TTTE BEE: OMAHA, SUNDAY, JULY 10, 1921.
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.Woman Elected
Head of Nation's
School Teachers
, Veteran Educator Loses Life
Long Fight for Simpli
fied Spelling at
Convention.
, Dei Moines, la.,' July 9 Mrs.
: Char) Williams of Memphis, Tenn.,
I was elected president of the National
' Educational association here by unan
. inious vote. The entire ticket nom
". inated by the committee went into
office without a single change.
Fred M. Hunter of Oakland, Cal.,
retiring president, was made vice
president. L. K. Minkel of Fort
Dodge was chosen state director for
Iowa.
A resolution aimed at J. J. Tigert,
new commissioner of education, was
rejected as antagonistic to President
Harding and diplomacy.
P. V. Vail of Oak Park, III., lost
his life-long fight for simplified spell
ing. The veteran educator, 74 years
old, stumbled to the platform, assist
ed by two boy scouts and made a
final effort to save simplified spelling.
He urged the educators of the na
tion assembled in general session to
defer final action on the matter until
next year. Despite his efforts the
delegates voted overwhelmingly to
discontinue the practice of simplified
spelling at once.
Hugh F. McGill. field secretary of
the association, speaking in opposi
tion to simplified spelling, stated that
members of congress have expressed
themselves irrevocably opposed to
, the reform and refused to consider
seriously the plans being fostered by
the association "on the grounds that
if they could not spell right they de
served no consideration," ,
The national council of education
elected Homer H. Seerley, Cedar
Rapids, la., president; Josephine
Corliss Preston, Olympia, Wash.,
vice president and Adelaide Sneed
Baylor of Washington, D. C, sec
retary.
Eye and Ear Academy
To Meet Here July 12
The Sioux Valley Eye N and Ear
academy will hold its 17th annual
meeting in Omaha next Tuesday at
Hotel Fontenelle.
The membership of the association
is made up of eye and ear specialists
of Iowa, Nebraska and South Da
kota. Dr. F. I. Putnam, Sioux Falls,
S. D., is president; Dr. J. M. Patton,
Omaha, vice president, and Dr. L.
N. Grosvenor, Huron, S. D., secre
tary. Dr. Hal Foster, Kansas City, will
ht the guest of the academy and
speak on "Deafness, the Tragedy and
Prevention of Ear Diseases." Other
speakers will be Dr. H. C Peabody,
Webster City, la.; Dr. J. B. Gregg,
Sioux Falls, S. D.; Dr. J. A. Down
ing, Des Moines, la.; Dr. J. C.
Decker, Sioux City, la., and Dr. F.
L. Beck, Cheyenne, Wyo.
Dr, Harold Gifford, Omaha, world
known specialist, will deliver a lec
ture on the "Flat Detachment of the
Retina."
State Bar Body to Try
To Enroll All Lawyers
A "drive" to enroll every' practic
ing lawyer in the state will be start
ed August 1 by the Nebraska State
Bar association. District judges
have been designated chairmen in
each county and the work will be
under their direction.
The association's 22d annual meet
ing will be held at Omaha Decem
ber 29 and 30. The program is
practically complete. Reports of
committees en legislation, the judi
ciary, inquiry and legal education
and the special committee headed by
Judge Lincoln Frost of Lincoln, on
a plan of more cohesive organiza
tion of the bar are included.
Features in the program will be the
principal addresses by Judge Kirrf1
brough Stone of Kansas City and
former Senator Albert J. Beveridge"
of Indiana. -
King Ak Summons Editors
To Den Nigbt of August 15
King Ak, through, his lord high
chamberlain, Samson, has issued a
proclamation to the editors of the
Corn Belt to be present at the Ak-Sar-Ben
Den the night of August
15 for a big racket the knights have
planned for the scribes. The event
is to be known as "Editors' night,"
and comes while the editors are in
Omaha for thetc annual convention.
Because of the Sid and support the
editors have given Ak-Sar-Ben it has
always been the custom to set aside
one night for the editors.
The bureau of publicity of the
Omaha Chamber of Commerce has
been commissioned to extend the in
vitations to all the editors.
Burglars Loot Clothing
Shop in Heart of Bluffs
Employing a motor truck to trans
port 'the loot and gaining access to
the building by cutting the screen
and forcing the lock of a rear win
dow, a gang of thieves Friday night
entered the Men's Fashion Shop, 541
West Broadway, Council Bluffs, and
stole suits and shirts valued at $2,500.
The burglars overlooked an un
opened crate of new shirts, which
was standing outside the rear door.
Judge Scores Florist in
Auto Crash in Which 10 Hurt
Louis Rogers, florist, 319 South
Sixteenth street, , was scored and
fined $50 by Judge Wappich in Cen
tral police court yesterday when he
was arraigned on a charge of reck
less driving. His auto and another
collided at Twenty-eighth and Har
ney streets last Sunday and 10 per
sons were injured, one of whom is
still in the hospital
Judge Woodrough Delayed.
Federal Judge Woodrough was
not here for business as expected,
yesterday. He was motoring in
from North Platte where he held
court for the past month and had
pot arrived at noon. t
Dr. A. W. Gross Joins
Omaha U. Summer Staff
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Dr. Alfred W. Gross has joined
the teaching staff of the University
of Omaha for the summer session,
occupying the chair of psychology
and methods of teaching.
Dr. Gross is a graduate of the
University of Illinois and is pro
fessor of education at Miami uni
versity, Oxford, O.
Dr. J. L. Meriam, in charge of the
model school at the University of
Missouri, will offer courses m" The
Project Work" and "The Project
Method" at the summer session tf
the University of Omaha, beginning
next Monday. Classes will be held
both morning and afternoon.
Montana Sheriff
Dies in Auto Crash
'
Car, Carrying Four Nurses,
Overturns on Steep
Hill.
Helena, Mont., July 9. George
W. Huffaker, sheriff of Lewiws and
Clark counties, was instantly killed
early today when his automobile
overturned on a steep hill in the
Blackfoot country.
Three nurses from a local hospital
who were in the car with the sheriff
escaped with minor injuries. All
four of the occupants were pinned
beneath the overturned vehicle, but
one of the nurses, Miss Mabel
Grose, worked her way out and
walked five miles through the dark
ness to summon help. The nurses
had been in a summer camp in the
Blackfoot country and the sheriff
had driven out to bring them into
town.
Sheriff Huffaker was 59 years old
and had been a resident of Helena
for 36 years. He was prominent in
poltics,, having served as county as
sessor, postmaster and sheriff. He
leaves a widow.
Negro Laborers
Flock to Omaha
The colored employment bureau
maintained by the Colored Com
mercial club of Omaha, issued a
warning against the influx of colored
laborers to Omaha o ntheir way to
the fiarvest fields in order to secure
work
During the last week, according to
the announcement, many men have
come to Omaha from New York and
the south in search of employment
The report at the employment bu
reau is that the farms now are over
run with surplus help and cannot
accommodate any ' more men. -
Three hundred and twenty-five
men now are'reported to be on their
way to Omaha. '
Hummel Will Referee
Swims at Spring Lake
'City Commissioner Joe Hummel
this afternoon will referee swimming
contests in Spring lake on the South
Side.
, There will be diving contests, tub
rowing, swimming races, as well as
novelty stunts m the water that
Commissioner Joe will be asked to
decide.
South Side merchants have
donated prizes for the events. The
contests will be in charge of W. H.
Wallweber, Carl Dimond and George
Cogan.
Mrs. Frank Boyd Sails for
3 Months' Visit in France
Mrs. Frank Boyd has sailed aboard
the Niagara from New York for
France, where she will remain for
three months, according to word
reaching Omaha yesterday.
Mrs. Boyd, who is the wife of
Frank Boyd, of the Omaha National
bank, will join her niece, Miss Velraa
Louise Sutton, concert and grand
opera singer, in Europe. Miss Sut
ton intends to continue the study of
voice in Italy this faH.
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Omaha Sailor Is
Drowned in Sea;
Mother 111 Here
Enlisted Against Her Wish;
Death News Withheld From
Her Because of Con
' dition
Broken in health and mourning her
son's absence in the navy, in which
he enlisted against her wishes, Mrs.
Elizabeth Shipley is in the care of
relatives at Blair.
Her husband, four daughters and
two other sons Heft Omaha yester
day for Blair, bearing a message of
death.
Her eldest son, Delbert L. Ship
ley, N, was drowned otf the coaling
station at La Playa, Cal., Friday
night at 6:25 when the boat in which
he was rowing with two other sailors
capsized, according to a dispatch
from San Diego.
Delbert was fireman second class
on the United States mine sweeper,
Ortolan.
Body Not Recovered.
His body has not been recovered,
according to the San Diego dis
patch. Because of the mother's condition
the news of her son's death was
withheld from her yesterday.
Efforts of the family during re
cent months since the mother's break
in health to get the son released
from his enlistment in the navy
have proved to no avail, but the
mother's spirit had been buoyed up
by the anticipation of seeing him
soon on a visit on furlough.
Born and Reared Here.
Delbert was born and reared in
Omaha. The family lived in Flor
ence when he was a boy and he was
educated in Florence schools.
He enlisted in the navy at Omaha
last November against his mother's
wishes, according to members of the
family.
His father, Arthur L. Shipley, is
employed at the Burgess-Nash stores
and has been living at the home of
David A. Baxter, 318 North Thirty
third street, with the other chil
dren since the mother's illness caused
the breaking up of housekeeping at
808 North Ninteenth street
Delbert's sisters and brothers are
Winifred. Gertrude, Vesta, Ralph,
Pearl and Curtis.
U. S. Steel Corporation Has
Decrease in Its Business
. New York, July 9.--The monthly
tonnage of the United States Steel
corporation, made public today,
showed 5,117,805 tons of unfilled
orders on hand June 30. This is a
decrease from unfilled orders on
May 31, which were 5,482,487 tons.
Omaha Sisters to
Pen for Shoplifting
Pair Sentenced at Lincoln;
Other Pair of Quartet
Paroled and 111.
" Lincoln, July 9. (Special.) Mrs.
Grace Slade, 32, and Mrs. Martha
Robson, 24, Omaha sisters, were to
day sentenced to serve from 1 to 7
years in the state penitentiary by
Judge W. E. Stewart, of Lancaster
county district court.
The sisters were arrested for shop
lifting here March 10. Both have
appealed to the supreme court and
are out on. bond.
Emma Rasmussen, 24, Omaha,
who was arrested at the same time I
and pleaded guilty, was recently
paroled.
Mrs. Dora Metcalf, 23, Omaha,
cousin of the two sisters, who was
arrested on the same charge, was
unable to appear for trial because
of illness.
The, four women came to Lincoln
March 10, according to Police Chief
Peter Johnstone and rented a room
at a hotel. They carried four empty
suitcases when they arrived, but
when the suitcases were searched the
stuff which the girls were alleged to
have stolen was found.
Mrs. Slade and Mrs. Robson were
employed at the Brandeis stores
three or four years ago, according
to Larry Finn, store detective.
Reorganized Police Squads
Ordered to Clean Up Omaha
Clean up Omaha.
This is the word sent out again
yesterday, followed the reorganiza
tion of several squads in the police
department. Departmental heads
have been instructed to enforce the
law with ai especial regard to traffic
violations.
The morals squad, has been placed
in charge of Ben Danbaum and Fred
Palmtag, succeeding Frank Murphy,
who is transferred as leader of the
South Side squad. Detective Harry
Buford was named leader of the
Nonh Side squad.
Copley s Jewelry
Auction
Closes Tuesday Night.
Everything must be sold.
Diamond Ring Free Monday
Diamond Ring Free Tuesday
All goods on deposit must be
taken out at once.
Menry Copley
215 South 16th St.
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Have you visited our , .
. beautiful new J I TT TTT"JN f ' "7 fr4r
Black and White Room f QTT P XVvO
Soft water shampoo, marcel, I J J f V 1 1 I w 1 1 - J I
manicure. 1 Vj7 U W ' Yz!
JULY 'SALES .AN
Ml rwfVI VM ,
Mas?
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wwm.
Sassy Jane Dresses
and aprons have a youthfulness of
style that is simply irresistible. A
thought of their extreme smartness is
conveyed in the' delicaie shades of
. organdy, dotted Swisses, gingham and
crepes with their trimmings of unique
designs of flowers and yarns, with
saucy bow sashes, pockets and belts
and reasonably priced from $4.95 to
$27.50. Sizes 14 to 18, 36 to 44.
Second Floor
Silk Bqudoir Coats
For travel or general wear - are
fashioned of plain taffetas and ra
diums or soft, shimmering satins.
Fully ruffled of self materials, large
pockets and tiny French flowers that
nestle among the frills, add the little
touches so dear to the feminine heart
in these charming negligees at $10.95
to $16.95.
' Seeoji- Floor
Only One Petticoat
is required if it's a double panel
shadow proof. New petticoats of
sateen in tub silk in plain hemstitched
and scalloped, double panels are un
usual values at $1.95 to $4.95. ;
Second Floor
Beautiful Silver
is ever a source of delight, not alone
'for its beauty, but for its lasting qual
ity and service. If one prefers sterling,
there is Gorham silverware, which is
sold exclusively by us, in Etruscan,
Lansdowne, St. Dunstan, Fairfax and
King Albert At very moderate prices.
Silrtnraro Section Main Floor
Shetland Yarn, 15c
For the leisure moments of vaca
tion time one can fashion a pretty
sweater, scarf or bag in all colors or
combination of colors, as this yarn
comes in all sports as well as staple
colors. An exceptional value at 15c
a ball. 7
Art D- rtmtnt Second Floor
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EYERYBODYfe STORE"
D MEW FALL
Dresses: Suits: Coats
Let the kiddies come to
Barber Bill's
Barber Shop for their hair
bobs on
T- Mon-nia
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ONE-HALF PRICE
Silk dresses, dainty summer tub frocks, handsome suits and wraps, silt,
and flannel sports skirts all are included in this July clearance at one-half
their former pricings. Every garment must be closed out to make room for new
incoming merchandise.
Silk Dresses, V Price
Most of these are in navy, black
and brown, in such charming fabrics
as:
Canton Crepe, Taffeta, Georgette,
Foulard, Crepe de Chine
Suits and Wraps, V Price
Fine quality all wool suits, coats,
wraps and smart sports coats, in var
ious fabrics:
Serge, Tricotine, Velour, Bolivia,
Wool Jersey Cloths
There are several racks of charming sheer summer frocks in voiles,
dimities, ' organdies and dotted Swisses, all one-half price.
Every Skirt in Stock, for Sports and Eyery Wear
Now Included at lA Former Prices
Skirts in summer silks in plain and novelty weaves; smart summer flan
nel and wool skirts in clever, light colorings; dark woof skirts which will be
more than welcome for the early days of fall.
y ., Mines', Junior and Women' Sctlon--TMr Floor
Madame Irene Canvas Pumps
Corsets, Half Price and Oxfords, $2.95
This includes
every model in our
stock, in complete
range of sizes light
and heavily boned
models, for all occa
sions, in:
plain or fancy
broche.
in coutil.
in silk taffeta.
in elastic.
Each carefully
fitted by our expert
fitters.
Second Floor
There are smart
canvas lace oxfords
with white ivory
soles . and covered
heels; and there are
canvas pumps in
Louis or Baby Louis
heels.
Though the size
range is somewhat
broken, we hope to
be able to fit you in
the style you want.
Reductions aver
age one-half former
prices.
Main Floor
Newest Undergarments in Silk Jersey
These newest of pretty underthings are in all the daintiest of the pastel shades
orchid, apricot, jade, sunbeam, flesh, white some especially dainty ones are in
flesh with hemstitchings in orchid. The new lower prices will delight you.
Chemise of Jersey silk in new dainty
styles, $6.25 and $6.95. ;
Pajamas of silk Jersey in Billie Burke
and two-piece styles, $16.25 to $25.00.
Step-ins in Jersey silk, delightful for
warm weather wear; dainty at $5.95.
The Undorfarmant
Vests of heavy quality Jersey silk,
regulation bodice top, $3.95.
Vests, bloorcers, corset covers in dain
tiest colors, each, $5.50.
Dainty striped underthings with scal
loped edges the vests, $5.50; the
bloomers, $6.50.
Shop Mala Floor
Our Beautiful Oriental Rugs, Half Price
Kermanshahs Anatalians Cabristans Mahals Dozars
Bokharas Sarouks Mosuls Irans Chinese Rugs
Handsome rugs in the rich colors and intricate patterns
which make the Oriental rug a possession of increasing
pleasure and satisfaction.
Almost all sizes are included, amo.ng them several per
fect antiques of great value. All are now offered at one
half their former prices.
Imported Grass Rugs Low Priced
Attractive designs in green, tan and blue
in reversible patterns.
4x7 ft, rugs. ..... .$2.25
6x9 ft. rugs....... $3.20
Excellent rugs for summeruses now re
duced for immediate clearance.,
8x10 ft. rugs. .... . .$4.60
9x12 ft. rugs.... .. .$5.80
C01EIME
in making the month of July one of
exceptional opportunity to the patrons
of the Burgess-Nash store.
Many of our buyers are now in the
east, sending in daily shipments of
new fall merchandise. To make room
for these new stocks, we are clearing
our spring and early summer stocks
at reductions which average one-half
their former pricings.
If you are out of town, let our
Mail Shopping Service
assist you in long distance shopping.
Every wardrobe need can be supplied,
everything in correct stationery .and
toilet necessities can be obtained with
out trouble, delay or additional ex
pense. Address:
The Personal Shopping Service
, Department.
Sport Silk Skirting
Beautiful quality of plain satin and
barred Ottoman satin in pink, gry,
tan, jade, etc., for the indispensable
sport skirt are specially priced at
$2.49 yard.
Second Floor
Pongee from Japan
In a nice, heavy weight, 33-inch,
natural color; tubs beautifully and
gives excellent service. An especially
low price for this weight and width,
95c a yard.
- Second Floor .
Bleached Sheeting
81-inch width, fine round thread
quality that will make very service
able sheets, 59c a yard.
36-in. Cheese Cloth
Bleached cheese cloth. ' Limit of 10
yards to a customer. 6c a yard.
Unbleached Sheeting
. 36-inch width ; without filling or
dressing of any kind ; limit of 20 yards
to a customer. 10c a yard.
Suit Cases V2 Price
, Just when -you are in need, then
comes this" opportune sale of suit
cases. Made of heavy brown fiber in
three-ply container, steel top and
body frame, hand wrapped heavy
leather handles, straps and corners,
leather inside straps, top and body;
improved shirt folds, cloth lined Size
26 inches at $1.95 and up.
' Fourth Floor
Vacation Clothes
will be in perfect order upon reach
ing destination if packed in a Hart
mann Wardrobe Trunk. No need to
even unpack; the garment you want
can be taken out,without disturbing
-the rest. One of the most durable,
roomy and convenient trunks made.
Moderately priced, $39.50 up. Steamer
trunks, $15.00 up.
Lugs-fa Section Fourth Floor
Rut Department Sixth Floor
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