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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (June 16, 1923)
Busy Volcanoes, Etc. Lasher s Cold Cunning. Fine Flag, Aged 146. Railroad Finance. ^By ARTHUR BRISBANE^ Vesuvius, Etna and Stromboli, tiny volcanic safety valves on the earth’s surface, are all extremely active, and science predicts an eruption by Kilauea, in Hawaii, Stamboulisky, cornered some where in the mountains, is fighting v/ith his peasants against the king’s troops that are after him. President Li of China is held prisoner by soldiers that were obeying his orders a little while rgo. The great Chinese seals were lr'ssing. Mrs. Li probably had ti • m hidden. China is going ahead without a head, but Li has surren dered the seals. Wall street was busy selling New [York Central stock yesterday. In spite of the dividend being jacked up from 6 to 7 per cent, 43,800 shares were sold by various gentle men, probably not amateurs at the game. The above was the out standing news Rt 6 last night. Attention of publishers is called jto A. D. Lasker, head of the ship ping board. He has treated news papers with a cold cunning of which Bret Harte’s heathen Chinee would scarcely have been guilty. It turns out that the trial trip of the Leviathan, which is to cost $120,000, altogether, would have cost $13,000 less had there been no distinguished guests invited to go on it. The trip and the spending of $107,000 were absolutely neces sary to test the big boat, accord ing to the engineers. By spending $13,000 more, Lasker, whose real business is ad vertising, has succeeded in getting several hundred valuable free press agents on board the boat,, and in addition has got from the publishers of the United States free advertising that couldn’t have been bought for $10,000,000. These are hard times for pub lishers, and Lasker's conscience should trouble him—especially as h s advertising business, which ex ploits the slavery of newspaper men, brings him in at least $1, 000,000 a year. The money that it is making now, with rates at the peak, the New York Central distributes by laising the dividend. When it needs money for new car* or rails h will sell more stock. It won’t 1" va anything saved for new equipment. Then learned judges will be told that the rates ought to I e raised again, in order to let the lailroad pay dividends on the new «‘ock. That’s modern railroad fi nance. This eountry’s flag was 140 years old yesterday. It deserves credit for being able to keep afloat so long, without the help of any European league or world court. Perhaps it will be able to go on floating for some time to come, as an independent American flag, minding its own business, not ask ing or giving advice. The president made a good speech in honor of the day, sug gesting that Americans should learn the words of the national anthem. Colonel House, once intimate friend of Woodrow ' Wilson, now not so intimate, talks about the Ruhr, and the league of nations. He says if Cox had beaten Hard ing, and if the United States had gone into the league, the French would not now he in the Ruhr. That’s possible. But the United States would be in the Ruhr, and in every other European muddle from the Dardanelles to Gibraltar, from disease and troubles in Greece to troubles and disease in Russia. Luckily Cox didn't beat Hard ing, and we were not fooled nto the league of nations. Frame is in the Ruhr. And, if it had to he France or the United States, this country prefers that it should he France. And that will be demon strated at the election next year. This country’s biggest fighting ■ irr.hip will soon make a trial trip. I"S wing spread is 120 feet. It v'-ichs over 40,000 pounds and its only job will he carrying high ex r'*-:.veg and dropping them. It a rry enough destruction to i'U any battleship or destroy half r ~r*nt city in one attack. Funding such airships is the » possible preparation for “Eu n»"nn complications.” Our job is keeping Europe's < omplications out of the United F ates, not going abroad looking for th m. r France will send the eloquent * Vivian! to protest before the Hague tribunal against, our rule forbidding liquor on foreign ships in American ports. The French say we are not bound by the Hague tribunal, hut Its decisions must have a moral ef fect op us. What kind of an effect would that world court have on us, if we were foolish enough to allow judges selected by Europe to de cide questions vital to the United I States? ■ i_^ (Copyright, 1111.1 I Women Urge Smith to Pass Dry Law J Greater Activity Against Rum Fleet and More Severe Pen alties Asked. Washington, June 15.—President Harding experts to call to the at tention of the next congress, with a view to enactment of remedial legislation, the increasing number of aliens being smuggled into the United States. This announcement was made to day at the white house, where It was said that the president feels the steadily increasing "bootlegging” of aliens to be a serious problem. The government. It was said, was at tempting vigorously to prevent the il legal entrance of aliens and liquor, one of which is regarded as about as troublesome as the other. Government officials, who have studied the problem, were said to he somewhat apprehensive of collusion in the countries from which the aliens come, although recognized that any auch collusion i8 without sanction of the home governments. Secretary Davis, who has been studying for Several months meas ures to stop the illegal admission of aliens, estimated today on the basis of latest reports that there are in New York approximately 5,000 Chi nese who gained admission to the United States in violation of law. Their deportation, even if they could he arrested, would be an almost im possible task, the secretary asserted, adding that to deport the Chinese in New York alone would cost the gov ernment at least a million dollars. The labor secretary also told the president that he regarded the en rollment of aliens in this country as the only feasible method of stopping illegal entry of immigrants, since he believed that even if the entire army and navy were used to guard the na tion's 'borders, ‘‘immigrant smug gilng” could not he stopped. An alien enrollment hill already has the endorsement of the administration and is expected to come up for ac tion at the next sesaion. Six Girls Are Discharged From Revenue Department Six girls were discharged Thurs day by Internal Revenue Collector A. B. Allen. They had been employes of the office for five years and none of them was drawing less than fl2S per month. The girls are indignant and have discussed taking the matter into court. They went in a body to Allen to demand the reason why newer employes were not discharged. Order from Washington calling for i 10 per cent cut in office expenses was assigned as the reason. Life Imprisonment for Teacher’s Slayer Dps Melnes, la.. June 15.—Joe Wil liams. negro, convicted of second de gree murder for the death of Sarah B Thorsdale, a school teacher, was sen tenced yesterday to life imprisonment. Sentence was advanced two days It was explained because nf fear of vio lence. The prisoner was to be tnken to Fort Madison by a secret route. Judge Thompson overruled a mo tion by defense counsel for a new trial before pronouncing sentence. Farrell Held Blameless for Death His Car Caused Special Dispatch to The Omaha Bee. Lincoln. June 15.—Laurence Far rell of this city was found blameless for the death of Fluth Ciunn. 9. who was struck and killed hy a motor car driven hy Farrell Wednesday eve ning. The girl was playing in the street on a coaster wagon at the time of the accident. Creslon to Pave. Special 1)1.patch t« The Omaha Bc». Creston, la., June 15.—A paving program, which Includes the laying of approximately three miles of new paving and the resurfacing of about one and a half miles of old paving In the business section of the city. Is be. ing planned at the present time by the Creslon city administration. Assistant Postmaster Seeks Retirement James I. Woodard. James I. Woodard, assistant post master of Omaha for 40 years, yes terday applied to be retired on pen sion. Mr. Woodard is known all over the country for his long record of effi cient service in the Omaha postoffice. He started to work as a postal clerk in 1871 when there were no mail car riers in Omaha. During his service he has been under 15 postmasters. In his 52 years of service he has taken practically no vacations, although en titled to one every year. His family finally has prevailed on him to retire on account of his health. Mr. Woodard has been ill several months. He is at his home, 820 North Thirty eighth street. where he receives numerous visitors. Sleuth Nabbed on Charge of Tapping Phone W ires Special Dispatch to The Omaha Bee. Lincoln, June 15.—Discovery of a wire tapping machine in the office of C. A. Sherman, a private detective, led to his arrest. Sherman pleaded not guilty and was released on a $1,000 bond. According to Information in the hands of the county attorney. Sher man employed a former employe of the telephone company to connect hi* office with certain wires leading to private residences ami business of flees. Sherman declared the charge was a "frame up." “Painless Tax” Levies Tiin-for-Quartrr Cigar Smokers Pay $68,884 Net State Millions "Painless taxes" were collected h.v tlie federal government in \e. hraska In the amount of millions of dollars in 1921, as shown b> s report just issued and received here by Collector Allen. They are called "painless" be cause usually the one who paid them didn't know it. ►"or instance, the smokers of two for a quarter cigars paid *68,881 in Nebraska in 1921. Ten-eent cigar smokers paid HSjlll and the nickel-cigar sufferers paid to the extent of *20,695. Not many 25-cent cigars are smoked in this commonwealth, for taxes collected on them amounted to but $35.15. Railroad freight in Nebraska brought *1,643,628 Into I tide Sam's purse. Passenger ticket tax brought in *1.057,115. Admissions to places of amuse ntent produced fax to the extent of SI.fKi5.747. Club dues produced (41,702 in taxes. Candy taxes to taled *127.131. Your telephone and telegraph messages footed up *674,160. YHERZBERGS Saturday— Several Hundred Clever New Girls Hats In an Unusual Sale p Th ree Big Lots Offered i At each price are aeorea of amart half that were made to aell at decidedly more money. Silk*, *traw* and combination*, every imaginable color, smart new styles for girls from 4 to 11 years. ^ '.n^eOtrrAnut Crfrn’<nflawco^^ Roads Assessed Same as in 1922 $35,000 Variance Due to In creased Mileage, Tax (,om* missioner Declares. Special lilepatrh In The Omaha Be*. Lincoln, June 15.—Assessment of railroad property in Nebraska this year will be practically the same as last year, according to a statement issued today by W. H. Smith, state tax commissioner. In fact, according to Smith, identi cal assessments made by the board last year are in effect this year, ex eept a slight increase of approximate ly $33,000 due to increased mileage. The full assessment this year is $313,865,705. The assessment last year was $315,629,880. The assessment was made today fol lowing a meeting of the board in the office of Governor Charles W. Bryan At this meeting the board refused to reduce assessments, in compliance with a request of railroads. The same reduction demnaded last year by the former board likewise was refused. Following are assessments made against the various railroads: Ch'go. Burlington A Quincy. 1137.589.782 «o I'nlon Pa'lfl. . 98.269.808 no Chicago & North wool ern . . 38,722,753,.50 Ch'go. St Paul. Minneapolis X- Omaha . 12.113.354 50 Chicago, Rock Inland A Pacific . 1 0.894,409 00 Missouri Pacific . ll.6na.Mj.oo Kansas Cltv x- Northwatern 247,800."fl Si .foaenh X- Orand Island.. 4.o:,3.427 00 Mason City A Fort Dodge 540.000.00 Omaha. Lincoln Railway A Liaht Co. 99.450.00 Ctnaha Bridge A Terminal rajlwa.v . .. 648.000.00 Omaha. Lincoln A eBatrico railway 91.800.00 Omaha A Southern Inter urban railway .......... 90,000.00 Illinois Central . 54.000 00 ivatiash . 54.000.00 Chicago, Milwaukee A SI. Paul . 108.000.00 North Platte Railway Co.. 376,562.00 Atrhlaon, Topeka A Santa Fa . 15.000.00 Scrub your baskets occasionally with hot BOHjtsuds and they will last a great deal longer. Dry In the sun. Lions Club Offers W.O.A.W. Program The WO AW radio program last night was furnished by the Lions club, by courtesy of the Oakford Music company, under the auspices of the Woodmen of the World. The program consisted of piano, saxophone ami vocal selections, with special numbers by*the Lions club orchestra. Harry W. Wert, director, and the Concord Saxophone band. Vocal selections were given by Mrs. Grace Steinberg, accompanied by Irene Moore and Miss Helen Arlan der. Popular songs were rendered by Mac Chinan, featuring "Barney Google." Piano solos were given by Harold Wright and saxophone solos by Harry Defrost. A short addres was given by Presi dent Hasi all. Railroad Men Discuss Wheat Car Shortage Plan Special Dispatch In The Omaha Bee. Lincoln, June 15. — Burlington di vision superintendents and master mechanics of the Nebraska division were in consultation today In the of fice of General Superintendent Ly man. arranging plans whereby It Is hoped to avoid as much as possible the annual car shortage during the wheat harvesting season. Lyman re turned yesterday from a meeting of high officials at Chicago, where the same subject was discussed. 800 Bonus Claims Daily Approved by Iowa Board Des Moines, I*.. June 15-—Fifty thousand Iowa veterans of the world war already have been paid their state bonus money, it was announced jesterday. Warrants on the treasury to this number of veterans total more than $10,000,000. The state bonus board Is approv ing claims at the rate of about 800 a day, wihich means that it will be more than two months yet before the last of the 97,000 claims on file have been finally acted upon. Stunning Styles In White For Dress or Sport Wear. Here you will find a display of distinctive model- in white for Summer occasions. $6»o$9 If hile Oxfords—Cut-Outs 1 and 2 Straps—Sandals Daintv designs and styles in fancy Kid and Nile Cloth. * FRY SHOE CO. 16th and Douglas Streets LAWN SPECIALS SATURDAY ONLY Lawn Mowers *12^ The beat railing lawn mower we have. Ideal for lawn* wtth terrace. Four 18-tneb tempered *tcet blade*. Enay running hall hearing mower. Grass Hook 63<1 Ilch *rnde steel mass sickle, lust the thin* for the lawn An issortnisnt of several shapes md sUss I'onr rholes Saturday 83^. Grass Scythe $2.84 fills has an estra fine hinds with a vary heavy handle. Very special for Saturday only, complete, $2.84. Keen Spread Lawn Sprinkler 84o Turf Edger 94<^ Very handy crescent shaped edger for trimming around the sidewalk. Heavily constructed for hard use. Very special, Grass Shears 54<* If lab-grade heavy grant shear* The handiest tool for trim mtng around flower beda and tree* there I*. Saturday at Ji-lt*. A twirling sprinkler that spreads a fine spray evenly over every square foot. Will cover a space 45 feet in diameter Saturday at 84<\ Use the Phone We Deliver ESTAm.TsriF.n >«»» Milton Pogers AND SONS JLV COMPANY Hardware • "* Household Utilities 1515 HARNEY ST. Sunday School t/ Convention Knds Prof. Gregg, University Plaee, Chosen President—Pledge Enforcement of Dry Law. Special lllapatch iv The Omaha Bee. Kearney, Neb., June 15.—Recom mending the observance of a elate Sunday school convention day by the churches and Kunday schools, on the second Kunday preceding the conven lldn and pledging themselves to a pro gram des.gned to make foreve,- »e cure the enforcement of the 18th amendment, the Nebraska State Sun day school convention, embodying these expressions in a series of reso lutions enacted, adjourned In final general session yesterday afternoon. The closing meeting was held last right at the Teacher college audi torium, when the pageant, "The Light of the World," was repeated after hundreds had been turned away Wednesday night for want of seating ca paclty. The convention Just concluded Is said to be the greatest ever held In history of the association since Its foundation 57 years ago. The total registration exceeded 3.500 despite poor road conditions following days of constant rain. The following of fleers were elected: Prof. Gregg of University Place, president: 1. A. Krause of West Point, vice president; Mrs. Alma Little of Lincoln, record ing secretary; W. H. Kimberley of Lincoln, treasurer. The bosrd of directors chosen is *s follows: H. Lomax, Broken Bow: J L. Luff. Omaha; W. K. Westbrook. Dunbar; Rev. E. Jackson. Gibbon; R»v. Llnnlnger, Wisner; Joseph Petrea. Pawnee City. City Opens $600,000 Building Program Special Dispatch to the Omaha Bee Fairbury, Neb., June 15—A $800, 000 building program i* under wav and laboring men are all employed. There are more buildings undei con struction In Fairbury now than iheie have been for the last 12 year*. The new *200.00 high school an 1 the Rasse Wholesale house will he started during the summer and fall. A $40,000 bond election has been called on July 3 to raise money to put in storm sewers in the cltv of Fairbury preparatory to paving Beven districts now created. The propoai tion was defeated several months ago when the $200,000 school bond elec tion was being agitated. Nonstop Flyer to ^ ed. Washington. June 15.—Lieut. Oak ley G. Kelly, who with Lieut. John A. MaeReardy negotiated the coast to roast non stop flight, and Miss Mary M. Watson of Kan Diego, Cal., will he married here tonight. Lieut. MacReady was married In the west soon after the termination of tiie epoch making trip Miss Watson will arrive here late today after a three days' Journey from California. $75,000 Armour Addition. Hp*dal IM*p*trh to TH# Omaha Bp*. Creston, la.. June 15.—Armour A Co. have Just started the erection of a new $75,000 brick addition to their large produce plant in Creston. The addition will he used exclusively as a creamery, a new feature of the com pany's plant. Bonar Law Is Seriously 111 Belief to Have Grown Worse During Past Few Days. Bj- A»«wi*t'd Pre*». London. June 15.—The condition ft ot Andrew Bonar Law. which to have Improved after hi* resigns- >« ilon front the prime ministership, does not continue so favorable, ac cording to reports circulated among his friends In parliament. It is be lieved that he has grown worse dur ing the past few days and that he ;* now seriously ill. A contributor to the Liverpool Post, whose Information regarding Londor affairs always seem* authoritative writes regarding the ex-premier: "It is with deep regret that 1 hear that before long an operatlor may be performed^ on the throat ol Mr. Bonar Law He Is now lack !n l/ondon very cheerful, very peaceful and apparently reconciled to the val Itudinarian existence he is compelled to lead—one of life's hulet heroes ■ He follows all political development! with keen interest. He see* only hi! closest friends, but he plays many rubbers of bridge." Mr. Bonar Law i« still able to mo tor to his doctors for consultation. $22,000 N. V. Payroll Robbery New York. June 15 —A cashier of the Pullman company and hie b<-dy guard were robbed of a $22,000 pay loll by six armed men toda; «s they were entering the .Sunny-side work* at Long Island City. _ dfljmpjn ,€>eta & Co. Hot Weather Clothes For the Traveller or Stay-At-Home Handmade Blouses Ten new models in fine French voile from which to choose, each exquisite with hand hemstitching, embroidery and trimmed with filet or Irish laces. A becoming neckline is easily selected from round, V or Silk Skirts The woman who selects the newer things will choose one of these fine knife-pleated models in white or light shades. Combined with sweater, iacquette or blouse, it is indispensable in the wardrobe of the woman who seeks to vary her Fetching Frocks J The voiles—French voiles. Nor mandy voiles or brocaded voiles with delicate tracery of white stitching on soft pastel tints take first place among those frocks that recommend themselves for coolness. Cot ton crepe, ratine, linen and gingham also are smartly rep resented in these two groups priced 15.00 and 25.00 | Third Floor hkJ Saturday—196 Higher Priced Models Mid Summer Hats Now 3.50 What is nicer for a hot weather hat than a white one? And what is nicer than to buy it at a substantial reduc tion? Many attractive white models are in cluded in this group. Third Floor Reduced Now 3.50 Hats for every type— wide-brimmed dress hats, trip sport styles are shown in smart models of taffeta, peor pette. silk crepe and leghorn. Third Floor Fur Storage 3rr of their valuation will safely and conveni ently store your furs in our vault located in our own buildinp. Repairing Remodeling Let us give you an esti mate. Reasonable rates. Third Floor Chiffon Hose Special 2.45 A beautiful, clear, 42 KaiiRe chiffon hose of pure thread silk. Full fashioned, silk to the top, with special reinforce ments at points of wear. Hlsck. Run metal, otter and cinnamon shades. Main Floor Porch Dresses Inexpensive smartness is the special attainment of those pinpham home frocks. Kxoellent assort ment of styles ami colors. Sizes 16 to 16. Two For 9.25 S.i-ond Flaor THI. BKST FLACK TO SHOF At IT R ALL