THE BEE: OMAHA. SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1918.
SECRET SERVICE
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Bottled Liquor Sewed Inside
Dead Dog's Carcass and 150
Pints of Blue Rock in
Load of Hay.
. Tor ways that are dark and tracks
that are vain the whisky smugglers
across the state line are peculiar, but
they seldom escape the vigilant eyes
pi government agents, who frequent
lynay. even on numerous occasions,
lie in wait in swampy roadsides or be
neath dilapidated bridges for violators
of the law. Neither do tneir tricky
operations continue unmolested.
The professional bootlegger con
fronts many difficulties at the hands
of the law in his efforts to transfer
intoxicating liquor for illegal sale, and
many deceptions are practiced.
Two startling incidents, in which
the instigators almost met with suc
cess, are related by government
agents who figured prominently in
the arrest and conviction of the cul
prits. Several miles north of the Kansas
Nebraska boundary line, two state
officers awaited near a bend of the
road, a few days ago, and searched
every vehicle that passed with the ex
pectation of confiscating alcoholic
beverages which may have Iain hidden
away in camouflaged compartments.
Dies of Eating Glass.
Many vehicles and persons passed
and were searched without being de
tailed and the officers were beginning
to think that they may have chosen
the wrong highway on which to con
duct thejr operations when finally they
were rewarded. , ... t
A typical -rural sage, driving an old
team of 'horses hitched to a farm
wagon, was stopped.
"Where to?" queried one of the
agents.
"Whar to?" replied the ruralite.
"Oh jes up the road a ways to bury
this yere dog." And he pointed to the
dead body of Kaiser.
The officers scrutinized the canine.
Its bloated appearance urged closer
scrutiny. They poked the body with
their hands, and
"Great guns, what did the dog swal
low?" questioned one of the offieers,
as the farmer stood staring blankly
and struck with awe at the activities
of the agents.
"Died o' eatin' glass," mumbled the
driver.
A more thorough research brought
to light the fact that the animal's
hide had been cut open and resewed.
The officers reopened the canine's,
hide. A bootlegger's mess of bottled
wjiisky was cached neatly and snugly
ii the interior of the dead animal.
In a Load of Hay.
Together, with their prisoners and
the outfit, they drove to the bordering
county seat. The prisoner was
harged with the illegal transporta
tion and possession of intoxicating
liquor. y
.Upon a return trip to the "camp
iitg ground," the officers stopped a
tiller of the soil, who was planted
on a load of hay. 'After the usual
words of greeting and authority, the
Mate agents searched the load.
!"Ya kin hev all the booze ya find
iti that hay," the agrarian said.
;"Yes,' we know that," remarked
cnie.
.Willi the aid of pitchforks, both
officers 'jabbed the prongs into the
hay. A third plunge revealed a con
cealed wooden box, the contents of
which rattled like a jarred case of
beer.
: Further examination brought to
light 150 full pint bottles of "Blue
Rock," which, according to the gov
ernment stamps, had been bottled in
a 'moist state in the fall of 1917.
"The "conductor" of the load of hay
and booze met the former violator of
the prohibition law in the county jail
and extended mutual greetings.
"They're too wise for us ginks re
marked one of the prisoners, as the
nftir.r rarfrl rvn -a return trin to
their haunts along the roadside.
Y. M. C. A. to Celebrate
"Father and Son" Week
Young Men's Christian association
will celebrate "father and son" week
from February 11 to 19. It s esti
mated that 100.000 fathers and the
same number of sons will participate
throughout the country. Each city
will furnish speakers for the smaller
towns and country districts.- '
On February 22 and 23 a conference
will be held in Chicago for the older
bovs of middle west intending to fol
low a religious career. The meeting
will be known as the "older boys life
work conference." About 300 boys,
eight of whom .will be from Nebraska,
will attend the meetings. ,
Patriotic service league of Nebras
ka, composed of boys up to 16 years
old, has raised $30,000 for the "Y war
:und. The money was pledged and
?iven by 3,000 boys, each giving $10.
s a result of the work the boys are
"or min g permanent clubs throughout
he state.
Rail Superintendents Are
Concluding Work in Omaha
Railroad superintendents of Ne
braska roads, who have been in ses
sion here several days, working out
their' plans to conform to the sugges
tions of Railroad Dictator McAdoo
relative to, the handling of freight,
pent most of the day looking over
I the Union Pacific terminals. After
including their work in Omaha they
will go to such railroad centers as
Hastings, Grand Island, Norfolk, Al
liance and Beatrice, where they will
make surveys of the railroad yards.
Their ork completed, which will
be some time next week, the superin
tendents v.ill formulate their report
that will go to the Railroad War
board for final approval.
Holdups Slug and Rob .
Army Recruiting Officer
Corporal Donald Quinn of the local
recruiting station in the army build
ing, was slugged and robbed of $58
by two unrecognized men in the alley
way near Fourteenth and - Dodge
streets last night. He was found in
an unconscious condition by Officer
Sheehan and taken to the police sta-
. f - i
tion where he was attenaea oy ronce
burgeon. 'AlulHn... He was able, later
to go to his rocm in the Elms hotel
Joe Faces Mice Judge
In Coat oMany Colors
Joseph Krokowsjd, returning to
his home, 2758 Deal atrtet, after a
night at a mask ball, aa net at the
door by his irate wlie, who denied
him entrance. Joseph insisted and
the police were summoned. They
escorted him to the police station,
in full masquerade costume.
He was arraigned in police court
Friday morning in hit "coat of
many colors." His w:fe testified
that Wfnh has been "a social lion"
to the neglect of herself and two ;
children. He was sentenced to 90 .
days in jail, which was suspended at ;
the request of City Prosecutor Mc- !
Guire, to whom he was paroled.
ARRANGE PLANS FOR
WAR STAMP DRIVE
Salesmen Urged to Assist in
Making Clean Sweep
of Sales in This
City.
A veritable regiment of salesmen
will be put in the field in Omaha to
sell war savings stamps, the week of
January 14, when the intensive drive
is to be opened. Letters have Ke
out to 3,000 salesmen asking for their
services during that week. The local
committee in charge is determined
that enough salesmen shall be put to
work to cover the city in the minutest
detail.
The central committee has just ar
ranged to make up between 15 and 20
working committees. The ground
plans have been laid for the drive,
and the city is to be districted ac
cording to class of industries as far
as possible.
All Omaha is to be .epresentcd
both in the groups of salesmen and
in the people who will be solicited to
buy the stamps. The committee feels
that this is a proposition that should
reach everyone, i'he great corps, of
workers 'will be drawn from every
walk of life. More women will serve
on the teams and committees than
have served during any of the prev
ious drives for funds of one kind
and another relating to the war.
Name Committees.
The finance committee ..as been se
lected. The members are C. T.
Kountze, E. Buckingham and Charles
Metz.
Harvey Milliken is chairman of the
publicity and advertising committee.
Francis A. Brogan is chairman of the
speakers' bureau. Hugh Wallace hits
been appointed headquarters aide.
The salesmen, or solicitors, will he
instructed and drilled to sweep their
respective districtj as clean as the
work of a new broom, for there is a
feeling that since war savings stamps
can be sold in small denominations,
everyone approached can well afford
to take some of them. So no one will
be allowed to escape. Especially is
this true since the government is
offering to give $5 for every $4.12 in
vested, after the investment has run
five years.
Omaha Roads Save Fully
25 Per Cent Handling Grain
With the approval of the War
boardthe Omaha roads have estab
lished a rule that is effective forth
with, and which the general managers
assert will save fully 25 per cent lost
motion in the handling of grain at
the local terminals. Heretofore the
rule relative to handling grain cars
was this: "All cars at junction points
must be returned to the owners.
Under the rule formulated, and which
is in effect, all cars are in a pool. As
soon as unloaded at any elevator thev
may be reloaded to any point regard
less ot ownership.
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GROCER GETS AWAY
ON THIN EXCUSE
At Least, the Federal Officers
So Called It. But They
Let Him Go Any.
way.
Harry Hollander, jr., a grocer at
1921 Leavenworth street, was dis
charged after a hearing before
United States Commissioner Neely
on the charge of bringing a trunk
containing 44 bottles 'of whisky from
Kansas City to Omaha.
Hollander's story was considered
very "thin" by the federal officers
and the case may still be preserted
before the grand jnry.
The case started last Saturday
when Hans Stolly, an old express
man, was arrested while bringing a
trunk from the Union depot. He
said a man had given him the check
and told him to take the trunk to
the barn at Nineteenth and Leaven
worth streets, where he would call
for it. Stolly stated that he got the
check from Hollander. ,
Hollander at the hearing declared
that a man named "Harry Harris"
gave him the check. He said he
thought "Harris" roomed in a
neighborhood rooming house. In
quiry there brought the information
that no man of that name was known
there. Hollander couldn't produce
the mysterious "Harris."
Chief Eberstcin of the bureau of
investigation told Hollander that he
had better find "Harris" if he wants
to save himself from going before
the next federal grand jury.
Beddeo Holds Greatest
January Clearing Sale
The Eeddeo Credit Clothing com
panyannounces a clearing sale full of
real savings. Coming at a time when
the entire nation is trying to con
serve, it should be doubly important.
The Beddeo clearing sale is not a
bankrupt sale, nor a forced money
raising sale, bu.. a genuine January
clearing sale, offering high grade sea
sonable merchandise at one-third to
one-half off regular prices. Every
department in the store offers the
most unusual bargains. Included are
women's coats, suits, dresses, skirts,
petticoats, waists, furs, millinery, etc.
and men's overcoats, suit1", hats, fur
nishings, etc., also boys' overcoats,
mackinaws and suits. At Beddeo's,
1417 Douglas street, where your
credit is good.
Omaha Man Gets Patent
For Self-Closing Valve
The following patents to Nebraska
men have been granted at Washing
ton: Carl W. Eisenmanti, Nebraska City,
automatic switch; Harry P. Elliott,
Lincoln, heating structure; Martin H.
Rohmer, Florence, rotary engine;
Denman C. Taylor, Miller, tire armor;
Thomas L. Titus, Omaha, self-closing
valve.
WILL HELP FINANCE
SAYINGSCAMPAIGN
Omaha Clearing House Asso
ciation Pledges Support and
Donates $1,000 to Help
Sell War Stamps.
H. L. Sams Sues American
Potash Company for $40,000
Harvey L. Sams has filed an action
in district court to quiet his title and
recover damages from the American
Potash company. He alleges the cor
poration has used up $40,000 of pot
ash water from lakes on his claim
since early December.
The Omaha Clearing House asso
ciation yesterday at a meeting called
by Luther Drake, president, pledged
its support to the war savings work
in Nebraska and donated ?1,000 to
ward financing it.
The Omaha clearing house also is
sending out to the 1,300 Nebraska
banks a letter asking their support
of the war savings campaign and their
co-operation in selling stamps.
. Following is a copy of the resolu
tions passed by the Omaha Clearing
House association yesterday:
"Resolved, That for the purpose of
assisting in financing the sale of war
savings stamps the Omaha Clearing
House association hereby appro
priates the sum of $1,000, and be it
further
"Resolved, That the member banks
of the Omaha Clearing House asso
ciation hereby endorse the move for
the sale of war savings stamps in the
state of Nebraska and hereby pledges
its earnest support to the committee
in charge of the selling campaign and
urges the banks and bankers of the
state, the citizens of OniaTia and the
residents, of the entire state of Ne
braska to support the move by buying
the stamps themselves and stimulating
in every way possible their purchase
by others."
Drexel Quality
Boysf Shoes
Keep the boy's feet dry these winter
months and be sure of a strong,
healthy man in later years.
These shoes cost no more than the
ordinary kind of boys' shoes, yet one
pair of
STEEL
HOD
HOES
will outwear two pairs of the ordinary kind.
Boys' Sizes, Little Men'
l to 51 2 $3.00 9 to mi 2.50
DREXEL SHOE CO.
1419 FARNAM
ill
-21
Fistula-Pay When Cured
ileal ODeration. No Chloroform. Ether or other ienersl
acasthetlcated. Acnregnsrsnteed neyermBpw
for treatment, and do money to be paid on til cured. Write for book on Recta 1 eaaewith names
and testimonials of more U0 100U prominent people wno uve imcu . -tf
DR. I. R. TARRY 240 Be Building OMAHA NEBRASKA
Business is Boosted by Use of Bee Want Ads
4 ' . r 1
Thermometers
When you buy a ther
mometer, get one that is
scientifically c a 1 ibrated
and which will register ac
curately at all times.
In other words, get a
"Taylor" thermometer
they're the best in the
world.
Our stock of house theiv
mometers and fever ther
mometers covers every
need.
Come and see for yourself.
J. HARVEY GREEN. Prop.
i riNC r.nnn not in tTmc
1 16th and Howard. Douclaa 846.
Teach Children to
UseCuticilraSoap
Because it is best for their tender skins.
Help it now and then why touches of
Cuticura Ointment appli uo first signs
of redness, roughness, f tf pies or dan
druff. If mothers woulimly use these
super-creamy empllieiy yt every day
toiletpurposeghowmocj mffferingrmight
be avoided by prevent! fg little skin and
scalp troubles oecomln r serious.
Smp Each Frea ty t L SL Address post
card: .Ortwura. a. I ft, Boaton." Sold
everywhere. Soap2Sc. 4 ,tmn 25 and 50c.
Owing to
the extreme
low prices
e f f e ctive
throughou t
the. stdre
we are
obliged t o
installs
policy o t
NO e i -changes
refunds
returns for
ere d i t
part - pays
or lay
aways. Ev
ery sale is
to be con
s i d e r e d
final. ; t-
Saturday We'll Outdistance the Fondest Dreams of Bargain Seekers
in Our Most Wonderful Offerings of Entire Stocks of
COATS Ik a A m Sk'
So thorough has this "Double Clearance" penetrated our stocks that not even so
much as a petticoat has escaped a severe underprising.'
This sale is unique in so far that not a garment must remain unsold Nothing is to be
moved to our new home in the Wolf-Hiller Building now nearing completion at 16th and Harney;
DOUBLE CLEARANCE OF
SUITS
Broadcloths, Wool Velours, Gabardines, and
Serges; they are all here. Many are plain
tailored, others are button trimmed, while
some of the assortments include handsome
fur trimmed styles.
Orkin Bros'. Suits -That Sold at $25.00 and.
$29.50, in Double' Clearance, J J
Orkin Bros. Suits That Sold at $32.50 and
$35.00, in Double Clearance, yij
Orkin Bros. Suits That Sold" at $39.50 and
$45.00, in Double Clearance, fc01 7C
only plef O
Orkin Bros'. Suits That Sold at $47.50 and
$49.50, in Double Clearance, 24 75
Orkin Bros. Suits' That Sold at $55.00 and
$59.50, in Double Clearance, f)Q ftr"
only faOe0
SKIRTS
IN DOUBLE CLEARANCE
Almost 500 smart styled skirts fashioned
from most favored material are the basis for
these startling price concessions.
Orkin Bros'. Skirts, Worth $5.75
to $7.50, Double Clearance Price,
Orkin Bros. Skirts, Worth $8.50
to $9.50, Double Clearance Price,
Orkin Bros'. Skirts, Worth $10.00
to $12.50, Double Clearance Price,
Orkin Bros. Skirts, Worth $13.50
to $15.00, Double Clearance Price,
PLUSH COATS
ORKIN BROS. DOUBLE CLEARANCE PRICES on
cd COATS
Afford Your Supreme Buying Opportunity
Striking effects in Wool Velours, Pom Poms, Silvertones, Broadcloths,
etc., while in the Plush and Velvet Garments exquisite plain or dashing
fur trimmed kinds are in evidence. In either case you have before you the
handsomest array of women's coats yet gathered in Omaha.
' CLOTH COATS
Cloth Coats That Sold at $25.00, in
Double Clearance, CIO 7K
only 3ie D
Cloth Coats That Sold at $29.50 and
$35.00, in Double Clear- J 1 7 CA
ance, only .P.l I OU
Cloth Coats That Sold at $45.00 and
$49.50, in Double Clear- ?97 Cft
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Cloth Coats That Sold at $55.00 and
$59.50,- in Double Clear- JQO-Cfl
ance, only '. J04aOvJ
Cloth Coats That Sold at $65.00 and
$75.00, in Double Clear- dQO C(
ance, only $00,DJ
Cloth Coats That Sold at $79.50 and
$85.00, in Double Clear- d A O fff
ance, only aPfiaOl
Plush Coats That Sold
Double Clearance,
only
Plush Coats That Sold
Double Clearance,
only
Plush Coats That Sold
Double Clearance,
only
Plush Coats That Sold
Double Clearance, ,
only
Plush Coats That Sold
Double Clearance,
only i
Plush Coats That Sold
Double Clearance,
only
at $29.50, in
$19.50
at - $35.00, in
$23.50
at $45.00, in
$28.50
at $55.00, in
$32.50
at $65.00, in
$36.50
at $75.00, in
$44.50
$3.95
$5.95
$6.95
$8.95
STARTLING
DOUBLE CLEARANCE
REDUCTIONS ON
FURS
Here's the Fur Facts in a nut shell Our stocks are greater than ever before
We are forced to effect a complete clearance, without exception, We have taken
the only sure method of certain success, via. : Put Fur Prices Lower than they have
ever been quoted in Omaha. We've done exactly this. The savings and benefits
are all yours.
DOUBLE CLEARANCE OF
DRESSES
Serges, Satins, Taffetas, Wool Jerseys and
Silk Combinations are represented in the
Dress section. If you've set your heart upon
a new creation here's your chance.
Dresses that Sold at $19.50 to !1Q 7C
$25, Double Clearance Price. . V lafia I O
Dresses That Sold at $29.50 and d A QC
$35.00, Double Clearance Price, V ltTvD
Dresses That Sold at $35.00 and fc 1 Q QE
$39.50, Double Clearance Price, P 1 a0
Diesses That Sold at $39.50 and J0 QC
$45.00 Double Clearance Price, VT"aa0
Nothing Reserved. Entire stock of Better
Dresses offered at Prices on same basis as
. these reductions. .
BLOUSES
IN DOUBLE CLEARANCE,
If you have a need for an additional Blouse
or two, surely these reductions will prove
unusually tempting.
Wide selections that make choosing a'
pleasure indeed.
Orkin Bros . Blouses, formerly d f i A
PAale7
$2.50 kinds, in Double Clearance,
Orkin Bros'. Blouses, formerly
$4.50 kinds, in Double Clearance,
Orkin Bros'. Blouses, formerly
$6.50 kinds, in Double Clearance,
Orkin. Bros'. Blouses, formerly
$7.50 kinds, in Double Clearance,
Orkin Bros'. Blouses, formerly
$10.00 kinds, in Double Clearance,
SOUTH SIDE
OF STREET
ORKIN BROS. 1519-21 DOUGLAS ST.
STORE OPEN
8:30 A.M.