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Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
Notes from Beatrice
and Gage County

Beatrice, Neb., July lo.-(Special.)
James Paul, the little son of Rev
and Mrs. J. E. Davis of Spokane,
Wash, formerly of this city, was the
victim of a peculiar accident at that
place recently when part of a tree
fell upon him, which broke his hip
and crushed his foot. Word was re-
ceived here yesterday that his condi-
ton was serious. Mr.. and Mrs. Davis
and a number of friends had gone to
Loon lake to hold picnic, and
twenty feet of the top Of the tree
was koncked off by an automobile
striking the base Of it, causing it to
fall on the boy.
Mrs Henry Eby, for years resi-
dent Of Beatrice, died yesterday
afternoon after an illness Of several
months. The deceased was about
thirty-two years of age and leaves
her husband and two children. She
was the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
P. J. Mmethers.
At the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Miller Of De
Witt, was solemnized the marriage
of their daughter, Miss Crystal R.
Miles, to John Avery Elliott OF
Greybull, Wyo Rev. E. J. Hancock
of Blue Hill officiated. The young
couple will make their home in
Wyoming.
Mrs. S. E. Badman OF De Witt
died yesterday morning at local
hospital as result Of severe fall
she had at her home at De Witt re-
Gently. The deceased was IS years
of age and leaves her husband and
one son.
Dr.. ]. T. Doran and wife, who were
divorced in thi. city some time ago,
were married recently at Blue
Springs.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
Bayard to Secure
New Sugar Factory

Bayard', Neb., July l9.-(Special.)-
1t is reported on good authority that
the Great Western Sugar company is
to construct another sugar factory at
Bayard, one of the thriving twons in
western Nebraska. Over $4,000 acres
of fine land is tributary to this town.
The character of the soil is of the
very best and is especially adapted to
beet culture. Lands in this vicinity
have high value in production. The
town is now installing as ystem OF
water works and figuring on electric
lights, sewerage and drainage systems.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20

of car of canteloupes which had
been shipped into Omaha from Kan
sas City this week and ordered the
owner OF the Car to sort the load,
with the result that about half Of
them were found decayed so badly
as to be unmarketable.
1t was understood that the car was
shipped into Kansas City in bad con-
dition when received there. and then
forwarded to Omaha by the whole
sale firm handling the shipment.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
Food Inspector
On the War Path
For Stale Eggs

tfrom STAFF Correspondent)
Lincoln. July l9.-(Special. MANY
complaints are made to the pure food
department that stale eggs are being
put on the market in certain portions
of the state and that the law regard
ing Gambling" is being disregarded.
This morning Food Commissioner
Hartman ordered his inspectors to
make special effort to locate all
eggs and all dealers who have these
stale eggs on hand, or are selling
them to consumers, and prosecute
them othe fullest extent. The pen
atty for selling eggs OF impure quail
ty is a $500 fine.
Special Inspector kembel and In
spector Tulsa of Omaha took charge
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
Platte County Republicans
Would Chance Primary

Columbus, Neb. July l9.-(Spccial
Telegram.)-At the republican county
convention for Platte county, held at
Creston today, the following dele
gates were elected to attend the
state convention: Otto Hummer
Frank Wurdeman, R. S. Dickinson,
Henry L. Cattau, David Thomas, R,
G. Strother, f. H. Hahn, Will Levi
john, Dick Palmatier, A. M. Post,
Carl Kramer, F. B. Nelson.
Resolutions were passed asking for
the amendment or repeal Of the pres
ent primary law.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
Charles Hiatt Is Killed
As Faints Driving Auto

Plattsmouth, Neb., July 19.-(Spe-
cial Telegram. )-Charles Hiatt was
killed here this afternoon when his
automobile overturned. He tainted
while steering his car down hill and
the machine ran into a small ditch.
The windshield frame penetrated his
badin. He was &C Jerk in local hard
ware store. A widow survives.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
Corn Crop Is Assured
BY Heavy Rain in GAGE

Beatrice, Neb. July Especial
Telegram.-Another heavy rain visi-
ted this section this morning. About
an inch of water fell at this point,
and in some parts OF the county as
much as two inches fell Farmers
sa ythe moisture virtually insures a
corn crop.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
Grand Island Railroad
Makes Pact With HaStinu,

Columbus, Neb., July l9.-(Special
Telegram City officials and repre-
sentatives of the St. Joseph and
Grand Island railroad today reached
an agreement regarding theb uilding
of the South street switch, the rail
road men announcing that they will
build the road entirely on their own
property.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
State Capital News


Lincoln, July 19.--(Special jim the event
that political party has neglected to nomi-
nate a candidate for any office at the
primary. the county committee of that
county has the right to I'LL the place, &C
corfing to ruling by Attorney General
Reed made today, on inquiry of F. s. Baker,
county attorney of Sioux county
Secretary Of State Pool went to Tecumseh
this afternoon to attend the golden wedding
anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs Edgar Rey-
Iolds. who have lived In johnson county
nearly fifty years. In 1s49 Mr. Reynolds
went to California and had a part in the
development of that state in its early his
tory, before coming to Nebraska.
Lincoln's Industrial Workers of the World
army left here last night headed for Omaha.
Late last night a crowd Of about seventy
five came In from the west over the o street
yiaduct and about one this morning q hun
dred more arrived. They were allowed to
enter the city In a search for grub and later
- ed on. taking the direction Of Omaha.
4 ~ appeared peacable enough while here.
E. M. Koenig. a Milford banker, reported
to the Lincoln police last night that his
automobile had been stolen from In front of
a local theater while he was enjoying the
show This il the third time that Mr.
Koenig's car has been stolen while the
owner was in Lincoln.
license to marry was granted at the
court house In this CITY yesterday to Samuel
e. Gross. aged 20, of Omaha and Julia A.
Pleasant. aged a. of the same city.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
Cornerstone at Albion

Albion, Neb., July l9.-(Special) -
The cornerstone of the Lutheran
church of Albion was laid last Sun
day, the address being delivered by
Rev. J. P. Tranke of this place and
Rev. H. Needmann of Cedar Rapids,
A sermon in German was delivered
by Rev. Mr.. Geyer of Humboldt.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
North Platte Wins Two Games.

North Platte, Neb., July l9.-(Spe-
cial 1.-The North Platte Boosters re-
turned fro ma three-day trip to towns
west Of here, bringing record of two
victories and one defeat. The one de-
feat was administered by Bridgeport
to the tune of 3 to |, after the
Boosters had walloped the Bridge
portites in the first days game by
a score 8 to |. Broadwater was the
second victim, falling before Toden-
hoft's no hit delivery, while the
Boosters grabbed thirteen hits off
Rhodes.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
How Fat Actress
Was Made Slim

One clever actress, Doris Cameron--to be
exact. depends entirely. upon Marinola Pre-
scription. Tablets for. the preservation Of
sands Of men and women already proved,
that this new form OF the famous Marmola
prescription safely reduces the overfat body
two, three or four pounds week. All drug
gists sell Marmola Prescription. Tablets at
~ cents for a large case. Or you can
Marmola Co, 1854 Woodward Ave, Detroit,
Mich. II you have not tried them do SO.
They are harmless and effective.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20

Washington. July 1s.--(special Telegran.)
"A postoffice has been established at
Methodist camp, Dickson county, lowe, with
Edgar Hammerle as postmaster
Mrs. Annie L. Roadife has been appointed
postmaster at Horton, Weston county,
Wyoming. vice Claud u. Bush
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-20
Hacking Night Cough Relieved.

DR.. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey taken a little
at time will stop your cough soothes IT.
Titation. Only Csc. All druggists.--Adv.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-10-26
h. N. G. c. THEATRE

Inc crowds that have been attend
| ing the show have increased gradr
ally since the show has been move
INTO the gymnasium for the white,
ihonths, and as result the first show
Is always standing room only. and in
appreciation of this fact the manage
ment has been booking only the hes,
OF pictures. The pictures have been
showing up better since this move
also, due to the fact that the hall
can be made darker than the lawn
as wen as the fact that a new, curtain
mas been purchased for the gymna
sum-.
special mention should be made of
the sweet music played by7 the or.
chestra OF late, as it is only. when one
is IN a closed place that they can
near and appreciate the good music
rendered by this popular young
couple, which includes classic, senti
mental and rag. -.~a
The pictures for this weeks end
are exceptionally good. featuring
Blanche Sweet and Donald Brian. The
program is as follows:
Friday, October 22-Jesse l.. Laskv
presents Blanche Sweet in The
Dupe." As a central figure in a most
absorbing domestic drama, Blanche
Sweet in The Dupe," her latest pro-
ductfon by the Jesse L. Lasky Fea.
ture Play Company for the Paramount
program, is seen in a role in which
her extraordinary histrionic abilities
are presented to the hest advantage.
Saturday, October 28-There will
be seven reels of comedy and drama.
Sunday, October 2e-Donald Brian.
the popular stage favorite, returns to
the screen under suspicious as we'll
as thoroughly amusing circumstances
in the famous Players Film Com.
pany's comedy production. The
Smugglers.'
Another means of expressing their
appreciation of the kind patronage of
their many friends the Holy Name
is issuing complimentary
copies of Picture Progress. If you
arc DESTROYS of receiving a copy, and
in order to be positive of getting it,
leave your name and address at the
ticket office and it will be given the
necessary attention. The magazine
will be out about the 1st of the month.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-10-26
SURPRISE PARTY.

On Wednesday, Oct. 18th. Mrs
VIM. Hoffstetter and daughter, Miss
Juanita, were agreeably surprised by
a number of their friends, the occa.
sion being the anniversary of their
birth. The jolly crowd proceeded to
the Hoffstetter home in Alix Street,
where dancing was INDUCED in until
late hour.
Both of the honorees were we'll re-
membered on the occasion, many
handsome persents being received.
They desire to thank all their friends
who so handsomely remembered
them.
Refreshments were served and a
most enjoyable time was spent. Those
present were Misses Sophie and Lucy
Benoit, Marvel Stumpf, Tillie Canton
Ethel Foster, Mary Castrogiovanni,
Bernice and Ethel Williams, Thelma
Johnson, Nova Sadler, Alma Martin,
Carmen Vanderlinder, GeOrgiana
Stassi, Edith Munsterman, Bertha
Ryan, Annie Johnson, Martha Nc
ClOskey. Ida Lahusen. Messrs. Bob
COllma, Clyde Bourgeois, Francis
Zwicke, Jos. Sparicino, Tom Mine,
Robert Williams, John Braai, Frank
Donovan, John Teuteberg, VIM. Hoff-
stetter, Mrs. A. Kicker and daughter.
Anna; Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Rogers
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. r. Bou-
dreaux and family.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-10-26
FEATURE DAY AT THE FAIR.
Tuesday, November 4, 1916.

Schools are preparing for Feature
( Day at the Fair. Besides the regular
attractions there will be so many
special features that one must pre-
pare to spend the day. Features toe
attractive not to be seen will begin
at a. m. and will continue until 9:3C
p. m, when dancing on the splendid
floor to the music of the orchestra
will begin.
The following outline will indicate
some of the special features:
9 a. m.-City championships games
in basket ball and yOlley ball.
1890 a. m.-Folk dancing (before
grand stand, no prizes
| Music concert (Auditorium)
12:00-Basket lunch.
lis p. m.-Mass drill.
| Capitalization of fancy dances.
2:30-Football, Louisiana VS.. Mis-,
sissippi. Mercadel high school.
3:00-program: Address by Mayor
| Behrman and Superintendent Gwinn.
Folk dancing, Class of 'l6, (winners
of kindergarten contest. singing;
chorus from high school orchestra.
4:00-F1ower Parade.
6:00-Japanese lantern parade.
7:O0-Historic Pageant.
9 to balancing in auditorium.
There will be reduced rates for
children on this splendid Feature
Day, 10 cents admitting any school
child
Every citizen will want to see the
splendid displays of factories, farms,
and industries of every kind which
will form the basis attractions of the
Fair yet many will be able to give
only one day to this Feature Day.
November IA, then should be selected
since the augmented attractions will
make that day memorable in the city's
history. From our district Belleville
will send two groups or dancers, one
under the direction of Miss Shook,
the other, of Miss Burgis. The de-
partmental pupils are all invited and
many will take part in the mass drill
of 5000 or more school children.
The float from this district will
represent Ante-Bellum Days. Pupils
from No. 4. No. ), and Belleville will
represent the days of hoopskirts and
chokers."
1t is hoped that patrons OF the
schools will purchase tickets for the
grown folks as we'll as for the chill
dren through the local public schools,
as each school hopes to show its civic
pride by the amount of its ticket
sales as well as by its contribution
to the Feature Day program.
Among the teachers on the different
are Misses E. Kelly, A.
O'Connor, and NJ. Howe, on the tick
ct committee; Misses c. Meggett and
S. Council. publicity committee; Miss
A. NJ. Harte, pageant committee; Mis-
ses o. Koppel and G. Averilf, general
class work committee; Mrs. VI. Hop
per, dramatization; Miss s. DuviC, !
art tableauX; Miss M. Vaughan, |
booths; and Miss E. Rees, garden ex-
hibit
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-10-26
HEAD OF COMMISSION PLEASED

Rear Admiral Helm head of the
commission which will investigate the
naval station situation on the Atlantic,
Gull and Pacific coasts, was much
pleased on receiving advices from
New Orleans that the subcommittee
on naval base OF the Association %
Commerce will submit its data next
week. The work of the commission
has advanced to the point where this
data is much needed. The commits
sion is Impressed with the active man
ner in which the business men OF
New Orleans are cooperating to insure
the presentation of all facts having
a hearing on the navy base situation.
Admiral Helm was pleased especial
ly when he learned that the informa-
ton to be presented by the subcOm-
mittee on naval base is a concise
statement of facts Invested of useless
generalties which SO often character
izC reports of this nature. He also
was pleased to know that the inform
alton laid before the former Naval
Board of Inquiry had been condensed,
revised and brought up TO date for
the use of the commission.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-10-26
Horse Supply UndImInIshed.

This might easily be a popular
neigh" Of the pastures of America,
where equine mothers look In vain for
the little foals that last year trotted at
their sides. Since the beginning of
the war about 100000 horses and TO-
600 mules have been sent abroad, the
horses averaging a cost to the pur-
chasing governments of SITS at the
port Of shipment. However, owing to
an action Of the department Of agricul
ture In 1913, which stimulated inter
est in the raising of horses, this drain
upon our supply of domestic animals
has not lessened the number within
our borders, there being now about
24,000,000 horses and 100000 mules
In the United States.-Chrirtian Her
aid.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-10-26
TULANE THEATER.

Elizabeth Marbury and r. Ray Com
stock have followed their first ven
ture into the field of smart musical
comedy, Nobody Home" with a new
Offering entitled very Good Eddie ,
which ran an entire year at the Prin.
cess Theter, New York, and which
viii receive its first local hearing in
this city at the Tulane theater for one
week commencing Sunday night, DC.
tober 20, with Wednesday and Satur.
day matinees.
There are several cooks concerned
In this musical broth, but they can
not and do not spoil it, for they are
all too good at the job There is at
the foundation of Very Good Eddie"
which is by Philip Bartholomae, such
Q good idea as that of the two young
married couples separated on the Hud-
son River boat. Then Jerome Kern
Is said TO have turned out most me-
lodious and taking set of tunes for the
progress of the entertainment, which,
also is said to have benefited mater
ially from the bright speeches which
Guy Bolton has sprinkled over the
text between the lyrics of Schuyler
Greene. No; chefs like these are in
no danger of injuring the pottage.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-10-26
Thiek-Witted. Statesmen.

The author Of Fifty Years in Fleet
Street" tells several stories at the ex
pense Of honorable M. P.'s. Shortly
after the Burmese war young civilian
happened to mention Burma. "Ah
yes. Burma" said an M. P. 81 had q
nephew who was in Burma, only he
used to call 1t Bermuda" On another
occasion, in the month Of March. some.
one said to Mr.. Livesey, This is a
cruel east wind" Yes" was THE w:..ty
reply, Il expect it will be E., er before
II 10 over" This was quoted to a re-
spected member Of parliament, who
observed gravely: Il fancy he's right.
/ have known It to last till Easter and
longer yet."-Christian Register.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-10-26
HYDE ON THE JOB.

Tuesday Officer c. ] Hyde. of our
local police force, together with Cor
poral Traub, arrested Isaac l.. Smith
of 1014 Teche street, and Albert
Wright Of $50 Nunez street, charg-
ing them with having stolen brass
valves from the tug boat Sypsey.
They were taken before Recorder
Golf first, where they were given
twenty days and nine days addition
al and were then taken over to high
er court to answer the charge of
grand larceny. Officer Hyde also
arrested Andrew Henderson of 31S
de Armas street, charging him with
buying stolen property. He also was
taken in the hurry up" wagon to
the city, to be charged before a
higher court. officer Hyde has been
very active in running down our To-
cal thieves and he is being commend
ed for his activity along this line.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-10-26
MATINEE SATURDAY..

The management OF the Folly Thea.
ire announces that commencing Sat.
urday and continuing every Saturday
thereafter, they will give a special
matinee for children. Special induce.
ments in prizes are offered. The
pictures TO be selected for these ma
tinees will be specially suited for
children and there VIII also be edu-
cational pictures shown. The fea.
lure picture for Saturday will be Lit
tie Mary Sunshine
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-10-26
The Spirit Was WILLING.

Pretty Sounding Flute, young
Sioux in a government school, was
given this text to turn into similar
language expressing the same thought:
"The spirit indeed is willing, but the
flesh is weak" The teachers explana-
ton, she believed had been elaborate.
Pretty Sounding Flute had seemed all
attention. After laboring half an hour
he walked up to the teachers desk and
proudly deposited his paper. which
bore the startling legend: THE ghost
is sure agreeable, but the meat is rot.
ten"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-10-26
LOCAL MAN LOST ON SHIP.

When word was brought to New Or
leans on Tuesday that the steamship
Hines was lost with more than sew
enteen men and that raft had been
found later on with three men near
the coast of Belize IT gave some hope
to Mrs. Joe Andrews, formerly Miss
Nellie Crane of Belleville street that
perhaps her husband might have been
saved on this raft but later adivces
state that he was not one among the
three which were rescued. It seems
now that ther is no doubt but that Mr..
Andrews was one OF the unfortunate
men on this ship.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-10-26
CRESCENT THEATRE.

The production this season of the
AL G. Field Great Minstrels, which
opens week at the Crescent Theatel
Sunday, is announced as keeping VI
the reputation of the Field Brand
This. the public knows. means a show
bigger and better than ever" and
new in everything except name
performance entertaining and of quail
fly from start TO finish.
AS to the company, Field himself
when organizing the advertising cam.
paign for the year, gave positive in.
structions against making superlative
descriptions OF the members. Pre-.
sent" he said, the name of the com
edians, singers and dancers. The
public will know how funny they are,
bow well they can sing, and how well
they can dance, for the public knows
these artists as well as | do, and it
knows what the Field Brand in the
way of production means"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1916-10-26
Such 10 Feminine Nature.

Once there was model young man.
He boosted in chastenedly triumph.
ant way that he had never used to.
bacco nor liquor, had never attended :
dance nor a horse race and never
played a game of cards. He never
went to the theater to see a real
show, but was extremely fond of help.
full lectures and greatly enjoyed the
chautauQua. Indeed, he stuck SO close
ly to the straight and narrow way
that all the parents in the community
pointed to him as being everything
that young man should be, and all
the girls went with the other fellows.
Kansas City Star.