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Paris Spurns Anti-War Pact With Germany Proposal to Ban Conflict, Without Authority of Plebi scite, for One Generation Not Acceptable. Washington. Jan. 5.—The State do lttrtment announced today that the German proposal for an agreement under which France. Great Britain, Italy and Germany should "solemnly agree among themselves and promise the government of the United States" not to resort to war for the period of one generation without the author ity of a plebiscite, had not been trans mitted to the French government for mally by Secretary Hughes us an informal Inquiry brought out the fact that It was not acceptable to France. Tha department issued this state ment: "The German ambassador, on be half of his government, recently sub mitted to the secretary of state a pro posal to the effect that the powers in terested In the Rhine, to wit. France, Orrnt Britain, Italy and Germany, sTiould ‘solmenly agree among them selves and promise the government of the United States that they will not resort to war against each other for a period of one generation without being authorized to do so by a plebi scite of their own people. Proposal Rejected. "It was deemed inadvisable to irajismit the proposal to the govern ments named unless it appeared that It would be favorably considered by the French government. On making informaJ Inquiry of the French gov ernment the secretary of state was informed that that government could not view the proposal with favor as such an arrangement could not • be mads under the provisions of the . French constitution " The announcement is the first word State department officials have per mitted to escape them In any way In regard to the German proposal. They would add nothing by way of com ment today to the announcement. Disclosure by the department of the fact that the German proposal would have made the government of the United States the guardian or trustee of the peace pact is the first Intima tion of an official character that this plan was sought to bring the weight of American Influence to hear on the European problem. There was noth ing to indicate whether the Washing ton administration would have refused to accept su ’h responsibility had the French government found it desirable to enter Into the pact. In some quarters there was a dis position to believe, however, that the action of Secretary Hughes in sound ing out French opinion informally was an evidence that the Washington gov- ' ernment waa at least deeply inter ested in the proposal. Full Text Withheld. The full text of the German pro . posal was not given out here Rnd otTl / vials would not say to what extent f the Washington government would f have heen committed had it been ac cepted In Paris. Chancellor Cuno In h!» Hamburg speech, which first disclosed the peace pact plan, however, indicated j that the power acting as trustee would be no more than the depository of the promises of the signatory govern ments, and presumably would not be required to take any steps for en forcement of the agreement. Yager Child Dies. Hastings, Neb., Jan. 2,—(Special.)— Bettie Yager, 3, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Yager, died suddenly of aeuto indigestion at 10 Monday night. She was the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Yager. Boy, 14, Disappears. Humboldt, Neb.. Jan. 2.—(Special.) —The 14 year-old son of S. L. Moore disappeared from his home Friday and has not been heard of since. N'o reason for his going is known. Inmate of Poor Farm Attacks Man in Sleep Pawnee City, Jan. 2.—(Special.) — John Grant, inmate of the Pawnee county poor farm here, was attacked in his sleep by Sam Hunzcker, an other inmate, with a club. The care taker believes an attempt at murder and then suicide was ^narrowly averted. Grant awoke Just in time to foil the attempt to brain him. and when those in .charge investigated, they found a section of a sickle in Hun zeker's lied. He attacked Mrs. Din Brandt, who keeps the house, and she escaped only after a severe struggle. Hunzeker was taken to the county Jail for safe keeping. Temporary mental derangement was Attributed as the cause of the ac tion. Kearney Building Program Tops Million-Dollar Mark Kearney, Nel>., Jan. 2.—(Special.) — Kearney's building program of 1922, excluding Improvements undertaken by the municipality, will easily exceed $1,000,000. The outstanding item is the construction of 87 new homes during the course of the year, which, at a valuation average of $5,000, total $135,000. They range in price all the way from $2,500 to $15,000. Three business blocks, one church and two additional state buildings aggregate a total in excess of $650, 000 In construction cost. This figure does not include the new depot and buildings still under construction, but which were net finished last year. Outstanding among the big building enterprise are the Kaufman arfd Wer ner store, a new Junior High school, the Presbyterian churcl: anil an ad dition to the hospital. The city, during the year, laid 52 blocks of paving. not including a mile and a half representing the South Central avenue district, to the Platte river bridge, which was not com pleted. Surveyors Mapping First Oil Pipe Line in Slate Deshlcr, Neb., Jan. 2.—(Special.) — A gang of surveyors arrived in Deshler Saturday to make the prelimi nary survey for a pipe line from Teapot Home, 45 miles northwest of Casper, Wyo., to Freeman, Mo., a distance of 800 miles. At Freeman the line Is to unite with the line now operating from the Texas oil fields to Chicago. An oil pumping station is to be established every 40 miles along the route. This will the first pipe line to pass through Nebraska. Barneston (Neb.) Hotel Destroyed by Flames Table Rock. Neb., Jan. 2.—(Special.) - -The hotel at Barneston, southwest of here recently caught fire and was destroyed, only a small part of the furniture being saved. Twenty-seven persons were boarding there and lost all of their possessions. The fire was discovered at about 6 a. m., and tho Sumtnerfield fire department was called, but arrived too late to be of any service. It was the only hotel In the town. Abandoh Stolen Car Following Accident Shenandoah, la., Jan. 2.—(Special.) —Abandoned by two men. a woman and a young boy and girl, the Kord car belonging to Lee Martin of Imogene, which was stolen a week ago, was recovered 20 miles south of Maryville, Mo., following a col lision with a Dodge. The driver of the Dodge asked what tho damages were and tho men said "nothing. ' They abandoned the car and made their getaway on foot. Office of Immigration Bureau Opened in Omaha John Gurnett took up his duties as inspector In charge of the Twentieth district of tho I'nlted States immi gration bureau, newly created, yes terday. The district includes most of Nebraska and Iowa and a portion of South Dakota. Gurnett has been an inspector working under the St. Louis office, with headquarters in Omaha. Bee Want Ads produce result*. Cavalry Called Out in Louisiana Kidnaping Case Men Who Saw Service in World War to Aid Infan try at Bastrop and Mer Rouge. Bastrop, I,a.. Jan. 2.—(By A. 1\)— Louisiana's crack cavalry troop of Jennings will roach here Wednesday morning to reinforce the three com panies of state troops now on duty here and at Mer Rouge in connec tion with the state's investigations into the death of two men, victims J of a masked mob. While the order to entrain came sud denly, the movement was not a sur prise ns it had been known since early j last week that orders had been pre I pared for the calling out of additii ,ul units. At this time there is a compnn of ! infantry at Mer Iiouge, detailed to I maintain order where most of the folks are armed and many divided in : to hostile clans. A machine gun and an infantry | company are encamped here at tho courthouse square, guarding the j courthouse and the parish jail win re ope man is being held on a charge of murder. Many Itmmd I p Suspects. The cavalry unit, which saw service I overseas with the Rainbow division, may lie used in rounding up those ■ persons whom tlie state will charge | with complicity in the August kidnap ing and murder of Watt Daniels and Thomas Richards, Mer Rouge citizens. The movement was not regarded here as being influenced by the kid naping of Harold Teegerstrom, 19, timekeeper of a carbon plant at Spyker, who was spirited away by un identified men in the dead of night Friday. Federal agents are continu ing their investigation of the incident but* officials felt the youth was safe and out of the state, having fled from [ the woods where he was held a cap tive. Persons interested in the open hear ing set for Friday began to arrive in ihe city tonight. Two of the state’s assistant attorneys general are expect ■1 to reach here Wednesday, morning from New Orleans while the attorney general and others on his staff wilj be here Thursday. Many Witnesses Expected. The mimher of witnesses who will testify is not known, not even to the state. Those wishing to testify are privileged to make this known alter the hearing starts. Some will be suhjoenaed. It is believed here there will be several hundred wit ■ - All Incidents relating to the kidnaping of August as well as other mob actions in the parish will be gone into, it has been slated. Ku Klux Klan investigators were secretly continuing their investiga tions, to be in a position to make an early report to their chiefs regarding tlie merit of the charges that have been made that klansmen were re sponsible for the August outrage. The Morehouse klan has disclaimed all complicity in the affair and has an nounced It would welcome investiga tion. McKoin Willing to Return. Baltimore, Jan. 2.—Dr. B. M. Me Ku.n, wanted in Louisiana for alleged murder in connection with the More* house parish kidnaping*, is willing to return to Louisiana voluntarily but Delay Doesn't Pay DreakThat Cold Today CHECKS Colds in 24 hours—la grippe in 3 days. Quickly relieves | Headaches. Tablet form. Standaid remedy world over. Demand red box bearing Mr. Hill's portrait and sigrui lure. At Alt Druggists—30 Cents must first be released by the Balti more court in whose custody lift now Is. Governor Ritchie today wired Gov- { ernor Parker for such release. Governor Ritchie Informed Gover nor Parker that the requisition pa pers, already in his hands, were not sufficient for the reason that the affi davits are made on Information and belief and not by any one who had any personal knowledge of the alleged crime. If the case comes to trial before Governor Ritchie, the Maryland executive told Governor Parker his decision would be against granting requisition at this time, but that he would hold Dr. McKoin for a reason able time in order to give Louisiana authorities the opportunity to sub mit competent affidavit. Fremont Shatters Boom Building Record in 1923 Fremont, Neb.. Jan. 2.—(Special.)— Fremont shattered all building boom records In 1922 with Improvements totalling $1,157,569, completed during the past 12 months. The average con struction work in Fremont during the last 10 years never reached more than $609,727. Public building is responsible for this year's record with the erection of two schools, two churches, Masonic home and $50,000 in water extensions. The Fremont Manuafcturing com pany, Corn Alfalfa Milling company and Rogers Tent and Awning company have each constructed new factories. Four new filing stations were also constructed In addition to 47 new homes. The balance was spent in renovating business houses, construc tion of garages, reconstruction of the Wroe building and other improve ments. Steady Fall of Snow in Southern Nebraska David City, Neb., Jan. 2.—(Special.) —Two and a half Inches of snow fell here Monday. This Is the first real snowstorm o{ the season.. • Eustes, Neb., Jan. 2.—(Special.)— Snow has been falling steadily here since noon, with a good breeze frbm the north. Temperature 28. Home Damaged by Fire. Beatrice, Neb., Jan. 2.—(Special.)— Fire supposed to have started from an oil burner in the kitchen cRused dam age estimated at $2,000 to the home of C. E. Jones, 1206 Court street. For a time buildings in close proximity to the burning structure were threat ened. Mr. Jones carried $2,300 In surance on tho building and contents. Senate to Resume War Over Shipping Measure Todayj Administration Bill Apparent-; ly No Nearer Final Settle ment Than When First Introduced. Washington, .Jan. 2.—Another lop in tlie senate obstacle race over the administration shipping bill is to start Wednesday, but the measure apparently is no nearer final decision than when it was introduced. Reassembling after the holidays, tho senate is to take up the measure again Wednesday, but leaders profess scant hope for actual consideration until after disposition of farm credits legislation, which is not expected from committee until late this week or early next week. Although the shipping bill will be technically before the senate, debate is expected to deal first with the separate resolution of Senator Jonas republican, Washington, in charge of the shipping measure, proposing a special committee to revise the senate rules to permit a majority to obtain action and prevent obstruction while, at the same time/, protecting proper rights of minorities. Senator Jones’ resolution was introduced after his experience with delays and obstruction brought against the ship ping measure. His rules amendment plan, however, would require a com j mittee to report in the next congress | and would not affect procedure with ] the shipping bill during this congress. J Debate on the shipping measure it self will continue on the motion of Senator Norris, republican, Nebraska, for its displacement in favor of his bill to create an agricultural market ing corporation. It is not believed that even the Norris motion will be disposed of until after the shipping measure Is laid aside for the farm credits bill. Protracted discussion of the latter is said to be assured and it is doubted that the shipping bill can be taken up for actual consideration much before February. The shipping hill also Is to bo laid aside in favor of the annual appro prlatlons bill, two of which are scheduled for submission to the sen ate this week. Bee Want Ads produce results. Heat Your Homes With Peerless Radiant Purest and Hottest of COALS— Smokeless, Sootless, Nearly Ashless COKES and HOLDS FIRE LONGER THAN OTHERS Lump, $15.00 Mine Run, $12.00 PLATNER BROS. KE nwood 3100 24th and Oak 46th and Farnam 24th and Boyd Excursion To Denver Account Western Live Stock Show January 11th to ISth Inclusive Round-trip tickets will be sold for one and one-third the regular one-way rate. Good re turning to and including January 23d. 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District Passenger Representative, Rooms 405 410 City National Bank Building, Omaha, Neb. RMLROAD 8YSTKM Stolen Auto Recovered Three Hours After Theft Falls City, Neb.. Jan. 2.—(Special.) —Just three hours after they are alleged to have stolen a coupe parked on the main street of Falls City this noon, two young men giving their home as Kansas City were placed under arrest and the stolen auto re covered at Troy, Kan., 60 miles from the scene of the theft. This was the second car stolen in the business sec tion in the last three lays. Celebrate Golden Wedding. Atlantic, la., Jan. 2.—John Hoff man and wife, longtime residents of this city, observed their golden wed ding anniversary here yesterday. Mr. Hoffman was born in Germany In 1S44 and his wife In the same coun try in 1854 They have 11 children and 39 grandchildren. Sproul Declares Rum Peril to II. S. Pennsylvania Governor Says Authorities Not to Illume for Law Violations. Harrisburg, Pa., Jan. 2.—Governor Sproul. told the members of the Pennsylvania legislature today that "it is u patent fart that the prohibi tion amendment laws, federal and state, are not working well in Penn sylvania. The governor, who goes out of office in two weeks and de livered his final message to the legis lature In person, said that some peo ple are Inclined to blame this condi tion upon the state's own enforce ment law, "and yet the fact remnlns that In other states which have the kind of laws which these critics de mand, the results are no better.” Bootlegging hns become a business of astounding proportions, the gover nor de« hired, "and undoubtedly much of the banditry and other crimes 1 which are now harassing the country have their genlsls In the school of outlawry fostered hy the tllegal trade In Intoxicants. We are rearing ft fine brood of criminals which It will re quire stern measures to suppress.” Education and patiences inay bring a cure, he declared. The only way out that Is now In sight, ho added, is a careful and conscientious enforce ment of law hy tho authorities under severe penalties, for disregard of duty on the part of officials and an awak ened public appreciation of the t>eril by our people which will make law breaking disreputable. Until the senti ment of the people earnestly supports the dry laws, their enforcement will ho extremely difficult and their gen eral effect more harmful than benefi cial. tfSfcompn .C>ri6ra & Co. January Sales Plain Tailored Coats Fur-Trimmed Styles For Unusual Reductions The most advanced styles, fine materials, ex pertly tailored and carefully finished, distinguish the coats in this sale. From our regular stock and a special purchase in New York City from our regular makers. Sizeable Price Reductions of Exceptionable Importance A Careful Investigation of These Values Will Be of Interest. Apparel Section—Third Floor Blanket ™fComfort Sales Include Blankets of all wool, wool mixed, wool napped and heavy cotton, in plaids, plain shades and white. Comforts with sateen and silko line coverings filled with either cotton or wool. Priced Much Below , Their Real Value Second Floor Large Compact Dorines Filled With Pouder or Rouge Reduced to 75c Novelty Specials Such as vases, powder bowls, vanity boxes, doll heads, hair receivers and bud vases. All are offered for reductions that are very much worth while. Art Department A Sale of Quality Fabrics Decidedly Worthwhile 54-inch all wool coatings for about half price. There are plenty of good styles in novelty mixtures. Now $1.98 a yard. 54-inch novelty wool skirtings in attractive plaids and stripes, $1\98 a yard. 34-inch washable corduroys, 25 rich colors in an unusually soft, lustrous cloth, 89c a yard. 50-inch plain and novelty plushes in beautiful colors and plenty of black. Worth twice the amount of Wednesday’s sale price, $5.00 a yard. Imported Brocaded Velvets on chiffon and crepe grounds, all choice patterns in both evening and street shades, 38-inch width, reduced to $8.50 a yard. . Main Floor