THK BKK! OMAHA. SATURDAY. DKCKMKKK 1. llVJO.
Ranelt Testifies
NoIoI(Iii)Stage(I
In Bluffs Killings
Accused Youth Says Pals
Went lo Pool Hall to Col-
led Dilit for One Says
He Was I'imriiictl.
Calm, never f al toriii if under direct
or cross examination. (,'luTonl Bar
rett on trial in district cnuit at
Council HlulTs on a charye of shoot
ing t'edro Jctnitic and Stcvi Kili
liardu to death on the night of Fcb
urary 25 in an attempted" hold-up in
the restaurant and po d hall Pete
Potkanak, fold his version yesterday
of the slux tin which reMilted in lb;
ilcath vi nee nun.
llaiiett denied th it 1'" a fid his two
companion.-, John M.'l.aughliu and
Haudd KoberK win were killed in
the liisht, went to tin.- poid hall with
iil.i-ks or with any intentions of
li'.ddiiig up the place.
"We went there at the Migfiestion
of John McLaughlin." llarrctt testi
lied. "McLatiglilin told us he want
ed to see Steve Kilihardo, who owed
him money.
' "We went inside and I stood by
the door while McLaughlin walked
over toward a man I supposed was
Kilihardo. My attention was at
tracted toward a commotion out-,
fide which sounded like an auto
mohile collision and I stepped out.
"Suddenly I heard shots and
rushed into the pool hall. Immedi
ately someone sprang on tne front
the tear and pinioned my hands be
hind me and threw me to the floor.
"Whilv I was down Pete Kilihardo
went through my pockets, took my
watch and a sum of money.
"f tnsseled with the man who was
holding me down and who I recog
nized was Kirk Dupor. While 1
was tusseling Peter shut in the
abdomen.
"Finally I got to my feet and
'staggered outside. I saw John Mc
Laughlin staggering toward me and
then it Hashed through my mind that
as I entered the pool hall when I
heard the shots I saw Roberts' body
prostrate on the floor.
Sticks to Story.
Hut 1 cotilun t stop. 1 was un
armed and staggered outside, where
I crawled and staggered to the home
of a negress, where the police found
tne." . 9
I'iatTctt's testimony was not altered
in any particular detail by gruelling
cross-examination of County Attor
ney Charles K. Swauson. The pool
hail in which the murders occurred
is located at Fifteenth avenue and
Sixteenth street.
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Harding Replies
To Demands for
Bate Reduction
Coventor of Federal Reserve
Hoard Says Chaiipe Now
Would Hae 4,rnstt-
tling Effect.
Fifteen-year-old Edith Fletcher of
Chicago has the distinction of being
the most "perfect" girl in the Windy
City. Miss Fletcher, a student in
Hyde Park High school, was a con
testant in the perfect child contests
held recently in the Coliseum, Chi
cago. She was picked by' the judges
to be the most perfect in health.
January 1 Will
Show Reduction
In National Debt
Socialists Arrest
Street Car Heads and
Call "Black Maria"
Davenport, la., Dec. 3. Sociatist
city officials caused today the arrest
of President Dcnuiaii of the Tri
City Street Railway company, and
had General Manager Huntoon and
Assistant Manager Roderick rear
rested. All were carted to the po
lice station in the patrol wagon and
in court were titled. The officials
later in district- court obtained a
restraining order preventing further
arrests.
Car men and officials,' except the
oresideut of the cotrmanv. who was
Out of town, were charged w ilh I '.'? ''
violating the franchise ordinance be
cause of curtailment of service. To
day the officials were fined $100 and
costs on each of five counts and
the crew members were fined $25
each. All appealed.
Man Who Defrauded
Farmers Sent to Pen
Montpelier,. Yt., Dec. A sen
tence of 10 years in the federal prison
at Atlanta, Ga., was imposed upon
Joseph R. llatten. alias Henry An
derson and J. B. Harper, in the fed
eral court here yesterday for using
the mails in a scheme to defraud.
Batten, who is under indictment on
similar charges in Washington,
Xorth Dakota, Texas and California,
has previously served a number of
prison terms.
The Testimony showed that Batten
sent letters to farmers offering them
a high price for their products if
they would ship it to him. It was
alleged that upon receipt, of the
produce he sold if to a Springfield.
Mass., concern and lett this state
without paying the farmers.
Disorders In Fernioy Are
Said to Be Reprisal's Act
London. Dec. 3. Disorders in
Fermoy. County Cor! Ireland, yes
terday, are said in dispatches to the
Daily Ma i o have been in reprisal
for the kidnaping of lotmcr Capta- i
Frendcrgat and two ether men m
the, village of Fermov Wcdnesdav
night. A drapery shop was set on
fire and the proprietor was thrown
in the Rivet Blackwatcr.
Britain to Make Public
, -y Documents of De alera
London, Dec. i Premier Lloyd
George stated in the house of com
mons that documents found in the
possession of , Eiunon De Valcra
,hcn he was arrested in May, 1918,
would be included in those which the
covernmet is about to make public.
These documents the premier assert
ed, implicated the Irish republican
army in the German conspiracy.
Minister Held on Charge
Of Killing Inn Proprietor
Windsor. Out.. Dec. 3. Rev. J.
O. L. Spracklin, Methodist minister
and Canadian liquor license inspec
tor, who shot and killed Beverly
Trumble. inn propiietor, during a
raid on the latter's hotel, was bound
to the court of assizes on a charge
of "killing and slaying."
Last Quarter of Present Year
Is Expected to Bring Big
Cut From Total of
September.
Washington, D. C, Dec. .3. De
spite the increase or $112,046,571 in
the public debt during November,
announced by t lie treasury, officials
of the department declared at the
end of the vear a reduction of $300,
000,000 could be expected from the
gross debt of $24,087,000,000, as it
stood on September 30.
On November 30, the nation's debt
was $24,175.15(1,244 compared with
$24,062,509.02, on October 30. Of
ficials explained, however, that the
November 15 issue of treasury cer
tificates, amounting to $232,000,000
with, only $94,000,000 in certificates
maturing in the month, was mainly
responsible for the increase.
. Reduction in the public debt is
only possible as tax installments
come due quarterly, oificiads de
clared. With judicious financing,
it was confidently asserted that the
last quarter of this vear would show
a reduction of from $100,000,000 to
$300,000,000 from the September
totals.
Nearly $700,000,000 of treasury
certificates mature December 15, of
ficials said, with approximately
$650,000,000 due the 'reasury from
income and excess profits taxes, .to
meet this debt. But the semi-annual
interest aggregating about
$140,000,00(1 on the first Liberty
loan and the Victory loan also i;
ble on December 1.-, and in ad
dition, ordinary requirements not
covered bv current receipts aTe to
be met through issuance of treasury
certificates of indebtedness.
Two Copper Companies
Pass Their Dividends
New York. Dec. 3.---Dividends on
Chino Copper and Nevada Con
solidated C opper were passed today
at the quarterly directors' meetings.
Three months ago ii;vidcnd om
Chino and Nevada Consolidated
were jit the rale of 37i cents and 25
cents, respectively.
Regular dividend, on Utah Copper
and Kay Consolidated Copper were
declared today.
A statement giving the reasons for
the suspension of dividends on
Chino and Nevada Consolidated re
ferred to unfavorable Hhrket condi
t ions and the desire of financial in
terests to conserve -their cash resources.
China Declines Proposal
For Joint Aid for Russia
Peking, Dec. 3. China declines
to consider proposals. by the diplo
matic corps in Peking for the joint
administra'ion of the affairs of Rus
sians resident in China. In reply
ing to the diplomats' note, the gov
ernment claims the treatment ac
corded Russians has been entirely
correct and will continue to be so.
The government states that aboli
tion of Russian' courts in the Chin
ese Eastern railway zone was vir
tually agreed upon by negotiations
prior to the elimination of the
Russian legation here.
Indianapolis Preacher
, Held as Dry Law Violator
Nashville, Ind.. Die. 3. Rev.
Archie Sirbtt. pastor r.f the Rou
manian orthodox chu-cii of Indian
apolis, was arrested i'ere today by
federal Hgents. charged with violat
ing the federal prohibition law.
Three hundred galioi.s of raisin
mash was found in his home.
Washington. Dec. 3. An appeal
bv Senator Owen, democrat, of
Oklahoma, to the federal reserve
board-for a general b. wiring of its
rediscount rates, brought a response
from W. P. G. Harding, the board's
governor, which declared that the
organization was "Reluctant to dis
cuss proposed changes in discount
rates" because such discussion
would'havc an unsettling effect and
give those best in position to form
an opinion as to the probable action
of the board, an advantage over
those not thus situated."
Senator Owens' letter said that re
serve bank earnings front present
discount rates were running at 150
per cent per annum "putting the
government in the position of profi
teering" and in some cases absolute
ly "stopping legitimate distribution."
Governor Hording countered with
the statement that the s'enator was
"ignoring the economic forces gov
erning, the movement in prices, which
for months past have' been in evi
dence all over the world."
"The board believes the unfav
orable conditions which are now
the subject of so much complaint
were inevitable," Governor Harding
added, "and could not in any event,
have been long deferred. It con
fidently asserts that but for the
precautionary measures taken sev
eral months ago, conditions would
be far worse than they arc, with
the prospects of stabilization and
revival much more remote."
To the profiteering charge, Gov
ernor Harding retorted that the
profit of reserve banks, after pay
ing the government franchise tax"
would be, not 150 per cent or more,
but barely 7 per cent on their liabil
ity to stockholders."
Aid for Airplane
Industry Urged
Annual Report of U. S. Air
Chief Sees Dire Outlook
Without Help.
Washington. Dec. 3. Unless tlie
government assists the airplane in
dustry, Major General Menoher, in
his annual report made public last
night, said "it cannot hope to depend
upon the availability of suitable
commercial aircraft and facilities for
their employment nor upon the ex
istence of manufacturing plants and
supplies of materials necessary for
the rapid production of aircraft in
time of war."
A contract for purchase of the
Italian T-34, the largest semi-rigid
airship in the world,' has been made,
the report said, but efforts to obtain'
from Germany a rigid airship of the
latest type has ialicd.
Among the experimental accom
plishments of the year, the design
and successful test of an armored
ground attack three-seater triplane
mounting eight machine guns and a
37-millimeter cannon is reported.
Contracts for ten of them have been
let.
Lad Sentenced to Die
Confesses Killing Two
In Holdup in Chicago
Chicago, Dec. 3. Nicholas Viana,
former choir boy and .know n as the
"Song Bird" of the county jail, made
a complete confession to participa
tion in the killing of Andrew Bow
man and 'Benedict Wendell in a
holdup.
The confessou came after Gov.
Frank O. Lowden refused to pardon
him. Viana i sentenced to die on
the gallows December 10.
Because of Yiana's youth he is
19 years old Miss Jane Addams of
Hull House and two public school
teachers, entered an appeal before
Gov. Lowden to save the boy from
the gallows.
The young bandit holds a police
man responsible for his present pre
dicament. He declares that the first
time he was arrested the policeman
took from him and a pal .$400 real
i7cd in :i robherv and then turned
I them loose instead of locking them
up and prosecuting them.
"There is one thing that I don't
think is right." Viana said, "and
fhat is they should hang me on my
birthday. It happens to fall on De
cember 10."
Senate to Investigate
Anthracite Coal Prices
Washington, Dec. 3. Senate in
vestigation into the prices of anthra
cite coal will begin in New York
Saturday, it was announced by Sen
ator Calder, chairman of the senate
committee of inquiry. Senator Cal
der said the governors of the New
England states had requested the investigation.
Governors Conclude Their
Annual Convention Today
Harrisburg. Fa., DcC ?. Without
making their expected annottnee
. mcnt of tne state capilal selected fo."
next year's meeting. tV conference
of governors concluded -ts third and
last session before noon today an
entrained for Philadelphia, where
ihe executives were to l.c the city :
guests for the rcuiaaidr of tlie da). tqlku
Propriety of Dancing
Threatens to Disrupt
Milton School Morale
Milton. Wis., Dec. 3 A discus
sion of the properiety of dancing,
precipitated by the first dance hall
here in 35 years, threatens liisntption
of Milton College circles. Arthur
M. Mills, editor of the eolloge ppper.
haV resigned as a result of criticism
following the ball, it was learned to-
cay, and the college iiculty, it is re
ported, is discussing proposals to
make ' participation in a dance an
offense p'.mishablc by expulsion.
A dancing exhibition given by
three girls in modified ballet cos
tume at a literary society meeting
was denounced in chapel by W. C.
Daland, president of the college.
Dancing, card nl.iviuir r.nd use of
tobacco art! rigidly prohibited at the
When you holt out
of your window on
Christmas Morning
Will you find
in the driveway
a beautiful
CADILLAC?
Could you think of
a more wonderful gift
for tbe whole family?
Call Mr. Hansen. He
will help you arrange U4
AOVKKTISKMENT
666 will break a Cold, Fever
and Grippe quicker than any
thing we know, preventing
1 pneumonia.
Record Attendance
At Convention of
Iowa State Nurses
Cheston. la., Dec. 3. (.Special)
The Iowa State Xurses' association
in session here today was marked
by the largest attendance in the hi--lory
of the organization. Over 100
nurses -w ere present.
Miss Mary Haarer, state president,
presided at the meetings. Miss I'.m
iiil Wilson of Des Moines, who has
attended every meeting of the organ- j
ization, spoke on the community i
hospital plan in operation bete. She!
was loud in her praise of tlie public!
health service program carried out
here.
President 11 aa'rcr slated that Cres
toit was leading the entire state in
puhlie health work. Balloting on
officers was one of the leading fea
tures today. Private duty nures
gave a "playlet and student nurses
showed hospital, methods.
Miss Maud McGulgiu spoke on
her nursing experiences in Turkey
and Drs. I I!. Sampson and A. I'.
Wall-, spoke at a buffet luncheon.
da the first stage of his
voyage to South America to return
the recent visits of the pre r ident
elect of Brazil, I'cssoa, and Presi
dent Baltasar Brunt of Urugtiav,
; Mid to be the guest of the Argee
Secretary Cothy to Sail
For Smith America Soon: ,nu; government at niieuos A'...,,
ror nouin America noon ,lo . saj) mtu Xorfi)lk OM the
Washington, Dec. 3. Secretary
Colby plans to leave Washington to-
hattlcship Florida Saturday, ac
cording to present plans.
Tb .Children' Wearing Ap
parel Sections are filled
with practical gift ugge-tiona.
BURGES
OHfflnr
BARBER BILL BARBER
SHOP
where children have their
hair bohbed and ride
hobby hone at the lame
time. Fourth Floor
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'EVERYBODY STORE"
Santa Claus Invites You To
Wonderland's Toy town
In the Down Stairs Store of the Burgess-Nash New Building
Teddy Bears
Dear, ittle, cuddly bears that .the children
love to play with. The prices are very low
for Saturday.
10-inch size .. .$ .69
12-inch size 1.29
16-inch size 1.79
18-inch size ... A 2.19
20-inch size . . . 2.49
Play Dishes
Every girl likes to have toy dishes to play
house with. Here are dishes of china, enamel,
metal and tin in big and little sets. Priced
from 39c to $7.75.
Lawrence Airplanes
Every boy as well as their fathers will be
interested in the Lawrence airplanes. There
are airplanes made and ready to fly, construc
tion sets, and airplane models. No matter
what kind you want, you can find it among
these on display in Toytown priced from 95c
to $25.00.
Toy Drums
Drums, drums, drums, every kind imagin
able, from the tiny toy drum to the large mil
itary ones. Priced from 75c to $4.95.
Automobiles
Kiddy Kars
Igo Kars
Sleds
Artificial Christmas
Trees
Reversible Game
Boards
Kindergarten Sets
Games, all kinds
Dolls, imported and
domestic
Dolls, hand-painted
Dolls, rag
Dolls, character
Dishes, all kinds
Organ ettes
Toy Pianos
Horns and Trumpets
3' ft ?
Building Blocks
Let the children play with toys that are ed
ucational as well as lots of fun. Here are
blocks for educational and construction work,
priced from 35c to $2.25.
Iron Toys
Hundreds of them. Fire trucks, automo
biles, fire engines, ambulances, trains, etc.,
in fact, 'most any kind of a toy that a boy
would want. Make your selections early while
the assortment is complete.
Stuffed Doll
Children all love the stuffed dolls that can
not be broken, the kind that can be taken any
where. These are hand-painted and are pret
tily dressed with knit jackets, or dainty
dresses. Guaranteed washable. Special, at
$7.95.
Tenpins
Plain and fancy striped tenpins will make
a splendid gift for' the youngster. Priced
from $1.75 to $3.75 a set.
, Simplex Typewriters,
$1.50
With one of these typewriters the child
ren can write their own letters. A toy that
they will enjoy every day in the year. Priced
from $1.50 up.
Humpty-X)umpty Circus
Shoo Fly Rocking
Horses
Rocking and Swinging-
Horses
Velocipedes
Coaster Wagons
Children's Furniture
Doll Furniture
Tenpin Sets
Boys' Cannons
Tool Chests
Mechanical Trains
Electrical Trains
Building Blocks
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen Wash Sets
Structo Sets
Boats
Drums
A Special Sale of
Walk-0 Cars
Saturday at
69c
There is no toy that children
enjoy more than these Walk-o-Cars
like the illustration. They
are made of wood, varnished and
painted yellow, with red wheels.
Suitable for children 2 to 4 yrs.
Very special for Saturday at 69c
each.
Toytown Downttairi Store.
A Place of Wonderful Surprises
Where Children' 's Dreams Come True
Si
It is just like a dream, and you'll hold your breath in wonder'
when you see all the things that Santa has in store for -you in
Toytown. He has all his toys right here in Burgess-Nash where
you can see thenTfor yourself and pick out the things you want
him to give you for Christmas. Over in the corner surrounded
by toys is Santa Claus himself, dear old Santa Claus'Vho is loved
by all and who has come from his home at the North Pole to find
out what every little boy and girl wants for Christmas. After
you have talked to Santa Claus you look around and there right
before you is a great, big cage and in it is a couple of the cutest
little monkeys, and next to them is "Peter Ban," not Peter Pan
of the story books,' but a real, live pony named "Peter Pan." In
a minute you hear music and there are five children all dressed up
like clowns in the circus, and pretty soon they begin to play the piano, violin,
banjo,, saxophone and the drums and then "Peter Pan," the pony, appears on
a big stage built right in the middle of Toytown. Here he does all kinds of
tricks he answers questions, does contortion stunts, dances, in fact, he does
everything but talk.. After "Peter Pan" has finished his performance, the
"Wonder Man" comes out on the stage and does all kinds of magical tricks
with balls, handkerchiefs, cards and so many other things we can't think of
them all. And then you wander through Toytown and see the beautiful toys
and you rub your eyes and think it is all a dream, but it's not, it's all real
and you'll enjoy every minute you spend here. Some come, and be sure to
bring your mother and father, for they will enjoy it as much as you.
TO THE GROWNUPS If you haven't kiddies of your own, find some
one else's child and make them happy by bringing them to Toytown.
Beautiful, Big
DOLLS
Specially Priced for Saturday at
$1.69
A combination bisque and china
doll with lovely brown hair and
sleeping eyes. Jointed limbs, 20
inches in height. An opportunity
to buy the kiddie -the doll she
wants for Christmas at a reai bar
gain. Toytown Downstairs Store.
II
"Peter Pan"
The Educated Trick Pony
Every child and grownup will
enjoy "Peter Pan," the famous
actor pony who can answer ques
tions, do tricks, pick out colors.
dance, in fact, things that no,
other pony can do. will give
four performances Saturday, in
order to accommodate the large
crowds that come to see him.
Parents Please Read This
The Need oj Selecting Toys at Once
Is emphasized by the fact that, though our assortments are ample, there
is no assurance that we can replenish them promptly or in time for Christ
mas except at a considerable advance in cost. If you would be favored
with wide choice and low prices choose immediately." Bring the kiddies
with you and take note of their preferences then make your selections
and we will keep them for you until Christmas.
You will enjoy bringing the children to Burgess-Nash Toytown for
it is located in the Downstairs Store of our new building and there is no
need of using crowded elevators or long tiresome stairways to reach it.
It is light and well ventilated and an enjoyable and healthy place for the
little tots to be in.
The Wonder
Man
Who Does Marvelous Tricks
will be in Wonderland's Toy
town Saturday to entertain you.
He will show you all kinds of
wonderful tricks just like Alad
din. No matter how old you are
you will like the Wonder Man, so
be sure to see him Saturday.
The Circus Parade in Burgess-Nash Toytown
Hark! Harl(!
The Dogs do bark.
The circus has come
To Burgess-Nash.
The Camel with humps.
And a pony that jumps.
Parade and parade
Through Burgess-Nash.
Bears growl,
And Tigers howl.
When the circus comes
To Burgess-Nash.
Then Elephants gray.
And little clowns gay.
Parade and parade
Through Burgess-Nash.
Big Modse,
And Old Mother Goose,
Come with the circus
To Burgess-Nash.
Indians that yell.
And a clown with a bell,
Parade and parade
Through Burgess-Nash.
Giraffes tall.
And Zebras so small,
Are with the circus
In Burgess-Nash.
From far and from near.
These animals queer.
Parade and parade
Through Burgess-Nash
