Farmer Head of Midland Packing Concern Jailed ■Salinger Must Stay in Prison Pending Hearings on Ap peal From Habeas Corpus Denial. -v New Orleans, Dee. 3.—Ben I. Sal inger, former vice president and gen eral counsel for the defunct Midland Packing company of Sioux City, an ITS,000,000 concern, was Jailed by the order of the United States circuit court of appeal* here today. He is to remain in Parish prison until the court decides his appeal from the ac tion of Federal District Judge Rufus Foster In denying release under a writ of habeas corpus and ordering his return north for trial. The packing company failed In 1919 and a short time ufterward Salinger l was indicted by the federal grand Jury at Deadwood, S. D., on ft charge hf having used the mails to defraud. The case was transferred to Sioux Falls for trial. Meantime, Salinger went to New York, where he was taken Into cus tody He initiated habeas corpus proceedings and came to New Orleans, where he notified federal agents of his presence. Proceedings were Instituted to re turn him to South Dakota, but three separate habeas corpus writs were sought and one was denied by Judge Foster. It wa* on appea! of one of these that the case was before the (ilrcuit court today. The other appeals have been taken to the supreme court of the United States. ^J^hite House Building Is Held Unsafe \ Immediate Remedial Measures Must Be Taken to Pre vent Possible Calamity. By Anaorialtd Pros. Washington. Dec. 3.—The White -House has beeen declared unsafe. Conditions there are such as to re quire that Immediate remedial meas ures be taken to prevent a possible calamity. These disclosures were made today by Maj. Gen. Lansing H. Beach, chief of engineers of the army, in his an nual report to the secretary of war. Congress is asked for $400,000 for the work of reconstructing the interior portion of the famous building, to make it secure. "A preliminary study of the situa tion in the interior upper portion of the executive mansion has indicated a condition which renders the build ing unsafe, both from the standpoint of security in the structural features and the fire hazard present," said Major General Beach. "The condl 1 tions are such as to require that Im mediate remedial measures be taken to prevent a possible calamity. ^^^^"These conditions have been called P^®trT the attention of the president. anti his authority for the inclusion of the item submitted herewith ($400,000) has been requested. While such approval has not yet beeen secured, the item is tentative included herein.” Skating Not Safe Yet. City Commissioner J. B. Hummel warns the kiddies against skating be fore the ice Is safe. He states that Ice Is not one inch thick. The commissioner condemns the practice of some boys who throw stones and other objects on (he Ice to see if it will break, and then creep out if (he ice does not brenk /.W.W/AV. BEDDEO 1415-17 Douglas Street A Credit Store for All the People America’s Largest Exclusive Credit Apparel Store BUY ON PAYMENTS Nationally famous lines of apparel greet you here. Names which are a guarantee of quality, and we offer them at prices as low or lower than you’ll find in the average cash store. Open a Beddeo Charge Account Today. From Factory Girl to Oil Princess ne leading to Kansas City and the other toward Leavenworth, indicating •he prisoners had divided Into two groups. The trails of both groups sere followed for several miles but were lost early today, prison officials leclsrsd. Scotch Drys Losing. London, Dec. 3 —Fifty eight areas in Scotland have now voted under the prohibition act, the wets in every ward polling a heavier vote than In 1920, and the drys showing a cor responding decline. _ Break the .hop ping day with a w«BB«d SEES. «"“r eon.,t our cafe- plng 8utjon. Main Floor Main Floor Arcade. :: Suggestions for {.Early Christmas :: Shopping ■i-H-H-I-l-I-l-'l-l-l-H-i-K-H-l-H An Indian Suit Makes an ideal gift for the little fellow. Here is a dandy with big feathered bonnet; fancy trimming on the jacket and trousers; “Real In dian all sizes 1 AQ 4 to 14; special * Fourth Floor Bath Robes A Beautiful Assortment of Wide Wale Corduroy Bath Robes — Coral, wistaria, copenhagc-n, blue and rose; an extra value put up in Christmas boxes, O QQ special each , Third Floor—Sooth Silk Bloomers Satin, Jersey and Radium Bloomers—Mostly dark col ors; black, cocoa, brown, emerald; long lengths; dou ble elastic cuffs; O QQ special each Third Floor—Smith Silk Vests K&yaer Glove Silk Vest— Make lovely, appreciated Christmas ^ifts. These come in all the newest Bhades and styles; specially O QC priced - A.270 Kavser Marvelfit 4.50 Bloomers to match Thir«| Floor—Confer Porto Rican Gowns Beautifully embroidered, all hand made, short kimono sleeve with hemstitched hems; of fine quality batiste in the new wanted shades; honeydew, flesh, orchid and white; special 2.98 Third Flow CwXor Infants’ Bath Robes An Infant ’« Bathrobe —Of Beacon Blanket material: silk cord ties and tassels, edges on coats are of silk, cute nursery designs of white with pink and 1 QQ bine, special * #170 Third rlnrr HI Infants’ Felt < Slippers Tiny Felt Slippers—For baby, with a silk pompon on the top; to match the bathrobes, special at Third Floor—EM % Garters Fancy Frill Ribbon Garten —Dainty colors prettily trimmed, makes attractive gifts; regularly - Needle Books—Make useful j md appreciated gifts; a good j assortment of needles; these I are sold regularly at 1.00, j 1.25 .nd 1.50, 69C dpecial at J Mala Flaor—Swlk 1,000 Yards of Colored j Handkerchief Linen — In j all shades, buy now to make ] yonr Christmas hnndker- j chiefs; special 1 OA j per yard 1,UU j Mala floor—Writ ( Kimonos and Negligees Beautiful Plain and Figured Silk Kimono* and Negligees —Some are lace trimmed; all colors; including black; also padded robes of silk, some trimmed with eider down on collar and cuffs— 7.50*>45.00 Third Floor—floath ^ Gloves Gloves—Long gloves, suetlo ' fabric, elbow length gloves; spear back or heavy em bifoineryt in colors of brown, gray, beuver and mode; n nice Christmas gift that is needed by nil. Spe- OC. ^ rial, pef pair OsJC 1 Main Floor—North | Fine Hosiery at Popular Prices Make Appreciated Christmas Gifts Silk Hose, Chiffon Hose, Fancy and Plain Hose Every Desired Kind for the Miss and Matron Onyx Pointex Chiffon Hose—Pop ular wood shades; all full fash ioned, fine soft lisle tops; rein forced feet and heels; shades to contrast or match; cinnamon, co coa, taupe, black, bronze, brown, otter, carmel and many other pop ular shades. These are irregular in weave only; sizes 8Vi to 1 Q Q 10; special per pair A Sheer Clear Delicate Transparency —In women’s chiffon hosiery; Al len A, Mojud, Onyx, Lehigh, Bran ^deis Special, Aristo and other standard makes. All are first qual ity full fashioned chiffons; silk to the hem and others with fine lisle tops; sold from our regular stock. Special, per 1 AQ pair A •J70 Women’s Silk Hosiery—Come in a lovely assortment of styles and colors: all are first quality and well reinforced tops and feet; otter, cocoa, nude, taupe, sand, autumn, gun metal and many other popular shades; fine lace clox, plain all silk, pointex heels; self clox, fagot clox, embroid ered colored clox; spe- 1 QQ cial, per pair * Women’s Pure Thread Silk Ho siery—With fin-3 lisle tops; re inforced feet and heels. A lovely assortment of the season’s popu lar shades, that contrast or match; hosiery always makes a fine Christmas gift and one that is always appreciated; regular 2.00; special i per pair Main Floor—North Handkerchiefs for Christmas Gifts Women’s Fancy Box Handkerchiefs Fine white Shamrock lawn, with elaborate borders; a lovely gift; 3 in a box; 1.98 value, very spe- 1 OR cially priced, box * Men’s Demi Linen Handkerchiefs White with Vi-inch hem stitched edge with hand embroidered initials; large size box; 2.50 val- 1 ues; special at * * ^ Boys’ All Linen Handkerchiefs White with 14>neh hem; with embroidered initials; also fancy colored borders; with colored initials; on fine mercerized OC — center; special Women's Fine 8heer Linen Handkerchiefs — All width hems, embroidered corners in elaborate patterns, hundreds of styles, values to OC C 50c, special, each Women's All Linen Handker chiefs—In plain and fancy colors: slightly imperfect bnt excellent handkerchiefs; ]2t£e values, £ — special * Men's Novelty Printed Hand kerchiefs—All good styles; large size mercerized fin ished; many pretty designs;' 35c values, special 1 C. each 10C Main Fleer—Center Men’sKnittedTies * Men expect tie* for Christmas. They like knitted « tie* for many reasons. They are Individual They f tie nicely and hold the collar In place but best of S all they wear, which after all 1* the real object. 3 These are our own Impor tation. We hare bad sev eral lots from Saxony and Just now we received our last allotment. They are all hand framed goods and the color combinations are really beautiful. These will, be put Into nice gift boxes If desired. Specially Priced 1.00 Main Floor-Sou Christmas Toiletries _________^____________^___ Men's Three-Piece Sets—Consists of Bottle of Lilac, Cocoanut Oil Shampoo, Bottle of Bay Bum or Quinine Hair Tonic. QOr Per set___*7QC j Hand Painted Double Vanity—Very thin box, j beautifully decorated; contains £Q- ' powder and rouge: priced Military Hsdr Brushes—Penetrating style; real bristle; in leather case; 1 QQ per pair * Hudnut, Melba or Melros- Toilet Water— Beautifully boxed; 1 rifl priced at 1 ,UU Two-Piece Hudnut Three Flower Set—Bot tle of extract and sachet; priced at Main Floor—West Use Your Credit for Christmas Gifts Purchase your gifts now and lay them away. We offer a splen did selection of Furniture, Victrolas, Beautiful Bugs. Draperies and other Housefurnishings. Buy on Easy Time Payment Plan. ! Furniture for Gifts 7.00 End Tables 3.95 Mahogany finished half ! round end table; strongly ' made for usage as well as I an ornament; O special ** i 3.50 Folding Card Tables 1.95 Made with metal corners and extra Icr braces. Fin ished in mahogany with ijreen leatherette t QC top, special "w 25.00 Rocker or , Chair 17.50 \ finely finished chair or rook- | cr with cane sent and back. | The three-piece wing back j makes; a restful chair , Stvtnth Floor I [ Housefumishing Specials Electric Urn Set—■ S-cup size with I 14 Inch r o u n tl I tray; creamer and sugar; eopper nickel rlated; epe •■•*1 - 32.50 p Thermax Electric Toaster—I’P I rtaht style; nickel plated, coin f plete with cord and i QP | plu|t; special, ■ nnh Floor—Wet | ’ i 'i W. Waite Basket* —Fancy woven el raw with plas ter flower deco rations; make pretty gifts; spe cial. each. 89* ri\ _ >1« Thonnai KW ^ l He Iron — 4 pound •!»• guar nntwwd for jrenr; rmnplaU with cord; *p* out . 4 no Casserole Dial shape; 7 inch sl*c; china inset with fancy nickel plated frame; o special . Ot4t/ Fifth FloofwWo«t 1 [ Let’s Make, This a 1 Christmas' for \ Folks s f Let’s make it an old-time f folksy Christmas, with fun r and feasting and stockings F filled to bursting; with mis F tletoe and holly, and of F course a tree: with a light F ed candle in the window on # Christmas Eve. Let’s make r it s season of whole-hearted f good will, not only to our F own folks, but to all mankind. F The Brandels Store family are I ready to give cheerful, smiling E service, eager to do their share f towards bringing about the • merriest of merry Christmases. [ Read this advertisement care | fully. The items enumerated F here are merely hints of many F attractive offerings you will ) find throughout the store. Every | department is ready for the I Christmas shoppers and they [ will be delighted with the won j derful offerings of 1S23. { J. U BRANDEIS & SONS. ■M ; i i-H-H- I! i I Suggestions for J Early Christmas J Shopping ; Ik .h -h-h-i nil ■: Narcissus Bulbs Paper White Narcissus Bulbs—Three in a pretty pottery bov.T, with moss to i hold bulbs in place and when moistened with water the bulbs bloom into attrac tive flowers; put up in versed gift boxes; 50c special each Thin! H—r W«1 I Candlesticks Mahogany and Gold Stipple Candleiticki — Make beauti ful holiday gifts; a large variety of shapes, and pat terns; all have felted bases; “ *Itr*T,|M' 1.00 Third F*aor—We»« Waste Baskets 200 Japanese Wicker Waste Baskets—All are brown ; with linings of red. blue and yellow silk; a useful and prettv home {rift; three sires. 79c, 89c, 1.00 Thin! Floor Wot I Framed Pictures I ▲ Special Assortment of f Framed Pictnres—Size 8x12. | polychrome effect; very I pretty arul attractive; an ap propriate Christmas QOr . ?ift; special. U S >t%«h FV»r l - - “It’s a Poix” f Every woman appreciates a [ useful gift. These have white i satin shoulder straps; a long I model that comes down well | over the girdle or low corset; sizes 36 to 12, O I special Third flow—North Felt Slippers , Padded Sole Pelt Slippers— ' A lovely assortment of warm | house slippers; 20 colors and ! color combinations; very i specially priced for Christ f mas giving. 9Sc [ per pair Hi ini Fleer—Vtect For the Kiddies | Just for the Kiddies—A • large red stocking filled w ith 1 nuts and candy; you surely i will enjoy having one Spe cial at only, 1 Q. each 1J,C Third n—«■- r