THE . BEE, OMAHA: SATUKuaY, 'APRIL 17, 1920.
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COUNCIL VOTES
AGAINST RAISE
OF LIGHT RATES
Commissioners Refuse to Ap
. prove Power Company's
Schedule for Increase to '
Larger Consumers.
City commissioners at a closed
meeting yesterday afternoon voted
unanimously against giving their ap
. proval to the Nebraska Power com
pany's proposed new rate schedule,
increasing light and power prices to
larRer consumers.
Whether the company will at
tempt to put the higher rates in
operation, despite couhcilmanic ob-
ji-ctions, remained undecided last
night. Corporation Counsel Lam
bert has ruled tliat tinder the rate
ordinance now in effect the com
pany does not need consent of com
missioners to change rates other
than the six cent maximum fixed
for home consumers. No change
in the rate to small consumers was
proposed by the power company.
: Company Undecided.
J. E. Davidson, vice president and
general manager of the company,
said last night he was not ready
to announce what further steps
would be taken by the company.
In verbal and written arguments
presented to city commissioners
, during the several months the rate
question has been before the coun
cil, company omciais contended
light and power service could not
be maintained , at its present effi
ciency unless rates were raised suf
ficiently to "give the company an in
crease of $300,000 in 1920 revenivs.
It was proposed to oBtain this en
larged revenue through increases in
the block o rates applying to larger
consumers. v
Commissioners may block any
'possibility of an increase bv addi
tion of a new ordinance giving them
full control tver all company rates.
Provisions for this extended con
trol are contained in the Ure ordi
nance and the two Butler rate ordi
nances now pending before the
council
No Vote on Ordinances.
These three ordinances were dis
cussed at the meeting yesterday, but
Mayor Smith announced no vote was
taken on any of them and no defi
nite agreement was reached. The,
unanimous vote against the com
pany's proposed schedule of higher
rates and statements made at the
meeting were said to indicate, how
ever; ttvat' a majority of commission
ers favored action giving them full
co - !""1 over rates in order to block
effectually all increases at this time.
v Formal rejection of the power
company's request for approval of
higher rates will be voted at the
regular council meeting next Tues
day. The Ure and Butler ordinances,
it was stated, probably would be
bought before the council again
at this meeting. The Butler or
dinances, in addition to giving the
council extended rate control pro
vided for 5-cent light and power
maximum rate to small consumers, a
reduction of 1 cent from the presenU
maximum.
Helen Taft Cheats
Railway Profiteers
With Basket of Lunch
"Miss Helen Taft,' daughter of
the former president and head of
Byrn Mawr college, cheats the
profiteers in railway, dining- cars
whenever she travels, by always tak
ing with her a "well-stocked lunch bas
ket," said Miss Eleano? Earhart of
' Chadron, who is. visiting South
Side friends. .
' "I wa9 a fellow passenger vith
Miss Taft froin Denver, this week,"
said Miss Earhart, "and became ac
quainted with her. She told me she
had been on a tour of the Pacific
coast in the interests of her college;
said she always provided herself
with an abundance of good things
to eat when she traveled. She was
on her wavAo Philadelphia.
"Miss Taft told me of a new in
dustrial supervision and employ
ment management department that
had been recently established at
Byrn Mawf. She said that the girls
' received theortical training at the
college and that part of the course
consisted of ,actual work" in a fac
tory."
Mother Refuses Food After
Giving' Birth to Twins
Auburn, Neb., April 16. (Spe
cial vA week ago Mrs. Leonard
Ashcroft, wife of a tenant farmer
living near Julian, gave b'irth to
iwins. ,
Sines that time she has refused
to take nourishment of any charac
ter and when forcible feeding was
resorted to she bit a spoon in two.
Her mind seems to have been un
balanced and she tqjbk an antipathy
o the babes. She was taken to the
tatc hospital for the insane and
neighbors are endeavoring to save
the lives of the twnis by bottle feed
ing. 1
Mrs. Asfccroft is 2 years of age
and is the mother of six children.
Thayer County Armenian
' Relief Drive Nears End
f Hebron, Neb April 16. (Special
Chester. Carleto,n and Byron have
subscribed their quota in the Arme
nian relief fund drive, of which
Prof. M. Paysen of the Hebron ac
t ademy is chairman. Alexandria and
i Davenport have guaranteed their
v apportionment. The Hebron appor
tionment is $395, and that for the
whole county is $3,007.
Teamster. Awarded Damages.
Fremont. Neb.. April 16. (Spe
cial.) Michael Mullally, a teamster,
in district court has been awarded
$6,000 damages from Dr. George
Haslam, prominent Fremont sur
geon, for injuries to Mullally when
Haslam's automobile collided with
. the former's team last jjune.
Hear Hitchcock
Answer Bryan
Auditorium
tonight 8 O'clock free
Hebron Academy Approved
As Normal Training School
Hebron, Neb., April 16. (Spe
cial.) Hebron Academy this week
received recognition as a state nor
mal training high school. The state
inspector visited the school, and,
hndjng the normal course in Har
mony with the state tews, gave his
approval.
Pender Banker Assures
McKelvie of Support
Pender. Neb., April 15. (Special.)
"Republicans here have received
instructions from Omaha on how
to vote," said E. 'A. Wiltse, the
hanker, who introduced Governor
S. R. McKelvie to an audience of
400 here tonight.
" "But we want to assure you, gov
ernor," he said, "that no political
machine will do our voting for us."
The governor spoke to an
audience of 250 at Wayne this after-t
noon. He was introduced by U. S.
Conn, president of the Wayne State
Normal school, i
Welfare League Organized'
By Omahans in Fremont
Fremont, Neb., April .(Spe
cialsAfter addresses by John
Rine, Dr, Jennie Calfass and Rabbi
Frederick Cohn of Omaha 125 Fre
mont citizens organized a public wel
fare league which will endeavor to
obtain the enactment of a public
welfare ordinance modeled after that
of Omaha. The officers of the Fre
mont league are Dr. J. T. Young,
president; Rev. O. O.- Smith, vice
president; Mrs. Dan Stephens, secre
tary, and T. L. Matthews, treasurer.
Only French- War Bride in
Fremont Gives Birth to-Son
Fremont, Neb., April 16. (Spe-cial.)-Fremont's
only French bride:
Mrs.' William Hartlay, who married
Serjeant Hartley of the British in
fantry in France, has given birth to
a son.- After his- discharge from
the army last) September, Hartley
nlade his. home here because, he
said, the Red Cross of Nebraska
had been so good to the soldiers.
He is now a brakeman ou the North
western railroad, i
Our Enlarged Art Department
TXT HEN you have birthday,' shower, anniversary, or wedding
rr gifts to select, visit our new Art Department and make
your choice there. You will be surprised and pleased at the won
derful assortment of attractive articles offered,
Brandeis Stores Third Floor West.
ears thi rci
FOCROW)NC OMAN
Lamp Shade Frames
TJT E HAVE just received a shipment of the newest shapes in
' . lamp shade frames, in all sizes from 4 to 26 inches. Our
"stock of sill( braids and fringes is most complete and an expert
instructor will assist you in ' the .making of shades without cost
to you. Brandeis Stores Third Floor West.
A Sweeping Clearance of Fresh, New Merchandise in
?' Tn)
to-W
ear
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The selection of ready-to-wear garments offered is indeed unusual. Included are the newest modes and materials at price
reductions that are exceptional. Many manufacturers found themselves with large surplus stocks of merchandise due to
the lateness of Spring. With our great buying facilities we were able to purchase suits, coats and dresses at prices which
enable us to pass on to you these great values. See this display in the windows. Come early and make selections to your
financial advantage.
Spring Dresses
Beautiful Models at
Sacrifice Prices
In Three Special Lots'
Lot 1, At 442
Includes choice, frocks of Taffetas, Satins, Georgette, Tailored
Tricotine, Serges and Jerseys.
Beautifully, made modish garments presenting best materials,
v workmanship and exquisitely trimmed. -
Values in street frocksftheater gowns and afternoon frocks, tang
ing in former price to $80.00.
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Lot 2, At 31
75
Smart Springtime dresses in Foulards, Crepe Meteor, Georgette,
plain an4 fancy. Serge and Tricotines in street frocks. Very ef
fective and cleverest of designs. Values formerly priced to $65.00.
Lot 3, At 247
This offering may prove the most interesting, for many sample
dresses of splendid values are included.
Wool Jerseys, Coat Styles and Smock designs, handsomely
braided, splendidly made. Taffeta and Georgette dresses, Satins
and Crepe de Chine. Extraordinary values. " , :"
Br'andus Stores Second Floor West.
m
New Suits
PURCHASES thab- enable us to offer to you the
chrrpct modish navv trirnHtiA suits MnnoActA tn
have few rivals this season, a rrst reasonable'
price. ' " 7 ' ,.; .
Richly brocaded Vestees, Buttons, Cordings and
gayly patterned linings enrich and brighten
mese moaeis. . ,
Jackets, short, ripple lines, Eton's and the tailored
medium lengths all included. V ; '
Values
67,50
mm
mm
Worth to A. 0775
Saturday f-cj) J
Spring Wraps ,
Polo Coats, Cap Wraps, Motor
, Garments, Smart Top Coats.
A MOST wonderful lot of splendid values presenting for your
choice beautifully made, handsomely lined garments. Ma
terials are Evora, Tinseltones, Polo Cloths, Velour de LaineTri-'
cotines and Boliviaf "
This lot excels anything we have off ered this season.
75
V;
Very Special,
Saturday
l Brandeis Sllore Second Floor West.
29.
Untrimmed Hats
and Trimmings
f
FASHION has prepared for an unusually
pav spasnn. and rnlnr is ramnant. The
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trimming counters are abloom with masses of French
flowers, with sprigs and garlands, with large roses and
poppies and little ones, with sprays and Jvee posies
Fruits, grapes and apples are chic and colorful.
' Among the very interesting whims of la Mode may-be noted the -
prevalence of shiny lacquered tnmmmgs. , 4 .
. Specially noteworthy, too, is the Oriental note struck -by -the colors,
by quaint' ornaments, beads and pins, of which there is a wide variety.'
v Many Untrimmed Shapes
Little hats, high in the center and following the line ofthe .
brow, are new. The tricorne takes all manner of novel forms.
Hats with mushroom brims have unusually draped crowns.
The rolling Breton sailor attains a new chic. Chin Chin hats are
1 numerous. -
vThe straws include Milan; Tagel, Tagel-Milan, Lisejfe with
a few fancy weaves Black, Navy, Browns, Sand and Maeterlinck i
Blue being the prevailing colors. : .
Priced horn 1.95 to 5.00
Brandeis Stores Second Floor East
Capes and Scarfs
for Spring Suits
$15 to
22.50
$10 to
$27
Karama and Seal
Plush Scarfs and
Capes, very stylish,
, and reasonably
priced from
Marabou Capes, in
heavy, material, silk
lined, some ostrich
trimmed. Very attrac
tive; priced from
Small Cape and Scarf Ef-
fects in marabou and os- D75
trich. Specially priced at J
Collars for Suits;
embroidered net,
lace, Swiss, pique
and satin models; ,.
reasonably priced
from
.Brandeis Stores Main Floor
69c to
1.50
-North
Daintiest New ' j
Ribbons
' t Moire Ribbon
For hair bows; in 11 of the attractive
school girl shades 5 inches wide; regular
69c values, special, at, , , OQ
per yard, V!
Lingerie Ribbon
This xibbon is very hard to get, arid 'this
offers you a splendid opportunity to buy a
good assortment at reasonable prices. There
is the rosebud pattern, and many other
designs, in pink, light blue and white.
No. 1 Bolt of 10 yarJg, per bolt, s35f
iio. i ;g noil or iu yarai, at
No. 2 Bolt of 10 yardi, per bolt,
No. 3 Bolt of 10 yrdi, at
No. 5 Bolt of 10 yardt, at
1:25
Shell Bag Tops
In three distinct styles, with metal chains
and mountings, special, for "I OQ
Saturday, at " L OV
Brandeis Stores Main Floor North
Drug Specials
for Saturday
Palmolive
.Soap
Per bar 8c
Dozen 95c
Pebeco Tooth Paste, special, 39
Mavis Talcum Powder, special, 19
Gillette. Razor Blades, package of1
. six, worth 60c, special, at 39V
Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound,
1.25 size, special, at 98 -
Litterine or Lyaol, 1.00 size, special,
at ' ' 79t
Java Riz Face Powder, 50c size, spe
cial,: at ";'- '' '. '39
Mafcara, black or brownt at 29
D. & R. Cold Cream, wort 50c, spe
cial, at ' 41tt
Wanous Shampoo Bags, at
7
Sloan's Liniment, worth 35c, special,
7 at J 26
Mavis Toilet Water, worth 1.25, spe-
cial,' at : 984.
Djer Kiss Bulk Extract, worth 2.00
per ounce, special, 11.39
Coty's L' Origan, ' worth 5.00 per
ounce, special, at 3.95
.Williams' Shaving Stick, worth 35c,
special, at - , . 254
peroxide; full strength, 16 ounces,
at . ;. - 23C
Res. V. S. Pat. Off.
JUkM Velvety Skin
.CDrrp 60c jar of Velvetina
r Il Tj Cream with each pur
chase of Velvetina Powder regu
lar $1.00 value, special, ACkn
both for
Squibbs' Mineral Oil, 1.00 size, spe
cial, at v 694
Mentholatum, 25c jar, special, 174
iJ
Cutex Manicure Preparations, worth
35c, special, at 294
' Rose Bath Soap,
bar . 5c
Or, per
dozen
55c
tirandeis Stores Main
Floor West ,
A Sale of Summer Weight
omen's Union
In )lisle,mercerized lisle, and silk i
lisle, of the very best quality. '
Finished in plain tailored bands land bodice top
styles, either in cuff or Ipose knee and are reinforced where
wear is greatest. The workmanship and fit of these
garments is beyond compare and although some of them
are slightly soiled, they are wonderful values.
KayserMarvelfit, Van Raalte
and Forest Mills Brands
We have them in all sizes in flesh and white. Just
at the season when you most need summer weight
underwear. - . . ' .
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Regular 1.50 and J
. 2.00 values: per suit
, firandeis-Stores Third Floor East
Gloves to Accommodate Long, Short
or Three-Quarter Sleeves
WOMEN, who pride themselves on being"corret even as to the smallest de
tail,should choose long gloves of silk or kid as well as plenty of the very
popular mosquetaire slipon and regulation two-button styles. We feature all
styles in silks, chamoisette and kid to harmonize with the costumes of spring.
Perrin's Gloves
Extra quality Grenoble kid;
oyerseam; Paris point or heavy
embroidered backs, in solf or con
trasting colors; two-button styles;
shades of taupe, African, tan,
white and ; black. Priced, per
pair, at .
Chamois Gloves
Slipon styles, excellent quality;
P. X. M. seams; natural colors,'
with self or black stitching; strap
fastener at the wrist; Perrin's
gloves, but American made.
Priced, per pair.-'at .
Women's Silk Gloves
In many novel styles, slipons and two-clasp effects, some with' embroM
-dered wrists; splendid quality of tricot; in shades of navy, pongee, mastic,! O A A
brown, gray, white and black) all have double-tipped fingers. Priced, per eUU
pair, at J .. .
Pure Silk Gloves
Real - Milanese, in two-clasp
styles; heavy embroidered backs,
in self and two-toned combina
tions; double-tipped fingers; in
shades of brown, mastic, Jtray,
navy, white and black. Priced,
per pair, at
1.65
Chamoisette Gloves
For women ; in white, black and )
a f ew ' colors. 1 The "washable
kind," that may be washed as
often as desired without injury to J
glove; two-clasp ' styles. Priced,
per pair, at
' Brandeis Stores Mai, Floor -North ,