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THE BEE: OMAHA. THURSDAY, JANUARY 15. 1920. EXECUTION OF NEBRASKA MEN MAY BE DELAYED j Attorneys Continue Efforts 1 To Get New Trials for Cole and Grammer Before Friday. 1 Lincoln, Net., Jan. 14.-(Spcial telegram.) With only one day re gaining before the date set for the electrocution of Alson D. Cole and Xllen V. Grammer. convicted of the jieath of Mrs. Ltilu Vogt of Elba, Sitb., in 1917. attorneys for both Jnen obtained court action that will jirjdoubtedly at least delay the execu- lon set tor rnday. Judge Monger of the United States ederal court aranted a hearing for f r u-i . .t,;. tOlC On a wril OI liaucas i-uiyua una fternoon and it will be heard to- Jiiorrow. In the meanttime Attorney shrank Tyrrell is en route to Wash ington to be redy to appeal to the United States supreme court in case the writ is denied. J Sterling Mutz, attorney for Gram mer, filed an application for writ of -tiabeai rorous tor a rehearing of the ase before Judge Stewart of the Lancaster county district court yes Jerday. I In the application, Mr. Mutz .lharges that one man of the jury A-hich convicted Grammer was not ' citizen of the United States and vas mentally incompetent. ' "Judge Stewart granted the writ on the contention of Sterling Mutz, at torney for Grammer. that Henry B. Berndt, juror at Grammer's trial, was mentally incompetent and not a fitizen of the Uniteq States and that popular prejudice against Grammar jmd Cole, his partner in crime, set ip a "crowd psychology," which fnade a fair trial impossible. I Assistant Attorney General J. B. Barnes for the state and Attorneys Sterling Mutz and T. A. Reisner for he prisoner, will argue the merits jf the case- at the hearing before udge Stewart tomorrow. The attorney general immediately otified the warden at the peniten- . .t a .l. i : ..m t.. ;ury mat uic ficdiing wuuiu uc eld tomorrow. May Stay Execution. This action probably will stay the Execution of the youths Friday, as prdered by the coijrt. S If Judge Stewart denies the writ f habeas corpus it can be appealed lo the supreme court, which opens fhe possibility of going through the Entire case again from the begin- iung. I Governor McKelvie today stated that he would not issue an order for fi stay of execution until after the hearing tomorrow. He said mat his latest action practically takes he matter off his hands. In either case a stay of execution or Grammar will nrobably be neces- lirv hpranp of the nossibilitv of ap peal to the supreme court from the Lancaster district court's decision. Like Action for Cole. When asked if this action would In any way affect Cole's status at the prison, the governor said that if lie was to issue an order for stay pi execution for Grammer, in event fof a rehearing of the case before the supreme court, he would have to lake like action for Cole, because the two cases are so closely linked together. Wife Sees Crammer. Grammer was brought from his death cell to the court room by Warden W. T. Fenton in the war den's automobile. He was not hand cuffed or shackled. His wife heard that he had come to the court house, and, she hurried there to see him. She met him just as he was coming down the steps from the court house. She fell, weeping, into his arms. '.'Guess we'll have to go now, Vin cent," said Warden Fenton after a while. "You can see him tomorrow," he told Mrs. Grammer. "Elizabeth May," said Grammer through the bars of his death cell in the state penitentiary this morn ing, "if the worst should happen, I want you to know that I have loved you, and if. after I, am gone, you meet a good man whom you can love, it is my wish that you marry him, and that you be as faith ful to him as you have been to me." Mrs. Grammer has been cast off by her relatives since she took & hum- b!e position in Lincoln to be as near as possible to her husband in his darkest lays. Tyrrell to Washington. Grammer's attorneys said it is doubtful that Grammer will be re turned to the penitentiary after the habeas corpus hearing Thursday in time for the scheduled execution on Friday. They expressed confidence in the outcome of the' hearing. - Grammer s attorneys will apply to the supreme court for a stay of ex ecution. , Attorney Frank M. Tyrell left Lincoln this morning for Washing ton, where he will seek a habeas corpus writ for Cole. f Keady for Electrocution. Preparation for the execution on Friday have been completed. .The newly installed electric chair is in readiness and Executioner Hulbert of New York is present for his duty. Another attempt to save Cole from the electric chair failed yes terday when Attorney Priest in the supreme court asked for permission to allow a writ of error to be is sued to the United States supreme court in the original habeas corpus action filed some time ago with the state supreme court, which had been denied, but after taking the same under consideration ,the state court denied the application. DIVORCE DECREE SET ASIDE AFTER HOLMBERG DEATH Widow Now Fights Will Made By Her Former Husband. District Judge Wakeley yesterday set aside the divorce decree granted to Peter Holmberg from Augusta Holmberg, October 24, 1919, al though Peter Holmborg is dead arid buried since December 12. 1919. The case is an unique one in di vorce annals in this state. A fight is on in county court over the $4,000 estate left by Mr. Holmberg and yes terday evidence was taken in an at tempt by Mrs. Holmberg to prove that her deceased husband was not competent to make the will which he made on October 25. 1919. the day after his divorce was granted. In this will he gave $600 to the Swed ish Methodist church of Omaha and other amounts to various relatives in other parts of the coantry. , The Holmbersrs were married in 1914 when Mr. Holmberg was 72 years old, and Mrs. Holmberg was 55 years old. Mr. Holmberg alleged in his divorce petition that his wife made fuh of him. refused to go to church with him and threatened to send him to the poor house. The day after the aged man was found dead in his room, his divorced wife filed a oetition to be appointed administrator of his estate and named herself as the sole heir, con tending that the statutory six months had not elapsed since her former husband was granted a di vorce. It was uoon this cround that Judge Wakeley set aside the decree and made Mrs. Augusta Holmberg the widow of Peter Holmberg. ' 'At the hearing m county court yes terday various witnesses testified to actions of Peter Holmberg during his latter years and said they did not consider that lie was competent on October 25, 1919, to make a will. He used to crawl around on the floor and said he was hunting God," testified Mrs. Holmberg. Others testified to actions on the part of Mr. Holmbejg, which they said indicated that he was not nor mal mentally. The case was con tinued until today. American Lives Safer In Mexico During War (Continued from Fage One.) States government stays behind us," he answered. Four of? the members of the Amer incan Legion are Mexicans who served with the American army. Britt said that since' he left Tampico they had been arrested. "Blalock Colony" Story. The story of the disappearance of the "Blalock colony" was told by G. Blalock, its founder. He told the committee it once c6m prised about 100 families all Okla homa farmers, in very moderate circumstances. When he went into the venture he and a relative had in it $4,000. In addition he had about $2,000. He told the committee of the aspiration of the men to acquire and develop their own homes and how the order or suggestion from the American consul at Tampico caused them to leave in 1914. They had been in Mexico since 1903. Telling of five murders of Amer icans, he said no one had ever been put to death for the crimes and no show of punishment given in the majority of the cases. Two Community Center Organizations Effected Community center organizations were formed Tuesday night in the Mason school and the school for the deaf. At the Mason school, Mrs. Martha Christiancy, principal, urged members of the center to co operate in an effort to obtain an auditorium in connection with an addition which will be built to her school. At the firit 'chill! Take Genuine Aspirin marked with the Bayer Cross" to break up your Cold and relieve the Headache. Fever, Stuffiness. v v Warning! To get Genuine Aspirin prescribed by physicians for over 19 years, you must ask for "Bayer Tablets of Aspirin," and look for the name Bayer" on the package and on each tablet' Always say Bayer.' ' Each "Bayer package" contains safe and proper directions for the relief of Colds also for Headache, Neuralgia, Toothache Earache, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Neuritis and for Pain generally! uvyvi iu trivia I spirm Boxet of 12-Bottle. of 24-Bottle. of 100-Alto Cpulei-All , ruggtat Aaplrla lett trtd. mark ot Bsjrtr Manufacture ej MoowwUcacldejt. ef BIlcllcacl4 BAGLEY TAKES j HAND IN PROBE OF NAVYAVARDS Brother-ln-Law of Daniels Asks That He Be Given Only Medal Received by Others. . i Washington, Jan. 14. Commander David Worth Bagley, brother-in-law of Secretary Daniels, has cabled the Navy department requesting that his name be considered only for such decoration as was conferred upon all captains of destroyers serving in the war zone. Commander Bagley. whose ship. the Jacob Jones, was torpedoed and sunk during the war, was recom mended for a navy cross by the war decorations board, but Secretary Daniels awarded him the Distin guished Service Medal along with the captains of other naval ships de stroyed by enemy submarines. Commander Bagley, who is serv ing as naval attache at The" Hague, recently cabled the department that European newspapers had published statements that Rear Admiral Sims had charged that Commander Bag ley received his Distinguished Serv ice Medal because of the favoritism of Secretary Daniels and that the widespread publication of the report had made the continuation of the discharge of his duties as naval at tache extremely difficult and embar rassing. Submits List of Witnesses. A list of IS admirals, headed by Rear Admiral Sims, was submitted to Secretary Daniels by Senator Hale of Maine, chairman of the senate naval subcommittee on investigation of navy decoration awards, with the request that the officers be sum moned to appear before the commit tee which will hold its first meet ing Friday. Included in the list are Rear Admirals William S. Benson, retired, former chief of naval opera tions; Austin M. Knight, retired, head of the special board on naval awards; Charles J. Badger, retired, general board, and Henry T. Mayo, former commander of the Atlantic fleet In addition, the committee re quested the appearance of Maj. Gen. George Barnett, commanding the marine corps, and of all bureau chiefs. Sims Writes Another Letter. Admiral Sims, who recently wrote Secretary Daniels, sharply criticizing the secretary's action in changing recommendations for war honors made by commanding officers, and refusing the Distinguished Service Medal awarded him, should the list of awards stand as announced, will be the first of the officers to testify before the subcommittee at Friday's hearing. " Secretary Daniels announced that he had received another letter of a "highly controversial" nature from Admiral Sims. The secretary said he had not read the letter carefully and would not make it public until he nad done so, but that a cursory examination of its contents had con vinced him that it contained sreneral criticism of the navy's conduct in certain phases of the world war. Casualties in Berlin 1 Rioting Placed at 147 (Continued from Face One.) further deliberations could, under the circumstances, hardly be ex pected to continue with the neces sary calm. He suggested an ad journment until Wednesday morn ing at 1U o'clock. The deputies re ceived the announcement standing and then left the chamber. Independent socialist leaders plan to continue demonstrations when ever the industrial council's bill is up for debate, and it is expected the climax will be reached on Thurs day, which is the anniversary of the death of Dr. Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg, radical leaders, who were slain while being taken to Moabit prison. Martial Law Declared. Paris, Jan. 14. Martial law has been declared throughout Germany with the exception of Bavaria, Sax ony, Wuerttemberg and Baden, ac cording to Berlin advices. Dispatches from Berne say that during the demonstration before the Reichstag building in Berlin yester day two policemen were killed and two are missing. Ten others were wounded. Twenty members of the crowd which attempted to rush into the building were killed and 40 wounded. Policeman Arrests Eight Alleged Gamblers Alone Eight men were arrested in a single-handed gambling raid staged by Policeman J. C. Peters, who suprised them about 7 last night In an upstairs room on North Six teenth street near Chicago. Pete Thompson, 316 North Six teenth street, was charged with be ing keeper of a gambling game. Bill Melonis of Council Bluffs, Nick Limbris. 204 South Thirteenth street;' Theodore Karas, 114 North Eighteenth street and Harry Mitchakes, 1311 Douglas street, were charged with being inmates of a gambling house. m Chris Poulos of Long Pine. Neb., eighth avenue and Sam Poulas, Harry Maritas, 538 South Twenty 2209 Davenport street, were charged with gambling. Prosperous Year Reported by Omaha Insurance Company The National Security Fire In surance Co., held its annual meet ing in Omaha last night and re ported the business for 1919 was double the previous year. The report showed the company now doing businessin the states of Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Colorado and Wy oming. The following officers were elect ed: E. E. Good of Peru, president; John G. Hohl of Prague and E. E. James of Falls City, vice presidents; O. A. Danielson of Omaha, secre tary; F. J. Zeman, Omaha, treasurer. Directors: John G. Hohl, Prague; A. H. Ruwe, Hooper;. F. A. Good, Cowles; Jacob Sevenn, Utica: O. A. Danielson, Omaha, and J. F. Baston, Coron. . . ' Omaha Banker Who Has Been Called to. Big Job In Chicago . tfW PHOTO F. A. Cuscaden, vice) president of the Merchants National bank, has been elected a vice president of the Northern Trust Company-Bank of Chicago, and will leave for there about February 1, to assume his new duties. Mr. Cuscaden has had 18 years of banking experience, most of which he secured with Omaha organiza tions. "The offer of the Chicago position came to me out of a clear sky," he said. "As the Northern Trust company-Bank is one of the largest in that city I believe it offers a some what broader field than can be found in Omaha." Mr. Cuscaden is only 39 years old, and was one of the younger bank officials of the city. His wife and two children will remain in Omaha until he can find a suitable location in Chicago. Time and Half Given To Freight Handlers ' For Overtime Work Washington, Jan. 14. Director General Hines has signed a national agreement covering rules and work ing conditions with the Brother hood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers and Ex press and Station Employes. . The agreement, it was announced today, is retroactive to January 1 and will continue in force during the period of federal control. The agreement provides for time and a half for overtime after eight hours, applying to all employes ex cept certain vorkers whose em ployment is light or intermittent, and for one day's rest each week, except where operation of the in dividual railroads would be affected. NEW DIRECTORS ARE CHOSEN FOR COMMERCE CLUB Spirited Election Wednesday Brings Out the Largest Vote in History of Chamber. Charles E. Magoon Dies , In Washington Hospital Washington, . Jan. 14. (Special Telegram.) Charles Edward Ma goon, former provisional governor of Cuba and governor of Panama, died at the Emergency hospital here Wednesday following an operation for intestinal obstruction. He was taken to the hospital Monday from his apartment in the Marlborough. He was 59 years old and unmarried. Funeral services will be held at a local undertaking establishment Friday, the body to be taken to Lincoln, Neb., where interment will be made Sunday afternoon. Mr. Magoon leaves no near relatives. Iowa Man Nominated Chief of Army Engineers Washington, Jan. 14. Col. Lan sing H. Beach was nominated today to be chief of army engineers. Colonel Beach succeeds Maj. Gen. William M. Black, retired. He was appointed to West Point from Iowa in 1878 and reached his present rank in 1913. Denies Pogroms Stories; Chicago, Jan. 14. Reports of po groms against Jews in Poland were branded as false by the Rev. Stan islas Adamski of Posen, a leader in the Polish constitutional assembly, who is visiting in Chicago. Oregon Ratifies Suffrage. Salem, Ore., Jan. 14. Ratification of the national equal suffrage amend ment in Oregon' was completed Wednesday when the president of the senate and the speaker of the house in the legislature affixed their signatures to the resolution of the ratification adopted finally and it was filed with the secretary of state. To Heal A Cough Take RATES' HEALING HONET. Bc. INSIST UPON THE BEST IT COSTS YOU NO MORE SCIIULZE'S BUTTER-NUT BREAD Package Cakes . Eight Varieties The Chamber nf Cnmmrr terday elected 75 new directors for ju. ine largest vote in the his tory, of the rhamhpr urae rm'c(.J The polls were open from 10 to 6. .-in election commission ot e mem bers headed by Robert Manley counted the ballots for the 300 rromi nejes. The following men were elected: Walter W. Head W. B. Rhoade J. W. Gamble Financial Group. Joseph Barker R. C. Petera Thomas A. Fry Harry Koch KoDt. h. Manley w. R. Adair An.nkll. T .1 Clarke O. Powell Ray Hayward Guy L. Smith R. E. Davis 1iih11H n. ...... uaivaj ui cmii Harvey Mtlllken . Trafflo Bureau. Fred 8. Knapp Profeftnlonn. J. H. Beverldga E. C. Henry t.- rx0f!,!in Alvin F- Johnson J. T. Dysart E. d. McGllton Grain Dealers. J. A. I.lnderholm P. O. Manchester Kailroad and Publle Service. J. K. Davidson Mock Yards Packing and Live Stock, E. Buckingham R. C. Howe M. K. Murphy A. F. Stryker Manufacturers. Roy T. Bvrns smni r.o. O. E. Corey A. C. Scott Guy Ktddo John W. Towl A . J. Mnnasrhan D T. nm , Walter T. Page W. R. Wood M. c. Peters Chaa. C. George H. A.'Tukey Byron R. Hastings H. A. Wolt John Li. McC'ague Retail Trad. Charles E. Black Harley Conant W'Fv.Baxter Joseph Hayden George Brandefs C." r! Sherman i. l.. uomhs John W. Welch Wholesale Jobbers and Brokers. RnnrtfLlI W Rrnorn T. V W. M. Burgess C. H. Pickens r. e. Bryne J. A. Sunderland i. w. carpenter C. M. Wllhelm Dnvffl fnlA T? Si T-..I m 10 W. T. Houfnrd .T riartr. .l F. W. Judson Underwood-Hitchcock Fight at Focus Today (Continued From Page One.) fication, Senator Underwood de clared several days ago that, if un able to sectre ratification without reservations,' he was prepared to support a resolution of partial rati fication, excluding the league of na tions covenant and leaving it for settlement in the fall elections. Hitchcock Oppose: Course. Senator Hitchcock has opposed such a course. Another factor is the authorship of Senator Underwood of the pending motion for appoint ment of a senate committee on con ciliation. Supporters of Senator Hitchcock have been urging his election as an endorsement of his ex-officio min ority leadership during the illness and since the death of Senator Mar tin. They also have emphasized that his defeat might be construed as re oudiation of the administration pol icy as regards the treaty and mighit have a harmful effect on future ac tion. Treaty Temporary Issue. In behalf of Senator Underwood, it has been denied that his election would or could be regarded as a repudiation of the treaty manage ment, either of Mr. Hitchcock or of the administration, The Alabama senator's friends have insisted that the treaty is a temporary issue which should not be a factor in elec tion of a permanent leader, and have emphasized that Mr. Hitch cock, as ranking democrat on. the foreign relations committee, would continue in charge of the treaty and also of all other questions of for eign relations -coming before the senate even should Mr. Underwood be chosen leader. Another argument has hinged on geographical considerations, Mr. Hitchcock being from the middle- west and Mr. Underwood from the 'solid south." COURTNEY CO.'S STORES BOUGHT BY BRANDE1S Entire Stock of Groceries to Be Cleared Out Firm Needs More Floor ;. Space, if J. L.' Brandeis & Sons yesterday acquired the grocery and meat stocks, restaurant, bakery, cafeteria and other departments of Courtney iVCo.'s stores at Seventeenth and Douglas streets, the entire space to be added to the Brandeis stores as quickly as possible. The Courtney stores occupy three floors and basement, with a total floor space of 34,848 square feet. The stocks will be sold at once at actual cost, as the Brandeis company does not intend to enter the grocery busi ness at this time. This transaction" marks the pass ing of one of Omaha's old retail concerns. The Courtney stores have been at their present location 15 years, previously having been for 15 years at Iwenty-hfth and Daven port streets. J. L. Brandeis & Sons recently re- modled the fourth floor of theit main building from office to store space and it, is intended to make similar use of the fifth, sixth and seventh floors as soon as office ten ants are able to find space elsewhere. Swift Justice Meted Out 1 For Robbing Doctor's Office Swift justice was meted out to Hajry Saunders and Carson Coving ton, who broke into the oftue of Dr. G. A. Angus in the Douglas block last Sunday night. They were arrested the same night, were arraigned in police court at 11 yesterday morning and bound over to the district court. They pleaded guilty to the charge of breaking and entering at 2 yesterday afternoon be fore District Judge Troup and were sentenced to the penitentiary for terms of one to 10 years each. . Paul Deschanel, Candidate For President of France Taris, Jan. 14. (Havas.) En couraged by their success in electing Paul Deschanel president of the Chamber of Deputies yesterday, his oHIirronU arr nrcnarint? to announce his candidacy for the presidency of the republic at tne plenary nieeimR of Parliament at Versailles next Sat urday. , , . t Premier Clemenceau s friends as sert he will not declare his candi dacy, but will accept the presidency if the vote is favorable at Versailles on Saturday. Railroad Surgeons '? Will Be Permitted to Ride on Trains Free Washington, Tan. 14. fSoecial' Telegram.) Physicians and sur geons in the employ of railroads will be allowed free transportation in .the discharge of their duties if the provision agreed upon by house and senate conferees on the railroad bill is adopted by congress. The Esch bill, which passed the house, pro hibited railroads from extendinsr passes to physicians and surgeons. This provision met with violent ob jection at the hands of prominent physicians of Omaha, who wired a protest to Congressman Jefferis. In conference the conferees informed Congressman Jefferis that this pro vision would be stricken out. Following the conference, Mr. Jefferis stated that, in his opinion, the objectionable provision will not be a part of the bill in its final draft. Mr. Jefferis left Wednesday night with other members of the special committee investigating war expend itures for Charleston, S. C, and be fore returning will investigate the condition of the nitrate plant at Mussel Shoals. Must Use Care With Our Credit, Financier Warns New York, Jan. 14. Sharp excep tion to the views of Sir George Paish on possibilities of assistance for Europe by the United'States was taken by Eugdne Meyer, jr., man aging director of the War Finance corporation, at a luncheon of the American Manufacturers' Export as sociation. His address followed one by the British economist who re iterated his opinion that it was the duty of America to give Europe enormous credits to aid in rehabilita tion. "I do not say that this is not a time for the use of credit, but I do say, and the money markets and the investment markets the world over show it, it is time when we must begin to use it with more care than we have during the war," said Mr. Meyer. "We could afford to take risks then that we must cease taking now. We must look forward to the time when our balance of trade will be balanced in other ways than by paper." Hungarian Pact Beady Paris, Jan! 14. The treaty of peace with Hungary will be deliver ed to the Hungarian delegates at the foreign office at 2 o'clock to morrow afternoon. The ceremony will not be public. Treaty Compromise Supporters Lead in Vote of Colleges New York, Jan. 14. Supporters of ratification of the peace treaty by compromise maintained their lead in returns from, 375 colleges and uni versities on the intercollegiate treaty referendum. Out of a total of 92, 466 votes cast by the students and faculties, 32,691 students and 3,612 professors and teachers voted in favor of compromise. The next high est vote was for ratification without amendment, which totaled 25.869 students and 3,046 teachers. Only 9,566 votes were cast for rejection of the treaty in any form and 17,322 for ratification with the Lodge rescr vatiems. Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 14. University of Nebraska students and faculty members, 1,115 in all, voted on six propositions concerning the league of nations and peace treaty, and that favoring unqualified ratification re ceived the largest number of votes. The total number of votes cast for ratification without amendments or reservations was 307. Grand Jurors Uncover Master Trickster' in 'Overshadowing Crime' t New York, Jan. 14. The extraor dinary grand jury which is investi gating "an overshadowing crime" dispatched letters to Governor Smith and Attorney General New ton announcing the existence of "the master triqkster" and the pos sibility that "high officials of this country" are "puppets" of the anony inous individual. The attorney gen eral is urgently asked to accept the role of the grand jury's legal ad viser and counsel; to conduct its in vestigations and prosecute criminal cases with which it is or "may be come concerned." For months the grand jurors have been investigating city and county officers in their pur suit of the "overshadowing crime" the nature of which has never been divulged. , Bluffs Lawyer Dies. Thomas Q. Harrison, 47 years old, 317 Sherman avenue, one of the most widely-known members of the Council Bluffs bar, died yesterday at the Edmundson hospital, following an operation performed for chronic appendicitis last April. "CAREY FINED" The Csrey Cleaning- Co. finds they can still continue to clean neckties, belts, suspenders, handkerchiefs, hose, gloves and garters for 16c where only one delivery day is required. Just "Tell" Webster 892. To the Big Shirt Sale Big Hosiery Sale Big Tie Sale I have added a Big Lot of French Flannel Pajamas Hurry! Hurry!! Hurry!!! CHARLES E. BLACK (Successor to Pease-Black) I 1417 FARNAM. THONPSON-BELDEN COMPANY Thursday a Sale of Embroideries Flouncings and band ings of organdy and ba tiste, embroidered in white or colors. Won derfully dainty designs for summer frocks are to be had for prices that are pleasingly low. Flouncings are 18, 27 and 45 inches wide, and bandings are from 2 to 7 inches wide a number have become a little rumpled from display and are priced most attractively. North Aisle Main Floor Reductions on Apparel Make for Surprising Economies Price is of secondary consider ation except in instances like this January Sale. Price is no criterion unless the garments so marked are of first quality, skillfully designed from fine materials and tailored with the care and thought that make for extended satisfaction and continued good appearances. Thompson-Belden Apparel desirable in every particular The New Low January Prices are Particularly Attractive. . , Apparel Section, Third Floor Silk Hosiery Plain or Lace Gordon hose, pure thread silk, in black, navy, cordovan and field mouse, with gar ter top and sole of lisle are to be had for $2.75 a pair. Lace hose are wonder fully fine the designs are so varied lace boot hose, allover lace, dropstitch and lace clocks are to be had for prices ranging from $5 to $10 a pair. Pure thread silk hose, silk to the top, with garter tops and double soles, $3.75 a pair. Washable Leather Gloves Heavy strap-wrist gaunt lets in tan, brown and gray for ?6 a pair. Bacmo single clasp gloves in tan, gray, brown and beaver are $3.50 a pair. House Dresses Which are far above the ordinary conception of such garments in that the styles are quite as new and distinctive as any tailleur, and the ging hams and percales are the finest to be had. Make it a point to see the newest arrivals. Prices Very Low In the Basement ' """"ft 0T Phone Douglas 2793. WeWliqtifferOfflci OMAHA PRINTING COMPANY tTWCTBS UIMST RAmA unmaMOS truiuts OkWOB muai rARKAM IT Commercial Printers Lithographers snrt die Cmqosscrs .09sc.urbcviccs