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Splendid Tour, $ Trippers Report ‘"Best in All My Experience,v Says W. A. Ellis, Veteran. The Omaha trade trippers who ar rived back last night from their five day tour of the surrounding country In the interests of goodwill and busi ness reported a splendid tour. •'It was the best in all my experi ence," said Assistant Commissioner IV. A. Ellis of the Chamber of Com merce, who has been on many such trips. P. F. Powell, C. W. Russell nnd Ilarry Handley expressed the same sentiments. In northwestern Missouri and southwestern Iowa the trade trip act ed as rainmaker. Wherever the Omnhans went the long drouth was broken and rain fell. Head of Iowa Schools Missing Bloodhound*, Radio Aid in Search for Elliott Superintendent. Ernest P. Simmons, superintendent of the Elliott schools at Elliott, la., for the past five years, mysteriously disappeared Friday from his office. It Is thought that he has suffered a mental breakdown as a result of over work in connection with the close of the school term. He in about 35, tall and slender. He wore a blue serge suit with sweater with the initial E, nnd a black felt hat. Bloodhounds have been put on trails for him. Simmons was recently elected superintendent for another two years. Messages have been sent from radio broadcasting station WOAW as to his disappearance. SUPERfOR POWER DAM COMPETED Special Dispatch to The Omaha Bee. * Superior, Neb., May 24.—The South ern Nebraska Power company of Su perior today completed a new dam across the Republican river west of Superior. A large force of workmen has been employed in the work and the dam represents an expenditure of approximately $125,000 and re places a wood and concrete structure lost in the flood waters last July. It Is over 400 feet long, the construc tion being known as the wooden crib type made by driving two rows of steel sheet piling two feet into the shale rock with round piling driven between to support, the structure. Three Girls Lead Class of Fairbury Graduates Fairbury. May 24—Dr. A. A. Brooks, pastor of the Trinity Metho dist church of Lincoln, delivered the commencement address Thursday evening to the graduating class of the Fairbury High school. The class ■f numbers 82. ' The scholarship was earned by Beatrice White with an average standing of 94.3 per cent. Doris Jones won second place with an average of 93.38 per cent and Dorothy Shea third with an average of 93 36 per cent. Head of Graduating Class Buried on Day of Program Orchard, Neb., May 24.—Charles D. Hill, 19, president of ths graduating class of ths Orchard high school, died from sn attack of pneumonia Wednes day night. Friday was srhedulad to bs a happy day In Orchard. Ths graduating class was to have received diplomas and a big picnic was on ths program. Instead, the funeral of the class president took place. The body | was carried to Its last resting place by six members of the graduating class. Three Children Graduate Together as Mothers Did Shelton, Neb., May 24.—Three Shel ton women, who graduated from the Shelton High school In 1997, each had a child who graduated with the class this year. The three women, who were members of ths sam# graduat ing class 27 years ago are: Mrs. M. H. Weaver, Mrs. O. O. Hayman and Mrs. Emma Picard. Ths children who wers members of ths class of 1924 are: Evelyn Weaver, Douglass I Hayman and Julia Picard. Electrician Is- Injured hy HighsVoltagc Wire Red Cloud, Neb.. May 24.—Horace Morse, manager of the Peterson lm 1 plement shop at Cowles, and who oc casionally does electrical work for the city of Cowles, was seriously In jured while repairing a high voltage wire a short distance south of Cowles. He evidently forgot to throw the switch before starting to work. The current threw him from the pole. Memorial Service*. Columbua, Neb., May 24.—Memor ial Sunday services, to be attended by (J. A. K., Baker Post No. 9. Sons of Veteran's Camp No. 134, Hartman Fost No. 1.4, ths American I>eglon. Th# Woman's Relief Corps and the two auxiliary women's organizations of the Spanish war veterans snd the Eeglon a* well ss Spanish War i Veterans will be held In the First Methodist church Sudnay. The ser mon will be delivered by ths Rev. E. Lamont fSessinger, pastor. Memorial day services, which will be partici pated In by all the organizations named \vlll be addressed on Memorial day by tha Rev. Bryant Howe, Columbus, superintendent of the Columbus district of the Methodist Episcopal church. Broken Bow Commencement. Broken Bow, Neb., May 24.—Com mencement exorcises for the Custer county Eighth grads graduate* will ba held at the Methodiat church Wednesday afternoon. This will be the largest class In school history. Religion* Summer School. Columbus, Neb.. May 2d.—1The first annual session of th* Columbus In ternatlonsl Summer School of Relic lous Education will b« held In th* Y. M. C. A , for six weeks beginning Jura t and andlng July It ♦ —■ 1 . ■! I.- ■■ LI. .... ———————— Herbert Hoover Heads Commission of Experts Appointed by President to Examine Project to Deepen St. Lawrence; Farmers to Benefit l--- -1 By 5t. Lawr-eacc Waterway- Dulutk to Liverpool +935 Miles. Bu^aIo to Liverpool 3594 Miles All water,_— Ko Re load ia<i> ( i Dulutk, via New-'lork. to Liverpool +965 Miles. Buffalo via New'fork to Liverpool +0)7 Miles . Part rail Re load ia^ Necessary. I oceangoing FREIGHTER; /RyMERIC r-orm 1/ -V i / T T ruMU HAUL ■■■ —. -■ ■ i ■ ■ i ■■ i ■■■■■ .- —■■■-- —-- 1 -- Upper route shown in map eliminates trans-shipment by rail and cuts down mileage. Costly loading and reloading as illustrated above will be unnecessary when improvement is completed. Herbert Hoover, secretary of com merce, Is chairman of the St. Law rence commission of the United States, recently appointed by Presi dent Coolidge to study the fcaeiblllty and ways and means of deepening the St. Lawrence river so as to per mit passage of ocean-going vessels from the Great T,akes to the Atlantic. Serving with Secretary Hoover on the commission are James P. Good rich, former governor of Indiana. James R. Howard, formerly president of the American Farm Bureau Fed eration; Stephen B. Davis, well-known New Mexico attorney; William C. Breed, James E. Davidson, .Tames D. Noonan, Charles L. Allen 'and Charles P. Craig, secretary of the C-reat Lakes St. Lawrence Tidewater asso ciation. Loading and unloading of ship ments, as pictured in the cut above, will be eliminated under the new plan. It now mats tha American farmer more to ship his grain from Iowa to New England or NeW York than the Argentinian must pay from Buenos Aires. In other words, *,000 miles by water costs less than 1,200 miles by land. Furthermore, ths water haul from Duluth to Liverpool, even in the uneconomical llghtdraft boats that can now effect passage, costs less than rail shipment from Buffalo to New York plus loading charges at the latter port. A distinguished board of engineers has surveyed the route and estimated the cost of the improvement at $262,000,000, said to be $100,000,000 less than the annual saving in freight, rates that would accrue to the mid western farmer. From the day Mr. Hoover accepted the post of secretary of commerce he has worked unceasingly to bring the Canadian and United States govern ments to tiie point of definite action In regard to what he considers one of the greatest possible practical aids to the American farmer. The ap _1 polntment of the American commis sion by the president is taken in Washington to indicate promise of fruition for the secretary's efforts. President Coolidge said In his let ter of instruction to Secretary Hoover "It is my desire that the commis sion should thoroughly consider the whole project In Its economic and na tional aspects, should solicit the views of the \arious sections of the com munity, should be able to express an opinion as to whether or not the project should be undertaken at the present time. If this judgment should be in the affirmative, then I wish the commission to consider the formulation of such prospects as might be submitted for International agree ment on construction, finance and ad ministration—all of which of course must be of a preliminary nature as a basis for formal negotiations with the Canadian government, and ob viously subject to the views of con gress. -.-—I "The project of opening the Great Lake* to ocean going ship*, and development of the great power re sources of te St. Lawrence river, on ■tehalf of both the Canadian and Amer ican people, has been a hope long treasured by many millions of our people and it is in the desire that his matter, if it is sound and prac ticable, should be brought one step nearer to consummation that I am taking you and your fellow commls lioners to serve in this matter." NO LAW AGAINST GAS PRICE CUT Lincoln, Neb., May 24.—Lincoln at torneys are ont Interested In the threat of the atfrrney general and Governor ftryan to take action against oil companies for selling gasoline cheaper in Omaha than in Lincoln, it was learned today, because they be lieve the state cannot do anything about It. The lawyers say there is no state law prohibiting companies from meeting the price of competi tors, and, in fact, the law is designed to produce just this effect. 27 Grads at Sidney. Sidney, Neb., May 24.—Twenty seven pupils were graduated from the Sidney High school this year. _ Baccalaureate services were held Sunday in the Methodist church and graduation exercises were held Thursday evening. Body of Drowned Man Found After Two Weeks Plattsmout>, Neb., May 24.—After being in the wate.r two weeks the body of James Burke, Union man, who had a claim on one of the islands in the Missouri river near there, was found at Nebraska City. Burke's family was staying nt the home of his wife's parents In Union and the last seen of him was when his father-in-law, E. A. Fletcher, drove to the river bank with a load of pro visions which he loaded Into a small skiff, and it is thought the boat was capsized In the high wind shortly after he started from the mainland. JAIL BREAKERS GIVEN SENTENCES Special Dispatch to Tti# Omaha Bee. Grand Island. Neb., May 24.—Quick jflHtice had been adminiatered to Floyd Kaina and Harry Branner, prevloua ly convicted of burglary and sentenced to the penitentiary and reformatory respectively, as a result of their a§ faulting with intent to inflict great bodily Injury and received two rears each, in IddHion to their former pen fence*. Norfolk Man Promoted. Norfolk, Neb.. May ?t.—Frank Baker, head of the Chicago Sr. North western shops here, has been promor ed as foreman of the Chleago avenue shops In Chicago. Chiropractic For Health If you are sick or ailing, you should investigate what we can do in your particular case without any obligation whatsoever on your part. . Thousands of sick people have come to Dr. Burhorn in the past nine years and received results in acute and chronic diseases, even after many other methods have failed. Why not you? Office adjustments are 12 for $10 or 30 for $25—Continuous service from 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. DR. FRANK F. BURHORN, the Chiropractor Suite 414-426 Securities Bldg., Cor. 16th and Farnam Sts. Complete X-Ray Laboratory—Phone JA. 5347— Lady Chiropractor in Attendance _ - -— - - ESTABLISHED Id 89 Milton Pogers _ AND SONS IV COMPANY .... Hardware Household Utlliile# 1515 HARNEY ST. Starting Monday—A Sweeping Stock Reducing SALE of Brand New A-B and Cl&rk-Jewel Gas Ranges Savings that are almost unbelievable Buy now and save $12.50 to $27.50 on your stove Our 69th anniversary sale vent so far beyond our ex pectations that we were unable to devote tbe proper time and attention to our large Gas Range Dept. The result is we have * too many stoves on hand. There are exactly 14 stoves that must be sold immediately and these low prices will do it. Come early and make your selection and save $18 to $2o. Here Are the Money Saving Values!! Fiber Chaine Lounge fritted hfowrn finish Covered in ♦apesfry 88, #dO Cf) reduced t/> •pHA.iJU Fiber Arm Rocker Frnif.d brow* ffniih C»v.tM III UpMtrjF. It 1.0#, tOO (VO rM'jr.d to . Royal Fang Arm Chair With concealed foot*reat Tan eOry covered C/17 $7 2.00, reduced to # • U'J All Mohair Rocker OverMtiffed ivpe. finest ron • truehon throughout. Cush ion* figured, balance plain Mom* edge on cushion*. Taupe. $65.00 i Floor Lamp Junior alxe Fluted abaft. Polychrome finlah (ieoigeMe • bruin in roar and black. $40.00. ,M«rr.l $28.00 Bridge Lamp Polychrome base. reoigetfe • hade in burnt .orange and blur $$8 08, *99 reduced to .. v.... A-B Ranges on Sale We have 6 only A. B. gaa range*, 16x20 guaran teed ru*t-proof oven, white enamel door panels, full size cooking top. Regular rash price $60.00, saving this $ week $12.60, special . We have 1 only all while A B gaa range, 16x20 guaranteed rust-proof oven, full size cooking top. Regular cash price $151.00, ^ saving thla week $26.60, $ I W *£50 special. 1 Clark-Jewel Ranges on Sale Wa have $ only Clark-Jawel c*a rangaa with Lorain* regulator. 15x20 ovan. Regular prim $55 SO, savin* this wssk $24.50, special. j Wa hav* l only Clark-.Tatvel *as range with Loralne rek'Hator. 15\20 oven. Regular price $$7 50, saving thla week $21 SO, special . We hav* 1 only Clark-Jawel seinl 'vhlte gas rang'' 15x20 oven. rrartl- • rally all whlto stove (tegular 151 60, saving this week $10.50, aperlal .... Wa have t only Clark Jrwel aeiiil whlt* gas rang*. 15x20 oven with Isiraln heat regulator. Regular $102, saving $10,50. special . Irv1^ (k Jdberal farms for this nrrsk. Ws havr % ' I ^ 4~* 1 » payment plan whirl) allow, you. If r ■ /-V I B AVlTlC1 I ymi to pity the oil ■ Ol"|Tl f S"^ I III time. Very lib.r.l < «m be .1 ■ K I III * JL JL JL Jl JL KJ w run gad at a email idvanee over JL JL JLJLJLL/ W abo\ e sals prlcas. A Small Cash Payment Will Reserve Any Stove Until You Are Ready -- r — . . ♦ Farm Land Head Is Under Arrest \rrc*t Follow* kindness to Signer of Warrant, Says Attorney. Oscar P. Olson, 133 South Thirty eighth street, a farm land dealer with offices in the Omaha National bank building, was arrested Friday on a warrant issued hy Judge Holmes charging grand larceny. He was later released on $2,500 bond signed by Marlon O. Cunningham, attorney. The warrant was attested by Leon ard D. Rose. Cunningham declared that the charge was Rose's answer to an act of kindness done by Olson a short time ago. Rose. Cunningham said, had been sued for divorce recently. Mrs. Rose represented by Cunningham, won her suit and wag aXVarded nlfmony. A writ of attachment was obtained a gainst Rose's household goods and he was then ordered to remove some carpenters tools that were etored in the house. Fnable to pay for the transporta tion of the tools Roee went, to Olson, to whom he owed some money, said Cunningham. Olson sgreed to move the tools and hold them as security for the debt. A short time later the warrant was Issued accusing Olson of grand lar ceny In that he had stolen the tools. Neither Olson nor Rose could be reached Friday night. $15,000 BUYS $75,000 GARAGE Plsttsmoutb, Neb., May 24.—The O. K. garage in this city, built in 1917 at a cost of $75,000, has been purchased by George K. Petring, owner of the Ford garage, at a price approximately one-fifth its original cost. The garage has been Idle for several years. It was owned by the defunct Bank of Cass County and was sold at receivers’ sale in the final closing up of the business of that in stitution, which failed three years ago. The garage is one of the finest In southeastern Nebraska and will be operated a a a storage and service station. 6l High Graduates. Browen Bow, Neb., May 24. Sixty* one students graduated in the 19-4 class of the Broken Bow High school. Officers of the class are: Newell .loyner, president: Glenn Itoscberry, vice president, and Page Boggs, sec* ietary. Mrs. Madge Miller was class sponsor and Miss Qra.ce Sydenham I, ■ - received the scholarship for tha high, est average for the four years' work. Baccalaureate services aver* held at the Sun theater with the sermon preached by Rev. 8. E. Wells, for mer rector of the Episcopal church here. Commencement exercises were held Friday evening. Dr. A. A. F.rooks of Lincoln gave the address. ^Thampson-BeUens Jantzen Bathing Outfit Awarded by Thompson-Beldens A Jantzen auit, knitted to fit, also cap, hose and beach parasol, will be awarded the winner of the bathing revue conducted by the Strand theater in connection with “The Goldfish.” Jantzen Suits at Thompson-Belden’s Second Floor --“The Best Place to Shop, After All” ,__.. for unusual grace women choose the 1 . :| A splendid model for slen der women is the light _ elastic and brocade corset, , | illustrated, $5.00. For fuller figures there are other models, equally well adapted to individual needs. The Bandobelt is sold in Omaha only at Thompson-Belden’s. SECOND FLOOR I1 - “The Best Place to Shop, After AIV'' I Bargains at Brandt’s 1809 DOUGLAS ST. OPPOSITE FONTENELLE HOTEL Odd Pieces Broken Suite Your Living Room Furnished as Above ■ for 350 Including These Pieces OVERSTUFFED SOFA—Covered all over in brocaded taupe velour. Full webbing construction, with springs tied eight ways. Naachman spring-filled cushions. Length over all, fi fe^t, 11 inches.$122^00 OVERSTUFFED WING CHAIR—To match sofa. $69.00 GATE LEG TABLE—Mahogany finish. Sire open. 35x46. at. $26.00 SPINET DESK—Mahogany finish. Slide-out writing bed, with large drawer and pigeon holes. Width 34 inches At. $31.75 WINDSOR DESK CHAIR Row-buck style, shaped seat. mahogany finish . $8.00 DECORATED CHAIR—In black lacquer, with hand rushed seat and ladder hack, hand-decorated.... $13.75 CONSOLE—Brown mahogany finish .$19.00 END TABLE—Brown mahogany finish .$10.00 LADDER-BACK ARM CHAIR—With full upholstered^eat covered in tapestrv. Mahogany finish .$17.50 FLOOR LAMP Junior style. Black and gold standard. Shade trimmed with gold lace over black silk. Black and gold fringe to mnt^h. $33.00 Total - - $350.00 r Davenport and Wing Chair C- -red in fair* end mulberr* *dk xeleur combined with pla n taupe velour. Peer, T"eraf ef 'try finest construc tion. HOP.00 former pr.ee, ;r*„h0,.h. $195.00 Red and Dresser Frown mahagan? finiab l«rt« s're dre«*er and full **se bed. n -b solid head and feet. o l ane Suite Including aeft ami chair » J arm rocker. Sofa »• equipped with loose spring-filled jut cushion* and three extra back pillow* \ll cohered with Baker o . $125.00 Three-Piece Cane Suite V-ohler make F! .e Bake? a $142.50