Arbuckle Films
to Be Shown in
New York City
tf
“Fatty” to Appear in Person
New Year's Eve—Defend
er Is Booed in Los
Angeles.
New York, Dec. 29.—Roscoe "Fatty"
Arbuckle, who recently was pardoned
by Will Hays after his films had been
banned by moviedom, will appear in
person at a New York music hall
when two of his new comedies are
shown on New Year's eve, it was an
nounced last night. The music hall
was the first place In this city to
show the rotund comedian's films
since the ban was lifted.
Los Angeles, Cal., Dec. 28.—A mass
meeting called by the Los Angeles
Co-operative Council for Better Films,
to discuss the return of Roscoe Ar
buckle, comedian, to the screen, was
thrown Into an uproar when Evan
gelist Cuddy, head of a mission, at
tempted to enter Into the debate on
the side of Arbuckle.
Interrupted by cries of "Sit down'
Throw him out! and Fanatic!" Cuddy
accused the ministers of Los Angeles
of meddling In affairs outside their
province when they condemned Will
H. Hays, chief of the film Industry,
for his action In removing the ban
on Arbuckle. He appealed to the
churchmen to "shake themselves from
the mire,” and when his hecklers
grew more boisterous asked them to
listen to him "as a representative
of Jesus Christ."
Upon suggestion of the Rev. R.
P. "Boh” Shuler, president of the
Ministerial union. Cuddy finally was
J granted three minutes in which to
, present hla views uninterrupted, after
| which the meeting peacefully but al
1 most unanimously adopted a resolu
i tlon protesting against the return of
’ Arbuckie as "tending to lower the
standard of right living among the
j young of our country.”
Adams County Rebuffs
Taxpayers
Hastings, Neb. Dec. 29.—(Special.)—
j Though two meetings of the Nebras
ka Taxpayers’ league have been held
! here, no steps have been taken to
] organize a branch of the league in
j Adams county. C. C. Lane, Hastings
banker, w ho invited business men and
farmers of this county to attend the
initial meeting here, said today he
would take no part in organizing the
county.
While he refused to comment on
the league program, it is understood
he does not regard it as meeting the
specification In his invitation, which
stated his principle of tax reduction
as "eliminating waste without shut
Ing out all progressiveness in either
state or county.”
Chatlles Wooster Overcome
With Chills on Roadside
Grand Island, Neb., Dec. 29. —
Charles Wooster, well-known pioneer
and farmer residing near Silver Creek,
was found alongside the road between
the village and his farm home late
Thursday. He hod been overcome
with chills and weakness, while at
tempting. as usual, to walk the three
miles. Mr. Wooster had attended
the meeting of the Taxpayers’
league at Hastings Wednesday and
arrived at Silver Creek from Grand
Island about 6 Thursday. He is about
80. His physician declares he has
an even chance, heart complications
being the only element feared.
NEW YORK OkAliA MINNEAPOLIS
Saturday the Last Day
of Our
Year-End Sale
It will pay you well to make plans to be !
here tomorrow. Every garment in the
house has been subject to extreme
underpricings.
This sale has proven to be the best
garment-buying occasion of the year to
countless numbers of Omaha women.
Coats- Suits-Dresses
Those who seek quality garments, cor
rect in style and perfect in every detail,
| will find their wants most exactingly
filled at this store—and at prices
surprisingly low.
Haas Brothers Usual Policy
\ The usual Haas Brothers policy will prevail. If
you are not enthusiastically pleased with your selec
tion it may be returned for exchange or refund
within twenty-four hours after purchase. \
Year-End Sale Prevails With
Equal Force in Both Shops
THE SECOND FLOOR
SHOP
Where you find garments in
lizea 14 to 40.
THE GRAY SHOP
Fourth Floor
Where you find garments in
sizes 42 to 56.
HaasBrothers
Nv c/he Shop rorWomen r/
SECOND FlflDR-BROWN BLOCK !6TK AND DOUGLAS _
First Farm Electric District Formed
Hack Row—J. H. Barry, attorney for corporation; Leo Homer, en Rineer.
Front Row—W. R. Sutton, treasurer; John O. Schmidt, director: C hades Keller, secretary.
The First Farmers’ Electric district
of Saunders county Is the first or
ganization of the kind to be estab
lished in this state pursuant to the
provisions of an act of the legislature
ir. 1919, the bill being known ns:
"An act providing for the creation
and incorporation of districts for the
distribution of light, heat and power,
defining the powers and government
of such district and the regulation of
rates and methods of distribution
therein.”
John O. Schmidt, farmer living
near TVahoo, began to agitate this
project about a year ago. He is now
a director of the corporation. J. H.
Barry Is attorney and Dee Horner is
engineer. W. R. Sutton and Charles
Keller are treasurer and secretary,
respectively.
Includes 16,000 Acres.
The territory embraced in the dis
trict extends from one and a half
miles north of Wahoo and goes about
six miles eastward, being seven
Bar of State for
Simpler Pleadings
(Continued From Pune One.)
are added to the state laws as the
legislative committee will recommend.
The first was Introduced by District
Judge Charles A. Goss and follows:
"Resloved that this association
recommend to the legislature that the
criminal law be amended that where
two or more persons are jointly
charged as defendants, they shall be
tried together unless for good causo
shown, the trial judge shall grant
separate trials."
No Dissenting Vote.
The resolution was adopted without
a dissenting vote.
According to Judge Goss the addi
tion of such a law would save the
county and district cout't thousands
of dollars annually as well as keeping
the dockets from being cluttered up
with a lot of untried cases.
This is now the procedure in the
federal court and acording to Judge
Gcss. a series of trials is eliminated by
the trial of all defendants at one
time.
It would also eliminate the neces
sity of impanelling separate juries to
hear each case as one jury would be
able to dispose of the whole case at
once.
Second Resolution.
The other resolution was intro
duced by Judge W. L. Dowling of
Madison. It follows:
“Resolved that we recommend to
the state legislature the passage of
an act authorizing district judges to
suspend execution of sentence and ad
mit such persons to bail pending error
proceedings in the supreme court.”
This resolution was adopted unani
mously.
The procedure now Is, according to
Judge Dowling, that a defendant must
be held without bail until his attor
neys have mad® an appeal tq the su
preme court and petitioned for a new
trial because of error. Throughout
the period before the appeal has been
made to the eupreme court, the de
fendant is held.
By plaqing this In the hands of dls
trict Judges time Is saved and the su
preme court is spared additional work
that can be done by the district
courts.
Delegates to the convention were
entertained last night by the members
of the local bar association with a
theater party at the Orpheum.
Nelson Couple Celebrate
50 Years of Married Life
Nelson, Neb., Dec. 29.—(Special.)—
Mr. and Mrs. Joshua E. Plover, resi
dents of this county for more than a
half century, celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary. They were
married by Nuckolls county’s first
county judge, A. E. Davis, in 1872,
Mr. Slover was borij, in Dewitt
county, Illinois, May 6, 1852, and his
wife was born at Montpelier, Vt.,
September 10, 1857. They are par
ents of five children and 10 grand
children. The children are: Mrs.
George W. Kelley, Burlington, Wyo.;
William Slover, Upland; Mrs. E. E.
Hedgeock, Mrs. E. E. Bunnell and
Miss Viola Slover, Nelson.
Proposed Deputy Sheriff
Stricken by Pneumonia
Beatrice, Neb. Dec. 29.—(Special.)—
Virgil McGlrr, probation officer, for
merly chief of police, deputy sheriff,
and for years prominent in demo
cratic politics In Gag® county, died
suddenly of pneumonia. He had
been appointed deputy sheriff under
Sheriff-elect Sailing and had arrang
ed to assume his duties next week.
A widow and three sons survive.
\
Blouses, Hats, Sweaters
HALF PRICE
Suits, Coats, Dresses
miles long at one point and four and
a half miles wide at its greatest
width. It embraces about 16.000
acres of the host farm land within
this state. There are 85 farm homes
within the district.
A complete organization has been
made, a contract has been entered
into with the city of AVahoo, for the
furnishing of the electric current and
an application is on the way to the
state railway commission for permis
sion to issue bonds and construct the
lines.
Throe Directors Named.
Heretofore communities desiring
service of this Character were %com
pelled to organize themselves into com
panies or corporations under the gen
oral corporation laws of the state
and could take in only those willing
to enter such company or corpora
tion. Under the law of 1919 a peti
tion is filed with the county clerk and
must be signed by 10 per cent or more
of the persons residing within the
proposed district; the district boundar
Judge Fitzgerald Bark
f rom Christmas at Home
District Judge James M. Fitzgerald
returned Thursday from a visit to his
"old home town” of Grafton, Neb.,
where he spent Christmas with his
mother.
"Grafton?” said a courthouse at
tache. "AVhy, I never heard of the
place."
“Nope? But big men have come
from that town,” said the judge, with
a smile. "It's a real town, too. They
don’t turn out the lights and carry in
the sidewalks at 9 either."
Judge Fitzgerald never misses
iea are defined and may consist of
as much or little territory as the
petitioners desire. If, on the election,
a majority of the legal voters resid
ing within the boundaries of the pro
posed district, are in favor of the
proposition, then all of the property
within the district becomes liable to
pay Its pro rata share of the taxes
necessary to construct, operate and
maintain.
m Three directors are elected. After
they shall have organized, it then
becomes the duty of the board to
erect and maintain the electric line,
fix the rates to be charged for serv
ice and look after the Interests of the
corporation. Bonds may be issued
when permission shall have been
granted by the state railway commls
slon In the usual manner of such pro
ceedings.
This organization has been attract
ing considerable interest throughout
Nebraska. Delegations from other
counties have been to Wahoo to Inter
view the directors.
Christmas with his mother, who is
nearly 90.
Nonpartisan League Is
Organizing Hall County
Grand Island, Neb., Dec. 29.—(Spe
rial.)—State Manager Dux and Organ
izer Pierson of the Nonpartisan
league are in the city and will re
sume tlie canvass for membership In
thi3 county. It is claimed that the
present membership is over 700. The
membership dues are now said to be
$6.90 for two years, instead of the
former $16 fee.
Bee Want Ads produce results.
Saturday—Sale of Cigarettes!
LUCKY STRIKES, A ^4 SPURS, per
per carton, $1.25 carton, $1.25
( jJ 15th and
U-iui
Just Before Inventory
Photo Frames and Easels
THE SWINGING KIND
We have a number of exceptionally high-class photo frames
and easels on hand, at various prices. It is an opportunity to
have framed any pictures of your friends that you received for
Christmas.
Left over from our Christmas trade are a number of very
beautiful book ends and small artistic novelties — things that
beautify and complete a room’s appearance. Come in and see
them—you will find the prices very attractive.
Everyth:n* in Art and Muiic
™ &38jospedo.
1513-15 Douglas Street
All Saints
Episcopal
Church
wishes you a Happy New Year and pledges
itself to co-operate in making every day of
1923 happier and better for the whole
community.
We believe the way to happiness lies in—
Christian Character
Christian Relationship to God and Man
Christian Purpose in Life
To this threefold aim we are bending
our efforts.
SERVICES—8:00 A. M., 11:00 A. M., 7:45 P. M.
26th Street and Dewey Avenue
If you cannot go to All Saints Church, go to
some church Sunday and begin to build the
foundation for a happier New Year.
Candidates for
Legislative Jobs
Start Campaign
Mathers ami Garber First on
Ground for Speaker of
House — Caucuses to
Be Held Monday.
Lincoln, Dec. 29.—(Special.)—Two
candidates for speaker of tho lower
house at tho coming session of ttie
legislature appeared in hotel lobbies
today mixing with early arrivals. They
are: Daniel Garber of lted Cloud and
A. N. Mathers of Gering.
Grant Mears of Wayne and George
Staats of Fremont, two other avowed
candidates, are expected here tomor
row. Early nrrivais were anxious to
learn whether Tom D.vsart of Omaha
had withdrawn from the race. Dysart
was reported to he a candidate several
weeks ago and later it was reported
he had withdrawn, •
Charles Saunders, veteran Omaha
member of the senate, is reported to
be a candidate for president pro tern
of that body. John Wiitse, Falls City,
is an active candidate for the position.
However, the opinion Is expressed
generally that the success of the
Wiitse candidacy depends upon wheth
er or not Senator Saunders wants the
Job.
Frank P. Corrick, Jdncoln, so far
has not learned of anyone seeking the
lower house clerkship excepting him
self. Clyde Barnard, Table Rock,
clerk of tho senate for many year*,
hax a clear track for re-election since
O. O. Buck, secretary of the Nebraska
Press association, has withdrawn.
The election of Jerry AVilheim. civil
war veteran, to the postmastership of
the senate is conceded by everyone.
Jerry has held tills position for years.
Caucus calls probably will be circu
lated among members for signatures
either Saturday or Sunday, depending
on how rapidly members arrive at the
state capital. It is expected caucuses
will bo held Monday evening.
Prescriptions Use Up
Sioux City Whisky
Sioux City, la., Dec. 29. — Sioux
City fares a drouth.
The "oases" ha\^: gone dry.
Not a pint of "prescription'’ whisky
can be obtained.
Police declare they will dam the
flood of moonshine which, it was ex
pected, would Inundate the city on
New Year's eve. •
The extremely nrld condition Is re
vealed by druggists, who declare that
their liquor stocks are exhausted
They point out that there wero 15,01)0
cases of sickness in which liquor was
required as a remedy in 1922. Al
ready depleted stocks have vanished
as the result of a pre-Christmas "epi
demic," which caused a rush for the
popular medicine.
Chief of Polico James P. Shanley
declared that the lid will be on New
Yea r’s eve.
Recommend Banker as
l emporary Postmaster
Washington, Deo. 29.—(Special >—
Representative Andrews today recom
mended the appointment of 1'eter W.
McIntosh, president of the State Bank
of Hastings, as acting postmaster at
Hastings, pending the report of the
civil servo 1 commission on the stand
ing of applicants. It Postmaster Gen
eral Work should act favorably on
the recommendation, Mr. McIntosh
would take the office January 1. Post
master It. I! \\ahlqulet expressed a
desire to retire November 1.
Mr. McIntosh (lid not appear before
tlie examining board, so ui der no
circumstances could he he appointed
permanently. Mr. Andrews has re
fused to make a choice among the
applicants, waiting until the civil ser
vice hoard of examiners reports on
tho comparative standing of the ap
plicants.
Hall County Supervisor
and Wife Are Divorced
Grand island, Neb., Deo. 29.—(Spe
cial!—Mrs. Conrad Lassen, second
wife of a county supervisor and twice
before divorced, who sued for a sep
aration and $7,600 alimony, compro
mised the suit. The marriage took
Place a year ago In October. Cruelty
was alleged by the wife and In the
cross-petition tills was denied and In
compatibility alleged. Settlement was
affected by tho granting of $2,750
alimony. The court indicated that
ttie decree would not be effective for
six months.
^bonpon ,€>d6en & Co.
Thompson-Belden*s
Special Silk Hosiery
$1.95 a Pair
Twelve strands of pure thread
silk of smooth, even texture
assure quality far superior to
the ordinary.
This full fashioned hose has v
garter tops and soles of triple
twisted six-thread silk lisle,
that seldom wears through.
They come in black and almost
any color you may desire.
Main Floor
The Mode for
Evening Slippers
Is at once both rich and simple, as shown
by the newest Sorosis models at
Thompson-Belden’s.
Charming satins and patents have one
or two straps and either junior or Span
ish heels. Price $10. v
One-strap silver pumps have the junior
heels. Price $12.50.
Main Floor
Fine Linen
Handkerchiefs
For each and every
costume nothing is
more important than
the kerchief which
accompanies it. Ex
treme good taste is
reflected in the pure
white linen ones with
dainty hand em
broideries—for white
is always correct.
They are priced just
60c and 75c.
A Redfern
Special $3.49
It is a back lace cor
set fashioned of pink
silk figured brocade
with the elastic top,
medium length skirt
and good hose sup
porters. A very lim
ited supply in sizes
23 to 26 priced Sat
urday for $3.49.
Hair Nets
By the Dozen
The Sonia make in
all shades of cap
and fringe styles.
Single mesh, 50c doz.
Double mesh, 65c doz.
I $0PP» Ifto dm!
' --'HERE’S real delight in
being sentimental now and
then; in opening one’s heart;
-g " in anointing one’s soul with
I the oil of kindness; in passing along
a part of the happiness one feels.
It is good to be alive at the
holiday season; to share our joys
with others; to increase our happi
ness by giving a part to those who
may have less.
In this joyous holiday season
we hope your cup may be filled,
and that prosperity, happiness, and
good cheer may be yours through
out the coming year.
Northwestern B ephone Company
