THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: FEBRUARY 23, 1919.
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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
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Pershing Toasts American
Troops at Banquet in Paris;
Praise for Boys in Trenches
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"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
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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.
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expeditionary force.
oresent was actually manning 37
ships engaged in the task of helping
Hoover feed Europe.
Situation Chaotic, Says Hoover.
"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
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, 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
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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.
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