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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (July 17, 1920)
THE BEE: OMAHA. SATURDAY, JULY 17. 1920. CHAUFFEUR, LOVE MAD, BLAMED FOR SLAYING WOMAN Wife of Wealthy Broker Vic tim of Her Driver, Who Later Killed Himself, Ofifcials Think. Stonington, (."cmn., July 16. Mrs. Arthur De Cordova, wife of the wealthy New York broker, ;n as saulted by Bernard B. Gcisslcr, her chauffeur, and then murdered. The maddened chauffeur then turned the pistol on himself. This is believed to be the solution of the mystery surrounding the sen sational murder and suicide on a lonely road near Mystic late Mon day afternoon and is hacd on evi dence furnished by Dr. F. I. Payne of Westerly, R. 1 , who examined the body of Mrs. De Cordova. Ac cording to Prosecuting Attorney Hewitt, Dr. Fayne reported finding black and blue marks on Mrs. De Cordova's neck and other evidence indicating that she had been the vic tim of the chauffeur's assault before the shooting. Killing Deliberately Planned. "In the absence of any immediate signs of a struggle," said Mr. Hewitt, "I first was inclined to be lieve that no violence had been com mitted. But from the evidence of Dr. Payne, which has been evidently overlooked by others in the exam ination of Mrs. De Cordova's body, I am pretty well convinced that this theory of the shooting is the correct one." The fact that Geissler carried in his pocket a lock of hair, which is said to he of the same color as Mrs. De Cordova, is abundant evidence that the chauffeur was madly enamoured of her. The revelation that he had been practicing shoot ing with the Colt automatic re volver with which he murdered the woman, is regarded as sufficient proof that he had deliberately planned the killing if his final at tempt to force his attention upon Mrs. De Cordova failed. About two-thirds of a quart bottle of Scotch whisky was consumed when the bottle was found in the car following the tragedy. An empty whisky glass was found on the ground near the automobile. Evi dently fortified by copious draughts of whisky, the chauffeur assaulted Mrs. De Cordova and in fear of the consequences of his deed killed the woman and shot himself. Carried Pictures of Woman. New London, Conn., July 16. Two pictures of Mrs. De Cordova were found in the wallet of Bernard B. Geissler, the chauffeur, who shot and killed Mrs. Arthur De Cordova and then committed suicide, ac cording to his wife, who arrived here late this afternoon. The young widow declared that when she and her husband quar reled she went to Mrs. De Cordova to use her influence in effecting a reconciliation and that Mrs. De Cor dova appeared indifferent to her en treaties. Mrs. Geissler denied that she had any suspicions of an "affair" be tween her husband and Mrs. De Cordova. She added, however: "You know silence is consent and a guilty conscience needs no ac cuser. Also still water runs deep. From these three old sayings you i may get your answer." TEXAS MILITIA CONTROLS CITY OF GALVESTON City Officials Superseded by Military Men as Result of Strike of Dock Workers. Omahan Meets His Brother First Time In 42 Years John Bishop, 3i39 North Fifty eighth street, met his brother. Roe, Oakland. Cal., for the first time in 42 years Thursday, when Roe vis ited his home in Omaha. The visit was a surprise to John. The two men are sons of the !ate James and Charlotte Bishop, pioneer settlers, who came to Hebron, Neb in 1876. Roe stopped in Harlan, la., er loute home from the east, to visit a cousin, L. F. Kellogg, whose son, Ray, of Council Bluffs, told him of John's residence in Omaha. Galveston, Tex., July 16 Galves ton's municipal officialdom today found itself superseded by members of the Texas militia, with the execu tion by Brig. Gen. J. F. Wolter of orders issued by Governor W. P. Hobby that city authorities be sus pended and restrained from inter ference with enforcement of the state's penal laws. The governor's order marked an other chapter in the dock workers' strike here. The city commissioners, after an all night session, issued a statement denying categorically Governor Hobby's charges of alleged neglect of duty in connection with the strike. Addressed to the citizens of Gal veston and the state of Texas, the statement charged the governor with "autocratically and arbitrarily trampling the rights of citizens un der his feet," and warned the gov ernor that "any further encroach ment upon the rights of the people of this city to govern themselves will be resisted by application to the federal courts." YOUNG CASHIER VANISHES WITH COMPANY FUNDS Drake Company Employe Short $200 Bad Pals Blamed To Get Another Chance. Deaths and Funerals Mrs. Kmina T.uu-kr, 36 years old, 4214 South Twenty-sixth street, died yesterday following a week's Illness from penumonia. Her detith follows closely the death of her husband, Frank, foreman of the sausage department of Swift & Co., June 24. Four little rhildren are orphaned by 'he dtoth of their mother. rsmid-s them, she is survived by her father. Krnest Beekman of Omaha, and one sister, Frieda Heyden. of Lincoln. Just another story of an imma ture boy with extravagant habits and slight ctSeeption of the value of money, who fell in with bad as sociates, employers and friends said yesterday of Arthur G. Jensen, 21 years old, cashier of the Drake Realty Construction company, who is missing, following a shortage in his accounts. The exact amount of the deficit is not known, according to VV. B. Drake, president of the corporation, who reported the shortage as $200 to police. The books are being checked, he said, and it is believed the missing funds will not be more than a few hundred dollars. Told Troubles to Landlady. According to young Jensen's landlady, the shortage will come to $80, as that is the sum he is said to have told her he appropriated for his own use. According to her, Arthur was a good boy, with no bad habits except extravagance. He became acquaint ed with bad associates, who robbed him of $40. He also admitted, she said, to having taken $80 with which to purchase a suit of clothes. Parents Live in Omaha. According , to her, the boy's parents live in Omaha and are well olf, but she did not know their name. She said she was anxious to give him a chance to square himself. Mr. Drake also declared he was willing to help young Jensen get back on his feet and would give him another chance. He declared tha' the missing lad was not bad. The police have been asked to assist in locating him. Only Nine Boys On List Of 36 Honor Students Principal D. E. Porter of the High School of Commerce Thurs day announced the honor roll for the spring quarter. Of the 36 names only nine are boys' names. The list includes: Harry B. Cohen, Claude Ender son, Roman Hrushka, Joel Nelson, Fugcne O'Donnel, Glen Olander, Nathan Reiss, Harry Roistein, Blanche Bartos, Anna Batt, Viola Berg, Helen Bernstein, Rose Cohen, Helen Endert, Charlotte Funk, Mildreth Creeling, Frances Hart, Myrtle Jensen, Esther M. Johnson. Esther P. Johnson, Hilda Johnson, Henrietta Kohn, Irene Larsen, Helen Larson, Etha Moore. Mar garet Marshall, Marie Nemet, Rose Ostronic, Geraldine Olson, Dora Rich. Helene Philips, HeL-n Rose, Bertha Siegal, Elizabeth Sor enson, Helen Veriautz, Fanni? Wczelmen. Says Cox Sure of Four States Governor Cox will carry Ohio, New York. New Jersey and Cali fornia sure, according to J. 11. Mithen, delegate to the San Fran cisco convention, on lvs nturn to Omaha. Mr. Mithen characterized the nomination of Roosevelt as "par ticularly felicitous." Building to Be Used Solely For Handling Parcel Post Postmaster Herbert Daniel yester day received word from Washington that he should rent a store room at 150-! I Capitol avenue for the sole I purpose of handling parcel post ! matter. Mr. Daniel stated parcel post busi ; ness has grown so enormous that present space is too small. 1 he renting of this building, postal of ficials say, is the initial step in en larging of the postal facilities, which includes motorizing the entire postal equipment. Department stores who expect their packages to be delivered by parcel post will send them to the I new substation on Capitol avenue at soon as accommodations can be made. The building will be rea for occupancy and the handling mail next week. Bring Plans to Omaha Plans and elevation drawings of the new capitol will be shown in Omaha under the auspices of the Nebraska chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the Omaha Real Estate board was notified yes terday by Governor McKelvie. The display will be arranged as soon as possible. The Golden Opportunity to Save on Dependable Furniture and Home Furnishings CENTRAL FURNITURE STORE r Every Article Guaranteed to Be Fully Up to the High Standard of Bowen Quality Bowen 5 July offered in Clearance Sal New pieces are added to this sale each day from the enormous stocks in our large warehouses, which re veal many "odd pieces" and "discontinued patterns." THESE MUST BE SOLD BEFORE AUGUST FIRST. Fall shipments will soon be pouring in, and we must make room for them. BUY NOW! THE VALUES ARE GREATER THAN THEY CAN BE AGAIN FOR MANY MONTHS TO COME. Saturday -Unparalleled Values In Important, Substantial Savings Women's and Misses' Daintily Cool Quaintly Smart MID-SUMMER DRESSES Saturday Special at w no C UMMERTIME frocks as appealing in styles as they are attractively cool skillfully combining utility with beauty, and daintiness with serviceability. pOR business, traveling, vacations, " country clubs, the porch, after noon, and home wear; for church, dances, summer sports, resort wear. CHARMINGLY flounced, frilled, sashed, beribboned lace trimmed, embroidered, and with cool, crisp collars, sashes, pockets, frills, pleatings, ruffles of sheer organdy. At $20 to $45 NTEWLY arrived organdy models of individual dis ' tinction in the greatly favored brown and navy blue; also pastel shades and white. Voilei Figured, Plain and Fancy Gingham in Plaids and Checks, Stripe Linen in Plain Color Georgette in NTy Pink Melon White Third Floor Dress Shop - Cool, Preshrunk White Wash Skirts Of Surf Satin Tricotine Gabardine Regularly $2.95, $3.95, $5.00 to $7.95 V4Off FOR utility effective smartness, and a cool fresh appearance the value of tha tub skirt cannot be over-estimated. FOR ahopping, for sports, for clubs, for all semi-formal summer occasions the tub skirt has no rival. Always Cool Always Modish Sixei 27 to 37 Skirt Shop-- Third Floor Women's Bathing Suits Reduced to $9.50 Formerly to $16 Sizes 34 to 46 New Arrivals in New Pacific Coast Mannish Styles T URABLY, firmly woven of pure worsted and mer cerized yarns. The Famous Annette Kellerman Bathing Suits For Misses Sizes 32, 34, 36 $2.95 Also Baling Caps $1.50 Bathing Suit Shop Main Floor 50 Exclusive Feather Hats Reduced to $1095 12 Regularly to $27.50 The Newest, Smartest Mid - Summer Vogue VERY lovely and becoming the appealing softness of the hand some feather garniture becoming ly combined with tAffeta, duvetyne and satin. For Street, Traveling, and Dressy Wear. Exceedingly Chic for Early Fall. AN incomparable showing of the new colorings in Jade, citron, pheasant brown, blue, blue bird and black and white. Millinery Shop Second Floor Girls' Summer Hats Age 8 to 15 years, regularly to 1 15, $3.95 Tots' Shop Second Floor The Economy Event of the Season Women's High Crade Fine Quality Pumps-Oxfords Reduced from $9 $10 $11 This Sale Includes All Sizes All Widths Your Size in More Than One Style White Nile Cloth Patent Leather Brown and Black Kid Brown Calfskin Military Louis Heels Baby Loui Heels Shoe Shop- Main This W alnut Vanity Dresser ; illustrated. tf7Z" E l Price $0.jU Exactly as illustrated. Clearance When you stop to re alize that any kind of a Vanity Dresser ordi narily sells at a hun dred dollars and more, you will appreciate the wonderful value we are offering in the Vanity Dresser illustrated here. Floor 32evnolds Eldrecke Formerly BenspKThorne Ik Stare oTSpccialbiShops Co A Great Sale Boys' Wash Suits Age 2 to 8 years. Boys' Shop-Balcony 1 Magazine End Library Table $28.75 Goes into Bowcn's July Clear ance Sale at This practical table is very appropriate for library or living room. Massive in appearance and large in size. Built of solid oak and finished in rich fumed. As you see it pictured, and a most re markable value. Massive Oak Buffet Clearance These Five Pieces In Rich Golden Oak Clearance AQ Sale Price ...$UJD THE TABLE has a 45-inch top, extending to six feet; it is rigidly constructed, neatly fin ished and will give years of satisfactory service. THE CHAIRS have high backs; the seats are covered with Span ish moleskin. 772 Mahogany Chifforobe $46.50 Like illustration. Clearance Price Designed by a master craftsman who knows what style of furniture appeals most strongly to men. This chifforobe is conveniently ar ranged and made in brown mahogany. A Mah ogany Dressing Table of Beauty and Quality """Z....$43J5 Like illustration Price 1 Price i $28.65 jpP As you see it pic tured here, a beau tiful and massive piece of furniture. Built to give years of service. Others at $29.75, $49.75 and better. This Wicker Rocker Without Cushion is made of choice willow, very elastic and strong. Has wide seat and is made to give solid comfort. Your choice of brown or gray. Clearance Price, without cushion $12.50 Bp Fitted with trip licate mirror of choice French plate. A most pleasing design, while the quali ty is enduring. Genuine Brass Bed $24.75 Clearance Price The posts are two inches in diameter, the filling rods are substantial anrf rigid. Two Other Big Values Massive Post Beds at $28.75 Continuous Post at $34.50 All Wonderful Values. r MAHOGANY CHAIR with blue velour up holstered seat j OVERSTUFFED ROCKER with removable cushion in fine C?9 tapestry at yD .D MAHOGANY SETTEE, upholstered in fine t:tj.t. $34.95 WALNUT CHINA CABI NET, a most beautiful piece in Tudor Period; double doors and ad justable shelves JACOBEAN OAK CHINA CABINET, will match Wil liam and Mary Suites, at . . . . , v $47.95 $42.75 t JACOBEAN ARM CHAIR, neat design, with Tf?.. $16.50 FUMED OAK DUOFOLD, a neat design, covered with imitation C2Q Q leather, at tfijy.OD golden finish; ex- $4.95 SOLID OAK ROCKERS, cellent construction at V A Big Selling Event in Drapery and Rug Departments And the services of our decorating artists will assist Lay away your Wilton and Oriental Rugs during the in the correct choice and hanging of your curtains summer months and in their places use IMPORTED 1 and draperies. j Voile and Marquisette Curtains GRASS RUGS. Made in our own workrooms; 2Vi yards long, finished at top with heading and casing, all ready to hang. Set-in valance at top. Lot 1 Good quality mercerized, fancy bordered marquisette, 2 yards long. July Clearance Sale price, pr.ir Lot 2 Fancy voile of extraordinary fine highly mercerized. July Clearance Sale price, pair $1.95 ine quality, $2.45 Madras and Cretonne Over drapes Ready to hang. Set-in valance at top with pretty edging to match, finished with heading and casing, ready to slip on rod, at pair, $1.95, $2.95, $3. 45, $4.95 Buy These Rugs Tomorrow at 1 the Following Clearing Sale Prices: Size 9x12 ft. July Clearance Price $7.95 each Size 8x10 ft. July Clearance Prk-e 6.45 each Size 6x 9 ft. July Clearance Price 4.35 each Size 4x 7 ft. July Clearance Price 2.65 each Size 3x 6 ft. July Clearance Price 2.15 each Size 27x34 in. July Clearance Price 1.05 each Size 1Sx36 in. July Clearance Price .35 each Odd Grass Rugs Two lots of odd Grass Rugs, Crex and Waite quality, very heavy and good patterns. Size 36x72 in. July Clearance Price $2.95 each Size 27x54 in. July Clearance Price $1.95 each Aluminum Sauce Pans 55. Aluminum 6-quart Kettles m$lA5 r l -v. w OMAHAS VALUt HOWARD 5T vIng STORE MTwcm ei it Cedar Mops with bottle of Oil Guaranteed Carpet Sweepers . l 65c $1.95 ' 1 54, 'i ft.