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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 29, 1925)
Cloud in Sale of River Drive Bonds Looms Demand of Brokers for Clear History Places Project in Jeopardy; Flaw in Ordinance. The river drive project probably will be deferred indefinitely on ac count of disinclination of bond buyers to accept the bonds for which they successfully bid nearly two weeks ago. A flaw in the ordinance passed by city council and providing for sub mission of the proposition to the voters last November, is referred to as the official faux pas which places a cloud on the history of the bonds. Burns, Brinker company of this city. In conjunction with Estabrooh & Co., and Minton, Lamport & Co., ottered a combination bid for $242,000 river drive bond£, offering premium of $4,500. The city accepted this bid and then was called on in the usual ■way fof a history of the proposition. Preparing Opinion. Jqjm C. Thomson, bond attorney of Ne& York City, is preparing an opin ion which will be received in Omaha wifii 4 week or 10 days. The Ne braska state auditor on Tuesday un offli i.'rlly stated that he would not register the bonds on account of the quistidn that has been raised as to their history. The Omaha department of accounts an<J finance is holding off on having the bonds printed. A city official not rearlv to be quoted, stated Wednes day morning that he is convinced that tb# bopds will not be accepted, it; . Considered Ratified. -"fhe ordinance which has caused tb* trouble provides that the'proposi i.iogi shall be submitted to the voters tfi ;the usual manner provided for by lav* a lid also specifically states that Lb* proposition shall have been con sifftredias ratified by voters if 60 per cet$< of those voting on that propo sition register approval on their hal ite*. The election laws provide that 50 yor cent of those voting Is sufficient td> carry a proposition of this kind. Atlthe:November election more than 50-per cent, but not 60 per cent, ap proved the river drive bond proposi tion. Notwithstanding that the bonds were carried by a margin within the provisions of the election laws, the de fective wording of the ordinance is said to he sufficient to impair the .listory Of the bonds. Ilemaml Clear History. Bond houses demand a clear and perfect history of a bond proposition before the bonds are accepted and the* money paid over, this being to circumvent the possibility of a hostile party going into court and attacking the- payment of the bonds when due. . The threatened validity of the bond preposition raises HfPJtlTgr serftnu^ question In the minds of the rityirom mhisioners and the city legal depart ment. In the condemnation of the land for the river drive project, and L., the acceptance of the appraisal, the 'vyity stands committed and even legal ly -thound to pay the property owners for their property in the amounts specified in the report of the ap praisers. fine way out, it is proposed, is to call a. special election if this legally can be done. ADVERTISEMENT. 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In round box, for tht>se who prefer that type. That '•ells fgr 60c per box. S Let Mae Bend you the aamplea of bojh. Compare them with other pow Ags- Decide which you prefer. fcf promise you a new conception of fate powder. Clip coupon now. ft SAMPLE FREE I Lina Wallace HiW«y ■** I I Ts36 l^kc SbwTSU. Cl.lswra ijaEgpim I American Movie Star Weds French Marquis ■■■Eli. „...«■ Gloria Swanson. Paris, Jan. 28.—Gloria Swanson, the celebrated American film actress, was married at noon today to Marquis do la Flalse. The wedding ceremony was performed at the Passy city halt. Fassy is a suburb of Paris. The marchioness, as she now will be titled, will not retire from her film work, it was said. The witness for the marquis was Baron d'Alguy. The witness for Miss Swanson was first secretary of the American embassy, Hallett Johnson. Miss Swanson wore a beige, gray tailored suit and-a simple hat. Honeymoon at Hotel. Following the wedding ceremony the bridal party drove to the Hotel Plaza at Henee. Here an elaborate luncheon was served. It is at this hotel the honeymoon will he spent. The marchioness told International News Service: "I expect to remain in Franco until I complete my work in filming 'Madame Sans Gene,' then we will depart for America. If our plans are not changed wo wilt cross Feb ruary 11. “I aru •going to remain In the films, at least for the present. I am not fully decided what I shall do In the future.” Marquis de la Fialse is the son of the first Olympic world champion fencer. He is a nephew of the French ambasador to Switzerland, James Hennessy. the brandy king. The marquis Is one of the best swords men In France. Rapid Romance. The marriage of Miss Swanson and the marquis was the culmination of a rapid romance. It was a case of love at first sight, their friends said. They were Introduced only a short time ago by Forrest Halsey, New York short story and scenario writer. It was only yesterday that He La Flalse and Miss gwanson decided 10 bo married. They Immediately ob tained dispensation from the Paris municipal council In order to avoid the usual legal delays. New York. Jan. 28.—Gloria Swan son, who was married today in Paris to th» Marquis Henri de la Flalse, is one of IhS-.wqnld's most prominent as Well afcrthe World's highest paid film stars. This Is the third marriage of Miss Swanson. Her first husband was Wal lace Beery, himself a motion plctura player. Her second husband was Her-, bert Somborn of New York. By the second marriage she had a daughter, now living with Miss Swanson's mother in Hollywood. l. * Archbishop to Anoint Altar in Cathedral Consecration Ceremonies for Hamilton Memorial to Be Held Monday Morn ing at 10. Gonsecration of the main altar of St. Cecilia cathedral will be held Monday at 10 a. m. by Archbishop .T. J. Marty. The large marble altar was given to the cathedral five years ago by the Frank and Charles Hamilton families of Omaha. The consecration is to be held on the day of the feast of the purification of the Virgin Mary. Relics of the following saints are to be placed within the altar during the consecration ceremonies: Saints Mere us, Basil, Zcnon, Agatha, Oliva and others. Every altar, in order to have mass said on it, must be consecrated, said Father George A. Smiskol. A special altar stone has been used heretofore. Magnificent Ceremonies. The ceremonies planned for the con secration are said to be some of the most magnificent ever held In the cathedral. Chants, prayers, anointing and blessing are included. Members of the Catholic, clergy who Will assist the archbishop will he Rev. Joseph Falke and Rev. August Ziesel. Relic hearers will be Rev. Joseph Ostdick, Rev. Mainzer, Rev. Joseph Harty, Rev. Joseph Kohler. Rev. John Maciejewskl will he incensing priest. Chanters will be the Very Rev. Gabriel Salinas, A. R.; Rev. Edward Anderson, S. J.; Rev. Jere miah Ruckloy and Rev. Michael Gluba. Masters of ceremonies will be Rev. George A. Smiskol, Rev. Francis Werthrnann, Rev. William Feen. Sacrament Exposed. During the mass after the conse cration ceremonies the hoys' vested choir will sing the mass of the angels. Following the ceremonies the blessed sacrament will he exposed for adora tion _on the newly consecrated altar until 3 p. m., closing with the solemn benediction. . On Sunday afternoon, February 1, St 4:30 p. m., the relics to he en closed within the altar will he trans ported into the cathedral in solemn procession, where the archbishop will i expose them for the veneration of the faithful. Marble Pulpit. The cornerstone of the cathedral was laid in 1907 and work on the cathedral has continued since that date. The interior of the cathedral Is partially finished. The decorative bronze doors at the entrance of the cathedral were hung last year. A marble pulpit is to take the place of the present temporary pulpit and is to be a memorial for the late Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Goad. Columbus Chamber Adopts Weekly "Noon Luncheon Plan Columbus. Jn. 2*. — Columbus Chamber of Commero® la adopting ,th® wrpkly noon luncheon plan, with Thursday as Its meetfnc day. This make** thro* weekly luncheon clubs In th# local fi*ld, th* Tions m*#t Inc Mondays and th* Rotarlana Tues days. Million-Dollar Hotel Builder Shoots Self Chicago, Jan. 28.—Frederick A. Sle bold, jr., one time designer and build er of million dollar hotels and thea ters, committed suicide last night In his room at the Fort Dearborn hotel here. Slebold had just arrived here from Miami, Fla. As soon as he had been shown his room he railed his wife on the telephone, and as she listened, he fired a bullet Into his brain. Mrs. Stebold attributed his act to worry over financial reverses. One Coyote, Many Rabbits Killed in Hunt at Cortland Beatrice, Jan. 28.—About 150 farm ers participated In a wolf hunt jtear Cortland, one coyote being killed. Five others escaped through the lines. The roundup occurred a mile south of Highland Center school house. A large number of rabbits was slaughtered. Another drive will take place In the same vicinity next Tues day. ADVERTISEMENT. I "DIAMOND DYE" IT ! ) < j A BEAUTIFUL COLOR j Terfect home dye ing and tinting Is guaranteed with Dia mond Dyes. Just dip In cold water to tint soft, delicate shades, or boll to dye rich, permanent colors. Kach 15-cent pack age contains direc tions so simple any woman can dye or tint lingerie,^silks, Flbhone, skirts, waists, dresses, coats, stockings, sweaters, draperies cover ings, hangings, everything new. Buy "Diamond Dyes”—no, other kind—and tell your druggist whether the material you wish to color 1» wool or silk, or whether It le linen, cotton or mixed goods. Train Hits Auto: 3 Women Injured Wounded Occupants of Car Strung Along Hoad After Mad Dash to Crossing. Ponca,r.tjphf,,.Jan- f^adstrong determination (,0 beat an* approaching train ifl said to he the cause of an accident that resulted in serious In jury to one young woman and severe cuts and bruises for two others. The accident occurred at the cross ing of the C. & O. railroad, between Ponca and Jackson, when the train bound for Sioux City crashed into a sedan driven by "Bud" (Emerson) Mc Carthy, 25, and carrying five others, stringing the occupants along the rond for a number of yards and leav ing pools of blood from their wounds. Helen and Mary McCarthy of Ponca, sisters of the driver, and Miss Ella Shefnio, a teacher at Ponca, Hvere the'most seriously injured. Miss May McCarthy received internal in juries and her head and faco were severely bruised aroflnd the eyes. The train was stopped and Dr. W. R. Talboy of Newcastle and two nurses who were on board gave medi cal aid to the injured, who were then taken on the train to a hospital in Sioux City.. May McCaMhy was unconscious for a long time and when she regained consciousness counted her rosary and prayed that her life be spared to take care of her father, a widower. "Bud" McCarthy and two boys, nephews of the McCarthys, escaped with slight scratches and bruises. The car was turned over three or four times by the Impact, which was so forcible that the occupants were driven through the top of the car. Three Workmen Injured When Scaffold Collapses Fremont, Jan. 28.—Engvy Ander son, carpenter, suffered three broken ribs and Gothard Sorman, contrac tor, and A. Swanberg, carpenter, were considerably bruised and shaken when a scaffold on whirh the trio j was standing, crashed to the ground. I -- \ Burgess Bedtime Stories V---' By THORNTON W. BURGESS. To mo It »lw»y» baa been clear Tia silty to be ruled by fear •—Shadow the Weasel. Tlie Unafraid. Snowy white save for the end of tils ’,t*U. which was black, . Shadow, tbd Weasel went on his way through the Green Forest. HI# coat so exact ly matched the snow on which he ran that It was almost Impossible for the sharpest eyes to follow his move ments. Had it not been for the black tip of his tail he would seldom have been seen. Now, Shadow the Weasel Is a very little fellow, a very little fellow in deed. Yet by many of»the little folk who live in the Green Forest and on the Green Meadows he is feared ntoro than is any one else. But he hlfnself Is not afraid. Shadow doesn't know the meaning of the word fear. He is so sure of himself and his abil ity to take care of himself that even when he comes face to face with some one big enough to kill him he is not afraid. “Being afraid is useless,” declares Shadow. "It never wins the respect of any one. If people see yoil ate pot afraid they will hesitate to bother you. Yes, sir, they will hesitate. There is nothing like showing you are not afraid.” ■So shadow goes on his way without worrying. But, lust the same, he is always on the watch for possible danger. He Intends never to be taken by surprise. And, while he is always watching for enemies, he sees every possible hiding place, so that If an enemy suddenly appears he doesn’t have to look around for a place to hide. He knows Just where the near est and best place is. When Shadow met his cousin, Billy Mink, on the bank of the Ixtughing Brook he was not afraid, although Billy was very, very much bigger. He promptly arched his back, and, had Billy really attacked him. Shadow would have fought back. More than once he had.met Yowler Ihe Boh Cat, or Reddy Fox, or Old Man Coyote, and had done the same thing to them that he had done to his cousin, Billy Mink. He had arched hla hack and snarled at them to show them that he wasn't afraid. And then when they had Jumped for him he had dis appeared as if by magic. That was fj .F A t> Y So because lie isn't afraid Shadow goes wherever he pleases. because he can move so quickly and because he always knows just where he can get out of sight. So because he isn't afraid Shadow goes wherever he pleases. He is very bold about it. He doesn’t hesi tate to visit Farmer Brown's hen house right'in broad daylight. It is because he is so sure of himself. It is because he hasn't a doubt that he is too smart for any one who may seek to do him harm. The very thought that he may he near brings terror to many of the little people of the Green Forest and the Green Meadows. But he himself never knows terror. He is always unafraid. And he hasn’t a friend. No, sir, he hasn’t a friend. It is a dreadful thing to have no friends, though Shadow doesn't seem to think so. He doesn't want friends. He lives just for himself alone. (Copyright, 1*26) The next story: “Shadow Enjoys a Hunt.” Paul House Elected. At the annual meeting of the stock holders of I.ove Haskell company held yesterday, Paul House, Insurance en gineer, was made a vice president and a director of the corporation. Mr. House came to Omaha two voars ago from New York City. I Tiny, Cold Feet Awaiting Shoes IcIIp Dollars Would Do Useful Work Among Poor Youngsters. Ten cold toe on n liny klddi.'. form. A kindly contribution Soon makes them warm. There are many times JO cold little toe* these days. Waiting, waiting, wistfully for the idle dollars that perhaps are repos ing in your purse waiting for some useful work to do In the world. Why not send them out. Put the dollars to work and yours will he the credit of helping helpless children. Kvery cent received by the FY"s Shoe fund goes to buy shoes for poorest children of widows. Address your cheek or cash lo "Free Shoe fund, care of The Omaha. Bee.” I'm 1 n u * I y acknowledged . ft.l.vs.tl No N»m«* .. I.IM» F. i . Ktt'tmuMM'n .. 1 .•mi .\irtirft M. HnrrUnn . 5.«o ToIjiI . Con Da\ is Resigns From Fremont Police Department Fremont, .Tan. . J8.—Con Davis, member of the Fremont police de partment. presented his resignation Tuesday, effective irptnecliately. No explanation was given, hut it. is rumored that Davis Is slated for an appointment as deputy sheriff unde William A. Johnston, named as sue cessor to Sheriff Condit of Dodge county. Davis has been on the force a number of years and leaves with a good record. F \ ^ Best Values This Week f of the W-h-o-l-e Y-e-a-r "Just Before Inventory** Pricea All Over the Store. F. W. Thorne Co. 1812 Farnam St. V. J Our Thirty-Second February Furniture Sale % • r * . * , Commences MONDAY February 2nd Inspection Days Thursday, Friday and Saturday Every home maker within reasonable distance of Omaha will find this sale a source of E-X-T-R-A-O-R-D-I-N-A-R-Y profit and scope. Our extensive preparations will not interfere with the regular order of , business, but merchandise, “on inspection,” marked with sale tags cannot be bought or ordered until 9 a. m., Monday, February 2. ■ The Furniture in This Sale— The scores of manufacturers’ bargains, bought up especially for this event, offer our customers many fine new matched suites for bedrooms, living and dining rooms at prices that will delight them, as well as save them from 20'"<j to 50'"F. Hundreds of odd pieces are included in our February Sale and in many instances they can be bought below manufacturers' cost. All merchandise is up to Orchard it Wilhelm standards. Such factories ns H Berkey it Gay, Wallace Bros., Imperial Furniture Co., Valentine-Seaver, Knox II ut chins, Stickley Bros., and others have poured goods Into our warehouse to he sold to Omaha people at prices un thinkable at any other time. Linoleums Rugs ' Draperies China Dinnerware I,amps Phonographs Radio Kitchenwares Stoves Office Furniture Luggage will also be offered at prices that will justify immediate purchasing. Special Sale Regulations In order that every customer shall receive fair and equal courtesy during this sale and in order to min imize the possibilities of disappoint ment 've have made the following rules that we trust every customer will concede and abide by. FIRST—No sales will be made or orders taken be fore Nine A. M, Monday or outside of business • hours any sale day. No employee of the store will he permitted to make purchases before Ten A. M. of any day; in this way customers get first chance. SECOND—Customers en tering the store before the opening hour will please stay within the roped en closure until Nine A. M. THIRD—Where bargains are limited in number to one. two or three of a kind, the first customer to place his or her hand upon the piece or suite will he rppsidered as having first lm- right to same. FOURTH—Where prompt • delivery is desired we will do our utmost to comply, hut would request that customers refrain from hurrying “upfitting pro cesses,” ns we only wish to deliver goods in first class condition. We realize that such regulations are not, as a rule, written into an ad vertisement, but this is a sale excep tional in every respect, and wo therefore believe same are justifi able. Special O&W Sale Features Exchange You may exchange your old furniture for new: our appraiser will make you a liberal allowance on the furniture you wish to dis pose of. Our Budget Plan Provides a plan whereby you can purchase at g February Sale Prices, paying for same while you use and enjoy the furniture. Help in Home Planning Our staff of interior decorators are ready to help you plan the successful furnishing of your home. -4 Houseful or an Odd Piece You will be able to furnish from cellar to garnet in this sale because the stocks do not consist of just odd pieces, but everything you need for every kind of home. Experienced Extra Salespeople Expecting as we do. literally thousands of customers every day of this sale, we are pro viding experienced extra salespeople to wait on trade. floods Held for Future Delii'try We are advising people who will need fur niture during the next twelve months to buy in this sale and we are therefore prepared to warehouse goods free of charge pending de livery. Orchard-Wilhelm SIXTEENTH AND HOWARD STREETS f ,