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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 16, 1919)
THE OMAHA SUNDAY JiEE: NOVEMBER 16. 1919. 1 9 A ENDS HIS LIFE BY PLUNGING FROM BALCONYIN BANK R. W. Hoge, Employe of First National, Dies Soon After Leap III Health Cause of Act. R. V. Hoge, bookkeeper at the First National bank, Sixteenth and Farnam streets, plunged 75 feet to his death at 9:15 yesterday morning from the blacony of the bank to the first landing of the main stairway leading to the foyer. He died a half hour later in Lord Lister hospital. Bank officials say the bookkeeper committed suicide while temporarily ir.sane. Mr. Hoge's wife and two brothers declare it was an accident. owing to the fact that he had suf fered frequently with faintinsr soells. John VV. Gamble, vice president of the batik, was the only eye wit ness of Mr. Hoge's leap to his death. Gamble Describes Leap. "I noticed him loitering about the railing above, but paid no particu lar attention to him," Mr. Gamble 'said. "Suddenly I saw him crouch ing over the railing and the next in stant I heard a thud on the floor. I went to the stairway and saw him lying face downward in a pool of blood." Nearly 100 persons were in the bank at the time of the man's leap. Several men thad just reached the bottom of the stairway when Mr. Hoge struck "the marble, floor. He was removed immediately to the medical quarters of the bank and was attended by Dr. E. Herr Anderson.' A private ambulance was called and he was taken to the Lord Lister hospital, where he died while being carried into the operat ing,, room. A' month ago, Mr. Hoge suffered a serious fainting spell while at work. At that time, he was taken home on a stretcher, but was able to return to work soon after. Was in III Health. Ur. Hoge had been an employe of tht bank for eight years. During the past few years, he had suffered ill health, Mr. Gamble said, which is thought by Dr.rfR. E. Marble, his family physician, to have led to despondency. He as 49 years old. County Investigator Dempsey made an investigation of the case immediately following the man's death. "I find It a clear case of suicide JOtnmitted during a temporary fit of fpondency," Mr. Dempsey said. E. C Hoge, 117 Pacific street, SXOther of the dead man, said: "It's B accident, no doubt My brother hat suffered at times with attacks of fainting and I think he fell over the railing accidentally." . Mr. Hoge is survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs. Mary E. Hoge; a daughter, Ruth, 14 years old, and two brothers, E. C Hoge of this city and J. C. Hoge of Tehachappi, Cal. The body was removed to Stack & Falconer's undertaking par lors, v , . " " CountyAttorney 1 Asks Police to Round Up Members of I.W.W. County Attorney Shotwell notified Sheriff Clark and Chief of Police Eberstein yesterday that he had re ceived a letter from Governor Me Kelvie, asking him to j"round up" and prosecute members of the I. W. W. who are carrying on propaganda that is revolutionary and, embraces forcible opposition s the law. "I shall certainly prosecute to the limit persons against whom 'there is evidence of syndicalism," said Mr. Shotwell. It is necessary tor the police and sheriff to arrest the per sons before my duties as prosecutor begin. I have asked the chief and sheriff to do all in their power to arrest dangerous characters of this kind if there are any in Douglas county." ' Clifford Wolfe Made Assistant Treasurer of Big Eastern Firm Clifford W. Wolfe, prominent young Omahan, who will be remem bered for his harrowing experiences as a prisoner of war in Germany, has been made the assistant treas urer of the Great Eastern Fisheries corporation, a new $50,000,000 mer ger of large eastern fishing con cerns, according to W. W. Case, special representative of the cor poration, who stopped in Omaha yesterday enronte to the west coast in the interest of the firm. Headquarters of the new corpor ation will be at Rockland, Me., the summer home of Mrs. Joe Baldrige and her son, Clifford Wolfe. B. F. Smith, Omaha millionaire, has large interests in the new firm. f Bandits Fail to Find Money So They Rob Man of His Coat When two highwaymen found nothing of value in the pockets of Harry Howard, 717 South Thirty first street, at midnight Friday night at Twenty-eighth and Leavenworth streets, one of them remarked, "We'll have to have something. Take off that overcoat," according to his report to police. After they had taken his coat, ac cording to Howard, the highway men told him to "beat it." He was en route home, he said, when two masked men covered him with re volvers, searched him, but found no money or valuables. Negro Given Prison Sentence On Harrison Act Charge Sidney Allen, negro, was sen tenced to one year and one day in Leavenworth federal prison, by Judge Woodrough in federal court yesterday. This was the third vSoIa tion of the Harrison act recorded c gainst Allen. JV . v " county jail on a similar charge. the I Great $ :D.qy Christmas 'Preparatory Sale in the Big Down PETTICOATS Monday, Tuesday and I , 'sM 0 Stair Wednesday s Store The first preparations for Christmas Holiday goods means finding space to properly display the mer chandise, This great three-day selling event is for the purpose(6f cleaning our stocks to make room for mer chandise to be placed in the Down Stairs Store. 1 " Do not fail to take advantage of t the prices, which are lower in every instance than they will be for months to come. Supply your neetfs now. Every piece of goods is of the wanted and needed kind. Of black sateen and cotton taf feta.. These come in both black and colors, with fancy flounces, '$1.59 Linens Crash Toweling', 24c Yard Also red check glass toweling, absorbing quality, per yard. 24c. Huck Towels, 26c Each Large size, neat blue border, at, each, 26c. Dresser Scarfs, 49c Each Lace trimmed, good quality, each, at 49c. Sheeting, 75c Yard n Bleached and unbleached, 81 Inches wide, per yard, 75c, Outing Flannel, 25c Yard White, heavy weight, Bpecial per yard, at 25e Table Cloths, $3.50 Each V . Heavy weight, bleached, 3 yards long, each $3.50 Pillow Cases, 39c Each Of fine round thread, each at 39c Vefour Flannel, 29c Yard ' In good range of handsome patterns, per yard 29c Unbleached Muslin, 19c Yard 36-inch, will make serviceable sheets, per yard 19e Big'"1 3T!i 1 Special Values in Women's House Dresses pj;i IliSiiliii DO NOT fail to take advantage of these bargains in com fortable dresses for the house. They come in nurses' ging ham and chambray, in, dark blues and grays, high or low neck, long sleeves, sizes up to 44 at $1.95. Dresses at $2.95 French ginghams, ckambray, percale and white porch dresses. Price, $2.95. . ' - Mina Taylors, $2.95 6rgandie and piquet collars, cuffs and vests; excellent values. Price, $2.95. CHOICE ENTIRE STOCK - OF MILLINERY - IN THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE Bedspreads, $3.15 Each Full size, Marseillis design, each, at $3.15 Bath Towels, 27c Each ,Of tv.o-ply yarn, very soft, each at 27c f Ginghams, 29c Yard Dark colors, excellent quality, per yard, at 29c Silkolines and Challies 29c Yard ',6 iriclfi wide, handsome de signs, per yard 29c Fancy Madras, 29c Yard Stripe designs, light and dark per yard, at 29c , Remnants, One-'-Half Price Muslins, curtain nets, ging hams, challies, percales and white goods of many kinds. HAND BAGS Tn black only, shell frame, rein forced. Each bag fitted with mirror and coin purse. Special $2,19 ' Blankets Blankets, $3.18 Fair Full size, soft and fluffy, fancy borders, per pair, $3.18. Plaid Blankets, $6.95 Pair Appearance of wool, soft and durable, special pair, $6.95. Wool Blankets, $12.50 Pair Soft and fluffy, made from very fine wool, per pair, $12.60. I Women's Fine Quality Union Suits $1.00 A Sensational Sale of Exactly 982 Women's New Fall Boots at $4.95 These Boots come in brown, black, beaver and gray and many two tone effects and color combinations; some buttons, nigh and low heels; medium and wide width9, wonderful values at $1.95. Women's Spats, $1.98 Metal Finish Carpet Sweepen at $1.00 Each These sweepers have rubber tires and are exceptional - - - values, each at $1.00. New Rag Rugs, $1.00 Each These rugs come in the hit and miss effects, size 27x54 inches, each, $1.00. Japanese Grass Rugs, 98c ' Large range of patterns, size 36x66 inches, specially priced, each, 88c. N la brown, taupe, tan and fawn very special, $1.98. SPECIALS Women's . House Shoes, All sizes, $2.69' Women's Felt Slippers, $1.59 Women's. House Slip pers, $2.48 Misses' Shoes, $2.39 Baby Shoes 39c Pair Soft soles, in colors and n.nlnr nmhinntirtn cla ft to 4, slightly soiled, less than half orice. nair. 39c. STjS'J SPECIALS In 'ants' "First Step" Shoes, $1.00 Children's Shoes, $2.39 Children's Shoes, $1.98 Men's Shoes, $5.50 Boy Scout Shoes, $3.39 Lay in a supply of underwear for thit cold weather while you can get It at this unusually low price. Fine quality, medium weight, high neck, long sleeves, ankle length, each at, $1.00. 89c 5oo d, w a r r anion suits fo :he children' school wear. Fine qualitj white cotton high neck, long sleeves, ankle length, drop seats, at, .89c. Each fTil Children 's Union Suits Children's Gingham Dresses 5 The dresses come in plaid, striped and checked gingham, trimmed in contrasting col ors, long sleeves, ages 6 to 14, priced at Beautiful Wool Materials For dresses and suits, in all of the new wanted shades. Speciul, per yard, $29 Sale of Draperies Curtain Net, 38c Yard, i Cretonne, 45c Yard. White and ecru, filet. good designs, per yard, 38c. Nottingham Curtains, $2.95 Pair. White and ecru, 2'-2 yards ;iong, fine quality, pair, $2.95. Light or dark colors,-36 inches wide, per yard, 45c. Drapery Madras, 75c Yard. For overdrapes and win dows, 36 inches wide, pair, 75c. The Great Christmas Preparation Includes Exceptional Valuer In House Furnishings FEBE ALUMEfLU FERCOLATING COFFEE POTS 3ood size $1-89 BREAKFAST SET, $3.95 Made of American Semi-porcelain, neat shapes, gold line decoration, 31-piece set, ser vice for six. the set, at $3.95 FOOTED SHERBETS Colonial glass design, 6 for 60c PUBE AXHSLI5 CM BICE C00KEBS Twc quart size .............$1.39 w fltl I T" " I Hi " Jnii WASH BOHEBS, $1.69 iaue of galvanized Iron. Has tin cover. No. 8 size. BREAD PANS, 69c .$1.59 BBEAD BOX, 9e Made of tin Japanned black, gold trimmed, hinged cover, 12?4 lnch size, each , . -C0c PIE PLATES, 49c 9-inch size, at .49c GLASS BAKING TUBE, $1.00 Round casaerole with cover, 7 inch aize, at .$1.00 WINDOW REFRIGERATORS, $1 Made of galvanized Iron. Can be fastened to a window. Keeps food cool without the use of Ice. Assorted sizes, at 91M CEILING BBUSH, $1.00 Made of white cotton, complete with handle, large size 1.00 TABLE TCMBLEBS Pressed Glass Table Tumblers, neat flut ed patterns, 6 for 35c Star Cut Table Tumblers, bell shape each 10c BENCH AND WBDfGER. $.95 Bench is made of hard wood and holds two tubs, has wringer In center, warranted for three years, price $.95 ; COYEBED BOASTEBS, $LS Made of gray enameled, seamless, t 41.95 CASSEBOLE SET, J9c Made of brown glazed earthen ware, consists of round covered casserole and six custard cups; the 7-plece. set for. 79c - CUSTABD CUPS, 15e Made of glass, each, at 15c 1 u WASH BOARDS, 89c Has large rubbing surface. . 89c C LOTHES BASKET Oval Splint Clothes Basket, large size, each $1.19 ' T The Christmas Preparation Sale Includes Wonderf ul Values For Men and Boys BOY'S CORDUORY SUITS $7.45 f Very popular and Very serviceable for school wear. ' Waist line models, knickerbocker styles, full and roomy; sizes. 7 to 17; special, at $.45. Mens Fine , Worsted Pants $3.95 a pair Neat patterns, good styles - !::es 31 to 44, special, $3.95. Grey Roughneck Sweater Coats $1.25 Good, durable quality cot ton, shawl collar, pockets, good fitting garment, extra special, at $1.25. a Children's Hose Boys' and Girls' Fine Ribbed Black and Cask mere Hose, full'seamless, one-half price, pair. . 45c URGES$-ta Go: Women's Hose Fleeced lined hose in rib top, full seamless, ex cellent values, specially priced at per pair... Mil . 25 c! "