THE BEE: OMAHA. SATURDAY OCTOBER 16. 1920.
Forest Fires
Prove Menace
" To Industries
was deforests
I,
Million-Dollar Annual Appro
priation to Supply Protec-
tion Urged at Recent
Meeting..
.New London, N. H., Oct. 15.
At the forfstry and paper confer
ence here recently the American
people were warned that the forest
itiutioii in this country will become
r 'menace to business, and with lum
. Ler prices up 300 per cent over 1914
and forest fires reaping their yea.ly
toll, better fire protection was de
rided
T-'or the protection of our
against the $30,000,000 a year fire
loss a $1,000,000 a year appropria
tion is advocated by Charles Lath
rop Pack, president of the American
Forestry association, in addrtssin
the conference of foresters, titr.ber
, land owners, paper, pulp men ind
lumbermen. He also urged a $2,000,
0(H) a year appropriation for the ac
quisition of forest land by the gov
ernment for the purpose of grow-fi?
timber to replace our rapidly cis
appearing supplies.
"Not only are mature forests be
ing wiped otTt by destructive con
flagration, as well as by numerous
small fires, but these fires also pre
, vent the natural reforestation of
hundreds of thousands of acres of
cutover lands," said Mr. Pack. "Our
. . . . t t - .i c:
direct toss in umuer Dy uiese iires is
$30,000,000 a year. Altogether there
are 315,000,000 acres of state and
privately owned forest land in the
protection of which the government
should co-operate. At present half
of the vast area is wholly unprotect
ed and protection for the other half
is entirely inadequate.
Fire Protection Needed.
;If these lands are to be kept pro
ductive there must be tremendous
expansion in our present fire pro
tection activities by; the federal gov
ernment, the states and private own
ers. Legislation authorizing the
" government to spend $1,000,000 an
nually in co-operation wijh the
states is immediately essential.
9 "The area of waste forest land(is
1,000,000 acres, on which there is no
V growth of any value. This area,
greater than thex combined forest
area of Germany, Switzerland,
Spain and Portugal, could be mak,
under proper management, to pro
duce forests. ,
"Our standing timber is now be
ing cut or destroyed by fire, disease
and insects four times as fast as new
timber, is being grown. In the case
of saw lumber alone the destruction
is more than five and jpne-half times
the growth of such material What
, this means to the nation in the way
of higher prices of forest products
. is.' apparent. .
' ("Adequate fire protection of our
; forests will solve 75 per cent of the
difficulties now confronting us , in
attempting to keep our forest lands
productive. 1
"At present about one-fifth of the
forest land of the country is publicly
owned, mainly by the federal gov
ernment. ; This ownership shbuld be
increased to one-half of the timber
growing land throughout the prin
cipal forest regions.
'"Present restrictions on expendi
tures in case of fire protection
should be immediate completion of
the original program of navigable
Streams by spending $2,000,000 a
year in acquiring:
'"One million acres in New Eng
land. '
"Five million acres in the southern
Appalachians, and
' ; "Forest lands in the principal for
est regions. (
, '"Speaking for the American For
estry association, I can say without
reserve that the association is heart-
ily in favor of the prompt Jnact
jnent of legislation along these lines.
Earnest co-operation of all con
cerned will mean the translation of
i these steps into a national forest
policy upon which the business of
the country must in the near future
'n heavily."
. President's Wife Is
f Now 48 Years Old
i
Chicago Tribune-Omaha, Bte Imwi Wire.
"Washington. Oct. 15. Mrs.
Woddrow Wilson, .who is 48 years
old today, spent her birthday quiet
ly at the White House, where no
formal celebration was held', ob
' seYvance of the anniversary being
confined to the receiving of felicita
tions from relatives and close
friends.
Although born in Wytheville. Va..
she has spent the greater part of
- her life in Washington. She as
married in 1896 to Norma Gait of
Washington, a man much older than
. herseK, who died in 1908. Her en
gagement to President Wilson was
announced at the White House, Oc
tober 6, 1915, and the marriage took
place from her home in Twentieth
street, December 18.
. Much interest is being taken at
the White House in Mrs. Wilson's
first vote. With the president, she
registered in Princeton, N. J., by
mail a few days ago and both will
cast their votes by mail, the laws of
New Jersey entitling the wife ol a
voter absent in the service of his
government to all voting privileges.
. It will be the first vote by mail of
any president of the United States
and the first vote by any method of
a president's wife.
Whekt Makes Gain of-
, , . 13 Cents During Day
Jnicago, Oct. 15. Wheat made a
" dig advance in price today after
news became public that President
Wilson had asked Governor Allen
of Kansas for information which
might indicate that the recent big
fall in the value of wheat was due to
any artificial causes. December de
. livery ran up 13 cents to I3c to
' $2.21 and closed unsettled to $2.17
to $2.18 ,
I ' Much Liquor Seized
.'" Sarnia, Ont, Oct. 15. United
States secret service operators,
working with Canadian authorities,
early today stopped a train as it en
tered Sarnia tunnel and -confiscated
300 cases of liquor found in cars
' labeled "rags" and "potatoes."
Leprosy Cure May
Stop Tuberculosis
Refined Chaulmoogra Oil to
he Turned Against White
Plague.
Honolulu, T. H., (Jet. 15 Retired
chaulmoogra oil, the specific, which
apparently has brought leprosy into
the list of curable diseases, is to be
turned against tuberculosis as well,
according to Dr. T. J. McDonald,
superintending physician of the lep
rosv investigation! station at Kalihi
in Honolulu.
With Dr. A. L. Dean, chemist and
president of the University of
Hawaii.- Dr. McDonald has been
prt)bing the probable affects, of re
fined chaulmoogra oil on .tubercular
bacilli, with strong indications that
it will repeat' the victory it has
scored in the treatment of leprosy.
The bacilli of leprosy and tuber
culosis, according to the scientists,
have been found to have similar char
acteristics. It has been proved that
the fatty acids of chaulmoogra oil
are poisonotrs to the leprosy bacillus
and it is believed these acids will
similarly be deadly to the germ of
the "white plague."
'.'Walker, and Sweeney in the
Harper foundation for medical re
search at the University of California
have discovered that the fatty acids
of chaulmoogra oil are bactericidal
to an acid-fast bacillus,'' Dr. Mc
Donald said. "Both leprosy and
tuberculosis bacilli belong to a the
acid-fast class."
The inference, said the doctor, is
that 'what has been done to end the
dread of leprosy may be' repeated to
relieve the world of tuberculosis.
Man's Body Buried
On High Mountain
Ashes of Late Boston Business
Man In Grave Above
the Clouds.
Mt. Whiteface, N. II., Oct. 15V
The unostentatious character of the
life of the late Louis S Tainter, who
was a prominent Boston business
man, was reflected in the exercises
tending placing his ashes in the
topmost rock here above the clouds,
in accordance with his- testamentary
wish.
' Six of Tainter's fprmer associates
brought his. ashes over the Appalach
ian trail and on their arrival at the
mountain's summit found about 25
persons, including women, who had
joumeyod from surrounding towns
to witness the simple service.
Jdhn H. Knapp of VVeyland read
a burial service fallowing 'which F.
T. Watson of Brookline, Mass., ex
ecutor of Tainter's will, placed the
urn into the drilled rock on the.
mountain top. Over the urn was
placed the bronze tablet inscribed'
"In the acquisition Qf lands for this
national forest he rendered a notable
service, and in conformity to .his
wish his ashes repose herein." v
An interesting feature in Japanese
paper yard, is its use in the manu
facture of bags and packing cjoth,
for which purpose it has been suc
cessfully made in Japan for some
time. The Japanese product re
sembles linen more than cotton and
is considered superior in quality to
other makes.
BLUE SERGE SUITS
All wool, last color pcrlectly de
pendable, blue and gray serges that
were $60.00
Reduced to 45
lverygarmcntmade to measure
and guaranteed perfect in fit and
style.
M' clean, preaa and alt garment,
' MacCar thy-Wilson
Tailoring Co.,
317 South 15th St. I
Bee want ads are best business
getters.
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. Formei t Benson Thorne
lkStmoPSpcciaUjShop$
The splendid response on the part of our patrons during the
"Greatest Merchandising Event in Omaha's History" has
satisfactorily demonstrated to us that our frank out
spoken manner of making public our merchandising pol
icies brings its own reward.
Our most valued Business Asset is our Customers' confi
Saturday-the Grand Finale of the Big Discount Sale
Your Last Opportunity to Take Advantage of sl
Our Momentous Price Lowering Sale:7
In Every Department in the House
We Offer You Our Entire Stock of
Fascinating
Nfew Winter
Blouses
at 25
Reduction
l'he "most bewilderingly lovely array of Georg
ette satin silk cotton models the most fas
tidious woman could desire. r
All colors All styles All sizes '
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f Your Last Opportunity
to be fitted
In Warner Roberta Modart or Madam
Francette
- Corsets
At 25 deduction
-SECOND FLOOR'
CORSET SHOP
Your Unreserved
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' HigR Boots -Pumps
Oxfords
All sizes All widths
At 20
v Reduction
our footwear reputation for value sarvicc fitting
modish comfort is toa well known to gj into detail.
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Entire Stock of
Women's tjigh Grade -Tailored
and Costurhe
Suits
-At 20 Reductions
THIRD- FLpOR
You are offered
-Our Entire? Stock
(Contract goods excepted)
of . . '
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Women's
Hosiery
SilLisleWool
' At 25 'Reduction
We confidently assert that our hosiery has no equal in
quality, for service ;variety of, styles pattern and wide
range of colors.
HOSIERY SHOP-
-MAIN FLOOR
...
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Our Entire Collection of
Women's Smart Frocks
Sizes 14 to 46 v
at 20 Reduction
In as many different styles as there are models showing navy
and browns as the favored Autumn colors beaded, braided,
embroidered, pleated. , ' '
Superbly fashioned from silky duvetyne chiffon velvets
tricotine Georgette lustrous satin drop-stitch tricolette.
DRESS SHOP-
-THIRD FLOOR
SaturdayOne Day Moreto
Complete Your
Selection
in
A'
Silken or
Muslin
Lingerk
at 30
Reduction
Hundreds of exquisite chemise, gowns, camisoles,
union suits, vests, bloomers embroidered lace
trimmed simply tailored by far the most im
portant sale of high class lingerie offered this
season.
LINGERIE SHOP- SECOND FLOOR
Our Entire Stock f
1 Petticoats
Silk Satin Silk Jersey
. at 33V3 Reduction
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-SECOND FLOOR
Our Complete Assemblage Of
Women's and Misses'
Winter Coats and Wraps
At 33y3 Reduction
Distinguished by elegant simplicity in tailoring mode and
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Modeled along smartly trim tailored lines for general utility.
Or gracefully fashioned for more elaborate occasions orna
mented with fur braiding and embroidery.
COAT SHOP ' THIRD FlOOR
Before It Is Too Late
IJuy a '
Sweater
at 25
Reduction
Knitted from soft, lustrous yarns or in the
newest silky weaves in the Tuxedo slip-over
coat models.
For Women Misses and Children
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Every House Dress and
Bungalow Apron
Included in thia big discount event
W 33V3 Reduction
APRON SHOP SECOND FLOOR
; 1
Our Entire Collection of .
Fall and Winter
, Millinery
Offered at
25 Reduction
Including tailored sailors Turbans dress hats
evening hats for misses and Matrons.
Every hat is exclusive made by a skilled mil
liner from finest material in the newest mode.
MILLINERY SHOP SECOND FLOOR
V
In the Girls' Shop
Our Discount Event Offers
100 "Girls' handsome coats.
Sizes 8 to 16 and 13 to 17 years
Regularly $15 to J 35
At 3313' Reduction
At 3313
Reduction
GIRLS' SHOP-
Girls' Cotton Dresses
Sizes 8 to 14 years
Girla' Tailored Suits
Sizes 13 to 17 years
50 Girls' Serge and Silk
Dresses v
Sizes 8 to 16 vears
(.Regularly $16.50 to $35
SECOND FLOOR ,
The Tots' Shop
Saturday is the last day
of The Big Discount Sale
At 25 Reduction
For Infants
Creepers
Flannelette Wrappers
Flannel Skirts
Padded Wrappers
Crib Blankets
Silk Quilts ,
- For Children
Age 2 to 6 years
Gingham Dresses
Crepe Dresses
Silk Dresses
Flannelette Gowns
Ages, 4 to 14
75 Children's School Hats
' Regularly to $5.95
Saturday $1.00 "
TOTS' SHOP-
-SECOND FLOOR
. ' In the Boys Shop
Saturday Save Enough
on your
v Boys' Clothes (
to Bu-His-Furnishings
at
Reduction
BOYS' SHOP-
fO'Coats Age 3 to 16
years.
Sweaters Age 4 to 16
Corduroy Suits Age 6
to 16.
Mackinaws Age 6 to 16
Wool Suits With extra
knickers.
Corduroy Knickers- Age
7 In 111 veura
1 BALCONX j
H. R. BOWEN GO.
MAP
EWES
as home decorations
The home in which your grandparents were reared
was no doubt neat and comfy, but you never would
be satisfied to live amidst such surroundings be
cause you have acquired that quality known as',
discriminating taste and you have ideals which
your grandparents never dreamed of possessing.
A h6me to be properly furnished must
harmonize. The draperies must blend
with the style and finish of the furniture
if good taste is no to b affronted.
A few years ago it was necessary (o employ an expensive
advisor to furnish the proper draperieV for your home, but
today this service is granted free by the H. R. Bowen Co.
You have but to ask our advice and it is cheerfully given, to
" the most minute detail. We are here to serve to our utmost
and in serving we strive first of all tr 'case.
1 1 "
CRETONNES
Imported Cretonnes at prices of the ordinary' domestic
goods; also Printed Linens, Warp Prints and Near Linens
that must interest the most economizing house wife. New
up-to-date patterns.
SPECIAL VALUES. '
at $2.95 -,$2.45 - $1.95 - $1.45 per yard
36-inch Cretonnes in light colors for Bedroom Draperies
and Bed Sets. Some wonderful values at 51.45, $1.25, 95c.
and 75c. per yard.
LACE CURTAINS
Our entire stock ef Lace Curtains consisting of Irish Pointy
Brussells, Nottingham, Pt. de Gene, Swiss, Marie Antionette,
Scrims and Marquisette at values far below anything before
offered. '
IMPORTED CURTAINS at
$24.95 - $14.95 - $10.45 - $9.95 and $7.45 per pair
DOMESTIC CURTAINS at
$10.45, $8.75, $6.95, $5.45, $3P75 and $2.95 per pair
DRAPERY CCODS. , '
Plairi and figured Madras in 50, 36 and 30-inch width.
All colors and patterns. Some guaranteed sunfast goods in
this assortment at special prices.
50 men goods at iJ.95, ii.lb, li.ib, and 9I.S5 ptr yard
36 inth goods at 2.95, $2.45, $1.95, and $1.4$ per yard
30 inch goods at $l,9t5, $1.45, $1.25, and 95ets per yard
. CURTAIN NETS.
Cream White and Ecrue Curtain Nets for Curtains
and Lace Shades 36, 45 and 48-inch wide at prices from
, $3.75 per yard down to 65c per yard.
WILTON RUG SPECIAL. .
Genuine Wilton Rugs in the best standard makes with
Linen Fringe; all new up-to-date patterns.
9 x!2f. Size Bowens Value-Giving Price I. $149.95
8-3x10-6
6x9
4-6x 1-6
36"x63"
27"x54"
139.95
W.9S
49.95
21.45
14.95
THE ART SUPREME
The Rug of all seasons and well deserving of the name
(Supreme) for any room in the home and especially adapted
for the bedroom. Must be seen to be appreciated.
Size 9x12 Bowen's Value-Giving Price $34 9$
u 8x12 " 29.95
6-6x9-6 " . " 21 45
" 4-6x7-6 . " " .... 14.95
.GRASS RUGS SPECIAL
' A few patterns left over from our Spring shipment; not
enough to carry over for next season. All good patterns.
Note the wonderful values:
Size 9x12 Bowen s aluc-( living Price $8 9S
" v 6.95
".. 4.45
. 3.25
" 2.45
1 ............ 1.95
" 8x10
" 6x9
"' 4-6x7-6
" 3x6
" 27x54.
SMALL GRASS RUGS.
A few discontinued patterns of Small Crex and Waite
Grass Rugs. , V.
Size 36x72 Special Value $2 95
u 30x60 " 2 45
J . 1.33
OnAAAS VALUC V1N0 ' STORC
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