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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 20, 1919)
THE EEE: OMAHA, THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 20.- 1019. SPEAKERS AT " C!G CONGRESS !OICEOPIfHOflS Various Organizations in Ses sion in Omaha Voice Views With Respect to Read . justment Plans. (Continued ?om rage On.) . iiis individual power, militarism was rampant and the people had little to say 4 In Individualism Here. the United States we have maintained an incentive for individ ual effort under proper restraint of law, and that result has been that we have hud progress. In our coun try, under the system of individual opportunity and effort, it has been possible for a rail splitter to ad vance to the highest position in the land. ' "During the exigencies of war we temporarily drifted away from our ideas of individualism, but I am con vinced that this government will re turn to the mode anil policy of giv ing incentive to individualistic ef fort, and that we now stand on the threshold of a new era of prosper ity." Must Go Forward. He expressed confidence that the people of this countr ' will prove to be as capable and resourceful in meeting the problei a of peace as they were in meeting the crisis of war, and that Americans will con vince the world that they have not departed from the orinciples of f heir forefathers. "Individualists ideas have been of great value in this country, and if we are to go forward, we must proceed ilong those lines," he said. . - Turning his thoughts to the suh iect of insurance, he stated that dur ing 1918 the fire loss in this country was $250,000,000, and he de clared that the hour has' come for America to believe that the. annua! national loss by fire is a national sin. He urged uniform state laws iffecting insurance companies, that the business may be on a more sub stantial basis, lie said that the busi ness of insurance is handicapped by unwise ' taxation and legislation. Asks for Americanism. - He closed his brief address with an appeal for genuine Americanism, and for a better realization that American institutions are for the en joyment of Americans; that there is room in the sky of this country for only one flag the Stars and Stripes. He referred to a "slimy serpent" that has been raising its" head recently in ew York and other cities. ' "I believe with all of my heart and soul that so long as love of free dom and pride of country shall live, that so long as America endures, A-ill individualism be enjoyed." Sixteen Group Meetings. Sixteen group meetings held yes terday in as many downtown ren dezvous marked a new 'record for Omaha in this respect. Each meet ing was as important as any other meeting and the interest in each meeting was keen. The subjects under discussion were agriculture in all of its phases, live stock, civic affairs, highways, water power, manufacturing, grain exchanges, garment manufacturing, ' insurance, building industry, advertising and selling, milling, banking, dairy prod ucts, farm implements, jobbing, re tailing and allied subjects. Among the experts who ad dressed these groups were: Prof, A, L. Haeker of Lincoln, M. D. Dunn, president of the National Dairy council; H. J. Credicott, vice president of the National Dairy union; Prof. P. G. Holden; E. W. McCullough, secretary of the Na tional Implement and Vehicle asso ciation; Melvin A. Taylor, president of the First Trust company, Chi cago; Tames O'Shaughnessy, secre tary of the American Association of Advertising Agents; Merle Thorpe, Member of Cabinet . tomes to Attend the Big Omaha Congress 1 i - M t i BAjaB'JuJHOlISTON David F. 1 Houston, secretary of agriculture, will make the closing speech before the Transmississippi Readjustment congress this morn ing. He was entertained at dinner last night at the-Omaha dub. There were ho speeches. ' ' editor of The Nation's Business;" J. M. Wilson, president of the Wyom ing Wool Growers' association. Resolutions from Groups. Each of the group meetings adopted declarations, referring to their particular problems, and sug gestions as to how they should be solved. These declarations and suggestions have been transmitted to the general clearance committee of the congress and will be pre sented at a general session in the Auditorium on Thursday morning for adoption by the delegates. Britain to Keep WatcK by Rhine Until Huns - Pay Damage Claims London, Feb. 19. The whole ef fectiveness of the league of nations depends on the allies having a reasonably trustworthy military force in close proximity to Ger many, Winston Churchill, secretary of state for war, declared at a meet ing here today. "We are going to take measures," he added, "to make it physically im possible for Germany to begin a war of revenge, at any rate in .our life time. We are going to take a few trustworthy' persons, well pro vided with what President Wilson would call .'instrumentalities, to keep watch by the Rhine andvto make Germany pay reparation for the damage she has done. Strike Movement Spreading in German Industrial Region Berlin, Feb. 19. The communist strike movement continues , to spread in the industrial districts of western Germany under the guid ance of the Spartacans and indepen dent socialists. Spartacans and striking miners at an open air meeting in the Ruhr dis trict are said to have declared in favor of war to the utmost against the Ebert government and to have demanded the immed'ate socializa tion of mines" and smelters." ' The communists -i.i Dusseldorf have proclaimed a general strike. The newspapers are prevented from appearing and, the Spartacans also are prohibiting the sale of newspa pers from other cities. ' The Spartacans also are showing activity in other parts of Germany.. LABOR QUESTION IS ANALYZED BY J0H.IP. FREY Executive Head of Molders Was Delegate to Various , European Countries at Labor Meetings. John P. Frey of Cincinnati, who is in Omaha to represent labor at the Transmississippi Readjustment congress, is one' of the best posted authorities on the international as pects of organized labor. He has made two trips to Europe for the American Federation of Labor, and has been, in close touch with the labor leaders of England. France. Italy and Russia. Befor the war he made several trips to Europe and established friendly relations with the prom inent labor leadersof Germany. Born ill Minnesota. Mr. Frey was born in Mankato, Minn., and left school at the age of 12, but has acquired all the edu cation and polish of a university graduate. He has been an executive officer of the International Molders union for twenty years. This union, with a membership of 85,000 workers in the stove and foundary industries, was the first union in the world to enter into' an agreement with the National Association of Employers, covering the entire membership of both parties, and as a result there has 'been no strike or lockout in the stove industry for 28 years. Mr. trty is chairman of the re construction policy committee of the American Federation of La bor which visited Europe and was able to cause the labor leaders of the allied countries jo give closer co-operation te their governments. Mr. Frey, on his last trip to Eu rope, held many conterences with Kerensky and other Russian leaders. ' He made a tour of the entire battle front from the Belgium coast to the American sector in Italy. Miss Joy Higgins of Omaha was a member of that party for a time. "Mr. Frey spoke Wednesday noon at a luncheon at the University club on -."Industrial Democracy." Lack of Contact, Friction's Cause., "The principal cause, of friction in industry," said Mr. Frey, "is due to lack of contact between employer and employe. "The larger industries are owned by absentee stock holders. As a re sult the real owners and. workers do not know each other. , When friction develops the facts are not known to the owners until open sores have been formed. , Labor is endeavoring to work out practical co-operation by applying the principles of democracy so that representatives of stockholders and representatives of workers will sit down from time to time to discuss every question that arises. ' I lie method has been tried aim in some large industries, like the newspapers, every question which arises has been discussed by repre sentatives of both parties on their merits. Democracy Essential. "Democracy in industry ! is' ; sential. There must be co-operation to make production satisfactory and profitable. Co-operation can only exist between men who recognize the rights. of each other. "Democracy in industry and close contact between both employer and employe will do what legislative en actment can never accomplish. Labor was . represented at the speakers' table by T. W. McCul lough, chairman; J. J. Kerrigan, S. C. Jackson, R. A. Wilson. T. P. Rev. nolds, John N. Gibbs, Jack Casson, C. A. Johnson and John T. Hansen, while N. H. Loomis, president Uni versity club;,i A. Brogan, R. K, Broan and S. S. Caldwell sat with them. PREMIER OF -'FRANCE -SHOT BY ASSASSIN (Continued From race One.) ed as girls cheered and kissed him for .his bravery. -' Policeman Goursat, who was wounded in the right eye, said: "The bullet which struck me went through the limousine, as I was di rectly in line with the assassin, who was rushing the premier's car. "This man surely was not a Frenchman; his whole appearance is much like the nihilists, familiar on the left bank of the Seine." Huge crowds gathered around the premier s house and kept repeating: This is a Russian. Despite the fact that they were informed that the premier's assailant was French they refused to believe it. At police headquarters the Associ ated Press was informed Cottin has a record there, with Bertillon meas urements. He was regarded as a mild sort of anarchist. The author ities did not believe he would be reckless enough to attempt such a terrible act. Cottin lived at Mont Rouge, a suburb of Paris, in a small hotel which has long been under police supervision, as it is frequented by anarchists. These persons, how ever, are more notorious for spread ing literature and making speeches than for acts of violence. Police Suspect Plot. The police refuse to say whether they belieye the attack on the pre mier was the result of a plot or merely an individual act. They are working, however, apparently on the theory that it was a plot, as the little hotel was encircled, and a thorough search of the building for incriminating documents is being made. Secretary Lansing called at the Clemenceau home to convey the sympathy of the American com mission and the American people After his visit he said that in order to allay the very natural apprehen sion that might be created as to the effect of the attack upon French premier on the work of the peace conference, it was his opinion and that of others with whom he,, had conferred that the conference work had been so well organised by M. Clemenceau and had progressed to such an advanced stage that most of it now was in committee and would continue virtually without interruption. If the premier's disability becomes permanent, Louis Nail, the minister of justice, will become acting pre mier. It is understood, however, that Andre Tardineu, trench hign commissioner to the United States, would undertake the discharge of the premier's duties with respect fo the peace conterence, should M Uemeneeau himself be unable to perform them, M. Tardieu has been associated witn tne premier in every stage or the work of the conference and is one . of the French repre sentatives. i - at and Barley is of especial value durinq the colder days of winter. For your cereal food think of 1101 IT. .... -u, i m.iij.u,Mt.s.ji Nothing n . ff IH -mm 6 J more appsiizmq masasaawjaaism HJkMJf VVViiU Jfc foodstha cereal to use be cause of its wheat barfey conxem ens riamess in snqar. Grape-Nuts needs no weeteiuraL Tlieres o Reason3 (5 Body of Unidentified Man Found at Kansas City Kansas City," Mo., Feb. 19. (Special Telegram.) The unidenti fied body of a man about 50 years om was tound in an alley on Missouri avenue, between Walnut street and Grand avenue, at o'clock today by a special watch man tor nearby tirms. Disarranged clothing and four abrasions about the head indicated death by violence had been preceded by a struggle. In a pocket .was found a bank book with the name Harvey B. Fowler, 'inscribed, showing a de posit of $260 in the First National bank of Havelock, Neb. The man had worn a dark, well made suit; was five fett seven inches tall, weighed about 140 pounds, was of dark complexion and had blue eyes. May Retain Forts Omaha and Crook for Aero Work Washington, D. C, Feb. 19. (Spe; cial Telegram.) Congressman Lo beck in a conference with Cclonel Fuller of the aero branch of the sig nal corps was informed that there is a lively disposition on the part of the aero division of the 'army to re tain Forts Omaha and Crook, be lieving that they are invaluable to the service. The only question of their retention rests in the amount of money congress will set aside for aeronautics, a field of army activity still in its infancy. Mr. Lobeck said he would have a further talk with Colonel Fuller and hoped some thing definite as to the development at Omaha and Crook would grow out of the conference. Prof. Wearing Acquitted; Socialist Society Guilty New York, Feb. 19. Scott Near ing, one time professor in the Uni versity of Pennsylvania and Toledo university and a socialist candidate m this city at the last congres sional campaign, was acquitted of seditious writings by a federal jury here today. The American Socialist society; co-defendant, was fout:d guilty on both counts in the indictment, the jury deliberated 29 hours. , Krieger Defeats Pesek in Championship Match York. Neb.. Feb. 19. (Special.) Charles Pesek and Ad Kreiger. wrestled at the Opera house tonight for the state championship and a purse of $500. First fall was won by Krieger, second "by; Pesek and third by Krieger. , . Find Liquor in Trunks. Two steamer trunks containing 50 pints of "Missouri oil were taken from the Union Station late Wednes day afternoon by city detectives and an official o fthe Department of Jus ice. Ay J. Churchill, 524 North Twenty-fourth street, alleged owner of the trunks, was arrested at his home where detectives traced him. Churchill formerly was a conductor on the Missouri Pacific railroad. Austrian Election Results. Basel, Switzerland, Feb. 19. Dis patches from Vienna give definite results of the balloting tor the na tional assembly on Sunday. Sev enty socialists, 64 Christian social- lets, 7) of various groups; three candidates of the Syrian Peasants' ii..... r 1. r:.rro VOICE VIGOROUS CRITICISM OF IJEW NATIONS' LEAGUE U ontluuMt From Vk One.) ter conflicted with the constitution of the United States and meant not only surrender of American sov ereignty to European nations, but also abandonment of the Monroe doctrine. He also declared the league plan involved a "colossal bur dent of entangling alliance" and would breed instead of preventing wars. The Washington senator attacked the provisions of the league charter for disarmament and mandatories. Referring to the president's request that debate be postponed, Senator Poindexter declared the question was too vitally important to permit postponement for discussion. Interrupting the Washington mem ber. Senator Reed suggested that the executive council would be com posed of eight non-American mem bers possibly enemies and that its mandatory clause would require the United States to furnish troops in suppressing nationalistic uprisings in Canada, Ireland, Austria and other countries. In his first public comment on the league charter, Senator Lodge de clared he was convinced the provis ions for mandatories would be com pulsory upon signatory nations. Hitchcock Disputes Statement. Disputing Senator Poindexter's statement that this was the first time any attempt had been made to re strict congressional power. Senator Hitchcock cited the Canadian boun dary treaty, with its prohibition against naval forces in boundary waters, as a precedent of "direct re striction" upon' congressional pow ers over armament. Senator Knox declared the pre cedent applied only to boundary matters, while Senator Brandegee said the treaty validating the league could not be set aside as could be done in the case of other treaties. After Senator Poindexter had con cluded Senator Reed deplored de lay in conclusion of a peace treaty, which would make possible the early return of American overseas forces and declared much valuable time had been "frittered away" at Paris in discussion of a league of nations. He said he favored immediate re turn of the American forces from Europe and declared urgent de mands for shipping should be made upon the allies. . .Prolonged applause came from the galleries when the Missouri sen ator said that if the allies refused shipping the United States should immediately revoke all commercial privileges now accorded them. The spectators were sharply reprimanded by Vice President Marshall. Independent Meat Packers Form Export Corporation Chicago, Feb. 19. A tentative skeleton of an export corporation composed of meat packers was form ed here today at a meeting at which 40 firms from all over the country were represented by about 70 dele gates. Packers known as the big five are not included. Twenty-five firms pledged $5,000 each, if needed, to start the corpora tion under provisions of the Webb Pomerene law. Bill to Repeal Daylight -Saving Law Is Postponed Washington, D.'C, Feb, 19. (Spe cial Telegram.) The conimittc on interstate and foreign commerce at a niftinr vptrrH.-iv fliriitrd to inilef- ;,,;t..w ' ,,iilnniif "rnnsiiti-ratiilll nf ! shipyard rv.-.r... - Congressman Sloan's brll repealing the daylight saving law on the ground that there was . not enough time to get the bill through before the adjournment of congress. Attempt Strike Settlement. Washington, Feb. 19. Concilia tion Commissioner Edward Waitc has been assigned by the Depart ment of Labor to attempt settle ment of a controversy between owners and boilcrmak- era in Alameda county, California, where 10,000 men are on strike be cause of the alleged refusal of em ployers to meet the men's commit tee. Hundred Coal Mines Are s Closed Account of Strike Copenhagen, Feb. 19. More than 10O coal mines in Westphalia have been closed on account of the gen eral strike called by the Spartacans It is reported the Spartacans hav seized quantities of munitions and compelled young men to enter the Spartacan army. At many place! sailors and laborers have carried out acts of sabotage. Accused of "Possession." C. L. Ayres, who declares he is secretary of the York Milling com- pany, York, .jeD., attending me Transmississippi Readjustment con gress, was arrested by a state agent and booked on a charge of illegal possession of liquor last night at Sixteenth and Locust streets. Ayres had one half pint of whisky. When the state agent placed Ayres under arrest, the other man, who was in a taxi, started at breakneck speed. IliDIGESTlOU, GAS, UPSETSTOMACII Hurry! Just eat one tablet of Pape's Diapepsin for instant relief. No waiting! When "meals don't fit and you belch gas, acids and un digested food. When you feel indi gestion pain, lumps .of distress in stomach, heartburn or headache.. Here is instant, relief.. Just as soon as you eat a tablet of Pape's Diapepsin all the dyspep sia, indigestion and stomach distress ends. These pleasant, harmless tab lets of Pape's Diapepsin always make sick, upset stomachs feel fins at once and they cost so little at drug stores. Adv. .... ... t . ThdmpsoBBelcieii &Co. . J Established 7886 y White Goods at Lower Prices Soft finish longcloth in bolts 35c quality, $3 a bolt of ten yards. 45c quality, $3.85 a bolt of ten yards. Very fine Japanese nainsook 45c quality, $3.8S a bolt of ten yards. 50c quality, $4.50 a bolt of ten yards. 55c quality, $5 a bolt of ten yards. Shadow striped Phantom cloth, regularly 60c a yard, $5 a bolt ot ten yards. In the Linen Section, Spring Dresses for Home Wear Presenting many new ideas in attractive de signs and appropriate materials. Dix, Queen, Modern makes that are prettier, better made and more reasonable in price than any here tofore offered. $2.50, $3.95, $4.50, $J.50. In the Basement. Dainty Neckwear Fashions Organdie collars and sets with cuffs. Pique collars and sets. Vests and vestees of satin, organdie and net. Ruchings and pleatings. Organdie allover for vests and collars. Pleated net and chiffon for "modesty" vests. Windsor ties in plaids and all plain shades. Newest Millinery Prices That Surprise Thtirsday a value-giving event of more than usual interest. The most attractive new fashions at three very modest prices $5, $7.50 and $10 You'll appreciate this sale. The Mens Shop Presents New Shirts and Neckwear NEW in every sense of the word, for the war's end has opened new avenues of thought in men's dress. The subdued belongs to the past, the joyous comes to the fore. NECKWEAR silks in many instances come from overseas, while the best that America has to offer is also here. , This spring, neckwear contributes the life and the' color for the . ,, man whb wishes to reflect in his attire the happiness , of the season. We tax yon lightly for such exclusive patterns as may be chosen from our collec tion. 1 The Men's Shop To the FOR BETTER SHIRTS one must look a long ways. . The shirts we sell are of well known .quality. , COLORS fast, wear and satisfaction assured. Patterns and colors to suit the conservative, the extreme and the "in-betweens." $1.50 to $12. Left As You Enter. Newest Foulards Of all the new spring time silks foulards seem to hold first place in popularity. An exten sive display of Cheney shower-proof foulards is ready for viewing. Patterns and colors are unusually beautiful. New Wash Cottons We are fully prepared to show you the best of the new cotton fabrics for spring and summer occasions. Oppoiite the Silk. THIN, NERVOUS PEOPLE NEED BITR0-PH0SPHATE What It Is and ' In How It Increases Weight, Strength and Nerve Force Two Weeks' Time In Many Instances OUCH! LUMBAGO! HUD IT Oil BACK Rub away all pain, orene8, stiffness, backache with "St. Jacobs Liniment" Ah! Pain is gone! ' T x Quickly? Yes! Almost instant relief from soreness, stiffness, lame ness and pain follows a gentle rub bing with "St. Jacobs, Liniment." Apply this soothing, penetrating oil directly upon the ache, and iike magic, relief comes. at. Jacobs Liniment" conquers paki. It is a harmless backache, lumbago' and sciatica relief, which never disap points, can not injure and doesn't burn or discolor the skin; Straighten up! Stop those tor turous "stitches." . In a moment you will forget that you ever had a back, because it won't hurt or be stiff or lame. , Don't suffer! Get a small trial bottle of "St. Jacobs Liniment from your druggist now and get this SHOULD BE PRESCRIBED BY EVERY DOCTOR AND USED IN EVERY HOSPITAL Say$ Editor of "Physicians' Who's Who. Take plain bitro-phosphate is the advice of physicians to thin, delicate, nervous people who lack vim, enerey and nerve force, and there seems to be ample proot of the efficacy of this preparation to war rant the recommendation. Moreover, if we judge from the countless preparations and treatments which Bre continually be ing advertised for the purpose of makinit thin people fleshy, developing arms, ueck and bust, and replacing usly hollows and auprles by the soft curved lines of health and beauty, there are evidently thousands of men and women who keenly feel their excessive thinness. Thinness and weakness are usually due to starved nerves. Oaf bodies need more phosphate than is contained in modern foods. Physicians claim there is nothing that will nupply this deficiency so well s the organic phosphate known among drnc trists as hitro-phosphate, which is inex pensive and is sold by Sherman & McCon nell in Omaha and most all drugeists under a guarantee of satisfaction or money back. Alkali Makes Soap Bad For Washing Hair Most soaps and prepared sham poos contain too much alkali, which is very injurious, as it dries the scalp and makes the hair brittle. The best thing to use is just plain mulsified cocoanut oil, for this is pure and entirely greaseless. It's very cheap, and beats the most ex pensive soaps or anything else all to pieces. You can get this at any drug store, and a few ounces will last the whole family for months. Simply moisten the hair with wa ter and rub it in, about a teaspoon ful is all that is required. It makes an.abundance of rich, creamy lather, cleanses thoroughly, an rinses out easily. ; The hair dries quickly and evenly, and is soft, fresh looking, bright, fluffy,-wavy and easy to handle. Besides, it loosens and take out every particle of dust, dirt and dandruff. Adv. By feeding the nerves directly and by supplying the body cells with the neecs lary phosphoric food elements, bitro phos phate quickly produces a welcome trans formation in the appearance; the increase in weifr'i' frequently being astonishing. Clinical tests mode in St Catherine's Hospital, N. Y. C, showed that two pa tients gained in weight 23 and 27 pounds, respectively, through the administration of this organic phosphate; both patients claim they have not felt as strong and well for the past twelve years. This increase in weight also carries with it a general improvement in the health. Nervousness, sleeplessness and lack of energy, which nearly always accompany excessive thinness, soon disappear, dull eyes become bright and pale cheeks glow with the bloom of perfect health. Physicians and hospitals everywhere are now recognizing its merits by its use in ever increasing quantities. Frederick Kolle, M. D., editor of New York Physicians' "Who's Who," says: "Bitro-Phospliate should be prescribed by every doctor ami used in every hospital to Increase strength and nerve force and to enrich the blood." Joseph D. Harrigan, Former Visiting; Specialist to North fcastern Dispensatory, says: "Let those who arc weak, thin, nervous, anaemic, or run-down, take si natural, unadulterated substance such as bitro-phosphate and you will soon see soma astonishing results in the increase ct nerve energy, strength of body and mind and power of endurance." Bitro-Phosphate is made entirely of tha organic phosphate compound referred to in, the National titandard Dispensatory as be ing an excellent tonic and nervine and a, preparation which has recently acquired considerable reputation in the treatment of neurasthenia. The standard of excellence, strength and purity of its substance is beyond question, for every Bitro-Phosphat tablet is manufactured in strict accordance with the U. S. Pharmacopoeia test require, ments. Bitro-Phosphate is therefore Dot a patent medicine and should not be con. fused with any of the secret nostrums, so called tonics or widely advertised "cure, alls." 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