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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 17, 1922)
Fanner Leader Hurls Challenge at Board of Trade Pledges Made by Grain Ex changes Were Insincere, Says President of U. S. Grain Growers. Chicago, t>ep. 16.—The challenge to battle was thrown down to the Chi cago Board of Trade and other grain exchanges of the country in the ad dress of K. II. Cunningham, president of the United States, drain Grower Inc., at the convention of the Ame. ican Farm Bureau federation. Mr. Cunningham reviewed his of forts as representative of the farm ers' organization to obtain scats in the grain exchanges in order to sell farm products direct. He was told, he said. that “if ho came regular, he would lie welcomed.’’ He complied with all regulations, he said, and was refused admittance. Sung Promises. Mr. Cunningham said in part: "For a quarter of a century has been sung the promise to the farm ers, "If you will abide by the rules wo weclomo you In.” Over the pro test of such men as Nelson B. Up dike of Omaha and Leslie F. Gates of Chicago, Bernard M. Baruch of New York, Frank Q. Wetmore and Alexander Legge of Chicago, the grain exchanges made a mockery out of that pledge. It was done after de liberate action and 1 want to state today that It was the studied action of tho present official administra tion of tho Chicago Board of Trade. There is only one conclusion that we can draw, and that is that the pledge marie and re-echoed all over this land to the grower of grain by the exchanges was insincere and never Intended to be performed. "We took the grain exchanges at their word. They have deceived us. They have played the part of the hypocrite. They are now challenging in the supreme court of the United Slates our right to market grain on tho exchanges. And my reply to tho grain exchanges of the country today is that the Ameri can farmer accepts the gage of battle and is prepared to light for and to defend his rights to sit on the seat of tho grain exchange, and vigilantly see that the grain which he produces by the sweat of his face in God's suidight is honestly measured and fairly valued as it moves through theso great gateways of commerce to where it may feed this nation und by export ttie peoples beyond the sea. "When an institution like the Chi cago Board of Trade, which thwarts the will of society and defies the man dates of tho people's representatives In congress; when It disregards in ut ter ruthlessness Its public pledges made after solemn consideration; when It seeks to dominate tho other grain exchanges hy Its course of prop aganda so intricate. Invidious and far reaching as to strike at the founda tions of our natiohal life, it is time | for men to speak. It is time to curb this institution which has erected it self In our midst. "I want the organized farmers to tako tip the gauntlet which has been hurled at their feet. I want to see legislation supplemental to federal law enacted at tho coming sessions of tho legislaures In all of the grain states of the country which will af ford relief. This legislation should compel admission of lawful producer owned companies to tho grain ex changes." ___ Man Thwarts Armed Holdup; Saves Between ‘$20 and $100 Charles Richards. 33, tire builder for the Sprague Tire & Rubber com pany, was walking east on Dodge street, on his way home to 2025 St. Marys avenue, at l yesterday morning, when he met a man walking west. The other man drew a nlckleplated revolver from his overcoat pocket and ordered Richards to stick his hands in the air. "I reached to grab the gun," Rich ards told police. “He took a step backward and told me to ‘stick ’em up’ again. "I stepped forward and made an other grab at the gun, and he said, "Go on down the street.’ "I saved more than $20 and less than $100.’’ Cold Wave Flag Is Hoisted; Zero Weather Predicted The cold wave flag was run up the mast on top of the weather bureau yesterday morning for the third time last week. "Zero by Sunday morning," said Meteoroligtst Robins, ’’and zero to 10 below out through the state," he added grimly. The lowest here yesterday morning was 19 at 7 o’clock. Valentine, In the western part of the state, had 8 be low yesterday morning. Stepsons Lose Suit. Mrs. Martha De France won out in the legal battle with her stepsons, j. Noble and Virgil, when a jury brought in a decision in her favor after 45 minutes' deliberation Friday night. The stepsons asked the court in the suit to forfeit the woman's share *in the Dundee home left her in the will of Wesley DeFrance, prominent Omaha attorney, alleging nonsupport. They charged that their stepmother wilfully neglected Virgil while he was still a minor and did not provide proper clothes and food for him. Wally Reid “Fighting for His Life” in Sanitarium Under Care of Two Doctors and Two Nurses, Says Wife. Los Angeles, Dec. 16.—Wallace Reid, film actor, is "fighting for his life" n a small Hollywood sanitarium, ac ",,|ne to a story of the Los Angeles Times, published today, quoting his wife, known professionally ns Dorothy Davenport, and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Alice Davenport. Reid suffered a breakdown nearly two months ago after his health had vii jailing for three years, they said, md for several weeks he has been aider the care of two physicians and wo male nurses. They said they believed "the big struggle was over” anil that plans for the immediate future included noth ing more than to "nurse him back to health and to his place in the mo tion picture world.” Sometime ago, It wns announced, the actor's eyes were troubling him and later that he had gono into the mountains for a rest. It was about a week after his return from the DR. BURHORN’S Chiropractic Health Service Colds, bronchitis, tonsillitis and their kindred ailments respond quickly to Chiropractic Adjustments. Calls made at the house when unable to come to the office. Phone JA ckson 5347 for appointment. Office hours, 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. Office adjustments are 12 for $10 or 30 for $25. Complete X-ray labor atory. Lady attendants. Dr. Frank F. Burhorn Palmar School Chiropractor Fourth Floor Securitioa BM|. 16th and Fornam Wallace Keid. I mountains that his condition necessi tated his going to a sanitarium, It was said. 90 Candles on Birthday Cake J Adolph Storrs, Bellevue Pio neer, Celebrates in Old Fashioned Style. Ninety years old yesterday, with his four children all near him and many old friends and neighbors gathering to do him honor, Adolph Storrs of Bellevue celebrated his birthday anni versary last night in good old-fash loned style with visiting and dancing to old-time tunes from the fiddle of C. M. Garner, himself over 70. The party took place at the home of Storr's son, W. II. Storrs. His three daughters. Mrs. Etta Zurk cr and Miss Harriet Anne Storrs, of Bellevue, and Mrs. Maggie Stev ens of Genoa, Colo., attended the fes tivities. There was a mammoth birth day cake made for Mr. Storrs by an old friend, Mrs. Sarah Patrick, and which bore 90 lighted candles. The house was bright with Christmas deco rations, wreaths and holly and mistle toe. Today Ike Clarke or Papilhon, a lifelong friend of Mr. Storrs, paid him a birthday call and brought him a box of cigars. Mr. Clarke's father, Gus Clarke, who Is now living in Beverly Hills, Cal., is almost as old as Mr. Storrs and the two came to Bellevue In the same year. 1857. Among the other old friends who were present last night are Mrs. Pat rick, Mr. and Mrs. W. Moiso and Mrs. H. Laughlin, Mr. and Mrs. Ab bott Kline of Bellevue. Edward Up john nnd his family of Port Crook, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Devaney of Omaha. Mr. Storrs is hale and hearty for his years. He makes a vegetable gar den every summer and this winter, as usual, he is taking care of his cow and keeping a big woodpilo stacked high with the logs he splits. His children and his neighbors are devot ed to him and he lives within sight of the river which brought him to Ne braska 65 years ago. Two Men Fined and Jailed for Dry Law Violation Si Colwell was sentenced to jail for two months and fined $500, and Tim Galligan was sent to jail for a month and fined $200 by Federal Judge Woodrough on charges of pro hibition law violation. The judge took the case of George Colwell under advisement and dis charged Randolph Stevens. This is the ease in which the evi dence was kept in the office of Elmer Thomas, and when it was brought into court was found to be a mixture of some sort, but not the liquor it was thought to be. The place In volved Is 411 North Sixteenth street. The judge fixed the supersedeas bond at $2,000 and the two men sen tenced will tako their case to the court of appeals. 22 “Dope'’ True Bills. Tho federal grand Jury adjourned at noon Saturday until Monday after returning indictments against the fol lowing on ‘'dope" charges: Rost White, William Sanford, Edward Smith, Sam Poston, Amos Madison Charles Marley, Mattie King, Ethei Hawkins, Alexander Hill, Andrew Holley, Lucile Goldstein, Rex Goff, Ruth Dwyer, Arthur Dennison, John Davis, G. W. Dailey and W. F. Adams. George Volker, Arthur Williams, Earl Noyes, George Dodd and John Splckler of the Sedan Taxi company I were reindicted on charges of con | spiracy to violate the Harrison act. Musical Show Cast Strikes. Chicago, Dec. 16.—Principals and chorus of the play, “Spice of 1322,” went on strike last night because of alleged unpaid salaries and refused to stage their performr/iee, making it necessary for the n/nagement to refund the audience it* money. Miss i Valeska Suratt was ag.ong those who demanded settlement, according to re ports. Jack Eait, the author, was said to have pressed a claim of $15,000 for alleged unpaid royalties. Virginia Pixley Is Wed Quietly Former Ak-Sar-Ben Princess Marries Clarence Johnson, Jr., of St. Louis. The marriage of Mias Virginia Pix loy to Clarence Lee Johnson, jr., of St. Louis took place yesterday at 4 p. in. at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Pixley. The Rev. Lloyd Holsapple was to have read the lines, and the bride chose for her only attendant Miss Dorothy Arter. George Colt was best man. It was a quiet affair, with only members of the family present, and the bride and groom are leaving at once for Kansas City, where they are to make their home. Miss Pixley wore a dark gown of brown velvet combined with roshanara crepe and carried an arm bouquet. Miss Arter was also gowned In dark velvet. Miss Pixley attended Brownell Ilall for three years and graduated from Dana Hall and from Tine Manor. She was princess of Ak-Sar-Ben’s court in 1920 and was a member of the Junior league. For the past year she has been engaged in journalistic work. Mr. Johnson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Johnson of St. Louis. He Is a graduate of Branham and Hughes, a military school in Tennes see, and has been in Omaha frequent ly during the past year. The young couple plan to spend Christmas in St. Louis and will re turn to Omaha for a ten-day visit in January. Gladys Loses No Time in Getting Second Husband When Juvenile Court Officer Miller set out to investigate the status of Gladys Davis, who testified in a suit for divorce from Raymond Davis, he couldn't find Mrs. Davis. Tho investigation is required by law before the divorce decree can be issued by Judge Sears. Miller called nt the home of Mrs. Davis’ friend and witness, Mabel Clark, 2502 Blondo street. “Where can I find Mrs. Davis?" he asked. "She is in Norfolk," said Mrs. Clark, “with her new ‘daddy.’ She was mar ried in Council Bluffs yesterday to F. Lotis. I was their witness.” Mrs. Davis will be ordered before Judge Sears to be educated to the law, which requires six months be fore a divorcee may remarry. First to Give Bond. E. M. Martin of Omaha was the first of the 43 men indicted by a fed eral grand jury Friday night to come in and give bond. He appeared in the office of the clerk of the court Saturday morning and put up $5,000 bond. No warrants have been issued for the arrest of any of the men. They nre expected to come in voluntarily and give bond. Those who fail to do so will lie arrested. A Queer World I | Bomb Explodes After 57 Years—“American Flap per Has No Soul.” After 57 Years. Opelousas, Iji., Dec. 16.—Tossed about for 57 years, in which time it served as an andiron and used in shotputting exercises and for other purposes, a bomb intended for use in the civil war, exploded, wrecking a tenant house on the plantation of A. E. Veltln, two miles south of here. It was serving as an andiron when it exploded, no one being in the house at the time. The house was wrecked and bumrd. No Soul. Chicago, Dec. 16.—The American flapper has no soul. Dr. Kenemiah Boynton, Baptist divine, told the Young People's society at Moody tabernacle in an address last night. the Chinese girl, he said. Is often prettier than the American girl. They are beautiful girls. For one thing, their hair is always black, their eyes are black, while their cheeks and lips are red, a natural red, nothing artificial about It.” • The old fashioned mother who couselied her daughter to "medi tate well.” Dr. Boynton said, has been displaced by the modern mother, who warns her daughter to be sure "you have your mani cure set with you.” "And this modern girl does not coniine the use of the manicure set to her private apartment," he con tinued, "but you see it in evidence ion street cars, elevators, crowded comers and everywhere else. "One of your Chicago authors has said that she uses them so much that she is polished to per fection—on the outside. But the trouble is this flapper girl has no soul,” and In their sober moments I fancy they long for something to polish them. A Fragrant City. Wilmington, N. C., i>e<u 16.—A mass of smashed bottles and the odor of alcoholic spirits was all that re mained last night of the $100,1100 rum cargo of the British schooner Message of Peace, destroyed here today by If. R. I\oliIoss, prohibition director, and I'nited States Marshal R. \V. Ward. For three hours, the alley in the rear of the custom house was bom barded by the bottles hurled from the second floor windows. .So great became the odor of whisky that it permeated the atmosphere of tlie entire city. According to a check of prohibition officials there were 1,060 cases thrown out. Grateful Patrolman Sends Card to Fellow Officers A Christmas card was received at Central police headquarters yesterday from Patrolman Frank Merchant, tuberculosis Bufferer, who was sent to Arizona last summer with a purse of $450 made up by his fellow officers. The card read: ■'It', good to be living when Christmas Is near. To mlngl« and walk at the end of the year In iplrtt and thought with each other awhile And to greet all our friends with a word or a einile; And 'tie glad that I am to be lending anew The season's beet wishes and greetings to you.” Merchant got better last fall and went to Denver, but suffered a re lapse and had to return to Arizona. He receives $3 a day from the police pension fund. Capt. P. H. Dillon stat ed another purse will be collected for him soon. Watchman Held Responsible for Train Wreck Located Austin. Tex., Dec. 16.—Joseph If. Smith, watchman, who Is held re sponsible by a railroad board of In quiry for the train wreck at Humble, Tex., Wednesday night and who dis appeared following the wreck, was lo cated late yesterday at Hockley, Tex., by his son, Ervin J. Smith, according to a telegram to Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Smith said the telegram stated that her husband Is suffering from shock and was unable to account for his presence In Hockley. 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V*., Dec. 16—Kansas will not drive the Ku Klux Klan from the state by force but will expel It by refusing to permit it to do business within the state's boundaries, Governor Henry J. Allen declared in on address pre i pared for delivery today before the governors’ conference. A writ being sought in the Kan sas supreme court, he said, would make disappear "the blazing cross and the pasture parties, where the men mask themselves, and put on a fantastic ceremony In the open field and terrorize an entire neigh borhood.” "In Kansas, we are seeking to ex pel the klan from the state," Gov ernor Allen said. "I note by the press of the country that some mis apprehension exists as to Just what we mean by expelling the order, and the thought has been expressed that it is the intention of the state to drive out of the state the members of the klan. Ban Sought. "This is not at all what the action before the supreme court presup poses. Under the law of Kansas, every organization doing business within the state must bo chartered. The Ku Klux Klan has a charter under the laws of Georgia, and the action now pending in the supreme court of the state is for the purpose of securing a writ forbidding the klan to do business hereafter in Kan sas. "The essence of our opposition to this organization is not In the fact Bad Fall Clips Year’s Memory Man’s Thoughts Revert to Work Engaged in 12 Months Ago. The Dalles, Ore., Dec. IS.—When Henry J. Hulls, superintendent of con struction for a building here, fell from a scaffolding yeBterday he clipped a year from his memory. Regaining consciousness at a hospital last night lie topk up his train of thoughts at North Bend, Ore., where he had been engaged in working on a new hotel a year ago. Two X-ray photographs taken failed to reveal any skull or spinal injury and physicians are puz zled over tlie strange case of aphasia. Hulls declared he could remember no events subsequent to the time he vas in North Bend and It was with difficulty that he could be convinced that he was in The Dalles and had been here for nearly a year. that It fights the Catholic church, or expresses its antipathy to the Jew or to the negro, but In the fact that it does this under the protection of a mask and through the process of ter rorism and violence. “The organization is as dangerous to tho Protestant as It is to the Cath olic, the Jew or the negro, because it exists only when the authority of gov ernment has been broken down and destroyed. It brings chaos and hatred and menace to every law-abiding cit izens, who may tall victims of the private quarrels and animosities of the men who hide their identity behind a mask." Moonshine Gang Leader Is Killed Third lT. S. Agent Slain Rout ing Band from Kentucky Stronghold. Lexington, Ky., Dee. 16.—Menifee county's “moonshine war" has ended after a week of campaigning In the hill country. Federal prohibition enforcement forces emerged victors, but not until threo agents hud been ■lain in clashes with tlie outlaws. To balance their losses, the federal men toduy counted Roberts Ballard, reputed leader of tho moonshiners, dead; Ills brother, Charles, wounded, i and a fugitive in the hills, and Jeff Ballard, fattier, and Alfred Ballard, brother of tho slain leader, together with Joseph Clem, William Ferguson and Henry ltofit, prisoners in Jail here. Automobile Knocks Down Paiuter; Driver Speeds c While walking oat to a street c safety zone yesterday morning Walt Henkels, C6, painter, 27J1 Avenue : Council Bluffs, was knocked down Thirteenth and Farnam streets by Ford roadster, which did not stc Henkels suffered a severe gash In t back of bis head which required thr stitches at the emergency hoapll at Central police headquarters, ai ho wns unconscious for five mlnuti An unidentified witness Jotted dov the number of the recreant autorr bile und gave It to police, who lia dispatched .Sergt. George Emery arrest the driver. Debate Team Is Chosen. As a result of the tryouts la Wednesday, the following debate tea was chosen at Central High sohe for the coining season: Domonlck N noli, David Slier, Orving Changstro: Bussell Millhousc, I.yal Quint Helene Mngnret and Beatrice Keif enberg. Bee Want Ads Bring Besults. k For Christmas Gifts / /iolins, $10 and up. Clarinets, $45 and Up. Banjos, $15 and up. Drums, $7.50 and up. 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