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Gunmen Who Robbed T. F.
Stroud. Home Are Given
' "Talking To" by Judge
In Passing Sentence.
-The three bandits who robbed the
home of T F. Stroud, resident of
T. P. Stroud & Co.. at 5112 Florence
boulevard on Easter Sunday after
noon, were sentenced by District
Judge Redick to serve from one to
10 years in the penitentiary at Lin
coln. '
.Their names and ages are: Rob
ert Walsh. 22. Albert TruAell, 31,
and Edward Downey, 25. All plead
ed guilty.
. VHave you anything to say why
sentence should not be passed upon
you?" asked the judge.
"No, I haven't got anything to
say,'" mumbled Trudell.
; "You're young fellows to be start
ing in a career of crime," said the
judge. "Especially you young fel
low of 22 years. You have a chance
to make something of yourself yet.
I hope you will obey the rules of
the penitentiary, because if you do
you may get out on parole in 10
months'. If you don't you may serve
he maximum sentence."
i Walsh nodded his head vigorous
ly. The men were led back to their
cell in, the county jail.
The robbery and the chase which
followed after Mr. and Mrs. Stroud
returned to their home at 3:15
o'clock on Easter Sunday afternoon,
and surprised the three burglars at
work, formed some thrilling epi
sodes. Admits Choking His Wife
- and Spends Night in Jail
P. J.N Morley, No. 25 Strehlow
apartments was arrested last night
and charged with abusing his wife.
He admitted, police say, that ' he
choked her "a little."
Morley is cashier for the Western
Union Telegraph company. He re
fused to be bailed out of jail, saying
he wanted to stay in jail until morn
ing. .
Mrs. . Morley called the police
when the "choking" fest was going
on.
New Traffic Ordinance
Goes to Council of Whole
A new traffic ordinance was re
ceived by the city council last night.
Discussion will be in order before
the committee of the whole next
Monday morning. This measure
epeals all conflicting ordinances on
the subject of traffic regulation.
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MAY WHITE GOODS
SALE NEXT SATURDAY
UNION OUTFITTING CO
BEAUTIFUL MUSLIN
UNDERWEAR OFFER
' ED ABOUT HALF
PRICE
Fortunate Purchase of Hun
dreds of Perfect Gar
. ments the Biggest
Money-Saving Event
of the Season See
Friday Night's
Papers for Par
ticulars. '' A startling and sensational
sale of Muslin Underwear that
will arouse and intensify a
Spring trade, will begin next
Saturday morning in the en
larged Cloak and Suit depart
ment of The Union Outfitting
Company. Hundreds of dozens
of fine, desirable white goods
have been secured at a figure
so low it will be almost impos
sible to duplicate, and will be
sold at prices that will surely
mark an epoch jn the history
of white goods retailing. Every
garment guaranteed perfect. No
seconds or damaged goods in
the lot The looms never turned
out prettier or finer muslin un
derwear than represented in this
large assortment of styles. Many
are beautifully trimmed with
lace and ribbons, others are
perfectly plain, and in tailored
effects in white and flesh col
on. This special purchase and
sale is another evidence of the
big buying power of The Union
Outfitting Company, the store
that considers no transaction
complete until the customer is
thoroughly satisfied.
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Confessed Magdalene Charges
Authorities Or Protection Responsible for Traffic
Talented and Pretty Girl, Drug Addict, Tells of Horrors
of Dope Peddling System That Reaches From Fash
ionable Dundee to Darkest Corners of "Hop Head
Alley" in City's Slums.
She's educated, talented and beau
tiful, is Miss Ruth Clark, 19-year-old
Omaha girl, former actress and
today t confessed Magdalene, who
charges that either ignorance on the
part of the authorities or protected
vice is responsible for the shame
which has blasted her career.
Miss Clark is a drug addict. She
is a victim of the drug vender's ring
in Omaha a gang of unscrupulous
men and women who are amassing a
fortune in commercializing the
shame and weakness of their fellow
beings, an unlawful business far
worse than the most notorious boot
legging dive that ever existed.
Girls Need Protection.
But the story does not rest with
Miss Clark alone. It lies in, the
fact that this beautiful girl is only
one of its many victims. It reaches
out and catches one or two every
day and among the women, most of
them are young and pretty girls
who need the protection of society
and its officers and its Women's
clubs. Just how this system oper
ates is a long story.
It reaches from Dundee to the
darkest corners of "Hop Head Al
ley," the Broadway of the slum dis
trict of Omaha, and from the shack
of the "hop peddler" to the office
of certain supposedly reputable phy
sicians uptown. Just how many vic
tims are in its clutches no one can
say definitely. That the list runs
into many hundreds and that scores
of girls, some of them with prom
inent family ties, weekly are falling
before the temptations designed and
offered by scheming venders of
cocaine and morphine, is the state
ment of Miss Clark.
And these insidious operators,
LODGE WANTS
ITALY TO HAVE
PORT OTFIUME
Demand of Delegates Who
Withdrew From Conference
Upheld by Republican
Leader in Senate.
Washington, April 29. Demands
of Italy for the port of Fiume, de
nial of which led to the withdrawal
of the Italian plenipotentiaries from
the peace conference, were upheld
tonight by Senator Lodge, of Mas
sachusetts, republican floor leader, in
a telegram sent to Italian societies
of Boston. ' ' ' -
Senator ' Lodge declared that
Italy's demands rested on the
ground of her national safety and
protection, whereas reasons which
had been advanced for turning the
port over to the Jugo-Slavs were
"purely commercial and economic."
He asserted that inasmuch as Italy
had sacrificed a half million of her
people and burdened herself with
heavy debts in aiding France, Eng
land and the United States to repel
the German onset he could not see
how her request could properly be
refused.
The senator said he could not un
derstand why arrangements had not
been made for satisfying Italy's de
sire for military and naval control
over the Adriatic and at the same
time providing the Jugo-Slavs with
a port through which they would
have access to the sea.
Bridal Pair Drowned
in Missouri River
. When Boat Capsizes
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Olin, who
were married in Omaha in January,
were drowned in the Missouri river
at Oswego, Mont., three weeks ago,
while attempting to cross the river
to take up houskeeping, according
to a letter from Tom Dorr of
Oswego to Clyde Hunt of Council
Bluffs.
The boat in which they were mov
ing their household goods across
the river to their first . home cap
sized and both Olin and his bride
perished. They had intended to
live on an island.
Mrs. Olin was formerly Miss
Helen Haynes of Omaha. Her
body was recovered nine days after
the accident. From papers oh her
person it was learned who she and
her husband were and when and
where they were married. Police
have been unable to locate their
Omaha relatives if they have any.
Funeral Services for
Arthur Jaynes Friday
Funeral services for Arthur
Jaynes will be held at 2:30 o'clock
Saturday afternoon in the chapel at
Forest Lawn cemetery. Mr. Jaynes
was a resident of Omaha until eight
years ago when he went east. He
died at Niagara Falls, where he was
connected with a manufacturing
company. He was 37 years old.
Mr. Jaynes was with the North
western railroad and the Payne In
vestment company during his resi
dence here. His father is H. S.
Jaynes of St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. W.
B. Fonda of 433 North Thirty-ninth
street, is a sister.
Woman Severely Burned
in Pouring Oil on Fire
Mrs. Minnie Lenihan, wife of P.
J. Lenihan, an employe of the Cud
ahy Packing company, was severely
burned on her hands and legs yes
terday afternoon when she attempt
ed to hasten the kitchen fire by
pouring coal oil on it
She ran screaming from the house
and neighbos smothered the flames.
Mrs. Lenihan was taken to the
Swedish Mission hospital. Her con
dition is not considered critical.
Mrs. Lenihan is mother of
eight children. '
she declares, are becoming more
flagrant, while the police and other
officers of the law continue to re
gard the Nebraska statute, regulat
ing the sale and use of narcotics, as
a dead letter, according to the state
ment of Miss Clark, who has bared
the inmost secrets of her brilliant
and blasted career to a reporter for
The Bee. .
A recent victim and possessed
still of all her beauty and unusual
gifts, Miss Clark, who is making her
home in the hot bed of Omaha dope
venders, is an outcast by the appli
cation of society's rules. The po
lice, social workers and juvenile of
ficers have reckoned her incor
rigible. She is resigned to her fate,
and her only apprehension is that
her affair with a negro will not be
interrupted. '
Ruined by Hundreds.
"It was in the atmosphere where
dope is sold and used without
molestation, where young girls lose
their virtue and men and boys go
to ruin by the hundreds, that I met
my downfall," the girl confided
Trained and educated in con
vents, reform schools and prisons,
Miss Clark is living in the under
world of Omaha today, unprotected
and neglected- the victim of iope
and "cruel treatment," according to
her charge against officers of the
law and at the state institutions.
"The only kind word I ever re
merrfber of having 'been spoken to
me came from the negro man to
who I am devoted," she admitted
to the reporter.
Sent to Convent.
"I was 5 years old when I was
sent to a convent in Sioux City,"
she said. "My people moved to
Omaha. I was sent to another con
vent. I served ( my time, studied
and performed my tasks. I was re
leased. The juvenile officers took
me in charge before I was allowed
to know what liberty was. I was
sent to Geneva. I stayed there two
years and eight months. I worked
there like a slave and L was pun
ished like a brute. I was released
again and came to Omaha.
"I had acquired a musical edu
cation. I had obtained a classical
education and was determined to
set forth in the world. Four days
after arriving in Omaha from
Geneva, with my plans all made out,
there came a knock at my mother's
door. .
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"A woman who declared she was
Miss Johnson of the juvenile court
was seeking admittance. She told
my mother it was her duty to ques
tion me to learn what my views
of life were. She said she could not
talk to me in the house and that
I would have to go with her to the
court house. I went. We had been
in the juvenile office but a few
minutes when Miss Johnson reached
for the telephone. She called .Miss
Berger, of the detention home. She
told Miss Berger that she was
going to send her another girl. I
asked Miss Johnson for an explana
tion. I was given none. The police
car came and took me to the de
tention home.
"I had been out of the institution
at Geneva only four days. My moth
er, Miss Johnson and probably two
or three other persons were the only
living human beings I had seen. I
protested that I had obtained a
clean bill of health from the state
institution at Geneva only a few
hours before.
Told She Had Disease.
"I was told that I had a sexual
disease and would have to remain
in the detention home for at least
several months. They asked me to
take treatment with the rest of the
girls, whom they declared were giv
en shots of the stuff because they
needed it I told them I would not
allow them to give me the stuff,
because I was not diseased. They
wanted to treat me for a disease I
knew it was impossible for me to
have. I fought against it, and Miss
Berger came to me and begged me
to take the stuff they were giving
the girls from four to seven times
a day. I told her all I wanted was
something to eat.
"Miss Berger was talking to me
and begging me to submit to treat
ments when I decided I would rath
er be in jail than in the detention
home. First I told her that it was
impossible for me to have a disease,
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Ignorance On
Miss Ruth
that I had been in Geneva for more
than two years, and when she could
produce no further argument she
told me I was to be kept in the de
tention home for months because
my mother had not shown the prop
er solicitude for me.
Taken to Jail.
n "I was infuriated. I knew I would
be arrested, but my one thought was
to get away from that place. I as
saulted Miss Berger while she was
begging me to remain in the home.
The police were called and I was
taken to jail. The next day I was
given a sentence. I served my time
again and was given my liberty.
They picked me up again and sent
me to the detention home. Days and
days passed. I refused, to take the
dope they offered me. The police
men tried to get me to give them
money so that I would be permitted
to escape. Again and again they
came to me and told me I would be
allowed to go if I could net a friend
on the outside to put up the cash.
"Finally I agreed to get a friend
to put up $75, when another police
man approached me and said he
would allow me to go for $37.50. I
had obtained the money and was
going at that price when I saw two
other girls climbing over the back
fence. I called the policeman's at
tention to this and threatened to
tell what I had seen if he did not
allow me to go. He allowed me to
escape.
Lives Among Dope Fiends.
"I have been living among dope
fiends ever since. I have been ar
rested a half dozen times and ex
pect to be arrested again and again.
What is the use of my trying to
go straight? I did try, but the
protectors of society would not let
me.
"I have had a number of good
jobs. My employers would learn
of my prison experience and I would
lose my job. I finally was given
work with a show. I made a suc-
are.
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Clark.
cess of this, and after a number of
months I returned with my com
pany to Omaha. I had been here
only two days when the police
learned I was in town. I was ar
rested and thrown in jail for in
vestigation." Her arrest cost her her job with
the show, Miss Clark explained. It
was then she began her going down
hill in earnest she declared.
She lost hope "
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Mayor Orders Investigation.
Mayor Smith has directed Sup
erintendent T. H. Weirich of the
Board of Public Welfare to Investi
gate and report at early convenience
the conditions of rest rooms and
sanitary accommodations provided
by employers for their women
workers.
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Purchases charged Wed
nesday TM appear on
June first statments.
Embroidered Voiles
in fashionable while
A fresh shipment is now
ready, offering a splendid
selection of lovely em
broidered lace voiles.
For cool, summery blouses
and dainty dresses, these
voiles are very fashionable
and pleasing.
Regular $1 qualities
Wednesday 85c yard.
Lines Section.
Corset Economy
A Wednesday Sale
Wenoma corsets are to
sell at new prices which
will effect desirable
economies. Several mod
els which sell regularly
for $3, $3.50 and $4,
Wednesday only, $2.75
Third Floor.
Out Size Hose
Balbriggan hose, with ribbed
tops and double soles, 85c
White silk lisle, with garter
tops and double soles, $1.
Pure thread silk, with lisle tops
and soles, in black, white and
colors, $1.50.
Gordon pure thread silk, with
lisle tops and soles, black or
white, $2.
All in out sites.
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OMAHA PEOPLE
Today is Your Last Opportunity
To Invest in the
Overland Tire and Rubber Co.
At $10.00 per Share and on the Payment Plan.
For several weeks we have been informing you of
the immense general rubber and tire factory that is be
ing built right here in Omaha by one of the greatest tire
and rubber men in America, MR. BLOWERS.
He is just as great a man in the tire and rubber in
dustry as HENRY FORD is in the auto industry. He is
the man who made such a wonderful record in the east
and in 1906, on acount of his masterful ability was sent
to Canada, where he designed and built the Dunlap Tire
& Rubber Goods Factory. A $1,000 investment in this
factory became worth over $50,000 in a very short
lime. Watch his progress here in Omaha. Many
Omaha men and women, in less than twelve months will
make this remark, "WHY DIDN'T I GET IN ON
THAT?"
Your last opportunity at the $10.00 price is today.
Tomorrow will be too late.
Come to the office, No. 917 W. O. W. Building, to
day and make your reservation on the $10.00 price.
Office open until 9 o'clock p. m.
Phone Douglas 4125.
Out of Town People Wire Your Orders
Overland Tire and Rubber Co.
"This refers particularly to Urge
stores and factories," explained the
mayor.
"I have had several complaints
that proper provisions have not been
made.. When we get an intelligent
report on the situation, then we
can act."
Bee Want Ads Produce Results.
Maytime
Fashions in dresses and
capes are particularly de
lightful, especially a new
collection which has ar
rived this week direct
from New York.,
Offering many distinctive
variations of style, which
will appeal to discriminat
ing women.
The dresses are
$29.50 to $95.
$25 to $75 for
the new capes.
PETTICOATS
In every seasonable shade,
The
Laces and Embroideries
In Attractive Assortments
We have prepared displays which include ev
erything desirable and distinctive. Many of
the patterns are exclusive and can not be re
placed. Nothing worth while in either fine
laces or embroideries is lacking.
Helpful in Planning New Fashions.
Licensed to Wed Aunt.
George Urwin secured a license in
county court yesterday to marry his
aunt, Susie Urwin. Both live in
Louisville, Neb. The law prohibits
the marriage of aunt and nephew
but only when they are of glood
relationship. George and his Aunt
Susie are related only bv marriage.
Fashions
in extra sizes; made of fine
silk Jersey and Floriswah.
$10.50 and $11.50.
BIoum Store- Second Floor
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