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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (April 24, 1921)
'ML Zi. l-l. 8 A 3 J J Home Is Ideal of All Women, Says Mrs. L. T.Andrews President of Nebraska Busi ness Women's Club Says No Community Center Will Ever Replace It. "One of the purposes of our or ganization it to urge upon business women the doctrine of thorough preparation for the business world," said Mrs. Lulah T. Andrews of Lin coln, president of the Nebraska l ederation of Business and Profes sional Women's clubs at the after noon session of the state convention at the V. V. C. A. Saturday. "No community center will ever take the place of the American home, no matter what the theorists say, and the organized business women of our country have a deep interest in the maintaining of the American home,''' she continued. "The inborn love of home and family in the soul of every woman remains quiescent for years during her business career, but at the right opportunity springs into being and her interest is quickly transferred from a business career to the evolution of the ideal home life she has always cherished in the inmost heart of her. Successful Wives. "And right here let me tell you that it is an open secret that the most successful business women make most successful wives and mothers. The breadth of vision, the ability to cope with problems i'i the world's work, the understanding of the prob lems that perplex men, render her an invaluable coniranion and rom , rade to the man wno wins her from ' her business career to preside over the hearth whic'i 'is the rallying place of the affections,' according to Washington Irving. "This, statement may not be ac cepted readily by those who form their judgment of business women upon the manner and dress of some of our thoughtless ones; but if our organization is insistent upon a standard of right dressing simple and suitable dress for business wo menfalse impressions may be over come, ' To Help Others. "After all, if we each do our part toward improving our own scheme of dressing and living, and endeavor to help ourselves in order that we may be helpful to others and to the little part of the world irf which we live, our business women's clubs will radiate an influence that will make it self felt in every community," she concluded. Miss Mabel Halt, president of the Omaha Business Woman's club, and national vice president for Ne braska, spoke on "History and riam of the National Federation." More than 30 out-of-town' dele gates were registered Saturday morning, including representatives from the Lincoln Business Wom an's league, Axis club of Lincoln, and the business women's clubs of Hastings, Beatrice, Grand Island and Holdrcge. j . Constitution Adopted. J. new constitution was adopted during the morning session and re ports of state officers and standing committees were given.. . State officers and delegates, to the national convention to be heW in Cleveland the last week in July, were to be elected late Saturday aft ernoon. The .conference closed with a banquet Saturdav evening nt the Y. W. C. A. liss Jessie Townc will be the principal spcake. Youth Under 12 Arrested For -Postof fice Robbery Santa Barbara, Cal., April 23. Ad mission that boy under 12 years of age was being held pending investi gation of an alleged robbery of the Santa Barbara postoffice was made today by Otto Kramer, county pro bation officer. Among other- articles alleged to have been taken, all of which were recovered, were two checks for $20, 000. a postoflke money order arid some cash. It was said the boy re ccntly took letters containing these articles to a bank to which they were addressed, saying he had found them in the cutter, and receiving a re- ward. v Idea of Beau Pleases Girl, Agrees to Return to School tnrv Sratemski. 15. '4217 South Fortieth ajenue, won't go to school. 1 don t ik3 an eaucauun, is n stand, truant officer reported to Ju venile Court Judge Sears. Her vaother aids and abets her in this at titude, they said. Judge Sears tried to change Marv's point of . view yesterday by Jangling the prospect of a beau before the young girl. "If you go to school you can be come a school teacher, hold soms other highly-paid job and then some day a lucky young man will get you." he told Mary. . She promised to go to school Monday. Soldiers and Sailors Act As Guards for Statue New York, April 23. Detachments of soldiers and sailors and members of various veteran and patriotic or ganizations were formed as an escort to conduct the Paul Bartlett statue of Benjamin Franklin from the Bat tery to City Hall park for exercises under the auspices of the Sons of the American Revolution. Cast in Bal timore, the statue is enroute to Wa terbury. Conn. Frank Bache HuntinKton. a great- great-grandson of Benjamin Frank lin, was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution's committee on arrangements for today's exercises. 9 Deaths of Last 24 Hours Show Ages All Past 70 Years In the death reports received dur ing the past 24 hours at the city health office in the city hall seven of ' the dead persons-were past 70 years old and two past 90. They include William Lewis Foster, 91, 3333 Pine street; Mrs, Helen Grigor, 90, 3036 Meredith avenue; Benjamin W. Shonquist, 87, 2603 North Eight eenth street; Ellen Carr, , 84, 2411 Lake street; Amanda Putnam, 75, Fontenelle- hotel; Agnes B. S wet land. 74. 2560 Florence Height boule vard; Margaret E. Roe, 72, 5015 Cass street.- Rival of Jersey Gty Co-Operative Hubby Is Found in Brooklyn New York, April 23. Tha recent story of the Jersey City broker, who was alleged to have housed two "wives" under one roof, was rivalled today in Brooklyn. Complaints by detectives that An toine Ruyts, 45, a Belgian, was liv ing in a Brooklyn apartment with two wives one Flemish and the other French-led to his arrest on a charge of bigamy. . lie was held in $1,000 bail, for a hearing Monday. Ruyts is alleged to have married Madame Marie Pierre Labar, a Parisian widow, ' in New York in January, 1920, while his other wife and her two daughters were living in Antwerp. They arrived in November, 1920. "Wife No. 2" appears to be "boss," according to investigators, and has the choice of quarters. Both "wives," detectives said, are employed in a theatrical costume establishment and go to and from work together each day. Since one speaks only French and the other4 Flemish they communicate by code, rapping on wood. Charges Filed Against Police Of Des Moines Chief of Detectives, Assistant Chief of Police and Three Officers Under Fire in " "Cleanup." Des Moines, April 23. (Special.) Sensational charges against heads of the police department here were made public today by Sheriff W. E. Robb, with the arrest oi seven men accused of being members of a gi gantic rum ring. Officers involved in the charges in clude Chief of Detectives Jack Brophy, Capt. Frank Harty, assist ant chief of police; Detective Peter son, Officer Claude Umbenhower and Detective Charles Nichols. Sheriff Robb, who served as chap lain of the famous- 168th infantry in France, promises this as only a starter of a sensational and general expose of the police department Brophy and Harty fall under the heaviest fire of the sheriff, who has affidavits from all the principals in volved. Chief Under Fire. Chief Brophy is accused of accept ing $50 in 1917 to release Capt. Allen Todd before taking him to the po lice station for bringing into Des Moines both liquor and narcotics. Detective Peterson is accused ot being involved with Brophy in this deal for alleged acceptance of $50 for not arresting Captain Todd. Captain Harty is accused in afh-i davits of framing a bank and ex- press messenger rooDery wnicn never materialized, and also accused of assisting Chief Brophy in plan ning1 fne robbery of the Home Sav ings bank here. Chief Brophy is also accused ot accepting a portion of money tor the sale of liquor and illicit relations with one Genevieve Olson, in which crime Claude Umbenhower is also accused of being present. Brophy and Harty deny trie charges made against them. 'Its ridiculous, said Brophy. "One dope head was arrested and it's all a dream of his. As for Genevieve Olson, T don't even know who the woman is." r "Nothing to It." Harty declares the charges are made by a clique which has been after, his scalp for six years. "It's the same old gang," he said. "Noth ing to it." , Detective Nichols is accused of quashing an indictment against one Lizzie Christy for bootlegging and is alleged to have handled the case for $200. Lizie was never bothered after that, it is charged. The charges were made by the sheriff by affidavits which include sworn statements of practically all of the principals who were alleged to have been "fixed" by the police. Details of the affidavits describe how each of the alleged deals was consummated and just how the "graft was distributed. . . Convict to Testify. The charges made by the girls are contained in sworn statements made before District Judge Hubert Utter- back.. The developments m the case came after the arrest -of Dave Masters, Hank Hawkins, Pete Cross, Dewey Berlovich, Perry Fahnestock and Carl Master on charges of burglary in connection with the theft of a large amount of liquor from a private home. "Nervv" Allen, serving a sentence in Fart Madison penitentiary foi bank robbery, has been brought back to testify. life r.v ----- 1 a m " r r zr jmlssl: i. 'It is ot no use to wait for our ship to come in unless we have sent one out." Big Reductions on Monday "Just about the time 'u man Ati the world at his feet he wakes up." In Latest Model Spring Suits Your Choice from Four Great Assortments t During the height" of the spring season we are giving our clientele the most unusual oppor tunity of procuring a model suit at a season's end price. This is not a special purchase lor unv snefiml sell in p. hut. rather th actual representation of the choicest in our stock. Many of these suits have been purchased for -window and other display purposes and constitute this season s newest materials and styles. Politicians See Signs of Reavis' Race for Senate Washington. April 23. (Special Telesrram.) What politicans here about regard as the forerunner of Congressman Reavis' candidacy for the United States senate next year was the announcement that the rep resentative from the First Nebraska district would deliver commencement day addresses to a number of leading schools in the state, including the State Normal school at Chadron on May 26; the Alliance High school on May 27; North Platte High school on Mav 28 and the Fremont High 1 school on June 3. Farmers' State Bank at 'Allen Closes Its Doors Lincoln, Neb., April 23. The Farmers State bank at Allen volun tarily closed its doors yesterday pending reorganization, according to Secretary J. E. Hart of the state de partment of trade and commerce. Secretary Hart says the bank's paper is slow and doubtful and that deposits approximate $175,000. Secretary Hart also announced he had received a report that the Farm ers State bank at Hoskins closed its doors today. Congress Not Working Washington, April 23. Congress was not in session today, the senate having adiourned Thursday and the house yesterday until Monday. A Carefully Selected Showing Very popular styles in practical models; check velour and poiret twill ; semi tailored and strictly tailored models, many suitable for sport wear ; from ab , h stock originally priced at 79.00 HkKS TO TSfSV to 95.00; Monday at, Models that are Ultra Smart Designed and developed with a view to producing the ut most in tailored suits. Twill cords, tricotines, tricofines and poiret twills are fashioned with exquisite taste and skill, presenting all the beauty and expressiveness of the season's exclusive ideas in style " C Cf and ornamentation. $189 to $250 I W J.lMJ suits, for Monday, Second FloorWest ft. We wish to attract your attention especially to the fact tfcaf Iry fcMBg tmt WflWHerl ffil , benefit of this reduction so early in the season, we are not only eliminating the shop- ( worn condition of garments usually suggested in season-end sales, but are affordtnf o; customers a choice from the season's variety of stylea, materials and thm, : rtr, Among the Season's Fads Is this group of suits in tricotdne, tricofine, poiret twiB tai twill cord; out on slender or swagger line and ahowbf the season's smart fads in styling and trimming. They, were marked for early-season r , AAA ;a&05,M125' $75 to $89 True Aristocrats are These With elegant materials, findings and workmanship; ; exeltt-; sire models in tricotine, tricofine, poiret twill and twill eord ' showing embroidered designs done in every varying motifs, ; Styles that add grace and dignity to every rr f f figure make the wearing of these suits a vJX I II I genuine delight, $165 suits at, SJJJ-: Second Hoot-Wist 1 . ih r Dainty and Luxurious Are These Hand-Made llrish, Italian and Chinese Cluny Laces" Hiii T.ont YffmsivA Tvmvhflse of "EnTfYneaii Jiovelties include a fine lot of hand made laces Irish and Italian laces and Chinese Clunies. No offering could be more timely a&. the season is approaching when sheer summer blouses make attractive lingerie a neces sity and the beauty of these laces will add to any garment me aimospuere oj. lUAuiiuua smartness. Suitable for trimming of summer lingerie, children's and infants' dresses, linen suits, as well as table linens, curtains,ctc, i CIV V VfCll Y4 1 i Irish and duny Laces From 1 to 3 inches in width; priced at, per -i QQ yard, 59c, 98c and 1 ,70 Real Chinese and Italian Filet Laces and In sertions 1 to 4 incnes wide; ' rQ priced at 59c, 98c to . J. , 70 Real Irish and Chinese Fioot and Filet Edges All hand made; special, per yard Main Floor Center 19c A Novelty Furniture for the Bride 7 Shown in Our Large Art Department Mahogany Gate Leg Tables r f Narrow when closed and set out of the way, OtsI in shape when opened and amply large to enter- y ca tain a few friends; special, at, 0-&OU RUbber-Tired v Tea Carts ; Of mahogany with detachable trays;, soma have drop leaves on each side and others have drawers for the sil ver; priced $20 to $45 End Tables Mahogany; to place beside your davenport or large easy chair for your favorite book, ash tray or candy Jar; priced at, 12.50 and 13.50 Third Floor West ! Beautiful Silks-Specially Priced Silk Eemnants at Abont One-Half the Former Selling price; in length ranging from 1 to 6 yards. Taken from our regular stock and in clude all the newest weaves, shades and pat terns, such as plain and fancy satins, taffetas, crepe, radium,' messaline, georgette crepe, char meuse, meteor, pongee, wash satin, kimono silk, crepe satin, etc.; wonderful values. Charmcuse Finn weight, high lustrous finish; will not rough or marr; in nigger brown, navy, copen, black and gray; 40 inches -p wide; exceptional value; special, 1 Uk per yard, 4 J Foulard Silk For spring and snmmer dresses, blouses, etc.; a large assortment of neat pretty patterns to choose from; in navy, brown, Belgian blue and beige; 36 inches wide; specially 1 QC nriced at, per yard, , J. , y O Imported Japanese Pongee-An ideal warm weather silk for men's shirts, children's dresses, blouses, hangings, etc.; heavy weight; will tub perfectly; spe- V cial, per yard, .4J Black Silks Specially Priced for Monday Selling 40-lneh Black Possy Willow, per yard 2.00 40-Inch Black Chiffon Taffeta, per yard, 2.95 40-inch Black Crepe Back Satin, per yard, 3.50 40-Inch Black Crepe de Chine, per yard, 2.50 36-inch Black Charmense, per yard, 1.95 34-Inch Black Satin Badlant, per yard 1.95 Sft-Inch Black Chiffon Taffeta, per yard, 2.25 80-inch Black Wash Satin, per yard, 2.50 Main Floor Center Munsing Underwear for Women Vests and Pants ; The Union Suits Fine cotton for vwmen; styles' are vests, no sleeves, one-half sl&eve and long sleeve; pants, knee length, loose or tight, open or closed; regular or , I I II I extra sizes, each. For women; fine cotton lisle and silk lisle; styles are bodice or regulation, tight and loose knee; closed gore; in flesh and white; extra and regular sizes; 2 kZI prices range 1.15, 1.35, 1.50 to Third Floor Center Something New! W.-B. "Stylish-Slender" Cprsefs W.B. 'gtyUsKSchder'COPS The new Y. B. "Stylish-Slender" Corset marks an achievement in the art of corset making. It guarantees the woman of slen der or average figure, absolute comfort at the diaphram total freedom from "dig ging in"- at the front, unrestricted breath ing, perfect "give" to every action and of course, an exquisitely stylish appear ance. ' . It 'cannot dig at the waist because the steels are shortened. It cannot bind because the front is of elastic. It cannot hurt over the hips because there ere no bones there to hurt. 'Yet it is a corset giving to the figure the physical support and style effect of a corset with perfect ease. Ton will be captivated with the slim, smart lines this corset .gives your figure. Be One of the First to Wear One Fitted in our Corset Department where you receive personal attention and expert ad vice will give you such satisfaction as you have never dreamed of if you have been buy ing your corsets without a fitting. Third Floor North f i' If I
