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
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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.
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Men Who Are Making Omaha
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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, <and starting ns office hoy
with the Nebraska Fuel company.
Four years later, with Wood Allen,
he formed the Allen & Reynolds l.'oal
company, and started as a wholesaler
of coal, in 1921 Allen A Reynolds
purchased the Nebraska Fuel com
pany, In the employment of which
they had both begun ns office hoys.
They now operate wholesale and re-'
tail coal business,
Mr. Reynolds is deputy commis
sioner of the Boy Scouts* organisa
tion. He Is also Intensely Interested
in all public matters, and serves on
many committees. He lias not only
grown with Omaha, but has done
<iulte a bit to make Omaha grow also.
Experienced Corset*
1 iers Are Ever at Your
Service in Our Corset
Department.
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Consult Nurse Putnam
in Our Infants’ Wear
Department About
Problems Pertaining to
Baby’s Health and Care
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| Thursday March Feature Sales On Our Third Floor
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j | Thursday—An Important March
j | Feature Sale—100 New
| [Floor and Bridge Lamps
| | Offered While They Last At
i S
| Regular 27 JO
\ | to 35.00
| Values,
16*
Complete
With
Standard
and
Shade.
| Specially Purchased at
Great Price Concessions
| —Offered to You at
Unusual Savings.
Every One New and Up
to-Date In Style
and Finish
Every One Perfect
Six Different Styles of Junior and Bridge Lamps
The shades are of silk georgette, lined and inter
lined, with braid and niching trims. Silk drop skirt
under silk fringe; a large number with gold bullion
fringe over* silk fringe.
All are the newest styles in colors that will harmon
ize with every scheme of decorations.
1 No C. O. D. or Phone Orders. Shop Early
j I Beautiful Silk Georgette Shades Exquisitely Made in
a 25
j | —Black
I | —Rose
—Blue
—Mulberry
—Gold
—Combinations
| Stands Are Richly Polychromed On
I Seasoned Wood
I Third Floor—Waal j
T ..
I Thursday—Special Purchase of ISO |
| Crepe and Satin |
I Sample Silk Negligees]
s
A Special Purchase of Lovely |
Garments Made to Sell at
15JOO to 35.00 |
Thursday in Two Groups |
J98,., 14981
Garments of §
Georgette Glosheen |
Canton Crepe de Chine |
Crepe Back Satin and |
lovely printed silkr |
| Garments of soft toned pastel shades in Lav
's ender, Alice Blue, Copenhagen Blue, Peach,
| Magenta, Maize, Turquoise, Flesh, exquisite
E two-tone combinations and a number of gar
mm
| ments in Jilack.
| They are made on beautiful drapy lines, in
prettiest styles, and are trimmed with Spanish
Chantilly effects and with hand embroidery.
The price concessions we obtained on this
group are remarkable. The garments were
made to sell at mtich higher prices. Their
quality—their beauty—their lovely shades—
their exquisite styles—all make them very un
usual.
They will sell themselves at a glance. Come
.early, and come prepared to buy unusual
values.
Third Floor—South
I Thursday—March Sale of 1200 Sales
men s Samples of Women s
and Misses’ Dainty
Tub Lingerie
Purchased at great price reductions which
enables us to offer
,
Garment« That Would Sell
Regularly From 125 to
*
The Group Includes Attractive
—Night Gowns —Corset Covers
—Envelope Chemise —Drawers
—Bloomers —Marcella Combinations
Included Are Many Extra Size*
These are beautiful, finely made undergarments. In such \
a wide variety of styles that they are sure to suit each and
every whim and preference. #
Every garment is cut generously and full. They will stand a
great deal of tubbing.
The warmer weather approaches and with it the need for a
greater supply of undergarments. Every woman should
take advantage of this wonderful buying opportunity.
Tailored and Trimmed Styles of
Durable Fine Wash Materials
—Muslin —Nainsook —Cotton Crepe
and Shadow Batiste f
Third Floer—Ctnltr •
March Sale Prices on Corselettes
Our Corset Department specializes in service to you. It carries cor*
sets for every type of figure, and all at reasonable prices.
A New Shipment of
Warner’s Corselettes
They are well made of flesh colored brocade with
•the elastic side piece forming • girdle. This pro
duces the flat back that (he straight line | QC
frock requires. Sizes 32 to 42. Special, A
Plain or Fancy Coutil
Laceless Girdles
Of plain or fancy coutil with clastic scctiona
over hips, finished with two pairs of hose sup
porters. Sires ‘24 to 3ft. a AA and O
Specially priced Thurs., 1 *vv m«Uv
Is j i mra rionr—m»nn
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Thursday—March Sale Features int
Babies’ Apparel
! The Brandeis Infants’ Wear Department offers many sendees to the
mother and*mother-to-be. The specials and sales which are adver
tised each week are truly a part of this sendee, for they are planned
to occur wdth the needs of the season. If you do not find it conven
ient to come to the store, telephone us. lour order will receive most I
careful attention. 1
Infants bilk and
Wool Vests
Single breasted style of fines*
medium and light weight qual
ity, especially adapted for
spring and summer wear.
Shell edged. Sizes 6 months
to 3 years. 98c A Q **
values, each,
Infants’
Cashmere Hose
Of soft fine yarns, with mer
cerised heel and toe. Slightly
irregular. Sizes 4 to 6H.
60c values. Very OO
special, OOC
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- Imported -
Nainsook Dresses
Beautifully hand made, of finest
materials. Imported from Prance.
There are two styles in the group,
one with open neck and short
sleeves, the other with dainty
shirred yoke and daintily hem
stitched neck and sleeves. Slses
$ months to 2 years.
1J9 and 1.69 100
Values, ’ X
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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
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The Brandeis
"Patsy Ruth”
In patent leather and in lightweight
ealfakin; light welt aola and low
leather heel.
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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
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