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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 10, 1921)
THE BEE: OMAHA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1921. A Berman Attacks -, Brady in Talk to Movie Exhibitors Producer , Anti Censorship Campaign Merc Camou flage, Says New York Theatrical Man. Evidence of a stiff fight between motion picture producers and ex hibitor wis emphasised yesterday when Samuel I. Berman, New York . theatrical man, made open charges at the Hotel Fontenelle that William A. Brady's tour of the country In behalf of the anti-censorship cam paign is mere camouflage. Barman is hot on Jlr, Brady's itinerary from city to city, Less than a half hour after Mr. Berman made the foregoing charge before a representative group of Ne brsaka motion picture theater own ers ' on the eleventh floor of the Hotel Fontenelle, he sat down at the banquet table in the ball room with Mr. Brady, as honored guest. s Colls Brady "Tool" of 2ukor..i Speaking for the National Motion Picture Theater Owners' associa tion, Mr. Berman charged that Mr. 1 Brady is a "tool of Adotph Zukor and Wall Street interests" in the mrttlon picture industry, Zukor is recognized head of mo : tion picture producers in, this coun try. Charges that Mr. brady is tour ing the country ostensibly on a cam paign against censorship but in real ity to "disrupt the Motion Picture Theater. Owners' association," were made by Mr. Berman and execu tives of the Nebraska association. "Truly, he is talking against cen sorship," Mr. Berman stated. "But he is trying to disrupt the theater owners' association so that the pro ducers will, get full control of the entire motion picture industry, Zu kor wants to build his own theaters, He wants to form, a monopoly of the Industry." Mr. Berman and Mr. Brady en gaged in warm arguments in Min-' ncapolis and Chicago on similar charges., ' : Argues Against Censorship. In his talk on censorship before the Omaha Film Board of 'Trade , and local exhibitors yesterday, Mr. Brady emphasized forcibly f the 1 "nonsense, impracticability and utter folly of state censorship." "If motion pictures are to be cen sored, why not censor the reading of the. Bible?" , he declared. "So- called reformers would censor pic tures of the life of the Savior if the Bible were followed eloselv." . ' In the reception committee for Mr. Brady were Sid Meyers. H. I. Krause, Howard uratiam and K. u Mr. Brady left last night for Lin coln, where he will talk before the siate legislature on me censorsnip bill now pending. . ' ' Basket Ball Star Held On Charge of Passing Checks of No Value Tust as he was about to enter a basket ball game in the Church league at the Y. M. C. A. Tuesday night, John Crowley, 22, former university student and basket ban star, .raoi Fowler avenue, was arrested by de tectives for investigation in connec tion with a string of worthless checks he is accused of passing on Omaha merchants. The youth admitted to Acting Chief of Detective! Jack Pszanowskl that he had passed worthless checks when he was taken to police head quarters. 1 ' He said he passed the most .recent of them to secure funds with which to care for his wife, who is ill in the honpital. The overcoat which, he wore from the gymnasium to the jail had been stolen from Herbert Edee, student at the University of Omaha,, young Crowley admitted. Crowley played left tackle on the Omaha university foot ball team last fall and was chosen all-state player by some critics. He was expelled from the university two months ago. according to Coach Ernie Adams. -Secretary J. W. Metcalfe of the Associated Retailers declared pass ing worthless checks on members of the association is to be vigorously prosecuted. Fenger Hospital Mismanaged Is Allegation Made in suit An affidavit filed by Mrs. Mar garet Henry, vice president of the Lord Lister Hospital company in district court yesterday, charges that the Fenger hospital, Twenty-sixth street and Dewey avenue, is being mismanaged. Last May, when the Henrys were unable to raise money to complete the building, it was sold to the Feneer Hospital company, which completed it. A few weeks ago the Selden-Breck Construction company filed suit asking an accounting and a receivership. This motion was re newed yesterday with atftdavits stat ing the property is worth $350,000 and that there are liens for $500,000 against it. . . The case is to be heard today in district court. - I No Crime Wave Here, Says Ringer Police Head Holds City Has 1 Suffered Little in Compari son With Other Places. There has been no crime .wave in Omaha," asserts Police Commis sioner J. Dean Ringer. In a speech before 150 University of Omaha men at Joselyn hall Wednesday noon Ringer declared that a comparison of criminal statistics would show that Umaha has suffered little. Most of the crimes in Omaha are committed by men . released from the state prison, unreformed men ready to go back to their old tricks, according to the . commissioner. Other crimes are committed by lower class foreigners, men who have been here for years and have not learned American ideals, he said. " "We're all trying to keep up with th Joneses. Let's iret back to the Id red tablecloth -tho symbol of happy family life," said Mr. Ringer. Four dollar taxis and, $3 dinner, full-dress suits and too many be quets for the giils, are some of the things driving young men to secur ing money by illegal means, Mr. Ringer declared. Lorin Thompsen, president of the Omaha University. Y. M. C, A., has arranged a series of lectures by prominent Omaha men. Titus Lowe will speak next Wednesday at 11:30, at the "men only" chapel meeting. Inspector Starts Drive To Clean Up Restaurants A special drive by the city health department under direction of Dr. W. C. Herrold, chief food inspector, is being made to enforce sanitary conditions in local hotels,, cafes and restaurants. Cracked', dishes are being condemned and orders are be ing given that dishes - be scalded after each use. . - ' ' ? Body of Judge Neville ; To Arrive Here Friday The body of Judge James Neville, pioneer Omahan, who died in San Diego of apoplexy on February 2, will arrive in Omaha Friday. Fu neral services will be held in the For est Lawn cemetery chapel Saturday morning at 10. Rev. Robert Leavins will ofhciate. Services will be private. Any Questions? Persons wishing Miss Mary MacSwiney to answer questions in her speech In the Audi torium next Sunday afternoon, on Ireland, are asked to mail them to 210 South Eighteenth street. Brief City News City Attorney III F. 1 Weaver, city attorney, has been 111 a week, He ha a feverish condition. War Is Over The local army re cruiting station and seven substa tions were closed yesterday, as were others all over the country. Burns to New York Sam Burns and Mrs. Burns left for New York Tuesday night on a vie It. They will stop at Hanovsr, N. H., for the winter sports carnival at Dartmouth, Complete Half Century F. H Davis celebrated yesterday the 60th anniversary of his connection with the First National bank in which he has risen from messenger to presi dent v' Deny Rogers Cltiwnshlp Because his wife secured a divorce from him last August, Louts M. Rogers, Greek candy store magnate, was denied American citltenshtp in naturalisa tion court Tuesday. v Sllmr Sloean Three thousand letters were esntf out to Chamber of Commerce members by the bureau of publicity, urging them to use Omaha-boosting slogans on all bus! ncss correspondence. Husband - Caught; Reconciled when Mrs. Emma Hurd of Canon City, Colo., met her husband, A. W. Hurd, In a cell at the police station yesterday, he repented of abandon ADVIKTISKMENT 'They WORK while you sleep" Don't stay bilious or constipated. with your head dull, your stomach sour, gassy, upset. Take one or two ascareu lonigni sure ior your liver and bowels and wake up clear and ht. Children love Cascaretc, too. No griping no inconvenience. 10, 25, 50 cents. Ing her. She telegraphed to Canon City to have the charges of wife abandonment withdrawn and he probably will be released today. Seniors Getting Acquainted The senior class at the Central .JJtgh school organized a Get-Acquainted club yesterday, to meet every Wed nesday morning from now till com mencement In June. ' : Widow ' Appears Averring that she is the widow of Carl Schmidt, druggist, who committed suicide last October, Margaret Schmidt yesterday applied to the county court for halt of his estate of 112,000. Dentist Sued A $5,000 damage suit was filed In district court yester day by Josephine Brown, a steno grapher, against Di. T. E. Dally, a dentist, charging that ho injured her reputation by seeking collection of a bill In justice court. "Extraordinary, by Jovo" Wil liam Scott and hi son, Oeorge, heads of the big firm of Hanson, Scott & Co., Ltd., Stockport, Eng land, are here in the course of an American trip to investigate hemp growing possibilities, " , Tonnks Arc Coming Three thousand entries are expected In the national rabbit show to be held iu Omaha next November. M. L. Strode, president of the Nebraska Rabbit Breeders' association said yesterday, 'Hero Becomes ClUsen Holder of the French war cross and Distin guished Servlco medal,. John Anton Slstek, a native of Austria, waa ad mitted to American cltlaenahlp in naturalization court here Hint nrldgv Plans of ttio bra. posed free bridge aotoss the Mis-" sourl river were gone over In Mayor Smith's office Tuesday night It is planned to have It of lower tsvel than the Douglas street bridge. ' Seeks Job for Wounded Hero O. M. Adams of the Welfare board Is looking for light work for an ex soldier who was gassed and wounded twice overseas during the lata war. He has had office experience. 'Are Adorably Smart 'And why wouldn't they be when fashioned of such fabrics: as Taffeta, Canton and Elizabeth Crepes, in models to suit every style from the co- quettish debutante to the smart matron? 1 .x Misses' Frocks Are Delightfully Quaint They are puffed and ruffled -and with basque waist,, suggest the slender line of a generation past The values . represented in the charming ' new , styles, unusually attract ive trimmings and quality of materials cannot be over-" stated. Each frock introduces a new delight in taffeta and canton crepe. . - ... ' - ''.It Poiret Twill and Tricotine frocks are as "fetching", for street and for travel. And the woman who is looking for the more tail ored effects will find a splendid assortment from which' to make her selection." burgess-Nash COMPANY ; "EVERYBODY'S STORE" J I MI frk everybody storu" Merchandise Items of Exceptional Value ers y;v: tor 1 hursday bhODD . A - Two Specials in '- Women's Hosiery Silk Stockings $2.45 Lisle Hose, 65c 3 for $1.50 Women's lisle stockings Women's pure thread semi-fashioned with six- silk stockings, made with thread toes and heels and Blx-thread heel and toe to , 4-inch garter welt. And give real service. All sites will Riv excellent wear, in black, white and colors, ' , Special for Wednesday, $2.45. , ; 6Sc. 3 for $1.S0. . ."" ' - Main Vtoer '': N Slightly Soiled eckweaf Reduced to 72 Price Collars, 'vestees, collar and cuffs sets, and Guimpe, made of real Irish and Filet, venise and val ccTmbined with net and or gandy are all greatly reduced, many of them less thani half-price. - v ' ; ' . ' , Mala Float " ' ' . ' -- For Thursday Only , 3 .... ' A Specicd Pfachase Sd&of New Spring Hats Greatly Underpriced at Toilet Articles At Special Prices Tooth Brushes, hand drawn bristles, 19. vWilliaras Dental Cream,.17c. Williams' Talcum Powder, lTt. -v Dorin's Compact Powder, 42c Djer Kiss Rouge, 39c. , ; '- Manon Lescant Powder, $1.09. v Hair Brushes, hand drawn bristles, one-half price. r-'i:-- ;-V A'V, ' ' Photo Albums, 10x12 size, 60 loose leaves, flexible back, $2.39. -; Perfumes and Sachet, assorted odors, 35c oz, V ' . ' Main FlMf y ..r --!Y-! ' " -ti' -' -i) : V " - 1 f Don t Wad Until the Last Moment to Buy The New Bag or Suitcase which you'll need later on. Our lug gage department has a large assort ment in all sizes for all needs and occasions. Here are a few special values: Genuine Cane Suitcases at $7.25. Enamel Duck Suitcases at $6.00. Vitted Bags and Cases. . ; Dress Trunks, $7.25. ' i Week-end Suitcases, $12.80. Hat Boxes, $12.00. ' Parcel Post Laundry Cases, $2.00. Luff aft Section Third Floor. We feel that Omaha .women have seldom seen so great an assortment of smart hats at this one featured price just at the start of a new season. ' But these hats are manufacturers' samples, obtained at a discount, to be sold at about the regu-' lar wholesale cost. " Hundreds of different styles to choose, from including hand-made straws, in the new sailor and poke effects; colors such as rust, leather,1' "Sally" blue "Irene" blue', brown and' black. Make your choice early Thursday. ; , ' , . StcoiU Floor ' MenThis Sale of Sample Hose at 20c pair offers very exceptional values. For it consists' of a large assortment of men's sample hose in nne quality lisle and fine cotton, in great variety of populaV shades.' , All sizes, 914 toll,. Mala Floor The Economic Housewife Will Appfeciate;Tkese Values m HOUSE FURNISHINGS 'Dustiest Floor Brush Made of chemically treat ed cotton yarn which ab sorbs dusrt. Has solid, wood back. ,79. . .f - . Clothes Line : Made of jute; 60-foot length. 35c s 4 Oil Mop $1.75 V ' Liquid Veneer Oil Mops, large size: has removable swab; ready for use, Pol ished handle. $1.75. . Wall Brush - 89c Cotton Wall Brush, has long handle. 89c. Dust Pan. black Japanned, 15c. , .Preserving ' Kettles $1.39 Made of pure aluminum, 6 and 8-quart size. Ironing Board $3.59 I 13 . Ironing- Board with stand rigid ironing board, well braced, casijy set up. Large size, $3.59. Coffee Pots 49c Coffee Pots, tulip enamel ed outside, whit! enameled inside; 4-quart size. Clothes Baskets $2.95 Maae of full round wil low, has wood bottom, rattan handles; medium size. Wash Boilers . $6.39 V Made of heavy copper, with wood handles on aide. $6.39. Sauce Pans ! r $1.39 , Made of pure aluminum; 4-quart size. $1.39. , Galvanized Iron Pails 75c ... Made of heavy galvanized iron, handle has wood bail. 12-Cjuart'aize, 75c Waste Basket $1.50 Made of steel, stolid bot tom. Large size, $1.50. 'hi ' Downstairs Star I llll
