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THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: FEBRUARY 23, 1919. 4 A COOT OFFICER TO INVESTIGATE n'CACESIIOOTIIIG Conflicting Testimony Causes Coroner's Jury to Advise Probe Be Made of the Case. An investigation of the causes leading to the arrest of Homer Mc Cabe and two others by Patrolman Charlei Akromis, was recommended by the coroner's jury investigating the death of McCabe. The jury fuiind that McCabe's death was caused by a bullet wound from the gun firid by Policeman AkTomis. They found, however, that the offi cer was acting under orders from Captain Briggs and was in his line of dutv. Wrestled With McCabe. Walter Furlong testified that he had closed his drinking parlor at midnight Saturday. Before closing he had taken the money and his revolver from the cash register. As he was going down the stairs, lead ing to the street, some one grappled with him. Because of the darkness he said he was unable to recognize the man at first. Later he discover, ed that it was McCabe. Detective Felix Dolan of the South Side was called to the stand. He stated that he was at the police station when the shooting occurred. He heard the conversation conduct ed over the wire by the desk ser geant and Akromis, who asked for help, stating that he had shot a man at Thirty-sixth and Q streets. When the special officers arrived they found that McCabe had been taken to a nearby parish house. Officer Akromis showed no signs of being intoxicated, according to the dete: tive. Desk Sergeant P. Rinn corroborat ed Detective Dolan's statements. Captain Briggs testified that both Usher and Byrne were intoxicated at the time of their arrest. He stated that Akromis was sober. Asked For Gun. was a bystander, stated that Mc Cabe had asked him for a gun. "Have you got a gun?" he was ask ed by McCabe. "I want to take the whisky away from him." he con tinued, referring to Akromis. James Usher stated that he was intoxicated at the time and could remember very little. "I had a hold, of McCabe and McCabe had a gun," he said. The words "hands up" and a shot were heard by Patrick Byrne. The voice speaking seemed to be Mc Cabe's he testified. Pat Cronican, who was at the Tho World's Best Sewing Machine The White "Electric" Th Veiy Latest Victor Eecorda, 100,000. yiCTOB VICTKOLAS THE VE&Y 'BEST IN V PIANOS CABLE AND PACKARD 15th and Harney,, Douglas 1973. !m- 7i3T-"? P .'"1. t ri 4 : m: i m i ".V.THCMM 4 Wjl I acl I luckel's I A ' i Pershing Toasts American Troops at Banquet in Paris; Praise for Boys in Trenches " "There Is No Better Soldier in World Today," Declares General After Asserting U. S. Army "Turned Im pending Defeat Into Overwhelming Victory." - Pari3, Feb. 22. General Pershing, Herbert Hoover, Ambassador Sharp and Admiral William' S. Benson, were speakers today at the annual lunoheon in honor f Washing ton's birthday given by the American club of Paris at the Palais d'Orsay. Responding to the toast to the American army, General Pershing expressed his thanks to the American people for the support they had given to the "Whether keeping lonely vigil in the trenches, whether attacking ma chine gun nests or performing the drudgery of the rear or supplying the front line, each man has done his duty," said General Pershing, "and he has felt that he had behind him the support of the whole country. By his courage, his indomitable will, his splendid organization and his tenacity, the American soldier has turned impending defeat into over whelming victory. I drank to the American soldier, than whom there is no better in the world today. Long live the American soldier!" Benson Speaks for Navy, Admiral Benson, replying to the toast to the navy, said, in humorous vein, that the navy had also per formed its duty, but desired to be modest about it. He recalled the fact that General Pershing, before joining the army, was a midship man, adding: "It is a good thing for us that he has since left the navy." Admiral Benson said that during the last months of tlie war the or ganization of the navy watch along the Atlantic coast, the positions of the various, squadrons of dread naughts, cruisers and destroyers, made it impossible for the German navy to even attack the allied troops. Now that the state of war was over, the navy had taken over numerous merchant ships, and at drinking parlor, stated that he be lieved Akromis was drunk. Accord ing to Cronican McCabe had his hands in the air when shot, i Say Akromis Was Drunk. Charles W. Thompson testified that Akromis was intoxicated and that McCabe's empty hands were in the air at the time he was shot. Mary Mosaites testified she thought Akromis was drunk. Officer Akromis stated that he had obtained orders from Captain Briggs to watch the Old Settlers' drink parlor. He noticed some whisky on the bar and attempted to arrest Furlong and his bartender. Per mission to use the telephone was re fused him and the doors were lock ed. He escaped through a side door and noticed Usher, McCabe and Byrne attempt to make their get away. He cought up with them and placed them under arrest. McCabe broke away and ran. He returned in a few minutes and is alleged to have threatened the officer with a revolver. Akromis drew his revol ver in self-defense and shot he said. He had intended to shoot him m the leg, he stated. Officer Akromis' testimony concluded the investiga tion. The Weather. Comparative local Record. 1919. 1918. 1917. 1918. Highest yesterday ...39 44 (9 41 Lowest yesterday ...SO II 91 SO Mean temperatura ...38 98 40 96 Precipitation 05 00 00 00 Temperature and precipitation depar tures from the normal : Normal temperatura 10 Excess for the day 1 Total excess since March 1, 1919 1,(43 Normal precipitation 02 Inch Excess for the day .03 ineh Rainfall since March 1, 1918. .21.66 inches Deficiency since March 1, 1918. 8.74 inches Deficiency cor. period In 1917. 7.17 inches Deficiency cor. period In 1916.13.03 inches HYMENEAL. i Nelson-Martin. Miss Flossie Martin, daughter of Gordon Martin, and James Nelson of Alliance, Neb., were married by Rev. Charles W. Savidge at his study, Friday, at 5. They were ac companied by Charles J. Cunning ham and Mrs. J. W. Smalley. Gsod Ganplcxions In Every Ihm For Pimples, Blotches, Blackheads, nd Such Eruptions. Stuart's Calcium Wafers Work Marvels in the Skin. SEND FOR FREE TRIAL PACKAGE i -'VI it- 'j This is an ageof beauty. 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"There have been few moments In the world's history more preg nant with anxiety than today," said Mr. Hoover. "The situation in Europe is so chaotic that everyone must unite and refrain from discuss ing problems with preconceived ideas. The results of four years of destruction, not alone among the allies, but also in the enemy coun tries, must be met. , "Before the war the supply of food in Europe was sufficient to last six months. But European produc tion was never at such a low ebb as at present; it has practically stopped. The situation, however, is not des perate. Conflicting ideas, we hope, will be removed, and that the good common sense which helped the father of our country to conduct the destinies of our country through troublesome times will enable his successor to help guide the world Out of its present predicament." Ambassador Sharp" briefly review ed his four years in Paris. The question confronting the world to day, said the ambassador, was to arrive at a state of good will, friend ship and international comity, which the American soldiers had been fighting for. Echoes Heard When the Gavel Falls m , Omaha Lodge Rooms Woodmen Circle.- W. A. Fraser grove No. 1 is giv ing a masquerade ball at Crounse hall on Friday evening. Admission free, checking wraps 10c. Good mu sic. Men in uniform special guests. Prizes. A delightful rime was had by Woodmen circle members at the banquet at Hotel Elackstone on Wednesday ' evening by W. A. Fraser grove No. 1, in honor of the supreme officers and the grand offi cers of Nebraska. Beautiful flowers added to' the artistically appointed banquet room; the musical numbers rendered by the Misses Huntley and Mulfinger and the Blackstone trio, assisted by Mr. Francis Potter, were most entertaining and inspiring. Mr. J. E. Fitzgerald was toastmaster and the committee in charge was Mrs. M. L. Henning, Mrs. Daisy C. Pierce, Mrs. Laura B. Cope, Miss Florence Holden and Mrs. Cora V. Bunce. Honor guests present were: Mrs. Mary E. LaRocca, St. Paul, Minn.; Miss Dora Alexander, Omaha; Mrs. Annie E. Watts, Meridian, Miss.; Mrs. Mary Taylor, San Antonio,. Tex.; Mrs. Effie Rogers, Little Rock, Ark.; Mrs. Mamie E. Long, New York City; Mrs. Dora Mover, Tekamah, Neb.; Mrs. Mary J. Hood, Mrs. Blanche McKelvie, Mrs. Cora V. Bunce, Mrs. Julia Sanders, Mrs. Mary Anderson, Dr. Charles P. Brown, Omaha; Mr. William B. Price, Lincoln, Card Party. Lady Hollister revjew No. 21. Woman Benefit association, will give a card party in the A. O. U. W. temple, Fourteenth and Dodge streets, Tuesday, at 2:30 o'clock. i. 67a p. Benson lodge No. 20, I. O. O. F., will meet at Odd Fellows hall, Twentieth and Dodge streets, Fri day evening, February 25, at 8 o'clock, when a large class will re ceive the third degree. W. R. C. United States Grant post No. 104, W. R. G, will give a kensington Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs.; G. L, Longnecker, 2821 Capitol avenue. Knights of Pythias. Op Monday evening, February, 24, Nebraska lodge No. 1, after a stren uous month in degree work, will give a dance and social. Pythians. Their friends are extended a cor dial invitation to be present. Fraternal Aid Union. Mondamin lodge 111 will give a prize masquerade ball on Tuesday evening at their hall, Lyric building, Nineteenth and Farnam streets. Banner Court. Banner Court, No. 540, Court of Honor, will give their dance at the Swedish Auditorium Monday, Febru ary 24. Dance Friday Night. The Golden Rule lodge, No. 147 Ladies' Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, will give a dance Friday evening, February 28, at the De Luxe dancing academy, Eighteenth and Douglas street. Knights and Ladies of Security. Omaska council No. 2295 will give a dance Tuesday evening at the Swedish auditorium, 1609 Chicago street, 3d floor. ' Beacon Lodge No. 20, I. O. O. F., meets Tuesday evening, February 25, at the I. O. O. F. hall, Four teenth 'and Dodge streets. The third degree will be conferred upon ten candidates. Refreshments will be served and all visiting brothers are invited. , Ak-Sar-Ben lodge No. 173, Degree of Honor, will give a dance Tuesday evening at their hall at Twenty-fifth and Leavenworth streets. Poultry Raisers to Meet Friday in South Omaha A meeting of poultry raisers, to which the general public is invited, will be held Friday at 8 p. m. at the city hall in South Omaha. Several well informed lecturers of the gov ernment extension department will address the meeting, CONSTITUTION IS SHIELD FIE1 ACTS OFTYRANT Judge Wade Makes Appeal for Patriotic Instruction in Schools; Government Is Offspring of Choice. Judge Martin J. Wade of the United States district court of Iowa delivered an address last night at the Omaha club on the subject: "Back to the Constitution." The occasion was the annual observance of Washington's birthday. Women attended the function for the first time in the history of the club. Francis A. Brogan presided as toastmaster and introduced the vis iting speaker. The decorations were profuse and appropriate. Judge Wade made an appeal for patriotic instruction in the schools, for leaders of thought to be leaders of patriotism, and he pleaded for a higher respect for the constitution and the courts. , "This government," he began, "the offspring of your own, choice, unin fluenced and unawed, adopted upon full investigation and mature deliber ation, completely free in all its prin ciples, in the distribution of ) its powers, uniting security with energy, has a just claim to your confidence and support. Supremacy in Constitution. "The great principle of the su premacy of the law finds its origin in that immortal document the constitution of the United States. Few there are in these modern days who fully appreciate the wonderful blessines of a written constitution which gives recognition to the fun damental rights ot man, ana wnicn provides guarantees against the in vasion of these rights. "Today the unshackled millions of the world are looking to America to bring to them, not wealth, not power, but the sacred guarantees of human liberty, enshrined in our constitution. And vet and yet, there seems to be a great lack of confidence for this great charter of human liberty. Men born to the blessings of liberty do not realize that this nation is not the child of chance, but that it is the outgrowth of centuries of tears and blood and sacrifices in the cause of human freedom these men assume an atti tude of criticism. Realizing that there is in this nation this feeling of lack of respect for the constitution, what is our duty? Uur duty as citizens makes us defenders of the constitution. This duty which we have voluntarily assumed, is as binding upon us as is our duty to defend the flag against assault from every foe. Should Teach With Love. "Shall we condemn those, who through lack of knowledge, do not appreciate the great value ot tne constitution? Shall we merely call them harsh names? We should teach and lead them with love and veneration for this great bulwark of human freedom. We must teach them that in the constitution we find absolute guaranty of protection for life, for liberty, and for property rights; that there is no man so low ly, that he can not point to the con stitution as his shield from t'..e acts of the tyrant; that there is no home so humble that it can not draw about it the sacred mantle of the constitution. "And if they point out abuses which do exist, ask them to aid in eliminating those abuses. If half of the energy which is exercised by earnest, but misguided people, in efforts to tear down our form of government, were honestly applied in an effort to remedy existing evils in a constitutional way, these people would show that they were patriots and at the same time, accomplish something for their country and their fellow men. Confidence Must Be Maintained v- "In defending the constitution we must defend the courts, one of the three great departments of our gov ernment. T.he confidence of our people in the courts must be main tained because the institution must live while the nation lives. It is the last refuge of men whose rights have been invaded. Power must rest somewhere. If people say the court is sometimes in error, admit it. No system has been devised, and no system ever can be devised, by which infallibility can be install ed upon the bench. If individual judges do not attain the high stan dard which is desired, the people are to blame. "No government will help one who will not help himself, nor bring bread to the indolent. No govern ment will equalize the good and the bad, the rich and the poor, but under our constitution, all men are equal before the law. Can be Teachers. "The business and professional men at all times can be teachers and they should be consistent de fenders of the rights of the people. "Wc need a revival of respect for legally constituted authority. This republic is the hope of all men who love liberty. "We need to teach the people In the simple truths of American lib erty. We must take our places be side the hod carrier and the sewer digger and impress them with the fundamentals of liberty. Unless something is done there will be the temptation to go out with a club after those who teach despair, but men are never won by the club. "Every school house should have a course of patriotism, even for the youngest pupils. We have been shamefully negligent in this matter, but have been aroused by, the dark clouds of war." Burgess-Nash Employes Ministrel Show Thursday The minstrel show to be given by employes of Burgess-Nash Co. at the Brandeis theater Thursday eve ning will ha've as one of its leading soloists, , Miss White, formerly di rector of music in the parochial scnools of Chicago. Miss White is now connected with the Victrola department of Burgess Nash and is taking a great deal of interest in the minstrel show chorus of some 30 voices. The majority of the members of the Burgess-Nash Choral club are quite familiar to the public, as they have often appeared at entertain-J ments given in this city. John Mathiesen Will Lead Grand March at Danish Masquerade The Danish association, the old est society in the city of Omaha, holds its 47th annual masquerade ball tonight at Odd Fellows hall. Twenty-fifth and Leavenworth streets. As has been the custom now for nearly 50 years, John Mathie son, assistant license inspector at the city hall, will lead the grand march. This ball is largely patron ized by out-of-town people, who have made the occasion an annual affair for nearly half a century. Dan Desdunes Band to Give Concert in Auditorium Dan Desdunes' famous First Regi mental band of the U. R. of K. P. will give a concert under the man agement of William Lewis in the Municipal auditorium this after noon, beginning at 2:30. The program consists of: "The Review of Regiment," by Brooks; "Nabucodonosor," by Verdi; Ha waiian Idyl "Admiration," by Tyers; trombone solo by J. Frank Terry. "Asleep in the Deep," and "The Rosary," by Petre and Nevin; saxo phone quartet, in popular selections; cornet solos by Jeff Smith, "The Battle Cry of Freedom" and "Annie Laurie;" operatic medley, "Echoes from the Opera;" duet by Harry Morton and Jeff Smith, wedding march dedicated to all brides and grooms, by John Philip Sousa, and "The Star Spangled Banner." Ad mission will be 25 and 50 cents. De Palma Smalie When Ralph De Palma shattered a galaxy of world's automobile speed records at Daytona Beach on Lincoln's Birthday, he rode on Good year Cord Tires. As his Packard Special bulleted forward in its furi ous attempt against time, perhaps the heaviest strains of the test were concentrated on these tires. Think of the intense heat and friction resisted by his Goodyear Cord Tires, revolv ing 1500 times per minute on a soft beach! Think of this gruelling contest being kept up for 20 miles at the rate of nearly 150 miles per hour, the fast est time ever made by a self propelled vehicle on mother earth. We wish you could have seen De Palma's Goodyear Cord Tires at the end of the AMEUT TO POTASH BILL IS OF MUCH VALUE Provides for Maximum Price Per Unit of 20 Pounds on Domestic Product Until Proclamation of Peace. From a Staff Correspondent. Washington, D. C, Feb. 22. Sen ator Henderson, by direction of the mines and mining committee of the upper branchy of congress, late to day reported 'the administration oill safeguarding the interests of domes tic potash producers temporarily by a license control of the imports of potash until trade conditions are readjusted. An amendment was made to the bill as prepared by the bureau of mines of the Interior de partment, which is of exceeding value to the Nebraska producers of potash and 'which reads as follows: "That from and after the passage of this act and until the proclamation of peace the maximum of price for domestic potash shall not exceed $2.50 per unit of 20 pounds. That for the first, 12 months from and after the proclamation of peace the maximum of price shall not exceed $2 per unit and for the succeeding 12 months shall not exceed $1.50 per unit." This amendment, ?t is under IS f - II . j " stood, is satisfactory to the repre sentatives of the Nebraska rolash producers now in the city. Senator Henderson said he hoped to get the bill through the senate before ad journing but had some doubt aboul favorable action being secured in the house. It is thouglrt that even though but one body passed the measure, it would have a beneficial effect in stabilizing the prices of the product and help save the producers from large losses which faces them. Will Oppose Extensions. Unless some legislation of this character be enacted, Representa tives Fordney, Sloan and Moore of the ways and means committee say that they would oppose the exten sion of the life of the war finance corporation as carried in the bond bill and which was organized dur ing the war for the purpose of mak ing loans to individuals and cor porations producing war material, etc. Now these in charge of this branch of the treasury not desiring to be, like Othello, with his occupa tion gone, are seeking a new lease of life anda new function playing the part of the big banker to the export trade on money produced from the American people through the sale of bonds. Congressman Sloan takes the position that the export trade should be financed through the usual banking channels. "America" he says "has done enough for the foreigner." Sloan is Chaperon. Congressman-elect M. O. Mc Laughlin of York, Neb., arrived in Washington today to remain until after the republican conference on next Thursday. Representative Sloan acted as chaperon for his successor and introduced him to many of the leaders with whom he ordeal, looking fresh and un . scathed. You might have realized then that their spectacular performance meant more than their return to all motor activities, following a brief scarcity during the war. It meant that Goodyear Cord Tires are, now being built to meet even larger ex pectations of mileage,heavier tasks, more varied service than at any previous time. It meant that although the superiorities) of these tires may cost a little more in the beginning, more than ever now they cost less in the end. Your nearest Goodyear Service Station is now pre pared to supply Goodyear Cord Tires for your car. Go to this station and get these tires and yourself en joy the kind of tire-goodness that carried De Palma to victory. AKRON will be associated for the next, two years. Mr. McLaughlin said his re ception had been most cordial and he thought he would enjoy his con gressional experience immensely. Representative-elect JclTeris of Omaha is expected in Washington early next week. Representative elect Andrews of the Fifth district being already in the city. There is no intimation when Representative elect Evans of Dakota City will ar rive. T. W. Blackburn is in Washing ton in connection with a commit tee of attorneys for life insurance companies trying to iron out differ ences with the Treasury department over the question of excess profit. Ramsay is Acquitted of an Attempt to Assault Alfred J. Ramsey, white, 1618 Vinton street, has been acquitted by a jury in district court, where he was tried on a charge of attempting to assault Gladys McRoy, 16-year-old colored girl. The jury was out one hour, iiKluding the time taken to eat a meal. Mrs. Ramsey and 4-year-old son sat by the defendant during the trial. Beveridge to "Chicago to Educational Meeting Superintendent of Schools Bever idge will leave this evening with a number of other Nebraska educators for Chicago to attend the meeting of the National Educational associa tion next week. Mr. Beveridge is entertaining some of the men today and showing them into the workings of the Omaha schools. ra