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Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-26
Many Court House
Denizens Now Fear
y They'll Lose Jobs

About thirty employees in the Doug
las county court house holding minor
jobs were yesterday in the same frame
mind as were the participants in the
French revolution on the eve of some
out-of-the-ordinary guillotine spree of
the authorities. Not that any of them
have done anything wrong, but be-
cause their friends-the ones who got
them their jobs-do not have the same
political party affiliations as the pres
ent majority of the county commits
sioners.
These thirty some employees, the
bulk of them janitors and scrubwo-
men, are scheduled to have their off
cial heads removed today when the
democrats start to WELD the axe
Gossip says that not head will be
spared. The wise ones aver that
if any are spared it will not be more
than one or two.
There are seven janitors, fourteen
scrubwomen, three elevator men, two
telephone girls, three firemen and two
engineers whose jobs are il jeopardy.
The scrubwomen-one Of them has a
wooden leg and several children and
most all have families to support
admit they don't know much about
politics. But quoth one, 81 amt
done nothin' to get fired for and |
always work just as hard in scrubbing
out democrats Offices as repub-
LEANS"
One of the janitors, hearing the
rumor that the board was contcm-
plating leading the minor employees
to the beheading chamber, mingled a
little philosophy with his hard-luck
wall. "If they call these kind of jobs
political pie, then | should think peo-
pie would demand change in pastry
diet"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-26
]. J. Neal Says Wife
Hit Him With Fist
Broom and Dishes

Life in the frst-line trenches at
Verdun was mild compared to his
forty-three years of married life, ac-
cording to John J. Neal, who is suing
his wife, Mrs. Charlotte A. Neal, for
divorce in district court.
Married at Lyons, N. Y, in 1874,
the freedom earning husband alleges
that the big row started shortly after
wards. Mrs. Neal is no mean ex-
ponent of what is known as the manly
art, the husband complains, averring
that she has repeatedly struck him
with her fists during their married
life.
Applying the broom to him, using
him as target for china dishes hurled
in far from playful spirit and making
unexpected attacks with dish cloth
while he was reclining on a couch
were favorite diversions of his mate,
Neal asserts in his petition.
While his wife did not attack him
with chairs and legs wrenched from
the piano, Neal does allege that she
threatened to throw the furniture at
him. Threats to kill him, refusal to
cook his meals and harsh words APP
piled to him are other allegations.
Neal asserts that the climax was
reached when, he alleges, she drove
him from the house on September %,
1911.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-26
Banker Says Woman Had
No Money in the "DutCh Mill"

Alleging Conspiracy to get pos
session of the Dutch Mill cafe, 1913
Harvey street, while she was i'll, Edna
Barnhill is suing Ralph M. Waddell
and Lee M. Swindler, cashier Of the
American State bank, for $4,000 dam
ages.
According to Miss Barnhil. she
bought the restaurant from L. T. Phil
lips last October. She alleges that
she was taken ill on December l.,
1916, and while she was confined at
her home Waddell "conspired" with
the banker and took possession of the
property.
She further asserts that when she
recovered on December II, Waddell
forcibly elected her from the restau-
rant and continued to hold possession
until January IS of this year, when
she alleges, Waddell and Swindler
converted the business to their own
use.
Mr.. Swindler declares that Miss
Barnhill never had a dollar invested
in the business and that Waddell is
the owner of the business, which he
purchased, according to the banker,
with money loaned by him.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-26
Dispute Over Street Car
Transfer Leads to Suit

A dispute between a passenger on
street car and conductor as to
whether certain transfer was
punched at o'clock in the morning
or for o'clock in the evening, was
the cause of a $500 damage suit
which has just been filed in district
court.
Oscar F. Under, a painter, says
that he boarded Cunning street car
on the morning of November 9, 1916.
He alleges that the conductor refused
transfer rendered by him and finally,
after words were exchanged, as
saulted him. Under wants the court
to award him damages from the
Omaha G. Council Bluffs Street Rail
way company.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-26
Brief City News

Platinum Wedding Rings-Edholm
Have Root Print It--Now Beacon
Press.
DIR. W. X. Foote, now at 1913 First
National.
Clan Gordon No. 6S will hold Burns
celebration at Swedish Auditorium,
1909 Chicago, Friday evening, Janu-
airy 26. at o'clock.
Auditorium Sign Authorized-The
city council authorized an electric
sign for the Auditorium at cost of
$3.50, which was the lowest bid.
Dies From Burns-Mrs Eff1e Mitch
ell, colored, who was burned in fire
at her home, 1926 South Sixteenth
street, January 10, died yesterday at
ST. Joseph's hospital.
Buys Pine Ridge Iand-H. c. Letter
of Chicago stopped off in Omaha and
met C. A. Bates and Don Foster of
Gordon, Neb., from whom he bought
1880 acres of Pine Ridge Is. d. land.
Greater Omaha Club-Greater Oma-
ha Improvement club will hold an
open meeting Friday night at the hall
at Twenty-fourth and Poppleton ave-
nue.. Interesting discussions are an
ticipated.
Smallpox CaseS-The health office
reports eleven cases of smallpox I'M
der quarantine at this time. Eight
patients are isolated in their homes
and three are being attended at the
city smallpox hospital
Parish Party-AlI Saints will give
a parish party Saturday evening in
Wattles Memorial hall under the aus
pices of the Mems club and the
Woman's auxiliary. The women will
serve buffet luncheon, with dancing
and cards.
Is Bound Over-Frank Stone, who
broke up a card party at GA South
Seventeenth street few nights ago
when he ran amuck with a pocket
knife and stabbed several partici-
pants, has been bound over to the
district court, charged with having
stabbed with intent to kill His bonds
were fixed at $3.50
Eyler Back at His Desk-John Ety.
Ter, live stock agent for the
Burlington, who has been ill for a
number of weeks, has recovered to the
extent that he is again able to be at
headquarters, directing the work of
his department. Still, it may be sew
eral weeks before he will be well
enough to go onto the road.
To Build New Cars-The Omaha
street railway company, at the local
shops, has started work on the con-
struction of twenty-five coaches, SINH
lar to the new ones in operation on
the Farnam and North Twenty-fourth
street lines. The new coaches will be
ready for service in time to handle the
Ak-Sar-Be festivity traffic next fall.
Janitor Burned-Paul Rodgers,
janitor at the Workingman's hotel,
Thirteenth and Capitol avenue, was
badly burned about the hands Wednes-
day afternoon when he opened a can
of benzine too close to gas jet The
benzine flared up and Rodgers
sleeves were set on fire. He beat
out the flames before they spread to
the rest of his clothing.
Fine Fireplace Goods--Sunderland
Dunkards Go West--A party of
eighteen Dunkards from central ILL
nois went west this morning, going to
eastern California, where nearly all
of them bought land last fall. They
are all farmers and are located in the
Dunkard colony in the vicinity of
Julesburg. Between trains during
their stop in Omaha they attracted
considerable attention at the Union
station on account of their long boards
and clerical garb
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-26

instead of swelling up like little white
sponge. Then It loosens from your toe
and. glory hallelujah the corn comes off as
though you'd take glove off your handl'
Yes, "Gets-It' is the corn discovery of
the age More "Gets-It" is sold b~ many
times than any other corn remedy IN exist
ence. Try it and you'll know the reason why
1t takes two seconds TO apply 1t, and it
dries at once. That's all. Don't experiment.
follow the experience Of millions and use
"Gets-It.'
"Gets-It' is sold everywhere, Use a bot
tie, or sent on receipt Of price by z. Law
renee 4 Co., Chicago, III.
Sold in Omaha and recommended as the
worlds best corn remedy by Sherman &
Mcconnell Drug Co. Stores.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-26
Health Without
Medicine
Read Below

II you suffer from constipation and indi-
gestion and are tired of taking medicine,
eat three small slices each meal of "o-EAT-
IT." the new combination fully baked, ready
to-eat. pure, delicious, nourishing food in
crisp. tasty. toasted slices--contains many
times more of the coarse outer parts of
grains than any other food you have ever
tried. O-EAT-TT will keep you free from
constipation and Indigestion without the aid
Of medicine or any added expense Of living.
Physicians heartily recommend It For sale
by more than 100 leading grocers in Omaha
and Council Bluffs, loo. or sent prepaid on
receipt of price. Address o-Eat-It Co.. 279
Studebaker Bldg Chicago, III.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-26
Ak-Sar-Ben's Minions Will
Wc-.r KniqhtIy INSIGNIA

The Ak-Sar-Ben button for 1917 has
been chosen. The contract for fur
nishing the buttons has been award
ed to T. L. Combs of Omaha. The
design is the head of an armored
knight, with the visor the most con-
spicuous feature. 1t is gold plated
and will carry the Ak-Sar-Ben colors.
Frank w. Judson was chairman Of
the button committee which awarded
the contract.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-26
HOW | KILLED MY.
SUPERFLU0US HAIR.
Hindoo Secret Banished it so it Never
Returned After Electricity and
Many Depilatories Had Failed.
LET ME HELP YOU ABSOLUTELY FREE

Until nearly middle age ! was sorey troubled by
hideous superfuous Hdrs. My face was O sight with
heavy moustache on my lip and q tough beard on
my chin. My arms were also heavily covered I tiled
one thing after another without success The electric
band. 0fficer in the British Army srursd from
Native liindoo Soldier Whose life he sayed) the
closely guarded secret OF the Hndoo Religion which
forbids Hndoo Women 10 have even the slightest
trace Of hair on any part Of their Indy e,cent ihai
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-26
Association Players Will
Not Strike, Says Hickey


Chicago, ILL.,, Jan. 25.-American
association base ball clubs will be
fully manned at the opening date.
according to President Thomas I.
Hickey. Mr.. Hickey was inclined
make light of recent assertion.
David L. Fultz, president of the
Ball Players fraternity, that Gig
five out of the Us players who
ished last season with the associate
have guaranteed their allegiance to
the strike edict and would not sign
contracts until authorized to do SO
by the fraternity. George Tebeau,
owner of the Kansas City association
franchise, also scoffed at the posi-
bility of a players strike.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-26


on their head. | used il
and in a few days my hair
growths had entirely disap.
Deared. To-day not a trace
Of it can be found. |
will send Free and without
obligation To anyone fnll In
formation and complete in
structions 80 that you can
follow my example and com
Dletely destroy all trace
without having to resort 10
t h e dan erous electric
needle. 30 stop wasting your
money on worthless depila-
tory preparations and write
me today. giving your name
and address. stating whether
Mrs. or Miss. All / ask is
that you send me a &c
stamp for return postage.
Address Mrs. Frederick Hud.
son, Office SOL u. N. Main
Street. Attleboro. Mass.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-26
Stomach Trouble and Constipation.

Stomach Trouble and Constipation.
Those who are afflicted with stom-
ach trouble and constipation should
read the following: II have never
found anything so good for stomach
trouble and constipation as Chamber
lain's Tablets. I have used them off
and on now for the past two years.
They not only regulate the action of
the bowels, but stimulate the liver
and keep ones body in healthy con-
dition," writes Mrs. Benjamin Hoop
err, Auburn, n. Y.-Advertisement
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-26
Embroidered Scarfs, $1.49

Embroidered Scarfs, $l.49
A N assortment of finished
"A embroidered scarfs and
centers, slightly soiled; were
to $500, special, $1.49.
Art Goods, CSC
Including gowns, shirt waist
cases, waists, card table covers,
luncheon sets, dresses, centers, pill
lows, dressing sacques, rompers,
linen piano scarfs and combing
jacket, all finished; were to $3.50,
Friday, CSC.
Art Goods, acc
Crochet scarfs, centers, towels,
bags, fudge aprons, collar bags,
necktie holders, sewing bags, baby
capes and camisoles; were to
$3.50; special, Acc.
Burgess-Nash Co.-Down Stairs Store.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-26
Reducing Corsets, 89c

SPLENDID reducing corsets
~ in coutil, with broad steel
over abdomen, medium bust
line and hip; sizes 20 to 80,
at S9c; sizes 81 to SO, $1.OO.
Corsets at $2.49
A splendid value in corsets, if
your size is here; broken lines,
made of coutil, fancy cloths and
treco; in sizes 20, 81 and %;
were to $3.50, for a quick clean
up, Friday, at $2.4s.
Corsets at 79c
Slightly soiled corsets, in broken
lines, at 79c.
Burgess-Nash Co.-Down Stairs Store.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-26

You can depend upon siosn's Liniment
to kill the nerve pains OF sciatica; 1t pene-
trates without rubbing. Only CSC. All drug
gista--AdvertasoInent
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-26
Scrims at 12c

Plaid Blankets, $l.9S
DLAID blankets, large
I size, good weight, soft
and warm; very serviceable
blankets at $1.98 the pair.
Pillow Cases, 19c
Embroidered cotton pillow cas-
es, size 45x36-inch, neat designs,
good grade casing; Friday only,
at Ice each.
Muslin Remnants, 71ac
Remnants of muslin, longcloth
and cambria, 2 to s-yard lengths;
standard makes, choice, Friday,
at, the yard, INC.
White Goods Remnants, Sc
Mill ends of sheer white goods,
for waists, dresses, ETC.; big va
riety of goods; were 15c to 25c a
yard; choice, Friday, yard, Sc.
Burgess-Nssh Co.-Down Stairs Store.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-26
'kie-Yie-Yie! Get
Me 'Gets-|t' Quick


I've Joined the Never-Again Club. Never
again will I use anything for corns but
'Gets-It' Put drops Of 'Gets-It' on, and
from that second the corn begins to shrivel.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-26
Baskets, at 39c

ONE lot of flower and
" waste paper baskets,
Friday, in the clearing. at
39c.
Burgess-Nash Co.-Down Stairs Store.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-26
Glassware,
1Oc

INCLUDING glass jugs, op-
| tic shape, 3-pint size,
spoon trays, press cut glass
at 1Oc each, and pressed
glass table tumblers, at 6
for 10c.
Burgess-Nash co.--Down Stairs Store.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-26
A Group of
Sample Merchandise
Sc to $1.75

IN CT q D I n G children's
L caps, scarfs, satin bloom
ers, booties, pinning blank
cts, outing petticoats.
Women's gowns, muslin
underwear, pajamas, flan-
nelette petticoats, dust caps,
etc.; price range, SC to $1.75
Burgess-Nash Co.-Down Stairs Store.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-26
Curtain Swiss, lie

Curtain Swiss, lie
Inquired swiss curtain
Il material, SO inches wide,
Friday, in the clearing sale,
at, yard, 12c.
Scrims at lie
q CRIMS, SO inches wide, with
- colored borders and allover
figures in colors, ivory and white
grounds; formerly sold up to 25c
per yard; Friday, at he per yard.
Burgsss-Nash Co.-Down-Stairs Store.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-26
BuRGESS-MASH COMPANY.
STORENE FORFR Doula1

Towels, Sc
DOMAN twill towels, red
N borders, small size,
hemmed ready for use.
Table Padding, Csc
Cotton felt table padding. 81
inches wide, good weight, at Use
the yard.
Table Damask, Csc
Mereerized damask, 60 inches
wide, soft finish, good assortment
Of patterns, III to 3-yard lengths,
at yard, Csc.
Dresser Scarfs, 39c
Scarfs for dressers or buffets,
18x54 inches with 36x36-inch
square table cover to match, seal
loped and embroidered or hem
stitched with lace insertion; Toe
to $1.00 values, special, each, sec,
Bwysss-Nssh cs~-Down-stsirs Store.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-26
Lace Samples, lOc

AASS~S
A N assortment of sample
n pieces of laces, nets and
chiffons; choice in the clear
ing, at 10c each.
Samples, at Sc
Another sample lot of laces and
including fancy braids, Friday, at
Sc each.
Bursess-Nash Co.-Down Stairs Store.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-01-26

SilkaIine, I3Rc
TLORAL and oriental de-
T. signs, light and dark col
ors, SO inches wide, yard,
for 1915.
Dress Cinghams, 14c
Dress ginghams in pretty pat
terms of stripes and checks; 80
inches wide, were 25c, Friday, at,
yard, lac.
Silk Null, 10c
A big lot of silk mulls IN an
colors, plain and fancy; were to
zoe yard, at, yard, 10c.
Percale, 12c
In light and dark colors, IS
inches; special, at lie the yard.
Burgess Mash Co.-Down Stairs Store.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-07

their foodstuffs. II is said that the
Dutch government also feels the pres
sure OF the food embargo.
The cases OF these countries have
been presented to the United States
and II is said that this nation is ser
iously considering a minimum expor.
tation OF foods - barely enough to
meet the necessities Of these nations.
In a recent issue OF the Saturday
Evening Post, Carl w, Ackerman,
former Berlin correspondent for a
string OF American newspapers, an.
swered the question, How long can
Germany hold out?" with the state.
ment, Look to Norway, Sweden,
Denmark and Holland"
Mr.. Alderman averred that these
countries, professedly neutral. willing
ly served as purchasing boards for the
imperial German government and al.
lowed quantities OF food thus to reach
the supposedly starving Teutonic peo.
pie. In the article, the implication was
that, II the United States took steps
to prevent any food from the United
States reaching these alleged neutral
countries, Germany would suffer ac-
cordingly.
1t is rather peculiar and significant
that, almost on the heels OF the ap-
pearance OF this article, there should
come request from Norway for
food.
II, to secure the releasing of the
tonnage, the United States must ac-
cede to this request, 1t will be we'll
TO make the allowance absolutely as
low as possible. Alderman writes, 1t
is thought, with knowledge and a
German trick, in the guise OF neu
trail request, would be a repugnant
thing to the American people.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-07
WAR YARNS

The weekly story of an American
naval or military loss has made its
appearance and Secretary of War Bak-
er again is forced to officially deny
the same This time it is an American
troop transport which has been sunk.
A terrific naval engagement, in which
many U. S. ships and lives were lost,
is one of the many fabricated stories
let loose in this country for the purpose
of frightening the American people.
German agents are said to evolve
these fictitious accounts. Frequently
a person Is met who has some real in
side information" on affairs and he, If
given a chance, will disclose some of
the most startling things. Beware of
him, or at least refuse to believe his
stories Maybe he is acting innocent
ly and In good faith, but he Is doing
tremendous amount of harm. II
there is an American loss, either ON
land or sea, the people VIII hear OF
1t and mighty quickly.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-07
PROHIBITION

For the first time in the history OF
this country, IL appears that the ques-
ton OF national prohibition will be
placed in the hands of the various
states, providing the house, recognized
as dry body, concurs In the senate
resolution passed Wednesday by an
overwhelming vote.
The resolution stipulates that the
proposal shall be voted on by the in.
dividual states with period OF six
years time. The constitution OF the
United States sets forth that an
amendment to the federal constitution
must be approved by three-fourths OF
the states Of the union, either through
their legislatures or in convention as
sembled. The last means is of days
past and can no longer be regarded as
useful. Hence, the question Of ma
tional prohibition goes directly to the
legislatures Of the states for settle
ment.
The time limit for action-six years
possibly may be changed In the
house which would necessitate a COM
promise in the bodies. Two-thirds OF
each OF the branches must endorse
the amendment before It can be sub
mitted to the states.
In period OF over 100 years. there
have been only II amendments to the
| national constitution. fair-sized
proportion of these arose from recon-
struction after the Civil war. In 1913,
the last two amendments were finally
ratified by the states These provided
! for an income tax and direct election
OF United States senators. Prior to
that, there had been no amendment to
the federal constitution since 1870.
That there has been such a paucity
OF amendments has made OF the con-
stitution SUCCESS. 1t Is not an In
yolved document and may be under
stood by anybody who can read. On
ly affairs OF tremendous importance
arising with new conditions and new
processes OF thought. have been deem
ed worthy OF place in the constitu
ton.
The question OF national prohibition
is one of the big problems which thu
people, through their representatives
must decide. With over half OF thu
states OF the union now dry. as far al
their own territory Is concerned, 1
would seem that the territorial senti
ment, at least, is for barring the fu
ture sale OF intoxicants.
Congress will, with little doubt, pu
this problem up to the people and Il
lis tho people-the rank and file-wht
must ultimately decide and at no dis
tant date.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-07
THE DEMOCRATIC BANNER

1t was affirmation that the command
er Of the U-boat which torpedoed the
Lusitania had not acted under orders
which settled that controversy.
But the revelation means more than
this. 1t seizes from Germany the last
ground upon which she could stand as
an honest and sincere diplomatic coun.
try. The suspicion which has attend
ed all international utterances Of her
representatives has been famed into
a burning fame. There can be no
credence placed in the future in any
statements Germany makes as a ma
tion-at least as long as the present
regime is in control.
The revelation only the more
strongly emphasizes the already rec
ognized fact that lasting peace can
be secured by complete oblitera-
tion of Prussianism and all that It
means. How could upright govern
ments negotiate for peace with a ma
tion which has time after time been
disclosed as utterly Enthusiastically? ?
What assurance could these nations
obtain? A pledge OF an individual
representing Germany has become
nothing. The pledge of the German
nation is as valuable as that of a
newborn babe.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-08-07
EVEN JOB QUIT

BuHeted around on the waves OF
internal sedition and conspiracy, the
Russian provisional government Sis be-
set by more barriers to its permanent
establishment than the nervous sys-
tenn of the average man would be able
to endure, but such is not Kerensky.
At length, however, the patience OF
this gibraltar of personal freedom was
taxed to the straining point and he,
momentarily, threw upon the new Rus
sia the problem Of working out her
own salvation. Kerensky resigned from
the cabinet Friday night, but soon
withdrew his decision and Is again in
control.
The action of the war minister fol-
lowed the assassination of General
Erdelli, in charge of the war forces in
Petrograd. The chaos which has
threatened to envelop the new gov
ernment time after time seemed at
last realized. The step was taken be-
cause of the enforced resignation of
NJ. Tchernoff, minister of agriculture,
who was accused of having been at
tached to the German general staff.
Whatever may be the truth of the
| charges against Tchernoff, the world
knows not but one fact is apparent
Russia, internally, Is not united. De
spite his personal magnetism, Keren
sky is the target of too many conflict
ing elements OF government, That he
was exasperated over the charges
against Tchernoff indicates the nature
OF his position for many weeks past
with General Brussiloff ousted from
command, step forward, 1t is pre-
sumed, has been taken as that man Is
said to be complete reactionary
Gen. Gurko, formerly his fighting mate
has been arrested, presumably because
OF pro.German tendencies. A genera
house.sweeping seems In progress.
The formidable task of reconcilint
all OF these elements, of maintaining
order at home and restoring some lit
tie dash OF lighting spirit Is more titan
ic than ever. The world prays tina
circumstances will not force future
and possibly permanent, resignation
from Kerensky.