.V THE BEE! OMAHA. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 21, 192. NOTED RUSSIAN GENERAL TELLS THRILLING STORY Entrances Large Audience 1 With Vivid Portrayal of 1 Atrocities Against Armen ! ian Women and Girls. Gen. Mesrop Xefton Az'apettan, : introduced by Rabbi Colin at Tem ple Israel last night, told of Ar menia's part in the great war, of his services in the Russian army, of the, trials and vicissitudes that his family passed through one ter rible winter, when his little girl . was born in a ragged Red Cross , ICMl pilCnCU .III UJUUI1II3 chill Caucasian mountains, and of th present tearful plight of bis A'cmntrymen. The general in part said: "While with the Russian army, at that time driving back the brutal Turks. I,' myself, came across a mother and her baby crucified in a. church. This was the Turkish way of showing contempt and hatred for the Christian sanctuary. "American aid is needed now as . never before for' the Armenians. Although the Turkish government; frightened by the consequences to itself, row, that the allies have won, lias 'ordered a stop to the looting nd . massacres 6f Armenians, .the tribes surrounding-Armenia will not obey and the " murder and rapine still continue. That makes it im- possible for our people to go back to the soil and makes us dependant upon America to be saved from starvation." The general will occupy the pul pit at Trinity cathedral tomorrow l'liiivitiig and will be the principal speaker at a mass meeting at the Brandeis theater at 4 in the after-' t'oon, at which time he will sup plement his remarks, by showing a wonderful film that was made by the Hocvcr Food commission in this region. The public are .urged to take their seats early at the Brandeis because no seats are to be reserved, and Chairman Neat i . i . . i 11 . is determined io start punctually; admission free. ' flannrlit IXTiVi fiavan IXFatoliae .-B... " -v - " ' J. Scheduler, whose address is un known, was , arrested' last night pr.d heA for investigation. When searched at the pplice station seven vatches and a large amount of silver were found onlhim, according to po ll. , ; AT THE THEATERS PRETTY, girls, pleasing music and comedy that brings the laughs are more than sufficient to recommend "Flo-Flo" to the tired l usiuess man and others weary of braiu and seeking diversion. "Flo-Flo," opening its Omaha en gagement Friday night, is the Bran deis offering for Saturday, matinee 'and night, and Sunday night. ,, x Vieing with the comedy lines are other lines, for 'the eyes, not 'the ears. For instancethere's Flo-Flo, f'the perfect 36." as presented by iliss Rhoda flickells, and there's a chorus ' much atwve -. the average. f ' . i c 1 1 ii i o . p.nrr. fi-rtm tpi-i rlny !c V. V .7 1 II i II i.ugv ..va.. vrfi..M ii 1incrri with ptrinhacia nn thfi ' o - , ' - t. . - lingerie. . , The "bride shop,' with its galaxy of models, furnishes the setting for a . lineeris oarade and lines like these: , "Well, what is it?" ' "Oh. that? . It's the 'wife to a ..' ram I frnpic as j-iiigciuia oiukcs and Elgic Bowan as Carmen Co- 1 1 i 'i- . . , . a 1 :. . c. .. i rassa cliarm witn tneir voices, ana JackMorton, Raymond Maxon and f lmr1c Rrnwn arc the chief laiicrh- producers. Patrons are reminded that the curtain will rise early at the Or phcum tonight, :5S o'clock sharp. Mine. Petrova wi'H be first on the program and auring ner periorm ance patrons will not be seated. opening wun ine maiinee tomor TlASHftfyGom FILMLAND "PHOTO PliW OFFERING J FOR TODAY" TilL. M.inw win. snow ior inc last times today Marguerite Clark's latest picture,. "All-of-a-Sudden. Peggy," which is a .flashing comedy in which Miss Clark excels. m i.' ii i 4 r rr - 11 t I il. - since its first showing on ihursaay. 1 Sun Nazimova. in i"Strnnger Than Death." will be given its last : showing at the Sun theater today to i Omaha movie fans. This screen drama is a thrillinor romance of In- m:t. rcu clc wilu uivslciv dim uu w- erful love interest. Strand Broadway hotels anJ isroaaway sireeis wiru ineir irem-i-iwIiiik rrowds. as well as ' manv ""beautiful country scenes, are shown Ill 4 w J ...iva, 1 1 1 i n mil iv, vi- tered at the Mrand tneater lot uie last times Saturday. It is Con stance Talmadge's , latest comedy ' ciii...ci 9,if1 li!ie I'Pnt tVlis mnvi. '.house busy all week.. " Moon TodJy is the last day of the run of the new Tom Mix feature, i.-ri T? IM -i . 1. f . . . I . X ne rcuu, ai lac muuu iiidLcr. A 111. r J V . u . proclaims it one of the best of the Mix plays. Its- story is very drama tic and thrilling and the action con tains several spectacular incidents. 1 ' v . lMuse Ihe House of Intrigue, starring' Peggy May, the celebrated English actress, will haVe its last showing at the Muse theater todav. :It is .an absorbing mystery-romance Phone Douglas 2793- 1 OMAHA '1 PRINTING" COMPANY .4 11 PPM? L MASTER KEY LEADS TO DISCOVERY OF BURGLARS' LOOT Man Gets 60 Days for Refusing To Explain Incriminat ing Evidence. Detectives finding a master key, used to unlock almost any door, on Thomas Gray, giving fiis address as the St. James hotel, Thirteenth and Jackson streets, yesterday arrested him for investigation. The recovery of two suitcases full of clothing and jewelry stolen from D. B. Wilson and P. R. Winslow, both rooming at 2212 Douglas street, was made shortly after by Detectives English and Cunningham in Gray's room, police say. . Gray was Riven 60 days in jail in Central police curt when he re fused to explain-. Efforts will be made to have vic tims of recent house robberies bv the lone prowler identify Gray, po lice say. . The home of Samuel M. Ray, 2863 Miami street, was ransacked while the family was asleep. The burglar entered Mr. and Mrs. Ray's bedroom and took $8.30 and a watch from a bureau drawer and dresses and two suits of clothes from closets, "jewelry anU dining room silverware, the usual loot of the lone prowler recently, was un disturbed. - , 1 A. Ferer, living in apartments at Seventeenth and Chicago streets, reported that a burglar with musical tastes carried away a dozen phono graph records as part of the loot from a raid on his rooms Thursday. Four shirts and a suit of clothes also were missing. A sneak thief snatched a handbag from Miss Bertha Schick, 635 Park avenue, Mason school teacher, while she was on her way to attend a meeting at Mason school .Thursday 'evening. The bag contained $10, a watch and penkmte. Brought From Wyoming .; , To Face Larceny Charge John Gillin of Chicago was brought back to Omaha from Wyo ming last night and placed in the county jail, charged with grand larceny, Several weeks ago Gillin, it is al leged, left town with $35 in cash, a $50 watch and clothing amounting to $llK) rtlonging to John Jiurvatch. He was arrested at Evansville, Wyo. farriacrA ftf firct mucins ic nrrt. liibited in all but 19 states of the union. row come the celebrated Ford Sis ters, Mabel and Dora. They bring their own spedial orchestra and are to present a group of four dances, three of them new, and the fourth is the step dance made famous by ttiA PVuir Knrrlc Thpri will hp twn Mother special feature acts: "Songi- nage, presented by, Charles K Ben zee, and Florence Baird, and Clara Morton offering her "Solo 'Songa logue." Four other features wilt complete the bill. , , ' If the names of the people in the cast of a show is any index to the worth of a show, then Peter S. Clark's "Oh!1 Girl" company, which begins a week's engagement at the Gayety theater this afternoon will prove a winner. Among the artists who will appear are: Ted Burns, Gene ("Rags") Morgan, Drena Mack, Josephine Younge, Carlo De Angelo, Raymond Paine, Frankie Burns and Esther Lang. . The show has been planned "with various big scenes especially adapted to bring out the qualifications of the various principals. Tomorrow's matinee starts at 3 o'clock. "A1 Study in Thinology" is the comedy hit at the Empress, pre sented by Grindell and Esther, two clever artists. Robinson and Penny, "Those Jazz Boys," win popular favor with their comedy and sing ing. Both are splendid dancers. Neighborhood Homes HAMILTON 40th and Hamilton MADGE KENNEDY In "LEAVE IT TO SUSAN," and a Harold Lloyd comedy. . LOTHKOP 24th and Lothrop-J-WIL-LIAM RUSSELL in "SIX FEET FOUR;" also Rolln comedy and Pathe Niws. I DIAMOXD 24th and Lake MITCH ELL LEWIS in "LIFE'S, GREAT EST PROBLEM," and RUTH RO LAND In "ADVENTURES OF RUTH," chapter seven. GRAND 16th and Blnney TOM MOORE In "THE CITT OR COM RADES;" also comedy. of crooks and high society, and very interesting. Empress "The Web if Deceit," featuring Dolores Cassinelh, is a woman's life drama and has an ar ray of heart questions that have come' up in your .own . life.' She robbed a house, deceived her mother and enmeshed herself and her "sis ter" in a maze as intricate as ' a woman's heart. Did she deceive be cause she loved, or because she wanted selfish pleasure? llij if A 1 1 ; RAILROADS LOSE 65 MILLIONS IN 1919 BY THEFTS Astounding Figures Given at Banquet of Railway Special Agents 3t Hotel Rome. JIarry B. Fleharty, Omaha attor ney, at a banquet at the Hotel Rome last night, told members of the Railroad Special Service Depart ment of the Central Western Region that several fortunes had been made in Omaha through thefts from the railroads, and declared that a large amount of property in the care of railroads was stolen by juveniles and railroad employes. ' ', - "Special agents of railroads have a big opportunity in handling cases where juveniles and" raifroad em ployes are implicated in thefts, by making investigations of the cause and treating the case accordingly," Mr. Fleharty declared. . "The spe cial agent should be allowed a large amount of freedom in such cases, and often he may be able to make good, substantial citizens of the of fenders." . , Losses of $65,000,000. Wymer Dressier, Nebraska attor ney for the Chicago & Northwest ern railroad, announced that losses of railroad and expresses companies through thefts' during the past year would total approximately $65,000, 000. A national clearing' house, which will' employ the latest meth ods in apprehending and identifying thieves, is needed by special agents, he said. He also urged that the Special Agents' association, which was formed during the period of federal control, be continued after -flie railroads have been restored to private ownership. . Among the other speakers of the evening were Police Commissioner Ringer, B. J. McArdle, Omaha at torney, and Special Agent Ward of the Wabash railroad. , . Blames Living Cost. Mr. Ward attributed the tendency on the part of employes to steal to the high cost, of living. Assistant Chief Lane of the United States railroad administration made a brief talk, advocating the perpetuation of the Special Agents' association. A number Of federal and state of ficials, including James H. Daly of the Department of Justice, A. V. Shotwell, county attorney; Chief of Police Eberstein and Police Judge Fitzgerald, were present at the din ner. James C. Dahlman acted as tcastmaster. The special agents will conclude their two-day convention tonight. Chamber to Start July 1 1 On 3,000 Membership Drive -A drive to increase the member ship of the 'Chamber of Commerce to 3,000 before July 1 will bi launched next Fridayl it was decided at a meeting of the chambcrVmem bership council yesterday. H. M. Higgins will be general chairman of the drive. H. 'N. Bush n ell, Walter S. Byrne," John.'. Cut right, Benjamin Fletcher and Alan McDonald will serve as captains, each with 20. members of the council in his command. Guy C. Kiddoo, chairman of the council, predicts a rapid growth in membership when the drive starts. Auto Show Stops Dances. Tonight will be, the last nightf for jitney dances at the City audito rium until after the automobile show. Arrangements have been made to put on several features this evening, in addition to the regular dancing. Carl Lamp, the leader of the orchestra, has arranged a spe cial miisic program. The dancing will begin at 8:30 p. m. i Save 25 Philip's 25th Our inexpensive location enables us to quote lower prices on the any other department store in the city. Owing to lack of space for merchandise we must make room tions. i v . We carry a full line of merchandise merchandise that will compare with any in the city all dependable and guaranteed. Mina Taylor Dresses and aprons for ladies and the misses; Warner's corsets, priced from t1.2$ up. Corticelli silks, in all grades and shades. , ' Mesco hosiery, Beau Brummel Shirts, Osh-Kosh Overalls, Buster Brown Shoes. Shoes that will stand the wear and tear for many months to . come. Colors, black . and tan; Munson last. These shoes were formerly priced at ?9.00H bufdur ing this great Shoe clearing sale they will be sold at . $6.25 About 600' pairs; in button and lace. . These shoes are the regular J6.50 shoe we keep in stock. While they last, '. Saturday only Men s South' Side Alleged Highwayman Who Fought Police Is Held On Four Charges George Techeck, 3108 Q street, who with William Wolff, was shot and badly wounded by South SWe police the night of December 6 while attempting to escape capture after an alleged attempt at high way robbery, and who has been in St. Joseph's hospital under guard was held Friday morning for trial in the South Side police court in bonds of $2,000 each on four charges. It is alleged in complains filed that Techeck and Wolf held up and robbed Charles Zukus, Thirty-second apd Cj streets, the night-of De cember 6, of $38 and watch, and Frank Zukus of . the same address of $35. On the same nigh.t i islso alleged that the men-went to the home of George Kublik, 2015 Madi son street." anH rallinor him fn th door, beat him with 'revolvers and robbed him -of $180 and a ring val ued at $27. According to complaint of AUam Wemeske, 4518 South For tieth street, Wolf and Techecty rob bed him of a watch valued at $15 the night of December 2. Wolf entered pleas of guilty in the district court last month and was sentenced to from three to 15 years on four charges, the sentences to run concurrently. Omaha Banker Urges qhurchmen to Enter Into Politics Actively i -'Churchmen, as such, should take a .prominent part in moderri social and political life," declared - Ford Hovey, Omaha banker and Sunday school worker.'to the business men's class of Grace Methodist Episcopal church at their annual dinner at the cnurcn Wednesday night. ,"It is their duty," he continued, "to help elect upright, righteous men to public office." , F. A. Cressey, who outlined the history and purpose of the business men's class, said the class was or ganized three years ago at the sug gestion of the pastor, its aim being to interest men- of affairs in church work. Others whoresponded to toasts were: R. M. Laverty, E. R. Leigh, R. W. Hubbard, F. E. Sandwall and W. W. Bradley. The position of toastmaster was filled by Dr. V7. C. Herrold. The Arr.phion quatet, composed of Bryon S. Badger, , Al E. H. Thompson. Bryon Demorest and Ed P. Baker, led the community singing during the dinner, and later rendered a number of selections. News From East of Drop In Dressed Mutton Market A Jocal packing company received news Friday from distributive head quarters in the east that the dressed mutton market in New. york and New Jersey liad slumped from $3 to $3.50 a hundred during the past psan -nTnrmnfflTiiiii n 1 i mm;'""""" "in jiMimin Hiliiiiii i t ! mntr a mjiwniinuiisilii.MI jhw.!. h iu&Ui9!t X. VtTTTILTl 1 Per Cent on Your Purchases at Department Store and O. Streets. South and are therefore placing these Between the hours of 1 to 4 p. m., only-rTo the first : 100 women coming into our store, we will give absolutely free with every purchase of either Goblin Soap, ,01d Dutch Cleanser or Golden Rod Naptha Washing Powder a package of Golden ' Rod Washing Powder free. Big Selection of Mens' Caps, come In plaids and all the wanted colors; beautiful assortment to choose from. Regular $3.50 values on sale Saturday at ' $1.75 From t p. m., to 8 p. m., To the first 50 women coming in our basement -we will give free with every $1 Grocery purchase a , larga bar of Goblin Soap Remem ber we sell shopping bags at 5 cgnts .each.,.' - 'Ladie' 'Two-Strap Slippers; made ofthe finest vice kid and will give comfort and. satisfaction, hand turned soles. Made to " sell at $5.00. While they last Satur day at $3.75 Saturday;, Feb.;. 21, is Old Dutch Bank Day,, and to the first 160 women buying 3 cans of Old Dutch Cleanser at 25c, a bapk containing one coin each will be given free. Be one or the ' first 160 and get a bank 1 and start your youngster , to saving., . - two davs, and that several large orders had been cancelled on that account The action in the east has not af fected the local mutton market as yet, according tojocal packers and commission men, but it is expected there will be a drop of some im portance in sheep and lambs in the next few days. South Side Brevities 55. Klrstlrli. merchant tailor, ha located at 42i Solh Twenty-fourth atrt. He has just arrlvi-rt from the eas with thn latent fashions In all aorta of goods. Call South 1335. Food worth 110 up to $100 will bed llvered to your relative In Warsaw Wuile peat, Prague. Vienna or Hamburg. You run make the arrangements al Packere' National bank. Twenty-fourth and O street. WE WANT YOUR JUNK Call u when you have your old etove, rags, magaslnes, etc.. ready to dispose of. We pay Sc per lb. for rag; 1 cent per lb. for mngazlnn. anil highest prtcen for all other Junk. We call for all orders. We also buy second-hand furniture. CHICAGO METAL & IRON CO., Tel. South lUf.S. 27lh and J. Our , February Half ' Price ale On all ladies' and misses' coats, ailk and serge dresses, will soon be over. If you hurry you can yet have advantage of these wonderful savings on a coat or dress. Remember, you buy them at just one-half the regular price. Atten tion, Mr. Mun: ir you are nguring on a new. ault for this spring, why not take advantage of our February Sale. All mens suits and overcoats go at one-third off the regular price. Many of these suit arc good for all-year-round wear. Shoes Shoes Shoes Good shoes for everybody, In our greater shoe department. -, Wllf Brotheri. Ba,(ks T'p the Story. Would you stop to plek up a dollarT Most people would, but all won't believe the atory. Flynn'a are not ' hifallable, but you can believe the story all right. We'll save you a dollar a pair on shoes; a good deal more on some. How? Why? Here's the atory. We have a nice, big, airy, well lighted half basement. We are going to organize It into a bargain basement. Charging nothing to this de partment for rent or other overhead ex pense, our sole object will be to cut the high cost of living. Our shoes are al ready in this department. From this date on a reduction of $1 a pair will be made on all shoes priced above IS and 60c to 75c on the cheaper grades. These shoes are already marked below the mar ket, so this means a real saving. Other lines will be addled In this basement as fast as we can get shaped and we can safely promise the trade values superior to anything on the American market at retail. That we may be able to make these promises good, we Intend to make this as near a self-serve department as can be done, In our lines which further backs up our slogan, "Shop and Save at Flynns." v , Counsel for Allies m To Draft Charges Against 800 Germans London, Feb. 20. -The greatest legal task in the annals of crime will be begun af Paris tomorrow, when Lord Eikenhead, for' Great Britain, M. Ignace, tor France and M. Jacquemain for Belgium ' will commence the work of drafting the indictments against the German al leged war criminals who are to be tried by the German supreme 'court at Leipzig. Lord Birkenhead went to Paris to- J day accompanied by a large staff of assistants, prepared to examine thousands of pages of evidence col-1 lected against the alleged culprits. Separate indictments will be made out against every one of the nearly 900 accused. In each case a Hit of I many witnesses in England, France and Belgium will be cited, whom the- German prosecuting lawyers will bt able to call when the trials open. Omaha better grade of merchandise than our incoming shipment of spring shoes on sale at remarkable redncll A Walking A good comfortable shoe and one that will stand long wear; chocolate tan. Formerly nrleed at $8.75, on sale Saturday $5.75 500 Pairs Ladies' High-Class Shoes These shoes come in hieh and low heels; button or lace; a good many old lady comfort . shoes. These shoes were formerly priced np to. 17.50, but during this great shoe sale will sell at $3.08 A Special Sale of Mens $1.50 One Pfece Garments; fleece-lined or1 ribbed. On sale Saturday in order to make room for Spring merchandise at 89 FORMER HUSKER GRIDIRON STAR DIES IN OMAHA ' Pneumonia Claims John Lorin aley, Who Held Enviable Record at College and J In Army. v John Lorin Calcy, 25 years old. former Nebraska gridiron star, died. 1 hursday following an illness of 10 days of pneumonia at the home of Mrs. Ella Griswold, , 2401 South Thirty-second street. Mr. Caley's parents live at Ster ling, Neb. He was a salesman for the Omaha Trust Co. since his re turn from overseas service with the 258th air squadron last August. In 1915, as quarterback of the Ne braska "oot ball team, Mr. Caley made his greatest record on the athletic field by defeating the 'Notre Dame eleven by a 20 to 19 score. He starred on the gridiron in the sea sons of '14, '15 and '16, graduating from the university law school in 1917. He was a member of the Al pha Theta Chi fraternity.. Immediately upon his graduation Mr. Caley entered the officers' train ing school at port Snelling and won a commission ay lieutenant. He spent seven months in France. .He was a member of the Masonic lodge and a Shriner. ' Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Caley of Sterling, Neb., and two brothers, Clifford Caley of Springfield, Neb., and Gerald Caley at home. The body will be taken to .Sterling for burial and services will be held there at 2:30 Sunday. No services will, be held in Omaha, but the body may be viewed by friends at the Jackson undertaking parlors. MOTORTRUCK SALESMEN to sell well established line of motor trucks in the city of Omaha. A 1 fine opportunity for, sales men of personality and ability who can show successful records. ' Salary and commission, or all commission will be paid. Apply Personally Room 525. Fontenelle Hotel Between 10 and 12 A. M. and 7 and 8 P. M. FREE SAT URDAY TO EVERY VISI TOR, A 1 neat practical, 2 cup flour sifter will be given to every , lady visitor 4o 'our second floor. 1 ! dMlmjKL Buy New Spring Wearables a Collection of New Spring Wearables You'll Delight in Examining and you'll take a keener delight In wearing them, 'so different , are the styles of former seasons, so rich the fabrics and trim- ' mings. ' You can come here and make your selections from our , vimmense new stocks, and our generous credit system permits you to enjoy the .wear from the garments while you pay for them in easy payments. - . SUITS AND DRESSES IN THE BROADEST VARIETIES EVER ASSEMBLED IN THIS STORE. Excess Values in New Suits 4950 5950 692 792 Stunning New Dresses' 2415 2971 3915 ,497s We're Going to Virtually Give Away: Children's Shoes Saturday V i - Stock to Be Discontinued If you have a boy or girl in your family between the ages of 6 to 15 years In need of'shoes, this sale will interest you, We are closing out our entire stock at one price. . . ' ' '- ' ' ( ' Only 150 pairs and as the sizes and lines are broken we urge you to be here early Saturday morning. , : y . ' l The Greatest Footwear Sensation of ' 'Recent Months Values to $8 ---Saturday Kiwanis Club Lunches at Douglas Motor Co. Plant The Kiwanis club of Omaha met Friday noon for "luncheon at the factory of the Douglas Motors cor poration, Thirtieth and Sprague streets, 100 members and visitors being present, and listened to a talk by Mr. Bryant of the N. V. Warriors BKRQ Farnam St jw ' New Spring Fashions SUITS and TOP COATS Kuppenheimer Hirsh-Wickwire ; . L. System America's Highest Class Hand Tailored ALL-WOOL Creations. New Patterns, New Coloring New Models. The Season's First Showing. " ' .' . i 40i to 7522 You Are Irivited. ' ' I 1 M 1417 DOUGLAS STREET ' ilfc av wad $995 r gj ir 1 iimiii iimi nr,iT' rr iiiiiiwiwhiiwiiiiii iiii association on . "Americanization.",. Mr. Christopher explained the or ganization of the Douglas Motors, corporation and took the visitors through ,the factoiy, where they were shown the various stages in the manufacture of Douglas trucks, from x the assembling of the steel frame to the painting of the finished truck. v- BnTS MB ' Take full' ad , vantage of our ( I I b,e r a I credit service. It'a' tha modern method ' of clothes buying, a method, you should enjoy. On Payments . ' Buy as many pairs ' as you can use as SSSSE such remarkable val- HV Will IIBTI uv .offered again.. 4-- ? i imiiniiifUM ii iiiihi wmn i nnpiiniinui mi. iiwti'tf