THE BEE: OMAHA,' WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, ; 1918.
SLICK SLICKER
FINDS FERTILE
FIELD III OMAHA
Lures Gleaner's Gold by Tempt
ing Dry Throats of Those
Suffering From Endur-,
ing Nebraska Drouth. ,
Dan Tornowski, promoter, is mus
ing. .
. Scores of victims of his alleged pe
culiar methods of financiering, located
at various points in the states of
Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska, as well
is a number of thegood fellows' of
- Omaha, mourn his departure and are
taper to learn of his whereabouts.
Dan, so the story unravels, sprang
i brand new con game during his re
cent sojourn in this city. He has a
wide acquaintance among those whose
thirsts have been intensified by the
"bone dry" law of Nebraska, the
clean-up werk of the morals squads
and the intermittent hot weather of
the last few weeks.
. Tempts Dry Throats.
His methods were to go to a pros
oective visitor and guarantee to de
liver to him a case of whisky for
$40, guaranteeing his product being
suitable to the making of mint juleps,
high balls and the other cooling con
coctions to mitigate the sweltering
heat of summer nights and dog days
. "I don't want to take any Tisks on
this, he would remark, and I will
have to collect in advance."
t "I "Ifon't want . to take any risks
either," his prospective customer
woutd answer. "I've got to see the
goods before I part with the kale."
"Compromises on Check.
"Let's compromise," Tornowski
' would suggest. "You give me your
check for $40 and if I do not have
the goods at your place before bank
ing hours tomorrow morning, you cal
op the bank and stop payment.
Thm rti.m Inntif lilff n fair nriw
osition to the prospective fellow
,vhose name appears to be legion. He
worked the city fast and furiously and
was some go-getter, for by night he
had a stack of checks that would com
pare respectably with one day's tt
eints durintr the Red Cross drive.
- He got a faxi cab from the Smith
faxi-Cab company, and with his wife
ind the driver made a trip to M.
foseph. On the way he stopped at
different garages and business houses
in the small towns and county seats
jncountered, would rake up an ac
quaintance who would identify him,
and have one or more of his checks
:ashed. He worked $170 worth of the
,:hecks-off on the Central laxi com-
iany of this city before his departure
Trims Auburn Merchant.
At Auburn he got rid of $90 worth
" )n T. S. Dustin. a real estate man
ind merchant there. Falls City,
- uron, Kans., and Everest, Kan., were
jther towns that contributed to his
ixcnequer.
At St. Joseph he gave his chauf
feur the slip after having had the
lse of the taxi for-three days and
unning up a big bill on the Smith
Taxi company.
. . Now checks are coming in from
towa, Kansas and different parts of
Nebraska. One hardware merchant
it Elkhorn, Neb., traded $5 worth, of
hardware, all of the cash he had on
land and his check for the balance
jn a $6S-check.
Payments Are Stopped.
Tornowski's prospective customers
In Omaha smelled a rat shortly after
his 'departure and stop payment
orders were promptly issued to heir
banks. Checks that have come in
arc, now being collected at the office
of County Attorney Magney. He
has a good sized bale of them and
more of them are coming in every
day.
-' The victims in three states are
clamoring that the checks be made
good by those who issued them.
Some of the persons who gave their
checks for expectant whisky say that
after they had reasoned the matter
1 over they were paying money for
unlawful goods and their consciences
impelled them to give the stop pay
ment orders to their banks.
It is - related that one' owner of a
soft drink oarlor on South Fifteenth
street gave Tornowski a check for
$100. The number of those who were
seduced by the siren wiles of Tor
nowski will reach-more than 10Q,
Many are keeping their identities se
cret because they hate to have the
public known that they' are amon-j
those shorn. "
Tornowski figured with Darrah-and
Buchanan, the Salt Lake City men of
mystery, who, with their wives cut
quite a swath among the "good fel
lows," and whose disappearance at
St. Joseph, after they had, left many
unpaid bills here, and been refused
rooms at the Hotel Keen, created a
sensation among the denizens of that
circle several weeks ago.
It is thought that the operations
of Tornowski in high finance "since
his departure has yielded him several
thousands .of -dollars. He found it
comparatively easy to pass the paper
in his possession among responsible
persons in country towns, where, un
der some circumstances a homernan
would find difficulty in raising money
.on his Own paper.
Abramovitz, Son of Abrams,
To Wed Anna Abrahamson
Abe A. Abramovitz in obtaining a
marriage license Monday stated that
hit father's name was David Abrams,
his - mother's - name - was - Libbie
Abramovitz and that the girl he. is
to marry is Anna Abrahamson. The
discrepancy in the names of the
young man's parents was explained
by the fact that his father, through
legal proceedings, changed is name
ifter the son had become of age, and
that legality did not affect his moth
er's name. "Abrams" is an. all
around fixture in this family, he ex
plained. ' -i ,
Former Soldier in French ;
Army Enlists in U. S. Infantry
Baptiste Benazet, who served in the
French regular army in 1900, enlisted
Tuesday in the United States infantry.
. He was born in Konimak, France,
and his parents and two younger sis
ters were still living there when he
came to America 18 years agor He
has not heard from any of his peo
ple, for several years and does not
know where they are, but he says
that he is sure he will find thm when
i.i ''ever there.'' " : " t
GRAND LODGE OF
MASONS BEGINS
STATEJEETING
ixty-First Annual Communi
cation Opens at Masonic
Temple; Sessions Con
tinue forThreeDays.
The 61st annual communication of
the grand lodge of the Ancient Free
and Accepted Masons of Nebraska
opened Tuesday morning in the Ma
sonic temple. It will continue in ses
sion until Thursday afternoon. Three
hundred representatives of the Ma
sonic lodges of the state already are
present. It is expected that more
than 7S0 will be here by Wednesday,
The grand lodge opened with a pa-
triotic session at 10 o'clock. Reports
of officers were . read and general
business transacted. John R. Web
ster, grand qrator, delivered the prin
cipal address. -The
Nebraska Veteran Freemasons'
association held its annual dinner at
12:30 o clock Tuesday in the banquet
hall at the -temple. This association
is limited to Masons who have been
members of the order for 21 years.
Louis Berka second vice president,
presided.
Respond to Toasts.
After the report of the secretary of
the Veterans association, George H.
Thummel, past president, delivered a
eulogy to Past President Frank H.
Young. Frederick L. Temple, Grand
Master, -responded to ' the toast,
"Ancient Craft Masonry." The toast,
Our Country," was responded to by
John K. Webster of Omaha, grand
orator ofthe Grand lodge. Veteran
Brother Matthew, A. Hall responded
to the toast "Our Cause and Our Al
lies."
' At 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon
the business session of the grand
Jodge was resumed. Business matters
will occupy the three sessions Wed
It is expected that the officers of
the grand lodge for the ensuing year
will be elected either Wednesday
night or Ihursday morning. Instal
lation of the new officers is scheduled
for the Thursday afternoon session. ,
Two hundred Masters-elect Masons
were given the degree of past,master
at a session Monday night. 1
Nebraska Masonic lodges number
270. Each lodge is entitled to send
three representatives to the grand
lodge. In addition, all grand mas
ters are entitled to attend.
Officers of the grand lodge are as
follows:"
Frederio L. Temple, Lexington, grand
master.
Ambroee C. Epperson, Cls.y Center, deputy
grand master.
John J. Tooley. Lincoln, crand senior
warden.
Joseph B. Fradenburr. Omaha, rr.nrt
Junior warden.
Francis E. White, Omaha,' grand secre
tary. Walter W. Wells. Valentine. actln errand
chaplain.
John R. Webster, Omaha, grand orator.
Robert E. French, Kearney, grand cus
todlan.
Lewis E. Smith, Long Pine, grand mar
shal.
Edward M. Wellman, Omaha, grand
senior deacon.
Charles A. Chappell, Sllnden, grand .Junior
deacon.
Alexander E. Porter, Lincoln, grand tyler.
TWO SEEIOUSLY ..
BURNED IN FIRE
IN NEGRO'S HOME
William Church and Carl Lee, ne
groes, were seriously burned in an
early morning fire Tuesday at the
home of the former, 2013 Pierce
street. They were taken to Lord
Lister hospital. . i
According to firemen, Church had
endeavored to light a fire in the kit
chen of his small home by using ker
osene, which flamed up to such an ex
tent that the room was soon in flames.
The men were burned while attempt
ing to extinguish the flames. 1
Plan Packing House Zone .
Under Restricted Area Law
City Commissioner Towl and
Ringer will co-operate with the City
Planning commission in. recommend
ing to city council a packing house
zone tinder tln rpstrirtoH am nm.
visions of city planning.
i apecinc instance ot tne necessity
of this regulation arose in connection
with a protest against a proposed
slaughter house of the Omaha Pack
ing company at Thirty-eighth and M
streets.
The zone ' which will he created
will be an extension of the present
general packing house district and
the ettect will be that no packing
industries will be permitted outside
of the zone. It also will mean that
protests will be of no avail against
these industries within the zone.
Mayor Smith informed .the citv
council that the supreme court of
tne united Mates sustained the city
of St. Louis in a similar act of
municipal legislation. 1
ouncil Approves Plans
. For Internment Hospital
City Icouncil formally annroved the
plans of Health Commissioner Man
ning for the establishment of an in
ternment hospital for women and girls
at Twenty-second street and St.
Marys avenue.
A resolution, which was adopted.
states that an emercencv exists and
Jthat this new municipal project is
necessary in connection with war
activities.
The new hospital will incur an es
timated expense of $500 per month
and will be partially self-supporting.
The capacity will be 60, with the pos
sibility of increasing that number.
Operation of this institution will be
started this week.
Over 10,000 dealers
re?-.11
mum
GSSfe
LPajamas
TaNiffrarrfallationf
rrn
IMPORTANT See the Mil
linery Window on 16th
Street then look for impor
tant details in Wednesday's
papers.'
.Brante 5
tamnnieF Cnra rt
Means a Swing on the porch, a
Hammock on the lawn or in the
yard swung under the shelter
ing branches of that big tree
cool and inviting-looking Rugs
and Floor Coverings for your
bedrooms and living room
dainty Curtains to the windows
light, inviting furnishings
everywhere then when the
thermometer begins to climb
up in the tube, the' pressure of
heat is alleviated by the Com
forts you can enjoy.
Gl!RTfl--One and Two Pair Lots
Worth $1.25 to $15.00
Now 59c to $7.98 a Pair
These are one and two-pair lots that we have discovered
as we went through the stock, and because we always try
to have our stocks complete," we are going to sell these at
prices that will make them go in a jiffy. Sbme 'are slightly
soiled, it is true, but a single tubbing will make them as good
as new-and you save4he difference.
Also These Special Drapery Offerings
Porch Cushions, moss-filled, covered with
cretonnes, large assortment of colors;
worth 59c, now.'. 49c
Hammocks A hot weather comfort, large
assortment of colors and styles, at
each ". $1.50 to $15
Porch Swings, in plain khaki and fancy
stripe, cretonne covered, at
$12.50, $15, $22.50, $30 and $42.50
Matting Covered Utility Boxes, at $6 to $12
Cedar Chests, moth proof, $13.50 to $27.50
Third Floor.-
Here Are Extraordinary Offerings
From the Art Embroidery
Special values in things that you can use
right now we have assembled these unusual of
ferings for Wednesday, and priced them at such
little figures, that the woman who fails to attend at
8 :30 will miss some nice plums. ' ;
White Linen and Crash Pillows, assorted designs for eyelet
and outline work, complete with back ; 50c value, each, 25c
White Linen Dresser and Buffet Scarfs, 18x45 inches; extra
values; designs, medallion styles for eyelet and solid work,
scalloped edges; $1.25 values, each 89c
.,.....
Hot Roll and Sandwich Cases, picot edges for crochet, irtSj-JS
stamped lor cross stitch and loop stitch; 50c values, at 39c L&Msi.
Stamped Nainsook Gowns, made up, stamped for lace
yokes; 75c values for 49c
Children' White Poplia Dresses, made up, dainty
stamped designs, scalloped collars and cuffs; $1.60
and $1.75 values for 98c
Children' White Pique Coat, 1, 2, and 3-year sizes,
dainty designs on collar and cuffs; $1.19 values,
each 75c
Art Crash Buffet. Scarfs, edges for lace, designs in
French knot, spoke and solid work; $1.00 and $1.25.
values, each 69c '
J. - 8
.
White Fringes, fancy loop and knot patterns, suitable
for pillows, centers, scarfs and bed spreads, 50c and
65c values, yard 29c
Linen Pin Cushion Cover, stamped for eyelet,
French knot and loop stitch, 5x18, 5x27, complete
with back piece; values to 50 and 47c; special at
25c and 35c
Stamped Tray Cloth, 12x18, 17x26, oval shape for
lace edge, stamped for cross stitch and French knot;
25c and 50c values, each 15c and 29c
I V
Royal Society Package Goods-One-Third Off
Boudoir Shades in oblonsr. in rose, cold and blue.
made of China silk,' trimmed with gold braid; 75c
values, eacn 39c
Fancy Candle Shade, all sill; With Jap effect, gold
band trimmed, each . . .'. '. . . 29c
Mercerized Crochet Cotton in white, ecru and colors,
E. M. C. and Reis brands, the spool 6c
Fancy Cretonne Knitting Bag, neat designs, hoop
and loop handles, each 39c
Floor Lamps, wired for two and three lichts. pnrrl
slightly damaged by water, mahogany and Jap lacquer; values to $25.00, for.. $7.95
Third Floor t j
Floor Coverings7 for Summer Homes
May be chosen here very easily and satisfactorily. 1 w
In Rag Rugs we have a very complete stock, wide range
of prices and every good coloring. - You will also find a very
complete showing of Chenille Bedroom Rugs, that are so well
adapted for the Summer season. ( ' .
Rag Rugs at Rernarkable Prices
A Rag Rug on the floor of the bedroom in Summer gives
a very cool and inviting appearance, and they are easily picked
up when you want to clean house. . x
36x72 inches, at .....$2.50127x54 inches, at .....$1.75
27x72 inches, at $2.00 1 24x48 inches, at ........... $1.35
; Chenille Bed room Rugs "
This is the most beautiful as well as the most serviceable Rug for bedroom or
bath room purposes. It comes in beautiful combinations of . colors, pink and gray,
Hgut auu uu& uiue, gray aim taupe,
, . . . . . . . . .$3.75 ; 27x54 size $4.50 30x60 size ,v $5.50
V Third Floor .. . - ' V
28x48 size
Victor Records Are Here:
New interpretations of musical masterpieces
; of the world's greatest artists; the most recent
dance music by the finest dance orchestras two-
gems from this season's sensations in the. Light
Opera field-war-time and other popular songs
Stop in and we-will gladly play them for .
you'or any.of .your old-time selections. -
Victrolas $22.50 to $395 Sold on Easy Payments
Pompeian Room. ) -
WASH SKIRTS are here in
the broadest assortment we
ever had to show all guar
anteed, and the best of good
styles.
Just a few days before Gradua
tionand here are suggestions
for gifts that will be suitable to
the bov or the girl who has
reached and will pdtes this mem
orable milestone.
The things we mention are
simply by way of suggestion, as
the stocks are so complete and
varied that we could not begin
to quote anything in detail. BE
SURE THAT YOU WILL FIND
WHAT YOU SEEK WHEN YOU
COME HERE
Handkerchiefs
for the Girl Graduate
SILK CREPE DE CHINE HAND
KERCHIEFS, picot edged, hem
stitched, fancy embroidery, in
white and all fancy colors; very
special ......... 25c
REAL MADEIRA HANDKER
CHIEFS, hand embroidered on
fin linen, in a large assortment
of styles; quality up to 75c, very
special, each 50c
Mam Floor
Gloves
'PLAIN WHITE KID
GLOVES, light weight,
at $2.00 $2.50 and $2.75
We have a complete
line of KAYSER'S SILK
GLOVES, at 75c, $1.25,
$1.50 $2.00 and . .$2.25
Main Floor i
Neckwear
Beautiful new net fichus and
COLLAR AND CUFF SETS in net
and Swiss, also fine organdies,
daintily trimmed, in every con-,
ceivable style.
BOUDOIR CAPS, very dainty,
priced from 59c to $3.75
In the Ribfeon Department there is a particu
larly interesting display. " v :' ' ,
RIBBON BAGS of heavy velours, also gold and silver effects and
cretonne ribbons, priced from $2.50 to $5.00
RIBBON CAMISOLES, In light and dark colors, 'tanging in prices
from .$M8 to $5.00
Also a pretty showing of wide girdles and sash ribbons that are
right in vogue just now. ' . '
PRETTIEST LINGERIE BOWS ate made to order on short
notice. , '.,,..v , ..,,., v . s. . ;' (-
. . , : ' Main Floor - ( -,'
v Jewelry ,
for the iGraduates
Seekers after the gift for the
girl graduate will find: "
v BEAUTD7UL WRIST WATCH
' ES in the most exquisite set
tings, in silver and gold, , at
from $20.Q0 to $50.00.
PEARL BEADS We . are
making a very special display
of these. You will find them
in all sizes and types, moder
ately priced.
- We are showing a complete
- line of Jewelry Cases in Ivory,
ALSO BROOCHES, both in cameo and searls.
For the Young Men Who Will Graduate. ! ' ,'
BELT BUCKLES in sterling silver 'android, at, from
$1.00 to $10.00
NEW LINKS for soft shirt cuffs, in sterling silver and
solid gold; prices range from ...$1.00 to $10.00
Parasols
Main Floor
We carry a complete
line of Parasols, show
ing all the new shapes,
in silks, laces, ribbons,
filet effects, etc., with a
large variety of han
dles. ; ' J
Prices from $1 to $25
One of these would make
an exceptionally fine gift to
any girl graduate,
Bags-Suit
Cases-Trunks
Main Floor
v Hand Bags ,
The seeker for gifts will find in
the Bag Section, truly remarkable
values in the pin seal in black,'
brown, dark blue ; and green
Leather Bags, tin the smaller
shapes and in the black Silk Bars
in larger shapes, $3.98 to $8.50
For the Boy Graduate
Combination Bill Folder and Card
Case, in pin and crepe seal, at
$2.50 to
$5.98
Main Floor
When the boy or girl
graduate goes traveling,
they should have a bit of lug
gage. ... . ;
We are exclusive Omaha agents
for Mendel-Drucher High Grade
WARDROBE TRUNKS, all fiber
covered and fiber-lined, hand- .
riveted throughout; in steamer
and full sizes, at $27.50 to $75.00
COWHIDE BAGS in black and
tan; sizes 16 and 18 rvalues to ,
$8.50, very special at, ....$4.98 '
LEATHER SUIT CASES, at $5.00,
$6.00 and,..;. $7.50
- Arcade -
' IN THE BOOK DEPARTMENT you will
find the Graduate's Scrap Book, Memory Book,
... .Her Own Book and one hundred and one other
Book sugestions at very modest prices. ;
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