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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-11-04

bigger than the congregation ana then
makes the paying off of the mortgage
its chief contribution to community
life. There is an irrational amount Of
money put into these fractional church
buildings in the little towns, and once
built they are usually dedicated away
from any secular or week day use Of
even the working r~eligionists who built
them,
In the Wilkesbarre district the subur-
ban towns need no one thing so ter
ribly. SO dangerously, as amusements.
Recreation young people will have,
even if they go short Of food and fire
and sleep to buy it. Especially is there
a demand for five CEN and ten cent
amusements for evenings. somethingl
as democratic as the moving picture
shows. but with more air and more
chance for visiting, talk and laughter.
Amateur theatricals. singing socie-
ties, band concerts. midsummer water
side sports with races. outdoor fairs
and markets. even by moonlight-any
of these the joint efforts of all the wo-
mems aid societies of a suburb could
push to lively success. Why should not
a civic club. for instance. own the best
"nicklet" in Il little town, show the best
pictures to be had. set a standard of
ventilation and cleanliness and make
money on the business?
The most immediate need Of all in
the district which I use by way of illus
tration is for good. cheap dancing
places, not for next year, not for some
where, but definitely here and now in
the suburbs. Every little settlement
has at least one undesirable dance hall,
if not actually a bad one. Yet de-
nouncing the bad dance hall achieves
precisely nothing but the waste of valu-
able "hot air" There must be compe-
tition-co1npetition upward.
If what is true Of the Wilkesbarre
district is true of all the Industrial
towns of the north today wbnen's So
cieties the country over have an unpar-
alleled opportunity for constructive
Work-the amusements of all the little
towns waiting to be energized, con-
trolled. made over. multiplied tenfold!
With teamwork in poor relief, team
work in the nursing Of the sick, enough
at any rate to prevent the waste of ef-
fort and meddlcsome overlapping from
which we suffer now, women ought to
have a margin Of energy left.
To use it in intelligent organizing of
public amusements WOULD be a peace
time service to the state comparable
only to the Red Cross service in time Of
war.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-11-04
PRESIDENT WILSON AND MRS. NORMA,
GAIT,

-NS
PRESIDENT WILSON AND MRS. NORMAN
GAIT.
her first in the early autumn Of last
year and were so much attracted by her
that they sought her out more and
more frequently, and the friendship be-
tween them rapidly ripened into an af-
%fectionate intimacy. Mrs. Gait spent a
month this summer at Cornish as the
house guest of the presidents eldest
daughter. 1t was through this intima-
cy of his daughter and cousin that the
president had an opportunity to meet
and know Mrs. Calf. One of the most
interesting facts about the engagement,
indeed, as told by friends, is that the
presidents daughters should have
chosen Mrs. Gait as the object of their
| admiration and friendship before their
father did.
Mrs. Gait has dark hair and dark
eyes and is always modishly gowned.
Her tastes are said to be strikingly
similar to those Of the president, lit
erature and charitable work engaging
much Of her interest.
Mrs. Calf is the widow Of a well
known business nan of Washington,
who died eight years ago, leaving a
jewelry business that still bears his
name. She has lived in Washington
since her marriage in 1896. She is
about forty years old and was Miss
Edith Boiling. She was born in Wythe,
vile, Va, where her girlhood was
spent and where her father, the late
William II. Boiling, was a prominent
lawyer.
In the circle Of people who have
known Mrs. Gait for many years she
has been regarded as a woman of I'm.
usual beauty, gifted with a natural
charm. Friends speak of her as being
constantly sought ii as a delightful
companion, remarking especially on hel
thoughtfulness and capacity for accom-
plishing anything she chose to under
take.
Mrs. Gait was present at the first
social affair participated in by the pres
ident and Miss Margaret Wilson In
more than n year. 1t was a tea given
by Miss Wilson to neighb0rs in the
artist colony at Cornish, N. H..
Since the return of the president tc
Washington he and Mrs. Gait have
spent many evenings together, some
times at the White House and often q,
her home.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-11-04

that they were very easily frightened.
| must either sleep in this deserted
house or return to Nenado or biyouac.
The latter 1 did not wish to do. for 4
norther was blowing and a fine rain
vas falling. SO I thanked the man for
his information and rode On.
/ reached the house just before dark.
and an attractive place it must have
been in its prime.
The house had been handsomely fur
nisled, but that must have been many
| years before, for, though the frame
work Of the furniture was solid as
ever, the woven fabrics were in tat
ters. And vet the place looked as if
persons had used it since the olden
time, when it was occupied regularly.
There were bits of food scattered about
md other evidences Of the sojourn of
human beings. Perhaps. | thought,
these things were left by those per-
sons of whom the man | met on the
road told me. The first thing ! did
was to gather some wood which |
found scattered about the place and,
| puISiho ~ III IhS SISoC hlCEiuSC, oOOil
had a cheerful blaze, which l needed
not only for warmth, but to help ban
sh the d%rearineSS about me.
L ate my supper beside the fire, The
apartment I occupied had apparently
been the principal bedroom of the
house in it's better days, and its walls
were hung with portraits. One I judg-
ed to be the likeness of the former
owner, the Spaniard who had murder.
ed his wife and her paramount. He
certainly looked capable Of murder.
One Of his eyes seemed to differ from
the other; but. since / had no light ex,
cept what came from the hearth, ]
cOuld not make out wherein this DIFF.
ference lay.
Having finished my supper, l went
out and gathered what green stuff
could find for my horse to eat-I had
watered him shortly before at a runneI
beside the %r0ad-and, returning, sm0k
ed a pipe beside the fire. I had nc
mind to occupy the bed with its enor
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-11-04
PRESIDENT WILSON
and HIS F|ANCEE
Mrs. Norman Gait to Become
Lady Of White House.
"HOUGH the great god Of war
has been causing no end of
trouble at the White House,

has been causing no M OF
trouble at the White House,
the little god Of love has found
the opportunity to get busy also.
Through Secretary Tumulty President
Wilson has announced his engagement
to Mrs. Norman Gait Of Washington.
The date of the wedding has not been
definitely set, but it is asserted that it
will take place some time in Deem
Der at Mrs. Galt's home.
Friends of the president have ex-
pressed their pleasure over the IN
nouncement not only because of Mr..
Wilson's personal happiness, but be-
cause they felt this new companion
ship would give him support and COM
fort in his home life-a vital need dur
ing hours of strain I'VE the nations
problems. With the marriage Of his
two daughters and the death of Mrs.
ident's life had tended to become that
Of a recluse. His absorption in official
labors began to tell on him physically,
and when a few months ago he began
to take Il renewed interest in his own
affairs his friends and members of his
family welcomed the distinct change
which it brought about in his health
and spirits.
The announcement Of the engage
ment is generally regarded as a fore
runner of an interesting social season
for Washington.
1t was Miss Margaret Wilson and her
cousin, Miss Bones. who drew Mrs. Gait
into the White House circle. They met
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-06

Omaha was on the itinerary for five
hour stop Miss Doris Goethe OF tho
bureau Of publicity took the party in
charge while In Omaha and conducted
them TO South Omaha, where they were
particularly anxious TO get compre-
hensive survey of the packing industry
They got Il, for they spent the whole
five hours there, going through the hos,
sheep and cattle yards. visiting the horse
barns. and then taking the trips through
several Of the large packing plants.
Eighty spring chickens on ice. That v
one OF the items the special car carried
from the agricultural college at South
Carolina. Bushels and bushels Of corn
on the cob is another item they carried.
Cream. milk and butter from their own
agricultural COWS they started out with,
although these they have had to replenIsh
since.
The party is travelling in q special but
fet car. There are thirty In the party.
made up largely Of students of the col
lege, professors, business men and their
wives.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-06
JACK FAUST PINCHED AS
he LEAVES COURT ROOM

Jack Faust, colored. was before Police
Judge Kubat charged with vagrancy. It
was learned that he had been tried for
the murder OF a woman in Kansas City,
but had been released, and inas1much as
lilo had work the judge turned him loose
lie had hardly gotten out of the door,
when John McGivney, transient, rushed
I'm 20 Inspector Steve MaIoney and whis-
percd something in his ear. Maloney
rushed out OF the court room, and re-
turned I'm a moment with Jack, who had
not left the building. 1t turned out that
he was charged by McGivney with rob-
berry. McGlvney having lost $2S In cash to
him Wednesday night. The exact amount
OF McGivney's loss was found on the
person of the arrested man. and he was
sent up for ninety days In the county
jaI.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-06
is Injured
On a Practice Run

Joseph Forman. i4Os South Thirteenth
street. fireman at the Eleventh and
Dorcas street barn, was painfully injured
while on a practice run. when a horse
fell. and his hand caught in a snap on
the harness. The snap entered a finger,
and nearly tore It from his hand. With
considerable presence OF mind he man
aged to tear the hook out. preventing tho
plunging horse from injuring him more
seriously. DR.. Shook attended him, an
nouncing that he was in no danger as
long as the wound did not become In
fected.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-06
JITNEYS MUST PAY
BOND AND LICENSE
City Council Passes Ordinance Call
ing for $1,000 Bond and Ten
Dollars License Fee.
GOES INTO EFFECT AT ONCE

The city council passed an ordi-
nance for the regulation of the jitney
business, the measure to be in force
at once under provision OF a law
which places urgency ordinances"
beyond the operation Of a referen-
dun, but does not preclude court
action.
The bond requirement feature Is; For
car OF five passenger capacity. $1,000.
and $500 additional bond for each passen-
ger beyond that capacity. In place Of
the occupation tax provision in the for
mer ordinance. the new ordinance re-
qulres an additional license fee OF $40
for cars OF five-passenger capacity, and
SIS for cars of larger capacity. City
Solicitor F1eharty, who drew the ordi-
nance. told the council that the jitney
men believe a bond of $500 would De
sufficient. but he explained that in sew
eral courts the bond provision OF this
ordinance has been upheld. a recent case
in Des Moines being cited.
The monthly cost for the ordinary
small jitney under this ordinance will be
about $40.
Must specify Routes.
Before being granted permits by the
superintendent of police Jitney men will
be required to specify in their appllca-
tions the routes they expect to traverse
and 70 state frequency OF service, all
Of which will be subject to approval by
the superintendent. In this way It is
expected congestion OF jitneys on any
street viii be avoided and n distribu-
ton of routes will be obtained.
Exceptions will be made to allow jitney
men to haul passengers off regular routes
or to abandon their regular routes and
schedules for stated periods.
Interior lights will be required only in
cars OF more than five-passenger ca
pacity. the exception being In favor of
those not carrying storage batteries.
Weekly fupigation OF cars win be re-
quired. Permanent signs. as required
by tho first ordinance. will not be obll-
gatory. but signs must plainly show
routes travelled and fares charged.
The superintendent OF police Is en-
powered to revoke permits upon convic-
ton for intoxication or for violation of
provisions OF tho ordinance. Chauffeurs
OF jitneys will be required to pass ex-
aminations.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-06
POLICE KEEP CROWD BACK
Doors Forced TO Be Closed at Big
Shoe Sale Until Space is
Cleared Out.
MOTHER WITH EIGHT KIDDIEs

Policemen had 20 be called in 10 help
handle the crowd that surged into the
basement Of the Brandeis stores yesterday
at the opening Of the annual 81 shoe sale
Although a space OF 1900 square feet
with broad aisles running between the
tables had been provided. the crowd that
came TO buy far exceeded capacity.
The doors were besieged long before
opening time. When they were finally
admitted polioement were stationed
among the people and at every stairway
leading down to the basement Those
waiting to enter were held back until
the floor had cleared somewhat Then
a few score more would be let in.
All OF the big space recently excavated
under Douglas street was devoted to tho
sale, and a large part Of the old base
ment.
Seyonty-fIve thousand pairs of shoes
and pumps were piled on the tables and
counters. and the crowd went for them
with a great rush. They were clustered
around each table three and four deep
Long benches were provided. and every
person was his own clerk, selecting the
shoes, and then sitting down and trying
them on. and finally taking them to tho
wrappers and paying the bill.
Up In the balcony, which overlooks
the new part Of the basement. crowd Of
spectators watched the amazing sight.
Said a military looking woman to the
policeman at one OF the stairways:
my husband and baby are down there
and must go down and find him"
You can't go down yet. madam" re-
piled the stern minion of the law. Hell
get along all right"
wiry little woman was there early
and picked out corner Of the benches,
where she seated eight small children
OF assorted sizes Then she made q raid
on the shoe tables, rapidly picking out
foot gear to fit the various kids. Rap
idly she tossed the shoes to them. Here.
Amelia. try this pair; Susan. SEQ IL this
pair will tit little George" and 80 on
And finally she marched up to tho desk
and had about a dozen pair wrapped up.
WELL" she sighed, IT hope that1l keep
us in shoes till Christmas anyway"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-06
HOWELL GOES TO LEXINGTON
10 BRING BACK HIS Auto

Frank S. Howell. retiring United States
attorney. has gone TO Lexington. Neb,
TO bring home his touring car, which he
left there last week and came on by
train. when he was notified that Thomas
Allen. his successor in office. was In a
hurry to annex tho emulments OF the
office.
Mr.. Howell was assured by the weather
bureau that the roads from Lexington
to Omaha are now in good condition and
likely to grow better. Mr.. Howell used
the car in going about in various parts
OF Wyoming and Colorado. taking evil
dence in a government suit.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-06
MILLER SAYS he GETS MANY
COMPLAINTS FROM PARENTS

Probation officer Miller declares that
owners OF motorcycles who are criticizing
a statement made by him concerning tho
influence Of these machines on i'm
morality OF young girls. misunderstood
HE meaning. The statement was in the
nature OF q reply 20 correspondents who
had expressed their views In The Bees
Letter Box.
4 do not say that the motorcycle In
itself Is not an admirable vehicle he
said. I'm fact I frequently ride one my
self. / know there are many men OF ex-
cellent character who use them.
but IN the last few weeks / have re
ceivcd many complaints from parents and
citizens concernlng the use OF motor
cycles for the corruption Of young girls
There have been more complaints Of this
Kind about motorcycles recently thar
about automobiles.
Il think the discussion will be bone
fetal In that II win call the attention OF
parents 70 what is going on"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-06
MANY DIVORCES ARE
GRANTED WEDNESDAY

Two husbands Wednesday secured d.
vorces from wives who had deserted
them. They were John n Graf, who
sued Eleanor X. Graf. and Peter Nego-
NOR. who sued Helen Negomir. Mrs.
Emily s. Ghyst was awarded de-
cree against Norman Ghyst on grounds
OF cruelty, Mrs. Cynthia A. Weaver
was victorious in her suit against Ernest
A Weaver, In which she charged cruelty
Mrs Mary X. Potter Is no longer the
wife of Aubrey Potter. Mrs. Ruth A.
Budd was granted legal separation from
Harry II. Budd on grounds Of nom
support
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-06
OLD WHEAT DROPS OFF A
CENT ON OMAHA MARKET

Old wheat on the Omaha market ives
a cent lower. selling at si.4O@1.E. while
new remained steady at the prices Of
wednesday, the sales being made around
H.15d1.2l. Receipts were twelve car
loads.
cent up. the prices being 759Tc. Fifty
six carloads were on the market
Oats were cent up and sold at 51i4a
61Jhc, with two carloads offered.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-06
Uni Club Plans for
Opening of New Home

The board of directors OF the University
club held a meeting at the Commercial
club at noon to plan for the opening of
the new quarters in the former Inde-
pendent Telephone company building at
Twentieth and Harvey streets. The
opening will occur the week Of August
l6. and some day during that week
big open house and reception will be held.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-06
At Happy Hollow Club.

Mrs. Palmer Findley entertained at
luncheon today at the Happy Hollow club
In honor Of Miss Janet Brownies of Wash
ington, Pa, who IL the guest OF her
brother, Mr.. J. T. Browniee. Covers
were placed for ten.
Miss Helen Gervin was hostess at
prettlly appointed luncheon today at the
Happy Hollow club. in honor OF Miss
Ruth stevenson. who 10 her guest. The
guests were seated at one long table,
which was artlsucally decorated with
quantities OF pink and white asters.
cnvern war placed for.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-06
Society Goes to Races.

Society Goes to Races.
Society attended the opening Of the
horse races at the Speedway this after
noon IN great numbers.
The boxes were gay with enthusiastic
spectators and all Omaha welcomed the
return OF the equine sport.
Mr.. J. A Cavers gave a box party at
this event. Hts guests included MIR. ana
Mrs. wickham OF Council Bluffs and Mrs
Charles Marsh. After the races Mr.. Cav
ers viii entertain his guests at dinner at
the Country club. With Mr.. and Mrs E.
8. westbrook In their box were Mr.. and
Mrs. s. s. Caldwell, Miss Louise White
ana Mir. Claiming Jordan. Mr.. and Mrs.
n. c. Peters entertained for Mr.. and Mrs.
win Burns and Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Peters Other well known lovers OF the
horse In prominence this afternoon were
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. c. Byrne, MIR. and Mrs.
Everitt Buckingham, MIR. and Mrs. J. >.
Foster. Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Wright. Miss
Lucille Bacon. MIR. Ralph Morrison. MI ED
Peck and Mr.. John A. Kuhn.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-06
Omahans IN San Franoisco.

Mr. and Mrs. Rome Miller, their son
and their daughter. Mira waggoner. have
taken hotel apartments at San Francisco.
and expect to make tho return trip to
Omaha by motor by way OF Seattle.
MIR @. w. Wattles is leaving on quick
trip 70 join his family at San Francisco.
and bring them home. Mrs. Wattles AMI
the children motored up from Los An
geles last week. and they viii all return
together 10 their home In Omaha about
the middle Of August In the private car
OF President FELTON, Of the Chicago q
Great western. which has been placed at
their disposal. Mr.. Wattles being d.
rector Of the road.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-06
All Houses Must Be
Supplied with Screens

Health Commissioner ConnelIs fly
screen ordinance, outlined in detail a
week ago. has been introduced by Com
missioner Kugel. II is proposed TO re-
quire that all owners or agents OF prop
erty provide adequate screen protec-
ton against flies. This applies to own.
ers occupying their own houses or rent
ing them to others.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-06
Thursday, August 5, 1915.
BY MELLIFICIA.


A II the ball afternoon
~ From all be and interesting
twofod Following the Secher
give stechers father
will Neb They will be guests
Of
with
some a
the committee and the
and
W. Besy
Commercial club Judson oBren
Baldrige Charles
Brands Ellis Arthur Hnchley.
Schiller Manufacturers association OF Omaha
asked and II include attractions
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-06
Among the Visitors.

Mr.. and Mrs. John F. MeGiinn of Read
ing. Pa. are the guests OF their cousins,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Mccarthy. en- route
to the expositions. Mr.. MoGlinn is gem
efal yardmaster OF the Pennsylvania Erie
railroad.
Miss Marion Mcdonald OF Duluth.
MINI. is visiting Mrs. Lee Hamlin. She
will probably stay until the first OF
September.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-06
SOUTH CAROLINANS HERE
Party of Thirty Spends Time Al
lotted to Omaha at the Stock
Yards.
CARRY THEIR OWN PROVISIONS

The Weeks Western tour crowd OF
thirty tourists spent five hours IN Omaha
Wednesday. on their e.Oo0-mlle Journey.
Prof. C. r. Weeks. formerly OF Peru
Normal school, and ORE time professor
at the University Of Nebraska, now in
charge of the department Of agriculture
Of Winthrop college, Rock Hin. S. c., is
conducting the party.
Nine thousand miles in thirty-one
days" is the slogan Of the party.
In fact that is the schedule of the party
Prof. Weeks has made up the schedule
and itinerary carefully to cover the
points Of most interest in a big circular
trip from South Carolina, through the
coast country and back home.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-06
Matinee idol in California.

Matinee girls who used to rave over
Albert Morrison when he was leading
man here for the Eva Lang company, may
be interested to know that he IL taking
similar roles with the New Post theater
stock company in San Francisco. where
he Il billed as ''the handsomest leading
man on the stage"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-06
Sale Continued Friday and Saturday
Remnants of Table
Linen

Remnants of Table
Linen
1000 yards Of aII-Iinen
damask In remnahes, some
slightly solledI all good
lengths. Walls. In this 7E
lot up to $t.25, yd.. (JC
$2.25 Spreads, $1.75
Extra fall Size crochet
spreads, scallOped or hemmed.
A large assortment Of pretty
patterns In the MarSeilles
effect.
15c Crash, Sc
S.0Oe yards Of aII-Hnsn erAah,
bleached and unbIeachedi good
heavy, durable quality, rem-
nAnts Of 8 and 1e-yard lengths.
Fast Black Hosiery
Meas, wOmsn's and chlldren's
nae cotton, fast black Tho
hosiery. Worth 1R54c. HS
1Oc Napkins, Sc
10 and ae-ineh msresrisOd
naplLlns, hemmsd ready for
useS some slightly mussedi all
pretty patterns.
25c Center Pieces Zoe
I,O0o center pieces, dOlliss
and squares, lses and dnawn-
work. VERY slightly aolled. a
bargain.
Boys Sport BlOuses,
At 26c
100 DOEen blouses IN IiRht
and dark patteFnst Alss blue
ehambEAyt some have mllitary
collar. Vslues up 10 B0c.
Boys Wash Suits, 39c
Broken lots Of salts In the
latest styies-OiiVeR Twist,
Tommy Tucker and vsstss.
Values Mp 10 s1.Oo.
Boys Bathing Suits,
at 19c
Suits In plain blas and hlus
with white trimming. 36s ana
&c values.
Motions
0Ood screen Fly Swat =
en-. lee Vakaes. each. -. AC
See Eetisn H'sxes. sDe- IN.
eAai Friday, ~. AVC
Chlldren's Coed Hose
Buttens. Clasps. safety Plns
and Hooks and Eyes.
specially priced, card. 80. &c
Pm CuEhioas.
ASn ..-s...-...s. ~
Dreas Shields. Specially C.
prtceds pair. ......... %
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-06
Personal Mention.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles r. Weller have
gone 10 Excelsior Springs for a few days,
They win return next Monday.
Miss Cora Bennett and Miss Elizabeth
Needham are attending the Auburn ohau.
tauoua. they will be some two weeks.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-06
Public Library Hours
in Other Cities
Council Bluffs

Our library is open from s:3O a.
m. TO D. m. During the period the
public schools are closed in the sum-
mer. we close at D. m, except on
Saturday, when we are open until 9
D. m. and close all day Sunday.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-06
For House Guest.

Miss AhnAbelIe and Helen Sinclair
entertained at luncheon today At their
home in honor OF their guest, RIss RIO.
berta Biinn OF Sioux City. The table
was decorated with yellow daisies and
lavender china aaters and yellow aster
place cards marked the names OF
twelve guests.