JGering Bank to r*" Reopen Doors Confidence in Future Shawn by Doubling Capital of First National. tiering. Neb.,- Feb. The First National hank of tiering, which closed Us doors a month ago because Its cash reserve was depleted, will prob ably reopen for business next Mon day. The bank has been completely reorganized, and the capital stock In ci eased from $25,000 to $50,000. A cash reserve of $100,000 will he pro vided and tlie larger depositors have signed agreements not to withdraw deposits for two, three and five years. This measure was taken to Insure confidence, in the bank w’hen It re opens. The new stock has all been placed In this Immediate vicinity. The closing of the bank was caused '"y an excess of "frozen securities,” the management finding it impossible to realize on paper in sufficient quan tities to take care of dully with drawals. The unanimity with which I he depositors and others subscribed lor the new capitalization is an evi dence of the confidence reposed in -he officers of the bank. .The First National bank of Gering Is the oldest bank In the entire North Platte valley. Its closing down temporarily caused no excitement and did not result In a run upon any other banka in tills territory. Auringer Heads Memorial Men _* iVrligli Man Elected President of Monument Craftsmen . at Closing Session Here. s -- (5. AW Auringer, Xeligh. was elected president of the Memorial Craftsmen of Nebraska at the closing session of the convention yesterday at Hotel I'ontenelle. Other officers elected are Ii. J. Williams, North ■ Platte, vice president; Hay Moon, Fairbury, sec retary-treasurer. Members elected to the executive committee are Leonard Lawick, Lincoln, and J. AA\ Kennedy, Minden. "By co-operation members will suo* ceed more rapidly,” said K. A. Mop gan, Omaha attorney, in his address. The general price of tombstones "ill not be increased, said J. AAL Ken nedy. F. K. Coatsworth, Lincoln, s|Kike on selling. "A man must have a clear idea "hat he is going to try to sell, before he can sell it. for anything worth while,” he stated. John McCarthy, St. Louis, spoke on "The AA'ork of the Organization." Frank Moon, Fairbury, Neb., was ap pointed state representative. Rapid City Banker y** Ends His Life Rapid City, S. U., Feb. 6.—"Driven for months by fear of losing his mind, Marry Wentz, mayor ,pf Rapid City, president of the Security Savings bank, former president of th» State Rankers* association and former chairman of the state democratic committee, ended his life with a 38 revolver yesterday. "People will say It's money, but It is not. I am simply afraid of losing my mind and this is the easiest way foe you,” said a message he left for bis widow and son. "Both his personal and bank fi nances are said to be in good shape and he carried over $100,000 life in surance. • More Than 1,000 Poles Broken in Gage County Beatrice, Neb., Feb. 6.—Telephone lines In nearly every direction from Beatrice are down on account of The enow and aleet ■torn), and It will be some daya before aervice Is restored. A farmer coming to town reported that he counted 35 poles down be tween Rockford and Beatrice, a dis tance of seven miles. Gangs of line men are engaged in repairing the lines. It is estimated that more than 1,000 poles are down in the county. ^^Sanning Factory May Be 'Built at Franklin Franklin, Neb., Feb. t.—The Busi ness Men's Community club has ap point I a committee to Investigate the possibility of establishing a can ning factory here. The action of Chairman Stasenka in thanking Con gressmen Shallenberger for the Intro duction of a bill for a postofflee build ing in Franklin was endorsed but with one dissenting vote. The next meeting is set for March 3. Kearney Votes for Municipal Light Plant Kearney, Neb., Feb. 6.—Afler three weeks of a strenuous campaign, voi ds of Kearney declared 1.455 to 48 in favor of a bond issue of <135,000 for adding a municipal lighting util ity to the water works plant and modernizing the latter with new equipment. Ulioir Singing at Top of Voice Is Utterly Silent Dubuque, la., Feb. 6 A choir of 30 voices singing their loudest, with out a sound emanating from their lips, was a feature of the church serv ices at St. Paul Lutheran church here. The singers were deaf mutes, har monizing In the alga language, using one hand to express their voiceless music. A. J. Beyer of 8t. Paul, Minn., ^established the services for deaf mutes here and plans to establish them In a number of other Iowa cities. Including I>s Moines. Cedar Rapids, Waterloo and Davenpoit. February Furniture Sale Now Going On Daily new arrivals make our furniture as sortments most complete. You may buy furniture for every room on our Extended Payment Plan 225.00 Three-Piece 1 CQ Ch Parlor Suite A “Master Built” 3-piece Parlor Suite up holstered in genuine BAKER VELOUR of excellent quality. A full size suite of ex clusive design, strictly hand tailored. The construction and workmanship are fully guaranteed in every detail. Complete suite like picture, 159.50. 275.00 Eight Piece Dining Room Suite. 17k HO February Sale Price A / O.UU A suite made en tirely of genuine American Walnut. Ex tend ed Pay ment Plan The buffet measures 66 inches, the table and chairs are finished in the two-tone walnut to match the buffet. You may buy the china closet illustrated for 49.75 and the serving table for 39.75, thus making the complete 10-piece dining room suite for 264.50. Seventh Floor Buv Your Gas Stove at Brandeis 9/ Our Stove Department announces the arrival of a large selection of gas stoves, coal ranges and combination gas and coal ranges. Sold on Conven ient Terms. ) Sanico Gas Ranges—The range with the 25-year guarantee against rust. The beautiful flint - like porcelain coating, the fresh air oven and other scientific features make this the choice of thou sands of h o u sewives. Priced— 50.00,o 138.00 * \ Steel Coral Gai Range— A supreme value full 18 inch oven, guaranteed a good baker; cabinet style with white porce lain trimming. Porcelain drip pan, easy to clean. Priced 59.50 at Same Stove—W ith 14 inch oven, each, 49.50 h-f ' ■ —-! • i i ■. — Sold on Conveni ent Term*. Sold on Convenient Term*. Nye and Son Gaa Range An gle-Iron construction. 10-inch oven with rust-proof r.inc lin ing. Large gas-saving burners; automatic lighter; white splasher and oven anil broiler doors. An enclosed cabinet be low for pots and pans is a most « desirable feature. CQ CA Priced at, Ol/tUv During this aale we will allow 10.00 for your old gaa atovo to ward tha purchaaa of a new ona. Gaa line up to 30 feat put in free. Fifth Floor—Waal — — ■—- ■— ■ ■ -I ■ - I—■ ■ % • “Know Omaha ” !*• :arry the most complete I line of Victrolas and Victoi It's a good place to live. Records in Nebraska. __ j Phonogmph Department— Thursday Is Third Floor Day 7 hu rsday - Babies’ Wear Specials Thursday is a day that is given o\er to Baby’s special needs. A.day of bargains for mothers. A trained nurse is always in attendance to help you with your problems , regarding Baby’s dress. A corps of well-trained saleswomen are eager to serve you. We have installed a circulating library containing the works of world famous child specialists, books which we will loan free. Saques .Sari|Ues — Nicely knit; many hand-made and imported. All white or white with pink or blue trimming;. 1 AA Each, Xel/U Shirts Shirts—Tiny tot style; wool mixed; sizes In fants to 3 years. Values from 1.00 to 1.35; es pecially priced, each, — Bootees Bootees — Knitted or soft white yarn trim med with silk crochet In pink or blue. Values from 59c to 75c; OQ^ per pair, Ot/C Infants’ Hand-Made Dresses Our own direct importations from France. Fine materia!, exquisitely hand-finished. Sizes 0 to 2 years; each, 1.69 Infants’ Hand-Made Gertrudes French imports. Fine grade mate rials, cleverly made in dainty styles Sizes*} months to 2 years. Each, 98£ Plain Day Slips Hand made and hemstitched •trim ming. Sizes 6 mouths to 2 years; each, 98£ Ft Outing Flannel Gowns Good grade material; draw string at bottom; crochet finish at neck and sleeve; each, 69< Outing Flannel Gowns Slightly heavier quality and cut. wid er; well finished. Each, 98 and smart belted models, i Either long or short sleeves l? and many new and novel collars and neck lines to choose from. All are well made, with stoutly stitched seams, and cut amply full for freedom of movement. Xew Spring Tub Fabrics in plaids, checks and solid colors are featured. Third Floor—South Thursday—Four Value Giving Specials in Muslin Undergarments For Thursday we offer fine quality undergarments obtained in unusually fa vorable purchases and closely marked. Gowns, Bloomers and Step-Ins Crisp and carefully made of fine paiu sook and shadow batiste. Generously cut and trimmed with self material Will wash and wear well. All sizes. Each. 89< Children’s Satin Bloom ers and Muslin Drawers Made well and of strong materials, cut full, and reinforced. Drawers are trimmed with lace and embroidery. Bloomers have elastic at knee and top Sizes 12, 14 and 16. Each 59< White Costume Slips Of fine white striped batiste. Double hem to hip. Plain tailored top. Buy now at this low price for the Sprine wardrobe. Sizes 36 to 42. Each, 1.8S Muslin Corset Covers Plain and trimmed styles of firm muslin Sizej 36 to 44. Corset Covers — Regularly 1.98; reduced to 1.29 Corset Covers — R e g u larly 2.50; reduced to 1.59 / Tklrd Floor—Oatrr Reductions on Nemo Corsets Inductions on named models of Nemo corsets. Amounting to sa\ings of SOfc. A complete range of styles but not every size in each model. Nemo Self-Reducing Corsets Very popular for the average and stout figures, aa it admirably controls ex cess flesh. Regular 5 00 values; at One-Half Price, A JT A each, Nemo Kops-Service Corsets For women who do not require abdomi nal reductions but who have heavy hips or thighs; regular 6.50 values; at One Half Price, Q OK each, Silk Jersey Bandeau*—Just a narrow bust retainer; ideal for wear under t AJ"| sweaters. In flesh only. S*.e* 32 to 40; each, i«l/U We eitend to you for these specials the same careful, skillful fitting service you hare always received In the Brandeis Corset Department Third Fl..r—J.rlh The Brandeis “Bernice” Strap Slippers (Illustrated) Reduced to / A [JJ Per Pair fj • The smart early spring walking slippers are shown in the following combinations. Black Kid With Black Suede Straps Tan Russian Calf With Fawn Su ede Straps Patent Leather With Black Suede Straps Light Weight Black Calfskin With Grey Suede Strap.' All arc made with light weight writ soles with leather covered heels. Final Clearance of I. Miller Slippers UAH) to O OC * 16.50 Values /#03 peauimi are Mark satins, brown satine, faun anodes, hla,K suede- golden brown kids, bronsa kids and patent leather* TMr«l Mtutr—Fust