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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-01
VETERANS WILL HOLD
REUNION AT CENTRAL CITY

CENTRAL CITY, Neb.. July S1.-(spe-
cial.)-The eighteenth annual Grand
Army of the Republic reunion. given I'M
der the auspices of the Platte Valley
District Reunion association, will be held
here August to 12. This year the list
of speakers involves an array of talent
far superior to all endeavors of the past
Among the speakers are: Senator Albert
Cummings of Iowa, ex-senator John M.
Thurston, Governor John H. Morehead,
Representative Dan " Stephens Attor-
ney General Willis 2. Reed, Elizabeth
warrell Ball, associate editor National
Tribune; John L. Kennedy, Department
Commander George C. Humphreys. Past
Department Commander Captain Glare
e. Adams, Judge Hoagland and State
Superintendent OF Public Instruction A.
o. Thomas. Monday, August 9, will be
reception day; Tuesday. children's day
with Degree of Honor drill in the even
ing; Wednesday. Womans Relief corps
day; Thursday and Friday Grand Army
OF the Republic days.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-01

INFANTS WEAR sECTIoN-An attempt to clean
out SG Il prize s pro White
with colored trimmings - the coat being white of
Machine and hand made Dresses 60G SOC and
S1.S9. Sold from 800 to $3.50 each.
Skirts for Children from months to years. soc
and 75G--iust "a.
Flannel Skirts, long and short, Soc and CSC
were $1.00 to $175.
Carriage Robes. csc instead of $3.50; Pillow Cases
25C and SOC, sold up to $lOO.
CoRsETs AND UNDERMUsLJNs - Aggregated
and segregated Cast upon tables plainly marked. just
pick out what you want hand ii to the saleswoman,
and you'll get away in short order.
In Corsets--The very best: Warmers Modart, Irene,
Camilla, Justrite R. and G.. Kabo Memo Redfern and
others
csc for Corsets which sold to $3.50; 81 80 fol
those which sold to $500 S2.9S for eOrsets which a
Coleman for corset counsel.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and embroid-
trimming sold up to $3.50, at soc for clean up
sol, NIGHT 20 Go o;T 800 now csc. Some
Drawer combinations csc and S1.39-
all below regular prices.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES for most women, 70G
for $1.OO grades, 81 20 for the $3.50 qualities.
WOMEN's HOSIERY sECTION-Miss Loesch and
the other experts going to surprise Miss FERN by
clearing out all the odd lots and Monday 25c Isle
stockings go at 15c pair. Fine imported Isle and
silk boot stockings at 29c pair.
Silk Stocking Sale Starts $3.50 A. M.-Pure silk and
colors with Isle tops; two colored; most were
$1.O0 Monday soc.
wOmens Underwear Bargains All Day Monday
25c Vests for sc; Fancy Vests crochet finish and col
ored. mercerzed, were s5c Monday 29G.
Summer Union Suit sale-Plain and lace trimmed
knee, 25c; SOC grade for SIC. Fine Isle and cotton
sold to $500 at soc.
Out sizes at 75c Dollar lines broken Sizes some
indeed $119 at 79c.
Out sizes and regular sizes in $3.50 SUITS many
lace trimmed. at CSC.
Wee Willie Wrinkles Drawers and Union Suits Many
same price BoSS Union Suits Of the finer kind Globe
make. small sizes at SIC.
Just few inklings on Wash Goods-vast variety
prohibits detailed stories.
In the Basement-A lot of Sheer Materials sold
from ] sc to Use; Monday Sc a yard
Main Floor-WondeTful offerings sold up TO soc,
for 15C. Fine Materials. dollar grades,
for 25G. Handkerchief Linens for waists, 4SG yard.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-01
Nebraska
Fremont Man Buys
100000 Pounds Wool

CHEYENNE. wyo.. July a.-(specisl)
One OF the largest, II not the largest,
wool sale made in Wyoming this year
was concluded yesterday when w. r..
Adams OF Fremont, Neb., purchased the
Swan Land and Cattle company's clip OF
10000 pounds for % cents a pound. The
purchase price is $4,000.
The Swan company. better known as
the 1.-TWO Bar Outfit" is one OF the old
time big cattle concerns which went into
sheep few years ago when the profits
obtainable from that branch of the live
stock industry In Wyoming became APP
parent. The company now is one Of the
heaviest holders Of sheep in the state, but
continues to run many cattle.
Adams, who is an independent buyer.
this year is secured number of the
larger Wyoming clips in competition with
representatives Of eastern commission
houses.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-01
Notes from Chadron.

CIIADRoN. Neb, July S1.-(special.)-
A picture film company was organized
this week with A l. Andrews as presi-
dent. capitalized at 5000 and a con-
tract was entered into with Harmon
Bros OF Omaha to take the first 1000
feet of sn historical film. to include
early life here In 1870 and 1880
The Johnson-Bechtol department store
was Incorporated here for $4,000 by the
men who bought out the F. II. DeRhodes
establishment some three months ago
The summer normal closed today after
a most successful ak weeks session.
Three hundred tudents enrolled. The
closing week was enlivened by the mar
riage Of Mss Edith Copeland. the music
teacher, to Mr.. p. A. Reitz. a chadron
business man. Mrs. Reltz expects to
return from her welding tour in time
to start in with the school the coming
year
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-01
Nebraska
Notes from Beatrice
And Gage County

BEATRICE, Neb.. July S.-(special.)-
AS a result Of the cloudburst which visited
this locality early Friday morning the
Union Pacific was unable TO get its
passenger train through from Manhattan,
Kan. in the evening, so the motor was
put into service at 10 o'clock, making the
trip to Lincoln. The Blue valley Is
flooded and a bad washout occurred on
the Union Pacific between Marysville and
Manhattan. The river at this point was
about eight feet above normal Friday,
but began falling in the evening.
william F. Clark. jr.. died suddenly
Friday afternoon at his home at Dewitt,
aged SO years Funeral services will be
held Sunday at o'clock from the Metho-
dist church.
Anumber of violations of the small
pox quarantine were reported TO Chief
OF Police McGirr Friday, and he states
that unless the quarantine In strictly
obeyed arrests will follow. The small
pox situation here is much improved and
at the present time there are only fifteen
homes under quarantine.
The knights of GaReco held II meeting
at the Commercial club rooms and
changed the dates OF the fall festival
from September q to october to the
week of October 1875.
Edmund Martin, young farmer liv-
ing a mile south of Beatrice. and son
of WILDER Martin, travelling salesman,
was seriously injured Friday night by
being thrown from his motorcycle. II
Is feared that conclusion OF the brain
will develop.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-01
North Platte Improvement Notes.

NORTH PLATTE, Neb., July Sl.-(Spe-
cial,)-The mayor and council of this city
have called a special election to be held
on September IA. 1915. to vote upon two
questions. The first Is the voting Of
$4,000 in extension paving bonds. The
second question TO be voted on is the
matter of voting $1,000 In park bonds to
buy a tract of ninety-two acres, known
as the Dillon land. and 1t contains a
splendid grove.
Elaborate plans are being made for the
county fair, which will be held here from
August 80 to September 2. inclusive. The
Chamber of Commerce has appropriated
1880 to aid In taking care of the expense
of the exhibits at the fair and also for
the exhibit of Lincoln county at the state
fair.
Without one dissenting vGth, the elect
ors OF the o'Fallons school district, stu
ated twelve miles west Of this city, voted
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-01
NOTED MEN TO BE
AT TRACTOR DINNER
Bryan and Morehead and other Gov
errors Will Attend Banquet at
Fremont Monday Evening.
RIG MACHINES TO MAKE PARADE

w. J. Bryan. Governor John III. More
head and governors ot several states are
to he at the big farm tractor banquet at
Fremont Monday evening, August o.
That Is the Cay for tho formal opening
OF the National Power Farming demon
stratlon on the 1,0Oo-acre field north Of
Fremont Tractor manufacturers from
all over the United States are to be there
on the opening day, The big men OF
each class OF machine are to be pres
emit All will he marshaled together 1T
the banquet and the management has
had the assurance that Mr.. Rryan. who
win speak ct the chautauuua at Fremont
during the afternoon. will attend the
banquet also
At l o'clock Monday afternoon the
tractor show will open formally A big
parade OF tractors will mark 10 open
ing. There are to be some eighty ma
chimes In tho demonstrations for tho
week. and these eighty are all to draw
up in line and parade In kissing. clank-
ing metallic majesty over the big fold
which they later will pillow up
Following the parade Individual lem
onstrations are to be given with the
various tractors. and the program will
be on in full blast Every day has been
set apart especially for some particular
demonstration. or marked by some par.
ticular feature In connection with the
week of fettivity.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-01
Nebraska
STATE BOARD FAILS
TO LISTEN TO HALL
Railway Commissioners Views Not
Accepted by Members Who Fix
Tax Valuation.
NEGLEY MAY BE ALIENS AID
rrrom = staff NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


LINCOLN. July a.-Cspecial.) -Railway
Commissioner Thomas Hall attempted to
give the State Board Of Assessment q
little free advice today. but being a
democratic board. advice fro ma repub-
ncan source, even II It In expert. was
not asked. neither did II appear to be
thankfully received.
the board was considering Lancaster
county valuations and more particularly
the valuation of the lincoln Traction
company, and Mr.. Hall desired to have
the commission understand that II II
raised the valuation OF the street car
company the members made its expenses
greater and thus made It possible for
the company to go before the railway
commission and ask for a raise in rates.
However. the board did not appear TO
want to listen to such an example in
addition and instead listened to words
OF wisdom from that democratic seer and
philosopher, Judge w. II. England.
NesIey Is Candidate.
1t Is rumored in Lincoln that Repre-
sentative John I. Negley Of Omaha, who
served in the last legislature. is a can
didate for the position of deputy district
attorney under United States District At
torney Allen.
Mr. Allen does not expect to move to
Omaha and, therefore, it is considered
that should Mr. Negley land the place
he will have charge Of the Omaha end
OF the business, Mr.. Allen having charge
of the Lincoln end.
wife SeclsinE Husband.
Mrs. Eva Richards Of Bassett has writ
ten Labor Commissioner Coffey desiring
to know what she can do regarding her
husband. who left her about three months
ago in search of work and has not re-
turned nor has he communicated with
her in any way. The authorities desire
to send her to the county farm, but she
would first like to find Jim" and know
IL he was going to stand for the deal.
She heard that he was in Belle Fourche,
s. D., on July Il
New Bank at Valley.
The Farmers State bank OF Valley has
been granted a charter with A. Wick
lund, president; r. M. Erway. vice presi-
dent and E. NJ Warner. cashier. The
bank has a capital Of $4,000
Omaha Contractors Land.
In a field of twenty-one bidders for
the contract to build the new Bethany
VIigh school building, and for the other
work in connection with the same. Omaha
contractors walked off with the con-
tracts. The general work goes to B.
J. Jobst for 1885, the plumbing and
heating to Dan whitney for $s.sO6. and the
Hydraulic Brick company gets the con-
tract for the brick for 1A76 per thousand
New steuoErapher Named.
Land Commissioner. Fred Beckman bai
appointed Mrs. Jennie Foote to the posi-
ton of stenographer, his former steno-
grapher, Mrs. Marie Allenbach. having
resigned to be married.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-01
Notes from Loomi..

LOOMS, Neb,, July si.--(Spccial 1.-The
local CONGREGATIONAL church, which has
been without a pastor for several years,
wall inaugurate regular services next
Sunday. The new pastor is tT-,ev. II.
II. Pyche, VINO has been in charge OF the
Congregational church at Rarnam for
several years
The Loomis schools will be headed this
term by Prof l.. Il. Peterson, formerly
OF tile Fonam schools. Irof Il. l..
Keith, last years superintendent. hal
contracted to fill that position another
year, but recently vas granted his re.
lease In order to go itno business in his
home town. Curtis.
J. @ Kingsley for a number of years
q resident Of Phelps county. died at his
home west Of Loomis Thursday morning.
Tho funeral probably win be held sun
day
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-01

Embroidered voles. Crepes ETC.; sod up to $3.50.
at soc per yard.
MONDAY. Doc and SOC Socks for Quarter. II you
need some you'll buy these or at least you ought zoe
for Wash Ties. These not riff raff-made for Kill
patrcks-they sold at half. Next lot could buy
e eG sNTs9 You ee S hat for Se 1G pa
One man said OF one: "Oh, amt 1t bird" And we
might rime from shirt down to hose but to tell of the
rest will get down Silk Shirts, values to
$3.50 at priees-S2. 65. 1888 and S4.75.
All the soft or laundcred cuff tncrcerized shirts,
at 81 80 each All those which were $3.50 to $t75
Another lot-soft or Numbered cuffs-a few with
collars, 800 and $3.50 at Use each
Union suts-Nansook, Poros Knit or Lisle. Sloo
to $3.50 before, at csc.
Cotton and Striped Union Suits 45G instead of Use.
odd lots of Babrisgan and B. " D. Shirts and
Drawers 49c.
Night Shirts full size made WE'LL Fruit of the Loom
muslin 79G instead of $1.0O.
75e Night Shirts, foxy trimming. at soc each.
Bathing Suits for zee. we'll worth $500. The $3.50
kind at S1.25.
Bags and Suit Cases at very special prices
SOON TIME TO SPRUCE UP FOR FALL
Upon our third floor is a department which all
and Drapery seetion-Growng popularity, notwith-
standing war troubles etc. the business keeps jumping
ahead hurried look through our stock brought to view
odd lots single pairs ends OF material ETC. These
we desire to close out entirely this week.
Monday will offer l and 2-pair lots of Curtains
at " original prices.
POrtieres-l pair Of color $500 the pair in
Couch CoVers-S3OO and $3.50 former prices
Monday 81 IS.
sunfast Draperies-sold up to $1.25; Monday sec
4O-nch Marquisettc-19c, another at 25G;
40c yard,
4O-lnch scim-29c. sold up to SOC.
0O-nch Scotch Madras-39c yard Cretonnes
15C, soc.
ART DEPT.-A lot OF Yarn to clean out at sc a
skein. Crochet Cotton, all colors Toe per ball
PBNNANTS-omaha and Lodges, Toe each
Fancy Cushion Slips 19G instead of 45c.
Elsewhere in this paper We tell Fur tale OF much
than passing interest There exists a condition
absolutely dissmilar to anything past and probably
times womb contains possible parallel Duty your
SELF courtesy to demands that you the ad-it
may be immensely profitable also Fur ad page is 3,
Editorial Section
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-01
HUNDRED AND FIFTY
GRADUATE AT KEARNEY

KEARNEY, Neb,. July 31.-(Special.)-
Commencement exercises concluded the
summer term of the Kearney State nor
NAL on tn campus Thursday evening
over 100 citizens being in attendance. One
hundred and fifty graduates completed
their course in the June and July Sec
tons, the diplomas being presented by
President George s. Dick. The commence
ment address was delivered by Hon. w.
d. Oldham of Kearney. Musical num-
bers were given BY the Normal School
orchestra and ladies quartet, which
sand the Briday chorus from the Rose
Maiden. School will again convene for
the fall term in September, at which
time larger enrolment than last year
is expected. There was an enrolment Of
so at the normal school
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-01

and because successive governments have
been unable to agree upon a basis Of
settlement OF riparian rights. the po-
tential wealth OF the river has been all
lowed to pour itself unchecked into th0
sea--a gigantic waste in continent
where the chief dcsideratum is water.
The ceremonies at Blanchetown therefore
sgnalized an historical event When
carried to completion the project viii
bring in about 10000 acres for cultiva-
ton. and It IL estimated will bring in an
additional population OF from $4,000 to
10000 persons.
The cost will be about s21,O0o0o. Some
idea Of the extent Of the scheme may
be gathered from the fact that in South
Australia the lake Victoria reservoir cen
be made to store 1900. 10000 cubic feet
OF water.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-01
Inst Girls.

Frequently when a girl preserves
mans letters Il gets him in a pickle.
We heard recently OF a girl so refined
she wouldn't even read coarse print;
Girls who wouldn't go angling on the
Sabbath will fish for compliments on
that day. -,
IL you ask woman for reason. give
her time TO make one up
rho will be likely to believe everything
else you tell her. ,,, 4.
woman who Is fond OF rubbing II
i'm and nursing grievances Is not nec-
csaa rilv suited for hospital work.
IL took Father Time thousands OF years
10 make a man OF monkey, but girl
can make a monkey OF a man IN Two MN
utes Boston Transcript.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-01

The Fiat has gone forth-there must be an absolute
Sp q%t q All %6ST and S9UdT
STARTS PROMPTLY. WoMEN's GARMENTS, SUM
MER DREsSDS-ALL OF THEM.
New and very attractive models.
S1.39 for what sold up to 1915.
So, 90 for what sold UP to $3.50.
81 g for what sold up to $1,000
The full significance of these price reductions
only be realized by the see-er.
For House and Home-DREssEs of Bingham. at
69c instead of $1oo.
Sheer FlaxOn. Utility style. Comfy Garments ST. 20
WAISTS, WAISTS, waists--And then waists
the the old aS s9s sSSS s129 and
WASH sKIRTs-AlIow us to predict that there will
be plenty of opportunity to wear Wash skirts yet We
weather and a late fall White Pique skirts Of the
cut. well tailored CSC MONDAY
White Poplins. Gabardines. Imported Pque, Mer-
Sssa S .s SsS5S sS:S ss and 1898
few high class Suits to sell. In the neighbor-
hood of 20. Just write there are silk POpins,
POngee, White Gabardnes, Natural cOverts.
the si former price; MONDAY $500 each H. "'''00
PALM BEACH sUITs-If Julie her mother
would these suits in than time. Listen:
Suits which sold at $1,000 and $12.5O; Monday S5.95
each.
We like Louise Alcott's term Little Women"
applied to the girls Of all ages-sO when we say sale
mean children. from say years up to juniors.
For these on Monday; Dresses
Sold up to 'iO Sod ap 5S oi at 81 ss O0 at &c.
Sold up to $3.50 81. $50. Sold up to $3.50. S2.9s.
Goats to is years light wool. linens, ETC., befOae
up to $3.50 now So. so,
Middes-Final cut sec. were 800.
Silk Middies and Fine Waists Csc,
SUITS-An Out and Clear Out-ln Divisions:
First Dlvson-suIts sold up to $40. at $3.50.
Second Division--choice of Palm Beach and Linen
at $500.
Third Divisions Fine Suits. sold to $50. at SO.
few fine Hats at foolish figures.
Lingerie and Wash Hats In class.
One table will contain Mixed Lot OF Children's Hats
at Csc each.
ROmpers Beach Suits. Dresses. months to 6 years
all at special prices One special table; $3.50 former
price of most--Monday soc,
Mohair Bathing Suits 10, IL and II years, 81 80
each
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-01
Fine scOrn.

Lady" said Flooding Pete, could you
spare a hungry man a meal o. victuals?"
You go away from here or I'll call
my husband"
SIS that there stoop-shouldered man
plowin corn I'm the next field your hus-
yes IL "a"
II take back what I said. I've got a
heart in me, / have. II you've got a
meal O. victuals for a poor starvin' man,
give II to your husband. Wa shington
Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-01
County 10 sue for board Bill.

HASTINGS. Neb., July a.-(Special
Telegram)-The sS42 claim entered against
the city for board and lodging for the
prisoners at the county jail that was
prosecuted under a city ordinance. and
which was turned down by the council
under the ruling Of City Attorney Bruk-
mann. will be checked over by County
Attorney Fouts. and in case Sheriff Coles
records verify the account the county
viii sue Tor the amount.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-01

HASTINGS. Neb., July Sl.-(Special
Telegram -Residents of Denver Avenue,
north of Fourteenth street. have become
excited over the appearance of Union Pa
ciflc surveyors working down the avenue
toward the city water works plant. They
surmised that spur track is to be laid
to carry coal to the city plant, and they
have registered strong complaints against
the plan. Mayor Madgett denied any
knowledge Of such move on the part of
the railroad.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-01
Friday Omaha Day.

Friday OF that week Is to be Omaha
and Ak-ssr-Bcn day. on that day Omaha
people will make special effort to be
on the ground The Union Stock Yards
company is TO roast an OK, or perhaps
two, depending WVn how many sand
witches they estimat, will be required TO
go round.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday rf
that week are the days upon which the
"Romsnce OF the Pillow" Is to DO staged
in the great open-alr for the benefit of
the moving picture company that Is to
take this great drama of agricultural
development for the picture shows. This
is the improvised drama in which the
development Of the Nebraska prairie Is
to be portrayed from the days OF the
painted and be-feathered savage with his
noe of lone trying to raise corn, to the
present DAY of the mastery II Fteel and
steam. Love, romance, Indian hunting
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-01
Nebraska

bonds in the sum Of $4,000 for a new
school building.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-01
NEBRASKA Is SIXTY
MILLIONS RICHER

CONTINUED from Page oneO
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-01

and dome site scenes are to he thrown IN
to make the whole drama realistic.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-01

counties, showing increase and decrease
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-17
MOSHER GARAGE OPEN.
Much Work Pamains TO Be Done
Street in Poor Condition.

The 500-gallon tank for gasoline
storage was sunk this morning in the
ground outside of Mosher S new gar
age building on Flat street and by to-
morrow it viii be filed and the pump
installed,
Mr.. Mosher declared this morning
that, while the windows are not in and
there yet remains lot of work to DC
done, the garage is open for business
The cement floor on the first floor Is
laid and hard and machines are nov
cared fos there.
The street is in Door condition and
will not be put in permanent shape by
the town until after the commission,
recently appointed by the court has Civ
en- its decision as to the values of the
portions of the properties taken fol
straig tightening the street from II. G
Barber, L. II. Richardson and William
K. Sparks. The same commission viii
assess all the land damages.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-08-17
PERSONAL.

Miss Addic Shattuck is enjoying an
outing at Sunapee lake.
Frank Abbott of st. Johnsbury Is
visiting in town with his brother, G.. O..
Abbott.
Mr. and Mrs. +. A. Tuthill returned
Sunday from Dalton, N. Y, where they
had been few days,
Mrs. William Duquette and children
Of Chicopee, Mass, are guests of her
parents, MIR. and Mrs. w. Z. Haskell.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. ID. Clawson returned
this morning from a week s automobile
trip through the White Mountains and
in Maine.
Il. G. Bent, superintendent of the
new railroad station construction work
spent the weekend at his home in
Hartford, Conn.
Miss Emily Shea and brother, George
Shea, went by automobile with George
MartcA this morning to Rutland, where
they will visit their grandfather. Miss
Gladys Russell, who has been spending
the summer with her grandmother in
Brandon, will return with Mr.. Martcll