Son of American Woman Victim of Germany’s “Ogre” Mother of “Murder Victim No. 9’’ in Trial of German Killer, Now Lives on Staten Island. By S. I>. WEYER. International News Service Staff Correspondent. Hanover, Germany, Dec. 12.—"Mur. der No. 9. Call the witnesses.’’ A dead silence fell over the court room today as the stern voice of the prosecuting attorney called the case linking America with the murder trial of Fritz Haarmann, confessed slayer of 14 youths and charged with killing twice that many. The case was that of the killing of Richard *Graef, 19. son by her first marriage of Mrs. William Drandorff, of Staten island, New York. Court officials confirmed the fears of Mrs. Drandorff that her son had been a victim of the attic ogre. Haar mann himself made a categorical con fession to International News Service last nlgfct of the Graef killing, through Public Defender Judge Ben fey. Brother Star Witness. The star witness today was Oscar Graef, Richard's 21-year-old brother. But the witness whose "keen feminine intuition" led to the discovery of the crime and the subsequent confession was Otto’s pretty fiancee, Frauleln Anna Weklehaus, who has been a "little mother" to the three Graeg sons since their own mother went to America. The murder shattered Richard's golden hopes of a great future in the Vnited States. He was waiting un til he would be admitted to the Ger man immigration quota when he fell Into the claws of the human beast of prey. In their little tenement home, Anna and Otto told the full story, only frag n>«"ki of which wer# told In court thl# morning. Cases where Haar mann confesses are handled with ma chlne-like swiftness, only the Identi fication of clothes being necessary be fore the prosecution passes on down the long list of slayings. "Richard came home one night in October iaet year,” Anna said. "He was worn and tired and hungry. He had tried to go to Switzerland to take a job until he could go to America, but he had to return because he had no passports. Went to Seek .lob. "He seemed utterly worn out. Ot to end I urged him to rest and I started to make dinner for him but Richard said he must go to the sta tion where he had met a man who would give him woVk. That was the last we saw of him. "Nearly a year passed when I read of the Haarmann case. We had no clue except that the paper said Haar mann always hovered near the sta tion and lured youths home with him. X urged Otto to go to the police but he was skeptical. But finally he went and confronted Haarmann. Haar mann finally admitted he had sold such a suit as Richard had on to the ba rber. "Otto went then to the barber who was wearing Richard’s suit. Then he knew Richard was the victim. We couldn't find the heart to write his mother, though she constantly in quired about Richard." "That, in the words of Anna and Otto, is the family drama lying be hind the swift v courtroom episode of "murder number 0—trial of Fritz Haarmann." (Copyright. 19:(.) Modern Woodmen Initiate 100 JNIew Members at York York, Dec. 12.—As a result of in tensive work by membership com mittees, York Modern Woodmen lodge has recently received 100 new mem bers. A degree team from the York lodge directed the floor work at the district meeting at Osceola. Repre sentatives from York, 1’olk, Butler, IMatte and Colfax counties were pres ent. C. W. Henry of Denver has been appointed to do special work among the Woodmen lodges of the state for the remainder of the year. P. A. PETERSEN l —1710 DODGE ST.— R It Will Pay You to Come || to 1710 Dodge and Shop u —SATURDAY— * Special Bargains for the Early Shopper » BRACELET WATCHES 1 10 Jewels, lever WHILE THEY LAST The.* watch*. 5 movements (not , _ are actually * rjriindrr). whit- /K 10 made to i*ll Zs |L T II U at *17.50. EV. S Every one car- M ery one in a Hr- oar m»r«n- ^1/ f 0 W ^ beautiful Gift j§ jj _EVERY ONE GUARANTEED_ R I LADIES’ RINGS g I DIAMONDS Fo,M'n I |K fiMit'i m4 rln|i, Inolud- K JJ Gentlemen’, mill l„r Mnnonlc. Odd Eel- SC S(R watch. 15 Jewel*. low*. Elk*, e»r„ and XI w A* lllantrated. Spe- ruby, and ntber *oli* m cial for Saturday. _ talren. Special at 1 $14.95 «°m% $11.95 S | A DANDY WATCH FOR BOYS | 2 White or Black Faces w Wa Silver or Gilted Cates Hj B A d a n d y b o y’e MS 3d watch and a good B timekeeper. Ev* K 52 ery boy wanta a W ft watch. Thla will S 22 make a dandy Xmaa JR ft gift for the boy. & S CUFF LINKS I CLOCKS S While, treen or yellow, SILVERWARE E? ^n«nMrw^n,^,v',,■ TOLIET GOODS 8 I *200 G0LEATHERILS ® I IVORY TOILET GOODS i | AT LOWEST PRICES | 3 3setT' 7 Manicure Sets, $5.50 up S jf ?\ * reduced prices K 'f ^\^^BwXMEiMiZUd Saturday. JK 2jj STORE OPEN SATURDAY UNTIL 9 P. M. wj I PETERSEN! | Z 1710 DODGE ST. Z i || A Small Deposit Holds Any Article n i f-- ' ■ - - a Burgess Bedtime Stories ^ By Thornton W. Burges* Now >nd then eome humble pie le rood for every one to try. —Reddy For Reddy Is Very Humble. Reddy Fox had slowly mad* his way back to the ruined home in the Old Pasture. He had listened to the voices of the dogs as they had fol The stars rante nut and twinkled down on him. Ibwed Mrs. Reddy, and his sharp ears had told him when at last they had lost her trail and couldn’t find it a gain. He knew that Mrs. Reddy was safe and he knew that sooner nr later she would return to the ruined home in the Old Pasture. He was eager to see her, yet he dreaded her return. It had been a terrible day, the worst day in all his life. It would have been bad enough anyway, but the knowledge that it had all been his own fault made it worse. He couldn't forget that Mrs. Reddy had warned him to keep away from that chicken yard. If he had heeded her their home would not now be ruined. So Reddy was very unhappy as he lay down near the entrance to that ruined home and waited. The stars came out and twinkled down on him. His feet were sore from much run ning, and he was still very, very tired. He was hungry, too. He was hungry, but he didn't feel like hunting for a dinner. Altogether he was a most unhappy Fox. The faintest of footsteps caused Reddy to look up. A shadowy form appeared coming down one of the old cowpaths. It was Mrs. Reddy. She stopped close to Reddy. He didn’t lift his head. “Well,” said Mrs. Red dy, "what have you got to say for yourself?” "Nothing, my dear," mumbled Red dy meekly, "excepting that I'm so thankful nothing happened to you.” "Something did happen to me." re torted Mrs. Reddy. "Some of those shot hit me. It's a wonder I'm alive. I suppose you know It Is all your fault." "Yes," replied Reddy in a very low voice. "Didn't I warn you to keep away from that chicken yard?" demanded Mrs. Reddy. "Yes." replied Reddy, in a still low er voice. "If you had kept away from that chicken yard," continued Mrs. Reddy, "those hunters wouldn't have tried to get you today. They wouldn't have ruined our home. Now we haven't any home. We have got to make a new home. And It is all because you didn't have sense enough to keep away from that henhouse." "I know It," said Reddy very hum bly. "It was every bit my fault. I—I —I haven't a word to say for myself." "But I’ve something to say,” said Mrs. Reddy, and she proceeded to say it. My, how that tongue did go! She pointed out to Reddy that few people can get Into trouble without making trouble for others who are innocent. She toll! him that he deserved all that he had suffered during that day. My, my. her tongue certainly did go! And Reddy didn't have a word to say. Ho was very, very humble. Finally Mrs. Reddy said, "Let's eat.” Reddy looked up in surprise. Mrs. Reddy went behind a bush and brought out a fat, speckled hen and laid it down in front of Reddy. You should hate seen the expression on Reddy's face. He didn't know what to say. Mrs. Reddy grinned. Then she told him how she had gotten even by catching that hen. “But it is the last one well take from that hen house," said she. ''Remember that— it is the last one." Then they set tled down to enjoy their dinner, and yrhile they ate they planned a new home. (Copyright. 1921.) The next story: "Making the Best of a Bad Matter." Former Sheriff Stricken. Beatrice, Dec. 12.—W. R. Jones, pioneer of fiage county and oneiime sheriff, was stricken with paralysis at his home in West Beatrice and is in a serious condition. He formerly re sided on a farm northeast of the city. DUBOIS DEFEATS WATER PROPOSALS Table Rock, Dec. 12.—At a special election held at DuBois, in which the citizens voted on a bond proposition to provide a municipal water system, both proposals on the ballot were defeated. The proposi tion establishing the public water works was defeated by one vote, there being 70 votes in favor and 71 against. On the issuing of water honds the vote was a tie, 70 for and 70 against the bonds. Laurel Storkman Receives Season s Top Lamb Price Laurel. t Dec. 12.—H. Lee Norris, stockman, who specializes in sheep raising and provides warm quarters for early iambs, recently sold a double deck of carefully fed lambs, receiving $15 a hundred pounds for the lot, which was not only the top market price but also the record price tor the season. For Folds, Grip or Influenza and as a Preventive, ,take Laxative BUpMO QUININE Tablets. A Safe and Proven Remedy. The box hears the signature of E. W. Grove. 30c.— Advertisement. Peerless Petroleum Ooke The Heavy Kind j Few Ashes - - All Heat UPDIKE lcTaleco& WAlnut 0300 _ _____ | •> y 1 ; ; L; \ ■, -pj1-- r I "1 r '. .,.P;.- -i p.P 1 ,,. P:,,.. j All Men i Like Them! _ When you are out to buy your overcoat— you fix in your mind the price you want to pay—then you look for the best quality that price will buy. The overcoat MUST fit—the pattern and style must meet your fancy. Come to Bond’s—just figure out the price you want to pay— we’ll fit your figure and your price. Bond* s i c.,. luxe do nil Veen , to Wear Tuxedo Kilh iour Suite Tuxedo wit *27-5# *5-»7-5« Bond’s superior tai loring construction gives you wonderful satisfactory wearing service from the day you buy a Bond Over coat to the end of the season—and more! The style is “tailored in” and not pressed in. Big burly weather de 0 fying great coats— styled with roomy comfort—smart and rugged—of the finest dependable woolens, nrhey’re warm! NVw York S— i i -...j ■.,, =g»i Cleveland Chicago Model Detroit j; New English A*1?" • Toledo Pittsburgh 2.Ponfa Youngstown "Jrania uuisviiie o •« Columbus St. Louis OUltS Cincinnati Lorain Kansas City g. —^ Omaha Buffalo Z Boston Milwaukee $30 .ad $35 Open Saturday Until 9 p. m. I . i , ______ Minneapolis l $tw i i •MAYDEN’g; A Gift Sale of Boys’ Wear $12.50 Boys’ Overcoats Fine all wool, ▲ nmferial, nicely Q m md tailored, all woo! Jra M ■ / C cloth lining Yl Bin muff pocket ^B^B ™ convertible collar. B ■< ulsterette belted models — sir.es ^ to 10 years. Boys’ 2-Pant Suits High grade. "Sonny ^^^k A Q V Boy" and other fine UV ■make*, splendidly %J LJ } tailored suits of all wool fabrics, attrac- B B ■ tive patterns and models. Sires 6 to and $12.95 “Yankiboy” Play Suits Make the Bov happy, with m if \(1 in an Indian, Cowboy, Police- «P I «P %40 man, Fireman, or Baseball | _ l_ suit. Sizes 4 to 14. JL f ' \ , , Boys’ Knit Hayden 8 Boys’ Belts Ties Are Official Distributors Oft. 29c ats $095 .100 little tots’ and girls’ warm win- ^ 1< ( i | ter coats, made up in polaires, sued- ' i , l . * ines. bolivias: many with fur trim- \ \ \ minp. pood linings, and made un- \\ . . ' y' usually well. ) \ ^ Little Tots’ 0 Girls’ Taffeta Panty Dresses Silk Dresses $3.95 $5.95 Wool jersey, sizes 2 to fi. all Sires 7 to 12. Special for colors, usually sell at $5.00 Saturday. Attractive styles and $0.00. for the little miss. Toyland Sales □ For Saturday Madame Georgene walking, talking doll, with pressed linen face, absolutely ^ A ftrt unbreakable, 20-inch.VTiWv K A K. Prixe Babies, unbreakable, walk and talk, and are dressed like a real CA baby. 19-inch.OOiOv •,2"tK.$8.50 Games Brand new Crosr Word Puxxle game.-45c Combination Board, with instructions for playing twelve dif ferent games. *1.00 Upright Pianos Five-key sire.. 49c Six-kev site.69c Mechanical Toys. 69c Toonerville Trolleys—The genuine comic strip trolley drawn by Fontaine Fox. Archie The freckled *boy with the sparkling eyes .9*C Trains Heavy cast steel engine with tender and two coaches, all brightly enameled, and 15 feet of track with 2 switches. «t .*3.50 Others *1.00 to *3.00 Air Rifles The new Daisy pump action repeating rifle: shoots a r rifle -> " . a regular hi-power gun. *1.95 Footballs 1,000 new Footballs; genuine imported cowhide, worth *2 50 au.i 4 C00; Saturday, at. *1.09 Dolls The famous Bye l.o Baby Poll, modeled after a rc.il infant: - -e to please any little mother. 12-inch.. *3.50 15-inch. *5.00 Drums, 49c . Strong, all metal drum, large sire. Others at 25c to *4.00