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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 4, 1920)
. m ' , " . ! THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1920. XR00KS EXPOSED Ml RY ATTFMPT TO at ult 14 , A A "V SELL FAKE BOOZE )maha Detectives Uncover Plot ; Of Swindler Gang Operat- ing in West. ?! t i Frustration of the sale of four t. barrels of water by fake bootleggers 1 tor $10,000 Wednesday night by De- tectives Pipkin and Joseph Wilson ; led .to the uncovering of the work ings of a band of swindler opera- ling throughout the middle 'west. ., A hose filled with whiskey was ; attached to the bughole of each barrel, the bulk of the contents ' being water. , . ' Detective Pipkin went to Lincoln Friday to confer with Chief State , JlAgcnt Gus Hycrs. An effort 'will J be made to connect the swindle with Vunilar operations reported in Min 'neapolis, Chicago and the middle- western cities. .' V, Two men, posing as Minneapolis bootleggers, came to Omaha last Monday night, met their victim I 'through a spotter and offered to sell him four barrels ot o-year-old bourbon for $10,000. The transac ; tion was to take place on a farm west of Omaha it 11 o'clock Wed Uierday night. The buyer was informed that he ,'must have his cash with him. The bootleggers, heavily armed, were waiting. The detectives learned of ;jhe offer and accompanied the "vic- tim"o the appointed spot. After the fraud was detected the swindlers declared they had put (water in the barrels "just to see if jjheir prospective buyer was on the isquare." The promised to return in all an hour with the real stutt, but failed to do so. Montana Man Hanged. ; Forsyth, Mont., Sept. 3. Alfred Lane, a homesteader, was hanged fare for the murder or Harry vfheade, neighbor, last April." Brief City News Father and Son Fined Pleading Kuilty to Illegal poaessslon of liquor, v Conrad Hagenrager and son were fined $100 each by Judge Woodrough in federal court. 1 writing from Douglas, Isle of. Man. Fined For Speodine Ralph Park er, truck driver, 3422 Charles street, was fined $5 lor speeding by Judge Fitzgerald and warned that a second offense would mean the impounding oi his machine. Appeals Case His bill against estate of the late Albert Seaman cut from $485 to $59 by County Judge Crawford, Dr. Thomas W. Torpy has appealed to district court. Kngltsh Friendly That most Eng lishmen are frtendly to the people of America is voucned for by Rob ert Cowell, Omaha business man, Postpone Hearing Because three federal judges could not be obtained, hearing of the case restraining the railroads of (Nebraska from increas ing rates to 3 cents per mile has been postponed until September 22. Peterson Improving Frank Pet erson, assistant U. S. attorney, now at a Lincoln sanitarium following a nervohs breakdown two weeks ago, is reported getting along nicely by u. s. District Attorney Tom Allen. Fireworks Postponed Fireworks scneauiea for last night at the Amer ican Legion frolic and reunion at Krug park were postponed because or the rain. The fireworks and air plane stunts will be held tonight Instead. Omalian Wins Honors Returning from American national Retail Jew elers' convention at Louisville, Ky Tlnley L. Combs of Omaha 'states that he was made chairman of the resolutions and nomination commit tees of that association. Trial Continued Trial of Tony Zlmmerly, Carl i-ockwood. John Hoefeldt, and Albert Schelder for alleged assault with intent to do great bodily harm to a party of picnickers at Waterloo, July SO, was postponed until September 24. Human Fly Jack Williams, hu man fly, will climb to the roof of the Hotel Fontenelle this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Harry- Watts, manager of the Strand theater announced. Last night at 7, Williams balanced him self on top of the Rlalto theater. Seeking Information -M ayor Smith was visited Thursday after noon by Jose E. Benedicto, treasurer, and Juan G Gallardo, . municipal commissioner of Finance, San Juan, Porto Rico, who were seeking .in formation on municipal government. Ask Search in Des Moines Des Moines Dolice have been requested to run down Paul Hamilton, Wanted in connection - with tne sale or, an i automobile in Omaha said to be con necting link in the mysterious dis appearance of J. F. Burchiel in El Paso, Tex., July 22. Ignores Dr. Callfus Threats made Thursday at the Vi. u. x. u. con vention by Dr. Jennie Callfas have not curtailed the season of Omaha's water and Btreet dances, according to Commissioner Falconer of the , city park department. "She's pen sonally prejudiced," said Falconer. Dr. Jenkins Gets . Raise At a meetinir of the trustees of the Uni versity of Omaha, the salary oi Kev. Dr. D. E. Jenkins, presiaent, was i Extra Big Candy Special for Saturday Big 12-oz. BAc Balduff Standard Chocolate packed in fancy box, almost a QA full pound, fine quality i one box to a J M f customer, Saturday, while they fast. . . w Your Dollars Have Full JJuying Power Here -' We are proving- to dozens daily the value giving upremacy of this storein conjunction with our lib? eral Credit Service we are actually selling quality mer chandise as low or lower than you enjoy in the average cash store. ' , ... New Suits That will receive specjal showing, here Saturday are ' numbered amongst the finest suits this store, has ever featured $49.75 $59.75 $69.75 Choose from all the desired fab rics all the new colors. Many are richly trimmed with fur. Super Style in TJiese New 'Autumn Frocks It's a pleasure to see these un usually smart dresses they af ford a field for choosing that leaves little to be desired. Models for every type of wear. $29.75 $39.75 $49.75 Satins, "Taffetas, . Georgettes, Serges, Tricotines all colors all sizes. Second Floor. ' A Saturday Special L Ladies' New Fall Footwear $8.95 Values to $12.50 Smart new arrivals black or tan Louis or Military heels. These are indeed most remarkable values and we predict they,can't last long at this ex treme low price. , 1 i ..,'. Main Floor. v . ' raised from 12,000 a year to; $4,000 and he was allowed to continue his theological work at the Presbyterian Theological seminary. An offer by the1 Presbyterian seminary in Louis ville, Ky., at double his salary here was received by Dr. Jenkins a few weeks ago- S Want To Hear Weaver A. J. Weaver of Falls City, president of the state constitutional convention committee, has been invited to speak next Wednesday night at an open meeting in the Chamber of Commerce rooms and E. M. Pol lard, chairman of the constitutional committee on revenue-and taxation, will address the goodfellowship fom mittee of the chamber at a lunch eon next Monday noon. Mexicans Bobbed Eight Mexi cans, employed by the Union Pacifiq railroad, were held up and robbed of $102 and two watches while liv their bunkhouse near the tracks at Sixth and Marcy streets by two masked Mexicans armed with revoKers, yes terday. Complainant Mlssliift- Mrs." C. A. Wilson, 1S02 Paul street, who had Frank Hubatka arrested on tlif : corn plant that he pinched and Tickled her knee whjle sitting ' next to her In 6. moving picture show, did not appear fcr the trial which was to have been held Wednesday, after Hubatka had made appeal from a sentence of 45 days received from Police Judge Foster. . A bench war rant was issued for her appearance The appeal will be heard today. ' Plans Lous Trip In order to win a wager of $5,000, A. Jterman, ex soldier of Company H, SlBth infantry touring every Btate in the union and must travel in France, Italy, Belgium and. Switzerland in a Ford automo bile, equipped with a house-like superstructure, within a period of IS months. Herman stated that he had traveled 17 eastern states in 4J days. He began his long drive July IS, from his homin Philadelphia., Wants Marriage "Enameled" After obtaining a license to marry Francis Taylor, Walter Bradford, discovered that his fiancee, "ain't itot no divorce from her other husband." Walter wanted to get his money back for the license; but finding that this could not be done, he re quested to have the "marriage en ameled." County Judge Crawford ex plained to hlirf that he wanted tc have the marriage annulled and ad vised him to see an attorney. STORE HOURS 9 A. M. TO P. M. 5) ll OUR STORE WILL CLOSZ - AT 1 P. M. t MONDAY LABOR DAY. 1 "EVERYBODY STORE" V ' , - . the Children for Schpol and New Fall Clothes Occupy the Minds of Omahans COM ING J The Annual Home Sales WHICH WILL INCLUDE Chinas Draper ies Silver Linens Rugs Housewares Lamps Etc. t Starts next week with wonderful stocks of new goods to be sold at prices surprisingly low. . The sales that home-makers nave been waiting for. Kodaks and Supplies Special Saturday All Premo folding cameras very specially reduced in price. Photo albums, flexible backs, B0 loose leaves and pockets for films in back, at $1.75. Our one-day photo service is guaranteed to give satisfaction. Main Floor. - There Are Many Beautiful slew Arriving Each Day Make Your Selection Saturday Extraordinary Purchase and Sale of Smartly Trimmed We had quite a thrill when we opened the cases that brought these new tailored suits to our store Each garment .was a new picture Each newly opened box had its delightful surprise 1 , It must be the same for you if you love new things; but jjou won't have to look at them as they dangle over your arms. Each garment will be shown to you in- the best possible form. Scores of them are arrayed on figures out for public in spection. Then any of them will be put on models to show you -their perfection of line and fit their shapeliness and beauty of finish. -: . . , Just a few of a kind, in most models, which makes it so satis- . factory to make early selections. j May we show them to you tomorrow? S v , ' 1 I The Daintiest of New Fall Blouses are arriving almest daily and never hare they been more at tractive dainty touches of hind -embroidery and beading, in unusual designs. :: ' We Invite an early inspection. ' ' ' ' Socond Floor. ' lllllllllllllllllllMlJl-llll.llllllllHtll'll.lllilllllJIilillllllltf La Margot I Special Saturday Women's White Blouses .Hundreds of wonderful cotton blouses at much less than cost of material. Sizes 36 to 52, - $1.00 Each Main Floor. The New Veilings For the New Mode The latest vogue in Veils is to drape them over the hat and let them fall like a filmy shadowabout half way oer the face. There are delightful new meshes that lend themselves superb ly to that quaint treatment. ' 1 Tortoise shell, rust and henna are the favored shades, but navy blue and black will have their usual broad following. We have a splendid .selection." Main Floor. Pearls The Counterpart of 1 the Orientals , La Margot pearls are ' like dazzling ' . light, surrounded by the glow of worms ' that are imitations. We especially fea ture for Saturday a wonderful value in La Margot pearl necklaces, matinee length, at $3.95. Others from $10.00 to $150.00. Main Floor. , i UiniiilliliiliiliiliiliiiijiiiiilniiiiniiviMriiriniijiiiMnit!:! ' Delicious Gkn&y At Special Prices Whipped cream caramels, 59c 1 lb.- : ' Cocoanut pikers at 59c lb. -.. Lemon drops at 49c lb. Chocolate covered caramels t , 75c lb. The famous Gruenjjangens fine box candies, while they last, at price. i : Main Floor. Hats purchased at an unusually low figure which rnakes; it possible for us to offer them atthis ridiculously low price; -. Model hats that just arrived, no two alike. Styles Sailors. - . 'OfMhe-face Chinchins ' V Droops - ' , . Turbans ' Matrons' Hats 1 ; Girls! Hats, Soft Styles ' ' y "Materials k . Duvet yn N Panne Velvet ; Lyons Velvet ' , Metallic Fabrics .'t.. Salts' Velvet Brocaded Fabrics ' ;.. S . ' , Embroidered fabrics :' Colors , r t - , ' Pheasant . , Chow , r ' Navy Brown Copen Jade ' " Rose , All Combinations 1 . . . Second Floor. Black tseaver rPekin omen's Footwear $4.00 $5.00 - $6.00 Leif. Than ONEHALF Regular Price ' ' ' ' " ! LOW SHOES y Thousands of pairs of oxfords, pumps, cloniak, tongue pumps and French "ties" are included in these groups, priced according to style and leather. The leathers include patent leather, suede, brown and black kidskms, dull kidskin, tan and black caiisKin ana sauns. All sales final. Extra salespeople to give our usual service. ( HIGH SHOES In the lot are patent leather, brown and ' black kidskin, black calfskin,1 dull kidskin, many two-tone effects and solid colors. These boots are priced remarkably low, and with- out a doubt are the most wonderful, values- - cr l s . ever onereu. Sale of New Gloves Remember, sizes are not complete in each style. Second Floor. Cape Gloves, $5.95 Made oj best quality Aft. rican cape stock, in strap wrist gauntlet and Biarritz styles. Outseam stitched, with English cut thumb.' In tan, beaver and browns. On sale Saturday only, $5.95. '. ' Main Cape Gloves, $2.35 " One-button style, pique and outseam sewn, in mode, white, tan, brown, and black, plain and contrast stitching. Satur day only, $2.35. r Floor. - Extra Special French Kid Gloves Two-button gloves,, in beaver, . black, white and brown, some with heavy em broidered backs, others Paris point styles. These gloves are beautifully made from first quality French kidskins. On sale Saturday only. $2.95 Cape Gloves $3.75 Strap wrist gauntlet style, in white and mode only, pique sewn Paris point backs. Satur day only, $3.75. Chamoisette Gloves,' $1.19 - In two-button style in i j white, black and chamois gloves, embroidered and Paris point back. Saturday only,. $1.19. ' Washable Kid Gloves, $2.15 White doeskin washable gloves, vne-button style, pique sewn. On sale Saturday only, $2.15.- Main Floor. . , School Begins Tuesday Get the Children Ready Saturday THE PRACTICAL SCHOOL GARMENTS r Jack Tar Togs For the Young Miss From 6 to 14 Years Here are the ideal clothes for school, sports and every day wear. Jack Tar Togs are made of cotton, also serge and flannel, fast color material and comprises regulation middies, dresses, bloomers and skirts in all sizes for the wee tots, girls and small women. The Fall showing is now ready and we suggest an early selectisn while the stock is complete. C s ' SPECIAL SATURDAY For Saturday we feature a model in natural colored jean, blue braid trimming, emblem and service band on sleeve, priced at $5.95. Another navy blue storm serge, red braid trimming, emblem and service band on sleeve, white shield, black silk tie,' $15.00 ' Sizes d to 14. Mail orders promptly filled. 4 Junior Dept. Second Floor s . Parents Will Appreciate This Opportune Sale of Boys' Suits in Fivie Large Groups v ' $7.95 , $9.95 $12.45 $15.45 - $22.45 We will put on sale at greatly re duced prices every suit in our boys clothing department- No purchases have been made for this sale; we have ' taken our high-grade stock and made slashing ... Reductions for Quick Sale Thousands of "suits to select from. All colors, including blues, browns, jersey and many fancy mixtures. Near ly every suit has an extra pair of knickerbockers. SchooUvill soon open, and your boys will need school togs. This is your opportunity to purchase their needs at a great saving. Mothing higher priced in, stock ex cept a few high-grade blue serges. Fourth Floor. Here Are the Proper School Shoes Children's Handkerchiefs, 3 for 25c For the Girls 'Misses' and children's tan and black calfskin lace and button boots, Goodyear welt soles, foot form lasts, extra high cut, absolutely all solid leather, several styles Prices, $6.25 to $9.50. For the Boys In tan and black calfskin, best quality of leather,' in footform and English models, made to stand real wear. Prices, $5.00 to $9.00. Thev kind of shoe that will give the boys lots of good, hard service. ' in Second Floor. T T t .