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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 14, 1919)
THE BEE: OMAHA. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1019. : : :a AT THE THEATERS HOBART BOSWORTH has been booked at the Orpheum for the week starting Sunday, February 23, in his dramatic Tersion of Jack London's "The Sea Wolf." In this Mr. Bosworth brings to the stage the character of Wolf Larsen. Most everybody is familiar with the Jack London story. Mr. bosworth begins it witn a bit of film showing the rescue ot Van Woyden from the sinking ferryboat and the picking tip at sea of Maud Brewster, with the curtain going up on a sectional view of "The Ghost," the sealing schooner Wolf Larsen commands. The Wolf's infatuation of the girl, his brutal insistence, and the ulti mate death are told in the sketch as they are in the book. This is to remind you that only today and tomorrow remain of the engagement of the verv popular show at the Orphe um. The bill is topped by the travesty on melo drama, "For Pity's Sake," and by the war skit. "Somewhere in France." Both offerings score effectively, the first named for its hilarious fun, and the second for the singing of its sol dier quartet. Olive Brisco, the sing ing comedienne, was for three sea son's a member of Richard Mans field's company. She is particularly effective in vaudeville. Next week comes one of the big events of the vaudeville season, "An Intimate Re vue," with Annette Kellerman as the star. A great many think of the clos ing episode of "The Man Who Came Back," as the most satisfying in the whole play. It is not so subtle, per haps, as the one immediately pre ceding it, but it does bring the story to a conclusion that is quite appro priate. The scene between father and son in this battle of wills is finely enacted, and makes the last word well worth waiting for. The engagement lasts till after Saturday night. The fact that "The Better Ole," the crnedy with music which will be the attraction at the Brandeis for five days beginning next Sunday will be presented by Mr. and Mrs. Co burn, is a guarantee of the best in schohrly stagecraft. The Coburns have long been known as producers of the best there is in stage enter tainment and their strict attention to casting roles and detail of produc tion has won them an enviable rep utation. Not only is today "Good-bye Day" for Dave Marion and his stu pendous musical attraction, "Amer ica's Best," at the Gayety theater it is positively "Beat It" day for Baron de Orglcr, the mean old chief of police having told the baron that as soon as he finished tonight at the Gayety telling the customers the sad, sad ' story of his unrequited loves, he must strike a gait for the state line that would permit of play ing checkers on his royal coat-tails. T.imorrow matinee another prime favorite Jack Conway, comes to the Gayety for a week's stay with "The Liberty Girls." Ladies' matinee daily. A ! ill of novelty and merit packed them in at the Empress yesterday, "Ohava San," a spectacular novelty, presented in six scenes, and the marvelous De Onzos who perform feats of equilibrism and barrel jump ing causes much comment and sat isfaction. Frances and Hume, dmc ed, sang and talked themselves into the Rood graces of the audience. E. J. Moore is a magician as well as a comedian. Next week at the Boyd "A Daugh ter of the Sun," a Hawaiin love sto.y. will be told, with a wealth of scenery, native costumes, per formers, music, and all that goes to make for tho dreamy, sensuous life of the Pacific isles. Farmers' Union Votes for Grain Control After Date for Suspension The Farmers' Union, at its con vention in the Auditorium yester day, commended the investigations which have been made by the Fed eral Trade commission into the op erations of the packers, and indorsed the general work of the commission. One of the resolutions adopted embodied a recommendation that the United States grain corporation should be continued beyond the date of June 1, 1920, which was fixed as the time for its proposed suspension. The board of directors was au thorized to arrange for a chatauqua to be held next summer. W. H. Campbell and Con McCar thy, of the committee on education submitted the following report, which was adopted: v lntt that rural school patrons should compos th major part of any commutes or board chosen to recom mend reconstruction ot rural education. Inasmuch as the winter short course under our present high school system has proved a failure, therefore, we recommend that the extension department ot the Sluts university be urged to conduct a winter short course In rural schools where practicable. We recommened that county supurln .tendent be elected by the voters of the srhoo' districts over which he has Jur is Hctlon. Wo urge upon our present legislature that they make the redisricting' of school districts compulsory; providing, ths right of appeal be not dented any district. Stolen Ford Car Awaits Identification of Owner One of the 1,000 losers of auto mobiles by theft may identify a re covered Ford car and load of whis ky confiscated by Sheriff Clark at Central City, Neb. Carl Shank, driver of the car. was arrested Thursday afternoon and is being held at Central City. Omaha po lice received word that the car was stolen in Omaha. License and mo tor numbers were filed off, making difficult means of identification! Shank was arrested in Silver Creek, Neb., and brought to the Central City jail. He said he bought the ar from an "Omaha bootleg ger." Introduce Odinance for "Congested Traffic Zone" An ordinance was introduced in the city council yesterday creating a "congested traffic zone" in the downtown district in which no auto mobile parking will be permitted. It is bounded by Douglas, Harney, Fourteenth and Eighteenth streets inclusive, MUSIC, THIRD of the series of concerts by Omaha artists, given under tne auspices ot the music de partment of the Omaha Woman's club, took place Thursday evening at tne i , VV. C. A. auditorium. De spite the stormy weather the hall was well filled and the audience dis played musical interest and enthu siasm by attention and discriminat ing applause throughout the pro gram. The musicians presented in concert were Miss Corinne Paulson, pianist; Mrs. Hazel Smith Eldridge, mezzo contralto and the West Sis ters, string quartet. Miss Paulson again gave evidence of ner pianistic skill in her solo v.ork and displayed versatility in enremble playing by an interesting share of the opening quintette in the closing number. Miss Paulson has great strength and a beauty of tone which serves her in good stead, and she interprets with a musical author ity and care for detail which make her work artistic and satisfying. She gave an excellent interpretation of Iszt's "St. Francis Walking on the Waves" for her solo number, clearly portraying both the brilliant wave-like accompaniment, and the sustained harmonies and religious charicter of the piece. An encore brought an impressionistic Debussy number. Mrs. Eldridge gave much pleasure by her two groups of songs and in the closing aria with quintette ac companiment. She has a voice which is well known for both its beauty of quality and its careful training, and it was interesting last evening as well for a number of new and very pretty high tones which have been de veloped. Mrs. Eldridge always sings with style and musical taste, and the novelties which she pre sented last evening were all in teresting numbers. Her best work was done in "Pleading," by Edward Elgar, a charming number which opened the second group, and in the "Americans Come," by Fay Foster, given as an encore. A Kondel of Spring," by Bibb, and a "Japanese Lullaby," bv Gertrude Ross, and "Morning Hymn," by Henschel, gave her varied opportunities, and Long, Long Ago, as an encore, showed how unhackneyed an old number may be when it is carefully sung. The program of last evening was unusual in the number of concerted numbers which were presented and this was possible largely because of the West Sisters' string quartet. These young ladies are all known as talented musicians, and their en semble playing is always well bal anced and musicianly. Little solos peeped out in the dif ferent instruments from time to time with charming musical effect. Sing ing tone quality, careful dynamics and well built climaxes were also among the interesting features of their work. The opening quintette with Miss Paulson at the piano was a happy selection, well worth the hearing. The opening "Allegro Lnergico was followed by a slow movement, "Adagio Sostenuto," where a lovely melody first intro duced by the viola is tound to sing through the various parts in con trast with other melodic material most delightfully in contrast again with a brilliant closing movement. A group of string quartets brought among other numbers a most inter esting muted "Rain Song,"vby Sini- gagalia, in which the ram idea is Brief City News Royal Sweepers, Burg ess-Qrandsn C. Have Root Print It Beacon Tress. To Increase Salary City council yesterday- voted four to two to in crease the salary of Recreation Di rector Isaacson to 1175, at tne re quest of Park Commissioner Fal coner. Carey to Make Farm a Show Place Frank Carey is having plans drawn for several thousand dollars worth of Improvements on his farm "Careyhurst" at Wlsner. This will be one of the show places of Cuming county when completed. Get Their Piano In response to a plea for a piano for the Army nnd Navy club, published recently in The Bee, the National League for Wo man's Service gave a splendid player piano to the War Camp Community service for use in the soldiers' club house. i Commercial Travelers to Dance The United Commercial Travelers of America, will dance at their club rooms in the Swedish auditorium, 1611 Chicago, St., Saturday night. These knights of the road with their families and friends expect to have some time. Goes East C. W. Parker, former ly of New York, has resigned his position with the Le Bron Electrical company. Mr. Parker has been super intendent of the firm for about a year and a half, during which time he systematized the entire repair de partment. He has accepted a posi tion as production manager with a large eastern electrical firm. suggestively conveyed through the music to the listeners. Other inter esting quartets were a rhythmic "Canzonetta" by Mendelssohn, the ever welcome and refreshing Haydn "Serenade. " in which a lovely violin solo has a pizzicato accompaniment from the other instruments, and a quaint "Gavotte and Muesette," ef fectively arranged for quartet by Henry Cox. The Misses West also responded with an encore. The closing number "My Heart at Thv Sweet Voice." in which Mrs. Eldridge, the quartet, and Miss Paul son too part, maae a lining ciunax to the enjoyable concert. The my sterious accompanist for Mrs. Eld ridge unnamed on the program prov ed to be Miss Grace Slabaugh, and her accompaniments as usual, were musically successful. ti. m. k. First National Employes Meet New Vice President Bv wav of formal introduction to the employes of the 'First National bank. John W. Gamble, newly elect ed vice-president of the institution, was honored at a banquet and en tertainment in the assembly room of the Chamber of Commerce last night. Fo.fowing a feast, the employes listened to talks by directors of the bank. F. H. Davis, president of the bank, was toastmaster. Reminiscences of incidents about the employes were discussed by John H. Bextcn, assistant cashier of the bank. Introductory remarks were made by John W. Gamble, vice-president. T. L. Davis, vice president, and W. F. Megeath, di rector, gave short talks on the po sition of employes toward their em ployers. Grace B. Stull, employe, talked in the interests of the many girl workers in the bank. Misses Lucile Heim and Jessie Gough, employes, sang a duet and responded to encores. The evening was concluded with entertainment in the form of sing ing, dancing and character comedy. "PHOTO PIAY. OFFERING J FOR TODAY PATRONS of the Rialto are be ing entertoined by Maxwell kji.il ai ife, luimvti ..in. man on the Orpheum circuit, with new songs, "Ja Da," and "Mother Here's Your Boy." Schwartz is traveling through the country sing ing the songs. Professor Harry Murrison is also at the Rialto lead ing the audiences in community sing ing. The heart appeal of "Jane Goes a-Wooing," starring Vivian Martin, which will be shown at the Strand theater today arul Saturday is cer tain to make it popular with film fans, according to reports. This girl, Jane Neil!, is loved by two men, one of them Mickey Donovan, owner and manager of the White House lunch cart, and the other, Monty Lyman, a rich young man. whom Jane meets when she takes a job as stenographer in his uncle's house. William S. Hart in "On The Mid night Stage," will be shown in Oma ha for the first times today at the Boulevard theater. The play is one of Hart's real wild west dramas, with plenty of action, an interesting love story and all of Hart's 'punch' in a picture. The film was made some time ago and has been held up by the producers until this time. Bessie Barriscale is well into "Hearts Asleep," the third feature production under her contract with Roberston-Cole. It starts with a slavery part, takes a trip through the underworld, comes to sunlight in a boarding school and winds up in a home of wealth and refinement j"ust such a story as best enables Bessie Barriscale to display all her versatile histrionic wares, "Salome," with Thede Bara in the leading role, lives up to the promises of its producers in splendid fashion at its presentation at the Muse this week. The engagement has been so successful that the management has decided to hold the play for the en tire week. Charlotte Walker, making her ap pearance in Omaha for the first time since joining the Fox organiza tion, has a strong play of mother love and sacrifice in "Every Mother's Son" at the Sun this week. Miss Walker, who is an emotional actress of some note, has scored a decided success in this first play of hers. 1 The glorious story of Joan of Arc is known to the world, and France called upon her spirit when the man iac of Berlin pinned a"' glittering bauble on the hollow chest of his driveling son and sent him strutting forth to take Paris. In "The Wild cat of Paris," which will be shown at the Brandeis the last times today and tomorrow, the modern Joan of Arc, Collette, is played by the beauti ful Priscilla Dean. William S. Hart has completed work upon his new Artcraft picture, "Breed of Men." which exposes the machinations of a land shark. Bill plays the role of a daredevil sheriff On the Screen Today STRAND VIVIAN MARTIN In "JANE GOES A-WOOING." RIALTO CHARLES RAT in "THB CURL, DODGER." SUN CHARLOTTE WALKER in "EVERY WOMAN'S SON." MISK THBDA BARA In "SALOME.' BRANDEIS PRISCILLA DEAN In "THE WILDCAT OF PARIS." EMPRESS ALICE JOYCE in "THE LION AND THE MOUSE." LOTHROP, Twenty-fourth and I-oth-rop ALICE JOYCE and HARRY ' MOREV In "W'lTHI.V THE LAW." BOIXEVARD, Thirty-third, and Leav enworth WILLIAM a HART In "ON THE MIDNIGHT 8TAOE." GRAND, Hlxtesnth and Blnney MAR GUERITE CLARK in "OUT OP A CLEAR SKY." Safety Flrat Film No. J. "CARELESS AMERICA" Sl'BlRBAN, Twenty-fourth and Amos ANITA STEWART in "VIRTUOUS WIVES." LEAH BAIRD In "WOLVES OF KULTUR" No. IS. HAMILTON, Fortieth and Hamilton RUTH CLIFFORD Id "THB GAME'S UP." ORPHEUM (South Side), Twenty fourth and M NORMA TALMADGB in "THE FORBIDDEN CITY." who is duped by the smooth crook. The latter invites swift revenge, however, and he gets it from the sheriff. Seena Owen, who supported Hart in "Branding Broadway," again appears opposite the star. "Breed of Men" will be at the Rialto February 46 to 19. Rhcuniaii: Pain? Klsk ilcla in Sky! The Greatest Fain Soother in All the World, "Ulypto Ointment." cm r ivA A touch or two of wonderful "Ulypto Ointment" and glory you feel ai though you would to right "over the top." If you ever felt heavenly relief, you'll feel It then. "Uylpto Ointment" la a bleating to all rheumatic!, reducing inflammation, easing pain instantly. There'i no muitardy odor or ingredient. "Ulypto Ointment" la a aeientifts sur prise, containing the essenca of the euca lyptus tree. Try it for sore muscles, still joints, back pains, neuralgia, earache, piles, nose-stoppage, sore throat, pain in the chest in fact, tor any inflammation or congestion. "Ulypto Ointment" is told at all drug stores at 25e and 60c a jar, or sent on re ceipt of price by the MacMiflan Chemical Co., Falls City, Neb. A few "Ulypto Cough Drops" work magic on any cough or hoarseness. 6c everywhere. For sale and recommended in Omaha by Sherman eV McConnell 6 Stores, Merritt Drug Stores, Beaton Drug Co.. Dundee Pharmacy, Green s Pharmacy. Ad v, t 0 Vil rr -4 V X X. X I 1 v I . ' TTJI Ml! l M, .1 I s li I EYERYBODYS STORE Thursday, February 13, 1919. STORE NEWS FOR FRIDAY. Phone Douglas 2100. Continuing tor Friday Our Annual February T7 ,-jw HE offering embraces the old and discounted lines taken from regular stock together with those secured through a very special purchase from a big distributor. Every one is an extreme value. T 9x12 Wilton Rugs Reduced to $79.50 Herat! Wilton rugs, sit 9x12 fact, sale prica. . . .$79.50 Herat! Wiltoa ruga, size 8-3 xlO.6 ft., price. . .$76.50 Herat! Wiltoa rugs, size 6x9 feet, sale price. . . .$41.50 9x12 Wilton Rugs Reduced to v $72.50 Shah Abbas Wilton rugs, size 9x12 ft., sale price, $72.50 Shah Abbas Wilton rugs, size 8-3x10-6 ft., price, $69.50 Shah Abbas Wilton rugs, size 6x9 ft., sale price, $44.60 9x12 Wilton Rugs Reduced to $64.00 Karnak Wilton rugs, size 9x 12 feet, sale price. .$64.00 Karnak Wilton rugs, size 8-3 xlO-6 ft., sale price $60.00 Karnak Wilton rugs, aize 9x 9 feet, sale price. .$57.00 Karnak Wilton rugs, aize 6x 9 feet, sale price. ."$41.50 9x12 Wilton Rugs Reduced to $54.00 Karadi Wilton rugs, size 9x 12 feet, sale price, $54.00 Karadi Wilton ruga, aize 8-3 xlO-6 ft. sale price, $46.50 Karadi Wilton rugs, aize 9x9 ft., sale price $44.50 Karadi Wilton rugs, size 6x9 feet, sale price . IT T Imported Chinese Oriental Rugs at 33lz Off Regular Price In connection with the domestic sale, we will place our entire stock of imported Chinese Oriental rugs, consisting of the various sizes from the door mat up to the room-size rug, at 33Vs off the regular prices. Large assortment, in blue, ecru, orange and rose colorings, Oriental designs. Burgess-Nash Co. Third Floor in 3 Bangor Wilton rugs, aize 9x12, sale price . .$41.09 Bangor Wilton rugs, aize 8-3x10-6, sale price. .$37.50 Burbury Wilton rugs, aize 9x12, sale price. ,. .$46.50 Burbury Wilton rugs, size 8-3x10-6, sale price. .$41.50 Extra quality velvet rugs, aize 8-3x10-6, price, $24.75 Empire tapestry rugs, aize 9x9, sale price. . . . .$15.00 Edgemere tapestry rugs, aize 9x12, sale price. . .$23.85 Berkshire tapestry rugs, size 9x12, sale price. . .$26.75 Saranac tapestry rugs, size 9x12, sale price. . . .$31.25 Wilverton velvet rug, size 7.6x9, salp price $26.25 Brentmore Axmintter, size 76x9, sale f.nce . . $2760 Brentmore Axminster, aize 6-9x9, sale price. . .$24.40 Brentmore Axminster, size 4-6x6-6, sale price. '.$12.25 Khorassan Axminster rugs, aize 7-6x9, price. .$28.25 Khorassan Axminster rugs, size 6x9, sale price. .$24.00 Bussorah Axminster rugs, aize 7-6x9, sale price, $29.75 1 jrlncm-tBKn $33.50 .KstTi' off jmm&M Bussorah Axminster rugs, size 6x9-9, sale price, $26.40 Bussorah Axminster rugs, size 4-6x6-6, price, $13.25 Electra Axminster rugs, 9x9, sale price $35.25 Electra Axminster rugs, size 6-9x9, sale price. .$26.40 Electra Axminster rugs, size 4-6x7.6, sile price, $15.25 Windsor Wilton rugs, size 9x12 feet, sale price, $59.50 Friday m the D ownstcdrs Si OV8 Toys Vi Price Including dolls, doll houses and furniture, speedo cars, doll trunks, rocking horses, sleds, tintographs. Sweater Yarn, 49c A large assortment of warrior yarn, including light and dark grey fcnd khaki colors, suitable for sweaters, at 49c a hank. Scarf 8, at 59c Your choice of a large assort ment of hemstitched, embroi dered and lace trimmed scarfs. Choice, at 59c each Bed Spreads, $1S5 Hemmed crochet bed spreads, suitable for full-sized beds. Priced special for Friday, at $1.95 each. Longcloth, $2M A beautiful eoft finish long cloth in 10-yard bolts, priced for Friday at $2.95 a bolt. Men's Underwear Vi Price Standard brand, "High Rock" and "Sanitary," fleece lined shirts and drawers, good dura ble fleecing, flat weave. Choice, at H price. Women9 s Porch and House Dresses That Are Factory Seconds, Special at A MOST opportune sale of dainty French and Anderson gingham dresses, also pretty percales, in light and dark colors, plaids, stripes and figured. They're trimmed with organdie and pique vests and collars; self collars and fancy belts. i The reason for this extremely low price is because the dresses are slightly imperfect, not enough to be noticed but they cannot be sold at the regular price, therefore they have been specially priced. ''If ' I They are all fresh and clean and will go on sale Friday at $2.93 J each. Burgess-Nash Co. Downstairs Store 0k Extra Heavy Rag Rugs in The Downstairs Store at 50c Beautiful colors in hit and miss stripes; extra heavy double rag weave. Size 18x36 inches, special at 50c each. Bath Room Rugs Congoleum rugs for the bath room and kitchen. Absolutely sanitary and wear proof. Specially priced. 36x54 in., 98c. 54x54 in., $1.69. 36x72 in., $1.39. 54x108 in., $2.98. Burgess-Nash Co. Downstairs Store Clearaway of Men's, Women's and Children's Shoes at $2.95 THIS clearaway includes shoes for the whole family, representing splendid values. Women's Shoes Transferred from our regular stock and includes all short lines of women's patent colt, kid and cloth top button shoes. Less than Ya price. Men's Shoes , Men's work shoes and boys' school shoes, also shoes for the little boys. The remainder of broken lines of fine grade shoes. Girls' Shoes A big lot suitable for dress or school wear. Taken from regular stock and reduced for Friday to less than price. A large table of odds and ends of shoes and slippers. Choice, 50c. Burgess-Nash Ce. Downstairs Stors. Men's Hose, 39c Firm women's cashmere hose, double toe and heel, full fash ioned, elastic ribbed top, nat ural and oxford color, at 39c a pair. Men's Gloves, 10c to 98c A clearaway of men's and boys' gloves and mittens, in cluding the balance of the sea son's stocks from 10c to 98c a pair. Boy's Union Suits, 50c Heavy cotton union suits for boys, closed crotch, come in gray and cream color. All sizes. One-half price or 50c each. , Children's Hose, 19c Odds and ends of children's and infants' black cotton and fiber hose, seamless, broken lots and broken sizes, at 19c a pair. Hair Brushes, 9c Your choice of a large lot of aluminum and ivory backed hair brushes. Your choice, at 9c each. Ribbon Remnants Price In plain and fancy colors. Vt to 2 yards in a piece. Choice, at M the original price. Pequot Sheets, $1.49 Full bleached seamless pequot sheets not hemmed, 72x90 inch. Special for Friday, $1.49 each. Bleached Sheeting 59c A good quality bleached sheeting, full 2M yards wide, free from dressing, will give ex cellent wear for rooming houses or hotels. Friday only, 59c per yard. 27-inch Poplins, 25c Mercerized poplins for wo men's or children's dresses, in all the staple shades. Special, at 25c yard. Japanese Crepe, 25c Light grounds with black, pink, blue or lavender stripes, absolutely fast colors and does not require ironing after laun dering; 30 inches wide. Friday, 25c yard. ' 32-inch Gingham, 39c Fine zephyr dress gingham in plain colors, small checks or plaids. Special, at 39c yard. Fine Gingham, 75c Best quality fine zephyr gingham, beautiful new plaids, small checks, large checks, stripes, etc. These are all fast colors and will launder beauti fully, 75c a yard. " Printed Voiles, 39c New '.-ing voiles, dark grounds or light grounds, with new printed designs, 36 inches wide, 39c per yard. 32-inch Ginghams, 49c A big lot of new dress ging hams for women's or children's spring dresses, large plaids, in dark as well as light grounds, stripes, block checks, etc., 49c per yard. Burzess-Nash Co. Downstairs Store Clearaway of Boys9 Suits in tne Downstairs btore $2.95 Include cashmeres, worsteds and.nKj tweerls. SPWOrl nnrl full holfo clonr.' patch pockets. Sizes 14 to 18. Choice, at $2.95. Boys' and Men's Caps, 19c A large sample lot of boys' and men's caps in a variety of styles. Choice at 19c each. Burgess-Nash Co. Downstairs Store 1 72 Children's Rompers, Middies and Bloomers Priced at 66c "nTlTH the days becoming warm and sunshiny the vy children will be in need of play clothes and uicbc mm ee specials xor rriaay will i help solve the problem. Girls' Middies Peter Pan middies in a variety of styles in ages from 4 to 20 years. Your choice at 66c. Baby Rompers A large assortment of rompers for the baby, in sizes from 6 months to 8 years. On sale Friday at 66e. Sateen Bloomers Children's bloomers, made of a good quality of black sateen, in sizes from 2 to 14 years. Friday at 66caeacL Burgess-Nash Co. Downstairs Store