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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (March 29, 1919)
'." -' ' ... ! I. ' THE BEE: OMAHA. SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 1919. 9 "k l . mm m, mm mm : relatives ot Missing Man ( ; .Believe "He Is Held Captive ;r Search for C. W. Mendenhall, 70 Years Old, Wealthy Retired Farmer, Who Disappeared Wednesday, Be- ing Made on Theory He Is in Hands of Crooks. Search for C VV. Mendenhall, who disappeared from his home last Wednesday, is being made on the theory that the missing man is be ing held by a gang of crooks, or that he may have suffered a lapse of memory from the effects of dope surreptitiously administered. The exemplary habits of Mr. Mendenhall . and his experiences with a stranger three weeks ago on a train to Dunbar, Neb., lead his relatives to believe that he has been the victim of swindlers. V Thrre weeks ago Mr. Mendenhall left his home, 4220 Cuming street, to go to Gretna, Neb., on business. At the Omaha Union station he met a stranger who represented that he owned property in Dunbar, Neb., and would like to dispose of it for cash or in trade for Omaha prop erty, i Accompanied By Stranger. Mendehall accompanied the stranger to Dunbar, and during the trip he was stricken with an illness which a Dunbar physician pro nounced as having been caused by a strong drug. The stranger disappeared, it is said, after having ransacked Men denhall'a satchel on the train. Val uable papers were stolen. The Omaha man was carried be yond Dunbar, but was returned to that town, where medical aid was administered. Upon his return to Omaha Mendenhall related the de tails of the Dunbar trip to his fam ily. A description of the stranger has been obtained for the use of the police and private detectives. Does Not Return. Mendenhall ate dinner at home list Wednesday noon and then an nounced that he would go downtown and would return at 6 p. m. He was in the habit of returning home at the appointed time. Mr. Mendenhall is nearly 70 C. W. Mendendall. years out, but appears 10 years younger. He has a moustache which is cut short and mixed with gray; his hair is mixed with gray and his eyes are blue. When he left his home he wore a black suit, dark fedora hat and a gray overcoat. Relatives are convinced that Men denhall's strange disappearance will eventually be connected with the re cent affair on the train to Dunbar. The missing man is a retired farmer and owns valuable lands. . Armies and 'Peace Men' Have Spent Millions in France . in 1 Not Only Military Expenditures But Money Spent by Soldiers on Extra Food, Drink and Lodging Fills Stockings of French Bourgeoisie. '. 1 Paris, March 28. If France lias suffered much from the fact that war has been fought on its terri tory, it if also undeniable that im mense sums have been spent -within its borders by the allied armies, sums which have gone into some body's pocket, or perhaps stockings, since it is in France, it is not only military expenditures for military supplies, but money spent by the individual soldiers on extra food, drink and lodgings, money spent for similar purposes by the Red Cross and the Y. M. C. A. personnel, in cluding rent for special premises. There is a great howl in France against any special war taxation on capital. But this money, which must be paid back, must be pocketed somewhere and a slight levy on it does not seem unjust ' 20,000 Peace Commissioners. It is estimated that the entire peace conference personnel is not less than 20,000, and in the Ameri can delegation everybody gets an extra allowance of 40 francs, or al most $8 a day, for living expenses, in addition to salary. Thisapplies to army officers, detached, stenog raphers, clerks, specialists (there is one gentleman whose card de scribes him as "territorial apecial "iVc," which means some kind of a higher real estate crack)T expert ad viser, including several Harvard professors, etc. The newspapers alone, although having as much to do with the peace negotiations as nybody, do not get any state al lowance. How much the American govern ment pays for the Hotel Crillon and its velvet upholstered furniture, or how much it costs a day for the ad J'oining building at No. 4 Place de .a Concorde, which used tq be the American Red Cross headquarters, one feels it would be indelicate to inquire. $3,000 Per Day. Hotel rents in raris are very high. The same concern that owns the Regine owns the much newer Majestic, which ts in a less central neighborhood. It is now occupied by the British peace, delegation as Denver Woman Urges Election Changes to m m m m Make Improvements ou JUUUI9, mat 111 o. mill iiiio vleredith of Denver. Colo- address Hsr the convention of the National ' American Woman Suffrage associa- Mon ! this afternoon on What Can - Woman Voters Do Toward Improv- ment of Election Methods and Cus toms," said "there is only one way to improve government and govern I mental agencies, and that is by im proving ourselves. "The sooner we set about it, and the sooner we stoo sneering at poh . ticians and spend a portion of our time studying politics, the sooner j me muienial day will 4awn. Recommendations made bv ' Mrs. Meredith were for passage of the ?; federal suffrage amendment; restric tion of the franchise to those who i are citizens; increase in the time re , quired to acquire citizenship and re peal ot the act of March, 1917, which disfranchised American women mar ried to foreigners. Former Omaha Attorney, Now Farmer, Says Labor Is Scarce Frank Crawford, former Omaha attorney, who spends his winters in Boston, is m Omaha enroute to his large farms in western Canada which he will again plant to wheat. Mr. Crawiord farms on an extensive plan, operating several-tractors For the last couple of years the farmers have been hamoered bv an office building and the rent is stated in the French press as beitig 15.000 francs, or almost $3,000 a day. In view of that it is still more in teresting to know how much the American government pays for the Crillon. In addition to the Majestic, the British government rents the Hotel Astoria, which certainly does not cost less than the Majestic, being better located and even more pa latial. Altogether the British peacemak ers occupy four hotels, besides a separate private house for Lloyd George. " The Japanese, to the number of 100, live at the Hotel Bristol, on Place Vendome, where their white flag with the blood red sun in the center, covering two stories, is flaunted before the Napoleon col umn. The Italians, as the only . other nation to occupy an entire hotel, chose the Eduard VII, which is one of the newer and best located places in Paris, supposedly owned by Bel gian capital. The Belgians are in the Hotel Lotti, which has been re cently renovated. What the Italians pay has not been made known, but it ts certainly a pretty sum. . As landlord to the peace confer ence, France has collected no small amount and at some future date it would be interesting to know the total amount of British and Ameri can money spent, not for war pur poses direct, but for rent, food, lodg ings and clothing. The principal drawback is that this money has been unevenly distributed. There are districts where many a young girl will have a marriage dot of her own savings from tips and many a farmer has a fat stocking hidden away somewhere filled with hard cash. 1 Even after the war the best in dustry France could possibly pur sue would be to entertain' strangers. Her roads are the best in the world, a regular motor car paradise, and her cooking is better than any other. w 1 MELBA The Ggeir Supreme The mildest, most frag rant tobacco grown is used in making Flor de Melba The Cigar Supreme They're quite a bit better than others and lower in price. Incomparable for mildness. A few smoked to-day will convince you that Flor de MELBA is the cigar supreme. CORONA or SELECTOS SEEK lOe STRAIGHT I. LEWIS CIGAR ura. CO. MIWAIX K. I. UumI Ia4pesnt Clnt FicM? la tte Woil H. Beselin & Son, Omaha DUtributon NtaahaDUtributoTi if 1 B 10 w,V s vtfr m ffmff teWtyV jW w (WV"wWwWV. m tff tommy e WqfVWwtyWa ftinHfc tfW n irfWfl w THE WORLD IN CLOTHES For some time it has not been permissible to mention the name of Teufels-drockh or Weissnichtwo, but as we are about to stage DRESS-UP WEEK willy nilly, these names which so impressed us in our youth, come to our mind. There was a time in the history of this old world when people DRESSED UP WITHOUT CLOTHES for does not the old philosopher tell us that "After the Pains of Hunger and Revenge Were Satisfied, the Aboriginal's First Care Was Not Even for COMFORT, But for DECORATION." Painting and tattooing were the fashion, therefore, PRIOR TO CLOTHES. Now, whether clothing came into use by or through Sin or. Civilization, is not to the point ' This, we do know, that with Civilization and Culture, more and more thought has been given to Clothes. Watt it was, we think, who said: "It's the MIND that Makes the Man." Our philosopher was just as insistent that it was CLOTHES. We are not disposed to quarrel with either of these distinguished individuals, but to accept conditions much as we find them, and so WE ARE ALL FOR DRESS-UP 1 WEEK After a long period of sacrifice, scarcity, stinting and saving, this is a time when we can commend the advice to Laertes: "Costly Thy Habit As Thy Purse Can Buy Rich, Not Gaudy for the Apparel Oft Bespeaks the Man." Now, whether "Will" meant to include women or not, we do and it is to WOMEN WE NOW ADDRESS OURSELVES. r ' . ' i NEVER were we in such a splendid position to give you aid and assistance as we are today in our "Ready-to-Put-On-and-Wear" Section in Suits. Coats and Dresses It surely can be Costly Thy , Habit As Thy Purse Can Buy for we have various fabrics and many styles priced from $25.00 to $147.50 Each Suites of Serge Tricotine, Poiret Twill, Gabardine, Two Tone Velour, Silvertone, etc., in Navy, Tan, Rookie, Sand and French Blues; Fitted, Loose Back or Blouse Models. Dolmans and Capes Suggestive of the fact that "there is nothing new under the sun" for, ' are not these the return of old-time styles again? These come in the newest of woolen weaves, beautiful Satins and Tricolettes, etc. Tailored Dressss Dresses innumerable of Serge and Tailored Taffeta for the street and the more dainty Crepes, Georgette and novelties for afternoon and evening wear. And the Blouses what an almost endless variety you'll find to select from. On Saturday we will display a late purchase, which consists of Blouses of Voile, Crepede Chine, etc. Tailored styles; high and low neck. Prices $1.25, $5.00 and $6.95 The Children's Section No matter what you miss, don't neglect the young sters. Don't let Dress-Up time slip by without buying some new Spring Clothes for the Children. They will do as much to brighten the corner as any other agency. The Children's and Juniors' Section has on its new Bib and Tucker. You'll be charmed with the youthful air this season. Dresses with a touch and a style about them, which . could only be matched by the mother who makes a study of dress and has the knack of the modiste, in. Gingham in Serge and of Silk. Coats and Capes, patterned somewhat after the garments of their elders for every age, from 3 years up, and on to the garment suited to the Miss or Young Woman. All breathing the spirit of youth. Then Suits and Skhrts for all the ages. For those who love the great outdoors Koveralls are the thing. To have a Perfect Figure to enjoy Perfect Com. fort to get Perfect Fit there must be a perfect founda tion, and so Correct Corseting is absolutely essential. Our fitters are experts. More than that, they have a conscience. Miss Coleman won't allow us to mention how long she has been with us, but most of our old friends know. The new models for Spring in La Camille, Modart, Redfern, La Tosca and R. & G. are all here. You ask what has conscience to do with corsets. We answer much, for in this store there never is a disposition to see how much money we can get, for little merchandise, but how much merchandise of quality we can give for little money. And so expect the most in Corsets for the least in prce possible. Petticoats Her also, we shine we have .the widths that are proper for the new skirts. This week we opened ftp new styles and shades. Plain and in combination; pleated raffles; ribbon trim med; greens, rose, gray, blues and browns. Gowns Here .is something mighty interesting for those who are In need. We happen to have a surplus of Gowns bought at a price lower than the present price of cotton. Cotton, however, may be lower yet, at any rate, we are going to take the bull by the horns and make a price to reduce the surplus two prices, indeed, Low necks. Lace and ribbon trimmed. $1.35 and $1.50 Material sheer and fine. If likely to need within a reasonable time, you should buy, otherwise not. Remember, it don't pay to buy anything merely because it is cheap. If we were typesetters and had available, different kinds of type, we would put this part in ITALICS. On our Third Floor Back is a Section not known to all of our customers, to-wlt: The Drapery Department More and more people are finding out about it daily and here's the result when the department manager stood at our elbow, as we looked over his copy, we lasked : "How is your busi ness going?" , "Fine," said he; "on the 15th of March we had sold more in the half month than in any entire month of March previously." Now, there's a reason, and people are1 finding it out We are letting down the prices from the roof to the base ment. Here's how for Saturday 3 LoU of Lace Net, values 50c to $1.50, Saturday, 39, 59 nd 98 yard. ' 2 Lot of Cretonne, values 50c to $1.25, Saturday, 39 and 69. Panel Laces in Marquisettes, Filet Nets and Duchess, 40 to S2.50 per panel. Duchess Curtains, latest patterns, $5.50 to 815.00 pair. Art Section Quite a display of new Stamped Pieces Night Gowns, Envelopes and Children's Dresses, in sheer nain sook, the right kind of threads; colored beads for every purpose; embroidery work which would delight "Young Man Afraid of His Shadow." ; And Here's a Yarn Special light gray, fine worsted, 75 skein. Every Week We Will Have Sandwiched in Somewhere in Our Ads An Extra Special Sometimes more than one out of the ordinary extra ex traordinary offering. This time the premier offering is on Women's Low Shoes. We said to Mr. Turtle:' "Frank, just jot down a list of what you intend to offer," and this is what he wrote r "About 300 pairs of Women's Low Shoes and Pumps, all new models this season. Bronze Kids (beauties),- Gray Kid and Patent Leather (rivals for popularity) turn sole, Lduis Qua torse Heel Oxfords, Dark Brown and Gun Metal Low Heel Pumps, Tan Calf and Dull Calf Low Heel Oxfords. A few pairs left over from each of the popular lines. This is the prettiest lot of Low Shoes which we have ever placed on sale." "How about the val ue?" said we. Says he, "Similar were sold freely at $9.00, $10 and $12." They can pick 'em out at $6 .9? Nor is this all, most of the shoes were made by "Baker," the great Brooklyn shoemaker. Now, as Louise Mulbach might say: "We have quoted his exact words." And whatever Frank might do or not do, his reputation for truth and veracity is good, we have given you a plain, unvarnished tale. You'll find the shoes in every way better than the description. Kilpatrick's for Silks This has been a sort of slogan for some time. In order to make good, however', one must do more than say it more than write it. You must give the value. We do more than that ' This is our contract with every purchaser "If purchase fails to give satisfaction, please return goods. Money cheerfully refunded." Are you going to reline any garments to put away? Do you need any linings for new garments Saturday at our Silk Sec tion a-Lining Sale; all colors and a few fancies; all 86 inches wide. Saturday ' ' , , $1.39 Similar linings hae been selling at $2,00 a yard. A couple of weeks ago we advertised a sale of Habutais from Nippon, and there were those who thought they might be anything from Kimonos to Chop Sticks. Saturday we will try it again. This will be a sale of Pure White Jap Silk a yard wide or more, for underwear, shirt waists and dresses. Looke'well washes well wears well, and much below prevailing prices. And Now a Little Sweetness and Light "COBBS" Is Sweetness. Reasbns for Popularity. A Little Light on the Subject One day this week as we were about to step into the elevator we saw a customer of the days long syne. She has lived in the east for more than 15 years long enough to acquire eastern tastes and habits. She stilj likes to trade in what was her old home store. She has. been ordering her candy from "Cobb" came to buy some almost as soon as she arrived said jshe could find nothing she liked so well from Pittsburgh to New York City. Some compliment, eh? Here is another An Omaha financier visited the Windy City recently went as was his wont, before leaving for home, to buy some Candy for the Home Folks. One place they asked him $1.50 per pound for what he used to pay 90 cents. He went out and wouldn't nay it Next place asked him same price for inferior. He vows Cobbs' at $1.00 is better than what they asked him $1.50 for. His family is sure of it, for they buy nothing but "COBBS." Now for the light Mr. and Mrs. Cobb have been in the ambrosial business long enough to qualify as members of the Pioneer Society. They know the Candy Business. How to buy when to buy how to keep how to sell what temperature af fects chocolate what will melt Women's Hosiery Time and again, women have remarked: "I was at such and such an affair," and speaking of stockings, several spoke up and said: "I always buy mine at Kilpatrick's." Now, this is no Cream of Wheat story, but fact. Those who know our old time, reliable help, know why. If not acquainted, get to know them on Saturday. Here are some temptations to buy. Jfo 544 Semi-fashioned mercerized, 59. , No. 48 Full fashioned lisle, you might not find an assort ment anywhere else in this city, 75. No. 9403 Pure silk lisle tops, all shades, 31.50. No. 198 The leading $2.00 stocking of the world. . Now, a prediction: Silk stockings will be higher before they are lower that is, good ones." Men Will Dress-Up Also Let's have a few words with you, please. First we have nothing Dandiacal, just good merchandise for real men, not for Dandies. A special lot of 35c and 60c Socks, fiber and lisle, blacks, whites and colors, at 29d. 1 ,This is an old time-before-the-war bargain Isn't it time to think of underwear? Here we can be help ful; all the weights, from B. V. D. up to the heavy full weight cotton, and shapes to suit your notions. ; Men's Shirts Full shaped Percales, mostly stripes; launder ed cuffs and neckbands; unusual value for now, at 81.35 each. Women who are forehanded are buying EASTER GLOVES NOW Silks, always Glove morning? , Chamoisette, Kids, Lambs, Capes.- Saturday Is s Day. Please, pretty please, won't you come in the caramels all about nuts all about flavorings. In other words they are experts. They love the Candy Business, and if ever it was true, that by their fruits shall ye know them Cobbs' Candy tells the Story of "Cobbs. The very name sug gests Candy the besb Candy. Many' Specials - for Saturday The House Dress Section Go to the House Dress Section before you leave. -You will notice at once prices on Dresses similar to what ruled before the war. Dresses of Gingham, Percale, Indian Head, Etc. Plain and fancy plaids, stripes and checks and all are perfect, no seconds. You will see Dresses which you'll recognize as selling at $3.00, $3.50 and even $4.50 Saturday, for real excitement, $1.69 Aprons and Misses' Uniforms in quite a variety of grades. Wash Dress Fabrics are a-booming. New Voiles, marvelous printing; Ginghams, un usual in style and coloring; plain Organdies; Shirtings of Madras or Silk, and when down look at the display for Monday's Special Sale. ; Soaps and Creams Today a woman handed us a trade journal containing an item that was very interesting, as it indicated that all the fool ish merchandising is not confined to Omaha. Two of the large department stores, stores like Macey and Hearn, started cutting prices on soap, and to show the degree of folly which may de velop when they get a good start they advertised and sold soap, the regular price of which was 8c a cake and worth it at 20 cakes for a cent and 21 cakes for a cent. We haven't quite reached that here, but we are headed that way. Here are a few quotations on toilet articles for Saturday. Cut out the quota tions of the philanthropic cutters on other goods and if we have them, will meet any fool price they may make providing we have the goods in stock. ' It isn't competition, gentlemen, it's rank folly and you knqw it but go as far as you like, we will be with you at the finish. Palm Olive Face Powder, 39 box. La Creole Castile Soap, 7e. Luxor Bath Powder, 39, Mon Amour Face Powder, 39K Palm Olive Cream, 19, tube. Cu ticura Soap, 19. 60c Listerine, 39. Wright's Silver Cream, 17. Jergen's Almond Lotion, 23. Pond's Vanishing Cream, 19 ' . 1
