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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1922)
-Tiger of France Is Met at Havre by Cheering Mob Georges Clemenceau Is Gay and Vivacious on Return to France After Stormy Voyage. Havre, France, Dec. 20.—(By A. P.) —Georges Clemenceau arrived home from his American pilgrimage today In a typically hilarious mood, but apparently suffering from fatigue. The “Tiger" received representa tives of the press In his stateroom as the liner was entering the port. A large crowd of relatives and friends, as well as the correspondents and photographers also greeted him be fore the steamer docked. C'lemen ceau Iiegnn his visit with the news paper men by denying various in terviews printed In the French press, particularly one sent from New York to the Petit Pnrislen. The former premier had a very stormy voyage. He appeared gay and vivacious, hut under the surface his friends saw that his experience in the United States had been almost too much for him. He will go to his Paris home for two weeks and then take a long rest at his country place in the Vendee, at St. Vincent du Jar. “I hope for good results from my trip to the United States,” said M. Clemenceau to The Associated Press. “However, let the people decide. I put my thoughts fully before them and they have certainly got sense enough to Judge. It was apparent that there was a vast amount of in terest in me personally, for which 1 am most grateful. It Is a rare com pliment." Falls City Man Reports Theft of Stove and Fire ; Falls City, Neb., Dee. 20.—(Special.) —Someone literally stole Jim Sailors’ fire, when he left his office In his feed barn here for a few minutes on a business call. Sailors added extra fuel to h*is of fice stove before venturing out into the zero weather, dreaming of a warm welcome upon his return. When he finished his business he made a rush for his office lmt found the stove, fire, fuel and all gone. Balance of Om^ha Bonds Presented for Registration Lincoln, Dec. 20.—(Special.)—Omaha school bonds to the amount of $2, 600,000 were presented for registra tion at the office of State Auditor , ; Marsh Wednesday. It will take five* days to get them on the books. These are the last of the $5,000,000 issue that a special act of the 1921 legis lature authorized the Omaha board to vote and sell without submitting the matter to the people for confirmatlop y or rejection. ■ Convicts Subscribe $50 .L, to Spread' Cbnstmas Joy Lincoln, Dec. 20.—(Special.)—Fifty dollars in cash has been collected by prisoners In the penitentiary 'for the purpose of run king the presence of Santa Claus real .Jo tho homos of ] those children who&e fathers are in I - that Institution. Mrs."Hornbergcr of | ' the state welfare bureau is in charge of the work of gutting up a Christ mas fund for these children, and is • receiving liberal assistance from Lin coln men and Lincoln churches. Princess Anastasia Has No Desire to Wear Crown W idow of “Tin Plate” King, W ho Married a Brother of Constantine, Denies Aid ing Former King. New York, Dec. 20.—(By A. P.)— Princess Anastasia of Greece, arriv ing on the Olympic today for a visit to her native land, at once set about the business of scotching the "Amer ican dollar princess” legend which has followed her since she married Prince Christopher, brother of former King Constantine of Greece. Standing beside her royal spouse, who came along for a sightseeing tour, Princess Anatasia declared that re ports to the contrary notwithstanding, the had not expended one penny of the fortune left her by her late hus band, William 11. Leeds, "the tinplate king." to help the cause of Constan tine or of any political action in Greece. Hhe declared herself a neutral in Greek politics, asserting that aside from purely family sympathy—which naturally followed the fortunes of the royal family into which she had mar ried—she had no interest in politics whatever. No Ambitions Toward Throne. Constuntine, who has abdicated, has not the slightest wish to return to tlie throne, she eaid. She added that she had no wish and no expectation of ascending the throne with.Chris topher. Prince Christopher backed his wife up in her statement that their asplra* tions did not tend towards the throne. “I have no ambition to be king," he declared. "Moreover. I am eight or nine times removed from the succes sion and there is little likelihood of my ever ascending the throne.” The prince staid he expected to travel for about three months as nearly in | Prmcegg AHA5TA51A ^rt, | cognito as he could manage and de clared he hoped no fuss would be made over hint. - Wants to See Real America. “I don't Want lavish entertainment.” he declared. “I want to see America as the Americans know it.” Asked If he had any thought of go ing into business, either hero or in Greece, the r«ince shook his head, smilingly, and said: • . “I'm afraid I haven't the head for It.” Princess Anastasia emidiaslzed that she and the prince had not come to America on any sort of mission, po litical or otherwise, asserting they had ccrao merely for a visit. It was her first visit in 10 years, she said, while It was the first time the prince had been in America. She commented a little wistifully that it seemed strange to be passing tbe statue of Liberty as “an alien.” She lost her American citizenship when she married Christopher. Young Norfolk Girls Enter Burning Home to Save Baby Sister Norfolk, Neb,, Dec. 20.—(Special.)— Helen Rice, 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Webb Rice, is a heroine in the eyes of youthful Norfolkcrs. When her parents' nonte ce.ught fire and while the roof of the home was burn ing, little Helen rushed into the house, up the stairs and broke Into a smoke filled room where her baby sister, Ruth Bleanor, two months old, lay sleeping. Helen wrapped the baby in blankets and carried her to safety. Her sister, Constance, 10, followed her closely up the stairs with the same Idea of saving baby sister. Missouri Pacific t~ Quit Serving Shopmen Meals Kails City, Neb.. Dec. 20.—(Special.) —The dining room which has been operated here by the Missouri Pacific railroad since July 1 for the conven ience of the "besieged” shoptnen, will serve its last meal December 23, an official bulletin just issued announces. Officials say that the emergency which once existed Is now past. The dining room and quarters were constructed at the shops when the shopmen complained that they were afraid to venture down town to the restaurants because of threats of violence made by strikers. It is said that as many as 280 men used to be served at one meal in the dinint? room. The quarters will remain in use by the shopmen. NEW YORK OMAHA MINNEAPOLIS Thursday Mornmg From g A. M. to 12 o’Clock Only A Most Extraordinary Sale at Haas BroVhers Closing OuV aV ExacVly One Half Price 200 Pairs Fine All Silk Jersey S|porE LengVh Bloomers Those are of exceptional quality, reinforced, garter knees, shown in every wanted color, cut full. They won't last • long. Buy them as gifts. They will sell at $2.50. All Silk Underwear Gowns—Teddies-Bloomers—Camisoles Teddy and Bloomer Combinations A close-out of our entire stock of dainty silk undergar ments. Choose without reserve while they laat Thurs day morning at One-Half the marked price. 50 Brushed Wool Throw Scarfs Plain and rich color combinations, wool fringed. An ideal gift to be secured at an extremely low price. 50 Silk Blouses Tailored crepe de chines and hand-made blouses. Whils they last Thursday forenoon, Half Price. \ Please Note Only because we are discontinuing the above lines and desire a quick and decisive close-out have we adopted this Half-Price policy. You pay just One-Half of what any garment involved is priced. Be Here Early Thursday Morning IlaasBrothers vv zffte Shop forWomen f/ SECONDFtfiQ• BIT w'N BLOCK < I6TH AND DOUGLAS k The Omaha Bee’s i Free Shoe Fund Declared Closed Readers of Nebraska’s Lead ing Newspaper So Gener ops Enough Money Already Subscribed. So generous have the people been In helping the Freo Shoe Fund this year that enough money has been re ceived to take care of the work this winter, and the fund will be closed. Two extra big anonymous gifts are Included in today’s acknowledgments. Two come all the way from Boston. Pupils in the Bchool for the deaf took up a generous collection for the work. Previously reported .f2,224.00 e. r. p. 1.00 J. M. John, Arcadia. Neb. 5.00 A Friend of Kiddles, Niobrara, Neb. 4.00 A. F. bund berg . 1.00 Cash . 25.00 lift Acquainted Club. 5.00 l>nd and Cutherine . 2.00 .Mabel E. Pollard . 2.00 John Kotyia . 2.00 Mr. anil Mrs. 8. L. I.arson, At lantic, la. 2.00 Herman Thleman, Mouth Rend. Neb. 5.00 Christian Endeavor Society, Ne braska School for the Ileaf... . 4.3* Three In tine . 100.00 A. E. Alexander, Boston, Mass. . 5.00 F. E. Alexander, Boston, Mass.. 10.00 fl. 1. M., Uerntnn, Neb. 1.00 ti. E. Elm, Polk, Neb. 1.00 Toni Porter . 2.00 Bolden Blow Club. 3.00 Mary O. Nelson, Long Beach, Cal. 4.00 Total . 2,409.47 Furnas County Man Appeals Manslaughter Conviction Lincoln. Dec. 20.—(Special.)—Sher man A. Lowe filed liis appeal in su preme court from a conviction in Furnas county of manslaughter. His attorneys say he is too poor to pay for the appeal and have asked the court to make an allowance for expenses. The state accused Lowe of stabbing D. N. Campbell, cook in a railroad gang at Edison, September 6. Camp bell died shortly afterwards. t - - I j Norfolk Poor Prosper During Past Year Norfolk, Neb., Dec. 20.—Special.)— There Is lees destitution in Norfolk and vicinity this year than ever before, according to a canvass by the Civic league of Norfolk, the local charity organization. Poor people have been able to find work and many of those formerly on charity lists have become independent in the past 12 months. A good Christmas is in store for the poor kiddies of the city. A community Christmas tree adorns the busy in tersection of the city, the gift of the Rotary club. The Elks are playing Santa Claus with a big program for the kiddies and big dinners for the families. The Lions club are assem bling clothing and the Civic league is putting on a charity ball to raise funds to keep the needy comfortable (luring the next 12 months. Fruits and Vegetables Plentiful for Christmas Chicago, Dec. 20.—Liberal supplies of Christmas fruits and vegetables have resulted in tho usual preholiday activity being not so apparent this year, according to the weekly fruit and vegetable review of the bureau of agricultural economics, made pub lic today. Cold weather reduced ship ments of potatoes and resulted in price increases, but generally the markets are liberally supplied and Chicago was about the only center to show price Increases on most commodities. Potatoes rose to $1.10 on bulk and sacked northern whites, while Idaho Russets reached $1.25 a hundred pounds at Chicago. Eastern markets Showed gains of 5 to 15 cents. Shipments of lettuce, spinach and cauliflower increased considerably. Health Bureau Cost. Lincoln, Dec. 20.—(Special.) — It costs less than 4 cents per capita to maintain and operate tho state bu reau of health, Dr. Dillon, chief of staff, told the Pathfinders at theii noon luncheon. He said that the main effort of the department is to conserve health. PIANOS! PIANOS! PIANOS! Last Notice—Only 3 More Days Join Our Christmas Club NOW! - OUR CASH PAYMENT COUPON SAVES YOU $25.00 and gives you a high grade Piano, Player Piano or Phonograph at a low figure. Hurry! Hurry! Low Prices and Easy Terms Is Our Motto Several hundred homes will be made happy Xmas morning by our great Xmas Club Sale. We purchased in carload lots for this Xmas Club Sale the entire summer output of several factories at our .own price and are able to offer these rare bargains to you at prices which cannot be duplicated this side of New York City. BEFORE ^OUBUY ELSEWHERE, SEE THESE ‘WONDERFUL VALUES—THEY MEAN MONEY IN YOUR POCKET AND MUSIC BEAUTY IN YOUR HOME. BABY GRANDS* Guaranteed 25 years.,.. $595 COLONIAL UPRIGHTS ...,. .,$275 LATE MODEL PLAYER PIANOS.,.. $365 LARGE SIZE CONSOLE PHONOGRAPHS $110 LAST NOTICE—We have about 50 USED PIANOS, PLAYER PIANOS and PHONOGRAPHS which have been thoroughly overhauled by our factory experts. In order to close them out before Saturday we have cut prices to the quick and'will also accept our Christmas cash cou pon on same. Make haste because this offer positively closes at 9 P . M., December 23. Gold Watch Free To anyone registering a name with us to whom we sell a piano or phonograph before Jan-/ uary 1, we will give afc guaranteed and worth-1 while gold watch, either' lady's wrist or gentle man’s pocket watch. Xmas Specials That Are Appropriate as Welj,as Useful Compartment Benches $6, $10, $12 and up Bench Covers, all colors, at.$6 Gift Certificates for Rec ords, Player Rolls, Sheet Music, etc. Made for any amount.__ USE YOUR CHARGE ACCOUNT FOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING Remember that this* is the only store in the Middle West where you have the opportunity of making your selection from such world renowned makes as Steinway, Hardman, Steinert, Stoger & Sons, Emerson, McPhail, Lindeman & Sons, Behr Bros., Premier, Uohnson, Irving, Schmidt & Schultz and Schmollcr & Mueller Pianos and Player Pianos. Your old piano will gladly be accepted as a substantial part payment on a new instrument, and terms extended over a period of three years will be arranged if you so jleSirc. MAIL ORDERS FILLED THE SAME DAY RECEIVED. PHONE US AT OUR EXPENSE. ATlantic 1856 Sdiiaolkr&jntdk’PiQiio Ca • 1514-16-18 Dodge St.—Omaha Opeh Evenings Until Xmas , ^onpm ,£>efa & Co. NOT OPEN EVENINGS That we may serve you better during the regular shopping hours from nine to six, and that our sales peo ple will have a little time for their own recreation we will not stay open evenings. ' A Doreen Jfas a place in every w o m a n’s toiletries and she would es pecially enjoy having one of gold, silver or black enamel. $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50. Main Floor Gift Furs Scarfs Foxes, all colors, $32.50. Natural mink, $25. Hud. Bay sable, $65. German Fitch, $12.75. Jap mink, $12.75. Third Floor A lovely selection of candy that is very reasonably priced. Main Floor Give Her A Petticoat There are lovely ones in jersey, radium and satin, colored in all the bright shades and somber ones, too. There is a delightful variation o f styles priced just $5. Ribbon •Novelties That make the loveli est Christmas presents take the form of: Powder puffs, sachets, taffeta roses, garters, teddy bear tops and straps and draw rib bons for camisoles. There are also ribbons galore that you may fashion into these little dainties yohrself. The magazine with illus trations and instruc tions, "Ribbon Cut,” is priced 25c. Main Floor Why Not A Feather Fan For the formal Christ mas dances prove their usefulness as well as their decorative quali ties. They may have three large feathers or be in the semi-circle style, either are fa vorea this season,. The colorings are flame, pink, black, copen and orchid. $6.50 to $21.00 Main Floor The Kiddies Always like to receive a week-end set. They include small bottles of perfume and cakes of soap. 25c and 50c. Main Flior Umbrellas A gift that would be most sufficient for its attractiveness and use fulness is an umbrella. For women there are short-handled colored silk ones with tips of ivory or amber, $5 to $17.50. Black umbrellas for men with crook or opera handles, $5 to $17.50. Main Floor Hand Bags of Fine Leather A thoughtful expres sion of good will ac companies a gift so altogether delightful as a leather hand bag. They come in brown or black beaver and chinchilla calf, seal and cobra seal and have both flat and regular shapes. $3.50 to $25. Main Floor Neckeries For Gifts Lace collars for coats or sweaters, 75c to $1.25. Peter Pan collars with cuff, $1.25 to $6. Organdy and voile vests for sweaters, $4.50 to $0. V Main Floor Silk and Wool Hosiery Is the best gift of all if she cares for both warm and attractive stockings. A lovely pair in soft grays, blues and browns in fancy hand klox is $5 a pair. Those with attractive heather mixtures of almost any color are $5. Main Floor XMAS 2100 Beautiful 7-Piece Cut Glass Water Sets TO BE GIVEN AWAY FREE BEFORE CHRISTMAS Get a Set With Every $25 Purchase Quality Clothes sold on the easiest sort of credit terms. Buy your Christmas gifts here and get a Water Set Free. Radical Reductions on All Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Wearables Every department contributes its full quota of special Christmas values. -BEDDEO - 1417 Douglas Street