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Doctor to Face Murder Charge V* ife of Hastings Physician Who Killed Son-in-Law Not Told of Tragedy. Hastings, Neb., Feb. 22.—(Special)— Charges of first degree murder will be filed against Dr. C. E. Egbert, who yesterday shot and killed his •on-Indaw, 'Charles If. Gordon, Coun ty Attorney Crow said today. Attorneys for the doctor have not disclosed what line the defense will take. Mrs. Egbert, the doctors w ife, who tins been under treatment In a sanitari um for a nervous breakdow n, has not been told of the killing. Her condi tion is serious, and it is feared that news of .her husband's art might be disastrous. Dr. Egbert was of extremely nerv ous temperament, in the fare of which his success as a surgeon was amazing t" other physicians and at tendants at the hospital. He was gitrn two hypodermics and some tablets yesterday following his arrest, but he did not sleep until this morn __ ing. Mrs. Gordon, widow of the slain man. Is soon to become a mother. She has been taken to the home of » relative at Glenville, Neb., but has not been permitted to talk to anyone sf the shooting, which she witnessed. New York, Kb. 22.— Custon$S yester day set a new record when $2,107,836 was collected In duties on $S.1)00,000 worth of Imported raw and finished products. It was the largest conce ption since the new tariff schedule * became operative. CRANBERRIES! Most healthful—most economical of all fruits! Put them up now and have dainty desserts to balance heavy, winter meals! Vitamines at First Hand Authorities agree that amongthefoodsthatarench est in vitaminesare the fruits of the citrus family. Among the richest of these in vita mine elements(owing large ly to its abundant juice) is Added to this is an exquisite flavor that makes it an ideal ta ble luxury. Bur It by the her (it will keep for week* i but alwej* look for the Atwood w rep per. Wholesale Distributor Trimble Brothers I Try PISCSI COUGHS . I plMMBt-BO OP- I Homitb'iioL Omaha Honors Baby Born 191 Years Ago Yesterday Parents Little Realized Tiny Infant “George” Would Become “Father of His Country” in Whose Memory Public Institutions Would Close on His Anniversary. Mr. and Sirs. Augustine Washing ton, living near Bridges Creek, West moreland county, Va,, announced to their friends the birth of a son just | 191 years ago yesterday, February 22, 1732. They named him George. Little did they think that Omaha (banks, public buildings, many of fices and the public schools would j be closed yesterday in commemoration I of the event. Little did they dream that | the G. A. R., the Ancient Order of j Hibernians and other organisations would have exercises honoring the j baby born that day. Such, however, is the case, | Mall carriers had a chance to rest | their legs yesterday, there being no carrier deliveries at all. All the postof ! fice departments were closed except the special delivery. Parcels marked I "Perishable" were delivered but no j others. Old Guard post No. T. G. A. R. had j a patriotic program in the Courthouse | at 2 p m. yesterday at which John L. ) Webster delivered the main address on “Washington." E. W. McEntosh who was once an office boy In Abra ham I.incoln's office, sang an old plantation song. "Ol’ Massa Abra ham." Department Commander J. S. Davisson spoke on "Lincoln." Thomas Couse offered prayer and Miss Mabel Fulton sang. Joseph Beatty, post commander, presided. Last night there were numerous Washington's birthday parties an>' dances. The Ancient Order of Hlbe^ plans held an entertainment in St. Agnes hall, Twenty third and Q streets at which James H. Hanley made the principal address on "Wash ington. P. J. Tralnor was chairman. Dr. W. J. McCrann, state president, spoke. Washington and Lincoln Honored Addresses Made by Datisson •and ^ ebster at (». A. K. Patriotic Meeting. — "The recuperation of this nation 'following the world war la as varied as It is unsafe,” said Department Commander J. S. Davisson, who spoke 'on "Lincoln” at the r», A. K. patriotic program in the courthouso yesterday afternoon. "The nation at this moment'Is in great need o' another intellectual giant who, under God, can bring us a new birth of freedom. . . . The 1 dangerous and seditious doctrine w hich { has the name of personal liberty if successful will sooner or later dls j rupt the nation.” i John Lee Webster spoke on Wash I Ington. He described his great states manship, and showed by an extended reference to history that Washing tons influence was powerful In di recting the trend of sentiment In favor of the constitution! E. W, McEntosh. once an office boy in Abraham Lincoln s office, sang an old plantation song. Joseph T. Peatty, commander of Old Guard post No. 7, presided as chairman. The meeting was opened with a prayer by I.. L. Couse and a solo by Miss Mabel Fulton completed the program. Sunday School W orkers Meet Douglas County Association Holds Annual Convention at Hanseom Park M. E. Church. Members of the Douglas County Sunday School association held their annual convention yesterday at Han scorn Park M. E. church, 2822 Wool worth avenue. Beginning at 9 a. m. yesterday with registration, followed by report of the secretary and appointment of commit tees, a discussion of vacation Bible schools by Rev, Arthur Atack and Mrs. Kate Copeland, and an address, "Evangelism In the Sunday School," by Rev. Paul Calhoun, the convention adjourned at noon for lunch In the basement. The afternoon session included talks by Rev. A. F. Ernst, V. IT. Vartan ian of the department of religious edu cation, University of Nebraska; Rev. George A Miller, pastor of the First Christian churrh. and a conference of pastors, superintendents and officers, at which J. R. Gain, Jr„ president of the county association, presided T.ast night there was to be a work ers' banquet at the rhureh. followed by a talk by Prof F M Gregg, president of the state Sunday school association Installation of officers was to conclude the convention. What’s What in Stage Events Percy Hammond, Highest Paid Dramatic Critic in World, to Write for The Omaha Bee. The highest paid dramatic critic in 1 the world—that's Percy Hammond. For years Percy Hammond conirlb ! tiled his reviews and theatrical cotn ! ment in the columns of the Chicago Tribune. Soon his name became a by | word wherever the influence of the I theater was lelt and New- York beck | oned. But Percy Hammond was one of those peculiar souls w ho thought ' Chicago was about as near Utopia as | could he found. So w hen the famoue critic finally did capitulate to the blandishments of Broadway, it was a* a salary which broke all records But New York was not the only gainer when Hammond moved from the west hank of l.ake Michigan and took up his abode In the nation's m* tropolis. For arranngements wers made with the New York Tribune to dispatch his Sunday comments to the principal large cities of the country so that inhabitants of the provinces might keep step with the course of e\ents theatrically along the gTcat white way. Beginning March 1$. Percy Ham mond becomes a regular contributor \ to The Omaha Bee. Each Sunday his letter from New York will be I printed In the amusement section so that Omaha nnd Nebraska readers ; may be apprised of what's going on ' along Broadway, what ahows to see when \isitir,g in New York and what Omaha may expect in the Way of traveling attractions after the season | r ses In New York. Why the Nation Demands Caluoet * « ► —because it has more than the ordinary leavening strength; it raises millions of bakings every day to a light perfectly baked perfection that cannot be equaled. — because it contains white of-egg—the vital element that gives the housewives protec* tion against using a baking powder that has lost its origi* nal leavening strength. It assures light, tender, tasteful things every time you bake. —because it is economical— ^ pure, sure and wholesome. i That’s why the sale of Calu met is over 150% greater than that of any other bak ing powder. A pound can of Calumet eon tains full 16 ounces. Some bak ing powder* come in 12 ounce instead of 16 <ounce cans. Be sure you get a pognd when you want it. CALUMET Yh» Economy BAKING POWDER THE WORLDS GREATEST BAKING POWDER Capital Honors Father of U. S. Government Actn ities Sus pended in All Branches Except Congress. Washington. Feb. If.—Federal rot eminent activities In all branches with the exception of congress were bus pended today for the observance of George Washington's birthday. TJoth senate and house remained at their task of cleaning up the legislative .lam of the adjournment of the ses slon March 4. The official celebration here cen tered in ceremonies at Washington Cleveland, O., Feb. 22.—George Washington's birthday observance ■was the occasion for a double celebration by the Cleveland Fire men, who today paid tribute to th 75th anniversary of the birth o. their chief, George Alexander Wal lace, said to be the oldest active fire fighter in America. Chief Wallace, who will complete his 22nd year as head of the de partment on March 4, became a fireman 65 years ago. As chief he has nevOf missed a big fire. Despite his advanced age, and his long and strenotts service, he Is active, and although eligible to a $2,750 yearly pension, says he expects "to remain chief of the fire department for many morn years." monument at whieh the governors of all states had been invited to listen In by radio. Laying of wreaths s» the base monument by Secretary Weeks and other high government officials as well as representatives of a number of patriotic organizations and the paying of military honors to the memory of the first president marked the ceremonial program. Senator Short ridge of California was the principal speaker of the pro gram arranged by the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at Continental hall with other societies participating. Among those making the annual pilgrimage today to Mount Vernon were 600 Washington Boy Scouts, to lay a wreath on the tomb. A floral tribute from Sir Auckland Geddes, the Brit ish ambassador, whs placed on the tpmb yesterday of Charles Chilton, counsellor of the embassy, acting for tlie ambassador, who is confined with illness. Mr. Chilton was accompanied to Mount Vernon by Mrs. William Cummins Story, honorary 'president general of the Daughters of the Amer ican Revolution, who also placed a wreath In the inner tomb. I.essnii of Patience. In a statement today Federal Pro hibition Commissioner Hn\nes do elared that from the character of George Washington the American peo ple should draw a lesson of patience and confidence in overcoming the forces at work against t/ie well being of the nation, particularly in regard to prohibition enforeement. “With aroused public opinion, hon est administration and real co-opera# lion,” he said, "I am confident that America is equal to the task for which tho father of our country no ably laid the foundation and who was thor oughly imbued with faith in our in stitutions, faith in our people and faith in the Ultimate rutcorue of our fight with these great sources of evil ( oolidge Pays Tribute. Syracuse, N. Y . Feb. 22.—The ideal of America is building up of self re liance and self-control among her' citizenry. Vice President t'ooiidge said today at a la-nten service here in ob servance of hin*ton> birthday. 1 nder the American system of gov eminent, he declared, sqelety will re ma n "a living organism' su*tain(ng hope and progress, content to extend its dominion, not by conquest, but by service.” He contrasted two broad theories of government In the world—on the system of class and caste, the other the system of equality and freedom. I'nder the former, he declared, “the periple look to the rulers,” but under the latter "the rulers look to the people.” He pointed out that there are some dangerous tendencies in this country today. Certain students, he said, have yonie to the belief that intelligence in America docs not test very high and that therefore civilization is in grave peril of failure. “It cannot be denied.” he said, "that there are dangerous tendencies. The fact that one great empire broke down is not to be ignored Hut self government did not break down.” In Pari*. Paris. Feb. "2.—An American flag flew from the Paris city hall today in honor of < Icorge Washington. The flag was presented by W. Alexander of Philadelphia through Ihe French embassy at Washington. It was sc companied by letters 'from President Harding and the governors of '12 states. Plant Trees. Stookton, Cal., Feb. 22.—Citizens here were ready to celebrate Wash ington's birthday today by planting tree* on both sides of It miles on the Hlncoln Highway. Fourteen civic and commercial bodies were represented More than 1 .TOO trees will be planted according to the program. To Attend IVadi Funeral Mr. and Mrs. F. II Claridge left for Cleveland Wednesday night to attend the funeral of J. II, Nash, who died i in that city Wednesday. Funeral will be held Friday. Police Guard Churches in N. Y. Blurt-oats Kxaminr Suspicious Btin<ilcH (iarrictl Into Catholic F.Hificcs. 'New Tork. Feb. 22.—A police guard was poster] today at every Homan Catholic church In Greater New Tork upon orders issued by ('hief Inspector Leahy. The bluocoais were instructed to prevent persons carrying suspicious bundles from entering the churches and also to prevent loitering. 1 neper tor Leahy refused to give any reason for the unusual action. Monslgnor Lavelle. s icar general rf the din rear said today the church authorities had not asked police pro tection and he believed that action was spontan* us on the part of the police department. The sextr.n of or.® downtown Catb church said there had been a series nf thefts from poor box on and candle depositaries in various *'aih o!ic churches and that the guards had been posted in an effort to capture the marauders. He declared he knew of no threats to burn churches, such as have been relieved in Canada, where more than a dozen Catholic edifices have been destroyed by fire and where, according to advices from Montreal, insurance rates on churches, school!! and religious institutions have b®rn order* d ir -reused fr«*m 32 to 50 per cent. There have been n*' cral fires re tcritly in Catholic churches in north ern New York. The new Caliph, AMul Medjid Kf fendi. of Turkey, receives an allow ance of $12,000 a month. A new type of thermometer ha* been produced a little larger (jjcn • man'ii watch, which work* with a spe clal meal uprlng It lndtcatee all de cree* of temperature fom 10 decree* below *ero to 130 decree* above. All* KBTtSEMKNT. A THE DAYS' « Lioni< coughs and p*riirt*nt coldr lend to s^iious lung trouble. Vou can stop th^m now v ;th Cr^omulsion. an emulsifif'd creosote that is pleasant to fake. 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Money re funded if any cough or cold, no mat ter of how long standing, is rot re liev*«| after taking according to di rections Ask your druggist. Creo m ulsion Co . Atlanta, Ga. BROWNELL HALL A Great Girls’ School for the Middle West V The New Brownell Hall, to be erected on the school’s Happy Hollow Club site, is destined to become a household word in the west, in the education of girls and young women The Middle West will have a Girls’ Academy second to no other girls’ school in America— Omaha Is The Place for It A Campaign for a $250,000 building fund, to help erect the new Brownell Hall is to be launched next Monday Walter W. Head, president of the Omaha National Hank, and a member of the Board of Trustees of Brownell Hall, is in charge of a group of workers in this campaign. Read what he told them about the school’s right of appeal to the Business Men of Omaha: The right, to appeal to the business men of Omaha i institutions of the character of Brownell Hall cannot he successfully disputed. It is a grave mistake to be lieve that cities consist wholly of factories, jobbing establishments, retail stores and industries. This is. of course, important and indispensable to a city that would lay claim to prominence and standing in the commercial world. But. .just as important, just as indispensable, i- the side of city life represented by its homes, its churches, its schools, it public intitutions and its'recreational facili ties. Without giving attention to this, the more ideal side of our city’s progress. Omaha will never become entitled to the reputation of being a truly suc cessful city. Tt is too evident to require argument that educational institutions of standing and character give character and standing to the community in w hich they arc main tained. We have a profound respect for many of the so-called "scats of learning” in the East, cities which have had an important influence in our nation's affairs. When a business man is asked to ass.-t in a project to establish an industry in Omaha, he is not concerned much with the name of the person who is to operate it or the auspices under which it i- to be established. He needs only to he assured of a reasonable proba bility of the success and consequent benefit to the community, and he will support it. Vet when things not purely materialistic arc involved, when educational institutions or philanthropic causes are involved, at a time when the rule should he most liberally applied, he applies it rigidly. # It is in just such cases that the only question should he Will it contribute to the progress of Omaha along line that will give this city n standing and character a.- a good city in which to live'’ If it will, he must support it. This school will mean a better Omaha, spiritually, culturally and economically m/ m # The BOARD of TRUSTEES of BROWNELL HALL