Gale Claims .Four Ships in Pacific Furious > Storm Takes HeaVy Toll Along Washington and British Columbia Coast Line. Members of Crews Saved 8-Attle, Feb. 15.—bP)—The north Pacific's “graveyard ' of ships'' claimed four more vessels as viW tlms In a furious gale that swept ocean off the Washington and ►^British Columbia coast lines. The four vessels known to have been lost were the steamer Nika, burned to the water's edge near I'matilla reef; the freighter Santa: Rita, lodged high on a rock ledge near Clo-Oose, Vancouver Island, B. C.; the motorshlp Coolcha, pounded , by huge waves as It lay on an ex posed reef at Albert Read, near Vic toria. B. O., and the British freighter Tuscan Prince. Ship Total I.oss. The Tuscan Prince is a total loss on Ktevan Point, Nootka Sound, B. i, according to a wireless message from the United States coast guard cutler Algonquin. The crew was landed safely. A later message from the Algonquin ►aid that the crew was on the beach near Carmanah light, Vancouver island. The message said, the men had a fire and some tents. “We are breaking up fast; we are going to drown," was the last mes sage from the Tuscan Prince early to day. Then Its spark failed and it was unable to give its position. Re peated calls brought no answer and ships that went to the rescue were unable to sight it. Crews are SaTed. The crews of the other three ves sels were saved. Word by word, the wireless mes sages. often halted or broken, brought the story of the storm's toll Into Se attle during the night and today. First, late Wednesday came word from the coast guard cutter Snohom ish. Capt. R. R. Waesche: "Wo are going to aid steamer Nika, ported lost rudder, dangerous posi non off Umatilla reef.” The Snohomish was at Port Ange les. eight hours' run from the dls- 1 ableil vessel. A little later another message, from Victoria, said the Coolcha had been abandoned and the crew taken off by the salvage steamer Algerene. Then word came that a station at Walla Walla, Wash, far inland, had heard the Nika’s call for aid. The Snohomish reported it would reach the disabled craft at midnight. The regular routine of the air began again. Vryel Reported Afire. Once more out of the west came an "S O S.” faintly, and a call: “We are on fire. Help.” There was no signature. The operator at the naval radio station at Bremerton, Wash., thought he "heard Nika say something about fire aboard,” but couldn't understand Itv all. The Smith Island radio compass station reported: "Apparently inexperienced operator on watch.” Tho Snohomish searched vainly for the vessel and reported no progress. The steamer Kewanee, off the en trance to the Straits of Juan de Fuca, saw a glare, evidently from a steamer afire. Shortly after 3 this morning tho Santa Rita broke Into the aerial con versation. ‘‘Wo will be there at 4 o'clock." said the Santa Rita’s keymsn. Another hour later and the Santa TSita had struck a Vancouver island ledge and was itself calling for help (freaking Up Fast. Another call came: \ "SOS. Tuscan Prince ashore, latl Ifc^jOide 4-r-" here the wireless failed. HVe are breaking up fast, we aro going to drown," said a faint second message. Other radio messages received were as follows: "Santa Rita, off Tatoosh on rocks sinking, receiver broken, cannot bear anyone working. The water Is rough. Captain asks is anyone on way. U. M. Cutter Algonuuln off Columbia river, attempting rescue Tuscan Prince." "Santa Rita's receiver in commis sion Again.” V Commercial messages filled the air again and then came the Snohomish: "Rescued total crew of 34 men from burning Nika. Now standing by wreck. Will give report later.” More (lad News. Rad news then came of the Tuscan Plince. "Number lives probably lost when Tuscan Prince went ashore near Estevnn. Going to vessel's aid,” said a message from the tug Sea Mon arch, which had been standing by the Mania Rita. The latter vessel at that time was reported in no Immediate danger. Just before noon the Snohomish told of the rescue of the Nika's men In a radio message as follows: “Sea waB too rough for lowering of boats, so Snohomish put how up close along stern of the burning Nlk» and took crew off with Improvised . breeches buoy, men putting buoy on and Jumping into waftr and being hauled aboard. Heat Intense. No ^j|ne lost, three men slightly hurt.” All nfternoon the wlrleess men •carchcd, via the air, for tho Tuscan Prince. Early tonight, with their ears still glued to the head receivers they awaited vigilantly for further Jrord, Ford Unable to Survey Nebraska Water Power Lincoln, Feb. 15.—Replying to an invitation to make a survey of the water power resources in Nebraska and'take charge of their development, Henry Ford expressed his interest in the “undreamed of possibilities” of utilized power in this state, but stated that business interests prevented his looking into the matter at this time. The invitation was in the form of a resolution introdueed in the Nebras ka house of representatives by Lundy of the Seventy-ninth district, a copy of which was sent to Mr. Ford. The resolution asked that Ford bo mem orialized to make an industrial sur vey of the state, and pledged him the support of the Nebraska government and people. In an address before the Omaha t 'hamber of Commerce some time ago. Mr. Ford Stroke of the possibilities of the undeveloped water power re sources of Nebraska and indicated bis interest in their development. • Ultimatum to Governor Laid Before House Resolution Demands Introduc tion of Proposed Bills Bc fore February 20 or House Will Begun to Function. Lincoln, Feb. 15.—(Special.)—In a resolution introduced in the lower house today. Governor Charles W. Bryan is called upon to hasten in in troducing constructive bills to sup port his skeleton bill calling for an executive council form of government to take the place of the administra tive code form of government. The resolution was signed by Grant S. Mears, chairman of the house appro priations committee, and T. B. T)y sart. chairman of the house judiciary committee. Text of Resolution. The resolution. In full, follows: "Whereas, thefre Is now pending before the house of representatives constructive legislation; and, "Whereas, the consideration of such legislation i^ being delayed through courtesy to his excellency, the gov ernor. Charles W. Bryan;, and, "Whereas, the proposals made by | his excellency in his various com- ; municatlons have not been forthcom ing; and, "Whereas, the legislature has now been in session more than six weeks, therefore, be it Resolved. That his excellency, the governor, be respectfully requested to offer, on or before February JO, 1923. his proposals for consideration: and be it further "Resolved. That should such rec ommendations be not received on or before the above date, the members of the house of representatives will no longer delay such constructive leg islation as they deem to be to the best interests of the people of the state of Nebraska.” Vote Is Held Up. An objection to its consideration was made, so under the rules, the res olution cannot lie voted upon for 24 hours. Throughout the legislature, among republicans and democrats, the gov ernor Is beginning to be criticised for his alleged perpetual destructive pro gram and his refusal to advance any thing of a constructive nature. Each day he spends nearly an hour with newspaper men and fully half of that time Is spent In repeating his campaign charges against the McKol vie administration. Roth the appropriations committee and judiciary committee are helpless to progress further until the gover nor takes some step to clarify the sit uation and Introduce bills to dovetail with his budgetary recommendations. Help Is Refused. The appropriations committee at tempted to advance some of its work last week by asking the governor to either appear In person or send a representative to the committee to make explanations. The governor re fused this proposal. All code modification Mil* *re In and ready for consideration before the Judiciary committee. However, through courtesy to the governor, this committee has, to date, refused to consider any of these measures until the governor present* hi* meas ure*. Whisky Valued at S18.'>,0()0 ' Stolen From Warehouse Chicago, Fob. 15. — Approximately 1,500 coses of whisky, valued at. f 105, 000, have been stolen from the ware house of B. McClasky A Son, distillers, Alfred Martin, agent for the company, ; reported to tits police. Mr. Martin ; said he learned of the theft yester day when he visited the building for \ the first time since February 1 and found a broken lock on the warehouse. Police and federal prohibition offi cers Investigated the report and found the warehouse entirely empty of liquor. Nothing to show how the liquor Jad been taken front the build ing could be found. It was said. Father of Bishop Dies. Newark. N. J.. Feb. 15. — George Biller. 7fi, a retired Newark lawyer and father.of tho Key. George C. Biller, bishop of the Episcopal diocese of South Ijakota. died yester day at his home In Belleville. He came to America from England 35 years ago. Two other son*. Rev. Ernest C. Hiller of Philadelphia and Fred W, Hiller of Uenver, and foui daughters, survive him. Girl PCr ,, •Ja *■ by^lamo Jury Holds Verdict of “Manslaughter’’ Is Returned in Murder Trial After 27 Hours’ Deliberation. 9 tor Acquittal at Start A verdict of guilty of manslaughter was returned against Mike Adamo, alias "Singing Mike" Ha Porte, at 7:40 last night by a jury that had de liberated for 27 hours liehind tiie locked doors of the Juryroom. The jury was locked in the Jury room at 4:30 Wednesday afternoon and deliberated until 7:30 last night. For hours the evidence was consider ed insufficient to warrant a judgment of guilty of murder, as charged, the jury standing 9 to 3 for acquittal. Yesterday afternoon the nine men who had been for acquittal compro mised on a verdict that carries a penalty of one to 10 years’ Imprison ment. Judge Charles A. Goss was called at 7 and received the verdict from the foreman of the jury. Charles M. Wal ther, 2547 Hickory street, at 7:40. Adamo Offers No Comment. Adamo sat bihind his attorney, his clothes carefully pressed, his shoes brilliantly shined, far removed from the picture usually Imagined of a person oh trial for life, when the ver dict was read. He made no comment when ordered returned to the countv jail, hut stood up und beckoned to the nail Iff to accompany him from the courtroom. The evidence presented by the state was not sufficient to warrant a death penalty. Mr. Walt her said. It was this "slim” evidence that held the jurors locked for so long a time, he said. • Girl Shot in Struggle. Adamo was charged with the mur der of Alice Rinehart In the Lincoln apartments December 8. The shoot ing took place after a party that began in Mike's spaghetti parlor, Seventh and Pacific streets. Adamo pleaded that he was drunk and that he had not shot the girl, but that she had been shot in a struggle for possession of a revolver that she had seized from a dresser drawer. “I was drunk,” Mike said, "and difl not want to argue with her. She pushed me aside and went to the dresser and got a revolver and in the struggle that followed sho shot her self.” Scouts Accept •Schiifs Offer Region Eight to Receive $6,000 a Year if it Raise . Same Amount. Region 8. Boy Kcouts of America. In third annual conference at Hotel Fontenelie yesterday accepted the offer made by Mortimer L. Schlff. member of the national executive committee, of 86.000 a year, provided a similar amount ho raised, to be used in the extension and promotion of scouting. The matter of raising the 86,000 to match the 86.000 offered by Mr. Schiff, as per conditions is left to each in dividual region, it being optional whether this is raised by Individual subscription or council quntn. Delegates wripe guests of the Omaha council at luncheon at 11:30. Thirty of the members went to Camp Gifford* on an Insertion tour yesterday after noon, returning at Tt. An Informal discussion on camping took place St Hotel Fontenelie after the return of conference members from Inspection tour to Camp Gif ford. James K. West, chief scout execu tive; John H. Piper, regional scout executive, and Walter W. Head, chairman of region 8. left for Denver and Pueblo yesterday afternoon, where loral council conferences will he held. I,. L. MacDonald, nntlonnl camp director of New York city, left for Lincoln. Government Tightens Up on Naval Kesignations Washington, Feb. 15.—Naval ae'n.l ♦ my graduate* will he required to put in throe years service In the navy nf ter graduation hereafter before rcsig- 1 nations tire nrcoptrd for the purpose, of permitting the officers to enter other government services or to se«*k employment In civil llfr. Since the war It has been the cus tom to accept resignations of officer* when presented and for the seven months tjust passed these have aver aged lfi a month. The announcement says there is at present abort*** of 20 per cent In line officers at sen. Italian Government Buys Eleventh Century Church Home, Feb. ID - The government butt bought for 1,600,000 lire the church and monastery of Ht. I bobbin, erected in the eleventh century tiy Hope llonorus I, on the dto of the undent Homan senate bouse built by Caesar and Augustus. The brick walls of Its facade 'tiara. Bollard. Reece. Regan, t R-i nolds. Smith. Svnhoda, Thatcher, Thomssen. Tinline, A'ance, AVilson (Dawes), Yoc|mm totoc'. Total. 3G.« Against: Auten, Auxier. Axtel). Bailey, Haldrtge. Brown. Burke. Davis (Canal, Davis . AA'Ingett, AA’ise. AVood. Yorhuro (Saunders). Speaker Mathers. French Loan to Poland Approved by Parliament rati*. Wb 1 ■ \ loan of 400,. oo#.onil fmnos ni Poland km voted by the Wench parliament today. It is officially described "for the purpose of improving Poland* tiftamlal and ec nomlc silnation so (lint it may resume Its pro tier place In the European con cert of nations and play the role to which its geographical position and history entitle it" The vote on the measure was M5 to Hi. Many of those who voted against It declared the loan, while destined ostensibly for the organisa tion of the Polish army against "tin warranted attack from the east." was really put through as "a means of coercion against Germany from Mo west" Two W ayne Firemen Hurt; Fire Damage at Knola Wni tie. Neb. l-'eb IT- tSprcul 1 Two firemen were Injured while fight ing a fire during 10 below sero t--ni peratur* here A terrific g tie was blowing over this section during tlie night. Two farm buildings were distroyed at Knola. Neb , and the Knola garage1 was wlpe»reps New d ork. New York. Feb. 13.—A wave of in tense col<1. heralded by a rutting wind that nt times achieved 72 miles an Ilnur velocity, brought suffering to the city today, zi.-.int fuel supplies quickly disappeared t>efore the biting cold, estieclally on the'low* r East Side, where coal is bought by the sack full. Rochester, N. Y., Feb. 13 —A bliz zard was sweeping western New York today. 4 The biting gale drove the mercury below the zero mark and added the loose snow to the huge drifts remain ing from half a dozen blizzards last month. Two railroad shop employes were killed at Falrport when they became (Torn to Peg. Three. ( slums Tee.) Veteran of Civil War Kel ea*e.« |n tall. At tl time he did not make known his ser vice in the war. Insurance Rill Killed Lincoln, T>b. 15 —ml '-The house insurance committee killed the Whitehead hill tonight. This hill pro vlded for a 1150,004 appropriation to be used as a revolving fund by tbs slate hall Insurance department. It ba* heen the subject of numerous committee hearings The Weather Force ji»f. Frulny. fair; not much change In temperature Hourly Tempera!lire*. ft ft m . . ft I p, nt If ft ft. m. . ? f p. wt . 1ft* T ft. m ? ft |». w. It ft ft. m ..t 4 p. to.tl I* M. to. .,4 ftp m ...... *ft in * m 7ft m ”1 11 ft m l« I p. m .... 31 15 noon ...... ift ftp. 10 Collapse of Wa 11 s Aids Work 22 Streams of Water Are Be ing Thrown Directly on Flames—Morris Plant Damaged. Several f iremen Hurt Fire in the Armour hog plant, which was (Recovered at 5:43 Wednesday morning was still burning fiercely last night, with a loss estimated at between 11.500,000 and 11.750,000. The fire is under control unless something unforeseen interferes. North and south walls have fallen, and for the first time since the flip started, fire men can throw water directly on the fames. * Firemen were temporarily driven back early last right by breaking of ammonia piiies in sections 17-15-19. The supply was quickly shut off and a slight breeze cleared the air of the fumes. The fire died down in section 19 and efforts were centered on the south end of section 17 and ail of section 15. Clarence' Urban of line company X". 1K. stationed at Eighth and Fier. e streets, was caught by debris, as he ran when the north wall collapsed Pricks struck him beiow the knees and both feet were injured He v.as taken to Paxton Memorial hospital, where it was said one of his feet was badly crushed, although not serious. He lives at 3423 South Fifteenth street. Carl Itisse. chauffeur at Station No. 6. is in Lord Lister hospital. The nozzle of a high pressure hose, which he was directing, broke loose from his cold, benumbed hands and struck him in the stomach. The extent of his injuries have net teen determined. The fire began to die down at noon yesterday. Repeatedly the fames woukl hurst forth with renewed In tensity and threaten to spread, but were rapidly brought under control. Walls Collapse. The north wall, with the exception of a triangular section in the center. ■ ollapsed at 4:15. The south wall fell in two sections, the first at 5:10 and the second at iil. These walls were sections 17 and IS of the hog plant. Beveji pumps have been throwing water on the blaze continuously since fi Wednesday morning. Last night streams of water were I •ring played on the fire . Sparks from the Armour f.re ig : ite! a wood-n runw ay f* the Moms plant yesterday afternoon. An alarm was sounded about 1 o'clock, but the blaxo was quickly extinguished. Tart cf the wall in section If. where the fire is now hottest, caved in shortly after 11 this morning, strewing hundreds of tons of masonry both inside ar.*l ouiside the building. The south wail of the structure looks like an iceberg where streams from high pressure hose lines have been playing on it. Spray from the hose nodes has froxen and farmed snow drifts about the base of the wail. A. TV. Armour, vice-president of Armour & Co, who arrived yesterday morning fr> m Chicago, declared that rebuilding operations wiiU be started as soon as possible. "We will begin rebuilding as quickly a* possible, and we may be able tc start hog killing by today by mak ing a temporary arrangement In a |>ortion , f < ur own plant w hich is un damaged," said Mr. Armour. "We want to buy hogs on the Omaha market and kill them here s« quickly as possible. Last fa!l our hec kill i:t <'hi >c> was burned. TVs were iterating again within four days." Mr. Armour declared that the cor solidatkm between Armour A Co. a:d the Mortis Packing company will not help In this situation, because each plant must be operated as a unit. Other than this he was noncommittal on the consolidation. Model Plant. When reconstruction Is begun. Mr. Armour aald the new plant will b» » model of Its s it, and equipped "ith the latest machinery. He point ed out, however, that st is Impossible to pour concrete in rero weather. The tire Is me of the biggest in the bistory of ike Armour onpuiy. Mr. Armour declared. (i i\ Willis, general manager of th- local plant, says hr hopes to tie In a position shortly to liandle the company'* lieul business In hogs sat iafactorfly, 'White we haye suffered severely bv the fire, by rearrangement of the distribution of our orders to other plants, yyc will be able to take care of our business satisfactorily," he said \»siatance Offered. "All of our neighbor packer* have offered assistance In helping ua to (Turn is I »4* Tns. rslunts t'oar.) Body of Slayer Identified as That of Sioux City Man Chleajxh FcK 15 —Th* body of a man who recently »hot and killed Policeman IV, .1 O'Malley, w.k jd*nti H«h1 as that »»f Jam os K**«1 of Sioux t'lty la. Th* Mt*nUf. uitMj w*.* made h\ Max P;v :*h t*f Sion\ i'iiy ar t th* 1mh1> will ba taken Kick t»v lk R Head. .i brother. for 1 \a According to the js . v the d*\<.l man w-rvtyl a term In the low pent* trntiarv for Itaiykry b*fora coming to OhvAje»v lh was abet by IVlic* roan s K Kennedy, aftar he hj» Alain o Malley*