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THE BEE: OMAHA, WEDNESDAY,' JUNE 29, 1921. Disarmament Is Discussed Bv Great Britain ktatement of Japanese Min ister of Marin f!nns.irl. ered by House of Commons. X . By Ths A-vtM-lated Press. London, June 28. The question of disarmament, particularly as to an agreement to which Great Brit ain and the United States might be parties, and the possibility of Japan joining in such a disarmament move, was brought up in the house of commons today by Commander Carlyon Bellaire, unionist member for the Maidstone division of Kent. Commander Bellairs asked Pre mier Lloyd George "whether his at tention has been drawn to the state ment of the Japanese minister of ma rine to The Associated Press of America, that should the powers come to a reliable understanding and agree unanimously to limit their armaments, Japan would limit her armaments to a certain extent and would not necessarily insist on the completion of her program; and whether the government will ascer tain if this statement would apply to u navy agreement to which Great Britain and the United States are parties." Austin Chamberlain, government leader in the house, replying for the Drops From Parachute m ax. . iv.i ' i i w s a , s New Republicans In House Move to Get Some Action Hera's Clyde Dunan of North Platte, parachute leaper. Dunan, who it on the right in the picture, made a 900-foot drop in a new type of Japanese silk parachute Monday afternoon at Ak-Sar-Ben field. The plane wat piloted by G. E. Weaver of Wichita, who it on the left. leader in the house, r prime minister, said: have seen the statement re- errrn to ana taken noie oi us im portance', but I cannot add anything at this moment to what was said by me on June 17 and by the premier to the imperial conference." ) In an interview with The Asso ciated Press in Tokio on March )24 last, Vice Admiral Kato, Japanese minister of marine, said: "If a dependable international agreement comes into being, where by all naval powers should agfee to restrict their naval forces, how ever, I would be very glad to join to a reasonable extent if a suitable formula should be found. There fore, I do not insist upon the com pletion of our so-called eight-eight program." Tlx program referred to by the admiral was that providing for a Japanese fleet of eight battleships and eight battle cruisers, not more than eight years old. The admiral said that whenever an international conference on arma ment reduction was called he would he nnlv too clad to co-operate with j i other governments to give effect to tVthc principle. . rWstioned hv another member as to whether the British ambassador at Washington had taken any steps to bring about a disarmament con ference, Mr. (Chamberlain said it was undesirable to make a statement on this phase while the whole question was under consideration by the im perial conference. Fire Wipes Out Business District of Oatman, Ariz. ntmo Arii.. Tune 28. Fire Monday swept the business district atman, one oi Arizona a imuiub Dff towns, ana- loaay vmjr imt among the smoltfawog-ruins of the commercial district, The damage is estimated at from $250,000 to $500,000, with practically no insurance. None of the mines nor mine buildings was damaged. Oatman had a production of about $30,000,000 from its gold mines last year. Its present production is con siderably ls, having avereaged about $250,000 monthly of late. j Grand Island Woman Fined ! For Her Assault on Grocer Grand Island Neb., June 28. (SpeciaL)-Mrs. Vivian Daggett, arrested for assault on Frank Ol sen, grocer, in the latter s store room, pleaded guilty and was fined $50 and costs. , The assault was the result of the connection of the woman s name with a police officer and a petition promulgated by Olsen for the re moval of the officer in question and two others. The officers make de- nf manv of the charges and ai lege that the movement is the out-. growth or peeve over arrcsis mauv for traffic violations. Secretary of War Cuts Expenses Over $375,000 Washington, June 28.-Secretary oi War Weeks is doing his best to carry but the plans ot me aammis- ration to cut government "c"-"'- tures. .. . f nr.. Through the cancellation oi vvai rWartmffnt rental since Aiarcn cretary weeKs nas mauc laving ot over a uwuiu tk-A .... , troinff to save some "more, too. by the transferring and curtaialing other War department " business in the near future, said the secretary. Human Spider Will ClimB Hotel in Recruting Stunt This evening at 7:30 "Climb ing Bill" Strother, the "human spider," will scale the front of the Conant hotel building under the aus ' pices of the Nebraska National Guard as a windup to the recruiting campaign conducted for the past several weeks. Just before the stunt "Bill's" manager, Arthur Hill, will entertain the crowd with vocal selec tions. A collection will be taken up after the performance", half of which will go into the national guard mess fund. ' King Ueorge neceives Virginia Delegation London, June 28. (By The As sociated Press.) King Georgej re ceived in Buckingham palace a dele gation of men and women from Vir ginia who came to present to Great Britain a bronze 'copy of Houdin's famous marble statue of George Washington, the original of which stands in the rotunda of the state caoitol of Virginia in Richmond. Lodge Pole Pioneer Dies j o Lodgepole, Neb., June 28. (Special.) Henry "Fusha, 71 .died at his home in this city. Mr. Fusha was a resident of Lodgepole for 33 years and was one of the pioneers of this Imperial Conference Addressed on Foreign Affairs by Premiei Londwi, June 28. (By The Asso ciated Press.) Lloyd George again today addressed the imperial con ference lengthily on foreign affairs, It is the belief that the discussion of the Anglo-Japanese treaty will b opened tomorrow morning by the premier or Lord Curzon, secretary tor foreign affairs. No resolutions were adopted to day either on the subject of foreign relations or the agenda and no of' ncial communique was issued. Pre sumably nothing will be divulged concerning the speeches on foreign policy and it is likely that the dis cussion on Anglo-Japanese alliance will be very protracted unless the conference should take up the idea which has been mooted in some quarters, of finding a temporary so lution by renewing the alliance for another year, until it is seen whether it will be possible to being about a conference on the whole Pa cific problem and naval armaments in which Great Britain, the United States, "Japan and China would join. Pons-Winnecke Comet Changes Itinerary Cambridge, Mass., June 28. Sev eral weeks of intimacy with this solar system have had such an effect cn the Pons-Wmnccke comet that it has changed its itinerary and de parted from its orbit, the Harvard university observatory announced today. The change in the comet's plans has been caused by planetary in fluences and as a result the predicted meteoric showers are not likely to fall. Solon I. Bailey, acting director of the observatory, asserted. Monster Fish Caught by Hand, as Lakes Evaporate Norfolk. Neb., June 28. (Special Telegram.) Hot, dry weather has evaporated the water from lakes and ponds in this locality so rapidly that monster carp and other fish are be ing caught by hand. The big-finned fish are chased about the ponds by boys and men who bring in great catches of them. A 30-pound catfish was stunned by a small boy, who threw a stone al; the fish and dragged it to shore Farmers are finding many carp stranded high and dry as a result of the evaporation of the water. High Freight aRtes Catch Public Coming and Going Lincoln, June 2S. (Special.) Hizh freight rates catch the public when it ships articles and catch it when demanding that other public utilities reduce their rates. "Yes, some materials have gone down," Guy H. Pratt, vice president of the Southwestern Bell Telephone company, said yesterday at the hearing of that company for an in crease in toll rates. "But the higher freight rates on those materials, make the reduction absolutely nothing." School District to Vote On Matter of Dissolution Plattsmouth, Neb., June 28. (Special.) Consolidated school dis trict C-15, embracing Wabash and vicinity, is to have a special elec tion July 11 to vote on the matter of dissolution. The Murdock district rarrird nch a orooosition two weeks ago by a slight margin, but failed to reach the required two-thirds ma jority required by law. Mill Company to Furnish Part of Current for Town Fairbury, Neb., June 28. (Special Telegram.) The Fairbury Mill & Elevator Co. is building a power hcuse and will furnish a portion of the electric current for Fairbury. With the water power facilities of the mill the city gets a rate cheaper than the actual cost of production by the city. Farm Brings $315 an Acre Plattsmouth, Neb.. June 28. (Special.' Richard Deles Dernier sold his 80-acre farm four mlies from Elmwood to Jim Tigner for $315 an acre, or $25,200. Improvements were but fair, and this is considered equal to the top-notch prices of a few months ago. Chicago Girl Sees " Mother Kill Father With Butcher Knife Chicago, June 28. Mary Balaugh, 13, wide-eyed and speechless with terror, today witnessed a desperate battle between her father, Kalmer, and her mother, Mary, which ended when the mother secured possession of a knife over whtch they were struggling and stabbed the husband to- death. Neighbors who ran in found the body of Balough dead on the kitchen floor, wliile the wife lay unconscious beside him. As she was carried out by the police there were demands that she be lynched. She is now in prison with a formal charge of mur der against her. According to the daughter, the father, who had been drinking moon shine whisky, was upbraiding his wife for her conduct at a Sunday picnic, she retorted that he would have to quit drinking or she would leave him. During the argument he lunged at her with a butcher knife. Then she wrested it from him and plunged it three times into his left side, just below the heart. She was badly stabbed and cut before she succeeded in killing him. Eiffel Tower Builder Is Host at 'Aerial Tea' Paris, June 28. (By the Asso ciated Press.) Alexandre Gustave ! Eiffel, who in 1889 built the famous Eiffel tower for the Paris exposi tion, today gave an "aerial tea" in his apartment tn the top ot the tower to 50 delegates to the inter national wireless conference and their wives. M. EiffeL who is 89 years old, met his guests at the bottom of the tower and escorted them by elevator above the highest point which the public is permitted to visit to his home that the wind sways perceptibly. The famous engineer told the wireless delegates that when he buiU the tower as a thing of beauty and a historical feature of the Paris ex position he never dreamed it woulc become one of the greatest wireless stations in the world. Call Issued for Conference to -Discuss Situation Declare They Have Been 'Side- Tracked. , Washington, June 28. Representa- live Ansorge, of New York, issued a i statement today asserting that the new republican members ot the house were dissatisfied with the prog ress,, made by congress at the pres- that he and 10 others had joined in : a call for a conference tonight of approximately 100 new republican memoers to aiscuss me suuauon. "We are not meeting in any spirit 1 of revolt" said Mr. Ansorge, adding . that the new members wanted to cut some of the red tape and sub stitnt action for delav. Mr. Ansorge said none of the ob jects for which congress was called into special session had been accom plished. No Promise of Action. "Nor is there definite promise as to when there will be he added. "There are upwards of a 100 first term republicans in the house and they all feel as I do, that we have not been permitted to make our in fluence felt. "Congress was called into special session for certain definite purposes, namely, for revsion of the cumber some, unwieldlv and inequitable sys tem of taxation, the passage of a fair protective tariff and the passage of a peace resolution. None of these objects have as yet been accom plishd." J "Nearly three months have passed since the calling of the special ses sion and we want to see , action, spelled with a capital 'A.' "We believe, with the republican party, that what is best for the coun try is best for the party and we want to impress that thought on some of the older members. Many of them have been here so long they seem to have forgotten it. No Spirit of Revolt "We are not meeting in any spirit of revolt. We have come more recently from the people and our opinion should' have some weight Congress is all tied up with red tape. We want to cut some of that red tnpe and substitute action for delay. The seniority rule can go too far. We feel that our districts have as much right to representation as has Uncle Joe Cannon's. "This is not a new thought I have talked it over with the new members and they believe that conferences from tenie to time will serve a good purpose." Others who signed the call for the conferences are Representatives Clarke, New York; Gernerd, Penn sylvania; Knight, Ohio; Hogan, New Tfork; Arentz, Nevada; Beck, Wis consin; Beedy, Maine; Fenn, Con necticut; Funk, Illinois, and Line berger, California. Imperial Valley Farmers Warned of Flood Danger Cantu, Cal., June 28. Cotton growers and others occupying about 10,000 acres of the Imperial valley on the Mexican side of the Internation al line were warned tonight to leave because of the danger from flood waters in the Colorado river. The river is within three-tenths of a foot of its record high mark, made last season, at Rockwood gate, head of the irrigation system of the Im perial valley, according to reports to irrigation engineers tonight. Two of the levees protecting the valley are water - soaked and likely to let go at any time, while a third already is under water, but little damage is expected to be done on the American side of the bound ary line should these give way. 1 fT-H'J:jg32g3P4gp it California Man Flogged by Judge for Beating Wife Santa Ana, Cal., June 28. Flog ging with a rawhide was the pun- hment meted out today in open court to Juan Torres, at his own re quest, when he pleaded guilty to beating his wife. Justice J. B. Cox administered three laches on Torres' back, raising three large welts. COLORADO SPRINGS ALTA VISTA HOTEL J m Leading popular - priced tourist hostelry offering rates now from 11.60 up. Fine Cafeteria. FREE BUS meets trains. Head quarter "Seeinc Pikes Peak Betrlon Service. CONWAY BROS, Props. Business Should Be Good at Hospitals HOW TO REMOVE SKIN BLEMISHES . There's no better way of quickly removing; unsightly skin blemishes and keeping the face, bands, neck or arms clear, soft and youthful than by the use of Black and White Beau ty Bleach and Black and White Soap. Black and White Beauty Bleach re tnoves the embarrassing skin blem ishes lightens and softens the skin. It Is a delightful, fleeh-tinted cream, exquisitely perfumed which can b epplied before retfrintr or during th day. Can be. used, before makeup With face powder or rouge. Black and White Soap is an Ideal cleanser. Will aid In removing blem ishes and keep the complexion la Ideal condition; All drug and department stores gell Black and White Beauty Bleach. Black and White Soap, Cold, Vanish ing. Cleansing and Dental Creams, as klso Face and Talcum Powders pop ularly priced at SOc and 25c the pack age. Clip and mail this advertise ment to Black and White. Box 1507, Memphis. Tenn for. free literature, of Beauty Bleach and samples of. eaca ana xaicum owaers Beatrice, Neb., June 28. (Special.) According to a ruling made by Judge L, W. Colby "of the district court, bhenrt J. C. iimery will divide couallv amnnc the hosnitak of the county. He was born in Vermwit cjty aj contraband whisky in his m 1850. He leaves two sisters and possesion, which amounts to about one brother. 130 gallons. Unequaled Values in Pumps and Oxfords - for Wednesday White Nile Cloth Pump or Oxfords in all the latest styles with one or two straps. Iiuany styled heel desirable $goo Our present assemblage of summer footwear was never more complete. Reel Music! You get reel and real music when you choose these wonderful melody makers. For beauty you want the genuine QRS MUSIC ROLLS They are Interpretations by mas ter artists of the foremost classic and popular selections. Your range of choice is great here and, we have the rolls you want We suggest: "Cherie" "All by Myseli" "I'm Nobody's Baby" ''Peggy 0'Neil' $1 25 Schmoller & Mueller 1514-16-18 Dodite St. Piano Co Phone Dong. 162S. 1514.16-18 Dodge St, Phone Donglas 1683. lODononononoi cog o D o Second Floor Securities Bids-, S. E. Corner 16th and Faraam Sts. Turn to the Left After Yon Leave Elevator CADILLAC Service and Repair Department 26th and Farnam Streets We make it right. M O Our satisfied customers are Q our best asset. 8 Have your Cadillac attended by efficient, capable me- 0 chanics, who, through con stant practice, can do it for 2 less in the long run. U O D o n oooao J. H. Hansen Cadillac Co Service Department lOBOaOBOBOCIC -r- WaDring on Thin Ice Many men are walking on thin ice these summer days, even as they do in winter. There is nothing substantial under their feet no financial foundation. Ton cannot afford to spend so much of year income that 70a undermine jour financial footing. far Tr rrm aasl year family's safety! a savins; aeceant at this bank will kelp yam. The Omaha National Bank Farnam at Seventeenth Capital and Snrplns, $0OO,OOO I: 1,000 Mignonette Georgette Crepe and Hand Made Blouses On Sale at White Regular 4.50 to 6.50 Orchid Values This is an opportunity to buy your summer!s supply for wear on week-end trips, af ternoons and for any summer occasions; semi tailored models, frills, new Peter Pan collars; dozens of styles to select from; beautiful blouses of quality, regularly sold at 4.50 to 6.50; specially priced for this sale, each, 3.45 Second Floor South New Tub Skirts For outings, sports, for afternoons at home, in fact for any summer need, the reliable tub skirt may be depended upon to carry off the honors of the day; here are smart, new models, moaeraieiy pncea; niceiy finished with all the little details of clever new belts. Dockets and buttons; good quality of gaberdines; .Wednesday, Second Floor Center 3 2.95 WoolJersey Bathing Suits A wool bathing; suit has everything in its favor, and this season's styles come in a fine array of styles and col ors.. They are made to fit, the workmanship is perfect, and they are roost reasonably priced at 5.00, 6.95 up to 8.95. The cotton ones can be had for 1.95 Gaps, Shoes, Bags Attractire caps In all the popular colors and designs, priced from 494 to 2.2S Bathing- shoe at 654 784 to 1.10. We also carry the water proof bag-s for bathing- suits at various prices. Second Floor Center Women's White Canvas Strap Pumps Several styles to select from in both Louis or baby Louis heels; hand turned soles; all sices; very special, per Pair, 4.45 Main Floor West TTT . A flS f For the Fourth At Pre-War Prices 6x9 Inch Kr Silk Flags at Tut Colored Banting Soft finished; on tlck with gpear: 6x9, . 5 12x18, 1 0 18x30, . 25 Flags for Forekei n Poles Sewed stripes; soft finished, fast colored bunting: 3x5 feet, at 1.00 4x6 feet, at 1.50 6xS feet, at 2.00 AITslses la wool bunting, from 4.00 up. Regular SOc and 76c silk flags, all at one price, 25 Main Floor West. Start the Day With Lovely Nails Cutex Cuticle Eemover, 29 Cutex Nail White Paste or powder, 28 Cutex Liquid Polish, ' 28 Cutex Manicure Set, 47 Cutex Boudoir Sets, 1.19 Main.FloorWest, Bring Your Films Here for developing and printing free with order of prints. All finishing done In our own. work room. At the Soda Fountain Brandeis New Special Orange Ice; delicious, cooling and refreshing for the afternoon shopper. Hand Tufted Bed Spreads "We will ake orders for any color and any size; suitable for all year round- 9.50 Twin Bed size, each, Double bed " A TA sie each, JL UOU Big Sale of Fancy Turkish Towels At Almost One-Half Price 59C Each Regular 98c Values at This is first-class merchandise, no seconds, ' a close out of a certain well known manufacturer of Philadelphia. This is one of the best towels that we have shown, for the money for many a day. They are of double thread and are extra large. They are right here in time for the hot weather, but there are only 800 of them, so shop early. Only 59 each. Main Floor Sooth From the Housefurnishings Dept., 5th Floor Real Sale of White Mountain Ice Cream Freezers The White Mountain Freezer has the imous triple motion that freezes quick .y and smoothly, either cream or sherbet. 1 Quart i!ze, valne, special, 3.69 t qaart sise, fcSO valne, special, - . 4.25 I aiart sise, 1M Talie, special S.10 i qaart sise, 8J6 v-ltt, special,, 0,10 qaart sise, 9M varae, special, 7.89 Faultless Oil Stove Priced at Q s 77 CK J u u y Tarea burner Ml.... I, U.U . ted to give satisfaction; economical oa fuel; best for camp r summer kitchen; special, 22 95 FUth Floor West. ' . HtA. ft i s i s s a s s a a s s s s i i r y'r"'F' rv Tfi I T r- 1 1 -1M ! r R-tfi fcrhiair.it, v. 1 7T