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 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