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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 3, 1921)
THE BEE: OMAHA. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3. 1921. . 1 Y Trial of Banker On Embezzlement Charges Drags Technical Nature of Teiti mony Reqoirea Explaining To Jury Case Will Con. tinue Next Week. i ' Dog Hill Paragrch Georie Blnchaa Th Dof Hill preacher said tome hard thin! atinur alnnara Im Ma ux. - - - - " " 1 . . . C .1... J . 1. uwiiBliggngij, inv n GQngrCgS Fremont, Neb., Dec. 2. (Special Ttlfgram.) The technical nature of the testimony In the trial of Ray A. Ixwer, rharged with embesslement of $13,000 from the Valparaiso State bank, ii canting the caie to drag tnonotonouily. The trial has been in progreti all week, The itate liopci to complete its case this wfrlc. , The state selected seven of the more than 20 counts of the indict rrcnt upon which to prosecute. V Assistant Attorneys General Chase y and Dort are conducting the proscu-tion. Tones Chief Witness. J. B. Tones, assistant cashier of the bank under Lower, has been the principal witness. Bank documents :md records have made up a large part of the evidence. The transac tions recorded In the books have necessarily been explained in detail to the jury. The state is attempting to prove that lower appropriated $13.(X10 horn the funds of the Valparaiso hank and transferred it to his own credit in the Farmers and Merchants hank of Vcrdon. His father was one of the owners, of the Verdon bank. " Wife It Spectator. Kvuteucc was introduced to show that in 1V18 and until the closing of the bank in 1919 Lower received a salary of but $175 a month. During this time it is alleged he built up a credit of $200,000 iu the Verdon bank. , ;. Mrs. Lo:9f Is an interested spec tator t Jltst trial and follows closely all of Jth testimony. ",. f, Jwer was found guilty about tar go. He was released on a 'technicality due to the signing of thi. complaint by Assistant Attorney Urm-ral Laverty instead of the at torney general. Neighbors of Animal ' Shelter Seek Removal I the signing of the Declaration of In- i he ' howling and " barking and fighting and whining and yelping of dogs fills the air at Twenty-first and Iiard streets day and night and resi dents of that neighborhood ere tired of it. They filsd a suit in district .. court yesterday , for an injunction again? t the animal shelter operated there by , the Nebraska tiumane so- They Jove animals, say the peti tioners, and are in favor of animal shelters on principle but not in prac- lice when the animals show ingrati tude by piereinu the 'air night and c'.y wjth unsenimly and disturbing tries. r '- lion wished that some of them couM have been there to hear it. Yam Sims says he has done more things for people than they ever did for him, and he is a good mind to sit down and wait until they do a lot for him. but if he did do that, the people would decide he wasn t any account and wouldn t help him at all, Today's Attractions. juaito j nomas Meighan in "White and Unmarried" and Charles i Chaplin in Shoulder Arms Sun "Over the Hill." - Moon Priscilla Dean m "Con" tlict." Strand "The Sheik." Empress "The Matchmaker," Muse "The Princess of New York." Grand'The North Wind's Malice. ; Hamilton Ethel Clayton in Crooked Streets," William Farnum has every right to be hailed as the "American Star Supreme" because the popular actor was born in Boston on Tulv 4. 1876. the one hundredth anniversary of dependence. "Across th Continent," is to be Wallace Reid's next picture. Philip c. nosen, wno nasi just completed "The Champion," in which Mr, Rcid stars, will, again direct. In this picture the star returns to his old love the automobile, in a transcontinental tale by Byron Mor gan, George Siemmann. who nlavs tti villain's part and plays it cleverly ii me picture sname, which is soon to be shown at the Moon theater, left the stage for. the silent drama because he wanted to tay home nignts . JI, began in pictures as a leading man, Then Jbe took on. so I Maori , Act Violator ,1 H Given Jail-Sentence much weight that he went into the ... - '. : I . J.-.- ... T heavv'1 ptaac (kit I. k. UJi 1... ruoert k. Kawjjs pleaded guilty to violation of the Mann act )p bring ing a girl from Oklahoma to Omaha six months in the Pod.;; r fy jail by Federal Tudse' Woodrouuh late yesterday. The judge ordered, how ever, that his sentence shall dale from August 16, when he was in carcerated in the Douglas county jail. AT THE THEATERS AiretsbU attrasttoa, will corfla t ta Bran4ia thtstar on Monday, P. camber )t, whan, William Harria. Jr.. praaartta fay Balnler )n 'Baat la Went."' THIS rqmerty by Samua! BhipmiB and .Tfttin B. rHym?r, rap for two consecutiva yaara In iw York, but tha proponents of It n aniertajBmant amphaiiaa In ear. tleular the fact that jt haa proved aa de; lightful to playgoer (n ether cltiea. Tha rumedy la one wlili'h gives full scope ta tha flna tslnti whieti liava gained Mis. Balntar avioh (rest prlaa, pralsa by tha way which haa net In tha laaat affected bar vnotleaty ar h sea) with whith ah playa her role. When alia appaared In ("hioaxo recently the orltlua unanimoualy ared that It waa remarkable after three jeara to aaa a player Interpret the same rqe with auch ipentaneoua virility. Mr. llarrta will eend with Mlaa Painter an orfunlaatlon which will uphold the repu? tatlon ha ha salne for only allowlna the beat t b eep under a la nme. At the Qtyety (atarMnf thla -afternoonl will appear Jaroba and Jermon'a latest effort, tha "Flashllghta of JJJJ," headed by Itlchy JShorty McAUleler. and Harry Sp'ripon. There haa been ho attempt to furfU'i any deep laid plot, but nifrely a succession at amu.ln; and lively fea tures. The supporting company includes Lulu Moore. Olga Woods. Lillian Letter, Olann Eaetman, Jamea glater and Jaek Mundy. Tomorrew's mattnee starts t "The Bat," which will b presented at tha urandels theater far tha last time to. matinee aad aveninar. haa repeated in ana its success in New York and Chl- One young; lady wha saw the oien ina performance on Thursday night aaid aha a;rey ao exoited ehe waa accused of endeavoring to climb out of her seat ana never Knew she was talking to a total stranger until her eeeort Insisted upon little personal attention. What la more. ah was believed. Last night an excited gentleman in tha balcony warned ' tha peaple on the stag to beware at a erltl cl moment. "The BatM haa a reality ftbaut it that keeps averyepo In nervous suspense rrom the rise of (he curtain to Its una 1 tan. ( "With the matinee and evening per formance today the popular - Orpheum show for this week comes to close. It is tne Din naaded by William Halllgan in "Hlrhlowbrow." and by Eddie Bussell n A Man Of Affalra" The show ooen in with the matinee temorraw le to have Hatph Rircs and Katharine Witchle for oaa or tne stellar attractions. They re u appear in tne dainty offering called "Dane Idylla." Oeorge McKay and Ottle inline are to appear In the amualng amt. "4)1 in Fun." Mr. SfcKay Is to arrange aa arterpjece. inis win be a unique entertainment, a revue in which every performer of the entire show will tske part. Franker Wood and Bunee Wrde arc ta appear I their Uktest success. "All meat, :ady. zona .Gala, a Wisconsin woman and alumnua of the atata university, 1 one of the most talked of and honored atari in tha book field of American life today. Hons eon haa aptly ctlled her a green ree. supposedly on account of fier markakla success, and tha stark style she used to win It. In her novel "Miss Lain Bsii." she shews folks. wha have not bean aponged by tha trteke l caltur, and faahian. with unsparing plstnneaa of dress, manner and speech, and draws I kens la to ana nt or her human story. Just aa tnsy are; and we are. In the flesh. "Miss Lulu Matt" will be the attraction at tha Bran- dele ob next Friday and Saturday, Paeeen- eT ana je. wttn a saturaay taauaea. At tha Kruress today, final verform- ages) will be given of the ane)w which has I Its stellar sat tha Five Troubadowrs. whs present an eaelnaivs sieging act. la which they render enoat Interesting tepertolr ef c lassie and com erf r aonga. la tha set offered by Adellna Roattlno and William Barret te, attaa Hoattlae s ehsrae. terisstloet sf as Italian never gtrt la ex trsanaly elevee. Best a -e being a talented ewenedlenaa. ska peasassea a voice ef wide rang aad alead!d ajaslity. Tka dla. aseraa ef tha ak ra brighl sind rraductlre f plenty of atsfgn. heavy" classT-that is. he hat to nt,. villains. . His work as Sir Sagramor in another pictur booked for the Sun theater in the near future, "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court," is said to be an exceedingly fine bit of acreen characterisation, S:egmann is a veteran of thq Spanish- i-vnicncan anq woriq wan. Judge CV. Sears Sees Son Initiated Into Elks When" District Judge C. W. Sears, as a benevoleni Elk and a proud father, attended initiatory ceremonies of eight candidate 'jnto the Elks lodge, last night, he saw his son, Jigby Sears made a "Brother Bill" Judge Sear Is past exalted ruler of the Omaha Elks and he confided yesterday that it was one of his highest ambitions to watch his son initiated into the order. The other candidates were; Pistrict Judge C, O, Stauffer, A. J, ChurehiH, T. P, Hurley, Morris Wobler, W. H, Barnaby, Eric Saudberg and A. F. Strehlow. i ,:. . R. IT,'- Howell. 15 manager of the Metropolitan Utilities district, told the Elks, following the initiation, of his recent trip abroad. Former Officers Give Information on Crime t, B- Butler, city Commissioner, admitted yesterday that he had bean getting confidential information from Robert Samardick and Paul Sutton, tormer members ot the Umaha po lice department, relativa to alleged law -violations here. Both Samardick and Sutton, since leaving the police department, have Deen seeking reinstatement, it is said, but without success. Sutton was released from the de partment several years ago follow ing differences with superior offi cers. . ADVKBTISEMEXT. FELT JUST LIKE IRON BAND WAS ROUND HER HEAD Thi It How Lynchburg, Vsu, Woman Saya Headache Often Affected Her. Everybody will read with interest the statement of Miss M. E, Wood ford, 1808 Fumore street. Lynch burg, Va., who says: l don t believe anybody ever suffered from headaches like I did. The pains felt tikst an iron band was being drawn around my head and my temples would throb until was driven almost distracted. I shudder when I think of those aw ful headaches. I bad no appetite either. - , "Iowe Tanlac an everlaitins debt of gratitude for enairely rid ding tne of those terrible headaches. My stomach has been toned ud. too. and everything I eat agrees wjth me now. Tanlac certainly brought me health and happiness." lanlac is sold in Omaha by the Sherman & McConnell Drug Co. and by leading dm ggists everywhere. EH Style Without Extravagance Coats Costs that depart from the ordinary in color, line end trimmings. These are the boat offerings we have ever made in the heart of the season: 10UVIA CHAMO VELOURS NORMANDXE CHINCHILLAS Majority of these Coats are generous ly trimmed with rich furs. Styles for every occasion Fourth Floor. Fancy Wool Skirts -an extra special Saturday offer Newest winter skirts de veloped from fine Prunella, two-tone stripes and Plaids. Nbver pleated effects. Regu lar and extra sizes. Your choice of the lot Saturday. These Skirts Sold regular up to $14.85 Gift Bags The Gift r That's Admired One ean hardly Imagine such beauty could be developed iu any novelty bag. The dainty beading, embroidery and ribbon effects, in the richest of color combinations. These are new, decidedly new and they pre priced upward PROM - Splendid for Choosing 5 Herzberg Hosiery Specials Our broad stocks of America's Finest Hosiery afford Omaha women a shopping plage where Hosiery satisfaction IS certain. Novelty Wool Hose Heather iihadts, plain or clocked, weights to auit your needs. Very spe cially priced. $1,65 to $2.95 Silk Hose Supply your personal needs or those you want for gift purposes here Sat urday. $1,00 to $3.95 Gift Novel Imported and Domestic Models Blouses Initial Showing of Many Saturdty Bewitching New Arrivals What lovelier gift than a beautiful Blouse, appreciated always. Particularly will this be true it you Sive Blousea of auch extreme style daintiness as we are asking you to view here tomorrow, Every Color Tilt's New. Every Tabric That's New, I very Trimming That's New. Lowest in the City Prices 1SMS21 Douglas Street For Saturday's Continuance of This Sale We Have Added Hosts of New DRESSES In fAct stocks are greater than ou the opening day. This is an opportunity to securo dresses of extreme good stylo for gift purposes. Cinfon Crept CharmtuM Kittens Etr Sttin Tricotints Polrtt Twills CsncuJ Cloth Styles tor Women enJ, Misses. Every new and Desired Color Is to Be Had These Are $35, $45 and $55 Dresses Fourth Floor. Oh! Girls! Here Is a Bob for You r Just the thing you have bean seeking. A regular $15 val ue. Made from naturally curly batr. Featured for Sat urday, only....,,,,. $7 98 Even Slender Women Need a little con finer for the hips and that firm, comfortable sup port that only a corset can give. Warner's Rust-Proof Corsets include many styles which we especially recommend for slight figures. Some of them ire rubber-topped or topless, others merely short from the waist down. Most are very lightly boned. . Ut US show yen these or othe styles jn " iVarner's Corsets--the Guaranteed Corsets. . $li to 6i A Saturday Special in Warner Confiners Shown In both pink and white with book back and front; while they last only First Floor. Beyond a Question Here Are Omaha's Greatest Values in Pumps and Oxfords 45c Two Important Groups Two lots that embrace the very newest Footwear . creations of the winter season, as well 'as bringing ' ' to Omaha women the most extraordinary type of Footwear bargains, . f t .Comparison will instantly con vince you that every' pump or oxford n either lot should be sold for considerable wore money, . Satins, Patent Leathers, BUek and Brown Calf, Black and Brown Boarded Calf, . Styles enough to satisfy every ladiva idual taste, v Wesssnim Floor. Here 's News of an Important Sale of GIRLS' COATS , And coming from Herzbergs, Omaha women will expect something out of . me ordinary and we predict you'll not go away disappointed. .Sizes 2 to 6 , Coats shows In Chinchilla and Polo Cloth, either ' loose back or belted tffectg. Choose from nary,, grey, Souato blue, brown, mohawk. Values to $10.50 Sies 7 to 16 Coats developed from plain and two-tone Polo Cloth. They are full lined. Many with fur col lars. Shown In brows, tan, Swnto blue and mo. bawk. r Values to $19.50 Breakfast Robes of Narrow Wale Corduroy Here's a Saturday offering that should create unusual interest: Breakfast robes shown in Copen, -Cherry, Bote, Coral and Purple. Very special, at, only. $195 $750 Our reputation as Children's Coat headquarters is growing by leaps and bounds and th' reason is values, Bring the Girls up Satur- urday to try on these Big; Value Coats Fifth Floor. trn. 1 MSI $1150 -jar iL: If J, )i K U I X97 - izr;