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niE BEE: OMAHA. THURSDAY. APRIL 7, 1921 T Discuss Plans For Mobilizing In Emergency Army Officers and State Ad jutant Generals in Confer ' ence Consider Summer Guard Encampments. Adjutant generals of states in cluded in the Seventh corps area ind officers of the regular army in the lame area with hearlciuartcrs at Fort Crook met in an adjutant generals' ;onferencc in the Army building, Fifteenth and Dodge streets, Wed nesday afternoon to discuss various questions of army and National guard reorganization activities. Tho main topics discussed were summer encampment for the Na tional guards of the various states and where and when they would be held. A proposition to have National guard organizations take in com missioned officers in the reserve corps as officers was considered. According to the adjutants present this arrangement would work to mutual benefit to . both organiza tions. Mobilization Discussed. Mobilization of troops, in case of their being called out suddenly for any emergency also was dis cussed. How and where troops would' be mobilised and what length of time would be necessary for the troops to get under way were considered. , No definite plans were settled upon for the state. encampments ot the state organizations. lion will be left, to a great extent, to the states themselves. , . Maj. Gen. Omar Bundy. com manding the Seventh area w 1 1 headquarters at tort Crook pr-e sided at the conference. Lieu Lo Fred V. S. Chamberlain, officer, in charge of National guard affairs, led "most of the discussions rela tive to National guard activities. Pleads for Harmony. In a short speech Col. LcRoy S. Upton, chief of staff, Fort Crook dec a d that more harmony should be engendered among the National guard, the reserve corps and the "Sorts st be made to wipe out existing jealousies among these var ious organizations," he sa d. VVe are all in this work for the same nurpose, the protection of our na tion. Jealousies detract and prevent speedy and efficient work. - "We mus.t now prepare for the " -wring war. We won't have any ivorld powers holding our enemies it bay until we can get prepared to make war. We'll have to be in a position to start out at a moment s notice and to fight our battles alone. Absolute harmony, among all organ izations is imperative." Would Prepare for War. In his speech,- Colonel Upton de clared that indications were plain that the next war would be with Japan, and that now was the time :o prepare. . A night session was held m the Ar'mv building last night to iron out individual problem arising sm the various organizations. ' The state adjutant generals pres ent were: Gen. H. J. Paul, Nebras ka; Gen. Virgil A. Beeson, Arkan sas Gen. Charles I. Martin, Kansas; Gen. W. A. Hazle, South Dakota; Gen. Louis G. Lasher,' Iowa; Gen. Walter F. Rhinow. Minnesota, and Gen. William A. Raupp, Missouri. The regular arftiy officers attend ing the conference were: Maj. Gen. Omar Bundy; Col. LcRoy S. Upton, chief of staff; Col. R. S. OrTley, -orps area finance officer; Col. W. K. Naylor, Lieut. Col. H. B. Myer, Lieut. Col. Claude S. Fries, r innt Pol. V. E. Locke, assistant chiefs of staff, and Lieut. Col. Fred V. S. Chamberlain. The next con Eercnce will be in October. Burglar Put to Flight By Woman's Screams A lone marauder awakened Mr. and Mrs. John W. Walley, 2210 Dodge street, at 3 yesterday morn ing and at the point of a gun forced the couple to show him through the rooms in the house, according to a police report. At the completion of the search, ' the bandit locked the couple in separate rooms. While the intruder was binding Mr. Whallcy to a chair, Mrs. Whalley escaped into - the street in night clothes and screamed for help. The burglar escaped with two dia mond rings, $20 in cash and odd pieces of jewelry. Grade School Examination Wahoo, Neb.. April 6. (Special.) County Superintendent E. A. Od man announces 423 grade pupils of the county will take Sevcneth and Eighth grade examinations at the va rious high schools in the county next 'week. Get Acquainted t HOWARD C. Stovel ha. worked la the adertltnf 'department ot Omaha newopaperi for fire year. 1IU two years aa a display adver tising solicitor for The Bee. covering the Omaha com mercial d 1 -trtct. hare been aucceaaful and productive. His title to fame In The Kee organlia 1 1 on , r est, though, 1ms on his admitted efficiency aa an a d salesman than on his oft demonstrated ability behh.4 the bat for Tho Boo base bah team. He wields a wicked (lor and dis plays a nifty pea; to second base. The trainers report him rapidly ... rounding into form for the open- l j? inc of the mi season. J. Y Keeps in condition, you know, i, lliroush smashing the pins during y T the winter months. "Some" bowler, J X In addition to his base ball laurels. X " . ' t. -. j. J. . .t t .1, .. .1. t .t. 1 j. .t .1. .t. .t. - A. -f- J, A aii A WOMEN LAWYERS The old theory that a woman's place is at home is rapidly dy ing. Women in this country are holding positions today that hitherto have only been occu pied by men. Mrs. Pauline O. Field, a prominent New York attorney, recently had the dis tinction of being elected presi dent of the New York Criminal Bar association. Mrs. Field is the only woman member of the organization. For several years Mrs. Field has been specializing in criminal law. C. of C. Secretaries Hold Meeting Here i The semi-annual conference of Ne braska Organized Secretaries opened yesterday at 9 o'clock in the club rooms of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. More than 30 secrtaries of Nebraska Chambers of Commerce were present. F. H. Beals, Hast ings, was chairman of the meeting today. H. E. Moss, secretary of the Nebraska. State Chamber of Com merce, was present also. The principal address of the morn ing program was delivered by C. A. Baumgart, Des Moines. His topic was "Trade Extension." He de scribed how Iowa towns extended their trade territory after an inten sive program of activities. Other speeches were made by Harlie R. Xorris, Council Blurts; Vance H. Evans, Norfolk; C. E. Jones, Beatrice, and George F. Wolz, Fremont. Esther Stock Kroger, secretary of the Kearney Chamber of Commerce, is the only woman secretary present. Presbyterian Missionary To Give Lectures Here The Rev. W. Clyde Smith of Chi cago is due to arrive in Omaha Fri day morning to deliver a series of lectures on Christian community work among the foreign born of American cities. The Rev. Mr. Smith has been doing this work in Chicago under the direction of the Presbyterian church extension board, and comes to Omaha at the request of the church extension committee and the women's presbyterial so ciety of the Omaha presbytery. Fridayhe will speak at 2 at West minster Presbyterian church, and at 12:15, Saturday, he will speak at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Sunday morning he will speak at the 'Wheeler Memorial church on the South Side and Sunday evcuing at the Lowe Avenue Presbyterian church. While in Omaha he will he the guest of the Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Wilson of the Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Omahan Killed on Coast to Be Given Military Funeral Here Taps will be sounded over the grave of James J. Gillen, former Omaha boy and world war Veteran, who will be buried with military honors Sunday afternoon. , The American Legion Will have charge of the burial at Mount Hope cemetery. Gillen's body will arrive in Omaha Friday from Hayward, Cal.. It will be escorted by ex-service men to the home of his sister, Mrs, C. A. Peter son, 3311 South Twenty-second street Gillen fought with the Fourth di vision in France. He saw service in Mexico, France and Germany. His widow and two children survive. His death in Hayward a week ago was caused, by electrocution while working on high voltage cables. Sugar Companies Should Be Parties to Suit, Bank Says The Omaha National bank filed an answer in district court in the suit of the Beet Growers Sugar com pany against the bank to obtain $205,000 in first mortgage bonds held by the bank in an escrow agree ment. - . Fifteen sugar companies located throughout the United States, and all assignees of the Cullcn Brokerage company of Omaha, should be made parties to the suit, the bank requests the court. These companies are owners of the bonds , and have served notice they will hold the bank responsible if it should turn over any 'part of the bonds without their consent, the petition sets forth. Patrolman Given Chance To Resign, Ringer Asserts "If I have my way he'll be dis charged," said Police Commissioner J. Dean Ringer yesterday, regard ing Patrolman Charles L. Lewis, suspended Tuesday on a charge of being drunk on duty. "He will be given a chance to re sign, but if he doesn't take advantage of it, charges will be filed against him before the city council. "I unde.-stand," continued Ringer, "Lewis has been seeking leniency at the hands of Inspector Pattullo and Chief Eoerstein. He pleads for his family. He should have tho.ight of his family before this. He was warned after his first offense." Lewis was appointed to the force by Ringc. J Husband Caused Drugs to Be ! Administered Her, Wife Says Myrtcl Irene Glade brought ' suit for divorce from her husband Henry P. Glade in district court yesterday. He ordered her to go back to her people for support and caused drugs to be administered to her for unlaw- i ful purposes, her petition states. i They were married September 30, 192C! Fifty-One Named On Honor Roll of Commerce Hidi , o Club Will Give Banquet April 13 All Students Arc Given Grades in Citizenship. Thirty-seven girls and 14 boys, students of the High School of Conimcr-:r, were officially announced to be on the "honor roll", of the school by Dwight E. Porter, princi pal, yestetday. Considering the fact that there were 2,100 students enroll ed in the school last quartet, this number teems small, but it is the largest class of honor students Com merce has had for some time. Principal Porter introduced a new system of grading during the last two quarters which makes it diffi cult for i lie average pupil even to become a candidate for the coveted honors. The student must have .7 of an excess credit gained by ex tra effort iii his work. Pupils get ting "2" in any subject are given .1 excess credit, and those getting "Is" in any subject gain .2 of a credit in excess of the regular point which is t.adc. All students are also given grades in citizenshio. based on their de portment, their participation iii school activities and their promptness. The Honor club of Commerce High school, which is compesed of the students who make the "honor roll," will ive its quarterly Lanquet at the sc'iool lunchroom, April 13, when various talented members will perform tor the amusement of the others. Mr. Porter will address them, and goid monograms similar to those giv:i the athletes of the school, will be presented them. The Commerce High honor roll follows: . Girls Mildred Bildt. Jessie Bran dell Alma Brommer, Grace Camero, Helen Carlisle, Rose Cohen, Mar garet Davidson. Fern Farr. Esther Finkelstein, Helene Gille. Loi9 Goerne, Francis Gordon, Margaret Greenfield. Regina Helsing, Ger trude Helling, Gladys Hoffman, Bessie Janicek, Esther Johnson, Esther M. Johnson, Hilda Johnson, Edith Kenyon, Marie Setovsky, Etha Moore, Grace Nickel!, Beulah New man, Helene Philips, Mae Reynolds, Helen Riekes, Dora Rich. Dorothy Rosenthal, Catherine Savidge, Anna Schinker, Kate Schultz. Anne Selt cow, Pauline Shapiro, Florence Spit sen. Martha Janicek. Boys Russell Anderson,. Harry B. Cohen, Clifford Elliston, Harry Tohnson. Roman Hrushka, Jerry Kutak, Walter Munson, Joel Nelson, Eugene (J JJonnell, 1 nomas rurs house, William Raduziner. Alfred Rasmussen, Franklin Royce, Louis Vojctch. Legion Doesn' Sponsor Agents Of Ex-Service Men's League H. C. Hough, adjutant of Doug- l.e rnnntv r,rcf rf thf Amprirail Legion, warns the public that two in.ti rpnrCAiltitlr hemsptvps! tn he ex-service men and who are selling books published by tne nx-oervice Men's Co-Operative league," are in no way connected w ith the American Legion. The canvassers are osten- e:Kl.r cAlKnrr tVi Knr.L- frr ihf lienrfit of disabled soldiers and for the pro- r i . i ft r motion or soiaier legislation, mi. Hough said. The Douglas county post does not sDonsor their activities, the ad jutant declared. Doctor Is Fined Charged with operating a car while intoxicated, Dr. W. J. Webb and R. J. Loveland, both of Audu bon, la., were fined $12.50 each by Judge Foster in Central police court yesterday. Dr. Webb told . police that he was on a professional call when arrested by Officer Newt Woods Tuesday. ADVERTISEMENT. Heals Running Sores . and Conquers Piles Also Stops All Itching of Eczema Almost Immediately. "I felt it my duty to write yoi a letter of thanks for your wonderful Peterson's Ointment. I had a running ere on my left lesr for one year. I began to use Peter son's Ointment three weeks ago and now it is healed." A. C. Gilbrath, 703 Reed Street, Erie, Pa. I'd rather itet a letter, like that, says Peterson of Buffalo, than have John D. Rockefeller Rive me a thousand dollars. It dues me a lot of good to be able to be of use to my fellow man. For years I have been selling through druggists a large box of FETERSON'S OINTMENT for 60 cents. The healing power' in this ointment is marvelous. Ec zema goes in a few days. Old sores heal up like magic; piles that other remedies do not seem to even relieve are speedily conquered. It stops chafing in five minutes and for scalds and burns it is simply wonderful. Mail orders filled by Peterson Ointment Co., Inc.. Buffalo, N. Y. -Sherman & Me Connell Drug Co. will supply you. "WHAT WILL DO?" Why Is Woman a Puzzle to Man? A Mystery tc Herself? WHO KNOWS? Boy Who Beat Lad, 5, Held to Be Subnormal Kermit Gasoway. 8, is subnormal mentally but not feeble-minded, Leon O. Smith, psychologist for the Board of Education, established after a mental or memory test, yesterday. He should not be committed to Kearney, said Smith. Kermit is now held in Riverview Home for cutting and beating Bob bie Cooper, 5, in a cave near tneir home at Nineteenth and Vinton. He also is said to have a mania for stealing horses in order to go riding. Sjmith declared his belief that Ker mit is emotionally abnormal and recommends an examination by Dr. G. Alexander Young, expert in men tal and nervous diseases. Kermit is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gasaway, 2509 South Twen tieth street. A 5-year-old brother was his accomplice in the cutting af fray in which Master Bobbie re ceived at least 20 knife wounds on the body. Women Battle Over Pastime of Children Mrs. Anna Sackett. 4415 Howard street, was injured early yesterday morning when she engaged in a scuffle with a neighbor, Mrs. W. J. Von Druska, 4410 Jackson street, ac cording to a police report. Dispute between the women arose when Mrs. Sackett objected to youngsters in the neighborhood dig ging a cave near her home. When Mrs. Sackett proceeded to fill up the cave, Mrs. Von Druska interfered, police say. Mrs. Von Druska is said to have'struck Mrs. Sackett over the head with a piece of pipe Mrs. Von Druska said Mrs. Sackett fired a shot at her. Five Divorce Petitions Filed in District Court Fred J. Kriebs charges his wife, Laura, refused to care for their two little boys when they were sick with the whooping cough. So he peti tioned for a divorce in district court yesterday. The children are 14 and 7 months old sons. Ollie Sorenson brought suit for divorce from Ole C. Sorenson, charging that he beat her, Alice V. Smith brought suit for di vorce from Homer on the grounds fo nonsusport. She asks the cus tody of two children, Elsie Gould seeks a divorce from Joseph Gould for nonsupport. Alice Price wants a divorce from Lloyd for extreme cruelty.. Dispute Over Children Will Be Settled Monday The custody of Dorothy and George Brauch. children of Ray Brauch, 3308 Franklin street, will be decided Monday. Their grand parents, Mr. and Mrs.- N. P. Niel son, Thirty-sixth and Bedford ave nue also seek the children. Juvenile court officers line up with the grandparents in asserting Brauch's second wife, formerly Alice Gard, is not a proper person to raise the children. Their own mother is dead. When three days of testimony was completed yesterday, Judge Sears announced he would give his decision Monday. Golf Club Organized by Twenty Deshler Citizens Deshler, Kcb., April 6. (Special.) A golf club with 20 members has been organized in Deshler with Dr. L. A. Suavely, president; E. A. Rodenburg, secretary-treasurer, and R. W. Rodenburg, L. A. .Krutz and R. C. Cherry, directors. A 30-acre club ground has been secured. Botoen s HERE IS THE Eldredge Two Spool Rotary Sewing Machine "Tho Machine of Merit" a The Eldredoe Two-Spool Sew ing Machine eliminates bob bins and saves the time con sumed in winding and remov ing and replacing them. In particular, this feature will be appreciated by dressmakers and busy housewives, to whom the time saving effect ed is of vital consideration. Come in and see these Machines Demonstrated Your old sewing machine taken as part payment on any ; new machine. We Have Needles for any Make of Sewing Machine Select Yours Now $1.00 Per Week 1 Puts One in Your Home '. 0HAJVAUIltrVIN STORl must smOi s Howard St., Between 15th and 16th ADVLRTIHKMENT. 666 is a prescription for Colds. Fever and LaGrippe. It's the most speedy remedy we know. World War Hero Who Stole Auto To Be Deported Reunion of Boy and Mother For Whom He Searched .12 Years Prevented by Authorities. Federal immigration authorities have set April 8 as the date for deportation ot James Alexander Meldrum, 23-year-old World war veteran and now a convict in the Nebraska state prison. ' Decision of Meldrum's case was made by Immigration Inspector W. M. Brashcar, who investigated it thoroughly. Meldrum will be deported to Scot land without rejoining his mother tor whom he has .searched for 12 years. When told of his plight three weeks ago, Meldrum asked that au thorities notify his mother, living near Cody, Wyo. Two days later mother and son were reunited for a brief visit in the visiting room of the state prison. Meldrum violated the immigration laws by the theftof an automobile two years ago at Sidney, Neb. He said he stole the car to expedite his search, for his mother who had left Scotland 12 years ago. Meldrum told Mr. Brashear he would go to work as soon as he ar rived in Scotland and later return to America for his mother. Poll Worker Fined $7.50 for Violating Election Laws Fred Myers, former saloon keeper, arrested Tuesday by Police Ser geant Thestrup for violation of the election laws, was fined $7.50 by Judge Foster in Central police court. Meyers denied he was distributing political cards. He said he wrote out on a card an order for sandwiches when arrested. i 1 ii The Franco Corset is designed with a thought to perfecting the figure. It is made of the finest fabrics and black Whalon boning is used throughout in order to support both gown and body. It 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 Franco corset. The fitting is important and you will be assured of the most ; expert service in our corset section. . Priced from $8.50 to $25.00 v Second Floor BTCSS-ta COM Brief City Kcwa V. O. W. Dniu-e The Woodmen of the World Riils will entertain at mi Informal daneo at the Km press Hustle Garden Kriday nlKht. Visitor Here Mr. ami Mm. M. V. HefTley of Brooklyn are visit Inn Mr. Heft'ley's sister, Mrs. Tom Hmilon, 601 South Twenty-eighth htreet. Memorial ConiinKliv The cenov eral Memorial day committee will meet next Monday evenlnc at 8 in Memorial hall at the Douglas county court house. Benefit Matinee A benellt mntlnee to provide an insurance fund for vaudeville aetej-s will bo held at the Orpheum theater next Friday after noon In conjunction with similar per formances to be held In 600 theaters throughout the United States and Canada. v - Quits Vollee Force With the res ignation of Lieut. W. K. Marshall of the Omaha police department, Central police station loses its watch dog of confiscated rum. Lieutenant Steinivay Grand Piano At a Price That Is Very Attractive This remarkably beautiful Steinway Grand piano is wonderfully rich in tone qualities, in mahogany case of. the latest design. The piano has been used some, coming to us in trade on one of our celebrated Checkering Ampicp pianos. It can be purchased at a figure that means a saving of almost half.. Call at Our Piano Parlors and Investigate Burgess-N ash Company ' EV E R YBODYJb STORE" I v The Smartest of Smart Spring Shoes hi the New Shoe Section on Main floor New building 'Twould be almost impossible to tell you the complete story of spring styles, as featured in our splendid collection of newer modes. Though there are of course, definite style trends, with strap effects, as the favorites, it seems as though designers had almost outdone themselves in their endeavor to produce beauti: ful novel variations. So we invite you to come and see the entire display. Then you can better decide which style is best for you. Mini Floor everybody store Marshall hss been on the depart ment years, llo whs presented yesterday with a cathedral ehlnio clock. Mrs. Munroe Improve Improve ment was reported in the condition of Mrs. Ira H. Monroe, 65, who was hoverely burned Monday afternoon when her clothing caught fire while she was burning old trrass at her home, 2043 North Twentieth street. She Is still conllned to Nicholas Senn hospital. I'liiiiforinetl of l'liuis Harry A. Wolf of the Interstate Hotel com pany, which owns t lie Fontenalle ho tel, Iirs not been notified of the plans of Eugene C. Kpploy, Slonx City ho tel man, whose bid of $1,000,000 for seven hotel leases Including the Von tenclle, was accepted by District Judge W. M. Morning of Lincoln, ho said. Women Launch Order In articles of incorporation for the Benevolent Patriotic Order of Does, a new or ganization of women, filed yesterday with the secretary of state, the following trustees are named: Mercy R. Standneld, Genevieve E. Cole and Women's Silk Hose must be of good quality and as varied in color as the footwear. Openwork, clocking and embroidery are in high favor; lace is abundant; and the unlimited possibilities of prey range from pearl to zinc, including as they go, cinder, pelican and Piping Rock. Main Floor 00 Gertrude Tt. Oraddock. 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