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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (March 7, 1920)
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE; MARCH 1920. JIIASKATAX;-' OFFICER RAPS CARTOOniSTS cclares ' Jokcsmitljs Are Slanderlna American Public ; In Exaggerating. pifficuN 7 t!e$.nTax Returns. Cartoonists and ' jokesmiths are andering the American public and c internal revenue department in aggerating dimcultiei of prepar- tiff income tax returns, declares John Foley, chief deputy internal (revenue collector, for Nebraska, i- Wild drawings of worried citizens Y burning the midnight oil and teariag out nandsful of. hair desperate ef- orts to sotve income tax problems rive, the public, he asserted, a false oca ot me return torms, wmcn ne naracterized as "permeated with implicitv." V. r-Aiany i uraaha young women forking on salaries have been fringing in their returns completely nd properly, filled, out," he said. 'Business men surslv oueht to be ible to handle figures with the same iacility." ' A big percentage of taxpayers of viiitiia una icorssica arc Becoming , lirell informed on all 'income tax shatters, i Mr. Foley said. Evidence v - icnicmuir 01 . Dcruicxuics in connection' with tax return forms as shown in the great number of roperly prepared returns being tade without requests for tnforma- on or aid from federal officials, he laid. ,. ' : v,f; ;. ,-' - i i Even so. there was a long line of taxpayers in the corridors of the federal buildinz each dav last week waiting pppdrtunity to tef of their J roubles in Uliing but returns. Six terks have been kept : busy eight Lnfffirs a day answering questions. w,The big rush, thougn, is expected 7ftart this, week. Monday; March flSTis the last day for filing returns I After that limit has passed the neg ijlectful taxpayer- will. be subject to L2S jer cent penalty for, failure, to 1 filcthij return.' Only about SO per I cent pi Nebraska-returns, have been "I filed,, s far,, it was stated, j Mr;, Foley; said Saturday no pffi- V las iiviiuvaiivu x usku.wvM vvvi here of the announcement made in Washington that time for filing cor poration, returns Jiad been extended to Malr 15. He, was. unable to esti mate toe number of Nebraska cor poations who have' not yet filed re tujtps, ;'(,';''.; . .;?. " i$t ' .. ' ... ' " ,. ',. ' ilon Court Gives lilDivorce? iofrllf'Siv;: Mexican and Spaaish Pacts .. Feature Oil Laad Litigation ' Enid, OkL, V March d Federal Judge Frarik A. Yeomans today had trader advisement . the suit of the judaopWa Development company I Jewish Women In Palestine CairiMal Snartra and nthen :tt : The disputed property is a 160-acre tract lying in the bed of the '.Red river, and consists of eicht adiaeent 20-acre placer mining claims filed by the men composing the'Jud sophia Development association. aarainat Samuel Sparks and others regarding valuable oil land in the Red riper 'valley, ownership of which is disputed by Oklahoma and Treaties, signed with! Spain in 1819 and with Mexico . were introduced by Oklahoma claimants in an ettort to pnove the Texas boundary line is tie south bank of the Red river. -Have Been Granted the Vote New York, , March Jewish women in Palestine have . been granted the vote and will be eligible for election to the constituent, as sembly, according to a cable mes sage received - from : London today by the Zionist Organization '. of r : r : America. The message from the International Zionist organization stated that the assembly would con vene soon to formulate 41 constitu tion. ; -. ' ' X'V; V'"' Sporadic Strikes In Italy by ' Peasants Are Inopportune Rome, March' 6. Sporadic strikes among peasants in . northern Italy have come at a most" inopportune time as this 'is the-sowing season which - is exceptionally . favorable this ' year. In some' instances" the strikes are said to have dis tinct political character and in some places acts' of vandalism have been committed. Troops' with machine guns and .armored cars have been concentrated along railway lines. 27.Vesselsunchedfor aH Shipping Board" In. January . Washington," March 6. Twentf sevea.t ships,, aggregating , 186,455 dead weight tons, were; launched for the shipping board during Jan uary. The board now controls 1,680 vessels with a-N total' tonnage of 9.104.361, of which 1,458. are new steamers, 44 former- enemy craft and 118 are of miscellaneous types, Congress Turns Down , Credit Extension Bill Washington, March . 6. Holding that the United Stites Grain cor poration has sufficient authority. to extend v relief to . Central European nations the house rules committee today decided against giving legis lative preference to the $50,000,000 credit extension bill. i , Chairman Campbell told the com mittee that necessity for legislative action had been removed by;the de cision cf the grain corporation,' an nounced to the committee yesterday bv Julius H. Barnes, president to r ship to Europe and sell on credit 5.000,000 barrels of- soft wheat flour should congress not act to permit sales for cash. President Barnes told the committee that the corpora tion had found it impossible to sell the soft wheat flour in the United States. -: Crew of Spanish Schooner - Arrives at Nova Scotia Port Halifax, N. S., March , 6. Ex hausted by their struggle against mountainous seas, a blinding bliz zard and ke fields that balked at tempts to make the port for which they . were destined, the " Spanish crew of the 132-ton schooner Terra Nova, from Seville, Spain, for St, Johns, N. F., reached Barrington Passage, on the southwest coast of Nova Scotia, today. The achooner was drifting in a heloless. condition Iwhen picked up by a small steamer. j Reds Attack Finland London. March 6. The bolsheviki have begun a new attack on Fin landthe Central News correspond ent at Heliiflgfors reports. ' After a heavy artillery bombardment on Wednesday they attacked the Finish positions at fcutjervi. wliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii(iiiiiririiiiM IIIIIIUlllll!!tl!!llllllll!llllllllllllllllllllllllIIIMI! iiiiliiiwiiiiiiimiiluiiiiniiiliiiniHiniiiliPHONE ' TYLER , 3 IJusbahd to . Loudon, March V d A novel definition ; of wcruelty m adivorce case wa that "rendered bySir Ellis .Hume-Williamsi-M. P;,1 counsel for Mrs. xAileen -i Daisy Baker;.; an actress, in obtaining for her an ap- .peal from a judgment in the divorce court rtfusinir her petition. ' George Merle Baker, the husband, the testimony showed, wrote "cruel" letters to the, plaintiff extortioning money from her and threatening suit cue it sne lauea io sena il. une letter read: " ' ' ' ' I' rt t j Ttf L end it in the" street 'Tomorrow is my last day."f '" : . -I - "At thif time," commented " Sir il Ellis, "the husband -was living with tl another -woman at a hotel." : . ; li ' Lord Justice Bankes agreed s to ; the cruelty of the letters and said: j .' "No man can. have lived for any . time without becoming aware that a woman's nerves are very peculiar and are affected by matters whicn most men would treat with light in difference at not being worth troub- T. ling about -The husband's threats ij were deliberately truel' in the popu i lar sense. They injured, the wife's f neaitn : and the appeal should , be granted for that reason." . , ispmjm. j ni"-""-" f tarlush Massacres to '(Cost Cdfifty Much of vlOTtoiy In Treaty (tLondbn,' March 6.There is likli- .-qqu inai me Sicilian massacre win eo.st. Turkey much of what the peace (Hiwaty otherwise would have left it, , (V according to expressions heard in iSinner circles at White Hall, where Hied foreign , ministers . continue -irming the Turkish settlement. ; ' ?&e proposed1 western boundary MitWttA Enos, on the Aegean sea to Vidia on the. Black' sea,' may be M indohed end the - line may drawn much further east. This wbujd limit Turkish ipossessions in Europe ta v'. the narrow peninsula aorU of the Sea of Marmora. - -.' Another effect of the Cicilian out r rages is said to be unanimous assent f 3iong members of theoreign min "''rs' council toward totally depriv . g Turkey of, an army and permit '' it to maintain only a force of . vdarmes. i " '-v. 'v . .. - . ' ;: en ; Man Mis ' ? II; Wife and ; Crucifies His Babylon Cross V5 "i-V" . ; -r: .. , . , Nogales, Ariz., March 6. A 3-Oyear-cldi baby was cVucified on a Jcfflde cross in .the mountains near Altar, Ariz., today. Jesus Alvarez, Hh father, is bejng held by the atl thpTrities. He is also charged with 'ilaving-his wife. " : Alvarez, a wealthy rancher ana a "iaxicanv by birth, returned to his blanch home after a drunken orgy Nearly ' today.' He killed' his wife and cfrried the baby Into the .mountains ftere he built a cross and nailed child, to it according t the au- t-tities. He'waa kpeeling," before .Icross praying when arrested. The baby M was rescued .and phy. sidans said tonight it would recover l n the sail wounds in the hands "iui feet - f -Sr Hum-'- ;, 1 ."' f 1 1 . '. ' . Llircury Drop la Hontana taiings," Monti March'ti A'drop -.31 degrees in about 12 hdvrs es tMished 4 new record for Billings . -dffht. At 6 o'f lock last night t. thermometer, stood at 1 oelow -d rtar'i its lowest point ' i raorniug when 44 3 ' 9l AlLOver Things , ,;yti'Worth;-:' - , While: : ;-" . Stcoad Floor Axminster Hugs , Seamless, with plain centers and figured or band borders, also all-over Oriental designs. They are well worth while. .. .. ' 1 f . 9x12 Size- , - J83.50 WooiwiUom v In tan and blue color effects and Chinese or Oriental patterns;' suitable f o . living or dininjf rooms, .; , ' ' 9x12 Size ' $96.50 ? Fifth Floor Victor V-', !"';: Records' that you may have found dif ficult to procure. ; ') ' we have them, - .(.'' t . 64424-Who Knows McCor- ...,.,.J"'':inaCK. , . ' 64412-Little Green Home in the west uiucK. 45172 Canoe Song. 74557 Prach'a Air and Varia turns Galli-Curci. 35690 Oh, Mf, Dear Fox-trot 35648 Chong Fox-trot 18629 Patches Fox-trot 18640 Taxi Fox-trbt 18641-Foor Little Butterfly Is a Fly fial Now Fox-trot 18543-Dear Old Pal of Mine- Waltz, j ' 64778 Little Mother of Mine ; , McCormack. 64708 Sweetest Story Ever Told Sophie Braslau. 4566; Nightingale Song1 Gluck Phony Tyler 8000 for approval plan. . .. , Or-Wi-Co l Mattresses V '. ; 1 Are made in our own factory to specifications that we know give maximum service; at the same time nothing is added to the price for what might be con sidered unnecessary and fastidi ous. Price, 125.00. , -O V Look at Your Walls, Draperies, Ceilings Where ihe dirt from the radi ators has blackened and spoiled. then read about . Shapcb Radiator Shields . With" patented, cleanable dust retainers; for all steam and hot water rediators. ' f , 1 ' Protects. Furnishings After installing Shapco Radi ator Shields, with patented dust retainers, your walls will remain bright and clean and those un sightly black streaks will nojong? er appear above your radiators. Your tapestry and curtains will not soil as quickly, and you can hang pictures above the radiator without fear of their becoming discolored or tarnished from the dust particles and heat Various Styles of Tops Shapco: Radiator Shields are. furnished with metal, marble or' glass tops, as illustrated. . v ... IF YOU ADMIRED THE DECORATIONS FOR THE l20v AUTO SHOW. , j . . Executed entirely ty our interior decorators, yoa ihould conault ' with ui about your needi i whether for home, Jwroom, oflie, ehureh or club. - r . , . , ' . ' ' ,;.?:' IF YOU ADMIRED THE DECORATIONS FOR THE AUTO SHOW. 1820 ' v SIXTE5OTH?JD HOWARD STREETS , A full lme of Hartrninn Wardrobe Trunks is now ' 'ity iii our Main Flpor Luggage Department.' W ; Executed entirely by our interior decorators, you ihould consult . with u about your needs ; whether : for a home, etlesroom, office, ' church or club. ' areal- We'have brougnt this about oecause we believe there's "No Trunk .r. xr J 1 J W t:ir. . U.hninn." A, very practical model in deed, with full size garment section equipped with cushion top and hanging . devices. Furnishes ample drawer space, laundry bag'anc shoe section. For man or woman. Price ' ;' . o ;: "''. ' All Over the Store -"Things Worth . , ; While : Fifth Floor Hear! "DardaneM on tne urunswicK irom a new Brunswick record in any one of uur ten euunu-pruui nruaic rooms, rooms. -I " ' O- - O . 1 Second Floor $55.00 ! ' This wonderfully ' complete wardrobe has a 'full size garment secuon witn nangers,,equippea wim cusnion wy . . . .. . . A M u-.l. A the two bottom arawers are equippea ior raw, unu ' the top drawer divided for handkerchiefs, collars and furnishings. The whole interior is smartly , lined. The Gibraltarized construction rounds and reinforces all edges and corners. Itf is black fibre covered imd bound. A very convenient "model. Arranged for man or woman, with full size garment sec tion, hanging, devices and Hartmann cushion top. It has excellent drawer con veniences. Easily locked and unlocked. Of most sturdy construction. .' Bundhgr ; ' Wiltons , "Woar Like Iron" We are now able to' show an excellent assortment of this "much to be desired" rug in truly wonderful designs and color schemes. You will be interested in the following prices: 36x63 Bundhar ....... .$21.50 4-6x7-6 ....45.00 6x0 $80.00 8-3x10-6 ,.....$122.00 9x12 .$130.00 Also shown in" 9x1 8-and ll-3x 18 for extra large rooms. Hrtiiann Ifa rdrofie $82.50 Fourth Floor Trim ks A Carriage for i L ' the New Baby With reed and fibre bodies: steel aw artillery wheels; of the most approved construction!); in colorings that will prove si joy to mothers and a delight to baby, including white enamel, dove Bray, oream. oaie lawn, smart Mack wuii siripea wneeis ana underparts, as well as the new soft fumed and frosted nnisnes. .. Prices Range, from , -.' $29.00 ; v The traveling public has endorsed the Hartmann line because the various models actually do fit the many and varying needs that arise from the rough, handling and wear of overland and oversea travel. Everything you need when traveling; garments; hats, shoes; large or small wardrobes for men or women,- can be placed with absolute safety in a Hartmann without even the fear of creasing or wrin kling the daintiest dress or suit. V ; ' " ;t; - . , . i The host of ingenious devices that.make this possible are worthy of study, especially the patented j Hartmann "Cushion Top that absolutely prevents gar ments from sliding to and fro on their hangers. .i Prices are no more than you pay for, vastly inf erior types and constructions : Second Floor -J $42.50 $45.00 -$50.00 $75.00- . and Up by Easy Steps -$80.00 Imported Greenwich Linoleums . V This well known and most reli able linoleum, off the market lor '.nearlv four Tears, in nowst mnr disposal, in three qualities,' per square yara , $2.5(-$3:00 $3.50 DowRfUir urnihinAthoQo 1 1 U 11 i i - . ... . ' j I " ' I Thickly Overstuffed Davenport , AS ILLUSTRATED IN BLUE OR ' MULBERRY FIGURED VELOUR., Exactly as illustrated a loose spring cushion . tyfce of exceptional merit The outside back is covered, as are, the backs of all On & W. Davenports, permitting uSe in the center of the room or in front of a fireplace. . ' ' ' .-'. r '- '-" 'flo-l AA .'''r.. ' ' - ROCKER, OR CHAIR TO MATCH ?110.00 ' i . - ' ': r . r I I kW 1 lllllllllll n : i . Ill 1 I lllllllllll il . - u m - i iSk r . aw inr 1 i ill lllllllllll h (- 1 it' ; mil - . Dining Table .in JacoBean' 0ak-A . This! table' has 54-inch top that ex-. v tends.to six feet; itis, built of select stock and finished to ebnform to this v well-liked style . , ' ' ' : New American s Walnut Dining Chairs. . These chairs are upholstered with Spanish leather. They are of thor ' oughly dependable construction and, the very best values shown for sev ' erar monthSv .The style is Queen r Anne. ; '."' j- 1 -1 - $11.50, $12.50, $13.50, $15.00, $16.00. , Pleasing and Characterful Bedroom Suite r 'J,. ; v of which we show . ) 1 ' ;' ; ' the dresser. Fashioned - in mahogany, - with careful attention to all details that go to make a first-class suite. The Dresser is priced at. . 1169.00 Chifforobe to match. . . .,. i 110.00 Dressing Table to match. . 110.00 Full of Twin-Size Beds, , ' each Rocker Chair . Bench Exceptional Wing Rocker or Chair In solid mahogany, as illustrated, and of most dependable cane construction. The de sign is so well worked out that it may well be considered as one of those things we fan en joy for many years. . t -v $39.00 Other cane chairs and rockers as low as $24.60. v-v 85.00 24.00 ?3.00 1.00 We are showing a number of excellent Bedroom Suites in .walnut, mahogany - oak and enamel at very- modest prices, the Dresser being $39.00, $58.00 and $65.00. $.5&00. ers in 45-inch aizev -QQQ AA as low as pw.VV 7. Queen Anne Library Table ' This table in mahogany, with 26x48-inch top, will bear the clqsest scrutiny as re gards design, construction and finish. Price, $47.50. v '. ,; House Cleaning , Aids Johnson's Floor Wax. 1-txrand can ................ ...80e 2-pound can . . ....... .$1.60 Stove Oil, cleans and polishes rust off stove, per bottle,. 50e Orona Polish, cleans aluminum and porcelain, box ...... 20 Scrub Brushes, all sizes! from 10c to , J50e Howard Dust Mops, each ..$1.90 Floor Brushes, all sizes,-from 11.60 to ........ i.,.,.. $4.25 White Wool Wall Brushes, do not injure paper, small size. $1.25 Medium size ..........$1.50 Large size ... ; . . . .$1.75 O'Cedar Oil Mops .......$1.25 O'Cedar Oil, per bottle ....25e O'Cedar Oil, per bottle ....50e Quart can . ... .... . .$1.00 Half-gallon can ....... .$1.75 Gallon can .,'$3.00 Wet Cotton Mops, each ....55c Ivory Polish .' .50e r -o ' :. ? ' ' Main Floor Cretonnes' at $1.25 There are not less than 100 patterns from which the com plete decoration of the home can be designed. , x at $1.00 An especially stronsr ranee of 50 patterns is offered. ; Values are decidedly good. at 50c About 30 patterns that will fill the requirement of the average home the pat"a faithfully copy expensive creations. . Val ues excel any similar stock any where in this paxt of the country. s i Mala Floor New and Beautiful" Fancy Nets A wideVanee of designs in cludes many patterns suitable for lace roller shades, such as oriental and floral effects, while the small and dainty patterns are such as can be used in all rooms of the home. The quali ties insure serviceable, graceful, even draping curtains. Prices are from, per yard t 75c to $4.25 , 4 9 ORCHARD & WILHELM CQmvJmm 1 - f ..: . r$ittuttfMiitituHS!isiieui ------ ( ' ' , . ' "LjJ ' 1