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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 5, 1919)
Brief City News Have Root Print It Beacon Press Elec. Fans 18.60 Burgess-Oranden Dr. F. A. Van Bum Offlca, 4(8 Brandela Theater. Phona Douglas 1462. Shoe Company Sues The T. A M. Boot 8hop la being sued for $1,327.. 67 by the Johnson, Stephens & henkle Shoe Co. of St. Louie, Mo., In federal court. Appointed Chief Clerk C. L. Stewart, Minneapolis, recently re turned from overseas, has been ap pointed chief clerk in the general freight office of the Great Western, suceedlng Miss Louisa Esplin. Bankers' Reserve Plcnlo The office force of the Bankers' Reserve Life Co. will have an outing at Lakevlew park Wednesday. The officers of the company have ar ranged a program of entertainment . which includes a plcnlo dinner. Joint Lodge Sleeting The wo men's Catholic Order of Foresters will hold a Joint meeting of all courts in Omaha and vicinity Tues day nlsht at Lyric hall, Nineteenth and Farnam streets. ' Miss May Downes of Chicago, who recently took the office of high chief ranger, . will address the meeting. Worker Resigns Arthur C. Smith, "Y" worker for the last six months with the Omaha Y. M. C. A., serving soldiers at the Union and Burlington stations, has resigned and accepted a call to the First Bap tist church, Brainard, Minn. Previ ous to his coming to Omaha he spent several months at Forts Snell ing and Crook. SAYSREPORTOF GOAL SHORTAGE IS ALL "BUNK" Commissioner Butler Replies to Attack - On Municipal Fuel Yard Before the City Council. Commissioner- Butler character ised as "bunk" propaganda of coal companies concerning' a threatened coal shortage this winter when J. A. C. Kennedy, attorney, represent ing local coal companies, appeared before the city' council yesterday in an endeavor to have the municipal fuel yard discontinued. Commissioner Ure favored the arguments of the local companies. Butler, Ure and Kennedy engaged in a heated statistical discussion in support of their stands. Butler re ferred the commissioners to the re sults of a congressional probe, Ure quoted figures alleged to have been compiled in the Omaha yards, and Kennedy gave the coal company figures. The discussion grew heated and at times half a dozen speakers were on their feet talking at once. Attor ney Kennedy made a violent attack on the municipal yard and declared that the city and country are facing a coal famine unless coal is stored now. Butler Answers Attack. "That's all bunk, and I can prove it," shouted Commissioner Butler, r "There is a preconcerted plan on the part of the coal dealers of the country to boost the price of coal through this propaganda of a fuel shortage. Representative Huddle ston in congress the other day bared the facts about the coal situation, I and showed that there is no danger of any shortage, and all the dan ger is that the coal dealers will get even larger profits out of the people than they have in the past. "You talk about a shortage of coal cars. Mr. Huddleston showed that there are 975,851 coal cars in the United States waiting to trans port coal. "Your statement that these cars i will be needed in the fall to move grain is ridiculous. They don't use coal cars for moving grain and they don't use grain cars to haul coal." Mr. Kennedy referred to the mu nicipal coal yard as a menace to the coal supply of the city this winter. Club Members Talk. Several citizens from the West Leavenworth Improvement club also made speeches. "The fact is," said Mr. Ure, "that the municipal coal yard last year sold Colorado lignite coal which has 25 per cent less heat per ton than Cherokee nut coal. Cherokee nit could be bought last winter in the open market at $7.90 a ton, while the municipal coal yard was selling lignite coal for $8.50 to $9.75 a ton. In other words the people were being cheated by the delusion that the municipal coal yard was saving them money. And they were the poor people, who can least af ford to be cheated. "They would have gotten more for their money by buying the Cherokee nut coal. "I believe in telling the truth, no matter whether it is popular or not popular with the people. I am in favor of doing anything that we can to reduce the cost of living to the people of Omaha. But facts are facts and I propose to tell the truth regardless of what happens." The discussion was finally post poned by putting the coal dealers' communication on file. Col. Thomas, Omaha Attorney, Returns . r r n . . rrom overseas umy Lieut. Col. Amos Thomas, 2111 Emmet street, Omaha attorney, re turned Sunday from 18 months serv ice with American troops in France. He was commissioned major at Fort Snelling. In August, 1918, Colonel Thomas mailed from Quebec, Canada, land ing at Liverpool. England. He was ttached to the 88th division and up to the signing of the armistice was nrovost marshal in the Cote d 'Orr area, with headquarters at Belfort, France. Later he srvea at ireves fiermanv. "Jdy story is similar to that of thousands ot oincrs wno were over seas." he said. "I was surprised at the cordial greeting the Germans gave us when we moved as the army of occupation into enemy territory." While in Germany Colonel Thomas was in command of the first headquarters battalion, military po lice. Me mimed witn trns unit, land tag at New. York, July 10, An Enormous Three-Day Clearance Sale of All m MM lElCMAI In the Burgess-Nosh Downstairs Store EACH day's express brings us new Fall merchandise for every department and each day finds us more and more crowded for space. TViprp wns rmlv nnp tinner n An anA that wns tn maleA n. p.nmnlptp r1pnrnnfA rf all Riimmfir mprphnndi'sfi. Beginning Tuesday .and continuing for three days is the time for this enormous sale, and on these days prices on all Summer Merchandise have been placed low enough to insure a complete disposal. The Remainder of a Large Purchase of APRONS a 99c WE will place on sale the first day of this great clearance sale the remainder of a large purchase of aprons which caused so much excite ment a few weeks ago among the women of Omaha. They are made of splendid quality gingham or percale in Stripes, Plaids and Plain Colors The sizes are broken, but there will be a style in your size that will just suit you and at 89c, too. Burgess-Kaah Co. Downstair Stors. Men's Khaki Pants $1.49 Of good quality outing khaki twill, washable, taped, belt loops, pockets, l-inch cuff. Splendid value. Bnrfrss-Nash Co. Downstairs Store. A Clearance of Two Great Groups of Women's Summer Dresses $.00 A LARGE lot of dainty summer dresses. Made of splen did quality voile and lawn ; pretty patterns in a variety of styles. These dresses were priced much higher but are included in this sale of summer merchandise at $5.00 each. $295 THERE is but a limited number of these dresses made of voile, organdie, rice cloth, etc. They have all become soiled or mussed from handling and therefore h a V e been subjected to this great reduction. Your choice while they last at $2.95. Bnrj-ess-Nash Co. Downstairs Store. A Clearance Sale of Women's and Misses' MIDDIES At 75c THIS entire lot of middies formerly sold for a much higher price, but they have also been included in this great sale and priced at 75c each in order to clearaway immediately. Made of white galatea cloth, trimmed with plain blue and red chambray. Very clever styles. Children's Middies 49c A large assortment of children middy blouses of white galetea cloth trimmed with bands of navy blue and red. Very special at 49c each. BargaM-Naah Co. Dawxsstafrs Stan. Clearance Sale of All Summer z3 Georgette Hats at $2.49 There is but a limited number of these dainty Georgette hats that been greatly reduced for quick clearance. Bmm W h Ca-DvwMtalm Star. Women9 s Union Suits 39c "Women's fine cotton union suits, low neck, sleeveless, cuff or lace knee, odd lots, broken sizes. Very special. Barjess-Nash Co. Downstairs Store. In The Downstairs Store EVERY yard of wash goods in 'our Downstairs Store Department goes on sale during this great three days sale. Placed in four groups: 29c i Women3 s Cotton Hose 7c A most extraordinary value in women's fine quality black cotton hose, full seamless. Less than half price. Barren-Nash Co. Downstairs Store. 27-lnch printed voiles in dainty designs and splen did quality. Gingham in light and medium dark plaids; also 32 and 36-inch madras. Choice at 29c a yard. 39c This group includes 36 and 40-Inch voiles in beau tiful designs and excellent weaves. Priced for clear ance at fully 1-3 under regular price. 49c Genuine Egyptian tis sues and tissure ginghams in all the most favored colors and designs. Also beautiful 44-inch figured organdies. Choice at 49o a yard. 69c A large assortment of zepryr ginghams 32-inch width. Beautiful selection of plaids. A splendid qual ity fabric. Very special at 69c a yard. Sale of Corsets at 95c All odd lots and broken sizes m a variety of models to choose from. Slightly soiled from handling, but values are most extreme. Barfcas-Naah Co. Downstairs Star. A large lot of Wash Goods Remnants at Greatly Reduced Prices. Barcew-lfruh Co. Downstairs Store. Refrigerators at 20 Off Regular price. This sale includes our entire stock of re frigerators at prices that represent great savings. BurreM-Kash Co. Downstairs Store. Clearance Sale of SUMMER FOOTWEAR at Greatly Reduced Prices L , Mothers With Children to Clothe Will Appreciate These Prices on Underwear DAINTY little undergarments that the tiny tots must always have, have been greatly reduced for an absolute clearaway. They are slightly soiled, but the values are ex treme. Included are: Children's Gowns 65c, 75c, 95c and $1.35 Broken lots, sizes and styles of Misses' and Children's gowns of good quality mus lin and nainsook. Very special at 65c, 75c, 95c, and $1.35. Corset Waists 25c and 50c Children's and Misses' corset waists of white muslin, taped; plenty of buttons. Choice, 25c and 50o. Combinations 50c, 65c, 95c and $1.35 Good quality muslin and nainsook combina tions trimmed with val lace or embroidery. Choice of four groups, 60c, 65c, 95c and $1.35. Drawers 35c, 45c, 50c and 65c Children's and Hisses' drawers made of splen did quality white muslin, daintily trimmed with embroidery. Four prices. 35c, 45c, 50c and 15c. Bun Mash Co. Downstairs Steve. White Boots, $1.98 Your unrestricted choice of all women's- white canvas boots. Low and high heels, nearly all sizes and widths. $1.98. Women's Shoes, $2.45 Odd lot of women's pumps and oxfords and strap effects in patr ent and kid low and high beels. Broken sizes, also choice of all women's white canvas pumps and oxfords. Choice, $2.45. Pumps and Oxfords, $3.95 Women's patent leather, black and brown kid pumps and ox fords, low and high heels. All of oar highest grades. Mostly large sizes. Choice, $3.95. Tennis Shoes, 79c Men's, women's and boys' and youth's white tennis oxfords in all sizes. Choice, 79c. Children's Shoes Cleanup of all misses' and children's tan and black sandals, $1.49. Boys' barefoot sandals, sizes 2 to 6, at $1.98. Odd lot of tennis footwear, very finest grade, broken sizes. Choice, $1.00. Bargvsa-Kash Co. Downstairs Stor.e Children's Dresses - 2 for $1.00 Including dainty white dresses trimmed with Val laco and col ored dresses of gingham and percale, trimmed with self-material. Barfess-Nash OsWDowmtalrs Stars. - Mull Baby Bonnets 15c Dainty little mull baby bonnets prettily trimmed with Val lace and embroidery. Very specially priced. Baiysas Wash Co. Dowastalra Stars. Dependable Household Linens Are Included at Clearance Sale Prices FOLLOWING you will find four splendid values in household linens that will interest the housewife, both as to quality and as to value. Articles for every day use that should be bought Tuesday Scalloped Cloths, $1.69 Scalloped damask table cloths. These are a very good quality of mercerized damask and are 58 inches in diameter with colored scalloped in pink, blue and white and are unusual good values for $1.69 each. Table Damask, 69c Sixty-four-inch mercerized table dam ask thatwill give splendid satisfaction in wear. A very suitable damask for hotel and restaurant use. Yery special at 69c yard. Bath Towels, 25c Bath towels, a very soft and spongy quality and very generous ana. Special 25c each. White Goods, 35c A large collection of white goods. The group is composed of check, flaxen, dimities and voiles. Very special at 35c yard. Bail in Has Ci Dawisstalu Stars. Sale of Silk Gloves 39c Double finger tips, colors are white, black, brown, tan, gray, purple and green. Choice to clearaway, at 39c a pair. Bargess-Nash Co. Downstairs Stars. 1UI mi EVERYBODYiS STORE Qsmw. NOTICE! On account of the extremely low prices that have been placed on all summer mer chandise there will be no C. O. D'a, no ex changes and no refunds accepted. 1