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Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
Wheat Prices Up,
Although Embargo
Closes Most Ports

Even with the embargo laid
against practically all OF the ports
OF the United States. wheat on the
Omaha market continues to go
higher, II having made an advance
of from / to 3 cents since Friday,
prices ranging from S1.14 TO $40
per bushel. There were 121 car
loads on the market. considered
heavy receipts for a saturday.
Corn advanced cent over Fri
days prices and sold at 62@esh
cents per bushel, with receipts at 1874
carloads.
While the receipts OF oats were light
but twenty-five carloads. prices were
strong and up a cent. selling at n TO
t7% cents per bushel.
The embargo at seaboard remains about
the same as on Friday. according TO adj
vices received by the grain and railroad
men. New York and Boston are closed
on the Atlantic coast. with a little relief
furnished at Baltimore. that is now re-
ported by the Pennsylvania lines to be
open for tho receipt Of wheat since
Friday Newport News has been closed,
the elevators all being filled. In tho
meantime. announcement has come that
The embargo has been lifted at Portland.
Me-, but this is not considered OF great
Importance. as the elevator capacity
there Is limited
on the Gulf coast Galveston Ia still re-
ceising grain. but the railroad officials
are advised that the storage capacity win
be exhausted within three or four days
unless ocean carrying vessels arrive to
take oargoes out II is anticipated that
during the next few days one OF the New
Orleans elevators win be emptied. afford
Ing storage there for several million
bushels OF grain.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
URE WILL NOT RUN
FOR SHERIFF'S JOB
County Treasurer Issues Statement
that He Will Not Enter
the Race.
OTHER GOSSIP OF POLITICIANS

The expectation that w. @. IRE,
county treasurer. would try for the
republican nomination for sheriff is
not to materialize. Mr.. Ure has is
sued a signed statement in which he
says he will not make the race. The
statement over his name reads:
My name has been mentioned 30 fire.
quently OF late in connection with the
office OF sheriff of Douglas county, that
deem Il best to set at rest any question
as to my attitude by announcing that 1
will not be a candidate for the office Of
sheriff at the coming primary"
During the last several weeks Mr.. Ure
had told a number OF his friends that he
would be a candidate for sheriff and his
political supporters had already begun to
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
this figure including all items Of e1-

this figure including all items OF cx-
pense.
Many Meals Served.
The report shows that s3o.7e2 meals
were served TO an average population OF
3Oi inmates and employees. the exact cost
per meal being 61s cents. Groceries
cost s7.s2s: meat and fish. s55tS; bread.
si,52: butter. eggs and milk. $3.50, and
cooking and serving consumed the rO-
mainder Of the total.
In spite of the heavy advance in the
prices Of drugs the 1915 expense for this
purpose was only s.. $50. as compared with
s2.s2l in 1915; s4.1S2 in 1913; S5.SOe in 1912.
and 500 in 1911.
At the close of December there wero
200 inmates distributed as fCTows: Male
ward. 17s; female ward. Is; surgical ward.
o; male sick ward. %; female sick ward.
20; tuberculosis ward y; male insane
ward. Is; female insane ward. g.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
LINCOLN HEIGHTS MEN
DECLARING THEIR NEEDS

Seventg-eieht members attended the
regular meeting OF the Lincoln Heights
Improvement club. held Friday evening
at Clifton I'm school Speakers de-
ciared that their district is badly in need
Of street lights. walks and fire protec-
ton. There was a discussion as TO what
course should be pursued TO secure the
desired improvements. Officers Of the
club said that city commissioners had
promised TO do all they could for the
neighborhood. as soon as the funds are
available.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
SIX-CENT MEALS AT
COUNTY POOR FARM
Severe Blow Inflicted on High Cost
Of Living by the Management
Last Year.
THREE HUNDRED PERSONS FED

The high cost Of living was given
a severe blow by the management of
the Douglas county poor farm and
hospital last year. when an average
population Of sol persons was fed
at a cost OF a fraction more than 6
cents a meal, as shown by the annual
report to the county board by Henry
Mcdonald, chairman of the poor
farm committee.
The inmates and employees were served
good meals. too. II any person doubts
Il he need only call Unexpectedly at the
hospital building at eating time.
The total cost OF maintenance last year
was t4s.s17. the lowest in many years,
of which s9OS3s went to supply meals.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
Others In Race.
Pays for His Meal
After His Arrest

Jens Toyne OF RusnKins. and a friend.
ate supper at the Paxton hotel Friday
evening. and left hurriedly while argu-
ing as TO who should pay for the meal.
Colored walters pursued. and captured
Toyne. whom they turned over to a police
offices. In police court Il was discovered
he had exactly enough money left to pay
for the victuals and carry him back to
that dear old RushlCns. He was allowed
TO depart.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
Doyle Funeral to
Be Held in Omaha

J. A. Doyle. 81 years old. formerly an
cmploye OF the Klopp-Bartlett company
Of omaha, died Of heart trouble IN Los
Angelica, according TO word received here
The body will arrive In Omaha soon and
funeral services win be held at Burket's
chapel at o'clock this afternoon.
Mr.. Doyle was a brother OF Mrs. c. II.
Pickens. Miss Mimi Doyle. principal OF
Columbia school. and Miss Isabelle
Doyle, principal OF Central school
He had lived IN Los Angeles for the
iaat four years.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
JEWISH DRAMATIC CLUB TO
GIVE RELIEF BENEFIT PLAY

The Omaha Jewish Dramatic and Lit
erary club will present "Abale Ashknasi, -
a drama in four acts. on this G ening
at Washington hall. This Is a strong
play dealing with the folly of pride. Part
Of the proceeds viii go for the benefit
Of the, European Jewish war sufferers.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
woman's Auxiliary.

The General II. w, Lawton auxiliary
met at Memorial hall Wednesday after
noon. Installation OF Officers occurred
and Mrs. L. Nyland acted as installing
officer. Installed were;
President. Mrs. Percy Miller senior
Vice. Mrs. Walter Jones; junior vice. Mrs
w. T.. Lane; secretary. Mrs. c. Russell;
treasurer, Mrs C. c. Christensen; chap
lain, Mrs. Joe Anderson, conductor. Miss
Carrie stun; assistant conductor, Mrs.
;. =. Egan; guard. Mrs. Earl h. Nye;
patriotic Instructor. Mrs. L. Baroff; mu-
sician. Mrs. w. IT. Underwood.
iiigh honors were bestowed upon Past
President Mrs. w. Il. Blackett. Mrs. T..
b. Nyo and Mrs. Frank.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23

w. A. Fraser grove, No. 1. and Alpha
grove. No. z are 20 have a Joint in
stailation OF officers on the evening Of
January Is In the hall Of w. A. Eraser
grove. Fifteenth and Douglas streets.
The supreme clerk Of the Woodmen
Circle. Miss Dora Alexander. IL 70 act a.
installing officer on this occasion. while
the supreme physician. DIT. Charles p.
Brown. will serve as installing attendant
Following the installation ceremony and
the fancy drills which will be put on by
the Dora Alexander Guards. refresh
ments will be served and a general social
time enjoyed.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
Brotherhood OF American Yeomeu

brotherhood OF Americas Yeomen.
Last Wednesday evening Omaha home
stead. No. 1904. held in It's hall In labor
temple the public installation Of officers
for the ensuing year. The officers were
Installed by State Manager William J.
Tiiey. assisted by District Manager c.
L. Saunders OF Fremont. Neb.. and the
ladies' drill team. under the supervision
Of Miss Nettie Jordan. lie captain.
The surprise Of the evening came after
the Installation was over. when the
young son Of Mr.. and Mrs. b. r. Benney
OF Omaha homestead consented 20 sing.
After the program was over the men,
bars and their friends enjoyed luncheon
prepared BY the Lady R0wena.
Next wednesday evening Omaha home
stead win give the next dance OF the
winter series 70 members and friends.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
FrnternnI Ana .unlnn.

Mondamin lodge. No, III. Fraternal AID
union, held its annual mask ball jan
uary II at Labor Temple hall. with a
large attendance. Costumes were elabo-
rate. First. second and third prizes were
won respectively by Mr.. and Mrs. m w.
Masterson. Miss Leona Lautzsch and
Melville c. Woods and Miss Anna An
derson and Walter Shepard. Dancing
was enjoyed up TO late hour.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
Order Of scotti.h Clans.

Clan Gordon No. 60. in regular session
Tuesday evening. installed officers for
1915 Arrangements were perfected for
the Burns celebration January % at the
Swedish Auditorium.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23

Ladies of the Modern Maeabees.
Omaha hive No S62 win hold its annual
OF officers at Labor Temple
evening
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
GOSSIP HEARD AT
THE GAYEL'S FALL
FOresters Lay Plans for Holding a
Join installation Of Officers at
vinton Street Hall.
HIGH COURT IS IN CHARGE

Under the auspices OF the high court
OF Nebraska. Independent Order OF For
esters. a Joint installation VIII take place
ut Mueller's hall, Seventeenth and Vim
ton streets. Tuesday evening. BY For
esters II will be considered one of the
most important events ever conducted
by the high court OF Nebraska There
will be several good speakers on hand
and a good entertainment and program
has been arranged for. Refreshments
viii be served
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23

-ay lines for him. What caused him 20
change his mind has not been revealed.
Announcement that he Will not be
candidate. however. was made following
a conference with Boo Smith. in Mr..
Ure's office.
Others In Race.
Mike" Clark. street railway road Of
ficer. who made a good showing for
sheriff in the last primary. has already
filed for another try for II.
II IL said that G. p. Mcdonald. city
comptroller. is figuring on also compel
ing. The withdrawal OF Mr.. IRE may
have q bearing on my candidacy. I will
decide within few days whether / will
file," Mcdonald said.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
Kasshts Of Pythaaa.

Knights Of Pythiss, Nebraska lodge
No. I. held its regular meeting at the
Castle hall. Fifteenth and Douglas
streets. Monday evening. The members
are taking much interest In the open
meeting which will be held Monday
evening. The committee has prepared a
special program. which will be brief and
unique. The latter part OF the evening
Will be spent In dancing. Refreshments
will be served. All knights and their
ladles are invited.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23

w camp. No. 2. Royal Neighbors. held
It's annual installation Wednesday even
IA a. Woodmen hall. Tena schuetz act
ing a. Installing officer and Mrs. Mamie
Cook as ceremonial marshai. The fol-
lowing officers were installed: Oracle,
AIRS Allen; vice oracle. Mrs. Bretschnei-
der; chancellor, Mrs. MayTne jefferson:
recorder. Mrs Sadie Edlnundson; re-
celver. Mrs Elizabeth Dana marshal.
Mrs. DeWar; inner sentinel. Mrs. Moore.
outer sentinel. Mrs. Harris; board Of
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23

managers. Mrs. Anthony; physicians. G.
+. and Martha Clark.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23


The woodmen OF the World camp Of
Benson installed officers last Tuesday
evening with Ed Walsh, state organizer.
In charge OF the work
The officers are: Bruna Viola, consul
commander; Peter Shilling. advisor leu
tenant; c. IA Mather. clerk; c. NJ. Nye.
banker: Dan Lynch. Waterman; Joseph
Papey. sentry: Arthur Rasmussen, es-
cort. and Walter Nelson. auditor.
The Benson Belle Rebekah lodge will
install officers next Friday evening when
omaha visitors viii be present Re-
freshments will be served. The follow
ing Monday they will assist the odd Fell
lows at a social entertainment.
The drill team OF Alpha camp No. 1
will give its first dance OF the season
at Bariehfs hall, Nineteenth and Far
nam streets. Tuesday evening Brader's
orchestra will furnish the music.
The Commercial camps annual banquet
Tuesday evening at the Hotel Fontenelle
promises 10 be very elaborate affair.
The return cards indicate large attend
ance. The speakers will be w. A. Fraser.
Carl Herring and Rev. J. II. Buxton Of
Council Bluffs The governor and mayor
are also expected to be present. The
banquet Is informal and is scheduled to
commence at o'clock.
The entertainment given by Schiller
camp No. s0l last Thursday evening was a
success. The attendance was larger than
usual and the program was appreciated.
Refreshments were served at the close
OF the entertainment The committee in
charge Of arrangements were Frank
Klenke and ed c. Heinbuck.
Omaha Seymour camp No. 10 will hold
its banquet for members joining since
November 10. 1915. and 20 all members Sc
curing a new member since that date.
In conjunction with the annual banquet
Of Commercial camp No. 7s Tuesday
evening. January Is. at the Hotel Fon-
tenelle. This promises TO be the largest
Woodmen Of the World banquet ever held
In the city.
South Side camp No. 2ii will meet
"Wednesday evening. The drill team re
Gently organized has reached that dagree
OF proficiency that justifies an effort on
les part TO do floor work in conferring
degrees. This camp expects great results
from this organization.
Florence camp No. sos will meet Thurs.
day evening. Important matters will be
considered affecting the interest OF the
camp and a good attendance is desired
Tie protection degree will be conferred
comenius camp No 7e viii hold a regu-
lar and special meeting next Saturday
eyening at Metz hail. Thirteenth and VIII
liam streets This camp has made great
progress during the last year. and under
the leadership Of Voc vomacka Is making
substantial gains IN, membership.
zishuv Dab No. li5 viii meet at Turn
ers' hall. Twenty-first and U streets
South Side This camp has made steady
progreas during the last year. The enter.
tainment for the meeting 4 IN charge OF
Frank Benak. clerk Of the camp. and
Charley Novak. banker.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
For I Know a Stuart's Dyspep-
STA Tablet Will Digest Any
Meal at Any Time.


How often do we see men who can not
cat and how often do we hear other
men Boosting OF their abilities 20 eati
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23

We must close out this splendid stock
quickly; we must hurry it into the homes
of the people and in cases where it is so
desired we will arrange easy terms on
any purchase which you wish to make.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23

You had better hurry if
you expect to share in the
many excellent bargains Of
fered in this Big Sale.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23

Many very neat new and
artistic patterns TO choose
from, all marked at going
Out-of-business prices. Beau
tiful tables, going at $50,
1915, $3.50 and $500.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23

At less than wholesale prices, many of them
are in Fumed Oak, others are Golden many
are upholstered with genuine Spanish Leather
and some in Genuine Morrocaline. ALI are
marked at prices to close them out quickly
Elegant Davenports going at $3.50, $3.50,
$27 so, $29.50, $34.50 and $3.50.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
'YTHING MUST BE SOLD

Our splendid stock
of high grade rugs
and draperies must
be disposed of during
this Big Sale.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23

Excellent dining room
chairs i'm the fumed and
Golden finish, many have
the genuine leather, while
others have the plain wood
seats. Splendid dining room
chairs, going at 05c each,
O5c each, $1.25 each, $1.45
each, $1.95 each and $2.25
each.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23

DRESSERS
A big variety of patterns
and in all of the desirable
finishes, all marked at prices
to close them out quickly.
Splendid Dressers going at
$3.50, $3.50, $1,000, $3.50,
$1,000 and $3.50.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23

Plenty of extra salespeo-
pie TO wait ON you and
prompt delivery guaranteed.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23

lhUN BEDS
Substantial Iron Beds, fin
ished in either the Vernis
Marten or White Enamel.
All are marked at going-out-
of-business prices. Excellent
Iron Beds going at SITS,
1925, $3.75, $3.50, $3.50 and
$7.75.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-10
SAFE CRACKERS
Carry Waugh's Pension Certi-
fiCate Away from Safest
Place to Keep It.

WASHINGTON, August lO-BeV-
cry Waugh, OF Edray, w. Va, kept
his pension certificate in the safe Of
the postofice at that place. It was
the only safe in the village and Mr..
Waugh naturally considered It the
safest place to keep the treasured
pension document, all Of which was
doubtless true until safecrackers
landed in Edray on the night Of Aug
ust 4 and finding only one safe In the
place to crack, why, they just up and
cracked 1t. Among other contents
Of the strong box which disappeared
was the pension certificate. The de-
tails Of this crook drama are given
with graphic delineation in letter
from Mr.. Waugh to Congressman
Sutherland. The latter Immediately
started the ball Of governmental red
tape to unwinding and in course Of
| time the Edray pensIoner will have a
new pension certificate to take the
place Of the one the yeggs yanked
from its hiding place.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-10
NEW MUSICIAN
Arrives at the Home Of Harvey
L. Gregory on Hickman
Streef.

Harvey l.. Gregory, chief musician
Of the First Regiment band Of West
Virginia National Guards, is very
happy today as he has another first
class musician to play with his nu-
merous musical organizations, The
new musician is a piano player and
arrived at the Gregory home on Hick-
man street Wednesday. Prof. Stork,
who brought the new musician, rec
ommends her very highly. Chief
Musician Gregory says the new ar
rival will add greatly to the Gregory
orchestra as he already has son
who plays the violin and one which
plays the drums. Mrs. Gregory and
the baby are getting along nicely.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-10
TWO mem HELD
In Bail in Connection with Ex-
pIoSion Have Suspicious
Articles in Possession.

JERSEY CITY, August lO.-A draw
ing Of what at first was believed to be
a submarine and later was admitted
by the designer to be self-propeIIln,g
torpedo together with an envelope ad-
dressed to John D. Rockefeller and 2
note book containing the name and
address Of President Wilson were
found today among the effects OF
Early Iverson, who with A. Larsen
was arrested yesterday on suspicion OF
completely in The munitions explosion
on Black Tom island two weeks ago
Although the two men produced per-
sons who declared they we're win
them in another part of the city at
the time tthe explosion, the PAIR
was held in $1,000 bail pending inveS-
tigation,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-10
Meager Reports Indicate That
Many Lives Are Lost In
Cabin Greek Flood.
OTHER SECTIONS RUINED
Thousands of Miners and Their
Families Driven from Home
Are without Food Now.


CHARLESTON, Aug. tO-With
conflicting reports from all sources
in this and ncighboring counties, 1t
is considered probable this afternoon
TINT no fewer than 1876 persons lost
their lives in the food TINT swept
down from three West Virginia
mountain streams yesterday.
1wenty.thrcc bodies have thus far
been recovered near Cabin Creek
Junction, while for miles up the
stream reports come in of tho finding
OF other bOhicS. Many bodies nre be.
licVcd tO have washed down the
streams and eventually into the Ka-
nHWhN and Ohio rivers and probably
never will be recovered. Thousands
Of persons made homeless are ON the
mountain side.
One battalion of militia from
Camp KanlwhH is forcing way into
the devastated section with collins,
cots, tents and thousands of pounds
of provisions for tho hungry and
homeless This afternoon they had
bcenablc to penetrate no farther than
ItondN, four miles from Cabin Creek
Junction, where tho creek enters the
Iinnnwha river. Cabin creek valley
is sixteen miles long.
Roads are washed out, trestles and
bridges cNrricd away and tho road
beds of tho railroads nre Obliterated
TO such an extent that progress can
only be mndC as fnst as a road to
be Travelled on can be improved.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-10
SENTENCE
OF One Hundred Days is I'm
posed upon Basil SWiger
for Escaping

Magistrate Jackson V. Carter Thurs
day announced his decision in the case
of Basil swiger, the young Harrison
county giant who recently escaped
from a road crew of county prisoners
and who was recaptured at Point Mar
ion, Pa. Swlger is to serve approxi-
mately 100 days at work on the county
roads for this offense, sixty days Of
the period being the sentence and the
remainder for costs amounting to
about $40 incurred in searching for
him and capturing him. In case the
costs should be paid in money, only
the sixty day stern would have to be
served
When arraIgned for trial few days
ago on the charge Of escaping from
custody, Swiger peladed guilty. but
decision was reserved.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-10
SIM
And Killed in the Street is a
Doctor by a Carriage
Worker.

HENDERSON, KY, Aug. 1O.-Dr'
NJ. c. Dunn, president of the Hen
derson school board and widely
known among physicians, was shot
and killed In the street today by
aCbarles w. WNe, a carriage worker,
WINE recently filed suit against Dr.
Dunn for $4,000 damages, alleging
that the physician had attacked MIS-
WINE in his Office. Wyne was ar
rnStad
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-08-10

CHARLESTON, Aug. 10-Direct
communication with the stricken
people of Cabin creek was still inn
possible this morning but meager re-
ports coming through mining and
railroad companies indicated that
many lives had been lost in the flood
which swept the valley and adjacent
region early yesterday.
Twenty-three bodies, 1t was re-
ported, had been recovered near Cab
In Greek Junction and three bodies at
other points along the stream,
eleven of which are said to be
women.
Two companies of the Second West
Virginia infantry, 15O men, left
Camp Kanawha at daybreak and
were taken by trolley to Cabin
Creek Junction, eighteen miles from
here. They were plentifully supplied
with provisions and were under or
ders to march through the stricken
section extending such aid is was
possible.
Thousands Of miners and their
families driven from their homes in
the valley when the water poured
through are camped on the mountain
sides without food OF any kind. Et-
forts to reach them are going forward
with all possible speed and 1t was
expected by the railroads that some
relief could be extended before the
day was over.
The flood not only swept Cabin
creek but also devastated Little Coal
river, Paint creek and other valleys
In that immediate section. The
property loss to railroads is very
heavy, the Chesapeake and Ohio
being the principal sufferer. Mining
companies have also suffered, whole
towns Of miners cabins, 1t is report
ed having been carried away.
A telephone lineman who covered
thirteen miles Of the Cabin creek
valley telephoned that forty known
dead had been recovered and that
conditions further on were much
worse.
In Boone county, Jarrold's valley
on Coal river is reported food-swept
by the storm and 400 houses washed
away. No reports Of loss Of lives
have been obtained.
About thirty miles on Cabin creek
escaped flooding but sidetracGN and
tipples were carried away and opera
tors say the mines will be tied up
thirty days, All coal contracts have
been cancelled.
An exclusion train carrying about
400 Sunday school picnickers was,
marooned between two creeks with
washouts on either side and relief
train was sent from st. Adams.
All rivers and mountain streams are
sweeping down wrecked houses, logs
drowned cattle and wreckage that in-
dicates wldeswept area.
Already wrecking crews and COM
struction gangs are at work on the
railroads and the larger bridges
washed away are being replaced first.
especially along the main line OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio.
Camp Kanawha has almost been de4
pleted Of equipment and provisions
All blankets, and cots and all tents
available have been sent into the
stricken section with the soldiers re-
lief expedition. Twenty-Five travel
rations were also sent to the suherS
ers. 1t is expected that It viii be g
week or ten days before the actual
damage will be known but there is NO
expression Of hope that the actual loss
Of LIE ever will be known.