'1HE iteri: OMAtiA, SAilriDA, NUv&MiiMt SO, 1918.
RAILROAD MEN
REAL HUFFY OVER
PASS PROPOSAL
Decline Chance to Obtain
Free Transportation When
Proposed by Director
General McAdoo.
Lincoln, Nfb., Novr 29. Director
General William G. McAdoo of the
federal railroad administration is
considering the feasibility of is
suing railroad passes for use by
members and officers of state ran
road commissions, if they desire
them, it was learned here today
when the Nebraska Railway com
mission sent a letter to Washing-
ton declining an offer for free trans
portation in 1919.
"If the statutes of Nebraska did
not emphatically prohibit the use of
railroad passes under '.. conditions
you suggest, overwhelming public
sentiment would, the commission
said in its reply, which was ad
dressed to John Barton Payne, gen
eral counsel of the federal railroad
administration.
Roads Withdraw Suit
The railroads of Nebraska have
withdrawn their suit of appeal to
the supreme court from the order of
the State Railway commission clos
ing freight stations in jobbing
cities at 4:30 p. m.
The railroads made application
for a closing order for 4 o'clock,
but the commission ruled against
them setting the time at 4:30. As
now standing the camera must re
ceipt for freight delivered on their
loading platform within 30 minutes
after delivery, and must load on
can within an hour following. Ship
pers with consignments of 4,000
pounds or more per day must de
liver one half thereof on platform
before 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
Eight Beatrice Soldiers
) Wounded in St. Mihiel Drive
1 Beatrice, Neb., Nov. 29. (Spe
cial.) According to information
received here Wednesday, eight
Beatrice boys, all members of Com
pany C, now part of the One Hun
dred Thirty-fourth infantry, were
wounded in France. They are Gus
Schwartz, Edward Brandt, William
Ryslavy, Ira Langley, Corporal Al
fred Menke and three Langdale
brothers, George, Ernest and Chris
topher. All of them participated
in the St. Mihiel drive.
Mrs. S. J. Collett, an old resident
of Beatrice, died in Omaha Wednes
day, aged 68 years. She was the
widow of the late Wesley Collett,
and is survived by one son. The
remains will be brought here F iday
for burial . " i
C. D. Smith, a colored porter, was
found guiltyj in Wymore yesterday
of bringing liquor into dry territory,
and fined $100 and costs by Judge
Woolsey. Smith was arrested in
Superior and taken to Wymore for
I hearing.
Pneumonia Causes Death
of Pawnee County Teacher
Table Rock, Neb., Nov. -(Special.)
The fifth death from pneu
monia, following influenza in Table
Rock, occurred Wednesday, when
Miss Irene Freeman, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Freeman, died.
Miss Freeman was a teacher of
Pawnee county, and was teaching
her first term in the Burchard vi
cinity. She is survived by her par
ents, two brothers and one sister,
all of whom reside in Table Rock.
Ethel wyn Bacus, principal of th
Steinauer schools, and well known
in Pawnee county, died in her home
in Steinauer of pneumonia, follow
injr an attack of influenza.
Chris Parli has received news of
the death of his son, William, who
was killed in battle in France on
Sunday, November 3. Memorial
services wil be held Sunday, Decem
ber 1. 1
Stephen Baker, ton of John !L
Baker, residing southeast of here,
in the DuBois vicinity, was reported
severely wounded in France in a
recent casualty list from overseas.
Council of Defense to Try
Case of DeWitt Merchant
DeWitt. Neb.. Nov. 29. (Special.)
The local council of defense will
try the case of Fred Schmale,-De-
Witt hardware dealer, next Monday
night, who refused to close his bus-
y mess place on the day of peace cele
bration and caused considerable an
noyance by loading a steel, tank on
a wagon near the city park where
Patriotic speaking was taking place,
t is rumored that federal agents
; will be present at the trial next
week. Schmale hat a son in the na
tional service.
Aurora to Hold Memorial
Service for Dead Heroes
Aurora, NeD., nor. a. apeciau;
Mayor Newman hat appointed a
committee to prepare a memorial
serviee for all of the Hamilton coun
ty men who. died in the service of
their country. Fifteen men from
-this county hate already made the
nnrm arrifir Snme AieA in th
UUf.
front trenches and others in camp.
The committee plans to hold this
memorial in December and will se
cure a speaker who has been "over
there" if possible.
Attachment for $28,000
Placed on Beatrice Block
Beatrice, Neb., Nov. 29. (Spec-ial.)-rThe
Paddock hotel block, one
of the most valuable in the city, was
attached Wednesday by a local
bank in a suit against the State In-
vestment company, k. a.. Micxreu,
president. The amount is for $28,
000. The building was erected
years ago by the late Senator A. S.
Paddock, and at the time cost $125,-
ooo. . t .
Meet Accidental Death. '
rremoru, ;co., nov. iope
cial Telegram.) William Iske,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Iske of
Pleasant Valley neighborhood, died
at the home of his parents last night
from a' gunshot wound sustained
when a shotgun fell from, an auto-
robue and wa discharged., ,
One Turkey Graces Tables
U. S. Army of Occupation
American Army of Occupation,
Nov. 29. (By Associated Press.)
Only one turkey was served on
Thanksgiving day in the entire
American army of occupation. This
was at the mess of 15 far-sighted
officers of the bureau of operations
at the headquarters of the Third di
vision at Remich. The turkey was
purchased November 11 and was
fattened -for the feast yesterday.
Other Thanksgiving dinners in
the army varied according to the
resourcefulness of the mess officeis
and the ingenuity of the cooks.
Owing to transportation difficulties
the quartermaster was unable to
furnish the luxuries and trimmings
which always mark the last Thurs
day in November.
Officers Had Venison.
While the Americans had plenty
of wholesome and substantial food,
from the enemy lines came further
reports of hunger among the re
leased allied prisoners, food riots
among the defeated troops and civ
ilian privations.
At the mess of the staff officers of
the 32d division a quarter of venison
was served. It was a gift from a
resident of Luxemburg, whose hunt
ing preserve is near the division
headquarters at Consdorf. The offi
cers at Second division headquarters
at LaRochette had duck, costing 40
to 50 francs apiece. Chicken took
the place of turkey at the tables of
the officers of the First division at
Canach. The chicken was nearly as
expensive as duck. In some other
divisions Luxemburg ham, costing
20 francs a pound, was served.
Among the men there was an
abundant supply of beef, nuts and
mincemeat The cookj vied with
each other in supplying doughnuts,
cakes and other forms of sweets and
the quartermaster managed to get
through extra rations of chocolates.
There . also were many pools
"among the men to buy poultry
from the farmers, borne of the
troops along the Moselle bought
pike or river trout The men en
joyed their holiday rest in anticipat
ing their next forward step, which
will take them into Germany.
Col. Phil Hall Jr. to
Remain in Regular
Army After the War
Lincoln, Nov. 29. (Special.)
Col. Phil L. Hall, jr., is at home
visiting his parents, Dr. and Mrs.
P. L. Hall, in this city, after an
absence of more than a year. He
left here as colonel of the Sixth
regiment which went to Camp
Cody. He was' transferred to an
artillery regiment and later sent to
Camp Funston, where he is in com
mand of the One Hundred and
Sixty-fourth brigade, composed of
seven regiments.
Colonel Hall has an opportunity
to continue in the regular service if
he desires, but came home to talk
the matter over with home folks
before finally settling the matter.
While not giving out his final de
cision it is believed that the col
onel will accept the assignment to
ine regular service.
All Train Circulars Now
Moved from General View
Lincoln, Nov. 29. (Specials-
No more will the passenger upon
railway trains have the pleasure of
sitting in a comfortable seat while
he passes the hours away reading
the circulars prepared by Director
of Railroads McAdoo and posted in
all passenger coaches. The State
Railway commission has received
the copy of an oredr issued by
Hale Holden, director of the west
em system, ordering all advertising
down and removed to the closets.
Gaddis Now Convalescing
After Influenza Attack
Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 29. (Spe
cial.) Earl B. Gaddis, well-known
Nebraska newspaperman, private
secretary of Senator Hitchcock and
.Secretary of the foreign relations
committee of the United States
senate, has been dangerously ill
with the-influenza at his home in
Washington, at times his life be
ing despared of.
To a friend, Mr. Gaddis sends
word that he is convalescing.
Hospital Patient from
Omaha Commits Suicide
Lincoln, Nov. 29. (Specials
John Greeson, a patient at the Lin
coln Hospital for the Insane, sent
from Omaha, slashed his throat
with a sharp-edged knife yesterday
and died soon after. He was 45
years of age and divorced. -
Boys Back from Camp.
Fremont, Neb., Nov. 29. (Special
Telegram.) Mason Spangler and
Paul Saeger are the first Fremont
boys to be released from the ramy,
and reach home. The young men
were in the officers' training camp
at Camp Grant, and were given their
choice of finishing and receiving
their commissions or being discharged.
Bolsheviki Are Urged
to Forage for Food in
Rich Baltic Provinces
Helsingfors, Finland, Nov. 29.
The commander of the bolshevist
army in northern Russia has ex
horted his followers to invade the
rich Baltic provinces to obtain pro
visions. It is reported German troops
have partially abandoned the Narva
front and are asking that they be
returned to Germany. German
forces which have been at Duna
burg, 110 miles southeast of Riga,
are leaving. Russian prisoners of
war who have returned to the city
are causing serious disorders.
The new cabinet of Esthoonia is
of . strong socialistic proclivities
and is supported by a labor coun
cil, which is dominated by the bol
shevists. The situation there is said
to be very grave and speedy help
is necessary.
Burleson Phone Regulation
Scored by Postmaster
Lincoln, Neb. Nov. 29. (Special.)
Complaint has reached the office
of the State Railway commission
that the Nebraska Telephone com
pany refuses to give the time
day over its telephones when post
masters ask for the same in order
to keep their clocks regulated,
j A. L. Fisher, assistant postmas
ter at Cornell, tells the commission
this is the only way he knows
ANXIOUS JOB
SEEKERS SOON
TO LEARN FATE
Governor-Elect McKelvie Re
turns from East; Passes
Day Looking Over
Applications.
From a Staff Correspondent
Lincoln, Nov. 29. (Special.) Al
though 5, R. McKelvie. governor
elect, has returned to Lincoln, the
political plum tree will probably not
be shaken for several days. Mr.
McKelvie has been busy today with
his secretary, Philip Bross, going
over the applications for jobs and
his reception room has been pretty
well loaded most of the day with
.
those who desire to get the govern
or's ear. ,
Governor McKelvie had little to
say this afternoon except that he
was making naste ana in aue ume
applicants would know their fate. t
He spent considerable time in
Washington while on his eastern
trip, principally interested in try
ing to gather information regarding
the potash industry and in an en
deavor to obtain the facts regarding
foreign production so that steps
may be taken by the coming legis
lature to keep out potash manufac
tured in Germany in the interest of
the Nebraska product.
Lincoln Soldier Returns.
Lincoln, Nov. 29. James A. Har
vey, nephew of Robert Harvey,
state surveyor, is one of the first
of the Lincoln soldiers to return.
Mr. Harvey first enlisted December
17, 1917, in the Twenty-third com
pany, Fifth C. O. T. S., and was
stationed at Camp Lee, Va., as an
engineer. He has been in five dif
ferent training camps since that
time.
Sugar Division of the
Food Administration
to Demobilize Soon
New York, Nov. 29. The sugar
divisions of the United States food
administration throughout the coun
try will begin to demobilize about
December 15, it was learned here to
day, in anticipation of the arrival of
Cuba's sugar crop in January. Modi
fication of restrictions affecting con
sumers will become effective early
next week.
v The sugar divisions, which have
complete Control nr HiatriKittinn
bv refiners, and. thrnnch th r.
finers. over distribution by whole
salers ana grocers, will on Decem
ber 1 discontinue their certificate
SVStem Under which en era r haA hn
allotted to manufacturers and deal
ears as a wartime measure to con
serve this commodity. Manufac
turers will, howevpr h rrniiirH fn
limit their purchases each to a 30
day supply until the free arrival of
the Cuban raw sugar about January
10 or 15.
While restrictions on the use of
sugar t in public places will con
tinue in effect, four pounds of sugar
will be allowed to each person each
month in the' homes, beginning
Monday or Tuesday.
Influenza Takes Heavy
Toll in South Africa
Cape Town, Nov. 29. Viscount
Buxton, governor-general of South
Africa, said today deaths from in
fluenza among Europeans and na
tives of South Africa were estimat
ed at 50,000.
Glass is Considered.
Washington, Nov. 29. Repre
sentative Carter Olase. nf Virgin
- --- w. I ilgilllHi
ch irman of the house banking and
currency committee, is understood
to have been asked by President
Wilson to become a member of the
federal reserve board, to succeeed
Frederic A, Delano, who resigned
to enter the army. Mr. Glass is in
Europe and is expected to return
soon.
Colonel House Will
Attend Preliminary
to Peace Conference
London, Nov. 29. The meeting
of the allied leaders in London next
week will be a preliminary to the
peace conference, the Daily Express
says. Colonel House and Premier
Orlando of Italy will be here with
the British and French statesmen.
James Smith Gives Self Up
and Admits Part in Holdup
James Smith's conscience would
not give him rest until he gave him
self up to the authorities and con
fessed complicity in the highway
robbery of Hugh Toner on the L
street viaduct. Smith's companion
in crime, Charles Brown, was sen
tenced last week, and when Smith
heard of his pal's plight, he sub
mitted himself to justice. He was
sentenced from one to seven years.
Smith is 18 years old and Brown is
19.
keeping the
scheduled.
rural route carriers
Madison Man Fined $200
on a Bootlegging Charge
Madison, Neb., Nov. 29. (Spec
ial.K-Albert Zessin, better known
as "Rusty" Zessin, was caught by
Chief of Police Kay early Wednes
day with three cases of whisky and
placed under arrest He was ar
reigned before County Judge Mo
Duffey for bootlegging, plead guilty
and was fined $200 and his automo
bile, a Hudson Six, confiscated.
Sam Weaver Dead.
Lincoln, Nov. "-29. (Special.)-
Sam Weaver, well known character
in the, political arena for 40 years, a
democrat, whose former home was
at Falls City, Geneva and other
points, was found dead in his room
here today. He formerly was
fruit tree .solicitor for a Nebraska
nursery.
Edgar High School Wins.
Edgar, Neb., Nov. 29. (Special.)
The Edgar High school foot ball
team defeated Exeter High school
foot ball team on the Edgar
grounds yesterday afternoon, 6 to 0,
Dodge Boy Flu Victim, j
Fremont. Nob.. Nov. 29. Special
Telegram.) Orville Hatch, 24 years
old, died at rort Omaha from in
fluenza. The body was brought to
Webster tor burial.
BAKERS COCOA
is a delicious and whole
some drink of great food
value and absolute
purity.
"Chocolate and cocoa add
flavor and energy giving
material to a diet and their
use will help in many
ways in the preparation of
palatable,; nourishing dishes from
those foods of which there is an
abundance." '
. ,
Booklet of Choice Reclpea Sent Free
Walter Baker & Co. limited
EdabEdca 17M DORCHESTER, MASS.
FISTULA CURED
Rectal Disease Cored without ttver ivsieal
operation. No Chloroform or Ether died. Cart
guaranteed. PAY WHEN CURED. Write for fllui-
rated book on Rectal Diieases. with names and
testimonial! of more than-. 1,000 prominent people
who have been permanently cared.
A DR. E. R. TARRY, . 240 Bee Bldg Omaha. Neb.
Charge purchases made
Saturday will appear on
January 1st statements.
m cfibre of Specialty SAop&
D. C. ELDREDGE.
President.
E. M.REYNOLDS.
VrPres. and Gen. Mgr.
Important Events Scheduled for Saturday
THE service that this Store accords the buying public is indicated by the activity you see here. People wouldn't keep on coming in ever-increasing
numbers, swelling volume of sales with such gratifying regularity, unless we provided merchandise that appeals and satisfies.
Saturday the Separate Coat Shop Features
Smartest Winter Coats
Selected From Our Own Specialty Coat Shop Stock
and Until 6 O'clock Wednesday Were
Selling Up to $50, at 1
oi ii aft - !.
of riflwx y?R.,u 15 Kr
La
I Hj $35
$
35
WE HAVE done everything within the limits of good storekeeping ethics and aggressive enterprise to
provide a Coat stock as nearly perfect as it can humanly be and with it good service. As an induce
ment to visit our Separate Coat Shop Saturday we will feature a selection of Coats, specially priced and
displayed at $35.
These coats are not tailored in the ordinary, commonplace manner, but just as much attention is
given to the structural specifications of each size and the details of workmanship as to the selection of the
fabrics. Heavy wool velour coat, with convertible collar of soft Baffin seal ; Pom Ptom coat, with warm
shawl collar of Kit coney; American wool velour coat, wide belt and snug-fitting colllar, and so on down '
through the list of unusual coat values offered Saturday. All colors: Burgundy, green, i br-own, taupe,
navy and black. ;
Of Course Furs for Christmas
HEY head the list of useful gifts. Furs of many breeds and models in many, many styles,
never had a more ccjmplete and satisfactory stock. A reduction of one-fourth now in force.
AVe
4
Canteen Coats
and Hats
We are featuring the offi
cial canteen service coats and
hats. A comprehensive size
assortment to select from.
Exquisite Silk Underwear
Decidedly a Useful Gift
1
CUSTOMERS assure us that we are offering wonderful
values in our Silk Underwear Shop. We quote two
appealing items. Many more in the Shop.
Silk Camisoles, $1 Silk Bloomers, $2.50
Carefully made of wash Wash satin, crepe de chine
satin, crepe de chine and md Jersey. Ribbon and
Jersey. Lace trimmed. fancy stitched trimming.
$25 to $49.50 "B&T" Dresses
$19.75 and $25
THERE is something about these dresses that is appealing. They
are inanimate, but they seem to express a sort of personality. As
ideal for young women as the older women. Serge, Satin, Jersey, Geor
gette crepe and combinations trimmed with embroidery, silk braid and
buttons.
Newest Winter Boots
$7.85 and $8.85 '
ATTRACTIVE models in 9-inch Allover Gray, Light Brown and Black
Kid, Louis heels. Also 8V-inch Allover Light Brown, Gray and
Black Glace Kid Boots with 1-inch military heels. Boots that are
smart, yet anatomically correct.
v
Items of Interest From the Juvenile Shops
THERE is always a little world of interest in our Shops for the younger generation. The variety, beauty and dependability of the Merchandise
X appeal instantly to the parents and' children awte.
Children's Sweater Suits
Three-Piece Set
.b!l4
MOa
$5.95
SNUG and warm, of downy angora.
Three pieces sweater, leggings,
mittens and cap.
Jersey Drawer Leggings
2 to 6 Years
$1.75
Children's jersey drawer leggings in
'black, brown or white.
Children's Coats
$10.50 4
Of warm, wear-resisting corduroy or chinchilla; each
coat warmly interlined. Sizes 2 to 6 years.
r urs. $4.50 tof$7.50.
Children's Furs in natural Australian coney.
Sizes
2 to 6 years.
Special! t
Middies
Were Up to $2.50
$1.56
WELL made middies
in all white and
white with Copenhagen
red or navy trimmings.
Sizes 4 to 22. k
Silk Middies
Were $5.00
$3.95
Silk middies in rose,
green, yellow and white.
Sizes 6 to 22.
Serge Middies
Were $5.00
$3.95
Navy blue serge. Sizes
8 to 20.
Middies Will Mae Very Ac
ceptable. Useful Gifts
Boys' Suits and Mackinaws
Saturday Pricing
$10.95
THE suits are shown in fine tweeds
and cassimeres. Variety of
colors to choose from. The majority
have two pair of pants. Sizes 6 to 17
years. Mackinaws in beautiful plaid
effects, heavy weight, shawl and con
vertible collars. Sizes 6 to 18 years.
Unusual values. x
A watch free with every suit or
mackinaw.
75 Boys' Suits
$4.95
A limited number left from a rainy
Saturday sale. Sizes 6 to 17 years.
Some have two pair of pants.
5 Overcoats, $2.86
Blue chinchilla 2 Size 72 Size 6 and 1 Size 4.
54 Boys All-Wool Jersey Sweaters
$1.86