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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (April 17, 1920)
( lHC; BEE, OMAHA! 5ATURUAT, AfKlLi II, IJJZU: f A: MAN WHO DEFIED DRY OFFICIALS LAUDS "CAMELS" 1 Iron County .Prosecuting At ; t torney Declares for Person al Liberty at Mass Meeting of Anti-Dry Organization. ' Cblcete Trlbvae-Oroaba B looted Win. (Chicago, April 16. Uproarieus applause greeted Martin J. McDon- ough, state's attorney at Iron 1iver, Mich., and who was the central fig . ure in upsetting the spectacular cru sade by Major Dalrymple, when he appeared as the principal speaker at a mast meeting of the newly organ- Order of Camels last night. . ized This was the first 01 a series of r".: ft meetings in a drive to secure 100,000 members of the order in Chicago. It purposes are to boost every candidate from president down to dog priter, who will pledjtp himself to work for more liberal liquor laws, and to put all sorts of pressure upon candidates and office holders who are "for strict enforcement of the prohibition laws. Wants Personal Liberty, "I want personal liberty despite the ideas ot any organization that exists in this, world," said McDon ough, and the audience howled its approval. y . "No one lias a right to tell me how to live. You people are jelly-fish if you submit to encroachments on your personal liberty. The referen dum will show public opinion on the prohibition question. Until that is done boneheads, armed with guns, will go about the country encroach ing on the sacred rights of the . American people." Much applause and stamping of . feet and then Clarence Darrow arose and taid he -was not in favor of passing fc law compelling prohibi tionists to drink beer. He con demned intolerance and said every man should be left free to make his own mistakes in regard to what he cats and drinks, as well as his choice of a religion. PERSHING DOES' NOT FAVOR PLAN . OF PRUSSIANS Says Their System oi Compul sory Military Training Has No Place in America. Washington, April .16. (Special.) The Prussian svfetem of compul- sory military training and service has no place in America, and those who would fasten such a-policy on the youth of -the United States cither do not realize what they are trying to do or they greatly misjudge the temper of the nation, according to General Pershing. Talking to newspaper men last night the general declared there-was no place in this land of freedom for a nilitary au tocracy and its attendant evils Cer tain products of die Prussian system. The general believes the ydung their military trainine and educa' tion along wittt their school work as far as possible, , at such times as will, least inconvenience them selves and the homes from which they come. The direct physical bene fits from uh training and discipline, admitted by all and clearly proven m the great war, would result in a more virile citizenship, as well as equip our young men for service should war come. Lost Art of Walking , " Upstairs Revived by : NY. Elevator Strike New York, 'April 16. Revival of the lost art of walking upstairs was forced upon thousands of reluctant personj m New York today by. a strike of union elevator operators. The union claims membership of more than 17,000. The operators, who voted last night to strike for increased pav and shorter hours, did not show up for work this morning. Wdmen who ran the lifts during war days were, being sought as strike breakers by building owners. Dflay seemed interminable to petulant workers, many of whom al ready had been held up oy trans portation difficulties and finally thev commenced the long, tedious climb to offices on the tenth, twentieth or thirtieth floors. ' The operators claim their strike has the sanction of the American Federation of Labor. . They demand wage increases ranging from $5 to $10 a week and the eight-hour day, with time and a half for overtime. Alliance Firemen Hosts . , At Banquet for Friends Alliance, Neb., April 16. tW an nual banquet of the Alliances-volunteer fire department was attended by more than 300, including tne 100 members of the department, their wives, sweethearts and friends. The armory "was tastefully decorated in white and pink carnations and vari- ous articles of the firemen's equip ment - " Llqyd Thomas presided as toast master. Other speakers were J. W. Guthrie, Rev. Dean Dixon, Glen Mil ler, president of the Chamber of Com merce, and Rev. Mr. Rundin of Mitch ell, Neb., state chaplain of the Ne braska Volunteer Fire Departments association. Victims Must Prove y Suspect Converted Loot "Chicago. April 16. Unless the victims of robberies perperlted by . John F. Schmidt- can- prove that f 14,000 in- bonds he possesses were detained through conversions of his loot, he will get the bonds when, he finishes serving a penitentiary sen tence. Thus far the proof has been lacking. , Pershing Has Kes 1 V Insight Into Affairs (Continued From Far One.) increased production well enough in its wly-vbut have failed to follow this up with due consideration of his more important needs and-he con ditions under which he must labor. In short, while we have been ex pounding theories, the farmer has been up against cold, hard tacts in the form of scarcity of farm help, discriminatory transportation rates, discouraging regulations and the disheartening practices of unfair middlemen. Wants Thorough Adjustment. General Pershing thinks we mflst have a thorough readjustment of labor conditions if we are to en courage the farmer in food produc tion; we must discover and sucess fully overcome present influences now driving men away from farm work; we must thoroughly investi gate and turb organizations that, conspire to-manipulate the price t farm products, "the practices, of. un scrupulous middlemen who farm not, yet grow rich at the expense of those who do: we must make arnt lifeand farm work attractive, not in ineonzing over technical or scientific methods, not bv fdrther bureaucratic farming from Washing ton, but by a serious and far-reaching study of causes and remedies; a co-ordination in the investigation of contributing forces and influence havinz for its obiect a solution of the underlying fundamentals sur roundingfarm life, transportation and market condition. - Not. until -1. n i vc siiau nave given voe vital ques- !am. 4U f .. 1 1 ' 1 - ' . ' . 1 . nuns me juii cunaiucr anon ineir importance warrants, in his opinion, snail we be able to do full justice to those upon whom we deoend for the nation's .food suoolv the mainspring and lifeblood of all na tional activity. - HITCHCOCK IfJ LINCOLN SPEECH PRAISES MULLEN Democratic Senator Urges Re Electionibf National Com- mitteejnan at Primary. Election. , .. A Lincoln, Neb., April 16. (Spe cial.) United States, Senator G. M. Hitchcock, speaking here tonight in connection with his campaign for en dorsement as a democratic candidate for president, urged the election of Arthur F. Mullen as national com mitteemenjor the democrats of Ne braska. , m i'For anumber of years Arfnur F. Mullen has represented the demo crats of Nebraska.-' In my opinion he' is not only, the ablest campaign manager to be tound in .Nebraska, but he is one of the very ablest campaign managers to be found in the United States. He is original, forceful, hard-working and resource ful. , He has shown that in many campaigns in Nebraska and he has already attained in the national com mittee a high ' position. - He now holds not only a membership in the national committee, but he . is one of those selected by the national committee for a place, upon the ex ecutive 'committee, Which is the smaller bqdy of,thc big organization which carries onthe details of the committee and for the national com mittee itself to lose so resourceful a member. ; ' "I have nothing to say against Mr. Thompson of Grand Island, who is running against Mr. Mullen. Nobody has anything to say against Mr. Thompson. He nas the right to aspire to the office, but his own best frieuds must recognize that neither by equipment nor experience is he qualified to do the work upon this committee which Mr. Mullen do." . ... . can campaign. r - ."Mr. Mullen is not only entitled to re-election a; Nebraska repre sentative of 'the national committee, but it would be in the nature of a misfortune for Nebraska to lose so valuable a representative upon that Alliance Boys Arrested For Disturbing Teachers Alliance,' Neb., April 16. (Spe cial.) Four (boy pupils at Central and- Emerson grade .schools here drew suspended fines of $10 each in county, court on charges of creating a disturbance, at a teachers' party which was being held at the home of J, C. Morrow, receiver in the U. S. land office here.. : A The principals of the two grade schools appeared against the boys and testified that the lads had enter ed the house through an upstairsi window and tramped over a bed. The' boys admitted Vntcrit: the house and said thei objective v?.s a hflge. cake which the teachers had brought for the party. Another hgroup of toys, however, had slipped in through the rear door and stolen the cake hefore the tour arrived. , Inavale Aviator Delivers Windows for House in Plane Inavale, Neb , April 16. Special) Robert N. Cochrane, commercial aviator of this city, successfully de livered by iirplane a set of windows to a farm house being erected west of this city. The delivery was made from Red Cloud in a Curtis JN 4D plane. Mr., Cochrane was a lieu tenant in the army and since his dis charge has made many flights , in western Nebraska, both carrying passengers and in exhibition flights. Omaha Youth Given Additional Damkges In Elevator Accident Lincoln, April 16. (Special.)-yA compensation' has . been granted Arthur Dee. 18 years old. state compensation department for injuries Received whileVworking for the Western Newspaper Union of Omaha. The second day after go ing to work his leg was caught in an elevator and as a result has had to be operated on five times. He has been paid $450at thev rate of $6 a week to November JO, 1919, in . a lump -sum. The company has also continued weekly payments for the same amount to the present time. The compensation department gives him an additional $6 a week for 25 weeks and an additional $225 as a" 50 per cent penalty against the company for holding h,ack. The company has already paid out about $700 for hospital and expenses of a doctor. The compensation ctupartment de nied relief to Fraiik Wakefield, who alleged he had been injured while working for Swift & Co Examina tions showed that his injuries were not the result of the alleged fall through a rotton floor while acting as night watchman for the company. E.-C. Strode, Lincoln Lawyer Dies After Short Illness Lincoln, April 16 (Special.) E. G Strode, well known Lincoln attorney, died here after an illness extending over several weeks. . Mr. Strode'vwas considered one of the most brilliant men of the Ne braska bar. He was born in Illinois May p, 1870, and admitted to the bar ' in , Nebraska in 1893. He was a graduate of the Nebraska univer sity and a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. ' ' j He, leaves a. daughter, Miss Jose phine, who is a student at the Ne- braska-tmiversity. Mrs. Strode died about a year ago. State Labor Heads Will -Discuss Harvest Problem ' Lincoln, April 16. (Special.) Labor Commissioner rrank Ken- ncHv Iia crtnr tn ICanui C.tv in V'Slattend the meeting of labor com missioners from Colorado, Wyom ing, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Mis souri and Nebraska. The main pron osition'to be taken up is the handling of the labor situation m the harvest heids the coming harvest. Agricultural Students . Get Diplomas at Lincoln Lincoln. Neb., April 16. (Spe cial.) Fifty-three students of the University of Nebraska agricultural school received their diplomas Fri day night. Dr. William N. Jardine of the Kansas State' Agricultural college delivered the annual com mencement address. Alvin Glandt and Margaret Thomsen were Omaha members' of . the class. Amos K, uramiich ot fort crook was one of the graduates. Beatrice Pastor' Marries i Daughter and Kansas Man Beatrice, Neb., April 16. (Spe cial.)--Paul W. Bartsch of Newton, Kan., and Miss Gextrude Penner were married at the home of the bride's parents. Rev. and Mrs. J. K, Penner of this city, the father per forming the ceremony. The young couple will make. their home Newton, where the gaged in business. " groom is en- Beatrice Pioneer Dies. Beatrice, Neb., April 16. Spe cial.) i"eter TBindernagel, sr., who came to Nebraska in 1867, died at his home in this city aged 86 years. He is survived by three sons and two daughters. v. Wireless Plant Burns i Beaufort, N. C, April 16. The naval wireless station on Pivers island, near here, was destroyed early today by fire. xThe origin of ' the blaze has not been determined and the loss is estimated? at several thousaAdjdollar , I . leancp . of detail accentuates the delicate? ty&autif' and holiness offhe originations in new DtOuses tor spring u 'mmtvn Lwrniyj inruum out these; mo far- exdustienen: reigns, supreme x Here "and there' appears, a brilliant note of color 'andi.g, number an? of hand-made lace-. 0hicl ' reproduces patterns rich in hkbrical siinifPcance THOMPSON BELDEN V r & COMPANY 4 , Beatrice Girls Banquet Athletic Heroes of School 'Beatrice, Neb., April 16. (Spe cialsThe Orange and Black ban quet at the First Christian church here was attended by about 200 peo ple. Principal Gilbert of the Beat rice High school 'presided as toast- master. The principal adiress was given by Rev. Mr. .Tonlpkirts of L.inCOUl. 1 lc I'amitti ' by the kirls of the domestic science department, in cnarge ot ansa ur Younsr. At tne ciose oi ine pro gram Superintendent Stoddard prej sented blankets to xne ursi icani R letters to the Teserves. race , pre? 11 .-. , . . ... ll THONPSON-BELPEN & COMPANY v Summer Ginghams I for LittleGirls' Frocks , For small tots from two to six. the Orettiest frocks have bloomers to match. The dresses themselves , are in dainty plaids, " stripes and plain shades, . cleverly styled. Dresses, c4 an x. so. li or- x - . $1.25. 7 For larger girls from six to twelve, there are , equally pleasing styles. It has been remarked that these klever designs pre- . vent the possibility- of an Vawkward age.' , The quality ot'ihe ginghams and the touches f hand work make them uriusual ly fine for their' prices, from $4.50 to $6.50. . ' Second Floor Trefousse : Gloves The choice of the dis criminating ' who appre ciate the inimitable style ofr-fine French kid. -Single and double clasp styles in black, white, gray and other desirable shades with embroid- " ered bcks in self and contrasting colors. Two particularly like able styles arejie white strap wrist gauntlets and the black 'slip ons,' both of fine kI3. y Trefousse gloves ex pertly fitted are indeed a proper complement to a well chosen costume. Madeira NainsoQk gpedially Priced By the Bolt A particularly fine, sort, sheer nainsook, free of all starch or dressing. A quality selling regularly for 1 55c a yard. 36 inches wide. ' r' Saturday $5 a Bolt Linen Section.. Lovely Embroideries There is sufficient pleasure on merely see ing them to warrant a visit. They promise the" daintiest of frocks for spring and summer oc casions. Narrow edges of cambric, Swiss and nainsook with insertions to match, are quite de lightful. Then there are the flouncings in, three widths, telve, .eighteen and twenty-seven inches and the , wide dress flouncings,'- foiy-five-inch, in net, Swiss -and organdy.- " A great many .hand-' some patterns suitable, for graduation frocks.' In all, a display you i will ifind very captivat- Fabrics IW Blue Silk Taf feta isonejof the arriv als of the past week. Several shades, in qual ities that are 'particu larly good, $3.95, $500 and $5l5Q a yard. French ' .Serges A range of choice colors, in desirable dress weights, 42 inches wide and $3.50 a yanj. Cham bray Dresses $$49 Saturday Attractive styles in pink, green anji blue, witli hemstitched col lars, feather stitching, in white and pearl but tons; small sizes, 34, 36 and .38. Housewear Basement. . Silk Hosiery New Fashioned Silk Hose A weight and quality that wears particularly well, white or black,' $2.75 a pair. I Cadet Silk Hose Full fash ioned of fine pure thread Jap silk with exceptionally strong lisle tops and high spliced heels. White, black, navy and cordovan. A number that of fers the best in' appearance, fit and wear. $3.75 a pair. Sorosis Ties , For street wear informal occasions. and the 'tie' .style is correct. We are showing a variety of two eyetet ties 'with light turn" soles and full Louis heels. In dull kid and patent leather, $13. Black suede, $15. Is a Preacher a Parasite?--- D'tDJA ever hear that question foefour? vril betcha yu hav-n furthermore yu 'mite be among thoze that ' think he iz. '.I've . asked severul fokes what thay think about it n' yu oughtaiiear sum ov th', answers I got. -I guess I went too far tho I asked a preecher. Here's -whot he sed "Say, that's no new question it's as old az Mozes but I can anser it."- He sed he wood prefer t' anser it from hiz pulpit tho-n' " for me t' tell all yu fokes that if yu wood come up th' First Christian Church, 26th.n' Harney at 8:80 Sunday evenin', April 18th -Yu wood hear th' real anser t' th question. Ill bet he can anser it if anybody can. . Let's go , .
