THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: FEBRUARY 9, 1919.
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PRESBYTERIANS
HOLD NEW ERA
CONFERENCE
Conference, With 1,000 in
Attendance to Open at 2
P. M. at First Pres
byterian Church.
Iresbywuan communicants of tin's
district today marshal their forces
.s a new iira conference which
opens at 2 p. m., in the First Pres-
byterian church, to accomplish the
tremendous task confronting the
church as a result of the world war.
Onejhousand ministers and laymen
of Nebraska and western Iowa are
in Omaha to attend the two-day ses
sion, at which church dignitaries of
national prominence will speak.
"The betterment of mankind in
ways that the world war has as yet
failed to accomplish is what we are
seeking. Presbyterians believe that
in five years the New Era move
ment can accomplish more for hu
manity than the war accomplished
with all its sacrifices," explained
Kev. W. S. Holt of Xew York, as
sistant general secretary of the Xew
Era committee.
"The New Era movement is an
effort on the part of the whole
church to master its whole task for
the whole world," he said. "This
is to be an aggressive campaign for
,the church to take a new hold 011
old things to measure up to all
requirements of our increased obli
gations brought on by the war."
Re-Establishment of Worship.
Re-establishment of family wor
ship by restoration of the family al
tar; emphasis of man's personal re
lationship to God by assigning a
definite task to each person in the
church; maintenance of religiou
education by a program of instruc
tion in family, .public schools and
universities; evangelism; promotion
of home and foreign missions and
participation in patriotc and war re
lief work is the program outlined for
the New Era.
The Presbyterian church will
raise $1,300,000 to carry on this
work. For the restoration of Pro
testant churches in France, Belgium
and Italy, $500,000 will be expended.
similar fund has been set aside
.'or work among returned soldiers
and sailors and their families.
A broader policy for home mis
sions will be adopted, according to
Dr. Holt. "I consider our. home
missions the statesmanship of the
church for the safety of the home
land," he said. "All things included
in our New Era program we deem
essential to carrying out Jesus' pro
gram as outlined in the Bible."
Comrades of New Era.
"Comrades of the New Era" is the
organization by means of. which
Presbyterian yoimg people are to be
connected up with the big church
movement. Rev. William Ralph
hall of Philadelphia is the man as
signed to enlist 300.000 young men
and women to back up the pastors in
the work they are launching.
"Enrolling returned soldiers in
church classes, giving special atten
tion to their needs; planning social
features forjhe" Snen, encouraging
them 'to tell the stories of their
artnyJife all these are included in
the definite program for young peo
ple's work," said Dr. Hall.
"We want to connect the soldier
with church life and all young peo
ple of the church in the New Era
movement," he said.
The young people's session begins
Monday at 2:30 p. m. with addresses
by Rev. George G. Mahy, David Mc
Conaughey, Rev. A. W. Halsey of
New York, and Rev. John R. Davies.
Following a fellowship supper at 6
o'clock, Rev. Hall will speak on
"Comrades of the New Era the
Challenge of the Young People."
Women's part in the New Era
movement through its ladies' aid
missionary societies of the Pres
bytefian church is emphasized in the
big conference. Monday morning
and afternoon will be given over to
a woman's meeting in the First
Presbytterian church, at which six
national women's work leaders will
speak.
Miss Edna R..Voss of New York,
general secretary, of the home
board; Miss Josephine Petrie of
New York, secretary for young peo
ple's work; Mrs. Guy S. Davis of
Minneapolis, field secretary; Mis,s
Margaret E. Hodge of Philadelphia,
executive secretary women's board
of foreign missions; Mrs. L. M. Coy
of Chicago, first vice-president of
the Northwest board, of which
Omaha is a part; and Miss Roberta,
Carr, field secretary for wotk among
negroes, are the speakers.
David McConaughey will also ad
dress the women's assembly on
"Stewardship." Luncheon will be
served in the church.
Funeral of Mrs. Hoagland
to Be Held at Residence
The funeral services for Mrs.
George A. Hoagland will be held
at the residence, S10 North Forty
eighth street, at 2:15 p. m., Rev.
Thomas J. Mackay officiating.
Burial at Forest Lawn cemetery
will be private.
The honorary pallbearers will be
M. T. Barlow, W. T. Robinson, J.
A. Munroe, C. N. Dietz, E. P. Peck,
George Stebbins, John E. Wilbur
and C C Belden.
The active pallbearers will be
Chas. L. Saunders, Hoxie Clark, J.
E. George. C T. Kountze, Joseph
Barker and M. G. Colpetzer.
Loan Situation Stationary
Washington; Feb. 8. Demand for
tcans, which last week showed a de
crease, remained practically station
ary with a slight advance during the
week ending Friday, as revealed to
night in the weekly federal reserve
f.osrd t:itrmrnt.
! Salesmen Wanted
To srB mm commission, Visfc artdc,
aauenailr advertised line of rugs in
M of St 000 population and down.
Kxdusiva aernunt wanted o "ch city.
Chance to build up a steady profit
maksr for you. Sample line small,
weighs ten pound. Free dealer ad
vertising help supplied. Want only
live salesmen, preferably men travel
ing continually. Give complete infor
mation first letter, ante, married or
single, territory you travel., lines car
ried, reasons you travel and how often
territory covered. Do you carry trunks
or bars? Writ Sale Depart
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Dulutii, Minn.
Speakers at Roosevelt Memorial Services .
At Municipal Auditorium Sunday
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Front row. left to right: Rev. E. H. Jenks, Rev. T. J. Mackay, F. H. Gaines. Back row: Harry Murrison,
Henry Cox, Ex-Senator Norris Brown, Wm. F. Gurley, Dr. James M. Wilson.
Final plans for the Roosevelt me
morial meeting to be held at the
Auditorium Sunday afternoon at 3
have been made. Rev. Edwin H.
Jenks will deliver the invocation.
William F. Gurley will preside and
make the introductory remarks. F.
H. Gaines, ex-Scnator Norris Brown
and Div James M. Wilson, will make
talks not to exceed 10 minutes. Rev.
T. J. Mackay will deliver the bene
diction. The vocal music will be
furnished by the church choirs of
Omaha, massed on the stage, under
the auspices of the War Camp Com
munity service. Ushering will be
handled by the Boy Scouts in uni
form. Memorial programs, with the
songs will be furnished the audience
that they may take part in the vocal
selections.
The Playground and Recreation
Association of America as well as
the War Camp Community service
throughout the United States, com
memorate Theodore Roosevelt, their
honorary president, at the National
Memorial day, Sunday.
Theodore Roosevelt, a, man who
played, during his life and presi
dency, gave his enthusiastic support
to every play movement throughout
the country and in a speech at one
of the recreational centers at Chi
cago, he said, "Playgrounds are a
necessary means for the 'develop
ment of wholesome citizenship in
modern cities. The Chicago play
grounds are the greatest civic
achievement the world has ever
seen."
DALLAS PASTOR
WD. SPEAK AT
MEVERA MEET
Rev. John Marquis to Tel!
How Church Must Aid to
Preventing : Spread
of Bolshevism.
"The church must deal with so
cial problems. We face bolshevism
unless the church enlarges and re
adjusts itself to present needs," said
Rev. John A. Marquis of Dallas,
Tex., former president of Coe col
lege, who speaks on "The Church
and the Nation in the New Era" at
the Sunday evening session in the
Brandeis theater.
"The spread of bolshevism in Rus
sia was due to the failure of the
Russian church to function socially,
a member of the Root commission
told me," he said. "The church must
concern . itself with the 30,000,000
immigrants in this country, with the
race question, with the . struggle be
tween capital and labor, and with
internationalism."
"We must promote the spirit of
help, not that of gain the applica
tion of the golden rule in modern
business," he emphasized.
Win Soldiers For Church.
Special efforts to win soldiers
back into the church must be put
forth, he urged. '
"The soldier returns with a deep
er respect for the fundamentals of
religion, but "with a deep contempt
for its 'mere technicalities. The
latter must not be confused with a
contempt for religion," he pointed
out.
The death of denominationalism
is one of the forecasts made by Dr.
Marquis.
Evolution, Not Revolution.
"This will not take place in a
year. It must be an evolution, not
a revolution, but the trend is un
mistakeable," said he. ,
Rev. J. Frank Smith, moderator
of the Presbyterian general assem
bly, and the Rev. William H.
Foulkes, general secretary of the
New Era movement, are other
speakers on the evening program.
The song service 'begins at 7:30 p.
in. and the addresses at 8 p, m. N.
H. Loomis will preside. ,
Dr. Foulkes, Miss Margaret
Hodge. Rev. F. Wreir, Rev. P. V.
Jenness and Rev. Ernesto Ciampic
coli, moderator of the Waldension
church in Italy will be speakers at
the opening session in the First
Presbyterian church at 2 p. m. to-
J.' B. Wootan, former editorial
writer on The Bee, is in charge of
publicity for the New Era move
ment in New York headquarters.
IN THE DIVORCE COURT.
v. xrarriii tin. brought a divorce
action against Louis H., on a chart of
abandonment and nonsupport. They wera
marriea on sugu
v ki n n..in..4 ymm fnA a na-
.jo.t'piiuiv ... l . .i - - - -titlon
for divorce from Charles H., alleging
nonsupport. Tney wera marriea ia vm
ha, October t, 1897. ;
!,. v Krni has filed a petition for
divorce from Myrtle, whom he charged
with extreme cruelty ana aDanaonmeni.
tmita rtv ham annulled the marriage
tf Rosarlo and Christina Castro. The hus
band brought an action lor atvorce ana
. . 4-.t :., . nMaflr.Atlfinn. nA the
court found in favor of the girl-wife who
ia 13 years oia.
A decree of divorce has been granted to
Clyde M. Roush. The wife, Lois, mads
co appearance.
Clara GUlotte has been granted a de
cree of divorce from Joseph M.. and al
lowed restoration of her former name,
Clara Ely.
Bessie O. King has been granted a dl-
jran-t from John King, whom she charged
with nonsupport The court awarded the
custody of a 7-year-old child to the
mother.
The marl'sl relations between A If I a and
nugustlno Papto have been set aside by
the granting of a decree to the wife, who
also was allowed custody of a child.
Mae Owens has applied for a decree
of divorco from Ormsby V., to whom she
was married at St Joseph. Mo., Beptara
Ler 4, 191s. Sht alleges infidelity.
DAVID CHOSEN
PRESIDENT OF
HUN ASSEMBLY
Composition of New Cabinet
Principal Problem Before "
German Lawmakers
at Weimar.
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. By Associated Press. -Weimar,
Feb. 8. Dr. Eduard
David, for many years one of the
leaders of the German social demo
cratic party, was almost unanimous
ly elected president of the German
national assembly."
Dr. David is one- of the undersec
retaries of states for foreign affairs.
The composition of the cabinet
is the principal problem of the
assembly. The original proposition
was to form a ministry of 15 mem
bers, seven of whom should be ma
jority socialists, four centrists and
four democrats. The majority so
cialists, however, now are under
stood to be contending that they
should have a majority which the
independent socialists cannot dis
turb. Participation of the centrists
in the formation of the cabinet was
assured by their decision to work
with the new government.
Constitution Discussed.
The constitution was again dis
cussed at a meeting attended by rep
resentatives of the various German
states today, at which Dr. Ludo
Hartmann, Austrian minister to
Germany, was present.
The new ministers probably will
bear the title of "imperial minister"
instead of "state secretary." Several
of them will be without portfolio,
even though additional portfolios be
created. The finance ministry will
be divided into two departments, one
for special technical details and to
deal with loans, and the other to be
the department of the imperial treas
ury, for the aduvnistration of so
cialized public works. It is possible
that a labor ministry will be creat
ed. A demobilisation ministry and
an economic ministry are believed
to be certain of formation, in addi
tion to the reformation of the im
perial treasury department.
The first debate in trie assembly
is expected Monday when Philipp
Scheidemar.fi probably, will give an
accounting of the stewardship of
the present government. The lead
ers of the assembly are said to be
unanimous in limiting debates so
that the assembly can accomplish
the maximum result in the minimum
time. To this end full sessions will
be called only when the commit
tees have completed examination of
the bills.
Many delegates are hopeful that
the assembly will adopt' a provi
sional constitution which can serve
until a permanent constitution is
adopted. This would enable the
early election of a president to
represent Germany in the name ot
the government.
German Woman Seeks
Son in American Army;
Finds Him in A. E. F.
Coblenz, Feb. 8. (By As
sociated Press.) Mrs. Martha
Greeff arrived here recently and
presented credentials at army
headquarters explaining that she
wanted to see her son and for this
reason had made the journey from
her home in Essen. American
officers explained to her that the .
only German soldiers within the 1
occupied zone were those on spe-
ciai duty ana tnat Koian ureett s
name did not appear on the list of
these men.
"Apparently you misunder
stood me," said Mrs. Greet to an
American who spoke German.
"My son is in Company B, Elev
enth infantry, U. S. A., which will
soon be stationed in the region
of Treves."
JEf.iOIilAL TODAY
FOR ROOSEVELT
AT AUDITORIUM
Entire Nation to Pay Tribute
to Late U. S. President
at Monster Meet
ings Today.
Memorial services for Theodore
Roosevelt will be held this after
noon at the Auditorium Omaha's
share of the nationwide observance
of the day.
Military decorations will form the
background for the services the
American flag draped about the
pictures of Roosevelt, especially
painted for the day, will be the
nucleus of the stage, with allied
flags and bunting mingled, in the
balcony.
The inclined platform, 60 feet
wide and accomodating 1,000 per
sons, will be given to the combined
choirs and choruses of the city,
Many such organizations have vol
unteered to attend in a body.
Artillery Quartet.
An unexpected addition to the
musical program is the number by
the "337th Field Artillery Army
Four," Minneapolis men, who were
members in France of the "Cub
Potters Battery." The quartet is
composed of Non-commissioned J.
S. Brown and W. F. Poudler, ten
ors; H. S. Grovall, baritone, and
H. T. Robinson, bass. They were
brought to Omaha by Dick Stewart
for the Omaha dinner Saturday
night.
The guests of honor will be the
G. A. R., the Woman's Relief
Corps, Spanish-American War Vet
erans, representatives of the labor
cntmiu Qj
ommti
Bugler Ralph T. Henderson has
his honorable discharge and will re
sume his position with Federal Re
serve bank Monday. Mr. Hender
son has been stationed at Camp
Jackson, S. C, for the past six
months.
Mrs. William Baker. Earling, Ia
R. R. No. 1, is in receipt of a letter
from her son, William C. Baker,
who is stationed with the American
expeditionary forces in Saarburg,
Germany. Private Baker tells all
about the picturesque Rhine dis
trict and says he has seen more
than half of entire Germany.
The boys get all the beer , they
want "over there," writes Private
Baker, and this, he says, is quite a
novelty for a boy who has lived in
dry Iowa, .since 1916.
"Today is the first time that I
saw money in three months."
writes the soldier. "It is almost too j
good to be true, and I am going to
a big city, Trier is the name.' I
live in the depot here, so I do not
have to hurry to catch the train.
"I would not have missed this
country for anything; it has Eng
land and France skinned a mile and
the people treat us fine. I go and
visit with the Germans quite fre
quently aiul have dinner with them.
However, tliere is very little to eat
here and only the rich can afford to
eat good."
Mrs. Alice Menefee has received
word of the safe arrival of her son,
Lt. Shirley L. Menefee, in .New
York on the steamer Celtic. Lieu
tenant .Menefee is rturning from
France, where he has seen active
service.
A letter of inquiry concerning the
parents or sister of Maj. Henry A.
Jess, who recently died from gas in
France, was received by the post
master of Omaha from Carmen V,
Nicholson of San Jacinto, Cal.
"They resided in Omaha for 10
years, and then movedo St Louis,"
the letter continues. "Word has
just come from the base hospital in
France that Maj. Henry Jess was
gassed and died, and I wish to lo
cate his parents or sister."
The postmaster is looking up the
family and any information may be
sent to him.
CHIEF BRIGGS
ASKS CASE PUT
OVER JR WEEK
Witnesses on Hand Before
Commission, but Defend
ant's Attorney is Not
Present.
unions, officers ' and ladies from
Fort Crook and Florence field.
' i Boy Scout Ushers.
The'.Boy Scouts," who will usher
under the direction of the scout
masters, will be commemorating the
president of their organization.
lire program tor the Koosevelt
memorial is as follows:
ASSEMBLY 3:30 P. M.
War March of the Priests (Athalia)
Community Orchestra.
Henry Cox, conducting;.
Invocation ....Kev. Edwin H. Jenks
Introduction. W. F. Gurley, Chairman
"Battle Hymn of the Republic"....
Henry Murrison, conducting.
"How Firm a Foundation"
Bon Stanley, conducting.
"The Long Day Closes"
Y. M. C. A. Quartet.
Address James H. Wilson
"Keep the Home Fires Burning"..
Harry Murrison, conducting.
Address Senator Brown
"There'a a Long, Long Trail"
Harry Murrison.
Benediction Kev. T. J. Mackay
Taps.
War Department Orders.
Washington, Feb. 8. (Special Tele
gram.) Capt. Adam J. Hoffmann, quar
termaster corps, Is relieved from his pres
ent duty at Camp Meade, Maryland, and
will proceed to, Omaha.
First Lt. Een'no Florena Koch, medical
corps, Is relieved from duty at Lakewood,
X. J and will proceed to Des Moines.
The hearing of Chief of Detec
tives John Briggs before city coun
cil on the charge of misconduct in
office was postponed until next
Thursday at 9 a. m.
Council and witnesses were all
ready to go ahead yesterday
when Mr. Briggs arose and said he
would have to ask for a continu
ance, as his attorney was not able
to be present.
His attorney Is A. W. Jefferis,
whose inability to be present was
not discovered until yesterday.
Mr. Jefferis was at his ofiice yes
terday. He said he had misun
derstood about the time of the trial
and fhat he would "probably be
busy all next week and didn't think
he could be present on Thursday.
Detective L. L. Wade, who is un
der suspension with Briggs on the.
same charge, was present with At
torney Ben Baker, but as Briggs
attorney was not present council
decided to postpone both cases un
til next Thursday.
Chief Briggs and Detective Wade
are charged respectively with issu
ing and serving a warrant for the
arrest of Lee Calhoun at Red Oak,
la., on a charge of passing worth
less checks. The alleged "miscon
duct" consisted in signing the name
of Police Judge C. W. Britt to the
warrant.
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Ivers &
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Mahogany case . tsed Short lime.
Loos new.
$5, $7.50
and 012
ORGANS
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Sterling
Beautiful case and tone. Be sure
to see this one.
Stuwesant
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Mtr$J Pianola
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Used.
'87
Geo. P. Bent
Splendid tone. Mahogany Case.
Used.
OHaddorff
Grand
New. 850 model. Trifle shopworn.
Columbia
Grafonola
This is a regular $110 model re
cently discontinued.
'4(35
Player
Piano
Best "lay" in the city. See it.
New
Piano
Mahogany case. Slighty shopworn.
Originally $350.
We Will Remain
Open Until
6:30 P. M.
During This Sale
The closing of our western Nebras
ka branches has created a rare op
portunity. The entire stocks from
our Chadron. Alliance. Scottsbluff,
Casper and other stores were shipped
here to Omaha. Pianos, Players,
Phonographs, Organs, Music Rolls,
etc., are arriving daily. Last week
our sales amounted to nearly $10,000,
but still the instruments are commg
almost faster than we can sell them
and we must make even a greater
effort this week!
The savings on both new and used
Pianos, Players and Phonographs are
enormous ! Organs are being almost
given away! Music rolls are being
sold below cost! If you fail to attend
this great Clearance Sale you'll miss
an opportunity that will never come
again.
Read the list of bargains and their
description in this advertisements
then come and see them for yourself.
See what really splendid instruments
we are offering at these ridiculously
low prices.
600 MORE MOSIC ROLLS
Jurt arrived from our Alliance Store.
100 88-note player
rolls at
200 88-note player
rolls at.
lie
22c
200 88-note player
rolls at
100 88-note player
rolls at
33c
44c
Out of Town Folks Please Use This Coupon
GENTLEMEN: Please send me complete list and description
of New Pianos Used Pianos New Players Used Players
Baby Grand
(Mark an X After the One You Are Interested In.)
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Machine
45 records included just as we
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Used
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Mahogany case. Very good lone.
lormsn
A genuine bargain. Be sure to see
this one.
Seger- $"
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Mahogany case. Used, hut in
good condition.
65-NOTE
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Old style Mahogany ease, hut a treat
bargain.
Columbia
Grafonola
This is a regular $110 modet recently
discontinued. '
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Lighte and
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72
Berry $-1 F7
Wood i 11 fl
Dark ease, good tone. Fully worth
the money.
Krakauer$tH) K
Upright j L
A big bargain. See this one early,
as it will go quickly.
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Piano Department and extra sales
ladies for our Phonograph, Record
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