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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 20, 1918)
THE BEE: OMAHA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1918. South Side Brie) City News IBARGO OMAHA MARKET puts m ON HOGS TODAY Exchange Officials Say It's Only Way to Protect Ship pers; Will Last Until Monday Morning. The Omaha Live Stock l'.xchange yesterday voted to piace an cm hargo on hogs from 6 o'clock Fri day morning to 6 o'clock Monday morning. '1 lie receipts for the first four days this week total 77.2(H) head, over -lO.OuO more than the same davs last year. There were 10.(100 head carried over Thursday, which was the largest carry-over in the history of the market and the prospects showed a carry-over of 15.000 head for l-'riday. Action Explained. Tn explaining the reasons for the embargo. Gene Melady of Meludy Bros, said: "C (nimi.-.sion men demanded an cnihargo on hogs coming to South Omaha market; due to the fact that there are more hogs coming than the packers can handle, anil there are from 8,000 to 12.000 held over each day. Packers are discriminat ing against light hogs, and will not buy them at any price. As a conse quence, the sdiipper is up against a sure loss, as his hogs will lay in the yards, fed at his expense, and an enormous shrinkage will he incur red, and in order to protect the ship pers to the South Omaha market, an effort is being made to put on an embargo until the congestion is re lieved. "An embargo was put on the Chicago market the 18th, due to the fact that 50.000 hogs were held over from Monday. 55,001) in packers' hands, and estimated 100,000 en route. "Lackers at South Omaha now claftn they have more hogs on hand than' they can kill in three days." A stabilizing committee, compos ed of E. A. Hose, representing the commission men; M.'H. Murphy of the (,'udahy company, representing the packers, and K. li. Schroer, head of the federal bureau of markets, met at noon to decide the question of placing the embargo, but they did not wish to assume the respon sibility such a decision would in volve and asked that the question be put to a vote of the Live Stock Exchange. In order to make the embargo ef-' fective, L. H. Schroer, chairman of the local committee on stabilization, wired to E. C Brown of the feder al committee in Chicago that such an embargo has been asked by the Omaha market and later received a reply to the effect that his wishes had been compiled with. Mr. Brown asked the federal railway administra tion to instruct their agents not to load any hogs for Omaha until the embargo is lifed. W. H. Tagg, president of the ex change, said that the embargo was not placed on the market because of excessive receipts of hogs, but be cause of the excessive receipt of light weight hogs. federal v nriii pints of paid. Mauro. South Side Brevities . Phil Kearney Woman Relief rorrs. No. T42..will meet In the heme of Mrs. .1. (.'. Kastmnn. Twenty-thtnl and K streets. Fatuohiy afternoon nt 2 o'clock. Klect'.on i'f olfu-ers for the coming year will le held. The South Side branch library has re ceived a numher of new books, including: ''Laws of Scientific Hand-Ueadlng." He'i ham: "Klementary Manual of Kadioteleg raphy and Itadloti'Iephony," Fleming; "Wonder of War In the Air." Rolt-Wheel-fcr; "JJeasurenients of Intelligence," Tei man. New novels are: ''White Morn ing." Alherton; "Keeiiinpr I'p With Wil liam," llachetler; "The Forfeit." c'allui-i: 'His Last Itovr," Poyle; "I.lKht (f 'he Star." Garland; "Vengeance of Jefferson .".jtwnfl'1 and "ISnoeh Crane." Kmith. Hiive Itool Irint It Deacon i'ress. 25 Per 7eiit Discount on electric Carey Cleaning I'o. Web. Sit l ined for Bringing In llooc Georue Capers, ni'trro. was lined f.vi by Judire Wondrous h in court Thursday morning fj in? a trunk containing 11 whisky into the state. He Take Child's Hank I'. south Twenty-first street, re ported to the police that thieves en tered a window at his home .'in I took a child's bank containing a puekrtbook Willi $3, wateh and a quantity of clothing. Hlnger Hack Friday -- Poll, e Commissioner 1 linger will return l-'riday from New York City, whither he went last Monday to attend a Vouner Men's Christian association conference. He is Nebraska presi dent of the organization.. Cndet Taylor Visits Old Friends Cadet Taylor, former custodian of the federal building, is visiting old friends here.. He is just in from California and was met hero by bis brother. Beach Taylor, of Chicago, who also formerly lived here. House Robbed of Plumbing -pan Novak, 17111 Castelar street, report ed to the polife that thieves stripped a house of his at 101 S Cuming street of all the plumbing and gas fixtures. This is the fourth robbery of this na ture to be reported in the last week. Farmers' I'nion Postpones Mocl inu The board of directors of the Farmers' Kipiity union held a meet ing at the Home hotel Wednesday morning and decided to postpone the convention, which was to have been Wield here this week, until February U" and 13. Probaling Andreesen I'.state Ad ministration proceedings in connec tion with the estate of Kdward II. Andreesen have been started in pro bate court. Alice A. Kountze, wife of C. T. Kountze, is the sole heir-at-law. No will has been found. The estate has been estimated at $350,-I'Ull. Had Kighteen Pints Jack ley, who claims to have been boy at the Fontenelle hotel fined $1U0 and costs for unlawful possession of intoxicating liepior in police court Thursday and turned over to federal authorities. Bradley was arrested Thursday morning at the Burlington depot with IS pints of whisky in bis possession. Hiiiigs Hrlde to Omaha E. J. Kelly of Minneapolis, one of the old est guests of the Loyal hotel, sprung quite a surprise on the management of the hotel by walking in with his brand new bride. Hearty congratu lations were extended to both, who announce their intention of making Omaha their future home. Making Only Socks The I'nion Pacilie Led Cross has discontinued war work on everything except socks. These are being knitted in large numbers and are to lie sent to the boys who are to remain in France during the winter. Knitting bees are no longer held in the Pio neers' rooms in the headquarters building-, but instead the women are taking the yarn home and doing the knitting there. Fix Hate for Bonds The Board of Kducatlon ha;, decided on 4 per cent as the interest rate for the $1,(100,000 High School of Commerce bonds, which are to be sold at once. Imiuiry among eastern bankers has developed the belief that at this in terest rate the lends will sell at par or better. The advertisements for bids are now being sent to eastern financial papers and the bids will be opened January 6. Fine -repiace goods at runderiand's. Brad a bell was Frank Shared Arrested for Taking Automobile Frank Sherod, 1010 South Twenty-second street, was arrested Thursday and charged with taking an auto without leave. A week ago the Stewart Motor Car company were demonstrating a car for Sherod. While the demonstrator left the car for a moment Sherod drove away. According to the police, Sherod admits taking the car. Auto detec tives found the car abandoned the day after it was taken. Sherod says he has just been discharged from the navy, but was wearing an armv suit when arrested. Will Hold Military Funeral for Cadet Arthur B. Howell Funeral services for Cadet Ar thur Brandon Howell, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. K. Howell, who diet! Saturday in Fortress Monroe', will be held with military honors to day at 4 o'clock in the chapel in Forest Lawn cemetery. The body, accompanied by the young soldier's mother and sister, Lois, and a mili tary escort, arrived Thursday. Mrs. Howell and infant son were unable to make the trip and are in S'ew York at the home of Mrs. How ell's mother, Mrs. Y. O. Doane. Dr. J. F. Young of Westminster Presbyterian church will have charge of the services. Words of highest praise are ac corded the dead soldier by the com manding officer in the aero squad ron at Fortress Monroe. "He re- teived the highest marks of any soldier in his section and I placed "him in command ot a company 01 0 men because of the excellent military qualities and fine character he evidenced," wrote the officer. Many Girls Turned Back When Armistice is Signed Miss Xena Starr, stenographer in the city attorney's ofnee. has re turned from New York City, where she went about a month ago. en route to France. She was appointed to do hospital hut work for the Red Cross. ' Because of the signing of the armistice she was not needed. There were 300 other girls in New York ready to go overseas and there was much "weeping, wailing and gnash ing of teeth" when their sailing or ders were cancelled and they were discharged. Miss Starr spent some time in the east, visiting relatives and seeing the sights. She saw the Atlantic ocean, though she didn't get to sail across it. Allied War Exhibit Will Make Return Visit Here Ofhcia s of the Chamber of Com merce received a telegram yesterday from the managers of the Allied War Exhibit, which is now in Kan sas City, stating that they would be in Omaha Thursday to make ar rangements for the exhibit here. Mr. Manley said that he did not bcliece that the Chakbcr of Com merce could do anything until ti e ban had been lined, though he thought it might be possible to hold the exhibition in the Auditorium miller certain conditions regulating the attendance. Priced to Suit the Pocket book of the Most Eco nomical Bayer, Consul of Peru Dead. San Francisco, Dec. 19. With a bullet wound through the heart, the body of Dr. uis Alvarez Calderon, consul of Peru in San Frarfcisco, was found in his apartment today. A pistol was found close by the body , ' . $500 Smith Sc Nixon $250 $600 A. B. Chase S300 $1,000 Steinroy $375 $900 Steger & Sons $475 $650 Schmoller & Muelle--. at $495 Terms Arranged to Suit the Purchaser. These pianos have been used but are in the best condition and worth double the money. Do not delay call tomorrow because these wonderful bar gains will not last long. Store Open Evenings UAq Cfiristmas Store for 6veryodtf Store Open Evenings Thursday, December 19, 1918- -STORE NEWS FOR FRIDAY- -Phone Douglas 2100 The Time Is Slipping--4 Shopping Days Till Christmas AND many people have not finished their gift list purchases. Don't put it off-eome Friday and complete your list. It will be greatly to your advantage. SHOP EARLY IN THE MORNING. 1311-13 PIANO CO 0maha- Farnam Neb . All French Ivory Pieces Engraved Free ot Charge YOU can pick out your set or individual piece in this sale and benefit by a splendid saving advantage, and we'll engrave them for you while you wait without charge. Round Mirrors, heavy French Special! Manicure pieces, including files, cuticle knife, button hooks, etc., each, 25c. ivory, fi.ao. French Ivory Clocks, several styles, every clock guaranteed, $3.95. Talcum Holders, at $1.25, $1.50 and $1.75. 5-Piece French Ivory Manicure Sets at $1.25 including buffers, nail files, cuticle knife, button hook and ivnry stick, for $1.25. Perfume Bottles, French shape, ground glass stopper, $1.25. Powder and Puff Boxes, round, 65c to $1.25. French Ivory Combs, at 44c. Pin Cushions, blue, green and purple velvet, 75c. Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor French Ivory Hair Brushes About 'i Price One big lot of hiuh grade solid back French ivory hair brushes, assorted styles. Very special Rt atmut H price. Give Him a Gillette Razor Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor THERE is probably noth ing he will appreciate more and we will engrave it free of charge. Our stock of Gillette razors is very complete, rep resenting all styles and prices. Gillette safety razor in leather case, $4.39. Gillette U. S. service set, $4.69. Gillette large military set, $8.00. Toys Are What the Children Want And There's Every Imaginable Plaything Here in This Great Land of Make Believe on the Fourth Floor MY, how the children's eyes open wide with wonder when they visit this great, veritable fairyland their land of make-believe, where everything is and where anything can happen. There are dolls of every imaginable kind and their accessories for the little girls, games and other playthings, too. Then, there are trains, soldiers, submarines, aeroplanes, mechanical toys, etc., tor the boys. There is really no end of things to instruct and amuse the little and the grownups, too. Come and see for yourself. i TINKERTOY The wonder builder, with enough spools and rods to construct a thousand different marvelous moving figures, 49c. PHONOGRAPHS A real phonograph, mahogany finish, fitted with good re producer, at $4.95. TINTOGRAPHS of many subjects, the lightning color artist, paints pic tures in natural tints with out effort, simple, quick, fascinating, instructive, KIDDIE KARS genuine Kiddie Kars need no in troduction; while they last, at the old price, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00. MECHANICAL TRAIN Heavy engine and tender, two nicely litho graphed coaches, tracks and all complete, $1.89. PHONOGRAPH R E C- ORDS A fine selection SWINGING HORSE Nicely painted gray, tan saddle and bridle, well made and substantial,. $5.00. t THUf Hf f-. TINKER r ff A no experience required, l. rixb tut up in a of the, newest songs and anv child can onerate it. ?.IC?. w:ood . box nea.tly band music, 9c. or 3 for 65;; linished mahogany stripe 25c. ' ntirl vnrnicho1 thrpp npv- DOLL TRUNKS Metal f(?ctl turned' balls. Set bound, slatted, with lock complete, 95c. and strap, is $3.50. BURRO W S POOL TABLES Complete with balls and cues, covered with green felt, rubber cushions, $4.75. DRESSED DOLLS Three big groups of dressed dolls. A special purchase at about half price. Very special Fri day at 15c, 25c and 35c each. FURNITURE FOR DOLLS and chil dren, 30c to $16.00. ERECTOR CONSTRUCTION TOYS, $1.00 to $7.50. Burgess-Nash Co. Fourth Floor 0 DOLLS of all kinds, 15c to $20.00. DOLL BUGGIES, $3.50 to $25.00. TOY AUTOMOBILES, $7.95 to $29.00. IRON TOYS, wide variety, 25c to $3.95. ROCKING HORSES, $7.75 to $17.00. BUILDING BLOCKS, 10c to $2.00. GAMES of all kinds, 15c to $1.00. MACHINE GUNS, TANKS, SIEGE GUNS, 25c to $3.50. MECHANICAL TRAINS, 95c to $10.00. ELECTRIC TRAINS, $3.50 to $25.00. VELOCIPEDES Well made, adjustable handle bars, heavy rubber tires, frame painted in black, wheels red; three prices, $4.90, $5.45 and $5.95. OVERLAND FLYERS Consisting of engine, two coaches, tender, hand somely lithographed in colors and eight pieces of track. Complete set, special at $1.89. Men's Blanket Robes are Always Appreciated, $4.45 to $7.50 AT this price we oner you an un usual selection of men's fine blanket robes in beautiful color com binations, shawl or military collar. Priced from $4.45 to $7.50. Lounging Robes, $16.50 to $40.00 Men's fine lounging robes in bro caded silks, silk poplins and fancy silk mixtures, wonderful color combina tions. Prices range from $16.50 to $40.00. Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor t f I 6 Gifts of Leather Goods New Hand Bags 75c to $32.50 NEW hand bags in hornback alligator, lizard skin, hand-tooled, Spanish leather, also in fine seals and silk grain leathers. Ex clusive and individual pieces. $15.00 to $32.50. Hand bags of black Morocco gram and long grain leather, back or top strap, nice ly lined, each, $1.95. Hand bags of fine pin seal, beautifully lined, new overlapping frames, each, $3.95. French ivory fittings, tapestry and leather specially priced, $1.95, $2.75, $5.50 and very Manicv case, silk lined. $7.50. Leather collar bags and boxes in black and colored leathers. Each, $1.25, $1.95 and $2.75. Music portfolios in various leathers, well made and very de sirable for gifts. Specially priced at $2.95, $3.95 and $5.00. Burgess-Nash Co. Main Floor Gloves-Finest Quality French Kid Make Acceptable Gifts FRENCH pique gloves, made of finest quali ty French kidskin, beauti fully made and trimmed, $3.50 and $3.75 a pair. French overseam gloves, extra fine quality selected French kidskin, $3.00 pair. Street gloves, black, white and a variety of col ors, $2.50. Children's warm lined kid and suede mittens with fur tops, $1.00 pair. Burgsss-Nash Co. Main Floor ' ft FRIDA Y IN THE OWNSTAIRS STO. RE A Splendid Assortment of Women's Beacon Blanket Robes 3& and m THERE would be noth ing more acceptable as a Christmas gift than one of these blanket robes, and when you stop to think of what wonderful values they are, you should not hesitate in pur chasing Friday. Made of heavy weight Beacon blankets, in dark or light colors, finished with shawl or sailor collar. Thpv have turn hack cuffs and girdle, and are very desir- SXible at $3.95 and $4.95 li.llli.'i.S- o. Downstairs Store Silk Comforters as Gifts Specially Reduced for Friday to $29.50 BEAUTIFUL silk or satin covered comforters, full size and filled with best quality down. Plain rose or pink, also fancy bro caded pink with rose border, reduced for Friday to $29.50. Navajo Blankets, $10.00 to $15.00 All-wool Navajo blankets, dark grounds with beautiful Indian design, for lounging robes, auto robes, etc. An ideal gift, $10.00, $12.50 and $15.00. Wool Blankets, $16.50 and $1950 Extra heavy all-wool double blankets, block patterns, gray and white, blue and white, pink and white, tan and white, yellow and white, etc. Bound with two-inch colored ribbon. Size 72x84. We feature these blankets as gifts, at $16.50 and $19.50. Embroidered Pillow Cases, 98c Pair 45x36 pillow cases, scalloped or hemstitched ends, with em broidered designs, each pair put in a neat box, at 98c a pair. Bath Robe Blankets, $3.98 72x90, complete with cords and frogs, each boxed separately, at $3.98 each. Burgess-Nash Co. Downstairs Store Friday a Sale of Children s Colored Kindergarten Dresses 59c, 75c and 95c CLEAN, cleverly styled little dresses in a wonderful range of models in plaid, gingham, figured percales, or plain chambray. Collars, cuffs, belts, pockets, and vests of white pique, lawn or con trasting colored materials. These are in sizes from 1 to 6 years. No phone orders and no C. O. D.'s and no exchanges accepted. Burgess-Nash Co. Downstairs Store Friday Is the Day To Buy Mina Taylor APR ONS 1 o 95c A LARGE assortment of Mina Taylor aprons will be placed on sale Friday and it is unneces sary to describe the values, for the word "Mina Taylor" stands for the high quality of material and workmanship found in these aprons. Made of chambray, per cale, gingham, in plaids, stripes, checks, polka dots, figured and plain colors. Middy slipover, empire and regulation, styles. Trammed in self or contrasting colors. Sizes 18 to 46. Burgess-Nash Co. Downstairs Store The Baby Must Not Be Forgotten Christmas Morning FOLLOWING are just a few special values in little ar ticles of clothing for the baby. Baby's long dresses in Bishop and yoke styles, daintily trimmed, 75c. Baby's long skirts of nainsook, lace or embroidery trimmed, 75c. Baby's first short dresses of fine nainsook, embroidery or lace trim med, yoke and Bishop effects, 75c. Baby's short skirts, nainsook, trimmed wtih embroidery or lace edges, 75c. Baby's flannelette robes, finished with shell stitch or plain edge, 95c. Baby's short flannelette skirts, 75c. Baby's bootees, 25c Baby's holiday gift dresses, sizes 1 to 4 years, $1.45. Baby's Merino vests, 49c Baby's Merino bands, 19c. Baby s wool veils, 25e. Baby's colored creepers, 95c. Baby's toilet sets, two pieces, hand painted, 95c. Baby's Christmas rattles, hand painted 25c. Baby's Beacon blankets, in nursing designs, 75c. Baby's crochet hoods, 69c. Baby's wool mittens, 25c. Baby's wool leggins, white and colors, 95c. Baby's wool sweaters, $1.49, Baby's flannelette sacques 49c. Burgess-Nash Co. Downstair Store You Will Find These Unusual Values in House Dresses $1.00 IT is hard to make one realize the value offered here in these dainty house dresses by plain description. If you had them where you could see and examine them, we feel certain you would buy several. Made of gingham and per cale, in light and dark colors. Daintily trimmed in contrast ing or self material. The style selection is varied and that will please you. No phone orders, C. O. D.'s, and no exchanges accepted. Burgess-Nash Co. Downstairs Store ! s3