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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 23, 1923)
Judges Will Query Escape of Prisoner County Commissioners Hint They Will Investigate County Jail Trusty System. District Judges at their annual meeting on New Tear's day probably will discuss the escape of prisoners from the county Jail as well rs Sher iff Rndres' action In making trusties of persons convicted of manslaughter. This Is what District Judge Goss, presiding Jurist, stated Saturday al though he said he did not know the exact powers of the Judges over juris diction of the county jail. That Joe Sherry, jailer, is not to go unpunished. Is the sentiment of county commissioners, who at a meeting Saturday declared something "ought to be done.” Commissioners May Act. ‘‘I am not saying Just what we are going to do Monday.” aaid Com missioners Briggs and Unitt. "But no doubt we will Iron It out at our regu lar meeting.” Sheriff Endres said Saturday that as yet Barton Edwards, the escaped con vict, has not been apprehended. "I do not know who all the trusties are.” aaid Endres. "I do not even get a list or check of them. I leave It all to the jailer. The only time that 1 see a trusty is when I go to the jail or see him in a corridor.” Silent on Sherry. Endres would not commit himself as to whether he would discharge Sherry, whom he holds responsible for the escape. The .sheriff also stated that he did not Intend for the taxpayers to pay for Deputy Flynn's trip into Iowa in search of Edwards. "Endres knows why he won't allow the taxpayers to foot the bill." said County Commissioner McDonald. “He knows he won't get by with it be cause the board will not allow pay ment of hills for apprehending esoaped prisoners.” Records at Lincoln. Lincoln, Dee. 22.—"Dependable and trustworthy in every way and I high ly recommend him.” wrote Sheriff M. L. Endres of Barton K. Edwards, who was seeking a parole from a sentence to the state penitentiary. Edwards was being held in the Douglas county jail due to the crowded condition of the state penitentiary. This recommendation was written in November. Tuesday, Edwards walked away from the county jail with $300 given him by a felow pris oner, whom he had promised he could have released In time to spend Christ mas with his family. Sherry Joins Appeal. Edwards was taken before the par ol# board in Lincoln by Jailer Joseph Sherry. Sherry also testified in be half of Edwards. “He has been n high class man with me.” he told the board. The letter sent to the board by Entires In part says: “I wish to say that he (Edwards) is a trusty in the county jail, and we have found him to be very dependable and trustworthy In every way. and I highly recommend him to the board of pardons in his application for com mutation.” Warden Fentcrn could not be reach ed at the penitentiary, but officials there, Including the chief clerk, de Clare that they know nothing of Ed ward's escape and have not been asked for assistance by Endres. Sentenced for Forgery. Records here show that Edwards was sentenced to the penitentiary No vember 22. 1922, to serve a two to five-year term for forgery. The charges against him included the forg ing of his father-in-law's name to a note for $1,250, with which he paid for an automobile, llis father-in-law lives at Hastings and Edwards’ wife and three small children stay with him. Edwards' wife and child ten were present at the parole Itoard hearing to plead for his relearn*, and It was said Friday by parole board officials that site tainted when told over the long distance telephone her husband's application had been denied. . “Don’t Remember,” Endres. "I don't remember whether or not 1 wrote a letter recommending F,.l wards for a parole,” Sheriff Mike Kn dree said last night when confronted with a press report from Lincoln that such a letter had been presented to the state pardon board recently by suppliants for Barton Edwards, pen itentiary prisoner, who escaped from the county jail Tuesday with $5*00 entrusted to him by another prisoner to obtain the latter's freedom. “I don't believe 1 wrote any such letter,” Sheriff Endres said, “but I would have to consult my files before X could be certain. I believe, how ever, that Sherry did recommend clemency In Edwards’ case to the pardon board.” County Jailer J. O. Sherry refu.ed to comment further on the case, de claring that he had been misquoted In a statement that ho hud placed the blame for Edwards' eacajie on En dies. Report Is Denied. "I did not say Endres was to blame, and I have nothing more to say for publication,” Sherry said. He de clined to say whether Edwards had been recaptured. Endres alsc was incensed at what he termed “lies.” He took par ticular exception to the statement Widow of Carnarvon Takes New Husband Mrs. Jan Onslow Dennhdoun. I-oiidon.—The dowager countess of Carnarvon, widow of the earl of Carnarvon, discoverer of the tomb of Tutankhamen, was married here re cently to Lieut. Col. Ian Onslow I)en nistoun, formerly an officer of the grenadier guards. 1 -ad.v Carnarvon was Alnilna Womb well, daughter of Frederick C. Womb well. Slie was wealthy in her own right when site was married to the earl in 1895. Her career in soriety lias been brilliant and she had the reputation of being one of London’* best dressed women. Lord Carnarvon died last April. Her only son, the present earl of Carnarvon, married Miss Catherine Wendell of New York in 192?. that taxpayers would pay for Deputy Sheriff Larry Flynn's ride in pursuit of the fugitive. He refused to discuss how the expense would be paid. He •said, however, that he blamed Jailer Sherry for Edwards’ escape. "The jailer merely misjudged the character of the prisoner, that’s all,” be said. Woman Not Known. Flynn was last reported passing through Des Mo.nes. Ia., in pursuit of Edwards on a “tip” from a woman that the fugitive was on his way to Ames, Ia. Kndrcs said he did not kr.«w the woman's name and could not learn it until Flynn's return. Edwards, who was serving a pen itentiary sentence in the county Jail because of the crowded condition of the state prison, escaped Tuesday after obtaining $300 from Nick Daso vich, a fellow prisoner on a promise that he would "spring” him. City po lice were unaware of Edwards’ escape until they read an account of it In the paper. They declared tlmt if the> had been informed at the time, Ed wards would not have gotten out of the city, as he is well known to ail detectives on the department. Hello Girls Busy. San Francisco, Dec. 22.—Californ ians use their telephones oftener and longer than resident* of other states, records of the state railroad commis sion Just made public in the annual report of the telephone division re veal. The report shows Californians use the telephone 4.7 times to every four times it is used in all other states combined. In San Francisco and Eos Angeles there are 23 and 22 tele phones respectively to every 100 peo ple against 13 telephones to every 100 persons in the United States. Eos Angeles is given the distinction of using the telephone oftener every day than any other city on the Pat'if. c coast enjoying a rating of 7.5 calls. Thirteen Lucky for Him. Chicago, Dec. 22.—Thirteen is not so unlucky after all, Harris lloffman decided when he appeared in court to i obtain a divorce. He lives at 1313 West Thirteenth street, was married January 13, 18S8. his wife left him December 13, 1913. After hearing the evidence Judge Joseph Snbath said he would sign a divorce decree January 13, 1924. — Your Credit IS GOOD HERE) GOOD CLOTHES— Men, Women, Children. QUALITY DIAMONDS— Elgin Watchee, 1847 end Com. , munity Silverware. Advance Styles In EVERY Dept. Sia Bis Stores mean Israel solum* lower prices and easy terms. Draw well wkhowi missing the money. Open voui arr—iit Tomorrow, or write lor Fres Catalog. Sasafca’a flrwet aat Ctaatfl St era HABRISGOAIfS 5070511 SOUTH 160! ST A Gift Unusual If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary this year, let us Buggest an English Pepperfed Canary Large—Beautifully Plumaged—Guaranteed A gift that will prove a joy and delight and a daily re minder of your thoughtfulness. These rare birds are bred for size and color—a deep orange. Come in and see them, also sec our roller canaries, pnrra keeta, finches, goldfish, monkeys, dogs, etc. Max Geisler Bird Co. Farnam Between 16th and 17th Eet. 1888 Omaha's Famous Bird and Pet Animal Stora woman in Klan Murder Found in Birmingham Mrs. Margaret Weaver Arrest ed on Atlanta Indictment for Complicity in Coburn Slaying. By Associated rrm. Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 22.—Mrs. Mar garet Weaver, under indictment ns an accessory before the fact in con nection with the slaying of William S. Coburn, Ku Klux Klan attorney, has been arrested In Birmingham, Ala., officials in Solicitor General John A. Boykin’s office announced to day. Mrs. Weaver had clippings of the Fox trial in her possession, Blrming ham officials told Assistant Solicitor General E. A. Stephens of Fulton county. The woman will resist extradition, Mr. Stephens was told, Plans to re quest Governor Walker to issue re quisition papers were under way in the solicitor's office, it was stated. Philip E. Fox, Ku Klux KJan editor, was convicted last night of the mur der of Coburn and sentenced to life imprisonment. Testimony that Fox was in company with Mrs. Weaver shortly before the killing was in troduced at the trial. The woman also was said to have had the pistol used in the slaying in her possession at one time. Lynchings Pecrease. New York, Dec. 22.—Dynchings in the United States during 1923 mim bered 26 against 61 in 1922, the Na tional Association for the Advance ment of Colored People announced. The decrease was laid to agitation for a federal antilynehing law and thf northward migration of negroes. Thompson-Belden’s “Where One Buys Furs With Assurance” Have You Ever Thought of As ptobably the gift that would bring the greatest and the most frequent pleasure? The Little Furs Make Charming Gifts Sable Chokers Soft, glossy skins, greatly reduced. Make your .gclaet ion at . Stone Marten Chokers Large full skins, beautifully marked. Lovely scarfs are reduced $37.50 Natural Squirrel Chokers Of extra large clear skins, smart squirrel chokers arc reduced to. Fox Scarfs Luxurious pelts of the favored soft shades—Plat inum, Beige, Black and Dyed Blue. Reduced to— $24.50 to $95.00 Ttilrd Floor Special for Monday Guaranteed Phonograph ONLY ‘15 $1 Down and Easy Payments Stop and consider this offer—a Phonograph equipped to render perfectly any record reproduced by the more expensive machines; offered at the low price of $15 for Saturday only. Pay only $1.00 down and the bal ance easy terms. This liberal offer puts the Phono graph within reach of any income. Let us put one in your home for Christmas. Portable Phonograph ONLY Down and Easy Payments Just the thing for party dances. Tarry it anywhere. Plays per fectly. Especially designed for outings. Offered at this special price for Monday only. $5.00 down and easy payments puts this instrument in your home for Christmas. SckAr & {Dueller Piono Co HW4'J6-l8*Dodie Si.* * * Omaha TELEPHONE ATLANTIC 1856 St. Louis Cashier to Pay Bank Loss St. Louis, Dec. 22.—Joseph S. Carr, whose irregularities as cashier of the Chippewa bank of this city, amount ing to a late estimate of over $200,000, caused the closing of its doors yester day, pledged assets last night valued by him at more than $1,000,000 to pro tect the depositors of the bank. who. he said, "must lose not a cent through any fault of mine." Thomas R. Harlan, attorney for Carr, stated last night when asked why Carr should have permitted such irregularities to occur in the hank's business: "Carr is admitting no shortage ex :sts. There may have been some irreg. unrltles which attracted the attention of the l>*nk examiners and resulted in the order for the closing down of business, but so far ns 1 know there has been no willful manipulation of funds by Carr to the detriment of the bank.” *» The king and queen of Italy will I next spring return the visit made to them by Kins Alfonso and Queen Victoria of Spain. Established 1890 . - & DODGE V_ _ y I --Monday at-■ k 9 Postal Substation No. 6 located in the basement of Thompspn-Belden’s. It is not necessary to wearily stand in long lines waiting to mail Christmas pack ages. In short time, here, you may have them weighed ar.d insured for parcel post delivery. We will wrap with tissue paper and seal with Christ mas stickers _ last-minute packages that patrons are anxious to have in the mail as soon as possible. We deem it a pleasure to be of this service to you. Glove Silk Underwear At 20% Discount Of great importance is this sale, for we offer our finest pieces of glove silk underwear — lovely gar ments trimmed with lace, hand embroidery or self fabric. The vests sell reg ularly at $4.95 and up; the bloomers at $6.25 and up. Christmas gift seek ers will be delighted with these exquisite garments offered at so great a re duction. Street Floor Women's Felt Slippers Reduced to $1.00 Comfortable little boudoir slippers of every desired shade. They are attrac tively styled with satin ribbon beading, silk pom pom and padded elk sole. These regularly sold for much more than Monday’s special price. ® Street Floor Fine Hosiery for Gifts Chiffon hose, sheer and clear, of gossamer weight in street and new evening shades, pair— $2.45 and $2.95 Silk and wool hose that are a smart accompaniment to street oxfords and sport ;oats. Black, brown, pep per, mahogany, navy, car amel and gray. Pair, $2.85 Out-sized Silk Hose will be greatly appreciated by the women who need extra length hose. Gray, white, and brown, woven with lisle top and sole. Pair $2.00 infants’ Cashmere Hose in black, white and brown specially priced at— Pair 39c Street Floor Rain—Sun Umbrellas $3.95 to $25.00 Since umbrellas have be come such an important costume accesory to the smartly attired woman, they are likewise unusually popular for Ki f t s. You will find that we have the newest styles, that they nre made over the I best paragon frames, and that the taf fetas are new and c r i s p— t r i p 1 e assur ance of service. Slrtflt Floor One More Busy Day That Ends at 6 P. M. Half-Hour Sales Women’s Irish Linen H’ndk’cfs Odds and Ends of Women’s Hose Japanese Luncheon Cloth 9 to 9:30 A. M. These are mpre of the same handkerchiefs that women bought eagerly during the half hour last Monday. Imported, all pure linen and hand embroidered. Half price 10 to 10:30 A. M. These broken stocks from Christmas buying present extraordinary values in silk, fiber, woolen, lisle and sports hose. 11 to 11:30 A. M. Three tone Japanese cloths, “Nippontex.” fin est quality, in 5 4-inch size, with hemstitched hem. Half price Monday. Monday 25c Street Floor Pair 69c Street Floor Each $| 38 Street Floor Hour Sale ^ 1 to 2 P. M. Silk Knickers j All silk jersey and ra dium knickers, mostly Women’s Linen Gift h'dk’chfs Women’s Quilted »>M VII | Slippers Men’s Felt and Leather Slippers Kotex Sanitary Napkins 4:20 to 5 P. M. Initialed handkerchiefs of all pure linen. These are a very special value that we offer Rift seek ers, Monday— 5 to 5:30 P. M. Lovely boudoirs ot quilted satin with pad ded elk soles. Old rose, black and copen, pair— « 5 to 5:30 P. M. ComfQrtable felt slippers and soft leather slippers with padded elk soles. Gray and maroon in felt, Mack in leather. 5:30 to 6 P. M. This nationally adver tised brand of sanitary napkin prroatly reduced for the last Jialf hour on Monday. Each 29c, Strut Floor Street Floor Pair $| 29 Street Floor $| 29 « St^rt Floor BOX 39c 2 tor 79c Street Floor And Then “Merry Christmas” TDMGPPOW /It J/iompson "tie/(Jens Oftentimes the gifts that one is most anxious should please, whether they be large or small, are left un til last, that they may re flect the added time and thought of late selection. And now they must be chosen. At this imnortant moment we present gifts of rare and lasting beauty, useful ness and charm — gifts that say all that the giver may leave unspoken. For Anyone Men, women, children, it is a pleasure to choose Christmas handkerchiefs. For women there are the lovely all-linen ’kerchief? that we feature for half ar, hour during differen t in tervals of the day; also novelty 'kerchiefs, mere wisps of lacy daintiness. For men, the all-linen handkerchief that a man invariably chooses for him self, plain and initialed. Also the French corded ones that women are teach ing him to appreciate. For little girls there are cunning checked ginghams with cross-stitched edges and hand - embroidered nursery designs. From One Woman to Another Since one desires beads for each costume, the gift of a strand could not be amiss. At a moderate range of prices we present a varied assortment that we recom mend for Christmas giving. For the theater and other evening wear, the majority of young women prefer a narrow jeweled headband. They’re a delightful little gift from one woman to another. -4n Extra Gift to Mother or Daughter A fan of ostrich is a grace ful compliment to her eve^ ning gown. If she is a sub deb attending her first Christmas parties, she’ll feel very grownup carry ing a tiny feathered fan of pastel shade. If she is a gracious matron a three stick fan of ostrich will prove a charming acces sory. Anyone, Even a Man, to Any Woman Fxpensive looking but not high priced are pouch bags that we are showing at $5. Silk, velvet end satin, plain or brocaded, topped with metal filagree f ra m e. Leather bags in every smart stvle at a moderate range of prices. Because she never had too many pairs, the gift of long kid gloves is a welcome one. "Trefousse," finest quality French kid. is the only glove we know of that is made in 2-finger lengths. wiiton assures its excellent fit. There can be no m i s t a k e about the sire, for we will fit the gloves or correct the sir- j a f t e r t'hrist l mas. "T r e fousse" gloves are sold in Omaha only at T h o in p s o n Koldcn's.