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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 19, 1918)
THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1918. 9 OMAHA LABOR WITH FIREMEN IN CITY FIGHT Central Body's Executive Committee So Announces at Meeting; Electricians Settle Trouble. Organized labor is willing in every way to co-operate with the local lircinei.'s union, both financially and , morally. I htc f ftn "Ittci rrt itrtc rnn'liajl unit given out last night at a meeting of the executive committee of the Cen- tral Labor union, where it was de clared that the fireman's organiza tion is alleged to have been mis represented by the mayor and city commissioners. The electricians' grievances has -been satisfactorily settled. All crafts will return to work his morn - ing. A letter, received from F. T. Hal ley, director of industrial plants di vision, was read, acknowledging re ceipt of a letter from the local La bor union stating that organized Jab'or in Omaha was heartily in ac cord with the director's plans con cerning any and all war tprk ac tivities. Owiiijr to the weather and the "flu" epidemic, the meeing of the 'Central body was postponed. v Before the executive committee adjourned, it was voted that J. J. Kerrigan represent the Omaha union ( at the Gompers' Homecoming catn- rttiiicrn u-t-iiVh (3L'tc iil'ifa iM f'Vii."wm iuvii piav 111 I n . next month. Brie) City News Jowl Proposes a New ;f City Park on South Side City Commissioner Towl with the other commissioners and members of .the City Planning board Friday morning visited the tract of land which it is proposed to convert into 'Brown park." This tract lies be tween Thirteenth and Nineteenth streets and between W and O Streets. It is now waste land filled with gullies and dumps and hills, but in it commissioners have a vis ion of a beautiful park. -Mr. Towl introduced the resolu tion Thursday at the city council meeting to have this tract set aside. It contains about 70 acres and could be acquired, it is said, for less than $100,000. Bancroft Dentist to Face Charge of White Slavery Charged with white slavery under the Mann act, Dr. George L. Carey, dentist of Bancroft, Neb., will go on trial in the United States dis trict court on October 28. Miss Angelina Wies was awarded damages of $20,000 in a breach of promise verdict against Dr. Carey, April 30, after Carey had married Lucille Kelley of Bancroft. Carey is charged with having brought Miss Wies to Omaha from Remsen, la., in March, 1916, and the previous December it is alleged he took the same gir) from Sioux City to Ban croft. Omaha Soldier Does Not " ' Want to Marry French Girl Mayor Smith recently received a letter from a French . mother in which she asked the mayor to look . up the record of Sergeant Kapke, who wished to marry her daughter. Sergeant Edward Kapke is an Om aha, boy who is in France. Kapke told his commanding officer, Col. J. L Lour, that he was not seeking the 'hand qf any French maiden, and j that he had never nearci oi me . . . . t . I rvllv.ll nuumu ill uianyii v v daughter. Mayor Smith discovered that the soldier is already married. Lighting Fixtures. Burgess-Oranden Have Hoot Print It Beacon Press. Dr. Frank Simon, suite 713. Oma ha National Bank Bldgj t Camp Dinner The War Camp Comuntty Service enjoyed a camp dinner Friday evening at the Fonte nelle hotel. Maccabees Will Not Met Omaha Tent No. 75 are strictly observing the health commissioner's order not to have lodge meetings. Offltvr Dykes Convalescing Of ficer Dykes. Omaha's "longest" cop per, who has been in St. Joseph's hospital for several days, ill with influenza, is improving. Doctor la Recovering Dr. A. S. RuSeitx, who has been confined in the Wide Memorial hospital with a severe attack of Spanish "flu," is rap idly recovering. Major McCornilck In New York Major F. A. McCornilck, local com mander of the Volunteers of Amer ica, is in New York City atending the grand field meet of the organ ization. . Robert Nellor Dead Robert Nel- lor, age 21, died Friday morning of pneumonia following influenza. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Nellor. 2107 Locust street. The fun eral will be held at Beemer, Neb., Sunday afternoon. Funeral of Ml.ss Routt Postponed The funeral of Miss Mary Koutt, which was to have been held at the residence, 3902 South Twenty-fourth street at 2 p. m.p Saturday, has been indefnitely postponed awaiting are arrival of her brother. The date of the funeral will be given later. Dancing Postponed The first dance of the season by the Week End Dancing club, which was to have been held at the Fontenelle hotel Saturday evening, has been postponed to November 2, owing to the closing order of the City Health Board. Postpone Red Cross Frank Jud- I son, director of the Nebraska chapter Ked Cross, announces the postpone ment of the state conference which was to have been held in Omaha, October 28, 29 and 30, owing to the influenza epidemic. Date will be an nounced later. South Side "Flu" Victims Mrs. Charles E. Miller, age 20 years, 5719 South Thirty Ninth street, died Thursday in a South Side hospital of Spanish influenza. She is survived by her husband, and one daughter, Helen Margaret. The funeral will be held at the Larkin parlor, with open air services at the St. Mary's cemetery, Sunday afternon. Firm Doubles Subscription John A Johnson is the Omaha representa tive of the Rutledge & Taylor Coal company of Chicago. This company subscribed $1,000 to Omaha's Lib erty loan quota and when Mr. John son opened his mall Friday morning, n. letter from the company president contained a draft for $1,000, he say ing that he desired to double his subscription. Fine fireplace (jooos at Sunderland's. Bsllevue College Boys . Stage "Singing Hike" The first "singing hike" taken by the members of the Student Officers Training corps of Bellevue college, was tak(jn Thursday, the route be ing along the Fort Crook road. The student soldiers had all the swing and swagger of veterans, and an interesting bit of human na ture was revealed during the hike. Farmers who had been used to guarding their apple trees at the accroach of students, .appeared at ..,. J thfe gates with bags of apples for the hovs. 'Were Going Ov?r and "It's a Lour Way to Berlin but We'll Get There," were the most , popular songs. , v j Lieutenant Means, the command ing officer, led the column, and they were escorted by an army biplane from Fort Omaha. Silk Underwear Specials Saturday we will offer extra ordinary values in Ladies' Silk Underwear. JULIUS ORKIN, 1508 and 1510 Douglas St. Surgess-Nash Company EVERYBODY STORE" An Ounce oj Prevention Is Work a Pound afCure, USE Fresh Air Without DrafkDust RainorSnow KedKooms. vintf Rooms. Rath Ttoomsi U Rrhnnl Khntns. ltusi'ticiio, m Offices, Etc And prevent the spread1 of disease. Germs thrive in overheated rooms, stuffy cars and all poorly ventilat ed places. The person who sleeps in a well ventilated room, who avoids drafts, tJias little to fear from the epidemic of Spanish influenza or other disease. I:': These ventilators permit air without drafts, and keep out dirt and dust, rain and snow. They create a healthful atmosphere do not ex clude light permit any degree of ventilation with perfect sanitation. Recommended for use in every home and in offices, schools, hospitals and factories. Made like an adjustable screen with hardwood frame, finished in mission oak, oil stained. SIZES. PRICE. " 9 inches high, adjustable 23 to 37 inches wide. ... 39e 9 inches high, adjustable 31 to 49 inches wide. ... 49c ' 9 inches high, adjustable 34 to 59 inches wide.... 59c it inches "high, adjustable 23 to- 37 inches wide.. . . ' 49c 15. inches high, adjustable 31 to 49 inches wide. . ."71 69e Demonstrated in Hardware' Section. Bring cor rect measurements; no rentilators exchanged. . r- 't ; ; Burg N fc C DwBtah Store. everybody! store" Friday, October 18, 1918- -STORE NEWS FOR SATURDAY- -Phone Douglas 2100 ft Radical Price Reductions on s TRIMMED HA TS lor Saturday Three Groups $2.5045.00-$10.00 THE reductions range from V to tt the original selling price and includes practically our entire stock of trimmed millinery. Tt'o nni. mnnfMn of ,'llaf mont imaA time when VHP. flpflr Ib3 Vt4 UlVilVll.J 3WIV UUJ MUV.IIV..W - out all slow moving millinery at prices that will effect a quick disposal. , " j n.c- u.hv nur tints nra alivnva fresh and new. presenting distinctive. individual styles, which every woman recognizes in Burgess-Nash millinery. ... The sale Saturday includes almost our entire stock, consisting of: Large Dress Hats Small Street Hats Chic Tailored Hats Dressy Evening Hats All made of the finest quality velvets, and there are no two alike. Burgess-Nash Co. Second Floor. Christmas Gift Suggestions Just a Handful of These Smart Neip Tub Silk Shirts for Women at $5.95 THAT'S all the maker had. He was clearing up his stock and let us have this little lotj and we were very glad to get them at this special price. They're smart made up in the most wanted tailored effects, with convertible collar and turn bade cuffs. The material is a superior quality of tub silk, white ground with rose, copen, navy or black stripe. Very special Saturday, at $5.85. NOTE Almost every express bring In tome new blouie creation in Georg ette or Crepe de Chine in the new cuit shades We'd like to have you tea them. Burges-Nah Co. Second Floor I Christmas Gift Suggestion . Women's Pure Thread Silk Hose That Are Unusual Values at $1.35 UNUSUAL, for if we were to replace them now at the present mar ket price we would have to ask considerable more for them Sat urday. Full fashioned, full regular made foot, pink tops, colored boots; not all sizes in any one color, $1.35 a pair. Women's Silk Hose at 85c Black, white or colors, seamless, pure thread silk. Very special. Women's Cotton Hose, at 35c Fine quality, seamless, black, white and balbriggan. ' Soecially priced. Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor Your Choice of Any Pair Of Women's Patent Leather Shoes in Our Store Saturday 7 HE New Pastry Department Will have ready for your selec tion Saturday morning, another appetizing display of home made pastries, baked in our own Cricket .Room. Including: YELLOW POUND CAKES. WHITE NUT POUND CAKES. OLD FASHIONED APPLE ROLL. CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKES. COCOANUT LAYER CAKES. CARAMEL LAYER CAKES. DOUGHNUTS. APPLE PIES. BLACKBERRY PIES. PUMPKIN PIES. LEMON CREAM PIES. APRICOT PIES. Leave your ordere now for the holi days, i Old Roman Brand Fruit Cake. lurg ess-Nash Co. Main Floor JkfR. TOP SER " CEANT ha a little punk who goaa to achool and he la pretty rotten la epelling, I guest. Anyhow, hit old man haa had a lot of trouble about it, and tha other day the kid cam home and said, "Oh. Daddy I I'm gettin a lot better in tpelllnl Teacher liked my paper ao much aha put a red nark by every word." CAPTAIN KIDDER. Christmas Gift Suggestion Gillette Safety Razors for $4.49 Have you yourself or all of your men friends a safety razor? If not, this is your opportunity a Genuine Gillette Safety Razor in metal box, specially priced for Saturday, at $4.49. Will make splendid Christmas gifts to buy now and send at once. Burgese-Nash Co. Main Floor nil i x $395 EXTRAORDINARY to the ex treme. The newest of a special clearaway effort of our entire stock of womens' patent, kid, patent colt and patent leather shoes. The Saving Means From Y3 to Vz on Every Pair Included are : Women's patent vamp shoes with cloth tops, button style. ' Women s patent vamp shoes with ' kid top, button style. Light weight or turned soles, Cuban j heels or Louis heels. The shoe buying opportunity of the entire season. Burgess-Naah Co. Second Floor. Most Everyone Has a 'Kerchief In His Hand These Days IN Chicago, it is said, if you sneeze or cough without covering your ' mouth or nose with a 'kerchief, you'll be arrested. It's not that serious here, but everyone should have a goodly supply of 'kerchiefs. Women's handkerchiefs, 10c, 15c, 25c and up. Men's handkerchiefs, 15c, 25c and up. f , Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor You'll Want One Or More Pair of These Silk Gloves 9Sc BECAUSE of slight imper fections, such as a ripped seam, missing clasp, or some thing of that sort. We have had them put in perfect condi tion, and offer them at Extreme Reductions This is a splendid opportunity to secure gloves that will give as satisfactory wear as gloves of first quality at a price that is ridiculously low. Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor POTTED Ferns S-Inch Potst for 39c Good size ferns in 5-inch pots, specially priced for Saturday, at 39c. Burgesa-Nssh Co. Main Floor Christmas Gift Suggestion WJughes' Ideal " Hair Brushes, $1.49 It's a special lot we secured at about Vt the usual price and that's the way we offer them to you. The genuine H. L. Hughes, heavy bristle. Extremely special at $1.49. Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor N ow Ready H allow' e en Novelties It's advisable to make your se lection for Hallow'een novelties now while assortments are large and, complete. The selection in cludes invitation cards, decorated crepe paper caps, lanterns, nut cups, favors, etc., etc. Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor Christmas Gift Suggestion Chiffon, Paon Velvet Hand Bags, $4.50 to $7.50 An exclusive assortment of these new creations of chiffon and paon velvet. Plain and the new beaded top effect. Black, taupe, navy and brown colorings. Not many of a kind and very specially priced. Burgeet-Nash Co. Main Floor flu" Veils to Check Influenza, $1.00 Far more becoming than gauze masks and Dr. Manning, city health commissioner, recom mends them as a protector from "flu" germs. Hade of chiffon, in all colors; $1.00 each. Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor These Are the bays When You Get the Most Good Out of Your Tailored Suits D' AYS when it's too warm for a top coat and too cool to go without a jacket The suit styles we offer were most carefully selected, and therefore are correct for the women, and they are very reasonable, too, , Many of the suits are fur trimmed, others are plain, some are finished with silk braid. Practically all the most popular fall and autumn shades and materials and in all sizes for women and misses. The woman who comes here to make her selection, will experience a revelation, i Smart, practical models of serge, gabardine and poplinr in navy, black, brown and taupe. .... Priced at $25.00, $29.50 and $36.00. ' : , t Many handsome models to choose i from, ; priced from $69.50 to $200.00. . Burgess-Nash Co. Seeend Floor Christmas Gift Suggestions You Can Enjoy the Evenings at Home With the Cheney Talking Machine WITH the movies and theaters dark and really no place to go. if you have a talking machine in your home you can spend a most enjoyable evening. THE CHENEY is built for those who can distinguish the difference and appreciate real refine ment in tone quality; its tones are soft, soothing and mellow and the scratchy, annoying, tbjecuonal noise from the needle has been done away with. You must hear one of these wonderful machines before you purchase, otherwise you may regret your choice. You would not want to find out afterwards that you didn't get the best and you want the best when you buy. Better investigate first. Our Burgess-Nash Outfit Plan applies to our Cheney machines just as well as the other makes we carry. Burgess-Naah Co. Fourth Floor Mid T3 Christmas Gift Suggestions Military Wrist Watches, at $10.00 Seven-jewel, regulation size, with luminous dial, nickel case khaki or leather bracelet Spe cial, Saturday $10.00. Other military wrist watches, Swiss1, Elgin or Waltham move ments, $12.50 to $40.00. Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor ' H AIR Nets Specially Priced Choose at much below regu lar price from our best selling styles in the Notion Depart ment. ' v . J; 4 "Burnasco," "Bontex" and ."Regal" human hair nets in cap and fringe styles, in all shades of brown, black, auburn, white and gray; also the popu lar "Bonnie B" slip-on veils, dozen, $1.00, each, 10c. , Burgess-Nash Co. Maim Floor I RUGS and u Toilet Goods Autograf tooth brushes, 45c. Butterfly talcum powder, 25c. Lov-me face powder, 75c. Luxor face powder, 50c. Pebeco tooth paste, 39c. Colgate dental cream, 10c Pepsodent tooth paste, 44c. Palmolive soap, cake, 10c. Williams' shaving soap, 9c. Palmolive shamnoo. 39c. Listerine, 44c. Glyco-Thymoline, 44c. Lavoris, 22c. Vick's VapoRub, 21c. Mentholatum, 18c Sloan's liniment, 16c. Rit dye soap, 9c. Limestone Phosphate, 39c. , Peroxide, small, 7c. Castor oil, 4 oz., 23c. Glycerine, bay rum and rose warr, 19c. Fletcher's Castoria, 27c. Aspirin, Bayer's, dozen, 16c. , Formaledehyde fumigator, 50c. SPECIAL 1 lot of 2-qt. hot water bottles, at 95c. Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor This Leather Case for Your Draft Card FREE for the Asking WE had them made espe cially for your Registra tion Certificates Genuine' leather with celluloid trans parency and if you will come to our Soldiers' Booth on the Main Floor it is yours for the asking and with our compliments. BURGESS-NASH COMPANY Yes Sir! Burgess-Nash Ready-To-Put-On Clothing Represents the Biggest and Best Values You Can Get Anywhere At a Given Price. COMPARE a Burgess-Nash suit or overcoat, piece for piece, and quality for quality, with other clothing for men. Your verdict will be acceptable to us. Particularly attractive are these Men's and Young Men's Suits At $25.00 THE range of selection is so large that you will have no trouble in choosing a suit that will please and sat isfy you. The materials are the best of wool fabrics in both domestic and imported weaves, homespuns, wor steds, flannels and cheviots, made up in plain models, double or single breasted, two or three-button or soft roll lapel. Burgess-Nash Co. Fourth Floor Men's Gloves for Fall and Winter Wear, $1.00 to $5.00 OUR assortments are now very complete both in fab ric and leather styles. The leather gloves include a big range of kinds and makes, grey mochas, grey suedes, gray and tan capes, washable chamois, ivory capes and buck, plain or embroidered backs; also silk lined, wool lined and fleece lined gloves. Prices range, $1.75 to $5. Washable fabric gloves in grey, chamois and Khaki shades, $1.00 to $2.50. Men Will Enjoy These Sweaters During the Cold Winter Days ALL-WOOL sweaters, representing the finest garments that are produced. New shades of gray, oxford, dark green, brown, maroon, navy and army shades. Made with "V" neck, slipover and roll collar styles. Price range, $12.50 to $16.50. Other sweaters, wool mixed, in various styles and colors, at $3.45 to $10.00. Men Out-of'Doors Considerable Will Like These Flannel Shirts $1.98 to $7.50 Mbrs b wool and wool mixed flannel shirts in various weights, new shades of gray, navy, dark oxford and Khaki. Pric range, $1.98 to $7.50. Mens Cashmere Hose, 40c to $1.50 Fine quality for civilian or army wear, light, me dium or extra heavy quality. Black, white, grey, dark oxford, natural and Khaki colors. Price range, 40c to $1.50 pair. Come and Get One of These Soft Hats at $3.50 to $20.00 p VERY favored new style is here, and surely you can be pleased in this splendid array, embracing all the best shapes and shades. ' . . " ' A , Among the lines represented is "Stetson," you know its worth. "Burgess-Nash" Special and "Borsalino."" - Price range, $3450 to $20.00. 7 Burgess-Nash, Maht Floor