Today Labor Takes the Helm. Enough Wealth for All. One Thing Important. 100.000 Years Old. By ARTHUR BRISBANE V_^ The British liberal party, led by Asquith, will put in a labor gov ernment. "British fair play de mands that labor shall have its chance,” they say. They really mean, “Caution makes it necessary to keep labor good natured.” England’s "big business” is hav ing a little inside mental panic with labor coming into power. With great solemnity it ex presses fear that labor may govern the empire in the interests of “one side,” the side of labor. That would be too bad. Big business, of course, never governs in the interest of its own side when it has the chance. I. C. Herman, manufacturer of handkerchiefs, gives his business to employes, saying, “1 am rich enough,” and that surprises us. We should all be rich enough, 10 times too rich, as regards what *e really need if the earth were properly developed and competi tion were replaced by emulation. This earth would produce more than enough of everything for all the people on it, and 10 times as many people, if it were intelli gently developed, as it will be some day. At the present, however, grasp ing selfishness is a necessary tool in the hands of wise Providence. Next Sunday, Dr. Russell, who • teaches astronomy at Princeton university, will preach in St. George church, New York, on immortality. There will be a small crowd listening, and a small notice in the newspapers. Yet the sub ject is the only one that has any real importance for human beings. If immortality is a foolish dream and this short life with its struggles and disappointments is the end of us, what does life amount to? For more than 100 centuries inch man has asked himself, “What becomes of me when I die?’’ Apart from fate, we know nothing. Professor Russell will be com pelled to admit that he looks many millions of miles through his tele scope without finding anything that looks like a heaven with gold paved streets. But there is this grain of comfort: “Attractions are proportioned to destinies," as Fourier said. Every human being longs for im mortality. It is difficult to be lieve that the power ruling us would make us all crave a thing if we were not destined to have it. Another shock for Mr. Bryan and others that take their botany and zoology literally from the Old Testament. In the petrified forests of South Dakota’s Black hills, Mr. Davies, director of the Marshall Field Museum of Natural History, finds flowers that are at least 100,000,000 years old. When they' were bloomi-g, Triceratops with his horns, and the long-recked Brontosaurus, were roaming about. All these animals and flowers had turned to stone long before Noah made his zoologi cal collection—at least that’s what science says. The committee on Paris, with General Dawes representing the I'nited States, will spend three months trying to find out how .much gold Germany can pay to France and Belgium. It appears also that the committee will not be allowed to go on to Berlin, but will depend on facts that it gets in Paris. What do you think will be the value of the findings of that com mittee? Boys and girls at school will be interested in Venizelos, who now rules in Greece. He moved over to Athena from the Island of Crete. Thousands of years ago, Minos, gloomy king of Crete, compelled the Greeks to send yearly young youths and maidens to he sacri ficed to the Minotaur. Now Crete ends to Greece an old man to tell the Greeks how to govern them .■elves. New York is quite a city. The 1924 telephone book contains more than 750,000 listings. That one ' city has more telephones than all of England, Scotland and Wales put together. Only awhile ago when men now in the fifties were starting out in life you could have bought the original telephone stock at your own price. It was called, "An interesting toy." Tl»# Om»lm B*f. Nebraska City, Neb., Jan. 20.—I,. A «*cm»lt, ii representative of a nursery, dropped dead while in the Blschof hardware store here. He Is a pioneer . f this community and for many , pars resided near Peru, where his father, J^iwson Cook, was a large^ land owner. Apoplexy was said to have been tlie cause of death. He !» survived by a brother. William cook of Hebron, and a sister, who resides at Peru. Peaches Reported Killed. Falls City. Neb.. Jan. !».—Richard son county will have no reach or apricot crops litis year as the result of the* jirfB'nt cold wave. accnrnlnjc to I lent V 14. Wyatt, government Wculhei observer. Credit on Wav V to Bolster Up W eak Banks Prompt Relief for Northwest ern Financial Situation Undertaken by Fed eral Officials. Washington, Jan. 20.—Four federal officials, designated by President Cool ldge, left today for Chicago, where tomorrow they expect to complete the administration's program for afford ing relief to the northwestern banks from the stringent credit situation In that territory. The officials are George R. Janies and J. H. Cunningham of the federal reserve board, Henry M. Dawes, comptroller of the currency, and Eugene Meyer, jr„ managing *id that depositors are/entitled to their prorata share In the assets of such bank Is declared to be the unmis takable provision of the act, according to an opinion of the attorney general. The opinion was given in answer to a query from T. B. Thorson, state's attorney, of Kimball, It declared that no delay in satisfaction of creditors to the extent of the assets of an In solvent bank is possible under the law. Sleeps and Dines With Bicycle _______ Ill order to win a wager, Tony |-i*tt> must make an all-American bicycle jaunt and visit governors of 48 slates chained and handcuffed to bicycle. Ilia handcuffs were locked and sealed at Denver, Col., Oct. 1, 1921. Photo shows him on arrival at Miami, Ha. < Beavers and Rats Dry Definitions J i Wheeler Speaks Pointedly on Meeting of Anti-Prohibi tion Association. Washington, Jan. 20.—Friends of tlie IStli amendment, the Volstead act, are heavers, and tile enemies are 1 rats, according to W ayne B. Wheeler, general counsel for the Anti Saloon league. Mr. Wheeler declared himself today in commenting on the meeting this week of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment. "The beavers met last week," said Mr. Wheeler, referring to the con vention of the Anti-Saloon league. “The rats meet tills week. “One group, like the leaver, is try ing to build health, wealth and happi ness in America through law ob servance. The wet group is like the rats, preying on civilization, spread ing disorder, disease and death to the constitution. "The wets, like the rat. aie gnaw ing in the darkness at the founda tions of orderly government. They have neither the Inclination nor the I>ower to build. For the satisfaction of appetite, they are blimUy attempt ing to destroy the achievements of constructive society." Among the members of the Associa tion Against the Prohibition Amend ment are listed George Ade, Vincent Astor, Senator Bayard of Delaware. Senator Bruce of Maryland, Marshall Field. President John P. Holland of the New York State Federation of Labor, Maj. Gen. Hunter I.iggett and Charles Scribner. The association conference opens here tomorrow. Richard L. Metcalfe Resigns at Brandeis Kir hard I-. Metcalfs, advertising di rector of the Brandeis stores, has tendered hie resignation, to hr* effec tive February 2. Mr. Metcalfs stated that he intends to remain in Omaha and reserved for *t later date an nouncement of his plans. He was en gaged in newspaper work before join ing 'the IJrandels organization three years ago. Requisitions for Bayard and Bloomington Men Lincoln, .Tan. 20.—Two requisition* for the return to Nebraska of men charged with crimes were Issued to day. H. O. Gardner, said to be at Chicago and In custody, Is sought for alleged defrauding of Angle Millward of Bloomington, Neb. John Korns, reported in Jail at Greeley, Colo., Is accused of dispos ing of mortgaged property with In tent to defraud the Bank of Bayard, Morrill county. Around Nebraska’s State House B.v R H. PKTKHS, Staff Correspondent Ths Omaha Hr*. Lincoln. Jan. 20.—The Impression continues to grow here that Gover nor Bryan will shortly announce his candidary. not for the United States senate, but for re-election, and mem hers of the democratic pnrty who have ambitions toward the higher of flees are on the alert, ready to Jump as so«n as the governor makes hie final decision. Out of fairness to other members of his party the governor must decide within a few weeks. To date the only democrat to flic for either gov ernor or senator Is Trenmnrc Cone, whose hearing Is notoriously bad when the Bryan whip cracks That Cone’s candidacy is distasteful to Bryan and his supporters Is well known, arid one of the chief topics for discussion when democrats gather here Is, "Who Is our strongest can didate for the senate, providing Brvan runs for re-election?" Despite his reiterated assurnnees that Ue has cast aside hla political longings, the name of J. N. Norton la frequently mentioned ns a strong candidate for either offlre. Norton Is us enigmatic as a sphinx whor the subject Is mentioned, but the ru mors of his candidacy, after Bryan has taken ths plunge, will not bo downed. Republicans In the Third congres atonal district are beginning to oil up the machine with which to run down Kdgar How aid of Columbus, one of Nebraska's two democratic congress men. A number of influe-nt 1»I mem hers of the party met here last week and decided flint Senator K. C. Hons ton of Teknmuli was the man to turn the trlrk. Houston was noti fied of the decision and accepted. To date he is the only republican candidate from the district to file. Charles E. GralT of Bancroft, dem ocrat and retiring president of the state board of agriculture, provided the sensation of the week when ho ex coriated Bryan anil Ills admlnlstru live measures at a meeting of the hoard. As GrafT proceeded the Bryan supporters who were present became more and more restive, but when he concluded lie was heartily applauded by the majority of those present. Democratic politician# here who were going alnmt the flay following declaring that Gruff's speech left a bad taste In the mouth of everyoni present apparently failed to hear the numerous half suppressed ■ buckles of amusement and approval that ran through the room for some time after Graff hnd retired. Seven more weeks in which < in dldaffs can (lie for office. I Funmaker Heads Bill at Orpheum Delineator of Rural Character Studies Makes Audi ence Roar. It would be a bootless enterprise to analyze Chic Sale's methods of arousing the risibilities. He makes you laugh until your sides ache and he lines it without apparent effort. He is an artist in the delineation of lural character studies. At the Orpheum this week he holds the stage for 30 to 35 minutes. He has the power to evoke laughter by the mere movement of his face, a ges ture with a hand, or even In silence. Suntey he presented his schoolroom act, in which he appears first as the teacher, addressing the audience as the pupils; then he takes the parts ot a youth, a maid and an old man. lie brings the old man scene to a close with a bit of pathos. Mr. Sale has been here on several occasions. Hence Robert and the Oiera-Dorf symphonists offer a pleasing act in which the dance, music and color ef fects are synchronized. The toe danc ing and pirouetting of Miss Holiert is noteworthy. Inez Courtney, with Sid Keyes and Starks Patterson, have a merry melange of song, eccentric dancing, patter and a motion picture embellishment. Hall, Krminte and Brice open the bill with a hedge podge of music, dancing and a stunt on the linlcycle. Senator Murphy is the name of a rnonologist who has an assortment of wheezes, some old and a few not so old. Oeorgo Whiting and Sadie Burt have some new song numbers, includ ing "I'm Minding My Own Business an.I Just til ing Along,” and a duet number about Anthony and Cleopatra. The Parisian Trio has a snappy clos irvt act in which Juggling of furniture is a feature. Seat Sale for ‘'Sally ’ Today. Leon Errol. th<* highest ■ salaried comedian in any country, has been for 12 yenrs under the management of Florenr Zelgfleld. excrpt for a s ngle season in London. He was the featured comedian of the Follies un til Zlegfeld made him. In 1920. the comedy star of "Sally.” the famous musical comedy coming to the Bran dels theater Thursday night for three nights and a Saturday matinee. There is hut this one organisation of “Sally” and It Includes Walter Cat lett, another comedinn of wholly dis tinctive type, with dainty Shirley Vernon, promoted frbm the Zlegfeld Follies to the title role; Frank King dom. Phil Ryley, Paul Frawley, Agatha DsHussey. Alfred p. James. Floyd English. Tthcl Kelly, Kath lene Martyn, after a starring career In the movies, hack In her original role of "Rosie, the Manicurist," and a host of celebrated Ziegfeld girls "Sally" la as beautiful and costly In effects ns the Follies, and has proved Its formidable rival In drawing pow er. Mall orders accepted from city or country. Scut sals opens this morning. Neff to Run Again. Bloomfield, Neb., Jan 20—P. B Neff, Knox county's state representa t.\ e has returned to Bloomfield, after ( has n« spent several months In uni Omaha hospital. It Is bis first tlslt here since the adjournment of tin legislature, he having been seriously ill since that time. He will he n candidate for re-election. LUMBAGO RELIEVED Rid yourself of those twinges. Ap ply Sloan’s gently without rubbing, it sends straight to the pain-ridden tissues the fresh new blood that they need to heel them. Relief is quick snd lasting. Get a bottle from your druggist today and have it on l.and—35 cents. ^loan's Liniment-kills pain! ; C ftllrvn children and adults. ^ Aplr«*«nt tvrup. Nooplstas. 35ciin4lM'c ittdMld X f> .Tvn ^rr«. m New Testament Read in 17 Hours in Bluffs Chureh Members of Broadway Meth odist Start at 6 in Morning and Operate in 15 Minute Relays. Sixty four members of the Broad way Methodist rhurch in Council Bluffs, reading in 15-minute relays, from 6 yesterday morning until 11:15 last night, completed the New Testa ment in one day. Rev. R. Burton Sheppard, pastor, made a short prayer and began read trig the Bible at 6 yesterday morning. At the expiration of his allotted 15 minute period he was relieved by J. A. Williams, an attorney. I'nclo Henry Del-ong. Council Bluffs pioneer pastor, who says he can remember when the old Ocean Wave saloon stood on the site of the present church edifice, was the oldest person to read during the day. The youngest was Frances Louise Shep pard, 8, daughter of the pastor. The members who Joined in rending the New Testament yesterday in clude: J. A. Williams, Fred Pressler, Fern Hettinger, Marjorie Bristow, G. T. ICarges, J. W. Taylor, J. E. Berard. .1 A. Killins, Beulah Pilchard, Mrs. J. F. Rink, Mrs. Marie Copeland. Alice Lenz, Mamie Hollister, Mrs. C. W. Furdum, Cora Fruit, Mrs It. B. Shep pard, Mrs. L. E. Renard, Mrs. A. H. Spare, Mrs. Harry Wheeler. Fern Dailey, Mrs. Clifford Burgstrom, Vera Biiderbaok, Mrs. Burgess, Mrs. O. D. Wheeler, Mrs. O. E. Osborne, Mrs. George Gillaspy. Mrs. L. M. Shubert, Mrs. Norton. Mrs M. E. Magruder, Mrs F. H. Orcutt, Mrs. M. B. San ford. Mrs. A. L. Mickel, W. A. Allens ’.' orth, Mrs. J. E. Berard. Mrs. B. K. Windham, Henry DeLong. Mrs. A. C Bullock, Mrs. Crampton, E. L. Stowe, H. B. Eller, Thelma Seeley, Mrs. W. A. Allensworth, Mrs. H. B. Eller, Mrs. Harry Florka, Miss Wil liams, F. II. Orcutt, Mrs. Aker, Mrs. Kay, Mrs. C. M. Miller, Miss Aten. Mrs. Karges, Mrs. W. B. Hite. Bert Lemon, I-*na Miller, C. S. Spaulding. Mrs. Baxter, Mrs. L. A. Grubb, F. E. Munger, Mrs, J. A. ,Klllins, F. E. Merrill, Mrs. N. C. Creager, C. Burg strom. A. L. Mickel and Dr. Georgoi W. Isham. Humane Executions Sought by Iowans Br .\Moriat#d Prp‘». De* Moines, Jan. 20.—Report* of ■ the mishap at the Maupln execAion I tt the Fort Madison penitentiary Fri day morning, when the rope broke as the trap was sprung, have caused considerable commfht among mem bers of the Iowa legislature, who are ■disposed to seek a more humane method of execution than hanging To several of them who have in quired whether the question of the method of capital punishment might be opened at the code revision ses sion, the code commission has an swered that there is no bill on the subject and that to take action would lequire suspension of the rules in both houses and passage of a Joint resolution instructing the code com mission to prepare a bill relating to the method of capital punishment. Efforts to do away altogether with capital punishment in Iowa have failed several time* in the legislature. Ex-Crown Prince Is Urged for President Iterlln. Jan. 20.—The German na tlonal lilieraU have net up a cry for former Crown Prince Friedrich Wil helm as the next president of the republic. The national liberal committee, which met at Winterfleld, adopted as their program the "rebirth of Ger many," wlrh the crown prince as the leader, who will bring it about. Friedrich Wilhelm would be more than willing to undertake the light. It is understood, but his candidacy would be bitterly opposed by the socialists and communists. Eagles to Hold Open House. South Omaha Eagles will hold open house for families and friends of members Tuesday evening. A speelal program and novelty stunts has Iwen arranged, with danc Ing and cards. Many Inquiries Being Received I on Victor Hugo Novel Contest SI00 in (iold to Be Awarded Winners of Contest in I he Omaha Bee. Did you enter The Omaha Bee "Hunchback of Notre Dame" contest? There were many telephone calls for Information and evidently there are going to be a goodly number of contestants for the prizes. One hundred dollars In gold is be ing divided up in the following list of [ylzes: First . $30 Second. $23 Third . $10 Fourth. *5 Fifth.••• *6 Hixth. *5 Then, as prizes for others whose stories should receive commendation. Carl Laemmle, president of the Uni versal Pictures corporation, which is presenting the picture at the Bran dels theater for two weeks starting January 27, has offered four more prizes, as follows: Seventh—Four box seats to “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” Eighth— Four orchestra seats to “Tim Hunchback of Notre l)a ine.” Ninth—Two box seats to “The Hunchback of Notre Dame." Tenth—Two orchestra seats to "The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” The prize winning story will be just a simple little article telling of how the student was impressed hy the story, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." which Victor Hugo w rote long ago and which has become one of the classics of all times. Don't make the article too deep nor too technical—just tell how the picture or the story impressed you. J'atsj Kuth Miller as "Esmeralda." The rules of the contest will be as follows: Write on one side of the paper only. Your story to be between 200 and 300 words. To contain how you liked the story of "Tho Hunchback of Notre Dame." All stories must be in the man by midnight of February 4. Judges will meet and decide the winners on the 5th, and announcement will be made in The Omaha Bee of Februaiy 6 os to list of w.nners. Address all letters to "Hunchback Contest Editor, Omaha Bee, Omaha. Neb." This contest is open to all students! of all schools and colleges in Omaha,' state of Nebraska, and vicinity. In sending in your letter state in what school you are registered afi a student. .Members of the families of em ployes of The Omaha Bee. the Uni versal Pictures corporation and the Brandeis theater will not be permitted to compete for these prizes. You can send in your story at any time—the sooner the better. Russian Opera Opens at \\ orld “Sarafan,*’ Peek's Headliner, Unique Attraction in Vaudeville. •'Sarafan.' headline attraction at the new World show, is a little opera that is unique in vaudeville. Real Russians In the glittering and bizarre costumes of that vast coun try. weird songs of the steppes and wild dances provide spice for the jaded vaudeville appetite. And the ponderous Cossack who appears be tween acts to explain what l« com ing next !» a rare Comedian of splin tered English Jeanelt** Jr-hields can kick back wards and over her head and touch her nose with her heel. She and Harry are certainly some terpsi choreans Howard, Taylor and Them Is something out of the ordinary, in cluding the charm of the feminine form and an exhibit of some South American dlngoramuses and other strange beasts Harris and Holly, a couple of colored boys, are entertain ing comedians and dancers of a high order. Margaret and Caddee are two charming young women who play the grand piano and the violin in a manner that pleased the hg au diences of yesterday. The Trelia Trio dries some spectacular thing’ with the bicycle • - - Year's Expense of Knox County Reached $229,000 Bloom field. Neb.. Jan. 20 —The Knox couti’y b*itrd of supervisors] named the Niobrara Tribune and the Wauaa Gazette as the official county newspapers and the proceeding* of: the boaid will b* published in thoe* I apera The Bloomfield Monitor and Verdiizre Cltlxen will print the de linquent tax list and the Creighton New* and Crofton Journal will pub lish the semiannual reports of the county treasurer. The total estimate of expense for the county for 1924 was placed at 9229.080. New Rabbi at Lincoln. Lincoln. Jan. 20.—Rabbi S. K. Star re la of New Orleans, La., is to be the pastor of the new temple of the B’Nal Jeshurum congregation in Lincoln. He was here recently and preached for the congregation, re sulting in a call being extended and a message from him today said he had accepted. He will begin his pas March LV IT’S WORLD REALTY WEEK Selected Attraction* at All World Realty Theaters “KNTF.RTAINMF.NT OF KVFRV R1XD FOR HVKRVSISII" — - —■ OC[uUiHMli ,,, AV,>° Tne IP us 1 cal Company of Distinction HALTON POWELL PLAYERS CAST OF 27 In a Snappy Piny of Laughter and Song* “STEP LIVELY” J. WARREN KERRIGAN ANNA Q. NILLSON “THUNDERING DAWN” A Story of *Two Women Fightinj? for the Soul of a Man HERE NOW The Marvel of the Screen’ “DOWN TO THE SEA IN SHIPS” «Kon> II. I. *. ». '• 0 Fratarr 70 Mlnalra l.alrr 1MB ksT “SARAFAN” COMPANY OF 14 5 Other Acts \ ARTHUR HAYS PHOTOPLAYS IN ADDITION '-*1 i Teacher's Tale Ends in Closing of Bank at Grand Island Grand Island. Neb., Jan. 20.—Clos ing of the Grand Island National bank was caused by an "unfortunate statement of a school teacher before ber class. A. B. Newell, vice presd dent of the bank, said. "The statement by the teacher was to the effect that one of the oldest national bunk* in Grand Island failed to pay a dividend," Mr. Newell con Unued. 'The children went out and broadcast this statement and their parents became alarmed. As soon as 1 got the statement 1 called the board together, but at that time there seemed to be nothing serious Impend ing "The rumor? k*pt spreading, how ever. Newell said, "and finally 1 called the clearing house and put tht proposition up to them. They thought probably the matter would subside— but it didn t. Yesterday afternoon about 2 o'clock, a heavy withdrawal of deposits began and continued until we were stripped of currency. YVe rbtained enough currency from other hanks, howover, to meet withdrawals up to our regular closing time, After closing the bank yesterday, Mr. Ntwell called the local clearing house board together and went ever the situation. "They generously of fered assistance. Mr Newell con tinued. "but we feared that If we ac cepted their help It might bring some of them into financial straits, so we refused and decided not to open our doors today " Greer (Jut on Bail. I,os Angeles. Jan. 19.—Horace A. Greer, chauffeur for Mabel Xormand. film actress, accused of an attempt to kill Court land S. Dines, Denver oil man. New Y'ear s night, was to day released from the county jail when J. B. McDonald, taxicab owner and Greer's former employer, appear ed with $5,000 cash bail. CRANBERRY SAUCE served cold is delicious with Roast Pork, Lamb or Beef EATMOR CRANBERRIES Conscience Fund of $3(10 Received bv Omaha WomiflT' J Mysterious Letters Acknowl edged by ^ ant Ad Hrinp Sum From Anonymous Sender. Mrs. Ida Richard*. Loyal hot*: widow of Sam Richards. received an anonymous letter several months ago which said: "Please place a personal in the want ad columns of The K veiling Be< stating name of your father so I can identify you " She paid no attention to the re quest Just a month later came an other letter. Identical with the first. Mrs. Richards took no action, Anothe month elapsed ar.d then arrived a third letter with the familiar and ur. signed formula. Now- somewhat concerned, Mrs Richards began to fear. She c : Jured up visions of blackmailing schemes. Should she insert the advertisemer • and put it to the test? Or should she not? That was the question. She hesitated. The fatal letter day of the n* month arrived. The mall contained the well known envelope and iv . she read that command which by tic time seemed to carry a sinister threat and which carried the warning tha this letter would be the last. The suspense was becoming unbeau able. She put in the ad as foIloWMj|^ "X. Y. 7. My father's name Louis London." She waited then, assailed by dread of the uncertain. A few days later a letter was de.; • ered to her and when she opened : with trembling fingers, a chc UR AND tilth and N «»*' Jahn and BarN*»a La A*art m -ST ELMO ‘ Camtdt “Th» L'niaal Nan* 1