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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (July 23, 1921)
THE 1JEE: OMAHA, SATUKUAY, JUL 23, VJZL. Douglas County Property Valued At $352,190,659 Slight Decrease From Year's Valuation; "Little Fellows" Taxed Legs Than Formerly. Last total value of taxable prop el, in Douglas county this year is SJ.i2,190.f)S9, according to a final re port taken to Lincoln Friday by H;irry . Counsnian, county asses sor. The report is to be filed with i!k state board of equalization. This is a decrease front last year's valuation, which was $352,730,315. The total follows: mn 1921 Personal ppoperty.Slll,S,65 $10J,7,178 land ant Im- l.rovnmente ... 2.7&9.St a&.633,48 City and village rfl rsUte :il,j;o,S65 21C,67,35 This year taxation is based on the real value instead of the former basis of one-fifth value. The household goods of the "little iellow" were taxed less this year, yhile the big corporations were as sessed more. Declining value on farm products is responsible for lowered figures on stock valuations this year. Driver Bruised When Ice Wagon Overturns U. P. Merritt. 5805 Erskinc street, driver for the West Omaha Ice com pany, escaped serious injury when the ice wagon he was driving over turned, pinning him beneath it at Forty-ninth and Harney streets yes terday afternoon. The horse draw ing the vehicle stood still after the crash and Merritt was able to ex tricate himself before police arrived. He was uninjured except for a few bruises. The half ton of ice in the wagon was scattered in all directions. Deep ruts in the street caused the wagon to upset. Big Crowd Pays Tribute to Returning Soldier Dead The largest crowd that has ever gathered here to pay tribute to America's returning dead from France waited at the Union station two hours yesterday morning for the ar; rival of 72 flag-draped caskets. Rep resentatives of patriotic bodies dec orated the caskets. Uniformed es corts from Forts Crook and Om aha accompanied the bodies to their final destination in middle-western towns. Policeman Discharged; Six Are To Be Promoted J. J. McDonald, policeman of threfe ueeks, was discharged Friday when he was charged with improper con duct. Chief Dempscy announced Friday that six patrolmen would soon be promoted to detectives. Inspector Pattullo will select the men. Butler Against Giving Up -Strip of Ground by City Dan Butler, city commissioner, is against the plan to relinquish the city's rights to a strip of ground on the north side of the Flatiron build ing, along the south side of Howard street, Seventeenth to Eighteenth streets. Mail Auction Monday. An auction of 650 unclaimed mail packages will start Monday rv.rn mg on the north steps of the post office. This is the regular semi annual mean? of disposing of the . unclaimed parcels. Dog Hill Paragrafs By George Bingham Jeff 1'otlocks, who many years ago served as deputy mail carrier be tween here and Bounding Billows, Still loves to sit in a reminiscent SAW mood and talk about the time he was compelled to throw away nearly all the mail every day before he could get over the bad roads. ' . Slim Pickens apcidentally fell out of a mulberry tree on Muskeg Ridge Tuesday morning. He was abou ready to come down anyhow. "" Washington Hocks, who had his hand wrapped up last week was the center of curiosity, as everybody ex cept the blind man asked him how he got it hurt. Copyright, 1111. George Matthew Adams. Bo wen' 8 Special Sale of Living Room Furniture At Bowen's This Week Japanese Film Stars Visiting Friends Here Sestue Hayakawa, Japanese film star, and his wife, also a film star, Tsuru Aoki, arrived in Omaha Fri day morning on the Lot Angeles Limited for a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Shaji Osato. The arrival of the two celebrities was unnoticed except by newspaper folk, as those at the Union station seemed more intent on the flag draped caskets of 72 American sol diers who were killed while in France, which arrived at the same time. Hayakawa and his wife have been cn a vacation trip in New York, and are on their way to Hollywood, Cl. Bandits Attempt Daylight Holdup Forced to Flee After Firing Shot at Bakery Company Office Manager. ( Two bandits attempted a daylight holdup of the Schulze Bakery com pany, 2215 Leavenworth street, at 12:20 yesterday. They leveled re vivers at Fred Webber, office man ager, and ordered him to throw up his hands. Wenimer, who was preparing a nnnroll and had more than $3,000 in cash in front of him, struck one of the bandits and received a blow on the head with the butt of a revolver. 4 hrt frnm the revolver of the other bandit barely missed his hand. Three girls in the omce screameq for help and when other employes niched in the bandits backed out and escaped in a waiting motor car. It was discovered later that tne panaiii had stolen a car with which to carry cut their holdup plans. First "Mourners" Class Learns Traffic Rule? A Hrtt-r 9 mini ctpr a roal dealer and a well-dressed woman were among the "mourners who seated themselves before Julge Wappich in police court Friday morning and ap plied thcmselyes diligently to the study of the traffic ordinances and rules after having been arraigned on i-iffie -tiarcrp After an hour the "mourners" were quizzed as to what they had studied. All who passed creditable examinations were Xt- kased. The judge wm continue io make all traffic violators attend the class. 1 Says Ball Player Father of Child Girl Serves Warrant for Arrest Of Star Pitcher for Wichita. Charging that Paul Musser, star pitcher for the Wichita ball team, is the father of her child, Helen Tom linson, 21, appeared before Justice of the Peace Bunce Friday morning and had a warrant issued for his arrest. Miss Tomlinson remained in the of fice while a constable went to serve the warrant at the Paxton hotel. The strain was evidently too much, for she fainted and had to be taken to her home. The constable was unable to find Musser, who, it was learned, arrived in the city Thursday with the Wich ita team. According to Miss Tomlinson, who also filed a $10,000 breach of promise suit against Musser, the ball player courted her and had promised to marry her. A. H. Bigclow, attorney for Mus ser, said last night that there is a possibility the suit may be settled. lie noiuted out that "they haven't obtained service on Musser yet and therefore the case isn't legally in court." Musser did not appear at the ball park yesterday where the Buffaloes iilaycd Wichita. The constable was waiting there for him. Contributions To Milk and he Fund Subscriptions to The Bee milk and ice fund have been received as fol lows: I'reviniiKlx acknowledged S92J.41 Benefit riK'ltitl 11.05 11. K. ljtdiiV Aid notiely, Kennard, Nob 5.00 tin. 1C. C. Waco, Kennard 2.00 llenrr (i. Hchmiilt - 8.00 '. A. Plel B. OO Totul SS1.48 9TU rrl nf ll. 'full rr.w" law in Pennsylvania elfects a sav'ng of more than $2,000,000 a year for the Pennsylvania railroad alone. ADVERTISEMENT. CLARK'S 17th ORIENT CRUISE hy sumptuous 8. S. Empress of Hcotlaod. 25,000 fross tuns. 1 B days In KuviJt and l'aleotlne. etc Feb. 4. 1922: C3 days IfiOO up. Including Short Excursions. Hotels, Guides. Drives, Kees. etc. FRANK C. CLARK, Times Uullduifc New York W. E. BOCK. tu7 S. K'th, St.. umana, reo. 0 and OWN $1.50 Per Week Will Biiy a Fine PIANO , During Our Great JULY- SALE We have many fine bargains on our floor to, choose from in choice Mahogany, Walnut or Oak casings. Bring along ten dollars and have one of these special values delivered to your home today. every flAKFORD NIGHT MOsric Co. 1807 Farnam Omaha, Neb. , i , Saturday we feature! Men's Shoes at the Hryfcer P Saturday the "Stryker Policy Sale offers many remarkable values in men's shoes. We have assembled all the odds and ends from our regu lar stock and are placing them on sale Saturday at a mighty attractive price reduction. While the purpose of this sale is to make room for our new lines, we want our regular customers to receive the benefit of these savings. So instead of selling to a promoter in lot form, we of fer these values DIRECT TO YOU. no lie Big Douglas Shoes and Oxfords In black and brown. You'll appreciate this offer. Douglas shoes and oxfords at less than one-half of their former selling price. $10 and $12 values $4.95 Oxford Specials for Saturday Three Unusual Bargain Lots Men's Black and Brewn Ox fordsOdds and ends from our regular stock $295 Men'i Black and Brown Ox fords In kid and calf. Sat urday at $3.95 20 Off Men's Black Calf Blucher Ox fordsRegular $8 and $10 values. All sizes at $595 All men's shoes and oxfords in the entire stock will go at 207o less than their regular selling price. All our Boys' Jlolland Oxfords will he sold at a 20 reduction from their regular price. Take advantage of this literal offer! NO EXCHANGES NO REFUNDS NO CHARGES W. . STRYKER Douglas Shoe Store, Inc. 117 North 16th St. Opposite Post Office.! uRGEss-ta taw. EVERYBODYS STORS" Mama irkabte Ftodiias and Sal f Organdies Voiles Linens Swisses . In Sizes for Women and Misses H to bb 300 new dresses rushed through from New York. Our buyer, now in New York, made a wonderful purchase at far-below-market prices, of dainty, modish midsummer dresses of beautfiul quality some are in dainty crisp organdies in loveliest colors and combinations of colors some are in combinations of organdie and swiss some are in heavy linens, a few of these in the very new straightljne, one-piece guimpe dresses. Many From Our Own Regular Stock are included at this price in final clearance ginghams, organ dies, dotted Swisses. Special Preparations for the Sale The dresses will be displayed on racks, according to size, for your quick selection. Sale Opens at 9 A. A. Saturday in the New Dress Shop Third Floor. Exquisite: Gool: Philippine Lingerie One must have a host of filmy underthings to wear with the sheer summer apparel and it may just as well be the dainty hand made lingerie from the far east when you can purchase it at these low prices. Night gowns of nainsook, en tirely hand-made and embroi dered, $1.95. Envelope chemise of nainsook, hand-made and embroidered, $1.95. Night gowns of finest quality nainsook, daintily embroidered, hand-made, $2.45 and $2.95. Envelope chemise of finest quality nainsook, entirely hand made, beautifully embroidered, $2.45 and $2.95. Night gowns of finest quality nainsook, elaborately embroi dered, $3.45 and $3.95. Envelope chemise of finest quality nainsook, elaborately em broidered, $3.45 and $3.95, The Undermiulin Shop Seconal Floor Harding Blue Ribbon gj. )UVetyn Hand BagS faille-r-in a quality and texture just in faille-r-in a quality and texture just right for sashes. It is slightly imper fect, but not enough so as to impair the wearing qualities. 6 and inch width. Very special, 69c, The Ribbon Shop Main Floor For Summer Comfort Select an R. & G. corset in durable but lightweight fabrics, in medium bu3t, elastic; top, or waistline models in medium or low bust $2.00, $2-50 to $5.00. Woman' Shop Second Floor If They Are Pearls let them be Regent guaranteed pearls if you would have those which for ever retain their beautiful Juster. 20 inch, 22-inch and 24-inch lengths, spe pial Saturday, $7.50. Jewelry Dept. Main Floor Mina Taylor Aprons Each model of which is more than an apron in fact, almost a dress in white and colors in checks, stripes and plaids, trimmed with pocket, belt and sash, $1.95. Woman'e Shop Second Floor A Sweater and Skirt make many changes of costume pos sible, especially if it is one of these attractive fiber sijk ones in sport col ors, tuxedo collar, pockets and sash. Moderately priced, $9.75. Woman' Shop Second Floor Drugs and Toilet Articles Ivory, hair brushes, ii price. Ivory combs, DuBarry pattern, 98c. Mavis toilet water, 75c. Mavis tacum powder, 19c. Ayer's Luxuoria cream, tubes, 49c. Hot water bottles, No. 8 size, 98c Fountain syringes, complete, 89c Rubber gloves, all sizes, 49c pair. Vacuum bottles, $1.39. Pepsodent dental cream, 37c. Tooth brushes, guaranteed, 19c, The Drill Dept. Main Floor Offer exceptional values through an unusual purchase. Sev eral hundred pieces are included in a one-day gale. Silk Duvetyn Bags vie with Swagger Bags and Vanities in offering themselves at prices lower than in many a month. $939 La Vanity purses of silk brocade, silk lined with change purse ; most attrac tive color combina tions; and pouch bags of satin and duvetyn in beaded effects. $069 Black and navy Mpire bags with metal frames, chain handles, jeweled clasps; pearl gray silk duvetyn bags daintily lined with faille. Very handsome-bags of silk duvetyn with metal frames some are beaded, all beautifully lined in costume colors. The Leather Good Main Floor $4 69 Patsy Frocks and Rompers For Little ToU of to 6. The cutest little styles in all colors, with trimmings in hand stitchings. Chambrays, Pom-Pom Cloth, Peter Pan Cloth, Crepes, Sateens, $1.45, $2.75 and up to $4.95. The nfant' Shop Second floor Free Movies For ! Children "Tell It to the Ma rines," a 5-reel come dy with the Lee children starring;. Oliver Twist and Tom Sawyer Suits For Boys of 3 to 8. Middy suits, too. Such good looking, manly little styles in full choice of prac tical, pretty fabrics which will both wash and wear in blues, tanp, grays, whites and s t r i p e p. Excep tional at $1.39. Saturday, 9:30 a. m.. Au ditorium I Sth Foor. The Bayt' Shop Main Floor Boys' Madras and Percale Blouses, 49c A limited number for ages 4, 5, 7, lp, 11, 12. The Boya' Shop Main Floor Boys' High White Tennis Shoes Brown trimmings, with brown rubber soles. Sizes 1H4 to 2, $2.25. Sizes 2Vt to 6, $2.50. Size to 10, $2.75. The Shoe Sho Main Floor Infants' Pure Thread Silk Stockings Sizes 4 to 6, $1 In all white a darling gift for the new baby. The Hosiery Shop Mala Floor