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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (March 31, 1920)
THE BEE: OMAHA, WEDNESDAY. MARCH 31, 1920. OFFICER SAVES PEDESTRIANS IN PATIIOF TRUCK Traffic Policeman Averts Pos sible Accident by Leaping On Moving Driverless Machine., An automobile truck running wild ' on. Faruam street wa stopped Mon day afternoon by Traffic Officer Farmer at it plunged toward the plate glass front of the Sherman & McComiell drug store at Twenty fourth and Farnam streets. Officer Farmer leaped to the truck, seized the steering wheel and ipplied the brakes in time to pre-r-nt the car speeding over the side valk and into the drug store win 1 dow. Lives of several pedestrians were enrtangeied. The truck had started east in Far nam street after striking and run ning over the driver, Floyd Buch anan, Twenty-first and Cass streets, while he was cranking the car. Buchanan's injuries were slight. Germans Agree Not to . Send More Troops Than Allowed Into Ruhr Paris, March 30. -Assurances pave been given by the German rov : ernment that it will not send into the Ruhr valley more regular troops than are allowed by the terms of the 'Versailles treaty. A German dele ration called on Premier Millerand late last night, told him the German troops in the Ruhr district did not exced the number allowed and de clared no more such troops would .'e sent there without authorization from the allies. Receiving members of the French press last evening, M. Millerand de- . dared if the Germans violated the terms of the treaty by sendinsr a strong armed force into the Ruhr district, France would occupy part . of-the neutral zone, whether the al lies agreed or not. People Own City Hall; Let -Them Use It, Asserts Mayor Mayor Smith, during yesterday's meeting of the city council, as serted that he favored the holding of political meetings in the city council chamber, and any meetings at which public questions were dis cussed cam within the scope of his approbation. "The people own the city council chamber and why shouldn't they use it every night in the week if they wish?", he asked. The occasion for the mayor' re nurks was a written application Iroflit JeTry Howard, asking for the use of the council chamber next " Thursday night, "for a meeting of women to discuss ways and means for participation in the ratification of the suffrage proposal passed by the institutional convention." - Mr, Howard's request was ap proved unanimously.1 First Prisoner in Canine Calaboose Awaiting Trial Humane Society Head In vestigating Pardons And Paroles. "Dick" is the first canine prisoner to be held in custody by the Hu mane society in its shelter or 'i'ail" at 1446 North Sixteenth street, where Charles McClain is the jailer. This dog was sentenced by the police judge to be killed to expiate the crime of biting a girl. The dog's owner appealed the case to the dis trict court and until the case shall have been adjudicated in thejiinher court. Dick will remain iu custody of the Humane society. Mr. McClain states that Dick is a model prisoner and has never shown any vicious tendencies since placed in jail. The dog has aroused so much sympathy that W. W. Bradley, -superintendent of the Hu mane society, js considering applyr ing for a pardon or parole. "I don't know whether I shall ap ply to Mayor Smith or to Governor McKelvie, Mr. Bradley stated. "But I, should think that the kov- eruor would have to pass on a case of this kind." Dick was born in Texas and his mother was poisoned, leaving him an orphan when a puppy. Omaha Pole Who Believes Bryan Governs State And Wilson Makes Laws Denied Citizenship Question Who is the governor of Nebraska? AnswerBryan. Q. What are the two houses of congress? A. Hitchcock and Norris. Q. Who makes the laws of this country? A. President Wilson. These were answers given in na turalization court before Judge Sears yesterday by an Omahan of Polish birth, seeking to become a citizen of the United States. He was not ad mitted, but was told by the judge to study up on the government of the country and come back again at the next sitting of the naturalization court. But, for the one who failed, 76 Omahans of foreign birth succeeded in gaining citizenship in this grand and glorious country, where the air of freedom etc. They knew who make the laws, who is the governor of Nebraska, what are the two houses of congress and other deep and hidden mysteries. Nine women were among the new citizens. Eight of these renounced allegience to the King of Sweden. They are Anna Leotina Larson, Anna Christina Monson, Bettie An derson, Ida Maria Anderson. Elin Constantia Hultin, Krestin Peter son, Krestin Monson and Elizabeth Anna Anderson. ' The last four are nurses at the Swedish Immanuel hospital. Margaret Damm.'a music teacher, renounced allegience to King George V of England. "Vill you vote if you are ad mitted to citizenship?'' the judge asked. , "I certainly will," was the .decided answer of each. Antonio Rotelle, born in Italy, and later lived a number of years in Egypt, didn't know exactly whose subject he was. And, as it would take too long to write to the rulers of both countries and they might not remember him if they did get a letter about him. he renounced alleg ience to both "His Majesty, King Victor Emmanuel III, King of Italy, and His Imperial Majesty, George V, King of Great Britain and Ireland, Emperor of India and Ruler of Egypt.'' Fort Omaha Wireless Telephone Message Heard 96 Miles Away Experiments conducted by Dr. Frederick Milliner, in charge of wireless work at Fort Omaha, to in crease the sending capacity of the army field wireless telephone, have resulted in extending its range six times the normal rating of the set, limited to a 15 mile range. A report that the instrument had been heard at Stromsberg, Neb., a distance of 96 miles, was received yesterday. The set is supposed to be limited to a IS mile range. According to Dr. Milliner, a spe cial amplifier is responsible for the extraordinary sending qualities de veloped. Architect and Physician to Speak Before Omaha Rotary Dr. Irving S. Cutter and Charles VV. Steinbaugh will be the principal speakers at the regular Wednesday noon meeting of the Omaha Rotary club in the ball room of Hotel Fen .tenelle. ; . .,.. s- Dr. Cutter will speak on the "Philosophy of Rotary," while Mr. Steinbaugh has prepared an instruc tive talk upon "Architecture as a Business. CHIEF WILL CUP WINGS OF MORALS SQUAD OF POLICE Case of Officer Samardick Probably to Go Before City Council Patrolman Presses Charges. Supplementing personal charges filed Monday by Policeman Fred Bilyeu against Robert P. Samar dick, head of the police morals squad, Chief of Police Eberstein said yesterday that action would probably be taken to curb the re sponsibilities of the morals squad. Samardick is charged with con duct unbecoming an officer and ex ceeding authority in the arrest Sat urday night of Mrs. Lulu Rand and her daughter. May, 815 North Twenty-first street, relatives of Po licemau Bilyeu. Samardick placed charges of disorderly conduct against them. Case ii Withdrawn. Upon the advice of Chief Eber stein and Inspector of Police Pat tullo the case was withdrawn from Central police court Monday. Policeman Bilyeu filed charges against Samardick immediately. Mrs. Rand and her daughter are said to have resented Samardick's questions put to them Saturday night when he came upon them wait ing .in a cafe at Sixteenth and Web ster streets. Their refusal to an swer the questions brought about their arrest. Before City Council. "I cannot commend such action of an officer in a case like that," Chief Eberstein said yesterday. "A policeman should use at least some judgment as to when and when not to make an arrest" Chief Eberstein has given Police man Bilyeu permission to take his case before the city council. Officer Samardick asserts he dis played his badge before he ques tioned Mrs. Rand and her daughter. Only 106 Naturalized Japs And 25 Chinese In Canada Ottawa, March 30. Only 106 Japanese and ?S Chinese have be come Canadian ritizens by natural ization, although lhe immigration of the two nationalities has been fairly steady since 1911, according to information furnished the House of Commons by the secretary of state. The last census showed that 9,201 Japanese and 27,774 Chinese resided in the Dominion. i Man Gives Home Address as County Jail; Given 30 Days In again, out again, in again, is the condition of Edward O'Decker, who was arrested Monday night bv South Side police on a charge of being drunk and throwing broken glass on the street. Edward gave his address as ' the county jail. He was sentenced in police court Tues day to 30 days in jail. His brother, George, charged with being drunk was fined $10 and cost. What One Neighbor Told Another "Have you heard the good news?" "Dr. Price s Baking Powder is now produced with PURE PHOSPHATE and is sold at about HALF the price charged when the powder contained Cream of Tartar. When the grocer told me, I just threw away that alum mixture I have been using because it was cheap, and ordered a can of CE'S Baking Powder" A name famous for 60 years is a guarantee of quality. - ' HERE ARE THE PRICES: 25c for 12 oz. 15c for 6 oz. 10c for 4 bz. FULL WEIGHT CANS The Price is Right Not Cheapened With Alam Uawea Na Bitter Taste Always Wholcaente Diplomas for Work At Evening Schools To Be Given Thursday Robert H. Lee, negro, has at tended the public evening school at Central High achoo! for three sea sons without missing an evening. He will have concluded this season'! work next Friday evening when commencement exercises of the evening school will be held in the auditorium of Central High school. Mr. Lee i now engaged in the in surance business, and is physically handicapped by having lost a leg. His persevefnce,v however, has won admiration from teacher and associate students. Friday evening he witl tell what the public evening school has done for him and what it will do for others who have the de termination to win. Evening school commencement exercises will be held Thursday evening at Comenius and South High schools. J. II. Beveridge, u )criijicuucfii 'i oiiuui!, win dis tribute certificates at South High; Belle M. Ryan, assistant superin tendent, at Comenius; Arthur R. Wells, member of Board of Edu cation, at Central High. Bee Want Ads Are Best Business Boosters. , . ' lUBGESS - Special- Brooms 9 to 10Hour Sale Parlor Brooms made of good Quality broom corn 4 sewed fancy handle while 800 last, 29c, No phone or. ders-no C. O. D.'s. We re serve the right to limit quantities. IXvmtir HImi 29c everybody store New Easter Dresses as Easter Candy Home-made peanut brittle, 49c special. Chocolate Cream Elf, from 10e to $1.00 each. Chocolate Marshmallow eggs, 3 for 8. Assorted Easter Eggs all sizes and colore 69c lb. Johnston's box Chocolates Sweet's box Chocolates. DownataJre Store. Charming dresses displaying the slightly full skirts fitted or semi-fitted bodices, side pocket ideas and low necks, full length and elbow sleeves, are included in this group of specially priced models of Taffetas, Satin, Taffeta-Georgette Satin-Georgette ; These dresses carry the assurance of correctness that is typical of Burgess-Nash Apparel, and practical women will take advantage of this opportune sale. All sizes and all the favored colors, including navy, black, brown, copen and taupe. SaeeM Fleer. Dainty New Styles in the Kiddies' Easter Apparel Mothers of tiny Tots cannot help liking these oute little spring garments and bonnetsthe styles are childhood's own, and are made with a carefulness of detail that insures wear. Baby Coats $7.50 to $39.50 Coats for Wee Baby and for Big Brother and Slater of Cashmere, Crepe de Chine, Satin Cloth, Serge, 8ilvertones and mixtures.. Smart pockets and buttons give the finishing touches. Children's Sweaters $5.95 to $12.50 Children's Sweaters that are new and differ ent. Plain and fancy weaves two-tone and solid colors. Coat and slipover of Shetland wool ripple and bell sleeve effect. A very pretty assortment F Baby's Easter Bonnet $4.95 to $15.00 Tlwre at ever ao many hata. various etylat, colore and trimming and thoaa faaclnating Uttla Bonntte of mull and orfaadr. Baby Dresses $2.95 to $5.95 Colored CrtHtf-lelgnd for Tota from t to S. Tnero ere ttralgtit lino pelud modola and Uttla Eton ' effeeta made of pretty plaid flnfhama acid cham braye. . Rompers, $1.95 to $6.50 V Ronipere Colored atad whit. Th pattern anp col orlnna ara now aatnta-rory aiwino n.,i -rvfflta aad plainly tailored ages 1 to S. A Well 'Known Brand of Best Quality Hard Wheat Flour On Sale Wednesday in the Downstairs Store 24-lb. Sack, $1.45 48-lb. Sack, $2.80 No C. 0. D 'i or Phone Orders Accepted. Down tain Stave Georgette and Crepe de Chine Blouses $4.45 An unusual assortment of blouses of splendid Quality all silk georgette and orepe de chine. Trimmed la hand em broidery, beading and lace. Specially priced at $4.4. The colors are nary, brown, flesh and white. Slset 84 to 48. Hear. Unusual Values in Women's Knit Underwear Women's Vests, 25c Women'a Vests, low neck and sleeveless, white cotton and lisle, bodice tops. Special, 25c each. Union Suits, 69c Women's Union Suits, fine qual ity white cotton, low neck and sleeveless, knee length, 69c Union Suits, $1.19 Women's Union Suits, fine qual ity white lisle,- low neck, sleeve less, knee length, Comfy Cut make, 11.11. Main Floof. Group of Girls Dresses Specially Priced for Wednesday $io.do Dresses of Peter Pan material, so practical and yet so dressycolors are flesh, maize, light green, and ciel blue, collar and cuffs of white organdie, finished with hand em. broidery, white organdie ash. Sizes 8 to 14. ftowneteJra Start. ' ...... What a Difference a New Veil Makes You're noticed It yourself, many a time bow much more at tractive a certain woman looked at one time than at another. Maybe you didn't suspect the reason becoming veil. Here are some of the newer ideas: Square Veil A square veil with a border of chenille dots and conventional -designs in French blue and black chenille. Priced at , . $3.95 Veiling" By the Yard Every kind Of mesh Imagin able is here for you to choose from and In all the popular shades. Drape Veil An octagon mesh veil in all the new spring shades, baa a fancy border of twotoned chenille dots. Priced at $2.7 S Main Floor. In tba Denreetalie Store, New Spring Suits Offering Unusually Attractive Styles for Women and Misses in the Downstairs Store. $19-S0i$25'00 Every suit Is a most extraordinary value, and when you consider the excellent tailoring, the splendid fit, the charming styles and the desirable materials, It is an event of unusual importance. The styles include: THE RIPPLE SUIT THE SILK-BRAIDED SUIT THE BOLERO EFFECT THE BELTED AND EVER-POPULAR TAILORED SUIT. The materials are wool serge, poplin and Jersey. In navy or black. . Povntetaira Star. ,i -