II. S. Aviator Sets Speed Record I ravels 243 Miles an Hour in Curtiss Plane at Dayton, O. By The Amnoeiatcd rrpM. Dayton, O., .March 30.—Lieut. Lcs-: ter .T. Maitland, U. S. army aviator, winner of second place in the Pulitzer cup races at Detroit last fall, today1 was declared holder of the world’s airplane speed accord, accomplished yesterday w lien he piloted a Curtiss lacing piano over a one-kilometer course four times at an average speed of approximately 243 miles an hour. Maitland's maximum speed for one trip across the course was 2S1.4 mile3 an hour, the fastest any human being has ever traveled, according to offi cials of the U. S. army air service connected with McCook and Wilbur Wright fields here. He was aided by the wind. The lecord made by Mait land exceeds the previous record if 233.01 miles per hour held by Sadi Lecointc of France. As an official of the Federation Aeronatique Interna tionale, Orville. Wright is expected to certify Maitland’s record today. The speed trails were held over the same field on which the "U'rlght brothers perfected the first heavier than air machine. Shortly before Maitland established ! his record Lieut. It. J. Mqugtian, win ner of the Pulitzer races last fall, es i tablished a record better tha nthat of Lecointe when he averaged 236.5 miles . an hour In four laps. A new propel- I ler, designed and built at McCook ’ field, Is said to be responsible in part for the record. \ audevillc Artists' Week to Be Observed, in Omaha Next week will be National Vaude ville Artists’ week. National Vaudeville Artists, embrac ing performers in all the major cir cuits of the country, now lias more than 12,000 active members. Since 1917, it has disbursed more than $367. 000 for the benefit 'of unfortunate members, and has paid out $74,000 ; in life Insurance to families of de- ; ceased members. It maintains its own hospitals and nursing homes, supports tubercular patients at Saranac Lake, Denver and Phoenix, and responds daily to more than 60 applications for help from needy members, without appealing ■ for aid to other organizations. The week will be observed at the j Orpheum theater here. Markets Close; Good Friday. New York, March 30.—-The stock, curb and cotton exchanges and most other financial and commodity mar kets In this and other countries were closed today in observance of the Good | Friday holiday. Thomas Jennings Dies. Madrid, March 30.—Thomas Jen nings of San Francisco died suddenly here today of pharyngitis. The body will be sent to < ’alifornia for burial. ; Extravagance Found in Hospitalization Funds If,v International New* henief. Washington. March 30.—Evidence of “wild extravagance” and alleged “irregularities'' in the rontrol of hos pitalization funds, which may ulti mately reach the proportions of a na tional scandal, has been unearthed hy the preliminary senatorial investiga tion of the United States veterans' bureau. International News Service learned officially today. After merely touching the surface of the bureau's administrative record, the senatorial imiuiry is said to have re vealed instances of "gross abuses” in the award of contract payments for ill’llt;*I treatment of former soldiers. | These contract payments were in- I volved in expenditures running into millions of dollars. It was said. Passion Week Services at Theater Arc CIoscil Noonday Passion week services that 1 have been held in Brandeis theater for the last five days were brought to a close Friday. Two hundred persons crowded the aisles to hear Bishop Charles I,. Mead of Denver in his closing sermon. • Bishop Mead addressed a meeting in First Methodist church at S Fri day night and will return to Denver todav. /_.__l Entertaining! Scientific! Convincing! 5—Free Lectures—5 APPLIED PYSCHOLOGY —by— Franklin Fillmore Farrington (President of the Constructive Psychology Association) Hotel Rome* Ball Room Beginning Tonight, March 31, 8 P. M. Saturday, March 31 “You’ll Win”—If Sunday, April 1 “YOU” Monday, April 2 How to Get What You Want Tuesday, April 3 The Universe in Which We Live Wednesday, April 4 “Listening in” on Success Mr. Farrington has recently complete*! successful campaigns in 2A of the largest cities. Ho i« considered by many the moat convincing sneaker on the American platform His clear, dynairyc method of presenting his subject promises a treat for those who avail themselves of this opportunity. Come Once and You Will Come Again! _^ -^ 1 All Ready Men---llth Hour Buyers of EASTER SUITS Will Share in Great Values Saturday TWO-PANT BLUE SERGE SUITS Guaranteed fadeless P»luc Serge Suits. Smart new styles. Double and single breasted. Omaha has never encountered a Blue Serge Suit that will rival this in quality, style and fit at— All Sizes 33 to | | 46 Store Open Satur day 9 p. in. Every man and young man will be a suit buyer tomorrow and hundreds will take advantage of this big offer in two-pant. Blue Serge Suits at $25. Sizes to fit men of every build. SUITS WITHOUT A RIVAL IN OMAHA Compare these offerings with the best you encounter about town. They stand head and shoulders above all competition. Be in early Saturday and select that new Easter Suit. “The Extra Pair Double« the Wear” Snappy .High School SUITS With Extra Pair of Trousers ¥ MOST of the young fellows prefer the fancy mixtures, stripes, grays, solid browns, etc., shown in this lot of suits at $18. The Palace buyer offers at $18 JUST what the young man about town WANTS—the snappy, smart sport models; the stylish Norfolk.". Ml r rm *7t w “J ^a. ^sS p" Doughnuts Sweet cake doughnuts for Easter. Special, rtfj per dozen . u'R Look on Page 25 for Our Easter Millinery and Wallpaper Ad Easter Candies Fresh Easter candies. As »5922 Coats These coats are the season's most selert styles, conservative ami snort models, Every el/c represented in this lot., . Nought to Itetail at'*5!*.on Coats This group of coats are all pleasing styles; the variety ot' models is so large description is Impossible. Priced at .. nought to Itclnil at gaft.TS Coats The original price of these coats was decidedly low. This rale price will sell every one before closing time. Priced at . Uought to Itrtntl nt 929.75 $1050 We’ve Not Forgotten the Little Girls and Their Bigger Sisters (■ills’ While Organdy Dresses-n ,r fie and lace trimmed; i izes 6 to It. $3.98, $5, and $7.98 l idle l -is- ( "at Sweaten Colors, Pekin, Jiose, Green, Tan, I • I low and Red. Very spccal, S4,9h Tittle 'Jots' Hats and Rennets Crepe, Silk and Straw. $1.98, $2.98 and $5.00 Miss J to e—Dainty frocks of voile, ora nr- , Snd.ss and gingham, In many delightful colors. Distinctive models in Spring Coats. Wee Baby Hand-made D?e--es in organdy; hand-made capes; hand embroid ered creepers; yilK, trepella and cnshme/e coat-; bibs and pil lows in madeira and appliqued.' Everything for baby at the price you want to pay. . W'hat’« an Eastor Snit Without !t< Vi w ovcrblouse} The New Overblouses $8.95 ■ r ■ . ' th * i^rlng’s modes, vividly r r ntcd blouse* < f Crepe de •nine. Canton Crepe*, and in* rniirh wanted Paisleys Pious* « beaded and *mbro!d fl j ii fits over the Market c<* the suit. In Oriental pat terns and colors m beige and navy blue. Easter Gloves I-adleR1 Strap Wrist ChUmolsette Gloves; fancy cuffs; regular 12.00 value; Saturday ..$1,25 l adies' 16-button Kaysev's silk Gloves, all the new shades; spe cial at . $1.50 I.adb ' S-buGon Strap Wrist I'hamoiat^t# Gloves, embroid ered ci , . and fringe ends, r< -• lar-JJ.00 value; Saturday, al a’ .. $2.25 I-adigs** 16-button Kid Gloves, black, white and colors; spe cial at.$195 _ Saturday—Thousands Will Buy Easter Footwear Nr're prepared to handle the largest crowds ..f shoe Imjer* in llie history i.f the store. L\lra sales, people are engaged and additional fitting spare, Greatest of all a big shipm. :•! y, the newest pumps and oxfords hare arrived. - » i Ladles' Patent Colonial and 1-strap Pump* In broken sizes. $3.45 $5 Sale Pumps and Oxfords *nd oxford* tongue <»r high Fr*n- li or military hcela. Brow n sued**, patent and »uede, l>la< k eat in. *u*de and kid. brow n km gray kid. H«xded buckle* )res 2 to SU.98 Tan .--ilf Mary Jana pumpa till :d». ,<,in J1 1<1 : *'■ r pa r *2.79 Strap pump. tr.mired in amolcc. SSaes 4 to 8. Par Par ■ S1 .98 Easter Hosiery *»V rfciffn* Hn»» M’, nr. S pare dye silk, chiffon *1.75 • • *3.50 s *■ *2.95 and 93*50 -th » p t ; •• l nilirniiifft >1 Silk Ho»* • • • rj ro v - ■ . • ; geoi • *" "* a 92.69 f all f n*l«ioned s,Ik l|n*« 'v< men’s full fash one 1 * !k Hark a-'4 to *725; Sr- .-day .. *1.50 Pure silk H»« W-*«.V par* silk ’ *.se9 « Sol 1. • val ;** *1.49 ■ ; >te range of colors »n Thr.e-quarter soek.a in a", silk 5#f * 1.25. AT i *y 1* . Stetson Hats For Easter $7.00 $ 1 o.oo Distinctive Hats Distinctive. smartly styled and of fine quality, a Stet son proclaim* Itself the thoroughbred It i;< AVc*have thr hat you've b n trying to find at S7 OO and $10.00. Other standard make* In fine hat* for Men and Young Men in the latest spring Myles, silk lined, spen d at $5.50 and $5,00. Hat Sale $1.98 Over 75 dozen of nsn't fins frit hat. Snispi*. and surplus .fork, AM thin season's style* « i ,-,,t.*■ Even' M^n Will Want a New Shirt for Easter Shirts 1 nUo^ to fl.oo. $1.95 I.Mm men's silk fiber, silk stripe, silk and linen, all fine woven materials, some imported lab. rie-, mai|e by Arrow, II K \\ and other well-known manufat Hirers; every sire, every sleev lenath; values to ll.oo. \elv ’ ial at . SI.05 slum: 1 OR Mi V I'rj Slioppiiic by Mail Men’s Ties 45c \ nlnra to tl M) An unuiuil a A of ni*n'a n»- ktlee. rangmc In at} Iff In • ttk I i hftthfti, silk knit irrenad nee and l ported »itk\ b* ’mad**; rrad« to aril for MOO to $1 Thta entire lo*. .Mir choir* 45^ Buy Your Boys’ ; Easter Outfit at Haydens '►lorr for Mm .mtl Ro)* --Punt ^uli« at IMJ.ps n- .» 99.9s (Krf. a pair „f Tile-1 *k Stilts with every $10 purchase.) Medium and light colored tweeds, cassim-res end fyn<*v S.-otch mixtures with two pairs i f lined Knickers. l*\p- rtiy tai l -r>d Mud perfect fitting, 'sues T to IS years. Mine 1 hlu- soi;ii »i-s !*!).f>H 91 3.Ml 1'erfert oil load* suit*- i w.,i!i two , f : *,. * ^ , j..' CIS. heautifully tailored. >n an *, lli ii and parent will .*,p pp.ir •,■*>.. spec ,| . y , . > i-' ' \ * •*!>, hi 812.50 *22.50 I • ' ' X* Wlb!l Nil j* N Hart Si'hafiurr \ Mar\ *nita fur Ho;». >pt rlal saf nnlar, $17.50. lipady Saturday • <.rn *t ' Sample In’> . ,r plu’ storks—ail perfect all fi+sh—all clean— brand-new—all sires — ill colors. l! M ' alue* In practi cal light ami dai k shades, in neat 'strip-'* snd checks. Collar at tached styles all a aea " to 15 >rart. Kaynse !’ ms at . *1,50 Moj*' .Nru It At* and i «p* Hite of tan. prav and j brown with stitched crown and brftn: tale ecopa and Alpine atyloa. $l.i$ \ a | i * -»' f)SC Jewelry Sale, 29c 4 manufacturer * mmph Jlnr • f earring*. finger ring*, but nine, brooch**, rnc*h bag* ! .^oufolr**. bat ptn*. l'eggvl chains, vanitic*. bead neck J !•'”** and a bk variety of bracelet*. Value* ROn to JM im .‘ale pine b’atMrday only 2Wr Safety Razors, 29c fJUIrttc at.via In lined nickel • n?e, n wonderful bargain. 99# Rasor and six blades . 15# KnZ' r and tu*r|v* blades «%ft# 1'dadea only, pr*- donen 2l># Leather Goods A b>* aperfa! *nle on )•<].«•’ hand hafta and partv boxe« r r»S ' R 1 t f 111 r .1 »(.. . Ml m • i arty t>.*« » lifted s|*n .1 «• Ill.tlS >Af « 1 Origan f * -r powi| a fu P<»iv 1100 H, Paul'* Hanna. nntun'n ’ r i mli * • 7HC » ».• Non Mpl . III C II lo Un a II illu nor $0.» 11> klo I'oinpa- t.2ftc* f*Or Pond TUi French face row * . *5* $|oo IjAtrir* I'lrfumra ' I t foli a IV ’ utnoa 60. WniKm’s Mulnlflrd Poooa • • i «1 i - iu.il .to ,,., ri 1 <* ":.e Johnann A Johtiaon Taloum . It** 1 H«* P'liptti t«'*»tli ra«t{U' Stoma i'oiiiIi and llamrdv at .’lOc4 I .U K*' ll«»t Watl*i Pot Him 7t><' Palnu>ti\ i> I'. «i\ 4 t an . 2&1 Groceries, I*ruits, Vegetables! lA f .* run lirsi j, if/'d ; *.». 113^ I 5 No Hlnvk lUapbvrrif > he.ixy *> rup. 91.10. p «l .«n 912.NO No. FI F «■ , ,n • Up, P- 4.3H SNc prr do n • ana ... 90.75 2 .5 r, pet d *m «n- 92.05 (Only tw* d< ff n to a nistomfr i No i Till Red Rim y Aliulti Salmon, n r • an. 25f* pn <1 im 92.05 •lo p y> IN ' • P il ing r .w .P ;|sc ' f 'ii i> i i . r.-w -p nip 1 i*». ii \«ti o .1*!|. .-'..t nr.!‘i x I • - \ < ■ f• • 2 I C I Hayden's PfI.ux- « .fi.., * . -t xahn. ->'.ii urda | ■>"!' 15c* n> for s7c Uiydfn i An kola ( iffee ( o 11 • f ili\ 7 lbf (or S7r Feylon 1 *. T.'r value Saturday 05r F»ne\' Tlasket-Fired Japan Tea. 77c xalue SaHirdnv prr lb ON Hayden’s Health Flour . 91 T\ Hayden’* T' »mond H Hour . 91.TO Plus lull Flour ... 91.0S *rr« i %i * %ti Mtm a lha. Itrrakfnaf 4 ores for 5Of* “ Flpo T»on:«foea per 1b IN#* • ’u.uimbf . Dffii* ■»g .*U>r ' *t> Butter and Eggs Kxir.i Fancy ties* lu rry Rutter (:\ ent itle' L.vtr.i Fancy Peanut I'-.iter, It*. Rex er Wilson Nut Margarine ... 19<* Selected Fresh Coun try Kyra, special. V r doyen . ^ Ip Fanes Wisconsin Brule Cheese, per . :top Stuyopy W iscousin I'atrv Cheese, pi’r Ih _ li»p So, lets llnuui Kogun * it v’lic. 75^