Image provided by: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, Lincoln, NE
About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (May 20, 1921)
THE BEE: OMAHA. FRIDAY. MAY 20. 1921. "Last Rites Will Be Held Saturday . For Late Justice Chief Jurist White of U. S. Supreme Court Dies in Hos pital Early Today Fol lowing Brief Illness. Aged Frisco Newsboy Will Leave Estate to "Struggling Genius' Continued From r On.) ... Senators vs a uieidal one, and to "predicted that legislation to cover ilie point would be soon enacted. v No chief justice since the first had a wore important tenure of office. Ofcupving a p'acc in the court for 27 years, Mr. While participated in uidgcmciits which decided the fate -Vf the income tax, direct primary, prohibition and woman suffrage amendments, as well as the issues i the tremendous legal battles which . . . . . . A. k anti.tntct and mm. mrrce regulation laws. With the opening of the world "war,' the court was called upon to .-rrecide the validity of the selective ciice, the espionage act and of jiiany others adopted in the period "'of national crisis. ' ' Chief Justice White's attitude in court was deceptive and often mis lead the uninitiated attorney. AM TWost invariably he would rcciine in t-his high-backed chair, his hand over ...bis eyes, as if dozing. But the least "divergence from the set rules of the court, or the slightest attemptto "impose on the time of that body, im mediately brought a reaction. "Counsel may proceed on the presumption that the court knows the law," he suddenly shot at a tarn ous lawyer who had wanderer! ata in his effort to translate the mean mg of a statute. ' Honored His Position. Mr. White considered the chief "tusticcshin equal, in importance the presidency, according to intima friends. It is related that on leav ing Louisiana to come to Washing ton he confidentially expressed tv hope that if fortune offered the op nortunitv of either post, it would l the seat of Marshall and RtMedgc, he would accept. More than one newsboy and pen ing. His vacations, spent in Maine the chief justice as will the coteris of famous attorneys who practice be fore the supreme court. Mr. White sncnt much of his spare time stroll ing the shaded streets m the view itv ol his Massachusetts avenue home, or the Ellipse to the south cf the White House, and frequently he paused to speak with the youthful newspcdrjlers who had regular stands along the route, or to give more material help to unoflicia proteges who had come to watch for him without recognizing in the ercat rugged figure and stern fac . of the pedestrian the chief justice of the Lnited btates. In international affairs, Mr, White's influence was felt in the ar bital award determining the boun dary line between Costa Rica and Panama. Called upon in 1911 to complete the work begun by Presi dent Louhet of Jr ranee in fixing a he arrived at a decision which the American government is now insist ing Panama shall accept. Exercised by Walking. In recent years Mr. White in dulgcd in no exercise except walk ing. His vacations, spent in Maine or Canada, were devoted largely to reading in preparation for the next terms' work. Some years ago he attempted to master the ihtracacies of bicycling as a means, he said of reducing weight, but he gave up the venture atter a tew trials ana re turned to the mental air of his re markable library. His "rule cf reason" decisions in the tobacco and Standard Oil anti trust cases called the attention of the public to the fact that he in tended to interpret the law according to the formulae of moderation as well as cold logic. Filing the opin ion for the majority of the court, the chief justice refused to construe all combinations as in violation of the law unless the restraint they ex ercised against normal trade was "unreasonable." Opinions Extemporaneous. By the far the majority of Mr. Vhite's opinions were extempora neous. He was said by competent authorities to have been uncqualed in his ability to analyze orally and without notes an intricate legal proposition, quoting precept and precedent with absolute accuracy. Frequently, after having prepared a formal opinion upon an important case, the chief justice would neglect to pick it up, and talking to the al ways large assemblage of distin guished lawyers in the chamber, as might a teacher to his class, would deliver an entirely different opinion as to language, interspersed with flashes of vigorous expressions not to be found in his prepared copy. Thus, in denouncing the form in which the Lever act was drawn, he declared that the statute was "as broad as human imagination," and left to each separate jury "the de termination of the degree of guilt of any alleged violation." Sh Francisco, May 19. San Francisco has a newsboy philanthro pist. He is Charles rennino, 53, an Italian, reputed to have saved ap proximately $20,000 during the 22 years he has sold papers on the streets here. Pennino appeared at the office of the county auditor yesterday and asked assistance in framing his will so that his money and property when he dies "will go to some genius who is struggling to help humanity." The auditor referred him to University of California authorities at Berkeley. Pennino, according to his friends, has made vacation trips to Italy and Mexico the past few years. He was born near Milan. Alienation Suit Mav Be Started Against Bergdoll Wife of Chauffeur Says Draft Slacker Induced Her Husband to Desert Her. Former Residents of ; Hoover FavOFS O'Neill Organize Club; nollPl W Upland Highway Rc-Elects Old Officers at Albion Madison, Neb., May 19. (Special.) v-J. R. Kinder, secretary of the Up land Highway association, reports that the second annual meeting of the association Albion was attended hy 154 delegates, not including Al bion. The session was presided over by President J. H. Pieper. The fi nancial report showed 402 member ship receipts. Towns represented were: Madison, 'Xewnian Grove, Albion. Spalding, Greely, Ord, Comstock, Sargent. An selmo", Gandy, Scotia, North Loup, Stapletown, i.rickson, Broken Bow, Rttrwell and Anslev. J. H. Pieper, Albion, and J. R. Kinder, Madison were re-elected president and secretary-trneasurtr for the ensuing year. President Portrayed As Real American (Continued tram Pas On.) of state, with w hom I have "come in contact. As your ambassador went to Washington as an Unalloved Briton I come to London as an unalloyed American. Nothing1 could be more futile, more decisive and more mischievous, he said, than to pretend that the Amer ican's proffer of a helping hand was attributable primarily to a tender susceptibility. "It is not," he declared. "My coun try stands ready to work with yours, because, first it is to y'our own in terest to do so, and secondly, because it is to the advantage of both. We do not resent being called idealists, even as sometimes happens by- those who anticipated reward for extolling our "altruism. But we have come to realize that ideals too often resolve into illusions and illusions we have found to be both dangerous and prof itless." To Act as Observer. Washington, May 19. Instructions forwarded Ambassador "Harvey for his participation in the supreme coun cil sessions as the representative of President Harding, it was said to night, are that he shall act only as an observer so far as the Silesian question is concerned. Administration officials reiterated that the position of the American eovernment was the same as out lined in the answer to Poland declin ing her request for support before the council in the upper Silesian set tlement. That question is essentially .EuYopean, it was stated. Officials indicated, however, mat although the Silesian question was essentially European, it or similar questions might develop into broader proportions, involving interests of the United States of an, economic character. In such an event, it is understood that instructions will be forwarded to Ambassador Harvey to act in a manner to safeguard American inter ests on the ground that the Lnited States is vitally concerned in all economic readjustments growing out oi tie war. Hostility To Premier T 1 H' r. her kitchen clean enough to suit me," Briand UieS UOWn she answered. Chieafti Tribune-Omaha Rn I-eaed Wire. Washington, Mav 19. Grover C. Bergdoll, the millionaire draft slack er, may soon find himself defendant in a suit for alienation of affection. If he succeeded in clinging to his refuge in Germany, his estate in the United States, valued at $500,000 or more, might have to defend such a suit. Mrs. Freda Stecker, wife of. Ike Stecker, Bergdoll's chauffeur, told the house investigating committee how Grover Bergdoll had induced her husband to desert her and go with him to Germany. After wait ing vainly for months to hear from her husband, Mrs. Stecker appealed to Mrs. Emma C. Bergdoll, mother of the slacker, worth many millions in her own name, for aid. ' "You are a strong girl go to work," was Mrs. Bergdoll's answer, according to Mrs. Stecker. So she has gone to work, scrubbing, wash ing cleaning; anything she can get to earn her bread, while her hus band lolls in fhe lap of luxury in Germany with Grover Cleveland Bergdoli the slacker, whom he got away. Sues for Divorce. Although Mrs. Stecker wis born in Germany, she has no sympathy for Grover Bergdoll, she said, and she feels so strongly against her husband that she has brought suit against him for divorce on the grounds of desertion. If she had had the slightest idea that Bergdoll was going to run away, she said, she would have found means of preventing his escape. Members of the committee, im pressed with the woman's testimony. informed her that she had a valid case against Bergdoll or his estate, for de priving her of her hutbaud and the means of her support. Representative Johnson of Kentucky advised her to consult an attorney and have him en ter suit against the Bcrgdolls. She thanked him for his advice and prom ised that she would act upon it. Many highly amusing secrets of the Bergdoll kitchen leaked out through Mrs. Stecker's testimony, keeping the committee in an almost constant uproar of laughter. Kitchen Not Clean. j Mrs. Stecker used to cook and do housework for Mrs. Bergdoll. On ! the day before Bergdoll escaped she was asked to go to the Bergdoll home and cook the dinner. The menu consisted of pork and sauerkraut, she said, but there was enough only for scanty portions for the diners. She carefully explained to the committee, however, that she didn't eat any of tje pork and sauerkraut; she ate toast and tea. "Why?" asked puzzled members of the committee. "Well, Mrs. Bergdoll don't keep New (Continued Tnm Pae Out.) cil. Which will hold a session bctore June 1. Mayer Calls on Bnana. Afterward German Ambassador Maver called on Premier Briand and although an official statement says ho conversation was perfunctory, I am informed reliably that the entire uooer Silesian problem was ais- rned and' Dr. Mayer gave assur ances on behalf of the German gov ernment, that no- reicnswenr iroupa would enter upper Silesia. Premier Briand has been exhorted again and again to close the upper Silesian fmntier and to restrain. Ger- mn -iinntrs trom oreoaranons. , t.i.-- l.j -xt... io ..-.. .us,. - , . i i jmuiia ittic, iiiu., jiav xj. vyi preparatory to warfare against wELaniMton ot- the 133d gcneral as- She went on to exolain some of Mrs. Bergdoll's rigid kitchen econo mies. , ; "She gave me the dickens because I used too much coffee," said Mrs. Stecker. "She never buys much at a time. You know she don't believe in keeping ice in her refrigerator.- She thinks it's too expensive. Whenever she makes soup she makes it in a bucket, so it will last all week.' ' Minnesota Minister -Named Moderator of Presbyterian Church Poles. This request has been trans mitted to Berlin. . Alarm nir news was received irom upper Silesia to the effect that Po lish insurgents had seized 18 loco mnfi'vM at Kattowitz and 18 at Beu- then for the purpose of hauling ar mored trains across the Korfanty frontier. Reinforcements for the insurgents all heavily armed, are reported to be! crossing the Polish trontier. Adalbert. Korlanty, tne ronsn plebiscite commissioner in upper Si lesia and the leader of the insur gents, announced that he had sent an ultimatum to t'rime Minister Llovd George saying if the British do not grant the industrial district to Poland all the mines there, will be destroyed. Association Formed To Enforce Standard Weight Bread Loaf Law Leavenworth Man Is Named Warden of Federal vPrison Washington. May 19. Appoint ment of William I. Biddle of Leav enworth, Kan., to be warden of the federal prison at that place, was announced today by Attorney Gen eral Daugherty. Mr. Biddle has been for manv years connected with pris on work, having served two years j will be among the list of cities thatj as supenntenaenpoijcnews.s3ieviwiit uempt 10 secure tpjjyyK jow An organization to be known as the Consumers' Protective, associa tion has been comoleted for the pur pose of enforcing the standard weight bread loat and other weignts ana see ing that all pure food rules are strict lv adhered to. The organization will be especially active in 1 the support of the municipal coal yard andce plant. Any citizen of Omaha may join the organization - by paying a small fee. Among the charter members ..a V r TT are: td A. mitn. .lames waisn, r. A. Shotwell, John F. McArdle and Bishop Shayler. ,'We do not believe Omaha mer chants will evade the law, but the organization will make sure that thev don't." said Ed A. Smith, the author of the standard weight bread loaf law. Davenport Youth Injured 1 By Giandfather s Auto Davenport, Neb.. May 19 (Spe cial.) Victor, 2, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Brown, was run over and seriously injured by an automobile driven by his grandfather. Dr. Mil bourne. The babv was claying be side the road when the car became unmanageable and ran to the side of the road where the boy was playing. Eyes on Reformatory Wymore. Neb.. Mav 19. (Sue- cial.) While no definite action has been, taken bv anv oreanized bodv. it is very probable that Wymorel semblv of the Presbyteran church in the United States was completed today, when Rev. Henry C. Swear, ingen of St. Paul was elected mod erator to succeed Rev Samuel S. Palmer of Columbus. Rev. Mr. Swearingen was elected by a vote of 560 to 312 over Rev. J. B. Laird of Philadelphia. Organization of the assembly oc cupied practically the entire day. Dr. Palmer in his opening sermonr today, expressed the hope that a spirit of unity and good will would prevail in a' desire to work with other denominations. ' Messages from President Harding, Vice President Coolidge and.Gov-, crnor McCray of Indiana, read this afternoon, were loudly cheered. Bus iness sessions will begin tomorrow Woman Charges Man With Crime for Which She Was Convicted Mrs. Mary Newell sprung a sur prise yesterday at the trial of Orrin Wiggins in District Judge Troup's court on a charge of the murder of Jess Sillik, when she declared that she left the house with Wiggins and that he told her he had stabbed Sillik. Mrs. Newell was found guilty of manslaughter last February for the death of Sillik. Asked yesterday why she had not told of Wiggins' .statement at her own trial, she replied, "Because I w asn't asked." ' She also said she . saw a pearl handled knife belonging to Wiggins on the floor right after the stabbing of Sillik. The murder took place in a house at 26.?0 North Thirteenth street, De cember 10, 1920, during a drinking party. Good Roads Advocates Complete Two-Day Tour Norfolk, Neb.,' May" 19.-(Spe-cial.)rOver 200 advocates of good roads; returned here after a two-day tourof north Nebraska. . Pictures went taken on the tour by George Cojfdra of the state university and v fi be ready for screening in a few 6M-n. The tourists spend ednesday ght in Madison, where they were rected bv the Madison band and ntertained at a banquet. In the eve ning Dr. Condra gave his illustrated good roads talk before a large crowd. Entertainment was furnished by the Norfolk band, an Elks jazz band Former residents of O'Neill, Neb., who are now living in Omaha, have organized the O'Neill club, with i lames H. Hanlev. president: Miss Marguerite Linahan. secretary; and Cella Farrcl, treasurer. The executive j committee is Mrs. Arthur F. Mullen, j Miss Margaret Donohue, Miss Cella Farrell. Miss Marguerite Linahan, i Frank O'Donnell. William 1 KelLvl.. inrl 1Jmf.Q H HsnlAv I "OOVer, The club will hold a picnic at Han scom park Tune 18. Arthur Mullen, Dr. T. J. bwycr, John 11. Hopkins and James Hanley will bfc in the base ball teams that will play at the pic nic. All former residents of O'Neill wishing to attend the outing should send their names to Miss Marguerite Linahan, 721 South Twenty-fifth avenue. Secretary of Commerce Says Combination Is Attempt ing to Dominate Trade. Charles Furav Dies Suddenly PrQininent in Llks and Noted j thcr cause for T, . j "I am raakinB r or vmiiiy as rUieriainer And Reader. Charles Furay. 45, son of the late Maj. and Mrs. John B. Furay, died suddenly yesterday afternoon of heart disease at the home of his brother. Guv B. Furav, 115 South Thirty-fourth street. He had not been feeling well for several days, but his illness was not thought to be serious. Mr. Furay was employed in the office of Election Commissioner Harley G. Moorhead. He was a graduate of Creighlon college and School of Medicine and of Rush Medical college, Chicago. After finishing school and practic ing several years he returned to Omaha and practiced' until the death of his father, when he gave up his profession to help his mother and brothers manage the large es tate. He was a prominent member of the F. P. O. Elks and was noted for his ability as an entertainer and read er. He was a wide student of lit erature and was especially well-read in Shakespeare, being able to quote many passages and whole ' scenes from his plays. Mr. Furay is survived bv three brothers, Guy, Dr. E. S. Furay and Harry Furay, a department head in the United Press association in New York; a sister, Mrs. Leo Daly of St. Louis. H.r Th Asaoclated Trcu. York, May 19. Herbert secretary oi commerce, sounded a warning before the Na tional Association of Manufacturers, that combinations of exporters and importers again are trying to domi nate certain trades, which, if not rem edied, can become a menace to world ocace. j He made a plea for maintenance by t all nations ot the open tloor m tnc world ot commerce, asserting there arc man growths and tendencies today that make for the direct or in direct closing of. the open door. Mr. Hoover drew an ovation when he declared the world is slowlv mak ing toward economic stability. If Eu rope can keep the peace for another vcar, lie said, there will be no tur American charity. g a plea tor mciivicv ualism in international econonjic life," he said. "It is surely by the in dividual growth of intelligence, ini tiative and character, bv free compe tition, that we may lift the mass of humanity. J his system cannot be pre served in domestic life if it must be abandoned in international life. "Stop, Look and Listen." "This is a ' plea that the world should 'stop, look and listen,' for, if the day comes when the United States shall be forced to enter on these courses in her own protection, it will be a day of infinite losses to real progress and liberalism. "We find todav," he continued. "that many nations are restricting development of natural resources within their boundaries to their own citizens. They, do not allow citizens of foreign countries an equality of opportunity with their own. Yet we, and many other states have preserved an equal opportunity with our own citizens, for all nationalities to en ter our boundaries. There is but one form of restriction with which we have sympathized th'at is with re gard to labor immigration. This re striction is solely that those who come w ithin our borders to labor and live shall be of a t3'pe and number that will melt into our population. j e find tnat various governments are lending influence and support to secure for their nationals in coun tries foreign to them, exclusive con cessions over raw materials and im plements of commerce. This will Cylinder and Rotary Pressmen Wanted By Curtis Publishing Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Forty-eight hour week, permanent work, at wages ranging from fifty to fifty-eight dollars per week, with five dollars additional for night work. Only first-class workmen will be considered. Apply by letter, giving experience and references, to Curtis Publish ing Co., Employment Dept., Sixth and Sansom Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. " ,"" V"IT WEAKS FOR ITSELF" V $1195 V r. e. , nr, low OVER 33 YEARS OF SUCCESS IN BUILDING GOOD VEHICLES ASSURES IN THE GARDNER CAR A DEPENDABLE PRODUCT FREE FROM THE COST OF EX PERIMENT THE ONE CAR FOR EVERYBODY. WESTERN MOTOR CAR CO. Farnam at the Boulevard. Twenty-Four Hour Servite. Thone Harne" 0868. shut the door and close equality of opportunity. Great Trusts Formed. "We find in some countries, the creation of great trusts whose activ ities can dominate the efforts of in dividual merchants of other nation alities in foreign trade. At the same. time wc and manv other states, con tinue yst'ematically to prevent great consolidations that might dominate production and distribution. ''We find in various countries en couragement is being given combina tions, and agreements between ex porters and manufacturers whose ob ject is to dominate certain trades. Wc find encouragement being given combinations of importers and thus the development of the power to dic tate prices and the yield of labor in ! leged alienation of the affections of exporting countries. j his wire by Clans O. Johnson, his "It represents a tendency toward I landlord. Marshall sued for $.30,' militant exploitation and domination j OCX). Johnson admitted he .had taken sf commerce of which the whole commercial world must take notice. The processes have not yet reached dimensions that make remedy impos sible. The danger oi further drift in these policies is noj alone a dan ger in the extinction of individual ism. It can, if it goes' on, become a menace to the peace of the world." Lincoln Jury Gives Alienation Judgment Lincoln, May 19. (Special Tele gram.) A Lancaster county jury authorized a $7,5(10 judgment in favor of Benjamin H. Marshall for the al- more than friendly interest in Mrs. Marshall, but declared that Marshall and his wife arranged so that he and Mrs. Marshall should be thrown to gether. Cotesf ield Pioneer Dies 1 Cotesficld, Keb., My l9.(Spe cial.) C. II. Young, 79, Howard county "pioneer and Civil war vet cran, died at his home here. He came to Cotesficld in 1881. He is survived by a son, Charles L Young, of Omaha, and a daughter, Mrs, Eelle Tucker, of Cotesfield. Use Bee Want Ads for Results. faipn ,dtei & Ca For Summer Needlework t Package outfits. Stamped pillows, scarfs, table, covers. Children's dresses, Applique bedroom sets. Aprons, rompers. Card table covers. Classes for instruction daily,.10 to 122 to 5. Second Floor Rain or Shine a Colored Umbrella More interesting than black, but just as service able. 'Plain solid shades and colored borders are shown in navy, green, brown, purple, gray and red. Attractive handles are an interesting detail. If you prefer a black um brella we have silks, silk mixtures, linen mixtures and cotton. and umbrellas for men, children. , To the Left At You Enter Attractive Silk Prices on Desirable Qualities Offerings from our regular carefully chosen stock of high grade silks. The best of new weaves, all of first quality. Whenever market conditions permit of lower prices you can de pend upon Thompson-Belden's to give you every advantage first. For Comparison We Mention: 36-inch Heavy Tricolette, all colors, $1.50. 36-inch Satin Striped Taffetas, , $1.50. 36-inch Chiffon Taffeta, all colors, $1.89. 36-inch Pure Dye Taffeta, $2.50. 40-inch Heavy Crepe de Chine, $1.95. 33-in. Heavy Pongee, free from dust, $1.25. 36-inch Black Taffetas and Satins, $1.50. Children's Pony Hose Stand the Test of Play Wear A softness of texture and elasticity of body that insures a snug fitting comfort throughout the long life of every pair. Pony stockings are for dress wear and for playtime wear. Fine lisle, full fashioned or seamless foot, in black, white and cordovan; made with triple knees, heels and toes. Small sizes, 55c; large, 65c. Boys' medium weight black, ribbed hose are also 55c and 65c. Hosiery Section Main Floor 3 Trains Every Day to i3 W V vEHiL2 YOU Certainly get an -exalted feeling atop Colorado's heights roaming 'round two or three miles above the sea and over the Conti nental Divide. The very air a spirit lifter! On every hand a mighty rampart of mountains piercing a tur quoiae sky. Wild animals at home mountain sheep, elk, deer. Wonderful roads and trails for horseback riding, hiking, motoring. Fishing, shooting game with your camera, tennis, golf, dancing. Modern hotels, camps, ranches. On the way see Denver and her delightful moan tain parks. Then go on to Salt Lake City and Yellowstone National Park. Three trains Omaha to Denver, four to Salt Lake City. Through sleepers to Yellowstone beginning June 17. S 1 f LADIE.SLNp bENTLCvEV"" allow me'to introduce:1 - Me. 'b1iue' ri bgton figtjon'1 SCRIES NOh APPEARING; IN TZL. - MAHAVGNIt 0i Low Summer Tourist Fares Begin June 1 MayiiDecidinf Month for summer vacation. Rocky Mountain National (EtM) Park U ntitlel to year Mrioa cotuideratran. Lt us plan a trip for you. U-N Writ fir UhutraM booklet "Cehndo'i Mountain Plariromds, or "Rocky NMnlmin Nahonat (EsUs) Ptri, ecnloiianf net rtiuf map. for itiarmttioa ilk TJalsv Depot, Coniolidsud Ticket OSes, or A. K. Curia, City Pan. Aat, U. P. Srttets I41 Dedc Stmt Omaha Union Pacific System f ATCoiYlPCETEfrMEW SToRY beginning;' EVERY M0NDAYy "Let's Go Shopping With Polly" A complete shop ping service, with' absolutely no ex pense to you a regular Sunday Bee Feature. . J institution, Land aaxaahone at&lct. t.'.'L wttmn In . r
