THE BEE: OMAHA, TUESDAY. JULY 12, 1921.
3
I
Harding Sends
, His Greetings
t To Elk Brethren
. -
permanent She for National
Headquarters Is First Busi
ness to Come Before An
nual Meeting of Lodge
Los Angeles, Cal., July U. A let
ter of greeting from President Har
ding to his fraternal brothers of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks was read today at the opening
session here of the 57th grand lodge
of the order.
The letter was addressed to Grand
Exalted Ruler William M. Abbott
and said: "My Brother Abbott: I
am exceedingly sorry that I am not
able to be in attendance at the meet
ing of the grand lodge of the
Hrnevolent and Protective Order of
Elks to be held in Los Angeles. In
my absence I would like you to ex
press my very cordial greetings to
the brethren. I feel especially anx
ious to have you do so because you
were good enough, in your official
position, to express to me congratu
lations of the order over my election
to the presidency. I always feel' my
self very much interested in the good
fortunes of the order, because I know
from actual association the highly
patriotic character of all the work
of the Elks and know full well of its
supreme contribution to the cause of
the republic during the period of the
world war.
"Verv trulv vours,
"WARREN G. HARDING."
Consideration of a location for
permanent nationtlieadquarters was
the first bustnesybefore the conven-
gation expressed confidence their city
would be selected, but the special
committee appointed to select sites
and report today was also said to
i.. ii7.l: u..
nave viaucu vv aaiuiiiuii, uuiuiuuust
), Indianapolis. Cincinnati, St. Louis,
Dubuque, Minneapolis. Kansas City,
Omaha, Denver and Louisville and
found available sites in each city.
The committee ' is composed of
former Governor John K. Tener of
"Pennsylvania: J. T. Fanning, New
York; J. R. Nicholson, Boston; Ed
ward Rightor, New Orleans; Mayor
Fred Harper, Lynchburg, Va., and
Bruce A. Campbell, East St. Louis,
111.
Blood the "Leeches" Drew
Get-Rich-Quick Bubbles That Have Burst.
By HARLEY MATTHEWS.
Bandit Holds Up Cafe;
Cops Meet Him at Door
Chicago, July 11. Charles Rallis,
unemployed, gazed upon the sole
survivor of his exchequer. On one
side of the coin was a buffalo, but
he couldn't eat that. On the other
side was a redskin, but Indians
A haven't any jobs to give away. So
vW Mr. Rallis entered the restaurant of
Peter Koladoros.
"Will you give me five pennies
for a nickel, please?" he asked the
manager. As the nickel dropped into
the cash register Mr. Rallis produced
a revolver yep, it was nickel-plat-
. j , j l .1 , t.: if a- air a
cu aim ncipcu iiunscu iu ou. t
passerby, noting the transaction,
notified the police and two officers
met Mr. Kams as he made ms exit.
Mr. Rallis is now in a cell, lament
ing the loss of the sole survivor of
his exchequer,.
Damaging Testimony ;
Given at Kaber Trial
Cleveland, July 11. For the fourth
time the state today in the trial of
Eva Catherine Kaber for the murder
ot her husband, Daniel F. Kaber, pro
duced a witness who testified that
Mr. Kaber declared Mrs. Kaber had
him shot.
The witness was F. W. Utterback,
Mr. Kaber's male nurse. He said he
was aroused on the night of the mur
der by Kaber's cries: "Utterback,
Utterback, come quick murder."
On entering Mr. Kaber's room, he
said he found him lying on the floor,
his night clothing covered with blood.
"Who did this?" Utterback said he
asked.
"A man with a cap. Mrs. Kaber
had this done," Mr. Kaber was al
leged to have replied.
Ship Hit by Iceberg
Is Repaired at Sea
New York. July 11. Twenty-eight
days after a large hole had been
stove in her starboard dow wnen
she struck an iceberg off the Grand
DixU . Mcwfnnnrilanri- the. three-
wvung, . . ,.,v , -
masted Danish bark Astrid, made
port toaay wnn a paicn oi wooa aim
cement hastily rigged at sea, support
ing the crushed timbers.
Mariners declare the feat is a
nautical triumph.
The crew pumped out water bal
last to elevate the damaged part of
the ship and then built a case eight
feet long and four feet wide, which
thev filled with cement. This they
made fast with wooden wedges in
the hole torn by the iceberg.
Bone Sails for Alaska
Seattle, July 11. Scott C. Bone,
newly-appointed governor of Alaska,
accompanied by Mrs. Bone and his
son and daughter- sailed for Juneau
today. He said he would take over
the office, succeeding Gov. Thomas
Riggs, jr., immediately upon his ar
rival at Juneau.
How to keep the bubble from
bursting was the lecche's real prob
lem. The longer they could make it
float and swell before their victim's
eyes, the more blood they drew.
And when they could do it no
longer by inspiring hope, they did it
with fear.
The blowing of it was easy. They
gave the first puff, muttered a few
magic words, and people's imagina
tion did the rest. On Us shining
sides they pictured all their desires.
And so pleasant was the contempla
tion of it that only at the very last
would they suffer it to be pricked.
The grand offices of Baxter & Co.,
too, only existed in people's imagi
nation. They beheld a substantial"
looking building in Wall street, New
York, with messengers hurrying to
and from it, and telegraph wires Con
nected with all the business head
quarters of the country.
First of all, they would see this
advertisement:
"$10 to $1,000 invested in stocks
makes fortunes every month. Book
sent free explaining everything. Ad
dress Baxter & Co., Bankers, 17
Wall Street."
Who does not desire a fortune and
all that it will bring? But for a
person to possess a desire, he must
first have imagination. And all that
Baxter & Co. sought to do was to
make it work and keep it working.
In the year 1880 the firm consisted
of two men, Richard Baxter and
James Brown.' The latter was only
a young man, but Mr. Baxter was
well on in years. Instead of the of
fice the public believed they inhabit
ed, they occupied two dingy rooms'
in Wall street, opposite New street.
There, closed in by partitions, they
sat in the gloom, plotting like two
fairy godmothers to give people
beautiful dream.
"Please send me the books your
advertisement refers ,to," people
would request through the mails,
and back would come the magic
words that set the bubble swelling
words almost as unintelligible as the
incantation of an old-time sorcerer,
yet as powerful over the imagina
tion of the credulous
"Safe investments," they recited.
"By aid of this pamphlet of ours
may have an equal chance of reap
ing a golden harvest. Men of small
means may do a large business in
the stock market, without incurring
the usual risks, and yet succeed in
a short' time in making a fortune."
And what was to make all this
possible was the word "privilege."
"The 'privilege' system of calls,
spreads or straddles, as these con
tracts are called," the circular went
on, "is fast gaining in favor, and is
destined to be the plan followed by
all prudent operators."
Baxter & Co., jankers, established
since 1850, it was estimated would
set the magic spell of "privilege"
working on receipt of a remittance
up to any amount.
Who, desiring riches, would not
take a "privilege" on the New York
Stock exchange, where, to quote the
words of Baxter & Co., "All money
gravitates, and from that seething
whirlpool are thrown up the great
est fortunes?"
On receipt of the remittance Bax
ter & Co. would send the seeker of
riches a letter to say that they had
invested the money as he desired.
But they are not satisfied with
what they had get, and that was
why they were called "The Leech
es. We have a 5-snare spread,
they went on "which must show a
large proht. We shall hold the co:i
tract for your reply with another
remittance, and they would state
the amount.
In many cases the fortune hunter
would send the money by return. .
If not, Baxter & Co. would try
another way of getting it out of
him. In reply to his remonstrance
they would reply: "We have made
a mistake. We were -referring to
the contracts of another person. The
investment we made for you has
given the fine return of $780, which,
with the original amount, we have
re-invested in another promising
'privilege. We had to take iUin a
large block, however, and this leaves
you in cur debt to $162."
Naturally, the investor would ob
ject to this, declaring that the re
investment had been made without
his authority. "We regret the stand
you take," would be the reply.
"Nevertheless, unless the balance
you owe is paid all will be lest. If
you cannot send it all, remit part."
Then, with hope leaving, fear
comes along to keep the bubble from
bursting. Lest he should lose all, as
intimated, he sends the $162. Back
comes Baxter & Co.'s acknowledg
ment "We are holding your contract
and we hope soon to report another
good profit." And hope comes smil
ing in again to blow the bubble
bigger.
In a week he gets a letter, saying
that Baxter & Co.'s, having rein
vested all again, and he is in debt to
them for another $120. If he remon
strates, he is told that there is no
immediate hurry for the money, but
to send it when he can
Fear again. is with him, and, to
save all, he sends what he can. if he
hints at being near the last of his
capital, he gets a telegram:
"It is absolutely necessary that the
balance be paid by tcmorrow, so do
not fail to remit on time."
Despair is now his companion.
But he sees the bubble still before
his eyes. Baxter & Co. have told
him that he is entitled to over $6,000.
414-26 Securities
s Building.
Tel. Doug. "5347
Omaha, Neb.
Dr. Bur horn's
Chiropractic Health Service
Chiropractic it growing rapidly. Mere
people hear of itt virtue every imj.
Whatever your sickness, let the Chiroprac
tor examine your spine. You may not
realise that' this is the cause of your
trouble, but to regain your health is to be
convinced.
An X-Ray of your spine will show the
exact location of the misplacement that is
producing; the pressure upon the nerves
that cause your troubles.
Adjustment are 12 for $10.00 or 30
for $25.00. Private adjusting room. My
Council Bluff office i located in the Wick
ham Block. Hours, 9 a. m. to 7i30 p. m.
In his anguish he can see it waiting
for him to collect, but he cannot
raise the necessary money for Bax
ter & Co. to release it. The bubble
keeps dwindling until, no remit
tances coming, Baxter & Co. pricks
it before his eyes. They send him
a statement showing how, through
his neglect, all has been lost. "Do
not be discouraged," they say.
"When you have funds to spare, take
another 'privilege.' "
All sorts of people were enchant
ed by that magic- word of Baxter &
Co. A clergyman sent them, in al
ternate hope and fear, over $270. A
man in New Orleans sent them all
he had, and to save that, borrowed
from a friend more money, which
the magicians secured.
In New York at that time there
were no less than nine companies of
"leeches." One, Simpson & Co.,
had over 300,000 names on its books
and made a clear profit of $1,000 a
day.
But Baxter & Co. was the largest
of them all. So many people they
enchanted, it was said, that their
profits amounted to $15,000 a week.
At any rate, after a short time of
bubble-blowing Mr. Baxter felt
called upon to take a trip to Europe.
He left with $700,000 worth of gov
ernment bonds in his valise.
And, you may be sure, his art of
wizardry was not so complete that
he could persuade Mr. Brown to
forego his share.
(Copyright. 1921, by tha McClura News
paper Syndicate.)
Earl of Craven Loses
Life in Solent River;
Body Is Recovered
By The Associated TreM.
Cowes, Island of Wight, July 11.
The Earl of Craven was drowned in
the waters of the Solent late Satur
day night or early Sunday. He dis
appeared myhteriousvy from his
yacht during the night and at 3
o'clock this afternoon his body was
fcund on the rocks two miles from
Cowes.
The Earl of Craven, in 1893, mar
ried Miss Cornelia Martin, daughter
of the late Bradley Martin of New
York. . He. was an enthusiastic
yachtman and had taken the Solent
Lodge, belonging to the Marchioness
of Ormonde, for the Cowes regatta
in August. He arrived yesterday on
board his yacht, the Sylvia, paid a
visit to the Royal yacht squadron
and then returned to the yacht.
A strong tide runs at the point
the Sylvia was moored, and it is
surmised that after having tripped
over a rope or other obstacle and
fallen into the water he was carried
away by the current
Negotiations on
Railroad Refund
Will Be Resumed
May Be Some Time Before
Concrete Plans for Handling
Debts of Roads Are
Announced.
Chicago Tribune-Omaha Be Leaned Wire.
Washington, Juty 11. Negotia
tions looking to the funding of the
railroads' indeptedness of approxi
mately $800,000,000 and the settle
ment of the claims of the railroads
against the government will be re
sumed this week by government offi
cials and the ratrway executives. The
negotiations and conferences of last
week resulted in progress toward
definite conclusions, but it may be
some time before concrete plans will
be announced.
Railway executives who have been
in conference iu Washington decline
to discuss the proposals which are
under consideration because they say
no conclusions have been reached.
They are vitally interested in the
funding proposal and are working
to see whether an agreement may be
reached ou the differences, between
them and the government relative
to the settlement of their claims.
Railway officials estimate that the
net amount due the railroads from
the government is somewhat between
$575,000,000 and $600,000,000. They
admit that it is difficult to make a
definite estimate of the total amount
due because of the items in dispute.
Roughly, however, they placed the.
amount yet due for the period of
government control at $383,000,000
and for the guaranty period 61 six
months after federal control at
$229,000,000.
Director' General Davis estimates
that the claims of the railroads
against the railway administration
will aggregate $1,250,000,000. Forty
seven railroads have already settled
with the government and they were
allowed approximately 28 per cent
of the amounts claimed by them.
The total claims of these roads ag
gregated $124,040,807, of which $36,
486,914 was allowed.
Allowance by the government for
the inefficiency of labor claimed by
the railroads for both the period 'f
federal control and the guaranty
period, would increase the govern
ment's obligations, it having been
estimated that the difference in
money for the federal control pe
riod would be approximately $800,
00.000 and for the guaranty period
$300,000,000.
Divorce Court
Petit long.
Vennctta Taylor against Floyd 11. Tay
lor, nonsuppnrt.
Augusta Miller againat Charles St. Mil-
ler, nonsuppui't.
Phone DO uglas 2793
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Bon en's Sewing Machine Dept.-
Eight Handsome
Models to Choose
from
Priced from
$39JS0 to $98.00
Men Haver
Why Shouldn't Women too
have labor and time-saving devices?
The Eldredge Two-Spool Sewing
Machine will be found of the greatest
help to the ever - busy housewife.
Your old machine taken as part pay
ment on any model.
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Howard St. Between 15th and 16th'
Too Much Holy Rollers
Drives Youth Insane
Greenfield, la., July 11. (Special.)
Over-stocked with religious zeal as
a result of his adopting the faith of
the Holy Rollers while a student in
Chicago, Bryan Kerr, Greenfield
young man, has gone insane.
Always of a religious nature, Kerr
several months ago went to Chicago
and became a student at Moody in
stitute. A little later he became a
member of the Holy Roller sect and
one of their most devout followers.
Physicians say that Kerr suffered a
hemorrhage during one of his excit
able religious experiences and that
this has left a blood clot on the
brain.
Bonds for Keepers of
Ill-G overned Houses Cut
During the last police administra
tion bond for keeper of an ill
governed house was $300 and for an
inmate $100.
Keepers are now required to put
up $50 bonds, while inmates are
taxed $25.
Guarantee Fund Must Pay
Losses of Defunct Bank
Toptka, Kan., July 11, The Kan
sas bank guaranty fund must nuke
good $260,000 in bank acceptances
issued by II. J. Leffcrdiuk, missing
cashier of the defunct Kansas State
bank of Salina, Kan., according to
a decision handed dovn!y the Kan
sas supreme court.
Tuesday-July Clearance Sale!
Opportunities in Needed Merchandise
at Small Prices
Drugs
Mavis or Djer Kiss 1 7
Talcum Powder, 1 lC
Jncense, Japanese Imported
Incense, box of v Ea
12 cones, . O C
Hard Rubber Dressing Comb
eight inches
long,
Djer Kiss
Face Powder,
1 Pint Vacuum
bottle, $2 val.
Asperin, Bayers,
1 dozen,
Lydia Pinkliani's Vegetable
Compound, AQn
for. iUv
Energine Cleaner,
for,
Sanitol Tooth Paste, now re
tails for 50c : Q 1
special, at, wlC
Vivoudou Tooth Paste, 35c
value, spe- 10
cial, 1
Sun Burn Cream, 25c vaf
ue, spc- "I O n
cial, lut
We reserve right to limit quantities
Main Floor West
24c
Handkerchiefs
Of Irish Linen
Men's and women's all pure Irish
linen hemstitched handkerchiefs
men's are plain white, large size;
women's are sheer linen with
dainty embroidered corners in all
white; also women's crepe hand
kerchiefs in white and colors.
All new and pretty de- 4 pat ,
signs. Each, IOC
Of Irish Linen, Daintily
Trimmed
Men's and women's pure linen
hemstitched handkerchiefs, good
size and extra good quality;
women's in all new colors, ovet
20 different colors, also white; all
linen with embroidered corners,
others with Venetian o H
lace edge. Each, m O C
Main Floor East
Aluminum Ware
6 and 8-qt. Lip
Sauce Pans,
6 and 8-qt Cov
ered Kettles,
Spiece Sauce
Pan Sets,
4 and 6 quart
Preserving
Kettles,
2 quart Rice
Boilers,
4 quart Berlin
Sauce Pans,
Fifth Floor West
Special
Each
98c
Housefurnishings
Five-Piece Combination Cooker
Seta Made of pure aluminum;
consisting of 6-quart kettle, 4
quart pudding pan, tubed cake
pan, steamer, collander, etc.,
special, QO
per set, X70
Bob White ToiletPaper
Bob White Toilet Paper.og-,
8 rolls for OC
Pearl White Soap, on
10 bars for - OXJC
Fifth Floor West
Union Suits
For Women
Of fine combed cotton; in bodice
, or regulation style; loose or tight
knee; some are closed gore; full
bleached; all sizes; m pi
special, each, 43C
For Children
Made of good quality muslin and
dimity; these suits are slight ir
regulars of 75c to 1.00 quality;
' all sizes in the lot; for m
this big sale, per suit, JjJ C
Third Floor Center
Linens
We are continuing our great
sale of. Towels and have
added many new numbers ;
for example
1200 Large Size Turkish
Towels Full bleached;
hemmed ends; neat blue
border; you can't have too
many of them ; 1 C
special, each, X J C
Full Bleached Kitchen
Toweling Very absorbent ;
has neat blue border; we
have 2000 yards of this to
be sold while- it lasts,
ST1" 14V2C
Porous Knit Wash Cloths
Large size; manufacturers'
close out lot ; all have colored
borders; 17c
value, special, vv
Fine Crochet Bed Sets
Double bed size ; bolster
sham; a very big Qg
value, per set,' w J
Main Floor South
Domestics
Beach Suiting In a range
of good colors; a heavy,
durable wash fabric; 36
inches wide; special, while
2,000 yards last, g
per yard.
Voile Remnants 3,500
yards, accumulated from our
season's selling; values range
from 75c to 1.25 ; in one lot
Tuesday, at, 29 C
per yard,
White Pique -In assorted
cords; a splendid, soft, mel
low finish; 36 inches wide;
wonderful value ; special,
39c
vei-d, W
Basement Center
Tuesday Is Notion Day
Prepare for the Fait Dressmaking
ids
lc
One Big Lot of Collar Bands
All are slightly soiled;
choice,
Sanitary Napkins Packed 12 to
the box; always sold on
at 1.00; special, per doz.7C
Rust-Proof Dress Clasps In
black and white; all
sizes; card,
J. & P. Coats Best 6-Cord
chine Thread In black
white; all sizes; spe
cial, 4 spools for
2V2C
Ma-
and
25c
-In
the
25c
San-Silk Crochet Cotton
every color; 100 yards to
spool; special,
6 spools for
Our Very Best and Extra Strong
Safety Pins Regular 10c value;
your choice, a
per card, tC
Rubber Jiffy Pants The best
made; in every size;
choice, per pair,
39c
Large Spools of Basting 'Thread
In all numbers; a regular 10c
seller; choice,
per spool.
I. B. Kleinert's Dress Shields
In all sizes; worth 35c iQ '
to 50c; choice, per pair, 1C
Inside Skirt Belting With or
without bones; black or
white; per yard,
Enameled Coat Hangers In
pink, blue and white;
choice, 3 for
Corset Steels For the fronts of
corsets; rust-proof and in every
size; regular 25c
values; choice,
5c
10c
25c
10c
Imported Pin Cubes Of black,
white and assorted pins; 100
to the cube; choice,
each,
West Electric Hair
5 on a card,
special,
Main Floor South
10c
Curlers.
19c
Gloves
of Chamoisette
A woman can never have
too many pairs of gloves and
at this price you cau buy
several pairs; sizes 53 to
6Y2; white and black;
formerly 95c,
sale price,
Main Floor North
29c
Union Suits
For the Men
The lot includes suits of the
finest weaves and makes. Four
well known makers are repre
sented and you can find every
cloth known to union suit wear
ers; either seat or side opening
styles; sizes from 34 to 50;
price for this sale, O O
per suit A-0
Main Floor Men's Store
Shoes
Removed to Third Floor
Our women's shoe depart
ment which has been recent
ly moved to the third floor,
is showing several new and
popular styles in summer
footwear. Come in and let
us fit you. Many special
prices arc offered.
Porch Shades
Made of the finest selected
wood, in green and brown;
closely woven with heavy cotton
cable cord and metal pulleys.
Size 4x7, each, 3.00
Size 5x7, each, 4.25
Size 6x7, each, 5.25
Size 7x7, each, 6.25
Size 8x7, each, 7.25
Fourth Floor East
Clearance of Hat Trimming
Wings, Wreaths, Flowers, Cluster Boquets
Some Worth as High as 2.00
In order to reduce our trimmings stock we will sell every piece
for this price. Perhaps your bat needs to be freshened. One of
these flowers or fancies will prove Just the thing. The flowers
can also be used for dresses. There is a limited number; the lot
will last only a short time. Take advantage of this final c f
clearance sale and buy the trimmings you need, each, JjQ
A full line of Summer Hats 3.75
Second Floor East
Wash Goods
Imported Scotch Zephyr
Dress Gingham In a won
derful assortment of beauti
ful plaids; 32 inches wide;
values positively range from
59c to 95c; Tuesday, per
.TV 3.5c
Wash Satin In flesh color
only; a beautiful, lustrous,
permanent finish material
for bloomers, linings, under
garments, etc.; 36 inches
wide; positively worth 1.00;
special, per CQ
yard, DVQ
Unbleached Muslin Heavy
round thread quality f 36
inches wide.; very special,
per
yard,
8V2C
Basement Center
Candy
Blatk Walnut
Wafers
A delicious black walnut
confection; regular 60c val
ue; special, per OQ.-
pound, .
Assorted Cream
Patties
A special inducement to our
mid-week customers; a de
licious after-dinner candy;
regular 50c value ; Q Q
special, per lb., iJ
Pompeian Room Main Floor '
West
Hosiery
Fibre and Thread Silk
For women ; silk to the knee;
some in fancy drop stitch
effects; in the plain colors of
black, white, grays and cor
dovan; some in ladies' Hos-
3ttes, in black, navy
and cordovan;
Main Floor South
980
Boys' Blouses
For Sport Wear
You will want to get the
boys several of these blouses
when ' you see what good
values they are. Of good
quality percale; sizes 6 to
16 years; priced QIJ g
for Tuesday, each,
Third Floor Center
Art
Baskets
Hand painted work and flower
baskets, broken assortment; regu
larly 2 to $10. Spe- d to d J
cial, each from V 1 $3
' Pin Cushions
Wall pin cushions convenient
for kitchen or bath
room; regularly 25c Ea.
15c
Porch Pillows
Of cretonne, round shapes, light
and dark colors; f
each, OSC
Third FJaor West
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