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THE BEE: OMAHA. ' SUNDAY, MAY X.
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Fitzmorris Tells
Of Building and
Loan Convention
ironing Opposition of Bank
ing Interests to These As
sociations Was Discussed
v In Iew Orleans.
X. J. Fitzmorris, who returned last
week "from the meeting of the
I'ufkd. States League of Local
Buildiug and Loan, association in
N'evy ' Orleans, declares "southern
hospitality" was fully exemplified
them- It was the third time in 20
years that the national meeting was
held in New Orelans.
"Louisiana was a pioneer in de
velopment of building and loan as
sociations," said Mr. Fitzmorris. "A
newspaper editor, Thomas G. Rapier,
ki 1869 began planting the seeds of
il es-co-operative associations iu
Uuuisiana. Today that state has 68
associations with 80,000 members
and .assets of $46,000,000 and ranks
lltlrrn. the nation for homestead ac
tivities. "'How highly such activities arc
esteemed is shown by the fact that
in 1914 the voters of the state
adopted a constitutional amendment
exempting associations and the hold
ings of shareholders from taxation.
This exemption i based on the prin
ciple oi encouraging thntt ana
homcmaking.
"The convention took up in dis
cussion a growing opposition of
bankincr interests to these associa-
v) sli.ria Hani-tilt 9 n fa crrn t&m line hppil
evidence in various state apitols
ironi iseorasKa to me varounas.
Even New York bankers whose
vaults bulge with legal tender, open
ly for the first time antagonized
measures desigued to aid associa
tions in building more homes al
though j they offered no alternative
means of relief from the housing
shortage."
"Attacks from the same source
appeared m Washington last month.
One of the clauses of the federal in-
jc law of 1918 exempts 'do-
buildinsr and loan associa
tions from the terms of the-act." So
licitor Mapes of, the Internal Rev
enue department' during the winter
issued tentative rules defining what
constituted a 'domestic building' and
loan association.' and cited for tax
ation an association at Anderson,
Ind., because its businessi activities,
in the opinion of the solicitor, oon-.
stituted banking. The nature of the
banking" was the investment of the
association's surolus in public se
curities, mostly Liberty bonds pur
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llldsru UUI NIK mc wai, aim ""ini
could, not be disposed of without
loss.-"
"Representatives of the accused
association together with the legis
lative committee of the Unitedfl
States league appeared before tlie
solicitor early m April, ine result
of the hearing -was the revocation or?
the 'ruling' which if permitted to
'l:nd, would have overturned the
i isla'tian of congress and set up a
definition of 'domestic building and
loan associations' other than that
established by the laws of the states
Vwhich created them. While the is-
. , IsPiVJ'iheir representatives were on
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nana, Willi arguments upiiumwB uicr
solicitors plana.
T. J. McShane Accepts
Position in Baltimore
Une ot tl
ciiinc ts
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Sliip'Eugineer to Consider
U. S. Compromise Proposal
New York, May 7.-i-Compromise
proposals made by federal mediators
in the hope of settling' th marine
strike will be considered here to
morrow by the Marine Engineers'
Bentftcial association.
I hese- proposals, acroruuiir to
. o pav, -with the la per cet reauc-
1 ing working rules, and allowance of
one hour a day overtime lorm erh-
ciencvi v- similar proposals were re-.
ft iected. ' yesterday by the executive
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8 New Citizens
raska City, Neb'., May 7.
j (Special.) In the district court here
Judge,: James T. Begley granted citi-.-.
zenship to 28 applicants, all residents
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V Burwell, Neb., May 7. (Special.)
I Ttii" annual bazaar of the Catholic
f chunch was held here and was a huge
.1 succfsJ! A number of blooded cat
' tie were donated and sold.
Tom J. McShane, for 17 years with
the M. E. Smith company, leaves
Omaha July 1 to join the American
Wholesale corporation of Baltimore,
Md., the largest concern of its kind
in the south.
Regret upon losing McShane from
the M. E. Smith forces was ex
pressed by Ward Burgess, on his
return from Excelsior Springs this
morning.
"We wouldn't give Tom up for
anything, except he is going into a
bigger field," said Burgess.
McShane is an Omaha product, the
only son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
T. A. McShane, pioneer Oniahans,
and related to the late Count Creigh-ton.
City Purchaser
To Be Restored
Dick Grolte to Be Head of
Department Abolished
Three Years Ago.
One of the prospective city hall
changes when the new administration
goes into office will be the restora
tion of Dick Giotte as head of the
purchasing department, which was
abolished three years ago. Mr. Grotte,
who is now general foreman of the
street department, will be succeeded
by Dean Noyes, now serving as gen
eral foreman in the park department
under Commissioner Falconer.
Replacements of City Clerk W. J.
Hunter and Deputy Clerk Joseph
Sherry are anticipated,-and there are
various applicants for these posi
tions, including O. F. Bossie and
Harry Primeau among those men
tioned, although Mr. Primeau stated
that he has not sought the position.
Among those mentioned for city
engineer are George L. Campen, as
sistant city engineer under G. VV.
Craig; H. E. Cotton, one of the pres
ent assistant city engineers, and H.
E. McClintock, formerly in the city
engineering department and who
superintended the Dodge street grad
ing woric ior tne city.
Henry F. Wulf, building inspector,
is slated to go, according to an
nouncement by Commissioner Zim
man. Mr. Wulf was a candidate for
nomination as city commissioner at
the recent primary election, and was
aligned with the Committee of 5,000
organization during the pre-election
campaign. .
Omaha Hospitals to Observe
National Day Next Thursday
AH hospitals in Omaha will have
"open house" next Thursday, which is
"National Hospital day," It will be
the 101st anniversary of the birth of
Florence Nightingale.
' "The public is invited to visit the
hospitals on that day," said Blanch
M. Fuller, superintendent of the
Methodist hospital, who is chairman
of the state committee on the ob
servance of the day.
St. Joscpln hospital will give a spe
cial entertainment. The Swedish Mis
sion hospital will hold graduating ex
ercises for a class of trained nurses.
County Spelling Contest
I.odgepolc, Neb., May 7. (Spe
cial. Superintendent Anna McFad
deu has arranged a county spelling
contest and a school exhibit . to be
held jointly at the court house in
Sidnej-, May 14.
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Half Space Taken for
Second-Hand Car Show
Omaha automobile dealers predict
a great success for the second-hand
automobile show to b held at thq
Auditorium, June 7-11, under the
management o. Robert C. Mitchell
and Charles A. Frinke. This will
be the first show of its kind in the
history of the central west.
Forty of the 80 spaces to be used
for the exhibit of the machines have
been requested. Mr. Franke an
nounced yesterday.
"Both individual owners of auto
mobiles and dealers, largo or small,
will be entitled to participate in this
exhibition. We expect the show to
stimulate the automobile trade,, es
pecially among that class of persons
who are rma'u to purchase new nuv
chines."
Bee Want
GcVtcrs.
Ads Are Business
Federal Prisoners
Plead Guilty; Fined
Of 27 federal prisoners arraigned
before Judge J. W. Woodrough yes
terday, six pleaded guilty and paid
light fines.
C. V. Sc
ott, 2408 Maple street;
Dixie Mack, alias, licrnice Aurcalius,
and Harry Kudolph, who were in
dicted by a federal grand jury for
violation of the narcotics law, were
among those who pleaded not guilty.
The following were fined: William
H. Fransscns, ?S; Harry G. Steinert,
$100; John Wagner, $10; Charles
Druskus, $10; O. L. Mallcn, $10,' and
Gactano Dclucrezio, $100.
Judge Woodrough scntcnecd John
'.Bull, Winnebago Indian, to one year
and a day-to the federal prison at
Leavenworth for forgery of a gov-
'ernment document. ,
French interests will erect a radio
.station in Argentina for direct com-
timuucation with t ranee.
THE BOOK SHOP
Located on the Main Floor is
a delightful place to spend
an extra few minute. You
are certain to find lomething
you are anxious to read.
Prices Are
Down to a
Low Level
'And People 'Are Now Buy
ing With Confidence
This spring there is an
other sun that is shining on
us all. It is the sun of low
prices for goods. And it is
marvelous the difference
it makes, in what we think
of things. How much bet
ter, finer and more alluring
everything is,, now that it is
so much easier to possess
the things we want.
Almost everything is
back to the lower prices
and there is no longer
any need of doing without
things. It makes us feel
that we don't have to
study so long to decide
which things we will buy.
This new sunshine is
glowing all over our store
this spring. That is one of
the reasons why it is so
much more interesting than
it has been for several
years.
From day to day we are
going to tell you of the new
low prices. Watch our advertisements.
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EVERYBODY STORE'
DAINTY NECKWEAR
Nothing is more attrtactive
than a pretty piece of new
neckwear. Our assortments
are very complete and tha
price caceptionally low.
A Gigantic
Purchase
and
ale of Ru
gs
At Prices
Lower Than
the Years
Past
It's time to" look over your floors and see whether you are not justified in having a new rug or two for now is just the time
that careful housekeepers have been waiting for. ;
They've been making the old rugs do, because the kinds they wanted have been held at a higher price than they care to pay. .
Now exactly the kinds they want most the best grades, in wanted weaves are in this great sale at a tremendous price drop
from the former prices.
Regular patterns, drop patterns, and slightly imperfect weaves in the famous Bigelow rugs. Rugs in all sizes from the snall
doormat up to the 11-3x15 ft. room size in a large and complete assortment of patterns and colorings. Our large purchase
makes house cleaning a pleasure as one can buy rugs and rugs at lower prices than during the past four years. Come early,
while assortments are complete, for rugs at prices quoted cannot last long.
AXMINSTER RUGS
One lot (500) Axminster rugs in large range
of patterns, good heavy quality, slightly imper
fect weave.
Size 27x54 inches $3.98
Size 27x60 inches 4.98
Size 2-3x9 ft.. . 9.98
WILTON 1JUGS
Bigelow, Ardehan, Wilton rugs in large range
of Oriental effects and colorings, linen fringed
25 patterns fqr quick selling.
Size 9x12 .$97.50
Size 9x10-6 92.50
AXMINSTER RUGS .
In allover patterns, hit and miss centers with
band borders. A good throw rug at a low price.
Size 27x54 inches, $2.98 each.
No.
Make
Price
6 11-3x15 Busaorah Axminster $72.50 each
7111-3x12 Bussorah Axminster 59.00 each
6 11-3x12 Marmon Axminster 41.75 each
721 9x12 Bussorah Axminster 44.75 eacfi
36l 1 9x12 j MarmonAxminster 39.00 each
168-3xl0-6 Bussorah Axminster 39.00 each
ll8-3xl0-6 MarmonAxminster 36.75 each
3j 7-6x9 j Bussorah Axminster 29.00 each
19 6-9x9 1 Bussorah Axminster 24.75 each
8 1 4-6x7-6 Bussorah Axminster 12.74 each
49j 36x72 Bussorah Axminster 798 each
1001 36x63 f Burwin Axminster 6.98 each
35 j 36x63 j Marmon Axminster 5.98 each
134j 27x60 Bussorah Axminster 4.98 each
1001 27x54 j Burwin Axminster 3.98 each
127j 27x54 j Marmon Axminster 2.98 ea.ch
WILTON RUGS
Worsted Wilton rugs in the heaviest quality.
Standard weaves. Large and complete pattern
range; seamed and seamless.
Size 9x12, special at $105,
$115.50 and $1 19.50.
WILTON RUGS
Anglo-Persian and Bigelow
rugs in broken line patterns,
feet; only a limited quantity.
9x12 size
8-3x10-6 size f
Ispahan Wilton
Every rug per-
$120.00
110.00
AXMINSTER RUGS
In extra lieavy quality, medium and light pat
terns, slightly imperfect weave.
Size 36x63 inches, $6.98 each.
Beautiful Summer Draperies for the Windows
With the days becoming warmer and warmer, it is necessary to change the hot-looking draperies for the lighter and
cooler ones for summer. Monday will be a good day to make your selection, for our assortment is .very complete.
Panels
Large assortment of panels, 9
inches wide and 2 Va yards long.
Beautiful patterns and real val
ues at $1.00 each.
Lace Nets
These nets come in white,
ivory and ecru colors and run
from 86 inches to 45 inches wide.
75c and $1.25 yard.
Colored Madras Tapestry
36-inch madras in rose, blue,
gold and brown, also a few com
bination colorings. " Especially
priced at $1.25 yard.
Best, quality tapestry, 50
inches wide, in all designs, at the
new price, $4.50 yard. Splen-.
did for upholstering or for pil
lows. Very beautiful colorings.
Faurth Floor
Exact Reproduction of
Lempt in Sale
Sut a Few Style Are
Illustrated Here
An Enormous Purchase and Sale of
Floor Lamps,
$39.75
Italian Polychrome Bases Complete With Silk Shades
Never before have we been able to secure as beautiful an assortment of floor lamps and shades as
these we are going to offer Monday.
The Shades
The Bases
The shades are entirely different from the majority of shades
you see. They are tailored, that is, the silk is stretched over
' the frame instead of being pleated, which gives a very beautiful
lighting effect. There are shades of rose, blue, mulberry and
many other. Some are dignified in appearance severely plain
lines and also one color effect. Others are illuminated with rich,
fancy colored Cheney silk panels. Every shade is silk lined and
trimmed with double tow of silk fringe, odd tassels, braids, beads,
etc. No matter what may be your taste, there is a shade here to
please you.
Fourth
The bases are Italian polychrome finish. Most of them are
hand-carved in artistic designs, and the high lights are brought
out in burnished gold. This effect is entirely new and will har
monize with furniture of any style and finish. You may have
your choice of bases and select the shade you prefer. The lamps
are outfitted with complete two-light, pull chain sockets and two
cords.
The illustrations show a number of the most popular styles,
but you really must see them to appreciate the wonderful values.
Floor
A Beautiful Gift of
Silverware
For the Bride or the Home :
Who can think of anything more appropriate than a
gift of beautiful Sheffield silverware? A gift which
will be a lifelong daily reminder of the giver's good
wishes. Such gifts are here in abundance.
The wonderful style and finish of the new patterns"
now on display in our silverware department at popular
prices make it one of the easiest and most pleasant parts
of your gift shopping.
Community Silver
In Beautiful Patterns 1
This is also an opportune time to add some of those
odd pieces to your Community chest. We have 40 dif-;
f erent pieces to select from, including the new
Grosvenor Pattern
which is proving to be one of the season's most populai
patterns.
Our Annual May Sale of
White Goods and
Linens
is one of the most important events ever held by
us. The values are very extreme in every instance
and housewives are taking advantage of them daily.
The sale started last week, and Monday will usljcr
in the second week, which will be bigger and bet
ter than the past.
Don't fail to lay in complete stocks while our
prices are in effect.
Fourth Floor
Vacation Days Bring the Need of -New
Luggage
Steamer Trunks ;
Extra Special $12.50
Black fiber covered. Black angle iron bound, full
brass trimmed. Brass corners. Brass lifter bolta with
brass excelsior lock. Hardwood slats on top and side '
and bottom. Sheet steel tray and fancy paper lining ,
in 36 and 40-inch.
Suit Cases, $2.50
Brown fiber case, made on steel frame, brass bolts '
and combination lock, good anchor handle steel corners. "1
In 26-inch size only, at a very low price, $2.50 special.. -
Fourth Floor
The Whole-Family Would Enjoy
One of These
Croquet Sets
For Pastime This Summer
50 croquet sets consisting of 4 and 6-balI sets.
Made o? good durable wood, specially priced at
$1.95 and $3.25. Fourth Flo,.
Give date to atari
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