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f . , THE BEE: OMAriA, THURSDAY, : DECEMBER 12, 191. I: 4 I I t '.h 'r " 1 i 1 4 J t i WILL DISCUSS WAYS TO HANDLE FLU EPIDEMIC State Board of Health Calls Meeting to Be Held in Lin . coin,' Doctors Invited to Attend. . . From a Staff Correspondent. Lincoln, Dec. 11. (Special.) The State Board of Health has call ed a meeting for December 17, to be held in Lincoln in which officials; of cities and counties are requested, to send a representative ; at the ex pense of the city or county to dis cuss methods of handlfhfcjhe influ enza epidemic, which the , . state board is willing to admit is not. im proving by any means. They also request that as many' physicians as cossible attend the meeting, that there may be some sort of method J agreed upon in the handling ot the eoidemic. Lack ot tunds is nandi capping the successful handling of the situation and the Doara ot health believes that the time has tpme for a combined effort. - Bound Over to Grand Jury for Aiding Boys to Escape - Beatrice. Neb., Dec. 11. (Spe cial). Arthur Simpson was bound over io the district court yesterday by Judge VVoolsey at Wymore on a rftarD- of assisting two colored boys, James Smith and Le?oy Clark, in sawing out of jail at that place yesterday and. with robbing the Werner, hardware store. At the hearing yesterday the boys testified that Simpson visited the Whitsell garage with them with the intention ot stealing a car and driving to Mex Ted. They called John Munyon to the door of the garage, and "after knocking him down became fright ened and ran away, being captured latpr. Thv eaid tlipv had escaned from the state reformatory in Kan sas. In default of bond of $1,000 Simpson was brought here and lodged in jail. The two boys were aken back to Topeka today. Prominent Stanton Man Dies of Pneumonia Dec. 7 Stanton, Neb., Dec. 11. (Spe cial). Virgil L. Horton, prominent attorney of Stanton, died at his' 'esidence December 7, of pneumonia, following influenza.' He had served two terms as county attorney of this county, was a member of the Elks lodge and Knights Templar at Norfolk and Mystic Shrine . of Omaha. He was- 35 years old, and leaves a wife, two little boys and i Jiosl of friends to mourn his loss.'. Manager of Edgar Lumber Yard Takes Own Life1 Monday . Edgar, ' Nb., Dec. 11 (Spe cial). J. Williams, manager of the Chicago Lumber company's yard in Edgar committed suicide by drink ing carbolic acid early Monday morning. , The auditor of the com pany for. which he worked was in the city recently and had announced that he would-be back, in the near future to make some changes in the force of the yard here.' Lincoln Dairy Pays $400, Each for Two Holstein Cows Fremont, Dec. 11. (Special Tele gram). Two more cows of the dairy herd of Robert and Fred En gel of Pohocco sold for $400 each, the Woodlawn dairy of Lincoln be ing the purchasers. A month ago Engel brpthers sold two of their Holsteins for ' $400 each, a repre sentative of the state farm making the purchase. Lincoln Chief of Police. Dies at Age of 61 Years ( Lincoln, Neb , Dfec, 11. James Malone, chief of police of Lincoln and well known as a police officer throughout the west and middlewest, died here today. He was 61 years old. Death was due to asthma. Prior to becoming chief of police here he was employed as chief spe cial agent for the Chicago, Burling ton .ft Quincy Railroad company. Plant of Fremont Creamery Company .Destroyed by Fire Fremont, Dec. 11. (Special Tele gram). Fire this afternoon de- troyed the plant of the Fremont Creamery company in the factory district causing a loss of $15,000. The total insurance is $10,000. The origin of the blaze is unknown. Plans for rebuilding at once will be made, Henry Teigeler, president of the company said this afternoon. Orpheum Star Formerly " Prominent Club'Womah I r, '1 Cherry County Sheriff ' Files Claim for Reward York, Neb.. Dec. 11. (Special Telegram) Sheriff C M. Hamm of Cherry county claims a $200 state reward in the Chobar murder case. Chobar was convicted of the murder of Albert Blender November 27, 1917. . w i i -i i i - ' , Edgar Boy's Foot Crushed. Edgar, Neb., Dec. 11. (Spe cial). The eldest son of Mrs. Er nest Carrel was badly injured Mon day nooft, by a wagon wheel run ning over his foot. Scribner Coming Back to . 1 Old Onion Pacific Position Washington, Dec. 11. (Specifl Telegram). Lt Arthur Sciybner was in Washington today enroute : from his recent station, Camp Jack son, to his home in Omaha. Lieuten ant Scribner has been mustered out and is going back to take up his work as tax commissioner of the Union Pacific. Russia Has No Standing . at the PeaceConference Washington, Dec. 11. iRussia,in the opinion of officials here, will not be formally represented at the peace conference. It was said to day that there is no government in . Russia which the associated nations recognize as having the powef . to confer upon delegates tne right to represent that country at the Paris assemb'j , It will perhaps be a bit of inter esting news to the club women of Omaha to know -that Madame Doree, who is playing this week at the Orpheum, is none other than Madame Doree Lyon of New York City, who has been prominent in woman club circles, not only in that city, but throughout the entire country. Madame Doree was the founder and first president of the New York City Woman's club, and former vice president of tje Federated Woman's Clubs of New York state. For a number of years she was the editor of the .. Club . Woman's magazine, which was the official organ for the Generar1 'Federation of Woman's Clubs for the United States. ' As a girl it was the ambition of Madame Doree to have a musical career, but at the psychological mo ment a man came into her life and she gave up her dream and became the mistress of a home. She did not give up her interest in music, but became a member of a philan thropic organization of New York City, which had for its purpose the education of the young people for musical careers, and as a result of whose efforts many of the best young artists of the country, have been enabled to come before the public in the last generation. ' Some years ago her husband died and during the panic of 1907 she had the misfortune to lose her fortune. Since then she has devoted a good ly portion, of her time to the stage, presenting scenes from grand opera. She has with her this week at the Orpheum, a company of 10 grand opera singers, of which Adamo Gre quoretti is the artistic head and di rector. She has several other com panies playing in different parts of the country (which she hopes to unite into one large company as soon as the season i over and pre sent in full chorus some of the best grand opera music of the day. LIQUOR FINES FOR 18 MONTHS TOTAL HUGE SUM - - Governor Issues Statement of Amount Collected Since May ,1, 1917; $142, 366.55 from Fines. From a Staff Correspondent. Lincoln, Dec. 11. (Special) Governor Neville has issued a very comprehensive statement of the en forcement of the prohibition law in Nebraska with the amount of fines received, number of prosecutions and number reconvictions. According i to the statement, which covers the period for 18 months beginning May 1, 1917, when the law went into effect and ending October 31, 1918, the amount of fines collected amounted to $142,366.55, the number of prose cutions 5,145 and the convictions 3,822. The receipts from wholesale and retail druggists' licenses issued for the same period amounted to $1,416. y The record for Douglas county, including Omaha, amounts to col lections of $48,077.75, prosecutions of 3,057 cases with 1,991 convictions. Lancaster county has $8,832 col lections, 215 pOsecutions with 155 convictions. I. W. W. Members on Trial Adhere to Silence Program Sacramento, Cal., Dec. 11. Eleven jurors had been accepted tentative ly and a 12th was to be examined when the trial of 47. alleged Indus trial Workers Of the World, -Recused of a conspiracy to hampersthe war activities of the United States government, was resumed today in the Unyed States district court here. l, v Five i peremptory challenges, had' been exercised by counsel for three of the defendants, while the trial committee of the other 44 had re fused' to take any part in the ex amination of the jurors and exercise of challenge, adhering to their pro gram of silence.' Robert ' Duncan, special attorney for the Department of Justice, who is conducting the prosecution, had used two chal lenges. It is believed the jury will vnn4 CHILD GETS SICK CROSS, FEVERISH: IF CONSTIPATED Look at tongue! Then give fruit laxative for stomach," . liver, bowels "y "California' Syrup of 'Figs" can't harm children and they love it. Mother! Your child isn't natural ly cross and peevish. 'See if tongue is coated; this is a sure sign the lit tle stomach, liver and bor.'els need a cleansing at once. When listless, pale, feverish, full of cold, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't eat, sleep or act naturally, has stomach-ache, diarrhoea, re member, a gentle liver and bowel cleansing should always be the first treatment given. Nothing equals "California Syrup of Figs", for children's ills; give a teaspoonful. and in a lew hours all th foul waste, sour, bile and fer menting food which' is clogged in the bowels passes out tof the system, and you have a well and playful mid again. All children love this harmless, delicious "fruit laxative," and it never fails to effect a good "inside" cleansing. Directions for babies, children of all ages and grown-ups are plainly on the bottle. jveep it nanay in your nome. a little given today saves a sick child tomorrow, but get the genuine. Ask your druggist for a bottle of "Cali fornia Syrup of Figs," then see that it is made by the "California Fig Syrup Company JJrAdv MAY DISCHARGE ARMY DOCTORS IN NEM FUTURE Those Over 45 Years of Age Let Out First; Others to Follow in Order. Washington, D. C, Dec. 11. (Special Telegram). So many in quiries are being received by the Nebraska delegation from citizens and city and town authorities ask ing for the dismissal of their home physicians from the army medical corps that Senator Hitchcock took up the subject today with the sur geon general as to the policy the medical department had adopted as to these discharges. The senator was advised that army medical of ficers would be discharged in their order. First Those over 45 years of age. Second Those who can show that their services are badly needed in civilian life. j Third Those who have served one year or more in the army under the second provision. Nebraska towns, and it is understood there are quite a number, which are exper iencing a shortage of competent 'medical attention, can obtain the re lease of physicians by having public officials file affidavits showing the urgent need for the discharge of their medical men. j Shipke to Cuba. ' Washington, Dec. 11. (Special Telegram). Bill Shipke, "Sailor Bill," former .captain of the Omaha team who spends the winters with the "Ponies" in Cuba, has been granted a passport to go to Havana through the efforts of Congressman Lobeck. 1 To Discuss Prolongation. 1 Amsterdam, Dec. 11. Discussions over the prolongation of the arm istice between the allies and Ger many will begin at Treves Decem ber 12. according to the North Ger man Gazette. HAVE COLOR IN IMS Be Better Looking Take Olive Tablets If your skin is yellow complexion pallid tongue coated appetite poor you have a bad taste in your mouth a lazy, no-good feeling you should take Olive Tablets. Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets a sub stitute for calomel were prepared by Dr. Edwards after 17 years of study with his patients. t Dr.Edwards'OliveTabletsare a purely vegetablecompoundmixedwitholiveoiL You will know them by their olive color. To have a clear, pink'skin, bright eyes, no pimples, a feeling of buoyancy like childhood daysyoumust get atthe cause. ' Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets act on the liver and boweUke calomel yet have so dangerous after effects. - They start the bile and overcome con stipation. That's why millions of boxes are sold annually at 10c and 25c per box. All druggists. Take one or two nightly and note the pleasing results. EAT LESS MEAT IF BACK HURTS N Take a Glass of Salts to flush Kidneys if Bladder bothers you Drink lots of water. gating meat regularly eventually produces kidney trouble in some form or other, says a well-known authority, because the uric acid in meat excites the kidneys, they be come overworked ; get sluggish ; clog up and cause all sorts of distress, particularly backache and misery in the kidney region; rheumatic twinges, ' severe headaches, acid stomach, constipation, torpid liver, sleeplessness, bladder and urinary irritation. The moment your back hurts or kidneys aren't acting right, or if bladder bothers you; get about four ounces of Jad Salts from any good pharmacy; take a tablespoonful in a glass of water before breakfast for a few days and your kidneys will then act fine. This famous salts is made from the acid of grapes and lemon juice, combined with lithia, and has been used for generations to flush clogged kidneys and stimu late them to normal activity; also to neutralize the acids in the urine so it no longer irritates, thus ending bladder disorders. Jad Salts cannot injure, anyone; makes a delightful effervescent lithia-water drink which millions of men and women take now and then to keep the kidneys and urinary or gans clean, thus avoiding serious kidney disease Adr ; , ; WILSON TELLS HIS PLAN FOR SEA FREEDOM New .Interpretation Satisfies Great Britain That Wilson's Points Are tfot Aimed at Empire. ' BULLETIN. Brest, Dec. 11. (By Associated Press.) The United States steamer George Washington, with President Wilson and party aboard, changed its eourse after leaving the Azores and will arrive in Brest in advance of the time announced, according to a naval wireless dispatch received today. London, Dec. 11. As a result of informal conversations, regarding' President Wilson's freedom of the seas proposals, the British govern ment now is. in possesc-ion of con cretc suggestions which are acre understandable than the "free seas" clause in Mr. Wilson's "14 points," according tc the Express. President Wilson, the newspaper says, ' has information showing definitely that Great Britain cannot surrender the right of search, the contraband law and the right to en force blockade. It is understood that Mr. Wilson's proposals do not include the abandonment of any of these rights and that they generally are in nowise antagonistic to British interests, as has been supposed. British View of Freedom. London, Dec. 11. Expounding the British view of the freedom of the seas, the legal correspondent of the Times describes the main British position on the question as follows "A readiness to continue as here tofore the freedom of the seas in times of peace, which has been car ried out by England, for example, as to the admission of foreign vessels to coastwise trade, more than by any other important commercial country and to agree to the con version into a free sea of any sea now treated as a closed sea. "A strong conviction greatly strengthened and hardened by the lessons of this war, to maintain the minimum of safety for our people and empire and to be no party to any agreement conflicting or tam pering r with it. 'A belief that the conditions of warfare are so changing that we must be careful to protect our selves against perils ahead. ''A readiness to consider any changes put forward by neutrals con sistent with these essentials. "A desire to co-operate in ren dering impossible hideous crimes committed at sea. "A readiness as far as is compati ble with safety in the full sense to promote any practicable scheme for a league of nations. In short a firm resolution as to essentials and an open mind as to secondary matter." " 'JS"'' SIX MEN KILLED IN EXPLOSION ON U.S. S.BROOKLYN Nebraskan and lowan Among 30 Injured as Famous , . Cruiser Was Coaling at Yokohama. Washington, Dec. 11. Six men of the crev of the armored cruiser, Brooklyn, were killed and 30 others injured, some seriously, in an ex plosion of coal dust aboard the ves sel last Monday at Yokohama, Jap an, where the vessel was coaling. The Navy department was so in formed today in a dispatch from the commanding officer of the Asia tic fleet of which the Brooklyn was flagship. The dead: Chief Water Tender William B. Redmond, Red Bank, N. J. Fireman John W. Shaw, Tishom ingo, Okl. Fireman Wane M. Jolinson, Pas tura, N. M. Fireman Moscoe W. Morris, Houston, Tex. Fireman Homer Sherwood, Com ptche, Cal. Fireman Theodore T. Thevin, Shoshone, Idaho. . Among the injured are: Fireman Leonard C Carter, Mus catine, la. i John G. Marion, Franklin, Neb. The Navy department's announce ment said the Brooklyn was not damaged and that a court of in quiry had been called to investigate the explosion, which was in several compartments on the berth deck and in the ship's bunkers. No cause was assigned. The Brooklyn has been stationed at Vladivostok since the American expeditionary force landed there af ter decision was reached to have a joint expedition into Siberia partici pated in by the associated nations. Ifc was the flagship of Rear Admiral Schley at the battle of Santiago in 1898 and is one of the most famous ships in the navy. Murder of Prisoners by Huns to Be Probed by French Commission Paris, Dec. 11. (Havas). A French commission has arrived at Berlin to regulate the return of French released prisoners from Germany. The commission 1 also will investigate the recent affair in the prison camp at Langensalza, Prussian Saxony, in which nine French prisoners were shot dead by the Germans and IS wounded seri ously. Cold CauM Headacbu and Pains. Feverish Headaches and body pains caused from a cold are soon relieved by taking LAXATIVE RROMO QUININE Tablets, There's, oniy one "Bromo Quinine." . E. ,Vf. GRQVE'S signature on he box. 30c, Ad Jyt '.. . ; German Cabinet Asks Bolsheviki Not to Send Delegation to Berlin Berlin, Dec. 11. (By Associated Press.) The German cabinet has sent a wireless message to the Rus sian government asking it not to send a delegate to Berlin for a con ference planned for December 16. The reason given was "the present situation in Germany." The Russian bolshevist delegates were invited by the executive com mittee of the soldiers' and work men's' council against the wishes of the cabinet. Breweries Are Planning to Move Plants to China San Francisco, Dec. 11 A gen eral exodus of brewing capital from the United States to the orient was foretold in a statement by Rudolph Samct, president of the California Brewers association which yester day ended its annual session here. "We aj:e looking to China as the best place to locate," Mr. Samet said. "I am leaving in a few days for that country to arrange for the construc tion of a $2,000,000 plant for the Rainier Brewing company. Other breweries are making similar , ar rangements." The brewers association. Mr. Sa met added, decided to make no or ganized protest against President Wilson's executive order suspending the manufacture of beer, the Shep pard prohibition amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill, or against the proposed prohibition amendment to the constitution. Supervision to End. v Washington, Djec. 11. Govern ment supervision over the steel in dustry and steel price fixing will end December 31. The war industries board so announced today after a conference with spokesmen of the industry. IOWA WOMAN ATTACKS STREET GARB OF HEP, SEX Scant Apparel Approved by Others in Discussion at "Meeting of the Public Health Association. Chicago, Dec. 11. Wearing more clothes to safeguard the health of the feminine population did not re ceive the " endorsement of all the physicians attending the annual meeting of the American Public Health association today. Dr. Jeanette Throckmorton of Chariton, la.- who" made the ad dress which started the. discussion, declared the enstomary street dress of women last summer was an of fense to public decency. She blamed the good women of the country for allowing their daugh ters to "defy pneumonia , and in fluenza with a lavaliertr for protec tion.' ' After several male speakers had attempted to answer Dr. Throck morton's statements, by approving the women's styles of today, Dr. Effie L. Lobdell of Chicago heartily endorsed the wearing of fewer clothes by women from both moral and hygienic standpoints. "Women are cleaner now because they have to be to wear these thin clothes," Dr. Lobdell said, "and the character of our art and the spread of education about sex hygiene re move any tendency to indecency in the public mind. A girl dressed as they are today resents a second stare. I favor, also, a uniform dress for each industry, which a girl can put on at her o.ffice or workshop, thus effecting a considerable saving in dress. ' STOPS BACKACHE IN FEW MINUTES Rub lumbago, pain, soreness, stiffness right out With "St. Jacob's Liniment" ' When your back is sore and lame or lumbago, sciatica or neuritis has you stiffened up, don't suffer!- Get a small trial bottle of old, honest i "St. Jacobs Liniment" at any drug store, pour a little in your hand and rub it right into the pain or ache, and . by the time you count fifty, the soreness and lameness, is gone. Don't stay crippled! This sooth ing, penetrating liniment, takes the ache and pain -right out and ends the misery. It is magical, yet abso lutely harmless and doesn't burn or discolor the skin. ' L Nothing else stops lumbago, sci atica and lame back misery so promptly and surely. It never dis appoints! Adv. ' s . JuniperXr JR. CLARK The Painless Dentist has moved and is ready to meet all his patients wanting high-grade, serviceable Dental work. Rooms 508-9-10 Paxton Block Try a set of our Comfort Plates and be surprised. DR. CLARK, The Painless Dentist. - The Dependable Remedy for All COUGHS COLDS Sore Throat 60 Doses, 30c AT DRUGGISTS Keep Juniper Tar In the medicine chert for emercm ill i )! canal IJiMiiiHiiiiimimiiiijiimimiiimiiiiimiiMHiM 1 ouse Sale Extraorakary! BLOUSES A Christmas Gift Sale which starts 9 A. M. Thurs day. Rare indeed is the opportunity of buying these seasonable garments at sale prices before the holidays. . i ' Lace trimmed Checked and Plaid Or gandy and stripes 1.50 Colored Linen, Striped Madras, Voiles white and plain colors, Habutai, aj; S1.95 Beaded Georgette, Crepe de Chine, Satins in dark colors, sold up to $7.50 $3.95 Georgette and Satin Combinations, Habutai, Wash Satins in white, flesh and tints, two-toned beaded Georgette $5.95 Georgettes in taupe, brown, navy, flesh and whrte, beaded and embroidered, soutach braid trimmed, selling up to $10.95 $7.45 Georgette, flesh, white, navy, black and taupe, filet lace trimmed convert ible collars $9.75 Exclusive models, some very striking v shades, cherry, overseas blue, grey a blquse that's unusual $12.75 V The Mystery of Models revealed in our Corset Section by Mrs. Mina Pritchard, demonstrating La Camille corsets. She will be with us a few days and delighted to shbw you the way to corset satisfaction. THOMAS' IOLPMRICK & CO. Bm SAYS SCOURGE OF SPANISH INFLUENZA May Leave Wrecked Health For Many of Our People. Recommends Special Tonic To Overcome Ill-Effects. Medical authorities agree that the ' after effects of Spanish influenza and even the ordinary "grip" often leaves the patient in- a more or less degree weakened in one or more of the vital organs, such as the lungs, heart, stomach, liver or kidneys. Pneumonia, chronic bronchitis and tuberculosis find fertile soil in the weakened lilhgs. ' Bright's disease, diabetes, apo plexy, cystitis, etc., often come in later to claim the convalescent pa- . tient. Dyspepsia, weakness, nervous ness, malnutrition and kindred ail- I ments are known to be more' preva lent after an epidemic of La Grippe. . Liver and bowel disorders,. too, are - inclined to further delay .the return of perfect health. ., ! . . . In fact, weeks and months may elapse before complete good health returns to the victims of this dread malady. It is the part of wisdom not to dispense with your physician's services too soon, for in time he will usually advise a good tonic upbuild ing medicine that will aid in restor ing vigorous digestion and full nu-' trition. Physicians and the- public universally recognize the safe, sane, rejuvenating power that lies in the bitter herbs and barks, such as Cala saya bark, Palmetto root, Damiana, Nux Vomica and also in Iron Pep tonate and Phosphide. These drugs represent the main constituents of three grain Cadomene Tablets and as the formula is printed on the la bel any person should feel that here is no secret dope or nostrum, but a nnnninn Vionafinial f AT11I 1TA CHfll If has proven to thousands, both old and young. Elderly folks especially , find nermanent strength and im- t, proved vitality very quickly. Di- Vi gestion improves, appetite returns, restful sleep follows and soon a strong vigorous body and a har monious nervous system rewards the convalescent. All good drug gists supply Cadomene Tablets in sealed tubes with full directions. Show the package to your physician who should at once recognize the noted formula of a specialist. Adv. jlfiiiiiiMmiimimimiimftiiiuumiiiimimiimmiiim WHAT ML SAVEJHS HAIR? Quick Action it Needed-but it can ' : dona says man of much Hair K owled . Thin Haired Mm Advlwd Not To Wail Longer, for Parisian Sara to Juit What i Needed. t Thousands of men and women are (row Inn bald every day and don't know the rea son why. This ii indeed a pity, because baldness usually comes from carelessness, and anyone who glvea the hair just a little attention should always have an abundance of good, healthy, hair. Dandruff and dirt cause baldness by clogging the pore in the scalp, and giving the dandruff germs fer tile ground for prolific breeding. The treatment is very simple; remove the dirt by shampooing at least once in ten days and destroy the dandruff germs by frequently applying a little of the genuine Parisian sane, a most- efficient antiseptic liquid that Sherman. A Mcf-onnel and the beat druggist everywhere are now recom mending as one of the quickest and safest treatments to surely stop itching acalp and falling hair, remove aU dandraS and' to properly nourish and invigorate th hair roots. : ' Parisian Sage Is also in great demand by discriminating women because it is del icately perfumed, doe not color or streak the hair and gives it a softness and lust that i Adv. lusts that faseinates and compels admiratsttMV