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THE BEE: OMAHA. SUNDAY. NOVEMBER 27. 1921.
Movie Stars in
Frisco to Testify
For Arlmckle
FuttyY Attorneys ITesitate
To Put Him on Stand for
Tear of Terrific Crois.
Examination.
" San Francisco, Nov. 26,The
ill clow Monday in the man.
hlrr fri.il of Rotcoa C. (Fatly)
Arbuckle, in connection with the
death of Virginia Rappe, Gavin Mc-
'ah. cchirf deietue counsel, an
tmiiiit-rit in court today.
Harry II. Barker, rancher of the
Stockton district and friend of Miss
Rappe, took Hie stand at the open
ing of court fr the completion of
hi cron-cxamination. which was
lirsun vralerdnv.
A delegation of witnesses fron.
lie Los Aneeles motion picture co:
otiy headed hy Alice Lake, screen
utar, was in San Francisco today m
expectation of taking the stand to
testify in Arburkle's behalf.
Judge Harold Louderback's court
room was Hacked yesterday wild
persons who honed to hear the de
frndant comedian testify and hurt-
dreds of others were turned away.
Physicians Testify.
Medical experts gave evidence at
yesterday's session tending: to show
that the fnlury which caused the
death of Virginia Rappe, in connec
tion with whose death Arbuckle is
on trial, may have been induced oth
erwise than bv the defendant
Attorneys for "Fatty" yesterday
began his defense by calling Miss
Irene Morgan, the lisping nurtn
who attended Virginia Rappe several
months last year. The burden of her
testimony was to the effect that she
had repeatedly seen Miss Kappe in
toxicated, and when she was in that
state she would tear oft her clothes.
She specified one occasion when Miss
Rappe ran into the street, entirely
nude. She also would frequently
double up in excruciating pain, cry
in out:
:"MyGod! My God!"
Stricken Frpra Record.
jThe court ordered the "My Godl"
.. stricken Irom the record.
Four physicians preceded Miss
Morgan on the stand and testified
about the bladder and how it might
become ruptured from various causes,
Nat Schmulowitz, one of Arbuckle's
lawyers, was forced to sit down and
threatened with contempt of court
for his persistence in asking hypo
thetical questions tending to show
that Mis Rappe might have met her
death as the result of being plunged
in cold bath.
Dr. Rumwell, upon whom the de
feiise leans heavily, testified that
Miss Rappe told him the morning
of (September 6 that she had been
vomiting all night: that she had
been intoxicated and did not remem
ber what had happened. He says
he saw no bruises on her body, al
though he admitted she was clothed
in a night gown and he did not ex
amine her bare skin. Hs diagnosed
ner case as alcoholism, ;.
Terrific Cross Examination.
Despite the announced anxiety of
Aiouckie to take the stand in his
own behalf, it is doubtful if his at
torneys will permit it, as he would
be subjected to a terrific cross ex.
agination. It is understood that if
h-.is permitted to testify, he wiU
sjtear that he never had improper
relations with Miss Rappe and that
h vent into Room 1219 for the pur-
ijsc oi cuanging nis clothes to keep
an engagement and did not know
she was there. He is prepared to
testify that when he entered, she
ws in an extreme state of nausea.
induced bv tOO much drinltinir nnri
that she fell from the bed in one of
iff, paroxysms.
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Colorado Coal Strike
j Goes Through Second Week
jlnnidad, Colo., Nov. 26. (By
The Associated Press.) At the close
of the second week of the strike
called in Colorado Fuel and Iron
mines on November 17, in protest
against a wage reduction of approxi
mately 30 per cent the company re
ports about 90 per cent of normal
force at work today in Trinidad dis
trict, rigures reported by the com
pany show a total of 1,157 men at
WSrk in this district, 22 more than
yesterday and in Huerfno county,
w men, or 44 more than yesterday,
Of the total number in the two dis
tricts, 1,062 are coal miners, com
pany reports show,
Sfan Steps From County
L Jail Into Arms of Officer
iChamp Johnson, negro, stepped
ffom a 10-day sojourn in the county
jail for fighting right into the arms
of two police officers, who escorted
htm to the city jail, where charges
of robbery were filed against him.
William Jennings, 1021 Broadway,
Council Bluffs, identified Johnson at
the county jail as the man who re
cfntly held up and robbed him.
Telegraphic Briefs
Uayt 6orr Hay Com.
Onflon. No. H. (By to imtlitil
lrw.V Taa Dally Orephle this morning
trs It I extremely probabl that Pre
mier Lloyd Grf will to to 'Wahlnr
t hortly It Is tlt that hit prMnri
th arraamtnt onfnc at bnomt
near-.
'. Adjustment f China's Imi.
-ektnr. Nor. . (By th AnoelitM
PTrts. ) John J. Abbott, rtc president of
tU Continental and Commarolal Troat and
Seringa company of Chicago. he came
hare at a reeult of the Chin Me iroTem
ntent'e default on a loan ef 5. 600. 000.
1U leave for the tnld Statea tomorrow.
He eald today that there had been "in
collection, no renewal, or no Immediate
preepecte of adjustnuat" of the loan dur
ing his li days atay here.
V WoJd (mre BiUloa Traaea.
-Parla. Kot. JC (By the Aaaoetated
rreea.) A billion Trane annually would
be the earing throurh the reduction ot
mitftary rrtce In France to IS montha.
tt vii estimated In the come of debete
li the eenato yeeterday. Five hundred
iTT.Mfon franca waa conildared ae the cost
nf maintaining the eoldlem tor the period
aier IS month- eerrlre. while an eqaal
awwunt waa loet by the preeenco ef the
ycaeg workers la the army.
- C. . Deetrarar at Merstaa.
0natantlnep1e. Nor. IS. The TTnlteO
"wtee deetroyar Wllllanuon arrived at
fee port of Mertloa, Atla Minor, for the
purpoee of aiding la the protection of
Aiacricaa iatenaut.
Aastrtea Crowa Lew.
"Tienna, Kor. J The Auetrlaa erown
atntck a new lew lerel ot t.Tes to the
loiter yerteay when the boorre re- J
pd. ht aioeka eoaHd upward, eoma
War Bride Seeks to Free
Hubby From Omaha Jail
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Mrs. rfellie Miner an4 Her Baby.
It started in London, during the
war.
She worked in a munitions fac
tory; he lay wounded in a London
hospital. With her wages she was
able to buy cigarets and things for
the wounded soldiers.
They met at the hospital one Sun
day when she was distributing cig
arets. lhey were married a short
time later and came to this coun
try; settled in Omaha. A child was
born.
Romance Is Blighted..
Several days ago their romance
was blighted by tragedy. He was
arrested for- assault with intent to
rob. She and the babv were left
penniless on the eve of Thanksgiving.
Friday Mrs. Nellie Miner, for
that is her name, appeared at the
office of Adult Probation Officer
O'Brien, to beg that her husband,
Oscar Miner, be paroled.
"Baby and I need him so," she
wept "He is a good man. He al
ways has supported us and been good
to us."
Miner was held for trial in district
court on a $1,000 bond, when ar
raigned in police court yesterday. In
company with another man he is al
leged to have tried to hold up Police
Officer W. C. Peterson. Mrs. Miner
had gone to Central police station to
intercede for her husband Thanks
giving morning. Chief of Police
Dempsey gave her $5 to buy food
when he learned she had no money.
"I'll make a thorough investigation
of the case," promised Probation Of
ficer O'Brien, "It seems that Miner
was led on to help in the holdup by
the other man."
The Miners have been living at 908
North Sixteenth street.
Results of Armament
Conference Forecast
(Continued . Tram Pate One.)
at once became out of the Question.
The foreign delegations were com
pelled to meet the American sugges
tions with answers as definite as the
proposal and the result was an im
mediate start on the consideration of
a concrete program. With differ
ing views on detaails in process of
adjustment an agreement on the re-
uucuun aircauy is in s'gnr.
The far eastern problem has oroved
tremendously more difficult and the
measure of success of that subsidiary
aim of the conference cannot yet be
definitely assayed. Under the saga
cious leadership of Secretary of State
Hughes and Elihu Root, however.
the conference, proceeding by the
line of least resistance, has laid down
the theory of a new deal for China
which is lo govern in the future and
is now involved in the mazes of con
sideration of the extent to which it is
feasible to apply this theory to the
reform of existing conditions and to
the annulment of the aggressions of
the past upon China.
To unshackle all at once would te
a vast undertaking and the more the
situation is studied the more dele
gates are convinced that it cannot
be completely accomplished at this
conference. For that reason , the
conviction is growing that many of
the matters under discussion, must
of necessity be postponed. v
It has been suggested that with
China encouraged by the action of
this congress of the nations, the
holding of another conference in Pe
kin in a year or two would do much
to raise the prestige of the republic
and to enable the government to sta
bilize internal conditions. If, in the
meantime, order should be restored
in China there would be a better
prospect of continuing the work of
this conference by removing the last
vestige of foreign interference.
When in Omaha
Hotel Rome
End -of - Month Clearance
( Suits, Coats,
Dresses ""i Blouses
At January Prices
Suits at $35
Regular "Lamond" suits, hand
tailored, best materials and mostly
fur trimmed about 30 suits at
$3500,
Dresses at $25
Canton Crepes, Duvetynes, Poiret
Twills all of the better grade
Dresses, tailored our way and of
best qualities about 35 dresses
at 125.00.
All Coats Specially f
Priced '
$20 to $35 Under Regular Prices
We feature only the better coats
f Marvelia, Gerona, Panvelaine,
Wondora cloths, etc., with Beaver,
Squirrel, Wolf and Scotch Mole
collars and cuffs.
Any Suit in Stock at
One-Half Price
0
Smfrt.
Womens J
- mi Farnam Street
Little Chance
For Irish Peace,
Chancellor Says
Lord Birkenhead Declare!
"Could Not Confidently
Predict Irish Question
Would Be Solved.
Tunbridge Wells, England, Nov.
26. (By The Associated Press.)
Lord Chancellor Birkenhead, speak
ing at a mass meeting vhere today
said he could not confidently predict
that the Irish question would be sat
isfactorily solved.
He said what the British govern
ment had offered Sinn Fein was that,
with one or two reservations, Ire
land should be Placed in exactly the
same position as Canada.
"Whether the offer will be ac
cepted I cannot say," said the lord
chancellor.
'! ; urw ,iv." ht aildnt. "to
say: 'Why don't you raise an army
and coerce Ireland as the only means
of obtaining peace?' If such a tragic
necessity were to arise, no British
government would shrink from the
responsibility, cut when that naa
been done, how much nearer would
we be to the attainment of a con
tented Ireland?''
26 Die as Rioting at'
Belfast Is Continued
Belfast, Nov. 26. The rioting in
Belfast continues, marauding parties
still terrorizing the city this evening.
Harbor Constable McHenry was
shot and killed while on duty at the
docks this evening, his assailants es
caping. At Little and Patrick streets
James Mclvor, a grocer, was shot
in the ch'est by a band of men when
he was standing in his door talking
to a woman. The woman was shot
in the thigh and was taken to
(he hokpiul. Many persons conduct
ing saloons have boarded up their
shops, being afraid to continue busi
ness. 1 he troops here are being rein
forced by new battalions and special
constabulary is being mobilized.
Twenty-six persons have been
killed since Monday and hundreds
wounded.
Recurrence of Fighting
' In Ireland I Feared
London, Nov, 26. (By The Asso
ciated Tress.) A chorus of vlgot-
out protests against renewal of war
fare in Ireland in the event the
present peace negotiations collapse
is raised by the morning newspapei
after the meeting yesterday of Pre
mier Lloyd George and Sir Jamea
Craig, Ulster premier. In this con
ference the British cabinet chief
informed Sir James that Sinn Fein
Ireland had refused to swear allegi
ance, to the crown in return for an
Ulster agreement to enter an all
Ireland Parliament. The gravity oi
the situation resulting from this re
fusal calls for the references to a
possible recurrence of hostilities.
Bandits1 Raid in St- Louis
Nets $60,000 in Gems
St. Louis. Nov. 26. Four armed
bandits entered the offices of the St.
Louis Refining company in the
heart of the business district short
ly before 10 a. m. and escaped with
diamonds and jewels said by com
pany officials to be valued at $60,000.
The company assays jewels. As the
bandits escaped in an .automobile,
they fired several shots apparently to
intimidate probable pursuers.
Rain or Snow Wednesday
Or Thursday Predicted
Washington. Nov. 26. Weather
predictions for the week beginning
Mondar are: Upper Mississippi
and lower Missouri valley, tempera
tures near normal; fair, except for
rain or enow Wednesday or Thurs
day. I
Troops Called
To Quell Riots
Against French
Demonstrations Precipitated
By Press Accounts of Harsh
Words Used by Briand
To Schanzcr. .
Bf TU A Modeled Freee,
j unn, iiy, .ioi u. nun
French denoni.trations which were
precipuaicu ii mum huhiki
newspaper accounts "alleging harsh
woras were usea uy icuucr ui
of France to Senator Schanzer. head
Ot tne Italian oeicgauon ai
ington, were continued here today
with such intensity that 300 troops
lieu IU UC lallCU 111 w IVfllwiS vmvn
Much Progress Made -
By Arms Naval Experts
Washington, Nov. 26.-(By The
Associated Press.) So much prog
ress has been made by the naval ex
perts examining details of the Amer
ican reduction plan that some of the
arms delegates expect anotner
plenary session may be held in the
near future to permit Japan and
Great Britain to submit their counter
proposals in concrete form.
The American and British naval
experts were said today virtually to
have completed their examination of
the technical points involved in Sec
retary Hughes' proposals.
The British were said to feci that
highly satisfactory progress had been
made. There is strong belief in
Great Britain, however, it was said,
that the conference will not be an
unqualified success unless some ac-v
tion is taken to curb the size and na
ture of future 'under seas navies
similar to the steps proposed as to
surface fleets.
Rail Commission to
Direct Bus lines
Lincoln, Nov. 26. (Special.) The
Nebraska State Kailway commUtion
today assumed the same jurisdiction
over bus lines in the state which it
now exercises over -railroads and
street car lines.
In an order Issued today, the com
mission directs that Frank Henry,
who operates a bus line between
South Omaha and Kalstou. shall take
out liability insurance equal to $500
(or each passenger on his lines; that
he shall file statements of invest
ment, profit and loss, cost of operaU
. i i i i T
iiun aim maniiam a stncauie to nun
utes st variance with present ached.
ules of the Omaha & Lincoln Kail-
way and Light company, which runs
traction lines between South Omaha
and Ralston.
The traction company recently re-
titioned such a ruling. This order
is taken as an indication the com
mission intends to assume jurisdic
tion over the 200 bus lines now in
operation in the state.
Company at llyannis Will
Seek War Finance Loans
Lincoln, Nov. 26. Articles of in
corporation were granted to the
llyannis Agricultural Loan associa
tion by the state department of trade
and commerce, for the announced
purpose of obtaining advances from
the war finance corporation. Capital
stock is given as $100,000. with $50.-
000 paid up. ' The incorporators are
all bankers and live stock raisers of
Garden county.
Murder of Djemal Pasha
Reported From Afghanistan
Constantinople, Nov. 26. An un
confirmed report has reached here
that Djemal Pasha, former minister
of marine, who ordered the massa
cres in Syria during the war when
lie was commander of the Turkish
forces there, has been assassinated
at Kabul, capital of Afghanistan. I
Chicago Mayor
Would Have U.S.
Run Railroads
Thompson in Letter to Hoover
States Unemployment Situa
tion Will Be Relieved Only
By Solving Kail ProMem.
Chicago, Nov. 26. A national
railroad service commission with
power to take over operation of rail
roads was advocated by Mayor
Thompson in a letter made public
today, to Herbert Hoover, secretary
of commerce. The mayor, in reply
to Mr. Hoovers' invitation for sug
gestions concerning the unemploy
ment situation, said the ability of the
laborer to live cheaply lies in solv
ing the railroad problem.
"I favor the ettablislvnent in the
United States of a railroad service
commission to be elected by the
people, with two commissioners
from each state, one to be elected at
each congressional election, in order
to make a continuous body; such
railroad service commission to have
the 'power to condemn or purchase
and to take over the railroads in the
United States and to operate them
in the interest of the people instead
of for speculators and for private
owners," the letter said.
'This would give an opportunity '
to the producer to be represented on
the railway service commission, at
the same time giving like opportuni
ty to the manufacturer."
Forming New Ministry
Budapest, Nov. 26. Admiral Hort
sy, the regent, yesterday requester
Count Stefan Bethlen, who tendered
the resignation of his cabinet lat
week to form a new ministry. Count
Bethlen accepted and began his task
yesterday afternoon. He will con
tinue meeting party leaders today.
I I I
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SHE best gifts
express good
' taste and a fine
sense of f itness
and for your ap
proval we have
extensive s e 1 e c
tions of the most
approved sort of
Christmas things.
And all are very
moderately priced
THOMPSON-BELDEN
& COMPANY
Handkerchiefs of
Dainty Linens, Laces
and Hand Embroideries
A delightful profusion of styles to
please every fancy and suit every
purse. But no matter how very in
expensive, each is of the best qual
ity possible for the price asked.
Sheer fine Irish linen, hemstitched
and initialed. Hand embroideries
from the Madeiras. Exquisite laces
from France and Belgium. Gath
ered here for those who appreciate
their beauty and value for gifts.
A Storehouse of
Gift Suggestions
in the Art Section
Descriptions are inadequate. Mere
lists are not enough. You must
come in person to know of all that
is here. Perhaps it will tell a part,
in book ends, candle sticks, lamps,
shades, both sjlk and parchment;
pillows, scarfs, centers, luncheon
sets, bridge table covers, imported
vases, comports, novelties of en
during charm and good taste.
Greeting Cards
Just a friendly little card
bearing a colorful design
and a few, appropriate
lines of sentiment. Today
they are in brave array,
but their numbers de
crease with astonishing
swiftness. The best selec
tions await the. early
comers, y-
ScenJ Floor
v .Jersey Silk
Underthings
The luxury of dainty silk
lingerie is out of all pro
portion to its modest cost.
Garments of jersey silk
combine long usefulness
with charming loveliness
and are irresistible in
their appeal.
Decorative Linens
The pride of the hostess, her linens. Fine as
one could wish for the lovely pieces ready for
holiday 'gift seekers. Irish linen - damask,
Madeira embroidery, lovely lace pieces from
France and Italy. Priced in moderation to
please your own ideas. -
Hosiery
Specializing, as we do, in
the most desirable styles
and qualities, it is natural
for one to ask assistance
in their gift choosing,
knowing that the advice is
dependable. Prices are
graduated to suit every
taste.
Gloves are Never Amiss
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And Trefousse Always Please
One never hesitates to;
present gloves at Christ
mas time, so certain is
their appeal. Thus dis
posing of the gift itself,
the matter of selection
is of greatest import
ance. Wrong selections
are never approved.
Trefousse are the finest
of French Kid gloves
quite in harmony with
the most distinctive cos
tume. One and two clasp styles
with heavy hand em
broideries twelve and
sixteen button lengths
gauntlets and slip-on
styles.
Hand Bags
Delightful models that ex
press the exquisite taste
of the giver and cannot
butaf f ord great joy to the
possessor. T.here are
distinctive styles of velvet,
duvetyne and leather with
attractive silk lining and
many clever appoint
ments. . , Main Floor
Blouses and
Sweaters are
Always Right
Distinctive styles, whether
simple or elaborate, inex
pensive or rather costly.
Approved fashions that
will bring happiness with
out fail and express the
wise choice of the sender.
The Store for Blouses is
awaiting your demands.
. Hand Work
of Your Own
Lends an additional value
to every gift, no matter
how small, and so the
needlework section , is
ready with 'suggestions
galore, with . materials,
with finished pieces for
guidance and with com
petent instructors to assist
you. Come with an idea
or seeking one, we can
help you in either in
stance. Second Floor
Or a Glove-Certificate
If you are not certain of
the style, the color, the
size send a certificate.
It answers the purpose
admirably, and avoids
all confusion.
Glove Certificates are
issued for any desired
amount, for any number
of pairs, and are re
deemable at any time.
An appreciated convenience.
Neckwear In
Newest. Styles
The good taste of these
assortments is evidenced
upon first glance. Who
could resist the appeal of
these many dainty neck
fixings? No one we know.
. Whether it be a collar of
sheer organdie perhaps
with cuffs to match, a lace
vest or vestee or one of
the rare Rose Point laces,
all are thoughtful ex
pressions of the giver's
esteem.
Ivory for the
Dressing Table
Women who have resisted
the desire to own "ivory"
will doubly appreciate a
gift of a set or of indi
vidual pieces. Several
different styles, all of
them delightfully dainty,
assure one gift that will
be joyfully received.
Offerings of the finer
qualities for low prices
are now particularly interesting.
Gifts for Men
The Men's Shop
Selections of the right
sort of haberdashery, cer
tain to be acceptable by
the most particular men.
Handkerchiefs.
Silk neckwear.'
Fine shirts.
Hose of silk,
imported lisles
and wool heathers.
Lounging robes.
--Stylish gloves.
Silk pajamas.
Unusually large
selections now.
Boudoir
Slippers
Indulge in two attrac
tive styles, mules and
D'Orsay, in plain or
quilted satin, and many
have baby French heels
or comfy soles. ?2.50
to $5.00.
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