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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (April 13, 1923)
Further Inquiry Into Ballantyne Death Under Way Statements About Slaying Con tradictory, Police Say—Is suance of Murder Com plaints Delayed. Salt Lake City, April 12.—Issuance against one or more persons of com plaints charging murder in connec tion with the slaying here last Mon day of Benjamin F. Ballantyne, for mer bank teller, was unexpectedly de layed when offleals announced that further investigation of alleged con tradictory elements of statements by principals In the case was In prog ress. Although definite announcement was made by County Attorney Arthur E. Moreton that informations were being prepared against John Brown ing, Jr., pon of John M. Browning, noted firearms Inventor, and his cou sin, Marriner Browning, who are be ing held in connection with the case, the complaints had not been filed to night. Offtclals said that a third person, hileged to have heen an accessory before or after the fact, was under surveillance and indicated that anoth er arrest was imminent. Ballantyne was fatally shot in his fashionable residence here during an altercation, it is alleged, with the two .Brown ings. Marriner Browning has confess ed that he fired the shot which killed the former banker, according to the police. Discovery under a couch in the room where Ballantyne was shot of the ejected shell from the pistol al leged to have been used by Marriner Browning was announced by the po lice. Officers said Wednesday that it would have been impossible for the shell to have been ejected under the couch if Marriner Browning stood in the position he claims he was in when the fatal shot was fired. Police also pointed out that the Brownings declared Ballantyne stood ir. an upright position as he was shot. Examination of the wound, according to D. J. J. Galiighan, city physician, disclosed that the bullet entered the left side of the neck, ranged down ward and emerged from the right shoulder. As the bullet struek no bones, the city physician asserted this would indicate that Ballantyne was in a crouching position. The condition of Mrs. Ballantyne, who has been confined to her father’s home in Ogden, suffering from nerv ous shock since the slaying was re ported upimproved Wednesday night and no effort was made to interrogate her. Peggy Marsh, Reported Engaged to Millionaire By Universal Service. Parti, April 12. —Peggy Marsh, Whose love and matrimonial adven tures hava Interested two continents, was Wednesday reported engaged to marry “Laddie” Sanford, heir to the Sanford Washington (D. C.) millions and famous young International polo p»\ver. Peggy, who occupies a large suite at the Hotel Majestic here, smilingly re fused to comment on the report, but admitted: "I like 'Laddie' tremendously; he 19 Bo virile, every Inch a man.” Peggy also refused to comment on the rumors that young Banford has been lavishing expensive gifts upon her. Sanford could not be found. Chicago Tribune Editor Is Decorated for Services Washington, April 12.—Robert R. McCormick, editor of the Chicago Tribune, has been awarded a distin guished service medal for exception ally meritorious services during the world war as commander of a bat talion of the Fifth field artillery and later aa a lieutenant colonel and colonel commanding the 112th and the (1st field artillery. The citation said Colonel McCor mick “displayed rare leadership and Organizing ability, unusual executive ability and sound technical Judgment, contributing materially to the success ful operations of the artillery of the * Vpaerlcan expeditionary forces.” OJurt Asked to Appoint Receiver for Wheat Growers Spokane, April 12.—Request for the appointment of a receiver for the South Idaho branch of the Idaho Wheat Growers' association was made in district court at Pocatello yesterday by the Northwest Wheat Growers, as sociation of Portland and Minneapolis, It was announced here tonight. The statement says that the com plaint was filed by the associated growers “in the Interest of co-opera tion generally.” It also is said that the bad condition in South Idaho Is, In the main, a result of a poor esti mate of future business by the board of directors of the unit.” Hoosier Truckers Have to Repair Roads They Spoil Warsaw, Ind., April 12.—Owners of ft number of heavily laden trucks, which have damaged public highways in Kosciusko county, will be asked to bear the expense of the necessary re pair* and falling to do so will he prosecuted, according to the county commissioners. Cotinsel Expects to Find Dishonesty in Vets* Affairs Washington, April 12.—Disclosures M "dishonesty on a pretty Mg seals tiers and there” In the past handling Everyone is fond of Old-fashioned Irish Stew , It ip a pimple combination of mutton and potatoes. Few dishes an Rood eun he made for no little money. Cook until tender. Then neunon with the LEA& PERRINS’ SAUCE Millionaire Bus Boy in Hotel from Sweden ■ ■ Here is New York’s first and only millionaire bus boy. He hails from Stockholm, Sweden. When he first arrived wilh his mother. Bergson engaged a suite at 518 a day in a hotel, but Inter moved to more economical quarters. He reports for work every morn ing now at the Waldorf-Astoria at 9 o'clock, “does his stuff’ and likes it. He is in America to learn the hotel business “from the bottom up," after which he will return to Sweden prob ably to operate one for himself. of veterans’ bureau affairs was pre dicted by Maj. Gen. John V. O’Ryan, special counsel of the senate Inves tigating committee, who Raid he based his statement on a preliminary sur vey. Students Fatally Injured in Automobile Collision Sandusky, O.. April 12.—Richard Sweet of Battle Creek, Mich., and Sheldon Brown of Dubois, Pa., both ' students at the University of Mich igan, were fatally injured this after noon three miles west of Monroeville, when the automobile in which they were riding crashed into another car. Western Oil Men Eleet. Galveston, Tex., April 12.—Klectlon of officers was the principal business before the Western Petroleum Refin ers’ association convention today. Action on the I,aFolIette senate oil investigation report also is expected. Personality Pet Show to Be Held i Animals to Be Judged on Qualities of Character In* stead of Pedigree. The Pet Owners’ Association of Ne braska has planned a personality pet show to be held Saturday. May 19. Prizes of this show will not be given for length of pedigree or gloss of hair, hut for qualities of character that the pets have shown. The bravest, most devoted, most friendly and best trick pets will be rewarded. But since the pets are modest and cannot speak tor themselves, their owners will have to speak for them. This they can do either by writing an esRay BO to 290 words in length, or by giving a three minute talk the afternoon of the show. All pet owners from 6 to 16, or chil dren who can borrow pets, may ex hibit Bpecial prizes also will be given for the prettiest pet, the homeliest pet, biggest, smallest, oldest, youngest, most unusual pet and the one from the longest distance. All Omaha children who wish to enter may obtain entry blanks by writing or applying to Aunt Patty, at the Nebraska Humane Society building, 924 North Twenty-first street. No pet may be exhibited un less .it has been entered and all pets must be brought to the shelter the morning of the show to be tagged. The entry blanks are to be in by Sat urday, May 12, so that Aunt Patty will know how many to plan on. The stories written for the pets must be in at that time also. A story contest for out-of-town pet ow ners also will be carried on in con nection with this show. Prizes will be given for the best stories from 100 to 300 words on “My Pet's Personal ity.” These stories are due May 12. The story should be about the writer’s pet, may include all four of the points mentioned for the Omaha exhibitors and a description of the pet. Man Who Killed Family Held for Sanity Test Seattle. April 12.—Mitsuso Endo, Sea tie dealer in second hand goods who Wednesday walked into the po lice station and announced that he had slain his wife and three young children, was held Wednesday night in expectation that examination would be made as to his sanity. Endo, according to authorities, has given two explanations of the quad ruple tragedy. One was that he was Jealous over his wife. The other was that s*ie had refused to return with him to Japan where he has several children by a former wife who Is dead. Kudo, according to the Investigators. told them that he had asked his wife to &gree to a division of their prop erty and to let him return to Japan, while she remained in this country, but that she had refused. Alliance Man Seeks I. C. C. Permit to Hold Two Jobs Special Dispatch to The Omalia Bee. Washington, April 12.—Consent to continue as general superintendent of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad at Alliance, Neb., and also to retain his place as a director of the North Platte Valley railroad was asked of the Interstate Commerce com mission Wednesday by Albert George Smart of Alliance. Mr. Smart sets forth thft one position in no way embarrasses his holding the other, Boston Publisher Suggests Music as Cure for Disease Cleveland, April 12.—Music as a cure for disease was suggested by C. ] C. Birchard, music publisher of Bos ton, In an address before the Music Supervisors National conference, in annual ^convention hsre. He declared he knew of several‘cures effected by inusio. The treatment, Mr. Birchard said, could be given to groups of peo ple assembled for community sing ing. Mr. Birchard explained that musio Induces a hypnotic state in which the subconscious mind exerts an enormous influence upon the body. A boy’s glee club of Davenport, la., gave a concert at the morning session. Ship Ashore; Crew Saved. Seattle, April 18.—The American schooner Robert Lewers went ashore near Pachena Point, Vancouver island last night while the tug Sea Monarch was attempting to take it in two at the mouth of the strait of Juan de Fucjw— The crew of 23 was taken off by tile tug liumaconna, according to a wireless message received. Syrup Pepsin Loved By Hosts of Babies Half a tcaapomhl arid make a frelfal ;am|ater kippy and playful THE mother has her choice of many remedies for her baby's minor ills, but she should be care hil which remedy she selects lest she do the child harm. What might be safe for herself may do in jury to an infant. You will find that if the little one cries and doesn't ' want to play that its bowels are con stipated. First look carefully to the diet and give the child one-ball teaspoonful of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. You will then see results in a few hours. You will not have to force it on babies or children: they actually ask for it, it is so pleasant-tasting and free from griping. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is a compound of Egyptian senna and pepsin with agreeable aroma tics. The ingredients are stated on the package. It ia a mild, gentle vegetable laxative that ev eryone finds effective and pleasant. It is better for you and yours than purgatives, coal-tar drugs, or salt ANT FAMILY MAT TRY IT FREE Thousands ni parents are asking ihrmstiers, "Where can I find a trust worthy laxative that anyone in the family can use when constipated7" / urge you to try Syrup Pepsin. I will gladly provide a liberal free sample bottle, sufficient for an adeguete test. Write me where to send it. Address Dr. IV. B. Caldwell, SIS Washington St., Monticello, Illinois. Do d now I waters and powders, which may concentrate the blood and dry up the skin; or mercurial calomel, which may salivate and loosen the teeth. Use a safe laxative like Syrup Pepsin, and especially for the children, for invalids, growing girls, nursing mothers, elderly people, and persons recently oper ated upon who need bowel action with the least strain. Mis. Lillian BreDington of Woodruff, S. C., always gives her children Dr. Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin, and Mrs. A. E. Blond in of .Muskegon, Mich., will not have any other laxative in her home. Your druggist will supply you, and it only coats a cent a dose. Try it in constipation, colic, biliousness, flatulency, headaches, and to break up fevers and colds. Burgess-Nash Company • EVERYBODY^ STORE” The Dress Sensation of Omaha 800 Beautiful Sample Dresses In the Bargain Basement $13.75 Values Up to $34.50 800 in all—newest styles and fabrics that women and misses will take keen delight in wearing. You will find them fashioned of On account of the low pricings we will be unable to make exchanges or re funds. Egyptian Prints, the new Shekara Crepe, Flat Crepe, Taffeta, Georgette, Knitted Weaves, Trico Sham, Marvelette, Canton Crepe, Georgette and Canton Combinations. I.ong-w’aisted effects, becoming basque bodices, full skirted effects, slim paneled frocks, and smart sports ap parel—all are included in an array of dresses that will nma.se you with their attractiveness. Many of them have bead girdles, others lace collars or yarn embroidery, and some are all-over beaded. There are many draped effects, with trimming of flowers and ribbons. Navy Black Copen Gray Rose Tan Sand Cocoa Brown Sizes 16 to 52 Seldom dors a sale of dresses at this price include the sizes that wa offer—size* to fit every woman from the small girl to the woman who wears irregular sizes. Extra Salespeople Extra Selling Space Early Shopping Will Assure Better Selection Kantaln tlaariarnt “EVERYBODY’S STORE” Burgess-Nash Company. Display and Sale of Tie-Dyed Batik Silks Priced for Special Clearance Wondrous glowing colors—the art of Egypt and the orient-—dyed into silks of softest tex ture. For the past ten days Miss Bon Bonner Batik artist, has demonstrated that art of tieing and dyeing fabrics. Friday we offer the pieces that Miss Bonner has made. Adaptable for Blouses, Scarfs, Girdles, Hat Bands, Table Covers and many other uses Aladdin Soap for dyeing silks, special, 3 cakes for 25c Daylight Silk Shop—Socond Floor. Stockings Pair 25c Mothers will appreciate this opportunity to purchase fine mercerized hose for little twirls and the heavier ribbed stockings for boys. Broken sites in black and brown. Only a limited sup ply. Specially priced for Thursday. Main Floor Notion Specials for the Baby Vanta Twiatless Tape. Per, bolt, 10c. Rubber Baby Pante, wash able Pair, 29c. Pearl Buttons, baby size, Card, 7H«. Fancy Garters — pink or blue, pair, 39r. Saftey Pins, jrold plated, 3 cards, 25c. Maia Floor BABY DAY —in the Infants9 Shop A complete store in itself—a department where mothers may •hop undisturbed and uninterrupted, among the dainty and ador able apparel that is Babies’. Always we are making this shop a better place to buy—selling finer merchandise at less expenditure, t and rendering greater service. 'For Tiny Babies Flannel bands, 19c. Merino Shirts, 65c. Wool Gertrudes. 79e. Flannel Kimonos, 59c. Cotton Gertrudes, 59c. Cotton Gowns, 59e. Crib Blankets, $1.50. N'ainsook Gertrudes, 39c. Muslin Gowns, 79c. Babies’ Receiving Blankets 79c. _ Layette Sets 3 gowns. 3 skirts. 3 shirts. 2 binders. 3 pairs hose. 2 dozen diapers. 1 Blanket. Baby Pillows For crib or carriage. SOc to $6.50 For Older B&biet Plain little "hand - made dresses, $1.45. New spring coats and capes, $4.95 to $27.50. Lawn and silk bonnets, 7Sc to $4.95. Canvas Babr Swings, $1.00 to $3.50. Infants’ Nursery Chairs, $6 50. Hemmed Diapers, dozen, $1.95 to $5 50. Baby Hose, pair, 35c to $1.00. _ a We have a very complete library of books containing valuable information to moth ers which are loaned free of charge. Infants ’ Knitted Sweaters and Capes Cunning little coat ef fects with brushed wooll collars, slip over atyles and others that button, and wee little capes—all in baby shades of pink, blue, tan, and whit*, $2.95 to $6.95 Tiny Tots Dresses $1.39 Pretty little dresses of gingham in cheeks and plain colors. Some have hand work, con trasting trimmings. Sizes 2 to 6. Third floor. Infants’ Coats s Sizes up to 2 years. 3 $4.75 In pale blue or pink crepe de chine, cashmere, or crepella. These little models are lined with silk and daintily finished with touches of hand embroid ery, or lace insert*. We have a few styles espec ially suitable for the baby boy. Others priced up to $12.50. Sale of Baby Carriages $29.50 After a careful invoice, we concluded that our stock of baby carriages embraced too many makes and kinds. In order to reduce the stock we offer $35.00 to $40.00 values, splendid carriages. Genuine reed or manufactured reed products with rubber-tired wooden wheels in ivory, midnight blue, gray or brown. * Buy on Our Household Club Plan of Extended Payments and Pay as You Use It. Houufunitehlnf* Ship—Fourth FI Mr. SaTe of Boys’ Wash Suits 95c A fortunate purchase enables us to offer those exceptional values at this low pi ice. Mothers will find it an economy to buv a summer’s supply at this sale. Galatea Peggy doth Chambray And other popular materials. Oliver Twist, middy and coat belted styles in a wide variety of colors and color combinations. Sizes 8 to 8 years. Third Floor.