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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 20, 1919)
JTHE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1919. CANINE WORLD OF CITY SWEPT BY DREAD DISEASE ' . . i - More Than 200 Deaths of Dogs From Epidemic Dur- Ing the Last Few Months. An epidemic of distemper, re sembling the disease of influenza in the human fami'y, is prevalent among Omaha dogs, according to reports from veterinarians who say . that more than 200 deaths of canines have occurred during the last few months. , Many valuable pets have been vic tims of the disease, symptoms of which are high fever, redness of eyes, coughing, nose discharge and sore throat, followed by brain af fection and spasms. It is said to be the most virulent outbreak observed among canines in Omaha for many years. "This disease is highly contagious and is spreading mostly among dogs from three to 18 months old," said Dr. C. C Hall. "I would ad vise isolation and the services of a veterinarian in the early stages, be cause a dog is seldom saved after the disease has reached the ad vanced stages." Charles Garvey, 443 North Thirty eighth avenue, lost "Peggy," his pet Airedale, which was pulling children on a sled a few days ago. George Cook, 6517 North Twenty fourth, street, lost four valuable bull Girl Grieves for Canine Pet Ordered Killed A mere dog, without pedigree and held in bondage at the home of little Pearl gwarU. 2050 North Nineteenth street, is at the city dog pound un der sentence of death, according to a decree issued by Police Judge Foster in Cebtral police court. Littte Pearl, deprived of her pet," is sad. She sits longingly at the window of hor room, her mother says .crying and patiently expecting the return of "Nick," her one play thing in life. '1 The police judge fined Mrs. Swartz $100 and costs on a charge of keeping a vicious dog. The sen tence also ordered the dog killed. Mrs. Swartz appealed the case, to district court and the dog was taken to the city pound to await the de cision of the higher court. Mrs. Swartz was arrested upon' complaint of Leona Chisno, 12 years old, 2201 North Nineteenth street, who testi fied in court that the dog bit her on the cheek. Masked Bandits Get 65 Diamonds Worth $20,000 Wellington, Kan., Dec. 19. Two masked men entered the jewelry store jot E. F. Roser last night, cov ered Mr. Roser with revolvers and escaped with 65 diamonds, said to be valued at nearly $20,000. UHOPPIKG GOSSIP Iemberlast VFAR WHEN YOU TURNED BACK THE TISSUE PAPER' AND ' found a dainty blouse, 1 a pair of silk hose, a lovely camisole or some other bit of silk under- ( wear? Weren't you perfectly delighted? ' To Heal A Cough Cast BATES' HI AUNG HONEY. S5o par botUa. : 1 ' 1 ; '. " 1 " 1 V 1 i They're the kind of a gift any woman would V appreciateand here's a store that's overflow ing with just such prac tical gifts.' To say nothing of FURS at prices anybody can 5 , attora. Smart n.uofftpti 2?1w3tuht$ 6ldj c Wild Court Room Scene as , Woman ' Attacks Attorney ' i Mrs.' Hannah Pillard Hurls Cuspidor at Ben S. Baker, Counsel for Negro Charged With Criminally As ' saulting Her Judge Learjfe' From Bench. The wildest scene ever witnessed in a district court room in, Omaha, according to attorneys and judges, was enacted yesterday morning in Judge Leslie's' court during the trial of Ralph Underwood, negro, for alleged criminal assault Mrs. Hannah Pillard, white, 2S16 North Nineteenth itreet, the com plaining witness, was testifying re garding the negro's assault at her home the evening of October 28. "Isn't it a fact that you have sued your husband for a divorce in the district court, Mrs. Pillard?" asked Ben 5. Baker, attorney for Under wood. -Mrs. Pillard gazed, unseeing, for one speechless moment. ' Then she threw up her hands and gave a wild shriek that pierced to the corridors of the building. Says Life Jtuined. "Oh, oh, oh," she cried, "you have no right to bring up such a thing in this case. It -hasn't anything to do with this case. Oh, ohl My life has been ruined by that negro and then I have to go through this." The woman looked wildly about her. A large brass cuspidor stood beside the witness chair. She seized this and with a quick movement half hurled it at Attorney Baker, who sat about eight feet in front of her. Judge Leslie had seen her move ment and leaped toward her from his seat on the judicial bench. He was just in time to grab the up raised cuspidor from the woman's hand and prevent it from flying across the court room. Husband Denounces Action. Mrs. Pillard's- husband, Elmer Pillard, a street car conductor, had reached his wife's side by this time. He put his "arms around her and burst out in loud weeping. 1 "This is an outrage,,. to have this dragged into this case. 1 - won't stand for it (" he cried. ' His cries became louder and Mrs. Pillard's shrieks rose in increasing volume. Judge Leslie ordered her taken to one of the ante rooms. Her husband, James Morrow, a bailiff, and Sergeant Allen of the - police force, tried to remove her, but she resisted and fought, crying out all the while. I Doctors Are Called. Two doctors were sent for. After she. was finally removed to another room, she gradually calmed down. Doctors arrived and worked over her. Progress of the trial was stopped for more than half an hour. Underwood is alleged to have en tered the Pillard home at 7 o'clock the evening of October Z8. It is charged that he seized Mrs. Pillard, passed a chloroformed cloth to her face and then assaulted her. She was found some time later. - Underwood was picked out from several negroes several days after the assault. ' Mrs. Pillard said she dentified him by a gold, tooth. Victim of Gas Greets. Police Alive and Well 'j'Dar's a women out heah at 1324 North Twenty-sixth street, what's unconshus from, gas,'' a woman's voice called over the phone to po lice yesterday morning. Another semi-frantic call to the same effect, and police made a hurry run with a police surgeon. : VVhen they entered the house. Sa vannah Coleman, negress, confront ed them, ' "Where's the woman overcome with gas?" she was asked. "Ah'm her, ah am;" Savannah re plied, in a static response to the nffir.rc uT)ia flAMC in n full ft gas da ah feahed ah'd go under any minute. i Police opened windows and "doors of the place to let out escaping gas from a heating range, and Savan nah retired. E. H. Sprague Unable To Estimate the Loot Taken by Burglars The unoccupied country home of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Sprague, Ben son, was entered by thieves who Stole valuable articles of furnishings and committed acts of vandalism. The Spragues have closed . this home every year about November 1, to live in a downtown hotel. Mrs. Sprague discovered the robbery Thursday when she visited her home before starting on a journey to the south. Rugs and silverware had been placed in storage. Mr. Sprague is unable to estimate the loss. ' A sign placed by Mr. Sprague on the house reads: "To Highjackers: No liquor here. I drank it all myself a year ago." ffn ii a a s - rJ) Is your little daughter receiving advantage.of a musical education? If not, why make her wait longer? ARRANGE NOW WITH US FOR A GOOD, DEPENDABLE PIANO Quality for quality, our prices are the fewest in the U. S. Ask to See the Special Bargains in Good Used Uprights and Grands, $150, $250, $265, $435, $650, Etc. (ftAKFORD MOsria Co. One Price to, All Commissions to None. 1807 Farnatn St.. Omaha, Neb. ARMY GOODS FOR SALE BY THE NEBRASKA ARMY & NAVY SUPPLY CO. 1619 HOWARD STREET 1619 HOWARD STREET OPENED TO 9 P. M. SATURDAY. U. S. Jsrklns or Leather VnU, with O. D. Llnin.. $7.87 Brand now KAaJci Bianksts, at.... . ..s.a U. S. Springfield Rifle, 43-70. . $4.98 U. S. Human Metal Horo Collar ..,..$3.50 U. S. White Canvas Barrack Bf, each. $1.29 U. S. Army Raincoat or Slicker, used $3.45 U. S. Army Wool Blankets .. $6.50 U. S. Marin Blanket, all wool.;... $6.50 Cotton Double Blanket, 72x84, m fray, brown, or plaid, brand new, white they lat $5.98 U. S. Army Regulation Tenta, 16x16, with a 3-ft. wall, pyramid (hape, extra heavy duck canva. These tents coat the government up to $100. Have been used In service. Our special offer $38.00 U. S. Army Cot Beds, all Iron, with Simmons Saglesa Springs $5.69 V. S. Army all-leather Halters, brand new, each $1.98; per dozen $21.00 U. S. Army Munson Field Shoes, brand new. at a price of S6.98 Army Munson last fleece-lined Shoes just the thing for cold weather $6.98 Army Munson Infsntry Shoes, genuine oak aoies, brand new, sal price of... $8.98 Cotton Plaid Mackinaws, heavy $6.78 Wool Maekinawa. olaids 88.49 Three-fourths Sheep-lined Coats, moleskin ,,.$14.69 Ulster Sheep Lined Coats, moleskin . .926.50 Corduroy Sheep-lined Vest without sleeves, all alxes, brand new at. ...... . .$7.50 Corduroy Vests, leather-lined and leather sleeves, sizes 48 and 50, $12.00 Leather Vests, moleskin leather lined, with leather eleeves $9.49 Leather moleskin, leather-lined Vests, with glove-leather sleeves.. $10.59 Overalls, brand new, union made, with bib: also jackets, at a price of ...... .$1.98 Unionalls, blue or khaki, brand new, union made $2.98 Khaki or brown Flannel Shirts, brand new, wool, at $4.98 Silkilina Khaki Kerchiefs. 2 far 25c Wool Union Suit, brand new, per suit $3-79 wool undersnirts .i.o Wool Drawer $1-68 Khaki Sweaters, without eleeves, brand new, at $4.68 Khaki Sweater, with sleeves, brand new $5.88 Sweaters with shawl collar, brand new, gray, oxford or brown, at $4.68 Hip Rubber Boots, brand new, bargain price i $523 Barb Wire, painted, 60 lb. rolls $2.87 SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY ONLY Syrup, gallon can...... 79c Pork and Beans, per can 19c Per case. 24 cans... $4.50 Noiseless Tip Matches, S boxes 23c Crackers, 4 boxes for ....25c SOCKS. Medium weight gray Socks .49c AU Wool Socke, black, ussd but thor. oughly renovated; in dozen Iota only; while they last -. $3.98 U. S. Array gray socks, wool, ear nan- 69c Wool Socks, heavy 6c Cashmere socks,' per pair 39c Per dozen $430 White Jumbo Wool Socks, extra heavy, also gray, at 98c Cray or brown wool socks, light, at 59c Cotton Socks, brand new. per dox. .$1.65 TO OUT-OF-TOWN BUYERS We ship goods exsctly as advertised. Make orders out plainly. Include money order or draft. No. C. O. D.'s shipped. If ordered by parcel poet include postage. You are assured of prompt and satisfactory shipment. " REFERENCE State Bank of Omaha. , Make Money Order or Drafts payable to THE NEBRASKA ARMY & NAVY SUPPLY CO. 1619 Howard St. 1619 Howard St. Omaha Temperature For Three Weeks Below Early Winter Average : i L. A. Welsh, Omaha weather fore caster, in checking his records finds that the average daily temperature of Omaha for three weeks ending December 17 was nearly 21 degrees lower than the normal temperature for this time of year, based on ob servations for 33 years. The average annual precipitation r for 36 years is 30.66 inches, and for this year to date the total is 29.67. "We must remember that the value of precipitation lies in its timeliness rather than in amount," Mr. Welsh explained. , JI can show you years of excessive precipitation yielding less crops thair-years of comparatively low precipitation. The recent heavy snows have helped to bring this year's precipitation toward normal and the moisture seems to be valua ble." A Women doing skilled work in the Bureau of Engraving st Washing ton receive less pay than unskilled laborers. Farmer and Mechanic " Now Dictate Styles to ! The Merchant Tailor Cincinnati, O.. Dec. 19. Men's styles in the future, as they emanate from the shops, of the merchant tai lors, may be dictated by the tastes of the plumber, the farmer, the milk wagon driver. They and their fel low workers have become natrons f of merchant tailoring and they think notning oi paying a nigh price for a suit, according to Chris E. Krie ger, president of the Cincinnati Mer chant Tailors Designers' associa tion. "The last few years have brought a decided change in the patronage of the merchant tailor," he said, in an nouncing that the subject would be discussed at the national convention of the Merchant Tailor Designers' association, to be held here Febru ary 3 to6. We still have the business man, but there is a new clientele. We have won the patronage : of the skilled mechanic, and he is not par ticular how high-priced are the suits he orders. He wants the best. To a lesser extent we find the farmer developing, as a class, into a patron of merchant tailoring. He wants his Sunday suit well tailored,' and his tastes run mostly to subdued Can't Manufacture Even Home Brew in Minnesota St. Paul, Minn., Dec. 19. Manu facturing of intoxicating (iquors or uevcrages near JiiiuAicaiMig, iuuusii not actually intoxicating." even for one's own use, is unlawful in Min nesota, the state supreme court held in decisions filed today, sustaining the validity of the so-called prohibi tion enforcement enacted by the 1919 legislature. THOMPSON-fiELDENCO. ' ' , ; 7 ; : . ; 7 --7 - -i - - THE DAYTIME HOURS for CHRISTMAS SHOPPING When service is at its best, with everyone "up and going," eager to please, and better enabled to do so advantageously because of freshly . assorted stocksall in their proper place. 9a. m. until 6; p.m. everyday ...Closed Every Evening... Snowy Heaps o'Kerchiefs To Greet You Saturday From the least inexpen sive ones upwards in easy stages to dainty squares enriched by hand-embroi-ery and lovely lace these are 'kerchiefs of a worthy character 'the sort that make charming gifts. Irish linens with plain hemstitched borders; 'or service and inex jensiveness 25c up to ?1.25. France and Spain have contributed exquisite lace effects and lovely embroideries, 35c up to $15. From the Madeiras come the favored hand-embroi-derecU handkerchiefs so attractively different and ever popular 50c to $3 'each. Blankets and Comforters Wool blankets in block and broken plaids, a nuni-, ber of fine new shades, be sides plain white with col ored borders. , The edges; are . stitched "or bound,' three-quarter or double bed sizes from $10, $11.50, $15, $16.50 and up to $30 a pair. Baby blankets m pink or blue plaids, are an excep tionally heavy quality, size 36x48, and are priced only $1.50 each. Wool nap blankets, a very heavy quality, full double. bed size, come in grays ' and tan with striped bor ; ders of pink or blue. Spe- cially priced for Saturday, $6.50 a pair. Comforters of fine white cotton, silkoline-covered, are winter weight, 42x84 inch size. Small floral de sign in blue, yellow or pink make them most at tractive, reasonably priced comforts for $6 each. Quite a Few New Bags Most qf 'them silk velvet, one of duvetyn, one of felt and three exquisite beaded ones. Of silk velvet there is a black one with a delicate design in steel beads, it has a purple silk lining, a velvet-covered frame and handle, and the very es sential coin purse and mir ror, and is priced $18. Finest of all are the velvet bags with heavy frames and link handles of shell, amber colored or darker. Black or brown are the shades, but the linings are brilliant affairs of bright blue or gold satin, $28. The beaded bags have navy blue as the dominant color, with designs in gold, purple, black, scarlet and various greens. The bead ing extends up' over the frames, and the handles are of beads, as well one bag is $32.50, another, $35 and the third, $36.50. Velvet bags at prices quite a bit lower than the ones mentioned are to be had in any number of lovely shapes and styles. -Just Inside the Sixteenth Street Door. In the Basement New house frocks of fine, ginghams and percales' in styles altogether charming, are being shown. Camisoles Are no longer merely Pink and White - But appear,in orchid, pal- est yellow or blue,, and more daring ones, to be worn with dark blouses, are in navy blue, black, brown, or scarlet. There is even a navy and gold brocaded one, and a navy blue embroidered in blue and gold. Prices are Very Reasonable ; Corset Section rSecond Floor Turkish Towels with Colored Borders Brocaded weaves that are very fine, have borders of blue, pink, lavender or .gold, and adapt them selves wonderfully well to hand - crocheted laces. They are priced $1, $1.25 and $1.50 each. ' ' Linsn Section Appropriateness . The charm of a gift is ap propriateness, and appropri ateness is the charming ca ture of these Christmas stocks. Somewhere in these great accumulations of to or thy merchandise there are gifts to meet the complete de mands of service and sentiment. A Gift... That is usable any where in the store at any time during the year A Merchandise Certificate Issued f or any de sired amoum. FOR MILADY'S Dressing Table ... r Manicure' sets of white ivory are to be had for prices ranging from $1.85 to $9.50 a set. Cutex sets with the polish, whitener, cuticle ice and the like, are prieed from 50c to $1.50. Lustrite sets with the same assortment are 50c each. White ivory picture frames in most attractive shapes and styles are from 45c to $2.50 each. Toilet Goods Section STORY BOOKS For Kiddies The most fascinating tales of fairies, flowers, and if preferred, of real little boys and girls. The illus trations are charming, and fine enough to educate a child's tastes , during the impressionable age. Prices are from 60c to $2 each. Art Department Second Floor Children's Woolly BATHROBES For small tots-7-there are eiderdown robes in dain ty pinks, blues and white. Indianrlooking affairs in tan, rose and navy in sizes from one to six years for prices from $2 and $2.25 to $4.50 each. For older children Bea con robes in Indian pat terns on a tan .back ground, and flowered de signs of blue and tan, rose and white, or blue and white . with corre sponding satin bindings and cords. Sizes eight to , fourteen years are in this group, priced '$4.25, $4.50, $5 and $6.50. Second Floor UMBRELLAS with their colors Make truly .appropriate gifts that every woman will appreciate. Called "the two in one," as they answer equally well whether it rains or shines. The India shape is again with us, and in all' colors. Also suit case umbrellas aplenty i n blacks and colors. You'll find them just inside the front entranceto the left A Glove Certificate Simplifies Matters Just purchase a certificate and allow the recipient to choose style, color - and size. It's such an eminent ly satisfactory way- to make a gift. Because we are the only store in Omaha privileged to sell Trefousse ki,d gloves. Because they are, in the estimation of those who know, the best from all France, we suggest them to you for Christmas, knowing full well that whoever receives them will approve of your good taste. Trefousse imported kid gloves, in black, white, brown and pastel, with three and four rows of con trasting embroidery on the backs, are $4.75 a pair, others with Paris Point stitchings are - $3.75 and $4 a pair. '. from his own shop The place he patronizes himstlj--whereheis able to find the stylish , 1 ness and quality which meets with the approval of the well informed The last Saturday before Christmas finds - assortments in splendid condition. Knitted TiesThe finest Gentlemen's H o s e A of hand-framed Dure silk ones from Keys & Lock wood of New York City, from $3.50 to $6. 7 Silk Reefers, beautiful knitted styles, all of pure silk. Several shades, each one different and distinc tive, $13.50. Other quali ties from $1.50 to $10. Lounging robes of woolen blankets, Terry cloth and rich brocaded silk, $6 to $50. most diversified selection of styles and colors in silk, wool, lisle, French lisle and cashmere. Fibre Hose, seven different col orsvery desirable for 50c a pair. Linen Handkerchiefs, from Ireland, styles in clude plain hemstitched, cord and tape borders and hand-embroidered initials, some in colors. Unusually Good This 75c Neckwear Wide shapes, made of all-silk materials and with . "slip-easy" bands. Several thousand of them thanks to a very fortunate purchase. Seventy-. five cents Saturday. . ' The Men'e Shop To the Left Ai You Enter The Finest of Christmas Chiffon silk hose, beauti fully woven, sheer and fine are to be had in black, seal brown and white, they have garter tops and dou ble soles, and are priced $4.25 a pair. Lace hose in beautiful de signs and an astonishing variety of them, allover lace, lace, boot or lace clocked hose in white, seal brown and black are priced from. $4 to $7 a pair. . Embroidered hose with exquisite designs embroi dered by hand come in black and white, priced from $4.25 to $10 a pair. Hosiery Exceptional Values Ir SOROSIS SHOES Saturday we are placing on sale some really fine golden oak brown, brown with field mouse top, and ray kid shoes, all with Louis heels. And taupe kid and black calfskin shoes with military heels." Saturday $8.85 a pair ...All Sales Final
