THE BEE: OMAHA. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1921.. New State Board Of Pardons Will - f Pick Secretary ibevcral seeking .Appointment Case of Omalui Man One Of First to Be Taken Up by Body. Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 18. (Special.) ' The new state board of pardons Ind paroles will hold a meeting with- , m the next three days to pick a ecrotary and select other members of the office force who will be in charge of the administration of the board's affairs. . There was some gossip that Sec retary Antics of the welfare de partment under the code was slated to be secretary of the board in the Nt vent that the ligislature changed his ill part men t, but this is regarded as txtrcnicly unlikely. The salary of the secretary is to be fixed by leg- is-Iativc enactment. ' ( No Action on Paroles. Sinie Secretary" E. N. Johnson of be old board was relieved of his place, the .affairs have been .looked ifter by the secretary of state, who is a member of the board. No action, lias been taken on applications for paroles, however. There are two or three prospective sspiratits for the job of secretary ot the board ot pardons. li. Cun ningham, ' who formerly served as utate printer, is said to be a candi date. Cunningham is engaged in the newspaper business at Auburn. Chief of Detectives Anderson of Lin coln has also been mentioned in con nection with the place, but it is not Known that be has filed an applica tion for the job or that he would take it if offered him. . "o Consider Katelman Case In addition to a secretary, the board also will employ a stenogra pher. ) Oue of the first cases which will fcbme before the new board when it convenes will be that of Morris katelman of Qmaha, sentenced with "Red" Ncal on an automobile charge. Katelman's friends in Lincoln and j i nana ai c an v-o- jr v v. ' w- ral.sHc has served his minimum flntence. It ,ts understood that Katelman's and Neal's cases will be taken up together. Chicago Woman Who Wifl Talk At Dinner Fire Guts Building . While Water Freezes Coming From Hose Mrs. Florence King of Chicago, president of the National Women's Association of Commerce, will be the principal speaker at the Omaha women's "Onward Omaha" dinner in the Chamber of Commerce Thursday evening. Eight Inmates Of Soldiers' Home Die in 12 Days Charge That Penitentiary Prisoners Fared Better, Than War Veterans Is Refuted ; . In Statement. Mitchell, S. D., Jan. 18. Damage1 .which exceed $100,000 resulted from h fire which gutted the Woelfel Jewelry store building and the Wilkin ' ready-to-wear shop here today, Miss Mabel Henermann, 24, was overcome by smoke wheji she went into the burning upper floor, where she lives, to get $100 which she had left on a buffet. She collapsed after reaching safety unaided and was re vived only after a pulmotor had been used halt an now. Firemen were handicapped by the tohlcti frn- thf water as it came V. , ,...v ..v... " " . . n the nre nose. ater nyaranis . . i t .. rear the scene -oi tne Diaze were frozen, and it was two hours before five streams! could be played on the flames, i ' " - ' "North Dakota Milted , Dry by Nonpartisans'; - Topcka, Jan. 18. William Langer, former attorney general of North Dakota, who was elected on the Non partisan league ticket, in addressing members of the Kansas legislature last night attacked the league, de nounced A. C. Towley, its director, and called on business men and farm ers to oppose the activities of the or ganisation. Townley through the j, , !! - J . T.T il. 11.t.i- iialll, Ua9 1III1AVU .vr. ... avvw drv. he declared. : He challenged Townley to a debate and asserted. "I do not believe he will dare accept." ' Langer said he was not a mem ber of the league, but worked in harmony with it af the beginning. His relations were severed, he said, as he "could not stand to see them wreck the Institutions of the state." He declared that North Dakota taxes had been increased, doubled and trebled in many instances and that the league ? had 'accomplished little in carrying out its program there. ... 1 4 1 T.-l. . evouu miiuai luumv Show Held at Wahoo, Neb. T l ' 1 rVT K 1 o n K I SnnflQ 1 Saunders county held its second annual poultry show at Campbell's new produce and cold storage build ing. There were over 300 birds shown. O. E. Pfenning of Mead cap tured first place for the best female bird in the show with a barred Rock pullet Ray Lampert of Wahoo won the sweepstakes with a White Rock 'cockerel. Mr. Lampert also won first display.. - .- Nonpartisans to Control x Senate in North Dakota Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 18. The North Dakota senate, adopted the majority report of the elections com mittee' recommending that the con test of R. J. List, for the seat of Senator Gust Wog, Nonpartisan, be dismissed. 1 As a result the Nonpartisan will control the senate with one vote more than the independents. Quantity of Grain Being Shipped From Beatrice Beatrice, Neb., Jan. 18. (Special.) (Considerable grain is moving at at nrescnt. Black Bros.. millers, report that they are buying about 500 bushels or wnear uauy Lincoln, Jan. 18. (Special.) From January 12 to 14, old soldiers at the Grand Island (Neb.) Soldiers' home died at the rate of one a day, according to a supplemental report from Commandant Addison Wait to the state board of control. From January 2 to January 12, five deaths had previously been reported, making a total of eight deaths in the last 12 days. The averagevage of the inmates there is- 78 years. Those who died since January 12 were Franklin Pease, James J. Fry and. J. F. Blakcslee. An ahnoyrhous charge that prsion- fared better for Christmas than the old soldiers is-refuted in a state-fnear here, were held in the Mettio mcnt signed by nine veterans, which has come to the attention of , the board. ' i i The statement points out that no soldier can use all the allowable weekly issue of rations, because of its abundance, and besides this they have $50 pension money to spend as they please. Extras for Christ mas day included half a pound cf candy, half a pound of salted pea nuts, two apples, tw oranges and celery to ach inmate, and an option on a 3-poutrd pork loin roast This was.. in addition to the week ly issue which included six pounds of meat, theese, bread, dried fruits, canned fruits, canned ' vegetables, macaroni, tapioca, oatmeal, grape nuts, sugar, syrup, coffee and all variety of spices. a. New Officers Elected By Bank at Tecumselj Tecumseh. Neb.. Jan. 18. (Spe cial.) At the annual meeting of the shareholders- of 'the Farniers. State bank 'of Tecumseh the folowmk men were named directors for the coming year: F. E. Bodie, A. V. Johnson, T. V. Tohnson. Dr. W. . Dayton, C. E. Stewart and P. A Brundage Mr. Bodie. who has been serving as president, resigned as he has moved from the city. the following otti cers were elected: President, J. V. Johnson; vice president, A. V. John son; cashier, C. E. Stewart, lhe new president is a graduate from the law department of the state uni versity, was formerly connected witrt the state banking board, the Ameri can State bank of Omaha and the Central National bank of Lincoln. County Farm Bureau Makes Drive for New Members Tecumseh, Neb., Jan. 18. (Spe cial.) Under the direction of tlje state organization a dyvp for mem bership in the Johnson county farm bureau is being made.' A captain was chosen for each precinct and assigned vlorkers., A house to house canvass is being made. It is hoped the total membership Mn the county will reach 1,000. Drives are also be ing made in Gage and Ofloe counties, this week. f Sheriff Arrests Four In Raid on Poker Game Beatrice, Neb., Jan. IS. (Special.) Sheriff Schriek raided a poker game at Ellis last night and arrested Clark and Glen Wells, Charles Cunning ham and Frank Nickerson. All of them were arraigned before Judge Ellis and pleaded guilty. They were fined $25 and costs, each. In the roundup the sheriff raked in the jack pot, which amounted to $31.60. Tecumseh Wants Old Burlington Schedule Again Community Clnb President Tells Railway Commission Present Plan Delays Passen gers, Express and Mail. Lincoln. Neb.. Jan. 18. (Special.) J. V. 'Johnson, president of the Tecumseh (Neb.) Community club, has asked- the Nebraska Railway commission to restore the old Bur lington schedule out of Beatrice west on the Nebraska City-Holdrege branch. He claims that under the present plan the Beatrice train leaves a hour before the" Nebraska City train arrives and passengers, express and mail are unnecessarily delayed. Jecumseh passengers from Nebraska City have to come by way of Lincoln, the complainant savs. j. W. Shorthill, secretary of the Nebraska Farmers Co-operative Grain and Live Stock association of Omaha, has written to the Nebraska Railway commission that a shortage of crain cars if in sight, and he wants to know the distribution rules. He has been told that the car dis tribution plan of September 16. 1919. where available cars are distributed on a line in direction proportion to the grain, to be moved at each sta tion. will Te in effect. Alvin P.' White of Sutherland, Neb., wrote the Nebraska Railway commission to complain mat nis home town is not even on the Union Pacific railroad map, and often Rgents wHl not sell tickets there, but sell them to North Platte, where -avelers have to change trains for their Sutherland destination, which is a short distance west of North Platte. ( Walter Harmer,, Avoca, Neb., got pnly $14.25 a Hundred for five prime corn-ted steers nandiea through? the Farmers' Union commis sion firm of South Omaha, and he says on the basis of the price on that October day m other, markets ne should have received $17.50'.' He ivfants. the Nebraska Railway com mission to help him colect the dif- lerencc. Triple Funeral Is Held For Autoists Hit by Train Grand Island, Neb., -Jani 18.-- CSnecial.) Triple funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dammann and Nicholas Loible, who were killed Friday when the automobile they vere riding collided with a Union Pacific train at a crossing ADVERTISEMENT SULPHUR CLEARS ROUGH, RED SKIN Face, Neck and Anns Easily Made Smooth, Says Specialist Anv breakine' out of the skin, The Pease Grain and Seed company cv?n, ,f,cr' itching eczema, can be reports that it shipped a canoaa oi corn last week, ad will ship a car load of wheat Wednesday.' Co-Operative Telephone Company at Jansen bold jet n at u jail m vw... -The nlant of the Farmers Cooper- Jl sold to the Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph company. The heirs of John V. Ihiessen, who held the con trolling interest in the legal concern, have taken stock in the Lincoln com anr in exchange for their UUiing, nuirklv overcome bv aoolvine a lit tie Mentho-Sulphur, declares a noted skin specialist Because of its germ destroying properties,, this sulphur preparation begins at once to soothe irritated skin and heal- eruptions such as rash, pimples and ring worm; It seldom fails to remove the tor ment and disfigurement, ant you do not have to wait for relief from embarrassment. Improvement quick ly shows. Sufferers from skin trouble should obtain" a small jar of Mentho-Sulphur from ny good dxuggi'st and use it Hk told cream. dist church today. ' The church was filled to capacity with friends of the accident vic tims. Rev. Robert Hull of the Baptist church officiated at the church. Services at the graves were in charge of the Masons. Former Consul to Japan To Speak at Omaha Church Dr. E. R. Fulkerson, former American vice consul in Japan, will speak on world conditions in the far east tonight in the Peal Methodist church, at 8. Dr. Fulkerson has spent 20 years in the far east. He was in China during the Boxer up rising and has made a first hand study of social conditions in Japan, China, Korea, India and the Philip pine Islands. He is making a trip' through the Omaha area of the Methodist church which ends with this meeting in Omaha. Returned From Woming On Horse Stealing Charge Kiuiball, Neb., Ja;i. 18. (Special Telegram.) Ray ChTlcote, about 22, was arrested by Sheriff Forsling on a charge of stealing a horse valued at $50 from I. W. Petersen. ' He is said to have taken the horse just across the line into Wyoming and traded it. He returned to Kimball county jail without extradition pa pers. The jail here is filled to over ca pacity. Former Newspaper Editor . Dies at Home in Fairhury Beatrice, Neb., Jan. 18-(Special.) W. F. Ware, a civil war veteran, formerly editor of the Plymouth News and for 16 years postmaster at Plymouth, died at his home' at Fairbury after a prolonged illness. He was 73 years old and leaves a family of five children. South Dakota to Build I $2,000,000 Cement Plant at Rapid City llr The Amoctiitril Tri. Pierre. S. D., Jan. 18. The South Dakota senate today made appro priation for the construction of the state cement plant, which wit: Be located at Rapid City, when passed a bill to appropriate $2,000, 000. The funds will be obtained by the state through the issuance of bonds at 6 per cent. The house concurred in the senate amendment to the resolution direct ing investigation of the twine plant at the state penitentiary, and tne en tire institution will be included in the probe. Man Saved From Sinking $25,000 In Bojms Bonds Omahan Stops Sale of Rail Se curities Due in 2003 and N Already Paid . , K Off. One should be careful when one is buying $25,000 worth , Of bonds, shouldn't one. t One should, according to L.. c. Hogue, a stock and bond salesman, who returned from a trip to Ne braska City. . j Mr. Hogue' says be was just in time to save Henry Winton, a Ne braska City- real estate man, from buying $25$00 of Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific railroad Donas, due in 2003. , But The bonds had been paid off at the time of the Rock Island reor ganization several years ago. They were paid at about 40 cents on the dollar and stamped. How they got out into the hands of persons who sought to sell them, he cannot explain. "When a bond has a rubber stamp of any kind on its face, prospective buyers should be extren.ly careful to see just, what the rubber stamp says, declares Air. nogue. Delegates to Firemen's j Meet Banquet at Norfolk Norfolk. Neb.. Tan. 18. (Special Telegram.) Several hundred fire men, many of them visiting dele- e-ates en route to the annual conven tion at York, attended big ban quet here. They left in a special car for the convention city this morning. . , . 1 he Norfolk delegates, . who are taking their band with them, num ber about 50. Ihey are expecting to capture the next convention for Norfolk. Alliance is also a conten der for the 1922 meeting. Baptist Church in Wymore , To Hold Revival Meetings Wymore, Neb., Tan. 18. (Special.) Rev. L. . Bauer of Whitehall, 111., will conduct a series of meetings at -the First Baptist church in this city beginning February 1. The evangelist has with himProf. R. P. Fage, jr., singer and song composer. The church is arranging also to end five delegates to represent Wy more at the regional missionary con ference which will convene at Lin coln January 26. A Frenchman has invented a de tachable cabin for airplanes to, pro tect pilots and passengers when de sired. ' Omaha Builders Optimistic Over Spring Prospects Plans for Handling Expected Boom Discussed at Meet of Representatives of Build- ins Trades. A boom in building in Omaha wa the object of an optimism meeting of representatives of the building trades and professions in the Uni versity club Monday night under the auspices of the Nebraska chap ter of the American Institute of Architects. Architects, contractors, building material men, representatives of la bor organizations and financial insti tutions, oOO of them, were there, Harry, Lawrie, architect, presided. Views Exchanged. Views and datw Ty the various groups represented Were exchanged in a spin, ui iricuubiuu uu tu-uu eration iTever before known. And resolution was passed unanimously providing a board to compose three representatives from each of the five classes present to make a thorough investigation into the present build ing situation and call a similar meet ing soon. Charts showing increases in costs were first shown by the chair. These revealed that wages of building labor have eone up 112 per cent: cement. 213 per ccn since 1914; sand, 200 per cent since 1914, and lumber, 185 ner cent' since 1916. Brick interests will cut profits to see the price of their product reduced, in the opin ion of A. C. Busk, general contractor and part owner of a brick yard. increased femciency. Labor is giving increased effi ciency over three months ago, Sel- wyn , S. Jacobs, manager ot James Stewart & Co., told the assemblage and with living commodities drop ping will be willing to let wages be decreased in proportion. When living costs really have come down labor will talk decreases in waees. Business Agent Gibbs of the Electricians union declared. If spring building in Omaha opens without too great a rush conditions will orobablv be very satistactory, was the general consensus of opinion, Pickpocket Confesses After Marked Coin Found Kearney. Neb.. Tan. 18. (Special.) John Mullen, naming Columbus as his residence, was arrested . and identified as the man who snatched pocketbooks from two Kearney women last, week. Mullen at first denied his guilt, but upon being searched, a penny with a hole throuch it. -which one of the com plaining witnesses had carried for years as a pocketpiece, was touna on the man. Then Mullen confessed. Give Your Furnace A Treat Buy Your COAL This Winter From the UPDIKE LUMBER & COAL CO. Phone Walnut 0300 The Windows cf Your Home as seen from the outside, are the passerby's sole - im pression of you and the imide of your home. , Make a good impression with Curtains and Draping chosen from our carefully bought and complete stock. Tasteful design and color and high grade quality are special features of the large range of materials we show, and at un paralleled price reductions r now at Bowen's during the Lower Price Sale. Advertisement. Buy Your Phonograph Now ft1- j Vl f lst. rer uenr These are strictly high-grade phonographs, latest models and up-to-date in every respect, that we are closing out regardless of cost.. Some are manufacturers' samples, others instruments re turned from dealers, slightly shop-worn, and a few that we have taken in exchange on new phonographs sold during the holidays. Every one has been polished and adjusted, in fact, most of them are like new and fully guaranteed. A Sample of the Reductions Offered $50 small size Victor, $26. $55 Phonograph, $42. $80 Oak Phonograph, $50. $125 Mahogany Phonograph, $75. We only have a limited number of these wonderful bargains, so you must act at once if you wish to pbtain first choice. Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back Schmoller & Mueller $140 Oak Phonograph, now $90. $160 Walnut Phonograph, $120. $175 Electric Phonograph, $110. $200 Mahogany Phonograph, $160. i 1514-16-18 Dodge St. Piano Co. Phone Douglas 1623 Headquarters for Columbia Grafonolas and Records To Those Who Live in Small Apartments This Famous ,1: Wardrobe Trunk will prove of wonderful usefulness. . ft has a storing capacity almost beyond belief so practical everything in its place. Handy to get at. No wrinkles and ready to wear. . ' - They Are Now Reduced 20. , This price re-adjustment does not mean but a few of our trunks, but includes the entire line. . The prices on Hartmann Wardrobe Trunks are positively lower now than they will be after February 1. Freling & Steinle 1803 Farnam Street. Here IS Years ;l J t cita Stars oF , , . - Gstablishca mt670 Last week we talked to you of Intensified ); i Selling As this very unusual , v; anuary Sale j progresses Intensity becomes -More Intensified Clearing lots of Winter Wearables are being regrouped and repriced. New merchandise is constantly going into the sale at big reductions from for mer prices. - . We do not say nor do we believe that prices will never be cheaper than they are today. But we do say and we do know that, measured by com- par stive prices, by depth oi reductions, this January Sale will go into history as the most remarkable the present generation ever experienced. 1 Commencing Wednesday Moming--pur Ann ual January Sale off House Dresse$ nd Aprons 'This is an annual event looked forward to with great anticipation by the women of Omaha and vicinity as the most important of any like occasion. An extraordi nary showing of the new Spring styles and patterns in crisp new tub dressea of gingham in checks, plaids and stripes in pink, blue, brown,- lavender ,and lovely combinations. Also there are unusual style features in collars and pocket treatment . And just by way of in- j Introduction to this event we offer Wednesday a number of exceptional values in standard gingham patterns and most attractive models. Sizes 36 to 46. Dresses not! , nearly so 'attractive only a few ponths ago readily sold ior o.uu, $i.ya to $.DU. sale price Wednesday, each ' The wise and thrifty housewife will supply her season's requirements now. SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY. - $095 Sale of ; Bungalow Aprons In Scout percales, both light and dark colors; slipover styles as well as side and front openings. This is not a job lot of aprons, but the styles were carefully selected and were made especially for us. Note the fine stitching! and carefully put on biaa bindings and you will recognize better garments than those you only recently paid more than double the present special price of , OX THE SQUARE WEDNESDAY $ Commencing Wednesday Morning Our Annual January Sale of Gingham Tub Frocks for Girls and Little Folks j - . , . . .,.. , ' . In attractive styles and patterns with b . . touches of contrasting trimming. Group One- (Sizes 2 to 17) Gingham Dresses have been divided Into three lots. These values have been unknown for years, at ' Group Two (Sizes 2 to 17) Comprises the better rade ' of Gingham Dresses and Combinations which formerly sold at $8.95 to $16.50. Sale prices , 89c $1.49' $1.98 $4.95 $6.95 $8.95 w omens i . "T-tt 1 O ' Warm Coats Wool Sweaters inning variety $7.95 One lot of about SO garments consisting of Chappy Coats, chamois lined, plushes and cloth coats. These are broken lots, the val ues are unusual. Formerly priced to" $39.50. Special Wednesday, $29.50 In Tuxedo Coat style. A charming variety oi weaves ana colors, f or merly priced to $16.95, Wednesday, at, ONE LOT BLANKET BATHROBES, reatly reduced to close out, i , 84.95 ONE LOT CORDUROY ROBES, greatly re duced to close out, $7.95 . Women's Section' Second Floor Outing Gowns In a good grade1 Material and In attractive styles. They come in white with contrasting trimming, and pink and blue stripes, and sold for about double our present ss r price. Sold V I -VJ up to $2.95, Leather Coats for Juniors (Sizes 14, 16, lS)-Only 9 , Coats left and they are of the best grade of soft, gen uine leather and come in tan, taupe and black. For merly sold to $75; for quick sale, $25 Women's Underwear A Knitted Union Suit Win ter weight, fleeced, high neck, long sleeves, out sizes included. One case of 40 . dozen to sell. Previously pncea 2.2o. Wednesday, per suit i. rreviousty $1.39 Specials oh the Floor Below 19C 22i2c 39c , 19c L 29cV 29c PercalesGinghams, Etc. 35c Fleeced Flannelettes, reduced to 19c 35c Fancy Outing Flannels, at 45c 36-inch Percales, reduced to 75c 32-inch Dress Gingham, at ' 35c 36-inch Cotton ChalHcs, at 35c 36-inch Bungalow Cretonnes, at 55c 27-inch Serpentine Crepes, at 45c 30:inch Outing, reduced to Pillow Cases and Bed Sheets 35c 42x36 Rubicon, Reduceato 22V.C 55o 42x36 Rugby, . Reduced to 39c 75c 42x36 Bridal, Reduced to 45o 80c 45x36. Pequot, Reduced to, 50c $2.00 81x90 Dallas, Reduced to $1.39 $2.00 81x90 Mohawk, Reduced to $1.39 $2.00 81x99 Favorite, Reduced to $1.39 $2.75 81x99 Dallas, Reduced to $1.65 $3.00 81x99 Bridal, Reduced to $1.95 Crocheted Bed Spreads $4.00 Plain Hemmed, reduced to $2.45 $5.00 Plain Hemmed, reduced to - $3.75 $6.00 Plain Hemmed, reduced to r $3.95 $5.00 4-6 Cut Corners, reduoed to ' . $2.95 Blankets and Comforters $ 3.50 64x80 Plaid Blankets, Pair $1.95 $6 Plain Gray and Plaid Blankets, $3.95 $8.50 to $12.50 Wool Mixed Blankets, $5.95 $ 6.50 72x84 Comfortables,. Each $3.95 $ 7.50 72x84 Comfortables, Each $4.95 $10 72x84 Sateen Comfortables, $5.95 Sundries 9-4 Unbleached Sheeting, Yard 9-4 Bleached Sheeting, ' Yarti. 42-inch Pequot Tubing, Yard 36-inch Fine Cambric, Yard 36-inch Bleached Daisv Muslin. Yat1 36-inch Unbleached LL Muslin, Yard 12V2c Satin Bed Spreads $ C.50 4-6 Cut and Scalloped, $ 7.50 46 Cut and Scalloped, $ 8.50 4-6 Cut and Scalloped, $10.00 4-6 Cut and Scalloped, $12,50 4-6 Cut and Scalloped, Imported English Spreads $22.50 90x100 Cut and Scalloped; $i9.B0 $25.00 90x100 Cut and Scalloped, $21.75 $30.00 90x100 Cut and Scalloped. $24.75 39c 49c 49c 19c 15c $4.95 $6.25 $6.95 $8.75 $9.75 it Hi .'I