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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 7, 1924)
‘Mystery Man" Not so Rough at Drug Trial Narcotic Sleuth “Big” Bui Not “Hard,” Government Attempts to Show at Sam House Hearing. The Government produced John I! vise, the "rough mystery man" for whom attorneys for the defense ol Sim House clamored, and placed him on the witness stand in federal court Saturday morning Hesse, a narcotic agent, is a former St. Louis police officer. He denied being tlie rough person attorneys for tlie defense are endeavoring to prove him, however, although he admitted that he may have used a little pro fanity when referring to dope ped dlers as a class. Hesse Is 37 years old. 6 feet tail and weighs 210 pounds, he testified. Hut he emphatically denied using any of his strength in dealing with any of the defendants in the narcotic trial now in progress. Government Red*. "Didn't you tell one of the defend ants that he thought he was pretty tough, but that you were tougher and would show him?" questioned an attorney for the defense. "I did nothing of the sort,” retorted tlie bulky narcotic officer. Hesse told of arrfvlng in Omaha on the evening of July 29, and of h.s ac tivities which led up to tlie arrest of gam House in a downtown hotel. At tlie close of a lengthy cross-ex amination Hesse was dismissed and the government rested. Motion Overruled. Attorneys for the defense promptly moved that Judge Woodruugh direct a verdict for the defense. This mo tion was overruled. They then asked for a week's con tinuance, and Judge Woodrough con tinued the case till Monday. v The defense subpoenaed several po lice officers, deputy sheriffs and prison ers in the county jail, who were on l and in the court room to testify in case a continuance was not granted. Police Officers Ben Danbaum, George Brigham and Andrew Trapp; County Jailer Joseph Sherry and Deputy Sheriff Ernest Koenig and Ole Mor tensen, Charles Erway, Charles Hess, Isaac Driggers and Burt Buckler, county jail prisoners, were those sub ponaed. Telegrams Read. In cross-examining Hesse defense counsel indicated that it will attempt through deputy sheriffs and county jail prisoners to prove that O'Neil, who with House and Rurkery, is a defendant, was beaten about the face when he was taken to the jail follow ing his arrest by the interview with federal officers. Telegraphic messages caJoulated to show com piracy to violate the nar cotic act were introduced in the trial by government attorney yesterday afternoon. These mesages have /com monplace l^-xts. but deciphered by narcotic agents-have a sinister mean ing. Authorship Denied. ‘‘Cap use IS mirrors.” meant the ordering of illicit drugs for illicit sale, according to their interpreta tion; “Bring me some mills. At least 30.” read another message. The letter "m” at the beginning of a word is said to indicate a desire for morphine, while the letter in a similar position is taken by the officers to Indicate cocaine. House denied authorship of some nf the me- ages and denied havin received th others. ADMITTED SLAYER TO BE RETURNED Chief of Detectives Danbaum re i uived a telegram front Juneau. AVIs Saturday, .Gating that an officer will he sent here to take hack Rlchait Shay, 41. who came into central na tion late Thursday night and toll police he wanted to “take his modi fcino." lie said he killed his pal. Jn Smith, five years ago and lit a n ■< had a peaceful moment since. 1!' said the death of Srrklh was acclden, tal, resulting front the discharge m Shay’s gun while the two were load ing loot from a store they had broker into. , MONOPOLY BILL FOR HELIUM GAS AA'ashington, Dec. 8.— Action Aval started in congress today' to protect the American monopoly <m helium gas ilie noninflnmmablc gas which fillt the dirigibles Shenandoah and J.ot Angeles. Representative Watkins, democrat of Oregon, introduced a bill in tlit house providing against any exporta tion, and for the conservation anc development of the helium Industry which is centered at Fort Worth. The president would also be author 1r,ed to set aside such lands at necessary to control production. Royal Arch Convocation. The Grand chapter, Ttoyal A ret Mason* will hold a two-day meetlnt in Maeonic temple next Wednesdaj and Thursday. Wednesday at 6 there wilt be a supper to which all Koya Arch Masons are Invited l^wls E. Smith will be In chargi of ceremonies. I CHIROPRACTIC Grippe, fevers and colds respond quickly to CHIROPRACTIC Adjustments. Chiropractors make calls at your home when unable to come to the office. For Chiropractic Service «•« member of the Omaha Atlas LCItjb. Fag# ad in telephone directory. ' n Santa Will Ride on Crack Limiteds | *>' . • .. '■ saw ' Vr* ■ 1 1 A conductor's cap is the modish thing for Manta Claus this year. With orders from the Uulon Pacific system to catch each of its crack trains, Santa is regular railroader. He'll visit over 30 trains with every thing from Christmas trees t<> the "fixing” that goes to make a mer ry travelers’ Christmas eve. While most people are planning the celebration of Christinas In the happy circles of their homes, the thousands who are compeled to travel on the holiday are not being forgotten, according to an announce ment by the Union Pacific system today, which ought to make Santa C00LIDGE SIGNS BONUS FUND BILL Washington, Dec. 6.—President Coolidge today signed the deficiency bill providing $126,000,000 for admin istration and initial payments under the soldier bonus act and carrying out the recommendations of the rec I lamation fact-finding commission. Mr?. Norris Brown III. Mrs. Norris Brown is in St. Joseph hospital for treatment for a few clays. Sir* ami Mr. Brown will leave soon Claus a full-fledged railroader, con ductor's cap, red lantern, annual pass and all. Every limited roaring across the country will carry a gay party in stead of (he legendary gloom of Christmastide travelers. Santa's "running orders” read: ‘‘Catch every 1'nion Pacific, train carrying an observation car that runs on Christmas eve. Put on it a Christmas tree, trimmings, candy, toys, horns, drums, confetti, fes tive hats and everything that goes to make a genuine holiday party. See that not a single lonesome kid dle or homesick grownup remains.” for Seattle, Wash., to spend the holi days with their married daughters, who live there. YOUNG PUGILIST RUNS AFOUL COURT Mike Majkowski, 14, 4T-5S H street, who has acquired fame ns a neigh borhood pugilist, was committed to Riverview home by Judge I,. B. Bay in juvenile court Saturday. Mike Is alleged to have struck John Pietr.vkga, 11, who was returning from the grocery store with liis arms full of bundles. 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I'"' ‘‘“■"‘r Attnirllv* $15.00 u $50.00 | $15.00 $31.75 Call lor Special Appointment. AT 7403 or HA-2222 Open Every Evening 1924 Vote From 10 States Given Coolidge Plurality Exceeds Davis Total \ ote in Fourth of Commonwealths. By Associated Press. Washington, Dec. 6.—The vote for ihe three leiwUng presidential candi lates In the last election In 10 of the largest states totaled 10,530,042, ac cording to figures received here from secretaries of state after the official ’anvass. The official figures for all states have not yet been received. President Coolidge received 9,991,958 rotes in those 10 states, John VV. Davis 4,372.625 and Senator l,a Fol lette 2,165,459. The states are New fork, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Massachusetts, Indiana, New Jersey, Missouri and Iowa. In each of them President Coolldge received more than 500,000 votes. In the 1920 election those states east 14,437,104 votes, of which President Harding received 9,805,778 and James M. Cox 1,531,326. Sixty Per Cent for Coolldge. Analysis of the statistics indicate Senator La Follette drew slightly more from the republicans than from the derriocrats. Coolldge received 60.4 per cent of the total vote In the 10 states, Davis 26.4 per cent and La Follette 13.3 per cent. In the 1920 election Harding received 68 per cent of the total vote In the same states and Cox 32 per cent. La Follette, It would appear, drew 7.6 per cent from the republicans and 6.6 per cent from the democrats. Coolldge had a plurality of 5,619.333 over Davis in tlie 10 states and a plurality of 7, 826.499 over La Follette. The president also had a majority o£ 3,453,874 over the combined Davis and T,a Follette vote In the 10 states. Pennsylvania gave l oollge a plurality of 992,2SD, the largest plurality ever given any presidential candidate by that state. Illinois gave Coolldge the second largest plurality with 876,346, and New York the third largest with 869,262. South Was I.uUewarin. From official returns now In It is shown that Coolidge’s plurality exceeded the vote for Davis in more than a quarter of the stntes. I>a Fol lette polled a larger vote than Davis in at least five states. Including Wis consin, where his plurality over Cool idge reached 1 42,064. Interest in the national election ap parently was not very keen In the south. Practically every state tn that section, excepting Georgia, showed a smaller total vote than that In the presidential election of 1920. No, we don't think the republicans put anything over on ns; they meretj put something under us and exploded it.—Columbia Record._ I- CANARIES for Christmas— j I Give a. sweet voiced* little snides j! | **k loom chaser** for a Christmas y | The “I.Ivins Music Boi” Is the name | f| yjj W for tho famous patented Gelsler £]f •/ Hollers. They ure trained and bred f especially for as In Germany and that name stomped on the Inside wing ts your gunrnnlfr against Iml- j ^ tatlon. I Their oweet voices, rompnrfd to tne T. sharp, ahrlll voice of the A merles* Live UlltS canary, are what have mnde the Cniinrics Gelsler Rollers famous. | "3T Max GEISLER £* *10.00 OVi I’upple, Kstabllehed 1888 All Kind, The oldest bird and pi t animal house In y *7.50 up ■ tho world 1617 Farnam Omaha, J»'ebra*ka • ' i, j- ,'/y . ' • . . , * • ' One of the Most Beautiful LAMPS Shown This Year Complete, 4 (as illustrated) 14 This style of lamp has only been available in the past at a very much higher price. Georgette Shade Trimmed with galloon and dainty silk flowers. Metal Lamp Exquisitely wrought and gild ed. embellished with amber and amethyst drops. GIFT SHOP MAIN FLOOR O-— O Fancy Pillows Downy, soft and exceedingly attractive, that add a touch of color and elegance to your davenport or easy chair. Round, Oval, Square, Oblong; in Velvets, Silkt and Damasks 7.50 10.00 12.00 15.00 17.50 20.00 o-o Scenic French Tapestries These panels are much in de mand for hanging over man tels, sideboards and side ta llies. Biz# 32x50. 15.00 Bize 42x72 .25.00 Size 40x58 ..*10.00 Bize 38x52 .17.75 Size 50x80 .58.75 Size 70x52 .33.50 Size 50x80 .55.00 o-o Table Scarfs Including almost every size and kind we know of in Tap estry, Damask, Silk Moquette and combinations of these ma terials. Tapestries, 12x54 2.75 and 3.00 Damasks, 12x54 . 8.50 10x48 . 4.50, 5.00 13x54.3.00 Combinations of Damask and Velvet- 13x50 .1.75 s»g»g» '-rrz'cvz' 1000 (Wonderful Gifts cflr hwitin^ltj Low pricey Furniture is the gift that endures and really serves every member of the family. You can always afford to look with liberality upon the purchase of furniture because it'is for the home. At the same time it is only right that you should get the utmost for your money and we are therefore indicating the best bargains in our stock by hanging round, pale green price cards upon them, oo-—00 ... Oriental Rugs From inaccessible corners of the Orient we have imported the finest collection of Oriental Rugs our store has ever offered. The fact that prices are very low indeed will add considerable zest to any purchase you may make, for you will be getting a real bargain. Several 3-lxl-8 Ladic Mats, soft rose and blue .9.50 Several 3x1-10 Ladic Mats in soft rose and blue.12.50 Several 3-6xl-8 Ladic Mats in soft rose and blue . . . . .14.50 Several 4-6x2-7 Belouchistan Mats in dark rose and mahogany shades, for table throws. 23.50 Several 6-3x2-9 Belouchistan Mats in dark rose and mahogany shades, for table throws. 35.00 Several 3-5x6 Mosoul Rugs, blue background with rose. 57.50 4x2-6 Lilahan Rugs, blue background with rose ...-110.00 4-2x14-6 Kazak Runner in Turkos red and soft blue.75.00 6x9 Anatolian Rugs, blue allover patterns . 195.00 9-9x7-11 Anatolian Rugs, copper-rose ground .235.00 12-5x9-2 Melaz Rugs, pink background, suitablefor bedroom...-275.00 9x11-9 Arak Rugs in blue ground with soft rose’ border. ..330.00 00--QO Chinese Rugs For Christmas Giving The finest we have seen for many a day have been unhaled '*"fc upon our second floor. As Christmas gifts they will be most acceptable. * Values .lrc Exceptional 2x2 Chinese, Mup and taupe, at. 120.00 8x10 Chinese, gold, taupe, and blue. 2x4 Chinese, tnupe and gold, at. 27.50 at.225.00 to 275.00 .'1x5 Chinese, taupe and gold, at. (10.00 , 0x12 Chinese, gold, taupe, and blue. .1x6 Chinese, taupe and gold, at. 70.00 at . . 500.00 to 575.00 4x7 Chinese, dark blue and rose. 00.00 9x15 Chinese, taupe background, ^ 5x8 Chinese, dark blue and rose at . .575.00 border .150.00 12x15 Chinese, taupo background. f>xU Chinese, taupe shade, at. .. 105.00 at.725.00 SECOND FLOOR m — — _- on Prosaic but Popular, The Gift That Santa Brings Through the Kitchen Door A Detroit Jewel Range Is Mother’s Best Kitchen Help The One Illustrated— Has patented double wall oven construction, one Riant burner, thvee ■standard burners, NEW single valve double hne oven burner, enamel burner tray, blue steel broiler pan, enamel splashers, oven and broiler doors. Baking oven, 16x18x12; Broiling and toasting even, 16x18x9. Pay Next Year , _ , . -n _. You can pay for your The Regular Price is G2.;>0 A (~\ r* /^v range by opening an /\ I I account, making vour Svecial Price “ /.JU s January and thereafter .4 liberal allowance on vour old month— rH*° "f’ 1 <>r stove null be applied on Vour purchase - Special Detroit Jewel Floor Samples lAiel Line Are Offered at Reduced Prices FREE Visit Old Santa in Our Bis, Brisht TOY I I -> Come prepared to see the finest of Toys at most rea sonable prices SLEDS All sizes in Speedawav, easy to guide sled' with steel runt ners and hardwood bed. 32 inch Size, 2.00 Larger sizes at— 3.50, 3.75 and 4.50 Two-passenger speedsters 6.00 We List Especially Good Toys 25-inch light blue Poll Car riage. adjustable back ami rub ber tired wheels .. .7.00 18-inch Mamma Poll, with bobbed hair and moving eyes. .7.50 18-inch Jointed Poll, with lone curls and moving eyes. .5.00 20-inch enameled Poll Fed. Bt.7.50 17- inch five-drawer white Chif fonier, at .4.00 18- inch ivory Pres'er, w ith mir ror and thre drawers. .. 3.75 27- inch blue Pre"ing Table, with large drawer and triple mirror, at .... .8.50 28- inch pink China Cabinet, with glass doors and three drawers .7.50 Electric Stove, with oven and f >ur aluminum pans.. 10.50 Toonerville Trolley.50c •'The Teddy Bear That Prowled at Night,” a new hook in gift box. at. 75<* Poll’s 23-piece large size Tea et, nt.3.50 Standard gauge Lionel Train, nth engine and two Pullman caches, at .16.50 Mechanical Train of 2 coaches utd coal car on large circle of :ra,-k. Complete.3.00 Child's fumed oak drop leaf Desk. 34 inches long. .. 0.00 Child's 22-inch fumed oak flat top Desk, with blackboard— »t .6.00 ( hild's very heavy 22-inch fold ing oak Table . .4.00 Child’s 12-inch fumed or.k Chair, very strong.2.5V O-6 Special Values In Blankets Suitable for Xmas Gifts 72x80 fine cotton blankets. tor. 3.05 •>8xSiO part wool blankets. for 6.50 70x82 good wool and cotton blankets 7.85 A