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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-06
5000, 900 Pounds of Fruit
in Army Storage to Be Sold

Washington, Sept. 5.-Nearly g.
100000 pounds of evaporated fruits
from the army's surplus supply are
available for purchase by munich
palities and authorized selling
agents for distribution to the pub
lie, the War department announced.
Apples may be secured at $6.44,
peaches at $3.50, and prunes at $3.50
per 5O-pound case. As these fruits
are now in cold storage and must
be shipped in refrigerator cars,
sales are limited to carload lots.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-06
Omaha Firm Wins
Big Ditch Contract
From Bluffs Firm

Council Bluffs and Omaha con-
tractors yesterday tied as low bid
ders on the $4,000 Nishnabotna
drainage ditch job, and the Omaha
man won. The Lana Construction
company, Council Bluffs, and the
Briggs Construction company, Oma-
ha, named the same price, II cents
yard, and the Omaha firm won by
submitting better methods for doing
the work.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-06
AtNeighb0rhO0d Houses

LOTHROP-24th and Lothrop, D. W.
Griffiths' special ROMANCE OF
HAPPY VALLEY"
GRAND-16th and Binney, DOROTHY
GISH in TIL GET HIM YET"
DIAMOND-24th and Lake, Ali-star
cast in THE CABARET: also
THE MASKED RIDER"
APOLLO-2sth and Leavenworth,
World special, ARTHUR ASHLEY
In THE PRAISE AGENT"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-06
Council Bluffs Man Will
Head Legion of Iowa

Des MONIES, Ia, Sept. 5.-(Spe-
ciaL)-At the meeting of the Iowa
chapter of the American Legion to-
day the following officers were
elected: Col. Matthew FINLEY,
Council Bluffs, commander; Lieut..
Col. Hartford Minder, Mason City,
vice commander; John Mac Vicar,
Des Moines, adjutant and Windsor
Hubbell, Des Moines, state financial
agent.
Cedar Rapids was chosen as
meeting place for the annual con-
vention of Iowa chapter after spir-
tied contest. Dubuque and Musca-
tin were candidates for the honor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-06
Struck by Street Car.

Raymond Emarine. IA years old,
messenger boy, 324 North Twenty
fourth street, was struck by a street
car at Sixteenth and Dodge streets.
last night while attempting to cross
the car tracks on his bicycle. His left
thumb was severed and he suffered
severe decorations about the scalp.
Police rushed him to the Lister hos
pita1.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-06
Gompers and Wilson Will
Address Mine Workers

Cleveland, O., Sept. 5.-Samuel
Gompers, president of the American
Federation of Labor, and w. B.
Wilson, secretary of labor, will be
in Cleveland to address the conven-
ton of the United Mine Workers,
which opens next Tuesday, to last
at least two weeks.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-06
Committee to Meet Sept. 26.

Washington. Sept. 5.-A meeting
Of the executive, committee of the
democratic national committee will
be held at Atlantic City, September
26 and u, Chairman Cummings an
nounCed to day
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-06
CIemenceau Thanks Hoover
For Aid Given During War

Paris, Sept 5.-Premier Clemen-
ceau received Herbert Hoover,
director general of the international
relief organization, before the lat
ter's departure for London yester-
day and told him that the French
government appreciated his services
for the common cause since the be-
ginning of the war. The premier
also discussed with Mr.. Hoover the
general economic situation and
measures which will bring
about resumption of normal COM
mercial activity and the restoration
Of the economic balance.
Keep your eye on The Bee-"Im-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-06

Keep your eye on The Bee-"Im-
proving Every Day"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-06

With today's performances the
current bill at the Orpheum is to
conclude its weeks engagement. 1t
is headed by the Italian tenor, Coo
colini, and Blossom Seeley. Patrons
are reminded that the curtain this
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-03
BRITISH LABOR PARTY
WILL FIGHT FOR A
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
Congratulate Wilson and Demand
British Pledge support of Plan
at Conference.

By United Press:
LONDON. Jan. British la Dor
today was resolved 10 fight for a
league of nations.
At a meeting or the labor party
in Albert hall 5000 delegates passed
by practically unanimous vote a
resolution cOrsratulating Pres't Will
sons efforts 20 'ne league. and de-
manding the. sr-,sn delegates to
the peace conference make estsb-
lishment OF ne league one OF their
foremost pciE,s
'Demoos .ratl1Ds in favor OF a
league OF nations viii 0e held in all
parts OF Britain declared Arthur
Henderson, celebrated labor leader.
IN his adore-s 20 :he mass meeting.
The recent election was q practical
endorsement Of the league"
.. Bernard shaw. speaking on the
British blockade OF Germany. which
remains effective, asked how Britain
would feel about IL IL America had
the biggest navy. They haven't.
yet" he said.
And the crowd noisily and sar-
easticaliy echoed the word "YeG"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-03
UNITS OF 41ST DIVISION
SOON TO START HOME

By United Press:
WASHINGTON. Jam 5.-The war
department announced today that
the following organizations Of the
41st division have been assigned TO
early convoy:
One hundred and sixty-first. 163rd.
164th infantry regiments and lend
infantry regiment except second bait
talon; 116h ammunition train;
116th supply train; 146th,
147th and 14sth machine gun
battalions: S1st infantry brigade
headquarters; send infantry brigade
headquarters: 116th sanitary train.
In addition these units were as
signed: 301st motor tank train;
142nd aero squadron. 101st, 1O4th.
904th and S06th trench mortar bat
teries
The 41st division consists mainly
OF troops from the northwest
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-03
Approaching Blizzard Spurs
Rescue of Wounded From
Stranded Northern Pacific"

Ry United fress:
FIRE ISLAND. y Y. Jan. s.
Spurred by the menace OF an ap-
preaching blizzard. rescue squads
worked at top speed this afternoon
to get all troops off the stranded
Northern Pacific before the storm
strikes.
Some OF the more severely wound
ed were taken off by block and
tackle and placed in lifeboats. four
TO each one.
At 1:45 D. m. the transport sig
nailed that 1,6O0 had been removed
and that 600 remained on board.
Many OF the serious cases were TAX
en- 10 the hospital ship Solace. Two
destroyers loaded with rescued
troops, started for Hoboken. Others
were taken to the fotilla Of 30 re-
lief ships anchored in a great half
moon around the wreck.
Helpless soldiers in stretchers
were lowered over the slippery sides
Of the wrecked steamer. They were
taken aboard launches from the
cruisers Des NIoines and Columbia.
and transferred 20 relief vessels
rolling in the heavy swell as near
20 the Northern Pacific as they dared
approach.
Submarine patrol boat No 2eS
took the first load OF troops who
were able 10 help themselves over
TO the transport H. r. Mallory. The
patrol craft dashed alongside the
Northern Pacific in full view OF
crowds Of spectators ashore ard
clung there. bobbing like q cork
while 150 khaki-clad men slipped
down a rope ladder 70 her decks.
Three tugs passed HawSers 10 the
stranded ship. ready for one more
effort 20 haul her of the sandbar
AT high tide this attempt was made
but the rough water was a big han
dicap. The fussy little tugboats
were buffeted about. while the lines
slackened and tautened with jerk.
that threatened 10 snap them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-03

dent and the knIg, chatting merrily.
walked TO the edge Of the platform
and inspected the troops lined up
there. They were accompanied by
the prince OF Udine, American Am
bassador Page and Italian Ambassa-
dor Cellere.
The American embassy staff, the
British. japanese ambassadors and
American military officials stood
grouped around the threshold of the
waiting room, under decorations of
American and allied flags. which al
so covered every smoke blackened
pillar in the station.
Greets More Officials.
After inspection Of the guard OF
honor, the president and his party
spent 10 minutes shaking hands witt
this second group Of officials. They
then entered the royal carriages. As
the carria ges rolled out OF the sta
ton. the president was given a rous-
ing greeting by British and Ameri .
can officers. American Red Cross
and 7. NJ. c. A. workers, and rep
resentatives OF every American mill
tary mission in Rome, who were
grouped about the exit.
At the same time. the commander
Of the Rome garrison gave a sharp
order, which hundreds Of officers
repeated, and more than 5000 SOL
diers presented arms. while one OF
the largest crowds Rome has ever
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-03

In addition to flags and bunting
there were countless Venetian masts.
topped with winged victories. allied
flags and the coat OF arms Of every
redeemed city. In the reviewing
stand on the square sat the mayors
Of Rome. Trent. Triest Fiume and
Spalato.
In front Of the Fine Arts build
ing. hundreds Of societies were
massed. A group Of returned emf
grants greeted Wilson i'm English.
gis replied, repeatedly waving his
MAJ and smiling meTrily. but his
words were unintelligible because
Of the clamor Mrs. Wilson re-
sponded to the emigrants' greeting
by waving a large bouquet OF Amer
lean Beauties
Crowd at Quirinal.
When the party reached the quir-
inal. a monster crowd massed out
side and cheered for several min
utes. The personnel Of the foreign
Office. thronging the windows and
balconies, Joined in the shouts.
The insistent cheering repeatedly
brought the Wilson's out onto the
balcony OF the palace.
During the procession from ths
station 10 the palace. several SQUAD
rons of airplanes few overhead.
church bells were rung and guns o..
the city's forts doomed out the rova!
salute
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-03
To USE HUN SHIPS
Vessels Seized by Allies to
Bring Home Yankees.
BY FRED s. FERGUSON.

By United Press:
PARIS, Jan. 3.-German mer-
chant ships. surrendered 70 the al
lies under the terms OF the armis-
tice, soon will be available for trans
porting American troops home. IL
was learned from an authoritative
source today. Official announcement
TO this eqect is expected shortly
II return for the use OF German
ships the United States will employ
American tonnage in carrying food
supplies 20 Europe.
The arrangement. it is understood
was made by American officials and
has been accepted in principle by
their allied associates. Only mino:
details remain 70 De worked out.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-03
ALLIED LEADERS AGREE
ON NEW CONFEDERATION

By United Press:
VIENNA. Jan. 3.-Pr-s't Wilson.
Premier Lloyd George and Premie-
Clemenceau have agreed on 'crea-
ton OF a new German confedera-
ton under Bavaria's direction" &C
cording TO an announcement MADE
by Pres't MaSaryk Of the Czecho-
Slovaks. a Prague dispatch reported
today.
Masaryk was said 20 have stated
that this scheme included destruc-
ton OF Prussian supremacy. separat-
ing the privinces OF POsen, Silesis
and the Rhine. destruction of Hun
garian supremacy by separation Of
all lands in which the Hungarian
tongue is not spoken. and esta blish
ment OF a Danube Czecho-SlovaS :
confederation including German
Austria.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-03
BRITISH FLYER RISES
$4,000 FEET, SETS
NEW ALTITUDE RECORD
Pilot and Observer Suffer Frozen
Feet and Hands During
Record Flight.
Br limited Press

By United Press:
IPSWICH. England, Jan. "a
new world airplane altitude OF 30,-
500 feet had been established here
today by Capt. Lang. pilot, and
Lieut.. Blowers, observer. Their
motor stopped at that height. due TO
exhaustion OF their petrol supply. but
they landed safely.
Both Lang and Blowers are in the
hospital with frozen hands and feet.
The latter tainted at 10000 when
the pipe through which he was
breathing oxygen from an especially
designed apparatus became discon-
nected He did not recover con-
sciousness until the landing was
made The flight was made In a
British built plane.
The previous altitude record was
2S.9OO feet. established by Capt.
Schroeder at Dayton, o., Sept lS,
1918. He also carried a special oxy-
gen apparatus He landed about
200 miles from his starting point
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-03
BERGER DENIES
HUNS ATTACKED
j. s. WITH SUBS
Socialist on Trial in Chicago
Declares America Was Not
Forced Into War by
Aggression.
Er United Press: :

Ey United Press:
CHICAGO, Jan. 3.-Proof is lack
ing that Germany ever attacked
America with submarines Victor
Berger told a federal jury here to-
day.
Testifying in his own defense in
The trial Of five socialist leaders
here on espionage act charges. Ber-
ger disputed the idea that America
was forced into war by aggression.
Government attorneys in cross
examination endeavored 10 bring to
light Bergert's views on war.
AS a supporter OF Philip Scheide-
mann. German socialist, federal at
torneys said, Berger had aligned
himself with the kaiser's war aims.
This Berger hotly denied. Later he
said ne knew Scheidemann to be in
favor OF wiping out Serbia and
Germanizing the Balkans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-03
SUDDEN DROP Of
MERCURY FINDS
CITY PREPARED
Thermometer Hits Six Below
Early Friday, According to
Government Observer.

Probably just TO show what he
may do a little later on in the way
of maintaining the record he estab-
lished a year ago this month, Old
Man Winter Thursday night kicked
of much OF his recent restraint.
and allowed great gusts OF unadul-
terated cold to drop or South Bend
and vicinity.
IL became apparent early Thurs
day that the weather man would
discontinue his recent camouflaging.
and was about TO get down TO work
in earnest. Weather reports from
official observatories indicated that
there was to be a decided drop In
the mercury. and the drop began 70
come early Thursday night. At mid
night Il had reached zero, and con-
tinued on its downward course un-
I'll O'Clock when il registered six
below. according to weather obser-
yer Swain. Many private thermo-
meters registered as low as II de-
grees below.
After o'clock the weather man
seemed 70 repent a little, for the
thermometer began TO show some
rise in the mercury, and at o'clock
il had risen TO four below, and at
noon it had gone up as far as two
below
Colder Tonight.
However, two below will probably
De as far up as the mercury will 90
until Saturday morning. and II NAV
take another decided drop FRIDAY
night as the weather reports pre-
dict colder for Friday night, with
rising temperature for saturday.
Fortunately no cases OF destitu-
tion have been discovered in the city
by either the police or the Asso-
ciated Charities. Chief Kline has
given orders 10 his men to be on the
lookout for families who may be
IL need Of coal and food. and the
Associated Charities is ready 10 take
care II any emergency cases that
may ne brought 20 their attention
No Coal shortage.
The cold brought some rejoicing
10 the plumbers. Several cases OF
frozen water pipes were reported
Friday morning as the result OF fam
lilies forgetting 10 turn of tho wateI
Thursday night.
Fortunately, too, there does no;
appear TO be any marked coal shor-
| tage in the city, people generally
having laid in a sufficient supply to
get over the present mercury drop
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-03
WORLD FAMOUS PORTRAIT
PAINTER DIES ON FRIDAY

By United Press
CINCINNATI. o.. Jan. Frank
Duveneck. 20 years old. noted por-
trait painter. who was awarded I
gold medal at the Panama Exposi-
tion. died today OF cancer.
He was rated By John Singer'
Sargent. famous English painter as
the greatest talent Of the brush OF
this generation.
Duveneck was born IN Covington
Ky.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-03
BY HENRY WOOD.

by United Press:
ROME, Jan. S.-Pres't Wilson's
special train arrived at the station
here punctually at 1890 o'clock this
morning.
A tremendous cheer went up as
the train stopped in front OF the
royal waiting room. which had been
transformed into a gaily decorated
rarlor. carpeted with rich tapestries
and replete with rare flowers.
The president alighted on the rug
covered platform and was heartily
greeted by King Victor Emmanuel,
Queen Elena, and the duchess d
Aosta. Mrs. Wilson also was cordial
ly received by the royal couple and
thelr retInue.
Greeted Along Route.
The reception was a magnified
echo OF the greeting that had been
gwen the presidential party along
the whole route from Paris TO
Rome. When the presentations had
been made at the station, the presi-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-03
RODMAN WOULD
SINK HUN SHIPS
u. S. Admiral Urges Destruc-
tion of Capital Vessels,
Saving Minor Craft.
By Uuited Press

By United Press:
WASHINGTON, Jan. Admiral
Hugh Rodman. commander of the
American squadron in the North sea,
has recommended the sinking OF all
surrendered German capital ships.
he told the house naval affairs COM
mittee.
The submarines, destroyers and
other minor craft should be kept,
Rodman said.
BOSTON, Jan. Six United
States naval vessels arrived hero
early today from patrol duty in
European waters.
The ships are the Stevens, Cas-.
sin. jenkins, Paulding, Trip and
Cunningham.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-03
Meet Dazzllng SiRht.
VIII Talk to People of Italy

Press:
ROME 3-Pursuing his policy the a
preliminary
the of Italy talked
he
industrial of Milan
row night
presidents i'm viii
delivered a a O
called Mother of King
of
historic Captoline HILL where ne
Important conferences
with
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-03
ITALIAN CAPITAL is
EN- FETE FOR DAY
President VIII Make Important Speech Formal Dinner
Tonight and Plans Visit to Indus
trial Centers.

seen, massed behind the troops, gavo
the president the city's popular well
come.
The president, deeply touched by
the demonstration, remained with
hat In hand for several minutes.
In the first carriage were the
kings aides and Rear Admiral Gray
son. In the second were the king
and the president while the third
contained the queen, Mrs. Wilson
and the duchess d'Aosta. The latter
two vehicles were surrounded by
the kings bodyguard OF mounted
Cuirassiers. A number Of other car
riages and automobiles followei,
bearing members OF the suites and
cabinet members.
Meet Dazzling Sight.
The procession made It's way
slowly through the streets, TO the
accompaniment Of unceasing cheers
When It reached Esedra Square.
dazzling sight met the eyes OF those
in the cortege.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-03
NEW TAX LAW
Proposed Legislation For In
diana Explained to Men.
Is Tinted Press

By Tinted Press
INDIANAPOLIs. Ind. Jan. g.
The proposed tax legislation TO be
presented TO the legislature. open
ing next Thursday. was explained 20
county assessors Of the state. meet
ing here today BY Fred A. Sims.
member OF the state taxation com
mission.
Senators and representatives who
attended the meeting were urged 20
support the bill BY Sims.
Sims explained that the proposed
changes In the taxation system
would not raise the taxes, but would
equalize them.
The bill has been printed and dis
tributed among those attending the
meeting as well as mem bers OF the
legislature.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-03

COPENHAGEN, Jan. 3.-GeTman
troops cOoperated with British naval
forces in suppressing a pro- -bolshevib
demonstration at Riga. "A Berlin dis
patch reported today.
In compliance with a request OF
the Lithuanian government, the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-03
KAHN PLANS To
CD To EUROPE
FOR WAR DATA
Peace Time Military Policy of
United States Will be De-
ferred Until Republi-
cans Control.

~ United Press:
WASHINGTON. Jan. ,. -
Sec'y of War Baker today ad-
vocated a temporary volunteer
army OF 100000 men 10 facili-
tate the quick discharge of the
men WHO have already seen
service. 4 bill TO authorize the
organization OF this army soon
will be submitted 10 congress,
Baker told the house military
committee. The army, he cX-
planned, would be Of temporary
nature and designed 60 hasten
the disqualification OF the pres
cnt forces.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-03
By Cable
From
The Wide World

BY United Press:
PRAGUE. Jan. To-day the
Czecho -Slovaks celebrated their first
free New Year in four centuries.
The city was gay with flags; the
Stars and Stripes being seen every
where in anticipation OF the arrival
of Americans. Scarce food and ex-
orbitant prices failed TO dampen the
ardor of the peoples jubilation.
Italy. are bringing relief supplies
and food.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-03
NAY RAISE INTEREST
RATE on NEXT LOAN
BY United Press:

T
NEW YORK. Jan. S.-The
next Liberty loan will bear AZ
percent interest, according 10 re-
ports in financial circles here to-
day. The issue is expected TO be
for $1,000, 600, 600. It probably
will be a short term issue-five
years, some think.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-03
HOOVER is DIRECTOR OF
FOOD RELIEF MEASURES
b. niteG Press

kF mlfe0 Press.
PARIS. Jan. s.-Herbert Hoover
has been designated director general
OF food relief measures in restored.
neutral and enemy territories. IL was
ofnc!aily announced today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-03
BOYS OF BATTERY F
LEAVE COAST FOR
HOME ON SATURDAY
Ey United 9ress

Ey United HresE
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Jan. 8.
The 18Th field artillery. com
posed OF former Indiana guards
men now at Camp Merritt. y. J..
VIII entrain tomorrow for Fort
Benjamin Harrison. according 20
official information received at
the fort TODAY. The l89th will
leave on sunday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-01-03

Gy United Press;
WASHINGTON. Jan. S.-Rep.
Dent. chairman of the house mill
tary affairs committee. has refused
TO handle the war departments re-
organization bill. it became known
today Dents insurgency on this
measure practically makes it certain
that the peace time military policy
of this nation will not be decided by
the present democratic congress.
Rep Kahn. who will become
chairman OF the committee when
the republicans assume control or
the congress after March 4, will go
70 europe this spring TO confer with
Gen. Fershing and allied military
leaders. Upon data thus gathered,
Kahn will build an army reorganiza-
ton bill. Kahn and his republican
colleagues already have the general
stafrs plan slated for the waste
basket
Dent Refuses Cooperation.
This situation is believed largely
responsible for delay in presenting
the bill to congress. The war col
lege has been working on the meas
ure for some time.
"I have told Sec'y OF War Baker
that 7 will not handle an army re-
organization bill at this session OF
congress" Dent said today. 1T
would be silly TO try TO put such a
measure through in the so working
days remaining at this session OF
congress-
Kahn Going 70 Europe.
Kahn's statement was an indiCa-
tion Of the dissatisfaction many
committee members feel with the
attitude OF the general staff.
Before enter into the considera-
ton or an army bill 7 want 20 hear
from Gen. Pershiug and Gen. Lig-
gett and others who have seen &C
tual hghting on the other side, -
Kahn said obviously we cannot get
them here for this session OF con-
gress
Furthermore I am going 20 EU
rope Immediately after this session
Of congress 70 find out what 7 can
OF the English. French and Belgian
army plans and talk 70 any Of our
officers who may still be on the other
side AZ that time.
"An aruYy reorganization bill can
not pass this session Of congress, buS
an army appropriation bill will have
10 be assed."
some Problems Involved.
As members OF the house and SEN
ate military committees view g. fix.
ing of a peace military policy in
wolves. among others. decision con
ceruine the following
Future of the national guard
Size of the standing army. both
mobile and reserve.
Universal military training
Disposition OF army cantonments
Upon All these questions there is
= wide variance OF opinion.