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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 16, 1920)
THE BEE: OMAHA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1920. 1 i l nnniimiTinM l'liii fat ..d .uodM..d being the on pniiHinii issu nil c ones not 10 ao soi. Air. nnucuuu I HVIIlMl I IWI1 lllhh GO INTO EFFECT EARLY SATURDAY Law Becomes Effective at 12:01 A. M. No Liquor of Any Kind May Then Be Manufactured in U.S. (Continued From F. One.) storage, and fruit and vegetable dehydrating or evaporating plants. Manv eniDloves of distilleries and breweries thu are retained at their old places, but at new tasks. 'An army of bartenders, it is said, has obtained jobs at soda fountains and are reported to be "humanizing" the nut sundae business. Some of the things prohibition is alleged already to have done to the metropolis and other parts of the nation were pointed out here today by William H. Anderson, sup erintendent of the Anti-Saloon league, and others. Mr. Anderson saidr "Five years ago, on a zero weather night, 1,000 or more men applied to the Bowery Mission for lodging. So far this winter less than a dozen have appeared on any cold night. The Municipal Lodging House, with a capacity of 918, on not one night in December sheltered as man as 100 persons. Ordinarily it would be crowded. "We are getting curious reports from all parts of the country. For instance, Harry A. Winkle, known as 'Dad,' for 26 years the keeper of the Philadelphia morgue, says: 'Prohibition has most nigh closed us ud. We had as many bodies in two weeks in 1918 as we had al together in 1919. Sixty per cent of them came here through "booze.' Some of them were wood alcohol victims. The daily average has been close to SO per cent of what was normal before prohibition.' Eliminate Small Courts. "Thomas W. White, state super visor of administration of Massa chusetts, reports that as a result, of fewer cases many small courts which are now costing the state $500,000 a vear can be eliminated by one half. Milwaukee reports a 'short age of labor' at the House of Cor rection. The decrease in eases of intoxication there is officially given as 20 per cent during 1919. Two thirds of Cincinnati workhouse is to be abandoned, effecting a saving of $40,000 annually, because of the recent decrease in occupants. "Charles R. Buchanan, jailer, at Hannibal, Mo., whose position used to pay him $1?S by reason of his feeding prisoners at 20 cents a meal, has returned to his old job of cigar maker because prisoners are so few that he cannot make it pay. Mid dletown.N. Y., which has been 'dry' ' now for more than a year, reports ''unusual prosperity, . some of its former 32 saloonkeepers having be come successful merchants. Sheriff , Joseph E. Davis of Nassau county informs us that he has 'only 38 prisoners in jail and only four of these are lioboes. Prohibition has reduced the number of prisoners SO per cent.' Alcoholic Wards Go. "Bird S. Coler, commissioner of charities, said that 'the alcoholic wards in the Kings County and Betlevue hospitals are nearly out of business. Wood alcohol is claiming a few cases, but ambulance calls have fallen off 25 per cent.' A. C. Baker of the Bowery Mission said; 'The war, better wages and prohibi tion have virtually eliminated the bum, and the bread line. Is used to be that you could get 1,000 snow thoveters by visiting a few Bowery saloons. Now you couldn't find 40. Men who formerly came to us for beds are now paying their own rent.' " . - Commenting on the fact that 45 of the 48 states had ratified the 18th imendment, (New Jersey, Connecti ve Your Opportunity $ to bay X Dresses Skirts Blouses! at ? off! our unusually low prices You Can Buy Suits and Coats All new uiuiviuuiti ovjrtca materials are the best, 3 in all wanted colors and cumuiuauuiiD. aV PRICE I 1 1 irim ' m. . m Sm?rt Wear fa 'Women) S .3 4 vtTrr c -a. 16th and FarnamSts. said: "An imoortant thinar to re member is the fact that, while no ref erendum on national prohibition was taken, for the reason that there was no way one could be held, the dry amendment was ratihed exact ly as all others have been. Nine tenths of the area and almost two thirds of the population of the United States were 'dry' under state and local action before, prohibition became part of the nation's organic law. Soldiers Voted Dry. The false charge is made that prohibition was 'put over on the country while American soldiers were fighting in France. The truth is that in December, 1914, the ques tion was voted on in congress and received a majority in the lower house, but not the necessary two thirds required. That fact made it a., issue, men, in tne elections 01 1916. more than six months before an American soldier had gone over seas, republican and democratic candidates committed to prohibition were elected in many cases by these soldiers, to congress. "Prohibition was consummated bv the moral element of American citizenship, including the business element, which recoenized that al cohol. even when moderately used, lessened efficiency. The railroads were the first to recognize this and as early as 1890 the Reading railroad ordered the dismissal of engineers or firemen, who frequented saloons The Lackawanna and other roads adoDted similar restrictions later Life insurance actuaries in their mor tality figures for 'moderate drink' ers clinched the argument tor aD stinence in the business and com mercial world." Two Points of Attack. Two main points of attack upon the 18th or prohibition amendment still remain to be made by the anti- orohibition- forces, according to Hugh Fox, secretary of the United States Brewers association nere The United States suoreme court, he says, will adjudicate them. They are: First, whether congress has the neht to define an "intoxicating Dev crage," and second, a decision as to the scope and meaning of the pro vision that "congress and the sev eral states shall have concurrent power to pass appropriate legislation "It th suoreme court." he said "should finally uphold the right of congress to establish a definition of one-half of one oer cent for the nuroose of enforcing national prohi bition, and that the states have no nower in the matter, the effect would be to put cider and many so-called 'soft drinks under tne c-an. "Meanwhile," said Mr. Fox, "the enforcement measure, which is now known as the national prohibition act will, if sustained bv the courts, de prive accused persons of a trial by jury and make them prove tneir in nocence. No physician will be able to oresenbe alcohol m any torm without submitting to vexatious reg ulat ons which will take so mucn time and trouble that a busy doctor could not afford to be bothered with them. Prohibit Home Brewing. "Mr. Fox nredicted that reeula tions to carry out the provisions of the act would prohibit the selling of appliances for home brewing or ,.:fi:.. 1 iU It .nan 4M,V. ful if the farmer will be able to turn hid own aDoles into cider, his own grapes into wine or his small fruits into cordials.' " Mr. Fox contended that the fed eral amendment soecificallv trohl bits "intoxicating beverages and this was ratified by the states with the understanding that it meant m toxicating, liauors and nothing else "Whether the amendment can now be enlarged and extended by con- gress unaer tne guise or a oennmon, is one of the issues which will have to be adjudicated by the supreme court." he said, "together with the scope and meaning of the provision that the congress and tne several states shall have concurrent power tn nass aooroDriate legislation for r . rr : -i i?r4 t.:t.: the entorcement oi national pronioi' tinti. Mr. Fox naid his respects to the Anti-Saloon league by declaring that "in nnnnsinc everv attemot of the neoole to vote on the question of prohibition, it had completely re versed its first declaration of princi ples of Americanism and democ racy." Shipbuilding Graft Immense, Charge Made (Continued From Faga One.) der Schlesineer will be held. Sub sequent meetings of federal grand juries will be held in other large cities of the coast in rapid succes sion, it was said. Officials Are Silent Washington. Tan. 15. Depart ment of Justice officials tonight ad mitted an investigation of financial transactions in Pacific coast ship building has been ordered, but de clined to indicate the nature ot the evidence. Officials of the shipping board likewise were silent. The investigation, it was recalled, was instigated by Former Chair man Hurley of the shipping board. It was the intention of the board eight months ago to go into the books of the shipbuilding compan ies itself, but plans latec were changed and the whole matter turned over to Attorney General Palmer. There was no intimation at that time, however, that the al leged fraud would attain any such proportions as government agents now believe they have uncovered. Information which comes out piecemeal here tended to show that at least seven large shipbuilding corporations were involved in the alleged fraud. Their identity was not disclosed and probably will not be until federal indictments have been obtained and executed. . . Avert Rail Strike London, Jan. 15. The delegates of railway men's unions have ac cepted the government's offer in set tlement of wage demands made by employes in the lower grades of the service. NEW GUILTY OF SECOND DEGREE MURDER, VERDICT 19 Jurors Finally Reach cision in the Trial i Youth Who Killed Fiancee. De of Taw picture that opens your eyes! Starts Sunday at the Snav Los Angeles, Jan. 15. Harry New was found guilty today of sec ond degree murder in connection with the shooting and killing of his fiancee, Freda Lesser, in Topango canon, near here on the night of July 4, last. A jury in superior udge Cavin W. Cnig's court re turned the verdict shortly before noon after jt had been deadlocked for almost 44 hours and after both sides virtually had given up hope of an agreement. Coupled with the verdict was a recommendation that the court or der the defendant placed in an in stitution for a "reasonable length of time for observation as to his mental condition." Lecompte Davis, leading counsel for the defense; announced a mo tion for a new trial wduld be made Monday morning at 10 o'clock, the time set by Judge Craig for pro nouncing sentence, and said an ap peal to the state supreme court would be taken if the motion was denied. New, according to testimony in troduced, is a son of Senator Har ry S. New of Indiana. Maintains Imperturbability. New maintained to the end the imperturbability that has marked his demeanor during the trial. He heard the expression of his guilt without change of color or v other sign of emotion and left the court room for his cell in the jail with firm step. Miss Edna Clancy, his half sister, also- heard the verdict calmly. His mother, Mrs. Lillie Berger, was not present. Thomas Lee Woolwine, district attorney, issued a statement con gratulating the jury. He said the verdict showed that "even the son of a United States senator cannot with impunity wreck a girl's life and then shoot her to death to es cape his own villainy. Canadian Minister Sued For $1,000,000 Damages Fort Francis, Ont., Jan. 15. Ac tion for $1,000,000 damages ha? been started against the Canadian minis ter of customs and other members of the Dominion cabinet by the Fort Francis Pulp & Paper com pany, it was announced by company officials. The damages are sought on the ground that the government prohibited the export of paper from the local mills. , Mill officials declare they may close down their plants unless the order is revoked. txecunon Called Off: Court Grants Appea (Continued From PM One.) Lancaster district eourt Deputy Attorney General J. B. Barnes, as sisted by Attorney ueorge w. Ayres, appear for the state, while the prisoner s case is being argued by Attorney Sterling F. Mutz. Attorney Muts askeJleave to file an amended petition itv the court, covering the same points which he raised in a letter to the governor attacking the hearing held before the executive at the prison, J anu ary 5. Deputy Attorney General Barnes stated that the state was ready -to proceed at once with the hearing and objected, but the filing of the petition was allowed. Questions Governor's Action. In the petition, which was al lowed to be read at the hearing this morning, it is charged that Henry Brandt, a juror at Grammer's trial in Howard county district court, was not a citizen of the United States, and was mentally incompe tent to serve as an intelligent juror. It further charged that Ed Frant- zer, another juror, had stated be fore he was sworn into the jury that he wanted to serve in order to as sist in returning a verdict of guilty against the accused. I he petition further Questions the right of Governor McKelvie to hold the final hearing, which was held at the state prison on January 5. Mrs. Grammer Hopeful. As Warden Fenton and his pris oner departed from the court room at the adjournment Mrs. Grammer was allowed to walk down the steps with her husband. As Grammer steDDed into the waiting automobile to return to the death cell in the prison he gently kissed his young wife, who has so steadfastly remained true to him through all his long confinement since April 1, 1918. I cannot help but be somewhat cheered," said Mrs. Grammer. "I seem to feel that the electrocution will not take place tomorrow. I am quite hopeful of the outcome." While Attorney Frank M. Tyrell is speeding to Washington this aft ernoon to seek a writ of habeas cor pus for Cole, J. B. Priest argued the case before Judge T. C. Munger of the federal court here. Appeal Is Granted. Judge Munger, who heard Cole's case, denied a habeas corpus writ. Cole's counsel filed an appeal to the United States circuit court of ap peals, which was granted. Mrs. Elizabeth, Grammer, child wife of one of the prisoners and daughter of the murder victim, sat in the electric chair for one minute Wednesday afternoon. She exam ined the death-machine closely with out comment Then she turned on Executioner Hulburt a glance of hot hatred. "My husband shall never sit in this chair," she snapped. Executioner of 135. The remark, although directed at the hired executioner, had no ap parent effect on that 112-pound per son. He has officiated at 135 elec trocutiona in his 23 years of such service. Hulburt is the most famous elec trical engineer in prison history. He electrocuted Lieutenant Charles Becker of the New York police de partment Hulburt's hand drew the switch that juiced to death Czolgosz, the assassin of President Mctviniey. In his test of the machine Wednes day, Hulburt found no flaw. But in the chair he noticed the lack of rub ber matting for the seat and back. He went to Lincoln and bought the rubber himself. Then he superin tended its adjustment Hulburt s only apparent worry was whether lawyers for Cole and Grammer would obtain a postpone ment of the execution. "I planned to leave Lincoln for New York Friday noon," he said, Bipartisan Treaty Conference Opened (Continued From Fata One.) crats. Both delezattons were chos en informally and were said to be without specific authority to act for their respective sides, but leaders hope that subsequent negotiations will result in a compromise which will muster the two-thirds vote necessary to ratification. Discuss Lodge Reservations. The Lodge reservations were the basis of discussion at the confer ence. While no formal suggestions in writing for their modification were presented , by the democrats, verbal suggestions were, made by the democrats and these, Senator Lodge said, were taken under ad visement by the republicans. Be fore the negotiations are concluded it is expected that formal drafts of compromise proposals will be brought forth. Failure of the democratic caucus to select a leader today, according to supporters of both Senators Hitchcock and Underwood, is not expected to have any immediate ef fect on the treaty questions. Sena tor Underwood, immediately after thecaucus, announced that regard less of the final result, Senator Hitchcock would continue to handle the treaty for the minority with his loyal support. Senator Sim mons, a Hitchcock supporter, also stated that the Nebraska senator would continue in charge of the treaty on the democratic side. Bryan Urges Ratification. After, his conference with sena tors Mr! Bryan, in atalk with news papermen, emphasized 'his belief that a large majority of the Amer ican people desire immediate rati fication. Prompt action, he said, would accomplish these two results: First, it would' take the question out Of politics and permit both par ties to turn their attention to very important domestic issues. Second, an agreement would permit ratifica tion by a larger majority than in any other way and that would give the greatest possible weight to our ac tion. A previously expressed suggestion that democrats of the senate with hold their votes and let the repub licans ratify the treaty with their reservations, Mr. Bryan said, snouia only be a last resort if compromise negotiations failed. Could Make an Appeal. "An appeal could be made to the country," he continued, "to reverse, in the league of nations, any action taken by the senate and to author ize restoration of any provisions stricken out And, in my opinion, the democrmaticparty could make a much more successful fight before the people for authority to restore than it can for authority to retain provisions, if it must share respon sibility with the republicans, for 14 months' delay. "I believe we can put the republi can party on the defensive by; pro posing an immediate compromise, if compromise is possible, and second, by throwing the responsibility on the republicans for immediate action f compromise is impossible. Asked whether he believed the president would approve a com promise set of reservations, -Mr. Bryan answered: "I do not know that anybody is authorized to say what the president will accept and I don't think it is fair to ask in advance what he will accept, or for him to suggest changes that would put him where he might be accused of a breach of faith." Death List Reaches Over 3,000 as Result Of Mexican Tremor Mexico City, Tan. 15. Reports slowly coming in from eastern sec tions of the state of Puebla tell of terrible toss of life in that region as a result of the earthauake on Tanu- ary 3.' Further east, in the utate of Vera Cruz, the death toll seems to be growing, reports from Couztlan stating that the number of dead there and in surrounding villages is more than 3.0UU. The lake which inundated the vil lage of Barranca Grande was caused by a mountain collapsing and dam mine a river. An exploring oartv returned todav from Mount Popocatepetl and re ported the crater had been entirely changed and that huge hssures had appeared. There were perceptible indications of poisonous vapors ris ing, they said. J. he last ' eruption of Popocatepetl occurred in 1802, ONLY 65c AND 75c For pressing Men's Suits at our new plant at 24th and Lake Streets. Webster 392. CAREY CLEANING CO. The picture that opens your eye! Starts Sunday at the Sun. Take the Elevator to 2d Floor rJ30ID)IEIM SIKIOE CO 2nd Floor Paxton Block Use Main Entrance 217 South 16th Street mm Our customary January shoe clearance begins tomorrow FRIDAY. Every shoe in stock will be put on sale at an enormous discount. NO EXCHANGES- A Headliner Every $14 and $16 shoe in stock, absolutely the verv best quality, custom made shoes., All of the new novelty styles in cluded. Get in early on these exceptional values. A Popular Shoe i . . NO SHOES OVER $10 NO WAR TAX ' i $795. All-over kid or' calf, hi-top, welt sole, high or low heel. All sizes. ) V 1 Ladles' fl Dress II Shoes I SI An exceptional II l bargain. A special lot V U of these $13 raluss V $795 I Black mat all-orer kid, high French heels, all sizes. . Take the Elevator to 2d Floor NO REFUNDS All Slzea Especially designed for street wear. A $12 value at NO SHOES OVER $10 NO WAR TAX PARTY SLIPPERS Styles to suit Fashion's latest whims. Rand turned soles, extremely high French heels Black or white satin $6.95 Patent leather $7.05 ' Silver shoe cloth 87.95 SPECIAL Calfskin Oxfords, dark brown, low heel, 111.00 ralne, at $7.95 All Sizes. For Women Who Wear , Small Size ' One lot of broken sizes, mostly small, from 2Y2 to 4. This lot includes all colors and styles. To be sacrificed at Values up to $12. Ladles! . ' ... Here Is 1 Real Dargtin $10 Values 4 Stylish, up-to-the-minute, hi-top Shoes in field mouse, gray kid, brown kid, with cravenette tops. High or low heels. .To be closed out during this great sale at ' $(g45 All Sizes. Buy These Quick Special Bargains In Growing Girls' Shoes Every shoe In this lot to be sold at much less than to day's wholesale price. Think of these $8.00 values selling lor All-orer kid and calf ; low military heels. FARMERS FAVOR PUBLIC CONTROL OF RAILROADS Also Favor Election of Regents of the University and State Normal v Schools. , Extension of government control of railroad for twn mnr vrc was advocated in resolution pasted oy delegates to the Nebraska Farm ers' Co-Operative and Educational union yesterday at the Masonic Temple audjtorium. Although the delegates discussed the Plumb plan of railroad opera tion, which was outlined by them at the Auditorium Tuesday evening by Glenn E. , Plumb, no resolutiot was passed either commending 01 condemning the plan. The delegates unanimously votel resolutions sustaining the work o: federal land banks and favored thi liquidation of stock land banks it Nebraska. Want No Appointees. Regents of the University of Ne braska and state normal school! should be elected from each con gressional district, it was resolved. and state superintendents of schools should be elected by a direct vote of the people. Any attempt to make membership on boards of education appointive was bitterly condemned in another resolution. The equal distribution of taxes -' t I 1 ..1 L1' . -1 : vil laiuv.ug iivi ijbiiv. uuuw utili ties was demanded. Touching on the labor question the union passed a resolution favoring collective bargaining as advocated by labor, and favored the principles of collective bargaining in every sense. Legislation tavonng operative banking was also dorsed. co-en- THOMPSON- BELDEN & COMPANY 9 v 0 Ninety Winter Dress Sale my i No Alterations even lemaimng es on Silks and woolens street frocks, dinner gowns, afternoon dresses and evening gowns a showing that is varied and exceptionally fine. They are the last of our winter's assort ment none of them are larger than 40, the majority are. 3 6 and 38. We offer these few at a reduction $35 to $45 dresses, $19.50 $49.50 to $65 dresses, $32.50. $69.50 to $98.50 dresses, $44.50. $105 to $150 dresses, $69.50. $165 to $225 dresses, $98.50. All Sales Final , Friday's Specials are in J apanese Blue Prints Lufich Cloths, Table Cloths, Napkins ' $2 cloths, 48-inch size, for $1.80. $2.25 cloths, 50-inch size, for $2. $2.75 cloths, 60-inch size, for $2.48. $3.50 cloths, 62-inch size, for $3.15. $4.75 cloths, 72-inch size, for $4.28. $1.50 napkins, 12-inch, $1.35 a dozen. Cluhy, Madeira, Mosaic and Venetian Pieces 65c Cluny doilies, 10-inch, 49c each. 35c Cluny doilies, 8-inch, 25c each. $20 Madeira lunch cloth, 54-inch, $15. $25 Madeira lunch cloth, 54-inch, $18.75. $50 Madeira table cloth, 72-inch. $37.50. $9 Venetian lace centers, 24-incn, $6.75. $10 Mosaic tea napkins, 12-inch, $7.50 a dojsen. $25 -Mosaic napkins, 20-inch, $18.75 a dozen. The January prices on Irish linen lalle cloths and napkins, on hucfy toivels, linen crashes, linen glass toweling and the like offer splcn did economies. , Fabric Specials... Fine Suitings for $2.59 a yard A fine range of colors m materials suitable for one-piece dresses and tailored suits, 54 inches wide an ex ceptional value. , Wool Poplin for $2.49 a yard Desirable shades brown, taupe, navy, Copenhagen, Bur gundy, wisteria and dark green, in 42-inch, all-wool poplin. Novelty Silks for $1.98 a yard Taffetas and satins in qualities up to $3.50 a yard, reduced to $1.98. Aprons for All Purposes Maids' aprons of all lengths, fitted and with bibs. Very plain or " daintily trimmed ' aprons priced 75c, 85c, $1, $1.25, $1.50 and $1.75. Tea aprons of plain or dotted Swiss, with laces and embroider ies to make them charming, 85c, $1.25 and $1.50. A decidedly attrac tive set consists of as plain hemstitched apron with a small bib ajid cuffs, collar and cap to match, priced $2.50 a set. An embroidery trimmed white organdy apron with a tucked skirt is $5. Black sateen office ' aprons in all sizes are to be had for $1.50.
