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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 22, 1923)
| Home-Managed 1 Chautauqua at Gibbon Success Nebraska Talent on Second Season's Bill Brings Profit to Sponsors—Pro gram Varies. Special Dispatch tn The Omaha nee. Gibbon, Nob., Aug. 21.—The in dependent Chautauqua at Gibbon clos ed A splendid eight-day program with £ a crowded house Sunday. This is the second season for a home-managed entertainment In this community. t. l.ast year the local business and pro fessional men formed an association and employed their own tnlent. They assembled a seven-day program which was presented in a tent in Davie park. At the close, of the season there was a clear profit of over $700. The association decided to build a , permanent pavilion for the use of nil community outdoor productions. It was finished one week before this summer's Chautauqua wag given. Big Crowd Opening Night. On the opening night, the building was filled to hear the address hy John Mason Welles of Grand Island college. Monday evening the As sociation Glee club of Grand Island gave a full evening's program. The crowd overflowed into the space .out side the pavilion. Tuesday night the Industrial school bnnd of Kearney gave an hour's concert followed by “The Half Truth About the Rail roads," by Howard Elliot of Omaha, the editor of the Union Pacific magazine. The daytime of Tuesday and Wed nesday was occupied by the com munity fair and the baby clinic. The ^^j^.'bitlon of stock and farm products fc^"was held in the park. The Riggs ' building contained the exhibition of domestic science and art. At the baby clinic In the Presbyterian church a local doctor and dentist were nssisted by Kearney and Shelton physicians In examinlfig 85 babies. Discusses Farm Problems. Wednesday evening the Kiwanis club double quartet of Kearney gave the prelude to an address by Newton Gaines of the federal farm' bureau at Lincoln on the "Farm Problem ” Thust the most vital phases of life in this community were discussed in the various lectures. The literary society of one of the rural school dis tricts presented a delightful little comedy, "Back to the Farm," Thurs day night. m Friday evening the operetta, “The Feast of the Little Lanterns," was presented. The cast of 58. beautifully costumed and trained, sang and danced the charming story told In the lovely little \ght opera by Paiul Bliss. “The Charm Sehool," a comedy by Alica Duer Miller, was given Satur day night by the Yankee girls. A record crowd attended the last three evenings, averaging from 750 to 800 a night. T>r. W. O. Jones of York college spoke Sunday morning. Bishop Beecher of the Episcopal church, former Gibbon resident, spoke Sun day evening. The united church rs gave the music. ie community was more enthus ,0-iic than ever over their locally managed week of entertainment and inspiration. The attendance and gross receipts for 1923 well exceeded those for 1922. Bandit Killed Near Sioux City Truck Driver Slays Highway man W ho Shoots Him in Abdomen. Sioux City. la.. Aug. 21— Georpe Johnson, 28, was shot and killed early today when he attempted to hold up Otto Mitchell, a truck driver, at Mo ville, near here. According to Mitchell's story, John son commanded the driver to halt, ■hooting Mitchell in the abdomen when the order was disregarded. Mitchell says he then opened fire, killing Johnson almost Instantly. Johnson's body was carried to a waiting car by his brother, Matt John son, and then do the farm of the latter Matt was arrested and is be ing held In jail here.. Matt denies he knew his brother Intended to hold up Mitchell. Mitchell will recover. ■ . The Johnson brothers are world r vetBran8' _ Observers to Study Eclipse in Mexico Flagstaff, Arlz.. Aug. 21-First de tachment. of the Lowell observatory expedition which will observe the complete solar eclipse September 10 from a point near Ensenada, capital of Lower California, left here yester day and today. Dr. V. O. Slipper, chief of tlx Lowell observatory staff; Dr. f ° Lam plant). Earl Slipper. Stanley Syke. and Paul Klipseh all menv hera of the staff, and their families will make the trip by automobile. Instruments and supplies will be transported by motor truck. According to Information received at Lowell observatory, the path nr the eclipse across Mexico and Lower California will be dotted with the temporary stations erected by parti s from the principal observatories of the United States and Europe. Large Crowd Attracted by Female Impersonator Hundreds of people watched Fran els Renault, the famous impersonator, change from his male attire to female apparel In the window of the Burgess Nash store Tuesday noon. lie applied the makeup with clever touches and after donning a beautiful f gown, designed by June Hand, the ' originator of the Sassy Jane Frocks carried by Burgess Nash company, he walked from the store to the World theater where he i® appearing 1 n* wreek. _ Pilot Killed in-Fall. Syracuse, N. Y., Aug. 21.—Albert F Bradley of New Haven, Conn., was Instantly willed tpday when a hydro plane he "as piloting" lashed to the ground on a farm near Ira station. • Albuquerque Editor Again Held for Libel Santa Fe. N. M.. Aug. 21.—Carl C. Magee, editor of the New Mexico State Tribune, Albuquerque, was bound over in district court here Monday to await action of the grand jury. The editor is charged with having libeled C. J. Roberts, former chief justice of the state supreme court, through publication in the Tribune of an editorial which alleged that Roberts was one of three judges who participated in a decision by which a. considerable number of votes were thrown out in an election con test: Magee furnished bond by re newing an appearance bond of $1,000 previously filed, Roberts was onf of the attorneys for the state in the recent prosecu jtlon of Magee before District Judge D. J. Leahy at Las Vagas, in which the editor was charged with con tempt of court. He was found guilty on font counts and sentenced to 360 days in jail and his paper fined $4,050. Magee filed notice of an ap peal and three days later Onvernnr Hinkel pardoned him and suspended payment of the fine. Oil Way to Hayti. Martin Kelly, who was public works offiter in the Virgin Islands while George Keyser, how assistant United States attorney, was government at torney there a few years ago, called on Mr. Keyser Monday. Mr. Kelly is on his way from Montana to Hayti, where he will be in charge of United States sanltaty engineering opera tions. Pneumonia Victim. Floyd Gragg, 29, died of pneumonia Monday in a local hospital. He is stir vied by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gragg of Crawford, Tenn. The body will he taken to Crawford. Tell The Omaha Bee Want Ad Taker to index your ad. 18 Disappear Fromf Chicago Institution Instructor Tells of Cries Dur ing Night—Investigation Fol lows Discovery of Body Hanging in Cell. By International »wa Service. Chicago, Aug. 21.—Eighteen boys have mysteriously disappeared from the Chicago parental school, accord ing to charges made Monday during an investigation of the conduct of the school. The investigation was held in crim inal court before Judge Michael L. McKinley, chief justice. It was launched after James Wright, a 14 yegr-old inmate of the school, was found hanging in a cell. Whether the lad committed suicide or was killed aud strung up Is to be deter mined by the court. The information that 18 boys have mysteriously disappeared from the school was given by Alderman Bowler, who brought about the inquiry after the Wright bby was found dead. Place of Punishment. The school is under jurisdiction of the Chicago board of education. It is maintained as a place of punish ment for boys between the ages of 10 and 16 who violate the rules of the public schools. Allen M. Kline, an instructor, test! fied that cries of boys being beaten in the night often awakened him. “At one time I heard many pitiful cries and pleadings at night when the boys were beaten in the guard room," Kline said. “On going up 1 found John I.eonard, one of my pu pils, who had been beaten so badly y WARNING!^ ' Watch- Wait-Be all set1 fo share in the mightiest sale of recent years Opens Friday Morning 20 Salesladies Wanted To assist in serving the crowds which are certain to respond to this unpar alleled sale. about the face that I could rot recognize him." Tells of Boatings. Raymond Stefano, a 10 year-old boy, testified he had been beaten by Timothy Shea, a guard. "Mr. Shea beat me with a stick three times,” the child said. "The boys told him I had sat up in Jied." Like the Florida convict camps, the limit was 24 lashes, according to Frank Prusak. Frank is a timid lit tle fellow of 14 years. "Shea beat me because I was look ing around talking,” the boy said. “You know they are not supposed to give you more than 24 lashes but Shea whipped me a lot more and my back whs black and blue." Describes Punishments. Kline, the instructor, described punishment known as "muscle grind ing” and "ducking.” In the muscle grind the muscles ere pinched until the limbs are numb. The ducking* according to Kline, consisted of put ting a boy's head under water "until the bubbles come.” Dry Law Conference Is Planned by Coolidge Washington, Aug. 21.—President Coolidge has made tentative plans for calling a conference of state govern ors in Washington to discuss the en forcement of the national prohibition law, it was learned officially at the White House this afternoon. Motorist Fined $50. F. Nebb., of Herman, Neb., was fined $50 for reckless driving In police court Tuesday morning, and a com panion, 15. Marsh, also of Herman, was fined $10 on a charge of drunk enness. Horses for Pageant Sought by Samson "Samson" requests that all who have saddle horses and wish to ride in the Ak Sar Ben pageant parade register their names with Gus Renze in the Ak-Sar-Ben den. It is no easy task to obtain the right horses for this parade even when only 20 floats were used.' This year will require more saddle horses for outriders. And some of the floats are so huge that they will need eight horses to pull them. “No ordinary horse can be used in these parades,’’ says W. S. Jardine, who for 28 years has had control of the transi>ortation problems of Ak Sar1 Ben. “The horse must not only be good looking and a strong puller, but he must have a good disposition and be able to adapt himself to an unusual situation.” Editor Elopes. John Henry, 28, managing editor of the Council Bluffs Nonpareil, eloped Saturday to Mount Ayr, la., with Mrs. Grace Wood, 23, who has been employed as secretary to Edwin It. Jackson, head of the trust depart ment of the Council Bluffs Savings bank. The marriage ceremony was per formed by ltev. Edgar Price of Ayr, formerly pastor of the First Christian church in Council Bluffs. Shoot Tryout. A tryout for the Seventh corps area citizens' military training camp rifle team, which will shoot In the national matches at Camp Perry, Ohio, will be gin at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, on August 24.__ The Shop for Women and Little Women Edward Reynolds Co. ■" 1613 Farnam St. "N Fur Trimmed Coats Hold First Place in Milady ’s Favor For This Season Coats with wonderful fur collars, cuffs and band ings. The richest of fabrics. I Entire Stock Now Priced 20% Under October Prices These are savings which shrewd shoppers are actively enjoying. $89.50 Coats Now $71.60 $69.50 Coats Now $55.60 $49.50 Coats Now $39.60 Kit Fox, Brown Fox, Opossum, Lynx, Beaver, Red Fox, These New Autumn Q A 50 Wool Frocks Developed from Poiret Twills, Wool t Crepes, Charmeen. Modes that are appealing to the women who ad mire style distinction. Formerly of Eldrege-Reynoldt Co. y DRINK MORE MILK \ A Roberts Wagon Passes \ Your Door Every Day. If Your Water is Cloudy— If your watei* is cloudy and a bit too unsightly for table use, order an extra bottle of Roberts Milk. You’ll find that it will satisfy your thirst in every way, as well as furnish a delightful re freshing drink. Milk is a builder of strong, healthy bodies. Now is the time for you to start drinking more of it. ' Roberts Milk is pasteurized, always sweet. Keep an EXTRA BOTTLE in your ice box at all times. N Welcome to Nebraska Editors The Nebraska Press Association will have a three dav “outing” in Omaha beginning Thursday, and 300 sturdy editors will frolic here as only editors can frolic. It is a great compliment to Omaha as a host that these discriminating men like to visit Omaha, and it is a compliment to Omaha to say that this city fully appreciates the value of the friendship of these important factors in real life. Ne braska newspapers rank with the best in the country. They are independent, and ever working for the advancement of the state and its best interests. All Omaha bids these editors welcome, and they know how sincere and cordial an Omaha welcome is. J. L. BRANDETS & SONS. Presenting New Styles I Fall Coats For Women and Misses Priced 25.00 Plain tailored coats of tan and plaid polo color ar.d coating mixtures. Polo color coats with large shawl collars of skunk dyed and natural opossum. Blue and black bolivia coats in plain tailored or dressy styles. An assort ment *o please any woman. All sizes from 16 to 44. Second Floor New, Smart, Beautiful Fall Frocks For Women and Misses Priced *25 to *95^ Are now on 'display. Dresses designed and created l>y New York’s and Paris’ leading eouturieres and costumers. Frocks of rich satin, satin Canton and of the finest of dress silks, wool dresses of Poiret twill and charmeen and novelty velours. Second Floor =Odds and Ends Summer Wash Goods™1 Some are full pieces, some are short lengths or remnants and include materials for boys’ or girls’ school suits or dresses, children’s rompers, women’s house dresses, wrappers, etc. The values range from 15c to 29c. Wednesday, per yard — B»sement—North —t—— ™.New Arrivals From Europemm Fine Table Linen Some of our latest arrivals from Europe in the way of linen, cloths and napkins purchased di rect from the leading manufacturers. Many housekeepers like the silver bleach or three quarter bleach as it is commonly known. 54x54-inch silver bleached tops or lunch cloths, each, at 3.98 24x24 napkins, dox., 9.98 54x60-inch table cloths in silver bleach, 4.59 64x64-inch table cloths, at 6.98 All of the above poods are hemmed and ready for use; for L service there is nothine better. 1 — 1 Main Floor—Writ 1 ^——3 Wednesday Is Caramel Day. That means that on Wed nesday you can come here and buy delicious full cream caramels, some plain and some with nuts, at a price that is consider ably less than that which we ask on other days. Wednesday they will be sold at only, per lb., 39c Main Floor—Writ Notion Sale Sewing Silk—-50-yard spools, special, 4C Colored Bias Tape—6-vard bolts, special, 9C* Machine Needles—Regularly, tube, 15c; special, 10r Shinola Shoe Polish—Any color, special, can, 7C Paper Shopping Bags—10c size for 5<* Gainsborough Single Mesh Hair Nets—All colors, cap or fringe, special, dozen, 95<* Gains! 'rough Double M e s b Hair Neta—Special, doz. 1.35 Bone Hair Pins 10c box, Crown Sanitary Napkins— Dozen to the box, 35<* Kleinert*s Jiffy Panta -— All sizes, regularly 49c. spec., 39C Dr. Parker or Hickory Waists —For boys or girls, regularly 49c, special, 39<* Lorraine Dress Shields—Sizes •, 3 and 4. special, pair, 1})<* Shoe and Slipper Trees—Regu larly JOc, special, 7C M ain Floor—South | Wall Paper A fortunate purchase of a manufacturer's surplus stock enables ns to offer unusual values in desirable wall papers, suitable for decorating the en tire house. These papers are now on sale at two special prices. Lot 1—30-Inch Plain Oatmeal Paper* Bedrooms, in stripes and chintzes; living rooms and dining rooms in tapestries and stripes; kitchen papers in blocks and granites. All have matched borders. These pa pers are worth to 27c; Q _ special per roll, Lot 2—Include* 30-Inch Har monella Blend*, Grass Cloth* and Tape»trie» For living rooms and dining rooms; bed room papers in new chintzes and stripes. These papers rep resent values to 44o. These pa pers are to be sold with 1 T borders, at, per roll, lit Our paper hangers guarantee their work. Fifth Floor-Writ School Opening Suggestions Little Tots’ Sweaters Little Tot*’ Sweater*—Imports and domestic makes. When the cooler fall days come the chil dren must be warmly dressed and these sweaters fill the need. Delightfully attractive, all wool, white and dark col ored yarns in slipovers, single and double-breasted models; some are daintily trimmed in contrasting shades of blue, gold, red and pink stitching; others belted and pocketed; 1.98'° 6.50 Third Floor—Ea*t Dainty Muslin Underwear Dainty Undarmuslins—To fill the needs of the school girl. Correct, simply fashioned as girls like it. A two-piece set, comprising vest and stepins of fine Windsor crepe in ^ CQ pastel tints, each set, 1 aOJ/ Princess Slips—Of sateen in black, navy, brown, white, flesh and gray; plain tailored, narrow braid edgings trim them: a complete assortment, selling now O QQ for z.yo Third Floor—East For School--The Netherall To be listed among the needs of the girl getting ready for school. It is the loveliest of "undies." too. de veloped in pretty shades of flesh novelty materials in a garment that is boneless, light, flexible and easily laundered: an undergarment for dainty school girls. Three garments in one. vest, brassiere and hip con finer combined; practical girls appreciate them. See it in our corset department and you will be as en thusiastic about it as we are. The price O AA is very moderate, special. JiUU Third Floor—North ■ School Gloves “Gauntlet*" — Novelties and plain styles, lambskin and cape skin in brown beaver, gray and tan. Imported and Amer ican made, O special, “ Long Suede Fabric Glove* K 1 b 0 w lengths, spear point backs, in beaver, mode, mastic pongee and white, spe cial, per pair. Main Floor North Boys’ and Girls’ School Shoes Tan. brown and black calf skin and olkskin; in copulation hoiphts and extra hiph cuts with buckles attached Sires 6 to 8, 3.00 to 1 QC 3.30 values, per pair, * Sir.es 8 4 to 11, 3.73 to 4.00 values, per pair, - 1 Sues 114 to 2, 4.25 to 4.50 values, per *y QC pair. Third Floor—East