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-
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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
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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
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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.
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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: " ' ' ' '
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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." . ,
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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 .
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Wife and ; Crucifies
His Babylon Cross
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, 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
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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
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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,
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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
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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. ,
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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 ,
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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. .
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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 . , . , '
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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
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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 ;
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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
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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 '- '-"
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- ROCKER, OR CHAIR TO MATCH ?110.00 '
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. 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 . ,
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: 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
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? ' ' 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.
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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 ,
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