Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, November 30, 1920, Page 7, Image 7
THE BEE: OMAHA. TUESDAT. XUVKMBKK SO. ltftiU. Judge Frees 2! Taken in Raid bv Lone Policeman r.tiilt'iH-t' of Gambling Was Offered; Court Releases Pro prietor and Inmates Base Ball Headquarter. "Billy" Fox, proprietor of the Base Rail headquarters, a cig.tr store, -411 South Fifteenth street, charged with keeping a disorderly house, and 2J men, charged with being inmates, ar rested Sunday morning in a raid by 1'atrolman Anton V. Paulson, were 'cleaned by 1'olice Jildge James M, Fitzgerald when they were arraigned in police court Monday morning. I.; spite of dice, cards, money and cscriptio'i of the padded tunic, fur nished hy Paulson as evidence, the judge declared the evidence insuffi- cnt to prosecute. Paulson engineered the raid alone urly Sunday morning after he had net a man on the street who told him he had been "cleaned out" playing Mack jack' at Base 13a!l headquar ters. Paulson entered the place, accord ing to his testimony, followed the "lookout" to the basement, where he surprised the men playing cards. As hf! lined thein up, preparatory to tak 'inx them to the police station, Paul son gathered up cards, dice and money as evidence. The men denied they were gam bling and Attorney Thomas Curran, exhibiting a hasp and padlock, de clared Paulson had forced his way into the building without a search warrant. , A stenographer took down the proceedings of the trial for Chief liberstcin. "I have had many com plaints from this place," .said Chief ?f Detectives Van Deuseu. and. if necessary I'll keep a detective there l hours of the day to break up gambling." . T Hearing on Lumber Rates to Omaha From Coast Dec. 14 Hearing of the complaint made by the traffic bureau of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce against rates : lumber from the Pacific north west to Omaha has been set for De cember 14 by the Interstate Coni iierce commission. The complaint charges the rates are unreasonable and unjustly dis criminatory, exceeding those to St. Paul and Minneapolis. The reduc tion sougiit would cut lumber prices to Omaha consumers about $2 per 1,000 feet. Intervening petitions have been filed by lumber producing, associations and commercial or ganizations of ' St. Paul, Kansas City and other Missouri river cities. 'Devil' Fights 'Memphis' For 'Squealing' on Him It will be a lot'g tune before "Devil" Diggs will get another op portunity to "square things" with Joe F.vans, alias "Memphis." For "Devil" Diggs was arraigned before United States Commissioner Biehler yesterday Charged with ob structing justice and was bound over to the next term of 'the federal court on a $5,000 bond. "Devil" was charged with giving "Memphis" a black eye and heap ing other verbal and physical indig nities tlpon him when he .learned "Memphis" had provided the govern ment with information which led to his arrest on a charge of selling nar cotics. Roth are negroes. "What's that charge, judge?" "Devil" inquired. "Obstructing justice," was the re- p'y- .. . "Why judge I was just dealing tt out," "Devil" exclaimed. "Well, we'll let the judge decide whether it was justice or injustice," United States Commissioner said as he set "Devil's" bond at $5,000. Needed Repairs on Home Win For Tenant Landlord Sues Mrs. Elizabeth Cady, 65, 3.121 Davenport street, testified in Judge Baldwin's division of municipal court yesterday, that there are holes in the lloor of her house large enough to admit a human foot. A jurv rendered a verdict in her favor after hearing the evidence in connection with an eviction case brought by John P.. Gift. Mrs. lady testified that Gift demanded $65 per month for the eight-room house now occupied by her and that he refused to make repairs as agreed. She asserted that the sewer and wa ter pipes are defective, plaster broken and kitchen floor warped The defendant testified that she cams her living by keeping boarders. Brief City News "VV. F. Cozad of Denver will auccaeil Mr." Kelly as genoral superintendent of tratftc, Prvnclior Asks 'Divorce Willie E. Broker, a nepro ptwacher, declared his wife, Llllie Brooker, attempted to stab htm and then t shoot htm, in a petition for divorce file? in dt tfrt court yesterday. Walks Into Bullpen James Ryan, 134$ South Twenty-fourth street. was arrested for Intoxication when he appeared in central police station yesterdav to report ho had been robbed of $125. w Store Open Tho main floor and basement of the new HurRess rash company's new store building are now open. i Coupe I'pset A coupe driven by Villard Clark. ,2207 South Tlui ty second street, was overturned find demolished when struck by an automobile driven by K. 1.. Murphy. 2113 Leavenworth street at Park avenue and Iavenworth street yesterday. Goes to Holland V. A. flitch, as sistant secretary and treasurer of the Interstate Oil and Refining company of Omaha, has sailed for Holland aboard the steamship Savoy. Mr. Risen waa raised and educated In Holland, and will be in super vision of the company's interests In Holland and in France. Takes Poison Mrs. Chrlstne Brinley, 16HS Orand avenue, be came vexed with her husband dur ing an argument over tho proposed purchase of a winter top for their automobile, and took poison, t c cordlnff to report to police, who say she will recover. Her husband, F, K Itiinley. is un employe of the tiould ti Won contracting firm. 1'owcll r.iitcrtnlni -Donne Powell staff cartoonist of The Bee, was th feature attraction at the Tuesda night meeting of the Florence Com munity center. He entertained tin Katherint; with n number of ear toons and blackboard sketches Scout Executive Hoyt was also oi t ho evenlnn'a prontram. Kelly Takes 1 New Post A. ft. Kelly has been appointed - assistant to Guy H. Pratt, vice president of the Nebraska Telephone company. ONE CENT SALE Going With a Smash! The seventh big. "One-Cent Sale" of the Sherman & McDon nell Drug Co. started at the three downtown stores as soon as the doors opened on Monday morning, and from all appearances will "beat" all former records. This unique merchandising event hinges on the idea of selling one article for the regular price, and then another of the same kind for Je. The plan was originated by the United Drug Co., of Bos ton, who twice a year send a list of articles on which an ample or sometimes over-production has been made, and then these items are offered to their stockholders and agents as "lc Sale Items." To these products are added other goods that can be procured at such a reduced price as will make them available for this Sale's plan. A few specimen items are given below. This sale lasts through Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs day of this week 65c Bottle of 100 Aspirin Tablets..: 2 for 66tf 40c Imported Tooth Brushes in all approved shapes, ;2 for 4ld 20c and 25c Wool or,Velour Powder Puffs, 2" for the price of one plus It 25c Rexall Tooth Paste, - 2 for 26t 25c Nyal Laxacold, 2 for 26 50c Abonita or Amorita, Al mond Benzoin and Cucum ber Cream Lotion 2 for 5l 60c Harmony Cocoa Butter Cold Cream and Skin Food 2for61 Hundreds cf other items, including Talcs, Face Powders, Tooth, Nail and Hair Bruahet, Rubber Goods, Toilet Soaps, Candies, Sta tionery and various Perfumes and Medicinal Articles. herman Si McDonnell Drug Co. THIS SALE AT THREE STORES ONLY Corner ,16th and Dodge Downstair at This Store Corner 16th and Harney Downstairs at this Store. Corner 19th and Farnam. Package is germ proof The ends are sealed by electricity - so that all the goodness and flavor are retained for you. Each stick is separately wrapped, to keep it fresh and clean till you need it-after every meal or cigar. Whitens the teeth, clears the throat sweetens the breath, aids appetite and digestion-a great benefit for a small price. And The Price Is Still 5 m mm m ms . m m m vm i irj. -rx jni i j H' ' "Peter Pan," the famous actor pony, Santa CUu, Monkeys and a Chil dren's Orchestra arc in Toy town everjr day. Burgess-m mm. ' EYERYBODYS STORE" Toytown, the Children's Wonderland is located in the Downstairs Store of our new building. Every Time the Clock Strikes Tuesday Some Big Bargain Goes on Sale on the Main Floor of the New Burgess -Nash Store "A Bargain an Hour' is the program at this great store Tuesday not just a price reduction, but a great, big bargain that will make the people of Omaha long remember the opening of the new Burgess Nash store building. We planned-nine "Hour Sales" for Monday, when the main floor of the new building was formally opened, so as to have a little "house warming" as it were. The really wpnderful response to our announce ment has led us to repeat the program on Tuesday, with a change in the merchandise offered, of course. It is said that "time flies;' and merchandise certainly Will fty also at Burgess-Nash Tuesday for here are nine special items, offered for one hour each, at prices which will make ycu glad that Burgess-Nash are not only reducing the price levels of all merchandise, but are affording you special opportunities to buy many things at really astonishing prices. No Telephone Orders No Mail Orders No Exchanges No C. O. Ds. 41 flBl m L 9 o'clock Jl Wool Jersey All wool Jersey in shades of brown, tan, Copenhagen blue, navy, old rose, cream and taupe for dresses and blouses. 44 inches wide at 50c a yard. ' An opportunity to purchase wool material at but a fraction of its real worth. We make a liberal limit on it so as to allow plenty for dress patterns. Tuesday 9 to 10. 6-Yard Limit to a Customer. Main Floor New Building FJ 41 10o'cIock."j W toll ml Table Covers Siae 36x36 inches square, with neatly hemmed edge. Made of a heavy weight fabric that comes in beautiful color combinations of blue, green, lavender, rose, ecru and brown, the pattern is very attractive; with panel border ef fect and round design in center. Limit of 2 to a Customer. Main Floor New Building Union Suits L00 Women's Kayser Knit Union Suits in cotton and lisles; in band, regulation and bodice tops'; cuff umbrella and tight knees; both pink and white. r This is an exceptional opportunity to pur chase a standard make of underwear at almost half price. Sizes 34 to 44 at $1.00 a garment. Limit of 3 to a Customer. Main Floor New Building 5! ' (SRI Men's Shirts .00 A large assortment of neat colored Striped shirts, all negligee style with soft cuffs and some with collar attached, some with slight imper fections which, however, do not impair the ap pearance or wearing qualities. Sizes 14 to 18. , Limit of 4 to a Cuttomer. j Main Floor New Building Ll o'clock Georgette Blouses '.00 90 To fully appreciate the quality and style of these blouses, you must see them, but we assure you that they are the greatest values we have ever offered. There are beaded, braided and hand-embroidered models in both plain colors and com binations. Sizes 34 to 44. Limit of 2 to a Customer. Main Floor New Building VU 2 o'clock, ji W , to3 W Women's Hose Pair Of course, most all girls and women want silk hosiery, but maybe have hesitated in buy ing at the prices we have had to pay heretofore ; these are exceptional values in higher priced hosiery reduced for one hour's selling. Fure thread silks and fibers, made with double toes and heels in black, white and shoe shades, at SOc. ' , Limit of 4 pair to a Cuttomer. Main Floor New Building (fe 3o'clock. J) W. to 4 W Knit Caps For children, misses and women. Wool and fiber caps, toques and stocking caps are offered at this unusual price. They come in all shades and combinations and some are in fancy weaves, trimmed in pom poms of silk and wool; just the thing for school wear and skating". Limit of 4 to a Cuttomer. . ' . ' Main Floor New Building Middy Dresses !.00 90 The minute you see these all wool blue serge dresses you thilik of the service they will give. , For school, for gym or just an all-around dress, you will find nothing to compare with these two-piece Middy Dresses. They are made of blue serge trimmed in braid and emblem on sleeves. Pleated skirts and come in sizes 14 to 20. Limit of 2 to a Cuttomer. Main Floor New Building mm The last hour of the day finds "Old Man Dollar" hard at work. Men's Gowns Splendid quality outing flannel gowns, cut .full ind roomy throughout. The material is of heavy juality in light or dark stripe designs. Offered during the hour sale at less than the wholesale price. All sizes from 15 to 19. On sale from 5 to 6 p. m. Limit of 2 Cownt o a Cuttomer i Main Floor New Building i