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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (May 15, 1919)
THE BEE: OMAHA, THURSDAY, MAY 15, 1919. Police Found Abandoned Car After Owner Reports Loss Shortly after C L. Griffith, 3001 avenue E, Council Bluffs, reported the theft of Ma automobile to police, detectives found the car abandoned i Axiirreentn ana Arbor streets. RFPRPTTVI TUMI i i tb I I I. IUIII1 GRAY HAIR DARK l.lUfclr UmiHal KJ.LJ -ii use Grandmother's imp) recipe of Sag Tn and Sulphur. Almost everyone knows that Sage Tea and Sulphur, properly ; com pounded, brings back the natural color and lustre to the hair when laded, streaked or gray. ' Years ago the only way to get this mixture was to make- it at home, which is mussy and troublesome. Nowadays, ' by asking at any drug' store for "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com pound," you will get a large bottle of this famous old recipe, improved uy nie Bumiion oi otner ingredients, at a small cost. Don't stay gray! Try itl No one can possibly tell that you darkened your hair, as it does it so naturally and evenly,' You dampen a "sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at a time; by morning the gray hair disappears, and after an other application or two, your hair becomes .beautifully dark, glossy and attractive. Adv. Lrrn Bowen's Value-Givln Star I Use a Gas Range and Make Your Kitchen . Work , a Real Pleasure w Mora and more Is a Gas Rane-e a necessity in the home mora and mora are they being used. Not only ara they more economical, but with ona you can do your baking and eookinc easier and quicker. A perfect, steady and uniform heat, uch aa ia aecured with a Gaa Range means better bread and pastry, as well aa an easier prepared meal. "1 BUY ' Vf BOWEN'S C f GUARANTEED rnnaiiviin a ..JH 2 'wiiiu.iaj 01- Quick Meal and Garland Gas Ranges backed by Bowen Guarantee, art two Ranees which will prove satis factory to use. While mentioning only two, we ara showing several other makea that are good bakera and gas savers, Cos Ranges v Priced at $16.50, $26.50. $29.50, $34.50, $60 and $75 Cos Plates for Summer. Homes Priced at $2:25, $3.75, $4.50 anJ $8 , , , Single and Double Ovens with glass and, metal doors, double lining. Priced at $2.50, $3.50, $4.75 and $6.50 HQJJ Ctnxts-Dnptries Howard, Between 13th and 16th Sts. "5cumtk? Swimisi TIM, FRAIL FOLKS HEED PHOSPHATE Nothing-. Like Plain Bitro-Fheephate ta Put on Firm. Healthy Flesh and to Increase Strength, Vigor -and Narva Forcev Judging from the eountlesa preparations and treatments which ara continually be ing advertiaed for the purpose of making thin people fleshy, developing arms, neck and bust, and replacing ugly hollows and angles by the soft curved lines of health and beauty, there arc evidently thousands of men and women who keenly feel their exeessiv thinness. ..- - Thinness and weakness ara usually due to starved nerves. Our bodiea need more phosphate than ia contained In modern looae. rnysicians claim mere o notning t that will supply this deflciesrey so well as the organic phosphate known among drug gista aa bltro-phosphate. which is inex pensive ad is sold by Sheriimii McCoQ- nelt in Omaha and most all druggists under a guarantee of satisfaction or money back. By feeding the nervea directly and by supplying the body cells with the necessary phosphoric food elements, bitro-phosphate quickly nepducee a welcome transformation frequently being astonishing. This increase in weight" also carries with it a general improvement in the health. Nervousness, sleeplessness and lack of energy, which nearly always accompany excessive thinness, soon disappear, dull yea become bright, and pal cheeks glow with the bloom of perfect health, " CAUTIONS Although bitro-phosphate is unsurpassed for relieving nervousness, sleeplessness and ' general weakness, it should not, owing to its remarkable flesh growing properties, be used by anyone who daaa as eeeire to put on flesh. Adv, BELIEVE ARREST BREAKS UP AUTO 'RUST W GANG Police Say Six Stolen Cars Traced to Garage of George Alexander, Now In Custody. ' A" gang of automobile thieves has been broken up and trace of six stolen cars has been obtained through the arrest of George Alex ander, automobile mechanic, 1 2523 Caldwell . street, according to Chief of Detectives Dunn. , . , - A recently rented garage at the home of Mrs. R. R. .Young; 2414 Parker street, was used by Alex ander as a blind to cover the theft of cars stolen in Omaha, detectives say. : 1 Stolen Car Found. An automobile stolen from the garage of Dick Britton, 2511 Chi cago street, on the night of May 7, was found in Alexander's garage. Alexander has been identified as the man who rented . the garage from which five other stolen cars are be ing traced, v ': Alexander told detectives he didn't know any automobile had ever been in the garage. Later he is said to have confessed to Detec tives Psznowski and Murphy that he "can change the motor numbers on any car in five minutes." Had Many Tools. Files, wheel jacks, tire chains and automobile tools in large quantities were found in Alexander's posses sion. Alexander was booked at the police station on a charge of receiv ing and concealing stolen property, Automobiles stolen from the fol lowing persons are said to have been driven, to Alexander's place and the motor numbers filed off: W. E. Prit to, 3503 Wool worth avenue: E. W. Arthur, Drake Court; W. J. DeVore, m4 Webster street; Mrs. I. N. Wright, 1510 South Twenty-fourth street, and W. T. Shackleford, Thir teenth and Grace streets. a Alexander will be held pending further investigation of stolen cars, detectives say. ( Omaha Rotarians in Favor of More Drastic Action Against Huns A resolution urging the govern ment to take prompt and vigorous action in case Germany refuses to accept the peace terms as drafted was referred to the board of direc tors of the Rotary club at their weekly luncheon yesterday noon at the Hotel Fontenelle. The majority of the members were in favor of plac ing the International Rotary clubs, on record as in favor of still more stringent peace terms for the Ger mans. N ' J. , M. Harding addressed the Rotarians along general lines of the dairy industry. He predicted that no decline in the price of butter or any other dairy products would be evidenced for some time. The enormous foreign and home demand for butter caused the pre vailing high prices, according to Mr. Harding. , , Omaha Auto Club Will. Give Smoker - for All Members This Evening A smoker will' be given to all members of the Omaha Automobile club this evefting at 8 o'clock, in the Hotel Fontenelle ballroom. Dean Tancock, E. G. McGilton andtithers will make talks on the good work accomplished by the club. A membership drive is to be started for 5,000 members. The entrance fee of $5 has been elimi nated. The total cost of joining is $5 for annual dues, until June 10. Membership in the club will likely be limited. The club has purchased a mag nificent site for a country clubhouse on the high bluffs north of Bellevue college, from which point a scenic panorama of 35 miles is enjoyed. Every member of the club is asked to be present at the smoker and smoke a few good cigars and co operate in the upbuilding of the club. r Sixtv-nine new members weftd elected to membership at the Wed nesday meetingoftheboard. Zimman Announces Several Changes In The Fire Department City Commissioner Zimman an nounces the following changes in the fire department: ' - Erick Sandberg of engine com pany No. 7 promoted to rank of junior " captain and will be trans ferred to hose company No. 12. James Greer and Edward Turner, colored firemen of hose compapy No. 11, have, been promoted to sen ior captain and junior captain, respectively, and will have charge of the colored company at. house No. 11. . . ; ms: ' ' - - Nels Anderson, senior captain of .hose company No.s 11, has been placed on the retired list. . William M. Welch pf . hose com pany No. 12 has been promoted to rank of senior captain and will re main in house No. 12. " "Billy" Leet Hopes to Win Back Wife by Plane' Flight Omaha's D'Artagnan Now in East to Learn Flying Will Try To Reach San Francisco By Aeroplane and Land on Lawn of Wife's Home. " After each meal YOU ert one :roW YQUW STOMACH'S SAKE and get full food value and real stom ach comfort, lastaatiy relieves beart. bars, Stated, gassy feeling, STOPS acidity, foci repeating and stomach misery. AIDS digestion; keeps the stomach sweet and pure. BATOMIO is tt baat remedy and uclr coats U aeni or two day to dm it. You will bade- awnma wins laaona. oansiaeaoa aanasceo r money back. Please call ana try It, Shermaa at McCoaaell Drug Co, 6 Busy Stores, Oaaaha, "Billy" Leet, young Omaha mil lionaire, is preparing to make a novel effort to win back his wife, Mrs. Martha Ruddy Leet, who has sued him in San Francisco for a separa tion and separate maintenance of $250 a month. . . : He is now in a city east of Chica go, studying aeroplanes and prepar ing to learn to fly. As soon as he has mastered this art he is going to fly from the city where he is to San Francisco and alight on the grounds of the sub urban place where his wife is stay ing. Will Ask Forgiveness. Dressed in his flying togs and with the achievement of the long flight to his credit he is going to ask his wife" to forget their past differences and come back to live with him again. This information came from "Billy" to a friend in Omaha by letter. "I believe he will do it," said A. L. Sutton, Leet's attorney, when he was told of the romantic plan of "Billy." ' J "He is just that kind of a chap. He courts danger. He is never so happy as when he is doing some thing hazardous. "And Mrs. Leet is the kind of a girl to whom' such an achievement might appeal. She, too, is a young woman who likes the exciting and the daring. Her father was a wealthy man whose hobby was fast horses. He owned a stable of the finest racing horses in this country and young Mrs. Leet is a great lover of fast horses and speedy automo biles. . "The aeroplane plan of 'Billy,' D iyorce Courts A divorce, custody one child and $25 a month alimony were grant ed to Mary Buntzen from Christian Buntzen by Judge Troup, sitting in divorce court. Mrs. Buntzen's charges of extreme cruelty against her husband were sustained. They divided their property outside of court. Ruth Staley was granted a di vorce from Marshall Staley on the grounds ef cruelty by Judge Troup, in divorce court. She was also awarded $500 alimony, the custody of one child and $10 a month for the child's maintenance. Goldie Mercurio charges that her husband, Sam, knocked her down and kicked her., She filed suit in district court for a divorce, custody of their two children and alimony. She says he called her vile names, found fault without reason, beat her frequently and failed to supply her with clothing. r. Former Soldier Who Stole ' Coat Paroled to Officer John Erskins, alias John Haskins, pleaded gunilty to a charge of grand larceny in the district court yesterday and was paroled by Dis trict Judge Redick to the custody of Parole Officer Andresen. Erskins stole an overcoat and hat from the clothing store of George Wright, Twenty-first and N streets, May 1. His good army record helped him out. He said he was about to leave for France when the armistice was signed. Later he was discharg ed at Camp Hancock. He said he was intoxicated when he stole the goods. . - would appeal to her and might bring about a reconciliation. m J Life Without "Her" Impossible. 1 "I know that 'Billy' is in the eas. I won't state in what city he is at oresent and he hasn't confided this plan to me. He did tell me, on our way back from San Francisco, that he would do anything in the world to win back his wife. He said he loves her as he has never loved and that life without her is simply im possible. I went to see her myself in San Francisco and tried my best to brine- about a reconciliation. I was unsuccessful, but I have still been hoping. And it may be that 'Billy's' reported plan of flying across the continent and alighting in front of her door may be the one and only thing that will bring them together again. I certainly hope so." "Billy" Leet is 24 years old. His first wife who was Miss Anne Rob ertson, sister of Mrs. Fred Hamil ton, secured a divorce and $50,000 alimony. In January, 1918, he mar ried Miss Martha Ruddy. Three months ago they went to San Fran cisco where "Billy" started an auto mobile business which is in a thriv ing condition. Made Suicide Attempt A few weeks ago Mrs. Leet filed suit in San , Francisco " for separa tion. On April 27, Omaha friends were startled at the news, that "Billy" had attempted to commit suicide in the palatial apartments in San Francisco from which his wife had departed when she filed her suit. His aim was faulty and he sustained only a wound in the arm. He sent for Judge Sutton of Omaha who went out immediately. ; When he returned, a week ago, the young man came with him and on the day of their arrival here "Billy" filed a suit in the Douglas county district court for a divorce. He left Omaha the same day for the east. . ' Brie City News MfhUnr Futures Burfesa-Grinden Co, Have Root Print It- Beacon Press. Burglary Ina. Wheeler & Welpton John Ii. Webster to Speak John Li Webster will address the Kiwants club on Friday noon In the Cham ber of Commerce on the subject of a proposed war memorial for Omaha. To Go to Atlantic City Walter 8. Byrne and Carl Snyder will leave this week for Atlantic City, to - at tend the annual meeting of the Na tional Electric Light association. Omaha Delegates to Convntton W. L. Byrne and Earl H. Burkett wll go to Birmingham, Ala., to the international convention of the Klwanls club, aa delegates from Omaha. ? - ' -; f Hustling- Committee to Meetr-An important meeting of, the hustling committee or AK-sar-Ben win oe held at the Hotel Rome Thursday noon at 12:16. . 6tart Advertising Campaign An extensive advertising campaign will be inaugurated by the Omaha Real Estate board Thursday with the dis tribution of 25,000 copies of the "Omaha Realtor" to the homes of Greater Omaha. Members of the board will receive several copies. Invited to Capital City The Real Estate Brokers' association of Washington, D. C, has extended an invitation to all members of the Omaha Real Estate, board enroute to the national convention -at Atlan tic City to stop over in the capital city as the guests of the Washington association. To Lecture on Homesteads 3. E. Smith of the supervisor of agricul ture's department of the Union Pa cific, who accompanied a special car of homeseekers to Idaho, has re turned. 'He will give an Illustrated lecture and explain this homestead proposition to those Interested In the Union Pacific' Headquarters building at 8 p. m. Thursday. Employment Office Report There were 789 registrants in the Women's division of the local office of the United States employment service In the court ' house during the ' last month, 780 calls for help and 519 girls and women were referred to positions and 434 took positions, Miss Kathleen O'Brien, superinten dent of the women's division, re ports. - i. . ,The Advertiser who uses The Bee Want Ad Column ' increases his business thereby , and the persons who read them profit by the oppor tunities offered. The Power of Cash ; BASKET STORES have found it the Philosopher's stone that turns everything to gold it's Pay as You Go! Cash com mands the biggest bargain. It always gets the richest value. Every day you see proof of this. .BASKET STORES have rec ognized its power, and stand for, "cash" in both buying and selling. , ( BASKET STORES buy groceries in enormous volume for sixty-seven BASKET STORES for cash and sell to more than thirty thousand regular customers j daily for cash. This vast buying and distributing power, on a cash basis, secures us every possible concession from the producer, and permits us, in turn, to pass on these savings to our customers. . Buying for cash, , selling for cash energy, truth, enterprise , and modern methods, coupled with selling only the highest qual ity groceries at the lowest prices are the living principles re- -sponsible for the marvelous growth of BASKET STORES and enables us to save our customers nearly 20 per cent on more than 300 average items. 1 r , "LIVE BETTER FOR LESS" ffofle Higher Thai Basko Quality, ' , 1H There's a Basket Store Near Ton. Mm ta EVERYBODY STOR3 Wednesday, May 14, 1919 STORE NEWS FOR THURSDAY Phona Douglas 2100 ' Women's and Misses' DRESSES - " v . . At M Off , The Regular Marked Price Dresses for Street Wear Dresses for Club Wear Dresses for Afternoon Wear Dresses for Dinner Wear i Dresses for Evening Wear Dresses for Every Occasion THE materials are georgette, taffetas and combinations of georgette and taf-; feta, also a few satins. Scores of clever models that will appeal instantly to the woman who likes to wear a dress that has a marked individuality about it. . Some are lavishly beaded and others are quaintly draped i designs, while still others are beautifully embroidered. The colors are the new shades of flame, orchid, sunset, beige, tan, pastel blue, green, yellow, taupe and navy, also black. , . Burcess-Naoli Co. Second Floor . . Featuring d Sale of American White Semi' Porcelain Dinner Ware NE3AT plain shapes, first quality ware; China Sec tion, Third Floor. Cups and saucers, size. 6 pairs for 00. Fruit saucers, 6 for 35c. Oat meals, 6 for 75c. V egetable dishes or oval bakers, 7-inch " size, 22c ( Coupe soup plates, 6 for 70c. -Bowls, each; 20c: Creamers, each, 25c. Sugar bov13, each, 50c. Platters s, 8-inch size, 20c. Ji tea Plates i 4- inch or bread and but ter size, 6 for 50c. 5- inch or pie size, 6 for 60c, 7-inch or dinner size, 6 for 75c 10-inch size, 35c. Burgeas-Nash Co. Third Floor , N 0T10NS Under priced Mercerized shoe laces, black, brown, tan, gray and white. Sale price, pair, 7 He , - Star brand crochet cotton, assorted colors and sizes. Sale price, ball, 10c Sew-on hose supporters, good quality elastic. Sale price, pair, lSe. Pearl buttons, a large selec tion in white and smoked pearl, also suit and fancy trimming buttons. Sale price, 3c to 18c card. Twill featherbone, black or white. Sale price, yard, 10c. Sanitary aprons, good quali ty. Sale price, each, 39c. ' Dress shields, slip-on zouave style, guaranteed quality, sizes 3, 4 and 6. Sale price, pair, 39c Sanitary napkins, S in box. Sale price, box, 12 He Electric hair curlers, 5 on card. Sale price, card, 19c. Sewing cotton, 3-cord, white only. Sale price, dozen spools, 28c. Each, 2c. Dress belting, in black or white, sizes 2, 2 and 3 inches. Sale price, yard, 10c. Burfess-Naah Co. Main Floor r 4J 7 jfegC D These Extra Heavy Seamless Brussels Rugs, 9x12 Feet, Are Rare Values at $26.75 THEY'RE choice colorings, in two patterns only, full room size, 9x12 feet, extra heavy quality and seamless. Special Thursday, at $26.75. Velvet Rugs $36.75 V w Three patterns only, 9x12 seamless velvet rugs; one figured, two plain. Very desirable colorings,' at $36.75; special, Axminster Rugs $5. 75 In large range, allover and conven tional patterns, medium and light color ings, size 38x63 inches, $5.75 each. - 1 : ' Burj esa-Nath Co. Third Floor Grass Rugs In two sizes only, 8x10 and 9x12. Col ors, tans and browns. Vhile they last: oxiu size, $6.75. 9x12 size, $8.75. Oval Felt Rugs Made from finest quality Stetson felt, fast colors, four sizes only. 18x45 inches. "i 27x54 inches 30x60 inches 36x72 inches The Clear away of Women's Pumps and Oxfords in the Downstairs dtore Continues for Thursday, at Sharp Reductions $3.45 Pair Burteaa-Naah Co. Downstairs Store