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Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-28

keeping at once and will make their
home at 1928 East Broadway.
The Book Lovers met on Wednes-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. A.
P. Hanchett. Mrs.'W. Fl. Tilton read
the chapter on Victor Hugo's Les
Miserables," from Newell Dwight
Hills book, Great Books as Life
Teachers" The topic for the day was
assigned to Mrs. Charles R. Hannah,
who started a very interesting dis
cussion as to the advisability of hav-
ing women as members of the school
boards. All of the members took part
in the discussion and many interesting
facts were brought out. The club will
have a miscellaneous meeting mex,
Wednesday at the home of Mrs. +. T.
Schoentgen, who will be assisted by
Mrs. F. T. True and Mrs. F. w. Dean.
The next seasons program will be
discussed at that time and committees
will be appointed.
Queen Esther's guild of the First
Presbyterian church met at the home
of Mrs. Harry Rose on Wednesday
afternoon. A short business meeting
was held and the program for the aft.
ernoon was an informal discussion OF
Alaska. Light refreshments were
served and the hostess was assisted
by Mrs Will Blanchard, Miss Mar
garet Groneweg and Miss Jean
Hunter.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-28

A. Barrett was guest of honor at a
birthday surprise party and was pre-.
sented with a set Of hand-painted
cups and saucers. The afternoon, was
spent playing high five. High scores
were made by Mesdames Slate and
Beckett.
Keno Klub entertained at dane
ing party Thursday evening at Han
scom Park pavilion. Twenty-Five
couples we're present.
A kensington club of girl steong-
raphers at the Exchange building en-
tertained at luncheon in the Black
stone Friday. s..
Mrs. Richard Novak entertained on
Friday afternoon at a miscellaneous
shower in honor Of Miss Mary kee.
gan. whose engagement to William
O'Neil of Kansas City has just been
announced. On Thursday evening
Miss Keegan was honor guest at a
banquet given at the Hotel Loyal by
fellow workers in Hayden Brothers
store. About forty were present.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-28
Dundee
Society Notes

The Dundee Circle of the Child
Conservation League met Monday
with Mrs. J. H. Beaton. 49,.
The Young Married People S Dane
ing club gave dance Tuesday eve
ming at Harte hall :,
Miss Marie Hanlon of Minneapolis
is the guest of Miss Alice Duval.
The Woman's Missionary society OF
the Dundee Presbyterian church met
Friday afternoon with Mrs. J. J..
Lampe. A social hour followed the
regular program.
Mrs. Maria Louisa Hefley died last
Sunday at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. H. G. Bell, 442 California
street. Her body was sent to Lincoln,
her former home, for interment.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Pxley enter
tanned at dancing party Tuesday
evening at the Country club for Miss
Elizabeth Mitchell OF Fort Leaven-
worth, Kan.
Mrs. Mel Uhl, Mrs. c. L. Sykes and
Miss Isabel Milroy entertained at a
tea at the home OF Miss Milroy Tues
day for Mrs. Bentley McCloud and
Miss Mary Knoedler of Chicago.
Mr.. George Brandeis is in New
York on business. ,...-.,
Mrs. Agnes Swaffer Hiett and Mr..
Garret Prange were married Tuesday
evening at their future home, 5004
Cass street, Rev. Titus Lowe of the
First Methodist church officiating
Mrs. w. F. Milroy entertained at
luncheon Thursday at her home for
the executive officers and division
leaders of the First Presbyterian
Cchurch Aid society.
The Young Peoples Society of
Christian Endeavor of the Dundee
Presbyterian church held a'social Fri
day evening at the home of Miss
Mary Johnston. ~.
The Dundee Social Center held a
meeting in the school house Friday
evening, when City Attorney John
Rine spoke. There were also some
musical numbers given by local talent.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-28
Florence
Social Items

A surprise party was given on the
Johnson brothers at their home on
the farm north of town Friday even
ing. There were about fifteen in the
party from Florence and Omaha, max
ing the trip in large carryall. Games
were the source of enjoyment until
lunch time, when all partook of a
bountiful repast. Those present were
Misses Lillian Broderson, Dorothy
Schulz, Mildred Shoeberg, Thiel
Kretchner, Hulda Kruse, Myrtle An.
derson; Messrs. Will Camper, Will
Bower, Harold Henderson, Clarence
Shulz, Carl Johnson, John Johnson,
Fritz Kruse, Ted Kruse and John
Kruse.
Mrs. Frank Parker entertained the
members of the G. 0. P. circle OF
the Presbyterian church at her home
Thursday afternoon, at which time
two new members were initiated into
the club.
Norman Carlson, after spending
two weeks in an Omaha hospital for
serious operation, is convalescing
rapidly at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. N. Carlson.
Mrs. John Olmsted of Ohio, who
has been critically i'll at the home Of
her sister, Miss Ella Olmsted, i'll
Florence, is rapidly recovering.
The Ladies Aid society of the
Presbyterian church was entertained
by Mrs. Paul Rivett Wednesday at
her home. Mrs. Fred Wallace as
sisted the hostess.
o. Michaelsen of DeSoto, who has
been visiting with relatives in Flor
ence, has returned home.
Miss Hazel Stever entertained about
twenty boy and girl friends at a bob
sled party Tuesday evening.
Miss Lizzie Cachelin of DeSoto is
visiting with her sister, Mrs. c. L.
Nethaway, this week.
ID. Leach, who has been down in
Missouri attending the funeral of a
sister, returned home Wednesday.
John Bondesson, who has been con.
fined to his home by illness, has suffi,
GENTLY recovered to be about his du'
ties as city clerk again.
Earl Kelly returned Wednesday
from Douglas, Wyo., where he went
to file on a homestead. He expects to
go on the homestead in the spring.
Thegmembers of the Ladies Aid So
ciety of the Methodist church are tc
entertain their husbands and friends
at the church on Friday evening, Feb
ruary 2.
| About 200 people attended the an.
nual roll call of the Independent Or
der of Odd Fellows at their hall or
Friday evening. The Rev. J. F
Poucher delivered the principal ad
dress. w. A. Yoder presided as chair
man. The roll call of the Odd Eel
lows was made by W. A. Rogers
while Mrs. c. E. Nelson called the
roll of the Rebekahs. After lengthy
program refreshments were served.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-28

ton last Monday evening; an oyster
supper followed the work.
Mrs. T. w. Jones of Ohio Is a
guest at the home OF her sister, Mrs.
S. A. Davis.
Mrs. F. f. Young entertained the
West Farnam Kensington club at her
home Wednesday afternoon.
The Guild met at the Presbyterian
church Monday evening, a supper was
served preceding the talk given by
Mrs. D. NJ. Morrow of Omaha.
Mrs. N. Fireman entertained about
twenty guests at her home Wednes-
day in honor Of her birthday ami
versary
Mrs. o. Bruder will be hostess for
the Evangelical Lutheran women next
Thursday.
Mrs. A. Haner and children Of
Troy, N. Y, are visiting at the home
of her brother, ]. f. Crandell, and
Mrs. Crandell.
Mrs. J. II. Mackin will be hostess
next Wednesday for the Aufwieder-
sehen club.
An all-day session with dinner at
noon will be held by the Methodist
Ladies Aid society on Wednesday.
Mrs. Walter Madsen entertained
at dinner on Wednesday for her sis
4, ter, Miss Minnie Dein Of lrvington.
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. McGlasson are
spending the weekend with friends
in Bellevue, who entertain in honor OF
their guests, Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Nc
Glasson.
Mrs. w. F. Beckmeyer has been
called to Quincy, ILL.,, by the death OF
her mother and serious illness OF a
sister.
The Women's Christian Temper
ance union was entertained at an in
door picnic last Wednesday all day
at the home OF Mrs. Frohardt, Dinner
was served at noon. Plans were made
for children's valentine party.
Mrs. F. B. Oliver, president OF the
Woman's club, was called to Blair
Neb., last week by the sickness and
death of her father, D. M. Rhoades
who was a pioneer of Nebraska.
A meeting will be held Monday eve
ing by the city gymnasium board te
make the final plans for the gymna'
SUM rooms which are nearing com
pletion in the city hall,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-28
Old Members Want to .
Reoruanize Exchange

Vague suggestions are coming from
some real estate men of desire OF
some of the old members Of the Real
Estate Exchange to reorganize that
exchange, since the exchange has
gone out of, existence and those at
present in control have incorporated
under the name Of the Omaha Real
Estate board. There are some who
no not like to pay the increased dues
for membership in the board, and
would like to keep the old exchange
alive. '''~
It,has been suggested that the ex'
change be reorganized purely for So
cial and business purposes, cutting out
all political and religious reforms
whatsoever. The first forty members
who join are to be charter members
and free from membership fee witt,
dues of $ per pear, payable semi-an-
nually. After forty members have
been procured, ali others will pay a
membership fee of $40. -.
A meeting of those interested will
probably be called in few days to
talk the matter over.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-28
Benson
Social Circles

Mrs. G. w. Sowards was hostess
for the Harmony club Monday eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Van Arsdale en-
tertained last week for Mr. and Mrs
Vance Van Arsdale.
Mrs. V. R. Shelly was hostess for
the Blue Stocking club last week.
w. R. Neff of York, Pa, spent two
days last week at the home Of his
niece, Mrs. Walter Smell.
Mrs. V. Kinny was hostess at a
luncheon for four guests at her home
on Thursday.
John Calvert sustained a broken
arm Tuesday night in the basket bal
game at the Young Mems Christian
association.
The Modern Woodmen and Roya
Neighbors lodges held joint installa
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-28

Persistent Advertising Is tie Road
to Success. p
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-28
MYSTERIOUS GAS
ASPHYXIATES FIVE
Not Illuminating or Coal Gas,
but Odorless YVapor Hits
Rickard Family.
POLICE CAN'T EXPLAIN IT.

Mystery surrounds the near as
phyxiation of the entire family OF Mr..
and Mrs. Adam NJ. Rickard. 1892 Og-
den street, at $50 o'clock yesterday
morning.
Mrs. Rickard was awakened by the
noise OF falling body in the room OF
her laughter. Ruth, aged q, and when
she got up to investigate she, too,
toppled over. Her husband and three
sons, Raymond, George and Marshall,
who followed, were similarly affected.
Raymond was the first to recover con-
sciousness and telephoned police
headquarters, but when Police Sur
cons Meyers and Connolly arrived
with pulmotors all had revived.
None of the members Of the fam
lily could tell what had happened to
them.
Miss Ruth Richard said she awak-
ened from a dream and went to the
bathroom to get drink. As she re-
entered her room a sudden weakness
overcame her and she fell.
Her mother described her own ex-
perience in the same way, and so did
her brothers and father. -
There was no trace of gas or
poison, and police surgeons were sure
that their condition had not been
caused by anything they had eaten.
The Rickard home is electrically
lighted and is not equipped for gas.
at seemed as though the instant
we touched the threshold of sisters
room the mysterious influence over
came u.s." said Raymond Richard. I'VE
could smell nothing at the time and
just seemed to lapse suddenly into
unconsciousness,"
! After regaining their senses all of
the victims suffered from terrible
headache, they said. ~
Police at first thought that gas
escaping from hardcoal stove in the
dining room might have caused the
family to suffer, but this theory was
abandoned when it was pointed out
that every connecting door in the
house was open and that If it had
been coal gas it would have h in all
probability insinuated its way into all
rooms instead Of only into the room,
OF the daughter of the family. Every
member OF the family was positive
that there was no odor OF gas or any
kind of poison in the air.
By the time police surgeons. came
the family had opened all Of the win
dows, airing out the house. Investiga-
ton Of the room revealed no trace oil
anything which might cause such a
condition.
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Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-28

Persistent Advertising Is the Road
to Success. &s-. 4.... '.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-28
Judge Turns Down Claim
For Six Years Work

Counsel for Pedro Maceas, Mexi-
can, couldn't convince Judge Craw-
ford of the county court that his cli-
ent had done $l,s60 worth of work for
the late Mary E. Davis. a boarding
house proprietor, who died leaving
an estate OF $4,s00. Maceas filed a
claim against the estate asking ST.
500 for alleged services performed
from September 3, 1910. to September
rs, 1916. The Mexican said that he
was the handy man about the house
and was on the job every day.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-28
RalstOn
Social Gossip

Mrs. Oscar .Milins is quite i'll at her
home and is threatened with case
of typhoid fever.
John R. Polin OF Taiban, N. NJ,
returned from visit to Sioux City
and was an overnight visitor here
with relatives.
DR.. Pugsley, who recently returned
from the border OF Texas with the
National Guards, and Mrs. Pugsley
and son were visitors Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thayer Propst Sunday.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-28
Fire Destroys Cottage
Near Carter Lake Clut

Fire early Saturday completely de-
stroyed a frame cottage at Eighth
and Q streets, East Omaha, occupied
by Howard Wright. An overheated
stove is believed t. have caused the
blaze.
Carter Lake club buildings adjoin
the property, but these were threat
ened at no time.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-28

DR.. Frederick Freemantel will sing
for the Endeavorers of the First
Christian church Sunday evening, this
being Worldwide Endeavor day.
Miss Grace Slabaugh will preside at
the organ and Mr.. Joe Woolery with
the violin. Rev. Mr.. Cobbey will give
the address,
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20
SLAVERY PRACTICALLY
 EXISTS IN KRUPPS, SAYS A H0LLAMDER

LONDON, Nov. 20.-A copyright dispatch from Amsterdam to the Sun says that returned Hollander, who had been enticed to Essen on the promise of work at good pay asserts that the condition of employees at Krupps is that of practical slavery The men are. compelled to work with out a Sunday rest, the food is bad typhus is prevalent and the sleep ing accommodations are unsanitary About 4,000 Hollanders are employed by the Krupps. most of whom have been trapped in Germany and re- fused permits to leave the country Krupps, the dispatch adds, is not working to full capacity owing to the scarcity of metal, chiefly cop per. Soldiers from the front say that Germany now has submarines of 1000 and 5000 tons and also guns with a range of 40 to 45 miles These latter statements, the dis patch says, are freely accepted by the German populace.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20
MASONIC BODIES ARE
 IN SESSION TODAY WITH DEGREE WORK

The annual reunion of the Mason ic bodies, which started yesterday in the Odd Fellows Hall, was con tinued this afternoon and the class during the afternoon and evening will be advanced from the 18th to the 18th degree. Yesterday they received the degrees from the 4th to the 14th.
 The sessions today are under the dil ection of the Alaska Chapter of Rose Croix, No. 1, the officers of which are Lester D. Henderson, 32 deg, Wise Master; Harry 1. Lucas, 32 deg, Senior Warden; Charles E. Naghel, 32 deg, Junior Warden; Louis L. Harding, 32 deg, Orator; Edward D. Beattie, 32 deg, Secre- tary; William w. Casey, 32 deg, Treasurer; Herman T. Tripp, 32 1eg. K. c. c. H., Almoner; Lyman s. Fer ris, g deg, Standard Bearer; John w. McDaniel, 32 deg, Master of Ceremonies; Murdock c. Stewart, 32 deg, Expert; Peter c. Peltret, 32 deg, Assistant Expert; Amos W. Sundstrom, 32 deg, Guard of the Temple; Louis E. Mccoy, IS deg, Tiler.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20
GERMAN SUBMARINE WAS NOT LOOKING
 FOR EXPLOSIVES

ATLANTIC PORT, Nov. 20.-Addi- tional details indicate that the cap tain who saved his ship from sub- marine by hndling fires on the deck and making the statement that the vessel was loaded with explosives, had a narrow escape. The submar- inee approached and ordered the yes sel to hove to.
 Help yourself bawled the cap tain, "the ships on fire and loaded with explosives" and he and the crew made aas though they were hur- rying to lower the boats to leave the ship.
 The submarine captain lost no time in getting away and submerging.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20
REVERSAL GIVEN
 IN ALASKA BANK CASE BY HIGH COURT

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 20.-The United States District Court of Alp peals has ordered R. c. Wood to pay $13,000 and interest to F. G. Moves, receiver of the defunct Wash ington-Alaska bank, thus reversing the decision of the United States District Court of the Fourth Division in Alaska.
 It is alleged that the money had been wrongfully taken as dividends by the directors of the bank
 The suit against R. c. Wood was one of several to be filed against the several directors and stockhold CTS of the bank.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20
REGENT LOAN TO RUSSIA IS
 BEST EVIDENCE
Believed Russia as Whole Sincere in De- sire to Stand by
 the Allies.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19.-Recent loans to Italy and Russia were in- tended not merely as practical help in the critical situations but also as an evidence of American faith in resoluteness of the two countries regarded as the weak links in the American and allied offensive.
 Repeatedly there have been re- ports that Russia was ready to ne- gotiate a separate peace. The best advices to the State Department indicate that, so far as that coun- try's intentions go, Russia is per fectly sincere in her desire to stand with the allies. The only question that has ever been raised has been with respect to Russias ability to reorganize her military and eco homie forces. The characters of Kerensky and men associated with him are regarded as sufficient an- swer to the suggestion that they will tolerate any dickering with Germany Not only the United States, but the allies, are deter mined to give Russia every possible ounce of assistance. There have been those who have argued that this means throwing good money after bad, but the American govern ment will continue to give it's whole-hearted support to Russia so long as she remains true to her pact.
 | Almost at the very moment when the Italian army seemed near col | lapse, the American government made further loan to Italy. This | likewise is indicative of determine tion of the United States to stand by all nations associated with her in the war. Psychologically the chief ecect of the Russian and Ital- ian situations has been to make the United States more resolute. There is a growing retaliation in Washing ton that the war may be long drawn out. Fortunately all plans by the United States government have been for long war. It was with this knowledge that the Ad- ministration gave it's approval to plans for standardizing steel ships airplane motors, trucks, etc. The plans maSS involve considerable delay, but were designed to make the United States effective for a long pull. Incidentally, that is why a surplus of officers has been provided in the reserve officers camps.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20
POLICY IS OUTLINED

LONDON, Nov 20-The Vissiche Zeitung, says Count von Hertling, the new chancellor, has accepted the following demands of the Reich electoral reform be carried out; that the political censorship and state of siege be abolished or mitigated, and that the foreign policy be conducted on the basis of the German reply to the Pope's peace note
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20
MILLER FOUND GUILTY.

KETCHIKAN, Nov. 20.-A jury returned verdict of guilty against George Miller, charged with stab ping with intent to kill. Barlow Jacobson was given a light sentence on admitting that he was slack CT. William Seals was sentenced t. serve 15 months in the penitentiary on the charge of assault with a dangerous weapon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20
SUGAR INTERESTS
 OF SMALk PLANTERS
 BEING LOOKED AFTER

HAVANA, Nov. 20.-It is under stood that President Menocal intends to take stand in favor of the small Cuban sugar interests for a price of "A cents per pound, instead of AZ as proposed by Hoover It is reported that he will establish an embargo on sugar exports, unless the small interests are taken into con. sideration.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20
PUBLISHER IS INDICTED FOR
 BEING AN ENEMY

NEW YORK, Nov 20-Max Erst man, publisher of the Masses" Mag azine, which was recently denied entry into the United States mails has been indicted with six others connected with the publication, or charge of conspiracy and a viola tion of the espionage act. Bench warrants for their arrests have beer issued {.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20

Engraved visiting cards. wedding
 invitations and announcements, and other society and business station cry; monogram dies and monogram Quire stamping; and embossed co ciety and business stationery-the best on the Pacific Coast. Leave or iers at the office of EMPIRE PRINT ING COMPANY. tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20
FINE COMMERCIAL PRINTING

The Empire Printing Company's Job Printing Department is better equipped for fine commercial aud SO ciety printing than anS printing office in Alaska. New machinery and equipment has recently been in- tailed. and more is under way. Make us prove these statements by giving us your order. if
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20
ARMED AMERICANS TAKE PART PARADE
 IN CANADIAN CITY

MONTREAL. Nov. 20. For the first time in the history of the pres ent generation. if not since the Dec laration of Independence. armed American troops in Montreal parti- cipated in the Canadian Victory Loan parade yesterday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20
MANY "ARcTICs' WILL
 BE USED BY SAMMIES

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.-Every manufactures of rubber overshoes in the country has agreed to turn over to the government for the army 300.000 pairs of four-buckle "arc- tics" between now and January 5. Orders for rubber hip boots had been placed previously.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20
CITY OF SEATTLE
 IS UNDER HALF SPEED
 WITH CRACKED SHAFT

KETCHIKAN, Nov. 20. - The steamer City of Seattle left for the South this morning at o'clock, making half speed, owing to a cracked cam shaft.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20

TWO IN ONE-The EMPIRES ads" keeps the housewife informed of all sales and the news column way for everybody. The EMPIRES are right up to the minute on the days nevs
 Are you interested in a Night School in Juneau? If so. don't fail to come to the meeting at the school building tomorrow night at 7:00 sharp.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20

Round thread linens at Miss Walhgreen's Needle Craft Shop, Stamping to order, 122 2nd Street, phone AT.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20
FOR CREATION OF AN ALLIED COUNCIL
 ON WAR MATTERS

LONDON. Nov. 20.-Lloyd George yesterday addressed the House of Commons regarding the creation of a war council for the Allies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20

THE EMPIRE--Af the News All tue Time. When It Is News.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20
SPECIAL AT GOLDSTEIN'S.

Muscatel raisins in the bulk, 10 pound at Goldstein's Emporium.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20

WHY NOT?-
 trade with the Sanitary Plumbing Co. and save money? With your saving you can buy nice Gmas present and remember our boys in France.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20
FOR RENT-Rooms

SEWING MACHINES for rent, or sale; repaired. K. D. Mclean, End & Franklin.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20

FOR RENT-Big Snap - Two rooms, $35o: 4 rooms, $500; in- cludes garbage hauling and water; furnished if desired. Enquire Re- novatory, Phone 394.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20

Dine at the Gastineau. Concert every evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20
TURKISH BATHS

HILLSIDE BATH HoUSE-Turkisf Needle. Steam. shower and tub baths Dry and steam heat 118 Front St Phone l63. 11-1e-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20

SEELEY'S White Pine Tar with eucalyptus and menthol-for coughs and colds-25c, 50c.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20
PERSONAL

MISCELLANEOUS HELP WANT ED-Filipino wishes any kind of work; janitor, homework or hotel, address No. 223 Main Street
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20
FOR RENT-Houses
Houses for rent, Mrs. M Davis. 9th S

FOR RENT-4-room cottage with bath room and pantry. Casey Shattuck Add. Thomas, Juneau Hdw Co.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20
WANTED-HeIp

WANTED-Dish washer at Graft Peekin.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-20
CLEANING OF ALL KINDS

THE REN0vATORY Phone 394 :: Jimmy Moon