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Marine Air Corps Prov es Effic iencv I of Fleet Attacks Fliers Register Hits From 3.000 and 6.000 Feet on Battleship Outlined by Buoys in River. Quantico, Va., April 15.—The ef Neieney of aircraft operating on the offensive, with a battle ship outlined by buoys on the river surface as the main objective, was tested today by marine corpe aviators and pro nounced by naval chiefs from Wash ington to be •impressive and satis factory in results obtained.” A feature of the tests, which in cluded bombing at 6,000 and 3,000 feet altitude, parachute jumping, ma chine gun fire from the air and the laying of a smoke screen about the target, was the drill of five airplanes, flying from ona formation to an other and executing commands as If they had been soldiers on parade. The evolution were directed by radio from the flying field, which at times was more than a mile nwny from the drilling air squadron. Spectators Enthusiastic. At the conclusion pf this exercise, in which Secretary Wilbur and Sen ator Frederick Hale of Maine, chair * man of the senate naval committee, acted alternately as drill masters, the two officials joined in saying that every order they had given from the ground station had been executed with the precision and promptness marks only the performance of E crack military organizations. The spectators, who numbered among others Assistant Secretary Douglas Robinson of the navy, MaJ. Gen. John A. Lejoune, commandant of the marine corps, and Rear Ad miral William A. Moffett, chief of naval aviation, also were enthusi Iastlo concerning the bombing tests. While no official tabulation of the , bomb hits was made, it was con ceded that one of the 10 dropped Ifrom 6,000 feet landed within the target outline—620 feet long and 120 feet beam measurement—while the remaining nine hits were close. Marine In Pararnute Jump. At the 3,000 foot elevation the re sults appeared to be even more sat isfactory to the official observers. Several bombs hit plainly within the buoy line of the ship-shaped target and other straddled the target, the explosions raising the waters In a way that submerged the buoys more than once. The bomba used for the tests were of the 120-pound type, loaded with a small charge of black powder. The attempt to cover the target With a smoke screen discharged from a Martin bomber, while the smaller and swifter flying craft darted through the haze to bomb and ma chine gun the objective, was less sue cessful. The wind dissipated the gas cloud before It reached the water's surface. The machine gun fire was effective, however, all the bombs fell within the buoyedeilne. They were dropped in this event, ^^g^fcwever, from altitudes of about 300 ^ feet. While the air drill was in progress. Sergeant J. D. Nickels, ascended in another machine to negotiate a para chute leap. His feat provided the sen sation of the demonstration. At an elevation of 1.000 feet, he took off , and dropped like a bomb until half way to the ground. Meanwhile, the spectators held their breath in fear that the parachute had failed to work Tt spread out when Sergeant Nickels pulled the rope 500 feet above the ground, and he landed apparently less concerned than those who wit nessed the leap. Arrange Second Demonstration. The tests were arranged by the marine corps at the request of Srnn 'or Hale, whose interest In aviation, he admitted, was not shared in full by alt other members of the Hale family. The senator went, by air from the naval station In Washington to Quantico and returned in company with others of the official party Senator Wadsworth of New York, chairman of the senate military com mittee and Senator Pepper of Penn sylvania, were to have to made the trip but found it Impossible at the last moment. Arrangements for another demon stration of aircraft power are being discussed by naval officials with a view to holding it when the marine corps personnel now en route to the Hawaiian maneuvers returned to Quantico. Should a favorable decision be reported, It is said, the antlair craft guns and other weapons de ^^^^pied for use against air Invaders will be given a leading role. FARMER FATALLY BURNED IN HIS CAR Tobias, April 15.—Harry Wilson, an unmarried farmer, about 35 years old, living two mile* south of Milligan, died at hi* home Tuesday from the effects of burns received when hla sedan auto was destroyed by fire on the road four miles north of Tobias Mondsy. When Patrick Gill, neigh bor, was driving to Tobias Monday, h* came upon the burning auto and discovered Wilson unconscious at the roadside, about 15 feet from the car, hla clothing practically all burned iVom his body. Wilson was a constant smoker, and It 1* probable that the uphol stering In the car caught fire from a spark. Mrs. Sarah Wilson, «J, mother of the fire victim, was fatally burned at her home In Tobias about three months ago, while rendering lard. The survivors of the family are: Frank and Elmer, brothers, farmers In the Tobiae vicinity, and Mrs. Bert Crouch of Central City, a slater. Filling Lake Minatare Prove* Boon to Fishermen Bridgeport. April J5.—Irrigation water has been turned Into I.ake Minatare, In order to fill the lake before the Irrigating season start*. The Inflow Into the lake has made ^fcilng excellent, and the hanks were lined with fishermen Sunday. Lincoln Couple to Wed. Beatrice, Neb., April 15.- Marriage licenses was granted in county court h»re today to Ilomer A. Greer, 31, of i nlverslty Place, and Huelah G. Eowry, 21, of Bulhany, Neb. John Singer Sargent, Portrait Painter, Dead John Singer Sargent. London. April IS.—John Singer Sargent, famous portrait painter, died at his Chelsea home here today a few hours after suffering a stroke. He was 69 years old. Sargent, ttie son of a Boston phy sician, became the most famous por trait painter of his day. He was horn in Florence, Italy, in 1856, and was educated in Italy and France. His study as an artist was mainly under Carolus Duran, anjl he was about 23 years old when Ills work was first exhibited at the salon. Since that first success, in 1879, his paint ings were continually exhibited in the famous art salons of the continent. He was a member of the Royal Scottish Water Color society, and in recognition of his merit \#is made a Royal Academician in 1897. He was in officer of the French Legion of Honor, and held honorary degrees from Oxon and Cambridge. Although Sargent’s work has been little seen of late, he has been paint ng steadily. For the last eight years tie has done little portrait painting, practically giving up this work in favor of landscapes. He has exhibited almost nothing, iherefore it is expected that he is aavlng behind him many undisplaved pictures whose value will be enor nous. Tlie painter retired at his usual hour last night after an active day at ills work. The maid carrying his breakfast to him this morning found him dead. Physicians who examined the body decided that Sargent died about 3 o'clock as the result of an apoplectic leisure. A consul atlon was held with the coroner to decide whether an in quest would be necessary. It is believed his body will be cre mated and the ashes taken to America. liADIO | Program for April Id. (Courtesy of Radio Digest ) By The Associated Press. WSB. Atlanta Journal (428.3), 3. band; 10:45. organ. WEED Boston (470: 6:45. historical talk; 7. musical. 7:30, program; 3, artists; 9, dau< e. WOR, Buffslo (.",191; 6, music, 7 to 10. musical program. JvYW. Chicago (536): 7 concert; • 7 *3. Ipeechts; 8. reading K:20. vocal, pianist, 9:06. talk, 10. s» home. WfJX, Chicago Tribune (370.2); 6. or. Ban; f, :30, ensemble, string quintet; 8, vlai-qbal; 10. dam * las* artist* WLB, Chicago (344.6): 6:30, organ; 7:20 i-lasalcnl. WEBH, Chicago Post (370 2): 7. con f:ert, tenor 8. Riviera theater dance, vocal; 10, saxophone quintet, vocal, dame WEAR, Clevland ( 389 4 ): t», organ; 7, program, WEAF, 9, musical WLW, cia'-innatl (422.4 •; 8, -organ; 7, program, WYAF; 9 musical. WLW. Cincinnati <422.3 >r 6. concert; 10 03 concert, quartet, piano, dance. WFAA, Pallas N*vws <475.9>, 8:30, con tralto. musicians; 11. vlollnAef W(»C. Davenport (454); 6:30. Sandman, 7, WEAF program. WHO, Dea Moines (826); 7 80. musical. 11. dance. WW.T. Detroit News (382 7); 7. WEAF concert WRAP. Fort Worth flta r-Telegram (476.9); 7:30, concert; 9:30, concert KFKX, Hastings (288 3); 9:30, Klwanls club. KNX Hollywood (337); 8:30. music; 9;30, talk, 10. features; 12, orchestra; 3, collegiate hour. WDAF. Kansas City Star <365.6); 6. School of the Air; 11.46, Nlghthawks. KFAB. Lincoln. Neb. (240); 3. Rialto Symphony orchearra. KHJ. Los Angeles Tlrn*s <408); *. ron cert.; 8;lo, children: 9:30. talk; 10, fes tures; 11:30, instrumental; 12.30, or c heat rs WHAI, Louisville Journal (399 8); 7 30. concert. WCCO. Minneapolis St. Taul (418.6); 6. »oi g, contest; 7. program. WMF, Memphis Fommerclal Appeal (499 7); 7:30, silence talk; 8:30, organ WEAF. New York (491.5): 6. services; 6:30, baritone; fi 40, lecture. 7. serenadera; 7:?«. talk: 8, artists, orchestras. WJZ. N'eg York (464.3); 6. orcheslra. 7. Wall Street Journal review, 7:10, NYC Air college. 8:30. army night; 9 30. dance WHN. New York (361.2): 6. revenue, 6:80, health talk, 7. Chateau Shanley; 8:30, vaudeville; 10:30, Wigwam club; 11. Parody club; 11:3<>. Flub Merits. WJY. New York (406.2); 7:39, ape clal: 8;46. violinist. KQO. Oakland (361 2) 6. concert: • 15. golf lesson; 19, comedy; 12, dance, soloists. WOAW. Omaha <5?4> 6. story; 6.20. announced; 6:46. orchestra; 9 program. 10:30, Nightingale* KD.VA. Pittsburgh (309 1 ) 7 program: 7:30, concert: A. entertainers, 10, concert WFAK, Pittsburgh (416.3) fiS" Unci* K»> bee, 7, review. 6. artists. KOW. Portland Oregonian (491.6): in, concert.; 12 Strollers. WKAQ Porto Rico (340 74: 4, concert. WFf. Philadelphia (394 5) 6 talk; 7. concert; • concert; 9 orchestra W1P Philadelphia ( 508 2 ). f. talk; 7. talk; 7:16, orchestra. 8. recital; to. ot cbestrn WOAf, Ban Antonio (304 5); 9 jo, or , chestra. „ KPO. Ban Franclaco <429 5): 9 30 or chestra; 10. organ; 11, program. 12., dance. . WHY. Pr heneclady (,79 5): 4.30, hook! chat: 6.46, vocal; 10,30. organ KJR, Beattie Poet Intelligencer (234 4); J the theater*; 12:30. the Rats In their Tielfrv WnZ. Bptlngfleld (333 3); 6 30. bus! ness psychology; 7 concert; 7:15. talk; 7:30, orchestra; 7 45, concert: 8 band . 9:05. trio; 10, Radio Four, orchestra. KSD. 8f. Louis (silent). WCBD. Zion (344.6); 8, clarinet quar tat, celestial bells, vocal, readier. WOAW Program | ^ _ J Thursday, April 10. 12 30 P M.—Art Landry and hly ot. chestra. 6 48 P M Puhllo tuwa period I9y Eugene Konecky. H\P. M Every child'* story hour by Qrar« fb'renson. 6:48 P M. Randall's Royal Fontenelle on heat ra at the 1fo|s| Eontenell* 9 P 5f Omaha Fnlveraltv Men a and Qlrls* Olee c|q),« in p. M Elks' Fashion Shuw* band I« 10 r M Erank Ifcdek and hla NtghtlniftU orchestra at Hoaaland Uar danb Attractive Third Floor Features for Thursday fl Tur Dp A KiriFTC! QTODI7 Fruit Sale I IT" AniH iyext Saturday I ... We Are Fortunate in Securing Miss Jane 'Olson of New York City Experienced Corsetiere —to be in our Corset De partment this week. I Fitting corsets is Mis# Olson’s business, and as an ! experienced corsetiere, sent j out by her company, she has | met thousands of svomen and solved their intimate prob lems for them. She is an ex pert in her line asd is com petent to cope with every ; problem of corsctry. Take advantage of Miss Olson’s assistance. She will give you individual attention and advice pertaining to the lines to avoid and the points to correct for your particu lar figure. She is directly from the east, the center of this country’s fashion, and able to select and fit to your form a corset best suited to your own figurj. Complete Showing of The New Nem o-flex Garments (Brassieres-Combinations) $ 1 to $5 I Nemo Corsets $4 to $ 15 1% * I l .r ■ -j , 'S fn'r -< # —1 ' 1 -* ■ " ~ « ■*—l * : - ‘ J Sale of 1,500 Stamped Apron FROCKS) All Ready for Making Clever models fashioned of fine novelty applique ginghams in popular shades, ready for making and embroidering. Illus trated are two of the aprons as they will look when finished. Regular 1.39 to 1.69 Values. Full directions for Order by mail, stat cutting and making ing both number and are printed on each color, and a second dress choice. Style No. 3 Style No. 5 No. 3—Of tangerine gingham in No. 5—Of fine blue gingham in one pattern only. J.azy daisy, one pattern only. Lazy daisy and long stitch, and trench knot de- French knot designs to be em sign. To be worked in. black, broidered in yellow, black and white, and green. white. No. 2.—Of tan gingham in one pattern only. In French knot, lazy daisy and long stitch design to be embroidered in green, blue, -white and black. Small Medium Large Sizes • The Brandeis Store—Third Floor—West U Nelly Don J V. Kitchenette J V. White Bungalow Handy Aprons Tie Aprons Aprons Rubber Aprons Aprons ^svs-sar:rrsrs :i“/rr,nrr. >■ -u~. trimmed with white bias at vie with one Docket Trim- - e- A gre«. >ariety shades. Two pockets and straightline models and r*th bindings. A “dress-up" apron med with mat chine in of colors’ trimnied with fancy edging. Will wash ered skirt styles. Especially diumbantdtUrcr8e ^IV^ rick-rack braid. Ea„ 49 C matching rick-rack braid. well. 1 O C •« O O C sult»ble for cafeteria ot d'um «nd large 1 QQ Finished with two CQ. •l.fcO 4.4J beauty parlor work, f /W\ S,M8‘ Third Floor—South pockets. Each. Third Floor_5oulfc Regular sizes. * ovv Third Floor—South A Third Floor—South ^\ ... Third Floor—South - 9 Offering Popularly Priced New Footwear Style-right and of Quality Innumerable styles to choose from in these >mart novelty slippers. Here are two mod els being: favored. "Evelyn” A delightful 'aerom panist of the smart pnsembles is this model in allover patent leath er or blonde satin. Flexible soles and cov ered spike Q Cfi heels. O»0v # 4l\/f * Margie \ ery practical for street and everyday wear, in allover patent leather, with flexible soles and covered K. 8.50 The Bmndfii Store—Third Floor -EaaI ——. I . Thursday—A Sale of Children’s Underwear 69c Values from 98c to 1.49. Muslin and crepe bloomers, gcr trudes, princess slips, combinations, powna and pajamas, in odd sizes but all perfect in material and workman ship. Some are lace nnd embroidery trimmed. Sizes to 18. (Rut not every size in every style.1 Little Tots’ Dresses Appealing little styles in voile and dotted swiss with embroidery, ruf fles and shirring finishing. AC i In bright colors. v- ■ ... r \9\ 1;; ■— *w» 3 j £ JL i i