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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (July 17, 1920)
S MAID TELLS MORE 0F GAY LIFE LED BY CARDJEXPERT He Was Host of Many Night PartiesGold Rim Tum blers Broken at One Session. Russian Empress and Children Burned to Death, Says Courier Paris, July 1 (S. The Russian em press and her children were burned alive after the execution of Em peror Nicholas at Ekaterinburg, it is alleged in statements attributed tc Alexis Dolrovitz, formerly courier to the empress, published here today. Dolrovitz said he made vain attempts to save his mistress and her children. The empress and the children, Dolrovitz declared, were taken to a wood near Ekaterinburg. Brush wood was gathered and a huge fire made, into which the royal victims were forced. Every time they sought to get out of the flames, Dol rovitz said, they were driven back at the point of the bayonet. Tatiana, the empress' second daughter, fled from the pyre three times and eventually fell pierced through by a bayonet. The empress and Alexis, heir to the throne, clasped in close embrace, walked almost automatically into the flames and disappeared in a whirl of smoke, according to Dolrovitz. Jewels Valued at $16,000 Stolen From Woman at Country Club noon while Mrs. Shove was attend ing a party given in her honor at the cluh house oj the Denver Coun try club. Mrs. Shove was wearing the miss ing jewelry at the time she entered the club house and did not notice that they were missing until she was preparing to leave. House detec tives made a search for the missing jewelry, but being unable to locate it, appealed to the police to help find the thief. the communist labor party urged "organization of the working class to captive the state's power and to establish a dictatorship of the pro letariat," according to a call for one of their meetings, read to the jury this morning in the trial of William Bross Lloyd and 19 associates charged with conspiracy to over throw the government by force. H. J. Wilson, former secretary of the soldiers', sailors' and workmen's soviet council of Seattle, was the principal witness at the afternoon session. He told how the Seattle strike was planned by the soviet leaders. E. M. Allen, a court reporter, testified tint Niels Kjar of Chicago distributed circulars advertising a meeting called to celebrate the sec ond anniversary of the bolshevik revolution. Mayor of York, Neb., Leader Of Another Party Movement 'Chicago, July 16. Another polit ical movement, the liberal party, was launched today by former mem hers of the committee of 48, who bolted from that organization. Judge Arthur G, Wray, mayor of York, Neb., and Allen McCurdy, keynote speaker at the 48 convention, head ihe new party. It is probable no presidential ticket will be named, it was stated. The convention was confined to those persons, some 50 to 60 in num ber, who signed its call, and all other 4S'rs were excluded from the halt. Governor Cox Promises Aid In Suffrage Ratification Columbus, 0 July 16. Governor James M. Cox today promised a delegation of the national woman's party that he will give all his pos sible time, influence and strength to ward procuring ratification of the suffrage amendment by Tennessee. He also advised' them to appoint a committee to confer with him on a plan of action. Denver, Colo., July 16. The po lice today are busily engaged in at tempting to secure soiue clue that will assist them in securing the ar rest of the thief or thieves responsi ble for the thett of diamonds valued at $16,000 from Mrs. Eugene 1 Miove. wealthy Colorado Springs society woman. The theft of the diamonds oc curred some time Thursday after State Scores Again in Trial of Alleged Reds Chicago, July 16. Members of THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, JULY 17. 1920. -4 Newry, County Down, Ireland, Julv lo. "There were no servants in felwell's home at night time," said Mrs. Annie Kane, former house keeper of Joseph B. Elwell, the murdered turfman and whist au thority of New York, in an interview here today. "One night I forgot the keys to my own home. I returned to the Elwell house and let myself in, slipped into the kitchen and found Elwell with my cap and apron on. frying bacon and eggs for himself and four lady friends and two gentlemen who had returned with him from the theater. It was about 11 o'clock. "Elwell was all excitement when he saw me. He tried to slip off the apron and cap and asked me what I wanted. I said I wanted the keys and told him where they were and he got them for me." Names Another Woman. Mrs. Kane told of other incidents observed by her in her long serv ice with Elwell. She mentioned the name of another woman friend of the murdered ' man a girl from Brooklyn to whom he gave money. The former housekeeper smiled broadly at the reported assertion of a young woman that she was merely a casual acquaintance" of Elwell. Mrs. Kane went on: "The way Elwell treated his wife was pitiful. "While he squandered money on other women, he turned down his wife when she told him how difficult it was to make both ends meet. She asked his assistance and some money to enable her to open up a business for herself, but Elwell just glanced over the letter and threw it into a drawer. The way he treat ed his wife got the servants more o rless against him. Many times we were inclined to ring up Mrs. Elwell and tell her to come over and take charge of the home. Disdained Own Folks. "Mr. Elwell never wanted his own people near him. I remember hew his father use! to write him, appeal ing to him to send funds to his wife, and saying the ollowance was long overdue and she was in bad straits. "Elwell used to forget his wife, but all the time would pay out lav ishly to other women. He nevir wanted any member of his family near him. After making certain in vestments for his family he sad to me: "'That finishes them.' "As a matter of fact, I believe El well was ashamed of the life he was leading and didn't want his relatives to know." 5 Mrs. Kane when told that one of the women she mentioned had e nied the statements concerning her friendship with Elwell made by Mrs. K?ne in her now famous affidavit to the denial thus: "This young woman came with her older .sister to Mr. Ehvell's Palm Beach home and was entertained there as other society people were." Concerning the visit of the woman to the Elwell house, Mrs. Kane said that Elwell came to .her one day and said: " 'Annie, haven't you got a place to go to today?' "I was surprised at this and said, 'no.' It was Sunday morning. " 'Well,' he said, 'I've got some friends upstairfs. 1 don't want them to be disturbed before 6 tr 7 o'clock this evening.' I took some hours otT and returned before 4 o'clock, be lieving Mr. Ehvell's friends were still there. " But they had gojie. Saw Society Woman. "One morning I came in eartv and saw woman down stairs. I tlipped into a room and saw her fix her hat in front of a mirror. I sav she was a society woman. There was no mistake about that "Thank God there was no Irish woman among Ehvell's lot. They were mostly Germans or had Ger man sounding 'names. "Especially, there was , of Brook lyn. She used to get a check tor $50 at a time from him. "Elwell employed the Burns De tective agency to Watch his wife. The Burns men trailed her for a long time, but she is a good woman and they couldn't get anything on her. "Mr. Elwell was dissatisfied at this, and when the Burns people sent him the bill he entered into a long controversy with them and refused to pay it, saying the men hadn't earned the money. He kept dupli cates of the letters he sent them and later destroyed some of them, but eventually I believe, the Burns peo ple filed suit against him and he settled, as far as I know. "Elwell used to give parties at his lionie at night when the servants were gone. One morning I came in early and found Elwell descending the stairs. He went into the roon. where a party had been held the night before. I came in after him and found all the gold rimmed tumblers broken, as if they had been thrown against the wall during the night. When he saw me he said: "There's an awful smash here. Annie. I'm trying to clear things awav." Cows Eat Mash From Still And Get'Beatly" Drunk Durham, N. C. July 16. John King, a farmer living near this city, last night fourjd two of his cows in a stupor in their pasture, apparently suffering from some strange mal ady. A veterinarian was called and after lengthy examination pro nounced both animals as merely "beastly" drunk. A search for the cause led to the discovery of a big "moonshine" still in a secluded cor ner of the pasture. The cows had eaten a quantity of the mash used by the illicit whisky manufacturers. City's Oldest Employe 85 Years Old Yesterday John Mathiesen, dean of city hall employes, was 85 years old yester day. He has been in the service of the city 28. years and has lived in Omaha 50 years, I OMAN WE ARE SUCCEEDING in our determined aim to increase July Sales to double their volume of 1919. Succeeding because our 1920 July Clearance Sale prices have been the talk of Omaha. With seasonable, fresh, new merchandise marked down to a temptingly low price, our patrons have responded to the economy call. New merchandise is being received daily to freshen up our vast stocks. GMSmfimMMsL Oewe Sank kirts of Sport Silk radiate beauty distinctively chic Regular 19.00 to 32.50 Values Your Choice Beauty of color and fabric makes it possible for the Skirts of sports silks to be exquisitely simple. Saturday Fan-ta-si, Kumsi-Kumsa, Bargnette Satin, Tricolette and Crepe de Chine are but a few waiting to be chosen. You will not want to limit yourself to one when you see the variety of plaits and tucks, stitchery and pearl buttons that distinguish the different models. "With appropriate blouses and sweaters, these Skirts assure many striking Sum mer costumes of charm. f Brandeis Stores Second Floor Center f Splash! You will enjoy a vialt to our Beach Apparel department as much as you will your dip in the water. We have an unusually fine assort ment of suits and ac cessories to show you. Special Sale Neptune's Daughters' Bathing Suits 98 a. (Q At Vl Saturday 10.50, 12.50 and $15 Values A special assortment of one-piece suits in a wide variety of color combinations. All wool suits of splendid quality and style. A sell ing feature in our July Sales and only a limited quantity, so make selections early. Brandeis Stores Second Floor West Tub Frocks Fresh, New with just a charming hint at Persian origination. For Misses and Small Women Special Saturday Morning, noon or night, you can never have too many tub" frocks. New models hare arrived to add new joy to the pleasure of choosing them. In a suitable fashion, these charm ing frocks hint at Persian origina tion with their bouffant billowy skirts and tight little bodice. One can imagine nothing more fit ting than the charms of Organdie, Dotted Swiss and French Voile at a garden party or for dancing. A frock of this sort is indispensable to the Summer wardrobe. Brandeis Stores Second FloorWest i July Clearance Sale of Boys' Wash Togs Reasonably 45 50 Priced, Per Suit 1 to 0 Not only are these wash suits practical and economical be cause of their tubbing qualities, but they are especially de sirable because of their coolness in hot weather. We have a large variety to choose from in several attractive styles. Boys' Furnishings If you haven't stocked up on furnish ings for the boys, here is a chance to do so at a saving. Boys' Shirts, Boys' Blouses, Boyt.' shirts, boys' blouses, wash knickers, play suits and bathing suits, in all sizes. 1.65 1.15 1.50 to 4.25 Boys' Wash Knickers, 96 to 2.95 Boys' Play Suits, Boys' Bathing Suits in cotton and wool; different 1 2j a.- J 50 shades and stripes; priced from 1 O U Brandeis Stores Fourth Floor West July Clearance Sale of. Hosiery For Women and Children Women's Pure Thread Silk Hose Regular 3.50 to 4.50 Values Fancy embroidered clox in white on black, white on navy, black on white SO 9 5 and brown self clocked: also plain silk hosiery, some silk to the top, fM others with lisle tops and double soles: all well known makes. Pure Thread Silk and Ingrain Silk Hose For women; full fashioned, a few semi-fashioned; lisle tops and soles Cft silk to the knee; colors are black, white and a few shoe shades; irregn- I zL lars and odd lots of 2.50 and 3.00 values, special at per pair - Children's Fancy Half Sox Fancy 3-Quarter Sox Fin-? silk lisle in white and colors with fancy striped rolled tops; sizes 5 to 9; special, at, per r pair. For boys and girls; fine lisle; black, white and brown; rolled tops; sizes 6'4 o 94i; priced according rA , to size, Di7C 10 ODC Brandeis Stores Main Floor South July Clearance Sale of High Grade Neckwear Saturday Specials in 4 Groups 1 Vestees Gillette Worth 3.98 and 4.50 Some with gulmps, others al most complete waists; colors are white, copen, violet, Mais, rose and flesh; lace trimmed 50 with collars, round and square I necks; special, for Saturday, at 2 Georgette, Swiss and Pique Collars Formerly sold for 50c, 69c and 3 Hand Embroidered Collars Worth 98c, I.25 and 1.50, also u.cu Swiss ana Georgette v.w.co, an go oaiuraay, each at 4 Lace Trimmed Collars 59 c 79c; your unrestricted choice Saturday, at Brandeis Stores Main Floor North Worth 1.69. l.fls nn e.oj; ,.. dies and Georzettea in irhi ana colors; various attrprtiva shapes and stvles: nil specially for Saturday, at 98c July Clearance Sale of Summer Hats In Solid White 95 Special Saturday Does your Summer wardrobe include a soft white hat for general wear with dainty wash frocks? If not, be sure to see these offered Saturday. Don't go on your vacation without one they are so light, cool and airy. Lovely creations in Georgette crepe and flowers, some being trimmed in soft fluffy feathers. A limited number of sport hats are included in the lot in both light and dark shades. Brandeis Stores Second Floor East July Clearance Sale of Drugs Lavoris, small size, worth 25c, at Listerine, 7 oz. pkg., worth 50c, at Peroxide, 4 oz. size, worth 20c, at Mulsified Cocoanut Oil Shampoo, worth 50c, at Sal Hepatica, large 1.25 size, at S. K. & F. Aspirin Tablets, 100 in bottle, worth 1.00, at Horlick Malted Milk, worth 1.00, at Hinkle Pills, worth 30c, special, at Wanous Shampoo Bags, worth 10c, Colgates Shaving Soap, worth 10c, Woodbury's Facial Soap, worth 25c, Palm Olive Soap, 86 bar, or doz. Williams' Talcum Powder, worth 18c, special Saturday, at Squibbs Talcum Powder, worth 25c "Spiro" Powder for Perspiration, worth 25c, at El Rado Hair Remover, worth 54c, Pebeco Tooth Paste, worth 50c, at Kolynos Tooth Paste, worth 27c, Armand's Face Powder, worth 50c, Aubry Sisters Greaseless Cream, worth 1.00, at Norma Talmage Cream, worth 60c, . special, at Mavis Face Powder, worth 50c, special, at 196 39p 126 396 9S6 o96 856 176 76 76 196 956 156 216 196 496 396 236 396 796 496 396 Ingram's Milkweed Cream 39c regular 50c size, Saturday special, Brandeis Stores Main Floor West Saturday Lunch 50c II In Our Blue and Green Rooms Your Choice of Fresh Crab Meat a la Maryland Sliced Tomatoes Saratoga Chips Roast Prime Ribs of Beef Pickled Beets Mashed Potatoes Breaded Pork Chops Apple Compote Cold Slaw Minced Potatbes In Cream Tea, Coffee or Milk Lemon Pie J Clearance Sale of Women's Summer Footwear A great sale of broken lots of high grade pumps and oxfords. For quick clearance, .prices have been slashed. For convenience we divided them into three lots: Lot 1 Lot 2 Lot 3 4 g95 g45 Brandeis Stores Main Floor West Clearance of Women's Underwear Fine Silk Top and Sample Athletic Suits Regular 2.50 to $4 Values Special Saturday All sizes in samples and odd lots of tine mer cerized materials in flesh and white, either plain hemstitched or fancy lace trimmed gar ments; others in knitted lisle, mercerized lisle and silk tops in flesh and white; bodice top; stripes or plain tailored baui finished; cool and comfortable for hot weather. Children's Summer Suits $1 to 1.25 Values Special 7Sc Saturday Sizes 2 to 12 years In cross barred dimity or plain knitted gauze lisle. Practical three-piece garment with taped waist, and taped on buttons with supporter fastenings. Brandeis Stores Third Floor East July Clearance Sale of Tub Frocks Worth 2.98 to 3.98 Charming Baby Models in Sizes 2 to 6 years Special 12 Saturday Fine ginghams in a variety of at tractive colors light, cool, com fortable garments for hot weather; high waist effects and belted mod els; others are smocked. Brandeis Stores Third Floor East m V