-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
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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
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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.
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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.
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• 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
