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THE BEE: OMAHA. THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1920. TWO MEN SHOT AS RESULT OF BACKYARD ROW Policeman Cain and Fred Nel son Likely to Recover From Wounds Inflicted by Negress. Motorcycle Officer Clifford Cain and Fred Nelson, 2314 North Thir tie-th street, who were wounded by shots fired by Mrs. Rosetta Pope, colored, 2312 North Thirtieth street. yesterday afternoon, will recover, at tending physicians at the Swedish Mission hospital declare. Officer Cain's left lung was pierced oy a .4--cal!ber bullet Nelson was shot twice in the chest. ' , Mrs. Pope was arrested two hours Inter at the home .of a sister, 2815 i Ohio street. Unconcernedly, she handed an old style revolver over to Detectives Haze and Murphy when she submitted to arrest. Cain and Nelson were shot when they attempted to quell a back yard disturbance that had arisen between " Mrs. Nelson and the colored woman Both women had disputed each other'a right to a clothes line used jointly between them. Husband Calls Police. Mrs. Nelson told police that Mrs. .Pope attacked her with her hsts while she was hanging up clothes. Mr. Nelson, employed at the Hussie Hardware, company,. Twenty-fourth and Lake streets, was called and in turn notified police. " . Officer Cain was dispatched to the scene. Upon alleged threats of Mrs Pope that she would "kill1 the first one who stepped near her," Officer tain called oolice headauarters for reinforcements and then returned to the Pone home. According: to witnesses. Mrs. Pooe rushed back into the house and re turned with a revolver. Officer Cain and Nelson were standing near her back door. Mrs. Pope aimed the gun point blank at Cain and fired Cain fell. Two more shots were di- tected at Nelson. Both took effect, and the woman escaped, gun in hand. Police rushed both wounded men to the hospital. Mrs. Pope was charged with shooting with intent to kill. Prepared for Trouble. Two machine tuns and several thousand rounds of ammunition were in readiness last night at po lice headquarters and 15 policemen were held at the station in case of trouble. Several tips were reecived that friends of Police Officer Cain were assembling to get revenge against those responsible for shooting him and all available men were reported to be in readiness. Reports from the hospital last night were that Cain was resting well, having regained consciousness. His condition is thought to be much improved. Police Officer Who Is Shot While Trying to Take Negro Woman f 1 -M"it 3 W- 3m Ifinceni Cain. Police Search For Drooling Half-Wit Who Assaults Girls Chicago Tribune-Omah Bee Leaaed Wire. Chicago, March 24. A limping, unkempt, drooling half-wit found his seventh victim Tuesday night, and posses are searching over Ken sington district for hjm. In the last two weeks he has dragged six women and girls to the vacant prairie near Pullman, beaten and as saulted them and left them Uncon scious. Ruth Candlin, aged IS, daughter of the assistant superintendent of the Pullman company, was his latest prey. She was returning from a party, just a door or two from her home, when he sprang upon her and dragged her to the prairie. She A J 1- I. ' L.-a. I- - scrcamca ana iougiu mm. uui ne choked her and struck her repeat edly in the face. Finally he due his j rhand into the soft mud and forced it down her throat to shut ott her cries. Fortunately, her screams had been heard and neighbors came running from various directions. The ruoron gave her a parting blow in the face and kicked her as she fell and then he fled. All other victims of this degenerate agree that he limps, is , about 35 years old, unshaven, rough ly dressed and drools like a beast. Kille3 Sister to Rid Her Four Daughters of ; Influence, Man Says Lyons, Kan., March i. At a coroner s inquest over tne Doay ot Mrs. George Regan, shot to death at the breakfast table in her home here, W. B. Bast, her brother, con tradicted his original statement that ' the shooting was accidental and confessed that he shot her torrid her four daughters of her influence." Bast stated that he bought the revolver with which the shooting was done several days ago for the purpose of taking his sister s lite. His four nieces were being abused by their mother, he. said, and were not being prope'rly reared. Bast was arrested at the home ot . a neighbor, where ne was louna covered up in bed with his clothing and shoes on and the revolver in . his pocket. He made no resistance. .the neighbor said he had corne there and asked permission to lie down. Acquaintances of Bast said his regard for his nieces was pro nounced. Bast is being held without bail. He will be charged with first de gree murder, the county attorney said. - All Restrictions On Coal ' Distribution Withdrawn 'Washington, March 24. Formal withdrawal of all restrictions on coal distribution was made Wednesday night by Director General Hines, who, as fuel administrator, notified regional and district coal distribu tion committees they would cease, to function April 1. This action was pursuant to the order of the presi dent ' Large Crowds Greet Governor McKelvie On Code Campaign Minden, Neb., March 24. (Spe cial Telegram.) Large crowds greeted Governor McKelvie Wednes day in his campaign for the repub lican nomination for governor and to obtain a favorable vote on the civil administrative code bill passed during his administration. Women took great interest in the meetings. At Minden, where he spoke in the court house, over 300 attended. Chris Anderson, former member of the legislature,, presided. At Frank lin 400 were in attendance. A large party from the north part of the county in the vicinity of upland and Campbell drove to the meeting. 1 he governor laid stress on the code bill which, he said, gave no power to the governor not provided under previous laws. The heads of departments, he said, were given more authority and at the same time were made responsible for the conduct'Of their departments.- The Nebraska law, he said, was modeled after the law which has been in successful operation in the state of Illinois for two years and during the past year has saved the taxpayers of the state one-sixth of the operating expense previously used. Appeal of Gompers 20 Years Behind Times Labor Leader Says New York, March 24. The recent appeal of Samuel Gompers to mem bers of the American Federation of Labor, not to affiliate with a na tional labor political party, but to concentrate upon the election of re publican or democratic candidates favorable to labor, was declared in a statement issued by William Kohn, chairman of the American labor party of Greater New York to "be futile and 20 years behind the times." Mr. Kohn asserted that trade unionists rarely are nominated by either of the old parties and that should such a one be selected he probably would not 'be acceptable to the rank and file of labor. He also asserted that "neither a traae unionist nor any other man can be an honest, uncompromising friend of labor if he is handicapped at every turn by membership in a reactionary political party." DANIELS UNDER FIRE AT SENATE NAVAL PROBE Department Without Compre hensive Plan at Start of War, Former Official Says. Washington, March 24. Not only was the Navy department without comprehensive plan for naval partic tpation.in a war when the United States severed relations with Ger many, but Secretary Daniels disap proved the general plan dra.wn up by the bureau of operations and sub mitted in March, 1917, Captain Har ris Laning, former assistant chief of navigation, today told the senate in vestigating committee. As the result of this alleged lack of preparation, the witness said, the Wavy department virtually was in a state of chaos the day the United States entered the war. "Personal characteristics," of Sec retary Daniels often made it impos sible to obtain approval of impor tant plans and policies, Captain han- ing asserted, as the personal interest taken by him in minor attairs occu pied so much time that he never had much left to give us for really lm portant problems." Captain Laning testified that at the time war was declared there was not a sufficient reserve of 14-inch shells to refill the magazines of the dreadnoughts. Senator Trammell. democrat, Florida, read a letter written by the captain to Rear Admiral Sims in August, 1918, apparently in answer to a letter from the admiral criti cizing the department for not co operating with the naval forces abroad. ' ' The Laning letter opened with the statement that the writer was "not convinced" that the bureau of opera tions had "erred in its general plans" and declared that a suggestion made by Admiral Sims earlier that the battleships be placed out of com-' mission and their crews sent over seas would, if adopted, have proved "disastrous." Bee Want Ads Produce Results. WIDELY KNOWN WOMAN NOVELIST DIES IN ENGLAND Mrs. Humphry Ward Became Famous With Publication of "Robert Elsmere." London, March 24. Mrs. 'Hum phry Ward, widely known as a npv- rust, aiea weanesaay in a lonaon hospital of heart disease. Mrs. Humphry Ward had been living for many months in virtual retirement in her residence at Ayles bury. She had been suffering from heart disease, and this recently be came acute, necessitating her remov al to London. The ,literary, work of Mrs. Ward first came into great prominence through Gladstone's high praise of her novel, "Robert Elsmore." She was also a keen educational and social reformer, but of late years was chiefly known for her strong opposition to granting women the suffrage, an attitude which kept her continually in a hot newspaper con troversy. Mrs. Ward was a prolific writpr, and other novels from her pen, pub lished at comparatively short inter vals, probably were among the most widely-read works of fiction (luring the lu years or more following. the publication of "Robert Elsmere" in 1888. Among the better known of these were "Mercella," "Eleanor," "Lady Rose's Daughter," "Fenwick's Career and Diana Mallory. Mrs. Ward was born in Tasmania in 1851, was the daughter of Thomas Arnold, who was a son of Dr. Arnold of Rugby, and a brother of the poet, Matthew Arnold. Besides engaging in literary work, Mrs. Ward took an active interest in af fairs. Among the most striking of her activities in late years was her opposition to woman suffrage in England. Belgium Is Ready to Sign New Treaty With Holland Brussels, March 24. Belgian dele gates have gone to Paris to assist in, meeting of the council of 14, at which they will announce Belgium's readiness to sign the new treaty with Holland, by which the provi sions of the treaty of 1839 are re vised. Decision to this effect was reached on Monday after two meet ings of the cabinet council. OAKFOKD MCsic Co. T.TKF. A SHTP N IN A FOG Feeling its way slowly, fearful of rocks, shoals and breakers, is the man who goes to the "sliding-price," "get-all-you-can" piano store. The dealer offers to save him all the profit, "Because he represents the factory," or "Because he wants to make a friend of the customer," "Because the customer has influence," or for some other silly pretext. That's the way the sliding-price piano dealer does business. He never aims to treat you. fairly. The safe way is to come to the Oakford One-Price, No-Commission Store. Here there is no fog, no mystery, no uncertainty, no hag gling. All are treated'fairly and alike, and besides, WE SAVE YOU $50 TO ?150 ON A PIANO. (OAKFORD Z MCsric Co. SOLE AGENTS FOR STEINWAY PIANOLA THE BEST PLACE TO BUY A PIANO Th Only Strictly One Price, No Commission Piano Store In Nebraska - - " " ' -I Omaha Bee. Skating Bee This coupon, when presented by any boy or girl in Omaha wearing roller skates, at the box office of the Sun theater at 11 a. m. Saturday, will entitle the holder to free admission to the theater and the privilege to compete for prizes consisting of roller skates and Mary Miles Minter dolls. BE SURE TO CLIP THIS COUPON! i BUEHLER BROS. For Quality Meats, Service and Low Prices 4903 So. 24th St. : So. Omaha 2408 Cuming St. Omaha 212 No. 16th St. Omaha 634 Broadway Co. Bluffs Sugar Cured Breakfast Bacon (V2 Bacon) 33c Fresh Leaf Lard 25c Choice Roimd Steak 24c Sugar Cured Regular Hams (Va or whole) 30c lighting 4e. Adv .FUtores, Burgeas-Cran- BEEF CUTS Choice Rib Boiling Beef 10c Choice Beef Pot Roast 15c Fancy Rib Roast Beef 24c Choice Round Steak 24c Fresh Cut Hamburger 18c Choice Boneless Corned Beef 18c VEAL CUTS Fancy Veal Breasts 18c Fancy Veal Roast 21c Fancy Veal Legs (V2 or whole) 23c Fancy Veal Loins 23c Fancy Veal Chops. . .26c SAUSAGE AND COOKED MEATS Choice Frankf urts and Wienies 20c Choice Polish and Garlic Sausage .... 20c Fresh Liver Sausage and Bologna. . . .18c CHEESE Fancy Brick . 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The original position of the American government that the Turks should be expelled from Europe is re stated in a note to the allied su preme council, which has been pre pared at the State department and which will be transmitted soon. The note will bear the signature of Bain bridge Colby, new secretary of state, and will be the first diplo matic paper to be signed by him. The communication is in "reply to an inquiry irom tne french and British governments as to this country's views on the Turkish set tlement. The United States is said to taWe the view that the contention that expulsion of the Turks might be re sented by the Mohammedans is not supported by the facts, since the war in the near east was won large- ly oy me aia ot Mohammedans. The United States, i t is tinder stood, desires that Armenia be set up as an independent state and that it embrace as much territory as the Armenian 'government can control. It also takes the position that any arrangement that is made with re gard to Turkey should guarantee to all nations equal opportunities for commerce and that no belligerent should be given .paramount claims on any part of the near east. I he position of the United States, it is said, also is that in any ar rangement for the government of Constantinople and the Turkish states a place for the narticination of Russia should be made. No Guesswork to Kind of Administration By Pershing - Editor Enumerates Reasons to "Why Vote for Per shing,'' General Commands Respect and Confi dence of Leaders of Foreign Nations, as Well as of America. ' "Why vote tor i'ersh ing" is th title of a recent editorial by Frank Thomson, editor of t!ie Live Stock Breeder's Gazette, in which he sets forth reasons why Nebraska's candi date should be nominated by the na tional republican convention which meets in Chicago next Tune. In his editorial Mr. 1 homson says: "Because he has verv clearlv dem onstrated his peculiar fitness to deal with the varied and serious prob 1.- it... . e n.. leins xnai mis country taces. mere is no guesswork as to the kind of administration and diplomacy that would be in effect with Pershing as president. "There is no doubt in any one's mind as to the Americanism which would permeate a Pershing admin istration. "There is no question as to the dispatch, the promptness, that would characterize1 negotiations and resulting conclusions on matters of importance. "There is no speculation as to the advantage Pershing would have in the problems of "adjustment and re adjustment; in the selection of men to fill the responsible places, and in co-operating with them in the ac complishment of the desired ends. "General Pershing has dem onstrated his remarkable grasp upon the world's problems growing out of the war, just as he displayed his rare executive ability in the great task of organizing all of the material and military forces necessary for the prosecution of the war. "He commands the respect and confidence of the leaders of foreign nations as does not other American. In the questions that await solution, the solving of which sill determine the relative position this country will occupy in world affairs, no man can render such efficient service as General Pershing. "And who is so blind as to deny the imperative need of such service in this period of unprecedented dis turbances? "This country knows General Per shing. "The world knows General Per shing and its knowing him means a very great and positive advantage to the United States in the determi nation of questions of international scope." Senate Committee Favors Supplying Arms to Armenia Washington, March 24. A recom mendation that the United States government supply to the new re public 0 Armenia sufficient arms and ammunition to "equip a stable Armenian army" was made by a senate subcommittee which has conducted ail exhaustive investiga tion of conditions in the near east. Dispatch of American marines to protect American interests along the railway from Batoum to Baku also was recommended by the sub committee of which Senator Hard ing, republican, Ohio,' is chairman. Teachers Voted Raise. St. Louis, March 24. Advances in wages ranging from 20 to 25 per cent were voted for t!- teachers and administration of" of the Westminister college. m. Mo., by the trustees of the .tution in session here. Every. member of the faculty was included in the raise. LEGION MEMBERS BEING RECRUITED TO 1,17,17, CHARGE Revised Optional Plan For Re lief of Former Service Men Presented House Committee. Washington, March 24. Repre sentatives of the American Legion, presenting today to the house ways and means committee a revised op tional plan for soldier relief, charged that agitators were trying to recruit into the I. W. W. former service men who were discontented because of the failure of congress to provide aid. J. E. Holden, adjutant of the Utah legion, testified that organized propaganda to discredit government aid and undermine the American Legion was being disseminated by the I. W. W. throughout the coun try. While some soldiers had been misled into joining that organiza tion, the rank and file, he said, stood firm against such influence. Urging immediate relief, J. G. Scrugham of Nevada, a member of the executive committee of the legion, declared there was seething unrest among former 'service men and women who felt they had not received a square deal." "They are chafing with unrest and believe congress should take some action for their relief," he said. Declare Stock Dividend Cleveland. O., March 24. Direc tors of the American Shipbuilding company today declared the regu lar 14 per cent common stock divi dend and an extra 2V per cent com mon stock cash dividend for the quarter ending March 31, 1920, pay able May 1 to stockholders of rec ord at the close of business April 15 next. THOMPSON . BELDEN & CO. ..THE.. 9 en s ituop This Spring Is displaying its wares with particular pride haber dashery of every sort is be ing shown in many interest ing forms. Shirts of silk, Crepe de Chine, Jersey and broad cloth, of fibers, woven madras or percales a showing interesting in its quality and attractiveness. Neckwear that is all that could be desired in variety, four-in-hands and bats, silk knit and silk ties in very de sirable patterns. Silk hose, plain, fancy and clocked, in blues, grays, cordovan, black and white, a complete showing. To the Left A You Enter Correct Clothing for Out-of-Doors Whatever the trend of a woman's inclina tions toward golf, or tennis, or motoring, there is no plausible reason for the least re laxation of the painstaking care of her dress ing and grooming. Indeed, certain types are at their best in semi-tailored, apparently carclessly-donned sports apparel. Fashion Has Stated Certain Definite Essentials lnThis Season's Out-Boor Wardrobe. Thursday a Sale of Bath Mats $2 mats with Greek bor ders, Thursday, $1.69 each. $3.75 mats in brocaded weaves for $3 each. $5.75 mats, dark blue, in Oriental and Egyptian de signs for $4 each. , Linen Section i A polo coat ranks first, and its soft looseness may conceal any manner of cos tume, from tennis togs to an afternoon frock pro tected for motoring. There are also coats of tweed, smart English cut gar ments that incline to leather trimmings in many instances. The next consideration a pleated skirt, box or accordion pleated, as you Appaiet ertions please, but preferably plaid if it be of wool. A number of wool Jerseys in white and bright colors are included in our show ing, and the silks were never more lovely nor moi-e varied. 11 The Store for Blouses of fers its share of trim wash blouses, cotton or silk, of colorful sweaters, woolen or silk, and of long wool scarfs, all new and very charming. Third Floor W e shall be more than pleased to show you our ' SPORT TOGS for immediate wear New Banded Straw Hats These hats are smart enough to wear with a short fur coat now and the Spring suit of serge a few weeks hence. Rolled sailor shapes, in various propor tions of brim and crown, made of the pop ular glassy and fine-end Milan straws, and trimly banded with ribbon and finished with bows. The colors are black, navy, brown, sand and the new two-tone combi nations. Priced $5.00, $7.50, $10.00 and Up ' . Millinery Fourth Floor V 3 VT y Boot Hose of Fine Silk To be recommended as much for their1 service ability as for their attrac tiveness are the silk hose with tops and soles of silk lisle. To be had in black, brown, navy, gray and white for $2.25 a pair. Hosiery Main Floor All Sorts of Aprons ap r o n s in all with bibs, are prettily trimmed, priced from 75c aprons, full with or without Maids' lengths plain or and are to $1.65. Nurses' skirted, bibs, are $2. Tea aprons, very dainty and attractive are to be had with or without bibs at all prices. Office aprons of black sateen come in all sizes. Second Floor Pillows of Down and Silk Floss In oblong, square or round shapes. The sizes and shapes make them suitable for babies' pil lows and for the attrac tive cushions that are so greatly favored for the living room and boudoir. Art Dept. Second Floor 11 White Footwear White kid oxfords of a very pleasing de sign are fashioned from the softest kid, with light, hand turn soles and full Louis heels. Priced $15 White kid pumps of the same excellent workmanship are cut high oyer the instep in the approved fash ion of this season. Priced $12 White high shoes with either military or Cuban heels are to be had in Nile cloth for K50 a pair