majority. He practced law and built up a good business and was elected to the ofiice of police judge in " 1916 at the age of 26 years. He is one of the most popular young men of the city. He received word of his acceptance from the Navy department as a stu dent officer Fridav. Honte Guards Take Steps to Block Use , Of German Tongue Fremont, Neb., Aug. 10. (Spe cial Telegram.) Placards bearing the admonition, "Cut Out the Kai ser's Tongue. Anything Decent Can Be, Should Be English. If -ifou Can't Speak English, Learn It. , Keep Still or Move Out," have been placed in the store and office win dows by the home guards. Railroads Want to Close Depot at University Place Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 10. Special.) The state railway commission has applied for an injunction in the di tiict court of Lancaster county to fe- stram the Chicago & Rock Island railroad lrom closing its depot at University Place, near Lincoln. In Janiiry, 1908, on application of the people of University Place the railway commission ordered the rail way company to erect and maintain a depot, freight house and switch tracks in the city. The road appealed and the court sustained the commis sion. The order of. the commission was tjien carried out, the depot, freight house and tracks built but now the road claims that the revenue i3 not sufficient to pay the expenses of maintaining an agent and keeping open the depot, and has -asked for approval of the commission to close the same. The patrons of the town have pe titioned the commission to order -th depot kept open and the road insists on closing. The injunction is ap plied for pending a hearing, in the matter. Seventeen Hundred Dollars Raised for the Red Cross Stella, Neb., Aug. 10. (Special.) Shubert, five miles east of Stella, held a Red Cross sale this week and the proceeds amounted to $1,760. A quart can of cherries brought $103, a horse, it. 1 St 1- riOt ta i At f $iou; a gosnng, $ou; a small can, a young rooster, $30. A fancy work booth, lemonade counter, lunch stand and fish pond were among the attrac tions. Ex-Governor Morehead of Falls City was among the speakers. A Richardson county farmer near Rulo had 160 acres of bottom land in wheat, and from it threshed 8,320 bushels, or an average of 52 bushels to the acre. This makes the total value from the quarter produce about $17,000. Pioneer Woman Dies at ' Her Home in West Point West Point, Neb., Aug. 10. (Spe cial.) The death is announced of Mrs. Rosa Svetc, a pioneer woman of tins county. sue ha resided here 45 years and passed through all the hardships of early years. She is sur vived by two children, Thomas Svete of Beemer and Mrs. Julius Steinhofel of Crowell. . Funeral services were held from St. Leo's church at Snyder, Father P. Grobbel officiating. Mrs. Haverstick in Fremont. Fremont, Neb., Aug. 10 (Special Telegram.) Mrs. G. E. Haverstick of Omaha, field secretary for Red Cross canteen service in Nebraska and Iowa, addressed the Fremont members today. The Fremont canteen members have voted to buy uniforms this fall. The service now has a membership of 24. Visits at State House. Lincoln, Aug. 10. (Special.) Miss Irene MacMahon of 3618 Lafayette avenue, Omaha, is visiting Miss Anna Whalen, secretary of the fish and game commission at the state house, for a few days. Miss Whalen is a near relative. Miss MacMahon will go from here to York to visit other relatives next week. STATE FURNITURE CO. August Furniture Sale Affords yon the opportunity to reflect refinement In the selection of your furniture for yoor home at a great hav ing; in Cost. Library Tables Your home is all the more comp.ete with a pretty Library Table, and we are showinc number Of of pretty effects PUOt9 at aa low as ' Huge Rocker Specials . .'1.1. I 1 muf Rock- 1 IUB AV(QH CIV - era in all woods; apholstered seats and I trm. .nil nnhnUtmd SCatS OnlJT. In many finisnen. rriced as low , . $2.98 Thousands of Bart1" Hero tor Tom. STATE FURNITURE CO. 14th and Dodg (Ha. Opposite V. V. Headonartora. Will Enter raining School iDDEN. William Wood, Pioneer Seward Settler, is Dead Seward. Neb., Aug. 10. (Special.) I William Wood, an old settler of this county, died at his home in this city this morning, aged 72 years. Dr. H. Cummins has bought the Krihbeler residence for a hospital, paying $9,000. The estate of the late William Worthman was sold at public auction yesterday in front of the court house. Two hundred and fifty acres of land was sold at $1.78 an acre to J. Imig. Dr. Frank Loveland, who surren dered a $5,000 .pulpit in Indianapolis, will speak to the Seward Commercial ! club at the noon luncheon August 20, on the Atrocities Committed by the German Army." Miss Licys Strieter, deputy county clerk, left yesterday for Chicago, where on next Saturday she will be married to Will Gernand of Cleve land, O. v , Fremont May Decide to Make Its Ow: Current Fremont, Neb., Aug. 10. (Special Telegram.) A motion to suspend the rules and pass the ordinance provid ing for an increase in electric light rates without following the usual course of three separate readings was lost by a vote of 2 to 5 at the ad journed meeting of the city council last evening. A committee was ap pointed at the meeting last night to make an investigation of the cost of producing current at the municipal plant and report back to the council. It was voted to buy a service ladder truck. This matterias been pending for nearly two years. The new ap paratus will cost about $6,000. Is Badly Injured When a Box Car Passes Over Body Superior, Neb., Aug. 10. (Special.) Shortly after 1 o'clock Friday after noon George Marshall was probably fatally injured by being run over by a box car which was being switched on the Burlington track to the platform by the Henningsen produce house. Mr. Marshall in company with the manager of the plant was attempting to make the platform- when his foot slipped and he fell.. The box car passed over 'him,, amputating one leg ahpve the knee, injuring the other leg, hands and face. Suffering from shock, added to his Injuries, makes his con dition very critical. mat will happen when R. J. u rush, the "impregnable Hindenburg liner I do not know what answer "Logic" would give, but H Liogic delays long to ponder the question, the Yankees will be THROUGH and on the way to Berlin. A genius builds an armor plate that no gun can penetrate another genius makes a gun that shoots clear through it. . t The thinker figures out to a mathematical certainty that a thing "Can't be done" a tinker without suffi cient sense to know "it can't be done" DOES IT. This world is a battle oi wits. Yesterday's ideas are in the discard today. ' Medicines that your Grandfather took are now taboo and drugs he looked upon as poison are today healing sick people. . . Dentists who "pried out" your Father's teeth can scarce believe their eyes the care, the technique, pre cision and case of operation (to say nothing of absence of, pain) in modern tooth extractions. If Necessity is "the mother of invention," she cer tainly is entitled to a Roosevelt medal, for her children are execedinly numerous. No man is poor, none need be "mediocre" if the brain is active and his judgment sound., ' S It is all right to hit from the shoulder BUT LET TOE MIND DIRECT THE BLOW. Starting "the punch" is not nearly so important as "LANDING IT." People do not ask what you EXPECT to be but they notice quickly "what you ARE." ' Painless Withers Dental Co. 423-428 Securities Bldg. 16th and Farnam Sts. OMAHA, NEB. Office Honrs: 8:30 A. M. to 8 P. M. Sunday, 9 to 1. '225 NEBRASKA WOMAN NURSES NOW IN SERVICE Cornhusker State Furnishes One-Sixth of All Nurses in Service at Home and Overseas. ' From a Staff Correspondent. Lincoln, Aug. 10. (Special.) Miss Margaret McGreevey, secretary of the State Board ofNurses, made an interesting address before the thrift society of the state house this morn ing at the weekly meeting. She talked along the line of work being done by - Nebraska nurses. Miss McGreevey said that there are about 1,400 nurses in service from the United States jn all departments of war work. Nebraska has already furnished 225, of which 100 arein foreign service. These are all gradu ate' nurses, have taken the physical examination and about one-half of the whole number are Nebraska born girls. Of the 1,400 nurses in service for the government 600 are in for eign work. It is the aim of the de partment to send 1,000 nurses across each month. Nurses in service "over there" , are given a chevron after six months' work and andther is added for ech six months' service thereafter. All nurses serving during the war will receive a Florence Nightingale serv ice badge. Nebraska girls are dis tributed in 10 different units of the army. Many From Fremont. Fremont, Neb., Aug. 10. (Special Telegram.) A dozen young women have enlisted for training as civilian nurses in response to the women's Council of Defense. Gage County Wheat Yield Fifty-Two Bushels an Acre Beatrice, Neb., Aug. 10. (Special.) The first heavy rains visiting this section since the latter part of May fell here last evening, thoroughly soaking the ground. The rainfall con tinued at intervals throughout the night and came just in time to save much of the corn, pasture lands and alfalfa. Edward Galloway has secured what is believed to be the record yield of wheat in Gage county. From 35 acres of land in the Nemaha valley near Adams, Mr. Galloway secured a yield of 52 bushel to the acre. Man Power Shortage Prevents Circus Parade Fremont, Neb., Aug. 10. (Special Telegram.) One of the biggest cir cus crowds that has gathered in Fre mont for years was disappointed to day when the management announced there would be no parade. A short age of man power as a result of 'he draft caused the management to dis pense with the street spectacle here today. ALBERT W. JEFFERIS FOR CONGRESS Republican PRIMARY, AUG. 20 The Battle of Wits What happens when "an irresistible force meets an immovable object." the "irresistible Yankees" DMite Sites Fall Showings in Ready-to -Vejar "V OU will find on display here a beautiful and elaborate array of the New Fall and Winter Styles in Women's Suits and Gowns and Misses' Suits and Dresses. The new styles are exceedingly interesting and you are in vited to inspect them. . Suits a !fJk HERE is Snifs both short decidedly F ALL MISSES' New Suits and Dresses are very charming, with a wide range of colors such as Beaver, Peacock, Green, Poilu, Rose, Taupe, Hay, Deer, Mole, Algeria, Pekin, Burgundy, Brown, Navy and Reindeer. The suits come in Velour, Serges, Tricotine and Checks; the Coas in Velvet, Peau de Peuch, Velour and Bolivias; the Dresses in Serge, Wool, Jerseys, Satins, Tricotine, Charmeuse, Velour and Kitten'a Ear Crepe. Prices Up From $29.00 The August A Saving of 25 to 40 This occasion is intended for the benefit of women who are suffi ciently farsighted to anticipate their later needs in Furs, Coats or Sets for the sake of making a handsome saving now. v The Brandeis selection is larger than any heretofore attempted it is shown in our enlarged Fur Section. Authority in styles here: Fur Coats with loose back and belted front. Fitted Coats with flaring bottoms. Rippling Coats with large collars. The New Short Coatees, loose and belted. The Smart Motor andService Coats. In Caracul, Mink, Mole, Muskrat, Tiger Cat, Nutria, Squirrel, Hudson Seal and combinations. ' Scarfs, Stoles, Muffs in all possible Furs. Remember, at special August saving prices. Any ar ticle bought with deposit will be laid aside in our cold stor age until winter, Free of Charge. j Second Floor New Fall Dress Goods Special advance showing of new Suitings and Coatings in Bilivia, Silvertones, Velour, Broadcloth, Poplin, Gabardine, Tricotifte, Jerseys and Serges. All the new shades. f 42-inclt All Wool French Serg, made from the finest Australian Tarn. In all the new and staple shades. Just the right weight for fall, "ced special, per yard $1.85 54-inch Fine All Wool Jer.eyi, the season's newest and most wanted fabric for those new-style dresses. All the attractive new colors. Priced very reasonable, per yard '. 3-95 Men's Wear Serge and Fine AH Wool Gabardines and iTricotine, in Navy Blue. Will be very scarce this season. Very suitable for tailored suits and. dresses. 54 inches wide. Priced Special, per yard, $2.95, $3.59, $4.50, $4.95. New Silks and Velvets v We suggest early buying of your silks and lvets for fall 'while the assortment is wide. Our stocks were nevef so complete, showing all the new weaves, textures and colorings in silk and silk wool fabrics. 40-inch Silk Poplin. Good weight, soft finish, rih and lustrous. Twenty five new shades to- select from. An ideal material for new fall dresses. Per yard 1,25 36-inch Noyelty Taffeta, Satins, Louuine and Foulards in a splendid' range of colorings and designs. Many worth double. Per yard.. $1.25 36-inch Satin de Luxe in a wide range of new colorings, good weight, soft supple finish a splendid value. 40-inch Satin Radiant, a soft shimmery dress fabric in all the at tractive fall and winter colorings for street and evening wear. Very special, per yard i $2.25 36-inch Satin Supreme, extra heavy, soft drapy finish, suitable for dresses anoT suits, in a, wide range of beautiful colors. Per yard.. .$2.50 Jersette One of the latest arrivals in this great department is the silk and wool "Jersette" for the new one-piece dresses. Splendid weight and very clingy. Will give the best of' service for utility wear. In all colors. Per yard $2.50 Velvets at Attractive Prices Velvets are scarcer than they have ever been, yet we are prepared to offer them to you at LAST YEAR'S PRICES. A limited quantity only, in black, navy, taupe, African brown, heliotrope, wistaria, bark and rodent. Special, per yard $6.50 Main a profusion of high-grade tailored inplnrlino oil tha lotoct nn'at efcarmcs and long, created here and abroad. They are novel; some are trimmed richly with fur, and some are without fur trimmings. The materials are Duvetynes, Silver tones, Broadcloths, Velour de Laines, Serges and Novelty Velour checks. In Brown, Taupe, Green, Algeria, New Oversea Blue and Army. Prices From $29,00 Up to $195.00. Gowns Fashions decree the Satin Frock as particularly 'desirable the dressy garment for all occasions. New, lovely shades in "Moon-Glo" Satin, Beaver, Silver, Walnut, Black, Navy and Browns. There is extensive use of braiding, fringe and bead trimming. Coat effects and loosely belted Moyen Age types predominate. There aro new effects in sleeves, the new Japanese sleeve being a favorite. Combinations of Satin, with Poiret Twill and Serge for street frocks meet with favor. Prices $35, -$49, $65 Up to $95 Misses' Apparel Sale of Furs on Next Winter's Prices Per yard .' $1.69 , Floor. practical Domestics v. 36-Inch Percale, light and dark colors, dress, wrapper and shirting styles; per yard, 35 32 and 27-Inch Zephyr Drets Ginghams, neat staple checks, stripes and plain colors; unusual val ue for Monday yd, 35f Fine Drets Ginghams, pretty plaids, checks, etc,, in 10 to 20-yard lengths; yard . -25J 36-Inch Unbleached Sheeting, extra fine round thread quality, correct width for ' sheets and slips; special, at, yard... 254 Mill Remnants Percale, light and dark colors, for house dresses, wrappersetc; at, a' yard 16tt 32-Inch Shirting Madras,' with neat woven stripe . and jacquard effects; will launder perfectly! special at, a yard. ........ .30t Fancy "Printed Eiderdown in a pretty assortment of figures and colorings for kimonos, dressing sacques,. wrappers, etc., 3 to 1 2-yard ,, lengths; at, a yard ........ t.... . 29( Basement Towels and Table Cloths Special Round Cloths, $1.93 These are made of a fine quality mercerized damask, in the 72-inch size; round and scalloped edge, in a line of very pretty patterns. Special Mon day, each t. ... $1.98 Towels, 10c Made of a fine bird's-eye weave, ' hemmed ends, soft and absorb ent kind ; a limited quantity for Monday, each ........ 10c Towels, 19c One line of soft finished hack or striped glass towels, hemmed end; special for Monday, choice, each ............ 19c 100 Towels, 79c . Special. Monday, 60 dozen full, bleached Turkish Towels, jumbo size, a big value, special each 79c All-Linen Towels, 49c A. limited quantity of an all linen towel, in the crepe or oat meal effect, regulation size, hemmed ends; a towel of merit; each . 49c ; Main Floor A Mid-Summer Days' Delight A cool porch t y A comfortable chair . A good companion and a VICTROLA $22.50 to $395. Pompeiian Room ) tl a 1 vKn