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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 12, 1922)
THE mU OMAHA. SUNDAY. FEIMUAKY li. 15)22. 5-A Scouts Praised for Service in Theater Crash LJ Ai.i.t in Removing In jurft!, Clung First AM and Directing Traffic. Omaha Boy Srout o.'iki4l are n thum.iic ovrr the work of the lo il couit during the Ut yr at numerou. civic 't'l fcalfiotia demon ttutiun and they are .nil more proud of the pcrlornunrti of the Washington Hoy Scouts during ati4 after the recrnt Knickerbocker tha trr liater. ilrl I), Shaw, chief tccutive of the Ditri-t of Colum iti louncil, in writing to Executive Ce-mUll of the Omaha Council, ay: "The tcouti did lutiie very com mtnHabte work in connexion with he Knickerbocker liaicr, ome of them working ail Saturday night anil Sunday, and mutt of them the fol lowing three days helping in gutting out the injured and Uter terving at otdcrliea in connection with the nm-aid dretting stations, while a .rge number directed traffic in the I n.incd.aie vlcinty." ' Thanked By Red Cross. The chairman of the Washington Red Croat canteen, Julia 13. Littell, iid: "The women of the Red Croii can teen wish to expren to the Doy ftitla urs. flnlirf Lit ifin tl( the courtesy and aiunce they so rrnocKtr uieater uisaiier. The War department, through Brig. Gen. II. if. llandholtz, ex ireed in appreciation as follow: "All report indicate that the vol ' ur.tccr service rendered by the Boy Scouts during the recent Knicker bocker theater disaster is worthy of the highest praise. "The assistance given officers and soldiers working at the scene of the catastrophe is greatly ap preciated, and 1 wish to extend to you the grateful thanks of my en tire command for your efficient and courageous assistance." Praised in Editorial. The Washington Star, in an edi torial, had the following to say rela tive to the work of the Boy Scouts of the city: " 'Be prepared' is the motto of the Boy Scouts, and they live up to it. Not only did a number of troops hrlji in the disaster work as units, A:t many odd scouts who arrived Vf m the scene immediately attached themselves to the various troops, so that altogether 300 boys are known to have participated. "Scoutmaster K. K. Hall of Troop A3, was on his way to the theater irom a troop meeting called off on account of the storm. 11; was about to enter when the crash came. He immediately plunged :ttto rescue work himself, and in odd moments phoned his partol leaders and got them to notify the majority of the troop. Another scoutmaster, Thomas A. King of Troop 40, was on his way home with his first-aid-kit, fortunately, in his hand., He went ir. and worked all night, all day Sunday, and also Sunday night. He . was also back on the job with his s;outs yesterday. He got in touch with many of his troop. Do Yoeman Service. "Troop 51. H. L. Taylor. Sm., later participated in the work as a unitl, although some of the boys were there the first niRht. Troop 1 also wa on the job. Troop 73, Paul Robbins, master, also worked, some o ihe boys hiving started in Saturday night. Troop 74, in charge of Assist ant Scoutmaster Lcroy H. HutcHn sou. came all the way from Ptwo.-th and worked all dav Sunday. "These lads did everything scouts (were supposed to do, with a few fancv angles of their own. They distributed refreshments and sup plies, ran errands, answered ques tions, telephoned, served as traltii aids with their staffs, were on duty at dressing stations, co-operated with the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the police, firemen and everybody A. Weinberg Off With b Party on Buying Trip ,f f m eisv. , "A feature of the rescue work throughout Saturday night was that done by a detachment of Boy Scouts. These volunteers were on the scene early, and did yoeman service m helping to keep the crowds back. They worked all night, and yesterday were relieved by a much larger de tachment, who remained at the scene continuously." . ' Omaha Scout officials assert that should the occasion arise, the local c .... ...i,i K omiallv as active as those of Washington and could be .;dependcd upon. C. of C. Membership Men Stage Minstrel Show ti... .,..- cMi-tfprt hv staid busi- ness men in burnt cork and min strel clothing iriday nignt m uic minstel show and valentine party given by the membership committee at the Chamber of Commerce. They were fortified with a chicken dinner before they appeared on the platform, , , , ' Frank Lewis as interlocutor had f in his company the following talent: End men, G. M. Horton. H. W. Bubb, E. H. Brown and J. F. An derson; chorus, H. E. Mahaffey, R. B. Wallace, J. E. Wallace, A. C. Nerness, M. J. Gilson and C. B. Adair. Mrs. Flora Sears Nelson nrrtided at the oiano. Other num bers were given by H. G. Kiddoo, violinist, and Miss. Dorothy Stem baugh, vocal solo. J. T. Dysart, chairman of the committee, presided. Prof. Fling Will Speak at Historv Club Dinner Members of the History club, an organization of history teachers in the Omaha public schools, will dine ncrttir TViiinHaw vemrtt. and lis ten to a talk by Dr. F. M. Fling of University of Nebraska. Purpose of the club is to cop-or diuate history courses in the elemen tary and high schools of the city. Judge Denies Injunction Against Animal Shelter SonHritinn of residents of the Twenty-first and Izard streets neigh borhood for an injunction to stop the Nebraska Humane society from operating an animal shelter mere v.-as denied by District Judge Redick iter a hearing Saturday morning. A. Weinberg. A. Weinberg, who lin come to Omaha recently to take charge of the ready-to-wear department in the !randcit stores, is leaving for New York on buying trip, accompanied by several members of the buying sta'f. Mr. Weinberg formerly was associated t with the Earle store of Philadelphia, but comes to Omaha from Kansas City after five years with the Jones Store company there. T Drive Will Be Launched Monday Fir,t Report in $11,000 Cam paign to Be Made at Luncheon. The V. U. C. A. campaign for $41, 000 is ready to start tomorrow morn ing with .'SO workers ready to take the field. Commanders of the drive and cap tains of the four divisions arc: Ed P. Smith, chairman; J. II. BeveridRe, vice chairman. Division A J. Dean Ringer, com mander; E. M. Baber, aide; William Sachse, T. F. Sturgess. Alex Reed, A. F. Rasp and T. R. Huston, cap- tain- Division B Karl E. ogel. com mander: J. C. Stephens, aide; Ernest Whitlock. A. C. Busk. Amos Grant, Leonard Bergman and F. H. Garvin, captains. Division C L. C. Sholes. com mander: C. J. Shaw, aide; E. R. Burke. W. C. Slabaugh. A. B. Dun bar, R. D. Clark and A. L. Cockle, captains. Division D R. B. Wcller. com r.ir,ro W. Camobell. aide: maim- , " O ' rj, J. R. Cain, jr., Howard Sexton, P. 1. Barber, O. A. stcmneimer au n -. Kyle, captains, nr. nnn will he mane Monday at a luncheon at the Y. M. C. A. at 12:15. x Loan Associations ShoW $2,306,496 Gain Building and loan associations of Nebraska gained $2,306,496 in assets in the last six months of last year. The 76 associations in the state hold $77,000,000 in first mortgages, secured bv improved property ap praised at'$160,000,000, protected by fire and tornado insurance policies for $87,000,000 and $73,000,000, re spectively, and a reserve fund equal to 4 per cent of the mortgage loans. A count of membership in all associations shows u.vo- snare holders, of whom 36,518 are bor rowers. Together they hold 1,750,000 shares, a gain of 121,868 in 12 months. Earnings credited or dis tributed during the last year aver aged 6.21 per cent on matured or paid-up shares, and 7.25 per cent on running shares. No association, as far as known, tailed in regular divi dend earnings and there have been no liquidations since the slump be- Building prospects for tin's spring arc reported good by associations in Lincoln, Beatrice, orann lsianu, Norfolk, Nebraska City, Tecumseh, North Platte and many other places in the state. . . City Concert Club to Give George Washington Concert Tli. npvt Tniinicioal concert to be mn hv the Citv Concert club will be a patriotic costume affair in cele bration of Washington's birthday at the Auditorium iuesaay evening, February 21. Fm turps o( the nroirram will be a George Washington and Betsy Ross in tableau with Betsy maicing the flag, a Martha Washington who ciniro n RpH Cross tableau bv the Overseas Girls' club, a colonial tea party staged by the .Daughters ot the American Revolution and the Daiicrlitore nf 1R12 and miisif. hv the South High school orchestra and several singers. Organization Launched in Omaha to Foster Music 'An organization to fpster a great er interest in music in Omaha was launched last week when 50 persons interested in musical development met at the Brandeis restaurant to hear M. V. De Forest, president of the National Association of Music Merchants, and other officers of the association. Mr. De Forest and his associates are touring the country in the in terests of the music dealers annual iubilee in Tune. J. .P. Kepler of Hospe's has charge of local arrangements. A Hospe presided at the luncheon. F. H. Davis Honor Guest at 50th Anniversary Dinner F. H. Davis, president of the First National bank, was honor guest at a dinner celebrating the 50th year of his connection with that bank, at the Omaha club Friday night Mr. Davis was presented with a solid silver service set. Mr. Davis told of the organization of the First National bank, and of his tasks at the bank back in Feb ruarv. 1872. His principal duties were filling ink bottles and running errands, he said. s , Cafeteria Special FOR MONDAY , Hot Chicken Sandwich with Mashed Potatoes - - 2Se MESS For the Little Tots . Dresses and Accessories Winsome like tiny tots themselves, these little dresses and acces sories 'for baby remind one of the first spring time flowers, so dainty and appealing are they. If one were only one, or it' one were as old as six, these are outfits for ' playtime hours, and others in which to meet social engagements. Everything of which a mother can possibly think! Hundreds of items have been taken from our regular stock and have been priced Vs- to 2 Less Dresses, Coats, Slips, Bootees, Sacques, Ribbon Novelties and almost everything in sizes from in fants and tiny tots are amazingly low in pricing. Burffsi-Naih Infanta' Shop Third Floor Early Spring Showing o Silk Hosiery As a Valentine gift let us suggest a pair of dainty hose from our spring dis play of French clox and lace stockings 'in black, brown, gray and white. Also a splendid selection of openwork and embroidered patterns from our own workroom. $4.50 to $9.50 Burgess-Natb Main Floor 1 Exceptional Values Curtains and Nets Window Shades That Will Not Shut Out the Joys of Spring Nev Filet Lace Plain filet net of beau tiful quality is 40 inches wide in white and ecru. Adaptable to either ruffled curtains or ' the plainer hemmed curtain that is straight hanging. Priced, a yard, 39h Lace Curtains New patterns of filet and cream nets, with linen edge. Priced Monday, a pair, $3.95, $4.50, $5.00, $7.50 and $8.00. J Laundry Bags Cretonne, -with heavy cord, made in our workroom, 2 yards of cretonne in each bag. Spe cial, at, each, $1.00. Burgess-Nath Draptry Shop Fourth Floor Monday We Specially Feature Wool Wilton Rugs A most attractive background for any scheme of furnishings are the seamless wool rugs, marked at a price that means a great saving. Every rug in the lot has that fine quality and texture which assure practical service. In all-over and conventional designs they are woven in practically all the rich orental colorings including the favored sand and taupe backgrounds three sizes Monday only . 27x50 inches. .$4.75 8 ft. 3 in. by 10 ft. 6 in. , $37.75 9x12 feet.: $39.00 BurgeM-Nuh Ruf Department Sixth Floor ten EVERYBODY STORE February 12, 1809 April 15, 1865 "IU proud of the city in tvhch iou live, and to live that jour city B'iM be proud of you." Thus did the "immortal Lin coln" admonish the people of hU day, Helieving in the soundness of that admonition and that he meant institutions as well as individuals, the Burgess-N'ash store always has made and is making all honet effort to live up to the Injunction of the "greatest American." That the Uurgess-Nash store is proud of Omaha is evidenced by this completely equipped merchandising institution completely equipped in its appointments for the conven ience and comfort of its buying public as well as in its great store of goods. That Omaha is proud of the Burgess-Nash store is evidenced by an ever increasing business built upon the foundation of honest merchandise, fair prices, square dealing and a satisfying service. On this, the anniversary of the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, this store again says: "We are proud of Omaha and every effort will be made to have Omaha continue to be proud of 'Every body's Store." r Suggestions for Valentines Flowers and Candy con vey true sentiment. Ruiim.-N.iMm.wIm T k-r M Silken Lingerie That Fairly Bespeaks Springtime In every feminine heart lies the love of alluring silken underthings. Dainty in pastel colorings, frivolously be ribboned, and delightfully trimmed with handmade flowers in crepe de chine, georgette, satin, and pussy wil low taffetas. Hand embroidery of harmonizing tone and frills of real val lace make irresistible the temptation when priced so reasonably. Gowns Of crepe de chine, $2.95, $3.45, $3.95. Camisoles Of crepe de chine 95c, $1.45 and $1.95. Chemise Envelope style $1.95, $2.95 and $3.95. Bloomers Fitted top and knee $1.65, $1.95 and $2.95. Burf.M-Nash Lingerie Shop Second Floor Monday a Special Preseritatidn Suits and Coats for the Junior Miss Just to prove that girls may be truly smart in their own way we offer these distinctive models. There are 3-piece suits of Poiret Twill, combining an attractive dress with a saucy cape to match. Sports coats of Tweed and Camel's Hair, with the "something different" that marks them distinctively the new season's own. Sizes 13 to 19. All at Most Moderate Prices Burgeu-N.sh Third Floor Flowers for Valentines Sing Love's Old Sweet Song over again on the day of St. Valentine. " In your boyhood days you shyly sent Her a Valentine. Today express your truest sentiment in a flower Valentine to Sweetheart, Wife or Mother. Suggestions Corsage Bouquet Valentine Basket Blooming Plant Box of Cut Flowers Burgeis-Nash Mezzanine Floor Suits ii Women's Spring i AW 1 TP t Spring and her suits! It's a magic combination at viewed by a woman this time of year. Smart lines that make a Ruit successful combined with high quality oi material and tailoring. Tricotine Poiret Twill Picotine Every suit has a certain appeal to exacting tastes. Every suit brings out in its individual way, some par ticular fashion point. Every suit expresses person alitythe aim of fashion. $45.00 to $125.00. Burfe.fNuh Suit Shop Third Floor Many Well Known Makes of Women's Corsets Discontinued models in handsomest brocades, imported coutils and French Trecos in such . famous makes as Gos sard, Madame Irene, Lily of France, Bien Johe and Iran col. Offered in two special groups. Not all sizes in each model. $3.95 "J $7.95 Burgex-Nub Second Floor ' Unusual Offerings Needed Domestics Bed Spreads Hemmed crochet spreads of handsome Marseilles designs for full size beds. $1.95 each . New Ginghams Newest checks and plaids in loveliest of Spring colorings surpris ingly low priced at--45c, 65c and 75c Imported Crepe A durable fabric which meets with popular favor for lingerie and kimonas- Table Covers Imported ' blue and white covers in very at tractive designs. Size 72x 72 inches. $2.50 each 48c yard Burge,i-Na,h Second Floor Our Housefurnishings Dept. Real Values Monday . These household necessities have been so reduced they afford to the wise and thrifty buyer a value opportunity. Paper Cleaner 'A most wonder ful cleaner for this smoky city. Cleans paper and window shades saves expense. Monday, 2 cans, 25c Galvanized Tubs r Bag Tops Bag tops of demi-black and shell add the desired effect to the plain or elaborate bag or silk and ribbon foundation. A large assortment are rea sonably priced at 25c, 75c, 95c Burgeu-Nh Second Floor Jewelry Waldemar Knives A splendid line of gold top Waldemar Knives, engraved handles; with one or two blades. Some are equipped with nail files. $1.50 to $22.50 Waldemar Chains A handsome chain, of fill ed gold. With knife attached. $2.50. Burge-Nah Main Floor A tub that will give excellent service. No. 1 size: 75c No. 2 size: 85c No. 3 size: 95c Clothes Props Pointed ends to stick in ground. Groove in top to .hold line. 29c each. O'Cedar Oil Mop These triangular shaped mops are the last word in with their ad justable ' handles and wide spread; large size. Monday, $1.29 U Pyrex Pie Plates Monday, 59c You can bake and serve in these attractive dishes. CQ Guaranteed not to break from oven heat , . . . 0 C Burge-Na.h Fourth Floor