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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 26, 1920)
A UMAHA SUNDAY BEE: SEPTEMBER 26. 1920. fc V T Mexican Girl Rescues Sister From Kidnap er Former Mexico City Society Leader Follows Abductor to Lair in Omaha From . Lewiston,' Neb. s Sister lore defeated the cave tman tactics of a Mexican railroad laborer, . Daniel Altizar of Lewiston, Neb., :, and restored pretty Marie Martinez, ' 17, of the same city, to her family. Virtually kidnaped by her cave man lover, who, she alleges, forced licr on a train and brought her to Omaha at the point of a stiletto, threatening death if she made any outcry, the young girl was found -n a bunk house used by Mexican la- borers here by her sister, Joan Mar tinez. Unable to speak a. word of Eng lish, the girl feared to leave the bunk house, and was found nearly prostrated by her experiences. Since her arrival in Omaha, three days ago, she has been forced to prepare . the meals for a large number of men ' living in the car, she says. Finds Sister in Bunkhouse. Learning that her sister had dis appeared with Altizar after leaving a drug store at Lewiston. Joan mi mediately started on the. trail. At Beatrice she learned from Mexicans living in that city that Altizar and a young girl were seen to board an Omaha bound train. t Arriving in Omaha sne lcanted from Mexicans living at the Lyons lioWl that her sister had been taken to a bunkhouse. She immediately started a search of all bunkhouses in the Mexican quarter and late in the afternoon found her sister. Peering through a window of a house at Sixth and Marcy streets, she beheld the tear-stained face of her sister on her knees in prayer, that she might be returned to her friends. The two girls after a sisterly embrace and explanation hurried to the police station. Begs Police for Protection. In broken English Joan fobbed out her sister's interpretation of her (xperiencc and begged police to pro tect her until Altizar could b'e ar rested. Detectives assigned to the case arrested inin two Hours later iind he is being held as a fugiti' e from justice pending tthe arrival of the sheriff of Gage county from Be atrice, i Altizar is 20 years old and -the Martinez girls say he has a wife now living in Mexico. The two girls assert that they are related to Gen. Martinez of Mexico ?nd that their parents, whO"at one time were wealthy land owners, came to this country four months ago in charge of a gang of Mexican laborers. Joan told police that she was edu " rated in a large convent in Mexico . . City where she was 'prominent in " society circles until her parents' fortune was wiped out during the war. . Debs Says People m Are Exploited Socialist Nominee Declares Only Trouble With U. S. Is Exploitation. Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 25. Eugene V. Debs, socialist candidate lor presi dent, in a campaign statement last night declared "there is but one tiling the trouble with the American people and that can be expressed in the word 'exploitation.' " "It is that thing," he added that constitutes the one Issue in this cam paign and the one that both Harding and Cox studiously avoid. With them it is anything .to keep the people's eyes on the juggler's whirl ing balls while the beef trust, ''et al," are going through their pockets. "The socialist party says put an. end to private ownership of -social lecessities. The end of private ownership means the end of exploita tion and the end of exploitation means the end of war and the be ginning of world-wide peace." Referring to the recent Wall street explosion, Debs said: "Being in prison is not without its advantages. Had I made a speech in. New York the night before the Wall street explosion there would have been a clear case against me." A nation-wide petition is being cir culated asking for the unconditional itlease of Debs and all other "politi cal prisoners," Deb's attorney an nounced tonight. Signers, he said, include Parley P. Christensen, presidential nominee of the farmer-labor party. Fire in McCook Drug Store Causes Over $700 Damage McCook, Neb., Sept. 26. (Spe cial.) Fire destroyed about $600 or wnrtti cf trnnAa in thf A ff. Milieu drug store here. A ware - rouse addition, m tne rear ot tne store, was practically destroyed en tailings a further loss. Fire start ed from a buring rubbish heap back of the store. Des Moines Man Elected Secretary of Norfolk Club Norfolk, Neb . Sept. 25. (Special Telegram.) Vance H. Evans, as sistant secretary of the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, was elected general secretary of the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce to succeed Frank H. Bcels, who was elected. secretary of the Hastings club. Break at Deshler Power Plants Halts Industry Deshler, Neb., Sept. 25. (Special). A breakdown at the power plant has stopped every industry in Desh ler, and water ais being pumped by a tractor. Big shipments of brooms, coffee, butter and wheat are being held up until electric power can be furnished. Texas Lumberman Weds Desbler, Nebraska, Girl , Deshler. Neb.. Sept. 25. (Special). Miss Beulah. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E-. J. Mitchell, was married at her home here to Amos E. Stauffer, formerly of Milford. now manager of i lumber yard in Darrouzett, Tex. Barrows Named Head Of Sons of Veterans d J VA P,cA.Jbarro)Yj x Indianapolis. Ind., Sept. 25. (Spe cial.) Lieutenant Governor P. ;A. Barrows of Nebraska was elected commander-in-chief of the Sons 'pi Veterans at the final meeting of the 54th aojiual encampment of the G. A. R and subsidiary organizations. Former Aviator ;j Accused of Theft Woman Who Caused Arrest Of Man on Charge of Steali ing Necklace Is Married.;; V , ( By Universal Service. ' San Francisco, Sept. 25. Mrs. John D. Spreckels, jr., who causecj a warrant to be issued for t'ie arrest of Wjlliam N. Barrett for the theft of a pearl necklace valued at 61, 000 was married to John D. Spreck els qf this city September 15, 1915, PriorMo her marriage she was Miss Lidi Wirt, daughter of Edward L. Wirt, Kansas City real estate or)eri atcr. .. Business reverses swept Jier father's fortune away and Miss Wirt turned to dancing professionally; "as a means of support. She left San Francisco a year ago for New York announcing that she woui spend a year in preparation for a grand opera career. .1 Mrs. Spreckels is a vaty" attractive woman, tall and graceful. Her given name, Lidi, she said is Egyp tian and was given her because of her parentage. Her grandmother, she claimed was a full blooded Egyptian. ' 4 Spreckels denied when his wife left for the east that there was to be a' separation. They have one child. New York, Sept. 25. William N. Barrett was a commissio-icd officer in the American air service from September 1917 to March 1919. He was honorably discharged. He married Alice Gordon Drexel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Drexel M New York, at New Ro chelle, N'. Y., June 5, 1919. The bride's parents refused to receive the wedded pair. Order for Rio Grande Sale Signed by Judge Denver, Colo., Sept. 25. An order for the sale of the Denver & Rio Grande railroad was signed in fed eral court here today by Judge Walter H. Sandborn. The order was the result of aclion brought by the Equitable Trust company of New York. A petition of a stockholders' romnjittec for postponement was heard and rejected. The order must be signed by Judge Robert E. Lewis also before vt becomes ertect.ve. Judge Lewis is out-of the city. The order instructs' Wrilliam A. Jackson, special master, to advertise the sale of the road for four weeks before its sale to satisfy a judgment of $36,197,411.43. Judge Lewis was said to be-4jj western Colorado today. Loup Valley Packing Co. To Resume Killing at Plant Grand Island, Neb., Sept. 26. (Special' Telegram.)VThe Loup Valley Packing Co., which closed down its plant temporarily a few days ago, has stemmed the finan cial tide and will resume' killing early next week under the tempoj- ry management ot vice President Hart and Superintendent Wilde, re cently of a Seattle packing house. Bonds have been authorized on the plant to be issued to the present stockholders, and additional capital is being raised. Many Tourists Snowbound In Oregon National Park Medford, Ore., Sept. 25. An un usually early snowstorm has pre vented a number of autornobilists from leaving Crater Lake National park, as planned, according to pas sengers arriving on today's stage. They arc expected to get out within 3 few days, however, and meanwhile are in no danger, as there is plnty of food and fuel available. The snow is from one and a half to three feel deep. Rob Boelus Store. "' Boelus, Neb., Sept. 25. (Special). The drug store of A. S. Bax was robbed of $2,000 worth of jewelry. Steamships Arrival. Kobe. Sept. 51. Genoa ilaru, San P!- Nagasaki, Sept. 21. Arabia Maru, Ta coma. - 4 Manila. Sent. SI. Croaa Keva. Seattle: I-Melvllle Iollar. Vancouver. Alexandria, Sept. 21. Effingham, Seat tle. Calllo. 8ept. :. Idaho. San Pedro. Hankow, Sept. 16. Royal Arrow? San Franclacb. Balling. - ' San Francisco. Sept. 24. Lima Mru. New Tork. for fuel: West Cactus, Singa pore: Crown of Gallcta, Liverpool. Shanghai Sept 2. Santata. Sua FTaa- ClSCrt. Hongkong, fiapt IL Uacaa, Bam Fram- clsco, - County Charity Board Cost Made Big by Payroll Generous Salaries Paid While Overhead Expenses Pile Up Heavy Amounts, Man Finds. A mere man happened into the court house the other afternoon and browsed around a little. Being a resident and taxpayer of Omaha he did the unusual thing cf taking more than a cursory inte'est in the county official business. He ob served a sign on a door indicating that the office inside was that of the county administrator c- charity. He went to the office of the county clerk and looked up the records per taining to the county administration or cnarny. He was astounded to learn that the payroll carries the iFames of three employes for this office. P. H. Casey, administrator of charities, is paid $180 per month. B. Mc Ginnis, deputy administrator, re ceives $110 per month, and Carl Lambrecht, storekeeper, is paid $140 per month. This makes a total of $435 per month, or $5,220 per year for the staff of three. About Daily Orders. That was not all. H: delved further and learned that the county administrator of charities issued during July a total of 86 orders to poor families and that during Au gust there was a total of 106 orders issued. Tljis makes an average of four orders for every working day during July and August. Four orders per day and three em ployes doing the work. This cost order for overhead expenses,. to say notning or tne inciaeniai -onite ca penses, such as light, stationery, etc. "What private business would con duct its affairs on that kind of a basis?" asked the visitor. "None," he answered himself. Why Do They Stand for It? "Then why. do the counfy com missioners stand for such extrava gance?" he asked himself. Well, tor one thing, mere is a democratic majority on the countyi board. Soohus Neble ot the county board has charge of the county ad ministrator of chanties. Whatever the answer may be, the records are clear on this. Yes. it is the public s business and that is everybody's business; Army Captains Ordered To Omaha Forts for Duty Washington, Sept. 25. (Special, Telegram.) Captain Walter O. Woods, finance department, is re lieved from duties in the orhce ot the chief of finance, this city, and will proceed to Omaha, Neb. Captain George lhompson, quartermaster corps, on duty at New York, will proceed to Fort Crook, Neb. i Communists Vote Strike in Mexico Action Said to. Be in Conjunc tion With Organizations in U. S. and Canada.' Mexico City, Sept. 25, Leaders of the "communist federation of the Mexican proletariat" voted last right to call a general strike Oc tober 1, ynless disputes between em ployers and workers are settled be fore September 30. It was-stated this action was taken in conjunction with similar organizations in the United States - and "' Canada, the movement being fostered by Indus trial Workers of the World, with the intention of making it effective in the three countries. Mexican federation lenders as serted there were 340 branches throughout the republic affiliated with the federation and that they would follow orders, together with 75 branches' of a less radical organi zation called the "workers' confed eration of the Mexican region." This organization, known as the "yellows," has been opposing the more radical policies of the com munist federation. Upon receiving news that a strike vote had been taken, the presidential office is reported to have issued in structions to push peaceful inter vention measures for the purpose of settling industrial disputes before the end of the month. The more important controver sies include those affecting cotton mills in several central states and the railways. Threats to raise the red and black flag of communism over factories where the demands of workers are not met are attributed to leaders of the communist federation. Foreign Dry Workers Relate Experiences Washington, Sept. 25. Foreign delegates to the International Con gress Against Alcoholism, after lis tening for three days to accounts of th.e trials of American dry work ers in obtaining prohibition, reversed the situation and half a dozen sneakers told of the difficulties con fronting the drive for prohibition in other lands. The foreign speakers declared that their visit to the United States had disclosed to them a marked simil arity between the task they now face and the one confronting ad vocates of prohibition in America, a decade ago. They acknowledged appreciation of the experience of the experience thus gained and ex pressed the belief that their Work would be simplifieed as a result. Grasshoppers in Nebraska. Fairbury, Neb., Sept. 25. Grass hoppers, making their first appear ance in southeastern Nebraska for years, are damaging winter wheat, which is just coming up in-this sec tion. Swarms of hoppers have cut portions of some fields clean. The Ideal. Hudson For The Owner-Driver Just the Car for All Weather All Roads All Passenger Service Seats Four Roads leading into cities all over the land reveal the popularity of the Hudson coupe with those who daily travel between town and country. It provides absolute reliability. There is comfort and ease in its operation which, even though the travel be made over congested or rough highways, nevertheless delivers the driver to his destination free from any sense of fatigue. ) In coach work and appointment nothing is omitted that adds to the convenience or comfort of the passenger. No car is easier to operate one is faster or more satisfactory to drive or ride in. It is the utility car of busy people of consequence who rely upon their automobile as they do upon the telephone or any other modern time saving, comfort giving agency. Such popularity accounts for the scarcity of Hudson Coupes. Prompt ordering only can assure early delivery in these days when fine closed bodies are so difficult to obtain. GUY L.SMITH SERVICE Omaha, tSfS-S-T Tarnam Sr. 1 I Rancher, Freed Of Charge of Killing Brother Jur Finds David Hancock Not Guilty After 19 Hours' Deliberation Prominent IScbraska Cattleman. Dead wood, S. D Sept. 25. (Spe cial Telegram.) After deliberating 19 hours alury in federal court here returned a verdict of "not guilty" in the trial of David Hancock, Valen tine, Neb., rarjeher, charged with murdering his brother. The verdict ends one .of the hardest fought cases ever docketed m "western Nebraska and South Dakota. The Hancock brothers were old time" cattle men in western Nebraska and they ran large herds across the state line on the Rosebud Indian reservation in South Dakota. The quarrel which resulted in the death of Larkin Hancock is alleced to have taken place on the Indian res ervation before it was opened up for settlement by farmers. Following the death of Hancock the cattlemen of the west took vio lent sides over the affair and friends and enemies of the accused man have followed the case through the various courts with great interest. Self-defense was the pica of the defendant, who took the stand in his own defense and told of the quarrel i:d how he carried a gun, which he believed to be empty, in order to "bluff" his brother. He tes tified that he did not know whether Jie pulled the trigger of the gun or whether it caught on his clothing and wis discharged. David Hancock was one of the most popular of the old-time Ne braska ranchers and was a 33d de gree Mason and Odd Fellow. The closing scenes of the trial were among the most sensational I elty. elty. FIRST U S A PHONbOOUClAt 1979 ever staged in South Dakota. At torney Fiske, for the defense, in a stirring appeal for acquittal, with tears rolling down his cheeks, had all the spectators in the court room crying. ' Hancock appeared very depressed near the close of the trial and as at torneys presented a summary of the case to the jury, slid down in his chcair with his head in his hands Good Business Is Forecast for Year Statistical Committee of U. S. Chamber of Commerce Takes Cheerful View. Washington, Sept. 25. Good business tor the rest of this year, despite disturbing factors in the com mercial, industrial and agricultural outlook, is predicted in a report made public today by the commit tee on statistics-and standards of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. The report,, which deals with con ditions as observed this month, de scribes buying as of liberal volume, hut on a sanj and sober basis of needs as contrasted to the specula tive purchasing of previous months. I he committee says that a cloud has appeared on the automobile horizon," which, it adds, "seems to presage very definitely lessened pro duction in the near future and prob ably different and more economical methods of distribution." Despite good crops, the committee declares the farmers' horizon is not without its cloud, describing the car shortage evil as far-reaching, with the result that the elevators are full of grain and unable to get cars. Fifth Boston Bank Is Ordered Closed Boston. Sept. 25. The Cosmopol itan Trust company of this city, with a savings and banking department and agencies abroad, was closed by Bank Comniissioer Joseph C. Allen' at 9 o'clock this morning. The Cosmopolitan is the fifth bank in this city to be closed by Commis sioner Allen in the last five weeks The first of these was thefclanovcr Trust company, which went to the wall with the collapse of the get-rich-(juick scheme of Charles Ponzi, its largest individual depositor. Oil Company Meets Navy's Price to Save Its Plants San Francisco, Sept. 25. An nouncement that it had met the navv's nrice of $2 a barrel for fuel oil "in order to prevent the seizure of our plants, was made by the executive, offices of the ishell Uil j company here. The open market orice for Shell fuel oil is $2.35. We give up. We can t tight tne government," Robert A. Lewin, vice president and general manager of the company, said. Divorce Court. Dlvorro retltioni. Otto Bartos against Rena Bartoi, en Invorne Vecrero. Minnie Banta from Joseph Banta. en Cox Will Speak In Omaha Monday Senator Hitchcock to Preside At Meeting Address of Welcome by Mayor. Gov. James M. Cox of Ohio, dem ocratic presidential nominee, is due I to speak jn the Auditorium at 8 o'clock Monday evetning. Senator Gilbert M. Hitchcock will preside and Mayor Ed P. Smith will offer a brief address of, welcome. Governor Cox will come into the state from the west early Mondav' morning, making his first scheduled talk at North Platte, where he will be met by Keith Neville, democratic state chairman, who will accompany the party to Omaha. Setiator Hitch cock will go lo Grand Island and will speak in the court house square before the arrival of Governor Cox. The 'lemocratic nominee will ar rive here over the Burlington at 7:45 p. ni.'from Lincoln. The lo cal committee has arranged for a parade from the depot to Audito rium, where Governor Cox will AUTOMOBILES One Price OF USED CARS AND DOUBLE DISCOUNT I ON EVERY CAR t CASH Is the Only Consideration at These Prices PLEASE NOTE All list prices have been changed to conform with reductions effective on new cars to date and all net prices on remaining cars have been corre spondingly reduced Hudson Sedan This car is a 1918 series, but has seen very little service, having run less than 10,000 miles. Equipped with wire n wheels, Goodyear Cord tires and in per fect shape mechanically. Refin ished, and looks like new. Kissel Kar Cgupe 1920 model, run less than 4,000 miles. Original equipment throughout, includes wire wheels, Firestone Cord tires, with an ex tra wheel and tire. This car is newly varnished and guaranteed to be in perfect running order. Franklin Sedan 1918 model, series 9-B, run only 10,225 mires. Overhauled, refin ished and in perfect condition throughout. Goodyear Cord tires. This car has same lines and same general appearance as a 1920 model. $3,850 Franklin Four-Passenger Roadster 1918 model, series 9-B. This car has been run about 11,000 miles. Refinished and in excellent con dition. Cord tires throughout, new top. Well worth the money. Franklin Touring 1917 model rebuilt and refin ished. This car has always had excellent care, and is a first class buy at the price offered. $2,850 Marmon Five-Passenger Touring 1917 model 34. This car has al ways been kept rigit up to the minute and has never needed overhauling. This is a five-pas- ' senger car, but can be made into a seven-passenger 'at very little 1 additional expense. You must see this car to. appreciate its value. $5,300 Marmon Seven-Passenger Touring 1918 model 34. This car has been thoroughly overhauled, refin ished and we will guarantee it in every way to be as perfect as good workmanship and Marmon construction can be made. A ride in this car will convince you of its value. $5,300 $3,800 1920 pEMONSTRATORS AtlOc Marmon Seven-Passenger Touring This car has been used only about two months as a demon strator, and is in the pink of condition. Guaranteed to you the same as a new car. ' . $5,300 Franklin Five-Passenger Touring ..This car is especially equipped witn wire wneels and bumpers. Has been run just enough to limber it up, and your purchase is fully protected by our Frank lin service guarantee. $3,000 Franklin Five-Passenger Touring This car has standard equipment throughout. Has been used on the territory by our salesmen and is sold under same guarantee as a new car. $2,850 Franklin Five-Passenger Touring This car has been used in the city only for demonstrating. pur poses and will be fully guaran teed when sold. Franklin Brougham This is our closed car demon strator" and has been used mostly for private driving. Has special equipment consisting of wire wneels, over-sized tires and bumpers. Fully guaranteed when sold. TOTALS I OPEN EVENINGS 2019-2025 Farnam Street cnL- in behalf of his candidacy. From Omaha. Governor Cox and iMiriv nrnreed to South Dakota -....i 'than in Missouri. The itinerary ;., .die cst. includes talks al North Platte. Lexington, Kearney, Grtnd Island. Aurora, ork. Dewara. i-nj' coin an d Omaha. The Lincoln ad ill be criven ill the Auw toriutn at 4 p. m. Among the Nebraska democrats with the partv to Omaha will he ". II. Thompson, national c?omm'it teeinan; John H. Morehead. can didate for governor; Thomas C. Grjmes and A. P. Sprague, congres sional candidates. Governor Cox is traveling in the private car "Federal." The train j; will be run as a special over the J Burlington, leaving Grand Island .at1 1 p. ni., and from Lincoln the equip ment will be attached to regular traiu No. 4, leaving Lincoln on. the Burlington at 6 p. m. , ' Ladies, Attention! that you can have your Suit Coat, ' Skirt and Tailored Dre made at' LOHRMAN'S at a bif saving. Owing to the hot . weather I will have reduced price . (or the next ten daya. 1320 Farnam St. Phone Doug. 7327' Cash Sale DEMONSTRATORS for this ssle. Double Discount Sale -Price. New Car Price. Used Car Value. x $3,850 $2,200 $1,&00 $4,650 $3,200 $2,800 $2,950 $2,500 $2,750 $2,000 $1,600 $1,600 $1,200 $3,350 $2,650 $3,200 At 20c per mile. per mile. $4,966 $4,632 $2,600 $2,200 $2,386 $1,922 $2,850 $2,480 $2,110 $4,000 $3,844 $3,488 $46,550 $35,376 $30,102 1 in mi Phone Douglaa 1712 y I 5 V A u
