Work Explains
“Resignation”
of Ex-Direetor
^Secretary Says Two Engineers
Not Needed in Reclamation
Service—Has Plan to
Aid Farmers.
On Board President Harding’s Spe
cial Train, Helena, Mont., June 30.—
Secretary Work of the Interior de
partment explained yesterday that his
reasons for accepting the “resigna
tion” of A. P. Davis, former director
of the reclamation service, were to
effect a reorganization of that service
in a way that would eliminate the
need for "two engineers” and replace
one of them with a man who could
“hfelp the farmers on the reclamation
lands,” as the Department of Agri
culture has been aiding the farmers
of the country for years.
“I have Dr. Davis’ resignation,”
Mr. Work said. “We don’t need two
engineers in charge of the reclama
tion service. In the future the ser
vice head will be known as the chief
of the bureau of reclamation and will
be qualified first to aid the farmers,
rather than supervise engineering
works on the projects. D. W. Davis,
former governor of Idaho, is such a
man, apd I have appointed him as
the bureau chief, have abolished the
office of director and placed F. E.
Weymouth, former assistant chief of
the service, in the position of chief
engineer of the bureau.”
Explaining the need for the re
organization, Mr. Work asserted that
the government has expended in the
26 reclamation projects of the conn
try $135,000,000; had received only
$15,000,000 from the farmers in return,
and there was $3,000,000 now due the
government, which the farmers coulik
not pay.
wlWonmn Successfully
“Bosses” Print Shop
for M. E. Smith & Co.
Miss Mabel Frnnce. 212 South
Twenty-fiftli avenue, is “foreman”
of the M. E. Smith A Co. printing
shop, located in the rear of the fac
tory, with a force of three women
and two men.
The shop does all the printing
for M. E. Smith & Co. and
Hurcess Nash company, estimated
at $33,00(1 yearly. It is a nonunion
I rntery.
Miss France began her career at
18 as a reporter for the Avoca (la.)
Herald and entered the composing
room shortly afterward. She has
' b'** n with M. E. Smith & Co. six
years, and worked seven years for
the Omaha Feinting company.
“Miss France's work has been
fully as good as that of any fore
man we ever had,” says Leo Klein,
In charge of machinery at the plant.
Girl Makes “Liberty Bell”
This is the attractive display in the
window of the drug store at 4102
North Twenty-fourth street, operated
by John C. Klauck, which has been
drawing much attention from passers
by.
It is entirely the plan and work
of M ss E. Allen, a clerk in the store.
Miss Allen made the red crepe
paper roses which form the bell. The
i i.-'t ior the lc.i w.-.s formed of card
board and is 28 inches high.
It took 1.100 roses to cover it. The
bell is of red roses, with black roses
showing the crack in its side.
Above the bell hovers a golden
eagle that Mr. Klnuck shot some
years ago. The eagle has a wing
spread of eight feet.
In the foreground is a picture of
"The Spirit of ’76," flanked by flags.
The display will be shown until
after July 4.
Mayor Will Not
Hall Klan Meet
Won't Interfere as Long as
Order Maintained, Says
Daldinan.
Mayor Dahlman announced Satur
day morning that he will not interfere
with the "private" Ku Klux Klan
meeting which is scheduled to be held
at the Swedish auditorium at 3 this
afternoon. ,
“No I didn’t get an invitation to
attend,” said the mayor. "Two or
three months ago I refused to issue
a permit to a man named Cook, who
is state organizer, to hold a mass
meeting of the organization in the
Auditorium. But I don't see why in
a private hall a meeting of this kind
can't he held, just as any lodge meet
ing is held.
“We won’t Interfere as long as or
der is maintained. It will he up to
the police commissioner to determino
whether police should he stationed at
the meeting.”
Organizer Cook rented a hall in the
Swedish auditorium for the meeting,
and sent out invitations to many
Omaha ns.
Police Commissioner Butler said
yesterday that unless the Ku Klux
Klan meeting scheduled to be held
this afternoon at the Swedish audi
torium gets noisy, it will not be mo
lested by police.
Three Men Injured When
Car Plunges Into Creek
Special liisputch to Tile Omaha Bee.
Osceola, Neb., June 30.—Dr. J. W.
•Nevill and fhauncey Arnold of
Stromsburg and Dr. L. Myers of Shel
by received bruises Thursday night
when their automobile plunged 10
feet Into Clear creek off the approach
to Cockson bridge, which had been
washed out.
A warning sign placed on the road
by a county commissioner after the
washout had been removed. The mo
torists. who were returning from u
fishing trip on the Platte river, es
caped through a door of the automo
bile after it landed on its side on the
bottom of the creek.
Reports on W heat Differ.'
Special DKputrh to The Omaha Bee.
Fairbury, June 30.—Wheat harvest
has begun near Fairbury. There
s* ems to be some difference of opinion
in reference to the quality of the
wheat. There are reports of damage
by bugs, and too much rain followed
by excessive hot. windy weather.
There will at least be a great crop
of straw and the general opinion Is
that the quality and yield will be fair.
Board Discusses
School Religion
C
Plan for Half-Day Dismissal
of Pupils Argued Before
Educators.
Board of Education committee
whicti is investigating the request for
the release of children one afternoon
a week that they may be given
religious education, listened Friday
night to arguments for and against
the request.
E. W. Slmeral, speaking for the
committee which petitioned the board
for the halfday each week, called at
tention to the fact that the most
prevalent crime is perjury. He as
serted that this Is simply because
many people today have no regard
for the higher life.
W. E. Reed, president of the Board
of Education, committed himself de
finitely against the plan before the
close of the meeting. He declared
the child has too much time on his
hands after school and urged those
who would give the child religious
education to fill a part of this time.
Agrees With Reed.
John Bekins, member of the
board’s committee, took his stand
with President Reed, declaring he
believed there is plenty of time to
tearh religion out of school hours,
inasmuch as every hour during which
school is conducted means that sal
aries are being paid to large numbers
of teachers,
"Then give us Just one hour a
day," pleaded Mrs. Maurice Goodbody,
709 Park avenue.
"I have three children under 5
and I'm junior superintendent of a
Sunday school in Benson,” said Mrs.
J. S. Mercer, 926 North Twenty
sixth avenue. "I find that at a cer
tain age a child Is so engrossed in
his school work that he feels it is
paramount and is somewhat scorn
ful of our efforts to teach him re
ligion. Because religion is never men
tioned in the public schools many
children don't even want to come to
Sunday school.”
"You know the law prevents the
teaching of religion in the public
schools.” observed President Reed.
Plan Arranges Instruction.
"Yes. and that's just the reason
why we’re here arguing that the
children be given this time to study
it," retorted Rev. W. Alien Keith.
"We contend that 10 per cent of the
school hours is not to much to be de
voted to religious instruction. And
our plan makes this instruction pos
sible, where it isn't possible in the
school."
Members of the committee seeking
the half-day for religious teaching
assured the board the churches would
take all financial responsibility for
giving the children instruction, and
also take all responstbilty for thj
success of the move.
It was estimated that from 50 to 60
On account of the inclement weather of Saturday we will continue
this sale another day. Stocks are fairly complete and it will pay you
to lay in a big supply Monday.
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Monday—Second Day of the Great
Sale of J. & S. Shirt Company’s Stock of
Men’s Furnishings and Straw Hats
We Bought It at Greatly Reduced Prices and Are Selling It at
Reductions of 30% to 40 f0
The J. & S. Shirt Co., owned and operated by Wolf Bros., 1420 Douglas St., sold us
their entire stock of men’s furnishings and straw hats at a big price advantage and
we are offering this high quality merchandise at correspondingly low prices.
A Few Examples of the Remarkable Values
Wolf Bros.
Socks and Ties
50c anil 75c lot Silk anil
Knitted Tie*,
UK)'Cat Silk and Knitted 65c
UO anil 2.00 Cut Silk and QfTp
Knitted Tie*, I/tiv
Wash Tic*, 25c and 50c OA,,
grudes, M\J\s
.Ium Itnw Tie*, 1 Q,,
to close out -LVfL
Suck*—Including Onyx, Themis and
other standard makes; in two price
group#; lisle and silk lisle socks;
Wolf Bros, prices. 35c and OfTp
EOc; per pair,
Silk and Silk and Fiber Socks Many
with dropped stitch effects and clox;
Wolf Bros, prices, 75c and A Kp
1.00; our price, per pair.
Main Floor—South
Wolf Bros. Stock of
Men’s Shirts
Tn collar attached, detached collar to match
and neckband styles.
6.85 and 7.85 All-Silk \ /JJT
Shirts
2.85 Silk Stripe and Mercerized "I /?K
Pongee Shirts A»\JeJ
t
2.45 Madras and Mercerized "I /IK
Pongee Shirts l
1.85 Penang and Mercerized "| 1 C
Pongee ShiTts A • A
3.8.r) Ki’ttlish Broadcloth O £JK
and Fiber Shirts £d*\JO
Main Floor—South
Wolf Bros.
Bathing Suits
1.25 Suit* in good cotton 84c
1.50 Suit* In good cotton 1.00
3.00 All-Wool Suit*, O AH
reduced to
3.50 All-Wool Suit*, O 0 4
reduced to
4.00 All-Wool Suit*, O 11(1
reduced to
5.00 All-Wool Suit*, O OA
reduced to 0*0 i
0.00 All-Wool Suit*, A nn
reduced to ** •'■'*"
7.50 All-Wool Suits C (j(j
reduced to
Main Floor—South
Wolf Bros.
Straw Hats
Sailor Hats In rough and smooth braids, and
Bennitn In natural sun, tan and while. All
sized, 6% to 7>4. Wolf Bros, price, 1
2.45; OUr pi lea *»wl/
I'ANVHA AND LEGHOIt* HATS
In large shapes and also cool stratos. Wolf
Bros, price, 3.8G; O
our prlca &.\tU
Fourth Floor
Wolf Bros.
Athletic
Union Suits
(Jathom, Jansen, Monarch brands; In
silk mixed, pongees, mndras, nnny
and navy cloth; Wolf llron. prlre,
1.50 to 3.50; our price, Of?
to close out .OeJC
Main Floor—South
Wolf Bros. Knit
Underwear
Knitted Shirts and Drawers In whit*
Hales and fancy lislos; Wolf Bros, price*
1.00 to 1.25; our price, A fT ~
ja r garment 'JrtJU
Knitted Union Suits Wolf Bros prices
worn 1.50 to 2.50; out price,
per suit,
Main Floor—South
per cent of the school children would
lake advantage of the system.
The committee represents Protes
tant, Catholic and Jewish churches.
Mr. Slmeral declared that 75 p«r
cent of the Catholic children who
ore delinquent are attending public
rather than parochial school*.
"Piece of Humhug.”
O. W. Hazleton labeled the plan
"the biggest piece of humbug ever
brought up.”
S. H. Schaefer appeared before the
board representing Omaha's two free
Jewish school*, to protest against
time being taken from the regular
school period for purpose* of re
ligious education.
"Jf you undertake to pass this
resolution, you are assuming the
function of the church under the di
rection of the state. This has proved
always to be unwise, and in some in
stances destructive,” Schaefer said.
Duly For Parents.
"Religious education is a simple
duty. It is the function of the par
ent to assume this duty. Religious
functions are Individual functions.
The state has no right to assume the
obligations of the church.
"In our two school*, we have hun
dreds of children every day in the
week, after regular school hours, re
ceiving religious training, in addi
tion to that which many receive at
home. What we are doing the other
denominations can do without sacri
ficing one-tenth of the total time al
lotted for school purposes.”
Dr. J. II. Wallace, chairman of the
iroard's investigating committee, an
nounced at the close of the meeting
that no decision will be made for
some time.
Oats Maturing Rapidly.
SjMe’iul DUputrh In The Omihs Bee.
Randolph, Neb., June SO.—The oat*
crop here Is maturing rapidly, nearly
all stands having headed out. The
crop will probably be heavy, both
In grain and straw. Farmers are well
along with the second plowing of the
corn and the crop is growing welL
Monday—Shopping Day for the 4th
U. S. Government
Mosquito Bars 1.00
Cost of Manufacture b.50
071
Sale
Mon.
1.00
Made of fine quality marquisette and Bobbinet of mesh, fine
enough to give good protection against mosquitos, yet porous
enough to permit a free circulation of afr; made with tape ties
for fastening securely in place.
These nets can be used as a canopy over cots or porch swings,
over the baby*s crib or as a summer play house for children;
also a great comfort for camping parties and out-doors sleeping.
Sixth Floor—East
U. S. Army Pup
Tents . i a ■
If bought and sold in the regular way would
retail at 3.00.
For camper*, tourists, fishermen and children's play houses.
These tents are waterproof. Height 4 ft. 5 in.; length 5 ft. 9 in.
Every man his own tent crew with these easily put up tents.
The parts fold up compactly and take up very little space.
For Camper*, Tourist*—Children’* Play Houses—
Outdoor Sleeping—Fishing Trips
Well made of waterproof canvas. In two sections that button
together. Flap that buttons, keeping out wind or rain. Poles
are collapsible, easily put up and taken down.
k Basement—Welt
Monday Is
Cream Patty
Day
In peppermint*, clove*, winter
green, cinnamon, pista- OQ
chio and chocolate, lb.
Main Floor—Weit
| .. ■ — ■ "■ '■ ■■ ■ ■■ -
Candy for the 4 th
Marshmallows Rolled in toi -
ed cocoanut, a very high grade
confection. It i* a candy of
the home, the delight of young
and old, a confection that will
be appreciated by every mem
ber of the family; OQ
special, per pound, O C
Brazil Nut Cream Fudge—A
rich cream vanilla and choco
late fudge, full of freshly
cracked Brazil nuts; a real
homemade confection OQ
at only, per lb., “vC
Pure Vanilla Marshmallows—
Geld Medal brand; very soft
and mellow; try a pound bo*
at only, per
pound,
4th of July Novelties
Fire crackers, red, white and
blue nut caps, mottoes,
horns and many other kinds
in otir favor department.
Main Floor—West
Bathing Suits
for the Kiddies
A|ri 2 to 12 Year*.
Cute little pure wool bathing
suit* for the kiddie*. A one
pice jumper suit for the wee
one of solid colors, green, red
and black, contrasting color*
for trimming; sizes 2 to 6 years
only; regular TOO O OQ
values; special, fci.OJ7
Just Like Dad’s
And another *tyle cut “just
like Dad's” in a heavy cot
ton rib as well asthe lighter
flat weaves, solid colors and
trimmed with good contrast
ing shades. The children
will love these little suits.
Sizes 2 to 12 years; QQ
very special,
Third Floor—E*it
Boys’ Apparel
Boy*' VV««h Knickcr*
Of Fine Genuine l.incn'—
In white, tan, and tan and
array shades, also "Havana
Cloth," the ideal summer
pant, all sizes *5 to 1 CQ
18, special A *0*7
Boy*' Sport Rloutr*
Guaranteed fust- colors in
lmht and dark striped pet
rales, standard make, full
cut, sized rt to 16 specially
priced
at
Little Boy*’ Flapper Suit*
Of R-enuine khaki, the ideal
suit for all around wear, will
wear and wash will, size* d
to 8, specially priced Mon
day,
each
Fourth Floor
Fine HOSIERY at Low Cost
Women’s Silk Stockings
First Quality—^.50 Value
All silk and lisle top stockings in chiffon, of the
sheerest, clearest texture, also in medium weight.
In lovely contrasts and matches. These are all
full fashioned with reinforced feet and heels. In
' popular shades including black, red, green
orchid, blue, beige, sand, gray, at
mosphere, naturelle, pongee, white, J
and many other popular shoe shades. *
Main Floor—Center
Special Sale of Underthings
Women’* Union Suit*—Of fine cotton lisle in flesh or
full bleach, loose and tight knee, closed skirt styles,
bodice or straps, regulation and QCp
extra sizes, special. UUv
Women's Athletic Union Suits—Well-known make, such
as Carter’s; flesh or full bleach, fine crossbar dimity or
nainsook, open or closed; well worth 1.25; QC
special at *JV\>
Women’* Fine Mercerized Finish Vest*—Full bleach,
flesh, bodice or regulation style, regulation CA
or extra sizes, special at 0\J\*
Third Floor—Center
leaves in its wake a figure of bumps
and bulges and spreading hips. If
this has happened to you it is un
pardonablv rareless. Not only your
appearance suffers, but your health
may be seriously impaired.
The Nemo
has a low top and long skirt with
elastic bands and inserts to control
and reduce excessive hip and thigh
flesh. This efficient corset will re
shape the figure to its original grace
and symmetry. Flesh summer coutil;
sizes 22 to 36- 7.00.
Nemo corsets fitted by experts assure corset comfort
and satisfaction. Our corps of fitters at your service.
Third Floor—North
For Vacationists—All!
This now Vacation Special Netherall is made of air
cell mesh, a fabric specially designed for summer
use. It moulds and supports the figure, prettily
and comfortably, and without restriction. Laun
ders easily and packs in the smallest imaginable
space. "Louise" is the name of (his model and it
may he seen in our Corset Department.
Third Floor North
4th of July
Specials in Our
Toy Dept.
Flag*—All kinds, sizes and
prices. A good size stick flag
in cotton or silk, 5C
Other Stick Flags—
15C to 50C
Flag* for Pole*—
50C u> 10.00 |
1 _\
Juvenile Croquet Set*—Sir.a\|
size mallets and balls for thlj
little tads. 1.50 and 2.00
Large Size, 4-Ball Croquet
Set.- 1.49
6-ba!!, 1.98 8-ball, 2.50
Sparkler*—S-inch, 5c each;
6 for 25C
Sparkler*—10-inch, 10Cl
3 for 25c
Large S-inch Rubber Ball*—
For the picnic grounds or for
the water, 39c
Main Floor—Arcade
Nurses’ Needs
Nunn' Cap*—Heavy PQ
quality regulation. . . aJOt
Nur*e*' Uniform*—Regulation,
.-traight line and O QQ
bloused.
Nur.es' Big Apron*— 4 QQ
Shim .1 and gored.. 1*^*7
Operating Gown* —Doctor Or
mil! ,Aceptu nal o QQ
quality.
N ur»e«* Collar and Qf
Cuff Set. Stiff. d-OC
Nurse.' Striped or All Blue
Training Uniform—Straight
lined or O QQ
bloused fc.i/O
Third Floor—Center
tnjoy swimming by
Having Your Hair
Permanently
Waved
The
Nestle-Lanoil
Process
We can give you the last
ing and beautiful flat or
round wave exactly like
naturally wavy hair.
All discomforts have been
eliminated, you are as
sured of absolute safety,
and the time has been re
duced to half that of
former methods, with only
seven minutes of actual
steaming.
By Appointment Onty.
Third Flow—WMt
A Summer of Careless Corsetry
