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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (March 4, 1922)
THK- Hth: " UMAHA, bAltKUAl. MrttltH J--. Hanling Opposed to Drastic Cut in Strength of Army I'rraitlnit Faurt Fune of Not Un Than 130.000 lVrah in; Appeal to CIIf J,xrruUc. in Washington. March President Harding look a nana in toe army iff mrmbrrtnf the home army ap- pruvriaiion ftUDCommuirv mm tun tf retire after a talk with Genera! rrrthinr. The iuteominittce ye lerJay agreed eniIlvciy IO CUl me army ri"ieicf trrntlh fur next Xtir from the au thored 150.000 to 115.000. After the Whitt Home conference it was lni!oed that an administration pol- ir lor a force oi riot ien man 000 had t'eeu 4 formulated and ex preed. The present actual itrengih v it about 1J7.000. . General Perilling would not du rum the nature of lii talk with the preident. bti when the ummon to Chairman Anthony and hit aociate followed, there was no effort to con real that General Pershing had felt it neceMry to appeal to the president ataiiiKt the cut in the army the com mittee had in mind. New Plana In Danger. A active head of the army. Gen eral Pcrnhing W known to feel that not alone the efficiency of the new military policy worked out tinder the national defense acti of 1920 waj threatened, but that even the post war scheme to combine the regulars, national guard and organized reserve into one army would be impaired if the regular service was further re duced before the new system had been prrfectrd and was in operation. At the War department Acting Secretary Wainwright said the mili tary policv of 1920 was passed as an aiding policy d w" not a. p , "subject to the whim or caprice ot every shift in the economic ;iV,onj "If that policy was needed in 19.U it Un is needed in 1922." he said. With relation to General Ter shing's call at the White House. Mr. Wainwright said that "no man is better fitted to speak with authority on this question than he." Praise for Pershing. lie pointed out that General Per shing alone of the commanders ot the sreat army that fought in the world war, was still in active service for country, and content to command now an army of 150,000 men." "We feel," Mr. Wainwright said, "that he is doing this because he feels it his patriotic duty to give his experience and knowledge to the task of establishing a sound, peace-time military policy such as the act of 1920 provides. , T-..il ciA,,- uii pvnressed rUII (.UIlHUiiiv. " "J r- - -- - . Irr-loa nftfr the SUD committee's conference with the pres ii,.t o rtntprvative course would be followed in army reduction when congress completes us wor the appropriation bills. The commit teemen are known to have been as ured of complete sympathy by the executive with their desire to reduce government expenditures m every possible way. It was quite evident, however, that a cud below the 1JU, 000 strength figure would not be re garded by Mr. Harding as conser vative" in view of the present situa tion in the world. . The president is also fully aware, it was said, of the situation with re spect to putting the military policy of the 1920 act into effect. Platte Valley Beet Growers i Urged to Hold Up Contracts Scottsbluff, Neb., March 3. (Spe ciat Telegram.) A practical boycott upon the Great Western Sugar com pany by beet growers of this vai ley, by uniting with the Mountain States Beet Growers' association to secure a high price for the 1922 crop, was advocated by Fred CuminniRs, president of the association, at meet ings with farmers of Mitchell, Mor ril and Bayard. Mr. Cummings urged the farmers to contract with , the association not to sign for any acreage until the beet growers had negotiated a more favorable con tract with the sugar manufacturer. Kearney Church Active in : Relieving Unemployment ' Kearney, Neb., March 3 -(Special.) The Kearney Methodist church is actively engaged in re- lieving unemployment in this part ot the state and scores have been placed hi positions during the past few weeks. A special secretary has been assigned to look after this depart ment, which, in addition. looks after the wants of needy people. Food and clothing are furnished where actually needed. There is also oper ated a fine community room, the average daily attendance exceeding 50. This room is exceptionally popular with visitors and shoppers.-; Reclamation Service Head Will Discuss Irrigation . North Platte. Neb.. March i 1 (Spccial.) Andrew Weiss pf Mitch ell head of the reclamation, service in 'Nebraska, has accepted an invita ' tion to address an irrigation meeting to be held at Sutherland Saturday. At this meeting possible irrigation projects in which land owners in western, Lincoln countycand eastern Keith county are, interested, wjU be discussed. . ' --TV . Still Seized in Homeof "Woman in Gage County Beatrice,- Neb.. March 3. (Special Telegram,) Captain Moore, federal agent, and'- State Deputy Sheriff Fulton raided the ' home of . " Mrs. Richard Kliment at Wilber,' where they found a large still in operation. Sifcty gallons of mash and three gallons of the finished product, to gether with the still, were scked. , Beatrice Elks Go Over Top in Bond Sale for New Home ; Beatrice, Neb., March 1 The lo cal lodge of Elks has gone over. the top in the sale of $35,000 bonds. The money will be used in remodeling and rebuilding the old Lyric theater block on North Fifth street, which the lodge purchased sttane time ago for a home. Dances on 100th Birthday ; v -- - I I l 01 o - L ... - - - A cav old nun is Jacob l aoria. New York, centenarian, who danced gayly with his children on his 100th birthday. Even though he has passed the century mark, Capria expects to live a good many years more. In this picture lie is shown playing the phonograph at a party 'given in honor of his 100th birthday. As cvdence of the fact that hs eyes are good, the centenarian threads needles without use ot his glasses. Fields Is Moved to Reformatory Omaha Doctor Will Care for ' Sick Prisoners Pending Action of Parole Board. Lincoln. March 3. (Special Tele gram.) Dr. Leslie Fields, serving from 1 to 10 vears for an alleged criminal operation on Ruth Ayrcs at Omaha, which caused her death, has been transferred to the state reform atory, temporarily, pending formal action by the state board of pardons and paroles on a petition tor a permanent transfer to the reformatory. Gus Miller, superintendent of the reformatory, announced as soon as Fields' sentence was upheld by the supreme court, that he wanted him at the reformatory to give first aid treatment to reformatory men. Several days ago Miller went to Governor McKelvie with his request, saying some of the men were indis posed and he would like to have some one there who could superin tend and look after them in an emergency, , "I told Miller to get .Fields to meet that emergency, but a perma nent transfer must be made by the board of pardons and paroles," the governor said tonight. Association to Boost for Liberty Highway Formed Pawnee City, Neb., March 3. (Special.) A meeting of persons in terested in the newly-formed Liber ty highway from Table Rock north through Tecumseh to Lincoln, was held at Table Rock. The Liberty Highway association was organized with the following officers: Presi dent, John Virtiska; secretary, Joe Kalina and treasurer, Joe Wopata. Some work already has been done on the proposed route by money sub scribed by citizens. Arguments for New Trial Made in Big Damage Case Beatrice, Neb., March 3. (Special Telegram.) Arguments for and against defendants' motion for a new trial in the case of Arlie Culver against the Union Pacific Railroad company were heard before Judge Coby of the district court and the ruling taken under advisement. Culver, employed as a brakeman, sued for $65,000 and last week ob tained a verdict for $50,000. He is permanenty crippled, being paralyzed from the waist down. Head of Beatrice Legion Quits; Election luesday cial.) Bitting-Norman post, Amer- t - :n 1.-1J & " ' " ' - " o Tuesday to elect a commander to suc ceed Harold Mattoon,. who resigned to become a candidate for county at torney on the republican ticKet.. a. C Knowles, .vice commander, is in line for the place. Dr. F. W. Buck ley is also mentioned as a probable candidate. NEGLECTED COLDS LEAD TO PNEUMONIA The ' earliest victims are among thote who are weak and run down and whose relisting power is lowest. The oure foH elements in build energy to resist Colds and Grip. The gentle Jaxative effect of Father John's Medicine helps to drive out impurities. ; You are safe when you take Father John's Medicine because it is free from alcohol or dangerous drugs in any form. 65 years in use. Treat your beairiy fairly! No matter how lovely your features are you cannot behrniyatfradhe wUh a red blotchy oily skin Rednol Sopand Ointment make bad complexions smoother softer and , genera Uy charming RESItlOL SooJhinq And Healing i Pretty Bladen Girl Shoots Self Faulty Aim May Save Life . Carefully Puts Child of Employer to Bed. Lincoln, March 3. (Special Tele gram.) "I hope you get to heaven the same as I do and then I will tell you why I killed myself. Let O. T. Moore of Omaha preach my funeral." This note, penned, but unaddressed, concluded, Mildred Whclan, 18, pret ty domestic, pointed a revolver at her heart and pulled the trigger. Her aim was faulty. She missed the heart by four inches and unless complica tions ensue will live, physicians state. Mrs. J. D. Taylor, her mistress, re turned home two hours later and found her unconscious. Mrs. Tay lor's baby had been put carefully to bed in another room. The girl's par. ents live at Bladen, Neb. O. T. Moore was pastor of the girl's church at Bladen. Scotls Bluff County Clerk Replies to Davis Charges Scottsbluff, Neb., March 3. (Spe cial Telegrain.)-rScotts Bluff coun ty road records have not been kept in the form demanded by the state engineer because of the necessity of economy and the fact that no county highway engineer was hired here until two years ago, County Clerk Burrows said today, in art swer to complaint of Attorney Gen eral Davis that the records of this county are in bad shape. Every cent has been properly accounted for, said Burrows. , Geo. A.' Williams Speaks on Nebraska Resources Fairmont, Neb., March 3. (Spe cial.) The D. A. R. .sponsored a meetting at which George A. Will iams, candidate for the nomination for secretary of state and who has represented this .district in the state legislature for two terms, delivered an address on the subject,' "Ne braska the Bountiful." Lantern slides of Nebraska scenes were used in further emphasizing . the resources of our great state. Jcffcris Obtains Ruling in 'Alien ' 'Passport Cases Told lj State Deparlinrnt Thai Families Ahroud May Be Brought to United . . State. Legion ' Bjr E. C SNYDEF. Hhlnfto Cnrropnnilmt Oml Washington. March 3. (Special Telegram.) Because of in apparent conflict between- the, state depart ment and the Department of Labor, with reference to, .the matter of virs to wives of alien residents in the United State, Congreuman Jefferis took up with Acting Secre tary of State Fletcher the right of consuls in foreign countries to U sue such vises. It appears that American conuts abroad have been holding that wives and families of alien residents are not entitled to receive vies until said aliens have been'naturalizrd. On the other hand, certain judges in the United States who have been hold ing naturalization courts, hav?f held that aliens resident in the United States cannot be naturalired until their families were also in this coun try. While this is not the law, some jurists have gone so far as to pro mulgate thc-r opinions tinder their discretionary powers. Fletcher Gives Ruling. Acting Secretary of State Fletch er toilay in a letter to jwr. jrncru, advises that. "American consular of ficers have been instructed to grant vises to wives of aliens residing in the United States upon the presen tation of documentary evidence that the husbands nave ccciarea ineir m tntinn in become American cili zens in the manner prescribed by law. Tnterested in Omaha Case. Mr. Jefferis became intereeted' in the . question through an umana the amplication of Mrs. Chana Friedman and four children, wife and family ot Ben TTrlotman a business man of Oma ha. Friedman , had declared his in tention to become a citizen out was unable to complete his citizen ctim tux-ancp lu' wife had not ar rived from Poland. Later he was granted citizenship. Iloldrefie Prepares for Fifth Annual Auto Show Holdrege, Neb., March 3. (Spe cial.! The Holdrece Auto Dealers association backed by the Com mercial club has the fifth annual antn shnw wpll under wav. It is nlanned to make the show biEKer and. better than ever before. The dates have been set for April 5, 6, 7 and 8. The auditorium will, have to be vacated for the decorations fully a week in. advance.' The en tertainments lor the lour days will be varied,- and are now under rniir. of -nrenaration. - This will be entirely hew and novel.' Former Plymouth Banker Files Bankruptcy Petition 'Plymouth, Neb.. March 3. (Spe- 'cial.)-G; F. Wildhaber, former cash ier of the.j armers btatc bank of Ply mouth, has.filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy at Vale, Ore., where he was interested in the First Nation al hank- and the United States Na tional bank. Vale is located in the sheep raising district and Mr. Wild haber was unable to realize on notes due. at Falls City Gives Reunion Party - Fall City, Nb, Hrdi .1 (St . rial,) FaiU Lity pun No. luj, American Legion, give an e-er- Ut ever Uij'd lit KiclirJ.ni louit. ly, about 4UU being iernt. The program nurird unit d-iii'-At V a mock weddm too ftUif, The l.adic,' suiilury K-ne a "dmcord chorus." Frank M. Micrley i-kc on vuta (ioiul training; Dr. l.diijr dine of Auburn, on the Lrgion; Watirr I.. Anderson, on the suie aid fuuJ and Konald Kingflry, adjutant of the Falls City pot, on what the fUg meant to the American who juuglii in the allied armies, and why it it necfinry for legionnaire tu iitk by the disabled "buddiei. Dancing, card and a carnival con cluded the entertainment. 1'npiiiecr and Another -Man Hurt When Autoi Collide Beatrice, Xeb., March i, (Spe cial Telegram.) S. L, lleitninston, liurliugton engineer, and Fd I loin ingworth were badly cut and lruird when their automobiles collided at Seventh and Fllus street. Iloth ma chines were fradly smashed. ' Approve Bank Charter. Washington, March 3. (Special Telegram.) The comptroller of the currency lias approved the applica tion of the Firt National bank of Winside to organize with a capital of $30,000.-. - Davis Replies to Attacks on '""I -alienage hnv Allonif) (Jeueral Claim He lijiioit Is l'fd a I Uouk to Male rnisii Lan guage of Heart. LiiiioJii. March J. (Special tele Br4in.) ClriHiuitK that religion i urd a a cloak in fighting the rrd Norval language law, Attorney Gen eral Clarence A. Davit tiled an aiuurr in the supreme court today to the rtimn of the dcrmaii Lutheran Mimd and others to have the law di'iUird tincuiialitutioiial, "It ii( never intended," the brief reads, "that the trligiout treedoin amendment could be invoked at a piiitrciioii auauiot Irifiilation for pitniohmrnt of act inimical to the peace, goud order and morals of society. "The ue of the German lauuuagc is not at all essential to the religion of thece people, though they may prefer to employ jt in their worship, i'he religious uetcsMty of the use of German is merely a cloak to cover the clfort to make German, rather than FiiglUh, the language of the heart, as stated by Kev. Henry Lrk on the witness stand. Trrhaps 10 per cent of the church parishioners do rot have sufficient knowledge of the Fi'gUh language 14 roinprelieHd religious eeirir in it; but niiind ii f teaching Imjluh lo ilut Id irf rem. the church nui!s on if 4liing German to the vo prr cent. I olwiug this theory German will l perpetuated rather than i)n placed," Divorce Action of 3 . Years Ends at Fremont Fremont, NYb, March 3 (Spe cial.) Divorce action started three years 'ago came to an end here with the decree granted to Mrs. Its Clark of North Item!, who, since their separation, cntcied a second matrimonial venture that was later annulled. Three )rars ago the Clark, prom inent rroidrut of North llrud, found theuurhes unable to get along with out quarreling. When Mrs, Clark trie the family home, the hushaiul In stituted action for divorce. The de cree was granted on default. I uaware of the laws that require a divorced hubm to wait ix months before taking another wife, Clark married Augie Middleton, North Hend. When they discovered that their union was not legal, they had it annulled. Mr. Clark then sought a legal sep aration from his former wife. Out Mrs. Clark is said to have objected to his remarrying Angie Middleton. At the hearing, however, she de cided to release her husband when the court informed her the divorce would be in her favor if she wished to file an answer and cross petition. FORESIGHT' always was better than hindsight ThoMwhoUko SCOTT'S EMULSION regularly exerdie fortnight thatpay large dividend in robustness. 1 -ALSO MAKWa or- (Tablets r OrasMitM) &? INDIGESTION to-lk All KKTI IKT This Leaves the Arms Free from Hairy Growths (Toilet Talks.) . A simple method tor completely removing every trace ot hair or (ui it here given. This i yainless and usually a single treatment will bauUh even stubborn grow tin. To remoxi liaim, make a thick paste with somt powdered delatone and water, spread on hairy surface and after about two minute rub off. wah the akin, and the hairs are gone. This method will not mar the skin, but to avoid disappointment, be certain jou get delatone. "Berg Sails Me"- Exclusiveness Marks Our Clothes Spring Suits $25 $35 Which Is R.markably Low Price for Cloth So Fino . THE START OF THE NEW 1922 SPRING SEASON finds this store with a wonderful selection of ex clusive patterns and models. Particularly our fine group of $25 and $35 Suits, representing the newest "in correct Spring Styles at a price which is a new level for really fine clothes. Better see them today.. GABERDINE COATS All Wool,$22.50 to $35 S Final Cleanup 1 y Men's Overcoats 2 f$ Your Spring Hat is Here $2 to $10 MALLORY ; ; STETSON , : . -BERG BORSALINO 'i y - , i . h. - All Now Shape and Color Sea 'em I 1415 Farnam Street ELDREDGEREYNOLDS CO.1 ' . j le Store of 5peciftttySlx)p.. Wc wisli to call your attention to the cliange of location of various tlepartrnents,--including blouses, petticoats, sweaters, etc. ..They are now on the main floor, , . the formal opening of which will be anounccd in the near future. 'or Initial Showing of - ring Coal's Girls and Small Women THE new Coats for Spring have that air of careless grace so clear to the younger set.' In attractive tailored and dressy 6tyles of tweed, eravenette, mixtures, chinchilla, novelty checks, velour, Pandora, Polaire and Diagonal. , ......,., They are gaily-or soberly colored, accord ing to one's fancy: Priced -at: $9.75; $11.75, $12.78 up totfteO&i :';! Spring Frocks For ihc. Young Miss ' Charmingly Indfyidual styles a,re lonrid In tie frocks of taffeta,1 Canton crepe, crepe knit and jeorgetto which are for the young' miss .' or small woman, Very reasonably priced -rom H7.75 to $45.00 Girls' Shop Second Floor Sportiest of New Models Polo Coats and Capes M 850 o ?35 TEE Coats are loose raglan affairs, belted or plain tailored with distinction, built for . service and proving an addition to any . wardrobe. The Capes are made for most any occasion and, like the Coats, are of a variety of '. . , material both plain and plaid. Some have fancy backs. Lined and unlined. Priced from $18.50 to $35.00. Camel's Hair Coats The very smartest of smart Coats are of genuine 100 camel's hair in light and dark shades. ' All 6izes, priced at $55.00, $65.00 and $75.00. i .. Coat Shop Third Floor Newest in Blouses In the Beauhj Shop Blouses aplenty every -woman must have if she is to enjoy her suit to the fullest. You will find here an array of fascinating styles that will make you enthusiastic indeed. Peasant. Blouses, Paisley effects, and strictly tailored, Blouses are equally as popular. : Priced from $2.95 up. " Blouse Shop Main Floor Appointments may now be made for any of these combination specials In. our Beauty Shop. . . $1.00 Bhampoo 1 $1.50 Watr Vf Combination $2.00 $1.00 Plain facial ' SOo Eyebrow Arch-. Combination $1.00 . $t.80 Derm ' -tin Eyebrow Arch..- Combination $1.50 $1.(0 Shampo 1.00 Marrel 25a Hair dies -Combination $1.50 - SOo' Oil Tab ----- 11.00 Shampoo Jl.iO -Henna Hint Combination $2.50 Dcr Ki ISS Sjprmg Millmerij Toilet Goods $2.00 oz. Djer - Klss Extract, bulk $1.19 oz.' i -$2.00 Djer Kiss Toilet Water $1.49 $1.50 Djer Kisa Vegetale . $1.19 - -EOo Djer Kiss Face Powder 39o ' $1.25 Djer Kiss Sachet 98e 25c Djer Kiss Talcum-i-19e. GoVliam Gold StribcH osc 'Another large, shipment or Gotham Gold Striped Hose has just been received for Saturday. They are, as hundreds of wear ers know, made of 100 pura silk and are guaranteed to give " service.. - : Ask about the ' special Gotham ' mending service. Hose priced . from $2.00 up , Hoie Shop Main .Floor Smart Styles , Splendid Qualify Remarkable Values SIcTOO AND still they come. Every express brings more ex quisite creations. Those to be on sale are decidedly new in their color note a$ well-as their trimmings.' There, are .arge Hab : Medium Small Hat's Hab FasVronable 1 922 . FOOTWEAR EViiR before has a new ' season brought forth more - interesting foot- i . wear' than .the one be fore us.. Clever and. originally .; designed footwear'that will ap-' peal to the' most 'particular Is here forvyour splectlon.-' Saturdau Special :$6.00 $7.50 A amart looklnf patent oxfotd wltli lew fa ),: n a trap, oij aale. at A low-hec! patent Vid allpper with on atrap,,' tnroed tola, priced at One -atrap Hipper wltb Cuban heel. . Patent 4c I d tee with srer ailed quartera. Priced fit: $8.00 Of stfawof fabric, or both combined. You must: see them, try them on, to fully appreciate their true worth. Saturday, . one group at $5. ' ' . Hat Shop Second Floor Chlldrens Shoes -Tliat Fit TWm : Our children' 8ho Shop offere m aplendid uaortmeat of chlldren'a aboea, lncludln the famoue Holland built ahoea fop boy at t.M and 4 the Pled Piper, r-iaranteM aboea, for the tiny totwr , Shoe Shop Main Floor ;