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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 23, 1919)
IE "BEE: OMAHA, THUK&DAY, OCTOBER 23. liUi) "SYRUP OF FIGS" GIIILD'SJLAXATIVE Look at tongue! Remove pois ons from Stomach," liver and bowels. Accept "California" Syrup of Figs only look for the name California on the package, then you are sure 'your child is having the best and nost harmless laxative or physic for the little stomach liver and bowels. ' Children love its delicious fruity taste. Tull directions for child's dose on each bottle. Give it without fear. Mother! You most say "Califor nia." '; Sure Relief ""m 6 Bellans Hot water Sure Relief MS LL-ANS LetCuticuraBe YonrBeautyDoctor Baby Cougho fftqair tretmen with remedy that eon tain M opiate. PUo'a la mild but effec. live; pleasant to take. Atkrour dniggUtfc f 0 333 Use The Bee want ads for results. WEBER IS HELD BY GRAND JURY ON RI0TGIIAR6E World-Herald Artist Charged With Carrying Concealed Weapons On Night Mob , Terrorized City. Leonard Paul Weber, designing artist in the World-Herald advertis ing department, was indicted by the special grand jury yesterday on the charge of carrying concealed weap ons the night of the court house riot Weber was arrested in the World-Herald office on Monday or" last week. Police said he made a confession to having struck Mayor Smith on the head with a revolver. Weber, interviewed in the county jail, denied this and declared he was only joking when he told fellow em ployes of his alleged activities in the mob. He admitted taking a .revolver from the desk of T. G. Devaney, a fellow-employe and carrying it dur ing the riot. He denied that he had any part in the attack on Mayor Smith and said the revolver he car ried had no ammunition in it. Po lice said several shots had been fired from the revolver. Weber is married and lives at 3350 South Nineteenth street. Another Indicted Today. Eli Snyder, 16 years old, 3027 Val ley street, was the second man in dicted yesterday. The charge against him is unlawful assemblage and rioting. Eight men who were held without bail in the county jail for riot in vestigation were ordered released by the grand jury, not sufficient evi dence being found against them for indictement. They are: John Goss, 17, 826 South Twenty first street; George Staley, 19, 4827 South Twenty-fourth street; Ed. Gilbert, Westport, Conn.; Victor Baglio, 19, 1720 South Thirteenth street; Howard Brown, negro, 1635 North Twenty-first street; Frank Goggin, 17, 620 North Eighteenth street; Leonard Johnson and Frank Danze. Penalties Are Fixed. The penalties fixed by statute for persons found guilty on charges re turned by the grand jury in riot cases are as follows: First degree murder, death or im prisonment for life. Conspiracy to commit murder, death or imprisonment for life. Arson, two to 20 years in the peni tentiary. Carrying concealed weapons, im prisonment not to exceed two years or a fine not to exceed $1,000. Unlawful assemblage and rioting, imprisonment notto exceed 90 days and a fine not to exceed $100. The indictments for unlawful as semblage and rioting include the fol lowing charges: "Unlawfully, riotously assembling Di vorce Courts Nellie Evenson was granted a di vorce from Theodore Evensen on the ground of non-support by Judge Troup in divorce court Alleging that Edward H. Lindsay, whom she married in Council Bluffs, May 15, 1919, has deserted her, Anna Lindsay secured a divorce from him in Judge Day's court Blanche Cronk, who filed suit for divorce against her husband, Frank Cronk in district court, was granted temporary alimony of $10 a week by District Judge Troup. She al leges that her husband often told her that he loved another woman in Council Bluffs better than he loved her. , Mrs. Belle Zipp was granted a di vorce from Samuel Zipp by Judge Day in- divorce court on the ground of nonsupport Custody of the two children was given to Mr. Zipp with provision that Mrs. Zipp may visit them whenever she wishes. James Marcan, on charges of ex treme cruelty, was granted a di vorce from Marie Marcan by Judge Troup in divorce court Jennie. Churchill, charging her husband, Leonard, with cruelty, filed suit in district court for a divorce from him and restoration of her maiden name, Samble. with intent to dlsturb the public peace and with force and violence to beat, bruise, wound, ill-treat, kill and slay William Brown and certain members of the police force. "Unlawfully and with force and violence to injure, destroy, devas tate and demolish the property of the county of Douglas, towit, the court house and other property therein situate. "Arming themselves with bricks, stones, clubs, guns, pistols, ropes, gasoline, matches and other offen sive weapons, thereby, then and there greatly alarming, terrifying and disturbing not only the said William Brown and the said police officers, but also many good and: peaceable people." The grand jury also returned an indictment yesterday against George Hamilton, -accused of grand larceny from Benson & Thome, department store, October 18. 40,000 Belgian Cars Found Brussels, Oct22. Marshal Foch has informed the Belgian govern ment by telegraph that 40,000 Bel gian freight cars have been found on the'left bank of the Rhine. ( Where Are They Going? to Pag 4 tF SPECIAL BARGAIN .s-'.'$95':vi Takes Tour Choice ' of Two Used Upright Pianos $10 Down Easy Monthly Termi your; LAST CHANCE SPECIAL BAEGAIN $495 Takes Your Choice of Brand New Player Pianos $50 Down Easy Monthly Terms 4 BUY H now WW v y N to get one of these splendid bar gains at a fraction of what you'll pay for the same instrument later on is right nowl Next Saturday , is your LAST CHANCE to take advantage of these amazing re ductions and liberal terms. Even Satur day may be too late, as the remaining bargains are so few that a big rush of buyers would clean them out even a day or two earlier. Better come today or tomorrow to make sure of getting the one you want. - Lyon A Healy, Ebony $84 Julius Bauer, Rosewood $125 Steger, Walnut -t $178 Haines Bros., Mahogany $169 Columbus, Oak $153 ........ SPECIAL BARGAIN $397 Takes Your Choice of Three $600 Players Used Only as Demonstrators $35 Down Easy Monthly Terms $169 $247 Ebony, at , . ". Steger, Mahogany, at Schmoller A Mueller, Walnut $255 Richmond, Ma hogany, at $245 Prescott, Ma hogany, at $260 Sehmoller & Mueller, Mahogany $268 Kimball, Oak .......-$278 Sohmer, Ma- hogany.at ..-$385 8. A M. Player Piano, Mahogany ..: $396 Stein way Grand (used) at...: $495 Llndeman Grand (used) T.$510 SPECIAL BARGAIN $298 ' Buys a Good Used PLAYER PIANO $25 Down Easy Monthly Terms , re SPECIAL BARGAIN $377 Is an Almost New $600 FLAYER PIAIIO $35 Down Easy Monthly Terms Every instrument fully guaranteed to be as rep resented or money refunded without question or argument. Could anything be fairer! "Within one year's time you may exchange v. the instrument you purchase for any other of equal or greater value on our floors, and get credit for all you paid on the first one. Stool and Scarf are included .free with ' every Piano; and Bench, Scarf and $10.00 worth of Music Rolls with every Player Piano. fi ll' V SPECIAL BARGAIN $510 Takes Tour Choice of Two Used DADY GUARDS $50 Down Easy Monthly Terms SClinOLLER fk MUELLER 1311-1313 FARNAM pinno co. 1311-1313 FARNAM 0ntlBa I aat fartcrectei tat vetting a, Pisa Ftajrer , Grand.?.. , for aboat . Pleaia scad foil tafarmatloa what jw X : V M .'. .. V -A Z4i SCHOOL HEAD IS SPEAKER AT MEET OF ROTARY CLUB Location, Cost and Reason for Proposed New Schools Explained by Supt. J. H. Beveridge. ' ," " J. H. Beveridge, superintendent of the Omaha public schools, outlined the complete plan of the school bond issue of $5,000,000 to the mem bers of thr Rntarv -1iiK vctrdav at their regular weekly luncheon at the TT -t T- . . xiorei ronreneiie. "5r.rr.- n( th mf.Unn.U ,. nM for school purposes and should be abandoned and new buildings erect ed, while at the present time 2,000 school children are spending their time in temporary annexes which should be abandoned. "Some schools need jnore play grounds and others cannot ade quately accommodate the number of the pupils they have. The children will be in the .streets if they have no playground." Mr. Beveridge in detail told Ro tarians where the money was to be spent and the amounts necessary for the different schools. "It will cost the taxpayer 71 cents per year for the first IS years, on actual value of each $1,000 worth of property which he owns, and for the second 15 years it will cost $1.65 per year, or a total of "$35.40 in 30 years for the entire bond issue," he said. One hundred and fifty members attended the luncheon. Dr. H. L. Akin presided as chairman. Are you going to the theater or movies tonight? If so see amuse ment page. Mayor Smith Expects to Resume His Official Duties November 1 Mayor , Smith telegraphed his secretary, O. M. Olsen, that he ex pects to return to his official du ties about November 1. The mayor is resting at Haines City, Fla., where a son has a farm. He was taken from an Omaha hospital two weeks ago to Excel sior Springs, Mo., where he re mained for a few days before pro ceeding 4o Florida. City Prepares to Observe Anniversary of Armistice Acting Mayor Ure yesterday stated that he will call a meeting of repre sentatives of various docal organi zations, to prepare a plan for ob serving the first anniversary of the armistice of the world war. No vember 11 will be the date. A 111 I GESTIOfJ At once 1 "Pape's Diapepsin" corrects your, Sour, Gassy, Acid Stomach Relief awaits you I You don't want a slow remedy when your stomach is' bad or an uncertain one ora harmful one your stomach is too valuable: you musta't injure it .with drastic drugs. When your meals don't fit and you feel uncomfortable, when you belch gases, acids or raise sour, un digested food. When you feel lumps of indigestion pain, heartburn or headache, from acidity, just eat a tablet of Tape's Diapepsin and the stomach distress is gone. Millions of people know the magic of Pape's Diapepsin as an antacid, They know that indigestion and dis ordered stomach are so needless. The relief comes quickly, no disap pointment! Pape's Diapepsin tastes like candy and a box of this world famous indigestion relief costs so little at drug stores. Pape's Diapep sin helos neutralize the stomach acids so you can eat without fear; amies mm Women's and Misses' Coats Here Are a Few of the Coats in the Sale Last Saturday TJjat Created So Much Enthusiasm A FEW more of the kind of wonderful coats sold Saturday are to be had here Thursday. Silvertones, Velours, Novel Tweeds and Broadcloths, fur collars, fancy linings, smart garments displaying -large collars in shawl and convertible types, deep pockets, flare and belted backs. Wide range of colors. 1 ; Ranging in Value to 65.00 75 Clever in Design Remarkable in Value Moderate in Cost The Features That Designate This As An Important SellingOccasion of Women's and Misses' Dresses ' THESE special sales in various groups offer choice of Serges, Tricotines, Wool Jerseys, Satihv. and Georgette combinations. A dress for all occasions, when a smart, practical frock is de sired. Charming models featuring style items shown in higher priced lines. Coat dresses, chemise types, as well as dressier models in silks that feature tunics and drapery in skirts, close bodice fin ished with the becoming dainty ruffle collars, or more severe plain ' lines. Embroidery, braidings, angora wool braids are trimming details adding attractive finishing. ; , 2.75 22.75 SECOND FLOOR ' 17:95 r- i " Imported and Domestic .Gloves At Below Present Day Market Value A ND the moderate pricings come as a're suit of our buying at a time when prices were far below the market prices of today. Our patrons benefit by our foresightedness and merchandising ability. WOMEN'S GLOVES Extra selected Grenoble kid over - seam, in the wanted shades of "taupe, gray, brown, ,tan, African, white and black, with attractively embroid ered backs, per pair, 3.50. IMPORTED CAPE SKIN. GLOVES, in the celebrated Perrin make. Some novel ties and others in more con servative styles in shades of putty, pearl, African, castor, oxford, tan and oyster. One clasp styles P. K. and P. X.' M. seams. Special, pair, $3. DOUBLE SILK GLOVES for women. Kay.'.r silk, splendid quality tricot, with two-toned embroidered backs, in gray, mastic, brown, white, black. Pr. 1.75. PURE MILANESE OR TRICOT SILK GLOVES 'Self or two-toned embroidered backs, all with double tipped fingers, in the desirable shades of brown, . navy, oxford, mastic, pongee. Also white and black. Choice of Eayser or Van Kaalte make. Pair, 1.25. MAIN FLOOR Fashion Has Pronounced Pumps and Oxfords Essential to. correct- Fall attire EXQUISITE, entirely new creations in low footwear are given prominence in our displays. .'.' . Patent, satin, dull calf, ooze buck and glazed and mat kid, and the new brown ' " -in calf and kid. Am, WOMEN will wear these now, either as they are orwith charming buckles. For later wear they will give admirable service with glove fitting boot tops. ... Special display Thursday in all leading styles and shades. Prices are from 7.50 to 12.50 MAIN FLOOR Featuring for Thursday 2 Infants' Shirts X At lz Less Former Prices MOTHERS who have wee totsto' clothe will find this offering of especial interest. It concerns broken, lots of infants' all wool, part wool and silk and wool shirts, in sizes 2 to 6 years. Because of our inability to "fill in" wa are offering these broken lots of infants' shirts Priced at 59c to 1J0 ' The prices are governed by the quality. Not all sizes in each style, but-all, styles and sizes in the lot Children's Sleepers made of Outing Flannel. Plain white and colors. Sizes 1 to 10. Special, ' At no Children's . , Bloomers At 1.00 made of good quality white sateen and crepe. Ages' 12 to 16 years. Specially priced for Thursday Children's Rompers and Creepers 139 to 239 Just received a big shipment. Long sleeves, heavy material, of fine Devonshire eloth and Chambray. Blut and pink. THIRD FLOOR THE GREATEST ARTISTS in the GREATEST OPERAS The principal parts of the Operas v "Aida" and "The Masked Ball" Via vp hppn recorded hv the VICTOR COMPANY "These singers will repeat the Operas In your' own home with a VICTOR VICTROLA: , " AMATO, CARUSO, DESTINN, GADSKI, HEMPEL, HOMER, McCORMACK, TETRAZZINI, etc. . &v.b jvui lavuriLcg. M ATM FT.nnR PnATPFTAVRnftM . llllll , i : " MAIJN r XiUUK, rUJrlrr.lAN KUUM . jjjjjj
