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-3T" THE BEE: OMAHA, FRIDAY, JULY 15, 1321. ,: 15 it I I i I 'J I:- h k It I Farmers of West Urge Passage of Mclaughlin Bill Appear Before House Com mittee in Behalf of Measure To Increase Federal , Farm Loans. By E. C. SNYDER. Wuhlnfton Correspondent Omaha Be. Washington, July 14. (Special Telegram.) Representative farmers from the middlewett, including mem bers of state delegations in con gress from those sections, appeared this afternoon before the house com mittee on banking and currency in behalf of Congressman McLaugh lin's bill to amend the federal farm loan act by increasing the maximum loan from $10,000 to $25,000. When McLaughlin, shortly after he came to congress, began the fight to increase the amount a . farmer could borrow on approved security, the federal farm loan board was wholly Indifferent and so were the 12 district banks, to say nothing of many members of congress. In fact, his bill didn't have a look-in, not withstanding some of the western members saw its possibilities for great service to help the rural sec tion of the country. Sentiment Changes. In two years, however, sentiaaent Identify hx-Convict As Drake Park Bank Robbei De Moines, la., July , 14. (Spe cial. Harry (Babe) Emerson, former convict, sought for the Stuart and Coulter bank robberies was the leader of the gang that held tip the Drake Park bank here Wednesday and escaped with , $6,200, it is charged. . Thotographs of Emerson have been identified by several eye wit nesses of the robbery. Emerson has been aeen m Des Moines within tne last month and has been the object of a systematic search conducted by the sheriff's forces and police authorities. The bandit leader served in an Illinois penitentiary under the name of "Babe" Crawford. His real name is Harry Evans. has veered to the McLaughlin bill, the federal farm loan board now is unanimously supporting the meas ure and each of the i district names is urging its passage. Today E. M. Pollard, . former member of congress from the First Nebraska district; J. W. Batcheller, president, of the Farmera' union of South JJakota; ueorge uaner ui mc Farmers union of Iowa, and Morris McAUWte, president vi mc ' union of Kansas, soke strongly in favor of the McLatigniin Diu ana urged the committee for a favorable report. ' Notwithstanding that Congress man McLaughlin has arranged for the hearing, he graciously permit ' y ted Mr. Pollard to put the witnesses on the stand in behalf of the meas ure, which, it Is confidently believed, , the committee will favorably recom mend for passage. In his statement to the committee before the hearing was closed, Mr. McLaughlin said that In his judgment the sale of farm loan bonds would be greatly in . creased. Reavis Explains Bill. "The major part of the funds used for the purchase of the bonds," he said, "have come from more prosper ous agriculture states and consider able portion of the funds raised have been loaned in less prosperous com munities. If the farmers of the great producing section realize the federal farm loan act has been broadened so as.to take care of their needs, as well as those of the farm ers of other' parts of the- country, . the demand for farm loan bonds -wi.l be so increased that ample funds can' be realized to take care of the needs of agriculture. - Previous to the hearing of the McLaughlin ; bill, Congressman Reavis was accorded a half hour by the banking ana currency committee to explain the provisions of his bill to, amend the federal reserve act ex tending the loan period on farm paper from six month to one year, a; bill which Mr. Pollard and other farmers now in Washington heartily approve. : The full committee on banking and currency will meet next Wednes- a ay .to consider ine ivici-augnun dui. Becomes Committee Member. Ex-Congressman Pollard, before leaving for Nebraska, accepted the -invitation of the joint congressional cpmmittee, now investigating farm conditions, to become a member of a committee to be appointed to formulate a plan for the creation of a chain of co-operative farm banks throughout the country, which he has insisted would bring about hap- . pier conditions to the farming sec tions of the country. The first meeting of this commit tee which will probably include C O. Barrett, president of the Farmers union; Gilford Pinchot, Maurice McAuliffe. president of the Farmer union of Kansas, and George Barker of Iowa, will be held in Washington about August 15. Col. Smith W. Brookheart of Washington, la., is the father of the co-operative farm bank Idea, and it is planned to get the heads of the . representative ' farm organizations throughout the country to unite in the call for a meeting next week, i i Interstate Grand Army Reuion for Superior Superior, Neb., July 14. (Special.) - B. J. McConnell, Commander "Old Abe" Post No. 63 at Superior, has officially announced that August 17 has been determined upon as In terstate Grand Army Reunion day. Veterans residing in Kansas and Ne braska are incited to gather around the camp fire. There will be no orations; nothing but memories of the past. Friend Farmer Injured When Caught in Tractor Friend, Neb., July 14. (Special) Guy Fasley, a young farmer, nar rowly escaped being killed while working around a threshing rig on the farm of D. Brunsen, a neighbor. His clothing was caught by the fly wheel of a large tractor engine and was torn off Jus body. . A long deep gash was cut on his arm and shoulder, and the flesh on his neck and face was bruised. Big Demand in Southern Part of State for Fruit Wymore, Neb., July 14. (Spe cial.) Late frosts destroyed about all the fruit in southern Nebraska and the demand for imported stuff is greater than for many years. A carload of Alberta peaches from Texas was sold .here for $3.50 a bushel. Andrews Combats Attack on tariff Nebraska Congressman Quotes Figures in Defense of Fordney Tariff. VV BIIIUH Wilt J UIJT -t. vwjrv-w. Teleirram.) Representative Andrews of the Fifth Nebraska district, who, as auditor for the Treasury depart ment during the McKinley, Roose velt and Taft administrations, came in direct contact with the settlement of accounts under several tariff laws, took occassion late Wednesday eve ninar to combat some of the argu ments out forth bv the democrats in the house against the Fordney bill now being considered. Mr. Andrews drew a comparison of the results of the Wilson, Dingley, Payne and Underwood tariffs and their effect upon the revenues of the treasury and the industrial and finan cial affairs of the country. He said: "The democrats Place strong em phasis upon the. rates of duty, claim ing that the republican tariff rates have been destructive of public in dustry while the democratic tarifl has benefited the whole country. "The records, however, of com mercial, financial and industrial af fairs, demonstrate to the contrary. In other words, the country, under republican tariff, has been pros perous, while under a democratic tariff it has been in the midst of adversity. 'Democrats affirm that the i'ayne tariff law revised the Dingley law upward, but thei liquidation of en tries under both tariffs proves the contrary. There were 2,024 dutiable articles under the Dingley tariff. Changes were made in 874 articles, 654 rates being reduced and 220 in creased. The articles on which re ductions were made included every kind of merchandise purchased by the people, while the increases on the 220 items represented luxuries al most exclusively. Decreases on the 654 items af fected a volume of domestic mer chandise amounting to $5,000,000,00(7, while the increases on the 220 items affected domestic commerce of $850,' 000,000, most of which were luxur e. The liquidation ot customs flu ties proved that the Payne tariff revised the Dingley tariff down ward to the extent of $20,000,000 a year.", Cosgrove to Follow "Straight and Narrow" The straight and narrow path is the itinerary which will be followed by Jimmy Cosgrove when he shall have been discharged from the Ana mosa prison in Iowa, according to his statement made yesterday. Cosgrove was the elusive quarry of the Omaha police department for many months. He expects .to be paroled. He was sentenced to three years and has served almost one year. Heavy Wind and Rain Storm Does Damage at Bloomfield Bloomfield, Neb., July 14. (Spe cial.) A heavy windstorm which struck this section last night, blew out the Plate class front at the Fres cott & Son furniture store. Many trees were blown down and damage is reported to srrowmar crops, rol lowing the wind came a heavy down- our ot rain, ine t-ranie R.opetKa ouse was struck by lightning and badly damaged. Members of the family were all stunned by the shock. Stillman's Visits With Wife at His Estate Related Train Hits Wagon. Bigsprings, Neb., July 14. (Spe cial Telegram.) No. 7, a crack Union Pacific train, demolished a wagon being hauled by a runaway team but the horses escaped un Heavy Rain at West Point Greatly Benefits Corn West Point. Neb.. July 14. (Spe cial.) Another fine rain fell in this section Wednesday with a precipita tion of 2.72 inches.' This moisture was of Immense benefit to the arrow' ing corn, which was beginning to show signs of suffering since the ram of July 3, and practically assures the maturity of the crop. Rain at Grand Island. Grand Island. July 14. (Special.) Though former high points in the temperature had not been reached, a shower of .17 of an inch during tne night slightly broke the heat, the mercury having closely to proached 100. Crop conditions are splendid, following the copious rains Ot ID days ago. Camp Fire Outing. Superior. Neb.. July 14. (Special.) -Izanzan Camp, the Superior Camp fire uiris, is holding its annual out ing in the city park. Fifteen girls, with Elizabeth Jones as guardian, will pow-wow, swim and play for eight days. Sutton Barn Burns. Sutton, Neb., July 14. (Special.) i tie large $4,uuo. barn of Peter Ga mier here was completely destroyed by fire, believed to be the work ol an incendiary. , The loss is . partly covered by insurance. Injured in Runaway. Friend, Neb., July 14. (Special.) While driving out of the elevator after delivering a load of wheat M. J. Murphy's team ran away and Mr. Murphy suffered a badly bruised leg. Grain Company Picnic. Employes of the Updike Grain company held a picnic at ' Lake Important Testimony Bearing on Paternity of Infant Disclosed by Witness for Defense. ' Poughkeepsie, N. Y.; July 14.-H. Phelps Clawson, son of a wealthy Buffalo manufacturer, was called today to testify for Mrs. Anne U. Stillman, defendant in the divorce action brought by James A. Still man. wealthy New York banker, Mr. Clawson s testimony was ex pected to have an important bearing on establishing the paternity ot ouy Stillman, the infant whose legiti macy was questioned by Mr. Still man. It was said Mr. Clawson would tell of visits which the banker made to his estate in the Pocantico hills on three occasions in January, 1918, while Mrs. Stillman was there. He would testify, ft was said, that the husband and wife apparently were congenial ana happy together, and that Mr. Stillman twice during the month remained overnight on the estate. Guy Stillman was born the following autumn. Frank Murphy, who was a steward on the btillman yacht "Modesty,' was expected to testify today regard ing aliened misconduct between Mr. Stillman and Florence H. Leeds, for mer Broadway show girl, named by Mrs. Stillman in her amended an swer to her husband's comofaipt. Cumulative testimony intended to show that James A. Stillman and Florence H. Leeds, former Broad' way show girl, occupied an expensive New York apartment as Mr. and Mrs. Franklyn H. Leeds," was in troduced today in ' the Stillman di vorce case. It was declared by Sidney Wilde, agent for the owner of the apart ment building, that when Mr. Leeds" applied for the lease he 'pre sented a character testimonial signed by James Stillman. This letter pre sented today by Mrs. Anne U, Still man lawyers, was understood to have said that Mr. Stillman knew Mr. Leeds personally and vouched for his good character, honesty and in tention to pay the rent on the apartment. The banker wrote that he would guarantee payment by "Mr. Leeds," it was said. Frank Ivens, superintendent of the apartment house, and Dominick Lasaralle, elevator operator, told of seeing "Mr. and Mrs. Leeds" and the infant. Tay Ward Leeds, there and both identified a photograph of Mr. I Stillman as Mr. Leeds, it was re ported. Mrs. Stillman's lawyers not only sought to prove today her charges that Mr. Stillman was the father of Mrs. Leeds' child, but also combatted the banker's accusation that Guy Stillman was not his son but that of Fred Beauvais, Indian guide and servant of the family. Will Lay Flowers 0n Biers of Yanks Women Who Served Overseas To Honor Soldier Dead Returned From France. DeWitt American Legion Post Elects Officers DeWitt, Neb., July 14. (Special.) Harves Woods post, American Legion of this city elected the fol lowing officers: Charles Woods, commander; Adam Hobson, vice commander; Henry Schmale, finance officer, and Tom Carey, adjutant. Wheat Yield of 27 Bushels Reunion for Superior Beatrice, Neb., July 14. (Special.) Charles Sonderegger report! that he had a yield of 27 bushels of wheat to the acre from 40 acres. The grain tested from 60 to 61 pounds to the bushel. This is the best yield re ported in this vicinitiy this season. Wreaths of marguerites, tied with red, white and blue ribbons, will be laid on the biers of 25 Yank soldiers whose bodies will arrive from France this morning, by women who served in France. Miss Helen Cornell, president, and Miss Patricia Naughtin of the Wom en s Overseas bervice league will join the American Legion and other patriotic organizations at the rail road station to receive the ship ment. The overseas women will have one of their number present at each such occasion in future, it was de cided at the last meeting. Miss in aught in was laboratory technician for Nebraska Base Hos pital No. 49 in France and was re cently named to head the service committee for the national W. O. S. L. organization. Miss Cornell was with the Red Cross. Hold Man Believed to Be Omaha Swindler A telegram received yesterday from police at Montreal stated that Ross P. Johnson is being held on a charge of having obtained $5,000 in Liberty bonds trom the United States Trust company in Omaha last month. Johnson, who is said to be a clever swindler, posed here as an engineer ing contractor. He is alleged to have sent a certified check for $5,000, in care of Frank McCumber of 2552 Cuming street, for the bonds. Rubeck Chosen Head of Street Car Men's Union T. J. Rubeck, 1620 Corby street, has been chosen head of the local street car men's union, to succeed Ben Short who recently was ap pointed head of the free employ ment department in the city hall. (jus Jenison, Ueorge Whitlow and Mr. Rubeck were named dele gates to attend the international convention at- Atlanta, September 12. For the man who works hard, plays hard and lives wisely but well That' the j kind of men for whom "Ready" Clothes are made. Moderately priced. YOUNG MEN AND MEN'S CLOTHING SPECIALISTS D. E. Cable 1809 Farnam ' Louis F. Schonlau C. G. Kaessner "Bowen'8 Mattress Department' Our 1921 Prices 30to60 Per Cent Lower Than 1920 27 Styles to Choose From You Have It Coming . to you after a hard day's work$ mattress that will give genuine rest to the body, try The Scaly -Sanitary, Tuftless or the Stearns and Foster The Mattress "Built for Rest " Howard St., Between 15th and 16th' A Parasol Sale Friday New Prices from $5 to $1 2 Our beautiful parasols which women have ad mired this season will be disposed of Friday for greatly lowered prices. Many exquisite colorings and combinations in truly distinc tive shapes. May we show them to you Parasols for Small Girls are $3 A sale that includes a great variety of attractive sun shades, all priced, $3. To the Right as You Enter Toiletries for Less Transparent glycerine soap, a very large size, Friday, three bars for 10c. Mary Garden talcum priced 25c a can. i is The Men's Shop The July Shirt Sale Affords These Lowered Prices $2.15 Reductions on madras, crepes $2.95 fibres, silk mixtures and all silk $3.15 shirts are featured Friday in the $3.95 Men's Shop. Arrow, Eagle, Kingly $4.95 and Earl & Wilson makers have $7.35 contributed to our showing. $9.35 To the Left ai Yon Enter Friday is Remnant Day A Clearance Sale of Wash Goods Remnants 25c a yard Longcloth, nainsook, embroidered voiles, skirtings, flaxons and dimities. Seasonable merchandise in desirable lengths, priced for . Friday Only 25c a yard Linen Main Floor Convenient Lengths of Wash Goods 15c a yard Figured and plain pelisse, f Iaxon, foulard, ' printed voiles, gingham, percale, batiste and mull. Lengths suitable for dresses, negligees, or children's clothes in desir able qualities and colorings. All from our regular stock, priced for disposal, 15c a yard. Second Floor Remnant Sale of Silks for$l a yard lengfns suitable for vestings and trimmings. Many shades may be had in Ruff-e-nuff, Roshnara crepe, pussy willow, tricolette, Canton crepe, both plaid and plain, brocaded Cantons, figured crepe meteors and other weaves. for $2 to $8 per remnant Silks of all descriptions, ranging from blouse to dress lengths will be sold at the customary Thompson-Belden reductions. Remnants remaining from our own stocks, Friday for $2 to $8 each. , The Silk Shop Main Floor Fine, AlU Steel Train In daily service, commencing July 17, 1921 i between V Kansas City and Little Rock with through sleeping car between Omaha and Hot Springs Every travel comfort and. convenience ia provided on this fine, all-steel equipped train drawing-room sleeping cars dining car chair cars and comfortable day coaches service to please all classes of patrons. Beautiful riverside ride leaving Omaha and into Kansas City. Good roadbed all the way. via the Missouri Pacific SEND YOUR CLOTHES TO DRESHER BROTHERS Dyer, Cleaners, Hatteri, Fer rien, Tailor, Ruf Cleaner mni Cold Storage for Fur. 2217 Farnam Street,' Omaha. W pay rotunt efaar(M on out-of-town Lv. IT Omaha 8:OS a Lincoln 7:20 a. m. Lv. Union , Lv. Atchiaon . . . . Lv. Leavenworth Ar. Kanaaa City , Lv. Kanees City . 6:35 a.m. 2:05 p. m. 2:55 p. m. 3:45 p. m. 4:00 p. in. Lv. Independence 8:83 p.m. Lv. Cotfeyvllle ............ 0:30 p. m. Lv. Claremor 11:01 p.m. Lv. Wafoner . .11:43 p. m. Lv. Sallieaw 1:18 a.m. Ar. Ft. Smith 2:00 a.m. Ar. Little Rock 7:28 a. m. Through sleeper for Hot Springs leaves Little Rock on The Hot Springs Special at 7:45 a. m., arrives Hot Springs 10:00 a. m. Lay-over sleeper between Kansas City and Ft. Smith may be occupied southbound in Ft Smith until 7 :ou a. m. . 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