Today
The Retired Hangman.
Lincoln s Poem.
*■ The Strong R onion.
Bismarck's Birthday.
^By ARTHUR BRISBANE^
John Ellis, England's hangman,
retires from business, giving no rea
son. He hanged Roger Casement
and Edith Thompson, the last wo
man hanged in Great Britain.
Ellis was paid 50 shillings, about
*12.50, each time he hanged a
human being. That was for the
hanging. They paid him BO ^shill
ings more “for good conduct.”
"Good conduct” meant that he
must stay out of drinking saloons
at the place of execution before
and after the hanging. This made
him lose money. In the old days
public houses would pay the hang
man to stay at the bar and drink
drinks offered free by customers.
The presence of the hangman in
creased trade. There was a rush to
see him, hear what he had to say,
and to see the hand that had fixed
the knot under the left ear of fa
mous criminals.
The more he drank the more the
hangman talked, the more he talked
the more terrible became his stories
of the groaning, begging, pleading
or “game indifference” of the men
round whose necks he fastened the
rope.
If you think hanging or other
* capital punishment necessary, “to
frighten criminals,” devote a mo
ment’s thought to Ellis, the British
hangman.
If a crowd rushed to see him,
buy him free drinks, and listened
to his tales of horror, do you think
hanging really prevents crime?
It does not, on the contrary, it
stimulates crime by stimulating ad
miration for the criminal.
The J. Picrpont Morgan collec
tion^of valuables exhibited to the
public include a poem “The Bear
Hunt,” by Abraham Lincoln, and
this is how it begins:
“A wild bear chase didst never see?
Then hast thou lived in vain—
Thy richest bump of glorious glee,
Lies desert in thy brain.”
Here you learn that it is possible
to be a great man and a very bad
poet.
Mr. Albce, who collects strange
things and shows them, brings from
Italy the strangest woman in the
world. She can sustain the weight
of a two-ton elephant and allow men
on horseback to ride over a bridge
of which the weight rests upon
her.
In old days when muscular force
was important, and Duquesclin, in
£iis charge, broke the back of horse
and rider, such a lady would have
been courted by many.
She might have been that Ama
zon queen^who told Alexander the
' Great that she would like to be the
mother of his children, a message
followed by an interesting meeting
—Alexander having sent the only
reply that a polite man could send
—being a bachelor at the time.
What became of the result of
that first meeting? Who knows but
that this powerful Italian woman
may be the descendant of Alexan
der the Great?
Now, however, a child moving an
electric switch, could raise a thou
sand times the wfight of that two
.Jon elephant. Merc muscle doesn't
count any more. But strong wo
men not able to lift elephants, but
with good bodies free from nicotine,
alcohol, late hours and general fool
ishness, are as important as they
ever were.
Upon them depends the brain of
the next generation and future civ
ilization.
Germany celebrated the 109th
anniversary of Bismarck’s birth yes
terday with loud cries for a kaiser,
and the old kind of government.
• Bavaria freed Ludendorff and im
posed a farcical sentence on Hitler
as punishment for attempting to
overthrow the republican govern
ment and destroying the lives of
many.
Those that want the kaiser back
say “our misery is Hue to democ
racy.” One more ounce of brains
would make them realize that their
misery is due to the kaiser system.
Some of them apparently will have
to stand another dose of kaiserism
before they are thoroughly cured.
Fortunately there is common
sense, thorough education in the
masses of the German people. They
may be able to save the republic.
Russia changes Petrograd—which
used to be St. Petersburg—to Lenin
grad. Mark your letter “Lenin
grad,” or the Russian postofllce
won’t deliver it. The idea is to
honor Lenin, but it’s a poor idea.
Russia, under the czars of bol
shevism, should be glad to honor
the power of the Russian race, ex
emplified in the gigantic body, pow
erful and wonderful achievements
of Peter the Great.
His name, given to the great city
that he built on a dismal swamp in
the cold north, should remain with
that city. It is a poor tribute to
Lenin to rob the memory of the
most powerful Russian.
The Pennsylvania railroad
earned $4.81 a share, and reports
a new revenue high water mark
above $775,000,000 for 1923. The
Pennsylvania shares have a par
value of $50, which makes the earn
ings 9,62 per cent.
That’s good news for stockhold
ers. but it isn’t all the good news.
To celebrate the ioyful occasion
the Pennsylvania informs traveler*
on the Long Island railroad, owned
by the Pennsylvania, that they must
pay more for traveling, more for
tickets, more for commutation.
“Get it while the getting is
good,” isn’t a had business motto,
as long as nobody interferes. But
it can be overdone.
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olf Killed hy Dogs.
Table Bock, Neb.. April -Wilson
Fillip's (legs caught anil killed a lar*a
wolf in th* MeC'alla timber, west of
ber*.
New Farm Relief I
Bill Planned by
Senator Smith
Proposed Measure to Be En
largement of Co-Operative
Marketing Plan—Pro
vides for Pooling.
, Hy t'nlTCraal Volff.
Washington. April 2.—Senator Kill
son D. Smith of South Carolina, a
member of the farm bloc, is working
on an entirely new farm relief meas
ure which he w$ll shortly introduce
in (he senate, designed primarily to
fix prices.
The proposed measure will be an
enlargement of the co-operative mar
keting plan which has worked so sue
oessfully in some states. It will pro
vide first for the voluntary pooling
by farmers of staple crops such as
wheat, corn, cotton and tobacco.
"After the farmers producing a
majority of the products of any staple
crop,” said Senator Smith, “have or
ganized, the plan then will be to
have the federal government, through
the federal reserve system, issue
funds on the hypothecated crops to
the extent of 90 per cent of the cost
of production to be divided on a pro
rata basis among the farmers in the
pool.
"When the crops are sold the price
will include the actual cost of pro
duction, transportation costs and a
reasonable profit. Then the farmer
will get his share of the extra
dividend."
Having control of a majority of the
products of any staple crop. Senator
Smith said that’ the proposed co-op
erative system will enable farmers to
dictate prices. With an advance of
90 per cent of the cost of production,
he added, they will be able to live
comfortably until the crops are sold
and paid for.
CANDIDATE HAS
NARROW ESCAPE
Mount Clemens. Mich., April 2.—
Senator Hiram Johnson and four
others touring the state with him
narrowly escaped injury this after
noon when their automobile skidded
into lowered gates at a railroad cross
ing near here.
Others In the car were: Attorney E.
J. Hayes. Detroit, campaign manager;
Ray Burr, secretary to the senator;
a newspaper man and the driver.
The car came to a halt but a few
feet from the engine, which was
brought to a stop when the engineer
saw that the automobile was going
through the gates.
Hooded Men Pay Visit
of Charity at Wymore
Wymore, Neb.. April 2.—While Mrs.
Charles E. Mick, wife of a Wymore
railway laborer, lay sick in bed at
her home in East Wymore, and other
members of the family were also ill,
six white robed and hooded men, de
claring themselves to be members of
the “'Blue Valley Ku Klux Klan,”
appeared at the door of the .home
Tuesday night, expressed hopes for
her oontinued good welfare, tendered
an envelope, which was found to
contain $60 in bills, and silently de
parted.
Commission Asks for
Lower Livestock Rate
By AaMclated Press.
Lincoln, April 2.—Following the an
nouncement of former Governor S. R.
McKelvie that he was writing to sev
eral railway executive In thie terri
tory asking reduction of freight rates
of purebred livestock, the state rail
way commission today sent a tele
gram to the western trunk line execu
tives, meeting at Chicago, containing
the same request.
Jenks Assistant Here.
Rev. Elmer F. W’hltcomb of Pierre,
S. D., arrived in Omaha Wednesday
to take the position of associate pas
tor of the First Presbyterian church.
He has been in the pulpit of the First
Congregational church at Pierre for
nine years.
He was met at the depot by a dele
gation headed by Rev. Edwin Hart
Jenka, whom he will assist.
Town Without Light;.
Conway, la., April 2.—At the elec
tion held here a franchise was grant
ed to the Iowa Southern Utilities
company for a high line Into this
city. The local company, which was
supplying current for the city, shut
off the service as a result of the elec
tion and the town will be without
lights for several months.
Woman Chosen School Head.
Olenwood, la., April 2.—The county
educational board elected Miss Mary
Rathke, assistant cashier of the Mills
county National bank of Cllenwood,
county school superintendent for two
years. Mies Rathke received 10 votes.
Wlnnlfred Cook of Olenwood B and
William M. Moore of Pacific Junc
tion 1.
Towns Want Gasoline.
By Associated Press.
Lincoln, April 2.—Governor Bryan
announced today that he had re
ceived requests from several Nebras
ka towns regarding the method of
sale, the price and amounts available,
of the gasoline the governor proposes
to sell at cut rates.
Vamlal Open* Oil Tanks.
Shenandoah, la., April 2.— Seven
teen hundred gallons of gasoline
flowed Into the ground at Sidney
when a vandal went to the oil tanks
near the Hu(linglon station and let
It out. Cralle Blckels, representative
for Collins Oil company, discovered
the loss.
Shenandoah, la., April 2.—Besides
the roey cheeks and good health that
hiking 76 miles lots brought to IB girl
athletes of Amity High, College
Springs, they have been awarded let
ter*. The girls are Charlotte Arend
see, Alice Arendsee, Miss Black. Lulu
Bowers, Kvelyn Fleming, Flovla Fine,
Miss Hstch, Fame Hensleigh. I'lula
Miller, Haisel Peery, Mies Ritchie,
nipha Sherman, Margaret Stevenson,
Eva Towneend and Vera Vaughn
Permanent Waving, Marcell* J
ing, Women'* Shingle Hair |
Cut and Children'* Hair Bob* |
King done by export*. Call S
AT 8666 for an appointment. |
Beauty Parlor— 1
Third Floor—We»t 1
The Passion Play
April 6-7-8
| Brandeis Theater
Thursday Is Third-Floor Day-Thursday
Every Department on This Big Floor Offers Splendid April Sales
A Most Remarkable Selling of
. 2,000 Amoskeag Gingham
APRONS
:r_J
f This is a really exceptional seMing of
finest quality gingham aprons. Each
is well made and smartly styled.
Daintly trimmed with organdy collars |
and cuffs, pleated organdy fluting,
solid color bindings and embroidered
monograms. Sash and belted styles,
pockets.
All Sizes—Small, Medium and Large
Twelve Colors
in Each Style.
Strictly
Washable
Third Floor—South
Very Specially
Priced
Thursday
Only
Specials for
the Wee Ones
The Infants’ Section at Brandeis is a real delight to mothers. Stocks
are always kept so complete, every need of the baby can be supplied.
Our assistants are trained and qualified to aid the mother and mother
to-be in her selections.
Dainty Organdy Bonnets 1.59
Of a quality fine enough for the newest babe—with lovely shirring, em- ^
broidery and lace trimming. Sizes 12, 13, 14. Regular 1.98 value.
Silk and Wool Vests
Light weight vests for spring and summer
wear. Fine knit; finished with silk shell
edge; all single breasted; sizes 1 to 6 for
infants to 3 years. Regular 98c value;
special at,
Silk and Wool Hose
These are irregular* of a very fine quality
and are only slightly imperfect. They have
mercerized heels and toe*. Sizes 4 to ;
special, per pair—
Each 39c
Infants’ Knitted Wool Capes 2.98
Made of fine wool yarn, in dainty pink or blue, attractively knit collar
and sleeve bands. These are ideal for spring and summer.
Capes in the heavier knit; brushed wool collars; «j
embroidery front. Special at, 0*57©
Ideal Baby Kit
Made of fine brown leather, designed to carry
conveniently all the baby’s necessities; the in
terior is lined with pink or blue sateen and
equipped w'ith upright holders for bottles; rub
ber lined pocket on exterior of bag.
Special, Each 3.95
Third Floor—Ext
Exceptional Specials in
Stamped Pieces
New pieces that are useful and make in
expensive and most attractive gifts or
prizes. They require but little work to
transform into real beauty.
Stamped Glass
Towels
In six clever designs for outline work;
stamped on smooth finished cream crash.
Special at 25 C
18-In. Center Pieces
In 12 attractive designs; stamped on tan
and white material; for lazy daisy work.
Special Thursday—
Each 19c
We art exclusive agents in Omaha for
Nun's Boil-Proof
Embroidery Cottpn
5c • Skein ,
Free instruction given on all kinds of
needle work, lamp shade making, crepe
rope work and waxed bead making.
Hours from 9 a. m. to 6 p. m.
Third Floor—West
Thursday-Knit Underwear Specials
For this day we have specially priced a number of items in knit
underwear. They are exceptional bargains for they are of stand
ard quality in material and high-grade workmanship.
Kayser Glove-Silk Vests and Bloomers
All first quality, daintily made in this strong glove silk.
Shades are flesh, honey dew, orchid, gray, brown and a
variety of other dark shades. Each,
Vests Regularly 2.95, Special ..2.25
Bloomers, Regularly 3.95, Special.2.95
Mercerized Cotton Union Suits
With band or bodice tops in loose or tight knee styles; QP
regular and extra sixes; regular 1.25 value; special, OOC
Glove
Silk
Vests
All are full cut; made in the
bodice style; in flesh and or
chid. These are irregulars of
the 2.50 grade, special Thurs
day, at each,
1.50
Glove
Silk
Vests
In flesh, peach and orchid. Some
plain while others are in fancy stitch
style. All first quality. Regular 2.95
values; special Thursday, at each,
1.95
Third Floor—Cooler
Fine Undertkings
Are Greatly Reduced
Very remarkable values are being
ofered in our Muslin Underwear De
partment. The specials advertised
are but representative in quality
and pricing of many other items.
Crepe de Chine
and Radium Step-ins
and Bloomers
Step-ins are with dainty lace inserts and
fine lace edge; some are plain. Bloomers
are well made and reinforced. Lavender,
flesh and honey dew. Beautiful assortment;
all are regularly priced O QC
at 4.98; special.
Hand-Made Philippine
Gowns and Chemises
Wonderful workmanship, fullness of cut,
and quality’ of material; and the floral
designs are very elaborate and attractive.
In round. V or square neck. Sizes 15 to
17: regular values to S QQ
3.25; special, each, A *0*7
Camisoles at Half Price
Daintily made of wash satin, crepe dc
chine and radium, in white, flesh, navy
and black.
Former Prices From 98c to 2.98
Third Floor—Ccotrr
New
Spring Novelty Shoes
Our Shoe Department is satisfying the public demand for
shoes at popular prices, yet we have not sacrificed in one
instance, quality of materials or workmanship.
650
Values to
10.00 1
A wonderful assortment of spring models in strap and col
ored sandal effects, oxfords and demure colonials. In
suede, kid and patent in all new shades.
200 Pair Early Spring Slippers
Because of extra large stocks, which arc now arriving, we
are specially pricing these slippers. It is a wonderful assort
ment of satins, patents and suedes; strap pumps and slip
pers with French, Spanish and flat heels.
Regular 7.50 and 10.00 Values
Third Floor—F.«»t
Thursday Exceptional Sale 1,250
Chinese Sewing Baskets
5'inch size,
25c Value*
6l/i‘inch size,
45c Values
$12 -inch size,
75c Value*
10-inch size,
S5c Value.1
12-inch size,
1,00 Values
A special importation of these always useful baskets enables
us to offer them to our customers at very exceptional prices.
All are trimmed with Chinese coins, silk tassels, and glass
bracelets for handles. Two colors, light and dark brown, with
beautiful smooth finish.
THird Finer W«l
