Cunarder Liner Seized tor Liquor Federal Ageuts Make Pur chase Deal Then Arrest Sailors. ■Washington, March -12.—Govern ment agents late today seized the Cunarder Orduna in New York harbor for violation of the customs, national prohibition and narcotic laws. Eight l>ersoiis were arrested. Including the chief steward of the steamer. The raid last night was carried out under the personal direction of United States Attorney Hayward after four government agents. It was stated, had entered Into on agreement with mem bers of the crew whereby the alleged whisky and narcotics would be de livered at an appointed place. The agents had bargained with the seamen since Monday, when the ves sel arrived. Federal Attorney Hay ward, informed that an agreement had been made, led the agents to the rendezvous, and, at a given signal, seized the sailors as they were de livering the alleged contraband. Two of the eight arrested were said to be officers. Kearney Starts Work on $135,000 City Water Plant Kearney, Neb., March 12.—Having disposed of their bonds, the city coun cil has taken Initial steps towards building a fl35,0OO municipal water works plant. A location for the plant proper has been acquired, three addi tional well Bites have been secured and the reservoir location has been ^ purchased. One of the new wells will be installed as speedily as possi ble, that additional water may be available for use this summer. It is believed the plant construction and ail work incidental thereto can be oranpleted by fall. State Press Association Employes Advertising Woman Miss M. M. Hansen, for several years in charge of the service de jiartment of the Lincoln branch of the Western Newspaper Union, has joined The Nebraska Press associa tion organization. Her special field is the creation of advertising for Ne braska newspapers. At the present time, she Is giving most of her time to political advertising but she has ajready started development worfc. in ■tbe general field. Miss Naomi Buck continues as offics manager, and jilss Edna Brenneman la checking cjerk. Man Suspected of Attack Taken to Nebraska City Nebraska City, Neb., March 12.— 7tarry Sypherd, charged with an at tack on Mrs. Bertha Fleisehman near tjnadllla last May, was returned here* from Colorado by Sheriff Ryder. Sypherd, formerly a resident of Lin coln, was living with his family at <-treely under an assumed name when arrested. He will be given a hearing probably Thursday. Three Years for Forgery. George L. Atkina was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary when he pleaded guilty to a charge of for gery before District Judge Fitzgerald yesterday. Fremont Man Heads C. of C. Secretaries t Hr Associated Press. Grand Island, Neb., March 1J.— The Nebraska Association of Com mercial Organization Secretaries late Tuesday elected George F. Wolz, Fre mont, president for the ensuing year; E. C. Kelso, McCook, >100 president; and H. H. Hahn, Columbus, secre turytreasurer, and decided that the next meeting be held at McCook. It also was determined .to have such meetings quarterly hereafter and In different portions of the state. A day full of discussion was spent on the topics of “How to Secure Con ventions." by I.Ioyd Thomas, secre tary, Hastings chamber of commerce; "Traffic Problems," by George Wolz, Fremont; “Welcoming New Busi ness Men,” by Mrs. Edith Kroeger, I-.earney; “Federal and State Regula tions Pertaining to Kotteries In Sales," A. F. Buechler, editor and for mer postmaster of Grand Island; “Community Chests," It. A. Freeman, York, and, “Co-operation With Public Officials," R. A. Haggart, St. Paul. Mother Held in Baby s Death Taken to Jail Nebraska City, Neb., March 12.— Mrs. Isabelle White, charged 'with the murder of her 2-year-old son, a week ago, and who has been recovering from poison she took, was removed to the county jail yesterday. Special quarters had been arranged for her on the second floor of the court house. She Is expected to be come a mother within the next few months. Her condition is much im proved and it is now believed she will recover from the effects of the poison. She refuses to talk about the crime. She said when placed in Jail that she would refuse to eat. Grand Island Power Firm Asks Permit to Sell Stock Lincoln. March 12—Representa tives of the Central Power company of Grand Island yesterday asked the state railway commission to grant It permission to issue $1,025,000 of com mon stock, "of which $040,000 is to be turned over to the Midwest Utilities company for what it says is advances of money and the remainder to be ex changed for preferred stock. The Midwest company is declared to be a holding company connected with the Tnsull interests of Chicago. Platte River Bridge Near Elm Creek Is Completed Kearney, Neb., March 12.—The new bridge across the south channel of the Platte river at Elm Creek will be completed this week. A new bridge was built across the river proper two years ago and steel and concrete bridges now span all four channels. Contracts have been let for gravel surfacing of the road leading from Kim Creek south to connect with the federal and state road out of Hold lege. Hartington for Improvements. Hartlngton. Neb., March 12.—The -ommercial club here has Invited the ’armers and breeders in this locality, ngether with the business men of lie town, to attend a smoker Friday lo discuss the proposition of a new station and improved stockyards. n Men Who Are Making Omaha __~ -/ 1 Any time Knm Reynolds steps up tlia tee, the little old golf hall gct^ ready for a 300-yard flight. .Sam h"" been golf champion around this sec tion of the country sc many times that some folks think he wrote the book. Six times ho was Nebraska ehamplop, five times city champion, and once TraneunlHsissIppi chnm-, plon. He Is a director in tho Omaha field Club, and has tyeen'director of h# Weatern Golf association anil tho rrnnsmlaaisalppl Golf association. What else does ho do? Of course he was In the army, serving as a imber In the air servlee. lie was k Am# of the first members ot Omaha poet No. 1, now the largest Amerl-( can lytglon l’oal In the world. He served one year aa vice commander, and another as commander of the port. Wlille in the latter service he had to meet the worst conditions of unemployment and destitution In the history of the post. Inning his term 3,000 Jobs wets secured for unem ployed veteran*, and 1 cnees or destitution In families of veterans were relieved. The poet certainly made Itself nn asset to the service man. A little further hack, in 190®, we find Ham Reynolds leaving i.'entral High school after completing She course, ■ . 1 Third Floor—Coot Well Made, Sturdy Creepers and Rompers Gingham, ehambray and poplin, in a splendid assortment of solid colors, checks and con trasting color trimmings. Wall made and finished in attractive styles. Sizes 6 months to 4 Year,. March Sale Prices On Smart. Shoes A Limited Number of Pretty Satin Slippers In Black Only We have a small lot of these well-made slippers, fashioned with Cuban, box or hijrh Spanish llP0,?‘ For Clearance, 7 pj A Reduced to, I *01/ Novelty Slippers at 5.95 Broken sizes and odd lots in patent leathers, satins and suedes. These have formerly been priced 8.50 to 12.50. Tkird Floor—Ea.t f. : —-j-t.. ^::r ■■■■■ ■ ■ ■■■■::1 r.-r. ■■■ ■■ 1 ■■sr-,. The Brandeis "Patsy Ruth” In patent leather and in lightweight ealfakin; light welt aola and low leather heel. .■■.. March Sale of Knit Underwear With the season that means change of underwear weight, we offer low prices on high-grade spring and summer weight undergarments. Women's Cotton Union Suits These are of a fin* mercerised quality in full bleached; in band or bodice styles, tight or loose knee; also the closed skirt style. 85c Regular and extra «i*e*. t.25 value. ' Lisle Kayser Undergarments Women’* vest*. pant* and tights of finest lisle and meroerixed lisle materials of standard grade. Re(p ular and extra sixes Rand or bodice style seats, | in flesh or white. Tight* in knee or ankle (“A _ lengths. 76c to 1.00 values. OvC if II II hird Moor—Ctnlvr ..—-—... — -'■■■■ -—-"I'- —i. -1 — U.. ' - ' ..... ■»'