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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 15, 1924)
Women W ork For Parole of Youth Who Killed Child Declare Jimmy Decker Has Already Made Atonement for Part in Another's Death. Prominent Omaha women Friday rallied to the cause of Jimmy Decker. 3 9. who has ben held in the county jail for 304 days and who was con victed of manslaughter by a jury in district court for his part In an auto mobile accident in which Thomas Heaiy, 4. was fatally injured. More than a dozen women were Interviewed by The Omaha Bee. and, while some desired not to be quoted, each expressed a desire to see Jimmy liberated. The reasons were somewhat similar and were not based entirely on senti ment. They pointpd out that Jimmy's record Is good; that he hasn’t the slightest tendency toward criminal acts; that he is still In the adolescent period and should not be treated as a grown man. Culled Outrage. "In many respects I believe his having been held in jail so long is an outrage," said Mrs. L. C. Banner, a W, O. T. U. worker. “It doesn't seent fair that this boy should be punished so harshly when persons who have deliberately committed crime are walking the streets unpunished. He may have been at fault, but I think It is probable that other boys of his age also have driven too fast. I'm afraid my boys have. "I think Jimmy is the victim of a revengful spirit; that he is being marie an example despite his youth snd previous good record. I think it would be a decided miscarriage of justice to keep him In jail much long er or to send him to the peniten •tiary. Treated Too Harshly. "It would seem that Jimmy is be ing treated entirely too harshly," said James E. Bednar, president of the Omaha College club. "The time Is coming when our officials will be so posted in psychological matters that an adolescent youth of IS or 19 will not be treated as a hardened criminal. I think the authorities should be very, very careful in ad ministering further punishment to Jimmy." “I think leniency should be favored In handling such cases.” said Mrs. A. A. McGraw of the Childs Saving Institute. "Moreover the boy's age snd his post reputation should be considered seriously. I don't believe the Judge would be taking any great chance In paroling Jimmy." "I am in the jail almost every day snd Jimmy and I have frequently talked things over," said Miss Esther Johnson, chief juvenile officer. "There le nothing vlciout about him, snd I think he has been punished rather severely. I am confident he has learned his lesson, although I urn not confident that he had a lPsson to learn. In any esent I think It would be a terrible thing to send him to the penitentiary for an ac cident which he certainly didn't want to happen." Martha Allen of The Omaha Bee, who makes a study of the problems of youth, also is inclined to urge lenl ency for Jimmy. Blame Not AU His. "To begin with, it is altogether pos sible that the fault was not entirely Jimmy’s,” said Miss Allen. "But even if it were one must not overlook his youth. Assuming that he really was speeding, Isn’t it a modern tendency of youth to speed? Wrong, of course, for speeding Is a menace to the city and must be dealt with with a firm hand. But Jimmy is only a boy, and a poor boy, too. He should not be broken as a means of warning other snd more mature drivers to obey the speed laws." Jimmy’s fate probably will be d» eideri .Saturday, when Public Defend er Baldwin will argue before Judge Kitzgerald for a new trial for the boy. The judge has indicated that he will not grant s new' trial, but that he is inclined to be lenient with the boy. INTANGIBLE TAX LEVY CONTESTED Aurora. Nov. 14—Frank Coyken dall has brought suit against Harry E. Toof, county treasurer; Henry V. Holson. county clerk; Frank C. Run die. county assessor; Ernest W. Hahn, Charles S. Kllllon and Louis A. En darle, county commissioners, for can cellation of personal taxes assessed against him for the yeqj-s 1916 to 1921, Inclusive, which were added to the tax lists recently on order of the board of commissioners. Ill their resolution commanding the county officers to add these taxes to the roll, the county commissioners al leged that Coykendall owned shares of stock In the electric light com pany which escaped taxation for I he years named. When the intangible tax law was enacted, Coykendall was assessed for these shares. He joined others tn contesting the law. The commissioners ordered suit «t law to he brought against him. This suit was brought by the county attorney, but was dismissed by the court. Coykendall then filed a claim with the commissioners for the fee paid his attorney and the commissioners retaliated by ordering him taxed for flve years hack on these shares. He seeks an injunction to prevent them from Collecting these taxes. t-V Burgess Bedtime Stories V__J By THORNTON W. BI RGESS. Who maketh iur* that *11 1* well No tale of eorrow e>r will tell •^Honker the Gooee Honker Believe* at iAst. Peter Rabbit stayed over by the pond of paddy the Beaver in the Green Forest all night. H/suspected that Honker the Goose and his flock would leave early in the morning on their way to the Sunny South, and lie wanted to be there to see them off. At the first hint of daylight they were awake. Peter heard them talking in low tones. Then he heard Mr. and Mrs. Quark and the eight young Quacks, now as big as their parents. "if you want some of that good corn I toid you about come with us,” said Mrs. Quack as she and Mr. Quack, followed by t rung Quacks, took to their stout s and disap peared over the ti Us In the di rection of the Big River. Then there was a great heating of air with great wings, and, wdth Honk er In the lead, the geese flapped up and th>n in their turn disappeared above the tree tops, headed for the Big River. How Peter did wish that • r ■P'li it* i v » m ■ • How Peter did wish that he had wings so tliat lie rould go along, too. he had wings, so that he could gv along, too! But, having no wings, he did the next best thing—he made ; use of his long legs. He knew just where the Quacks had gone. Ho knew that they had gone to the mouth of the Laughing Brook, wijer# it enters the Big River. So Peter headed straight for that place. He was quite out of breath when he got there, for he had run very hard and it was a long way. He found all the Quacks busily plunging their heads under water and tipping up after the nice yellow corn Farmer Brown's Boy had thrown In the water for them the night before. But Honk er the Goose and hie flock were not there. Peeping out of the bushes at a point where he could see across the Big River, he discovered Honker and the other geese out in the middle of the Big River. They were sitting on the water, with their long necks stretched up, watching the Quacks. It was plain that Hanker was still suspicious. Peter couldn't hlame him. after the dreadful things Honker had told the night before. Suddenly Farmer Brown's Boy ap peared. He had a big bag with him. and he began to throw corn out into the water from that bag. You eee. he had seen Honker *ths Goose and his flock the night before, and he had guessed that they might he on the Big River. Just as soon as he had emptied that bag he hurried away. The Quacks called eagerly to Honk er and h!s flock, ^but still Honker would not come. He had seen Farm er Brown's Boy. and this had made him more suspicious than ever. So the Quacks ate until ^hey could eat no more. Then they settled them selves for a morning nap, hidden in the rushes and wild rice. Honker waited and watched. The thought of that corn made him hun grier than ever. Finally he led the flock a little nearer to shore. Hhen he left them there and slowly swam in alone. As he drew near the shore he moved more and more slowly. Xever for an Instant did he take his eyes from the shore. At last he gave a low signal to his flock and they cam* swimming In. Then Honk er led the way in among the rushes and wild rice. Presently they found the corn. My. how eagerly they gobbled It! But all the time the oth ers were eating Honker kept watch until another took his place and he could go to get his share. At last he believed what Mr. and Mrs. Quack had told him. Here was a place where there was nothing to fear. (Conyrixht. The next story: "Honker and His Flock Remain." CHURCH CAN’T MEET DEFICIT Atlantic City. N. .1., Nov. 14.—The board of bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church has found no way to meet the deficit of nearly $3,000,000 in the contributions for home and foreign missions. =TI ANNOUNCEMENT WK WISH TO ANNOUNCE to our friends and patrons that we have moved to the Commerce Building, 1910 Fa mam Street. Our telephone number, Atlantic 5181, remains the same. It will be recalled that we were practically burned out from our former location, the Lyric Building, some three weeks ago. Starting Monday. November the 17th. w* will continue to Teat Everything Under th* Sun a* uaual A* a r.ault of th* fir* w* have added epparatu* of th* lat*»t typ* to nur equipment. Nonalco Antifreeze W* wish to remind our frland* that, we are .till manufacturing and Belling NONALCO antifree*, for radiator*. It. will not free,*. eorrnd*. evaporate or In.e strength in u.e. If you went to enjoy winter driving, | c*U u» up *nd wi* will t«ll you how. j The OMAHA TESTING LABORATORIES, Inc. ANALYTICAL CHEMISTS AND TESTING ENGINEERS Commerce Bldg., 1916 Farnam AT. 5181 ■ Lrxi -- ' *' —■ 11 " " .—.— I Women's 1.95 Full Fashioned Silk Hose o All first quality, all full fashioned silk hose from some of the best makers. Nude, gunmetal, beige, gray, brown, black and all the new shades. Main Floor—North v /—-“\ ,/ XT , V Fresh Cut S9c Novelty Roses | Handkerc,fs Of colored voile ^ with fancy seal- j Fresh cut, lonsc stem-') loped edire; linen med Ophelias. Pre- I ^ with embroidered < miers, Legions and corners, hemstitch Columbias. Very spe- %-/V- ed borders, lace cially priced. J and footing edues.J Main Floor—North Main Floor—North x y \ s T 3-3 : J- V- 3 V V - - ■ The Brandeis Store Freshly Made i Candies ' Specially Triced Cocoanut Croquette* lb., 39c A most delicious confection made from a rich cocoanut cream and dipped in bitter sweet chocolate. Filled Confection* lb., 35c 3 lbs. for 1.00 Satin finished filled eon- | fections, stuffed with choc olate, peanut butter and || fruit flavors. S' ../ Arriving Daily — Those Lovely Dresses Flat Crepes Canton Crepes r:— ^ ills # They present new style features, adapted with remarkable in genuity to models of pleasing becomingness. Belted models, braid trimmed dresses and pretty flounced frocks are among the new things you’ll enjoy trying on. Styles and sizes for misses, small women, average women as well as many becoming dresses in larger sizes. Second Floor (Men! Here’s Something Big!1 Sale of 3.00 to 5.00 English Broadcloth Shirts These shirts are in three popular grades of imported' English broadcloth known as singles, two and ones and two and twos. They are worth from 3.00 to 5.00. Styles are collar attached, collar to match v or neckband styles. There are slight imperfections, negligible in view of the remarkably low price. Sizes 1314 to 1714. J Munsingwear for Women and Children Women’* Munsingwear Union Suits Medium or heavy fleeced; high neck, long sleeves and ankle length; Dutch neck, elbow sleeves, ankle length; also sleeveless. Regular sizes, 2.25 Out sizes, 2.50 Women’s Wool and Silk ^ and Wool Union Suits Medium and heavy weights, high neck, long sleeves and ankle length; Dutch neck, elbow sleeves, ankle length; also sleeveless styles. Regular sizes, 3.50 Out sizes, 3.95 Boys’ and Girls’ Cotton Union Suits In medium and heavy weights. Girls' suits are in Dutch neck and elbow sleeve style and high neck, long sleeves in knee or ankle lengths; boys’ in high neck, ankle length style; cream, gray and white. Sizes 1 to 6, 1,25 Sizes 7 to 12, 1.50 Sizes 13 to 18, 1,75 Featuring The Brandeis “Janice” The Maximum of Smartness In allover patent leather, black satin ; with black kid trim, black kid with pat ent leather trim, and patent leather with \ tan calf trim. Flexible soles and high j Spanish heels. Third Flooi-East Outing Flannel , Pajamas and Billie Burkes 1.98«»d2.49 Pajamas and Billie Burkes. Good looking garments of pink or blue striped flannel ette in the popular styles of necks with long or short sleeves. Braid trimmed and fastened with silk frogs. Third Floor—Center Warm Corduroy Robes Soft, warm and beautiful are these full cut robes of wide wale Boyd corduroy in the warm high colors firefly, wisteria, copen, old blue, henna, peacock and taupe. Third Floor J ' - V, Just Arrived—Hand- g some Le\ Hand To Be Sold Saturday n . The styles which will harmonize best with your fall costume. This was a special purchase, recently made in the east, of the manufacturer's surplus Christmas stock. We were so satisfied with the excellence of the leathers and styles that we boucht the entire lot and of course were made a wonderful price. Under-Arm Swagger Envelope Pouch Novelties All well lined and completely fitted. The Brandeia Store—Main Floor \r The New in IVomen’s Neckwear Colored Embroidered A smart set of collar, cuffs ; and vestee in the natural linen, embroidered in the bright Bulgarian shades. A color note for your dark dress. Main Floor t> Laundered Bobby Sets 59c Stiff laundered. Smart for the school or business girl are these strictly tailored s sets of white linen. Several stvles in collars and wide jj cuffs. Main Floor for Fancy \Vorl( Ribbons 10c For ronkin* ribbon novelti#*. thru# narrow ribbon* «rr r* P#ci»lly *uitrr! Main Floor * —s Perrin’s Beautiful Gloves for Women Perrin’s Novelty Gloves. These ere in flare ruff, strap wrist or turnback cuffs in kid and cape leath ers; the colors are brown, mode, beaver, < gray in popular shades. Perrin's Imported Cape Gloves. Gloves of imported cape leather in flare rulf styles in the new shades of brown. A very smart glove for fall. Main Floor—North \___r Saturday Is Children’s Day—Featured by Many Timely Offerings | Clever to the Minutest Detail Fall Frocks For Miss 6 to 14 Years ' 9 Flannel Serge Checked Velour Wool Crepe In delightful three-piece cos tumes, sleeveless frocks and straight-line models. All at tractively trimmed in contrast ing colors and touches of hand embroideries. Most Modestl]) Priced at 5 The Rrendeii Store—Second Floor • Mothers Who Know Wear and Service Buy Fkister Brown Shoes Boy*’- High Shoes New square toe, in tan and Mark. Goodyear welt, stitched soles. Rlnrk and brown calf skin. Sire. Alt to It, 5.50 Sire. Ill* to 2, 4.00 Sire. 24 to fl. 5.00 Fourth Floor Elkskin Shoes Tan shoes for school, heavy soles and leather heels. Sirs* A to 11, 4.00 Site, im to 2, 4.50 Lace Shoe* Made on foot-shaping Inst with broad toe. Mahogany or tan calf or gunmetal. Welt soles. Sixes *>, to 11. 1.00 Sites 11 4 to 2. 4.50 Two-ToneH Shoes High lare shoo* in two shades fit tan or with patent leather vamps and pray kid tops. Sites ft*, to 11, 4.00 Sites lit* to 2. 4.50 /—-V Real Satisfaction to Your Boy! Fine All-Wool Two-Trouser Suits ! □ tnilorinp that will stand plenty of “rouph-house" wear. We have them in the ne« style? that the boys like, of pood tailorinp that reserves their pood appearance. And i the extra pair of trousers assures almost double service. Vn('r and plain hacl( models, inverted pleated hacks, in tweeds, fancy mixtures and serges; all-wool fabrics. Sizes 6 to IS. The Brandeit Store—Fourth Floor A Splendid Assortment of Winter Coats For Little Tots 79s Warm woolen coats, attractively braided and fur trimmed. Some belted and others of smart straight-line mode. Novelty doth. American polo and warm woolen mixtures. Sires 2 to fi years. Fairy Frock of English Print 5.98 Cunning little drr*sc« of fine English print and of gingham, each with somp distinctively unusual'trimming touch. Fast |j color and ir. the attractive high shades- peach, gold. blue, brown, tan, rose and orange. A Trained At use Is Always in Attendance in Our Infants' H ear Department For thp sendee of mothers and expectant mothers, a trained nurse is always on duty in our infants' department, to advise about baby's proper dressing and well being. Bring your problems to her and she will be glad to solve them for you. Third Floor—East Children’s “Allen A” Hosiery For *rh »o| or plav Good wnartnt atocVtnra in black and brown rein forced at all point* of w p«r. Children's 1.00 School Hose Vun»in* hoaa for boca^ and firU reinforced at aM point* %*{ *r*r v. Black and bronn AH *iaa*. “Midget” Gloves For the little (Mir* Keel imported c*o+ leather ir\ rentier «4k thede*. Site* 2 to S.J jj Children’s Fabric Gauntlets ^ Uh etrer edit tr brow* ted hea'e* ^:r» ? te " F-'r rchtv'l rr die** e e*r. All Wool 2-Pants i Suits j Sturdily built tuit# that ^ will atand the w«r and fear of tb* trhnnl dar. and an extra pair nf trout era tn freehrn up for Sundae You'll bare a wide choice of pat tern* and ftvlee Sire* « to 1*. Fourth Floor \__ SI?cep Lived Moleskin Coats F*r warmth utility and', unart. manniah *t*'lo« — rafuUr c^»tf for rrf'i* lar fallow*. They hava Mr h*Mv#H«wd collar* that »tand ur about the oar* Fourth Floor f