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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 4, 1921)
.a i 1 Sixty-Five-Mill Tax Levy Asked By School Board Body Asserts That Increase Necessary to Pay $2,000, 000 and Provide Work ' ing Capital, The Omaha Board of Education has sent to the Douglas county dele gation at Lincoln a bitl to increase the tax levy of this school district from 50 to 65 mills. A detailed state ment of the situation is contained in the following letter, which has been sent to Representative Dysart: "The pretent maximum levy of SO mills will produce on the present assessed valuation of $61 ,"00,000 tht fc'ini of $3,05,000, which is insuffi cient. .( . " "The estimated expenditures for the current year exceeded the es timated receipts in the sum of $32, 520. Owing to the increased amount to be placed in the bonds redemption fund, as provided by statute and to take care of the Current year's def icit and for other necessary outlays omitted from the budaet this year on account of insufficient levy, the 1922 expenditures will be increased in the sum of $250,000, making a total estimated expenditure for 1922 of $3,569,320. Levy Insufficient.' "The fact that the maximum school tax levy in past years wa insufficient, coupled with the loss of saloon licenses, is the cause of the present large deficiency which must of necessity increase' until a suffi cient tax levy is authorized. It is to enable the school district to wipe out this deficiency and to gradually create a working capital fund, so as to be on an absolutely, cash basis and save the present large yearly interest charge on floating current debt, that the Board of Education U asking for the power to levy up to a 65 mills tax. "A close estimate based on the receipts and expenditures of the present school year to date shows that at the close of our fiscal year, June 30, 1921. there will be an ex- cess ot expenditures over receipts of approximately $2,000,000. In order to save registering warrants with its attendant evjls it will be necessarv on or bctore. September I, 1921, for the Board of Education to anticipate the tax collections and as in the present year borrow $2. 000.000 at 6 per cent interest, for us as a working capital for payment of current expense. Assessed Valuation $61,700,000; "The present assessed valuation of the school district is $61,700,000. on which 65 mills will produce $4. 010,500. . Subtracting from this amount estimated 1922 expenditures in the sum of $3,569,320, there will be left balance of $441,180 to be applied" on the $2,000,000 deficiency. At this rate the deficiency would be wiped out in five years and at the sfeme rate in five vt ars more a work capHal fund of $2,000,000 would be created 'which would put the school district on a net cash basis, and ob viate the necessity cf paving interest on current expenses as at present. "In the .ca.e of the. last JncreaseJ the amount allowed was Rarely suf ficient to rover the estimated ex penses for thrt yea', leaving nothifcg for the deficit and for the expan se nnd natural growth of the sys tem." , Fruits Are Demonstrated At Omaha Grocery Store ! The demonstration on grapefruit and oranges carried on this week at the Table Supply company store, at tracted a great deal of- attention. Many new drinks and pastry special ties were given to those who .called at the demonstration headquarters. . Ralph Evans, specialty manager for the Florida Citrus exchange of Tampa, is in charge of this display. "Grapefruit and . oranges contain considerable amount of vitamines and when this sort of food is used moderately it is ' beneficial to the health," said Dr. Garrett,, "vitamines are Absolutely necessary as a diet regulator and . in grapefruit and oranges vitamines prevail to a great 'extent. Fruit of this nature is the most healthful of all fruits when taken moderately."" Omaha Man Will Preside at Life Insurance Congre'se Edward J. Phelps, president of the Omaha Life Underwriters as sociation, will preside at the one-day congress of the Missouri Valley life underwriters in Omaha at the Masonic temple, February 15. Speak er w ill include Orville Thorn of Dallas,' Tex.; Charles W. Scovel of Pittsburgh, P.: B. H. baxton ot Sioux City: J.. V. Moore of South Dakota, and O.- A. Andrew s of Lin coln. rJ ' ; ' - Public Warned Against Bogus Welfare Workers If "welfare workers" call at ydur home and are Ttnable to show the metallic badge of their office, grab- them and senci tor a policeman. i ma was the advice sent out yesterday when reports came to the Welfare board that bogus "welfare workers" had sought to enter several north Omaha homes, and also had called at schools, saying they had been sent to get girl pupils. George Brandcis Resigns ' From Ak-Sar-Ben Board The Ak-Sar-Ben board of gover nors has received the resignation of George Brandeis from the board. It was mailed just before he sailed from New York for Europe recently. He had served six years and was the third member of the- Brandeis family to serve on the board. Business requires Mr. Brandeis to spend con siderable time abroad and this is be lieved to be the reason for his resignation. . v C. R. James Is Installed as Head Foreign War Vett Post C. R. James has "been installed commander of St. Mihiel post No. 247, Veterans of Fbreign Wars, and .If A , , T T .-v. nonacK, adjutant. n. i. ix-cnneu nas oeen insiauea quarter master; Ray J. Abbott, senior rice commander; A. Amderson, junior vice commander: Bert F. Krelle. chaplain; Fred M. Blair, officer of the day, and John . Liddy, color ergcant. : What's Your Idea of Cupid? Here's a Chance to Cash on It Leave This Coupon Attached NAME AGE ADDRESS Everybody knows about little Dan and his love pranks with the bow and arrow of mystic power. Artists "The world over have sketched and painted him. with fea tures as varying as their artistic imaginings. What is the real Cupid expression? Should his nose by "turned-up" or pointed? Should he be pictured as smiling or serious? What sort of a chin should be given him? The Bee would like to have Oma ha and Iowa and Nebraska boys and girls express on paper their ideas of a portrait of little Dan. His "Big Day""of the vear is com ing soon, the day we celebrate in honor of Valentine, patron saint of sweethearts and lovers. The-J5ee wants to dedicate to Dan in honor of the day the" best valentine fur nished by "the genius of ar Nebraska or Iowa boy or girl. To Add. Zest. i To add. zest" to the competition The ..Bee is offering prizes for the nine best pictures. First prize will be $5, second prize $3 and there will be seven prizes of $1 each. . Brief City News 875 Dog License! -Only 375 dog licenses have been issued by the city clerk this year, although it is estimated there are at least 6,000 dogs in Omaha. . , Short Skirts Cause Colds Short ness of women's tkirt is responsible for the prevalence of colds today, Superintendent Adams: of the Wei fare board declared. Signs of Spring Joe Byrne of City Commissioner Butler's office reported that he saw the "first robin" yesterday morning at Twcnty seYenth and Fort streets.. ' Suspects Arrested Three men have been arrested in connection with the theft of t,000 worth ot furs from the A. Bonoft store, 1408 Douglas street, January 10. Threatened Suicide Finl Alieo Peterson, arrested lit . 323 North Seventeenth street "Wednesday for threatening to kill herself, was fined SiO in police court yesterday; Inquest Today An Inquest over the body of George Williams, found at Thirteenth and Chicago streets, suffering from injuries from which he died, will be held At 9 this morn ing.. ' ' Kent Visits Jail Dr. H. S. Kent, recently aoqultted of trying' to mur der the "well babies," has visited hts old haunts in the county Jail thrice since he was - released last Saturday. . Fires at Burglars Mrs. E. L. Teal reported to police that sb fired both barrels of a shotgun at two men she found prowling in her home, 871 North Twenty-fifth street, yesterday morning. Assessment Approved Approval Of the special assessment plan to cover the cost of grading the Dodpe hill, $140,278, was Riven yesterday by the city roungll, sitting as a board of equalization. Funeral For Detective Funeral services for Arthur Cooper, city de tective killed in a rujv battle,, will be held at 2 this afternoon in the John A. Gentlemen chapel. With burial in West Lawn cemetery. . Man Re-arrested Harry Rudolph, negro. Indicted last month for selling "dope.7 was arrested yesterday again by city detectives after several hun dred dollars worth of alleged stolen property was found in his home. Baby to Institute After having been adopted by two families in her brief 65 davs of life. Rose Wieland, daughter of. a servant at St. Cath erines hospital, was turned over to the Child Saving Institute Wednes day by the Juvenile court. Monuments to Bo Sold Monu ments exhibited at the annual con vention of the Nebraska Retail Monument Dealers' association, which opened a two-days' session in the Loyal hotel yesterday, will be auctioned off at the close of the con vention. "Dope" Suspect Found "Rabbit" Green Davenport was brought be fore the federal graiuhjury yesterday by Deputy .United States Marshal Qutnley after he had disappeared from the federal building. "Rabbit" was found at home. He is charged with selling "dope." Mendelssohn Niglit Mendelssohn night - will be observed in Temple p lsreal tonight- with special services The Bee artist has drawn an out lineof Cupid, with the features blank,, and' leaving Dan without his pet bow and arrow. He has en closed the figure in lines ' suggesting a valentine .design.; ' It's up to the boys and girls, to fill in the features and the bow and arrow' and complete tht- Valentine design. Use cither ' pencil, crayon or pen and ink. Colors, if you like. Fill in Coupon. Clip from The Bee the outline and the coupon attached" to it. Alter finishing; 'the Valentine . fill in" the coupon and bring or mail the pic ture and coupon to the Valentine Contest Editor, The Bee. The competition is open to all Omaha, Nebraska aad Iowa boy and girls of 12 years, or younger,- The pictures must be turned hi or mailed to the Valentine contest editor not later than ; Thursday, February 10. .1 . Nantes of the winners will be an nounced in The" Evening Bee on St. Valentine's day, February 14, arid ' The Morning Bee of February 15. in celebration of the great compos er's birthday anniversary, February 3. Rabbi Frederick Cohn will speak on "Is the Jew Convertible?" All the music selections will be from Mende lessohn works. Assistant's Pay Reduced The board of county commissioners voted permission yesterday to Public De fender John N. Baldwin to employ one. assistant in his office- at $125 a month. This is $25 a mwth, less than was paid the assistant in that office under the former public de fender, a democrat, i - Sues to Recover Land Edward D. Roberts filed suit yesterday in fed eral court against his wife, Mrs. Frances Roberts of Paxton, Neb., and a number of Omaha and Red Oak. Ia., attorneys to regain title to land and several thousand dollars. He charges the defendants with get ting possession of the land after he was adjudged insane. Will Buy Protectors Police Com missioner Ringer and Chief of Police Eberstein took one of the supposedly bullet-proof body protec tors down to the foot Of Burt street Wednesday afternoon and fired many shots at it. Mr. Ringer concluded that it is fairly bullet-proof and de cided to purchase a dozen of the protectors at S25 each for use by the police. Tio Eat, No Danco The chappies over at the University club will have to eat if they want to dance Satur day night. These dances were dis continued in mid-December, because the members partook too much of the dancing which was free and too llttlo of the food which cost a price. Now the dances have been resumed, but dues have been boosted 10 per cent at the club. - Body of Widow of Former Omahan to Be Buried Here Mrs. Helen R. Clark, widow of Hugh G. Clark, died yesterday at the home of her son, Walter G. Clark, in St. Louis. The body will be re ceived here Saturday morning for burial. Funeral services will be held at 2 Saturday afternoon at Forest Lawn chapel. Mrs. Clark was 85 years old. She is survived by one son, with whom she lived since the death of her hus band in Omaha 25 years ago. ' Hugh G. Clark was representative' of the Dupont Powder company Jr. Omaha years ago and the son, Wal ter G., established a local sporting goods establishment which still beat's his name. Mrs. Clark and her son moved from Omaha 10 years ago. ; Divorce Court v- . . . Decreet. ' Helen Hoffmann from Oscar Hoffmann, cruelty. William E. Chamber! from Florence Chambers, fiensrtion. - Grace M. Jackson from Otli Jackio. cruelty. ' Marie Wiggins from Glenn Wiggins, nonsupport. Petition!. Beatrice Pauleen agtlnat Christian Paul sen, desertion. ' , Eleanor Oblcr against Carl Ohler, non-J support. . . - . Nellie Taylor against Thomas Taylor desertion. Myrtle Hansen against Harvey Hansen, cruelty. Kmroa Wtlsi against Hani Weiss, cru-i euy. THE BEK: OMAHA. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1921. Burglars Flee From Home When Woman Screams Daylight Prtmlers, Caught in Act of Looting House, Rout ed by Woman After Police Chiefs Instructions. Screams of Mrs. John Fit Roberts, 230J South Thirty-second avenue1, routed two daylight burglars from her home at 3 yesterday -afternoon.. Mrs. Roberts was upstairs dress ing when she heard the door bell ring persistently for several mo ments. She did not answer the bell -anil all became quiet again. She continuJ her toilette. She thought she heard a noise at the rear door, cut dismissed the thought from her mind. Again she thought she heard someone , walking downstairs and decided to investigate. Recalls Chief's Advice. Recalling Chief Eberstcin's order two days ago citing a scream as a woman's best protection against house prowlers and burglars, Mrs. Roberts started down the stairs to investigate the noise. she saw two men rifling the buffet in the dining room. v . - screamed. They ran out the rear door. Mrs. Roberts ran to the telephone and called the police. Again she heeded the instructions given out in The Bee by Chief Eberstein. Officers Hurry to Scene. Officers Haley and Xclson'were dispatched to the scene. Scarcely had lliey left police hcad- quarters in the cmergencv car when Mrs. J. A. Changslrom, 2232 South Thirty-second avenue, called to re port having seen a negro and a white man run from the rear door of the Roberts home. When Officers Haley and Nelson reached the neighborhood aU was quiet again. The burglars had already secured $2 from the top drawer of "thCburTct and were rifling the other dra,wcs when they were discovered. Chief Eberstein was gratified yes terday afternoon to 'learn that his instructions to women of Omaha, published exclusively in The Bee, had shown effect so promptly "This case of the Roberts' home shows conclusively that a woman's best protection is her scream," he said. . : , "Women of Omaha should read of this instance and profit by Mrs. Roberts' success." . . Work to Be Resumed Soon On Medical Arts Building Work- on the Medical Arts 16 story building at Seventeenth and Dodge streets, stopped' for-several months, will begin by April at the latest, it was announced yesterday. A saving of $300,000 in cost of con struction has resulted from the delay. John Latenser, architect, says many buildings, held vp till prices come down, will be started soon. Meetings of Missionary Alliance Will Continue Meetings of the Christian andMis sionary alliance, Ijeld at Twenty fourth and. Binney streets, will con tinue the remainder of the week, and over Sunday. These meetings are very interesting, and the attendance is good. The services are under direction of, the Rev. Robert : R. Browli and the Rev. Luke Rader. Lumber Company Sued - Bradford-Kennedy Lumber com pany was made defendant in a suit filed in federal court yesterday for alleged nonfulfillment of a lumber contract with the J. B. Whelan com pany, Topeka, Kan, The plaintiff alleges the contract was entered into on August 21, 1919. andAas not yet been filled and asks judgment for $3,540.50. , The Whelan company charges that the contract was held up until it was forced to buy lumber at a much higher price. -"-i lf ' ' JXurtzmam Uy Pianos Made Since IMS Will Last a Lifetime See the New Models 0 AKFORD Music Co. 1807 Farnam Omaha ADVERTISEMENT Does Your Back Ache? Have you swollen hands, ankles, feet, due to a dropsical condition, often caused by disoraered kidneys? Naturally when the kidneys are deranged thetlood is filled with poi sonous uric acid, which settles in the tissues of the feet, ankles, wrists or back as uratic salts. It is just as necessary to keep the kidneys acting properly as to keep the bowels active to rid the body of poisons. The very best possible way to take care of yourself is to take a glass of hot water before meals and an "An uric" (anti-uric acid) tablet. This "Anuric" is a:fiew discovery made bv Dr. Pierce of the Invalids' Hotel. Buffalo, N. Y. All druggists keep it, or if you prefer send 10c for trial package to Dr. Pierce and write for free medical advice. f Four Months Needed Tb Complete Repairs Upon Court House Although 16 months have elapsed since the riot a4id fire of September 28, 1919. the court house is still far from repaired, and County Commis sioner Unitt said yesterday it will be at least four months more before the building is completely restored. "It will be three months before the county treasurer's office on the main floor is ready for the painters. The Every day brings thou sands of visitors to the Onward Omaha Exposition which is featuring a Manufacturing and Industrial Display By Omaha Firms Now in progieas on the main floor of the Burgess-Nash Store' Open Until 6 P. M. and From 7)30 P. M. Until 9 P. M. 'SI Two Good Women's Union Suits i $1.95 suit Women's union suits in heavy or super weight" cotton, high neck, Jong sleeves, low neck, no sleeves, ankle, lengths. Priced very spe cial, $1.95 suit. . Our Downstairs Store Offers Unusually Low Prices on Merchandise of Good Quality News of Interest to Men and Boys 59 men's and youths' high grade suits, mostly c& si meres and worsteds, in brown or gray mixtures and some plain serges. If your size is here you will find a wonderful bargain. Sizes 34 to 38. , , Men's Pants $2.95 125 pairs of men's pants, khaki and striped worsteds at $2.95 pair. Nearly . all sizes in this lot. Boys' waists, sizes 4 to 8, 50c. Men's work shirts, 75c. Men's soft collars, 5c. And other articles too Remnants of Bleached Table Damask Immense accumulation after our January linen sale in lengths from lft toZ yards. These are marked much be low January sale for quick clearance. Figured Challie 19c yd. 36 in. Figured challie a good quality in neat figures or light or dark color3. 19c yd. Colored Organdie " 59c yd. " . 40 in. colored organdie in all the wanted shades of lavender, pink, blue, gold, an excellent quality, 59c yd. contract for the office fixtnres has just been let and the contractor wants four months to put them in, which we insist be reduced to three months. This room was the worst damaged in the building. "H the plaintit? who is seeding to conjoin the painting appeals his case tb the supreme court, the painting may be tied up for many months." , Mrs. Sibhith Lectures Columbus, Neb., Feb. 3. (Spe cial.) Mrs.Mary Shibbitt of Wich ita, Kan., lectured in the Methodist church on the subject "American Democracy" under the auspices of the W. tJ. T.. V, sverydody sTcma" February lth Valentine Day Large booklets, hand painted ribbons - tied cwith beautiful sentiments for sweethearts, mother, wife and friend, 50c to $1.00. , Small and medium sized'' ribbon tied booklets, 10c to 50c. . Lac valentines, 5c to 35c. Humorous valentines, 5c to 15c. Mechanical valentine, 5c to 35c, each. , Valentine 'material, 35c per box. Party favors and decora tions including luncheon sets, napkins, decorations, crepe paper, Valentitie party caps, nut cups, ice 'or salad cups, paper plates, doilies, place cards, tally cards, invita tions, cut out hearts, cupids, arrows, and small decorative seals. Priced from 5c to $1. Values for Friday Silk Stockings $2.45 Women's pure thread silk stockings, made with six thread heel and toe to give real service. All sizes in black, white and col ors, $2.45. Overcoats $15.00 There are just 45 of these men's and young men's over coats, most of them cheviots, in either belted or plain mod els, all colors for you to choose, but not all sizes. ' ' Men's and Young Men's SUITS $15.00 men s m e Vests' $1.95 each 55 men's moleskin vests, blanket lined, sin gle and double breasted sizes, 38 to 44, $1.95 each. . Boys' and girls' kover alls, $1.00. Men's flannelette gowns, fine quality, $1.98. numerous to mention. Shirting 39c 36 in. shirting flannel, a good quality in neat stripes or cnecKS. . Gingham ' 59c yd. Beautiful ginghams in handsome plaids of light and dark colors, these are of very fine quality and are unusual , value for 59c yd. Hospital Company Given Week to Show Sighs of Solvency A week was allowed the Fengcr Hospital company by District Judge Sears yesterday to file . affidavits showing that it is being conducted efficiently and has prospects ol solv ing its financial difficulties. The hearing came up on a peti tion filed by the Selden Breck Con struction company for a receiver. i He rengcr Hospital company For the Wbmen'Who Make Dainty Things For herself or for her home our Art Department is a constant source of inspiration. Here you will find all materials for making a lamp shade and expert instruction in making it, if you. so desire; garments and other articles stamped for embroidery in most attractive designs; yarn that will make you an enviable sweater; and in numerable other things which delight you if you are clever with the needle. Shoe Specials for Friday Broken lines left from the season's selling are placed on bargain tables and marked at these prices for quick disposal. Women's boots, newest styles on sale at $3.95 pr. Women's oxfords and pumps on sale at $3.95 pr. Men's shoes, all sizes in this lot, $3.95 pr. i ' Men's Miinson army shoes, Goodyear welt sole, $5.95 pr. Children's and boys shoes, on tables, all sizes in the lot, priced from $1.00 to $2.95 pr. Women's newest style spats, assorted, colors, all sizes at $1.00 pr. Trimming Embroidery and Lace Remnants Price These are good lengths in white, creani and black lace f lodncings ; nets in black, cream, white and colors, as well as banding edgings, , etc, trimmings, embroidery and laces. Cotton Union Suits 95c suit Women's super weight cot ton, union suits, high neck, long sleeves or Dutch neck, elbow sleeves and some are bodice tops and ankle length. 95c ca. Two Speqals for Boys Boys' Suits , $5.95 37 boys' knickerbocker suits' sizes 12 to 17, mixed cassi meres, blue serges and cordu roys, $5.95. Flannel yd. took over the partly completed build ing at Twenty-sixth street and Dew ey avenue last . May wheu Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Henry, who were build ing it as the Lord Lister hospital, were unable to complete- it. Attorneys for the Honry sail yesterday they had mortgaged their home and automobile in trying to carry through the project. They stated also tlxrf the insurance had been allowed to . lapse because premiums could not be paid. Examination of trustworthy rec ords has convinced scientist that there has been no appreciable change in' the climate of northern Europe b 1,000 years. Spring Suits ForW omen-Misses So varied , are the styles this season that they can't help but meet the requirements of every type. Eton and box coats have appeared with a few, new angles., how ever, and here and therp a sash. There's the ripple hip to some of the coats and then, too, some of the skirts have a slight flare, de pending upon the sil houette 6f the coat. Tailored suits still find perfection in the nar row skirts. Children's Union Suits 49c suit Children's fleeced lined union suits high neck, long sleeves, ankle lengths. Ages : 8 to 16, at 49c suit. Boys Corduroy Pants, $1.98 pr, 96 pairs of boy's corduroy pants, fine quality knicker bockers, $1.98. AU sizes. Velour Flannel 19c yd. Handsome velour flannel, 19c yd. This splendid quality comes in veryv handsome designs and good colors. Pillow Cases 49c each Hemstitched pillow cases of fine round thread quality, in size 45x36, perfectly hemmed and neatly stitched, 49c each. i -r-r