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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-23

lacIede, Mo-, Awaits the
Coming of Its Greatest Son,
. Who Will Arrive There From
St. Louis Today.
WILL SPEND CHRISTMAS
IN LINCOLN WITH SISTER
Enters Into Holiday Spirit at
St. Louis-Tosses Confetti
and -TiIts Paper Cap at Rak-
ish Angle on Head.

Laclede, Mo-, Dec. 22.-All dressed
up, Laclede awaits the visit tomor-
row of its greatest son. Gen. John ].
Pershing. Flags and tricolored
bunting form a canopy over the
main and only street of the town
and an air of expectancy prevails.
When the general arrives he will
be met by Gov. Frederick ID. Gard
ner of Missouri, a group personal
boyhood friends, band and admir-
ers from more than one state. Gen-
,eral Pershing will make his head
quarters while here at the house in
which he spent his youth prior to
the day he left for West Point, 38
years ago. An organization Of wom-
ell to cook an old-time dinner to be
served in the dining room of the
Pershing home has been perfected
by Mrs. Clay Bigger, one of the old
friends of the, general.
In behalf of friends, schoolmates
and neighbors loving cup will be
presented to General Pershing. On
the cup are the four gold stars of a
general.
A public reception will be held in
the city" hall The general will
leave Laclede tomorrow night for
Lincoln, Neb, to spend Christmas
with sister, Mrs. D. NJ, Butler.
Continuous Ovation.
y
St Louis, Dec. ~. = General
Pershing was given continuous
ovation today on his first visit to
his native state since before the war.
The elimination of busy day
came with a mass meeting at the
Coliseum tonight where thousands
we're Unable to get in. AS General
Pefshing entered band struck up
Home, Sweet Home"
l. The general warned against radi-
calism and declared no one who ever
wore the uniform would ally with
wavers of the red flag. He urged
universal military training and
praised the valor and efficiency of
the A. E. F.
Genera, Pershing was presented
with gold cask by the city and an
18-inch loving cup by the national
Polish commission of the United
States.
General Decorates War Hero.
The general decorated Sergeant
NJ. B. Ellis, acclaimed Missouri's
greatest war hero, with the Con-
gressional Medal of Honor. This
afternoon he laid the cornerstone
Of a public school named in his
honor and was the guest of $500
former service men at the city hall.
He referred to the former soldiers
as "buddies" and shook hands with
every one of them.
At a Chamber of Commerce ban
quet at noon the general entered
into the holiday spirit of things and
tossed confetti freely. He donned a
paper cap and wore it at-a rakish
angle over his left eye.
This morning he reviewed troops
at Jefferson barracks and led a
parade through the business section.
His 10-year-old son, Sergeant"
Warren, was with him today.
He will depart tomorrow for
Laclede, Mo. Gov. Frederick D.
Gardner will present him with gold
medal there as token of esteem
from the commonwealth of Mis-
sotri.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-23
Fire at Falls City
Burns Two Buildings,
With $4,000 Loss


Falls City, Neb., Dec. 22.-(Spe-
cial Telegram. THE baker shop of
Jacob Hunker, west of the court
house square. was found to be on
fire at ] o'clock Monday morning.
The flames got beyond control and
spread to the adjoining building of
the Penny store and both places
were completely destroyed, caus-
ing a loss of about $4,000, insured
for probably 100000.
Weaver, Miles and Morehead
owned the larger building. Their
loss was $4,000.
The Hunker building and contents,
including the Y. w. c. A., was a
loss of $4,000. The Penny store
loss was $4,000.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-23
HAVE YOU A LITTLE
DBUNNY IN YOUR HOMER"

Paris, Dec. 22.-"Have you a lit-
tie bunny in your homer" 1t is the
vogue in Paris. Viscountess De
Boislandeys started it and fashion,
able Parisiennes are rapidly dispos.
ing Of their Pekinese pets and
adopting instead the gentle art OF
rabbit raising.
The Dummies" accompany their
mistresses on automobile trips and
to teas and have taken the dog
sie's" place in the. boudoir. Wis
countess De Boislandeys states her
rev tets are highly intelligent. She
has trained them to beat a jazz drum
in accompaniment to popular dances.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-23
Senator Fre|inghuysen Says
Government Agre ement
With Miners Means Public
Must ''Pay the Piper"
LOOKS FOR INCREASE
IN PRICE OF FUEL
Praises Stand Taken by Dr.
Garfield, Who Recently Re.
signed as Fuel Administrator
Over Terms of Settlement.

: Washington, Dec. 22.-Praising
the stand taken by DR.. H. A. Gar
field, who recently resigned as fuel
administrator because of disagree
ment with the strike settlement,
Senator Frelinghuysen said:
"The present plan which incurred
the hostility of DR.. Garfield and
caused his resignation, islacceptable
to the miners because it opens the
door to further demands and fur
ther wage increases, which the pub
lie must pay.
"The miners are expecting that
additional raise as result OF this
agreement. Chairman Lewis, in his
address to his men, December 10.
1919, speaks of the probability of
further increase in all classiflcations
of labor when the commission lin
ally makes its award.
Secret Deal Made.
"There must have been some
secret deal made, in addition to the
signed agreement. In any event
the public may look for an increase
in the price OF coal or another strike.
There was a vital principle in
volved in this contest and that was
ignored in the. settlement Of this
strike, namely, shall the law be su-
prelne or shall an organization, a
class, hold itself above the law, and
refuse obedience thereto wheA its
selfish interests come in conflict
with the public good.
II was opposed even to the raise
of f4 per cent, authorized by DIR.
Garfield. 1t should never have been
granted. Though ostensibly coming
out of the pockets of the operators,
it involves an addition to the cost
of production of hundreds of mil
lions of dollars and makes practical
ly Impossible any reduction to the
consumer for two or three years to
come.
Increase Objectionable.
"If that concession is objection
able, how much more Objectionable
is the possibility of any further in
crease such as Mr.. Lewis, acting
chairman of the United Mine Work
ers, has assured his men they are
likely to secure under the agree
ment with the attorney general,
which Mr.. Lewis, himself, says diff
fers materially from the PROPOSE
| ton made by DR.. Garfield
THAT is what the miners ex-
pect. 1t was upon that basis, upon
that assurance. that they were will
ing to obey the law.
at will be a sad day for Ameri-
ca if obedience to the law must be
purchased in this manner. I am
opposed to such a proposition and
I believe the American people are
opposed to it,
Howat in jail.
indianapolis, Dec. 22.-Alexander
Howat. president of the Kansas dis
trict. No. IA, of the United Mine
Workers of America, tonight is in
| Jail here awaiting hearing on a
charge of contempt of court for al
legged violation OF the federal court
injunction against furtherance of the
strike of coal miners. Hearing has
been set for next Monday at 2 p. M
Howat appeared in federal court
| Continued on Page Two. Column Four
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-23
Grants Stays of Execution
in Case Of IL Negroes

Little Rock, Dec. 22.-Governor
Brough granted stays of execution
of 80 days to the IL Phillips county
negroes who are under sentence of
death for participating in the insur-
rection in Phillips county last Octo-
Der. The stays were granted to
permit attorneys for the negroes to
appeal their cases to the Arkansas
supreme court
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-23
IRISH CANNOT
SEPARATE FROM
BRITISH EMPIRE
Premier Lloyd George Outlines
Governments Home Rule
Proposals.

London, Dec. 22-Premier Lloyd
George outlined the governments
proposals for Ireland in long state
ment in the house of commons to-
day. Speaking with great delibera-
ton and emphasis he declared:
Great Britain cannot accept sep
sration. The people who think Brit
ain can be forced into it have not
read the story of the last five years"
Loud cheers greeted this declara-
ton. In All eloquent pero-ation, the
premier said;
ut is always the right time to do
the right thing, and Britain can af-
ford now more than ever to take the
initiative. No one will now suspect
her of conceding from weakness.
The land that by its power destroyed
the greatest military empire i'll the
world will not be suspected of quail
ing before a band OF wretched as
sassins.
"The world will know that we are
entering upon the task prompted by
the deep sense of justice which sus-
tained this land through these last
years OF sacrifice"
Galleries Crowded.
The house and galleries were
crowded, but it was noticeable that
no nationalist members were present
when the premier began his address.
Extra precautions had been taken
to have guards at all the entrances
and careful scrutiny was exercised
in order to prevent possible "Sinn
Fem disturbances"
The premier began by remark;ng
upon the extreme difficulty of the
task" difficult indeed" he said
after such a discreditable outrage
as has just been perpetrated at Dub
lin."
He characterized the attempt on
Vlseount French, the lord lieutenant
OF Ireland. as one of the most cow
ardly and foolish incidents in the
history of political crime. He was
glad the chiefs of the Catholic
church had fastened to denounce it
Nobody Wants 1914 Act.
Reviewing the position of Irish
affairs he said that nobody in Ire
land wanted the act of 1914. In the
Existing circumstances no possible
scheme for Irish home rule was
universally acceptable and parlia-
ment must assume the responsibility
and propose what it thought fair
and just.
A settlement would be found not
in the enactment but in the working
of home rule scheme. He admit
ted that plenty of mistakes had been
made on both sides; there were also
follies and crimes.
But" he added, 1--WE want that
chapter closed-not to ask who is
to blame, but to set matters right
The governments new bilt pro-
vides briefly fer the creation of two
legislatures in Ireland with full con-
stituent powers to create single
Irish legislature to discharge al
powers not specifically reserved tc
the imperial parliament. A clause
in the bill will protect the rights ot
minorities. The question of uniting
these, two Irish legislatures irto one
body rests with the Irish people, the
consent of the imperial parliament
not being required.
Apparent Weakness Explained.
What appeared to be a weakness
in the governments proposal was
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-23
PROMISE RETURN OF
CHILD THOUGHT DEAD.

Atlantic City, N. J., Dee. 22.-
"Your boy will be returned to you
on December a." A postcard bear
ing this message was received by
Mrs. Hercules Dansey, mother Of
Billy" Dansey, whose body, prac-
tically reduced to q skeleton. is be-
lieved to have been found recently.
There was no signature on the card,
which was postmarked Philadelphia.
Detective Nusbrum, who has been
working on the case, declared the
writing was somewhat similar to
that in the ~. p" letters received
from Newark between the time the
boy disappeared and when the body
was found
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-23
Allied Heads Decide on
Answer to German Note

Paris, Dec. 22--The heads of the
allied delegation have decided upon
the text of the reply of the allies
to the last German note concerning
clauses in the armistice which have
not been carried out and the COM
pensation demanded for the sinking
of the former German feet in Scapa
Flow.
The note will be presented Tues
day. 1t is firm in tone and makes
known to Germany precisely what
the allies require Of it.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-23
GREAT SHIPMENT OF
DISTILLED 10Y" ENROUTE.

Lexington, KY, Dec. Z2.-Ihe
greatest shipment of whisky on rec
ord is now enroute to- the Atlantic
coast from Kentucky distilleries.
The shipment comprises 220 car
loads, 5000 gallons to car, total
of 100000 gallons, valued at $50 a
gallon, or a total of $24,000000. A
big revolving turrent equipped with
a searchlight and manned by armed
guards was placed on the roof of a
big distiIlery } near Newport, KY.
There are $4,000 barrels of whisky
stored in this distillery, which is sit
uated near the river.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-23
RIGHT
R E E ZY
BITS OF NEWS
MAN WHO DECRIED
RELIGION ASPHYxIATED.

La Fayette. Ind, Dec. 22.-Martin
]. Jenners, 81, who created a sensa-
ton in Indiana a few years ago
when he erected a monument for
himself in local cemetery en- which
was inscribed his objection TO all
religion, was found asphyxiated in
his room.
Jenners was the oldest native
born resident of La Fayette. The
inscription on his monument reads:
MY only objection to religion is
that it is not true.
II Cor. XIV So, S. S. XVI, ID. No
preaching, no praying, no psalm
singing on this lot"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-23
PRINCESS PATRICIA
BECOMES A MOTHER.

London, Dec. 22.-Lady Ramsay,
formerly Princess Patricia of Con-
naught, gave birth to son Sunday.
Princess Patricia was married to
Commander Alexander Roiert Maule
Ramsay Of the royal navy in Febru-
ary of this year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-23
FOX LEADS LEGISLATORS
RIGHT MERRY CHASE.

WashingtoM>Dec. IA full-sized
fox seampered through The snow
covered capitol grounds here, con-
grcssmen, attaches and visitors join
ing in the chase which ended at the
peace monument at the main en-
trance. George NJ. Green, passing
on niotorcycle, caught the animal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-23
Say Girl Forged to
Buy Mother a Present

Peggy Hall, Pullman hotel, want
ed to buy little Christmas token
for her mother so she forged a
check for $40 and passed it at the
Brandeis Stores. according to De-
tectives Palmtag and Finn, who ar
rested her. Peggy is charged at
central station with forgery,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-23
PEACE MOVES gain IMPETUS.
NO ISSUE OF THE BEE
ON CHRISTMAS DAY

In order to give all
employees of The Bee a
complete holiday, there
will be no issue of the
paper Christmas day.
We feel sure the readers
and advertisers will
cheerfully, for this spe-
cial occasion, accommo-
date themselves to this
arrangement.
THE OMAHA BEE.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-23
THE WEATHER..

Generally fair Tuesday and prob
ably Wednesday: not much change
in temperature.
Nourly 1euepernturea.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12
School Is DeriUing
Good Income From Oil
Found On It's PROPERTY

The Sunshine Hill school district In
Wichita county, Texas enjoys the dis
tinctiOn OF probably being the only
school in the state which is engaged
in the oil business and getting a good
revenue from the regular One-eighth
royalty.
The teacher OF this school is Miss
Opal Russell and neither she nor her
board Of trustees have to worry about
her salary Of 500 a month for teach
ing about 80 youngsters or any other
school expenses in reason Her salary
IS said to be away above the average
in Wichita county. all on account OF
oil royalties never running less than
500 a month and averaging $40.
Over q year ago chance led some
drillers 10 Sunshine Hill. where stood
the little school house It was deter
mined that that school lot was exactly
on the apex Of the anticline and the
sUm Of $500 in lease money was forth
coming When the drillers' bit found
oil down some 500 to zoo feet the
district has been able TO pay a decent
salary to the teacher. bank S2941.I5.
buy $500 worth Of Liberty bonds and
reduce the district school tax TO five
cents.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12
BigNe10 WeUIn
the BNYkbH9nett
FiedBrOMghth
Another Big Well In Brech-
enridge Field; Stephens
County Booms.

Dallas, Tex March 12.-Burkbur
nett has a big new we'll The McAIann
company brought in a 5000 barrel well
Tuesday. No further reports are OBJ
tainable.
The Gladys Bell No. in Hamilton
county is expected in any hour. Drill
ing is now at 1900 feet
The Carey well continues to make
stephens county famous. The gage is
now showing $1,000 barrels a day. It
is the property Of the Mid-Kansas
company and is in the Caddo pool
Another stephens Well.
Another monster well from present
indications viii be one Of the Gulf
Production company in section p and
is between the Monitor and Sinclair
wells. The wen is only in the top OF
the sand and is making 600 barrels a
The White well Of the same COM
pany in Stephens county, three-quar-
tiers Of a mile northeast OF the Fincher
vel. was making 1000 barrels Tuesday.
Breckenridge Pool Extended
The Breckenridge pool was extended
when the Grosclose well, OF
the Texas company, two miles south
feet Although the well has not hit
the sand It spurted oil for few
seconds.
A wen on the Texas company on the
Graham ranch in Young county, ap-
pears to be a good prospect. The we'll
is making 100 barrels while water is
still on.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12
50LDIERSF FIGHT
GASOLINE FIRE
U. S. Reclamation Offices
At Ysleta Partially
DESTROYED.

Fire originating in the ignition OF a
quantity Of gasoline and oil by the
overturning Of a lantern partially
destroyed the offices Of the United
States reclamation service at Ysleta
Tuesday night at 1850 o'clock. The
gasoline filling station in which the
fire originated was totally destroyed
by the flames, and several explosions
which tore down the sides OF the
building
Soldiers Aid.
The flames were extingufshed by
the formation Of a bucket brigade BY
employees of the reclamation service
and members Of troop F, Seventh cav
airy commanded by Lieut. John NJ
Bethel Several fire extinguishers
brought by VIM. Lowenstein were also
used effectively.
Holds Up Autos.
Shortly after the fire broke out q
police line was formed on the county
road by the Seventh cavalrymen and
a large number Of automobiles con-
tanning FL PasOans were held up IN
til the fire was under control. it be-
ing feared that damage would be
caused by the explosions. The fire
fighters devoted their efforts to keep
ing the flames away from a large
tank containing gasoline
as il was thought If the tank became
hot il would explode and destroy
many nearby buildings
Fire Fighter Hurt.
Frank Royce Of the reclamation
service, received a severe cut on the
hand while engaged in fighting the
flames to prevent their spreading to
the reclamation office. The flames
which at times were 100 feet high,
were seen from Clint and FL Paso,
and many automobile parties left for
the scene.
Bullets Pierce Tank.
Several iron drums containing au-
tomobile oil which IL was thought
might explode under the terrific heat
caused by the flames were puncturec
by shots from pistols OF Texas rangers
during the earlier part Of the fire
The bullets caused the oil to run out
1f the drums in streams and prevented
an explosion
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12
TALKS On Safety.



CTREET CARS are Of great weight,
y therefore cannot always be stopped
suddenly. and certainly cannot turn
out TO pass objects on the track.
Drivers should always recognize
the rights Of street cars and remem-
ber-
The Texas court. speaking through
Judge Jenkins. in the case Of Austin
Electric Railway company vs. Faust
OBS s. W 4b1). says: while street
car companies have no exclusive right
to the use OF streets, II may be said
that they have a preferential right
TO a certain extent. arising from the
character Of their operation they have
at least an equal right with others to
the use OF the street; their cars can
not turn aside. as can an ordinary
vehicle, and are not so easily stopped
as are ordinary vehicles going at the
same speed Also. If street cars,
when proceeding along an open street
at a proper rate Of speed. when other
vehicles or foot travellers are cross
ing the street in plain view Of each
other. when either could stop until the
other has passed. II the street car
must give the preference. under such
cirCum instances 70 ordinary travellers,
and stop until such vehicles or foot
travellers have crossed the street, Il
might amount to greatly lesseniug
the efficiency OF street cars as
Of conveyance 10 the great
detriment Of the public"
IN passing a street car never pass
to the left just 70 save a minutes
time, il may mean an accident
These are provisions Of the state
law and are meant to facilitate move
ment OF traffic and prevent accidents. |
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12
Lots Of Folks Depend
On Shibs To Come

low often We hear OF the things
l 1 that are to happen when our ship
comes IN"
People have their ambitions fed up
on the hopes Of what the future is to
bring for them. It's the Joy OF an
ticipation.
Of al the ships sent out. the most
Of them have speculation in their
cargo
The most Of those that never came
back are those which were overloaded
with too high hopes.
The ones that sail along under the
colors OF -a-chance-to-lose" are
the ones whose sudden and unpre-
dicted disasters shock the world
It's usually the little inconspicuous
endeavOrs. built on honest principles
and sincerity. rather than on visions
and graft; those that are pushed out
and then. forgotten. that are the ones
to turn up at the most opportune mo-
Drummer. viii preside
It's simply a case OF fortune bring
ing in some boats that are not steered-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-03-12
Drill Untried Areas
In The Pecos VdlIeu

Among new prospective drilling op-
eratiOns expected in the PecOs river
valley. about Dayton in Eddy county,
New Mexico, Aubry smith. Of OIL Hill
Kan, who recently spent some time
in that section. is negotiating for q
block Of land in the Seven Rivers sec
ton He claims that he is organizing
a company with 100000 capitalize
ton and viii soon be ready for active
operations.
Chas- S. Brown, OF Oklahoma City,
writing from Cisco, Tex is quoted as
saying that q new deep test viii soon
be commenced in the vicinity OF what
is known as the Brown" well, north
east OF Dayton. Mr.. Brown is the
owner OF the Brown" well which Is
known as the flowing artesian we'll
which has produced more oil than
any other in the valley A small for
tune has been spent on this well try
ing TO case off the water. but with
out avail
Lee VANDERBILT and associates Of
Eldorado, Kans-. have moved a rig TO
section 3. township p south, range %
east, 70 start a test on land they had
located under the United States placer
mining law.