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THE BEE: OMAHA, FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 1920.
VINE MERCHANT
SAYS REVENUE
MEN ARE ROUGH
Baltimore Liquor Dealer
Charges He Was Kidnaped
From British Island by
U. S. Officers.
jChlraco Tribune-Omaha Bee I.mard Wire.
Washington, April 22. An inter
national iiftident has been created
y the arrest, at Bimini, Bahamas,
about three weeks ago of Charles
jVincenti, millionaire wine merchant
pf Baltimore, l)y four American
overnment agents on cnarges in
volving the irregular removal of
tliquor from bond.
Beyond the assertion that Mr.
Vincenti went on board "willingly,"
the Department of Justice refuses to
verify or deny the reports of the
kidnaping of the wine merchant.
The department has conducted an
investigation to determine whether
fohc arrest was made at Miami. Fla.,
fas one report staled, or at Bimini.
aud is now awaiting the protest
bnoiur ntarily expected from the
bntish government to -which the
Irolony promptly complained of the
(violations of its territorial rights by
She American officials in arresting
tV'inrenti on British ?ril without the
traduction of extradition warrants.
Iio tincrrrninrtious was the re-
bioval of Mr. Vincenti that residents
bud visitors gathered at the Bimini
iBay Rod and Gun club dock, on
f tearing the outcry from the Aqar
a. believed their friend was beinq;
kidnaped, and two fishing boats
manned with volunteers pursued the
Aquaria for 12 miles. After a
broadside had been fired at the
American boat, it hove to and ex
planations were exchanged, after
which the fishing boats returned to
Bimini and the Aquaria proceeded
to Miami.
Mrs. E. P. Schoentgen
of' Bluffs Nominated
D. A. R. Vice President
Washington, April 22. Mjs.-f
George Maynard Minor of Water
ford, Conn., was nominated without
opposition as president-general of
the Daughters of the American Rev
olution tonight at the 29th conti
nental congress in session here.
The nominees for the seven vice
presidents were: Mrs. -Cassius C.
Cottle, Los Angeles; Mrs. Anthony
Wayne Cogk, Pittsburgh; Mrs.
Charles W. Richardson,' Washing
ton; Mrs. Edward h. Harris, Cleve
land; Mrs. Singleton M. Ashen-
teiter. New Mexico; Mrs. Edward P.
Schoentgen, Council Bluffs; Mrs. J.
S. Wood, Savannah, Ga.; Mrs. James
T. Morris, Minnesota; Mrs. Henry
McCleary, Washington; Mrs. Charles
S. Whitman, New York City; My.
Freeman C. Rogers. Pueblo, Colo.,
and Mrs. C. D. Chenault, Lexington,
Ky.
Venice, Ca!., Gains 7,266,
According to Census Report
Washington, April 22. Racine.
Wis., 58,593; increase, 20,591, or 54.2
per cent.
Hagtrstown, Md., 28,029; increase,
11.522. or 69.8 per cent.
Ennis, Tex., 7,2-1!; incrcr.. e, 1,555.
or 27.4 per cent.
"Piqua, 0., 15,044; increase, 1,(.56.
or 12.4 per cent. '""
Venice, Cal.. 0.3S5; increase,
7.266. or 23.1.0 per cent,
WIFE PUTS CHECK
ON JOYOUS LIFE
OF KANSAS MAN
Better Half, Assisted by Court,
Applies Brakes to Contin
uous Round of Pleasure.
Chicago Tribune-Omaha Bee Leaned Wire.
Chicago, April 22. Mrs., Florence
L. Sheppard, assisted by the courts,
began to salvage what is left of the
fortune her husband, H. Wade SlVep
pard, fell into w hen 'a Louisiana oil
well in which he was interested sud
denly became active. Sheppard,
who was leading a prosaic sort of
life ii( Wichita, Kan., immediately
sold''his holdings, secured $150,000
cash and came to Chicago to show
the people hereabouts a touch of
high life.
NHe started in by parting his name
in the middle, leasing' a luxurious
suite of rooms at the Congress hotel,
bought four autorrfobiles, including
one de luxe car exhibited at the
motor show, price $10,000; a $15,000
diamond ring and a lite-day con
tinuous' champagne dinner, supper
and breakfast orgy, in which many
chorus girls figured. This perform
ance was repeated in St. Louis. His
bill at the hotel has rut; up to $1,500
and he has paid $5,000 down on
his $15,000 diamond ring. - His wife's
injunction stops further payments,
and a new Marmon car he had or
dered will not be delivered.
His wife permitted him to go to
the ball game Wednesday, but he
rode in a street car, as bailiffs were
guarding his four costly automo
biles.! His wife -fears there is very
little leff of the $150,000. She wants
what is left and also separate main
tenance. 1 hey have no children.
Censure Chinese Official
For Missionary's Death
Vancouver, B. G,-" April '22. The
murder on March 19, of Dr. James
R. Men'zies, a Canadian missionary,
in the province of Honan, China, has
resulted in severe censure by the
Pekin authorities of Chao Ti, mili
tary governor of the province, for
his inability to protect 'foreigners'
lives and property, according to in
formation received here today.
Dr. Menzies was killed at Hwai
kingfu. when a band of 15 robberss
attempted to force an entrance into
the women missionaries' quarters.
While grappling with the band's
leader,, the latter's" companions fired
a volley into the missionaries' quar
ters, killing both Dr. Menzies and
his assailant..
Aviator and Passenger,
Killed When Plane Falls
Long Beach, Cal., April 22.
George Daly, a pilotfor an avia
tion school at Wilmington, and art
unidentified passenger, were 'killed
when Daly's airplane fell 1,000 feet
in the Pacific ocean off the recrea
tion pier here. It was said the en
gine failed while Daly was making
a loop and exploded when the plane
hit the water. The bodies were re-
covere-d.
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that she'll not judge it exactly as you did.
She will admire its pretty pattern and handsome colors, of course. But she will -dig
into the facts about it, too.
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experienced home builder who knows the value of attractive furniture in a home. But no matter
what you need, you will find real values at Hartman's.
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Omaha's Furniture Center
Chairs
The Famous
"Royal
Easy"
Yes, the nationals
advertised . push
button type Morris
chair. You must
actually see this
chair to appreciate
it. Only
$34.50
Thursday
Specials ,
Your new dining
chairs are here.
We offer these
sturdily con
structed chairs
with genuine
leather seats for
Friday at
$6.85
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A Bed Outfit Complete
Complete as shown. Choice of Verm's Mar
tin or white enamel finishes. A strong spring
together with a comfortable mattress and a
pair of soft pillows. Friday, tQl 7C
complete, at , . PJnr. O
Englander Da-Bed
The name "Englander" guarantees Qual
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plete with Mattress as
shown
rr . $39.75
Let a
Sweeper
Do Your
Cleaning
It takes the drudge
out of cleaning. This
"Hartman" Electric
is simple to operate
and we will be glad
to demonstrate it
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$42.00
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Rugs-
At Saving Prices
A special selling that places before you one
of the largest and most complete, rug
stocks in the country.
Carriages
in Brown or
Gray
Our showing of sulkies,
go-carts and carriages
is most complete. A
special for Friday.
$31.50
Gas Ranges
On Easy
Terms
Take advantage Friday
of our special offer.
This range on weekjy
payments of
$1.00
9x12 Royal Wilton
Rugs
9x12 Seamless
Axminster Rugs ....
9x12 Seamless Wilton
Velvet Rugs
9x12 Seamless Wool
Fibre Rugs
$112.50
$57.50
$62.50 1
$18.75
Large Size.
Jacobean Finish,
The very popular William and Mary
period. , This buffet is o4 inches
long and is exactly as shown, with
roomy china compartments and full
width drawer $1 fti
-above. Only.... P1&J
Rockers
' for
Everyone
We have just re
ceived a shipment
of rockers. Our dis
play enables one to
obtain their particu
lar type of rocker.
This model in golden
oak
$6.50
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Have You
Attended Our
SELLERS
KITCHEN CABINET
SALE?
$1.00
a week buys a
Cabinet
Come
Friday
These . are days
housecleaning. You
will need a sweeper.
A special
$2.95
Bassinet
in White Enamel
Provide real comfort for
baby. Exactly as pictured to
left, in white enamel. But a
limited number at this price.
Only
$13.50
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Store
The Popular
Adam Style
Here's' a value worthy
of mentioning. Has 21 x
27-inch French plate
mirror, In the golden
oak. '
$26.75
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Mahogany or
, Golden Finish
Now is an opportune time to
purchaso your new library
table. Friday we offer this
large size table at
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New Arrivals in Sun Root
FURNITURE
We are now showing a truly remarkable dis-;
nlay of furniture, suitable for sun room and porch.
Ivory Chair
or Rocker
$36.50
. Reed
Floor Lampi
$37.50
Reed
Table
$34.75
Chaiae
Lounge
$48.50
A Family Size
White enamel lined, 50-lb
ice capacity
$20.75
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Pill "iliilillliliSlIlilliill'lIifiiii
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