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Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-14
MAN CONVICTED
OF ARSON GETS
|0NE TO 20 YEARS
Motion for New Trial of
Weaver 0verruled-ThreW
Gasoline at Court
House Fire.

Henry Louis Weaver, convicted
of arson in burning the court house.
after trial before a jury in Dis
trict Judge Redicks court last
week, was sentenced to one to>S0
years in the penitentiary by Judge
Redick yesterday after his motion
for new trial had been overruled.
Weaver is the first man tried and
the first man convicted of an Of
Tense in connection with the court
house riots of September 28. Cour-
ty Attorney Shotwe1l conducted the
prosecution.
Weaver admitted that he threw a
can of gasoline, but alleged that an
unidentified man held gun pointed
at his side to compel him to throw
the gasoline. He said he finally
threw it on the court house lawn.
Ralph Snyder, acquitted Thurs
day after trial on a charge Of con-
spiracy to commit the murder Of
Will Brown, the negro lynched by
the mob the night Of September 2S
was released under $1,50O bond yes
terday to await trial on a charge of
unlawful assemblage and rioting.
George Davis will be placed on
trial Monday on a charge of assault
with intent to murder Mayor Smith
the night of the riot.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-14
Allied Premiers Meet
In London to Talk
Over Turk Situation

London, Dec. 13.-The British
prime minister, David Lloyd George,
and the French premier, NJ. Clemen-
ceau, Saturday night completed a
three days conference on the main
outstanding international questions
relating to the peace settlement,
Principally that concerning Turkey.
Ihe~American, Japanese and Italian
ambassadors and French and British
financial experts were called in at va
rious times while the Italian foreign
minister. Signor Scialoia. took a
prominent part.
The conference covered wide
range Of subjects and brief official
statement issued tonight records that
satisfactory agreements" were ar
rived at on all outstanding points,"
So far as known the American
ambassador, John w. Davis, partici-
pated only IN the Adriatic discussion.
lie emphatically denied the report
that the conference had submitted
proposals to President Wilson for
the revamping of the treaty and that
he had been called in to discuss
them. What was wanted Of him, or
what advice he may have given, is
carefully concealed.
:. The London political writers are.
at wide variance regarding the pro-
ceedings Of the conference, none of
them apparently being really in
formed as to what is transpiring.
Premier Clemenceau will leave for
Paris Sunday
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-14
EUPHRATES LAND
OFFERED AMERICANS.

New York, Dec. IA thousand
acres of the richest farming land in
the historic Euphrates valley in
Turkish Armenia has been Offered
to "any American farmer who will
cultivate it BY modern American
methods" and teach his neighbors
how to do likewise on their ad-
Joining properties, it was announced
by the Near East Relief here. Farm
ers in the valley have pooled parcels
Of their land in one big tract, which
they have agreed to turn over to
the newcomer on the single provis-
ion that he instructs them by prac-
tical example, it was added.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-14
WANT EMPEROR
BACK ON EAGLE.

Berlin, Dec. 13.--"The German
emperor must return on the wings
of the Prussian eagle; we want no
emperor from southern Germany.
will say no more.
DR.. Rump, q clergyman. made this
statement in a speech before the
Conservative Prussian league at a
meetingSheld in protest against the
policy of Pr. Matthias E-zberger.
the vice chancellor and finance min
ister.
1--WE want Hindenburg for presi-
dent of the Prussian league. ] trust
in him, render homage to the man
in Amerongen, and remain faith
fui in my allegiance to the crown
prince" added DR.. Rump.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-14
FUEL REST TRICTI0nS LIFTED
GRIFFITH AND SIX
STARS BELIEVED
LOST IN ATLANTIC
Yacht Grey Duck. With
Party of Thiry-Six,
Disappears.

New York, Dec. 13.-Members of
the theatrical profession showed rhe
keenest interest tonight N reports
from the south of the missing yacht
Grey Duck with David w. Griffith
and his party on board The un-
certainty was increased when it was
reported that Richard Barthelms,
widely known screen actor, was in
Guided in the list.
Included in Mr.. Griffith's party,
according to announcement from his
Office here tonight are Miss Carroll
Dempster, leading woman a COM
parative new conner to the moving
picture world; Billy Bitter, one Of
the best known camera men of the
movies, and Anders Randolph, a
familiar figure as screen actor of
heavy parts.
Seaplane in Search.
Mama, Fla, Dec. 13.-A wireless
at midnight from Nassau said no
word had been received of the Grey
Duck. The Griffith representative
here has chartered seaplane to CO.
operate in the search. It is under
stood the Grey Duck had food on
board to last only about "a hours
and she is now more than three days
ever due,
A seapfane, which left here at 10
a. m. today. wirelessed back from
Nassau after FIVE hours scouting ad-
jacent islands, that no trace of the
Grey Duck had been seen.
A stiff gale has been blowing off
the coast for the past week. 1t was
feared that the Grey Duck had
motor trouble and might have gone
down in the storm.
The Grey Duck is 80 feet over all
with a 200-horsepower gasoline
motor.
William J. Read, mayor of Fort
Lauderdale, Fla, a town e, miles
north of Miami, a wealthy real
estate operator, and his 16-year-old
daughter, Marion, were on board
the Grey Duck. Others abroad in.
cluded Elmer Clifton, 2o: Mrs. FL
mer Clifton, 27; Jack Lloyd, mar
ried; d. w. Bitter and Mrs. Bitter;
Carol Dempster, 19; 1'heina Patten,
IA; George Macquarrie, 46, married;
Edward Philpitt, 4s, single; Logan
B. Billingsley, SO, and Hattie M.
Rillingsley.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-14
CAN'T EXPORT BOOZE
AFTER JANUARY 16.

Washington, Dec. l3-Exporta-
ton of intoxicating liquors for bev-
erage purposes will not be permitted
after January 10, when the prohibit
lion amendment becomes effective,
according to the bureau of internal
revenue. The fact that spirits are
in transit in this country on that date
or in warehouses at the port OF ex-
port, or on board ship in port will
not be regarded as compliance with
the law. 1t must be actually outside
of the territory Of the United States
on January 16, the announcement
said.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-14
SENATE DEADLOCK
IN DISCUSSION OF
PEACE WEAKENS
Both Republican and Demo-
cratic Members Make Over
lures for Compromise.

Washington, Dec. 12.-The first
definite move toward breaking the
senate deadlock on the German
peace treaty came Unexpectedly late
today on rt1e heels Of nearly three
hours Of heated discussion Of re-
sponsibility for the treaty situation.
Senator Knox, republican, PENN
sylvania, asked immediate considera-
ton for two resolutions. One would
revive his former proposal for rati-
fication of the treaty, SO far as it
would establish peace between the
United States and Germany; the
other was similar to the pending
Lodge resolution and would declare
state of peace with Germany by
action of congress, with approval of
the president.
Hitchcock Objects.
Senator Hitchcock, Nebraska, ad-
ministration leader, objected to con-
sideration of both resolutions and,
under the rules, the entire matter
went over until next week.
Mr.. Hitehcock's objections were
made despite an agreement by Sen-
ator Underwood, democrat, Ala
bama, prominent among democratic
leaders in the treaty contest, Senator
Brandegee, republican, Connections
leader in the faction seeking the
treaty's defeat and others to support
the Knox resolution.
Senator Knox's proposals came
after hot exchanges, between repub-
lican and democratic leaders over
the status Of the treaty. 1t was CO.
incident with reports from Euro
pean capitals that the negotiations
were under way towards acceptance
of some senate. reservations to the
peace treaty, with view, to bring
ing America into the foreign peace
conference.
Overtures From Both Sides.
Overtures for a compromise on
the treaty came from both republic
an and democratic sides. During
its debates Senator Lodge declared
that President Wilson must take the
initiative towards reviving action on
the treaty, but offered to consider
carefully any suggestions with re-
gard to the senate committe reser
vations Mr.. Wilson might make.
Senator Hitchcock urged a com
promise, through a committee of
conciliation, and said he "held out
the olive branch"
During the discussion, however,
Senator Hitchcock said he would
make no motion to bring up the
treaty until some understanding had
been reached in conference between
republican and democratic leaders.
THE time for debate has passed."
he said. Il think it will be very un-
wise to bring it in and have it
kicked around like a foot ball"
Senator Lenroot, criticising delay
lcont,nssd % Pags "a. Coiuma Il
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-14
Bandit KIRK IS
NOW WANTED FOR
1916 AUTO Theft.
Recently 'FurIoughed' Crimi-
nal Still Listed in Lancaster
County Records as Fugi-
tive From Justice.

Beryl c. Kirk, whose sensational
release from the state prison on
"furlough" ordered by Acting Gov
ernor B. K. Bushee, is a fugitive
from justice on the charge of an
automobile theft, according to rec
ords in the Lancaster county court.
Although Governor McKelvie has
not yet ordered the arrest Of Kirk
with a view to making him complete
his 20-year sentence for the murder
of Detective Rooney Of Omaha, the
notorious bandit is subject to ap-
prehension and trial as an automo-
bile thief, according to Deputy
United States District Attorney
Frank Peterson.
Beryl1C. Kirk and Charles B.
Kirk" are discovered to be one and
the same person, according to ad-
vices from Lincoln, which news up
sets the efforts Of Senator Bushee
and others to justify their securing
his "furlough" on the ground that
he was good citizen with clean
record before the one slip which
sent him to the state prison on
conviction of second degree murder.
Trial Postponed Indefinitely.
This latest discovery in the Kirk
scandal dates back to August 28,
1916, when "Charles B. Kirk" and
Robert Morris are alleged to have
stolen an automobile belonging to
Miss Mildred Kuntz at Lincoln.
The two men were arrested in
Omaha later the same day, in pos
session of the stolen car. Kirk was
released on a bond signed by DIR.
o. w. Farnham of Lincoln, after
the criminals friends had put up
ST 500 in cash as guarantee.
The case came up for trial on
October 18, and Frank M. Tyrell
secured a continuance until Decem-
Der /, when he secured another con-
tinuance.
On the first of the year Frank
Peterson succeeded County Attor-
ney Hager in office. The Kirk case
was never called for trial and after
the court term expired Attorney
Tyrell secured cancellation of the
bond.
New Angle to Scandal.
The case against "Charles B.
Kirk" was never dismissed, how
ever, and he-is yet listed in the rec
crds of Lancaster county court as a
fugitive from justice.
Attorney Tyrell positively identi.
CONTINUED ON Page S-A, Column 6.)
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-14
New Angle to Scandal.
Find Negro Guilty of Murder
Of DeS M0ineS Detective

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 13.-(Spe-
cial. )-Attorneys for Brownie
Browman, the negro who was con-
victed in the district court here of
the murder of Detective "Con" Nc
Carthy, declare they will file re-
quest for a new trial before Decem-
ber "a.
The jury returned verdict of
murder in the first degree and
recommended life imprisonment.
Judge Meyer will pre~~"ncs SEN
tenee on December p
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-14
BIG SHAKE-UP IN
POLICE FORCE /
COMING, RUMOR
MIR. Ringers Position as Head
of Department Assailed at
Meeting Of Business Men.

A shake-up in the city police de-
partn1ent is scheduled for the first
Of the new year, which will entirely
change the governing heads of the
department., according to runors
coming from the city hall and other
places.
These rumors say that Chief Of
Police Eberstein and Chief of De-
tectives Dunn are to resign from the
department, their designations to
take effect on January |.
The mysterious absence OF Police
Commissioner Ringer from the city
since last Monday lends additional
probability to these rumors. Mr..
Ringer left the city without telling
where he was going. Even Mayor
Smith, who is acting as police COM
missioner during Mr.. Ringers ab-
sence says he does not know where
Mr.. Ringer went.
Ringer in East.
1t is said that Mr.. Ringer is in
the east interviewing several men
he has in mind for the positions of
chief of police and inspector of
police.
Mr.. Ringers own position as po-
lice commissioner was assailed at
I meeting of big bankers and busi-
ness men of the city held secretly
week ago. 1t is reported that
Mayor Smith was present and that
the. bankers and business men de-
r1anded that Mr.. Ringer be sup
planted by some other commits
sioner.
No, that will never be done with
my vote" the mayor is reported to
have said.
"Why not?" he was asked. Y
Because he was elected by the
people and he will serve his full
term," was the mayors reported re-
sponse.
More Favorable to Chief.
Whether Mr.. Ringer can save his
own position by replacing the chief
of police and installing an inspec-
tor is doubtful. The business men
are said to be more favorable to
Chief Eberstein than they are to Mr..
Ringer, because they consider that
Eberstein at least did them good
service during the teamstsr's strike.
The disorganization and lack of
confidence in the department which
is reflected in the great wave of
crime of all kinds with which the
city is overrun is laid by the big
CONTINUED on Page s-A, Column ~
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-14
More Favorable to Chief.
Another Miniature British
War Has Been Concluded

London, Dec. l3.--Another NINA
ture British war has just been con-
cluded with the return of two col
umns operating to the northeast of
Mosul and to the southeast of
Amadia, Asiatic Turkey, after sue
cessful expeditions against the
kurds, in order, as officially stated,
to punish them for the commission
CT outrages and murders.
The troops consisted of four bat
talions of Indian infantry and a
mountain battery and three compan-
les of Assyrians. Their losses in
engagements were slight.
Civil administration has been re-
stored in the district ,nd The troops
have been Withdrawn.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-14
PROPOSE ARREST
OF FORMER KAISER.

Berlin, Dec. 13.-Arrest OF former
Einporer William or Germany, it
necessary through the intermediary
of Holland. was proposed before the
parliamentary subcommittee investi-
eating the question of war RESPONSE
bilities. A decision was postponed
until fuller information with refer
ence to prewar happenings could
be obtained.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-14
HUNGRY MAGPIEs
ATTACKING CATTLE.

Butte, Mont, Dec. 15.-Swarms OF
hungry magpies are attacking half
frozen famished range cattle in some
sections of this part Of Montana, ac-
cording to messages received from
farmers by the Butte Miner. Hum
dreds of range cattle are said to be
diving from starvation since the Sc
were weather set in.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-14
WILL BUILD $50, ,0o0. 900
HOTEL IN LONDON.

London, Dec. Isl. NJ. Bowman,
New York hotel proprietor, says:
II have not acquired the Devon
shire house in Picadilly, but hope to
do so. 1t is a wonderful site, but if
l do not get it there are alternatives.
II expect to build the best hotel
that has ever been built, not only in
London. but in the world. The cost,
including Me site, will be $4,000
GOO"
Devonshire house is valued at
$1,000, 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-14
PAPA" JOFFRE WINS
A REAL VICTORY.

Paris, Dec. 13.-New laurels were
conferred upon Marshal Joffre fol-
lowing his announcement that after a
three-months' search he has at last
found 4 new apartment.
"The achievement is well worthy
Of the victor Of the Marne," says the
League of Apartment Seekers in a
congratulatory address presented to
Papa" loire.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-14
MECHANICS AND SKILLED
LABORERS ARE BARRED.

Montreal, Dec. l3.-All mechanics
and skilled laborers will be barred
from Canada from now until spring,
il IN order in council which is ex-
pected to be passed within a few
days. is adopted. The order will not
Affect farmers and domestieA
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-14
Germans Send Reply.

London, Dec. 13.-The German re-
ply to the two >notes of the entente
powers was dispatched Friday night
to Paris by courier, according to a
Berlin wireless message. The Ger
man mission will leave for Paris
Sunday.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-14
5000 PASSENGERS
REJECTED ON SHIP.

London, Dec. 1.-THE Maure-
tania sails next "Wednesday with
1000 passengers. Three times that
7umber had to be rejected for lack
Of room.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-14
To Intern Communists.

Budapest. Dec. l3.-The intern
rnent Of 500 communists has been
ordered by the governments
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-14
INSECTICIDE IN CAKE
RESULTS IN DEATH.

Kalamazoo, Mich, Dec. l3.-After
examination of William Baker, head
cook at the Kalamazoo county in
firmary. Coroner r. G.. Cook today
decided an inquest into the deaths Of
four inmates was unnecessary. Sher-
if Eaton also accepted Bakers ex-
planation that the deaths and the Sc
rious illness Of 81 others were due to
eating Johnny cake" in the prepara-
ton OF which an insecticide was ae-
cidentally used instead of baking
powder.
One of the dead inmates. Baker
said, used the powder in his room
and instead of replacing it left it in
the pantry where the baking powder
was usually kept and where the cook
found it as he was hastily preparing
the Friday evening meal.
Little hope was. held tonight for
two OF the 81 aged men who are SUI
fering from the poison.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-14
- REF
= R IG H T
- R E E ZY
CHRISTMAS TREES
CHEAPER THIS YEAR.
BITS OF NEWS

Chicago. Dec. 13.-Christmas trees
on the local market are so per cent
cheaper than a year ago, dealers
say. Other articles for Christmas
decoration, however, have not
shared in the cut in prices.
Abundance of trees is the reason
back Of the reduced prices. Last
year trees could scarcely be obtained
because of war conditions. Now
table trees range from Is cents to
rs cents. Five-foot trees are quoted
at 81 ard Church trees" as the
large ONES are called. are priced by
some dealers at 90 cents a foot. Ar
tihcial trees which before the war
we're obtained from Germany, are
not on the market this season.
Tinsel, festoon, paper and other dec
orations remain at last years prices
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-14
THE WEATHER.

Fair Sunday and probably
Monday; rising temperature
Sunday.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-14
Probing Clark Case.

Chief Eberstein also manifested an
interest in Mr.. Clark's unlawful ar
rest last Wednesday and the mans
subsequent abuse while illegally held
a prisoner in the city Jail for three
days. He declared he would insti-
tite prcbe Immediately in order to
obtain all of the facts.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-14

"Baslng the increase on the wage
of pick miners" DR.. Garfield said,
would have resulted in securing
an average increase of 179 per cent
in wages in the industry over the
Continued on Page s-A, Column 81
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-06-10
WHEN YOU'RE sTAHIED


When you're stalled in a mudhole
or a sand pocket, don't madly re-
volve the wheels in an effort to climb
out. You only dig in the deeper.
In the first place, when you strike
a bad stretch of road, it's better to
shift gears and move slowly and
steadily through it than to try to
slam through and then stall.
Once you're stuck. tighten the
load, get helpful shoulder to the
body if you can. and try the slow,
steady application of power. If she
won't climb out and you have no
chains to put on, sometimes piece
of rope wrapped a few times around
the wheels will turn the trick.
There are several other little
things that will sometimes get you
out Of trouble:
Dig holes in front of the front
wheel to give the initial start, then
block the rear wheels and repeat the
| operation if necessary.
! Put brush in front of the rear
wheels and turn them as slowly as
possible.
Set the hand brake fairly tight, if
one wheel is on firm footing. This
destroys the action of the differential,
or fasten the mired wheel so 1t can't
turn and the other wheel will do the
work and drag the mired one out.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-06-10
Horses Deserve Protection From Flies
In Hot Weather; Sponge Baths Helpful

Stables flies are source of Keen
annoyance to work animals during
the heat of summer. Every owner
who has the welfare Of the dumb
beasts at heart should strive to allie
viate as far as possible the discom-
forts to which the horses are eX-
posed
The most logical method of abat-
ing the fly nuisance is to eliminate
all breeding places, such as manure
piles. The bureau of entomology ad-
vises that manure be kept in fly
tight pits or bins until such time
as tjcan be hauled to the fields
Pits should be conveniently located
so the manure can be easily thrown
in at the time of cleaning and SO
constructed that it can be readily
remoed. 1t is essential that flies
be prevented from reaching the ma
nure, but, as some of them will,
even though great care is exercised,
it is advisable to place a flytrap on
the pit.
batting the fly evil in the dairy
stable are also efficient in driving
the winged pests away from the
horses Among the best of these
oil, so parts of oil of tar, and 1 part
of crude carbolic acid. 1t may be
prepared at home at a cost of about
S5 cents a gallon. This spray, as
well as kerosene emulsion and other
fly repellants containing coal-tar
products, fish oil, resin, and oil of
tar, are best applied with an mex
pensive spray pump. is preferable
10 givethe horses a haSty spraying
early each morning before they go
to work. This brings best results
from the use of the fly eradicator.
Sponge Baths After Work
For the general comfort of the
work animals when they come from
the field at night it is recommended
that after the harness has been re-
moved each animal be given sponge
bath with a solution Of cool, salt
water. In case Their ar any work
gals or shoulder sores, these inju-
ries should be treated with white
lotion, which is one of the most heal
ing and soothing preparations of it's
kind for use in warm weather. White
lotion is composed of a mixture Of
drains of zinc sulphate (white vi
triol), and l pint OF water. 1t is
efficient in curing wounds, sores,
summer gals, and fistula, and should