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The Omaha ::Baily: Bee I . VOL. 50 ..NO. 59. ATTITUDE OF PRESIDENT CRITICISED Government Officials Probe Reports Quoting English Pre mier as Saying Policy of U. S. Inconsistent. MAY TAKE STEPS TO REFUTE STATEMENTS Recent Developments in Russ Polish , Struggle Tend to I Prove Stand of America Is ' - Correct, Leaders Declare. EIGHT NIGHT EIGHT thiraco Tribune-Omaha Ue Leaard M ire. Washington, Aug. 24. President Wilson's attention was called today to the report from Lucerne quoting Premier Lloyd George of England as describing the present policy of the United States toward Russia as . inconsistent with the president's dec laration with regard to the Prinkipo conference. The president was reported to be very much interested in the alleged interview with the British premier, f so, much so, in fact, that the State I department is endeavoring to con- T frrm the statement. Jf Lloyd ueorgc said it, jt is believed that the president will take steps to make it clear to the world that the Ameri can policy toward Russia now is not inconsistent with its policy at the time of the Prinkipo conference. .State department officials Would not discuss the published interview With Lloyd George for several rea- f ' sons. One was that they were not A aware of its authenticity and a sec 1 one was that they did not wish to A engage in any controversy in the press with the British premier. Will Refute Utterance. The, president's attention was di rected to the interview by Secretary Tumult', who sent it to the White House from the executive office early in the day. Mr. Tumulty made no comment, but it was ap parent both at the White House and 1 State department that the utterance, if authenticated,. would be refuted. The S.tate department feels that the attitude of thfc government toward Russia has been entirely consistent. It was pointed out in an official quarter that the Prinkipo conference ; referred to in the published interview with Lloyd George ind in which the United tSates agreed to participate, was designed to bring together the struggling factions in Russia. It was an effort to settle a family quarrel. But the recently proposed conference at Londdn, in which the United States did not agree to participate, ! was a proposal of an entirely differ- . ent character, .designed' as a general peace conference with soviet Russia. Administration officials believe that developments to date in the Russian-Polish war have clearly demonstrated that the Russian red menace is . not strong enough to crush the potential resistance of the European states. This makes clear, they, contend, that the American policy of opposition to the soviet government and in support of the integrity of Russia pending restorta- v, tioa of a national ; I rcct and wise. V Defeat I govcrnmcnt, is cor- For Poles. The Polish government, it is stat ed, entered upon an aggressive war against soviet Russia, even though, as is claimed by Poland, its action was in anticipation oi attack by " Moscow, for objects in the attain ment of which the Polish, people lacked the enthusiasm of their lead ers. As long ss slight resistance was encountered, it is pointed out, the PolisU offensive was successful. The Polrstl advance, however, aroused the national consciousness of Russia, united contending ele ments of the Russian turmoil in sup port of the red army and resulted in a crushing defeat to the Poles. At this point, it is affirmed, the bolshevik leaders sought to avail themselves of the nationalist support inspired by the Polish attack to gain thei rown aggressive ends in con tradistinction to the interests of Rus sia. With the victorious red army they sought to invade Poland and crush her as a nation in a first step toward carrying out the gcnet.l plan oi hostility and menace to European governments. . It is declared that the sequence of events makes it undeniably clear that the chief desire of the peoples of Europe is to settle down to nor mal life, this being equally true of (Continued on raae Two. Column Two.) T " J M r..i. On Hunger Strike, Said To Be Very Sick Today London. Aug. 24. Lord Mayor Terence MacSweney of Cork, who has refused food since he was ar rested in Cork on a charge of sedi tion 13 days ago, was reported in an extremely critical state this morn ing, although conscious, in Brixton jail here. . At the home office it-was said the decision of .the government naa not been altered and MacSweney would nor. oe reieasca. . Protest Filed on Soldiers In npnvp.r on Cars Denver. Colo.. Auar. 24. Tames C. Budger, president of the Colorado federation-i LaDor, toaay tctc graphed to Secretary of .War Baker protesting against United States sol diers riding" oh Denver street cars and "assisting and protecting strike breakers in the operation of cars." "This action is likely to excite and . . not allay the public," said Bulger s Caln Sea-Clau Matttr lu It, I90S. it Oaakm P. 0. Ua Act (I March (. II7S. Pampered Daughter Of Millionaire Makes Good as Factory Hand Chlrafo Tribune-Omaha, He Leaded Wire. Chicago, Aug. 24. Mildred Af fleck, 17, wanted to chew gum. She wanted to eat luncheons of dill pickles, tomato salad and charlotte russe. She wanted to wear her hair in bales over her ears. And she wanted a lot of other things. But she couldn't have them be cause she was the pampered daughter, the only child of a mil lionaire, B. P. Affleck, president of the Universal Portland Cement company. Two weeks ago Mildred ordered the family limousine and was driv en to within a block of one of the big mail order plants. There she dismissed the driver and stepped into the office as "Margaret Aus tin." As Margaret Austin, she got a job as a packer and she made good.as Margaret Austin. Today she says she likes the work. She says it was "oh, such fun" and "um , the pumpernicklc bread was good." REDS DESPERATE, ATTEMPT TO STOP POLISHJORCES Bolsheviki In Region of Lomza, Engage In Battle to Resist Onrushing Hordes. Londo"., Aug. 24. Russian bolshe vik forces in the regions of Lomza, about 75 miles northeast of Warsaw, and Bialystok, about 65 miles north west of Brest-Litovsk, are engaged in heavy fighting against advancing Polish legions, according to an offi cial statement issued yesterday in Moscow and received here today. In the Brest-Litovsk region there is no change in the situation, the statement says, while further south in the neighborhood of Vladimir Volhynsk and near Lemberg the bat tle continues. Polish forces that tried to seize the town hall of Kocnig shutte, 54 miles southeast of Oppeln, upper Silesia, on Monday, were beaten off by security police armed with machine guns and hand grenades, according to a Berlin dis patch to the London Times. The Poles lost five killed and wounded; it is said. Poland Will Not Pursue ; Drive Beyond Frontiers Washington. Aug. 24. Complete assurance will be given the United States, it was stated today in Polish official circles, that Poland's victor ious armies will not pursue their ad vance beyond the natural frontiers of the reconstructed republic. An carlv communication from Warsaw to this effect was expected by these officials. Representations setting forth the views of this government have been made through the legation at Warsaw, the State department an nounced today, the communication reiterating the stand taken by Secre tary Colby in his note to the Italian ambassador. The position of the American gov ernment, as outlined, was that the allied and associated powers should unite in a declaration favoring the integrity of. Russia, such a declara tion to be accompniaed "by the an nouncement that no transgression by Poland will be permitted." The Toli'sh reply, officials said, would set at rest any suspicions that Poland was contemplating the pro longation of hostilities into an offen sive war against Russia. Assur ances of this nature, it was added, already had been given the soviet government envoys at Minsk. Boy Seriously Hurt When Bound to Cow by Playmates Frccport, 111., Aug. 24. Richard cinviW aced 9. of Savanna. 111., is in a critical condition as a result of being bound and tied to a cow by two playmates. The boy was dragged for half a mile before the cow was stopped. The New Constitution (The Bee continues today Its explana tions of the various amendments to the state constitution, proposed by the state constitutional convention and submitted to a vote of the people at a special election to be held September 21. This election Is In many respects the most important held In Nebraska In a generation. An intelli gent ballot can be cast only after a clear understanding of the various proposals sub mitted. There are 41 proposals, anil each Is submitted for separate vote.) PROPOSITION NO. 3. This is a new proposition. It de clares the English language to be the official language of the state and provides that all official records and business should be in said language. It provides further that "the com mon school branches shall be taught in said language i public, private, denominational and parochial schools. PROPOSITION NO. 4. An amendment to sections 1-a, 1-b, 1-c of Article III. This changes the present - constituton provisions for the initiative and referendum. It re duces the number of petitioners re quired to initiate a law from 10 to 7 per cent of the total vote cast at the preceding election; that required to initiate a constitutional amendment from 15 to 10 per cent; and that re quired for a referendum from 10 to 5 per cent. The reduction in per centage was deemed advisable on account of the increased number of voters due to women suffrage. It is further provided that a law passed by the legislature-Will be suspended from, operation until a-vote by the people only in case the referendum petitions are signed by 10 per cent of the voters; at present all refer ended laws are suspended. It is further provided that only the title and not the whole law need be re. cited in the rcferndum petition, , w DAY FILLED WITH JAZZ FOR HARDING Group of Theatrical People From New York Bring Touch Of Broadway Into Front Porch Campaign. HUGHES PREDICTS REPUBLICAN VICTORY Declares Citizens Do Not Want "Trickster, Or a Shrewd Politician" as Occupant Of White House. Marion, O., Aug. 24. A group of theatrical folk brought a touch of Broadway to Senator Harding's front porch today and in a day filled with jazz pledged their support of the republican nominee. About 20 actors and actresses were in the delegation and they pre sented their regards to Marion and the Hardings in a succession of char acteristic fetes. In a short front porch speech, the senator expressed his appreciation and suggested that in the drama of American politics the country wanted a change of bill to do away with "one-lead activities" and to let every citizen play his fair part. Charles Evans Hughes was another guest at the Harding home today and he made a brief talk at the frojit porch session, predicting Senator Harding's election. Jn a conference of several hours with the nominee and Col. George Harvey of New York, Mr. Hughes talked over many aspects of the campaign. He declined afterward to make any statement. Bring Own Music. The theattrical delegation came here under the auspices of the Har ding and Coolidee theatrical league. They brought their own jazz or chestra and a band of 100 pieces be sides, and began their day with a pa rade through the down town section Shortly before noon the arrived at the Harding home and were cheered along to the 'front porch through the biggest crowd that had gathered on the lawn since notification day. Al Jolson, president of the theatri cal league, did the honors as "per manent chairman" of- the gathering. He sang a Harding campaign song, introduced nine .or 10 others .who put on character stunts, and then turning to the nominee said: "And now, Mr. President-to-Re, what have you to say for yourself?" Senator Harding's reply was de voted to a serious discussion of the influenge of the stage, fie pleaded for a paragraph standard for the American theater and in addition to suggesting the elimination of one lead politics, he declared against the tendency to forget American citizen ship and to long to become "citizens of the world." No Tricksters Wanted. Mr. Hughes said the American people did not want for president a "trickster or a shrewd politician," nor one who would be isolated from the currents of popular thought, but "a man of courage, possessed sound common sense and who has an apnreciation of American institu tions." "There is no hope for the world," said Mr. Hughes, "unless America can protect and maintain its own institutions. The world cannot sur vive unless America survives." ' The entertainment program kept the crowd cheering and the nominee bowing for an hour. There were stunts or speeches by Henry Dixey, Blanche Ring, Leo Carillo, Zena Kecfe, Eugene O'Brien, Helen Moyer. Texas Guinan, Lew Cody and Margaret Namara. with many impromptu capers by Al Jolson and others. Afterward the entire party en joyed, a chicken dinner and lawn party at the farm of Dr. C. E. Saw yer near Marion. Fremont Man Dies After Auto Accident On Lincoln Highway Fremont, Neb., Aug. -24. (Spe cial - Telegram). James Monroe died Tuesday afternoon of internal injuries received in an automobile accident near Valley Tuesday morn ing. County Attorney Cook has begun an investigation and expects to or der a coroner's inquest. Monroe, who was 52 years old, is survived by his widow and four sons. The accident occurred one mile east of Valley when the automobile in which Monroe and Frank Mid daugh were riding to Omaha on the Lincoln highway collided with an other car, believed to have been driven by Peter G. patron of this city, who went on to Omaha and has not yet returned. Monroe suffered two broken ribs and a broken collar bone. Middaugh, who was driving, received deep cuts in his arms and legs. According to Middaugh, he made repeated at tempts to pass the other car. the driver refusing to give the road. Finally, Middaugh says, he drove in to the ditch on the left to get by and as he swung back to the road the other car plunged into his. 12 Arrested and Liquor Worth $500,000 Seized Chicago. Aug. 24. Twelve men were arrested and whisky valued at $500,000 seized by prohibition agents under Maj. A. V. Dalrymple today. The men were preparing to un load two carloads of whisky when the government agents, who had been in hiding in the railroad yards, surrounded them. OMAHA, WEDNESDAY, Young Couple Weds In Public During Fall Market Week Before assembled visiting mer chants in Omaha during the Mer chants' Market Week, Miss Agnes Nedcrost and John D. Pavalik of Verdigre, Xeb., were married in the cafeteria of the M. E. Smith cor pany at noon jesterdav. the h John K. Poucher, pastor of the Fii. .Ckj,of Methodist church of San Francisccv.-' ' , p !' performed the ceremony. v.-t-i;'i"" " The marriage is the only one of its sort ever staged during Mer chants' Market Week in Omaha. The romance of the young couple was begun when young Pavalik went into the employ of the girl's father, V. A. Xederost of Verdigre, .it his store. MOVIE MACHINE OPERATORS PLAN TO GOON STRIKE Union Demands Increase to $1.25 an Hour, While Man agers Say Raise Will Not Be Granted. Omaha motion picture machine operators threaten to strike with the musicians September 1. Demands of the operators for a 25 per cent increase in wages have been rejected by the Theater Mana gers' association. A committee of three executives of the operators' union visited theater managers individually Monday night and presented their demands in con tract form to be signed by them. Managers Threaten Lockout. A lockout of operators will take place, theater managers declare, un- less the union mitigates n ucuwiiuj. Operators seek $1.25 an hour, over time $1.50. Their pay during the past year has been on the scale of $1 an hour. ' Organization of the union opera tors in Omaha is said to be 100 per cent strong. Managers Are Licensed. Under agreement with the union managers of Omaha theaters are licensed to operate their own pro jecting machines, and in case of a walkout this procedure probably will be followed. This latest demand by the movie operators comes at a crucial time in the motion picture industry in Oma ha, since the musicians' union, which controls the orchestras in all the downtown theaters, has already called a strike of their men for the first of the month. Shows Without Music. This union is yet undecided whether it will even allow the the aters to employ pipe organists. Managers had planned to keep music in their theaters for feature films by operating the pipe organs without orchestras, but the outlook now is that movies in Omaha will be shown to "cold" houses after September 1. Managers of theaters say in creases in admissions would be nec essary in order to give the musicions and operators the wage boost they are seeking. The Theater Managers' associa tion, comprising the following mem bers, John Lovcridge, Harry Watts. Harrv Goldberg, R. S. Ballantyne, T. E.'Kirk, E. A. Harms and A. R. Pramcr, will fight the demands of the union they declare. Q uick Work on Part Of Firemen Prevents Large Loss of Life New York. Aug. 24. Eight per sons were injured in a fire which trapped more than a score of fami lies in a five-story East Side tene ment house early today. Only quick work by firemen and police prevent ed a heavy losss of life, as the flames Mvept through the building like a whirlwind. . Two men were seriously injured when the flames forced them to leap from a third floor window. The heat was so intense that firemen played streams of water on men, women and children as they crowd ed the fire escapes while awaiting rescue. Stowaway Mike Becomes Protege of New York Banker New York, Aug. 24.-r-"Mikc" Gil hooley, the persistent stowaway, adopted by Mrs. Marion G. Curry, a writer, when the Ellis Island au thorities were about to ship him Europeward for the fifth time, is to have a new benefactor in a "prominent New York banker," it was announced tonight by Mrs. Cur ry's attorney, David C. Gordon. He said "Mike" was now with the banker. M rs. Curry today filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy, disclosing liabilities of $111,310 and assets of $700. F. D. Roosevelt Speaks In Rain at Fresno, Cal. Fresno, Cal., Aug. 24. Franklin D. Roosevelt, democratic nominee for vice president, spoke bareheaded in the rain for 30 minutes here to day. He said that in a good many ways Governor Cox is the Hiram Johnson of the east and that "Gov ernor Cox has put progressive stat utes on the books of Ohio and has carried them out." Young Englishmen Plan Return to Side Whiskers London, Aug. 24. The ultra smart young men of England are plotting a return to side whiskers such as their smug forebears of the Victorian era wore with pride. The young women are dead set gainst the new "face funeus." "No wedding bells for the whis kered," was the pointed comment of one, . AUGUST 25, 1920. 9V ' WIFE RE-ENACTS MURDER OF HER RICH HUSBAND Betrays No Sign .of Emotion As She Repeats Words And Actions of Quarrel: Paris, Aug:, 24. Betraying not a bit of repugnance nor emotion, Madame Bessarabo, the " postcss slayer, has re-enacted for the police the scene of the murder of her hus band, the Tampico - oil magnate, after which she showed where she put the body in the trunk in which it was dispatched to Nancy. The drama took place in the same room in the Bessarabo apartment where the" crime took place. A life like dummy was used to represent the slain husband, even his mus tache being reproduced. The origi nal' trunk was beside the bed. With extraordinary calm Madame Bessarabo took a pistol loaded with blanks and repeated from memory the words of the quarrel which led up to the tragedy, imiating every shade and inflexion of her husband's tones., Working herself up into homicidal fury, she screamed, seized the dum my by the throat in such a way that it seemed to be about to strike her, and then fired point blank at the dummy's head. Then, after bundling the dummy corpse into the trunk and shutting the lid, the literary murderess turned to the police officers with a smile, bowed and said: "That was how I did it!" Taken back to Lazarc prison, the murderess and her daughter passed Landru, charged with being a mod ern "Bluebeard," in a corridor. Lan dru is said to have slain 13 fiancees. Turning to the daughter, Mada moilsellc Jacques, Landru removed his hat and bowed suavely. "Delighted to have the pleasure," he said. Asked later why he did not shake hands also with Madame Bessarabo, Landru shuddered and said: "How fortunate I was not to have met her before." Four Planes Arrive At Nome, Completing First Half of Flight Nome. Alaska, Aug. 24. The font United States airplanes flying from Mineola, N. Y., to Nome arrived here from Ruby, Alaska, at 5:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The actual flying time from New York was 55 hours, Capt. St. Clair Street, head of the expedition, announced. The hop-off on the return trip to New Y'ork will be made in a few days. Strikes Cause Dance Artist to Hate Italy New York, Aug. 24. "Strikes everywhere" have so turned Rosina Galli, premier danseuse of the Me tropolitan Opera company, against her native land of Italy, that she says she docs not care whether she ever goes back again.' Mile Galli, returning to New Y'ork today aboard the steamer Dante Alisrhicri, kissed her hand to the kStatue of Liberty and murmured, "to Italy never .again. Other passengers likewise report ed labor troubles in Italy as making me airnQyt unDearaoje, 4 B Mall (I tnrl, laildt 4th Zaa. Dally and Suadar. : Dally Only. M: Sunday. $4. Outalda 4th Zoaa (I yaar). Dall, aad Saaday. lit; Dally Oaly, 112; Suaday Oaly. U. Calling the Bluff PONZI OFFERED $200,000 TO ACT IN MOVIE PICTURE Financial Wizard May Look Upon Millions of Fans From Screen. Boston, Aug. 24. Charles Ponzi's twinkling eyes which . twinkled brighter still when $8,000,000 came into his stro.ng box, may yet flicker down on millions of persons from the moving picture screen. For that reason the interest was only vsual today when h: was ia re.-.eipt of an offer of $20C,00 for a single picture, title unannounced, booking agency unknow . The man who made ihs offer is one whose identity with Russian ac tivities '.'arncd him a discharge from his job here and coinci!r.utally a rather ,s'.r;ct survcillanc: from the Department of Justice operatives. The background for any pictures in which the "wizard" can appear iii the near future would be a nifty lit tle creation of the scenic artist's art featuring iron bars, stone walls, uni formed turnkeys, heavy locks and an occasional pair of handcuffs or leg iron variety. Scenic titles: "In East Cambridge Jail." "Enroute From Jail to Court." "En route From Court to Jail." "Jail Again." For knowing the nimblencss of Ponzi's wits and his familiarity with international boi-deVs, the authorities are loath to release him from jail until he is held by a bond that will guarantee his appearance when he is wanted. An important development of the case yesterday was that because of Ponzi's evasive answers and defiant attitude when pressed for detailed information, minute "cross sections" will be made by the government of his affairs, so that practically every step .of the way he will be con fronted. The figures will require absolute confirmation or denial as to their accuracy. Des Moines Street Car Men Strike For $84,000 Back Wages Des Moines. Aug. 24. Des Moines long threatened street car strike be came a reality at 1:15 this morning when 400 motormcn and conductors walked out under orders from the executive committee of their union. Union officials say the men will not return to work until they are paid $84,000 in back wages due them on an increase in wages granted last spring. Joe Thomas Injured When Auto Turns Over on Curve Elgin, 111., Aug. 24. Joe Thomas, auto racer, driving Eddie Hearne's car in practice here this afternoon, turned over three times on "hair pin turn." Thomas suffered severe cuts on the head and about the body. He was rushed to a local hospital. The troopers who were catled to Denver following street rioting growing out of the strike of train men employed by the Denver Tram way company, were placed aboard street cars Sunday following wreck ing of a car in Globeville, a suburb. Soldiers, carrying rifles, are sta tioned on each street car. Bulger announced he had received an acknowledgment of his message from the War department, with the information that the matter was be ing taken up with the secretary of war, IRISH ACCEPT CHALLENGE OF LLOYD GEORGE Meet Joday to. Discuss Plans To Break Deadlock Both Sides Work Out Reprisals. By JOHN STEELE. w York Tlmm-Chloago Tribune Cble, Cop right, 1830. Dublin, Aug. 24. Mr. Lloyd George's challenge to responsible elements in Ireland will be taken up today when the Irish peace con ference assembles in the ancient as sembly rooms in Dublin to try to find a way out of the present conditions and the consequent political dead lock. The prime minister has prom ised to consider any proposal short of separation of Ireland from the empire that may be put forward by any one in Ireland who is able to deliver the goods. Business men of south and west Ireland, political leaders, former unionist supporters and even some representatives of LUster are com ing together in the hope of working out a formula which will be accept able to all factions in Ireland and at the same time can be granted by England. Not Elected , Delegates. It will not be a convention o'. elected delegates, but will be a gath ering of representative men from all parts of the country. Among thoSc who promised to participate are Lord Shaftesbury, who owns most of the land on which the city of Belfast is built; the protestant bishop, Meath; a dozen Catholic parish priests, chairmen of chambers of commerce, great land owners and business men in all about 500. In the last six weeks 19 co-operative creameries have been wrecked by police and soldiers as murder reprisals and no one has been pun ished. Many Irishmen frankly are despairing of the situation. Capt. Henry Harrison declares he believes the policy of the British gov ernment is to give Ireland "a thor ough cool" during the parliamentary recess by coercion, arson and assas sinations. This policy, he says, may last six months, but won't break the spirit of the Irish, and, at its end. Great Britain, he believes, will have to come to some solution of the Irish problem. Find Skeleton of Young Girl Hidden in Barn Loft Onaw3, la., Aug. 24. The" sktle ton of a girl probably 16 or 18 years of age, has been found here in a ham loft. Indications are she was lured to the loft and murdered. The victim's bones were covered with quicklime and rested on a Sioux City newspaper bearing the date of September 7, 1917. Police records are being scanned to ascer tain if they contain any record of a girl disappearing, about that date. The Weather Forecast Fair and warmer Wednesday; 5 a. in. . . . li a. m. . . . 7 a. in. . . . (a.m.... a. m. ... 10 a. m. . . . It a. m. ... ....l't p. .. ..!' p. 61 '3 p. ....SV4 p. ....HIS p. m. ... m. ... m, ... m, ... m. , . . ?6 11 7G 7 71 7a ra. . li noon Kta4 v a ' twwTiil p. nu aut:M) THREE CENTS FORT OMAHA ARMY BLIMP CHRISTENED Miss Mary Anstead, Cleveland Girl, Breaks Bottle of Cham pagne Over U. S. Army Bal loon No. 1 From Craft Above. TO ENTER IN CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL RACES More Than 3,000 Spectators Witness Event in Drizzling Rain Planes Circle Above And Pull Stunts. "In the name of the United States army and chief ofthe air service, I do christen thee U. S. army balloon No. 11." With these words pretty Miss Mary Anstead, 15 years old, of ( Cleveland, O., broke a bottle if Muinm's extra dry champagne as she ascended in a second balloon and the precious contents of the bot tle dropped upon the envelope of the U. S. No. 1, thereby christening the first balloon constructed at the fort. More than 3,000 Omahans wit nessed thee eremonies which rivaled any ship's christening. Long before it was time forthe giant gas bag to be released from its moorings, men, women and children assembled ou the parade grounds to get a glimps of the blimp which will represent Omaha in the international balloon races, scheduled to be held from Chicago September 11. Three aero planes circled over the grounds which made the event resemble maneuvers at an aviation training camp. The Fort Crook band provided the music forthe occasion. Take 1,000 Feet of Movies. A drizzling rain began about 3:30 o'clock, but in spite of this the crowd remained for the christenine. Three moving picture men clicked off more t man i,uuu icci ui nuu ui uf.ai, while an army of photographers took pictures of the participants. Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, accom panied by his son, O. C. Wood, and a half dozen army officers from Washington, D. C, were present. The giant gas bag, which repre sents more than three and one hair miles ofe sewing, and which contains 80,000 cubiv feet of gas. was released from the ground at 4:20 o'clock and as it ascended, took a westernly course. It ost the gocrnment nrofr than $5,000 and is one of the three army balloons entered in the big races. It is the first blimp to be . constructed by army officers ,and al a government post. Inflation Begins at 9:30. A Squad of soldiers under the di rection of A. Leo Stevens, civilian instructor at the fort and designer -of the blimp, commenced inflating "the envelope at 9:30 o'clock Tuesday morning. As soon as it was inflated, the second balloon, which carried Mis Anstead, sponsor, was released from the ground and allowed to ascend over the U, S. No. 1. As the smaller blimp topped the hugh envelop.-.. Miss Anstead (veld the bottle of chamoaene in her left hand and in her right she, held a gold rod which ! As tbY, contents of the bottle drop ped on the big balloon, three aviator? circled the blimp amid cheers of the spectators-and dropped flowers on the U.'S. No. 1. Release Carrier Pigeons. At the same moment seven carriei pigeons were . released. The birds ('onttnued on Pae Two, Column Two. Tennessee Governor Certifies Adoption : Of 19th Amendment Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 24. FranV M. Thompson,' attorney general oi Tennessee, announced today thai . Governor A. H. Roberts at 10:2C o'clock this morning certified Ten nessee's ratification of the suffrage amendment, sending the certification to Secretary of State Colby my mail. The announcement was made after Chief Justice Lansden of the state supreme court, on petition o: the attorney general, had granted ." writ of certiorari and supersedeas virtually taking proceedings in th injunction case brought to prevei:' certification out of the hands cf Judge Langford in the county chan cery court. Justice Lansden or dcred all records in the case before the supreme court for review. . Attorney General Thompson de clared the action of Justice Lansden vacated the injunction granted bv . the lower court and it was. on th? express . opinion that the governc: tertified ratification to Washington Argument by the attorney genen I on his motion that the suprcnu court take jurisdiction was made be fore Justice Lansden last night the justice's home. Opponents" ratification charge that the proceed ings violate the rules of the suprem court in that the other party was noi notified that the hearing was to li held.. Bootleggers Use Eggs Now to Express LiquoK' Washington, Aug. 24. EgspjJav be all riirhr tn chin wli,'tL K t. fa, rm baggage smashers must handle the . . V"" t a station in i(f! Virginia yesterday some of the egg -broke and it became a matter k the prohibition inspector. He fouim four cases of eggs. The insnertor rmnrlln K. khibition commissioner's office todsr saia mat eacn egg had been care fully "blown" from th .1.-11 A.... whisky had been poured in the apcr- 4 ' ..!
