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Today A Real Army. Lady Ratcatchers. Greatest of All Coil's. Multiply Alaska by 1,000. ^By ARTHUR BRISBANE^ This country, the men responsi ble for its safety, should pin this short cablegram up where they can see it often. France has 33,000 men in her military air service. That is a real army, a real power, greater in value for attack and defense than France's 600,- : 000 army men on the ground. That air army, able to destroy London, Liverpool and Manches- 1 ter in 12 hours, keeps England thoughtful. It is not a dull world as you ! escape from your little corner, and ‘ look around, hurriedly. A colony j of women in one part of London have solved their living problem, by becoming professional rat catchers, in spite of women’s an cient horror of rats, dating from days when the cave woman came home to find that cave rats had eaten her baby. They catch the rats alive, 25,000 of them a month, and sell them to doctors and others for vivisection, ; for 8 cents each. Then there is the champion cow, named Agassizsegis May Echo. She’s interesting, and would be cheap at $ 100,000. Three hundred dairymen dined with that cow in British Columbia, and drank her health in her own milk, when a pretty girl led her into the din ing room at the end of a silk rope. The 5-year-old Holstein, bred and owned by the Canadian gov ernment, gave 30,886 pounds of milk, yielding 1,681 pounds of gutter in 365 days. Twice her own weight in butter, 30 times her weight in milk. How many men in their line of work could equal that for production? If we could only breed men as we breed cows, but nature won’t let us. The president is going to Alas ka; a good idea. By careful think ing, planning and executing, Presi dent Harding could add to Alaska’s value 1,000 times its purchase price, which was $8,000,000, and that is what he wants to do. William Tudor Wilkinson, who collects art and sometimes bets on the races, has just married the beautiful Dolores of Mr. Ziegfeld’s Follies in Paris. He is not going on any regular honeymoon, he says, because he expects life to be one long honeymoon, from now on. That’s a beautiful optimistic thought. The National Geographical as sociation sends an expedition to New Mexico’s Chaco Canyon, to dig out and investigate the Pueblo Bonite, a pre-historic Indian ruin which was once an apartment house of 900 rooms, with vast courts for religious dances, etc. How many things have come up and gone down in this world, from Luxor to the Chaco Canyon? How many more, buildings and civili sations, will rise and fall, before we really start to manage this earth and ourselves? Fortunately, each age takes its own little pass ing efforts seriously, and that keep# us going. Wise gentlemen said a high tariff would keep us from buying goods abroad. And of course, if we did not buy from Europe, we could not sell to Europe. We have the high tariff, and we are buying from Europe. Importations for March show $402,000,000, or $146,000,000 more than in March a year ago. In fact, our March im ports were $61,000,000 ahead of exports, and Europe may yet get back some of her gold. Deep thinkers tell you con tinuation of our present prosperity depends on economic improve ments across the Atlantic. Copper, lead, zinc have dropped in price lately, steel shares show that someone is worried. High finance wants you to understand that if we don’t join the League of Na tions, we'll suffer. However, suppose your best cus tomer were battling for life in Niagara’s rapids, and someone said “jump in, pull him out, or you won’t sell him any goods.” You would perhaps, reply, "you’re right, but I did not push him in, and this solid shore appeals to me.” We may not keep ail of our prosperity, but let us keep some of it, by keeping out of the Eu ropean rapids. Much sympathy, but no jumping in, should be our motto. The House of Commons cele brated T. H. O’Connor’s 75th birthday. He, "the father of the house,” said he attributes his good health to his habit of going to bed at 4 every morning and getting up at noon. O’Connor is young and well at 75, because he takes life gaily. His advice to this writer, who followed him ns Lon don correspondent of the New York Sun many years ago, was “don’t let anything worry you, it isn’t worth it.” He has taken his «wn advice. (Copyright. 1923 ) 4 12 Defendants in Mail Fraud i Case Convicted i.V Tense Moment in Court When Sentences Are Imposed— One Is Acquitted—Ap peal to Be Made. (Conllnned tYom rnxe One.) proposition but you had arranged to get your share whether the title was good or not.” Willard V. Mathews made a brief statement declaring that when he pleaded guilty In the state court he did so, not because he felt he was guilty,, but in the hope that others might be kept out of prison and could go ahead with the rehabilita tion of his enterprises, "t believed in the Colonial bonds and still be lieve in them,” he said. After' pronouncing the sentence on him. Judge Woodrough directed the reporter to make a note that it is the opinion of the court that, if Mathews serves five years of the sen tence he is now serving in the Ne braska penitentiary, this will be suf ficient to satisfy the ends of justice without further servitude. "This is only an opinion, however,” he added. Mathews Back to Hen. Mr. Mathews, who was present at the trial under temporary parole from the penitentiary where ho Is serving one to 10 years, said he would re turn to the Institution last night. The sentences all being pronounced. Judge Woodrough announced that 20 days stay of sentence would be allow ed for those who intend to appeal. He fixed the supersedeas bonds of Stlckel and Sunderland at $20,000 ;eaeh of Matters at $10,000 In spite ; of a plea by their attorneys that these were to high, lie also declined to allow a long period to elapse to pre pare to appeal. “Permitting a long time to elapse before the next step Is not good In the administration of justice,” he said. •'The courts must proceed with reasonable promptitude.” Thomas H. Matters said he had nothing to say before sentence was | pronounced on him. It wah his third j experience of the kind. Twice before in the last eight years he has stood before a federal judge in the same ; courtroom. Found Guilty Before. The other two trials had to do with the failure of a hank in Suton, Neb. | He was found guilty and sentenced to six years in federal prison. The ! court of appeals reversed this sent jit back for a new trial. Again he | was found guilty and sentenced to five years. After serving 42 days of that sentence he was pardoned by the president. The trial broke all records in the local federal court for length, num ber of defendants, number of at torneys, prominence of defendants, and length of record. Many of the leading attorneys of Omaha and some from other cities ; guarded the interests of the defend ants. Federal Judge AVoodrough j presided over this legal battery and , the numerous defendants in a man- 1 ner which caused frequent comment ! on his wisdom and poise, In his in structions to the jury which took j more than four hours he displayed a j grasp of every detail of the long trial that was astonishing. Case Costs $50,000. Cost of the trial to the government ran close to $50,000. Cost to the de fendants was much higher. The trial began March 20 and ended May 15. The government called 91 witnesses and the defense 39. Forty seven of the government witnesses were brought from AA'est Virginia. Twenty-five men were in the origi mil Indictment. Two of these were never apprehended. Others were re leased by the prosecution or at di rection of the judge until the num ber was reduced to 15. Two ?of these were acquitted by directed ver dict. The Colonial Timber and Coal cor poration was organized in 1919. It claimed to have title to 700,000 acres of land In West Virginia worth $100 an acre. It incorporated for $10,000, 000 and Issued $2,000,000 worth of bonds. The latter were offered to the public through the banklgn insti tutions controlled by Mathews In Omaha, Lincoln and Denver. Proceeds of tho bonds were to bo divided In various proportions among the half dozen incorporators and two alleged owners of the title. The government contended and its evidence tended to show that the Colonial coheern had no title what ever to these vast kinds populated by thousands of peoples, traversed by railroads and dotted with coal mines. The defendants still contend that they have a valid title and declare they will go Into the, courts and prove it. All the defendants were allowed to go free last night, their old bonds holding until the-y have filed super sedeas bonds for appeal to the circuit court. Then those bonds will hold the higher court has rendered de cisions which may take a year or two. Judge Woodrough will go to Lincoln today to open federal court. State Capitol Commission Makes No Reduction in Plans Special Dispatch to The Omaha Dee. Lincoln. May 18.—No action was taken by the state capitol commis sion today toward reducing plans and specifications for the new statehouse so cost of the structure would come within the 5,000,800 appropriation for that purpose, according to a state ment issued tonight by Governor Jtryan. chairman of the commission. All work handled was of a routine nature, the governor stated. Ber tram O, Goodhue of New York, the architect, was not present. MINNEAPOLIS (^Jiaas 13rolheny} OMAHA NEW YORK At 9 A. M. Friday -wc launch a Wonderful Sale of Beauhful New Frocks ’ Another merchandising event for this month that will win scores of new friends for Haas Brothers. Frocks of exquisite beauty at the I j extremely low price of Not ■ dr«u in the lot but worth decidedly more money. These comprise higher priced frocks from our regular stock combined with two very attractive purchases. I hey comprise a sale group that will prove most interest ing to every woman who contemplates the purchase of a new frock. Canton Crepes Paisley Prints Satin-Rack Crepes Roushanaras Silk Knits Alltyme Silks Printed Cantons Combinations Irresistible in their charm these Frocks will find instant favor visitor to Frocks in the delightful sport inodes. Frocks for street, business and aft ernoon wear. Your choice of colors is ex ceptionally broad. Rarely do you encounter such dressea at such a low price. We urge early attendance a\ ttus very important sale Haas Brothers guarantee complete satisfaction with every purchase. Out-of-town customers will find these offerings well worth a trip to Omaha and linns Brothers. Including nzcn 14 to 42 Sale Held on Our Second Floor. Oiako £legalor fo HaasBrothers 'N c7//(' < s ’/top far I ('omen7/ 3r.C0NDFLfDR-BR0WN BLuCK IATH AND DOUGLAS i Zion City lo Have Radio Station ■ ■ • | Singing of Famous \\ bite* Robed Choir W ill Be Broadcast. Zion, 111., May 16.—The modern miracle of radio will enable Zion City to literally fulfill the enjolnment of the Biblical acrlpture. "Oh, Zion, lift thy voice with strength!" It was an nounced here today by Overseer Wil bur tjlenn Voliva. A first rate broad casting station will be completed by June 1. From the station will go forth the signing of the famous Zion white robed choir, and the adreses of Voliva. The choir will sing the Hallelujah chorus, Handel's Messiah and other sacred classics. This choir, contain ing 500 members, sings every Sunday in Shiloh tabernacle. According to Voliva, musical pro grams will be broadcasted and the en tire Sunday afternoon services, from processional to the recessional. Two steel towers, 150 feet high, are now under construction on a hltl near Zion City. It is said the station will be one of the most powerful In America. Ex-N. D. Governor Cleared. New York, May 16,—John Burke, former governor of North Dakota, and former treasurer of the United States, was absolved from all responsibility for the failure of the stock brokerage firm of Kard is and Burke of which he was a partner. In a statement is sued yesterday by David W, Kahn, counsel for the trustee in bankrupt cy of the company. The statement added that the trustee would proceed no further with Burke's connection with the financial affairs of the firm. j Dorvt You Feel os limp os this Shirt 4&L ' Iroiwg? After standing for hours, pushing and lifting a heavy iron, don’t you feel like sinking into a com fortable chair and staying there? Then ironing is too much for your strength. You are not equal to the strain, and you should have a HO ON Du-A (roner Makes short work of your hardest task—does it in one quarter uf the time at an hourly cost of but 6c. On account of the open end roll will Iron PERFECTLY anything you may have In family wash—even SKIRTS, - which Is a very pleasing feature. Think of it! Press down the foot pedal and guide the cloth by hand. The Du-All rescues you from all ironing drudgery. Miss Dora Sorg Factory Expert is demonstrating this won derful lroner ALL THIS WEEK. Ilring your laundry and him Miss Sorg Iron It KHEE while yon wait. SOI,I* ON OI R PAINLESS PAYMENT PLAN You Can Afford One Can't afford fo he withont the Dl'-ALL I I \ Youth Charged With Theft of Auto Freed Don Chrissman, 8010 Sherman av i enue, appeared In municipal court 1 yesterday charged by the Drive It-Yourself company with the theft of an automobile. Official of the company testified that last Sunday afternoon he re turned to the garage with a sedan he had rented and desired to ex change it for a touring car. They declared he was intoxicated and couldn't have any car at all; where upon according to their testimony, he jumped back into the sedan, the engine of which was still running, and drove off. At Eighteenth and I,ake streets, he hail an accident which resulted In damage estimated at $200 to the ear. Chrissman admitted being intoxi cated. "Well, young man,” the judge told him, "you should have been charged with being drunk arid reckless driv lug; but ydU come here charged with the theft of an automobile, and I find no tiieft and must therefore discharge you.” Three Ambassadors Confer With Harding Washington, May 16 —George Har vey, ambassador to Great Britain, ar rived in Washington unexpectedly last evening and went directly to the White House, where he will be the guest of President and Mr*. Harding for several days. The arrival of Mf: Harvey brought the president into touch during the day with each of the three American envoys, who returned to the United States last Saturday. Alanson B. Houghton, ambassador to Germany, and Gyrus E. Woods, former am bassador to Spain and recently ap pointed ambassador to Japan, called on the president earlier in the day, paid their respects and discussed briefly conditions In the countries from which they came. Each had presented previously a full report to Gee! But Sis Will Be Sore! Temptation staring them right in the fare—but Bobby and Dan rant be expected to Resist those delicious French Pastries intended for the ftuests at Sister s tea. is Little brothers are most prominent when they find “good eats” are going to be served. You can’t blame them, though, for they know Sister always buys her refreshments at the Butter milk Shop, where she finds everything she needs for teas, lunches, picnics; and even great big absolutely FRESH eggs for breakfast. Have You Tried a Sandwich and a Cup of Milk for That Hungry Feeling? lotlijHpJcmos BUTTERMILK, SHOP Northwest Corner, 16th and Famam Sts. Secretary Hughes at the State dc* partment. Games of Chance Taboo. Special Dispatch to The Omaha llee, I.lncoln, May 16.—Games of chart'.A will be absolutely tabood at the state fair this year, It was announced at the offices of the secretary of the state board of agriculture. Bee tVant Ads Produce Itesults. VOGUE PATTERNS Make Clever Sport Clothes White “Knobby Knit” found in the silk sec tion has been designed to fashion a sport frock from Vogue pat tern No. 7144 to be found at the pattern counter, second floor. Knobby Knit is an all silk fabric belonging to the ratine family. This pattern requires three yards 36 inches wide and at $1.95 a yard the material for the frock would only cost $5.85. Wool Crepe —is the material now being bought for sum mer sport skirts. A clever pleated model is shown in Vogue pat tern No. 7172. It re quires three yards of the 42-inch wool crepe which is shown in sand, gray, ivory and other desirable shades at $1.95 a yard. Vogue Patterns $1.00 Qrauson, Chicago & North Western System C. & N. W. Ry. C., St. P.. M. & O. Rv. Freight Rates and Valuation Wide publicity has been given to the statement that the value of all the railroads of the United States does not exceed $12,000,000,000, and that if such valuation had been used during the past three years in making rates all freight rates, including those on farm products, would have been materially reduced. That statement disregards the railroads’ right under the Federal and State Constitutions to earn a fair return on the value of their prop erty. and denies the validity of the valuation made by the Interstate Commerce Commission. It also disregards the fact that the railroads during the 34 months prior to January 1. 1023, did not earn 4 per cent on $12,000,000,000, although authorized to earn 6 per cent on $18,900,000,000. If, however, a valuation of $12,000,000,000 had been made the basis for rates instead of the valuation found by the Commerce Com mission and the reduction had only applied to freight rates, that reduc tion could not have exceeded 2.1 per cent of the rates collected in 1922. This conclusion is emphasized by the following facts: GROSS FREIGHT REVENUES OF ALL CARRIERS FOR YEAR 1922 . $4,007,014,655 NET INCOME OF ALL CARRIERS FOR YEAR 1922. 776.665.960 5\,<~r RETURN ON ASSUMED VALUATION OF $12,000,000,000 690,000.000 EXCESS OF NET INCOME OVER THE RETURN ON THE ASSUMED VALUATION . 86.66S.960 A deduction of this excess of $86,665,960 from the total gross freight revenues of $4,007,014,655 would have reduced the gross freight revenues only 2.1 per cent. If this reduction of 2.1 per cent had been anplied to freight rates, with no reduction in passenger fares or other charges, it would not. in fact, have increased the amount received by the farmer for his products. GRAIN A reduction of 2.1 per cent in'freight rates mean* nothing to the individual shipper unless expressed in units with which he is familiar and he large enough to be recogniied in commercial dealings. During the year 1922 the Chicago North Western Ry. Co.’s overage haul and rates on grain were as follows: Average Rates Reduction per Wheat Corn Oats Avpragfp Haul 197 miles 256 miles 210 miles per Bushel 7.14 cents 7.25 cents 3.20 cents Bushel 1.5 mills 1.5 mills 0.7 mills A reduction of 2.1 per cent in this company’s freight rates would, therefore, have reduced its wheat rates 1 *» mills, its corn rates 1 4 mill* and its oats rate 7-10 of one mill per bushel. Experience shows that grain does not vary in price at country stations by less than one-half cent per bushel and ordinarily by not less than one cent per bushel. As a result, the assumed reduction in rates on corn and wheat of less than one-sixth «f a cent per hushe! would not have resulted in the increase of a single cent to the producer of grain. LIVE STOCK • Cattle Hogs Sheep Averape Haul 240 miles 210 miles 352 miles Rat** oer Owt. 23 cents 24 cents 26 cents Reduction of 2.1 4.9 mills 5.0 mills 5.4 mills Reduction per Animal. Cents 4.9 1.0 0.5 A reduction of 2.1 per cent would have reduced the rates on cattle less than five cents, on hogs one cent, and on sheep one-half a cent per animal, assuming cattle weigh 1,000, hogs 200 Ri\d sheen 90 pounds. Such reductions mean little or nothing to the average producer of farm products, but a loas to the railroads of over 186,000 000 President (J