THE BEE: OMAHA; SATURDAY, ' JANUARY 24. 1920. '
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NEBRASKA DRY
AGENT LEAVES
FOR WASHINGTON
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Will Secure Official Commis
sion From Secretary ot In
teriorPlans to Conduct
Educational Campaign.
James H. Hanley, recently ap
pointed agent for Nebraska in the
national prohibition enforcement
department, left Thursday for Wash
ington to obtain his official com
mission from thcofnce of the secre
tary of the interior. ,He is expected
to return to Omaha the early part
of nerft week, it was announced at
his office yesterday morning,
According to the preliminary out
line of his duties, it was declared in
the office of the local collector of
internal revenue. Mr. Hanky's work
is to be more in the nature of an
educational campaign than direct
ing the efforts of agents in the
field. He will be expected to ad
dress commercial clubs, Sunday
Schools, congregations in churches
and other gatherings on the prohi-
umun laws, it was said. ,v
Hewill devote his attention par
ticularly to creating favorable pub
lic sentiment for the enforcement of
the new prohibition law, and while
he will co-operate with if. A. Lar
son of Denver, in charge of this,
one of the 10 distrjctj into which
the country has been divided, it
was declared, his principal duties
'will be to mould' public opinion, so
that when the federal agents swoop
down on violators of the law, their
actions will not seem harsh and un
just. "Omaha and Nebraska bootleg
gers will learn just what to expect
if they persist in disregarding the
law asserted J. J. Gitlin, of the
revenue department, "and they need
not be shocked when forced to pay
the penalty."
CAN A DEAD MAN -SUSTAIN
A CASE?
COURT IS ASKED
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MICKEL'S
Peculiar Situation Developed In
Fight Over Will of Peter
Holmberg.
Can a dead man sustain .an action
in court?
This question was brought up be
fore District Judge Wakeley yester-.
day and puzzled bin so much that he
postponed argument and -decision of
the case, until today. The strange
case is as follows:
Peter Holmberg, 77, was found
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aeaa in jus room. Lrecemper n, jyjy. j;j
lhe next day Mrs. Augusta .Holm
berg, from whom he had secured a
divorce October 24, 1919, appeared
in county court and named herself
sole heir of his estate of $4,000.
A few days later Judge Wakeley
set aside the. decree of divorce
granted to Mr. Holmberg October
24 on the ground that the statutory
six months had not elapsed and
therefore the divorce had not taken
effect. This made Mrs. Holmberg
the- legal wife and heir of the de
ceased. , Then John W. Eattin-, attorney for
Mr. Holmberg brought into .county
court a. will made by Mr. Holmberg
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trie day arier ne secured ins aivorcc.
This . will left nothing to Mrs.
Augusta Holmberg.
Now Mr. Battin is seeking to cet
aside the order of Judge Wakeley,
annulling the divorce decree of Oc- j
tober 24. This would leave Mrs. i
Holmberg without any claim on the i
estate. ' II
But in Judge Wakeley's court yes- jl
terday Ross Shotwell, attorney for jf
Mrs. Holmberg, demanded of Mr.
Battin: ...
"Whom do you represent? You J
Can't represent a dead man. He
cannot direct you what action , to
take on his behalf."
"I represent the estate," said Mr.
LBattin.
But i represent tne estaie, as i
am the attorney for the widow of
Mr. Holmberg," said Mr. Shotwell.
"Mrs. Holmberg is the widow of the
deceased and he, being dead, cannot
direct yoo to take any action. You
have-no standing in court."
There was an uproar of argument
between attorneys and the judge and
it was filially quelled by postponing
argument mtil today.
County Judge Crawford has ad
mitted to probate the -will made" by
Mr. Holmberg after he was granted
his divorce. Mrs. Holmberg has ap
pealed to the district court.
Names of the Winners
In Thrift Week Budget
- Contest Announced
The Thrift committee yesterday
announced the following winners in
the family budget contest which is
being conducted a a portion of the
National Thrift campaign. The
actual budgets themselves will be
published today in the Omaha news
papers. Best actual budget, $15: Mrs.
Thomas P, Bailies, 2570 Whitmore
street.
Best theoretical budget, $25: Mrs.
Edna McLain, 4S22 Franklin street.
Second theoretical budget, $10;
Mrs. F. A. Manaugh, 4107 Lafayette
street. ,
The winner in the contest "Can
a Man Marry on $10 per Month
will be announced Monday.
Because of an unavoidable delay,
due to sickness of the teacher hav
ing the affair in charge, the Thrift
essays from the pupils of the Cen
tral High school were not received
by the National Thrift committee in
time to be judged with the essays
from the other high schools of the
city. For that reason special prizes
will be given the Central High
students and the winners will be
announced as soon as all the essays
can be read.
Hears From Family in .
Russia for First Time
Since Outbreak of War
Unable to get in touch with his
wife and family in Russia since the
outbreak of the war, E..Vak$f 4824
South Twenty-second street, shout
ed with jov Thursday when he re
ceived a letter from Odessa, port on
the Black sea, telling him that all
is well. . . .
During the war Mr. Vaks tried
in every wav to Ret into communi
cation with "his family ' through
the American cousnl at Petrograd,
but to no avail.
When 'the armistice was finally
signed, he wrote to his cousin in
Odessa, enclosing a self-addressed
stamped envelope. Today he re
ceived that envelope, letter within,
postmarked January 20, 1919.
Mr. Vaks said he -would try to
secure passage to Russia to get his
family and bring them with'him to
America. ' . .
Sugar beets are dug, topped and
loaded 4y a new machine operated
by a gasoline' vugine . which also
moves it over the ground.
POLITICAL POT -BOILS
MERRILY
AMONG OMAHANS
Petitions Going Round Despite
Fact Primaries Three '
Months Away.
The political pot is already boil
ing merrily, although tire primaries'
are three months away.
One of the Itading "indor sports" i
these days is signing' petitions.. The to fill the term of the late Justice
law provides that judges can be Sedgwick. He will be a candidate
placed upou the primary ballot only s for supreme court justice. Police
by petition of a percentage of the TudKe Tames Fitzgerald, whose ne-
tition is out for nomination as judge
voters at the last previous general
election.. l his necessitates candi
dates, for county judge getting about
2,500 names on their petitions; can
didates for district judge about 1,500
names j candidates for supreme judge
about 2,500 names and candidates
for - municipal judge about 1,200
names. ,
At least six petitions are already
in circulation in Omaha. They ae
these: Andrew M. Morrissey J t"r
chief justice of the supreme court:
George A. Day, recently appointed
of the district court; Municipal
Judge Robert Patrick, who will run
for district jfulge; Municipal Judge
Arthur IS. Baldwin, who will be a
candidate for re-election; ' County
Judge Bryce Crawford, who wiil
seek re-election. , 1
Ten men have already filed for
state and county offices at the office
of Election Commissioner Moor
head. Filings must be made before
March 20.
Sure
Relief
6 BlLL-ANS
Hot water
Sure Relief
BE LL-ANS
FOR INDIGESTION
SOTS THB PACJ Sf K3 CROWING OMAHA
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v.High Grade Stationery
One full pound of Highcour Linen Station
. ery; 100 sheets, regular standard size; in neat
box; regular 59c values. Special 3Qf
for Saturday, at - ' Ut.
Envelopes to match; 25 In a pack
age; 20c value. Special, at
15th and Harney f
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Soap, Liberty Bonds, Stamps
- Stolen From Business Firms
Thieves broke into the Comstock-
Riha Printing company, 306 South
Twelfth street. Thursday and stole
$250 worth of Liberty bonds, $100 in
cash and $8 worth of Stamps from
the safe, which had been left un
locked. Entrance to the place was
made through the front door, which
the thieves pried open.
fourteen boxes ot soap were
stolen from the Haskins Soap conj
pany, Second and Hickory streets,
during the night. The thieves broke
open a window in the shipping de
partment ot the place. Wheel tracks
about the place show that they usecf
a truck to haul the loot away.
Case Against Harry Porche
Continued Until Thursday
Harry Porche, 2117 Sherman ave
nue, charged with being im
plicated in the Benson bank robbery
on December 31, appeared in police
court this morning for preliminary
hearing. His case was continued
to next Thursday.
Porche was released under $10,000
bonds. .
"THE PACKARD'?
One of America's
Finest Pianos
A little BaV Grand
Packard in a beauti
ful Brown Mahog
any Case in a little
corner of your home
-wouldnY that be
ideal?
MICKELS
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May We Show
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Brandeis Stores Main Floor-
15c
-North ,
Saturday's Feature Sale 750 Pairs of
Perrin's Sample Gloves
For Women
Hair Nets
Real human hair ; cap and . fringe
style; all shades and large sizes; limit
of 6 to a customer; very
special, each, at
10c
Brandeis Stores Main Floor South
Regular 3.50 to 5.50 Values
IT A
There are about 750 pairs of these fashionable
gloves attractive and refined in appearance and
possessing exceptional wearing quality. There has
been a constantly increasing demand, for nov
elty ideas in gloves, and this lot includes. many
different varieties in one and two-clasp styles.
Samples of the Famous
"Perrin" make-French '
'and American Made
Materials arl real kid, cape kid and
Mocha. There are all sizes, but not
eveVy size in each style. Some are slight
ly soiled, but they are all wonderful val
ues at this extremely low price.
Brandeis Stores Main Floor North
ft
Special Drug and
Toilet Offering
Liiterine, 7 ounces, 50c value,
special, at ' - 39
Dr. Bell's Cough Syrup, the 30c
size, special, at ' 23
Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Com
pound, 1.25 size, at f)S
Nuxated Iron, regular 1.10 val-
ue, at 89
1 pt. Witch Hazel, special, 39
Lavoris, 25c Talue, special, 20
uticura Ointment 50c value,
special, at 42d
S. 5. S. Medicine, 1.10 value,
special, at ( - 83
Sloan's Liniment 35c value, spe
cial, at 25
Sal Hepatica, 1.20 size, special,
at 98
Laxative Cold Tablets, 25c size,
special, at 15J
Energine Cleaning Fluid, the
30c size, special at, 24
Dioxogen, 75c value, at J)9
nbeco Tooth Paste 50c Size,
special, at 39
Djer Kiss Talcum Powder, spe
cial, at 23tf
Lilac Rose Toilet Soap, 12c val
ue, at St
El. Rado Depilatory, 60c value,
special, at 49
Frottilla, 25c value, at 21
Levy's La Blache Face Powder,
65c value, special, at 546
J and J Talcum Powder, the 25c
value, special, at 1G&
Toilet and Bath
SOAP
Saturday we are offering
5c and 7c Soap .' 0
special at, per bar J C
We reserve right to limit quan
tity told to any one customer.
Brandeis Stores Main
Floor West
Of Unusual ImportanceSaturday's Sale of
Fine Blouses
250
Regular $10.to
,$25 Values At
61
Most of these blouses are samples and over
stock from one, of the best makers in New
York City. Sizes are 34 to 44 in several at-4
tractive styles. They are perfect in fit and '
the best of workmanship in every detail, em
bodying new and authentic style ideas. You
(will find that at this price reductions are
greater than usual. ' 1 " "
There are 250 of these beautiful
blouses, in the very best quality of un
filled double thread georgette, heavy
fine wash satin, and the best of crepe de
chine.
Materials of Georgette, Satin
and Crepe de Chine
The satins and crepe de chines
are in white only. Georgettes are in
white, flesh, beige and navy. They
have both the roll and flat collars,
and are trimmed with real filet and
Irish laces and hand embroidery.
Brandeis Stores . . '
Second Floor South.
-Home Journal
Spring Fashion Book
Has hustled itself into print
and comes in radiant dress with
its pages full of suggestions for
the Spring wardrobe.
And the woman who is mak
ing up her outfit for the an
nual trip to the south will find
here unlimited suggestions.
.The colored plates are so
fresh and Springlike in their ex
quisite color that you almost
catch a whiff of the flowers and
pussy willows that these charm
ing maids have gathered.
The cover is (an inspiration
also. Do not fail to purchase a
copy when in the store.
25c including a 15c pattern
coupon.
Brandeis , Stores Pattern
Section Main Floor
Neckwear at
This is a wonderful1ine of
plain and lace-trimmed hand
embroidered collars and dainty
and up-to-date neckwear. Regu
larly priced at from 69c to 3.98 ;
Saturday, ONE-THIRD OFF
' Satin Suit and Dreta Collar,
and collar and cuff sets very
popular for the serge dresses;
priced at, from 69c to 2.98-
special, for Saturday, ONE
THIRD OFF.
RIBBON REMNANTS
This is a high grade ribbon,
in short lengths suitable for
making bags. Saturday, very
special at, per yard, 49
Brandeis Stores Main
Floor North,
Of Fine Meteor SilkThese
Gowns, Envelope Chemise and Bloomers
SPECIALLY PRICED FOR SATURDAY.
Meteor silk is made of cotton and silk threads, giving the
luster of silk and the wearinsr ouality of cotton The mate
rial is in plain, polka dot, floral designs and stripes or blocks
principally in flesh color. ,
THE SILK GOWNS
with either handkerchief tops of lace, or lace
trimmed round necks, a few tailored models
all are copies of silk ntodels; C QQ .
BLOOMERS
With ruffles at the
knee, or double shirring of
elastic. There is a va
riety of pretty patterns,
and they are priced at
2.98 trf 3.98
specially priced, at
The Envelope Chemise
Straight or round cor
set cover tops; lace
trimmed or hemstitched;
satin band tops with
touches of embroidery in
French knots, in 9 QO
garland patterns,
Brandeis Stores Third Floor Center
Featuring Brandeis' Special
Corsets at 113 '
Regular 3.00 Values
Made especially for Brandeis Stores. They
consist of medium and low bust styles and long
hip models. Some have elastic inserts at top
and bottom "of corset. They are of pink1 nov
elty material and white coutil; sizes 19 to 30.
A regular 3.00 value; special, Saturday, $1.75
Discontinued Models
Regular 5.00 to Q yjP
, 8.50 values, at O.QO
Odd lots and broken sizes from our regular v
stock, including the Madam Lyra, Bein Jolie,
Brandeis Custom model, and Warner's Rustproof
model. The materials are pink broche" and
white coutil. They include medium, low and
topless models. Regular 5.00 to 8.50 values;
special for Saturday, at 3.45
Brassieres and Bandeaux
Odd lots; lace and embroidery trimmed; front
and back closing; some are of dainty pink novelty
material; 1.00 values. Special in hMr
this sale, at
Brandeis
Saturday Specials in'
Women's Knit
' Underwear
WOMEN'S UNION SUITS tn heavy fleece
lined cotton; from the regular stock, but slightly
soiled; almost all sizes, including some ankle
length garments. Regular 2.00 and 2.50 1 1Q
values, special, at . . A
VESTS AND PANTS for women in wool
and wool-mixed material; . in white and
gray; very special, at, , I uv
per garment
WOOL UNION SUITS
f3r boys and girls; in
gray and white; Muns
ing seconds and discon
tinued lines from our
regular stock; values
from. 3.00 to 4.00.
Special, O Cfl
at
Stores Third Floor East
Brandeis Slores-
VESTS AND PANTS
for boys and girls;
fleeced lined in
bleached and cream. '
These are heavy winter
garments, and con
sidering the high price
of cotton yarns, are
exceptional at, KQst
ner carment JU
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Third Floor East
Vertf Special for SaturdaySale o)
225 Pieces of Cut Glass
Regular 4.98
to 6.50 values
At 99J 1
Rich cut glass at prices way below usual large
pieces, in the famous combination hobnail and daisy "
designs'. They ajre finished in Silver gray and very high
ly polished. Included in the sale are the following
items : . "
Large cut glass salad bowls
; Large cut glass square vases
, Large cut glass footed fruit bowls
Celery trays Flower bowls
Sugar and creamer sets Rose bowls
Footed comports Tobacco jars
v Brandeis Stores Main Floor West.
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FREE Concerts All Day Saturday
v . in our sound-proof Vicirola Parlors
McCormack at His Best
"MACUSHLA"
Victor Record 64205, 1.00
Come in and we will gladly, play, for, you any of
! ' the following selections on the -
. VIGTROLA .
The Kerry' Dance, 74485, 1.50 s
t Calling Me Home, 64803, 1.00 '
Venetian Song, 64549, 1.00
v v An Evening Song, 742431.50
Send Me Away With a Smile, 64741, 1.00.
' And 120 other selections to choose from
Brandm Stores Main Floor VkVola Dept. -
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Li!
Candy Specials
for Saturday Only
Chocolate--Menier
Chocolate Cream Cherries, the regu
lar 80c values; special, for one day1
only,
At 49c
Chocolate Covered
Caramels
. Regular 59c values, Saturday, per
pound
At 39c
Brandeis StoresMain Floors-West
Sale Saturday of
Blooming
Primroses
At
39c
Worth Regularly 75c to 1.00
Nothing beautifies the home and
addso much to its cheerfulness as do
plants and flowers. These dainty
blooming ' primroses will lend that
touch of spring which is so pleasing -on
these cold and wintry days. They
are in the Cut Flower Department, on
the main floor specially priced . for
Saturday, only 39c . .' . -
Brandeis Stores Main Floor West
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