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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 9, 1921)
THE BEE: OMAHA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9. 1021. ft 11 01 Larsen Challenges S.V. A. Plane Pilot To Fly Race Again Donor of Trophy Offer $10, 000 as Inducement for An other Coutet After Ap pealing Award to Court. John M. Larcn, donor of the Lar. icti trophy, ollcrctf late yesterday to put up $U),0iO it an induceninit for Film E. F. White to fly another race under the tame rules as the Larsen race, against the JL-6 (Larsen) monoplane!. "I'll relinquish all claim on the prize money (or the race flown Sat urday if white beat my aliipa in a fair race," ait Mr. Larsen, "I noticed he offered to fly the race over again, , Now is his "chance." Obtain! Injunction. Mr. Larsen obtained a temporary injunction iii district court yesterday, which restrains Aero congress ollc cials from paying Wsite, who was awarded first pnre by the contest committee, (lie $3,000 which is to go to the winner. Alleging that White's victory was due to fraud and deception in that the S. V. A. ship carried a reserve gas tank which was not figured in the gasoline consumption computa tion of the race result, Mr, Larsen asserts that his two planes are en titled to first and second places and that the decision of the contest com mittee awarding the event to White is illegal. Owner to Fight Action. His suit was directed against A. H. Fetters, member of the Aero congress protest committee; Maj. Ira A. Rader, chairman of the avia tion contest committee; Guy Kiddoo, head of the congress finance commit tee, and White. C B. Wrightsman of Tulsa, Okl., owner of the S. V. A. ship, has re tained counsel to fight the legal action brought by Mr. Larsen. "I don't need the mone y," Wrightsman said. "If my plane is not entitled to first place it is not entitled to any prize at all. We'll fight the thing out." Hearing of the temporary injunc tion was set for November 12. Payroll of Omaha Factory Workers Totals $27,000,000 A new booklet of Omaha's manu facturing advantages, issued by the industrial department of the Cham ber of Commerce, shows that manu facturing establishments in this city employ 28,000 wage earners whose total pavrol 1 amounts to approxi mately $27,000,000. Omaha has more than 450 manu facturing establishments. The new booklet contains ' a summary of Omaha's chief advantages in civic, educational and business life. Douglas County Pioneers "' " To Attend Armistice Meet The Douglas County Association of Nebraska Pioneers will hold a meeting Thursday afternoon at 2 in the headquarters, court house, to make arrangements to attend the Armistics day meeting in a body and also to attend in a body the annual celebration by the Pioneer Historical society of South" Omaha, Decem ber 4. Victim of Airplane Crash Undergoes Leg Amputation Lucy Atkinson of the Hotel Fon tenelle orchestra, injured in an air plane crash Sunday at the north field, suffered the , loss of her right leg yesterday through amputation.. Relatives have been summoned . from Detroit. ! Other women of the party injured in the fall are reported as improved.' Conference on Light Rates Postponed Until Saturday The conference on electric light and power rates, scheduled for yesterday in the office of Corporation Coun sel W. C. Lambert, was postponed until next Saturday at 9 a. m. Alton D. Adams, expert in the ' employ of the city, expects to offer 1 additional figures at the coming meet ing. 4 ! i Brief City News DouUo DumwH. Ringer, Injured in a urtu enr ar-clrtent Sunday, owrcome by gtia at hia home yeurUy while repairing aoveral pinea. lo!!i aurgtona any h will recover. Employment Senior Tht Muny Employment bureau la ready and agi-r for call for day worker, aa coidtnir to Hen Hhort, In charge. Tha department mukea no charge, for thla service. , I'oliot-iniui IImiiImm'1 Thomaa A. PauBhninn, former patrolman, waa dinmiwed from the police depart ment ypBterdny, after hearing on a charge of having been Intoxicat ed while on duty. Ilurglar Kentenrol Earl Hender son, confessed burglar, wai een tencoil yefterduy to SO day In the county Jail by Judge Troup, Ho confessed to entering the home of Naomi Drltt June l. Denies Charge David Baum, administrator of the estate of the lute James Pntim, filed a petition yeaterday denying the chargea of mismanagement of the estate brought by other heirs. , To Continue FlyingAlthough heartbroken over the era eh of hla airplane Sunday, in which four women were hurt, one seriously, l'llot C. L. ISowrn will not retire from flying, he said yesterday. Rare rtlnl A rare bird, accord ing to 1'ark Commissioner Hum- mell, waa presented to the city park department by J. W. Smith of the South Side yesterday. The queer bird is said to be a foot high. Youngest Grandmother? Mrs. O. W. HiKbee, negress, claims to be the youngest grandmother In Oma ha. She is 30 and her daughter, Sammnntta Hlgbee Moore, 18. Tho granddaughter waa born July 24. Sue Tlio City Suit for $161,000 waa tiled yesterday against the city by Elmer J. Neville and James E. Neville for da matte to their prop erty in connection with the pro posed widening of Harney street. New Freight Depot The Rock Inland railroad will begin operations on a $400,000 freight depot here at once. The building will be lo cated between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets near Mason street. Many Factory Workers Accord to a new booklet issued by the in dustrial department of the Cham ber of Commerce, the manufactur ing interests of the city employ 28,000 workers and have a total pay roll of $27,000,000. To Defend Son Mrs. Mercy Jleuston, 621 North Forty-first street, will sell her home in order to pay off - the amount her son, Torn, 19, is said to have embezzled trom the Defiance Starch company if he will only come home. Allied Prayer Mectlne Prayers in many languages will be said Thursday night at 8, the eve of the disarmament conference in Wash ington, in Trinity cathedral, with Bishop Shayler in charge. Seven nationalities will be represented. Former '5,000' Members Start Move for Law Enforcement An organization to be known as the Law Enforcement league, con sisting of former members of the Committee of 5,000, has been started. It is the claim of members of the hew organization that liquor is flow ing freely. and vice is running ram pant, according to pledge cards sent out seeking funds for the organiza tion.' , " Death Rate by Autos in Omaha Shows Increase Omaha's death rate per 100,000 population resulting from automobile accidents was 41.2 during ac cording to a report issued by the De partment of Commerce, bureau oi census, Washington. In 1919 the rate was 14.8; in 1918, 14.00; in 1917, 12.6; in 1916, 8.0; 1915, 5.3. New Creighton Military Commander Due Wednesday Lieut.-Col. John A. McAlister, jr., of Fort Benjamin Harrison, near In dianapolis, is expected to arrive in Omaha today to assume his duties as professor of military science and tactics for the unit of the Re serve Officers' Training corps of the Creighton college of dentistry., Omaha Grocery Stores To Close Armistice Day Grocers of Omaha will close their stores all day, on Armistice day, and about 450 of them will march in the parade. This was decided at a meet ing yesterday of the Retail Gro cers association. Phosphate BaMiig Powder utre(iwri50 iai!sjr item EVERYBODY STORE" $ 1 Dollar Stockings Wonderful Values for Women and Children Every Hosiery Need at $1.00 1 For months we have been planning for this event, and getting together dependable hosiery which we can now offer at the most substantial savings. Every pair is of reliable quality carefully se lected for this sale. All are offered at prices so low that you cannot afford to miss this opportunity. Silk, Lisle, Cotton Hose for Women Pure Thread Silk Hose Semi fashioned with double soles, toes Ji and high spliced heels of good weight. l Black, dark brown and white sizes 8y2 II to 10. 2 Pair Split Soles Black stockings in both reg- $4 I ular and extra sizes Fine Cashmere Light weight, full-fashioned $ without a seam; in black only. Sizes 812 to 10. 2 Pair Lisle Stockings With double soles and a 9-inch jersey ribbed top, or a 4-inch hem top sizes 81otolO. Full Fashioned Lisle Double soles, toes and heels. In black and brown. Sizes 8i2tol0. 2 Pair Cotton Hose 1 s 1 1 2 Pair Fleeced Lined A very- serviceable and com fortable winter hose. In black, all sizes. 2 Pair Fine Cotton Double soles, toes and heels, $ Of good heavy quality that $ in DiaCK, coraovan ana writ if a m will give good black. All sizes. wear. In 1 1 WOOLEN SPORT HOSE Women's sport hose in lxl rib; in the popu-$ 4 lar brown heather effects. Sizes 8 to 10. I FINE WOOLEN HOSE With high spliced heels, double soles and toes $ 4 made of fine soft yarn, with the drop stitch 1 fronts. All sizes, 8I2 to 10. Burgess-Nash Hosiery Shop Main Floor. FOR CHILDREN . If you are going to need child ren's Blockings aee these at 3 Pair" for $1. An excellent quality heavy Tib for boys and fine rib for girls, in black or white. Splendid stockings for school and "dress un." All sizes. A Warm Welcome to the Nebraska Teachers Association To the splendid men and women of this organization we owe an un ending debt of gratitude. It Is a privilege to welcome you again. Whllo in Omaha we hope that you will make all possible use of our new store, its many facilities, and conveniences Among these is our Free Checking Stand that unburdens at the very outset of your visit. Our Ted Room That is so exquisite (n its ap pointments and so perfect in its cuisine it seems unbelievable that its prices should be so reasonable. The tafeteria The very best of its kind to ac comodate those who are shopping in our Downstairs Store. The Rest Room Of course, we can make you comfortable here, furnishing sta-' tionery for the hasty pen. and solving travel and general infor mation puzzles through "Ask Mr. Foster." Special displays of Mer chandise have been arranged throughout ihe Store. Cafeteria Special For Wednesday. Corned Beef and Cabbagip, 25c Burgess-Nash Downstairs Store. Afternoon Tea Wednesday In the Burgess-Nash Tea Room Concert 3:30 to 4:30 , - J Dancing -4:30 to 5:30 The Burgess-Nash Salon Orchestra un der the direction of Mr. Robert Cuscaden Corn Muffins with Raspberry Jam Pot of Orange Pekoe Tea' 35 Cents Combination Sandwich! Pot of Chocolate. Orange or Pineapple Sherbet. 50 cents Burgess-Nash Tea Room Seventh Floor. Everything! a Proud Mother Desires For Her Infant a In Our Baby Shop at Economical Pricings. Baby Dresses Made of good quality nainsook with embroidered and feather stitched yoke; other styles tucked to form a yoke lace at neck and sleeves. Infants to 2 years. $1.99, $2.45, $2.95, $3.45 and $5.95. Baby Flannel Skirts Gertrude style, made of good quality flannel, with feather stitched hem or machine and hand-scalloped edge Infants to 2 years. $1.75 to $6.95. Baby Diapers Red Star hemmed, sizes 27x27 inches or 27x54. Very special, $1.95 to $2.95. Outing flannel, 27x27, $2.50; 30x30, $2.90. i Baby Bonnets Made of white China faille or crepe de chine and silk. Trimmed with folds of the same materials, some trimmed with lace or ruffles or shirred chiffon. $1.45 to $6.95. Baby Gowns Made of outing flannel, but toned in front, with embroid ery at neck and sleeves. In fants to 2 years. 95c to $2. Baby Skirts Gertrude style, made of nain sook, hemstitched or with tucked ruffles. Trimmed with lace or cunning embroidery. Infants to 2 years. 75c, $1.25, $1.50, $1.95 and $2.75. Baby Shirts Wool, cotton and wool, silk and wool, single and double breasted styles. Infants to 2 years. 75c to $3.50. Baby Bootees Of soft white wool, with pink or blue trimmings, short and knee length, 25c, 45c, 65c and 95c. Baby Sacques White cashmere, albatros or wool crepe. Kimono sleeves, crocheted or scalloped in pink or blue. $1.50 to $6.50. Burgess-IN" ash Infanta Shop Third Floor. Great November Sale of Fall and Winter SUITS 3 Special Groups Wednesday 25 : w 7$)50 0 Suits for all various occasions are included there are. the straight line, plain tailored suits and there are the handsome rich f abriced suits, fur trimmed. Suits of ex quisite quality, taken from our own regular stocks and reduced for this November Sale. . Trico tines Yalama Cloths Duvet de Laine Moussyne In navy, black, malory brown, sorrento. In sizes for women and misses: Sizes 16 to 44. , The Burgesi-Nash Suit Shop Third Floor. Chenille Bath Rugs at Special Prices These- are washable, reversible, extra heavy quality (cotton) in plain colors and in combinations of mottled two-tone centers with plain band borders. All fast colors pink, blue, green, -bjack, gray and yellow. Sizes : 24x36 at $2.75 36x72 at $7.75 27x54 at $4.50 30x60 at $6.00 Burgess-Nash Rug Shop Sixth Floor. Special Prices In Kodak Dept. All Reprint Orders on your kodak pictures of whatever size, 2c each. Enlargements up to and in cluding size 8 by 10 inches, 23c each. Kodak Albums, loose leaf style, 7 by 11 inches in size, with flexible cover, 98c each. Burgess-Nash Kodak Department Main Floor. Handkerchief Making So great has been the de mand for pretty novelty hand kerchiefs this season that we are glad to be able to an nounce to our patrons that Miss Heaton is now with us for the sole purpose of teach ing handkerchief making from the rolled edges, the run-in line, the dainty little colored bouquet, to the monogram and initial. ' BuTfess-N.sk Art Needlework De partment Second Floor. An Electric Washer To Fit Every Home There is a model here for every family's needs and we have a fac tory expert to demonstrate and explain the merits of each and tell you why the is such a satisfactory and reliable make to buy. ' . It has the peg dolly washing principle, which swings the clothes in the opposite direction to the water, forcing the suds through and through the clothes, thus thoroughly cleaning the most delicate fabrics as well as heavy garments without wear and tear. ' It is an economy in any home. You can buy one TODAY on deferred easy payment terms. We include with the purchase of the machine no additional price your choice of 1 Copper Boiler, No. 8 ; 1 Hot Point 6-lb. Electric Iron ; 100 Bars Swift's Naptha Laundry Soap. Prices range from 79.50 to $128.50- Burgess-Nash Hon Furnishings Department Fourth Floor. 5 0-