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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 15, 1922)
, Plan to Occupy Ruhr Opposed In Birkenhead w Member of British Barba jik'iit Sava Cost of Control Would Immense!) Re duce Cash Result. i ml«»n, Doe. 1 4. —4By A. I*.)—An in *v 'fing delmte took place yesterday in tic- house of lords on the question « f r*;panitiotis and interallied debts. Lord Birkenhead, in opening the discussion, strongly opposed Great Britain's v,i\ ing the slightest countenance to »mr ticipution in military sanctions ns t ^ed by M. Poincare. lie declared it would Ik? impossible to control the German forests and mines without f- roe of occupation, the cost of whh h would immens*-lv re duce any cash nsult. " hile ridiculi..w the idea that Ger many hud any capacity for aruiod re sistance, or could secretly become i military menace to its neighbors. Birk enhead pointed out th^t Germany was still formidable and there were limits to the humiliations which it would be I wise to impose, lie believed it would i I o extremely difficult to recommend to the British people .1 poliry involv ing the pa} meat of tlic American debt ind’tbe remission of ls>th Orman rep | a rat Iona -and Eurpean debt. Viscount Grey bald that if the pro posed Paris conference of January 2 failed it would bring Europe a stop I nearer to collapse. Pointing out that even if England were aide to recover the debts from }%a.nee ami Paly It would simply mean perpetuation of the present un satisfactory position and postpone European recovery, he added: “if ly remitting the European debts we could substantially promote the security and economic recovery of Eurojie w» should he immense gainers.” Man Held on Check Forgery Charge Offers Check for Bond Samuel Steinberg, 310 North T\ven-% tieth street, was arrested by Detec tives Ryan and English on a charge of forging a $10.50 cheek on the Evans laundry. lie waived preliminary hearing be fore .lunge Wappich in central police court yesterday and was ordered held for trial in district court under $5,000 bond. ' 'ourt almost broke up w lien he asked the magistrate if he could give a check for the bond. Foreign residents of the City of Mexico are taughf Spanish free by the department of public instruction. Kind-Hearted Indiana Citizen Offers to Help Former Sultan Chicago. Deo. 14. — The Chicago] Tribune last night received the fol lowing inquire : "Martinsville. Ind , Dec. 12. "Chicago Tribune. "Dear Manager: I am writing ydu In regard to the beautiful Circassian girls which the sultan left behind him. 1 see the former husband wishes hus bands for the 150 girls, and I would like to Know just bow the matter stands. 1 will appreciate your kind ness if you can give me any under standing about the matter and just how the sultan is going to work it so that an American can got one, or how. is it worked? I am interested and wish to know. So if you can give me any understanding towards the matter I would appreciate your kindness by hearing from you in the near future. "Respectfully yours, “Herman Hatley.” Immediately the following was sent j to the Tribune's Constantinople corre- ! spondent “Notify grand chamberlain Indiana resident anxious to obtain complete in formation how American can marry just one of Circassian beauties in harem abandoned by former sultan Cable early reply.” To the Washington bureau of the !,Tribune the following message was dispatched: "Win you pleifse notify the State department and the bureau of immi gration that Herman Hatley of Mar tinsville, Ind., wishes complete infor mation regarding possibility of Circas sian beauties in fugitive sultan's harem marrying Americans'.’ Mr. Hat ley's inquiry does not say whether he means only one or can place the whole K'O, so report regarding possibility of admitting whole harem into this coun try for above purpose.” Commissioners Must Pay Vote Guards. Says Sliolwell County Attorney Sliolwell ruled yesterday that the county comniis sloners must pay for tint sendees of two men used to guard ballots it the last general election. County Commissioner Henry Mc Donald had refused to pay the hill presented by Election Commissioner William D. McHugh, jr. The vault where the ballots were kept was not burglar proof. McHugh maintains, and it was only necessary precaution for guards to be posted i over it. ^ oman Loses Suit Brought Against Street Railway - # Counsel for Tram Company Charges ^ ilnt W as De tained From Appear ing in Court. A verdict in favor of the Omaha & 1 Vrim-il Bluffs Street Railway rora l>any. was returned by a jmy y ester p ... after 45 minutes' deliberation in tlie suit against the company made by Martha Davis, 5100 North Fifteenth street. District .fudge Day yesterday stated that, if Mrs. Florence Whitehurst was not produced in 15 minutes, lie would dismiss the case at flip plaintiff's cost, it was chaigeil by Herbert Connell, counsel for the tram corporation, that Mrs. Whitehurst was being* detained from appearing in court. At the saute time, fearing his wife hail been kidnaped. William White burst was appealing to detectives to search for her. She disappeared shortly after 4:30 Wednesday after noon, he said. Mrs. Demise Cohee. 5118 North I Fourteenth avenue, test tiled that her daughter had left her home before she (lid. Soon after Judge l»ay had issued Ilia ultimatum, Mrs. Whitehurst appeared In court and contradicted her mother's testimony. She said she had been upstairs in bed, 111, when her mother left tlie house. Mrs. Whitehurst denied remember ing having signed a statement for the street ear company. Hughes Family Victim of Many Misfortunes The family of Jesse Hughes, line man who was killed Tuesday night by an electric wire at Twenty second and Izard streets, seems to have been the victim of misfortune for the past year. Less than a year ago. a son, Curios, died after a long Illness and for the, last few- weeks a daughter, Mrs. S. A. Click has lain perilously ill at the Methodist hospital. Then came the death of Mr. Hughes. Ills widow, in her little homo at 2541 North Sixty fourth street, is ill hut is trying to keep tip until after the funeral services, set for 2 Friday afternoon at the John A. Gentleman chapel. Mr. Hughes will be burled in Fairview cemetery in Council Bluffs. Of 2.115 famous men of England. 1.270 are sons of preachers. Sleuths Kick Down Door of Booze Joint Williams" Squad Findu Liquor in Underground Caehc After Search. The bouse squad kicked down * door at the home of Tony Trorato. I 2016 Pierce street, and seized a Jug of whisky in the kitchen. Sgt. Trank Williams noticed a chatr suspicious ly under a window. He stepped on it. put ills arm through the window, rcHcbed into an underground cache. an«l withdrew 10 bottles of booze. Trorato pleaded (he whisky was for bis"own use. He said he had been ap pointed at' emtdoye of the city stroet cleaning department since the elec tion of City Commissioner John Hop kins, and Iris attorney attacked tlie validity of the search warrant, be cause tin- 1 >o07.o squad was working < n the tip of an anonymous letter. Trorato was fined $160, The Union Pacific, at the gales of whose yards Jack Tria, 1 SO I Webster street, lives, was t no of the complain ants that caused his arrest on a boose charge. He was fined $100 by Judge Wapploh in central police court yes terday. Estill Gives Self Up as Bondsmen Withdraw W. E. I'still gave himself up y eater day to I’nitod States Marshal i'ronin when F. B. Toting and \lfrcd 11 Tip ton. his bondsmen, asked to l*e t« lear-cd from liability. He is under sentence of two years In federal prison for violation of 11 - Mann act and hod l>een granted Pi days in which to arrange n super sedcas bond for appeal to the high* i court. Estill spent tho afternoon In tin nuvshnl's office, m liore a banker from his home, Wulthill. visited lihn and planned to get some of lies friends to go on ;i now bond w itldn a few dttvs. He consulted with his attorney, .hrir.i N*. HaKlwin. who told him wh:it it would rest to perfect ni .appeal to the higher court. Estill an vs hr has no money. Short Ship County Pairs to Hold Mrotin^ in HaMiiifj:' Hastings, Ncl>., t>c. 11.— (Special > —Notio© tvas receive,! IVuni GeOr(tr .indison nf Nelson, president of lliv short fillip rin uit of county fairs, tli.it the circuit has peon called to m< i here in xt Tuesday to discuss ptvlhni nary county fair plans for next >ear The counties represented are Nuclt olia. Webster, ('lay. Killmore, Thayer. Adams and 1’uWnee counties. Only 8 More Shopping Days Before Christmas Attend the Hour Sales Friday 9 to 10 A. M. 300 Brown Wood Nut Bowls Regularly 1.00 10 to 11 A. M. 1,000 Japanese Kimonos Regularly 3.98 10 to 11 A. M. 2200 Pairs Thread Silk Hose Irregulars of 2.00 Quality Quantities are small. We reserve the right to limit purchases. Carved from wood, stained mahogany finish; complete with metal tipped hammer. Fifth Floor—West L Made of heavy crepe and hand embroidered in at tractive designs. In rose, coral, Copenhagen, pink, blue, maize, tan and Aurora. ( Third Floor—Center Silk from top to toe, also lisle garter tops. All are full fash ioned, with double soles and high spliced heels. Some glove silk are included. In black, brown, white and shoe shades. Main Floor—North Xo Mail Orders Xo Phone Orders No Deliveries A Sale of Blankets and Bedding In Desirable Weight for Winter Use. % The Celebrated Bea con Comfortables— Size 70x84 inches, f bound a 1 1 around ^ with 3-inch bine" a wonderful ment o f Jat , styles. An exceptional calue, each, i 5.50 Priced Advantageously for the Pre-Christmas ISBk. Shoppdr. Extra Heavy Winter Weight Comforters— Filled with fine white cotton covered with good quality comfort er cretonne with 9 - inch plain border to match. Size 72x84 inches. O rn Extra value, each, Wool-Filled Comforter*—Si^e 72x84 inches, covered with splendid quality sateen, handsomely quilted with 9-inch sateen border to match. A wonderful /? QP value each, J Wool Finished Cotton Blankets—All full double bed size in assorted colors, thread-w hipped edges. Regular O 4C 3.00 value, pair, Plaid Beacon Blankets— Size 66x80 inches in assorted colors and plaids. Two-inch blan ket binding. An excep tional value, pair, Basement—North Beacon Bathrobe Blankets—In assorted floral Jacquard and Indian designs. Each blanket large enough to make full size robe. C.irdle, neck cords and frogs to match. Neatly boxed. A nr Each, All-Wool Plaid Blankets—In assorted col ors. An extra heavy all-wool blanket with whipped edges. For double O r/> beds. A wonderful value, pair, O.DU Corduroy! 89c That best grade ot Boyd’s cotton corduroy that makes such useful gifts during the holida> time-—bathrobes, loung ing robes, kiddies’ gar ments, stage curtains and so on. 36 inches wide, in the wide wale cord and may be had in a whole line of dark and light shades. Now is the time to buy this cord j while there is still plenty j of time to sew before Christmas. Basement 2,000 Sanitas Pieces Doilies Scarfs Centers Many can be matched into sets. Six-inch doilies, 22-inch centerpieces, 17x46 scarfs. Values from P £Q 10c to 1.35, sale price, vC to U«7C White Luncheon Seta—13-piece sets consisting of six 6-inch doilies, six 10-inch doilies and one 1 QO 24-inch centerpiece. Set, l.»JO Scarfa—A big assortment of scarfs, lace trimmed, scalloped and colors. A wonderful, inexpensive * PQ gift, each, «KFC Table Clotha for Chriatmaa—In satin finish. 72x72 inches, each, Basement—South Drugs and Toilet Goods Cutex Manicure Sets— , 60c value, 44< Metal Twin Com pacts— 89^ No. 2 Film Pack Box Camera— 1.39 Assorted Toilet Waters Boxed in holiday boxes, 29o and 49r | Lunch Kits—With vacuum bottle, 1.69 Incense Burners— 19<^ Gem Safety Razor—Com plete with three blades for 49<* Ivory Finish Comb— at 19£ Basement—North * Everything’s Here for Santa’s Sack! At Christmas time more than ever does Brandeis prove itself the chil dren s store of Omaha. Here under one roof seems to be everything L u. -my Santa’s pack could require—wearable gifts, gifts to instruct, gifts ■ to amuse, inexpensive or costly—whatever suits your purpose. Just bring your list of boys and girls, you’ll find it’s easy playing Santa hero. Santa Says Give a Girl— | From Santa’s Sack for Boys This Ivory Pyralin Powder Box, 1.69 ■ “''n the Du Barry pattern may start a set for lier dressing table,, for the young girl who doesn’t long for one has not yet been found. The same pattern in a hair receiver is the same Main Floor—Weit ft A Kodak for 2.50 Takes Dandy Pictures A No. 2 Brownie that takes pictures 2 Vax3 Vi with give a girl a lot of fun, yet is a decidedly worth while gift. Main Flooi-North Felt Bedroom Slippers, 95c A girl sort of depends on Christmas for her supply of boudoir slippers. And she’ll like these “Comforets” in bootee style or ribbon trimmed slippers. Sizes 5H 2 in old rose, red or Copenhagen blue. Third Floor—East Novelty Bracelets, 1.00 In lapis, the new shade of blue, or jade color, these bracelets are a fad of the moment that delights the junior miss. Main Floor—East A Crystal Necklace, 1.00 You can choose one to match her party frock from the pretty colors we are showing in many attractive cuttings. Main Floor—Eait Cowboy Suits, 1.68 to 2.98 How boldly would some youthful Bill Hart swag ger forth in one of these play suits of khaki with corduroy chaps and, yes, there’* a pistol in the holster. Or if he prefers to he Chief Sitting Bull, there are Indian suits with war like feather headdresses, priced 1,68 1° 3.98. Fourth Floor Boys’ Bathrobes, 2.95 and 3.95 Your giving a boy a lot of comfort in one of these warm blanket bathrobes and our as sortment has some corking good colors and pattern?1. Sizes 6 to 18 years. Fourth Floor ** Boys’ Knit Ties, 50c *Kvery color a boy could want—a lot with cross stripes in smart contrasting shades. And fiber silk ones like these stand lots of tying. Each in a Christmas box. Fourth Floor Real Leather Belts, 45c Wouldn’t a young chap who is beginning to be a bit fastidious about his clothes like one of these with a silver-plated buckle on it? Some have a shield for a monogram. Fourth Fftor A Scarlet Jersey Suit for Sonny Teddy Bear Suits—The Very Gift If His Age Is Two to Six A princely suit with Dutch suspender trousers of scarlet wool Jersey but toning on in swagger fashion to a blouse of white wash satin whose collar and rolled back cuffs are elegantly pleated. A royal gift, indeed, upon any Christmas Q *7r tree. 0. • D Third Floor—Eait For Some Fond Auntie Playing Santie! Rather like plump teddy bears are Baby Boys or Girls when snuggled into these little knitted suits. Goat sweater, pantie leggins and cap in scarlet, buff or peacock blue when made of brushed wool are A AO priced ^ J.“0 In link and nidi stitch. 8.50 Sizes 1 to 3 years. Third Floor—Ea»t A Little Boy’s Hat —with band of black plush and top of red kid like that worn by the industrious young fellow who wields the shovel, has adjust able ear tabs that unsnap when not needed. 3.98 Third Floor—East Cossack Sweater Coats With Caps to Match - • provide nifty knitted togs for little girls from two to six years. The coat with pleated skirt, portion buttons close up to the neck The cap—in Russian style—cuffs and collar are trimmed with brushed wool in contrast ing shades. Coat, in all pretty colors, 7.50 Cap to match, , 1.50 Third Floor—West A Bib for Baby —when hand embroidered and late edgeu like these imported affairs says “Merry Christmas” in a very dainty fashion. With pad underneath, 1.98 Third Floor— Cast For the Christmas Tree How it will sparkle and gleam on Christ mas Eve with the beautiful decorations you can find at the Christmas tree booth. For instance: Sft of Electric Christmas Tree Lights, 3 bulbs to a set, 1.98 1 Electric Bulbs in the form of rosebuds, peaches, pears and mushrooms, each, 25* Others ip the form of birds, snowmen, Santa Clauk, each, 50* Ball decorations in brilliant colors, 5* and 10* exli • Friday Is the Last Day To Register for the Ponies! The drawing will take place Saturday, De cember 16 at 10 a. ni. at the Brandeis The ater. All the children are invited to attend. Eighth Floor For Out-Door Fun Ice Skates for Boys and Girls 1.00 to 1.75 “Flexible Flyer,’1 the sled that steers, all prices. Bounder Sticks, similar to Pogo, only better, made of metal, 5.00 Pedal Cars for Tiny Tots, pedal like a velocipede. 5.00 Roller Skates, genuine ball bearing, 1.70 Janesville Coaster* are the best— Ask the boy *ho owns one. 9,00 Toyland—Eighth Floor Juvenile Phonographs for Little Music Lovers Music can’t come too early into the lives of little children, and what youngster wouldn’t adore having her very own phono graph for her very own records? Christmas is just the time to provide the nursery with a juvenile model. A Console Model —24 inches high, finished in washable white enamel with .a pink silk grill, plays all rec ords 10 inches or smaller. Priced 125.00 The upright style in ivory, gray or blue plays only children’s records and is priced IS.50. These are displayed in our ■ Juvenile Room —which is fitted up with tiny chairs and fables for our small patrons who want to listen to some of our many children's records played on thp Juvenile phonographs. Main Floor—West Rad-i-o Sets for 5.00 Think of That! Not a toy, but a real receiving set com plete wujh car pieces, antenna, crystal, in sulators and all necessary parts. It is ef fective for a distance of 15 to 25 miles. An other big bargain is the French Brunet head phones, 4,000 ohms resistance, full floating diaphragm, double coil magnet, for only 5.00. The amiable young chap in charge of our Radio Booth in Toyland is great at answering questions—tell him your radio troubles! Eighth Floor IIIIBaaaaaaaaaaa4aiauaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa........... . .......