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THE BEE: OMAHA. TUESDAY, JANUARY 20.' 1920.
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BIBLE jN SCHOOL
rtev: J. M. Wilson . Resorts
; Committeq of Constitutional
" Convention Gives As-
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Difference of "opinion concerning
the proper procedure to 6e followed
in securing legislation requiring the
leading of the Bible in the public
'chools of the state developed at
:he meeting of the Omaha Min
tterial union in the' Y. M. C. A.,
'Uilding yesterday morning..
Rev. J. M. Wilson reported his
tppearance before the educational
:ommittee of the constitutional con
tention. He declared that he had
every assurance from the committee
that they will accede to the request
cf the Omaha union.
Kev. r. t. Winslow sought to
secure action for a committee to
request the newspapers to suppress
from publication any news pertain
ing to efforts to secure legislation
requiring the reading of the Bible
in 'the schools. i
Immediately Rev. A. F. Ernst
arose to object, declaring that he
did not want "anything done in a
corner."
"I think we have a right to use
as to what we are doing, our plans
will die," declared Mr. Wilson, de
fending the motion.
Rev. Titus Lowe spoke on "What
of the New Moral Earnestness the
War Was to Bring."
Supt. J. H. Beveridge of the boys'
committee of the Y. M. C. A., re
quested the ministers to assist in
plans for "Father and Son" Sunday
service February 15.
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A new submarine telegraph cable
is to be laid from Rio de Janeiro to
Cuba.
FINAL OUTCOME
IN COMPROMISE
STILL IN DOUBT
Senators Dispute Over Voting
Power in League of Brit- v
ish Possessions.
Washington,- Jan. 19. Senators
working on compromise reservations
to the peace' treaty today reported
reaching their first major dispute
the question of voting power in the
league of nations of the British
colonies and dominions. On this
reservation, the fourteenth of the
Lodge program, the democratic and
republican members of the bipar
tisan committee were said to be far
apart Ob minor details of other
less important reservations the meet
ing, it was stated, resulted in some
progress.
Most of the session was-spent in
discussing? the colonial voting reser
vation and adjournment, was taken
until tomorrow.
Leaders agreed that the. confer
ences probably would continue, but
with the hnal outcome still in doubt.
Chairman Lodge called a meeting
f the foreign, relations committee
for Wednesday to consider the reso
lution of Senator King, Utah, pro
posing a declaration by the senate
favoring award' of Thrace, except
Constantinople, to, Greece.
CHARGE MURDER
NOW IN DEATH
OF HOLMBERG
Ross Shotwell Presents Evi
dence to Court and Re
quests That an Investiga
tion Be Made.
Better Business .Bureau
Starts Its Convention
Chicago. Jan. 19.--.The Betier
Business Bureau, composed -of ad
vertising managers and allied with
the Associated Advertising Clubs of
the World, has begun a three-day
convention in Chicago.
The aims of the organization are:
"To inculcate public confidence in
advertising and business.
"To educate the people to gain an
understanding of the integrity and
purposes and practice of honest
business.
"To reduce unfair competition."
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Circumstantial evidence pointing
to the murder of Peter Holmberg
has been discovered by Ross Shot
well, attorney for Mrs. Augusta
Holmberg, he reported yesterdsj to
the district court. He will ask that
the death of the aged man be prob
ed by t're authorities.
Mr. Holmberg, 77 years old, was
found dead in the rooms where he
lived alone on the second floor of
618 North Thirty-second street; De
cember J. Uas was escaping from
the ooen jets of the lights and an
oven.
After investigation, the county at
torney's office decided that it was a
case of accidental asphyxiation and
no inquest was held.
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"I have learned since,'" said Ross
Shotwell, "tljat the face of . Mr.
Holmberg was badly bruised on the
right cheek and nose as though a
heavy blow had been dealt the aged
man. Besides, all the gas jets were
open which" wouldn't be the case if
death was accidental.
'Further indications that he was
murdered are found in the fact that
not a cent was found upon his body
although it was well known that he
always kept large sums with him
constantly." x
Mr$. Augusta Holmberg, former
,wife of the deceased, declares that
the absence ,of any money on the
body is a most suspicious circum
stance. "He always had a big roll of
paper bills in his pockets," she said.
"He used to go to bed in his clothes
so he could keen the money with
him. He would put his night shirt
on over his clothes and sleep that
way. I know he had money with
him when he died."
Another Will Found.
A new will was vfound by Mr.
Shotwell last week. It, however,
antedates the will which was filed
a few days after Mr. Holmberg's
death, by John W; Battin, attorney
for the deceased. The will found by
Mr. Shotwell, leaves the entire es
tate, abqut $4,000, to Augusta An
derson Flanagan, "my housekeeper
who has tenderly cared for me." The
will was dated September 13, 1913.
The latter will, made October 25,
1919, leaves $600 to the Swedish
Methodist church of. Omaha ana
other sums to relatives.
This latter1 will was made the day
after the district court granted Mr.
Holmberg a divorce from Mrs. Au
gusta Anderson Flanagan Holm
berg. She was the one in' whose fa
vor the will of 1913 Was made. Mr.
Holmberg married her in 1914.
Was Healthy Man.
Last week tTountv Tudee Craw
ford admitted the last will to pro
bate over evidence produced by
Mrs. Holmberg and others in an at
tempt to show that Mr. Holmberg
was incompetent to make a will.
Judge Wakcley lastAveek set aside
the divorce decree, secured by Mr.
Holmberg October 24, 1919. A mo
tion to vacate this order has been
filed by John W. Battin, attorney
for Mr. Holmberg.
Additional weight is given the
foul play theory raised by Mr. Shot
well by statements made today by
Mrs. Augusta Holmberg that Mr.
Holmberg was a strong and healthy
man in spite of his years.
Tardieu Refuses to Keep
Position In New Cabinet;
Paris, Jan. 19. Captain Andre
Tardieu has refused to retain the
portfolio of minister of liberated
regions in the new Millerand cab
inet. In reply to M. Millerand's re
quest .that he remain in office. Cap
tain lardieu, has said that during
the past few davs both chambers of
parliament have shown they wish to
appeal to new men and that there
fore he is unable to accept the
premier's invitation.
WILLOF MAGOON
GIVES PERSHING
CHOICE OF GIFTS
Over $80,000 in Cash Be
quests Left to Friends
And Relatives and
Godchildren. .
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because of the double opportunity it affords the music-loving
public . a
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added importance is given to the event in that it enables you (
to compare his wonderful voice with his Victor Records.
Attend this concert and note the individual qualities that
, distinguish McCormack's magnificent voice. Then go to any
Victor dealer's and hear die Victor Records by McCormack.
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Victrola. . ' .
It is because of this absolute fidelity that McCormack makes
Victor Records; that , the greatest artists of all the world are
Victor artists.
Victrolas in great variety of styles from $25 to $950. t New
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Washington, Jan. 19. (Special
Telegram.) Gen. John J. Pershing,
under the will of Charles E1. Magoon,
former governor of Cuba, and the
canal zone,, filed for probate in the
office of the register of wills, Mon
day, is to have the privilege to se
lect a 'gift in remembrance" of the
testator from the latter's personal
property or his jewelry. To the gen-
eral s dead daughter, Helen, a god
child of Governor Magoon, is be
queathed $250.
The will, dated January 7, 1913, is
modified by a codiral dated October
14. 1917. and nrovides for cash be
queaths in excess of O.OOO. The!
testator 3 sisters, Mrs. Anna M. Eat
on of Warren, Minn., and Mrs. Fan
nie M. Grant of Center Ossippe M.
H., are each given $20,000 and a
similar amount is. left to his brother,
Harrison A. Magoon of Fort Myer,
Va.
Coffin a Legatee.
Attorpcv H. Prescott Gatlev of
this cirv, is to hold $10,000 in trust
for Ra'ph Coffin, who resided with
him. Coffin is to receive the money
when lie attains the age of 30 vears,
or when the best interests of Coffin
demand.
George C. Knight of Chicago, an
other godchild of the governor, is
to have $500 and a gold watch and
chain. Other godchildren to receive
$250 are France McKee and Rodman
Swift.
Gifts to Friends,
Friends designated for gifts of re
membrance are David E. Thompson
of Lincoln, George C. Knight of
Chicago, Frank Steinhart, Havana,
Cuba; Captain T. M. Potts, United
States Navy, Dr. Daniel Bertolett.
United States Navy; Brigadier Gen
eral James Allen, United States
Army; Major General Thomas H.
Barry. United States Army, and the
late Samuel Maddox of this city. A i
beaueast of $5,000 is made to a 1
nephew, Neil West of Reno, Nev.,
and a similar sum to Hiram West
of Reno, another nephew.
Archibald Runner, a servant. Is to
receive $1,000 for "faithful service,"
and Major J. A. Ryan, United States
Army, is to have a signed photo
graph of Pope Benedict. The re
mainder of the estate is to go to
Robert H. Slack, Kansas City, Mo.,
formerly of Lincoln, Neb., who is
also named executor.
Liquor Seized From
, Lewjs Is Given Back
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me," said Samardick last night. "1
will positively refuse to testify or
submit evidence in about 25 other
state liquor cases which have been
appealed and are pending in district
court, unless this action is satisfac
torily explained to me.
"Sheriff Clark told me that Ije
surrendered the booze upon presen
tation of an order signed by Judge
Estellc and that he understood
State Prosecutor Pratt had filed a
motion for the dismissal of the case
and return "of the booze. I asked
the prosecutor by what authority
he filed this motion and he said the
action was ordered by higher state
officials. When I. asked him if
he meant Governor McKelvie or
Chief State Agent Gus Hyers he
said 'yes.' "
Samardick said that he intended
to communicate with the governor
and with Chief Hyers for informa
tion concerning the case and that
he would stand pat upon his atti
tude toward the remainder of the
state cases in court unless his doubts
were satisfied.
Sheriff Clark could not be
reached last night for a verification
of his statements to Samardick.
State Prosecutor Pratt refused to
answer questions about the case.
"You can obtain any informa
tion concerning the disposition of
this case from the records in the
clerk's office," he said. "The action
was taken upon motion of the state,
but I do not wish to make any
statement regarding the source of
my instructions."
Charges of Admiral
Sims to Be Probed
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sent Senator Lodge and other mem
bers by Mr Ranthom charging im
moral conditions in the navy and it
authorized Chairman Page to ap
point a subcommittee to make a pre
liminary inquiry.
Mr. Rathom alleged there was a
division of the naval intelligence cre
ated to use naval seamen to "entrap
innocent men" and that as the result
of the "practices" resorted to "the
morale of the Navy department is
being rapidly destroyed." He added
that "the entire blame stands at the
door of Mr. Daniels," and that "We
have ample evidence in proof of
these assertions."
Secretary Daniels declined to com-
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lie said, he was more familiar with
the allegations.
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt, said
by Mr. Daniels to be more familiar
with t'.ic matter, asserted the spetinl
board of inquiry appointed by the
judge ndvocate general of the navy
two weeks ago had full authority to
investigate methods of naval intel
ligence officers in securing evidence
of moral delinquency and to inquire
into ail judicial procedure of the
navy nt Newport.
Have Withheld Action.
While charges of imoroDer meth-'
jods of obtaining evidence have been
in the hands of the Navy department
two months, he satoVthe departpient
had withheld action until the cases
of several crvilians brought to trial
upon evidence furnished by the tavy,
Including Rev, Dr. Kent, were dis
posed of in federal courts.
The board of inquiry, he said, will
proceed at once with its investiga
tion with full power to subpoena
witnesses.
Secretary Daniels also declined to
discuss assertions attributed to Gen.
Wood, saying if any one wished to
!'put him on oath and let him tell
what he knew about the navy, he
might be called before the commit
tee and he can explain his expert
knowledge.
National Memorial
Building Is Planned
For Dead War Heroes
Washington, Jan. 19. Creation of
national memorial association for
erection of a national memorial
building here in memory of those
who died in the war was proposed
at a meeting at the War department
of officers and representatives of the
army, navy and marine corps and
organizations affiliated with military
and naval services.
The memorial would be erected
upon authority of congress, which
will be asked soon to authorize it,
and would be financed by the people
unless congress should make a spe
cial appropriation.
The conference at which Major
General Haan presided voted to-ask
Franklin D'Ol'ier, national command
er of the American Legion, to act
as chairman of the association's i
executive board, to be composed of
three members from each of the gov
ernment military services and from
the American Legion, naval military
association, 'American Red Cross,
national guard association, the Sal
vation Army, Knights of Columbus,
Y. M. C. A., Y. W. C. A., Jewish
Welfare board, War Camp Com
munity Service, American Library
association or any other organiza
tions which co-operated in the con
duct of the war.
The committee members of the
conference elected as their members
of the executive board Maj. Gen.
Leonard Wood, J. G. Harbord and
Charles. P. Sommeral.
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No Verdict in Davis
Case; Jury Discharged
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of four days each $2 a day, $240;
salaries of county attorney chief
! deputy, two weeks, $280; salary of
judge nd two bailiffs, two weeks,
$200; serving subpoenas, $50; rental
value of the court room, $200. To
tal $1,498.
! Davis' expenses have been approx
imately these: Fees to his attor
neys (estimated) $2,000; witnesses,
$240; private detectives, (estimated)
S400; serving subpoenas, $50; court
! costs, $40. Total. $2,730.
j The total cost, then, is $4,228 to
Atm nA 4tlv arm .till 9C far 96 mvmr
from proving whether or not oeorge
Davis, at 9:45 the night of Septem
ber 28, struck a blow on the right
side of Mayor Smith's head which
knocked him unconscious.
"There is only one 'thing to do,"
said County Attorney Shotwell.
"That is to- go to bat with a third
trial.'' .
"We believe Davis is innocent,"
said Eugene O'SuIlivan of Jamieson
1 St. O Sullivan, attorneys for Davis.
(Sheriff at York Going
To Coast After Forger
j York, Neb., Jan. 19.-(Special.)
j Henry Myers, who worked for
, ! Henry Branz, near Greshatn, de
Icided he would spend the winter.in
California. He forged his employ-
ers' name to checks, for $30 and
1$55 which he succeeded in getting
' cashed. Word comes from San
j Francisco that Henry is in jail there
waiting for Sheriff J. C. Miller to
f come after him.
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THOMPSON-BELDEN
& COMPANY
Winter Apparel
At Appreciable Reductions
The finest of fabrics and tailor
ing in the making and the most
careful adherence to the pre
vailing mode in the designing
have given these garments the
distinctive excellence which a
woman of taste requires. ,
Reductions on such apparel
mean economies not to be
overlooked. Prices are from
7o to 50 Less
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Furs, Suits, Coats
Dresses, Blouses
Apparel Sections
Low Prices on-
Third Floor
Spend Wisely .--Buy
Quality
For satisfaction, pleasure, '
service and economy
choose articles of quality.
Wise Spending
Is True Thrift
In Underwear '
Woolen Union
Suits for $2.98
Eighty per cent wool, low
neck, sleeveless suits, regu
larly $3.75, Tuesday for $2.98.
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Mercerized Union
Suit for $1.69 ,
Low neck, sleeveless, regu
larly $2.50, Tuesday $1.69.
Cotton Union '
Suits for $1.69
Medium weight suits in three
styles, $2.50 quality, for $1.69.
Second Floor.
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$2.50 Flannel Nightshirts, $2.15
Faultless, Universal and Brighton garments of
outing flannel, a splendid weight, good colors,
in sizes 15 to 20.
$1.50 Ties, $1.15
A choice of any
$1.50 tie in stock
Tuesday for $1.15.
Fiber Hose, 50c
A limited supply.
To
White Shirts, $2
A real value in
white shirts, pleats
'fid or plain, with
stiff cufs, sizes 14
to 18.
the Left As You Enter.
Sale of Bedspreads
Marseilles
Bed Spreads
Scalloped, with cut
corners, single bed
size, $10 spreads
for $7.50.
Crocheted
Spreads
A $4.50 extra
heavy spread for
$3.98.
Ripplette Spreads
(hemmed)
$3.50 spread, 72x
90, Tuesday for
$2.89.
$4 spreads, 80x90,
Tuesday for $3.38.
$5 spreads, 90x100,
Tuesday for $3.98.
Tuesday Offers Other Specials
Silks for Spring
When rather definite plans for spring
needs begin to occupy your thoughts,
spring silks assume their place, of im
portance in that plan.
We have been planning for months
ahead, and though the newest silks are
quite high, prices are by no means higher
than values warrant. Indeed, we are
able to offer taffetas, satins and crepes,
the staple weaves, at former prices a
worth while saving on present-day ones.
Belding's satin de
chine in all colors,
36 inches wide, is
?3?75 a yard.
A satin de chine,
rich and lustrous,
36 inches, wide is
priced $3.50.
HPure dye taffeta?,
in every color, 3G
inches wide are to
be had for $2.50
and $3 a yard.
Splendid satins in
all shades, 40
inches wide are
$4.50 a yard.
1j Satin" messaline
that is 36 inches
wide, $2.50 a yard.
'ti Fancy silks, fig
ured and plain, 36
inches wide are
priced from $2 to
$3.50 a yard.
Tuesday a Sale of
Corsets
Incpmplete lines, odd sizes and
discontinued makes of corsets
have been reduced and are to be
placed on sale ,
Tuesday at Nine
Every woman who attends the
sale will undoubtedly find some
thing of value to her, as all the
corsets are from dependable
manufacturers and are latest
, models. Corsets formerly priced
from $1.50 to $13.50 priced
Tuesday from
98c to $6.98
Corset Department Second Floor
Special Values In
Children's Goats
Rain coats for girls from 8 to 12
years, are to be had in navy blue
or tan, and one black and white.
A very few coats remain, but
these are reduced so greatly that
the economy is one not to be
-overlooked. $4.25 and $5.50
qualities Tuesday for $3.29,
$6.50 and $8.25 qualities for
$4.89. " . .
White wool coats for infants one
and two years old, dainty affairs
of serge, corduroy or cashmere,
with smocking embroideiy and
the like as trimming, $7.50 coats
for $4.98, $8.50 for $5.98, and
$9.50 for $6.98.