Court Speed Promised bv New Presiding Judge of Dis trict Court Takes Over County Attorney. Policy of speedy trials for all per sons bound over to district court from municipal court on criminal charges wag announced by District Judge James Fitzgerald when he took over the presiding bench in district court Saturday, relieving Judge Charles A. Goss. Judge Fitzgerald was elected pre siding judge for the "coming year at a meeting of judges New Year's day. Beginning next week. Judge Fitz gerald announced, two criminal courts will ho in operation, and more courts will be devoted to criminal cases if necessary, In order to clear the criminal docket, he said. “Hereafter persons bound over to the district court will he tried within 30 days from the date of their pre liminary hearing in municipal court,” Judge Fitzgerald said. After a conference with the county attorney, he promised action in the near future on nine murder cases now pending on the district court docket, and on the case of Joseph Guzewese, who probably will be bound over to district court Monday, charged with the slaying of Detective Frank Aughe. New Kick Filed on Car Service Supplemental Complaint Sent to State Railway Board at Lincoln. Supplemental complaint was gent Saturday by Attorney Ralph O. Coad to the state railway commission on behalf of the West Leavenworth Improvement club, and covering other features of alleged Inadequate street car service than those referred, to In a hearing before the commission this week. The new eomplalnt state* that serv ice on West Leavenworth street does not meet the demands during rush hours; that the traction company has failed to give eervlc# on the Ak-Sar Ren extension except during the times when there are activities at the Ak Sar-Ben field; that the Benson and Florence service is insufficient, and that cars marked ‘‘Florence" aed "West Leavenworth" are often stop ped before reaching those destinations and passengers required to take a following car, and that the Cross town and North Thirtieth street serv ice should be improved. The Improvement club requests the railway commission to hold its next hearing during the evening, that work ing people may have an opportunity to testify. Irifih Boundary Dispute Up. , By Associated Press. . London, Feb. 2.—Premier Mac donald Friday be^gan his effort to set tle Ireland's family quarrel concern ing the boundary between the fre# state and Ulster, presiding at hla initial conference with William T. Cosgrave and James Craig and their legal advisers. Ulster thus far has flatly refused to appoint a member for the boun dary commission to adjust the dis pute as provided for in the Anglo ]'-!sh treaty two years ago. The free states adhere to the treaty. It is understood that Premier Macdonald also Insists on carrying out the pro visions of the pact, and that while acting as conciliator he will throw his weight back of the free state in an effort to persuade Ulster to complete the membership of the commission. JnMiranre Query I rgctl. Ties Moines, la.. Feb. 2.—Inquiry Into the affairs of the state insurance department Is demanded in a resolu tion prepared today for presentation in the spnate by Senator C. S. Brown of Jackson county, who charged that .the department has spent large sums of money to help conceal "irregular ities,” that "some companies have paid illegal dividends" and that some fire and hall insurance companies of Iowa do not come under tfce "blue sky law." Senator Brown's resolution calls for a committee of seven to Investigate the affaire of the Insurance depart ment and report within 16 days to the senate. 2 Fined for Theft. Bera Ramez, 5105 South Twenty fourth street and Manuel Anaya, 4826 South Twenty-sixth street, were fined $15 each In South Omaha municipal court Saturday, charged with at tempting to steal an electric iron from ths E. R. Jons Electric company. Approve (Maims Convention. Mexico City, Feb. 2.—(By Radio via Fort Worth Star Telegram.!— The senate today ratified by a rote of 28 to 14 the text of the United States Mexico claims convention. Letvisohn Ordered to Pay Wife $75 Week New York, Feb. 2.—Ludwig Lewi enhn, author and lecturer, declared In nffldavits filed Friday with county clerk that one of his books was auto ’ lographlcal and contained references to his wife which were written In tentionally as a kindly farewell to a relation which had brought no one happiness. At the time the book was written Mrs. Isiwisohn, who Is suing for a reparation, acted" ns her husband's secretary, and the “farewell" pas sages were dictated to her. Supreme Court Justice fluy award ed Mrs. Lewlsohn $75 a week alimony pending the outcome of her suit. In his answering affidavits to the mo tion for alimony Mr. /.ewlsohn stated It was not his Intention to contest his wife's action. He alleged he was 28 when he was married, that his wife was 18 years older and the mother by a previous marriage o( four children, the eldest of whom was but three years his Junior. Locomotive Blows Up ■■'"irr tMW—ir ———— i-.- a-..,- . ■ - mi - . — Three of the engine rrew lost lives when locomotive (above) exploded In Pittsburgh & Krie railroad yard at Aliquippa (near Pittsburgh, Pa.). None of the passengers in train were hurt. New Toy in Paris Named Patticycle A new toy has made its appearance in Paris. It is a new form of roller skate called the patticydr. Photo shows a French boy trying it out on the Champs Klysees. Joe Kaiser Dies in South Omaha Joe Kaiser, 77, died Saturday at his home, £717 Drexel street, after an Illness ot seven, weeks. He had l>een a resident of South Omaha for 42 years and formerly was employed at the Armour plant. He is survived by his widow, two sons, Joseph and John Kaiser, and two daughters, Mrs. Frank Goodrich and Mrs. Frank Foley cf Omaha. Funeral services will be held Mon day morning at 8:30 at the home, and at 9 at St. Agnes church. Burial will be in St. Mary Magdalene cemetery. Obregon Grieves for Lenin. Moscow, Feb. 2.—The only direct message of sympathy on the death of Lenin received from any national executive reached Moscow Friday. The message was from President Obregon of Mexico and addressed to the fed eral congress fit soviets, it readp**\Ve are grieved at the death of JaeBin, leader of the International labor movement.” Fire Cause Unknown. John Trouton, fire warden, after investigating the fire at the Food Center, Nineteenth and Farnam streets, yesterday announced that the almost complete des'ructlnn of the lower floor ef the store effaced all evidence as to the origin of the blaze. Packers Offer * Workers Stock Chicago, Fel}. 2.—Employes of Wil son and company, packers, today were offered an opportunity to In crease their ownership In ths com pany, while the company removes a portion of Its obligations from banks to Its own ranks. A new stock Issue Including two new classes of stock, was announced, to provide special facilities for In vestment by employes. Prior preference and class "A” stock are the new issues, taking place In dividend preferment between the present preferred and common stock issues. A large number of stockholders the company announced have Indicated their approval of the plan, which will be acted on at the stock holders meet ing February 27. Two Fire Gils at South Omaha Fire originating from chimney sparks Friday damaged the home of C. Gillespie, 4403 South Twenty second street. Fire department also was railed to the Stenner Shoe company, 6027 South Twenty sixth street, where a defective oil burner had filled the store with smoke. CROW’S FEET around the eye. are rauaed by aqulnttng. Squinting 1* cauaed from EYE STRAIN. Let ua eraae the rrow'a feet by fitting you with proper glaasee to relieve the atrain. LARGE SHELTEX SPECTACLES or Eye Glaaaea, XMjtahca or for Near Work— $6.00 Bifocal I/enaea—Distance and near, all in one— Same Service In South Sid« Stort. Flitton Optical Co. nth Floor I at Jfat'l Rk. JA l#M A Word of Appreciation The friends, patrons and com petitors of The Bankers Reserve Life Company have generously extended congratulations upon the completion of "bur Home Of fice Building. We want every one of them to know that we sin cerely appreciate their expres sions of good will and shall avail ourselves of any opportunity to reciprocate. These kind words confirm our belief that a constant endeavor to deal fairly and kindly with pa trons and competitors has met with full recognition. The com pliments conveyed to our Com pany will bring about a renewal of our efforts to foster amicable relations with all patrons and competitors. We thank one and • all for courtesies extended. R. L. ROBISON, President. W. G. PRESTON, Vice Pres. R. C. WAGNER, Sec.-Treas. 13 Persons Hurt in Car Crashes Woman of 70 Believed Fa tally Injured as Result of Auto Crash. Three persons were Injured In au tomobile aciedents In Omaha Satur day. Mrs. Frames Krajicek, 70, 1900 South T»*#lfth street, was taken to St. Joseph hospital shortly after 7 this morning, suffering from a frac tured shoulder, bruises and possible Internal Injuries received when she is said to have walked Into the side of an automobile driven by Arthur Allman, 611 South Twenty third street, at Thirteenth and Center streets. Mrs. Altman and Altman's brother, Ben, were in the car at the time. Injuries May Be Fatal. At the hospital, it was said that Mrs. Krajicek’s injuries probably will cause death. B. F. Gray, 101 Park avenue, suf fered bruises end possibly several fractured ribs when he was struck by a car driven by Mrs, J. E. Boyle, 4158 Wakeley street, at Park avenue and Farnam street. Gray was about to hoard a atreet car at the time, He was removed to Nicholas Senn hospital, and later wa« taken to the Veterans’ bureau hos pital. Boy at Play Hurt. Ram Circo, 7, aon of Rehastlano Circo, 1113 William street, was bruised this morning while playing in front of hlg home, when he was struck by an automobile driven by G. R. Gaumer, 2118 California street. He was attended by a police surgeon and left at his home. Radio Amazes Seminole Indians Surprise and approval were registered on (he usually grave faces of these Seminole Indians when boy scouts introduced them to radio near Miami, Kla. Grain Exchange Is 20 Years Old To celebrate the twentieth anniver sary of the founding of the Omaha Grain exchange, a radio program was broadcast Friday night from station WAAW at the exchange. Frank J. Taylor, president of the exchange, gave the principal talk. Other speakers were K. C. TWamley, X. W. Holmquist, A. II. Bewsher, C. Vincent, M. C. Peters, E. E. Huntley, John Anderson, who spoke in Swed ish, and I.ee Leslie. Miss Eleanor Behrens and her mother, John, sang several numtmrs •retween speeches. Tiie I-'ort Crook Seventeenth Infantry band played. The original members of the ex change were N. B. I'pdike, K. C. Twamley, O. P, Pecfc, J. W. Halm (|Ulst, A. H. Bewsher, K. A. ("ope, C. Vincent, M. O. Peter* and K. K. Hunt ley. John Anderson, door man, and Lee Leslie, Price Current editor, also were of the first on the staff. A prize of <10 is offered to the per son living the farthest from Omaha who received the program and sends in the best slogan on the evening s entertainment. Jesse Thurmond of Kugene, Ore., arrived in Omaha Saturday to Join Mrs. Thurmond, who Is now a visitor here. Mr. Thurmond will remain two week s. Picture This Dainty Behr Bros. Grand Piano In Your Own Home r Behr Bros, pianos have stood the test for over forty years. Its tone, quality, style and finish are superior to any other make in its class. Think of the dignity and joy this beautiful little grand will bring to your home. Entertainment for the parents; inspiration and instroction for the children. See this instrument tomorrow. Our easy payment plan enables you to take three to five years to pay. A lifetime investment should be selected with care. G ran ds $635.00 Uprights $395.00 Sdimolkr 13M-l6-18-Dod4e St - - - OmaW ElduiiTC Rfprnentativei Get the h a h i t calling The Harry A. Koch Com pany for insur ance counsel. CIRCULATION 80,795 HOME EDITION KOCriS MSOBMKE NEWS THE WEATHER Omaha. Co. Bluffs and vicinity: Mostly cloudy and co'der tonight with prob ably snow; Monday fair and much colder. VOL. 1—NO. 1.*OMAHA, SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 3, 1924._ fnt^u * 29 FIRES HERE IN 24 HOURS as Mercury Drops FIRE MUSES oss I>ea Moines, Jan. • .—Damage esti mated at $75,000 was done when a fire, aparently starting from aji ox plosion on the third floor of a three story brick bidding, this morning. Fifteen automobiles were destroyed in a paint She'D which occupied the upper part of the building. Water and smoke damaged new cars on display on tha ground floor, which was occupied by the Haynes Automobile agency. $15,000 clotoTng DAMAGED BY FIRE A stock of clothing and men’s fur nishings valued at $15,000 was con siderably damaged by smoke from a fire that originated froYn an over heated furnace in the basement at 4901 South Twenty-fourth street. ~ Meyer Trudel Is owner of the stock, and Epstein brothers are own srs of the building. Firemen succeeded In confining the blare to a partition In the base ment. CLOTHING STOLEN AFTER HOME BURNS W. B. Mahoney. 5311 Douglas street, reported to police Sunday night that following a fire at his home thlevee broke In end stole men s and women s clothing valued at $450. INSURANCE COMPANY HOLDS UNIQUE RECORD Bver since the oVgnntzatlon of The Harry A. Koch Company October 1st, 19111, their slogan has been ‘"PATS TUB CHAIM FIRST." How well this firm has lived up to Its slogan la atteated to hy scores of Omaha firms and Omaha home own ers who have benefited by this un usual service. “It makes no difference w'hat hour the fir# may take place," says Mr. Harry A. Koch, president of the or ganization, “there Is a man oh tho Job—and he stays on the Joh until the claim Is paid—first." The fact that Omahans appreciate this splendid service Is revealed through the fact that the year 1923 haa heen the greatest year In the hlatnry of the organization. The Increasing demands of Insur ance tn meet the Intricate problems of business has made It necessary to add many new departments, each headed and handled by n staff of ex perts In that particular line, until today thla comp«n> handles pr.-u-tl cnlly every known form of Insiii anrs. 3 FIRE ALARMS AFTER MIDNIGHT Omnlm fir* dppartnirnt r*Mpomi<‘<1 to •lirht cull* lw»t\vo«*n 7 \\>iln«*s«1 iv inortiln* «nd 7 thin inurninK 1, DIES III FIRE 11 Others Escape From Burning Booming House -Charred Body Found. GREENWOOD FIRE CRUSES THIRTY THUUSRND LOSS Hank and Unit Store Destroyed a* Volunteer and Nearby Town firemen Fight Blare. Greenwood, N'eb., Jan. ?4 —The First National bank of Greenwood, postoffice and the Krneat Smith drug atore adjoining were burned this morning with a losg estimated at $,in,00n. The hank, postofftre and drug atore occupy a oneatory hrirk building in the prinrpal block of the town Two other establishment* In the building were not damaged by the fire. Benefits of the Insurance Engineer Not Fully Realized — H»yn Thoto A. R. Harris. "The position of Insurance Engl* necr is comparatively s new de velopment," according to Mr. Harris, insurance engineer of The Harry' A. Koch Company, "and the public does not fully realize the importance of this department In analyzing the reason for fire hazards and by , eliminating or correcting them In order to bring about a lower rate. “Many business firms today are paving a high rate on fire simply because they do not kno\v what hazards actually exist ami how to i eliminate them. It is the business of the insurance engineer to study the fire insurance needs of the ap plicant, and suggest the most satis, factory coverage at the lowest pos sible rate." Mr. A R. Harris Joined The Halt} A Koch Company in October, 1921. having formerly been associated with the National bureau. He is one of the few experienced insurance engineers in this territory and has a wide acquaintance among the business men of Omaha. The services of Mr. Harris are available, without charge, through t he Harry A. Ko» h Com puny. If you believe yoU are paying h rate that is too high In fire Insurance coverage, phone ATlantlc H55T> and be will make an analysis for you. . THE OMAHA BEE Loss Estimated at $10,000 in Early Morning Blaze. Three alarm tire in '1 he Omaha Bee annex occupied by some me chanhal departments, completely gutted the art and engraving rooms of the newspaper at an early hour this morning. The loss in content* is estimated at $10,ny6. Damage to the building, whir-h is owned bv the Peters Trust conu**ny, is esti mated at more than J.'i.OOO. —Heyn Photo. .1 H. Kriedel. MOST KIRKS IN WINTER. EXPERT MAINTAINS ' Tire takes Its greatest toll in winter.” says Mr. Jog II, Kriedel, manager of the fire and automobile Insurance department of The Harry A. Koch Company. 'Few people realize.” continues Mr. Friedel, ”tlie great Increase of fire during cold weather. The losses resulting from fires during the last few weeks are startling. However, a glance at the newspaper clippings selected at ran dom. will bring to mind moat forcibly • he necessity for carrying adequate Insurance, written through a reliable and efficient Insurance company. The question of fire Insurance I* so ImpoVtant and its scope sq broad, that the applicant should select his insurance counsellor with the great est care, for It la through hi* knowl edge that he will not only get the best Insurance for his particular need, hut also l»e shie to actually snvn money.” Mr. Jos. II Friedel Joined The Harry A. Koch Company in 1917, and is probably one of the lw*t alt thoritiea on fire and automobile in stiran e In the Middle West. Before his present connection he was man ager of the Insurance department of the Home Heal Kstate Com party: associated with the Creighton Trust Company and t member of the firm of Kelly A Friedel, Insurance of Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Iowa. 1 taler the direction of Mr Friedel, the fire and automobile Insurance department of The Harry A Koch Company has grown to over J-00. 900.00 yearly and embraces every known form of f|ir an.I automobile Insura nee The services of Mr. Friedel are available at any time tlirriUgh The Harry A. Koch Company, Years of experience and study enable him to render you a service of Immeasur able value hi directing ytfttr fire fn alliance expenditures. Simply phone VTlantlc 9555 anil a.k for Mr Frle del. Smoke Damages O \ osue Contents 0 Fire Wall Prevents Spread of Flames From Brown B1 ork Basement. The entire contents of the Vogue ready-to-wear store at Sixteenth and Douglas streets was damaged by heavy clouds t>f amoVe from a blase which started in the basement of the Brown block. NINE PERSONS PERISH IN FARM HOUSE EIRE Oil. City. Pa., .Ian. 1.—Nine per sons were killed in a fire that de stroyed a farm house at Tylersburg. near Shippenviile, Clarion county, to day. The victims were James Mentren and his eight grandchildren, seven of them being children of Claude Emmlnger, at whose home the fire occurred. The other child was Michael Mc.Manig’e. 14. who was visiting at the Emininger home. Fire in Aurora Bank. Aurora. Neb , Jan. 1.—Monday af ternoon fire broke out in the sec ' ond atory of the First National bank building and gutted the roof and up per story. The banking room was flooded and considerable damage don# to the furniture and fixtures At one time some of the furniture in the bank was taken out as it was feared that the entire building would go. The firemen worked manfully in the bitter cold and cutting wind, but were handicapped by the hose breaking twice. This gave the fire considerable advantage and ac counted for the large amount of damage which nil done. 29 FIRES HERE IN BELOW ZERO DAY Number of Alarms Increase* a? Mercury' Drop*—Over heated Pipes Blamed. Omaha fire department rq#po®er pipe 19.1k a m. 1901 Ames avenue 11 .>* * m. 54*9 North Twer fourth street. This Page Tells a Tragic Story When your business is swept away in one breath, of this monster FIRE—when your home is reduced to a mass of charred ruins— it is then that the tears of neglect grip your heart. Don't take chances with fire. KNOW that you have the "right" policy and adequate protection. Fhone AT lantic 9555 and let us protect your home and business. I he small cost of fire insurance excuses no one. *HarryA Koch-Co "Pays the Claim f irst" \ttln < atrliea Kir? Kir? .1.-port tuent W.I« « alleil this imu nin; to n tiiiKiitah a burning automobile at 111 South Fifty firai alreet, the home of <1 1. IVIpple l ire Menaces Hospital. Chtraco. *>»*' S* — ThtrtT-Hvo v« "»"<• c.rrrU to „f,:. ». ■' • K th:. ttt ’ mt t nhrn f.-,. thr-. ?"’■ ’ 'h* • RV*. Kor on.I N • honiMnl Thr f ro nor r.'of-nr.t to 1 ",,t h* !! . r of n Thon «torS . I'* nr. Insurance Surety Bonds Howard at 18th -- (Ekiradi T«km From Omaha Nfwtpaptn) ^HanyAKochCo. ‘ /de C/sun/finst ** Investment Securities AT Untie 9555