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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (July 11, 1920)
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: JULY 11, 1920. PAL URGED HIM INTO ROBBERY, BANDIT WAILS routhful Desperado In Water loo' Fiasco Blames Com panion Who Professes to Be "Hard Boiled." Detectives Puzzled At Methods Used by Thieves Who Rob Shop Cord tbout half as thick as a clothesline and hardly strong enough to hold SO pounds was found dan gling from the roof of the Basket store at 72t South Sixteenth street, yesterday noon by detectives. Merchandise from the store was piled up by the window inside which was found partly open. Several cans of minced ham and several pounds of butter were missing. Detectives are trying to figure out who the burglar could be in Omaha who would let himself down from the roof of the building to the top window on such frail cord. They advance the theory experienced burglars used a smail boy to enter by the window and unlock the sky light through which they later entered. Hotel Man Sues Partner Fpr $10,000 Damages Charging deceit and fraud in a business transaction. John H. Roelfs, I Chatham hotel. 110 South Thirteenth street, filed suit in district court yes terday against his partner, Frank Shissler. for $10,000. The men owned the Chatham hotel and through an agreement, Roelfs said, Shissler got him to sell his share in the hotel for $3 750, the price agreed upon in case either wanted to sell their interest. Shissler then sold his interest to a third party at a larger figure, which was contrary to the agree ment, Roelfs claims. Ants that cultivate fungi within their nests for food have been dis covered in Madagascar by French scientists. Eight Grand Children Will Be Pallbearers Under Dying Request At the final request of Mrs. Han nah Casey, 76 years old, before her death Thursday night, eight of her grandchildren will be pallbearers at the funeral. Mrs. Casey's death was due to lingering illness. She has been a resident of Omaha since 1869. Her husband, three sons, three daugh ters, 23 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren survive. Funeral services will be held at 2:10 p. m. today at St. Bridget Cath olice church. Burial will be in St. Marys cemetery. The grandchildren acting as pall hearers are: Thomas Fahcy, Harry Fahey, Archie McCoy, Feter Mc Coy, John Hagen, Feter Casey, Ed ward Cunningham and John Dcn Man Stole $1,000 Worth of Billiard Balls, Is Charge Accused of stealing $1,000 worth of billiard balls in Sioux City. Frank Connory. Rex hotel, was arrested yesterday noon by Detectives Dolan and Hagerman. Thirty-one billiard, balls were found in Connery's room, the officers said. Conncy was to return to Sioux City last night with a detective from that city without requisition papers, police said. Big Crowd at Krug Park Hears Pathe Stars Sing A large crowd was out early Fri day evening at Krug park to hear the Pathe stars of 'the opera world sing. The musical numbers given were selected at random from their list! Miss Marian Evelyn Cox singinsQ "The Magic of Your Eyes" anCf. "Love's Old Sweet Song." Ltwi;y lames then gave two selectionsie "Little Mother of Mine" by Burleigh,n and "In the Garden of My Heart.' j Following these two stars, Mon Znnco Dc Frimo, Pathe's European artist, sang a selectioif from the opera "Martha." The work of this artist was well received and he was railed uacK to me piauorin. stuping x'vnuv. By lifting three floor planks in new motor truck seats are formed! upon which 38 men can be carried! comfortably. Influenced by glowing descrip tors of excitement and high life, vjscar Yoss, 19 years old, farm boy from Grenada, Colo., was "talked into" taking part in the unsuccess ful jobbery of the Bank ot Water loo Friday, he declared yesterday. As he sat in his cell beside John Gau, Ncumeyer hotel, Council Bluffs, in the county jail, Yoss told of his growing weary of life on the farm in Colorado and his craving 1 tor something new. "I met Gau in Worland, VVyo.; last June," Yoss said. . "lie was a good scout to me. and we planned to work in the harvest fields together. Gau Craved Excitement "But Gau wanted excitement. He said he knew where we could have some fun. 1 "He told of having two grips in Waterloo, and we drove in his car to the town to get them. "Behind a pile of railroad ties near the Elkiiom river, he showed nie a pair of revolvers nd said how easy it would be to 'make' a hank. "I listened to his chatter and gave in. We pulled off the job. "Every second I wanted to beat it out of the place. But it was all over in no time. "When the gang caught tip with us, we didn't even think of shoot ing. We just gave up. that's all." Yoss takes his plight seriously and hard. "And here I am," he continued as he slowly wrung his hands. "Guess I'm in for if now. Farm life was too common. "A fellow's got to have some fun in the world. "I met Gau playing pool in Wor land and we took up." And he sighed. Gau It Hard Boiled. But Gau he stages the hardened criminal role. "Aw, I've pulled 'em before," he growled as he spat viciously. ' But beyond that he refuses to talk. His identity and past life will never be known if he can help it. County authorities are not in clined to believe his statement that he had "pulled 'em before." They believe this to be his first. Complaints charging robbery were prepared yesterday avainst the two youth by County Attorney Shotwell. Yoss and Gau were arraigned in county court yesterday morning and waived preliminary hearing. They , will stand trial on charges of bur glary Monday morning in District Judge Troup's court. ATTRACTIVE NEW HOMES BUILT BY OMAHA CONCERN , New Residence Dwellings Be ing Constructed in Dundee On Fifteenth Street. One of the most attractive groups of houses, each an individually planned home, yet being grouped in a very artistic and attractive man ner, can be found near Fiftieth and Farnam street. Each home is surrounded by a carefully landscaped yard and long, sloping terraces with walks sur rounded by skilfully arranged shrubs and trees. This delightful group of houses is being completed now under the di rection of the Mattson-Smalis com pany. A feature that is open to everyone day and night is the "model home." Furniture for this beautiful place was furnished by the decorating de partment of Orchard & Wilhelm. The doorway is of the English colonial type with beautiful curtains inA Arnrv A wntJifr Rtrinninff aim u.-v.j.. rt----o is very practical, keeping out the dust ana moisture. Tk Annn irr finplv finished. Cun ningly built-in cupboards, bins, work tables ana jao cuDDies are some vi the attractions of the home the kind every housewife seeks when she buvs a home. "Tk nliimhinff in the laree bath room and laundry room is enclosed, and there is no metal to Keep ciean. An xtr comforter is in the rlnthe rlnset of each bedroom. A room for the children is very at- trartiv. Mother Goose holds SWV on the trim border of the room, while the sun windows are also in vitinff A guest-book on the fireplace oK1 chnuri ttairlv 1 Oflfl nimfl nf Omaha people who have had the pleasure ot going tnrougn me nome. Paris Press Considers Cox Nomination Blow at Wilson Paris. July 10. The Paris press generally regards the Cox nomina tion as a repudiation of President Wilson by his own party and an indication of sentiment in the United States for confining American in terests to American affairs. Tti Potit Purisienne recalls ftov ernor Cox's utterance- that the pub lic is tired of the league of nations and fed up on debates concerning it Le Matin attributes the nomina tion to wet support, also to the iiv rranint im nnrnlritv of Mr. Wit son in his own party, and considers it significant that Mr. Wilson got only two votei on the 44th ballot. A European railroad has mounted a wrecking crane on top ot a loco motive, which provides its power. C CENTRAL FURNITURE STORE A- Wonderful Opportunity I To Save on Furniture Every day this week will see the release of Home Furnishing Values, bigger even than those of the past week. The one best opportunity to furnish, or re furnishto completely habilitate or to add to here and there. The reductions are UNUSUAL and WORTH WHILE. Buying Good Furniture Is simply a case of using good judgment in selecting the store. Buy from the best. VALUE CiVlNC STORE t DWARO ST BCTWMN Ut W There has grown up about the Bowen Store a spirit of quality "Bowen Quality." Only because we coun tenance the best, has such an indelible reputation been stamped on this store. Specializing for years in knowing and selecting the better kind of furniture, the Bowen Store gives you assurance that what you buy you may be proud of. Bowen s Prompt Delivery Prevails There is no waiting or disap pointment at Bowen 's. Your purchases are delivered promptly and in good condition. Napoleon Wood Beds These massive colonial beds nev er lose their charm. Every home should have at least one of these stately beds, they add dignity and individuality. A limited number of these fine beds go at clearance prices. Quartered Oak Satin Walnut at $2 1 .75 at $2225 r A Remarkable value in a William and Mary Mahogany Library Table Very similar to the il lustration, well made and superbly finished; has a large drawer. CLEARANCE SALE PRICE $49.50 This Walnut Vanity Dresser Is really a beautiful piece or furniture; Just like picture. Sale price $76.50 When you stop to realize that any kind of a Vanity Dresser ordinarily sells at a hundred dollars and more, you will appreciate the wonderful value we are offering in the Vanity Dresser illustrated above. Tea Wagon in IN - Oak $14.75 Equipped with glass tray and low er shelf ; large wheels with cushion tires. A big value. Luxurious Velour Chair $69.45 A very handsome and comfort-giving chair. Luxuriously upholstered in old rose, ve lour of the very best quality. Constructed to give years of excellent service. Rocker to match at same price. Summer Rugs of Excellent Grass Rugs Extraordinary Values in Grass Rugs, all sizes, and patterns, suitable' for any room in the house. Size 9x12 ft. July Clearance Price $7.95 each Size 8x10 ft. July Clearance Price 6.45 each Size 6x 9 ft. July Clearance Price Size 4x 7 ft. July Clearance Price Size 3x 6 ft July Clearance Price 4.35 each 2.65 each 2.15 each Quality at Clearance Prices Size 27x34 in. July Clearance Price $1.05 each Size 18x36 in. July Clearance Price .35 each Odd Grass Rugs Two lots of odd Grass Rugs, Crex and Waite qual ity, very heavy and good patterns. Size 36x72 in. July Clearance Price $2.95 each Size 27x54 in. July Clearance Price $1.95 each A Dressing Table at a Big Saving Just like the pic ture; triplicate mir ror. Neatly finished in Crown mahogany. Sale price $32.25 (SSUSJkSS r w xad u a H ii it i ir 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 M WALNUT CHINA CABINET, a most beautiful piece in Tudor Period: double doors and adjustable shelves . . $47.95 JACOBEAN OAK CHINA CABINET, will match Wil liam and Mary Suite, The Furniture Event You Have Eagerly Been Waiting For TTflrtrmL L Bp M I a " "i inn ' rv FOR THE LIVING ROOM you will find many odd pieces, as well as complete suites, in combinations of cane and mahogany; in upholstered, patterns in both tapestry and velour. Library and davenport tables; rockers; beautiful lamps for floor and table. MAHOGANY CHAIR with blue velour upholstered seat (fo 1 or at $3 1 .25 OVERSTUFFED ROCKER with remov able cushion in fine 7 C O O C tapestry at $DZ .ZD MAHOGANY SETTEE, upholstered in ?.T:-......:....J34.95 JACOBEAN ARM CHAIR, neat design, with tapestry seat a i s" er at I 0.50 MASSIVE DAVENPORT in tapestry and with pillow head t 1 7i 7 C at . ...V' 4D FUMED OAK DUOFOLD, a neat design, covered with imitation QQ Q C leather, at H J J&D SOLID OAK ROCKERS, golden finish; excellent construction q 78 INCH WALNUT BUFFET, a splendid design and of su perior work- f)0 manshlp.... V ' ADAM EXTENSION TABLE, In mahogany, 54-inch top. Splendid value at $87.75 WALNUT DINING CHAIRS,' splendid leather slip seats, set of four. (Q Q C Each $0. J D GOLDEN OAK BUFFET, a massive design, well made and neatly finished, beds in .enamel finish. IVORY CHIFFONIER, with mirror, an excellent piece with plenty of d A cr drawer space P.yj) OAK BEDROOM ROCKER, wood seat and high back; Clearance (J "g Price 07. OD MAHOGANY BED, full size, with steel rails; splendid value at $14.75 MAHOGANY CHIFFOROBE, period design and ery con veniently arranged IVORY BEDROOM ROCKER, cane seat; very neat do- xcT. $8. 90 LARGE WALNUT DRES SER, at less than factory cost. Clearance Price .... Bowen s Value -Giving Prices Plus Quality GoodsAlways Beautiful Dining Room Pieces An excellent variety of both suites and sets of chairs, as well as single tables, buffets and china cabinets. and Mary J 5 ,...$29.75 m Splendid Bedroom Furniture g For the bedroom you will find both matched suites' 5 and single pieces ; in American Walnut, Mahogany,,01d j Ivory and in Oak. In dainty period designs; simple Es Colonial patterns; those of modern design; and in ad- ES dition an excellent selection of brass beds, and steel EE $39.75 I $94.50 I J 3 5 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1IIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IHIIIIB t UIJIUmi!IHIIUIIfIIIHIItttlllHIIIIIifffflfHIlHitl!niSSIKfIIllil KVi hit