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THE BEE : OMAHA, THURSDAY, -MAY 22, 1919. 9 SCOTTISH RITE MASONS TO HOLD THREE-DAY MEET Class of 150 or More to Be Given Degrees at an Ad iourned Spring Reunion of the Bodies. Scottish Rite Masonic bodies of the Valley of Omaha will hold an adjourned reunion beginning on Thursday. Degress will be con ferred on a class of unusual size for the season of the year, more than ISO petitions having been received. Frank Cargill Patton. 33d, sovereign PHOTOPLAYS a NOW EVERYBODY Ct IJ c - onouia oee S "The End of the Road" S With RICHARD BENNETT Mora Sensational Than "The Birth of a Nation" More Darin c Than "Damaged Goods" 1 P. M. Continuous 11 P. M. ALL WEEK Except Friday Night Afternoons 25c and 35c. Evenings 25c 35c and 50c S grand inspector general for Nebras ka, will have charge of the work, which will be under direction of Carl E. Herring, 33d hon., master of Nebraska consistory No. 1; Zoro D. Clark, commander St. Andrew's pre ceptory No, 1, Knights Kadosh;' Fred Rogers, master Semper Fidelis chapter. No. 1, Knights Rose Croix; and Edgar M. Hoag, master Mount Moriah Lodge of Perfection No. 1. On Thursday degrees from the Fourth to the Fifteenth, inclusive, will be exemplified or communicat ed; on Friday from the Sixteenth to the Thirtieth, inclusive, and on Sat urday the Thirty-first and Thirty second. At the banquet on Satur day evening Dr. Donald Macrae will be the principal speaker. The class will be made up largely of Omaha Marons who were unable to take the degrees at the regular spring reunion in March, but a great many petitions have been received from different parts of the state arid a Jarge attendance of visitors is as sured. Educator Will Lecture. Prof. W. E. DuBois, prominent as a negro educator and speaker, will deliver a lecture tonight in the Auditorium, under the auspices of St. John's African . Methodist church. t He will have an interesting and instructive message for the colored people of Omaha, and it is an nounced by the committee in charge that white people will appreciate" the thoughts expressed by this rep resentative of his race. PHOTOPLAYS. CLAYTON 1eltirewiGirr Today and Saturday PRESENTS ELSIE FERGUSON IN "Eyes of the Soul" LOTHROP LAST TIMES TODAY "THE TURN OF THE ROAD" BILL PARSONS COMEDY The reason why we say Mary Pickford -IN- Daddy Long Legs will break all house record in Omaha is because we know the people of this city will appreciate clean, wholesome entertainment more than anything else; and if you can find a cleaner or more wholesome picture than . this one tell us where we can get it. A. H. Blank. I BABY CONTEST WEEK Your baby ought to be entered; a valuable set of prises will be presented to the prize winninj; babies each day. Full infor mation and registration cards to the rontest can be obtained on the third floor of Brandeis Store. ALL THIS WEEK lAZIMOVA THE RED LANTERN J 8nows Dally t:30, 7:15, 9:15. Prices Matinee, 25c and 35c. Evening, 25c and 50c. All Seats Reserved for the 7:15 Show. A Few Seats, 75c. Translated. Means Visit Our Mat inees at Popular Prices and avoid the Evening Crowd Box Office Open at 10.00 A. M. Brief City News Lighting Fixtures Burgesa-Qrandsn Co. Have Root Print It Beacon Press. Burglary Ins. Wheeler & Welpton Best Advertisement The best ad vertisement for Carey cleaning la Carey cleaning. Dr.. J. S. Alexander-announces his return to practice after 15 months In the service 815-816 City Na tional Bank building. Debate Called Off Central high and South high will not meet In de bate tonight because of the Illness of one of the South high dttaters. Thrown From WagonFrank W. Peters, a teamster, suffered severe lacerations yesterday evening at Forty-ninth and Cuming streets when his team ran away and threw him Off his wagon. Want Municipal Ioe House An attempt will be made by the South west Home Terrace Improvement club to obtain the establishment of a municipal distributing ice house In its section of the eity. Doable Terrace Changes Hands John C. Pedersen has sold to Arthur L. Rushton the double terrace at 8521-23 Hawthorne avenue. Mr. Rushton will occupy one of these terraces as a home next fall. . The sale, was made through Dumont & Co. Canadians to Meet Canadians In Omaha and vicinity will get together informally at luncheon Saturday in the grill room of the Hotel Fonte nelle, 12:30 boon, to celebrate Empire day. Inquirers please phone or write Pr. Anglin, 1109 W. O. W., Douglas 84. Killed In Auto Accident F. M. Semmons formerly of Omaha, was killed in an automobile accident in Los Angeles, Cal., according to word received by his wife. Mrs. Semmons was preparing to join her husband in Los Angeles when she received the news. Mr. Semmons went to California last winter. Boy Snatches Purse Grace Gun nell, 1305 Pacific street, reported to the police yesterday that while she was passing in front of the Y. M. C. A. building shortly after noou, a boy about 19 years old, snatched her purse, containing a small amount of money. Miss Gunnell was able to give a description of the boy. To Recruit Navy Band Ensign Charles E. Maas, navy recruiting of ficer in Omaha, has been instructed by navy officials at Washington to recruit a navy standard band of 22 pieces. Members of the band will serve at the various naval recruiting stations throughout the middle west. The age limits are from 18 to 30 years. Back Front Overseas Lt. Perry Singes, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Singles, 1301 South Thirty-first street, has returned home after 14 months' service overseas. He was attached to the general staff of sec tion four of the first army. , He took part in almost every engagament in which American forces saw action, but was never wounded. Try $50,000 Suit Trial of a suit for $50,000 damages against the Omaha National bank has been started before District Judge Sears and a jury for the death of T. J. Eflenberger, who was killed in an elevator accident in the Omaha National Bank building, October 17, 1918. He was a salesman for the Nebraska Clothing company. His widow is prosecuting the suit. ' Bee Want Ads pay big profits to the people who read them AMUSEMENTS BRONS0N A BALDWIN: Da. unit a ColHtte: Martha Hamlltn a Co.; Black A O'Dsssall; Tn Flemings: Turner A Graei. Kliosrami. Trawl Waakly. "THE FOUR HUSBANDS" Hk I kJ 1 1 a. 1 I stOs NEW SHOW "TODAY 1919 WINTER GARDEN REVUE Miniature Musical Revue , HERMAN A CLIFTON; DETZEL A CAR ROLL; KALE A COYNE. Photoplay Attrac tion: Blllle Rhodos I ."The Love Call." Kayitoaa Co unity. Paths Weekly. BASEBALL TODAY ROURKE PARK WICHITA VS. OMAHA May 212223 Came Called 3:30 P. M. Friday Ladies' Day. Box Seats en Sal at Barkalow Bros. Cifar Store, 16th and Farnam. 5h sAS4L (f . ..... ?t v an orJjmal Green Bo ok -a j-Jppwy vehicle fiijr RILL nn South Side MANY ANIMALS TO MARKET BY AUTOJRUCK Hauling Grows by Leaps and Bounds Since Return Load . Plan Was Adopted by Merchants. The importance of the truck as a medium for marketing hogs and live stock of all kinds was evidenced by the run of hogs hauled to market Wednesday. At 11 o'clock 1,127 animals had been unloaded and 254 head were waiting. " , There have been more thai 2,000 hogs brought in by trucks in one day and it is expected with the system of return loads, this ethpd of marketing hcjs will be more common. There have been established sev eral truck lines that bring Eve stock to the market and return with merchandise. The bureau of markets has a representative here from the motor transport service for the organiza tion of this territory, and is receiv ing co-operation of the truck and tire companies. They are advocat ing good roads and .assisting in the establishment of lines. from Iowa and Nebraska towns. Gleaves and Wife in Court, Kiss and Then Make Up "I'm a strong-minded woman and he's a weak-minded man," was Mrs. William Gleaves' explanation of her troubles when she had her husband, William, brought into police court Wednesday, charged with nonsup port. They are each 50 years old and had been married 10 years. The judge listened to the tales of "what he did" and "what she did," "how her family interfered," and "how he refused to give her money" until a moment of calm came. Then he told them to go home and begin all over again and report to him July 1. "You're both too old to act like children," said the judge. They looked at each other. "If he'll not keep secrets and money both from me, she hesitated. "If she'll not have her whole fam ily live on me," he persisted. And then they left the court room together. Over 300 Teachers to Lunch In Live Stock Exchange Saturday - More than 400 teachers, members of the Omaha School Forum, will have luncheon at the Omaha Live Stock exchange on the South Side at 12:15 Saturday noon. Principal J. G. Masters of the Central High school will preside. W. E. Reed, president of the school board, will address the teachers. Special preparations have been made by the street car company to accommodate the teachers. A num ber of extra cars will be placed on the crosstown lines for them. The luncheon is one of a. series to acquaint the members of the forum with the large industrial and com mercial institutions of the city as well as with the men heading these institutions. South Side Brevities mT TjATUm) as a. breezu, prevaricolinq salesman of cradles and coffins, who flashes dashes and smashes his way all ihrouqh Ihe slorij-and hp's : ; ddlklKiLlUlB-' A JOYFUL FIVE REEL COMEDY-DRAMA FULL bF FAIRY TALES. ROMANCES. MYTHS. FALSEHOODS. WHITE LIES. BLACK LIES. CREY LIES. WHICH ALI COME EASY TO BOB McTABB. THE HERO OF THIS PHOTOPLAY ft SOUTH OMAHA. For sale, 6-room house; full basement. 5026 South 4 2d. Call 8. 3416. Mrs. M. Calkin entertained the Auction Bridge club Tuesday at her home, 3605 South Twenty-fourth street. The Isabella club will give a dance at Rustling's hall tonight. The proceeds of the dance will go to the Working Girls home. Mrs. Richard Novak will entertain at an auction bridge party this afternoon at her home, 2413 C street. There will be nine tables. The married women of St. Mary's church will give a card party and dance at St. Mary'a hall, Thirty-sixth and Q streets, tonight. WE HAVE A CARLOAD OF REFRIGERATORS ON SALE at special prices and terms: SI down and SI per week if you wish. We ad vise you to buy yours early while our stock of different sizes Is complete. Tour saving in ice will pay for lt. Koutsky ravim uo. aqv, Wiig Brothers' Basement Store, On Sale Friday and Saturday, May 23 and 24 Dress ginghams, classic brand, beautiful plaids, stripes, checks, etc., go on sale at 17 Ho yard. Up-to-minute patterns, the quality the same as you will find in the 36-cent grade curtain scrims, go on sale at lSV4c yard; In this lot you will find whites, ecrues, flowered designs, etc.; they are worth two to three times 13c. Long cloth, fine, soft quality white goods, dim ities in pretty plaids, stripes, etc., go on sale at 16c yard. These are three wonder ful specials. On aale two days Friday and Saturday. Drys to Protest Against Removal of Ban on Beer Chicago. Mav 21. Leaders of fhp prohibition forces will make a con certed protest against congressional removal of the July 1 ban on beer and light wines, as recommended by President Wilson, here next Sun day. William J. Bryan, former Gov. Malcolm R. Patterson of Tennessee, Richmond Pearson Hob son and many others have been named on a long list of speakers. AMUSEMENTS. AT THE Hotel Castle ON Sat. Evening. May 24 An entertainment and dance will b given by Local 38, Steam and Operating Engineers, for members and their families. Members will please tako notice. I COMMITTEE. Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Brandeis Theater Friday Evening, May 23, at 8:15 Prices, Including War Tax $2.20, $1.65, $1.10 and 55c. Seats Now an Sale. EVERYBODY STORE" Wednesday, May 21, 1919- -STORE NEWS FOR THURSDAY- 1 -Phone Douglas 2100 A Most Uncommon Sale of At c$ Blouses Representing an Underprice of Fully V3 to Vi rp HE values are simply match less go look where you will, and we feel certain that no such values as these will be founds There are all. the becoming new neck lines, collarless styles, grace ful collars, new sleeves and individ ual touches of trimming. Blouses for which you would expect to pay from y to Yi more. White, bisque, French blue, sunset, flesh and com bination colors. All sizes to 46. No phone or mail orders. None sent C. O. D. Burfesa-Nash Co. Second Floor The Balance of a " Large Purchase of Pumps and Oxfords Reduced to $5.85 rn HURSDAY we will place on sale the balance of a large purchase of pumps and oxfords including a manufacturer's surplus stock. Just an Idea Tan kid pumps, turn soles, Louis covered heels. Tan calf pumps, turn soles, Louis covered heels. Tan kid oxfords, turn soles, Louis covered heels. Tan Russia calf oxfords, welt soles, Louis leather heels. Black kid oxfords, welt soles, Louis leather heels. Patent leather pumps, turn soles, covered heels. White canvas sport oxfords. . White canvas lace boots, low heels. White buck lace boots, low heels. Choice of all, $5.85. Burcest-Nash Co. Second Floor New, Bright Colored Knit ting Yarns for Sweaters ENIT yourself a beautiful new sweater in one of the bright sport shades. We are displaying a splendid assortment of Shet land floss, also silk, wool and knitting worsteds. ' Instructions free when materials are purchased here. Burfess-Nash Co. Third Floor Clear away of Women's and Misses' Smart New Capes, Dolnans and Co(s At V4 to y3 Under the Regular Price THE styles are ex tremely varied, some elaborated with yokes, pleats or panels, others with vest effects, and still others cut on smart tai lored lines. Materials are those which adapt themselves so splendidly to these flowing wraps, and in clude serge, velour, tri cotine, paulette, trico lettes, silvertone, Bolivia, satin, and gabardine. The colors include brown, navy, walnut, tan, green, copen, henna, and and plenty of black. The prices have been reduced fully to of the original price, and we consider the values the biggest and most timely offered at ary time this season. You really cannot afford to overlook this very special offer ing if you have have a present or future need for a wrap of this sort. Burfess-Nash Co. Second Floor 5 ALE of Notions Dress belting, 2, 2 and 3 inches, black or white, yard pieces, each,' 5c. Rick-rack braid, fine quality, various sizes, 6-yard pieces, each, 15c. Hair pins, various sizes, black only, dozen packages, 10c. Ironing board covers, all sizes, paterft style, each, 59c. Novelty buttons, a great va riety in colors and cpmbina tions, also black. Sizes for coats and suits. A wonderful assortment for selection. All priced at irAch less than manu facturing cost Carded in lots of 3, 4 and 6, cord, 5c. Pleating boards, complete, each, 25c. Kleinert's perfect-fitting belt style hose supporters; sale price, 49c. Pins; sharp points, 300 in package, 3 packages for 10c. Pearl buttons for dresses and aprons, white and smoked styles, card, 5c Sanitary belts, elastic web; sale price, 19c. Sew-on hose supporters, pair, 15c. Dress shields, zouave style, sizes 3, 4 and 5; guaranteed quality, pair, 39c. Sanitary napkins, 6 in pack age, sale price, 25c. Gold-plated safety pins, doz en, 5c. Children's garters, assorted sizes, black or white, pair, 15c. Dress shields, regular and opera styles; sale price, 19c and 23c. Coat hangers, 2 for 15c. Dr. Parker's hose supporters; sale price, 39c. Sewing thread, 3 cord, doz en, 28c; spool, 2 He Star brand crochet cotton, various sizes and colors, ball, 10c Bureess-Nash Co. Mala Floor Thursday E aby Day TI7E are always ready and willing to bow to the exact fancies of our wee tots, and nowhere are daintier, more sensible and economical need fuls assembled for their comfort, than in our Baby Shop. i For the very new baby, and, of course, his little brothers, sisters and friends, will find in the wearables listed below every price and every provision. Infants' slips, $1.25 and $1.50. Infants' dresses, $1.25 to $12.50: Nainsook skirts and Gertrudes, 95c to $5.00. Flannel Gertrude skirts, $1.35 to $5.00. Shirts, bands or binders, 50c to $3.00. Worsted sacques and sweaters, $1.75 to $8.50. Quilts of Japanese silk or crepe de chine, $2.25 to $25.00. Afghans of silk, $195 to $10.00. Wrappers, sacques or hood shawls of cashmere, crepella, crepe de chine and satin, $1.25 to $19.50. Pillow covers, 70c to $5.00. Crib sheets and pillow cases, 50c to $1.50. Bootees, worsted or silk, 50c to $2.95. Long coats of cashmere, crepella or crepe de chine, $6.50 to $19.50. Lingerie caps, 95c to $10.00. Also complete lines of infants' accessories, nursery furni ture, celluloid novelties and layettes; simple or elaborate, at wide price range. For big sister, brother and friend. Short hand-made dresses of white lawn and nainsook, trimmed with lace and hand-embroidered, 6 months to 6 years. Colored and white organdy dresses, daintily trimmed In or gandy, ribbon and lace, sizes 2 to 6 years, $5.95 to $10.95. Rompers; white and colored, poplin, dimity and chambray, sizes 6 months to 6 years, $1.35 to $8.50. Sweaters; sizes 2 to 6 years, $4.50 to $7.50. Straw lingerie and pique hats, $1.95 to $15.00. Burcest-Nash Cow Second Floor