THE QMAH4 SUNDAY BEE; MARCH 28, 1920.
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Legislation of
Interest to
- Women,
' Byk C SNYDER.
Bureau of The Bee,
, Washington, March 27.
Washington society is gathered
almost daily in the galleries of the
senate and house'of representatives.
Never in the history of the country
have women and young girls taken
such a keen interest in legislation
and in public affairs as in the pre
ent day. It is the pleasant pastime
the day, secure a good seat and ply
the knitting or crochet needles,
watch the assembling of the law
makers, and enjoy chatting with
one's friends and associates, for one
may always find numbers of them in
the galleries. Then a charming little
luncheon is usually enjoyed in the
senate or house dining rooms, and
one gets' downtown iu time for the
teas or concerts, of which latter
Washington has almost surfeited the
last few, weeks. The last great suc
cess v. a 3 the joint concert of
Louise Hcmer and her daughter,
Louis v who drew an audience filling
every nook and corner of the largest
theater, in town. They received an
ovation. It was a thrilling occasion
when the famous mother presented
the lovely gifted daughter and they
rang many sxjugs ui mc laieuieu Hus
band and father, Sidney Homer. The
theaters have been packed to stand
ing room, several times a week
throughout the season, for the con
certs of great artists and for the
orchestral concerts, and higher
prices are obtained here than in any
vtuvri nijr, vci uicic aic wiucis wnu
proclaim Washington to be an un
musical city.
' The young people are looking
forward witn impatience to th
- . tea a a
easier season, wnicn win De nuea tc
overflowing with balls and dances.
Mrs. Wilson heads the list of
patronesses. for the two Easter balls,
the Dixie ball on Easter Monday
night, and the Woman's Army and
Navy league ball on Wednesday
night of that week. The Junior
' league has also, chosen Easter Mon
day night, too, for the last ball of
their , series, and April 15, has been
chosen for the fancy dress ball of
the "Cub of One Hundred." the
most exclusive little organization of
thevyear.
The Princess Lantacuzene of Rus-daughter-
of the late Gen. Fred
Hcjk Dent Grant, and grand
, daughter of President U. S. Grant,
who has been in her native country
for nearly a year with her husband
and children, returned here yester
day to speak before the Congression
al club on "Affairs and Conditions
in Russia." She is the inspiration
for the Russian Relief Fund com
mittee Organized, In this country.
They are now busy with arrange
ments for a ball to be given here
late in April, in the former Imperial
Russian embassy on Sixteenth street.
at $5 each. The house was built
by Mrs. George M. Pullman when
Gov. Frank O. Lowden, her son-in-law,
came to congress. When he re
tired from, congress and refused to
run again, the house." a veritable
mansion, was just completed, but
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Benefit Concert Worker
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Mrs. C. K. Smith is chairman of
the ticket-selling committee, for 'the
benefit concert to be given by the
music department, Omaha Woman's
club, at "the Y. W. C. A. auditorium
on Thursday, April 29. ;
It ' is not generally known that
the Woman's club is a charitable
organization, but it always has been
so and the demands upon it are so
frequent and incessant that this year
a ways and means committee was
inaugurated and each department
asked to plan its work in such a
way that there might be an increase
in the three funds of the club, viz
the charitable, endowment and
building funds.
The wide sympathies of club
women are expressed in their chari
ties'. Their first contribution away
back in 1894 was $100 to the Omaha
poor. Contributions followed to
drouth sufferers in western Nebras
ka, then dolored children in Ala
bama and sufferers in Cuba. Their
hearts, and money, went out to a
lonely American woman in a Lon
don prison and funds for her comfort-were
sent. And how few think
of the Omaha Woman's club when
they see the kindly face of the ma
tron at the Union station, yet
monthly allowance for the Travelers'
Aid is recorded on the club books
year after year. Ak-Sar-Ben, the
Omaha Fair and Speeding associa
tion, the City Auditorium, Child
Saving 'Institute, City Mission, the
Social Settlement, library associa
tions, school prizes, the Day
Nursery, and many more meritorious
causes have been aided by the
Women's club funds. The benefit
concert planned by the music de
partment, aims not only to give full
value in entertainment, but to sub
stantially reimburse the treasury of
the club.
alone, and sold it to the Russian
government for its embassy. It was
the scene of many a brilliant func
tion during the regime of the former
Imperial Russian Ambassador and
Mme. George Bakhmeteff. who va
cated it when the revolution over
threw the royal family. The house
has not been occupied by any other
ambassador, but the offices have
continued to be the "Russian embas
sy." George Bakhmeteff, who is now
in Paris with his wife, was succeed
ed by Boris Bakhmeteff, not related
to him, and not at all in his class.
The Sixteenth street house is now
vacant, barren of ' furniture and
hangings, but well adapted for a
ball, which promises to be the most
brilliant of all the many charity
balls of this year in Washington.
Many people from out of town have
Miss MillardMakes Statement
. Miss Jessie Millard is for Pershing. "He would make a goou
president, she says. "His wide experience," in her opinion, "Would
be a most valuable asset in that office. He knows conditions in all
parts of our own country and of the world. He trained at West
Point, spent years in the Philippines and in Cuba, has lived in San
Francisco, in Texas, in the middle west, in France, and even in Tokio.
He is a well-roundedt man, a man of knowledge, experience and
executive ability." Miss Millard will register and will cast her pri
mary ballot for General Pershing. ,
Popular Visitor'
sent for tickets, with the announce
inent they intend to come in for
Mrs. George T. Marye, one of
tlie several Doyle sisters of Colum
bus, O., wife of the former United
States ambassador to Russia, is
chairman of the committee on ar
rangements. Prince and Princess
Cantacuzene have spent some time
in Washington during the season.
and will be here again for the spring
season. - . v
Mrs. Thomas P. Walsh has
led many appeals from the devas
tated districts of Europe, .for
clothing bed clothes and such
comforts, - and has reinstated
her sewing machines, knitting
machines and work tables in her
drawing room, reception room, li
brary and music room, which were
work rooms, during the war period.
She concentrated the work into one
large room of her mansion, when
the king and queen of the Belgians
came to -Washington, and the rugs
and hangings were put in their
places in the great rooms which
were used for the dinner party given
in honor, of their majesties by this
government" with Vice President
and Mrs. Marshall acting as hosts.
Mrs. Walsh has asked for the cast
offs of everyne who wyi send them
tq her, to reconstruct fnto the most
useful and more times than not, the
most adorable little garments for
children, ofall ages and -sizes. Old
stockings, silk and otherwise; old
shirts, underwear, petticoats, gloves,
especially long ones; old silk or
beaver hats, and in fact, almost
everything "one would , ordinarily
send to the scrap heap. - ,
The Riding and Hunt club, which
has been the scene of much gaiety
this, year with its Tuesday night
"musical rides," andits Saturday
gymnasium games and rides, had
its last indoor Tuesday night ride
this week. Smart society rode in
various events, until nearly mid
night, and then had supper and
dancing for several hours after
ward. Mrs. William C. Herron,
sister-in-law of former President
Taft, was one of the hostessess and
rode in many of the events. Mrs.
Herron,( Miss Herron, Miss , Ruth
Hitchcock were among the winners
in some of the jumping contests.
Washington will have its horse
show the week of May 17. Cups
have been donated by Col. and Mrs.
Robert M. Thompson, one each;
Gen. John A. Buchanan, Mrs. Helen
Buchanan Jones. Mrs. James Par-
malee of Cleveland, who lives in the
gorgeous country place known as
The Causeway; Mr. Lars Anderson,
Mr. Dennis Upson of Cleveland,
whose family make their winter
home in Washington, and who owns
some of the best horses here; and
the "Gait Brothers" of the firm of
Mrs. Wilson's former husband's
business. - t' -
Mrs. William Howard Taft, form
er mistress of the White house,
made a short visit in Washington
last week, and slipped away for the
south, before any one btft a few
personal friends knew of her pres
ence here. She came toward the
end of last week and w'as the guest
of Mr. and Mrs John Hays Ham
mond. She went to Augusta, Gav on
Monday.
Senator and Mrs. Hitchcock left
this week for a' 10-day stay at
Augusta, Ga. Miss Hitchcock enter
tained a company at dinner on Sun
day evening iu honor of the young
daughter of the Italian Ambassador
and Baroness Romano. Avezzano,
Barones-r Romano Avezzano, a very
attractive young person who is very
proud of her mother's American
relatives. Her mother was formerly
Miss Jacqueline Taylor of St. Louis,
who had many coupins in Washing
ton, whom she visited as a girt.
They are having a wonderful reunion
with their cousin "Jack."
Mr. Walter Penfield entertained
a "Company of men at dinner Tues
day eveniiisr at the Cafe St. Mark's
in honor ot Mr. Eugene Ong of
Boston, who, with Mrs. Ong, rs a
guest of the . Penfields. Mrs. Pen
field being in deep morning is not
taking any part in social afairs, but
is entertaining their guests quietly.
Mrs. Tenfield's mother, Mrs. Bacon,
returned a week ago from her former
home in Pittsburgh, where she and
the late Mr. Bacon moved from
Omaha about two years ago. Mrs.
Bacon spent part of. the autumn in
Omaha just before Mr. Bacon's
death. She will remain here until
after Easter. The Penfield baby wilt
be christened here tomorrow. She
is now about 6 months old,' and is
to be Virginia Bacon Penfield.
Mrs. Charles Johannes of Omaha,
who is spending several weeks at
the Wjllard, is leaving in another
week for New Yotk for a spring
visit before returning to her home
in Omaha. Mrs. Bacon was to have
accompanied her to fliew York, but
will probably have to return to
Pittsburgh on business.
Mr. and Mrs. iGeorge Dietz of
Omaha, on their way home from' the
south, spent some little time at the
Willard and entertained many of
their friends here.
Senator and Mrs. Norris have had
an interesting guest in Mrs. James
L. Berry of Louisville, Ky., who is
a native of Nebraska. She was, be
fore her marriage, Miss Dobbs of
Lincoln. Mrs. Norris took her about
in Washington to see almost every
thing worth seeing, and they spent
many days at the capitol. Mrs.
Berry has gone to Newport News
for the remainder of the season.
Audubon Society Lecture.
Fatty Arbuckle, Charlie Chaplin
and even athletic Doug Fairbanks
had , better think up some new
tcomic stunts, if they expect to long
be the leaders in the world of movie
laughs, say members of the Omaha
Audubon sociey, for William L.
Finley, Oregon's popular biologist
and lover of bird aha animal life,
is now directing the antics' of two
of the funniest comedians that ever
faced a camera, namely, a roly-poly
bear cub and a figgety, ordinary
Oregon chipmunk. Mr. Finley will
give his lecture Thursday evening
at the Masonic temple under the
auspices of the Audubon society.
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Many affairs have Jjeen given
during the past two weeks for Mrs.
F. H. Archibald of New York, who
is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. L. -Newman.
'Saturday evening Mr. and
Mrs. Newman entertained 14 guests
at diuner at their home in her honor.
Mrs. Archibald will return honle
Monday evening.
Who Is the Bachelor?
Everypne Asks '
Social dances are to be an in
teresting feature of the May day
performance for the benefit of the
Christ Child society.
Miss Phvllis Waterman and a very
popular Omaha bachelor 'are the
couple who will dance the steps.
The bachelor's name will not be
diviilcred until the eveninsr -of the
event. Who is he? is the most in
teresting speculation rife among the
social set of Omaha. Suffice it to
say he is very eligible.
Big Sisters' Headquarters.
Omaba women who are interested
in the work that is being done bv
hp Kic Sisters are invited to call
at their office, 523 Peters Trust
building, or telephone Douglas bivi.
Miss Gladys Shamp is in charge.
Books' and magazines are desired for
thr npw rliih rnnms which will be
opened in the near future at 2403
St. Marys avenue.
Tlfe first woman the United
States to be a police matron was Dr.
Martha G. Ripley, whoi - was ap
pointed to the position in Lawrence,
Mass., in the early 70s.
Tlhie
Pipeless
Coal
Coltoim
ysftemm Saves
; The absence of pipe friction, and the constant circu
lation of air play an important part in the guaranteed
saving of fuel with the Colt on System.
.
It is well known that hot air rises, hile cold air de
scends. The heated air from the Colton Pipeless Furnace
goes directly to the ceiling, then is diffused and travels
through 'doors and other openings to all the rooms of the
house. As this warm air xcools, it reaches lower levels
and travels backward along the floors to the cold air
, duct 'of the single combination register, passing again to
the warm air chamber between the casings of the furnace
and returning to the roomsproperly ihoistened and warmed.
; . Positive circulation is assured through the action of natural laws.
Nature's laws dojnotffail the Colton Pipeless Furnace circulates uniform
heat throughout the entire house. Pipes are no more necessary to suc
cessful furnace operation than wires are to wireless telegraphy.
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A distinct advantage is the circulation secured at low temperatures.
In moderate weather, such as now prevails, only a little heat is required
to remove the chill the Colton Pipeless operates with least amount of
coal. It keeps up circulation as long as there is fire in the furnace.
low cellar impedes the circulation of a pipe furnace, for each pipe
must have a decided rise in order to function properly.. This is another
source of trouble completely abolished by the Colfon Pipeiess Furnace.
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Learn to Keep An
tiques Old at
College
Women study methods of keep
ing themselves looking young, but
they like to learn how to keep their
antique furniture looking old. Some
simple methods are prescribed in
the interesting furniture course at
Smith college.
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Whitmore is
the furniture professor, and the full
name of her popular course is "The
Development of House Furniture
from Greece and Rome to the Early
19th Century, with special attention
to the adaptation of forms to the
civilization of their period."
Professor Whitmore prescribes
the us of a mixture consisting of
four parts of- linseed oil and one
part each of vinegar and turpentine
as the best polish for antique furni
ture. .
She also teaches that the most
effective method for making picture
frames take on an air of age is to
leave them alone and intentionally
allow an accumulation of dust.
Thetgirlj in Professor Whit
more's' course also learn how to
know antiques when they see them.
Twenty-five per cent of the wom
en employed in industries in New
York are earning an average of
$10.50 per week, while SO per cent
are earning less than $12.50 per week
and 86 per cent are earning less than
$16 per week. v
Camp Fire Girls
Beginning Monday, April 5, there
will be a training course held once
a week for Camp I ire guardian.
Any woman - interested .in Camp
Fire work please call headquarteri,
Tyler 3762, and register.
regular Guardians meeting
will be held April 8 instead of April
1, to give all the guardians an op
portunity to attend the lecture by
William L. Finley, the eminent
Amesican naturalist.
April will be. French Orphan
month. All Camp Fire groups are
asked to raise their apportion for
our little girl, Marie Giofferi.
The .Cheskchamay group undef
the guardianship of Miss Anne
Erixon are busy planning a play, the
proceeds of which will go toward
the group expenses at camp this
summer. A business meeting will be
held Saturday to carry out further
flans which were somewhat inter,
rupted during the rehearsals for the
recent paReant. '
The Raosu group met Tuesday
and practiced songs for a Council
Fire which they will have at their
next meeting. ,
The Aokiya group held a meeting
at the home of Mildred Cole on
Thursday,,.
Miss Andree Farman, daughter of
Maurice Farman, the noted airplane
builder of France, is probably the
youngest irwoman in the world.
She is not yet 15 years of age, but is
considered one , of the most skilled
pilots in France.'
living.
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Teeth Extracted With
NO PAIN!
That Is What My Methods .
Mean to EVERY Patient.
You can come to my office at any hour and you will
see here patients who will tell you their own experi
ence that I extracted their teeth absolutely painlessly.
I will do the same for you.
x Is it worth the risk for you to take
a chance on having students or in
experienced, incompetent dentists
workjm such an important thing as
your teeth? During my 14 years
of practice I have had hundreds of
patients, and not one who was not
completely satisfied.
t specialize on nervous patients
having very sensitive teeth.
Graduate Northwestern
University, Chicago.
No students, no assistants. I do all work personally.
Work for Out-of-Town Patients Completed in One Day.
Tk IU P p 1 206 Neville Block,
Dr. Wv r. Lrook. Omaha.
Entrance on 16th Street, at 16th and Harney Street -J
Office Hours: 8:30 to 6.- Sunday, 9 to 1 P. M.
Phone Tyler 5117.
MARCH CLEARANCE OF
HIGH GRADE, FURNITURE
Hundreds of odd pieces and sets to be sold regardless of former
Belling price. It you reaUy want a bargain In fnrnitnre, come to
this sale.
We pay the freifht for 10 mfles. liberty Bend accepted at par.
ALL FLOOR LAMPS
AND TABLE LAMPS
KEDFCED !
Beautiful floor lampa
can be had for
$19.75 Up
The Biggest Bargain in Omaha
Beantifn! seven-piece dining room, mite, similar
to Illustration. One full ! table, si chairs with
genuine leather seatn, only v
$77:50
A. similar set with upholstered
chairs
:::?$122.75
' Boudoir Lamps
$I.TS and up.
Special dlseoanU
silk shades.
Gate leg table in
several finishes, MJW
snd up. ;
A Beautiful Red room
Suite
Consisting of pressing table, wood bed, large
dresser
$156.75,
To be had In many styles and finishes. All
bedroom furniture reduced one,-thlrd.
Special all this
week, very attractive
library Table
$24.75
and .
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Three pl.c
Cane and Mahogany
Living Room Suites
Velour or tapestry upholstered.
$185;00,$249.00,$295.75
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