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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 25, 1923)
Arguments on Language Law Omaha Attorney* Oppose Reed-Norval Act Before , High Court. By GEORGE F. AUTHIER. Washington Corrrapondont The Omaha Boo. Washington, Feb. 24. — (Special.) — The Nebraska language law case, aim ilad in many respects to cases coming out of Ohio and Illinois, was argued before the supreme court yesterday. Justices of the high court Indicated keen interest in the case and listened attentively to the arguments made by A. T. Mullen of Omaha and C. E. Sand all of York In opposition to the law and to those of Attorney General Spillman and Attorney Mason Wheeler, who upheld the validity of the Reed-Norval act passed In 1921. Mullen, attacking the constitution ality, maintained that the provisions of the 14th amendment to the fed eral constitution were Involved; that the Nebraska foreign language law violated the religious conscience and personal rights of half of the population of the state, and that it was an experiment with the funda mental, basic rights of citizenship. Parents surely have some right in the education of their children, he de clared, and yet this law deprives them of this right. He insisted that the compulsory education law regulated sufficiently and that the foreign lan guage law was really prohibitory in nature, and crippled both religious and property rights supposed to be protected under our state and federal constitutions. Approve First Section. His argument and that of Mr. Sandal! attacked sections two and three of the Reed Norval act, bi^t of fered no objection to the first sec tion. Mullen declared that mental liberty means more than physical liberty, and that the statute he op posed prohibited the former. He ridiculed the law by saying that It pretended to be regulatory but was in effect prohibitory, and compared It with the Pharaohs, who insisted that their slaves construct buildings out of straw. The regular school curriculum was not lnterefered with in the case at Issue, he declared, foreign language teaching being done during a noon re cess, or af^er regular school hours. He charged that the supporters of the law had refused to Include the word secular In the provision* so as to protect religious liberty. The law waa an aftermath of the war and rep resented a narrow and devitalised con eeption, he continued. He reminded the court that such foreigners as De Kalb, Lafayette and Pulaski had been largely Instrumental In forming our government. Hampton Church Involved. % Attorney Wheeler stated that the appeal was based upon two cases, the Nebraska Simon law of 1919 and the Norval-Reed1 act of 1921, and that the Nebraska supreme court had declared them constitutional. The Hampton church congregation. Involved In the controversy, was conducting a pa rochial school, and upon passage of the Norval-Reed law, changed its school hours so as to Include a recess, at which time It devoted a study per — - I ■ — lod, not to religious Instruction in Ger man, but to instruction in the Ger man language, he declared. Mr. Wheeler stated that the decision of the supreme court, denounced this change of hours as a mere subterfuge. Democrats Fail to Endorse Ford for President Detroit, Feb. 24.—(A*)—A proposal that Michigan democrats go on record as endorsing Henry Ford for president In 1924, failed of approval by the reso lutions committee of the party's state convention yesterday. Deciding, as It did last year, that the time was "in opportune” for such action, the com mittee made no reference to the De troit manufacturer in Its report to the convention. Passage of the resolution, it was conceded. In effect was a compromise between one convention faction that desired to endorse Ford and another which expressed the belief that the present time wsa Inopportune for auch endorsement. The resolution, as orig inally drawn, contained a presidential endorsement, but Charges H. Klrn merle of Casaopolls, who Introduced It, purposely omitted that part con taining the endorsement when he read it to the delegates. Kitnmorle acceded to the wishes of democratic leaders In making the omission. Dodge County in Fight Over Officials’ Salaries Fremont, Neb., Feb. 24.—(Special.) —District Judge J. O. Button allowed a restraining order forbidding the Is suance of warrants or liny checks to employes of Dodge county until ap I I proved by the county board, while litigation 1* pending over salaries of officials. > Objections were placed before the county board of supervisors claiming that the officials were drawing sal aries permitted in the statutes In counties having 25,000 population. . The Farmers' union and other or ganizations allege that the populating of the cohnty is considerably under 125,000 and that the officials are , ! drawing more pay than legally al lowed. The case will be heard In district court on February 2$. In the past. County Clerk Fred Pierce claims that It has been the custom to Issue war rants for the salaries each month with permission of the board at the beginning of each year. Blanket action by the supervisors, he says, gave him authority to Issue the warrant* himself, when th* N& arles came due. This Is the first step toward an a* tempt to cut down the salaries of fh| officials by litigation. Mary Garden Sails, New York, Feb. 24 —Mary Gardefi prlma donna and producer of grand opera, tripped lightly through politic* and the league of nations In a chat with reporters before the steamship Adriatic sailed early today for a cruise through the Mediterranean. “I am dumb.” said Mary when asked for her political views, ”all I know Is that Oscar Underwood Is on board and he may be a presidential candi date." The Alabama senator was slumber ing in his cabin. •.tup u euid 000‘000‘ST saanpoad urta -VJO.a auo ‘XjouiqowuJ ujapour — — - ■—. - ■ ■ - — - MAIN STREET By Sinclair Lewis 7C« FORMERLY SOLD AT 2.00—NOW I DC On Sale in Book Department—Main Floor—North Visitors to the Automobile Show which opens in Omaha Monday, will find the Brandeis Store Restaurants, Tenth Floor, well equipped for their entertainment. Restaurant Open From 11 A. M. to 12:30 P. M. . \ Introducing the New Spring Modes ■ ■ 1 . . Our Style Showing Is a reflection of the - last minute models now being exhibited in Paris, together Iwith the creations of such American artists as Sally Mil grim, M a n g o n e, Irene Castle and others. They Exp ress Originality, Individuality and Charm # Featured for Monday Street and Afternoon Frocks For Women and Misses Priced 39.75 They are charming frocks embodying new style features. Made of fine quality Flat Crepe, Crepe Romaine or Novelty Prints, beautiful col or combinations. New Fur - Collared Gerona Cape Priced 75= With large Caracul collar and lined with fancy silk. In black, navy, Batwing, caramel. Luxurious in ap pearance, correct in style ^and weight for the sharp 'days of spring. Smart NewTop Coats 25.00 Every woman needs a top coat for Spring wear. These inexpensive models come in fine plaids, camel color cloth and mixtures. All are lined with silk and are .with or - without belts. ~ ' The Tailored Suit, 49.75 The long jacket with its shawl or notched collar, with hand tinned edge—and its long slenderizing lines sometimes broken with stitching or tucking is smart and business like. Well tailored and well finished are these suits of twill cords, Poiret twill or covert. Second Floor Offering New Spring Silks Silks of Authoritative Fashion In Weave and Coloring Offered at Prices Which Make This the Dominating Event of the Spring Silk Season Black Silk Specials Black Satin Canton—Two wonderful groups of fine quality, reversible Satin Can ton on one side, and Crepe on the other; rich, per fect black; 40 inches wide; Women of judgment will buy them quickly. Specially priced at 3.29 and 3.89 f Black Swiss Taffeta—Deep rich black, an imported qual ity; 39 inches wide, pure varn dye; has that beauti ful soft'finish that is so much in demand. Buying limit 10 yards to a customer. None to dealers. Yard, 1.48 Genuine Bonnet Black Taf feta—An imported French fabric made of the finest classical Italian raw silk; the finest to be had; woven in the most careful manner to insure a uniform, bright and satisfactory finish. No slip ping, no pulling and the price is most reasonable. 33 inches wide. Yard 2.29 " l Indro Pongee A heary quality with high luster similar to Chinese Shantung, but more b*autl" ful. In a wide range of the newest colors. 36 Inches wide. Specially 1 ETC priced at, Aeticl Shirtings 32 inches wide; a fine as sortment of Better Silk Shirt ings. including broadcloth and crepe. In a choice of 40 good patterns. Peg 1 QET yard. X»Utf Today’s Oriental Printed Silks revive ancient designs and motifs. Spurred on, perhaps, by the artistic findings in the excava tions at Luxor and Tutankhamen’s tomb and intrigued by the beauty and magnificence of ancient Egyptian, Persian and other Oriental motifs, today’s designers seem to have outdone themselves in the oriental printed creations they have brought forth. Thus Modern Women are robed in silks so gorgeous that even the women of Ancient Egypt might have envied them. Ever)' day brings new shipments of: Printed Crepe de Chines Printed Canton Crepes Printed Satin Canton Printed Sunset Narobi and Tzigane Crepe Caravan and Arab Prints Printed Krepe Knit Printed Silk and Wool Crepes 40 inches wide 2.45 to 4.95 Heavy All Silk Crepe 2.28 Yard Just about 2,000 yards of Heavy Crepe De Chinea, all silk flat crepes, crepe back satins, Russian Spiral Crepes in black and colors—40 inehea wide. Special price per yard, 2.28 All-Silk - Capton Crepe 1.98 Yard A well known make which usually sells for a preat deal more. The most serviceable end de sirable canton that one can use for frocks, blouses or dresses. As sortment of colors with plenty of navy blue and black. Yard, 1.98 \ ——-———_____ - # Mam Floor—Center. Black Silk Specials Black Crepe de Chine Double warp Crepe, made on box looqas, shows great strength and durability. All silk; fine even thread qual ity; in the 40 inch width. Per yard, 1.69 Heavy Crepe de Chine and Flat Crepe—Two wonderful groups of especially selected Flat Crepes and Crepe de Chines in black; textures are reversible, very even in weave, strong and durable; most desirable for dancing or dinner frocks. 40 inches wide. , Per yard, 2.48 Black Canton Crepe—For this occasion we present at a remarkable special price 25 pieces of 40 inch all silk Can ton Crepe with a handsome heavy pebble face and a re versible quality. This Canton Crepe is most seasonable and the price is most reasonable at, 2.95 Main Floor Suiting Pongee Heavy weight, natural Pon gee Silk; excellent for rults and sport wear; a wonderful texture; 36 Inches I EE wide, yard, Aetltl Don Soie Radium A beautiful fabric; Ideal for blouses, lingerie and men's shirts; in ivory, flesh, pink, coral, salmon, turquoise, or chid and black; 40 Inches wide. Spec ally 9 0^ priced, yard, Preliminary Showing Spring Hat Fashions As Interpreted by Harry Collins, Bruck Weiss, Hyland, Crofut, Knapp, Gage and Other Foremost Designers A Brilliant Assemblage of Newer Modes in Millinery that lead in style and set the vogue in fashion. Charmingly individual models in the new straws, rich materials and unique shapes, hats that lead Fashion's parade. Brilliant or naments, pheasant feathers, embroidery, French flowers are cleverly employed as trim mings. Prices range from— . 18.50 to 38.00 Second Floor■—Fast Eighteen Offerings in Our Linen Department For Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Selling i An important grouping of household linens, in the wanted practical grades, reduced in price for three days’ selling. *___ 58-inch Satin Finish Mer cerized Table Damask— In assorted designs. Per yard, ---—■ 1.200 Fancy Turkish Towels — Blue and pink stripes. Large size. OC _ Each, £*0\* 500 54-inch Japanese Blue Print Table Covers — A new shipment. QC Each. WC 2.200 Yards of Heavy Bleached Irish Linen Tow eling—Our own im- OP portation. Per yard,“*J'# 2,000 Yards of Heavy Brown All-Linen Towel ing—With blue bor- lO der. Per yard, IOC Lace-Trimmed and Em broidered Scarf s—Our own importations. 18xS6-inch size, 75^ 18x45-inch size, 85c4 18x54-inch size, 1,00 3.000 Yards of Brown Ab sorbent T o w e 1 i n g—18 inches wide. For dish or roller towels. Per yard, . .— ■ — — 10.000 Large Sixe Huck Towels — Rod or white borders. Each at -* 1,200 Double Thread Turkish Towels—. 0C-, Larpe size. Each, “*** 150 Luncheon Set*—Our own importation. All neatly embroidered in at tractive designs. 13 pieces, consisting of six 10-inch doilies, six 6-inch doilios and one 21-inch centerpiece, set, 1,500 Lace Trimmed Scarf*—For bureaus, chif foniers nnd buffets. Linen centers, trimmed with •1-inch lace. Each. 1,000 Turkish Wash Cloths—Large size. Q Each, «5C Terry Cloth—For barber shops as well as home Turkish towels. Double thread. Fer yard, ! Main Fltntr—W*si 60x60 Cross-Stitched Jap anese Blue Print Table Covers—For general use to save your linens. 1 QQ Each, l««/0 40-inch Plain Table Cloths —Hemmed. ifk Each, 49C Linen Table Cloths— Soiled from handling, 2 and 21 o yard sizes. Priced at— 3.65 7.50 8.50 Colored Handkerchief Linen—In about 30 differ ent shades. 80 in. 1 OP wide. Per yard, 200 Crochet Bed Spreads —Size 78x8$ inches, for •'s bed. Snow A PA white. Each, Z.09