THE BEEt ' OMAHA', THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, H,
DEVOE REFUSES
TO TAKE BLAME
IN KirS CASE
Says Notorious Bandit Was
, Not "Furloughed" to
Him But to Warden
Fenton.'
Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 17. Special.)
Beryl C Kirk, notorious Omaha
bandit, has fled. R. W. Devot, at
torney, to whom It has been report
ed that Kirk was "furloughed," to
day denied that ht should be held
. responsible for the released convict,
stating that Kirk was freed from
the penitentiary with instructions to
report to Warden Fenton at irreg
ular intervals by letter through his
attorneys, reterson and Devoe.
He admitted today that he has not
heard from Kirk since the bandit
left the penitentiary and was sur
prised when advised that a deputy
sent by Warden Fenton to Des
Moines, where Kirk was reported
as staying, failed to find his man.
When told that Omaha friends of
the released bandit declared that he
is now in Mexico he laughed and
said:
"I don't believe it."
Say He's in Mexico.
Immediately following Governor
McKelvie's order for Kirk's return
to prison Warden Fenton of the
state penitentiary dispatched a dep
uty to Des Moines, la., to get the
bandit. Warden Fenton stated this
morning that Kirk's street address
in Des Moines had been given him,
but that when his deputy appeared
at that place Kirk was not there.
Friends of the bandit in Omaha,
upon hearing that the governor had
ordered his , return to the state, an
nounced yesterday that Kirk was
already in Mexico.
. Senator B. K. Bushee, on whose
order as acting governor Kirk was
released from the penitentiary, re
mains at his home at Kimball, Neb.,
since his public statement a week
ago, which the governor says ex
plained his action.
Probe Begins Today.
Formal investigation into the Kirk
scandal begins tomorrow morning
at 9, when the members of the State
Bar commission reconvene with the
attorney general to plan their probe,
ordered by, Chief Justice Morrissey
last week. '
According to Attorney General
Davis, this probe will be public, and
secrecy will be avoided,
In a public statement yesterday,
Governor McKelvie attempted to
explain the matter of Kirk's release.
This was the first official action
taken by the state's executive in the
affair.
The governor declared in his
statement that Warden Fenton, in
company with Attorney! Peterson
and Devoe, last summer, supported
the application for Kirk's release.
This the warden has repeatedly de
nied. Statement Complicates Affair.
It it generally conceded that the
governor's statement has compli
cated the Kirk affair, rather than
tend to clear it up. He shows
scorn for demands of the public urg
ing Kirk s return to the state prison,
but he orders him back.
Another contradiction which ap
peared in the case is the statement
of Senator Peterson that the rec
ords of the case were in his office
when Bushee signed the order for
the "furlough." -
Official records of the state su-
BLOUSES
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We have taken 300 blouses
from our regular stock
which formerly sold for
$7.50, $8.75 and $9.75. For
quick clearance we offer
them special at S5.95.
JULIUS ORKIN
1508-10 Douglas
FAMOUS FOR BLOUSES
Handsome Red Cedar
Chests About Half
Price Saturday at
Union Outfitting Co.
Every Imaginable Size and
Style to Select From for
Gift Making.
Low Rent Location Brings
Saving of 25 to 50
on Dolls and Toys.
Every woman, especially a girl,
desires a big, handsome Cedar
Chest, and so the problem of a
gift this Christmas should be easy
when one considers the little
price at which a GOOD Cedar
Chest can be procured at the
Union Outfitting Company.
The chests are made from Ten
nessee Red Cedar and are chock
full of knots, which insures a
lasting supply of oil, so deadly
to moths.
The sale is a result of a fortu
nate purchase and prices are the
lowest that Cedar Chests will be
quoted at again in months.
The Toyland at the Union Out
fitting Company has a fascination
for children and grownups. Santa
Claus, himself, js on hand to
greet the children, and the prices
on toys are so reasonable that a
long Christmas list is no worry
at all.
It is just such money-saving
possibilities as the above that
prove the value of being located
out of the High Kent District
As always, you make your own
terms. . - .
preme court show that the volume
of testimony was returned to the
Douglas county district court
August 7 and officially receipted for
August 12, nearly a month prior to
the signing of the order by Sena
tor Bushee.
Says Records In Office.
"However, I cannot say whether
Senator Bushee reached hts conclu
sion from the records or from our
personal representation, but the rec
ords were there when he was in our
office. Mr. Devoe stated.
Mr. Antles, secretary of the board
of oublie welfare, who oreviously
denied knowledge of the affair of
the Kirk release until Kirk came
out of the door ot the prison, was
in the office of the warden at the
penitentiary and read the order be
fore the bandit was freed, according
to Warden Fenton.
The statements of the warden and
Mr. Antles both indicate that he
knew of Kirk's release in time to
stop it if he had so desired.
Fuel Shortage Is Acute
In Vicinity of Venango
Venango. Neb., Dec. 17. (Spe
cial.) Venango, which serves a ter
ritory of about 1,600 square miles,
has only had one car of coal in
three weeks. With the thermometer
ranging from 20 to 30 below zero.
and 25 miles from any timber, con
ditions are serious here. Farmers
are tearing down their fences and
burning the posts for fuel.
Pioneer Nebraska Farmer
Dies on His Homestead
Geneva, Neb., Dec. 17. (Special.)
Funeral services for Chris Dun-
ker, 76 years old, were held here,
conducted by Rev. Mr. Payne. Mr.
Dunker was the last of. a group of
pioneers who settled fn Belle Prairie
township near here in 1872. He died
on the farm he homesteaded 4J
years ago. .three daughters and
two sons survive him.
Organize Commercial Club.
Venango, Neb., Dec. 17. (Spe
cial.) At a mass meeting of the
farmers and business men here a
commercial club was reorganized
with a membership of 50. The club
will work for a bigger and better
Venango in 1920.
DEATH COMES TO
ENGINEER STRUCK
DOWN IN HIS CAB
Union Pacific Veteran Dies in
Hospital Life Pursued
By Tragedy.
J. W. Coolidge, 61 years old 24
South Twenty-second street, Coun
cil Bluffs, veteran Union Pacific lo
comotive engineer, who was stricken
wkh paralysis in the cab of his en
gine as the train was speeding
through Valley, Neb., last Saturday
morning, died in St. Joseph hos
pital yesterday morning.
Mr. Coolidge was piloting the first
section of the Overland Limited and
after his collapse at the throttle the
fireman stopped the train and nar
rowly averted a rear end collision
with the second section. A special
train brought the stricken man to
Omaha.
Mr. Coolidge was employed by the
Union Pacific for 30 years and trag
edy has followed him for several
years. Ten years ago his son,
Ralph, endeavored to board the cab
of his engine as the train was com
ing to a halt in Columbus, Neb. He
fell under the wheels and his inju
ries necessitated the amputation of
both legs.
Last January another son, Roy,
who was superintendent of a gold
mine in Nogales, Ariz., was killed
by falling timbers which severed his
head from the body. A complete
breakdown following the death of
his son is believed by Mrs. Coolidge
to have been the cause of his stroke.
Mr. Coolidge was married twice
and had three sons by his former
marriage and two sons and five
daughters by the second.
Mr. Coolidge was born m Glen-
wood. Ia. Funeral services will be
held in the Hoffmann Funeral home,
Omaha, at a time which will be de
termined when an absent brother ar
rives. Burial will be at Columbus,
Neb.
On the same day that Mr. Cool
idge was stricken William H. Bay,
58 years old, 3522 Seward street,
Omaha, suffered the same fate as
his train was pulling into the con
gested Omaha passenger terminal
He ahut off the steam in his en
gine as he fell unconscious. He is
reported recovering - in St. Joseph
hospital.
Mrs. Josephine Bleick Dies
In North Dakota at Age of 63
Mrs. Josephine Bleick, 63 years
old, died Tuesday at Elgin, N. D,
following an illness of one year. The
body will be brought to the home
of a son, J. J. Bleick, Irvington,
Neb., and services will be held Fri
day morning at 10, in St Bernard's
church, Benson. Burial will be in
Mount Hope cemetery.
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BLOUSES
Special at $5.95
We have taken 300 blouses
from our regular stock
which formerly sold for
$7.50, $8.75 and $9.75. For
quick clearance we offer
them special at $5.95.
JULIUS ORKIN
1508-10 Douglas
FAMOUS FOR BLOUSES
Former Omaha Convict
Reported Prospering
Since Prison Parole
With the arrest in San Francisco
yesterday of James Randolph, alias
Jack Wells, notorious automobile
thief, who was paroled from the
Nebraska penitentiary March 19, in
formation comes from the Califor
nia city that Randolph has been ex
tremely prosperous since he was
given his freedom by the authorities
at Lincoln.
Word comes from the police in
San Francisco that a bank book was
taken from the man's pocket show
ing that he had been depositing
money in large sums to his own
credit in the Omaha National bank
from June I te September 13. The
man also has $6,000 to his credit in
a San Francisco bank, according to
the police.
Randolph was arrested in San
Francisco for stealing automobiles
and he is wanted in Omaha for
stealing two cars since he was pa
roled, according to the police.
Randolph was tried and acquitted
four years ago for the murder of
Sheriff Allenbaugh of York county.
United States government chem
ists have found that a good grade of
syrup can be made from sweet po
tatoes and malt by a simple process.
Sure
Relief
6 Bell-ans
Hot water
Sure Relief
BE LL-ANS
FOR INDIGESTION
Thursday-
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-Real Inspirations
For Christmas Gift Seekers
' The
Eldredge-Reynolds Annex
The Down Slain Part of the Benson & Thome Store
Lingerie Specialty Shop
Bloomers-Teddy Bears-Camisoles
New and Lovely Merchandise-Special Values
Specially Priced '" Particularly Desirable for Gifts Useful
ONSIDERING the difficulty experienced in securing desirable I
lingerie at any price, these splendid values at these prices are
decidedly interesting and compelling.
Teddy Bears
Real Values
$1.69 to $3.29
OF sheer soft muslin, daintily made, beau
tifully finished; bodice tops of fine
laces in pretty designs; fine embroidery;
prtty satin ribbon straps; every garment a
real value not to be overlooked.
Bloomers
One Day Only
89c to $1.10
OF splendid quality pink cotton crepe
cut amply full ; good lengths; wide cuff
at knee with ruffle and strong elastic band.
These Bloomers are exceptionally well made
and make very attractive gifts.
Camisoles
75c to $1.65
The prettiest camisoles of wash satin
and crepe de chine you would want to give
or receive on Christmas morning.
Each camisole trimmed in pretty laces,
ribbons, . self embroidery, clusters of silk
rosebudshemstitched.
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enson &
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The Store of Specialty Shops
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BLOUSE SALE
Offering the greatest Blouse values of the season, a superb collection-every Blouse from our regular stock
Previously to $15.00
. $7.85
INCLUDING Russian regulation tie-on and overblouses, of
Georgette and Crepe de Chine, in plain tailored and em
broidered lace trimmed or beaded styles, in White, Bisque,
Flesh and Navy and suit shades, also combination. Also high
neck styles, tucked and hand embroidered.
Blouse Shop
Previously to $22.50
$11.85
INCLUDING Russian regulation and overblouses of Satin
and Georgette combinations, and all Georgette, beauti
fully beaded and yarn and filet lace trimmed, round, collar
less, square necks, roll collar styles, long or kimono sleeve
models, in flesh, white, peach, navy and brown.
Second Floor
Thursday Morning
From 9 to 12 M. only
Women's Silk Hose
Previously $3.00
$2.00
These are pure Bilk hose, full fashioned,
with lisle garter tops.
Limit of Y Dozen to. a Customer.
Women's Silk Hose
Previously $1.75--At $1.10 .
Fine Quality hose, silk to the knee, seamless foot, limit ft dozen
to a customer.
Women's Handkerchiefs
Previously 35c to 50c.
25c
Pure linen, plain hemstitched handkerchiefs, some with em
broidered corners, some with initial.
Boxed If You Like Limit of Yt Dozen to a Customer.
Hdljf. Shop Main Floor
Beally worth while values in
daintiest of lingeries for
Christmas gift-seekers.
Crepe de Chine
Gowns
Previously to $13.80
$5.95
Unusually alluring in the
soft, heavy quality Crepe de
Chine, lace trimmed and with
gay little bows, wee rose
buds, row after row of hem
stitching and tiniest of tucks.
Camisoles
Previously to $4.50
$2.95
Very dainty are these camisoles of beautiful wash satins in
flesh and colors attractively hemstitched, or elaborately lace and
ribbon trimmed, displaying bits of hand work here and there.
; Chemise .
Previously to $5.95
$3.75 ,
Charmingly dainty crepe de chine step-in and envelope styles
tailored bodice tops, with satin or lace shoulder straps, also beauti
ful lace trimmed yoke tops.
Boudoir Caps
Previously 50c to $1.50
25c, 50c, $1.00
Exquisite little caps of mull net, satin, georgette, gaily trimmed
in ribbon, Venetian laces, ral lace raffles French rosebuds, rosettes
and streamers.
Lingerie Shop Second Floor
Thursday morning for the early shopper
For three hours only 9 a. m. to 12 m.
Girls' Beacon Blanket
Bath Robes
Previously $3.95 and $6.50
$3.00 and $5.00
ages 8 to 16 years.
Cozy, comfortable garments worth giving and
worth receiving, well made, neatly trimmed in cords,
or satin bindings.
- Girls' Middies
Three hours only Sale of broken sizes
Of Serge Of Flannel
Previously $7.50
9 a. m. to 12 m. only
and finest serge
Previously to $13.50
$5.00 $10.00
Girls' Shop-
-Second Floor
From 9 to 12 M. only
Boys' Winter Caps
Previously $2.50
$1.95
A dandy gift for every out-of-doors boy
made with ear band of plush, pull-down
leather lip band in front, flexible visor. Of
green or brown flannel
Sizes 9 te 7. ,
Boys' Blouses, $1.00
That are selling today in the wholesale market for more than
we are asking retail. Guaranteed colors, neat stripes, well made, .
fine fitting blouses.
Boys' Shop-
Balcony
Thursday morning from 9 a.mto 12 m.
In the Men's Shop
For the wise and early Shoppers
worthwhile savings.
Men's Shirts
$3.50
Made with satin stripe silk crepe de
chine bosoms and cuffs, white bodies
of silkette.
One to a customer.
Men's Handkerchiefs
$1.00
Half dozen boxed, fine linen finish.
Half dozen to a customer.
Men's Gloves
$1.00
Men's Silk Gloves and fabric silk lined,
in gray.
2 pair to a customer.
Men's Shop Mav- Hoor
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