SULTAN LEAVES
HIS MORO HAREM
TO U. U1ARINE
Sergeant Surprised When No
tified That Estate of Ruler
Who Adopted Him as
Son Includes Women.
Br FnWertal Berrlee.
San Francisco, Oct. 18. Serg.
Robert A. McLean of the marine re
cruiting station, No. 24 East Twenty-third
street, New York, and a
former San Franciscan, recently fell
neir to a surprise legacy, featuring
40 wives among its assets or lia
bilities. x
Sergeant McLean is a son of the
late Dr. Robert A. McLean, profes
sor emeritus of clinical and opera
tive surgery, University of Cali
fornia. McLean spent two of his many
years of service in the southern isl
ands of the Philippine group. In
stead of using his spare time lan
guishing for the friends back in the
states McLean made new ones of a
different race and a decidedly differ
ent color. He learned the language
and chummed with , the reputedly
fierce Moros to such an extent that
he was formally adopted by the sul
tan of Llang-Llang, a small island
off the coast of Borneo.
McLean is Surprised.
'And now that same dusky ruler,
has died and bequeathed his various
holdings to this American soldier
and there is a harem.
McLean is surprised. The days
and incidents connected with his
long stay in Llang-Llang had grown
dim in his mind. But he is not at all
perplexed. On September 23 he
started on the long journey to take
possession of his "kingdom."
The sultan's fondness for McLean
grew to such an extent that he ex
pressed the wish of making him his
legal son. McLean did not take this
seriously. The old man was 86.
But one day a summons came. It
bade McLean present himself with
two friends at the royal abode. Mc
Lean tells his experience this way:
Summoned Before Sultain.
"I took Frank Korncuiii and Ser
geant Walter, of the marine corps,
now stationed in California, with
me, When we reached the sultan's
home we were ushere4 into the pub
lic hall, which was only a good
sized tent pitched on stilts. There
I found the sultan, looking very
stately and important. '
"My friends and I were taken
into an adjoining room and dressed
in long, flowing robes. We were
taken before the sultan, who first
bared his own chest and made a
little slash in it with a Moro kris
and then made me bare my chest
wnue ne cut tne same size siasn.
Taking a drop of blood front his
chest, he mixed it with a drop of
my blood, and from then on I was
his adopted son. I left the next day,
and I have never seen him since.
Admits Some Are Pretty.
"And speaking of the harem, they
were off in quarters by themselves
and I never set eyes upon them.
Whether they were as old as my
grandmother, or mere flappers, I do
not know. Some ? of the native
women are quite pretty."
McLean doesn't know whether he
will be called upon to enact the role
of a wealthy potentate, or merely
to assist in a series of financial ad
justments in the settlement of the
sultan's estate. If there really is
a nice, fat fortune, he says he knows
how to use it in New York.
but tne naremr,
McLean looks archly1 aside and
says he doesn't know.
Germany's Dukes and
Princes Beginning to
Come Out of Holes
By ALFRED G. ANDERSON.
International New SerrJce Staff
Corrmpondent.
Berlin, pet 18. German royalty
is beginning to recover from the
blow inflicted by the revolution. One
by one, the former dukes and princes
creep forth from their hiding places
and assert their claim to a place
in the sun.
For instance, ' Karl Eduard, for
fer Duke of Coburg-Gotha, appeared
in the Gotha civil court yesterday
and filed suit against the state of
Gotha for the recovery of his for
tune which was confiscated by the
local government last July after he
had refused to accept 10,000,000
marks as final settlement for his
property.
Similar action has been taken in
the court of Arolsen by the former
Prince of Waldek-Pyrmont.
' The fate of the former kaiser's
property and that of his family is
still in doubt. The Prussian gov
ernment has just made an order
authorizing former officials of the
imperial family to continue the ad
ministration of the many landed
estates and forests owned by Wil
liam II and his relatives. The order
cautiously provides for possible im
perial lawsuits by authorizing the
officials concerned to represent their
former masters in court.
Weary Willies Go With
Passing of Beer Saloons
By International New Service.
Boston, Oct. 18. "Weary Wil
lies," "Happy Hooligans" and va
grants of a similar type are being
slowly eliminated from society. This
was the statement of Robert W.
Kelso, executive secretary of the
state board of charity, in discuss
ing figures which show commit
ments to the Massachusetts state
farm at Bridgewater was only 42 in
July, as against 12? for the same
month a year ago.
"The passing of the saloon and
improved industrial conditions are
responsible, said Mr. Kelso, j
' Human Target to College
Through Elks and Red Cross
By International News Service.
Springfield, Oct 18. George
Turnbull, a local man, known- as
the human target, because he car
ries marks of 32 wounds received
while with a Scotch regiment, has
been notified to proceed to Valpar
aiso university, Indiana, where he
will be given a course in wireless
telesrranhy. The Red Cross and the
national lodge of Elks are responsi
ble for Turnbull s appointment
A . Sale
Of
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Gut of the
Women's and Misses'
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This is an announcement certain to be instantly arresting, for it ranks high in the list of the "unexpected" this sea
son. Nevertheless, nere and now such a sale becomes possible
These are all NEW garments taken directly from our own stocks.
Just as fast as a group becomes incomplete the garments that are left
in the assortment are radically reduced.
EXTRA SPECIAL!
Our Entire Stock of Beautiful
Evening
Gowns
25 Discount
Dinner and evening gowns of
unusual beauty. French models
and models copied from famous
designers. Exquisite affairs of
gorgeous fabrics in black and the
lovely new colors. Choice at 25
off the original price.
This event is an epoch-making sale. Its like has not yet been held
this season in Omaha.
It is well within possibility that even this store cannot hold such
a sale again this season. Early attendance and full advantage of the
values offered are recommended.
Women's Coats
Fashion favors the coat this season and this selection is so
extensive that one may choose in the lines one likes heit.
At $24.95
Just the coat for cold weather wear. Made of heavy material, all wool kerseys,
plaid materials or fur fabric. In one big group at one-fourth to one-third less than
regular price. ,
At $39.75
Such wonderful values and such a variety of styles that we can safely say that
they have no equals at the price. Heather mixtures, tweeds, velours, pile fabrics, etc.
Full lined. ; . ,
Women's Suits
All the netvly created style examples in suits of fine materi
als are included in this great sale. All xoonderful values.
At $24.95
Smartly tailored suits of broadcloth, serge and velour at a price that would
but partly cover the cost of material. The colors include brown, navy, henna, beaver
and dust. All sizes. V ,
At $37.95
A style to suit everyone priced from one-fourth to one-third less than reg
ular. Materials such as Herringbone, silvertone, serge, velour, etc. Tailored and
dress suits in the newest colors. ...
Extra Specials for Monday
in Beautiful New Silks
Silk Poplin, $U5 a Yard
Full range of wanted shades, both (
light and dark, 36 inches, $1.35 yard.
Chiffon Taffeta, $U5 a Yard
. 36-inch, good quality and large assort
ment of colors. Very special for Mon
day only, at $1.35 a yard.
Silk Pongee, 98c a Yard
Large range of colors, 32-inch, excep
tional values for Monday only, 98c a
yard., .
Frantaise Satin, $4J50 a Yard
The only satin made that will not
rough up. Sold exclusively by Burgess
Nash Co., in all new shades, including
white and black, 36 inches wide, $4.50
a yard.
Corduroy, $1J50 a Yard '
In all colors, for suits, coats, bath
robes and children's wear, 32 inches
wide, $1.50 a yard.
Costume Velvet, $3J95 Yard
36 inches wide, in navy, black, red and
dark green, $3.95 yard.
Main Fleer.
Beautiful Wool Blankets and Soft and Warm
Comforts Are Here for Your Selection
BR-R-R-R but the nights are getting cold and not everyone is ready for them,
but we're ready with a large assortment of blankets and comforts of the best
kind. Make straight for the bedding section in the Downstairs Store Monday and see
if we're not.
Wool Blankets, $1145
In the handsome block designs and in cqlors of
blue, pink and tan. These are bound with mohair
binding; suitable for full size beds. $11.95 a pair.'
Wool Blankets, $16 JO
White wool blankets with fancy colored bor
ders. These have ribbon-bound ends to match col
or of borders. Excellent quality, full size. $16.50
a pair.
Silk Comfort, $1950
Silk-covered comforts. These are filled with
lamb's wool of splendid quality and in beautiful
combinations of colors. $19.50 each.
Comfortables, $6.95
, Conifortables of splendid quality, in a most beauti
ful range of plain colors, as well as figured designs. $6.95
each.
Burf ei-Nash Co. Second Floor.
Notion Sale
Specially Priced
for Monday
Shopping bags, 19c.
. Dr. Parker's waist sup
porters, special, 39c
Skirt belting, special, short
pieces, each, 5c.
Sanitary napkins, 1 dozen,
special, 59c.
Sanitary aprons, good
quality, special, 39c.
Shoe shining outfit, 39c
Crochet cotton, 3 for 25c
Velvet Grip hose supporters, 19c
and 25c.
Sharp pins, 3 packages for 10c.
Fancy silk elastic, -yard pieces
45c.
Gilt Edge darning cotton, 3 for
10c.
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1 We Have the Exclusive I v
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Sale of
J Beecham' s jv
I Toilet Articles
I We are pleased to an-
J nounce that we have exclu- s
i sive sale for Omaha of the f
well known Beecham's high s
I grade toilet line; this f line
I consists of many items and '1
our representative will be f
pleased to show you the line.
Beecham's Poudre De Riz, I
50c.
; Beecham's Lady Teasel Face I
I Powder, $1.00. fc f
b Beecham's Tamerisk Face
Powder, $1.50.
Beecham's Compact Powder s
s and Rouge, 35c.
Beecham's Alabastrine, 35c f
and 75c.
Beecham's Wonder Cream,
1 $1.00 and up. , f
Beecham's Wrinkle Eradi-
cator, 50c, $1.00.
Beecham's Reducing Cream, I
i $2.00 and up.
Beecham's Violet Cream f
I (Non-Greasy) 50e.
a Beecham's Old English Prim-
rose Cold Cream, 50c.
s Beecham's Lady Teasel Lip
1 Sticks, 50c. . s
s Beecham's Lady Teasel Won- 1
e der Talcum, 75c s
1 Beecham's Asst. Toilet Wa- ;
ters, $1.00 and up.
5 Beecham's Olive Shampoo,
50c and 75c.
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EXTRA SPECIAL!
, l An Extraordinary Value in ,
I I Serge
XJuJ Skirts,
' . 1W- $7.85
You cannot appreciate what a
wonderful value this is until you
see it fof yourself. Made of navy
blue serge in a variety of clever
styles, plain and with pockets, all
sizes, 24 to 30. Choice, $7.85.
Lovely New Weaves in Wool
Materials Special for Monday
Here are some of the offers we are making for Monday:
Duvetyn, $6J95
All wool, large assortment of colors,
54 inches wide, $6.95.
Roxona, $2.25 i
All wool, in all of the becoming fall
shades for dresses, suits and coats, 42
inches wide, $2.25 yard.
Plaid, $1J50 a Yard
Plaid, in the pretty; bright shades for
children's dresses, 42 inches wide, $1.50
a yard.
Storm Serge, $135 Yard
This serge is 42 inches wide and come3
in a large assortment of colors, $1.35 a
yard.
Sharskin Suiting, $19 Yard
In all shades, 46 inches wide, $1.69 a
yard. ,
Velour Coating, $4J9 Yard
This velour coating comes in all of the
new fall shades, for winter coats, 54
inches wide. Special for one day, only
$4.19 yard.
Mela Floor.
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Initial pillow cases, size 45x36 inches. $1.75 a pair. EVERYBODYfe STORE" '
Our Linen Section Is Always a Source
Of Great Satisfaction to the Housewife
DURING the war there was a scarcity of linen and supplies naturally became very
low, but now that the world is at peace, eyery housewife is replenishing her linen
closets. Here are a few unusually good values for Monday:
Dresser Scarf , $1J95
Hemstitched linen damask dresser scarfs, beautiful quality,
size 18x54, $1.95 each.
; Breakfast Cloth, $5 JO
frish linen damask breakfast cloths, a quality that will give
good service ; size 54x54 inches square, $5.50 each.
Guest Towels, 59c
Huck towels, pure linen, hemstitched ends,
59c each. V
Table Cloths, $5 M to $25.00
Odd and mussed pure linen damask table
cloths in sizes from 2x2 yards to 2x3 yards,
about 25 cloths in the lot, greatly reduced for a
quick clearance, priced at, from $5.95 to $25.00.
Linen Damask, $2J50
Irish linen damask, 70 inches wide, splendid
quality, $2.50 yard.
Luncheon Sets, $7J50 to $25.00
Twentv-four Madeira luncheon sets; these
consist oi 16, iv ana z& pieces. All are slightly mussed,
but all of pure linen and hand-embroidered. Specially
priced, frdm $7.50 to $25.00 set.
Crash Toweling, 49c
Linen crash toweling of very good quality, 49c yard.
Ml Fleer.