Legion ' Fete
N Maj. L. Berry
at Big Banquet
President of International
Pressmen’s Union to Fire
Opening Gun of Member
ship Campaign.
The American Legion and union
labor are looking forward with inter
est to the visit here Monday of Maj.
George L. Rerry of. Tennessee, presi
dent of the International Pressmen's
union.
Major Berry, who almost won the
democratic nomination for vice presl
dent at Madison Square Garden last
summer, formerly was national vice
commander of the legion and one of
Its most active nnd influential mem
bers. He is coming to Omaha for two
purposes, one to visit the local press
men's union, and the other to
inaugurate the membership drive of
Omaha Post No. 1, American Legion.
An orator of recognized ability,
Major Berry will be the guest of
honor at a banquet at the Hotel Fon
tenello Monday night, which will
sound ofT the membership drive. At
the speakers' table will be prominent
business men, leaders of the legion,
labor leaders and others who are In
terested in the membership drive of
the post.
It is the aim of the post to recruit
^ Its present membership of more than
,1,000 to 5,000 or more. The drive will
start in earnest Tuesday.
"The national convention of the
legion in Omaha next fail will be one
of the most successful ever held, if
early indications mean anything,”
said Commander Anan Raymond.
" ■■ - 1 — —
We already have the largest post In
the world, and w# want to make It
even larger to take care adequately
of the enormous crowd of visitors
coming to the convention.
"The entertainment plans are al
ready under way and It wlU he a
party on a huge scale. Only mem
hers of the legion will be allowed to
attend these entertaining functions
Therefore it Is up to all the ex-service
men In Omaha to join the post, not
only as a matter o£ civic and na
tional patriotism, hut also for their
own good when the visitors from all
the states and territories and many
foreign countries begin rolling into
town."
MOVE IS BEGUN
TO FREE SLAYER
Lincoln. Jan. 31.—Efforts to se
cure the release of Edward Schuer
rnan of DeWitt, who shot and killed
George Rheinmiller last October 10,
from the state hospital for Insane
were begun in the supreme court
here today, where an appeal was
taken front the judgement of Bis
trict Judge Mason Wheeler denying
a petition for a writ of habeas cor
pus.
Schuerman was tried on a charge
of murder, but was ndjudged Insane
and committed to the state hospital.
Action was then started to obtain his
release on the grounds that he had
recovered from the condition of tem
pory Insanity since the time of the
crime and is now a sane man.
Hearing of the case is scheduled for
the supreme court session in April.
Ground Hog Frolic.
A “Forty and Nine Cent" dance
will be held Tuesday, February 3. at
Peony park under the auspices of the
Omaha Retail Grocers' association. A
groundhog special frolic will he on the
program of entertainment. Cards
will he played.
rhildf 2, Smiles at Hospital Aides
. Though She Is Unable to Raise Head
I By KL1/.ABKTH GOL'LD.
Although Alice Monohan, 2. has
been stretched on _a canvas and iron
frame since last October, she pro
vides the cheer and happiness in the
children's ward at the University hos
pital.
Alice has a broad smile for every
visitor in the ward. Her bed is the
first of a long line from the entrance
to the sun porch and it is Alice with
her big blue eyes, flaxen haid and
bright countenance who first at
tracts attention.
Alice is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. James A. Monohan of Pierce,
Net). She was brought to Omaha for
examination last fall and her case
was diagnosed as Pott's disease, tu
berculosis of the s^tine. The vertebrae
of the spine near the waistline had
become inflamed and a swelling de
veloped that caused the spine to grow
crooked.
There was danger of the spine
growing into a bend outward. Alice
was therefore placed on a Bradford
frame, made of canvas nnd iron pip
ing. The frame was bent so that ns
the little girl lay on it her back
would tend to bend inward and her
head and feet would be lower than
her back.
Her back has been raised slightly
by the frame ever since she was
placed in bed last October. The child
chnhot raise her head from the pillow,
for a restraining Jacket has been
placed across her chest and tied to
the bed to keep her in place. Never
theless, she is able to move her head
from side to side to watch the other
children in the ward at play.
By the position in which the child
is placed the pressure is taken off
the vertebrae of her spine and given
an opportunity to heal. She is re
rported to be improving gradually. The
swelling in her fingers has begun to
disappear. She eats and drinks while
lying on her hack. The nurses say
Alice is the pet of the ward. She
calls they by special names that no
one can pronounce hut Alice.
Another girl In the same ward is
recovering from the same disease
with which Alice Is suffering. She
is Gertrude Bowdon, 6. of O'Neill.
Neb. She was placed on a similar
frame last August, made of plaster
and canvas. Gertrude is able to sit
up with the aid of pillows now, al
though still on a frame.
YEAR IN PRISON
FOR VINCIQUERRA
Lincoln, Jan. 31.—Sebastino Vincl
querra, whose wife is known as the
"Queen of the Bootleggers" in Omaha,
was sentenced to one year and a day
In Leavenworth penitentiary by Fed
eral Judge Munger here today, after
pleading guilty to the charge of con
spiracy . to violate the prohibition
laws.
Anton Steransky of Dwight, whose
place was raided yesterday by federal
officers who confiscated 3S7 gallons
of alleged whisky, was sentenced to
one year in the Lancaster county
jail and was fined $300. Steransky
pleaded guilty to a charge of sale
and possession. He declared that his
loss is $5,000, the whisky selling $13
a gallon.
Leg Is Amputated.
Columbus, Neb., Jan 31.—Pat Buck
ley, 78, who was for years employed
in the store department of (he Pinion
Pacific at Omaha, until he was trans
ferred here and retired on a pension,
underwent an operation yesterday
for the amputation of his right leg
above the knee. The amputation was
necessitated by blond poisoning de
veloping from an Ingrown! toenail.
His condition is critical.
Clarence and Clifford Are Twins
at Creighton; Which Is Which?;
§ Cfarerzce and Clifford C/za/fbury
'Hie one on the left said he was I
Clarence Ohallburg and the one on
the right corroborated this by agree j
ing that he v.as Clifford.
But maybe they were only fooling]
the photographer. It doesn't matter j
much, because the twins are as like
as two peas In a pod.
They came from Orleans, Neb., to
attend Creighton university college of
commerce, finance and journalism.
They wear exactly the same kind
and shade of hats, suits, shirts, ties,
collars, and shoes. They comb their i
hair the same way.
When Clifford coughs. Clarence
coughs. When Clarence smiles, Clif ]
ford smiles. And they both frown in
unison.
They get the same marks In their
studies. The instructors say there is
notiiing remarkable in this because
I they have the same kind of brains
with the same weight of gray matter
and the same number of convolutions.
Of course they have the same
studies and at precisely the same
hours. The “profs,” therefore, are
never in doubt as to whether either
is absent. If one ever was absent,
however, it would be impossible to
tell which.
T'sually they are together outside
of classrooms. When one of them ap
pears "'solo" he Is (Treated hy th»
simple greeting: "Hello, Challburg.
though one of the college wits added
to his reputation by railing out:
"Hello, Clifford or Clarence, which
ever you may happen to he."
FARMER KILLED BY
SHOTGUN BLAST
North Platte, Nab., Jan. 31. - Frank
Glenn, a farmer, living ten miles
sduthwest of Hershey near the Star
school house, was accidentally killed
last evening when a ahotgun which
he was carrying In his wagon ex
ploded. Glenn had attempted to pull
the gun from the wagon when It was
discharged, the full charge striking
him In 'he forehead, killing him In
stantly.
The team ran away at the dis
charge of the gun and was seen by
members of his family. They ran
out and found Glenn dead._
AT)\ 1 111 IhKMENT.
Special Announcement
We purchased from the Brandeis
Stores the entire Burgess-Nash
Piano Stock. Brandeis having no
Piano Department and no inten
tion of going into the Music busi
ness passed their unusual purchase
on to us.
We take this opportunity to cor
dially welcome the Burgess-Nash
patrons to make our store their
headquarters, where you will find
the largest stock in the city of
Sheet Music, Player Rolls, Phono
graph Records, Radios; in fact ev
erything in music. Open a charge
account with us for convenience in
shopping.
Burgess-Nash Piano Stock now
on sale at Half Price and on terms
to suit the smallest purse.
SCHMOLLER * MUELLER
PIANO CO.,
KfE Brandeis Store
Sale
Starts
Monday, <
February 2d
—
o/ to 50% From Low Cash Prices i
ITOR months our buyers have searched the markets for the furniture Q INGLE pieces, complete sets-AU new clean merchandise. A tremen
F^er“d in this sak They have only been interested in quality furni- p dous stock and extens.ve variety of furniture assembled on our seventh
ture that could be sold to save you from 15 to 50 percent. ^ .Jjlgff & yoUr sdectl0n-___
16.75 End Table
There is room in every
home for several of the** j
tables. Note the substan
tial construction. Finished
in the dull brown mahog
any. We can- /-% WA
not accept tele- / J M
phone orders.
55.00 Davenette
Easy
Tima
Pay
manta
Tha frame la of aolld oak
It la upholstered in heavy
imitation leather. and
opena Into ^ *7 C A
I.doubl.
bed.
* Kitchen Chair*
eroaa la* braeta. Finl.n.n
la tha *olden •* AA
oak ; no phono I • v/v/
orders.
195.00 Value
8-Piece Dining Room Suite
Tudor period. The buffet has six substantial
legs, with large compartments and drawer
space. The 60-inch oblong table extends 6
feet. The set of chairs has heavy tapestry
seats. February Sale Price,
Monthly Payments Without Interest _
3-Piece Living Room Suite
We are able to offer twenty-five fine living r\s\
room suites with loose spring-filled cushions -4 f If I
and tassels on each piece over a full webbed I I II
bottom. You may select either the beaver or ■ 1 a II
blue velour. A parlor suite at such a low price
should not last throughout the day.
Monthly Payments Without Interest
Monthly Payments Without Interest
%
\ new departure in Omaha retail furniture credit policies is the step
we have taken in the DISCONTINUANCE OF INTEREST CHARGES
on deferred payments. We have gone into this matter with a great
deal of thought and have weighed carefully the merits of the proposi
tion before making our decision. We feel that the mutual interest of
our customers is best served by doing away with tho intoiest charge
on our deferred payment sales, as it amounts to a considerable saving
to you.
You Save the Difference
Pay the Same--Cash or Credit
8-Piece Dining Room Suites
Made entirely of genuine American walnut 250.00 Value
with burl overlay panels. Handsome suite of ^ wm* AA
matched piece*. Th* buffet me»*ures 66 in. | ^ f 1\JU
The 45x60-inch table measures 6 feet. The I |
chairs have heavy tapestry seats. Of best _A S-S \_/
construction and finish throughout.
Monthly Payments Without Interest
3-Piece Living Room Suite
Full webbed bottom, loose spring filled cush- 1 CCOO
ions—each piece with tassels—beaver or _____
blue velour covering. February Sale Price
Monthly Payments Without Interest__
_
4-Piece Bedroom Suite
Think of buying a genuine American walnut 195.00 I alue
suite of <1 pieces with full sired vanity. 45- mmm / \ A
inch dresser, bow end bed and large chiffor- "l ' W V r
ette, at such a low price. Just 14 to sell. Be I / ^ ___
here early Saturday morning. JL V/
Monlhly Payments H ithout Interest
13.00 Simmons
Steel Beds
Two-inch continuous post
steel bed. with heavy filler
rods, finished in the new
walnut brown; d P"»
full or tingle ^
22.50 Layer Cot
ton Felt Mattress
dBBK
Contains 50 pcunda of the
best cotton: four extra
row* of »sde stitching with
a contrasting colored bor
der. making d a ^ P»
eor fort»bl« ^ 3
bed.
3.50 Card Table
A tuh.untitl »ni —II
in«i«r ulilf with «lrt mttal
rornrr br*re*. r*t*nt*d
Sr* brmcr*. hr*v* imiutioa
Sr*thrr top. * wrt
No phon* I J
ordrr*. A,# 7
Exceptional Offerings in Fine
Draperies
‘ February offering planned to save you a great
deal of money. High grade curtains in most
wanted styles.
4.50 Ruffled Curtains
\ !
' Splendid lot of high grade voile and J _
marquiaette ruffled curtains, in large f ^ ^
I and small dots, also large and small > 1. A. 1
checks. Wide, full ruffles, all beautl-1 %*?•**%**
fully made. I
, Fine Curtain
Materials
Formerly to M«
A (root onrloty of now j
a wiaiaa. Foil** and mar-1 ^y /’“V
qulaattaa. in plain and I .X p
flfurad pattama: alto, S \,
blua, gold and maa aol-V
orad dota. ?
_ r
Odd Window
Shades
Formerly to 1.7S
Mad* from abort length* j
ot beat oil opaque *ha«l»,/ * e-a
rloth; all rolora. In"
eluding duplex, all#*
range from 2*3 feet to I
3*7 feet. I
Sloth Floor.
Fancy Net
Panels
Valtias to 3.80
All with 4-Inch silk and J
cotton fringe: *6 nnd [i
46 Inch## wide; yds.
lout- Vary beautiful
paltarnt. In aream and
ecru coloring.
Small Lots of Fim
Wall Papers
At Close-out Prices
We are closing out all short lots in less than bundle
lots and have priced these papers at ridiculously
low figures.
At 5c
Special papers in light and
dark .colors, suitable for your
kitchen, bedroom, etc.; sold
only with borders.
At 17c
30-Inch cameo blends, the
popular semi-plain papers, in
six pleasing shades.
At 9c
Unusual values in beautiful
bedroom papers, plain satin
stripes, chinties and floral ef
fects with matched borders.
At 34c
Fiends, (trass cloths, tapes
tries and damask effects.
Some are 30 inches wide.
Worth to 80c.
Our selection of wall papers comprises the most
desirable patterns from 35 manufacturers; every
roll full length and of guaranteed quality.
Fifth Floor
Four Outstanding Values in
R-U-G-S
95.00 9x12 Wool
Wilton Rugs
Good durnble quality, in ae\
lection of beautiful design*,)
Persian and Chinese affect*;' X Op,,
in every desired color com-, OUMj Monthly PaVmenU
hination; finished with) If “- .... . , ■
fringed ends. I ithout Interest
9x12 Seamless
Axminster Rugs
62.50 Quality
Heaviest quality
made. reproduction
of oriental dcataua.
Made by a manufac
turer known for the
quality of hla food*,
whn.e name we can
not uae in entire *•
tion with the** lour f
. p r I e e a . Slifhtly
•haded.
0x12 Seamless H ilton
Velvet Rugs
57.50 Quality
Heary quality ru«*.
In a splendid selec
tion of patterns and
color*; a price that
is absurdly low for
a rue >'f this type - 1
make your "election '
early.
5imtH Floor
9x12 Seamless
Ax mi nster Rugs
55.00 Grade
Oriental
pattern*. • can
not Quota the name
of thia mafcnr tn eon
•action with the
pnee. hut *ou
vecoanite It a* on#
(ftrr)inf p*e*t»r* a
the ruf trade
SHshtljr shaded.