Schwab s Opinion
on Probes Queried
Bvme* Attack* Motives of
Steel Magnate in
** House.
Washington, March 14.—President
Coolldge was advised by Representa
tive Byrnes, democrat, South Caro
lina, today to Inform himself on a
claim against the government by the
Bethlehem Shipbuilding corporation
before reaching a conclusion on the
purpose of the recent visit of Charles
M. Schwab to the White House.
At that time Schwab aald congres
sional Investigations were hurting
business and Byrnes, speaking In the
house, ssid, “It may be only a coin
cidence that within a week after the
appointment of a committee to inves
tigate the shipping hoard, Schwab
conferred with the president to ad
vise him that the investigations are
causing hysteria and retarding busi
ness.”
Schwab is chairman of ths board
of the shipbuilding corporation and
was ones director of the Emergency
Fleet corporation.
Byrnes declared the Bethlhem Steel
corporation filed a claim of $13,377,
403.28 and following the investiga
tion by shipping board officials it
was reported that the government
owed only $5,982,874.83, Further in
vestigatlon by the claims commit
tee, showed “that Bethlehem actual
ly owed the government $11,048,
659.85.
I McCook Man Heads
^tate Teachers
Ff. A. Doremus of Aurora Is
Named Vice President—Nor
mal Head Chief Speaker.
IJnooln, March 14.—J. A. True,
.•<uperlntendent of the McCook public
schools, was elected president of the
Nebraska State Teachers' association
at the closing session held in the capl
lold building today.
J. A. Doremus, superintendent at
Aurora, was elected idee president,
and John F. Mathews, Grand Island,
treasurer.
President W, R. Pate of the Peru
Normal school addressed the meeting
in the forenoon, reviewing the work
of the last year and emphasizing the
importance of increasing the ef
ficiency of rural schools. A retire
ment fund for teachers was also sug
gested by Pate.
The legislative committee made rec
ommendations as follow:
That provision should be made for
a complete modification of the state
school laws. Amendments to the
teachers certificate iaw making re
quirements more rigid, and forbidding
issuance of a certificate to any per
son with less thagj two years' prepara
tion beyond high school.
That p’ans for public school build
ings should first have the approval
of the state department of education.
More liberal provision for weak
►School district* by state aid and a
careful study of the source* of
revenue for the state.
Surprise Man Again Heads
Hereford Breeders’ Group
By Associated Prew
Grand Island, Neb., March 14.—C.
G. Doehling, Surprise, Neb., was re
elected president, and C. B. Genger
of Callaway, secretary-treasurer of
the Nebraska Hereford Breeders' as
sociation, at the annual meeting held
In connection with the show and aale
of tha members’ stock. About 1*0 ot
fine Hereford! are offered.
Cloudiness and snow has somewhat
affected the attendanoe, but some
good sales have been made. It. was
expected that the event would be con
cluded late today. Next year's an
nual meeting and show again were
fixed for Grand Island.
$150,000 Power Plant Will
Be Erected at Smith Center
Smith Center, Ksin., March 14.—
Just as aooa as matarlal and men can
be assembled the United Power and
Mght corporation of Abllens Intends
srectlng a *150,000 power plant. It
purchased the electric light plant and
secured a 20-year franchise from the
city a short time ago. It also Intends
Manufacturing Ice for Smith Center
and the surrounding towns as soon
as machinery can be secured. The
site fo^ the plant will be given by the*
city. It la expected that the new
plant will be In operation by the end
of the summer.
Work of Women Voters
Keeps Woman on Ticket
** Aurora, Neb.. March 14 —Mra. Baa
ala Baird was again nominated as
member of the school board due to the
support that she received from the
League of Women Voters, who at
tended the city caucus In large num
bars when It waa reported plana were
being made to replace her with a
man. Other officers nominated were
Andrew Groashana, mayor; Carl G
Swanson, city clerk, and B. W. Wood
ford, city treasurer.
New Insurance Company
Head Well Known Here
Charles R. Miller, vice president of
the fidelity and Deposit company of
Maryland, was elected president, ac
cording to a message received from
Baltimore by Harry Byrne, local vice
president.
Thomas A. Whelan, president of the
company, died about 10 days ago. Mr.
Miller waa a college mate of P. W.
Kuhns of the Conservative Ravings
and Loan naaoclatlon, and is well
known here.
Mother Denies Daughter
Helped Clip'ChunTs Hair
Mrs. Daisy George yesterday denied
that her daughter, Daisy, had any
part In the clipping of the hair of
Thelma Capp»n, ’3, a school girl
l^hum. who admitted to police Thurs
' day tti< l she '‘framed’’ a bogus at
tack in order to get rid of h»r long
curls, and to have bobbed hnlr.
“Daisy was with me all afternoon
and evening," Mrs. George said. “Phe
could not have been Involved."
Bee Want Ada Produce Htsulta
Former Omahan Must
Pay Alimony to Wife
John Morton MacKenzie, former
Omaha man, now in the employe of
the Baker Ice Machine company In
California, ha* agreed to pay hi*
wife, Mary Clare MacKenzie, $5,000
alimony and give her title to real
estate, according to a decree of divorce
granted her yesterday in domestic
relations court.
He was also ordered to pay $50 a
month for support of the two small
children, payments to continue till
they are 21.
They were married here In 1821.
She was Mary O’Neill. She charged
him with cruelty. He left Omaha for
Los Angeles, promising to send for
her,
Laf, laf, laf! Send in just as many
lafs as you like to the Local Laf
Editor, The Omaha Bee. The more
the merrier.
Tax Returns of ’17
Await Adjustment
More Than 8,500 Cases Pend
ing Settlement, Blair
Testifies.
Washington, March 14.—More than
8,500 inoome tax return cases for 1917
still are awaiting settlement in the
Internal revenue bureau, the senate
committee Investigating the adminis
tration of that bureau was told today
by Commissioner David H. Blair.
About 8,000 of these cases of seven
years ago have been audited, Blair
said, and are awaiting settlement but
the rest have not even been audited.
He predicted, however, the bureau's
work would be current within another
year. "There has been a tremendous
whispering campaign against the bu
reuu." Senator King, democrat, Utah
said, In opening the session. “It will
be to your advantage." Mr. Commis
sioner, to have all the charges
brought into the light."
"I agree heartily with that,” said
Mr. Blair.
He added that "in a force of 19,000
we are sure to find a certain pro
portion of criminals and the bureau
had 60 secret service men-at work"
with fair success among its employes.
The committee adjourned late to
day until Monday.
German Press Predicts
End of the Reichstag
Berlin, March 14.—May 11 was
proposed as the date for the new
reichstag elections by the govern
ment party leaders at a conference
with Chancellor Marx after dissolu
tion of parliament yesterday.
The general tone of the press com
ment is that the reichstag had out
lived its usefulness.
' \
Shilling and Aged
of Holdrege Hear
Special Kailio Concert
l j
Holdrege. Neb., March 14.—A radio
program for the aged and shut-ins
was broadcasted Monday evening
from Hastings by special request of
the Delphian society of Hastings.
The program was arranged particu
larly for 200 shut ins and elderly
folks of Holdrege.
The city was divided into four sec
tions and all of each district were con
veyed to some Delphian member's
home where a radio was avoidable.
Man Injured by Blast.
Stella. Neb., March 14.—Albert
Rausch was injured yesterday when
chlorate of potassium being used to
blast tree stumps, exploded while he
was pounding a peg into the ground.
The peg flew up and injured Rausch
on the head. He also was burned
about the face and neck.
Youth Refuses
to Discredit Girl
Judge Paroles Alleged Robber
on Request of Friend Who
Identified Him.
Lincoln, March 14.—The spark of
chivalry may yet be smoldering In
youthful breasts, according to the
story told before District Judge W.
E. Stewart Friday by Fred Hansen,
who pleaded guilty to a charge of
breaking and entering in daylight,
and was paroled from the bench for
one year.
Hansen was named by Miss Ellen
Clegg, stenographer at the Lincoln Y.
M. C. A., as the masked Intruder with
whom she battled In the dark for half
an hour on the night of Jqfiuary 21.
Hansen was arrested that night by
police, end was hardly scratched
about the face.
Although directly aocused hy the
girl, he would say nothing In hi*
own defense. Friday, however. he
admitted that It was a desire on his
part not to discredit the girl's ver
sion of the story which led to his
silence.
Hansen and Miss Clegg had heen
going together and, according to Han
sen, were engaged. Believing that
she no longer cared for him. he went
for a string of pearls he had given
her, he said.
The parole was given at the sug
gestion of the girl.
Farmers Hurt in Crash.
Beatrice, Neb.. March 14.—Fred
and Frank \ran Boskirk, farmers liv
ing northwest of Beatrice, were se
verely cut and bruised when the auto
in which they were riding skidded
agalftst a ditch bank near Jansen,
Neb., and turned over. The machine
was badly smashed. The men were
taken to Beatrice.
Mother Blames Mate
for Death of Her Baby
Nebraska City, Neb.. March 14.—
Mrs. Isal>elle White, charged with the
murder of »er Infant eon, (jeorge,
poisoned her baby and then attempted
suicide because her husband "stayed
out late at night."
This was revealed today by Sheriff
Ryder of Otoe county, who persuaded
Mrs. White to talk about the crime.
"Tha girl is getting along fine now."
the sheriff said, "and is recovering
rapidly from the effects of the poison.
She is taking nourishment regularly
and la now able to ait up."
The husband has shown an eager
ness to patch up their domestic trou
bles, the sheriff said, and spends most
of his time around the county Jail
and with his wife.
Nebraska City—More than S00 eases
of measles have been reported here
recently
Irish Linen Handkerchiefs
In men’s and women’s sizes; plain white with
H-inch hem and fancy embroidered initial cor
ner. Some in the women’s sizes are fancy col
ored, to set off the suit or dress. OC
35c values, each, £uC
Mala Floor—East
Carmen and Fashionette
Human Hair Nets
All colors, single or double mesh, cap or fringe
styles. Regularly 15c each. Saturday, *71
at each, ' ?C
Main Floor—South
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Saturday=March Feature Sales in Apparel and Accessories
Candy Specials
Ninety per cent of the confections
sold over our counters are products
of our modern and sanitary candy
kitchen.
Swim Milk and Bitter
Sweet Chocolates v
Hand rolled with creamy nut or fruit cen
ters. Packed in pound boxes. Regularly
60c Saturday, A/\
per pound, 4UC
Chocolate and Vanilla
Brazil Nut Fudge
A real home-made confection, pure cream
fudge, chocolate or vanilla flavored filled
with fresh Brazil nuts. Regularly on
60c, special Saturday, per pound, C
Candy Department—Main Floor—West
Saturday, March Sale
Knit Underwear
The correct weights in spring un
dergarments are specially priced
for Saturday.
Women’s Knitted Silk Union Suits
Of finest grades of glove silk, thread and
jersey silk; band or bodice style with tight
or loose knee. All perfect qualities, in
regular and extra sizes, flesh and white.
Regularly 7.96 to 8.96. Priced Q j-q
for Saturday, «3£/
Glove Silk Bloomers
An extra heavy grade in knee or three
quarter length; black, brown and gray and
the combinations; regularly 6.96 to 7.96;
for Saturday, per O QC
pair, da ••70
Glove Silk Vests
In the dropstitch or plain weave in flesh,
orchid or peach. Bodice style. Regular
and extra sizes. Special e qf
at, each, 1 a«70
Cotton Union Suits
Band or bodies styles in white in regular,
extra or double extra sizes. Mer
cerized finish. For Saturday, ODC
Cotton Vests
Mercerized finish in band or bodice styles.
Full bleach or flesh. Regular and Ef\
extra sizes. Saturday, each, OUC
Third Floor—Center
March Sales in Women’s Spring Apparel
New Spring Coats
A Group of Made of New
Selected Models Sport Fabrics
Handsome Dressy Types and Swagger Sports Modes
of Superior Fabrics—All in Approved Models
A special purchase from several leading New York
coat makers brings to Omaha the smartest coat crea
tions produced for spring. The leading modes of
fashion in types for sports and dress wear.
—New English Plaids
—New Scotch Plaids
—New Camel Color Cloth
—New Imported Materials
—In Plaids
—In Stripes
—In Mixtures
—In Solid Colors
Second Floor
Smart Silk
Over Blouses
^ Saturday
L o,/
Clever n e w spring
blouses for wear with
the tailored suit of
soft crepe de chine and printed
crepes. All sizes, 36 to 46. Mod
els suitable for the younger girl and
the matron.
Powder Blue. Pablo
Sheik Beige Silver
and Combinations
Second Floor
Women*s
Tailored
Shirts
Of English Broadcloth With
Colorful Handkerchiefs.
In white, beige on madonna
blue with contrasting silk
handkerchief. This is the
new chemisier shirt which
may be worn as an over
blouse, or as a “tuck in."
3.98 to 6.98
Second Floor
New Spring
Sweaters
Saturday f*
at 5.
Models that are dif
ferent. Man darin
coats, Jacquettes with Bobby collars,
attractive slip-ons with cricket collars.
All in lovely spring colors.
Mohair and Fiber Silk Mixtures
in Jacquard, Plain and
Fancy Mixtures.
Socoad Floor
Saturday Sale of
Women * Sample
Silk Underwear
On Sale at
Less Than
One-Half Price
Silk Gowns Bloomers Step-ins
Envelope Chemise Petticoats
Costume Slips Camisoles
The materials are silk radium,
crepe de chine, wash satin and tub
silk trimmed with sheer, dainty
laces and stitchings that combine
to create a delightful collection of
underthings that are so important
to the well-groomed woman of to
day. They are samples and we
have cut their price to half their
regular value.
Garments selling from 4.95 to 8.98
priced for Saturday—
1.50 to 4.95
Hand-Made
Philippine Gowns
and Chemise
Handmade of fine, soft nainsook
with the very beautiful hand
scalloped edges. They are cut
full and well made. ■ For Satur
day at the remarkably | oq
low? price, each,
Third Floor—Center
Saturday We Feature the
Brandeis “Polly Prim”
* 9.50
Fashion’s mood decrees
the return of the tailored
frock and suit. Shoes of
course must follow and
the Polly Prim is the re
sult. Of airedale or jack
rabbit suede.
Black Satin Slippers 7.50
We have a small lot of wey made slippers, fashioned
with Cuban, box or high Spanish heel.
For Quick Clearance
N o velty Slippers,
c qc
Pair . . . • y y
Finely made slippers in
patent leathers, satins
and suedes. These hare
formerly been priced
from 8.50 to 12.80,
Third Floor—East
New Spring Veiling
Imported Drape Veils
These are in accordance
with the season’s de
mands. Handsomely em
broidered, large square
and long veils in black,
gray and tan. They
usually sell for 3.00. For
Saturday, | qo
each, 1.570
New Nose Veils
This is really beautiful
veiling of silk mesh and
chantilly lace effects.
Neatly embroidered
borders. In two lots,
59c 98c
Main Floor—Eaal
Saturday —An Important March Sale Feature
Oneida Community Par Plate
Tuxedo Pattern—10 Year Guarantee
V3 and More Off Regular Prices
The lovely Tuxedo pattern is being discontinued and that is
the cause of this sweeping reduction. The quantities are
limited, so we advise early shopping. We quote a few of the
remarkable values offered.
1.50 T#a Spoon*— Q1
Set of 5, special at,
3.00 Table Spoon*— 1 QP
Set of 6, special at, *
2.75 Da**art Spoon* f QO
Set of 5, special at, ^
3.00 Dinner Fork*— 1 AP
Set of 6, special at, ^ •*'*'
3.75 Dinner Forks— n AC
Set of 8, special at, AisT'O
3.75 Salad Forks— Q i g
Set of 8, special at, fcisT'O
3.50 Butter Spreaders—Set
of 8, special 2
1.00 Cream Ladle— gg
Special at, each, 03 C
1.00 Cold Meat Fork iJO
I Special at, each. • «5C
1.75 Barry Spoon— 1 1
Special at, each, 1 a 1 /
55c Su(ar Shall— Q
Special at, each, *5 # C
60c Buttar Knife— One
Special at, each, « C
26 Piece
Chest
Oneida Community Par
Plato n Tuaado pattern.
vZ, 8.00
This attractive chest con
tains 6 tea spoons, G table
spoons, 6 dinner knives, fl
dinner forks, sugar shell, 1
butter knife.
Silver Plated Hollow Ware
Vi Off Regular Prices
These lovely pieces are nickel silver hasp, heavily plated.
You will find many article* in this assortment that would
make most acceptable gifts. A few are listed below.
4.75 o p<w
Values, JiJ /
This group includes fruit
bowls and baskets, cake
trays and sandwich plates
in attractive pierced or
hammered patterns.
vaL, 2.24
Sandwich plates and bread
trays in beautiful pierced
designs, rrny or silver fin
ish
Main Floor—Fail
0
Saturday—Exceptional Values in
New Spring Apparel
For the Little Ones
lou will find the Infants' Wear Depart
ment at Brandeis prepared to care for ai
the needs of the coming season. -Ship
ments are beinir received daily. Brin* us
your questions and problems, we are anx
ious to assist you.
Spring Bonnets
For Infants
New little bonnets, of fresh
and crisp organdy, trimmed
with lace and touches of em
broidery. Sheer and dainty;
many have the becoming turn
hack ruffles about the face.
For Saturday,
irM 1.00
Knitted Capes
For Infant*
Cleverly styled in a variety
of models, knitted of food
weipht yarn, knitted or
brushed wool collars. Some
have touches of hand embroi
dery. Pink or blue, trimmed
with white, or white trimmed
with colors. Sises to 3 vears.
1.98 2.98 3.98
Silk and Wool Hose
Of silk and wool with mercemed heel and too. Slightly im
perfect. but the defects are scarcely noticeable Thcv *ye\
are of the regular 76c grade. Ter pair, OUC
Third Floor—Eaat
Warner’s Wrap Around Girdle
•' rrsl corset which will not show even un*
tier your softest frock. A corset giving the
desired flat back effect. No laces to adjust,
the panels are of surgical elastic. Let ua
show you this Wrap-Around; there are many
styles for all kinds of figures, and at a wide
range of prices,
Remember the name—Warner’s Wrap-Around
I
w.rn,r'. Bra..l.ra. Madr of pood quality piatn w ^~1
Mara 34 to 4d. Spmalh prirrd
for Saturday. XMr
Third Floor—North