Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, February 17, 1918, Page 2, Image 2

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    THE OMAHA SUSDAY UEE: FlitfKUARY 17, 1918.
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DEFENSE WILL BEGIN
OFFERING EVIDENCE
FOR LYNCH THIS WEEK
Sheriff's Attorneys Say Testimony in Ouster Suit Tomor
row Will Be in Regard to County Commissioner's
Alleged Connection With Riverside Road
house; Nesselhous to Take Stand.
One of the thrills of the Clark
Lynch ouster suit, now on trial in
district court, was the designation of
"double-crosser," conferred upon
"Johnny" Lynch by Tom Dennison.
A solemn hush fell over the crowd
when Dennison excoriated his former
pilitical protege and friend. This in
cident transcended in importance the
story that Pete Rooney slept on a
j wrestling mat in the court house gym
: nasium, or the discovery of hair pins
I by Farmer Burns in the gym which
was maintained within the shadow of
i. the halls of justice.
K MAY BEGIN TUESDAY.
i: Attorneys Baker and Howell, for
Sheriff Clark, expect to complete their
1 case against Lynch by adjournment
lime Monday afternoon. The de
it fense will be ready to begin Tuesday
2 morning.
1. The program is to place Billy Nes-
hellions and J. H. Gilbert on the
ltand tomorrow to testify regarding
j VJ.ynch's alleged connection with the
j -'Riverside roadhouse. J. D. (lack)
I Haskell, formerly pf Omaha and now
tif Kansas City, came up from Kaw
I iile to testify tliat he was manager
t V.f Riverside, and . that he, Denniion,
-JJesselhous and Lynch cut the profits
it pi the resort four ways.
t He averred that the profits mounted
as high as $600 per month for each
I, of the four Owners. J. H. Gilbert,
M ho will testify on Monday, was bar
j tender at the old Budweiscr and
1 fcerved as accountant for the River
Ifidc. H. Speculate on Witnesses.
t The absence of Pete Loch and
J johnny Ford, among the witnesses
i for Sheriff Cl:.rk, has been interpreted
5 by Clark's friends as signifying that
J jn all propability they will go on the
1 i,tand for Lynch, although they ad
,$mit that is speculation.
7 Lynch appeared sanguine yesterday
t that h would be able to meet the
s accusations heaped against him dur
; ing the opening days of the trial,
The gymnasium feature of the tes
timony thus far introduced stands out
J prominently on account of the prom
s' inence of some of the witnesses and
: DOUGLAS SHOE STORE
INSTALLS FOOT COMFORT BOOTH
Qnly One of Its Kind
f Middle Wert.
in
W. S. Stryker of the Dduglas
fihA siam 117 N. 18th St. has
, installed what he termi n Ortho
' pedic Booth in hit store. This (tore
f j the first in the west to install
. private foot comfort booth for the
' i" use of its customers.
'. Mr. Stryker will be In charge of
the booth and offer free advice to
. the people of Omaha on foot com'
-, fort and by what means relief may
-- be obtained. He received his train
; ing tinder Dr. Wm. Scholl of Chi
$ cago, probably the most noted foot
' specialist in the country,
k The booth gives absolute privacy
I to the patron while having ills of
P'the feet diagnosed and will un-
doubtedly prove extremely popu-
;lr with women. Men and wwnen
f are equally welcome to visit the
booth and get advice on the care
ij and treatment of the feet,
i , Judging from favorable com-
ment from people who have al
ready inspected this booth, many
i people will "put their feet in
Stryker's hands for foot comfort
and service." Advertisement.
- - - - r- , , . , n , ..WS. -J
THIS MEANS FOOT COMFORT FOR YOU
' The new Orthopedic Department just installed for the benefit and
. convenience of our patrons.
'Pt year feet ia Stryker' biid
for foot comfort tad erriee."
DOUGLAS SHOE STORE
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"JOHNNY" LYNCH.
of the men who were mentioned.
Fiirmer Burns, known throughout the
spotting world as "the grand old man
of wrestling." testified that Charles
Peters trained in the court house gym
for his match with Stetcher and that
he (Rums) received $600 for training
Peters on that occasion.
Gust A. Tylee, former bookkeeper
for Pete Loch and known as a "rub
ber," testified that Lynch received
$500 as his share of the profits of the
fetfrs-Stetcher match, and by reason
of the gymnasium privileges afforded
throueh the court house athletic ren
dezvous. '
fete Rooney, formerly identified
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Dr.
McKenney says:
"This is no time to be in poor health. Diseased
teeth cause many disorders that we can prevent by
treating your teeth NOW. We do not charge for an
examination, and our prices for all work are most
reasonable."
Best Silver
Filling....
75c I Gold Crown
Wondr Plate
at
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McKENNEY
14th and Farnam Sts.
1324 Farnam Street
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with the "Underworld" saloon, told
of accompanying Lynch on a ride
from the Riverside to the court house
gym with two women and added that
he slept on a mat in the gym. Farmer
Burns told of finding hairpins and
women's hats in the gym. Al. C.
Kugel, superintendent of police, was
mentioned by a witness as having
taken a shower bath there.
Tom Dennison testified that Lynch
received one-fourth of the profits of
Riverside for protection, and Chauf
feur Dan Quinland, of the Riverside,
stated that he drove Lynch and an
other man with two women, one of
whom was left at the Riverview home.
Tylee on the witness stand, de
clared that he was present in the
court house gym when $1,000 in cur
rency was divided between Lynch,
Ford and Loch as the split of the
Lakeside resort's receipts for a week.
Voss Refused License.
Hans Voss, Fifty-sixth and Center
streets, told of an alleged effort by
Lynch to have Voss agree to a part
nership between them and Ford for
the Voss place, Voss to hold the liq
uor license. Voss testified that he de
clined the proposal and refusal of
the license followed.
Clarence Christopher, waiter at
I aipsiHi- testified that Lvnch fre
quented that place and that the em
ployes had been instructed that he
need not pay for meals and liquors,
and that on one occasion he served
12 or 14 bottles of champagne to
County Commissioner Lynch without
making any charge.
He further related that Johnny
Ford, manager of the place, told the
help to "be on the job" when Lynch
came around. He said he was rein
stated in his job on one occasion after
he was fired by Ford.
Bring in Jail Feeding.
During the trial of the case Attor
new Kennedy, for Lynch, emphasized
his contention that the issue in this
case had resolved itself into the good
faith of Lvnch in opposing the sher
ilf's jail feeding bills, and that the
sheriff's opposition to Lynch was
caused by the fight made against
those bills before the county board.
In a formal answer filed to the ac
cusations made by the sheriff, attor
neys for Lynch entered general deni
als to the various specifications cited
in the ouster petition. .
Considerable interest centers m the
testimony that Lynch will offer. It is
understood that he will "have a few
words to say."
Consolation.
A yoiinc probationer wan preaching hla
trial arrmon In a church in one of the In
land vlll.iea of Bootland. -
the "dlacourae." he leaned over the pulpit
and engaged In allent prayer, an act which
aurprlaed the congregation who were . un-eocuatom-d
to .uch procedure. Suddenly
the young preacher telt aomeone alapp Ing
him gently on the ahoulder. and oil turning
n,und he b,h.ld the d,acon who .aid:
.'Hoot. mon. dlnna tak' It aae
heart; yn'll maybe dae better next time.
Boeton Tranacrlpt.
We Please
You or
Refund
Your Money
. . $4
Heaviest Bridge 6 A
Work, per tooth,
$8a$10
DENTISTS
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ARMY AMBULANCE
PCKTORESPOHD
Telephones and Signals Used
to Speed the Work of Get
ting Patients to
Hospital.
Camp Funston, Kan., Feb. 16.
"Hair-trigger responsiveness to the
needs of the suffering," is a term.
which has been applied by observers
in describing the rapidity with which
the ambulance service at Camp Fun
ston, home of the 89th and 92nd
(negro) national army divisions, op
erates. The work of the 314th sani
tary train has become so systematized
that from one to three minutes after
a call has been sent in an ambulance
is speeding off in answer.
The motor ambulances are kept in
sheds about 20 rods from the infirm
ary. The cars are drawn up in the
order in which they are to answer
calls, numbered from 1 to 15. When
a call comes in No. 1 is the first to
go, thus each driver knows his order
of call and can be in readiness.
"THERE is a dis-
tinct pleasure
in viewing new
Spring things and
they appear in every
section of the store
theseFebmarydays
French Kid Gloves
Trefousse Glace Kid of first
quality, fashionably designed,
precisely cut and beautifully fin
ished; white, black and suitable
Springtime shades, with self and
contrasting embroideries, $2.50
and $3.25 a pair. Expertly fitted.
Have You Made
Any Lamp Shades?
It's such a very delightful occu
pation and so sensible, because
lamps and more lamps are re
quired in every home.
The style and color, whatever
they may be, can be selected here
in the needlework section.
Lessons under expert guidance
will soon have you turned into a
proficient "shade" maker.
Most women who stop to investi
gate stay to learn how. See for
yourself.
Third Floor
THE VOGUE OF SILK FABRICS
for Spring and Summer
From all sources informa
tion points to an unusual de
mand for silks. Fashion has
so decreed and conditions
have likewise arranged them
selves favorably upon the side
of silks.
Designers and makers
have risen to the occasion and
their efforts are worthy of
pride, as you shall see. You
will be chiefly interested in
the splendid qualities, novel
designs and exquisite color
ings. Foulards are a pro
nounced favorite this season.
They come in unusual divers
ity and are entirely different
In pattern from those of
former years. Every style
shown is exclusive with this
Back Lace and
We announce the arrival of
Redfern models for Spring,
such corsets as will assure
smartly gowned women of a
happy combination of sym
metry, elegance and economy.
Calls for ambulances are taken
down by a man who if stationed con
stantly at a telephone at infirmary
No. 2. In a book provided for the
pnrpose he resigters the name of the
persons calling, the number of the
infirmary and diagnosis of the pa
tient or patients to be moved. A
record of this information is handed
to a waiting orderly who goes to a
door and signals an ambulance.
For night service, ambulance driv
ers and orderlies sleep at their bar
racks on cots numbered according to
the order in which they are to be
called as needed. A man is constantly
on duty at a telephone in the infirm
ary, ready to receive calls.
Ninety Calls Some Days.
Three ambulance companies, all
motorized, have operated this service
at Camp Funston. Frequently more
than 90 calls a day have been made
by the 15 machines in the service.
Often a trip will take hours, trans
porting a patient to the hospital and"
then to some place where he is to be
isolated. Every precaution is taken
to prevent the men in the service
from taking contagious diseases. One
of these preventive measures is the
spraying of the throat three times a
day while on detail. So efficient have
these measures proven, that hardly
a man in the ambulance service has
contracted disease.
TH0MRS0N,BE1UDEN co.
Qhe ?ashlon Center fir
Wash Cottons
New for Spring
Hawaiian Cloth for new wash
dresses. A new weave in a fine
assortment of plain shades. (36
inch.) Fast colors. 50e.
Japanea Crepe, in bright de
signs and spring colorings, plain
shades, too, 40e.
Percale, dress, wrapper and
shirting percales, in dark and
light colors (36-inch), 25c and
30c.
Basement
essa
Milady's Kerchiefs
Embroidered designs on pure
Irish linen, 25c to 50c.
Initials embroidered on very fine
linen, 20c to 60c.
Plain hemstitched linens of ex
tra fine quality, 20c to 50c.
Madeira embroideries, 35c to
$3.75.
store, and as there will be no
duplicates, an early selection
is advisable. (42-inch.) $2.50
a yard.
Barenette Satin is one of
the richest fabrics for sepa
rate skirts and suits. In de
lightful shades of old rose,
Pekin, silver, fawn and ivory.
Satin Taffetas have a taffeta
body with a lustrous finish.
They are excellent wearing,
too, an added advantage.
Thirty-five of the best colors
are now ready t6 be shown,
among others, beige, drake,
silver, reseda, walnut, sapphire,
taupe, beetroot, cadet, army
and sailor (36-lnch), $2.50 a
yard.
The New Silks First at
Thompson-Belden's.
Front Lace Styles
Redfern's express the highest art
of corsetierlng and are especially
long lived because of their serv
iceable materials and expert
workmanship.
There is true economy, comfort
and the assurance of a charming
figure in Redfern Corsets.
Priced $3.50 a pair upward.
Third Floor
Here's . a Job For You. Now
Take your choice: an empty desk, vacant
workbench or machine. ' Your hands and
brains will make the job complete.
Glance down the column on the Classified
Page, marked "Help Wanted." Your common
sense will tell you what to do next.
Do It NOW!
NEBRASKA HALL
WILLSEAT 2,000
Soldiers at Funston Now Have
Suitable Place for Enter
taining Relatives, Sweet
hearts and Friends.
Camp Funston, Kan., Feb. 16. The
Nebraska recreation hall, dedicated
this month for the men from the
Cornhusker state now at Camp Fun
ston, national army cantonment, has
seating capacity for 2,000 persons. It
is located on the parade grounds, op
posite the Arcade building, where it
is accessible to Nebraska soldiers.
The idea of constructing the build
ing was first advanced by Lieutenant
E. P. Manning. Several sergeants
were sent to Nebraska to raise the
necessary funds with which to start
construction work and as soon as suf
ficient money had been pledged about
100 carpenters were put to work. The
building was completed in about 10
days. It is 60x129 feet in dimensions.
There are two parlors where soldiers
may entertain their mothers, sisters
and women friends. A large concert
Spring
Fashions!
Safe in the knowledge
that our Present Show
ings of Apparpl defi
nitely follow the best
i t e r p r etations of
Spring modes we of
fer for your approval
c o m p r ehensiye dis
plays of the newest
Tailored Suits,
Coats, Dresses,
Skirts, Blouses
Tomorrow in the
Women's Apparel Sections.
Distinctive Hosiery
Drop stitch silk hose, with lisle
tops and soles, black and white,
$1.35.
Clocked silk hose, white or black,
$2.
White silks with sky, pink, green,
lavender and black clockings,
$2.
Lace hose, all-over or boot pat
terns, $3.50. -
stage with two dressing rooms is pro
vided, while at the rear of the build
ing is a second floor, or balcony, whic!
is used as a smoking and reading
room fir the men.
New Chief of Cantonment
Construction is Appointed
Washington. Feb. 16. Lieutenant
Colonel R. J. Marshall, jr., has been
placed temporarily in charge of the
cantonment construction in place of
General I. W. Littel, who yesterday
was promoted to be a brigadier gen
eral in the regular army.
General Littel has denied that ha
resigned his place as chief canton
mnt rnnstrnrlnr. Renorts that hfi
l lnft tli. r,itf aa 3 rpcntt nf a clash
with Major General Goethals were
unconfirmed.
Former British Ambassador
Is Buried in Ottawa
Ottawa, Feb. 16. Representatives
of the French and United States gov
ernments and members of the staff
of the British embassy at Washing
ton are in Ottawa to attend the fun
eral service at 3 o'clock this afternoon
for Sir Cecil Spring-Rice. ,
The services in St. Bartholemew'd
Anglican church were conducted by
the Rev. St. John Rohr, bishop of
Ottawa.
Women0
Plain Marquisettes
In white, ivory and ecru. A good,
yard wide quality, Monday, 35c
a yard.
Basement
Boys' Underwear
A very good cotton union suit for
boys, high neck, long sleeves,
ankle length, Stretton make,
Monday, $1.25.
117 North 16th Street
Opposite Postofftce.
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