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THE BEE: OMAHA. - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14. 1920. LOVVDEN NOT TO FIGHT PERSHING ! ON HOME GROUND f friends Say Illinois Governor : Believes That No Candidate P Should Oppose "Fa i vorite Son." StateSenator Clarence F. Kuck cf Monmouth, III., while in Omaha yesterday in t lie wterests of the "Lowden-for - President" campaign, stated that Governor Lowdcn has : not been an ardent seeker after I further political honors. : "ii is personal choice," the sena ; tor "vvonld he to return to his on r.ctc River, from which the people ot Illinois took him to 1 serve them as governor. o rov crnor, hy sheer force of his ability as an executive, has ever won the , co'mmendation of all the people., of the state as has Governor Lowdcn " Not to Fight Pershing. Governor Lowdcn had planned to f.lc in Nebraska as a candidate, but has taken the star.d that he would not file in any tate where they have a favorite sou as in the case of Gen eral Pershing in Nebraska. Some of Governor Lowden's frienils say that while he will not make any such statement, fhey feel he believes this should he the policy cf all candidates of either party. ''The industrial portions of Illinois were storm cepters dtirinrj the recent labor disnuU's," continued the sen ator. "With more tli,an 100,0(10 men on strike, the situation was handled by Governor Lowdcn without the aid of federal troops and without any serious disturbances or loss of life. The federal government's final adjustment of thv- coal strike was made in line with his published sug gestions. Son of Blacksmith. "Governor Lowdcn has ably demonstrated bis determination and his ability to maintain law and order and to protect life and prop erty by the application of strong (but sane methods. He is likewise a busi ness man who applies business methods to governmental affairs. "The history of Governor Low den's life appeals to the heart and intellect of all classes of people. He was born on a Minnesota farm, tut son of a village blacksmith,, and one-time plowboy who worked his way through school and coltege and has become a tribune of the people,. He is one of the few men in public life who have made good, on pre election pledges. He had what most thought was an impossible program, but be already has carried it out to the letter and the people of bis state acknowledge his honesty and patriotism, his fearlessness and his magnificent capacities for service." Union Pacific Employe . Dies at North Platte North Platte, Neb.. Feb. 13. (Special Telegram.) Ncls C. Rass-' mussen. who had been Union l'a 'oifie ticket agent here for 10 years and an employe of the freight de partment for three years, died sud denly at midnight Thursday at his home. Death was due to a tumor on the brain, lie was born in Aahees, Denmark, in 1877; came to this country with his parents when lk years old and settled at Boelus. Neb. In May. 1899, he married Miss jj Josephine Anderson of Hastings ; who. with two 'children, Mina, 19 years old, and Donald, 11, survive him. Funeral services will be held H from the" Lutheran church Sunday I'- afternoon. He had lived here 19 tj years. , Wilson Nominates Register And Surveyor, South Dakota' Washington, Feb. 1.5. (Special Telegram.1) 1 The president today nominated William A. Lynch to be snrvevnr ceneral of Srtuth Dakota. and James R. Sharp register of the j lana omce'nt Kapta ny, a. v., z: Mee, resigned. AMlfrKMENTS. LAST TIMES TODAY JUST FOR INSTANCE, Season's Newest Novelty. A Somewhat Different Playlet. AEROPLANE GIRLS . "Up-to-the-Minute Sensation." WILLIAMS & HOWARD Singing and Talking Comedians. MABEi. BLONDELL ' "The Chummy Comedienne." Photoplay Attraction LEAH BAIRD in "Th Capitol" From the notable stage success by Augustus Thomas. A powerful drama of political and social Washington. BILLY WEST COMEDY. "OMAHA'S FUfl CENTER" tfm m tn Fit Daily Mat. lS-2S-50c 55ir,c'2r Evns-. 2S-S0-7SC, $i ARTHUR PEARSON'S 8RA1N CHH-0 "Step Lively, Girls" J,j58H?RI.V", M'-USTER. HARRY T. SHANNON and the Famous "Step lively" Beaut Chorui. EXTRA: Catherine Crawford's Fa;hlo Girls LADIES' DIME MATINEE WEEK DAYS Legion Dance Admission to the t Legion Dance tonight will be 25 cent per person, plus war tax. Any service man, Legion member or not, may attend. Patronesses and floor committeemen will ee that" men and girls get acquainted. AMERICAN LEGION lillllM State Concludes Case Against Man Accused By 13-Year-01d Girl Thirteen-year-old Grace Knepper told a jury in District Judge Goss' court yesterday afternoon ' that Chester Force, 50 years old. 1617 Chicago street, committed a serious offense against her the night of January 15. The man's wife, Gladys Force, 21 years old, is being tried for aiding and abetting him. The girl declared that Force promised her a new dress. The little girl was found in the Force home by Truant Officer John Carver and Policemen Francl and Heller. The state's evidence was con cluded yesterday. The defense will present testimony Monday. Rome MilleTto Get $775,000 A Year Rental for Hotel The Miller Hotel company of Des Moines will pay Rome Miller ?175.000 a year rental for the Rome hotel , property at Sixteenth and Jackson streets, according to a statement made hy W. F. Miller, president of the company, ?c.ster day. The property has been leased for a period of 20 years, it is announced, but the new company has the priv ilege of purchasing the property for $01)0,000 withi'i three years. Mexican Troops Pursue The Captors of American Mexican City, Feb. 13. Mexican troops are actively pursuing bandits who recently captured Joseph As kew, an American, at Goez Palacio, and carried him into the mountains, according to scmi-ofii-cial information received here. His rescue is believed to be imminent. M IN S NEARLY DOUBLED ME UP Nothing Helped Me Until I Took Lydia E. Pinknam's Vegetable Compound. Wyandotte, Mich.-" For the last lour years I nave aoctoreu mi auu uh mrni witnout np. without nil in . . . haveHiad pain3 every montn bo bad that I would nearly double up. Sometimes 1 could y not sweep a room witnour, stopping to rest, and every thing I ate upset my stomach. Threo years ago I 1 o e t a, c h i Id n n li snSercd- so badly that I wa out of my head at . times. My bowels did not move for days and I could not eat without suf fering. The doctor could not help me and one day I told my huiband that I could not stand the pain any longer and sent him to the drug-store to get me a bottle of Lydia E. Pinknam's Vegetable Compound and threw the doctor's medicine away. After tak ing three bottles of Vegetable Com pound and using two bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham'a Sanative Wash I could do my own housework. If it had not been for your medicine I don't know Where I would be today and I am never without a bottle of it in the house. You may publish this if you like that it may help some other woman."-Mrs. Mary Stender, 120 Orange St., Wyandotte, Mich. AJU'SEMKXTS. OPERA FESTIVAL SEASON. TODAY, Matinee and Evening Last Two Times The Best Musical Attraction of the Season REGINALD DeKOVEN'S J Master Comic Opera . Presented by Ralph Dunbar with his usual care of detail, completeness of cast, chorus and symphony orchestra. Night, 75c, $1.00, $1.60, $2.00 and $2.50 Mat., 50c, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 FIVE NIGHTS STARTING TOMORROW EVENING KLAW & ERLANGER'S RADIANT MUSICAL COMEDY The Founded on a Comedy by Jerome K. Jerome The One and Only Company THE WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL CHORUS SEATS ON SALE, 50c to $2.50 PHONC DOU0.4M THE BfST IN VAUDEVILLE LAST TWO TIMES MATINEE TODAY, 2:15 T0NIGHTAT 8:00 ELIZABETH BRICE in "THE OVER SEAS REVUE" with WILL MORRIS SEY; MURIEL WINDOW: AL and FANNY STEDMAN; CARTWELL A HARRIS: Stuart Barnes; the Jordan Girls; Topics of the Day; Kinograms. Next Week Mme. PETROVA (her self) and an excellent bill. ! mm hood s km VU? IVMVU1 PRICES DOWN ON ALL THINGS BUT FOWLAJHATS Butter and Eggs May Go Low er StillEarly Strawber-' ries 90 Cents a Quart. Skidding retail quotations on but ter' and eggs givfe encouragement for lower food prices. Strictly fresh eggs will be offered at severaldowntown stores yesterday at 50 cents a dozen, S cents under last week's price. Iiest grade stor age eggs are selling generally at 40 cents, 10 cents lower than last week. Rutter Thursday was being sold at most stores at 65 cents, a decline of 3 cents. Some stores were of fering a special price of 62 cents. Predict Lower Butter. Several retail dealers predicted still lower butter and egg prices. The wholesale market has a heavy surplus of butter, and the warm weather cf the last two weeks has increased egg production to such an extent prices arc certain to show further declines, they said. In the vegetable market, head let- rilOXO-PLAYS. A romance of the days of hoop skirts and crinolino for women, and of long hair and hair trigger pistols for men. Moon Musical Prelude Lua's Famous Hawaiian Quartette Tlie Noted Victor and Ediscn Artists Last Timet Today MADGE KENNEDY in "Strictly Confidential" t mm 9. A Wt"UUU JSL J3 tj " fbeh. . Last Times Today TOM MOORE "Lord and SUNDAY Nazimova "STRONGER THAN DEATH" (J 0-0 Present Longfellow's - Immortal Lore Epic: "EVANGELINE" The Tragedy of Arcadie Also "The Land of Opportunity," the greatest Americanization picture ever made. Last Times Today Douglas MacLean Doris May -in- "MARY'S ANKLE" 'Worth Going Miles to See ' OLIVE THOMAS la "PRUDENCE ON Rnninwivi Chapter Attractlen "Asm. turn ef Ruth" rsuai nan isiti luaksr Prudence ea ne cheek w 1 1 h a earldly klu she turasd ! him tht ether. The Rehust ' Bsrltoa LOTHROP . WILL ROGERS in "JUBILO" And Big Special Comedr j 1 Starts 3 yW Sunday Yj Si tnce is cheap at l)'t cents. Fresh radishes and green onions are sell ing at the same prite. Cabbage, at 10 cents a pound, is higher than cither head lettuce or cauliflower. Tomatoes are steady at 35 cents a pound for retail purchases. Potatoes are still selling generally at $4 a bushel, the same price quoted for apples. A few stores arc offer ing them at 85 cents a peck. Strawberries 90 Cents. If you would partake of early ar riving strawberries, you will pay around 90 cents a quart, box. They are not cf tlje best quality, either. Wholesale prices 1W oranges jumped 50 cents a crate yesterday. Grape fruit offers nearly the only chance for a "cheap buy" in fruits. Fairly good quality gr.-kpe fruit can be bought at 6J4 cents each. Prices run up to 2y'i cents. Meat prices are still up. Lamb chops are scling at 45 cents a pound, an increase of 10 cents over last week and veal is quoted at 35 cents, a jump of 3 cents. Pork and beef prices show prac tically no change. Chicken and clucks are up to 37 cents a pound and turkey is selling at 60 cents. Suspect Is Released. George Malonc, 2204 Douglas street, who was arrested by police two days ago following the finding of a quantity of men's overcoats and silk shirts in a room at the Homar hotel, was released from custody. The police failed to place a charge against him. for m Save your time and your money by first seeing these sensational bargains. HARTMAN'S is the largest orgamza ion in the world, dealing EXCLUSIVELY in FURNITURE and HOME FURNISHINGS. Doesn't it stand J.UUI !'to reason that an institution INGS for the home instead j offer vou the most amazine, i their practically unrestricted Q the largest and best furniture P3L A SPLEXPin VALUE IN A SOLID OAK BUFFET Conveniently ar ranged linen drawer, china com partment and silverware drawers, all fitted with wood knobs. French beveled plate minors, set in heavy frame. For tomor row's selling', at, only- $32.50 I Royal ,MtleButto!l.BakRetnes,, Easy Cha5r i imagine' a more desirable piece of furniture for your home? Specially priced PH. 60-INCH ARTISTICALLY DESIGNED LM.TF FET Carefully constructed Aaa nj r.lelHant,y fin-. 5S8J5 i GRACEFUL ROOMY SILVER Fitted with solid, paneled doors, neatly carved; linen drawer below; only We urge you to take im mediate advantage of our clearance sale while stocks are complete. Yoti'll not be able to duplicate- the value for a' long time, IF EVER AGAIN! BROTHER VAINLY SACRIFICES SELF TO SAVE SISTER Mrs, David Allan Dies Friday William Falconer, Nursing Her, Died Thursday. The story of a brother's vain sacri fice Tor his sister, with the deaths of both of them within a day of each other, is found in the death Thurs day of William Falconer, 2618 Xorth Twenty-seventh street, a brother of City Commissioner Thomas B. Fal coner, and vesterdav at 1:30 p. m. of his sister, "Mrs. David Allan. 2606 North Twenty-seventh street. In ad dition, the wife of the dead brother, William Falconer, who assisted her husband in attempting the nursing of his sister, lies dangerous ill at her home. Last ni"ht the bodies of sister and brother lay in the home of the dead sister, t lie burial of the man to take place this morning, and that of the woman Monday. , Could Get No Nurse. Several days ago Mrs. Allan, wife of David Y. Allan, assistant paymas ter of the Ilurlington railroad, be came ill with the influenza, danger ous complications rapidly develop ing. Owing to the prevalence of dis devotin? its entire time, enemy of spreading its efforts over a hundred varied lines, should be in a unusual bargains? This is especially true of HARTMAN'S because outlet gives them "FIRST CALL" manufacturers. Superbly Designed Adam Period Bedroom Suite Beautiful antique ivory fiftish, splendidly designed and strongly constructed. A' DAINTY ADAM PERIOD WELL liUILT DHESKEK Beautifully finished in Ivory enamel, base' fitted with five roomy drawers, 2Cx22-inch top, large size French beveled plate mir ror, at $36.75 Mm $32.75 (The rush-Button Kind) If you would have a chair that is really restful, then buy one of these. Ijph the button and hack reclines to any position desired." Solid oak frame, upholstered in Spanish leather fabric; fitted with foot rest. Graceful ROCKER Mahogany and Cane Look at the picture! The rocker offered is exactly like it. Can yen $26.75 CABINET $78.50 ease in the city, nurses could not be obtained and William Falconer and li: wife undertook-to care for the .sister and sister-in-law. Infection attacked Mrs. Allan, and the care of the brother and his wife redoubled. This . resulted in the brother becoming stricken with the disease and he rapidly collapsed, givimr way before the sister, whom he had undertaken to bring back to health', his death occurring Thurs day of pneumonia. Mrs. Falconer also became ill and was placed under the care of phy sicians, her condition now being serious. . May Have Affected Sister. Whether or not the death of the brother ' contributed to the break down of the sister could not be said, but she sank rapidly and expired at 1:30 Friday, within a day of the death of her brother. Mrs. Allan was born 35 years ago. Mr. Falcon er was 41 years old. .The brother and sister are sur rived by the mother. Mrs. Margaret F.ilconer, three brothers, Thomas B. Allan and Arthur Falconer, and one sister, Mrs K. S. Brown. Neither left anv children. The funeral of Mr. Falconer will tnke place from the residence, 2606 'orth Twenty-seventh street at 9 this morning to Sacred Heart church, burial at Holy Scpulcher cemetery. . The funeral of Mrs. Allan will t.'ke place Monday at 2 from the home, burial in Forest Lawn cem etery. and attention to FURNITURE, ana on any special offers from SPLENDIDLY DESIGNED ADAM PERIOD BED Fitted with sanitary metal ''slderails; wonderfully finish' .'$24.75 in antique ivory, only ill kirn Wm CONVENIENTLY ARRANGED KITCHEN CABINET BASE of solid oak construction; 50-Ib. tilting flour bin; utensil drawer and roomy pan comaartment.; exactly as illustrated; price for this sale, at .. This Exquisite William and Mary Dining Room Suite in Jacobean Oak There is a distinctive charm that cannot fail to appeal strongly to all who love and appreciate good furniture. This charming suite is done in selected Jacobean Oak, "William and Mary period; com ' plete suite includes buffet, extension table, five dining chairs, one arm chair and enclosed silver cabinet; priced separately as follows: 413-415-41 7 South 16th Kiwanians Revel in Oratory and Cheer At Regular Meeting Oratory and good cheer attended the regular meeting of the Kiwanis club at the Hotel Fontcnelle last night when 100 members gathered to discuss business and social af fairs of the club. The resolutions and by-laws ol the club were read, and " members responded to roll-call by rising and giving their names and business. The principal address of the eve ning, following the banquet, was given by John L. Kennedy on "The Doings of Congress." Mr. Kennedy explained his work at Washington while a representa tive of this section, and related tlic difficulties and red tape of getting anything done in the house, lie told of many pleasing talks with former Speaker of the House Cannon, and also with Champ Clark. Plans were discussed for the com ing Kiwanis district meeting to be held in Lincoln in two weeks, and it was decided to send five represent atives from the Omaha chapter. W. G. Tag, on the executive board of the club, told of tentative plans being made to have General Leonard Wood speak at tie regular meeting next Saturday on "Americanization." Bee Want Ads Produce Results. fUKNiin- f Vofif position to Is Good ADAM PERIOD CHIFFONIER Top measurea 84x19 Inches, 7 roomy . drawers, metal period pulls, dust proof bottom, only $34.50 5 HEAVY PLANK TOP COLONIAL DRESSER Two lower drawers have $13.75 rounding fronts. Two top drawers straight front, making a very ar tistic effect Large size1 French Bevel Plate mir ror; Golden Oak finish $39.75 This beautiful chair in either Mahogany or Walnut. Queen Ann or William and Mary design, covered in either genuine Brown Spanish or Blue Span ish leather. Specially priced for this sale $13.75 54-INCH TOP tive carved posts, carved rim around top of table; as illustrated ELEGANTLY finest construction; carved panel back; seats covered in blue striped hair-cloth; special, at only Street Consolidated Ticket Offices to Remain as Roads Are Returned Washington, Feb. 13. Consoli- dated ticket offices established dur-' ing the federal operation of rail roads will be retained in most large cities when the roads are returned to private control, according to in formation received at the railroad administration. Most of the companies were said to have endorsed the public conven ience and economics afforded by grouping the sales forces instead of having them scattered. Chicago, it is said, may abandon the plan be cause one of the biggest roads there has insisted on" having a place ex clusively for its own business. for firemen has been invented, sup plied with current by storage baty teries and the entire equipment cat ried on a man's back by suspenders. wmm. "nrkrwinrr Buy a Famous 'Sellers' Kitchen Cabinet We are exclusive Gelling- agents of this wonderful Kitchen Cabinet, which has taken the housewives by storm in this territory. We invite you to come in and sea all the Seller's models. See the conveni ences you have missed. 400 articles and utensils at your finger tips. Prepare your heaviest meal without moving from your seat. $1.00 a Week Puts One of These Beautiful Cabi nets in Your Home. UJ B EXTENSION table, five attrac $73.75 DESIGNED DINING CHAIRS: $13.50 81111 1 ' p ; Never before a sale like this and with prices go ing up on all home fur nishings, perhaps never again! This is your chance to buy QUALITY at bar gain prices. V ml f;