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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (March 27, 1921)
:! -1 1 "I THE BEE: OMAHA, SUNDAY,' MARCH 27, 1921. 'State Sheriff Jill Take Hand 1 In Row Over Cows Authorities Receive Word That Second Attempt to Liberate Cattle Donated to Ger many is Planned. - Pierre, S. D.. March 26. Mat Sheriff John C. Shanks and three deputies left Friday (or Tripp, b. D following the receipt of reports that attempts would he made last niffht to liberate 600 head of cattle gathered there for shipment to Ger many. Gov. . ti. aicaiasicr re ceived an appeal from the farmers near TrioD requesting that he take a lund in the matter. The governor. iiatrd that he would do nothing until complaint was received from an official source. Authorities here took extra precau tions last night to prevent further in terference with a shipment .of 600 head of cattle, which have been cor ralled here for shipment to Germany today. The herd was donated by farmers in the vicinity of Scotlarfd, ' Bon Homme county, and was to have been shipped from that city Wednes day night. On that evening, 'how ever, the cattle were mysteriously re leased, from the corral and it was with, difficulty that they were col lected again. 1 1 Yesterday they were driven to Kaylor, south of here and last night a band of 30 men. evidently opposed to the idea of having the i animals shipped to Germany, approached the corrall bent on freeing them once more. Thev were met by the farm ers who had donated the herd, many pt whom were armeu, aciuruuiK i" Seeing thev were outnum- ......... - rar-' men and weapons, tne oana persed and there was no trouble. In the meantime a telephone call wak sent to an undertaking estab lishment in Scotland, requesting that a Hoarse be sent to Kaylor, "that there soon would be a number of dead there." The ambulance was dispatched, but both crowds had dis persed before it arrive"!. D. & R. G. Stockholders Default in Rights to Purchase Railway Denver, March 26. The Denver & Rio Grande railroad stockholders protective committee today defaulted m its right to purchase the-property of the road for $10,000,000, when it failed to deposit $100,000 with the clerk of the United States district cavrr. This indicated that the re cJhit sale of the road will be con firmed in the district court today. Late Friday afternoon John F. Carnine, member of the firm of local attorneys for the stockholders' com Piitte. was instructed by the chief rounsel of the committee in New t York, to file a motion requesting permission to file a bond for $100, 000 in lieu of cash, and asking that the confirmation of the sale be de ferred until various suits brought by.. ie committee are settled. - t One Faithful In Bachelors' Club v. . London, March 26. The Notting ham Bachelors' Leap. Year club, which was founded by a score of young men who believed themselves proof against the charms of the gen tler sex has ended in somewhat igno minious failure, there being finally ,only one member who was ' '"Faithful among the faitless." The regulations of the club had been carefully drafted and were rig idly enforced, powers being obtained for the imposition of fines upon mem bers who infringed upon them, while "old offenders" might be expelled. A high official and one of the founders of the club was the first to fall a victim to a pair of sparkling eyes. One by one the bachejor stalwarts wavered and forsook the old haunt to establish homes of their own. When the institution -closed down the membership roll contained but one name. Parrot Aids Oklahoma "Wet Goods" Dealers To Evade Authorities hlno Tribune-Omaha Dee Leaked Wire. Oklahoma City, Okl., March 26. Oklahoma bootleggers have found a new way to evade the law. They are employing parrots as "lookouts. ' Charles Campbell. Oklahoma City constable, is authority tor this Campbell and a squad of deputy sheriffs raided a residence in searcn of "wet" evidence. As 'they ap proached the house, Campbell said he heard someone yell in a shrill voice: , 'Here comes the law. Here comes the law." Campbell and his aides searched high aud low and could find no one. rinally the officers went to the real o! tne house. Again the voice was heard. This time it inquired: ' "Is the law gone yet?" Campbell had just about given up hopes of finding the "lookout" when he happened to glance up a tree. There on a limb sat "l'olly" repeat ing the warnings its owner had taught it to say. Formula Used by Germany in Steel I Work Discovered Scientists in Pittsburgh Mill' Find Composition Lighter Than Steel and of Great Tensile Strength. , Governor Asked to" Grant New Hearing for Mooney T.ns Anceles. March 26. A reso- ntion callim? uoon Governor Ste phens to arrange for a "new and halVarren K. Billings, alleged per- iwtraWc ri a rmmri .mitracre in a r.rra rotnpee narait in .an Fratl- cifco in 1916, was adopted by the convention of the California State Building Trades council. 12,000 Beds Available For Former Soldiers Washington, March 26. Twelve thousand government beds through out the country ,have been found available tor ex-sOidicrs ma wiii soon be utilized for lelief for many suffering former sold;er3. This, the president hoped, would go far toward relieving suffering among afflicted soldier?. Evidence of Building ' Price ,Comhinations Uncovered in Chicago Chicago, March 26. The joint leg islative committee probing alleged price combinations and illicit labor agreements in restraint of build ing in Chicago, discovered, ac cording to Senator John Dailey, chairman of the committee, that "there exists in 'this city, a giant institution of extortion," which the senator says "may outdo :he New York sitation." ' "My colleagues on the committee," continued th4 chairman, . "were aghast, as I myself am. "What is worse and what will probably make our revelations out do those of New York, is the ter rorism which is nursing f his huge institution of extortion." The testimony taken today was from witnesses who - are building structures and who, according to Senator Dailey, enjoined the com mittee from publishing their names, because they "feared further per secution," he said. The architects of Chicago will be called tomorrow to give testimony. They will be asked to co-operate as an organization. Certificates Stolen in Centerville Recovered ' Centerville, la., March 26. A. D. Crawford, of Centerville received a telegram from Kansas City, Mo., say ing that $31,500 in interim certifi cates, part of the $92,000 in securi ties contained in a pouch of regis tered mail stolen from the railroad station here last Saturday night, had been picked up on the streets of Kan sas City and placed in the Merchants bank there. The certificates are non negotiable. Revenue Collector for New Mexico Is Appointed Washington. March -26. Former Representative Hernandez of Tiera Amarilla was given a recess ap pointment today by President Hard ing as "collector of internal;, revenue for the district of New Mexico. , Fhiladefphia, March 26. Scientists in a Pittsburgh steel mill have dis covered the formula long sought by British and American naval authori ties, which the Germans used in the construction of frame works ot Zep pelin dirigibles, it was announced To day at the Philadelphia navy yard. The secret is being guarded close ly, although it is stated the particu lar ingredient which differentiates the metal from all other smelter compositions is an American prod iter. Hitherto nothing has been 'known of the composition save that it was lighter than steel aud of a great tensile strength. Careful experiments, both in the United States and England and ever since the first Zeppelin was shot down did not reveal the essential element of the alloy until a new method of analysis by heat treat ment was applied -at the Pittsburgh nlant recently. . The discovery makes possible the speeding up of work on the giant dirigible which hasf been under con struction at the local yard for the past year. Judge Refuses to Rescind Rail Wage Reduction Order Atlanta, Ga.,- March 26. Judge Samuel H. Sibley in federal district court here last night, denied the peti tion of striking union men of the Atlarit.i, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad that he rescind his wage re duction order and refer the matter to the federal railroad hbdt board for action. AIlVERTlSKMKNT. 'They WORK while you sleep" Prominent Attorney Dies Oakland, CaL March 26. Col. George D.. Shadburne, for many years prominent in San Francisco iegal circles and chief of scouts in the Confederate army in the civil war, died here today. He was born in Texas in 182. - Do you feel bilious, constipated, headachy, upset, full of cold? -JTake cne or two Cascarets tonisrbt for your liver and bowels. Wake tip with head clear, stomach right, breath sweet and feeling fuie. No griping. no inconvenience. Chil dren love Cascarets, too. 10, 25, 50 cents. Chicago Wom,an Says Chin is Worth $40J)00; Sues Facial Experts Cnlcafo Tribune-Omaha Bee Leased Wire. Chicago. March 26. Mrs. Cather- ne Blakeney thinks her chin, in its land she has brought suit to recov- I CI una aniuuni irum Ul ! imam fBalsinger, a facial expert, and Dr. Von Borries, an expert in plastic surgery, and his assistant. Miss S. G. Schram. According to Mrs. Blakency's at- j torney, scars were left on her. chin following an operation by Dr. Bor ries and his assistant. Afterwards she went to Dr. Bals-nger to have the scars removed, but she charges f his treatment afforded no benefit ' T a aiiff that tlij. n!act, eitroarv k I - v. . . - ..... , ........ u,ew.j .tk Balsincer restored the terri- V?7v scarred features of huno-eds of oldiers disfigured m the world war no. won tor mm nauo lai ,-ccogni- n.'He is now in New Orleans, ac- rding to his wife. She says she has ne through all his books and ree ds and the files tailed to disclose l?.s Reupholster Your Furniture Yes, Equal ; to New ! No need to buy new furniture when we can re ' upholster it equal to new. at but a fractional cost. Place your order now and it will be delivered by the time you are through your spring housecleaning. Telephone Douglas 9097 and an authorized representative will call with a selection of the finest upholstery samples. Five-Piece Reupholstered In - finest imported tapestry, velour or i ml tot ion leather 4. mm C A frames polished like V " new, sprints furnished, lor We Make New Furniture at factory prices Three-piece suite. overstuffed Marshall ,1 Aflf) spring; construction in ym 1 1UU high grade tapestry or "J" veiour UP American Upholstering Company 617 South 16th Street Special prices for Hotels and Theaters. Opposite Castle Hotel COUKTXKY. BlTLDUfG DOUGLAS 8940 Monday's Big After-Easter Specials -Omaha ' - mmt Maid Macaroni, 1 1 pkg a-V Electric Spark Soap, 10 bars... 48 c Skinner Macaroni and Spaghetti, 3 pkgs. for 25 Kellogg's Corn Flakes 10 Fancy Rice, 6 lbs 32t , Golden Santos Coffee, lb....22t Boiling Beef, per lb 7s Round Steak, per lb 25 Shoulder Steak, per lb......20 Lamb Chops, per lb....7.12- Lamb Stew, per lb 5 BUKSESS NasmG EVE Ry B Op Y.'S . STOR Ew Out of the Turmoil of Changes Will Come the Better Store THE past few months we have been upset. Departments have been moved from one place to another. Some permaTiently and some temporarily located. But the time will soon be here when we wilLthrow open the doors of our great new building, which is being built with every thought for its patrons. r A large light rest room is on the third floor, with the Ask Mr. Foster Information service ad jacent to it. On the same floor will be the most modern Beauty Parlor in the west. A magnificent auditorium will be located on the ftft.h floor, to be used by the various organizations of Omaha, de sirious of a meeting place. Musicals,, style shows, lectures and classes will be held here, all free of charge, A luxurious Cafe will occupy the entire seventh floor. The men have also been well taken care of, for on the large Mezzaniie floor an up-to-date Barber shop and rest room will be installed with a cigar and candy department on the same floor. But especially beautiful will be the new merchandise which will be found in every department of the entire building. Our buyers are busy now; searching every corner of the world's supply for the finest and most excellent goods procurable with which to fill our counters. Skillful Hands Have Been Designing for Baby YOU might think that nothing else in the world was quite so important as to have baby look sweet and charming in the new spring clothes. And that is exactly what the designers of these new baby things believe. And how mothers will love them especially when they see their own babies wearing them for never have we had baby apparel' that was quite so beautiful before. Handsome Satin and Silk Jersey Petticoats $4.95 to $10.50 Rovers of silk petticoats will revel in this splendid assortment, which provides a choice of unusual scope in fine petticoats of satin and silk jersey, at these unusually low prices. These prices are practically within "the reach of everyone and many women will doubtless take advantage of the opportunity to get a different colored petticoat to go with each different cos tume. . There are straightline .satin silk petticoats, smartly tailored with novel plaited flounces, all solid colors. Fashioned of silk jersey are smart models with deep, pleated-flounces in attractive color combinations as well as those in plain colors rose, green, gray, Pekin, brown and navy. ' ' Second Floor The Right Kind of , Hosiery WITH the short skirt lengths and the smart footwear of today, one must have the proper hose and it must be of the finest quality. The practical woman also de mands hose that give1 good wearing service. Women recognize our hosiery as the finest quality and as hose that wears well. ' Large assortments give you an opportunity for careful choosing. Silk Hose in gray, chif fon and plain silk, $3.00 to $4.00. Embroidered Hose in various shades from $2.50 to $4.75. Plain Silk Hose in all colors, good quality, $1.10 to $3.00. All-Silk Hose with Pointex heel, from $3.00 to $3.75. Silk Hose with lisle tops, 'Pointex heel, $2.75. Main Floor The Final Touch A Veil Meshes that enhance beauty meshes that soften facial lines meshes that give the desired privacy. Marvelous how much a thin veil can do and be. New kinds o original in effects so smart. Main Floor An After Easter Clearance Sale of: Trimmed Hats $4.75 $7.45 $9.75 f Radical deductions That W ill ' ... Interest Every Woman The Easter rush leaves us with accumulations of some of our most beautiful models. In keeping with our policy of always having our stock fresh and clean, we are taking radical maric downs on a great number of hats for quick clearance. There are: u"Ji Hair Hals Transparent Hals Lace Hats Street Hats Braid Hats Dress Hah' Colors are: -Black, Brown, Navy, Green, Harding Blue, Henna Red, Etc. " ' No Exchanges. No Refunds. Second Floor u The Perfect Figure -: TTr,crra-ofnl linM nf thp fiotire mav be controlled bv the richt kind of corset, and the ' smartly-gowned woman realizes that great care must be taken in making the proper se- " lection. A Binner Corset is designed with a thought to perfecting the figure. It is made to support both gown, and body and will give the wearer a distinctive and pleasing appearance. Long, graceful curves and a slim and straight figure will be yours if fitted to a Bin ner corset The fitting is important and you will be assured of the most expert service in our corset section. Priced from $5.00 to $16.50 V Second Floor A Clearance Sale of ArtEm broidery Goods New Colorings and Diversity in Style Are Features of These Spring Frocks Priced at $25, $35 and up A delightful collection of youthful and charmingly becoming modes for women and misses, display a host of smart and original new features. Fashioned of taffeta, canton and Eliza beth crepes and satins in' every desired shade; the most particular woman will find a smart and becoming frock in her individual style here at moderate pricings. Style and Comfort Are Combined in These Coats and Wraps Priced from $29.50, $39.50 and up At Greatly Reduced Prices - - WE have taken our entire stock of art embroidery goods that; has become soiled and mussed fronT" handling and counter display and wiH place them on sale Monday at less than their original cost to us. , ... i . . , ' . . T" The entire department is to be moved into its new location soon, and stock must be new and" clean, therefore this great clearance. ( i-j Included are Doilies, stamped, 10c to $2.50. Center pieces, 75c to $25.00. Scarfs, stamped, 50c to $15.00. Bed spreads, stamped, $6.95 to $25.00. , Napkins, 50c to $10.00. Baby pillows, 95c to $2.50. Children's aprons, 25c and up. . Stamped Oil Cloth Luncheon Sets, 95c to $25. Sofa pillow $1.00 to $35.00. Beads, 10c bunch and up. Japanese panels, 19c each.' Bag tops and frames, 10c to $5.00. Telephone screen, $3.95 to $7.50. Telephone book covers, $2.50 to $10.00. Carpet warp, 35c a spool. Japanese novelties, 10c up. Art Department- Door braces, 95c Stamped goods, 10c up. - " Package goods, 25c up. Crochet hooks, 10c up. Knitting needles, 5c. Yarns of all colors, 15c up. Embroidery floss, 5c up. Women's night gowps, hand embroidery, $3.25 to $10.00. Bed spreads, $12.50, $15.00, $25.00. : i Buffet sets, $3.25 to $25.00. Tea'sets, hand embroidered, $4.95 to $35.00. Children's caps, 10c to $1.50. Children's dresses and rompers, 50e to $7.5Q, Pillow cases, $1.00 to $5.00. Pillow tops, $1.00 to $10.00. '" -Third Floor " The Book Shop IN our new Book Shop, which is permanently lo cated on the main floor, there's not only a welcome for the booklovers who like to "browse" around among the shelves, but there's a "service" for those who know exactly the book they desire but are unable to find it, and for those who want expert advice in select ing any certain kind of book. Lavish materials, wonderful colorings and stunning lines Ttl MaSazittS ScCtlOtl 1 T' . a ;.v 1 1 i T 1 . 1 O mark these new Easter wraps, and, with all theup beauty, they are so practical and comfortable. Beautiful embroidered cape collar effects, Dolmans, sleeveless wraps and coats developed of Bolivia Velours, Chamoistynes, Veldynes, Ramona and Duvetynes, are here for your selection. Second Floor 1 ' In this lection one can not only purchase the maga zine they wish, but can place a subscription fpr any magazine desired. . In Just the Right Shade pf Gray SO beautiful to look upon so difficult to describe that soft, rich tone of gray that everyone is lookine for. It's the quiet, blending gray of spring-morning mist and, of course, it's shown in the most popular styles. Gray, two-strap, me dium vamp, full Louis heel. .Gray, one-strap, imita tion top, Jun ior Louis heel. Gray, one strap, plain toe, patent leather strap and collar. Full Louis covered heel. Second Floor r ; , "t-i. same of Mr. Blakeney.