Crime Doubles in Nebraska in Last Four Y ears — - Convictions With Penitentiary Punishment Decrease, Ke •port of Attorney Gen* eral Davis Shows. Lincoln. Dec. ^l.L-igpociai.)—Crime !>t Nebraska has been nearly doubled in four years, according to « report made by Attorney rJVneral Clarence A Davis based .upon reports from more than half of the county attor* ; neys of Nebraska. While the Davis report shows a marked increase in crime, it does not indicate that penitentiary punishment for crime has increased but rather, 1 according to Davis, it has decreased. In 1919, 18S were sentenced to the penitentiary: in 1920, 243; in 1921, L47. and in 1922, 233. The Davis report also shows that district judges in Nebraska have in the last four years paroled or sus pended sentences of 405 convicted of crimes. Further tabulations in the Davis report follow: Prosecutions Increase. Prosecutions started in 1919. 2.394, 1920, 2.767; 1921, 3.463; 1922, 4.155. Cases pending or dismissed in 1919. 715: 1920, 847; 1921, 1,033; 1922, 1 507.' Acquittals in 1919, 169; 1920. 146; 1921, 137; 1922, 140. Convictions and picas of guilty in 19 IP. 1,720; 1920, 1,708, 1921. 2,295; 1 1922, 2,50' | Jail sentences in 1919, 196; 1920, I 215; 1921, .139: 1922, 320. Fines in 1919, 1,22S; 1920, 1 171; 1921 1,550; 1922. 1.S04. Industrial school sentences in 1919, 15: 1920, 37; 1921. 42; 1922, 57. Fail to Co-Operate. Counties which absolutely failed in me last four years to co-operate with the attorney general in his attempt to get statistics on crime are: Box Butte, Boyd. Cheyenne, Clay, Colfax, Cuming. Custer, Dakota. Dawes, Deuel, Dixan. Franklin, Frontier Furnas, Gage, Gosper, Grant, Greeley, Harlan, Hayes. Howard, Jefferson, Knox, Lincoln, Logan, .Madison, Mor rill, Nance, Nemaha, Nuckolls, Phelps, Pierce. Polk. Red Willow, Rock, Saline. Stanton, Saunders. | Sarpy, Thayer, Thurston. Wheeler. Following are a list of convictions | for all crimes In district courts of Nebraska in the last four years: List of Conviction*. Wife and child abandonment .. 1,5 Adultery . . . .. 39 i A1 eon . . • ... \. : Assault 83" Attempted assault .... Auto atealing . ... *.'19 Bank law violations .. 21 Bigamy . 5 Burglary . 358 Concealed weapon* . 203 Illegal sale clgarets . 9 Imbauchtng minor* . 7V Beilina mortgaged property . 20 Embezzlement . .. 245 Fish and game violations . 253 Forgery . M ({ambling . • "55 Brand larceny . 304 Incest . ....•• p | Malpractme .... Manslaughter . * Murder, first degree .. 30 1 Murder, second degiee .............. &J Nn autn license :;85 Unlawful lenses . .. 150; Perjury . 1 * Pett v larceny . Prohibition violations . .. Pape . ... ........... Receiving stolen property .. Robbery . . 113 seduction . .. • • .. \ Vagrancy . Miscellaneous. violation food and drug laws, etc. .. . 1 13S Radio Thieves Loot Store in Elgin, Neh.. of Supplies Elgin, Neb,, Dec. 31.—(Special )— Radio thieves are the latest crime wrinkle in Elgin. Prowlers last week entered the Radio and Music store here, operated by Lyle Durham ami Charles Sheets, and made off with $200 worth of radio supplies. They also obtained a small amount of money Entrance to the store was gained hv breaking a glass in the rear door The store carriod no theft Insurance. Story of 1922 Tale of World Progress (( on(inu«'d6en & Co. Lower Prices But Not Inferior Qualities Apparel Specials ol Great Importance This annual sale presents values of the most desirable kind—because of the character of the apparel offered. i Our Entire Stock of Coats, Dresses, Suits, Blouses ]j Is Repriced at Its Lowest There is every advantage in attending so dependable a sale. Apparel Section—Third Floor January Sale of Model Furs The Best Event of the Season Advisedly we say that this will be the most important and interesting of all our fur sales. The mild weather of the past weeks has had its effect upon the fur market. Our buyer was able to secure in New York sample models from internation ally known manufacturers at prices far below today’s market, and in many in stances for less than the cost of the un finished skins. The ioveliest of luxurious models of the finest quality possible to produce. Guaranteed to Be Exactly as Represented in Every Respect Natural Mink Coats 42-inch Length $675 A beautiful coat of fine American mink. Chin col lar and mandarin sleeves. Natural Squirrel Coats $500 45-inch, wrappy models of exquisite quality and charming style. Near Seal Coats (Dyed Coney) $225 45-inch coats with natural squirrel collars and cuffs. Hudson Seal Cape (Dyed Muskrat) 1= $295 A 43-inch Model Hudson Seal Coats (Dyed Muskrat) $250 o and 40-inch lengths, skunk collars and cuffs. Hudson Seal Coats (Dyed Muskrat) $325 45-inch lengths, of fine se lected skins. Self collars and cuffs and mandarin sleeves. Hudson Seal Coats (Dyed Muskrat) $350 Wrappy 45-inch models, skunk collars and cuffs, with mandarin sleeves. Black Caracul Coats (Russian Lamb) $295 45 and 48-inch lengths. Beautiful, wrappy coats with luxurious collars and wide cuffs of finest qual ity marten (skunk), also kolinsky trimmed. Fur» of dependable quality for extraordinarily low prices. Caracul Coats (Russian Lamb $165 28-inch lengths in white, beige, gray and brown. Persian Lamb Coats 40-inch Length $325 Natural mink collars and cuffs, mandarin sleeves. A wrappy model. Natural Squirrel Cape $495 15-inch length. Full, clear skins. Hudson Seal Coats (Dyed Muskrat) $525 Luxurious 48-inch models with kolinsky chin collars and Jenny sleeves. First quality selected skins. 48-Inch Mink Coat $1,450 Hudson Seal Wrap (Dyed Muskrat) $295 30-inch wrap of selected skins trimmed with nat ural mink. An advance model. Natural Muskrat Coats $97.50 Black Pony Coats Opossum collars and cuffs. $95 40-Inch Marmot Coats Raccoon collars and cuffs. $95 Natural Mink Capes New, exclusive models. $375 Kolinsky Capes $125,0 $225 45-lnch Mole Coats Very beautiful quality. $295 45-lnch Mole Capes Distinctive flaring models. $350 28-Inch Mole Coats $275 New blouse model. Silks and Woolens for Fine Economies 40-inch Heavy Flat Crepe, $2.95 a Yard Choice light and dark shades. 40-inch Heavy Canton Crepe, $2.95 a Yard All silk quality in navy, brown and black. Imported Velvets on Chiffon, $8.50 a Yard Lovely small designs in velvet on chiffon grounds. High colors for evening wear and all desirable street shades. 36-inch Silk Duvetyn, $3.25 a Yard Navy, brown and black. 42-inch Chiffon Velvet, $5.95 a Yard A beautiful all silk velvet in navy, brown, wisteria, taupe, henna, orange, orchid, .jade, Kelly, silver and cherry. Matelasse, Klo-Ka, Chinchilla, $4.50 a Yard Broken lines of these very fashionable silk and wool novelties from Mallinson. Oddments of Cheney Foulards, $1.95 a Yard Small, attractive figured designs. Chin Chin Satin Cantons, $2.95 a Yard Rich lustrous crepes of the most desirable quality. Warm Mixed Coatings, $1.98 a Yard The yardage is not great, but the values are very exceptional. Several fine styles for children’s coats. 54-inch Heavy Poiret Twill, $3.95 a Yard The finest quality. Navy only. 54-inch Brown Tricotine, $3.50 a Yard 54-inch Chiffon Broadcloth, $3.45 a Yard Tn dark brown and black. 54-inch Wool Velour, $2.95 a Yard A large range of colors. 54-inch Novelty Wool Skirtings, $1.98 a Yard 54-inch Imported Chinchilla, $3.95 a Yard Coatings from Priestly. As fine as one could wish. 42-inch All Wool Repp, $1.65 a Yard A soft, lightweight, ribbed material for dresses. 54-inch Wool Oxford, $2.50 a Yard Sheets, Sheeting, Tubing Greatly Underpriced The genuine Pequot and Dwight brands of fine sheet ing and tubing are much reduced in price tomorrow. 9-4 bleached sheeting for 69c a yard. 8-4 bleached sheeting for 64c a yard. 7-4 bleached sheeting for 59c a yard. 40-inch tubing for - - 45c a yard. 42-inch tubing for - - 47c a yard. 15-inch tubing for - - 49c a yard. Utica Bleached Sheets The 81 by 99-inch size for $1.89. The 81 by 90-inch size for $1.85. The 72 by 99-inch size for $1.85 Second Floor A Special Clearance of MEN’S SHIRTS Our entire stock of new shirts in Emery, Eagle and Arrow makes. Manhattans are not included. Neckband styles with soft or starched cuffs. Shirts ' with collars to match and collar attached shirts in white and colors. Full dress and tuxedo shirts are also to go at these savings. The New Very Low Prices are $1.55, $1.75, $2.25, $2.75, $3.45, $4.25, $4.95, $5.85, $6.85, $8.35. To the Left A« You Enter The January Linen Sale More Than Upholds Its Enviable Reputation Beautiful snow white linens from the best makers in Ireland and Scotland, purchased most advantageously and imported direct to Omaha, where they have been stored in the bonded warehouse in preparedness for this annual sale. These linens were purchased and paid for before the new tariff took effect, and this alone accounts for a splendid saving over the present decidedly higher prices. Definite, substantial savings appre ciated from year to year by an ever increasing number of patrons through out the entire middle west. The enviable reputation of the Thomp son, Belden January Linen Sale will be enhanced by the exceptionally fine values offered this year. Replenish Your Depleted Linen Stocks at This Sale Linen Damask Table Cloths With Napkins to Match Exceptional Values The woman who delights in fine linens will find in this sale ample opportunity to seiect from the best grades at very great savings. 2 by 2-yard cloths reduced to $5.00 2 by 214-yard cloths reduced to $6.38 2 by 3-yard cloths reduced to $7.50 (These are in circular patterns.) 22 by 22-inch napkins to match these cloths are reduced to $5.00 a dozen. Beautiful New Designs in Snow White Satin Irish Damask 2 by a yard cloths reduced to $7.38 2 by 214 cloths reduced to - 9.75 2 by 3 cloths reduced to - - 12.89 Irish Cloths and Matched Napkins In fern, camel wreath, chrysanthemum, rose and plain satin 1 ! designs. 2 by 2-yard cloths red to - $12.89 2 by 214-yard cloths ced to 15.89 2 by 3-yard cloths reduced to - 17.89 2 by 31o-yard cloths reduced to - 20.00 2 by 4-yard cloths reduced to - 22.50 Unusually Fine Qualities 2 by 2-yard cloths reduced to - $17.50 2 by 214-yard cloths reduced to - 20.00 2 by 3-yard cloths reduced to - 25.00 24 by 24-inch napkins, dozen, - 20.00 This Sale Includes Plain Linens and White Goods Longcloths, nainsook, dimity, flaxon, Luna lawn, checked lawn, plain English voiles, batiste, checked mull, phantom cloth. All widths of round thread linen and linen sheeting in 72, 81 and 90-inch widths. The January Sale Prices Are Very Decidedly Less Than the Regular Prices Turkish Wash Cloths 1,000 doz. Turkish cloths - - - 5c 800 doz. Turkish cloths - - - 8V3c 100 doz. Turkish cloths - - 12V2c 100 doz. Turkish cloths - - - 15c All Fancy Linens 25% Less Than Regular Prices A wonderfully fine selection of lovely decorative linens is offered at this substantial saving. Madeira luncheon napkins, centers, lunch cloths, scarfs and doilies. Mosaic lunch cloths, napkins, scarfs and table cloths. Venetian Lace doilies in oval and oblong shapes, scarfs and center pieces. Real Italian Filet and outwork doilies, centers, scarfs and lunch cloths. Many Other Interesting Fancy Linens Are Also Included Huck and Turkish Towels. Toweling and Wash Cloths For These Reductions 200 doz. huck towels - - - - 19c 300 doz. all white huck towels - 25c 100 doz. white huck towels - - 39c All-Linen Glass Toweling 25 pieces, a most substantial quality of glass toweling, yard ----- 45c 25 pieces of a better quality, yard, 50c Turkish Towels Reduced 200 dozen white Turkish towels, size 17 by 32 inches ------19c 200 dozen white, size 17 by 37, 25c 100 dozen white, size 22 by 45, 42c 100 dozen white, size 21 by 46, 50c 100 doz. blue bordered, size 24x48, 59c 100 doz. very fine white, size 26x50, 79c All-Linen Huck Towels 200 doz. hemmed linen huck, reduced to -.- 39c 400 doz. of a finer grade will sell Tues day for.50c 100 doz. very fine hemmed huck. reduced to ------- 59c 50 doz. hemstitched linen huck towels for.- $1.00 50 doz. hemstitched with damask borders - - - - - - - $1.25 All-Linen Crash Toweling 50 pieces brown linen crash, reduced to, yard.- 29c 50 pieces bleached linen crash will be sold for, yard - ----- 29c 50 pieces of a superior quality bleached linen crash, yard ----- 45c