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Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
Iowa Girl Arrested
Charged With Theft
OF Hospital Money

Heartbroken and shaking with
sobs, Margaret Dean. II years old,
l04 North Forty-first street. was ar
rested last night, charged with TAX
ing $50 from the emergency hospi-
tai, where she was employed as
stenographer.
Miss Dean. who is refined in ap-
pearance and stylishly dressed, came
to Omaha from Creston, Ia, two
weeks ago, after her father died and
her mother remarked As a stenog-
rapher and clerk in the hospital, ac-
cording to police, she received the
money from patient who was leav-
ing, and placed it in ahgsenvelope.
She went to shoe store and bought
a, pair of shoes and wrapped the
money with the shoes, leavilsg them
in drug store. 55;
The police were notified OF the
theft by Mrs. Lillian Myers. super
:ntendent of the hospital. Miss Dean
acknowledged the theft of the
money when arrested, police saw.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15

majority in the city council to sup
port an ordinance to reject the ap-
praisal, he has been promised. ali
kinds of support to refer such all
ordinance to referendum vote OF
the people.
He insists that the people are will
ing to buy the plant at the appraised
valuation of S4,500,000
Would Drive Bargain.
Still another argument is that the
city is in a position to drive bar
gain with the gas company; that the
company is now operating without
a franchise and that the CITY is not
required to buy the plant at the ap-
praised figure. A bond proposition.
to build a municipal plant has been
hinted at, but has not taken serious
form.
The gas company has orally de-
clared that it will not appeal if the
city accepts the appraisal price.
The city council is confronting a
big question and lively debate is ex-
pected before an agreement is
reached between the city commits
siOnerS.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
Hitchcock and Edwards
Rival Campaigns Split
~
Omaha Democratic Ranks
Hitchcock Men Claim Much Support, and Edwards
II Following Assert "Prairie's Afire'' for Their
+; Man Meanwhile There Is Much Speculation as
To Whom Bryan Is "Afire" For-Hitchcock Men
Called Federal Brigade"

The most toothsOme morsel of
political gossip among the rank and
file of local democrats during the
last week was the launching OF the
Hitchcock for President club, I"
with the attendant effects on the
democratic element which already
had started a boom for Edward !.
Edwards, governor of New Jersey.
When the news of the Hitchcock
organization reached the Edwards
headd Aarters, room 1917 City Ma
tional bank building, T. J. O'Con-
nor, secretary of the Edwards club,
asseverated with vehemence:
The prairies are on fire for Ed
wardsw
Democrats Are Dividing.
The line of cleavage among Oma-
ha democrats are being spread by
this Edwards Hitchcock situation.
Secretary O'Connor of the Edwards
club was protege OF the Dahlman
administration. The former mayor
is an officer of the Hitchcock for
President club.
A feeling of keen rivalry is being
engendered between these organiza-
tiors.
THE members OF the Hitchcock
club compose what is known as the
Federal Brigade stated John F.
Moriarty of the Edwards club.
1t is 'rumored that before the Hitch
cock club was announced, Mr.. Mo-
riarty was. asked to abandon the
Edwards club in return for promise
OF support if he should aspire to
congressional honors.
Officers Of the Edwards club re-
fuse to yield in favor of importuni-
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
Old Rayorites Play
To Big Audiences .
At Gayety Theater

From "Tiny" Anna Propp to
Lengthy" Harry Shannon, the Step
Lively Girls in Stand at East" at
the Gayety theater is a galaxy of
stars. Every member of the com-
pany can sing and dance and they
carry laugh in every fine They
present a musical mess in two di-
visions, one of which is set in an
army camp overseas. Contrary to
the usual military, settings the pro-
duction is not -botrspme and is
highly entertaining:
Three big favorites OF the bur
lesque stage were. greeted by over.
flow audiences heres and Continuous
applause greetedfSss "Tmysh Propp,
'Lentghy" Shannon aud Shorty"
McAllister in their all new, produc-
ton. Which .ofSthe 'triois the most
popular will afford, ! aopic of discus;
sion for theaserg,oefs fesa ssseEal
weeks. i ;..,S$,. s 81 Er's-. n 4 4
old Man Johrs6n hass frsensi 81 gsaj
to furnish microscopes fdf audi
ence to watch the, gihrbl bles sSr kss sHd,
dances of Tiny" unless She gIsbWS
before next season. Nears iEkteds
men are being given, a. spfeference'
this week
The difference in size alone is
good for hearty laugh at Shannon
and McAllister. In addition to Their
physical assets as comics, both men
have developed wonderful ability
to bring laugh from their every
movement.
Margie Wilson. Margaret Taylor
and Catherine Crawford lead a zeal
chorus of beauty and pep Not an
old hen in the flock" was the brief
comment of a bald headed regular. :
The wardrobes and scenery is ex-
oeptionally elaborate. The minor
roles are not overlooked and the di-
vertisements ; afford ample oppor-
tunity for the various members of
ste company to please the whims of
svery patron at the show house.
The Sunday matinee will start
'.T5.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
Churches to Observe
Feb. y as American
Legion Day In the u.

indianapolis, Ind, Feb. IA
American Legion Sunday will be
observed in thousands of churches
throughout the United States as
Washington's birthday under pro-
grams mapped out by officials of
the organization at national head
quarters here.
A feature of the exercises will be
the presentation to the next of kin
of fallen American soldiers of cer-
tificates conveying the appreciation
OF France for the heroic sacrifice of
Americas dead. Ministers will be
requested by the 5000 posts of the
legion to explain the work of the
organization from their pulpits at
the Sunday morning services.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15

ties to rally around the standard OF
the 'favorite SON.
With Edwards as our leader, we
are going to make this country safe
for democracy, for democrats and
for republicans" announced O'Con-
nor yesterday.
Hitchcock Claims Mullen.
The Hitchcock club claims advan-
tage in having the support of Ar
thur F, Mullen. democratic national
committeeman; Sophus Neble anG
Tom O'Connor, county commission
ers; A. f. Agee, superintendent of
the county court house; Isaac ko-
-aecky, editor of the Jewish Bulle-
tin" of this city; John A. Rine, for
mer city attorney; w. B. Price Of
Lincoln, and others.
The Edwards presidential boom
was started here on the occasion of
w. ]. Bryan's recent visit in Oma-
ha. Since then. Mr.. Bryan and Gov
ernor Edwards have exchanged a
series of expressions which hav.
more or less, confirmed the popular
belief that the democratic party is a
debating society. .,.
The Edwards, supporters are not
concealing the fact that their cham.
pion was elected governor on q
wet platform and they hope that
his recent reference to prohibition
will reverberate through the land.
They insist that the prairies are ahre
for Edwards.
Meanwhile, much interest is shown
in the identity of whom Mr.. Bryan
may be ahre for He is against Ed
wards but is so far silent as to
Hitchcock.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
Men of Holy Name Society
To Give Annual Card Party

Men of the Holy Name society
of Sacred Heart parish will give
their annual card social. compli-
mentary to the women of the CO.
lumbian club, in Lyceum Hall,
Twenty second and Binney streets,
Monday evening, February 10. A
door prize and two prizes for each
game will be given and refreshments
WILDE, served by the men.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
BOY SCOUT HEAD
PLEADS FOR AID
FOR US. YOUTHS
Intelligent Consideration Of
Boyhood Needs Should Pre-.
cede Radical Legislation,
Says James e. West.

"There is an awakening on the
part of America, in fact, on the part
Of the whole world, 20 the value Of
the youth OF the land,"' declared
James E. West. chief executive OF
the Boy Scouts, OF America, at a
dinner given, in his honor by Boy,
Scout officials at the University club
last night. ~ II.
"The boyis now recognized>as an
asset of the most valuable type"
continued Mr.. West. "The reforma-
tories and jails of this country are
largely used for boys under % years
OF age. 1t Is necessary to take steps
for prevention rather than for refor-
nation"
Stop Written Exams.
Mr.. West urged that written ex-
aminations be done away with in
the scout world. 1t makes the scout
work seem too much like school
work. he said.
]. p Freeman, deputy field scout
executive of the middle west dis
trict, was also present sat the dinner
last night. He said the Boy Scout
organization stands for control in 4
period of unrest. There are 700
councils in the middle west district,
he said, and Omaha is one of the
leading centers.
DR.. f. {. Henry read a welcome
from the Boy Scouts to Mr.. West.
The dining room of the University
club was decorated to resemble
scout camp with subdued lighting
effects and other decorations.
University Club Talk.
The TIME has come when we
should be more vitally interested in
the youth of our country" said
James F. West to members of the
University club at luncheon yester-
day.
: "That which has happened in this
country since the war has caused
more concern than anything that
happened during the period of ehe
war, so far. as this particular coun-
try is concerned. Changes in our
immigration laws are all right, but
we will not have approached this
subject unless we care for the youth
OF our country. Let us remember
that 100000 boys reach the age of
II every year and a similar number
reach IS, IA. IS and. 10 years and
nearly 100000 attain their ma
jority. How many OF these boys
junction according to- the principles
of right living.
The Boy Scouts learn by doing.
They are given opportunities to feel
the responsibility Of going in the
right direction"
. 100000 Members.
Chief West is on tour in connec-
ton with the 10th anniversary week
of the establishment of his organize
ton, which has 2,590 branch head
quarters in the United States and
numbers nearly 100000 members.
Yesterday afternoon at 2, in the
auditorium Of Central High school,
Chief West presented Herbert
Lichtenberger of Omaha with an
Eagle Scout medal, the highest rank
in scouting. This medal indicates
that the wearer has passed q or
more scouting tests.
The leader of the Scouts will at
tend First Presbyterian church
this morning. From church he
will be escorted to Camp Clifford,
where he will make an inspection
and join the. Scouts in luncheon
served a la scout. Mr.. West will
leave this evening, at GAS for St.
Paul. MINI.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15

A spirited contest is i'll prospect
during this week in the city council
chamber over the question of
whether the city should buy the gas
plant at the appraised valuation of
S4,56,0OO
Mayor Smith and Commissioner
Butler are avowedly in favor of the
purchase, If the gas company will
file its promised stipulation to waive
all rights to appeal. Commissioners
Ure and Zimman are opposed to the
city paying what they believe is an
excessive price.
The attitudes of Commissioners
Ringer, Towl and Falconer have
not been put to a test vote.
Decide Next Tuesday.
II will know next Tuesday where
/ will stand on this matter" Mr..
FOWL stated yesterday. Il am in
clined to believe that Burns and
Mcdonnell, experts for the city,
placed the figure high enough when
they reported a valuation of $780,
COO"
The appraisal is too high" said
Mr.. Ringer. "The value is not there:
i / am not ready to commit myself
definitely on whether l shall vote to
reject the appraisal
Commissioner Falconer is suf-
ferine bereavement and will not be
able to give this matter serious
consideration for at 'least> a few
days.
Opposition's First Move,
The legal conditions under which
the gas plant was appraised provide
that if the city takes no formal neg
ative action within 90 days from the
fling of the appraisal, then. the city
automatically buys. the plant. at the
appraised, valution.
To reject the appraisal, it will'be
necessary for at least majority
of the city council to pass an ordi'
nance to that effect Under these
circumstances. it is anticipated that
the, first move in the city council will
be made by the commissioners who
are opposed to the appraisal PRICE
Statistics have been flying thick
and fast in the city hall during the
last week.
Attack Financial Statement
One argument offered by the
commissioners who are opposing
purchase at the $4,500,0OO figure, IS
that the company's financial state
ment recently rendered to the city
of last years operations. does nos
in the items of coke and coal, rep
resent the fair market value OF these
materials.
Others contentious are that the
present peculiar relations OF the
Omaha Gas Co., to the United Gas
Improvement Co., of Philadelphia
would be eliminated by the advent
of municipal ownership, thereby re-
ducing the expense Of. operation.
The feature of the Metropolitan
Water board management of the gas
plant. with reduction of high salaries
and consolidation of accounting de-
partments, would yield further ma
terial reductions of expense, it is
stated
Mayor Smith has stated that he
is confident that the city would be
able to Jump Off with 81 gas, all
immediate reduction of IS cents per
thousand feet, followed by other re-
ductions.
Figures Sinking Fund.
One side argues; THE price may
be excessive, but the figures show
that the city can pay the price and
even then reduce the price of gas
materially. h.
The mayor has figured that
sinking fund of $4,000 each year
for 80 years will pay off the bonds.
He further states that if there is
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
Sales Promotion Will Be
Discussed at Ad League

R. w. Hump, in charge of the
larger sales promotion department
of NJ. F. Smith & Co, will be the
principal speaker at the meeting OF
the Advertising and Selling League
OF Omaha in the Hotel .Fontenelle
Monday night. He will speak on
Modern Sales Promotion Mr..
Hump is known from Chicago to the
Pacific coast as one of the foremost
crperts on advertising and sales pro-
motion in the middle west.
Paul Findlay, retail merchant ad-
visor for the California Fruit Ex-'
change, with offices in Los Angeles,
will advise the members OF the club
on the handling of fresh fruits and
the advertising plans adopted by
his organization.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
Mrs. David Y. Allan Funeral
Will Be Held Monday at 2

Funeral services for Mrs. David
Y. Allan, 260S North Twenty
seventh street, wife of the assistant
paymaster of the Burlington rail
road, who died of influenza Friday,
a day after her brother, William Fall
coner, 26l8 North Twenty seventh
street, whom she had been nursing,
succumbed to pneumonia, will be
held in the North Presbyterian
church tomorrow afternoon at 2.
Burial will be in the Forest Lawn
cemetery.
Mrs. Allan is survived by her hus-
band, her mother. Mrs Margaret
Falconer; three brothers, Thomas B
Falconer, city commissioner; Allan
S. and Arthur Falconer, and one sis
ter. Mrs. E. F. Brown.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
Find Son of Ex-Governor =.
With Head Shot Off


Memphis, Tenn, Feb. l4.-The
body OF DR.. J. A. Blanchard, regis
tered from Shreveport, La, believed
to have been the son of former
Gov. G. c. Blanchard, was discov-
cred at local hotel with the top OF
his head blown off by bullet from
a large calber rifle found in the
room.
A letter addressed to Governor
N c, Blanchard,' at Corpus Chris
tie, Tex, was found and the police
said it referred to a business trans
action DR., Blanchard was last seen
alive Friday night when he called at
the office of the hotel for the key
to his room.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
Double Funeral Planned
For Pneumonia Victims

A double funeral service will be
.leld in the German Lutheran church
It Papillion Monday for Albert
Weiss, 81 years old, and his mother
in-law, Mrs. Julia Schmeling. Y
years~old, both victims of pneu-
nonia. Mr.. Weiss died at the Ford
hospital Friday night. and Mrs.
schmeling died Saturday morning at
he farm house of Mr.. Weiss. five
miles west Of Papillion. Mr.. Weiss
is survived by his wife and six
children
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
c. c. Convention Secretary
Quits to Enter New Field

Miss Doris NJ. Goethe, former
convention secretary of the Chamber
OF Commerce, will assume her new
duties with the Lincoln National
Lie Insurance company of Fort
Wayne, Ind, tomorrow. Mrs. Mabel
Walker, manager of the Chamber O:
Commerce employment bureau, will
take up the duties of convention sec
retary. =.
Miss Goethe, together with w. c.
Bronson, will have charge of the
district agency for the Lincoln COM
pany. She will have direct charge
OF the women agents of the district.
Miss Goethe has been with the
Chamber of Commerce for the past
seven years. Previous to. that time
she was with the state department.
of education at Lincoln. During the
past year she received nationwide
mention for her work as convention
secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
Generally Fair Weather
Is Promised for the Week

Washington, Feb. l4.-Weather
predictions for the week beginning
Monday are; Upper Mississippi and
lower Missouri valleys-Generally
tair with frequent alterations of
temperature.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
Army Blankets $3.50

U. S. Regulation Olive Drab Wool.
The size is 66xs4, big and extra long,
plenty of tucking room. Thoroughly
washed and sterilized. These are Sec
onds. each with a slight defect some
where, but such have been carefully
repaired. All will wear Ike iron--be
good for years. Ask anyone who has
one.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
Black Cotton Socks 19c
New 12.oz. White Paulins
(Any size) Sc

These are made out Of aeroplane
hangers and this price is cheaper than
we can buy lightweight Soz. canvas
for, per square foot ot.,..........S SC
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
Rope Csc lb.

We purchased thousands of pounds
of ropedt army canvas and cut the
rope eff. Pure Manila. 1t comes in as
sorted lengths and sizes Il to Il inch.
We are selling these odd lengths at
less than half retail price.
Trifle more soiled at f6c ID.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
Crisis in City Gas Plant
Controversy in Council
( Is Expected This Week

Mayor and Commissioner Butler Favor Purchase
Commissioners Ure and Zimman Oppose Ap-
prasal Price of s4,50O0 O000-Ringer, Towl and
Falconer Attitude Not Yet Known-Legal Con-
ditions Put First Move Up to Opposition.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
Continue Creche Benefit
Sale of Fancy Gold Fish

Cold weather yesterday prevented
many attending the sale of gold FISH
raised at the Creche and it was de-
cided to continue the-sale every aft
ernoon this week at the home of
Miss A. NJ. kimball, 1886 St. Mary's
avenue. About 500 worth of fish were
sold and a choice selection of fancy
fish and bowls still remain. The
money raised at the sale will be
turned over for use at the Creche.
Something like "a would-be man
ayers are pestering young Bob
Fitzsimmons to hook up with them
and they'll make him champion of
the world. So far the son of the
former champion has done his own
plotting.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
Mess Kits Tic
Leggins 49c

Reclaimed u. S. Regulation side lace
canvas, with patent hook to keep laces
from coming loose. Repaired slightly if
needed.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
Spiral Wool-Wrap Leggins $2.l1.

These are long stripsFof olive drab
wool jersey cloth. with tapes to tie,
Very warm and dressy.. New.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
s5c-PURE WOOL UNDERWEAR-s5e
Army Overcoats $1l.5O

These are regulation army over
coats have been dyed dark blue and
brown: complete with black buttons.
Think of the quality for only .$11.50
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
Army Shirts

Army Shirts
The regulation olive drab wool shirt
with lined breast, reinforced elbow
md two breast pockets with buttoned
flaps. These are not new shirts. but
I'll will give the wear a new shirt will
Sizes run IA to 161@ only.
No. / Grade $2.98
These are shirts which are whole
40 rips or tears. but off color or show
iome signs of wear.
No. 2 Grade $1.99
These shirts are real bargains. They
are those which have had some slight
ear, cigarette burn or other defect,
out have been neatly darned or re-
oaired where needed Think of it--a
warm army wool shirt for less than
cotton-only ................ .$l.99
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
Waterproof Rubber Balloon
C1-kI O.

Two thicknesses of finest grade
balloon silk cemented together. cross
grained so it won't tear. then coated
with non-cracking. gas and waterproof
pure rubber per square foot ... &c
Will make any size cover you want
at this low price while it lasts.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
Used l2-oz. White &c

Same material as above. only slightly
soiled, but not mildewed or injured
in any way, per square foot. .....6 &c
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15
Ponchos $2.2O

These are u. S. Regulation 5x6 foot
squares of heavy waterproof fabric; {;
two make shelter tent. Fine also for
waterproof. lightweight bed or
bundle cover.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-15

One side argues: The price may
be excessive, but the figures show
that the city can pay the price and
even then reduce the price of gas
materially. pr e.
The mayor has figured that a
sinking fund of $4,000 each year
for 80 years will pay off the bonds.
He further states that if there is a
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-07-07
COUNTY HIGHWAY
COMMISSION MEETS

The Abbeville County highway
commission met yesterday in the off
ice of ]. S. Stark, chairman, and
passed resolution that until July
9th 1920 sealed bids for the loan
of $4,000 to the commission would
be received. This amount is to be
duplicated by the government for
beginning work on the county roads.
This loan is necessitated by the fact
that the commission is unwilling
to attempt to float the bonds on the
present market as the act requires
that they be sold at par and they
bear only 5 1-2 per cent.
Invitations were also sent yester-
day to a large number of large con
tracing firms to prepare their bids
for building the roals specified in
the act.
All of the members were present
yesterday except DR.. kirkpatrick, j.
C. Ashley and j. A. Gillian.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-07-07
THE CHILD DRIVER.

Any one who handed a fifteen
year-old girl loaded revolver and
told her to wave it in a crowd would
be regarded as viciously and criml-
nally reckless of human life. Yet pa
rents will permit a boy or girl to
drive a motor car upon public high
way and think nothing of the fact
that they are risking lives right and
left, and incidentally violating a state
law designed to afford protection to
users of the public streets.
The Sunday tragedy upon Pelham
Parkway spent itself upon the girl
driver and her family. But the peril
was for every one within striking dis
tance; and the lesson is for every one
owning a car. An automobile is not
simple toy that a child can be trust
cd with. It's operation calls for mus
Gle, Judgment, nerve ana experience,
which only adults possess-and not
all adults, by any means. The danger
to ones own car and ones family in
volved in permitting a child to drive
is great and immediate. Inc danger
to the public is even greater and just
as direct.
A wanton disregard Of the law and
the rights of the public is involved in
every case in which a boy or girl Is
permitted to drive motor car.-N.
Y Tribune.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-07-07
A PARABLE

Put one hundred men on an is
land where fish is a staple article of
sustenance. Twenty-Five of the men
catch fish. Twenty-Five others
clean fish. Twenty-Five cook the
fish. Twenty-Five hunt fruit
and vegetables. The entire company
eat what thus is gathered and pre-
pared.
So long as everybody works there
is plenty. All hands are happy.
Ten of the allotted fish catchers
stop catching fish. Ten more dry
and hide part of the fish they catch.
Five continue to catch fish, but
work only part Of the day at it.
Few fish go into the community
kitchen.
But the same number of men in
sist upon having the same amount
of fish to eat as they had before.
The fifty men who formerly clean