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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (June 25, 1922)
10 B THE SUNDAY BEE: OMAHA. JUNE 23. 1922. Heal Estate Man Slain in Gun Duel With Denver Cop Aral Etatf Man Lrapi From Auto ami Fall Dral Had Shot at Sitter-in-Law. Denver. Colv, lune C4 Following a iftin lu j with Patrolman Abe I'ol (ink today KdMird l.attin, 40, a Dtn fr real eMate roan, leaped from hit automobile on l'ark avenue and fell 1rad brtide llir machine with two bullets through Ins breast. Whrthrr l.atim was ttruck by bui ld fired at the fleeing cur by Patrolman Pollock or whether he de spaired of escaping and shot himself, rye witnrort were unable to agree. Drawl Gun. I.attin, according to report to the tMhce. entereil hi home at 184V Og i!m Mrret, late tint forenoon and discovered Miss Koe McKaon, hi IH-year-oM iister-in-law, caring for tin two young children while hit wife had Kotie down town. I.attin i alli-ged to have called for wife in a loud voice and then to have drawn a Run and shot four timr at Mi MrKassnn, wounding hrr in the shoulder. According to hrr story she then ran out of the home and I.attin pursued her through the alley until she reached the home of her mother in the same block. Threatcni Neighbor. Next- Lattin is aliened to have threatened a neighbor' life because he was unable to tell where Mrs. I.attin had gone. When the patrolman arrived, ac cording to his story, I.attin was climbing to his automobile. Instead of obeying the patrolman's com mand to halt. Lattin fired twice at Pollock and then started his car. Pollock fired at the rear of the ma chine and after it had turned a short distance into Park avenue, Lattin brought it to a stop and jumped to the pavement where he fell. He was dead when the police ambulance arrived. U. S. Minister Protests I Another Man Hunt Canton Bombardment in Bedford Hills Where Is Catacombs, Is Mystery in Washington Washington, June 24. One of the points of interest to visitors to Washington is the Franciscan mon astery at Mount St. Sepulchre, Brookla.nd, where there is a replica of the church and catacombs of Jerusalem and the Garden of Gcth scmane. But all of Washington apparently does not know of it, as a party of visitors discovered after furtive ef forts to reach it Three street car conductors had confessed ignorance of its location when one of the party appealed to a Pennsylvania traffic po liceman for direction to the "Cata combs." "Is that an apartment house?" in quired the officer. New Direetor Appointed for St. James Orphanage Archbishop J. J. Harty announced Saturday morning that Rev. John Palubickt, pastor of St. Peters church at Stanton, Neb., had been appointed" director of St. James orphanage, Eenson. Rev. Julius J. Hettwer, present superintendent, is "awaiting appoint ment," Archbishop Harty explained Rev. Father Palubicka, who won the popular name of "Father John" during the war, has been in Stanton three years, going there after his discharge as chaplain in the Amer ican army. He will take charge at Benson July 3. Four-Legged Chicken Is Mascot of Incubator Hatch ". Clainront, N. H., June 24. Archie Van Dyke of this city is the proud owner of a chicken in the form of a Plymouth Rock that was hatched with four legs and four feet in perfect form. According to the owner, , the chicken is doing nicely and was probably born so that it could scratch on his sidehill farm without difficulty. Mr. Van Dyke hopes to raise the chicken, as jt eats well and seems to be as lively as the rest. He terms the chicken as the mascot of the hatch. It was hatched from an in cubator with 150 eggs, 115 of which hatched chickens. 1'ckiii, June 24 Gunboat of the force of Dr. Sun Yat Sen were firing on Canton, and machine gun fire ttruck American buildings there, Americau Minister Jacob Gould Schurman (above) cabled the State department from here. Dr. Schur man informed the Stale department that he protested to Dr. Sun at the bombardment. Gold Treasure Chest a Dredgers in Wye River Meet Disappointment Nice Big Black Rock Boy Aid in Capture of Lad Accunetl of Firework. Theft. Bedford Mills m the scene of another exciting manhunt Saturday morning, but the quarry was not Fred llrowti. Two detective and a flock of boy chaied Clifford Kovee, U. Seventh grade pupil in Clifton Hill school, and Arnold Kovee. II, hi brother, i Fourth grade pupils ton of Clarence i n. ...... Jiyn ii;.,...., ......... i fviiif -.. .,f.,,v .itii ni.v.u. block before the youngster finally were captured. The Uovee youngster, according to confession they are alleged to have made to police, broke into the Neil Pederson grocery More at 32H Maple ttreet, Friday evening and purloined a quantity of firework, brace of cap pistols and some ciga rets. Harlow, Peterson, Paul and Wil lie Shuart, Arthur Cook and Arnold Skar joined Detectives Paul Haze and Boh Donahue in the merry chase. The Cook boy caught Arnold and the Skar boy captured Clifford. The little fugitives put up a battle and Gilford suffered a bloody ear Irom a scratch in the scuttle. Expert Making Study of Structure of Corn Plant Wellington, June A joint study of root, stalk and ear root of corn, conducted recently by the De partment of Agriculture and the Pur due university agricultural experi ment department, disclosed a very notable difference between starchy ear and horny ear in the frequency of infection and in the vigor of plant produced, according to an announce ment by the investigator. Far of the dent varietir having starchy kernel have been found to be infected with root-rot organism more frequently that ear in the tame seed lot having horjiy kernels, it was stated. Taxi DriverFreed. A jury Saturday returned a verdict of not guilty for Harry K. Keith, taxi driver, who wa charged with rim ing off to Dubuque, la., in a ma chine ow ned by the company for ' which he worked. King George Ha Bern Fating Oleomargarine for Butter London. Juue 24 Kinn George ha been eating oleomargarine for butter it was learned yesterday when Henry Botworth Wheatley, royal earterer. was fined 20 pound (rough ly $K8) for tuhttitutiou and viola-' . .i.. ...... i .-j ... li. ii'i.... . iilvi m ihv I'utv uui aw. wi. iirvi lev held roncetkioni in the roval park and garden and also catered for royal function. 'Carnation' Dan O'Leary Dies I Chicago, June 24. "Carnation" Dan O'l-eary, police reporter for 50 year, died at M. Joseph hospital here earlv tin morning alter an ill ness of 12 dayt. Although 69 year J old, Mr. O'Leary had stuck to hi beat until overtaken by hi fatal illness. I Don't allow gramteware to dry i over a hot hre, as the heat in expand ing may cause the outside to scale. POLITIC W. AIIVrRTINFMKNT Y.W.C.A.Cafe Have you tried our new cafe on the second floor? Coolest place in the city and prices most reasonable. Luncheon served form 11 to 2, very dainty and attractive for warm weather. Prices 35c to COc. Do not forget our Cafeteria where our prices are lower and quality the best. Dinner from S to 7, special for man whoso families aro away, and aro fontl of good horn cooking. Price 50c and 60c 24. The Jesuit treasury chest at the bottom of the Wye river, has turned out to be a nice big, flat rock about six feet long, and the inventor of the gold finding needle is in disgrace. Captain Bob Carson, whoce dredge moved tons of sand to reach the spot where he had been as sured the lost golden treasure lay, put on his iving suit and descend ed to locate the chest and hook chains around it. When he had been under water about three minute, the bubbles from his air tube increased with such rapidity that onlookers above thought he was under excitement because his search was over. Excitedly he was hoisted to the dredge and when his helmet was unscrewed, the crowd waited with bated breath. "Up anchor and put for home," Barked the captain. "There's your blasted treasure." And he held up a piece of black rock. ADVERTISEMENT. Eyesight Dim? If yaur eyesight Is dim, your vision blurred ; If your eyes ache, itch, burn or feel dry, get a bottle of Don-Opto tablets from your druggist, dissolve one in a fourth of a glass of water and use to bathe the eye from two to four times a day. Bon-Opto has given stronger yes, clearer, sharper vision and relief fo thousands. Not: Doctors My Bon-Opto rtrcnithon if bht M par nst in a mek'i time la mur lutuect. if -V V fry, a E. Ruth Pyrtle LINCOLN, NEB. Non-pollttral candidate for State Superin tendent of Public Instruction. Over 20 years' teaching experience in rural, filiate and city wliooli of Nebrtaka. Two degrees from the University of Nebraska. Spent 14 months In war welfare work at Camp Dodge and Dei Moines. Institute Instructor, writer, homesteader, traveler, lecturer, club woman, and civic worker. Vote for Her July 18 Something You Want is sure to be included in the scores of offerings today and every day in the Want Ad columns of The Omaha Bee. Something of interest to those who want to buy. to those who want to .sell. for those who want a job. for those who are looking for a helper. for the business man. and for the housewife. Omaha Bee Want Ad Rates Are Reasonable The Omaha Morning Bee THE EVENING BEE Permit Issued for Sunday Funeral of Smallpox Victim Mayor Dahlman Saturday morning issued a permit for a Sunday funeral in the case of Steven Crawford, jr., 2yi years, who died frnday at 119 North Fiftieth avenue from the ef fects of smallpox. The permit was granted on recom mendation of the health commission er and to allow the father of the dead child to return from Winner, S. D., in time for the funeral. The Crawfords recently came from Ashland, Neb. Boosters for Clear Lake. Francis C. Rogers and H. E. Free man are in Omaha boosting Clear Lake, la., as an ideal week-end play Kround and vacation spot for Oma hans. They cite the ease with which Omahans now can spend the Over- Sunday period by taking advantage of the new service on the ureat Western. Wu Didn't Live to Be 125 Years Old, But He Outlasted Marquis New York, June 24. Dr. Wu Ting-Fang, Chinese diplomat, who died yesterday, did not live to be 125 years old, as he said he would, but he did outlive Marquis Okuma, Japanese diplomat, who said he would not Last year Dr. Wu, returning from Japan, predicted he would not die until he was 125 because he was a vegeterian. At the same time Okuma stated that without doubt he would outlive Wu be cause he ate beef, pork and fish as much as he pleased. Okuma, who died at the age of . 83, was buried in January of this year, about fix months before Dr. Wu died. - Stylish Spacious Durable Powerful Economical The Wonder Car of the Year CARD-ADAMS MOTOR CO. RALPH W. JONES, Mgr. 2421-23 Famam St Omaha, Neb. The lowest priced genuine four-door, six cylinder Sedan with a Fisher-built body Windproof Rainproof Rattleproof Today's Best Buy In Closed Cars TOURING CAR 1 195 ROADSTER '1175 COUPE "1550 Afl Price F. O. B. GeTesam CLEVELAND AUTOMOBILE COMPANY CLEVELAND "Extra Specials" on Sale For One Day Monday Thousands of Yards Seasonable Silks "Very Special" for One Day $4.00 All-Silk Canton $2.95 Very heavy all silk Canton Crepes in black, navy, seal, me dium and light gray. 40 inches wide. Shirting Silks $129 to $-195 lard Rich, cool-looking shirting silks In crepes, broadcloths and Lajerz weaves, specially priced Just for Monday's sale. Crepe de Chines, Yd. $J 19 Tard 40-lnch heavy quality crepe de chines In a most complete line of colors, also white; reg ularly sold at 1.95 yd. $3 Satin Imperial $25 Tard 36-Inch Satin Imperial, all colors. Will give wonderful service. This is an extra special val ue, worth regularly $3. Silk Ratine 95c Yard All silk Ratine in the popular sport colors for slip on dresses, sepa rate skirts, etc. 36 inches wide. Imp. All Silk Pongee 90c Tard (Regular $1.50 Quality) 6,000 yards extra qual ity all silk pongee, natural color, good weight for shirts, drap eries and dresses. Wash Fabrics Selling St Gall Embroidered Dotted Swiss Sport shades as well as the darker grounds. This $1.50 fabric, now, yd. $1.00 French 40-in. Voile Printed novelty styles that are truly unusual, the very newest in color and designs. ..$1.00 Swiss Voile Plain color and 45 Inches wide, sheer and in the Forefront for Monday's at Very Special Prices dainty, the very newest shades. Per yard 79 Dress Linens Plain soft flax en fabrics that are the delight of comfortably dressed thou sands. All the new shades of this non-krease quality now so much in vogue made up in combination with plain voile, 36-inch. Yard $1.25 Sheer Linen for Dresses Just the same weight as your handkerchief, made In all the new sport shades, 36 Inches wide. Yard $1.50 B a tl n e Homespun, broken plaid effects, a very new weave for skirtings, 36-Inch. Per yard QS Pongee Natural tan shade, high-grade mer cerized quality for shirtings. Monday only, Per ard : 39 White Voile Sheer and dainty, stripes and plaid patterns, also superfine plain weave. Lowest price in years 69c. Par yard 39 LACES RE-PRICED SPECIAL FOR MONDA Y'S SALE French and Spanish All-Over Lace Black silk Spanish all over lace, 36 Inches wide, in many hand some patterns. Regu lar $2.98 value. Spe cial, per yard $1.98 Camisole Lace Camisole laces, 3 Inches wide with scalloped or straight edge, beading top. Regular value 39c. Special Monday, Per yard 25 English Val French and English Vals, edges and inser tions to match. Regu lar 10c and 15c value. Special, yard 5 Organdie Edges I m p o r t ed organdie edges, 6 inches wide, embroidered in dainty colored designs, suit able for collars and cuffs. Regular 75c value. Special Mon day, per yard.. 50 "Extra Specials" in Women's Apparel Seeoad Floor DRESS VALUES TO $25.00 $12.75 W0 dresses in a big special purchase from a New Fork manufacturer, consisting of organdie in very shade and size, ratines in all new chic styles, summer silks, high-grade voiles, etc. 25 Dozen Ladies' Aprons v In ginghams and per cales. $1.25 ' JQ values, at Uvt Children's Wash Dresses In ginghams. Sizes 2 to 6. $1.98 values, at $1.29 Summer Furniture In Monday's Sale 37 Fibr Porch Rockers $3.95 $17.50 Fiber Fur niture Ivory or frosted brown chairs and rock ers, upholstered in cretonne $12.00 $5.00 Solid Oak Porch Chairs and Rockers $3.50