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Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-07
Colorado Town
Snowbound for
Nearly a Week

GRAND JUNCTION. Colo. Jan. EFF
forts to restore communication with Gate
way, a mining camp In southwestern
Mesa county. which has been snowbound
for nearly a week. were further hampered
today by a four-inch snow fall last
night. which drifted badly in a forty-mile
gale.
Food supplies, it is feared here. are
running low in the town and at Isolated
ranch homes in the district.
Cattle men near here planned today TO
resume efforts TO break train into Gate
way. with fifty horses driven in single
file.
In places on the Uncompahgre plateau
snow has drifted over fifty-foot pines, &C
cofalng to forest rangers
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-07
OKLAHOMA GRANDFATHER
LAW WILL BE AMENDED

II. L. Williams issued n proclamation to-
day convoking the Legislature of Okla
homa in extraordinary session January II.
The proclamation does not mention
questions that the governor may submit
for consideration, but 1t is believed here
that the so-called grandfather law" will
be submitted for amendment and the leg
islature asked to enact more stringent
anti-usury law.
Provisions of the grandfather law"
imposing qualifications for voters in this
state recently were declared unconsti-
tutional by the supreme court OF the
United States because the effect of the
law was to disfranchise negro residents
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-07
JUDGE THOMAS IN EAST
TO PRESENT BANK CASE
CFrom a STAFF Correspondent,

WASHINGTON. Jan. 6.--(Speclal Tele-
gram.)-J. J. Thomas OF Seward, who is
spoken OF as a possible successor TO the
late Judge w. II. Munger on the district
bench Of Nebraska. is in Washington for
the purpose OF presenting the case of the
Bank OF stapiehurst against Yates and
others TO the supreme court Four cases
are included IN the same bill OF particu-
lars, and for purposes OF expedition will
be heard together.
These cases were docketed for argument
on Monday last. but the death of Assooi-
ate Justice Lamar postponed argument
and they win not be reached until next
Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-07
PART OF SOUTH CHICAGO
STEEL PLANT Is BURNED

CHICAGO, Jan. 6-Fire In the south
Chicago plant OF the Illinois steel com
pany. last night destroyed a three story
brick building known as the electrical
appliance storage house. The cause is
unknown oftlciEis Of the company ssii
that e number OF articles we're being
made by the company for American mar
ufacturers which might be used In munl-
ton making. The officials declined 10
estimate the loss early in the day.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-07

WASHINGTON. Jan. e.--(specisl Tele-
eiam)-The eomptroller Of the currency
has approved the application 20 convert
the Alcester state bank Of AleesteT, 8,
D.. into the Alcester National bank, cap
ital. $500
lincoln Neh, las been approved a. re-
serve agent for the First National bank
p coff. Wye.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-07
The National Capital
Thursday, January 9. 1919.
The Senate.

Met at noon. - NJ,
department II Il is not possible TO
abolish or consolidate some army posts'
senator McCumb@r asked tor inVesti-
cation 81 charges that an illegal combi.
nation 10 about 70 advance prices OF
binder Irvine.
Adopted resolution asking the president
10 DESIGNATE a Jewish relief day,
Adjourned al a;sS p. m. 20 noon friday
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-07

A For Sale or For Rent Ad placed
in The Bee will accomplish Its pur-
pose.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-07

Piles Cured I'm q 90 Ia Days.
Druggists refund money n Paxo oint-
ment fails to cure itching. blind. bleeding
or protuding piles, First application
gives relief. Oc.-Advertlsement.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-07
rae HOuse.

Met al noon.
Secretary Garrison outlined the army
Increases TO the military commission.
OF propaganda for and
against preparedness.
NAVY committee continued hearings on
Adjourned at $50 p. m. to noon Friday,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-07

Colds cause Grip-Iaxative Bromo-
ouinine removes the cause, There 10 only
one ''Bromo Quinine." y. w. Groves
signature on box. @c.-Advertisement'
Read The Bee Want ADS. IL pays'
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-07
state Department 10 Act.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 6.-The State de-
partment probably will take up with the
Italian government the question of guns
mounted on the liner Giuseppe Verdi
with a view to having the pieces dis
waters.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-07
Hold All They Gain.

THE British had held all they gained.
except two important salient, one a hill,
momentarily carried by the Gurkhas.
and the position on Chunnuk Bair, which
had been retained forty-eight hours.
Unfortunately" says General Hsmii-
ton. ''these two pieces OF ground, small
and worthless as they seemed, were
worth, according TO the ethics Of war,
10000"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-07

ficient in the practice Of shooting at the
barrels passengers saio. The guns we're
mounted on the afterhouse OF the vessel.
one on either side and we're in such posi-
ton as TO command all positions from
the ship.
The captain described the guns as hav-
ing a caliber Of a milimeters, capable
Of firing a shell Weighing fifty-five kilos
four and one-half miles.
when the Giuseppe Verdi docked here,
e. A. Dowsey, member Of the port
neutrality squad. inspected the guns and
reported his Information 20 Dudley
Field Malone. collector of the port.
The guns are still on the ship and no
action will be taken by local officials
until a report OF the investigation has
been made to Washington.
After leaving Palermo on December "a.
an lights on the Giuseppe Verdi we're
carefully concealed and during the day
time the steamer covered roundabout
course for the purpose of avoiding hos
tile submarines.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-07
Hay Asks aaestions.

Chairman Hay asked II recent orders
Of the War department would prevent
army officers from giving the committee
free expression OF their individual views
They are free as air" the secretary
replied. They are bound only by vocabu-
larry and conscience"
The secretary developed no definite op-
position 10 his plans during the early part
Of his examination by members Of the
committee. Representative Kahn, repub-
lean, asked II the Monroe doctrine was
not a constant source OF danger 20 the
country, against which preparation must
be made.
Absolutely" said Secretary Garrison
I'VE must be prepared 10 defend Il Of
abandon a."
Evening star., 1916-10-20
1O4,49O TREES IN D. c.,
SUPT. LANHAM REPORTS
8, ,421 Planted and 2,O96 Removed in
the Fiscal Year Ended
July 1.

There were 1O4.490 trees in the
streets, parkings, sidewalks, play
grounds and school yards of Washing
ton at the beginning of the present
fiscal year, July !. according to the an
nual report of Trueman Lanham. su-
perintendent of trees and parkings.
submitted to the District Commission
ers today.
In the year 3.421 trees were planted,
an increase of thirty-three over the
record of the year previous, while 2.0s6
trees were removed. This was a de-
crease of 532 from the number removed
during the preceding year.
One Of the principal streets affected
by tree removals of the year. the report
states. was North Capitol between N
and T. streets. The old tulip poplars on
this thoroughfare were replaced with
pin oaks. On both sides of Maryland
avenue between 9Th and 18th streets
northeast silver naples were removed
and replaced with red oaks. The re-
naming silver naples on this street,
between the Capitol and 8th street,
should be removed and replaced with
red oaks. the report says.
Evening star., 1916-10-20
Groceries, Relishes and Soaps Specially Priced
In the Pure Food Store.

Saturdays marketing should include visit to the
Pure Food Store. These but few of the unusual
values being offered in addition to the many splendid
items manv of them not obtainable in the average
grocery store.
medium size natural
pea Special Si7O dozen
Special price. $1O0 dozen
for bOc
Shredded Wheat breakfast food. Special
price.
delicious fruit
cia
$780,
Fancy Louisiana sack each
Curtice Maine quality,
Special
Dutch Special
Special cake.
Soap; Proctor & Gamble Company and
100
Regular Bath Ivory Soap. &400 OF 100 cakes
floor Tenth street, 1 -
Evening star., 1916-10-20
GIRLS CORsETs AND. CORSET WAISTS.

The mission of and waist control
the figure wisely aid developing along proper and
graceful lines.
How figure study The different types
REQUIRE different treatments the wide variety mod
els offer.
Ferris and Ideal Waists those with without
shoulder strap with the clasp button front desired
These used for the first models.
The Light Corset in many models neither long high
pretty pink white couts; also Wasne Corsets and
Hip Confners
Front-lacing Corsets for the young girl good
and include several models in Modart Corset with low bust
and very medium skirt and heavily boned.
Splendid Front-lacing Corsets in American Lady and
R & G models.
There are Wast-ne Corses of broche and coutls The
young girls generally low bust with rather
skirt
Successo very model of light
medium skirt for the slender GIRL $3.50 pair
Ferris Waists to S1-50.
Frontacing Corsets, SI.50 to $780,
Back-acing Corsets, SI00 to $3.50.
ird foor,E Eleventh. street.
Evening star., 1916-10-20
WEATHER..
Cloudy and Colder Tonight; Tomor
row Fair. Much Colder.

For the District of Columbia. Mary
land and Virginia. Iartiy cloudy and
colder tonight Tomorrow. fair. much
colder; fresh to strong south to west
winds.
For West Virginia, cloudy and much
colder tonight. with rain or snow. To-
morrow, fair. much colder.
After having apparently lost most of
its energy, the storm of the present
week underwent a decided redevelop-
ment during yesterday, and is central
this morning over southern Lake Mich
igan. with northeasterly movement
With the high pressure to the west
ward. IL has caused westerly gales in
the Ohio valley and SHOWS in the plains
states. the Missouri and upper Missis-
sfppi valleys, with decided fall in
temperature To the eastward and
southwark of the disturbance rains
were general. and in many places
heavy. with abnormally high temper
atures. except in the east gulf states.
where it is much colder, the fall in
temperature extending through the
west gulf states. Very low tempera-
lures also continued in the plains
states and extreme southwest. while in
the extreme northwest it is warmer
There Will be rain or snow tonight
in the upper lake region. and rain in
the lower lake region. and tonight and
tomorrow In New England and eastern
New York. Pennsylvania and New Jer-
tey. EistNneTe east OF the MlSSiSSIp ppi
river the weather will be generally fair
tonight and tomorrow
1t will be decidedly colder in the
upper lake region. the Ohio valley and
the east gulf states. with freezing
temperatures tonight az far south as
Tennessee. and frost practically to the
gull line 1t will also be much colder
tomorrow in the lower lake region and
= Atlantic states.
storm warnings are displayed on the
great lakes.
The winds along the New England
coast Will be increasing south and
southwest; on the middle Atlantic
coast. south and southwest, becoming
strong; on the south Atlantic coast
fresh southwest and west, except varf-
able on the Florida coast; on the east
gulf coast. moderate northwest
steamers departing today for Euro
pean ports viii have increasing south
and southwest winds becoming strong,
with rain. to the Grand Banks
Tide Tables.
(Compiled by United States coast and
geodetfc survey
Today-Low tide. s:zl AIN. and s:4t
Evening star., 1916-10-20
TOILET PREPARATIONS.

WE HAVE A COMPLETE AND INTERESTING ASSORI-
MENT OF HARRIET HUBBARD AYERS WELL
KNOWN PREPARATIONS.
CREAMConaining remedies for fecls moth patches
whitening the skin
and making it smooth and soft soc and s1oo
pine altar Of
strengthen and fnvigorate the
RoUGE-"LA COQUETTE"In liquid The liquid
special packages cap making 1t easy to
pocket grip particularly convenient for
refreshing and after the bath
ALMOND HONEY CUCUMBER LOTIONS necessary as the
especially recommended for tender
PowDERContainng no lead bismuth arsenic or
feeling and much desired: delightfully."- per
POWDER OR LIQUID for removing superhuous
directions with every package s1.oo
Bath Salts Wrinkle Eradfcator Liquid Soap
Talcu Foot Ice and other valuable
foorG street.,
Evening star., 1916-10-20
Building Permits.

Building permits were issued today to
the following:
Charles w. King. to build seven
dwellings from 4315 to 1927 Iowa ave-
nue. northwest; architect, n. T Haller;
builder. Charles w. King; estimated
cost. $4,000.
f. b. Moore. to repair dwellings at
2435 8th street and 1885 Georgia ave-
nue. northwest; estimated cost. $50
F. l.. Wagar, to repair dwelling at 431
Massachusetts avenue; estimated cost
$500.
Louis G. Putnam, to repair garage at
1872 street northwest; estima ted
cost, 500.
Evening star., 1916-10-20
SOCIETY WOMEN WILL AID
WAR VICTIMS IN EUROPE
Volunteers to Manage Booths in Col
lection of Funds for Starving
Syrians and Armenians.

Misses Dorothea and Gwendolin Denys.
who will have charge of the spe-
cial committee of young women which is
10 supervise the booths and tables in
the business houses of Washington at
which contributions viii be received to-
morrow for the starving Armenians and
Syrians, have announced the committee
personnel
Among the society girls and young ma
irons who have volunteered to devote
the day to this worthy cause are:
Miss Helena Calderon, daughter of the
minister from Bolivia; Miss Katharine
Goodwin. 1881 18th street: Miss Emily
Chase. 1927 Q street: Misses Leslie and
Mildred Cameron 1901 18th street; Mrs
Milo Fox, 2009 Wyoming avenue; Miss
Lena Hitchcock, 1916 K street; Bar
oness Lille Won Winckler and Baroness
Charlotte Won Winckler. 1928 Massa-
Wyoming avenue; Miss Marion Nc
Cantz; Miss Lois Sprigg, 2127 Wyo-
ming avenue; Miss Lois Reeside, 2140
Wyoming avenue; Miss Louise King.
1915 Massachusetts avenue: Mrs. Ar
thur Foraker. the Connecticut; Miss
beth Campbell, 1741 street: Miss
FfaHces Brady. 1917 Vernon st-~at
Hiss Sarah Watson. 2236 q street; Miss
EnzaDeth W.ghtman, the fortner; Miss
H L. Brainerd, Miss Anne HOPKINS,
Miss G. Walker and Mrs. J. ]. Light
foot of Terrace Heights, D. c.; Miss
Bertha A. Sanford. $40 Indiana avenue.
and Mrs. r j. Clagett $50 North Caro-
lima avenue.
The members of this committee met
this morning at the home of the Misses
Denys. 1888 1 street, to arrange for the
work tomorrow
Evening star., 1916-10-20
TAILORED AND DRESSY HATS FOR
MISSES AND CHILDREN.

Much has been exercised to assemble stylish
and practical little models for misses and children, keep
ing in mind all the fashion demands of the
LITTLE VELVET MUSHROOM HATS are trimmed with gros
grain ribbon of superior grade and little fur
mead .$ZZ5
FELT VELOUR MODEL has slashings the through
which laced various cordngs of chenille; finished with
chenille fancy and gros grain ribbon. This hat very
we'll made and excellent value a.............Sz5O
ONE STYLISH LITTLE HAT appropriate for either
boy girl is of velvet; and blue
green tan and blue finished with sweeping tailored
bow of grain ribbon $500
LITTLE GIRLS DRESSY HAT of delft blue built entirely
ribbon; mushroom effect with crushed band of
knot; girlish and pretty. $500
MUSHROOM HAT of very good quality velvet, trimmed with
seal and finished with old band and bow. $500
The collection contains many other very nobby lit
tie models in appropriate color combinations, sizes and
shapes at attractive prices
F street,.
Evening star., 1916-10-20
Collection Stations.

The following department stores. ho-
tells, banks and theaters and government
departments will be the principal points
for the receipt of contributions tomorrow,
the proprietors having given their consent
for the installation of booths and ia bles
to the Washington auxiliary committee:
Woodward & Lothrop, Palais Royal,
Goldenberg's, Kanns, Lansburgh's s.
Munsey Trust Company, Federal Ma
tional Bank, Continental National
Bank. Commercial National Bank. Ma
tional Savings and Trust Company.
Metropolitan National Bank. Union Saw
ings Bank. American National Bank, Co
lumbia Theater. Belasco Theater, Ma
uonal Theater. Polls. keith's, Shoreham
Hotel. New Ebbitt House, Department
of Commerce. Treasury. Post Office De-
partment, city post office, governmen
printing Office, bureau of engraving
and printing. Union station.
Under permission granted by Com
missioner Brownlow contribution boxes
with Armenian and Syrian boys in
charge will be placed on many of the
prominent downtown corners.
Washington Council. Boy Scouts of
America. is furnishing a corps of sixty
scouts in uniform who will be under
direction Of Deputy Scout Commission
er H L. Taylor and will act as guards
over the boxes.
Evening star., 1916-10-20
The Best Book for Halloween
Parties
Line Lost Limericks,
by Fred E.. Woodward.

Consisting of 11o of the best and
funniest "Limericks" printed; one on
page and with a blank space for
each one of the party to use their
own ingenuity and wit-by
Filling out the final and miss
ing link, for the last line is not
printed in its proper place.
This little book affords an unlim-
tied amount of merriment of an in
tellectual sort and will add much to
the success of any Halloween party.
Ornamental cloth in a box. Price, soc.
Second floor. F street
Evening star., 1916-10-20
Condition of the Water.

Temperature and condition of water
at am: Great Falls-Temperature
SO: condition, 26. Dalecarlia reservoir
Temperature, 50; condition at north
connection, 10: condition at south con-
nection, .. Georgetown distributing
acknowledgements SO; condition
Evening star., 1916-10-20
STUNNING SERGE DRESSES FOR
MISSES AND JUNIORS.

These Dresses of superior quality serge, and are
all semi or loose fitting many efectsfor the girl
stepping from the chdren department to the misses
All of these stylish garments have individual touches
some show unique embroidered designs of contrasting
colors-some side plaitings. Pockets of all sizes
and shapes. So.75 to $25!OO
GOVERNOR SATEEN GYMNASIUM BLOOM
ERS; adopted by the High Schools for the gym full
plated, with adjustable knee and waistband, $l!O
fNr,G
Evening star., 1916-10-20

pm: high tide, 2:24 am. and 3:02 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 10:11 am. and
1928 pm; high tide, 3:20 am. and 3:55
pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose, 6:22 am; sun sets,
5:24 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises. 6:23 am; sun
sets. 5:23 pm,
Moon rises. 1902 am. sets, PIP pm.
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of
the thermometer and barometer at the
weather bureau for the twenty-four
hours beginning at 2 pm. yesterday:
Therm mometer-Yesterday, pm, ~;
pm. 20; IL midnight. Sc: today,
am. So: 8 am, Sc. Maximum, -, at
4 pm. yesterday; minimum. SO, at s
am. today
Temperature same date last year
Maximum, 70: minimum, 63.
Barometer-Yesterday pm, 1915;
s pm, 29.7s; 12 midnight, 29.76; today
4 am, 29.77; s am, 29.7S.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star., 1916-10-20
VEIL NOVELTIES

VEIL NOVEL TIES
Chenille Embroidered Wells have blend themselves
with the embroidery touches the millinery and gowns
These very and
Owing to their distinctive appearance have limited
the number of these wells. $3.50 each
Net Ves with wide chiffon border; very stylish prac-
teal; interesting range of colors $500 each
The Circular Wells easily adjusted having elastic
thereby eliminating the of pinning These
made of plain mesh and trimmed with chenille and
velvet squares. They shown in the leading
shades LIS and $3.50 each
foorc
Evening star., 1916-10-20
WOMENS WASHABLE GLOVES.

A little Ivory soap basin of lukewarm and
these gloves always be kept clean and fresh
new with very little trouble.
Women's Washable Doeskin Gloves; ecasp; P. X. NJ
in white and natural. .S1z5
Women's Chamoisette Gloves, two-clasp all white
white with black embroidery. 75c and 85c
Women's Washablee Kidskin Cloves one-casp; P X. NJ
ch1ng white mode putty, ivory metal and with
Evening star., 1916-10-20
Correct Outer Apparel for Boys
Careful of Their Appearance.

The exclusive Boys Store on the Third Floor is
ready with the best fawiner stocks it has shown
Suits Overcoats, Hats and Haberdashery in unusually
effective and desirable styles, and in large number of
own assortments.
We stand back of the quality of every article and
emphasize to strong degree the moderation of the
prices.
Good Suits at $1,000.
appropriate for both dress and school showing
designing and tailoring possible in boys
They made expressly for and the wooens
soft and unusual for May be had and
plain blues. There be found
tern color that the boys their parents
School Suits in fine assorments at $780, $3.50 and $3.50.
and Mackinaws in styles, 5000 $500.
Separate Knickerbockers S15o to $3.50.
Sweaters, $500 to 5000.
Blouses and Shirts Soc to $l50.
Neckwear z5c and Soc ~
School Hats and Caps, sec to $1.50.
Rancoats $3.9S to $3.50.
Evening star., 1916-10-20

q. Edgar Williamson, forty five, post
master at Preston, Nd, died of blood
poisoning, resulting from a diseased
tooth.
Evening star., 1916-10-20
Tirtrola 0@eek.

Tomorrow is the last day of the
special Victrola Week set aside to
celebrate the second anniversary
of the opening of our Victrola
Parlors.
Demonstrations throughout the
day of all the new models in
Victrolas and Victor Records
of all classes.
We offer you splendid Victrola
Service-completeness, attractive
ness and convenience OF display,
ample space for serving patrons,
prompt and careful delivery serv-
ice. Victrolas and Records of per-
feet condition only.
Evening star., 1916-10-20
Good Suit. at $1,000.
MISSES AND CHILDREN'S
IRON CLAD SHOES

Just arrived in their completeness-the new Iron
lClad' assortment of Misses Growing Girls and Chill
drens Shoes These shoes confined to us in Wash
ington and ideal of what good shoes should be
for the youthful.
! | q
dsssiopmsn ts i1faTs foot structure " assisted in "
THE FOLLOWING IRON CLAD STYLES:
~sh Kid
:s sss sss. to s $3.50 ,. s:
sss ss to s s. s: s'sss Sizes 81 1s $50 so s pair
ALL OF THE ABOVE MODELS ARE MADE ON
NATURE-sHAPED LASTS:
s's
Sizes az to g. $3.50 pair. door: street.
1T is THE SMART LITTLE CoNCEITs
that emphasize the clever appearance of the entire
tune Partisan pouancy is the emphatic message of
leach of
The Exquisite Beaded Handbags
lust received from Paris.
One of the most interesting features about this at
tractve display the fact that each bag is exclusive
design and we could get only one OF KIND. lhey are
Jail handmade and the detail work accentuates that artis
tic Partisan work difficult to secure under the present
handicapped conditions.
Bags of silk or velvet, beaded in jet or cut steel
some show dainty floral designs embroidered in beads
of contrasting coors All handsomely lined and
reinforced at the bottom with some unique finish.
Several Persian Silk Bags of the dull rich colorings
are trimmed with cut steel beads forming conventional
designs.
Large Sterling Silver fgree frame, to which is
fastened velvet bag which carries out the popular
cade effect.
This display is decidedly interesting from artistic
as well as practical standpoint.
The collection Leather Handbags and Purses is now
complete embraces MANY new ideas They pin
patent leather include large diversity Of
shapes and sizes.
An improved method of using the little purse shown IN
of the bags The purse fastened on bar and ad
| Unstable and very accessible
4 wide range Of attractive prices
u Main hco, srset
Evening star., 1916-10-20
Up-River Waters.

at inf1uent gatehouse, s; condition at
effiuent gatehouse, Z.
Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPERS FERRY, w. Va, October
2O-The Potomac and Shenandoah riv-
ers both were clear this morning.
Evening star., 1916-10-20
SILK PETTICOATS IN EVERY
DESIRABLE COLOR.

Plain and changeable coors of every shade and hue
in styles that range from the very plain or the most
frivolous and fancy.
Klosht Silk Pettcoats OF aover taeta with silk er
and faring tafeta hounces in plated and ruf1ed
styles They plain color and the very popular
changeabe shades harmonic with
suit.
A splendid showing at $500.
Our Special Silk Petticoats of taffea in changeabe and
plain coors, with haring founces, ru1ed designs.
Very special value at SOS each.
Striped Petticoats,
hounces.
Sl.50 each.