The Omaha Morning Bee VO', 52-xo- 16a-_S-.'r " rtsr ire las-nx_OMAHA. Monday. JANUARY i. 1923. » SM? * spin ttW‘JrSb£%jraJS &rz TWO CENTS ! Story of ’22 Is Tale of P rogression Herbert Hoover Predicts Fa vorable Conditions in 1923; Only Sore Spot in Cen tral Europe. Recovering From Slump Washington, r>ec. 3t.—(P.y A. P.)— The story of 1922 is one of world eco mimic progress and the prospects are favorable for 1923. Secretary of Commerce Hoover declared in a state ment in which he'reviewed the past and hazarded a forecast of the future year. Ilia statement, compiled from reports of special investigators in all parts of the earth, expressed complete confidence concerning the remolding of the delicate economic machine, so badly wrecked by the world war, "An economic forecast cannot iJmoup,t to more than a review of ten a encies and a hazard in the future,” ^plr. Hoover said, "The world begins Hie year with greater economic strength than a year ago: production and trade are upon a larger and moro Substantial basis, with tlie single ex i option of the sore spot in central Kurope. The healing force of busi ness and commerce has gained sub stantial ascendancy over destructive political and social forces. “There is ample reason why there should he continued progress during the next 12 months.” Recovering From Slump. The scceretary declared that outside of three or four states in central Kuropc, the whole world had shaken itself free from tlie great after the nar slump. Social stability has gained, he said, urging that the exceptions in Kuropc not he allowed to obscure the profound forces of progress elsewhere over the whole world. In tlie main, he added, even in the area referred to as “sore spots," die difficulties are, to a large extent, fiscal and political rather than commcrc'.iil and indus- t trial. in addition to the social betterment, Mr. Hoover mentioned also the net gains of tlie year 1922 and guide lines to 1923, the following: “Bolshevism has greatly diminished, and even in Russia, lias been re placed by a mixture of socialism and Individualism. \rtive War leased. “Active war, at least, has ceased for the first time since 1914. "Famine and distress have dimin ished to much less this winter than any time since the war began "Production has increased greatly. "Unemployment is less In world to tals than at any time since the ar mistice. "International commerce is increas ing. "The world is now pretty generally purchasing its commodities by tiie normal exchange of goods and serv ices, a fact which, in itself, marks ! nn enormous1 stop in recovery from \ the strained movements of credit and ! gold which followed the war.” Wounds Healing. Keonomic wounds of Asia, Africa,; Kalin American and Austalla, com (Turn t« l*Hxe Two. Column Ms.I Two Omaha Men on Key Committee Lincoln, Dec. 31. — (Special.) — George 1 )yball ami Torn Dysart of Omaha will represent the Second con gressional district embracing Doug las, ■Washington anil Sarpy counties, on the commit tee on committees of the lower house, it was announced here tonight hy Second district solons. Their election to this position was decided at a caucus of Second district republicans held in Omaha recently. The committee on committees, con sisting of two members from each I congressional district, selects mem h rs for various committees. In the event Dysart wins his fight for speak ership another member of the Doug las county delegation will be chosen to serve on the committee on com- | ntittees. None of the other districts has j l held caucuses to select members on . • ihr committee on committees. Murderer of Polish President Must Die Warsaw, Doc. 31.-—(By A. T\)— Nunvadomski was sent* m od to death ft«r the assassination of President Narutowcz. The trial began this morning, just two weeks after the as sassination. Xiewadoinski admitted breaking the laws, but declared that he was not guilty of murder; nevertheless, he was ready to submit to the penalty. I rge Repeal of Law for Road Supervision Nelson, Neb.. Deo. 31.—(Special.)— Resolution urging that the law allow ing county commissioners $3 a day for toad overseeing l>e repealed, was passed at a meeting of farmers and representatives of local labor unions In the courthouse here. Senator Rickard and Representative Keifer, members of the legislature soon to meet at Lincoln, were pres ent at the meeting. other resolutions passed favored the listing of all property for taxation at equal value; fixing of the high school tuition fee at actual cost; acceptance of the federal road aid as conditions arc at present, but urging the abolish . ment of the dollar-matching plan; the abolition of the party circle, and e* endorsing an open primary. North Plattte Prepares to Entertain Firemen North Platte. Neb.. Deo. 31.—(Spe cial.)—The North Platte fire depart intent, assisted hy the Chamber of ! Commerce, has virtually completed its ; plans for entertaining tho state con vention of volunteer firemen, which | meets here January H>, 17 and IS. 1 Hotel reservations are heavy, and word has been received that several departments will come in Pullmans j and use the cars for sleeping pur poses Smokers, dances atul vaude \ die shows will feature the entertain ment. The North Platte Woman’s club will serve the banquet with cov ers laid for not less than 900. Pastor-Sheriff Brands Arrest as "Frameup” Remains l muffled in Face of Charge lie Sold Liquor Held at Jail as L\ idencc. Dcs Moines, la., Dec. 31—Claim ing that he is the victim of "a gigan tic "frameup,'' Sheriff Winfred E. Robb. Polk county's pastor-sheriff, viewed with aparent complacency the amazing taglo of events which broke about his head during the last few days of his term of ofilce, beginning with the theft of $30,000 worth of bonded whiskies from within the doors of the county jail and ending with his own arrest on charges of selling liquor seized in raids. Four writs of habeas corpus were served on tile sheriff ordering the !• lease of Clyde and Everett Me Murray, sons of Jailer McMurray, and S. I.. Lacy and J. B. Mack, two turnkeys. All four had been accused by the sheriff of com plicity in the liquor theft. On being served with the writ, the preacher sheriff marched the two McMurray* to the municipal court and swore out informations against them charging them with grand larceny. Bonds were fixed at $2,000, which were fur nished. On the writs for Mack and Lacey, Itobb wrote that these men were not lieing held by him. The sheriff was grinning good-na turedly ns ho brought the two men into court where their father waited. "Have you filed any more charges against me?" lie asked his former jailer. McMurray glared. "There are still plenty of opportunities for me to file against you,” lie returned. "Before I get through with you that grin will leave.” In arresting Clydo McMurray. the sheriff took in custody one of his former Rainbow division buddies. Young McMurray and the sheriff both served in t lie One Hundred Sixty eighth infantry of the Forty-second division throughout the war. Sheriff Itobb wil serve his last day na sheriff of Polk county Monday. Capt. Park Findlay, formerly an of ficer in the medical corps of the i army, takes over the office Tuesday, j Farmers Wage Battle Over County Agent Alliance. Neb., IJeo. 31.—(Special.)— Project of securing a county agri cultural agent for Box Butte county lias taken on the aspect of a lively battle between those opposed to and those in favor of the proposition. One group of farmers set out to secure 300 signers of a petition favoring the move and now have more than half that number. They point out that a petition bearing the names of 300 farmers makes it compulsory under the law for the county to set aside an appropriation fof the employment of a county agent. Opposition to the project comes chiefly from llemliigford and vicinity, w here a group of determined farmers have formed un organization called the Western Nebraska Progressive Club and Potato association, with a special committee to oppose the county agent proposition. Officers of the association are: Ora E. Phillips, president: E. A. Bowser, vice-presi dent; C. O. Ilosenberger, secretary treasurer. The committee to oppose the securing of a county agent is composed of j\citli L. Pierce, James Winters. Jolfii Foley and Will En yeart. The association claims a mem bership Three Missing in Fire; Damage Plaeetl at Si*30,000 Atlantic City, N J., Dec. 31.—Fire caused a quarter of a million dol lars damage at New York avenue and the Board Walk. Three per sons were reported missing, and three firemen were slightly injured. Four girls, cabaret singers, in one ot the buildings destroyed, were car 11 led down ladders to safety. l)r\ Agents to Haunt Revelers in I\etv \ ork Bright Light Resorts I New York, Dec. 31.—A jail cell for i New Year celebrants, who imbibe of cheering spirits in the public places of New York, is the threat of State Prohibition Enforcement Director Yel ' lowley, who announced his agents, co operating with the police department, would enforce the law. The efforts of the enforcement forces will be directed especially to those parts of the city, where the , lights shine brightest. Those gaudily decorated resorts . along Broadway and nearby, w here j one had been able to pay cover charges, buy ginger ale, "fill in" from '■ hip pocket flasks and grow very dizzy ! with jazz bands, are to he the main ! objectives of the law enforcers. War Pact Rejected by France •f Proposal by Germany Aimed as Guarantee Against In vasion Definitely Turned Down by Poincare. Referendum Is Provided Hamburg, Her. 31.—(By A. I’.) — The Franco-German war part, pro posed by Germany to France through the mediation of a neutral power, has been rejected by Premier Poincare. This statement was made by the 'German chancellor, Wilhelm Cuno, [ during a speech before the Hamburg; bourse today. The chancelbV’s revelation was the j first official admission that the Ger man government had recently under taken serious steps to placate French war apprehensions and incidentally dispose of the recurrent French ac cusations that Germany was arming for a new war. Tho German New Year's nonwar ! pact was proposed to France through the medium of an unnamed power, probably either Switzerland or Hol land. and provided for a solemn pledge by all tlie powers Interested in the Rhineland that none of them should wage war on the others for a generation, without agtivo authoriza tion of their people as expressed through a popular referendum in nil the countries involved. The German government stipulated that a world power which was not interested in tlie Rhineland should bo guardian or trustee of the pledge. Such an obligation. Chancellor Cuno stated, would commit each nation which was a party to the pact, to a peace policy and would afford the most secure guarantee conceivable. "I regret." said the chancellor. "France has seen fit to reject our pro posal.” The major part of the chancellor's speech was devoted to a discussion of reparations and their effect on the national and international situation. He gave the barest outlines of the new German proposals, declaring tiiat the government had decided to name a definite sum, which it believed it would lie aide to pay off through the aid of a system of domestic and for eign loans. He expressed strong ap proval of the sentiments voiced by the American secretary of state at New Haven and believed that Mr. Hughes' views closely tallied with those en tertained by the Germans. Quarrel Results in Near Suicide Woman in Hospital Following Attempt to End Own Life With Poison. Mrs. Amber McAlpine, £S, living in a rooming house at 215 Fourth street. Council Bluffs, is In Mercy hospital in a critical condition as tlie result of an attempt to end her own life. Boomers in the house called police after Mrs. McAlpine started to leave her room on ihe second floor and fell fainting in the hall. She Is believed to have swallowed poison. Mrs. McAlpine with her husband j William It. McAlpine, came to Coun cil Bluffs two months ago from Ell3- [ worth, Ivan. According to Mrs. O. FA Gardiner, j who conducts the rooming house ; where they lived, Mr. McAlpine left the house early yesterday morning, following a quarrel with his wife, and had not returned at the time of the attempted suicide In the woman’s room was found a note, addressed to “Dear Mae,” say ing she was "tired of everything.” The note follows: "Remember I didn't want you to leave mo alone, but you did. I have a temper b^t yours is so much worse there is no comparison and I am tired of everything. Your wife, Amber.” Robbers Caught in Act; One Killed, One Captured Chicago, Dec. 31.—Charles Smith, alias Sweet, started out early this morning to collect a little easy money for his new year celebration. He was accompanied by Edward Bloomberg and they broke into tlie flit of Miss Dibble Martin, beat her severely and j robbed her of $100 and some jewelry. | Martin Dwyer, an occupant of the ! flat, awakened by the commotion, came out with a pistol and began shooting at the robbers. Smith re treated to a window, which he broke and crawled oi^t on a fire escape. Dwyer fired his last shot at ’’Smithf’ who tumbled off the fire escape. TTif was dead when the police arrived. Meanwhile Bloomberg attempted to escape through an alley, but was rounded up-after the police had shot off his hat. Boxing Promoter Sentenced to 6 Months tin Rum Charge Eugene, Ore., Dec. 31.—Jack Ful ton, former boxing promoter, late Saturday was sentenced to serve six months in jail and fined $500, the maximum penalty, for unlawful pos session of liquor Fulton’s cigar store hero was raided Friday and 12 gal lons of moonshine liquor seized. His arrest followed. He pleaded guilty. Woman Pinned Beneath Car Near Ansley, Neb. Broken Bow, Neb.. Dec. 31.—(Spe cial.)—Mrs. George Dewey of near Ansley narrowly escaped death when the car she was driving turned turtle, pinning her underneath for 45 min utes before help arrived. Keen Ear of Woman Foils ! Bandit Trio’s Holdup Plan Mrs. Patrick J. Welsh, jr., Hears Plotting Outside Store and Warns Baker, Intended Victim; Conspirators Flee in Motor Car; Police Get Descriptions. I’oli' e yesterday hailed Mrs, Pat- | riek J. Welsh, jr., 1516 Blnney street, us the heroine of ft threat ened holdup. J!*r ability to listen resulted in the complete rout of three holdup sus pects who are said to have planned to make a ta'p on the head and the loss of his money their New Year's greetings to U. L. Moore, baker, 2923 Sherman avenue. Mrs, Welsh was just leaving the Grand bakery, which is operated by Moore, at 9 o'clock Saturday night when she heard a man speaking. "He'll be alone after while nnd ue'il make him then, tap him on the head and take the cash." Mrs. Welsh turned and saw three men, one iii a motor car halted at the curb' and two standing at its side. Site turned and ran into the bakery and tlie two men leaped into the mo tor car and were swept away by their companion. Police were notified and Patrolman Harry Rogers was sent to the scene, lie reported he was unable to find any trace of the bandit suspects, buf presented descriptions that may en able detectives to connect them with a recent robbery. Alliance Treasury Shows Gain Under City Manager Plan Report of Chief Executive Shows Net Iucrease of $17,291 in 18 Months of Operation. Alliance, Neb., Doe. 31.—{Special.!— The Alliance city treasury, under the city manager form of government, shows a net gain of $17,291 for the first IS months of operation under the new plan, according to figures compiled by City Manager N. A. Kr-m inish for the IS months ending No vember 30. This substantial saving has been brought al>out by careful supervision of the general fund, maintenance of sewers and the fire and police de partments. over which the city man ager has direct supervision. City Manager Kemmisli's report ois sum marized ns follows: r malices Improved. "Tlie city finances of Alliance are in better shape now than they have been for several years. Shortly after r.ew plan of government went into effect the treasury showed a balance of $1,584,09 on May 1, 1921. This balance was in the general fund, sew er, fire and police departments. Hy careful supervision of these depart ments this balance lias grown in 18 months to $14,552.28, to which should be added $4,333.17 spent for perma nent construction out of the general fund, Including sewer construction and paving, making a total of $18. 875.45 balance, or a net gain of ap proximately $17,291. "If no permanent construction work had been done and the amount so spent was added to tlie balance, a sufficient surplus would have been ac cumulated to run ttye city for 10 months without receiving any more money from taxes. None of the mon ey raised by the 1922 tax levy is in cluded in the above, tis these funds were not received until December. Effect Saving. "This saving has been effected not withstanding the 30-mill levies made for these city departments in 1919 and 1920, w bile in 1921 the levy was, 28 mills and in 1922 was reduced to 23 mills. "There has been a ‘hangover’ in outstanding registered warrants amounting to $3,l>S8 for tlie construc tion of sanitary sewprs and no means were ever provideJ for paying these warrants under the former plan of government. These warrants have been drawing 7 i>er cent Interest for two years and a half, and the city council lias authorized their liquids tion, the amount now totaling, with interest, $4,335. The total outstanding bonds have been reduced from $279,000 to $250,000 during 1922. Sheriff Spreads Dragnet for Alleged Had Check Man Alliance, Neb., Dec. 31.—(Special.)— Police of several cities in Nebraska, Colorado and Missouri have been asked by Sheriff .1. AV. Miller of AI liance to be on the lookout for Mr and Mrs. AN. S. Hale, until recently residents of this city, who suddenly disappeared fulloNving the cashing by Mrs. Hale of 15 checks totaling more than 3150, all of which were issue! on’the First National bank of Al liance, cashed by local merchants and returned marked "no funds.” Tlio , bank and liad $2 on deposit win*'the checks were written, bank officials said. letters found among their personal cftV cut disclosed that Mrs. Hales' rather, named Grozinger, lives at KirkSville, Mo., and her mother, Bat tle Creek. Mich. A^warrant hashjeen issued for the Hale's arrest. c Fair Xssociation^ Plans Drive for $20,000 Soon Beatrice, Neb., Dec. 31.—(Special.)! -—The drive for $20,000 to be used for erecting new buildings and otherwise improving thee fair grounds here will be started within the next few days, | and will be in charge of George \\\ Spiegel and a committee of 50 men ! named from various parts of the coun ty. The stock to be sold ir! the Gage! County Pair association w ill bring j $100 a share. Bishop Stunt&lo Speak Beatrice, Neb., Dec. 31.—(Special.)— Tin- Knife and Pork club has engaged Bishop Stunt* of Omaha for a lecture in the chamber of commerce rooms here the evening of January 11. Ills subjett will he "South America." Bishop Stunt* has spent much of his time in that country. Lux Starts Move for Farm Bloc in Lower House Nonpartisan Manager ('.alls I Meeting of Progressives at Lindfll Hotel at 2 Today. Lincoln, Dec. 31.—(Special.)—Perry M. Lux, Nebraska manager for the Nonpartisan league, tonight circulated calls among the members of the lower house asking that all progressives meet at 3 tomorrow afternoon at the Lindell hotel for the purpose of form ing a farm bloc. The Lux statement was to the effect that party lines should he obliterated and a speaker of the lower house chosen on the floor of the house rather than at a republican or demo cratic caucus-tomorrow night. The Nonpartisan leaguers here to night asserted at least 311 members of the house will attend the meeting tomorrow. Tf their claim is true, it would have the effect of making ac tion taken either at a democratic or republican caucus futile, because of the fact that 37 of the members are listed as republicans and 47 as dem ocrats. Teacher Urges Ban on Arbuekle Filins IS. K. A. Official Wires Will Hays Asking That He Keep Movies Clean. Vigorously protesting ngainst the reinstatement of Roscoe (Fatty! Ar buckle to his former niche in the film world. Miss Kffie MacGregor, presi dent of the Department of Classroom Teachers of the National Education association, lias wired Will 11. Hays, head of the motion picture producers and distributors of America. In her telegram she urges him to co-operate with tho teachers who re alize tho value of movies from an edu cational standpoint, in keeping the movies clean. "On behalf of the 500.000 classroom teachers of America I am requesting that you reverse your decision to grant clemency to Roscoe Arbuekle and to permit his films to he shown again in the playhouse of America,” the telegram reads. "The classroom teachers w ho are in intimate daily contact with more than 20,000,000 children have high appreciation of the value of tli^ right kind of motion pictures and of the co-operation of picture producers in tile production of plays which are of special benefit to children. X am sure they will feel that this decision is a mark of Insincerity on the part of those who have promised to pro duce better pictures. "Will you not cooperate with the classroom teachers of the nation by adhering to your original policy of barring the use of Arbuekle films by members of your organization?” Prosperity Predicted in Railway Circles Washington, Dec. 31.—On the basis of telegraphic reports from the na tion's railways, Julius II. Parmele, director of the bureau of railways economics, predicted an era of pros perity for the railroads for the coining | 5 car. Tvct operating incomes increased $115,000,000 during the year, Mr. Par melee said, and represented a return of 4.05 iter cent on the valuation fix ed by the Interstate Commerce com mission. In 1021, the rate was 3,3 per cent, while the previous year it was a small fraction of 1 per cent. Cross avennne, were greater than in 1021, by $30,000,000. he said, while operating expenses have been reduced nearly $140,000,000. Taxes were the heaviest on record. Iteing $20,000,000 greater than in 1921, and reaching nearly $300,000,000. Montreal Editor Hcgins Serving Prison Sentence Montreal, Que., Dec. 31.—John H. Roberts, editor of a Montreal weekly newspaper, commenced a year's ini prisonment to which he was sentenced by the Quebec legislature which called him before the bar of the house to make good Insinuations that members of the legislature were Implicated in the murder of Blanche Oardneau, a Quebec girl whose body was found in a public park. As a result of Roberts' efforts, a royal commission was ap pointed to investigate the murder but without result. Ex-Society Star Dies in Squalor Daughter of Former Chief Jus tice of U. S. Supreme Court Found Dead—Had For tune in Bank. Worth Over $250,000 Chicago Dec. 31.—Mrs. Maude Full er Delius, eldest daughter of the late Judge Melville W. Fuller, former chief justice of the United States su premo court, was found dead on a dirty cot in a rear room of her little three-room flat at 3445 Harper ave 1 uue. She died approxlbately three weeks ago, the police believe. As there were no marks of violence on the body. Coroner Oscar Wolff, who conducted a personal examina tion, believes that the woman died either from an overdose of drugs, of which she is said to have been an ad dict, or drank poison. An analysis of the contents of the stomach was ordered by the coroner. The room where tho body was found was in confusion. The furni ture was in disorder and scraps of torn letters were scattered about on the floor. The woman’s wedding ring1 was found clasped in her hand when | the police removed the body. Worth Over $250,000. Although the place in which she lived spoke loudly of poverty, it was learned from neighbors and friends of the dead woman that she was worth more than $250,000. A bank book among her effects showed a cash balance of $07,000 in a local bank. She is also said to have own ed considerable property In and about Chicago. Mrs. Delius was about 55 years old. She had lived on Harper avenue for more than 20 years. William JI. De lius, her husband, committed suicide by shooting himself in the head dur ing a fit of despondency in the home IS years ago. In her youth. Mrs. Delius was one of tlie most popular society leaders in Chicago, it was said. Her father’s home in Hyde park was tlie center of much of tlie social activity of the day. When Judge Fuller was ap pointed to tlie supreme bench the young woman spent much of her time in Washington and other eastern cities. Friends N'ollco < liauge. X.'pon her marriage to Mr. Delius, who was then chief contracting agent for the Chicago Northwestern rail road. the couple went to live on Harper avenue. A few years later came the death of Mr. Delius. After her husband died, friends of the woman noticed that a change had come c>ver her. She kept inside and had little or no social intercourse with her friends and relatives. As the years went on her seclusion became more profound until at last she was regarded as being “queer.” She dressed, even to the time of hei death, in the same styles that were prevalent at the time of her hus band’s death. She shut herself up in her room and Went out only to her meals, which she took at a little res taurant nearby. Then came the rumors that sh* had become n drug addict. There was no light in the little flat. While the rest of the world was asleep, she would be heard walking up and down the floor. Four weeks ago she failed to appear at all. Nothing was thought of It unfit today. The police were called and breaking in the door, found tier dead in a back room. American Ambassador to Japan to Quit Post Tokio, Dec. 31.—(By A. B.)—Charles B. Warren, Fnited States ambassador to Japan, will sail for America on tlie President Cleveland, January 25, and after necessary conferences with President Harding and Secretary Hughes, will present his resignation, he announced. In announcing his intention of re signing his post. Ambassador Warren said: "1 came to Japan when tlie rela tions between this country and the Fnited States constituted a potential danger. I am going away, now that distrust and dangerous suspicion have disappeared from both countries. We are justified in believing that the present cordial relations will long con tinue.” The ambassador declared that tlie accomplishments of tlie Washington conference “created a new feeling of stability in far eastern relations.” Union of Socialist-Soviet Republics Is Launched Moscow, Dec. 31.—(fly A. P.)—The union of socialist soviet republics be- ' iume a reality. At a special con gress attended by more than 2,000 delegates representing Russia and al lied states, definite steps were taken to bring about the centralization of governmental affairs at Moscow. K. Stalin, commissar for national minorities, who was the principal speaker, declared that the event was of historical importance to United Russia and marked a new turn in the progress of the soviet regime. Associated Press Editor Hurt as Auto Overturns John A. Cejnar, night editor here for The Associated Press, was slightly Injured today when an automobile lie was driving to Western, Neb., to spend New Year's day, overturned on on a road near Crete, Neb. A Iloldrege physician, passing the scene at the time, took him to Crete and dressed his injuries which con sisted of several bad cuts. American Ship Seized by British Destroyer Quennstown,.Ireland, Pee. 31.—(By A. 1\>—The British torpedo boat destroyer Venomous, Friday arrested close to Castletown Here, Ireland, an American steamship which uns sup posed to be trying to land a cargo of arms and ammunition. When the American vessel ttas within threo miles of Castletown Here, its captain was called upon to halt and the commander of t lie destroyer immediately boarded the steamer, accompanied by one of his officers, and a party of marines mil conveyed it to port by order of the free state government. Revelers Usher in Infant Year at Noisy Cafes Hilarious Parties Mark (,ity s Celebration on New Year s Eve—Police Keep Order. Juvenile 1923 was given a great ovation when he slipped into tlie scheme of things at 12:01 last night. If venerable 1922 had any mourn ers they were not in evidence at any of the downtown clubs, hotels, cabarets or dance halls. Merriment reigned. And although there was a larger number of watch parties in churches and private homes than in previous years, there still re mained large crowds which chose to salute the infant New Year at down town places of entertainment. Crowds at Theaters. The theaters received a goodly share of patronage, especially those which ga\e midnight performances. Hotel Kontenello retained its posi tion as one of tha city's brightest spots on New Year's eves. The big Douglas street hostelry was prepared to 'handle 90(1 persons. The entire mezzanine and lobby floors were de voted to the festivities. There was a big dance orchestra, cabaret enter tainment features, special decorations and everything that goes to make a New Year welcome. Senior Manager Lalril was on tlie job with his entire corps of attendants, and despite the crowd there was little confusion. Serve New Year's Supper. A New Year's supper was served and dancing started at the Omaha club at midnight. Thero were 77T reservations for the supper and fes tivities at the Omaha Athletio club, which also began at midnight. There were several dancing parties at private dance halls. Ono was given >nt the Kelpine academy by the Thorpaln club. Detectives and uniformed police assigned to various places of amuse ment had little to do In the way of keeping order, which does not mean there was no liquor with spirituous contents in the possession of some. The bottled variety of revelry seemed less rampant than In years past, how ever l iquor Under Cover. And if there was any popping of corks and clinking of glasses, it was drowned out by other kinds of merri I ment. The liquor consumed, was con sumed in rather a more surreptitious manner than heretofore. Up until 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, only two drunks had been taken to central po lice. station, thus proving that there was little premature celebrating. Among the churches having watch services were the First Methodist, the First Baptist, Walnut Hill Methodist, Dietz Memorial Methodist and Good Shepherd Episcopal. Other churches will have New Year's services today. The New Year will be welcomed on Monday by several "at homes” in the homes of various Omahans. The Rev. and Mrs. Thomas A. Casady will be at home Monday afternoon for mem bers of the All Saints’ Episcopal church, of which the'Rev. Mr. Casady in pastor, and their friends. Mr. and Mrs. George Sumner will ho “at homo” Monday afternoon at their home for the Rev. Ralph Bailey of the First Unitarian church, and Mrs. Itailey, who recently came to Omaha from the south. The Rev. Lloyd B. Holsapple, rector of St. Barnabas Episcopal church, and Mrs. Holsapple, will he “at home” Monday afternoon from 4 to 6 o'lock at their home In hnor’ of the members of that church and their friends. The Rev. and Mrs. B R. Vanderlippe will ho “at home” to the members of the Clifton Hill Presbyterian church and their friends on Now Year's day from 2:30 to 5 o’lock. Tiie Girls’ Community Service league celebrated with a midnight supper and watch party at its club rooms, 1712 Dodge street. Three Suspects Arrested in Cleveland Robbery Cleveland, Deo. 31,—Police arc queg* tioning three men held in connection with the holdup of the office of the Ferry Cap and Screw company, in which the safe was robbed of $15,000 by five men. A man under arrest was identified by office employes ns one of the five engaged in the crime. A second holdup of the paymaster of the liulek Automobile company, in which $7,000 was taken, shortly after the Ferry robbery, was not the work of tiie same men, police believe. . The Weather _ Forecast. Fair and rising temperatures Mon day. Ilimrly Temperatures. 5 .1. in .‘»5 j 6 h. in. ... 24 I 7 «. in.25 M a. in .25 ' 0 n. .. .26 III R, m . 26 11 it. in .27 12 noon .... .30 1 p. m 3* 2 p. m.34 ft P. m.3« 4 p. m.37 ft p. m..",6 * p. m . 3ft « P. n*.3 4 $ p. m....38 Howell Set For Battle at Lincoln Interest in Control of Lowec House at 1 ever Heat in Hotel I.olil lies at Capital. Political Intrigue Is Rife J-inculil, Dec. Cl.—(Special.)—In terest in the tight for organization control of the lower house of the leg islature reached fever heat *hi hotel lobbies here tonight with the appear ance of It. 1!. Howell, United States senator-elect. Howell declared bluntly lie would remain in Lincoln until the organization was completed. “I am not hero With any idea of bossing, hut will remain hero to do « my utmost to see that the organiza tion will lie of such a character ns not to rlifln progressive legislation," Mr. 1 lowed said. “I will have sev eral htlls ready early in the session for consideration. I do not euro to discuss them at this time.*’ Mr. Howell inquired as to the can didates for speakership ami after tha situation was reviewed, ho said: "I probably will have a statement to make on the situation tomorrow." Vive Avowed Candidates. The five avowed candidates of tha republican fold for speaker of tha lower house are Tom Dysart, Omaha; Daniel Garber, lied Cloud; Grant Mears, Kayne: A. N. Mathers, Goring, and George Meats of Fremont. .Solans were unanimous in the opin ion that Howell would direct a tight against Dysart of Omaha for the speakership. Dysart led the tight against Howell's municipal light bill on the floor of the house two years ago. Mr. Dysart announced tonight be had 12 republicans in the Second congressional district pledged to his candidacy. There are 57 republicans in the lower house out of a member ship of 100. Hefus^M to Sign. i Garber to date lias refused to sign the republican caucus call for 8 to j morrow night. Those opposed to Ins I candidacy declared lie was endeavor ing to recruit sufficient republicans to bolt tho caucus, tie tip with tho 4:i democrats and make action of tha caucus ineffective for lack of major ity votes to put tho caucus choice over when tlie house convened Tues day. Garber refused to discuss liis can didacy tonight. He also declined to state whether or not lie contemplated leading a caucus bolt. Mathers claims the undivided sup port of the Sixth district, while tho Mears strength apparently comes from many sources. Tom Allen Active. Tom Allen, brother-in-law of Gov ernor-elect C. \V. Bryan and chair man of the democratic state central committee, was active in the lobbies. IIo advocated entire elimination of party lines in the house organization. Vnder a rule adopted two years ago, committee appointments have been taken from tlie speaker and are made by a committee on committers chosen at congressional district cau cuses in a