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Bids Are Asked on Completion of Medic Building New Plans Provided for “L” Shaped Building to Be Less Than 16 Stories; Cost $400,000. An advertisement for bids for the completion of the Medical Arts build ing at a cost of about $400,000 indl <ates that a wing of the building is t i be sacrificed, according to those n ho have managed to keep in touch •vith the hectic history of the proj ect. To finish the building, according iq original plans and specifications of the Omaha architects, would cost something like $900,000, estimates have it. Hence this advertisement for bids to be submitted this month, is taken ns an indication that the southeast quarter of the building is not to he completed, and that less than 16 stores ■will be built. That one or two Omaha men hold ing liens on the unfinished structure may object to this plan is an eventuality, which may reach the courts. %l)ne lienholder pointed out lhat pictures of the structure used In floating bonds did not reveal the sec tion which is apparently to be left out',• because the pictures were taken from the northwest. Should these plausible conjectures on plans for completion of the proj ect be born out, the building will be •%" shaped, instead of rectangu lar, as the framework is now placed. ’ placed. The call for bids lists Madison Ivedzie State bank, care of Benjamin Culp of Chicago as owner, and \V. C. Crosby, care of Madison Kedzie State bank as architect. STRIKE OF 40.000 MINERS SETTLED kansas City. May 4.—The strike of approximately 40,000 coal miners in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Ar kansas has been settled here and the miners will return to work May 5, W. 1j. A. Johnson, general commis sioner of the Southwestern Interstate Coat1 Opei'ators' association, said. The new contract, carrying a re newal of the 1933 basic wage *c lie, is effective for three years from last April 3. SENATOR KILLED IN AUTO CRASH Steele, X. D , May 4.—State Sena tor B- F. Eaker of Gienburn was killed, Roy Frazier, county clerk of Crosby and chairman of the Inde pendent republican state committee, and A. G. Sorlie of Grand Forks, Xonpartisan league candidate for gov ernor, were injured seriously in an r.uto accident near here. Girl Bandit Uses Scream Instead of Gun; Takes $23 From Gullible Youth Threat of “Making a Fuss” on Crowded Street Terrifies Lad. Who “Hands It Over;” “She Had a Cinch.” Says Woman. : : : : By A. J. LORENZ, Fnitmal Smtfe Staff Correspondent. Chicago, May 4.—A new type of woman bandit, armed with the most deadly weapon of her sex, has made her appearance. She is the “scream bandit,” whose depredations cama to light when Harold Brophy, a 19-year-old clerk, told how he had been held up by a pretty girl on a crowded street. The concealed weapon of the bandit was a threat—to scream. Brophy was walking along Michi gan boulevard when a pretty girl slopped up to him and whispered: ‘ Hand over your money or I'll scream:”* In a moment Harold envisaged his utter helplessness. He handed over his wallet contain ing $23. The girl thanked him, smiled and was lost in the crowd. Simple and Elective. The simplicity and effectiveness of the pretty bandit’s methods have caused sociologists, criminologists and men about towrn to shake their heads. Harold found plenty of advice and sympathy—but nothing more. “The moment a woman screams, public sentiment is on her side." said Dr. Emma H. Salisbury, noted wo man physician. “A man is at a woman's mercy when she decides to scream." Mrs. Leonora Z. Meder, prominent woman attorney, sees danger ahead for the men: "What men need is a protective association—for men. “There ought to be more police women and women states attorneys to look after mens rights. Any woman would have known instinc tively whether the bandit scream was faked or real fright. "Equal Bights for Men.” "Equal rights for men—that's my motto!" Harold is 19 and probably inex perienced in the ways of women, said his male advisers. “The trouble with Harold was that he didn't think fast enough,” said Judge Joseph B. David. “He was afraid only of making a acenp. I would have grabbed the girl, let her scream and told my story to the judge.” His story would have found cred ence. Miss Madeleine C. Anderson, assistant state's attorney, believes. ' In these days of bobbed-haired women bandits and gun-toters. Har old’s story would have rung true,” said Miss Anderson. former United States Senator J. Hamilton Lewis would have "dis rmed the bandit with courtesy.” Courtesy Method. “Harold should have bowed polite ly, handed her his hat and coat and There never was a time when SPRAGUE quality meant so much to the motorist or could be had at so low a first cost. The advantage of purchasing your tires direct of the manufacturer is apparent to Omaha automobile owners. The many service cars we keep in operation and j the FREE service we furnish at our three stations is building up for the Sprague Company the largest Omaha business they ever had. walking stick also. This would have disarmed and embarrassed her," was hi* suggestion. Douis Manierre, millionaire club man and traveler, also believes that Harold lacked experience. "I should have let her scream and told the crowd she saw a mouse,” he said. "That would have got me out of It.” William Rittenhouse, assistant ithte's attorney, agreed with him. ”1 would have let her scream till the cows came home. Harold's fine wouldn't have been more than $23 anyw’ay.” Dr. William J. McNamara, jail physician, and Christian G. Kresling, would have met the attack with their fists, they said. "I'd Dempsey her on the jaw and then call the police,” said Kresling. I would have socked her on the chin,” said Dr. McNamara, a bach elor. "The \vhole trouble with American people ts that they set woman on a pedestal. She Is a goddess and can get away with everything.” ‘The girl was clever,” they chor used. President Vetoes Pension Measure Slop Accepted an Forecast of Similar Action on Bonus Bill. By Tnlr*r*«il Rervlr*. Washington. May 4 —President Coolidge exercised his veto power to day for the first time since taking office by returning to the senate without his approval the Rursuni omnibus pension bill, bestowing in creased benefits upon veterans of seven wars and their widows and children. The president justified hi* stand by citing the extra burden upon the nation's taxpayers that would be en tailed by operation of the measure. For the next fiscal year ha declared, *58.000.000 would be required for the first 10 years, by estimates of the commissioner of pensions $15,000,000. The president's action, particularly the reasons he gave, aroused grave sppreheneion on the part of friends of the soldier bonus bill for the fate of that measure. It was asserted, however, that there were sufficient votes in both the house and senate to override a veto In that case. Senator Bursum said hs believed ■hat the veto of his bill meant similar action would he taken hy ihe presi dent In respect to the soldiers’ bmus bill. Following the reading of the presi dent s message in the eenafe. Senator Bursum gave notice he would a«k the senate to reconsider the hill next Tueedsv. Major Hale Injured. Chicago, May 4 —Maj. Gen. Harry C Hale, T.' S. A , commander of the Sixth army corps area, was severely injured when the' motor car In which he was being driven from Chi cago to Indianapolis, crashed Into a truck on th* Dixie highway north of Danville III nicagp Effective April 27 Leave Omaha 6:08 p. m. Arrive Chicago 7:30 a. m. A Chicago train with service y ou'il li ke. Latest design Pullman sleepers, chair car, coaches, observation car and dining car meals “the best on wheels.” Two other Rock Island trains. Leave Omaha 2:40 a. m., 3:22 p. m. Arrive Chicago 4:15 p. m. and 7:00 a. m. Comfort and Courtesy are your fellow travelers on the Rock Island. Most convenient Chicago Stations— Englewood Union Station for South Side and eastern connections—La 3alle Street Station in the heart of the city (on the Loop). For information, fare* and reservation*, call or address—Consolidated Ticket Office, L Bern dorff, Agent, Phone Atlantic 9214,1416 Dodge St., Omaha, Nek; J. S. McNally, Div. Paaa. lock Island Linen, Phone Jack ton 042ft, of the World Bldg., Omaha, Neb. y Nebraska Co-Eds as Chorus Girls Afford a Treat College Night at Ga>rtv Theater Prove* Great Success Despite Stage Hand'* Effort*. It wj college night at the Ga.vety theater Saturday night, and if Tony, th? newsboy peddling his merchandise five blocks away, didn't know it he must have been deaf. To begin with, the show house was packed. And when a youthful Ne braska man stepped forth from his part to lead the cheering and began calling for school yells It became a big right for everybody. Representative* in Plenty Present. Wisconsin chanted a football war cry from a box; Kansas had some thing to say from the orchestra seats; Iowa was a bit bashful; Minnesota did its bit, and it developed that there were representatives from slmost every section. The Kosmet Klub players presented a three-act musical comedy. Probably no daintier chorus girls ever graced the well-worn hoards of the theater than those who trod upon them last night. Nor were these vouthful coeds a hit bashful. Kven in the matter of displaying a bit of epidermis naw and then failed to make them the least bit nervous. There were half a dozen good tunes In the score of the "Wishing Ring"— the tuneful, whistly sort of tunes; and given an orcheatra to play the score and some stage props capable of walking across the stage without knocking down the scenery It would have been a smooth, fast moving production. Also larking was an alec irlcian capable of catching the proper cues for lights. Prominent in the cast were Joy Berqulst, of Nebraska football fame; Glen Mincer, Jack Johnson, James Owens, Carol Kingsbury, Orville An drews. L. C. Hawley, Frances Mc Chesney, F.d Kelly, Marguerite Mun ger, C. L. Coombs, Harold Felton, George Turner, Joe Pizer, Art TaUa, Harriet Klotz, Pauline Barber, Wil liam Bradley, Lewis Hastings, Har rier. Cruise, Vivian Robertson, Mary Aahroff, Donna Gustln, Herbert Ten ne. Phyllis Kasterday, Clarence Oit tlngs, Helen Cowan, Neva Jones and Hetty Raymond. The play was wrlttan by Cyril L. Coombs, and Miss Rosanna Williams was at the piano. The committee on college night were Isabel Shukert. Lena Mae Williams, Mrs. John Rar tnn. Miss Henrietta Medlar and Miss Para Sears. Officers of the college club nre Mrs. William Incite. Miss Nell Bridenbaugh. Mrs Fred Hill and Miss Bess Shsckell. G. 0. P. STANDS BY MELLON PLAN Washington. Mar 4—Republican! stood by the Mellon plan Saturday In tha opening aklrmlah In tha senafa fight on Income tax rata raduettona In tha revenue bill whan tha demo cratic attack wag lad by Senator Simmons, North Carolina. (Senator McLean, Connecticut, the republican spokesman, conceded, however, he was fighting a loeing battle. Many of the vita! provtglona of the Mellon proposal already had been re pudiated by the eena'e, Senator Mr I>an said, and ha added that In the face of the democratic conference ap proval of tha Simmon* plan "It is a gheer waste of time to be arguing the normal and aurtax rate reduc tion*." Senator Simmon* availed a* "un fair and discriminatory" tha Mellon rate* providing for a reduction In the maximum surtax rate from SO to 7S per cent and reinserted In the blit by finance committee repuhllrane. MAN IN LIFE BELT BATTLES SHARKS Xew York. Ma.v 4 To the 1i*t of plain men mad® heroes bv caprice of Ilia *<»* ba* boon addod tho namo of riarence T*. St aden. erstwhile able *®aman on tha tanker Frod*rirk W. Wellfr. which arrhed thl* morning from Panama. fltaden. adrift in a bfo bolt in tho gulf of Panama, a Ion® except for aharka. fought tho man oafor* for 23 hour* with tho long hlad® of a sailor * jack, until tha steamer I>oraet picked thorn up. Ho had oat on no food and had had no sleep. Ho us* ro*rufd un mx ratchod. MUSSOLINI SEEKS IMMIGRATION PACT Porno, May 4 —Promtor Mussolini'* aim in summoning a conference on internal immigration quoation* ia to work out an intornatlonal agreement for ita regulation. According to a statement from * foreign office official, two of tho chief problem* to be ronaidorod will bo 1. Restriction of immigration b\ the United Stat®* and the ®v« luaion of Asiatic* 7. Possible restriction of Italian immigration by the Argentine. Woman Who IT»<1 lixorl Hrrr for 67 Year*. Dies at Home Mrs. Ann* Mellhedg, 47, died S*l ! urdgy si her home. *7.1 South Twen ty-eighth etreet. She h-id been a resident of Om*hs for *7 years. Surviving her Is one daughter, Car rie A. Mellhede. and non son, Kmniet <i. Mellhede, .she whs * number of 'he Douglas County Tioneeis so clely. Funeral services will be held at the horn* Tuesday afternoon at 2:30. Black lacs over flesh satin and black chiffon pleated over flesh are two comblnaiiroa seen worn recently with charming effect 25 f1 a box “Spirit Baby," Rescued at Top of Windmill by Frantic Mother By I 'niveranl Cedar Rapids, la., May 4.— \n episode as thrilling as any ever enacted in the films has been written into the already dramatic life story of 4 year-old Vivian Constance Kobhins. Climbing 40 feet Up the narrow ladder of the windmill on the farm of Howard Robbins, the little girl was espied by Mrs. Kobhins. Fearing to call the child lest it loosen its hold on the topmost rung, ! Mrs. Robbins climbed the ladder and snatched the child just as it reached nut Its hands for the whirling blades. The "spirit baby" as Vivian has become to be known, is believed to be a foundling. Four years ago when the Robbins’ baby died, the loss nearly robbed the mother of her reason. A spiritualist medium predicted that the child, resurrected, would be placed In her arms. The next night a figure, clad all in white, placed a child in Mrs. Robbins' arms. She accepted it as her own and not until a year later, when the family went to f alffornia, did Mrs, Kobhins be come convinced that she had been hoaxed. V.---/ Burgess Bedtime Stories u-----> By THORNTON W. BURGESS. Think nnt in trnuhln you'r* *Ion«. For non# h** trouble *11 hi* own — Danny Meadow MftUM. ,l.rry Finds Other* in Trouble. It wasn't as if Jerry Muskrat had never had such experiences before. This wasn’t the first time Jerry had j lost his home and been driven from ] his castle in the hank of the Smiling Pool by a flood. It wasn't the firet time unfair hunters had tried to shoot him from a boat. He had been all through this once before. That time he had been very nearly carried down the Big Pviver. So, had as matters were, Jerry wasn't wholly without hope. He had come out alright the other time, and he felt sure that If he could escape those huntere he would come out alright thia time. The hunters had rowed away, for Jerry had fooled them by coming up for air underneath a mass of floating rubbish. He remained there until that boat was so far away that he was sure be couldn’t be seen. Then he started to awlm In the hope of finding something he could climb out on for a rest. When at last he caught sight of an old log floating in the wa ter he headed straight for it. With a sigh of thsnkfulness he climbed up on one end. He had been In the water so long that he sorely needed 1 re** Jerry asked. Well. T never'” exclaimed Jerry *s • non «« he was out on that old log He stared at the other end of that old tog H» s'»red and stared and stared with such a funny look on his fare. I ne- er ' he exclaimed again. Tou I • Jarry had discovered that he didn t have that log to himself On the other end of i* *wn forlorn little people were squatting jus* as close | together as that could gat, two cf the most frightened looking little people i in all the great world The'- were I Danny and Nanny Meadow Mouse ' What are you doing here'" de minded .Terry In hi« sharp, squeaky voice. ”Tf you please” replied Danny, while his teeth chattered, "we ere. trying to keep from being drowned ” How did you happen to be here?” Jerry asked, "I thought you lived a long way from the Ijuighlng Brook and the Smiling Pool.” "We did,” replied Danny, his teeth still chattering, for truth to tell he la afraid of Jerry Muskrat. We never dreamed that tire water would reach our home. It came so fast that It took us by surprise. We nranaged to get lo this old log snd climb up on it and then the water floated It • wav I I hope you do not mind letting ns sit here." "Ton found this log first, so I guess T have nothing to say about it." aald | Jerry, his little ejea twinkling "I hope v ou den i mind mv sitting on it " "Not at all. not at all. We are ever ao glad to have you,” cried Ds nny. This wasn't quite true, Dannv was afraid, very much afraid that Terry might lie hungry enough to think that e dinner of fat Meadow Mice was lust what he wanted. Tills being so, he had to pretend that he was glad. Jerry understood this perfectly. "Don't worry.” squeaked he as pleas nntlv ns he knew how "In time of trouble neighbors should stick to get her. This is a dreadful time for all of ns, so don't lip afraid of me." "I'm not," aald Danny, trying to i, make his voice sound very brave. Rut all the same his tqeth chattered. So the old log floated very, very slowly with Jerry Muskrat on one end Slid Danny snd Nanny Meadow Mouse on the other end, all three homeless because of the great flood; snd all three worried and wondering! what would happen to them. The next atnrv: "Danny Reeotnes Excited. ’ li'ppxrliM. lift ) r — i Mike, Elmer, Bob, Find Nothing On flu* eve of tin* city election, | Mike Kndrea, sheriff; K liner Ttiomaa, | prohibition director for Nchra*ka, ami Holier! IV Suinardirk. mobile prohibition officer, made the round* of the city Saturday nieht. They were aald to have many i warrant ft in their pockets, The> visited 15 place* They found no liquor. Thr> went home. \nd *o, after a fashion, they were like Ibrp# men put mil to «s* In I hnvrli If fh* lnml hurt *trnn*pr I hi* tale hart l*#rn Innter, Hne Want Ad* Produee Penult* , Fwins Born in Heart of Business District Atlanta, Ga., May 4.—"Nip and ruck," nr "Stop and Go," have been uiggested for a pair of twins born i* "Five Points." the hear of this 'Ity's most congested business district he other ■ \ Brakes Relined With Raybestos A new brake-relining machine has been in stalled. Avoid acci dents that are caused by faulty brakes. 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