' Nebraskans Tell
Why They Oppose
Ford Shoals Bill
Congressmen Simmons and
Sears Reply to Critics—
Favor Public Opera
tion of Plant.
Special to The Omaha Bee.
Washington. March 27.—Public
criticism of Congressmen Bob Sim
mons and Willis G. Sears by C. B.
Steward, secretary of the Nebraska
Farm Bureau Federation, for their
failure to vote in favor of Henry
Ford’s Muscle Shoal’s bill drew quick
i-etorts here this week from both men.
“If every other congressman In the
country had voted for that bill I
wouldn’t have east my ballot, that
way," Sears said. “I favor the gov
f.nment handling such a valuable
property, but do not favor turning It
over to Ford. It would be like turn
ing the Panama canal over to a
jjrivate Individual./
Simmons, In an open letter to
Steward, goes Into detail In discrlb
ing the bill and his reasons for voting
against It. He said, In part:
“I am very much interested In your
statement that ’we,’ referring to the
farmers of Nebraska, ‘are Interested
in development of hydro-electric
power and in preservation of those
natural resources from selfish private
Interests.’
“With that statement I am In full
accord, and at the same time I am
unable to understand how anyone
holding that opinion can support the
Ford offer. Mr. Ford's expectancy in
life is It years.
“This bill proposes to turn over to
a corporation to be organized by him
one of the greatest power resources
in the United States, if not the
greatest. The corporation that gets
it will have the greatest monopoly
of power of any corporation In the
United States, and thers Is absolutely
no restriction In the bill to prevent
that corporation,either during Ford's
lifetime or after his death, from pass
ing into the hands of the ‘selfish
private interests’ of the United States.’
assuming, of course, that Mr. Ford
is not In that class, an assumption
which I think is erroneous. My vote
against the bill was a vote to retain
ownership and possession of this pow
er in the hands of the people of the
United States snd to prevent Its pas
sage to the hands of ’selfish private
Interests’.
“You did not write me about this
either before the hill came up for
passage or since. Mr. Keefe of Wait
hill. president of your organization,
very courteously wrote me regarding
this bill before It came up for pas
sage. and I replied, in part, as fol
lows:
“ ’I favor passage of such a bill as
Renator Norris has Introduced in the
senate, providing for ownership,
operation and eontrol of Muscle
Shoals by the government*.
“That Is exactly the same se I
stand today.**
Park Planned at Chester.
Chester, Neb., March 27.—At a
meeting of the Chester Community
. iub Wednesday night a proposition
10 purchase 20 meres adjoining the
city on the west for m publlo park
was considered. The land Is part of
the late Henry Kuhlman estate and
would cost th# city about $8,000. It
is planned to expend about $1,000 In
improvements. A joint meeting of
the town board and the school board
is planned In an effort to get the
school board to advance half the ex
penses.
E. N. Sherrill Dies.
Lexington, Neb., March 27.—E. N.
SherlH, prominent farmer and stock
raiser, died Tuesday . at his home
south of Lexington, age 88. He was
in early settler In Dawson county
■ nd had a wide acquaintance in the
state among stock raisers. He was
the first man to raise standard bred
horses in this part of the country
md when the horse was dleplaced by
'.he auto he turned to white faced
rattle.
He leaves two sons, Robert and
Alvin, and three grandchildren.
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Women’s fins footwear at
impressive reductions is a
flaring signal of economy.
Scores of wonderful shoe
styles, in pumps and ox
fords, await your early visit
and selection.
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Men Who Are Making Omaha
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* /TAJ. GEN. GEOROE B. DUN
Jyl CAN, U. S. army, was born
In UexlnRton, Ky., on October
0, 1861. He was praduated from the
wip" m > r»T' ■ —T - -
ctfjjot General
Geoyfe m ^Duncan,
United States Military academy at
West Point, in 1886, and was assigned
to the Infantry. He served in thnt
arm through the various grades from
second lieutenant to colonel, and won
distinction aa a commander of troops
in the Spanish-American war and tha
Philippine insurrection.
He was graduated from the army
war college in 1912. The world war
found him on the general staff in
Washington. He was selected to com
mand the Twenty-sixth infuntry. First
division, and landed in France with
the first troops of the American
army.
General Duncan was among the
first to receive the distinguished serv
ice medal, and the following citation
summarizes his service:
“George B. Duncan, major general.
United States army. For exception
ally meritorious and distinguished
services. Arriving In France with the
first contingent of American troops,
he commanded in turn a regiment,
brigade and division with conspicu
ous success. In the command of the
Seventy-seventh division, in the Bac
■arat sector, his sound military Judg
ment, energy and resolution were im
portant factors in the successes
gained. Later, in command of the
Eighty-second division, in the Meuse
Argonne offensive, he proved himself
a brilliant leader, with great force
and energy.”
In 1919 he was assigned to Camp
Lewis, Wash, from where he was or
dered to Omaha and assumed com
mand of the Seventh corps area De
cember 19, 1922.
As corps area commander he is re
sponsible for military activities in
Arkansas, Missouri Kansas, Nebras
ka, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota
and South Dakota. Those include
training of the regular army, Nation,
al guard, organized reserves, reserve
officers’ training corps and conduct
of citizens’ military training camps.
To meet these responsibilities, he
has familiarized himself with condi
tions in each state Included in his
command. HI* grasp of problems,
both civic and military, hla adapt#
bUity and genial manner mftka him
a welcome visitor wherever he goes.
Ho Is in constant demand as a speak
er. H# make* no apology for hia pro
fession. Having gone through the
horrora of wsr, no on# wishes more
devoutly than he that thero may
never be another one, but al no one
realizes more fully than he at weak
ness Invites attack.
General Duncan hat encouraged all
officer# In the corps area to take an
active Interest In the affairs of the
community in which they live. As s
citizen of Omaha, he has taken keen
interest In civic activities. During
Ak-Sar-Ben week, troops from all
over the corps area figured promi
nently In the pageant and staged an
exhibition and polo tournament at
Ak-Sar-Ben field. General Duncan
plans to enlarge next fall the mili
tary feature# of the annual carnival.
Omaha hopes to have him long. In
any event, Omaha will remember him
as a kindly, courteous gentleman,
fostering the beat traditions of the
army among Its people and will re
call with pleasure that the country
has so signally approved him, "For
"Distinguished Service.”
Culligan Found Guilty
of Shooting at Child
Falrbury. Neb., March 27.—Frank
Culligan, charged with shooting at
Rosella McCoy, 12, with intent to
wound, was found guilty In Judge
Colby's court. The shooting occurred
at Daykin, Neb., where the child's
mother was keeping house for Culli
gan. A former trial ended In dis
agreement of the jury.
York Crop Outlook Good.
Tork, March 27.—Farmers coming
to town report the land will be in
flne shape for farming as soon a* It
dries a little. They are optimistic over
the outlook for corn and wheat.
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Quality Day Beds
i These Day-Beds are easy and
simple to operate. Comfort
able bed by night, attractive
couch by day. 29 coverings to
select from. Attractive wood
or metal ends.
and 90 per cant of those who
coma here to shop—retur.i
here to buy—they know our
values.
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Hotel Rome
Cafeteria
The Beat That’s All
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(a £ Dtshnchtityparelfirtyomn cM^Cror^l&ld^ |
JirstJln nual Dress Sale\
Sale Begins Promptly 1
at 9 A. M. 1
For Friday
We say, without
hesitation, that
these are the most
marvelous values in
DRESSES ever of
fered in Omaha.
Come in early
FRIDAY MORN
ING and be con
vinced. Beaut *ul
new spring dresses
that would positive
ly sell up to 49.50.
For thia aalo only wa deviate
from our policy of celling
"nothing under $29.00."
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Latest Materials
Charvncen, canton crepe, satin,
poiret twill, crepe romaine, taf
feta and every other spring ma
terial in all the latest shades.
Newest Styles
Every a t y I e that beipeah*
• marine**; itreat, dinner or
evening frock*; every mode for
the mil* or matron; in *iae*
fro tn 14 to 44. I
NO C. O. D.'»—NO WILL CALLS -ALL SALES FINAL |
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Freight Rate Cut
on Farm Products
Will Be Ordered
Reorganization 'f Tariff* to
Bring About Lowest Pos
sible Charges ill Be Di
rected by Congress.
Washington, March —Reorgan
ization of the freight rate structure
w as to bring about lowest possible
rates on agricultural products and
livestock at the earliest time practica
ble will be ordered by congress. A
resolution was approved today by the
senate Interstate commerce commit
tee.
Chairman Smith announced that he
would' press for early action on the
measure, which would declare a gen
eral policy with respect to farm
freight rates in line with that made
by President Coolldge in his first
annual message to congress last De
cember.
No Specific Rates.
“This resolution.’’ said Senator
Smith, “is for the purpose of declar
ing the policy of the congress as to
freight rates on agricultural products
and directing the Interstate Com
merce commission to carry this policy
into effect.
“Congress having delegated to the
Interstate Commerce commission the
power to make rates, tt waa thought
unwise to attempt to dictate any
specific rate, but to direct the com
mission that in the exercise of Its
rate making power that the products
of agriculture should carry the low
est rate in the rate structure.
. “This Is because the products of i
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agriculture are prime essential in the
economic atructure. These products
are produced under circumstance*
that do not permit the producer to
pass the charges Incident to their
marketing to the consumer.
Proposed Policy.
“The agriculturist pays the freight
upon what he buys and sells. It
seems, therefore but just that provi
sion should he made to make his
burden as light as possible."
DOANE GLEE CLUB
GIVES CONCERT
Members of the Doane college glee
club arrived in Omaha Wednesday
morning and were taken to the Uni
versity club by A. Tt. Kinney and H.
A. Butler, Omaha trustees of Doane
college. The Omaha trustees enter
tained them at the Athletic club at a
dinner. The glee club gave a con
cert Thursday night at First Central
Congregation church.
Farragut Banker Pies.
Shenandoah, la., March 27.—Harry
Rogers, 83, vice president of the
First National bank at Farragut, died
Wednesday at his home. Ho suffered
a stroke of paralysis several years
ego. His son, William Rogers, is
the active manager of the bank.
Wolf Hunt Planned.
Columbus. Neb., March 27.—Hunt
ers north of the city have extended
an invitation through Fred Deyke to
Columbus marksmen to join them In
a wolf hunt Sunday, March 30. The
hunt will cover the territory in 16
sections.
Columbus. — Owen Quinn, retired
farmer, who had resided in Platte
county since 1883, Is dead at the age
of 84. Surviving members of the fam
ily are the widow and one daughter,
Miss Alice Quinn of Columbu*. a reg
istered nurse.
School Voters
Put in Question
Opinion of Attorney General
Would Require Children
or Property.
Will voters at school elections In
Nebraska be required hereafter to
qualify by possessing either real or
personal property or hnse children of
school age? This is a moot question
raised by an opinion given by Attor
ney General Spillman.
The question probably will be taken
to the courts for an answer. If this
opinion should be enforced it would
mean that none could vote at elec
tions where school questions are up
for consideration unless he owned
property or had children between 5
and 21 years of age. The, opinion
refers to school election for the elec
tion of board members, fixing of levies
or authorizing bond issues.
There Is a question in the minds of
lawyers and school officials whether
the statutes provide for a “practical"
interpretation of the election laws, or
whether the right to vote Is "sacred"
and cannot be qualified as outlined
by the attorney general.
D. C Kldrege and Dr. Jennie Callfas
of the Omaha board of education ar«
opposed to the opinion of Mr. Spill
man. Mr. Kldrege fails to see the
logic In requiring a property owner
ship qualification to vote at a school
election and not at other elections.
Dr. Callfas believes that If a voter is
qualified to vote for the president of
the United States he is qualified to
vote on school questions.
C. V. Warfield believes that the op
eration of the Spillman opinion would
eliminate some objectionable voters
an8 also some desirlbles. Dr. J. H.
Wallace also believes it would work
like a tow-edged sword. John Bek in*
is not quite certain whether the at
torney general's opinion Is the best.
Kdgar Howard Reception
Feature of Columbus Show'.
Columbus. Neb., March 27.—A bur
lesque home-coming reception t or
Congressman Kdgar Howard "II
feature the musical comedy second
part of the spring amateur theatrical
production staged by Hartman post.
No. M, of the American Legion the
week following Master.
The play 1* written and directed 1
“Bluch" I'nruth, Columbus vaudev.i
Han, w-ho has been spending the win
1,., in Columbus, while recuperating
from a severe Illness.
Comedians in the show are R.ck ^
Purnell and Dr. Carroll D. Mvans, jr.
Th.- straight dramatic lead In th» role
of Edgar Howard will be played by
Luther L. Heller. _
Legion Decorates Beatrice.
Beatrice, M rch 27.—Two hundred
and fifty flags have been received
here by the American Legion post
and w'ere placed about the business
part of the city temporarily. The
flags are to be used only on holidays -
In decorating the city.
Harry Bartick was unanimously
chosen post adjutant of Blttlng-Nor- »
man post, American Legion, to suc
ceed McKinley Clark, who swan
leaves for Texas to join his family.
Railroatl on Block.
By AMoeltttrd I’re**.
Wichita, Kan., March 27— Con
fronted by one reversal after another
in its fight for financial rehabilitation,
the uncompleted Kansas City. Mex
ico & Orient railroad, dreamed of by
Arthur K. Stilwell as the shortest low ^
grade transcontinental trunk line be
tween Kansas City and the Pacific
coast, will be offered to the highest
bidder here today.
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cjhnmpson-Belderis
Reduced Prices Stimulate Month-End Buying
A Remarkable Purchase of
500 Fur Scarfs
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Provides an unprecedented
opportunity for the selection
of new spring furs at these
feature prices
$1495
A sale which brings to Omaha women the choicest creations of
leading New York fur manufacturers at great underpricings.
At $14.95
You’ll never believe how lovely
these inexpensive pieces really
are. There is:
Wolf in plajln'ir.. in! boigc.
S»i.ir*il, ooo (kin of dork natural
./ aquirral.
Thibatlno fo« la baiga, blua. and cocoa.
Kit fas in taupa.
At $29.75
Such really beautiful pieces as these
merit a much higher mucking. Rad fo*.
dyed all the now shades of brown; also
Hudson Bay blue, and natural red.
Stone Marten, one skin, checkers.
Baum Marten, dyed, one skin.
Jap Marten, one skin.
Natural Mink, two skins.
Natural Dark Squirrel, two skins.
Wolf, platinum and blue.
At $59.75
Luxurious pieces that cannot but
win the admiration of Madame
and Mademoiselle. .
White Fox dyed in all the fascinating
new shadas of platinum, cocoa, beige,
blue, and pointed.
Stone Marten, two skins.
Hudson Bay Sable, one skin.
We have taken a number of fur scarfs
from our regular stock in order to fea
ture them at special sale prices.
Dry air storage in Thompson-Belden
vaults provides insured protection for
winter furs.
THIRD FLOOR
___ Tailored Blouaet, $1.95. ———— &
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Spring Coats
Of Unquestioned Smartness
Priced at
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The far!* proclamation of the straight silhouette
is answered in tube styles of twill with wide
aleeves, narrow upstanding collar and straight
front opening. Also new innovations of sports
conts in which every style feature of spring has
been faithfully followed.
Sizes 16 to 40
THIRD FLOOR
Flannel Dresses
Every One in Stock
Reduced to
*1675
The smart, wearable and very practical flannels,
\ which for these reasons are extremely popular—
all are marked at one price.
Pla in Shades High Shades Gay Plaids
Subdued Plaids Small Checks
In any number of straight-line styles
Sizes 16 to 40
TH1RP FLOOR
A pplications for
charge accounts re
ceived at Credit Of
fice.
THIRD FLOOR
Silk Gauntlet*, pair, $1.69
Brassieres
59c-69c-79c
Exceptional values, all of them,
for they are higher priced bras
sieres that have become soiled,
or of which we have only a few
sizes remaining. There are
styles for slender and stout
figures in many styles. Sizes
32 to 46 are represented.
SECOND FLOOR
Sonia Hair Not*, dor.. 50c.
Sorosis Slippers
$6.95
A month-end of seasonable
slippers in a number of desir
able styles. Even the favored
shades of the season are repre
sented at this low price.
Strap slippers of suede in tan,
beige, brown and gray.
Gored slippers of suede in
black and brown.
Dress pumps of black satin.
STREET FLOOR
School Handkerchiefs, 5c.
Umbrellas
$3.35
Amber tips and ends make an
umbrella, very desirable, and
usually quite expensive. Our
Month-End Sale offers the op
portunity of purchasing such
an umbrella before the spring
rains set in at just $3.35.
A splendid umbrella for serv
ice, being made of union mix
ture.
Mack Green •
Xavp Purple
STREET FLOOR
wmmPurchase* Charged Friday and Saturday Appear on May / Statement.—