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THE BEE: OMAHA. SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 1921. Reavis Tries to Settle Lincoln -Postal Tangle j Substitute Filling Place of Acting Postmaster; Nebras kan Confers With Presi dent to Effect Change. F. S. Martin Elected Harding Names Humane Society neaa, i?v ron.nn To I. C. C. Berth By E. C. SNYDER, nashlostoa Cortenpondout Omaha Be. Washington, March 1 1. (Special Telegram.) Congressman Reavis, who left for his home in Tails City this afternoon, paid his respects to President Hardin and Postmaster General Hays this morning, largely for the purpose of getting sonic action on the Lincoln postofhee. An emergency exists in the Lin coln office which Mr. Reavis and the citizens of the capital city desire should he cleared up as soon as pos sible. Samuel G. Hudson, a Bryan democrat, was appointed to the Lin coln office shortly after the Wilson administration came into power and, within a still shorter period there after. President Wilson issued his famous order putting all postmasters under the civil service. "He filled the postoffices with democrats and thfli screwed on the lid," is the way Postmaster General Hays describes that proceeding. In March of 1.'0, Mr. Hudson died and F. B. Horhani, the represen tative of the bondsmen, succeeded to the office, having been an assistant postmaster under Hudson. . Now Horham is sick and an acting post master is filling the place of the act ing postmaster, which has prompted the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and . other civic organizations to write the congressman from the First district. Order Still Stands. Mr. Reavis explained the situation at lengtU to both the president and Mr. Hays, insisting that the emer gency should be met at once. He frankly asked if the executive order of Mr. Wilson was due to be abro gated, hut Mas met with the reply that nothing had befti done either to set aside or modify it. Mr. Hays, however, stated that if any action lookinglo its suspension was taken, Mr. Reives would be notified at once. Before leaving, Mr. Reavis, who is the ranking member on the joint congressional commission to co-ordinate the departments, said the president had informed the cabinet at its meeting on Tuesday that jevcry member of his official family would he expected to work in harmony with the purposes of the committee on re organization. F.very member of the cabinet pleaded his co-operation to the committee and in several in stances cabinet members notified either Senator Smoot or Mr. Reavis that the personnel of their depart ments would be at the disposal of the committee. . Hoover Makes Suggestions. Secretary of Commerce Hooves, whom Mr. Reavis believes to be one of the greatest organizers in the country, had two sessions with the committee on Wednesday and gave F. S. Martin, who was elected president of the Nebraska Humane society to succeed J. K. Davidson, resigned, at a meeting of the execu tive committee yesterday evening. many helpful suggestions to the members as to how to get the best results. As a result of an all-day's search, Senator Smoot and Mr. Reavis were able to locate two rooms for the use of the committee in otic of the emergency war buildings downtown and, in addition, will have three rooms for hearings in ,thc capitol. The committee will get down to real business just as soon as Mr. Reavis returns, which will be about the time congress is expected to convene early in April. On March 17, Mr. Reavis will ad dress the reunion of theiScottisli Rite Masons at Omaha, Omaha Mau Confers Degree On Masons at Dunbar, Neb. Dunbar, Nek, March 11. (Spe cial.) Dr. J. B. Lichtenwallnrr of Omaha, past master and founder ol Lee P. Gillette lodge, A. F. & A. M., had charge of conferring the master degree and lectures to the lodge here. Delegations were pres ent from Nebraska City, Syracuse, Otoe and other nearby towns. The Eastern Star served a banquet aft er the ceremonies. C. M. Aldrice of Nebraska City gave the principal ad dress. Chamber of Commerce at Kearney Published Keport Kearney, Neb., March 11. (Spe cial.) Instead of reading an annual report of activities of the past year, the Chamber of Commerce published a page of resume work in a local paper, thus bringing the review be fore all citizens instead of merely (he chamber membership. Colvin Brown, organizer of the National Chamber of Commerce, attended the regular weekly meeting and spoke to nearly 2(50 members. Intensely interesting Bee Want Ads. One of Kramers of Railroad Bill Gets "Plum" Mis souri Man Made Assist ant Secretary of State. Washington, March 11. Former Representative John J. Esch of Wis consin, and Mark V. Totter of New York, were nominated today by President Harding to be members of the Interstate commerce commis sion. William II. Joyce of Los Angeles, Cal., was renominated for member ship on the federal farm loan board. Naval Surgeon General. Medical Director Edward R. Stitt was nominated to be surgeon general of the navy. At the same time the president named Captain Charles B. McVay, Jr., to be chief of the bu reau of ordnance, with the rank of rear admiral. Thomas O. Marvin of Massachu setts was nominated to be a member of the tariff commission and Wil liam S. Culbertson of Kansas was renominated as a member of that commission. Fred Morris Dearing of Missouri was nominated today by President Harding to be assistant secretary of state. Three Brigadier Generals. Clarence C. Chase of New Mexico was nominated collector of customs for district No. 24. Other nomina tions included Chaplain John Thomas Axton to be chief of chaplains of the army with the rank of colonel; Col onel Gustave Lukosh to be member of the Missississippi river commis sion, and Ernest Lester Jones of Vir ginia to be director of the coast and geodetic survey. Three brigadier generals in the marine corps were renominated to their present rank. They are Smed ley D. Butler, Logan Feland and Harry Lee. Kansas Editor Purchases Newspaper at Lewiston Pawnee City, Neb.. March 11. (Special.) A. B. Edson, a former member of the staff of the Mar shall County News of Marysville, Kan., has purchased the Lewiston Post. The paper was formerly owned by C. L. Peckam, who edited the Burchard Times and the Lewiston Post together at Burchard. Posses sion was taken last week. The paper will be printed in Lewiston. Will Build Church Superior, Neb., March 11. (Spe cial. ) The congregation of the Bap tist church here has subscribed $30, 000 to build a new edifice to replace the old building that has been in use for many years. ' Civic Club Piy Schuyler, Neb., March ;.-$Spe cml.) The Schuyler Civic c. 4i gave the play, "Sophron's Wedding," fot the benefit of a fund to buy two pianos for the schools. .' Contributions Swell Fund to Aid Chinese Voluntary contributions for the aid ot the starving in the famine district of China are coming in rapidly, ac cording to I. W. Carpenter, vice chairman of the drive. C. R. Fredrickson. driver for the Alamito dairy, gave $3 to Dr. A. B. Sonirrs, member of the committee. Dr. Somcrs is a customer of Mr. Fredrick'on. Col. A. Lystcr of Fort Crook sent Mr. Carpenter a check for $50. Mis Luclla Johnson, stenographer lor Mr. Carpenter, left $5, while Miss Mary Bowar, a school teacher, sent $K to the fund. William Newton of the Haskin Bros. Soap company, who has toured China, contributed $100. Another large contribution was received from the Western Newspaper Union for $500; T. E. Stevens. $250; Dr. H. Gifford, $300. Texas Woodmen Stage Hot Figlit State Convention Splits Over Charges "Regulars" Stuffed Ballot Boxes. Houston, Tex., March 11. (Spe cial.) Trouble brewing for many weeks in the Woodmen of the World order over insurance rate increases promulgated by the national officers resulted in an open split today in the Woodmen's state convention here. "Regulars," supporting W. A. Frazer of Omaha, sovereign com mander, withdrew from the Conven tion liall an (I went to another meet ing place. There they elected a new set of state olliccrs ana a set ot aeie oatr to the sovereien encampment in New York next June. The "insurgents" did the same thing at their hall. It was predicted afterward the two factions will go in rnnrt to deride which is to be in control of state affairs of the lodge. The break was precipitated ty rharcft nf pWtion fraud when the election of delegates to the sovereign encampment took place in the full convention late yesterday. insur gents" declared the "regulars" had switched ballot boxes, substituting a "stnfTpd" linv for the one which con tained the real ballots. The charge caused a near not m the convention, in which police took a hand. Frazer was nresent and was the target of epithets shouted from the floor by the insurgents. senator Morris Sheppard of Texas, sovereign banker of the order, also was pres ent. These two officials took charge of the "regulars" when the separate meeting was decided on this morn ing. About three-fourths of the dele gates to the state convention are anti-Frazcr. They hope to have their delegates seated in the New York encampment and oust the Omaha man as sovereign commander. Madison Man Held 'Madison, Neb., March 11. (Spe cial.) Frank Jacobs was arrested here on complaint of Annie J. Coley, tharged with a statutory offense. FOKCE OUT IF (BUSINESS! Dll CLOAK CO. 1513-21 DOUGLAS STREET The Walls Start to Fall April 1st - We're Forced to Sell to the Last Garment SATURDAY Tailoirec Values to $65.00 Our drastic necessity to sell is your wonderful opportunity to save. Never again will such an occasion present itself. Tricotines, Twill Cords, Serges, Poiret Twills, Gaberdines Eton, ripple back, loose back, b e 1 1 e d Mandarin wonderful trimmings. Spring Dresses Values to $45.00 Beautiful new dresses that you will take a keen plea sure in wearing. Taffetas, Satins, Georgettes. All colors. We are compelled to make these tremendous price sacrifices in order to ef fect a complete clearance rall tock when we close our. doors for good April lstr Nebraskan Held On Girl's Charges Holbrook Stock Promoter Ar rested in Denver Father Upsets Plans. Demer, Colo., March 11. (Spe cial Telegram.) James O. Fatter son, stock promoter, and said to have a wife in Holbrook, N'eb., is in jail here on a charge of betrayal of Mary Liggotte, 20, of Denver. Miss Liggotte is a stenographer and lived with her father, Peter Lig dotte, until a week ago. According to her story told at the district at torney's office, she met Patterson six weeks ago at a social function and he immediately began a rapid fire courtship that included an en gagement and discussion of mar riage. "A few days ago," said Miss Lig gotte, "I decided to accompany him to Nebraska. What a trip it was and how expectant it made mel And when we came back he told me to tel! everybody we were married. But now'l am through with him for all time. It was a mean trick to play on a confiding girl for I could not help but trust him and now I suppose all I cm do is forget him." Patterson and the girl were for cibly prevented from boarding , a train prior to their arrest, when the girl's father and a friend grabbed Patterson and ordered him to leave the girl alone. Police are also inves tigating a report that Patterson had passed a worthless check as a de posit on an engagement ring. Norway has a daily newspaper which not only treats exclusively the activities of women, but is run entirelv by women. 18700 W Have Alice Blue Gown for you. A dreamy waltz that appeals to all. MICKEDS 15th and Harney SATURDAY SPECIALS $2.00 value Men's Shirts of all kinds, on sale Sat urday Sc Men's Spring Underwear, Shirts and Drawers, val ued at $1.00, Saturday. -50 Men's Hose, valued at 35c; on sale Saturday 19 Store Open Until 9 P. M. J. I1ELP1I AND 314 North 16th Street 'THE STORE OF THE TOWN" Here's a Flash of B i K: Fashions for Spring Today Isn't Any Too Early to Think of Spring Clothes Vou'd believe spring had already arrived if you came to our store for a peep at the advance showing of new spriuff garments. .The best in styling the best in woolens the best in tailoring. SUITS AND TOP COATS $30.00 to $65.00 What Does Spring Offer? If you want to get an insight into the new season if you want to know what the best dressed men will wear in haberdashery this spring come to this store which is now ready to show you the newest and finest. New Spring Manhattan Shirts, $3 to ?10. New spring Arrow Shirts, $3.50 to $3.50. New spring Neckwear, ?1 to $3.50. Knit Silk Neckwear, $1.50 to $4.50. New Pajamas, $2.65 to $9.00. , Women's Phoenix Hos iery, $1 to $3.35. Men's Phoenix Hosiery, 806 and $1. Knox and Stetson Spring Hats U the new Blocks and New "Brown" Colorings. See Our Windows Browning, King & Co. iSth and Douglas GEO. T. WILSON, Mgr. "Tr1 Mrt Kglrd I PLAYER ROLLS ape Better i Any of These New March Rolls Prove Beyond Doubt Their Superiority $1.25 Each 1349 Drowsy Waters. 1368 Happiness. 1 343 Learnin g. 1348 Mazie. 1363 Somebody Like You. 1347 Wandering Home. 1366 Wang Wang Blues. 1367 Whip-Poor-Will. Come in and hear them in our new and complete third floor department. 1 5th end Harney I3ec Want Ads little, but mighty. Optimism Now and for the Future WITH a stabilization of prices on new and lower levels that give to us all increased purchasing power, we have every reason to feel optimistic as to the future. This store with its maiiy years of fair dealing, truthfulness and honest service, commcncls to all a superior stock, refreshingly new, for the coming seasons. New Suits in an Inspiring Selection The strictly tailored suit, the ripple and panel effects, or a Russian blo'use. or slashed panel models, or one with box coat and flared skirt. Beading and hand embroidery play an important part in many of these superb suits, which come in Trieotinc, Hairline Stripes, Velour Checks and Black and White Shepherd Checks. Sizes 16 to G2'. $39.50, $59.50, $79.50 and more Cobb's Special Offerings BITTER MHIP CHOCOLATES A rich creamy chocolate of extra good ness with Koft cream center, covered with bitter sweet chocolate. Special Saturday, per pound, fide ASSORTED PIKERS -A populai confection in assorted flavors with a cream center and hard satin jacket outside. Fidc fur the kiddies. Sp" "cial, per pound, (JCc GLAZED PEANUT BRITTLE A molasses confectiou. pure cane sugar boiled to hardness and filled wili jumbo peanuts. This very special, a pouud, ."(!c St. Patrick's Day Favors Shamrock confections 'for ths 17tli. ;reen waferr, cream shani I rock leaver, spearmint leaves and other grten sweets. SDecia! shamrock Ice cream in bricks with green centers; nut cnp., flag?, baskets, etc., for table decorations. Special bcxed candies of bon bons, chocolates and caramels. Green ribbon tied, per box J1.00 Coats, Capes and Wraps Camel's hair eport coats in gray, lan and elephant shades and in various adaptable lengths, with novel stitch ing, and then there are adorable capos of tricotine in navy and pew ter and Angora capes and Quaker capes, some of which come with elab orate hand embroidery, others in fringe effects. Marvella, duvetyn and peachbloora are represented in this splendid showing. $34.50. $59.50. $85 and up. Jersey Sport Suits Are without a doubt the most popu lar garments that this season has de veloped. They come in all the popu lar colorings, and the sizes are from n to ss. 817.95 to $-19.50 A Special Purchase of La Camille Corsets They come in fine quality pink broche, the model being adapted to the slender and medium figure and offering comfortable and stylish lines that harmonize with the new silhouette. There are several special features to this corset that will appeal to the woman of discrimination the Ventilo back, which insures ven tilation and prevents pressure on the spine, also the Ventilo front shield which allows a larger range of adjustment and prevents the laces from pressing on the flesh. A full range of sizes, 22 to 30. A strictly one-day sale, Saturday Bewitching Dresses That bespeak Springtime thoughts. Crisp taffetas, modish Canton crepes and crepe de chines with touches of color and the newer combinations of brown and henna, gray and navy, brown and tan, navy and gray these combined with Chinese embroidery, gold stitching, contrasting and self rosettes give marked, yet refined, in dividuality to the wearer. $23.75. $39.75, $59.50 up $4.95 A Complete Clearance of Petticoats Sateen, Heatherbloom and Gingham I UT .NO. 1 Is composed of fine Quality Eatecn, straight line and at tractive flounce effects. Colors, navy. Hack, copen and emerald; also striped ginghams. Values to $2.00. Saturday, LOT NO. 2 Heatherhlnnnis in hnth fancy and plain effects and extra rine quality sateen. All colors. Values to ?5.o0. Saturday, Domestic Specials A gathering Saturday of several items that show a reduction from their usual selling price. 27-in. apron ginghams, vd., I.e 27-in. plaid drefs ginghams, jd., ll'c o6-in. percales, yd, !!! 36-in. cotton challies, yd., Iffr 27-in. white outing, d., l!c 36-iu. Daisy muslin. d.. L' SU93 Favorite fheets, each, $LW Sls90 Fruit of the Loom sheet?. tt.VJ Slx90 Hemstitched Mohawk sheets, each, $1.7D I'l.OOr. BfcLOT Fountain Pens $1.59 and $1.99 Being a special purchase of high-grade pens suitable lor school girls' use. They come with black gros-grain rib bon attached to barrel and will ma.ke ideal gifts at nny tjme. The quantity islimitcdtoa few dozen. Narrow Laces, 5c yard Val laces for undergarment trimming? in dainty pattern?. Both domestic and imported laces in this group. Colors are ecru and white, and very specialty priced. Per dozen yards, 49c Per single yard, oe . $1.39 i nil u tAtia $1.98 An Opportunity in Glassware Goblets and Shcrberts for $6.95 doz. Some are slightly imperfect, hardly noticeable, but enough to claw them as seconds, and for this reason they are sold at about one-fourth regular price. Beautiful glass.es from Bo hemia cut edge and line with trimming of gilt. Limited supply.