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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 22, 1921)
F THE BEE: OMAHA. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 22. 1921. is r IV A i he 1 ! 1- V r Fordnty Would Lift "Dry" Lid To Aid War Vets IVubibility of Raising Funds For Soldier Bonus Will Be Taken Up by House Body in January. Warrington, Dec. 21. Feasibility r( ruining fund for a soldier bonus by a tax on brer and light wines will be considered by the house ways and JWVtns" committee, Chairman Ford ney announced today, after the Christmas recess when the commit tee takes up the adjusted compensa tion quwtion, particularly the phase relating to the raising ot revenue to f Ji.-ince it. ' The possibility of a tax on bevcr ;ies with small alcoholic content will be looked into, Mr. Fordney aid, to determine whether it would be advisable and constitutional, to lift the prohibition ban sufficiently to permit their sale. In an address in the house, Rep resentative Nelson, republican, Wis consin, commenting on the proposed payment of a bonus by a tax on light vines and beer, declared former service men would not look with fa vor on any plan to raise revenue "in an outlaw traffic in order to meet their legitimate demands for ad justed compensation." Lewis Resumes Testimony In Kansas Mine Hearing Kansas City. Dec. 21. John L. Lewis, international president of the United Mine Workers, resumed lus testimony today in the bearing of the injunction suit brought by Alexander llowat and other deposed officials of the Kansas Miners' union. He read a section of the present constitution of the United Mine Workers of America empowering the interna tional president to revoke charters of district or local unions Counsel for llowat then read sec tfons of the constitution providing for hearing of district officials be fore district tribunals prior to sus pension from office. Northwestern Railroad Bond Issue Authorized Washington, Dec. 21. The Inter state Commerce commission today authorized the Chicago and North western railroad to issue $4,000,000 m bonds to reimburse its treasury for expenditures on capital betterments and to issue $375,000 in additional bonds for the purpose of retiring ma turing indebtedness of subsidiary corporation. Old Auto Tires Used As Fuel by Dealers Since Drop in Price Kearney, Neb., Dec. 21. (Special.) Few farmers in this locality, if any, are burning corn, but every auto dealer is using his old 'tires for fuel. "They make a 'corking hot fire and there's nothing cheaper these days," one wholesale dealer in tires here explained. "Old tires, at one time, were worth money. Now you can't even trade them for rubles. They bring about 3 cents a pound on the market and it costs 8 rents a pound to lay them down in Chicago. Instead, they are headed for the furnace." Foch Given American Greeting at Paris - Faris, Dec. 21. (By A. r.)-Mar-shal Foch received a typical welcome when he arrived at the St. Lazare railroad station today, returning from a long tour of the United States. With him was former Premier Viviani, re turning from Washington, where he was a French delegate to the limita tion of armaments conference. Almost the entire membership of the Fan's post of the American Legion had assembled and there were thunderous cheers of the American variety. Marshal Foch stopped suddenly, smiled broadly and turning to mem bers of his party he said: "Paris 1 Paris I This surely cannot be Paris. It must be an American city Lam arriving at." He warmly thanked the legionaires for their welcome. He said his American trip had been one of the most wonderful events in his life. Bad Debts May Be Deducted From Income Tax Returns Washington, Dec. 21. Bad debts may be deducted in computing in come tax returns for 1921 under the new revenue act, under a ruling is sued today by Commissioner Blair. "Where all the surrounding and attending circumstances indicate," he said, "that he debt is worthless, cither wholly or in part, the part thereof which is worthless' and charged off or written down to a nominal amount on the books of the taxpayer shall be allowed as a. de duction ' in computing net income." Lineman Frozen to Death Reno, Nev., .Dec. 21. Alex Stew art, a lineman employed by the Truckee River General Electric com pany, was frozen to death last night in a blizzard near Virginia City, where he was patrolling one of the power lines. His body was foufld this morning after an all-night search, only two miles from Virginia City. British Rule in India Criticized Use of English Navy Has Kent Other Nations Out, Syud Hossain Says. (Br Th. AmocII4 Pru.) Washington, Dec. 21. British rule in India was criticized today in an address before the National Popular Government league by Syud Hossain, one of the three rep resentatives of that coiflitrv, who presented its claims at Versailles, as the cause of the widesoread suf fering in India and as being appar ently designed solely to transfer In dian wealth to Great Britain. He expressed the opinion that it was futile to hold such a meeting as the arms conference vthrn Brltit.li militarism "is holdiuir under its heel one-filth of the people of the world by brutal and sordid system." A great hope had come to India, he said through the appearance and "labor of love" of the Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the movement for peaceful non-co-operation through out India. Asked as to bow far Mr. Sastrl, a British arms delegate, represented trui people of India, he replied it wis "farcical and outrageous" to suggest Mr. Sastri as an Indian rep. rescntative. t "Sastri holds no mandate front the people of India." he said. Mr, Hossaim contended that In dia was a geographical, historical and cultural unit. The linglish were at tracted to India by its wealth, he said, and by use of the British navy had kept other nations out. Seventy years ago Christmas cards were unknown. You Can Develop Your Talent for Music by Learning to Play The Celebrated J. W. York & Sons Saxophone 12 LESSONS FREE WITH EVERY NEW SAXOPHONE. Our prices x the lowest; our terms the easiest. Christmas Suggestions Mouth Harps 35 Ocarinas 40 Jews Harps 25 Music Rolls $1.23 Ukuleles $3.75 Mandolins $16.00 Banjo Ukes $4.00 Street Drums $20.00 Violin Outfits ......$18.00 Clarinets $40.00 Banjos $25.00 Bugles '.. $5.00 Do Your Christmas Buying Now If not convenient to pay cash, open charge account. . Latest hits in sheet music and teachers' supplies at special Christmas prices. SCHMOLLER & MUELLER 1514-16-18 ,Dodge St. PIANO CO. Phone " Doug. 1623 A man's store for a man's . - -. gift GIFTS t. ' '. folks like men Buy men's gifts r at a man's store to receive IS there anything that adds quite so much to the air of the well-dressed man as a carefully select ' ed pair of gloves? Our stock affords a splendid choice of styles and material. YylN selecting your gift for a man, give him jl something he . can use, and make him gbg think your judgment is of the rare kind SSI 'that truly shows thought. Christmas presents bought here are of that useful type, be cause this is a man's store, and the stock was laid in by buyers who are thoroughly familiar with men's desires. We urge you to spend a little time here with us if you have men folks to remember with Christmas gifts. You will be given the most courteous assistance in making your selections. A MUFFLER for every day use or festive occasions is always a good selection. He can al ways use another one or two. We have them in wool or silk. ASK any man of your acquaintance if he . ever owned too many pairs of hose. The an swer is always "No." This may help you in choosing his gift. ? S Give him something from a man's store Charles E. Black 1417 Farnam St. iff TIES and scarfs? Ah, but now f have come to the point in Christmas shopping where all women and most men love to pause and feast their eyes and buy. In our showing of ties vce're showing everything new, and also the standards. Slop and look 'em over, n SHIRTS the gifts that appeal to the thrifty instinct of all, because they are always practical, suit themselves- to any purse and never fail to bring a pleased smile from the man in the case. s Our lounging robes are attracting a tot of attention among the fastidious ones OANDKERCHIEFS, linen, pongee, silk the gift of remembrance to the friend to whom a small gift will express your sentiment as fully as a more expensive one. Our display is complete. Only3MoreShop This Store Open Until 9:00 o' Clock Every Evening Until Christmas Choose, Your Gifts in Our Big Sales of Jewelry, Ivory and Bags There are few women, indeed, who would not be lection from our Showings of -Jewelry; Silverware, er Goods. Ivory Pieces 6.98 Mirrors, 5.98 Hair Brushes, 2.50 Trays, 1.00 Combs, 2.98 2.98 1.25 49 2.50 Buffers, 1.25 Other items of similar values. Solid Gold Jewelry Solid Gold Rings Set with semi-precious stones, ruby, emerald, sapphire. Hoop set tings. Regular value 2.98 and 1 tft 3.98; specially priced, vv Solid Gold Chains Cable design, welded links, 18-jnches long. Regularly C 2.00; specially priced, Wallace & Sons Silverware At Half Price and Less Arlington pattern, each piece is guaranteed and will be replaced at any time. 1.39 Tea Spoons Set of 6, Knives and Forks Set of 6 hollow handle knives and 6 flat Q CA handle forks in dessert size, JU Knives and Forks Same as above, but medium size, Butter Knife, 59J Sugar Spoon, 50 We can make up a complete set of flat silver in this pattern, open stock, every piece of which is at half price or less. Main Floor East pleased with any se Ivoryware and Leath- Handbags Beaded Bags, 16J98 Made of fine beads, with shell frame or drawstring closing, in beautiful harmonious colors. These bags are worth up to 30.00. Specially priced 16.98 Imported Bags, 10.00 A collection of the newest imported bags of cut steel and silk combined with silk covered or shell frames. Values from 12.50 to 18.00. Leather Bags, 3.00 Clever new styles in Vachette, red, brown, and black; also tooled leather, and crepe seal, attractively lined and fitted. Regu lar values 5.00. Specially priced 3.00 A New Imported Novelty La Gourie de Poete Imported Paris nov elty, assorted ex tracts. Each set contains 12 differ-., ent odors in fancy vials with metal caps, tied with gold string and packed in a satin lined circular box. While they last, spe- E ff cially priced, set O.vl Mavi Holiday Set 3 pieces, toilet water, talcum powder and soap; 2.00 value, special, Melba Lov'Me Set 3 pieces, Face Powder, talcum powder and toilet .water, Metal Box Compact or Rouge Large size, 1.00 value, special, Military Brushes Ebony finish, special, per pair, Djer Kiss Extract One ounce, in individual package, special, Mavis Individual Extract Special, Melorose Toilet Water Boxed, 1.00 value, special, Main Floor West 1.39 2.50 59c 49c 1.49 39c 79c Why Not Begin at 9 a.m.? WITH only three more shopping days we urge immediate selection. You will find lots of merchandise reduced. For instance in our Crockery and China Department there are many splendid articles offered at half price. Great values in desirable gifts are grouped at prices rang ing from 1.00 to 10.00 and every one of them offered at marked reduction in price. In the Silk Underwear Department there are many articles offered at ma terial reductions. Japanese kimonas may be pur chased at one-half price. In the Art and Fancy Goods Department many articles are offered at half price, with many others grouped on tables at surpris ingly low prices. Fancy Leather Goods may be bought at half price. The same is true of silverware. Jewelry is offered with prices just as attractive as the beautiful articles themselves. Whether it is in our big Bargain Basementin Hosiery, Men's Fur nishings, Drugs, Leather Goods, in fact all over the store you will find a wide range of desirable goods at prices to suit every pocketbook. We urge you, however, to shop early. Begin at 9 in the morning. Only three days more. J. L. Brandeis & Sons Silk Underwear From Van Raalte, Munsing or Kayser in a Brandeis Gift Eox; one of these exquisite silk gar ments would make a gift to satisfy the most fas tidious. Women's Jersey or Knit Silk Vests In flesh shades, 2.95 Bloomers In Jersey Silk, 3.95 Third Floor Center Santa Claus Will Greet You in Toyland He has ever) kind of a to) tjou can thin of, and hell let you tell him just rvhat j'ou want. And don't fail to see "Doc" Cody - The Funny Clown His capers make you scream with laughter and he loves the children, too, and he likes to make them laugh better than anything else in the world. Candies The Christmas Essential Christmas Candies that are absolutely pure and fresh are being made daily in our large candy kitchen. These include chocolates with milk choco late, sweet chocolate and bitter sweet coatings. In the hard candies there are, Clear Mix, Brilliant Mix, Starlight Mix, assorted butter cups and stick candy, and in the cream mixtures are stocking mix, bonanza mix and New York Creams. Boxed candy ranges in price from 40 to 10.00 Box Specials at LOO Milk Chocolates Finesse box filled with our de licious hand-rolled milk chocolates. Per box, 1.00 Chocolate Frappe Box Filled with our best choco late Bitter Sweets, hand rolled, fruit and. nut centers. Per box, ; S1.00 Athletic Box Pretty box filled with our best choco lates and bon bons. Per box, 1.00 Pomptian Room Main Floor West 2T i I I 1 I If I 1 3 i 9 ft 5 & ft fi i $ ft- ft . ft ft- 8 o