THE BEE: OMAHA, THURSDAY, JUixE 2, 1921.
Prominent Colorado
Mining Man Dies on
Journey to Honolulu
Denver, June 1. Henry Roger
Wolcott, Colorado pioneer mining
man, civil war veteran and philan
thropist, died Tuesday in Honolulu,
according to a cable received here.
He was 75 years old and unmarried.
Born in Longmeado'w, Mass.,
March 15, 1846, Mr. Wolcott began
life as a bank clerk in Cleveland, re
signing to enlist in the Cleveland
regiment in the civil war. After the
war he begen a commercial business
career in Springfield, Mass., later go
ing to Chicago and then transferred
his interests to the then' booming
west, coming to Colorado in 1869 to
engage in mining.
For many years he was a director
of the Equitable Life Insurance com
pany of New York and was promi
nent in club circles of Denver, New
York, Boston and Washington.
Mr. Wolcott has a sister, Miss
Clara Gertrude Wolcott, in Boston
and a brother, Herbert Walker Wol
cott, in Buffalo.
Commercial vehicles in England
are paying nearly one-half the mo
tor taxation of that country.
260 Midshipmen to Receive
Diplomas From President
Annapolis, June 1. Two hundred
and sixty midshipmen will receive
diplomas of graduation from Presi
dent Harding at commencement
ceremonies at the naval academy
Thursday. This was determined
after the merit rolls were made up
as a result of the final examinations
completed a few days ago. Clement
F. Cotton, appointed from Cali
fornia, is shown to be the ."honor"
man of the class, and next highest
in order of merit is William L, Dry
head, appointed from Iowa.
Prominent Civil Engineer
Of Los Angeles Kills Self
Pasadena, June 1. Homer C.
Wheeler, 42, a civil engineer of Los
Angeles and Pittsburgh, Pa., was
found dead near here today by two,
boys hunting rabbits. A bottle by
his side was said to have contained
poison. ;
Before going to Los Angeles, Mr,
Wheeler, according to a brothci
there, was an engineer with a Pitts
burgh bridge company. He wat
born deaf, but had graduated as art.
honor man from Harvard, relatives;
said.
Bee Want
Produce Results.
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Thursday A Special Purchase and Sale of
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A wonderful lot of bed spreads, values such as
we are rarely able to offer at these pricesl There
are about 1,000 in all. They are "mill rejects"
which cannot be classed as "firsts," because
they are slightly stained or soiled, but this will
3, not in the least impair their wearing quality or
tneir appearance alter tney are laundered.
They are dimities, crochets, satins, etc.
Hemmed and Scalloped
To Be Sold in Five Lots
Lot No. 1 I Lot No. 2 I Lot No. 3
Cool summer weight
for single bed or
twin beds, special,
each,
For three-quarter
bed; summer weight
in dimities and
crochets, special, each,
For full beds; in
dimities, crochets and
satins; special,
each,
1.29 2.29 3.29 4.29 5.29
Lot No. 4
Heavy crochet
, and satins; t
large size;
special, each,
Lot No. 5
The best
satins, full
size; special,
each,
Main Floor South.
Main Floor South.
Beautiful Tea Wagons.
Priced Specially at
12.50
In mahogany, walnut
and fumed oak; a won
derf ul gift for the wife,
Bister or friend; at an
exceptionally lowprice.
Each, - $12.50
Fifth Floor East.
Two Exceptional Specials in
China
150 Berry Sets
This Is an exceptional value In hand-painted China Berry Sets;
the set consists of one bowl and six sauce dishes; O Q&
priced at, per set, s70
Colored Glass Flower Bowls
These bowls are in assorted shapes and colors; they are the
Ideal table decorations; Ag jte
priced at, UOC K7C
Fifth Floor East
Soldiers! Attention! Get your Victory Medal from
the army booth on Main Floor.
Extraordinary Values in
High Grade RUGS
ROYAL WILTON RUGS 9x12 aize; fringed Wilton ruga in
correct reproductions of Chinese, Persian and qo A
Turkish; regular 145.00 value; for this tale, JO.OU
9x12 SEAMLESS WILTON VELVET RUGS A thoroughly de
pendable quality is attractive colorings; 17 CfY
former value, 79.50; now priced at, fr OU
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.9x12 SEAMLESS AXMINSTER RUGS Some of these rugs
are subject to slight imperfections in the weave; this does
not, however, Impair their durability and 07 Cft
usefulness; former price 75.00; now priced at mtt .OU
9x12 SEAMLESS BRUSSELS RUGS A good serviceable grade
in desirable colorings; formerly aold at 47.50; oo ""JC
'priced for this sale, J I O
Summer Rug Bargains
9x12 CHINESE MAT
UNO RUGS Attractive
coloring in rose, blue,
brown and green combi
nations ; priced A CA
for this sale,
VOGUE RUG An artistic combination of grass
and cotton; clze 4x7, priced at,
JAPANESE RUGS Artistic
stenciled designs; woven in
one piece and reversible; size
9x12, priced at, 6.95
Size 8x10, priced at 5.95
Size 6x9, priced at 4.95
Size 4x7, priced at 3.95
4.75
Fourth Floor North.
The Room Seems Cooler With New
Curtains and Draperies
500 Cretonne Sets In
cluding one pair cur
tains and valance; all
hemstitched, ready to
hang; in light and dark
colorings ; j u s t the
thing for summer cur
tains; priced at, per set,
3
Curtains and Hammocks
Ruffled Voile Curtains
Made of fine quality
white voile ; well , made ;
our regular 3.50 curtains ;
36 inches wide and 2y2
yards long; priced atpair
2.50
Hammocks A very large
line of hammocks; in all
colors; they are all well
fnade; priced at 3.50, 5.00,
7.50 and
10.00
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Fourth Floor East
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Special Values for Thursdays-House furnishings Dept.
"One-Minute" Electric Washer
Fully Guaranteed Sold On Easy Termc
83.50
Save time, money and
wear on clothes by doing
your own laundering at
home. Think of the conve
nience. All this week we in
clude a case of Crystal
White soap with every wash
er sold; act at once if you
would take advantage of this
offer.
Wash Bowls Of white
enamel, large size;
regular 1.10 size; priced
for this ee
sale, each, uuy
Bread Boxes Medium
size; dark brown Jap
aned; regular 1.29
value; priced for this
8alt' 98c
each, 7CJ V
Now is the time to
paintl Brandeis best
house paint, covers
well and wears well;
per 9 QK
gallon
DIAMOND "C" SOAP
10 Bars for.
Fifth Floor West
Thursday--200 Women 'sMisses ' Organdie, Swiss
Summer Dresses
Priced at
2Q00
After all, the important
thing in Summer is irst of
all to be as prettily dressed as
possible, and then to be as cool
as possible. Organdies, Voiles
and Dotted Swisses may be de
pended upon to do it. The
loveliest shades are presented
,here, including
Delightful Selections
in New Fresh Merchandise
A visit to our dress department tomorrow
will disclose delightful selections in fresh,
new summer frocks; of every smart cot
ton material. We particularly feature
for Thursday's selling new, crisp organ
die and Swiss dresses at 20.00
Second Floor West.
Special for Thursday
100 Hats
Offered
Very
Low
at
4
In our Millinery Department of
Popular Prices we offer these hats,
many of which are samples, and are
suitable for dress, tailored or sport
wear. All bright colors are repre
sented; they are made of Georgette,
Silk, Leghorn and Hair. These hats
are suitable for the bright summer
days. Morning shopping is best.
Second Floor East.
Beautiful Wool Plaid
Sport Skirts
Thursday
at
The charm of
the sport skirt
is irresistible,
a s i t s wide
proves.
It is an occasion of great note
when they are put on sale at such
low prices, especially since the ma
terials and tailoring are the best. It
is only because we were fortunate in
making a special purchase that we
can offer them for so small a price.
Many Popular Materials
from Which to Choose
Materials a r e all-wool serge,
velour and prunella, in knife and
box pleats and stripes; colors are
black and white, tan, brown and
blue; worn with attractive sweater,
they complete the summer wardrobe.
Thursday, 5.95
Second Floor Cent
Summer Bargains Art Dept.
42-Inch Stamped Pillow Cases Dainty,
easy designs, hemstitched for crochet
edges; special price, per pair, 1.25
Polyanna Dresses for Children 2, 4 and
6-year sizes, cut out for sewing, with all
materials; regular 2.50 to 3.75 value;
priced for this sale, 1.50 t0 2.75
Made-Up Bungalow Aprons Stamped for
quick embroidery; tan, blue, rose and un
bleached cotton; special each, 1.49
Unmade Bungalow Aprons Stamped for
outline embroidery; blue, tan, pink and
rose cotton cloth; each, .. . QSt
Third Floor West.
You Can't Keep Cool and Refreshed
Without
y Plenty of Summer
Underwear
WOMEN'S LISLE UNION SUITS - In
bodice or regulation straps, loose or cuff
knee; regular and extra sizes; priced at,
Per Suit 79c
WOMEN'S FINE LISLE VESTS In flesh
or white, bodice or regulation top; regular
or extra sizes;
Special, Each 59c
BOYS' AND GIRLS' UNION SUITS In
fine lisle and muslin; styles are half sleeves
and sleeveless; athletic; special,
Per Suit 69c
Third Floor Center.
"Tom Sawyer"
Wash Suits
2.95 to 5.00
Tom Sawyer Blouses, 1,25
Tom Sawyer Play Suits
1.50
- Third Floor East.
The "Silhouette Man"
Mr. A. H. Harrison
Will be on our Third Floor every day this week,
until and including June 4. From 10 a. m. to 1, and from
2 to 5 p. m., he will cut your child's picture free of
charge. '
Mothers! Don't Forget to Register for the
Rialto Baby Contest.
At Our Infants' Department-Third Floor. ..
Up to Saturday at 8 P. M. We Will Register Babies
Up to 5 Years .
Up to S p. m. Wednesday, babies i to t years;' S.p. m. Wednesday to
2 p.m. Thursday; babies S to t years; 1 p. tn. Thursday to 2 p. m. Friday,
babies 4 to t years.
Registration closes Friday, 2 p. m.
Do You Go Swimming? Here Is a Real Sale Event!
Bathing Suits for Men
At Three Special Prices
We bought the entire surplus stock the over-production of the Norfolk' Knit
ting Mills, Staughton, Massachusetts at considerably less than one-half of their
real worth, and will place on sale Thursday, in three lots, this wonderful collection
of One-Piece California Bathing Suits; in Pure Worsteds, Worsted Faced and
' Good Heavy Cotton Suits.
Ladies, Take NoticeMany of these
suits are cut with V necks, and are the
suits you so much want priced at a
saving of half or more.
2.25 Values at 95c
3.50 Values at 1.95
6.00 Values at 2.95
No seconds in the lot, all are perfect suits sizes from 34 to 46; in plain colors, grays and heath
er effects; many are trimmed with contrasting colors and plenty' have the much wanted body
stripes. We cannot too strongly urge you to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to save.
Men's Store Main Floor