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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-09

Detention prison, decided the au.
thorities to send all future spies to
! Wandsworth prison. 1t was neces.
sary to take the most elaborate pre-
cautions to prevent detained sus-
poets from taking their lives. They
were never allowed to use knives and
forks except under the eyes of a
guard with fixed bayonets. They
were not permitted to shave them
selves, and if they wanted their
boards removed they had to submit
to the prison barber.
THE greatest care was also taken
to see that the spies never, in any
circumstances talked or communi-
Gated in any other way with each
other. They were accordingly plac-
ed in specially constructed cells, the
furniture in which consisted of a
mattress with no sheets and only a
few books to read,
II was amazed to learn from time
TO time from a certain spy that he
was as thoroughly acquainted with
what was happening in the prison as
| was myself. Furthermore, he could
inform me most accurately as to the
hour and place of execution of an
other condemned man. was sorely
puzzled to ascertain the leakage, and
l increased the guards. The days
passed, and / was still as baffled as
ever. News continued to trickle
through from one cell to another.
Zone night my attention was ar
rested by curious intermittent
noise. 1 listened carefully. The
noise instantly ceased. Then l en-
tered certain cell, to find the spy
apparently fast asleep. l left the
cell and locked the door. l went
away, and after some time it dawn
ed on me that the only system by
which the spies could communicate
was by means of the Morse code.
My deductions were correct, for a
few days later / found one of the
kaiser's chosen agents tapping the
hot-air pipe. 1t was in this way that
he was able to conduct a most in
teresting conversation.
"The man who caused me all this
annoyance was distinguished Ger
man officer who had an energetic
career in several theaters of war.
He confessed that he had OBJ
tanned most valuable information re-
garding British submarine bases and
which would help our own ad-
miralty. l duly communicated his
statement and when I told him
later that the British naval authori-
ties knew as much as he did and
little bit more, he was astonished.
All, then he said, you're not quite
so bad as thought
"The conduct of the spies at
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-09
AUTO WILL PLAY
LEADING ROLE
IN PEACE WORK
Motors Saved France and
Now Are Winning in
the REIMBURSEMENT
Period.

THE situation which confronted
the industry at the time of the auto
mobile shows last year was an ex-
ceedingly grave one. This year the
issue we face is even more important
to the industry, and the world. For
in the period of peace and recon-
strucion the automobile must play a
gigantic part"
This was the statement of John N.
WHY'S, president of Willys-Over-
land, Inc, now the foremost figure
in the automobile world, in speak
ing of coming conditions.
Fundamentally, the automobile is
simply unit of rapid personal trans
portation. That is the reason for
its marvellous development Every
man and woman whose time was
filled with intensified duties occa-
stoned by the war appreciates the
utility role of the automobile now,
as never before. 1t may be that be-
fore the year passed, automobile
owners were not fully conscious of
its indispensable utility. But today
the world knows the epochal story
of its accomplishments at home and
abroad.
Motors Saved France.
It is matter of common knowl-
edge now, that the automobiles and
motor buses which composed Gal
leani's gallant force, saved France.
We are told that a second time auto
mobiles were the deciding factor at
the battle of Verdun. We have had
striking evidence of their efficacy in
helping to win many victories for the
supply army here at home. We have
seen our neighbors and friends help
ing in motor cars with Red Cross
work and aiding in the flotation of
billions of dollars in the campaigns
for liberty loan and war savings
stamps.
THE automobile has made two
hours grow where only one existed
before"
Turning to the industry itself, Mr..
WHY'S said: "The automobile in
dustry energies from war produc-
ton with greatly added capacity,
ready to take up again the manu-
facture of motor cars in increasing
numbers with the added equipment
and greater efficiency born of war
methods
Catch Our Breath.
THE war has enabled us to stop
building cars, catch our breath,
make plans, clean house and start
again with clearer vision, with
greater plans. The unfolding of
these plans will be of colossal inn
'portance in the reconstruction of
business and living conditions
throughout the world.
The outlook Immediately before
us is most encouraging" continued
Mr.. WHY'S. Commercial reports
indicate a good crop yield, which is
usually an indication of prosperity.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-09

take me out Of this place. CommaB
dant' Why2 ! inquired.
Because, he replied mournfully
I feel want to hang myself, only |
haven't the courage to do So And
he was a man who had seen hard
fighting.
There were few spies among the
German walters, In fact, | have
never heard Of a waiter who abtain-
ed any information for the German
authorities.
The public have been sadly mis-
informed as to the usefulness Of Ger
man walters during the war.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-09

Wandsworth varied a good deal,
Some were we'll behaved, others
caused endless bother, and had to
be severely punished,
Feared to Take Life.
Zone naval lieutenant who behaved
rather we'll aroused my sympathy,
and l had him moved to a better
cell in which there was a large win
dow, a more comfortable bed, and
plenty of books to read. | visited
him one afternoon and inquired how
he liked his new surroundings.
"'For Gods sake he exclaimed,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-09

There is demand for all the farm
produce the world can develop.
With millions of men engaged
in actual warfare and millions more
employed solely in war production
work, there has been an exhaustion
of all kinds of commodities
throughout the world. We are now
facing a period in which America
will be called upon to make up this
depleted supply. France is not
ready as yet to begin to help.
Neither are other European coun-
tries in a position to supply their
own immediate peace needs nor
those of foreign trade market to
any great extent. America is en-
tering a period in which it will be
called upon to an, perhaps, UMPIRE
cedented degree.
We have new consciousness OF
responsibility toward the lowered
living standards of three-fourths of
the world. American capital and
enterprise will be needed in unceas-
ing degree. The needs of the world
will never grow less and Americas
part will not recede. In that lies an
opportunity.
To Regain Our Speed.
There is no reason now why we
should slip back from the peak pro-
duction which was reached before
the war. There will possibly be a
slight slowing down in changing
over to other kinds of work but we
should rapidly gather speed again in
getting back on peace basis.
Il think l am safe in anticipating
a long uninterrupted period of great
prosperity in this country" Mr..
WHY'S added. "The automobile in
dustry will contribute large share
in this new. era of plenty. When
war needs forced a curtailment in
building the uses of
motor cars were not lessened, they
were rather increased. The individ-
ual purchase of motor cars has held
back throughout the war. People
who could not purchase cars and
who were making their old cars do
for the time being will not consti-
tute source from which we may
expect a strong adj
ditional demand during the next
few years"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-03-09
BY Universal Service.

London, March S-German spies
who passed through Wandsworth
Detention prison, some to face a
firing squad or a hangman's moose
and some to long terms in prison,
furnished interesting impressions to
a former commandant of the deten-
ton prison. Here is a description
of some of the spies and their &C
Invites as revealed by him:
Most of the kaiser's secret serv-
ice agents were refined, we'll edu-
Gated, polished and highly trained
men. They were widely travelled
and were accomplished linguists. In
addition TO Germans, they included
Dutchmen, Swedes, Norwegians,
Peruvians and South Americans OF
German extraction. While in Eng
land they lived luxuriously at the
best hotels and moved about in
high circles.
IAN astonishing feature of their
Grand Forks herald., 1919-03-05
BUSH MEN
GIVE SOLDIERS
old POSITIONS
:. d. Hubbard Finds Dis
charged Soldiers Are Be
ing Reinstated.

F. d. Hubbard of the United States
employment Office Of this city in a
canvass of three main blocks on Third
street found that in practically all in
stances returned soldiers have been
reinstated in the positions they held
prior to entering the service. Mr..
Hubbard intends continuing the sur
vey Of all business houses in Grand
Forks to ascertain how many re-
turned soldiers have been given their
old positions.
In many cases it is found that firms
are endeavoring as far as possible to
retain employees secured to fill the va
as to find places for service men when
they return. This is all in accordance
with the urgent requests issued by the
u. S. department of labor, that busi-
ness firms should as far as possible
retain their old employees as we'll as
take back the men who left their
work to enter military service.
The labor situation in Grand Forks
is not particularly serious, says Mr..
Hubbard, and in a few weeks when
spring work commences the situation
will be pretty we'll cared for as many
branches of work will then be opened
up.
Discharged soldiers from other To-
calities may find it difficult to secure
work in Grand Forks owing to the
fact that it can hardly be expected
that employers should discharge en-
ployes in order to make room for
men from other localities even though
they have been in the service. A Curl
Gus phase of the situation is that
many discharged soldiers who for
merly worked on farms or in rural
communities are now desirous Of Sc
curing positions in larger places re-
gardless Of the pay offered.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-03-05
WELCOME HOME
PLANS FOR TWO
CITIES READY

The welcome home committee of
Grand Forks and East Grand Forks
met yesterday at the Commercial club
rooms and completed plans for the
reception and welcome of the re-
turned soldiers on July 4. In addition
to the celebration planned for this
time, it was also decided to meet all
trains Bringing any considerable
number of men home and give as
large a reception as possible to the
men directly upon their return. Sew
eral dances have been planned to be
given later on.
Both cities are cooperating in
making plans for the celebration.
Mayors from surrounding cities in
the county are also asked to join in
the celebration. At the meeting yes
terday committees were appointed to
take charge of the various parts Of the
program, and it is expected that they
will meet soon to complete detailed
arrangements
Grand Forks herald., 1919-03-05
KlAFF1 CT EN-
CLElIIEllCY' By !.
PRESIDENT
Fifty-two Others Convicted
Under Espionage Act Let.
OF Easy.

Washington. March 5.-Among
fifty-three cases Of convictions under
the espionage act In which President
Wilson has granted clemency Is that
Of Frederick Krafft Of Newark, .secre-
tary OF the Socialist party In New
Jersey. Hetwas granted ,full pardon.
No action was taken In the cases
Of ]. f. Rutherford and his seven. as
sociates Of the international Bible
Students association. convicted in
Brooklyn on. charges growing out Of
publication Of s.The Finished !, Mys-
terry, bible handbook, and now
serving sentences in the Atlanta fed
The sentence of Amos Linden
Hitchcock, former member Of the
school board Of Cleveland, Ohio, was
comuuted from ten to. two years.
The fifteen-year sentence imposed
on Clarence. II. Waldron Of Vermont,
a pacifist preacher, was commuted to
expire April l, next. 5.;
The addresses Of the persons given
clemency. were not available to the
department Of Justice The names.
district court In which convictions
were obtained and the; sentence as
commuted included: - Z
Ernest Meier, northern Iowa, COM
mptation to $3.50 fine; Everett G..
Engelin, Minnesota. two years.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-03-05
EFFORTS | MADE !
TO EX TEND The
GERMAN STRIKE
Several Places Taken by
Government Troops to
Preserve Order.

Berlin. Tuesday, March 4.-(By
The Associated Press )-Omcial ad-
vices concerning the strike situation
throughout Germany as whole. up
to last night, may be summarized as
follows: =
Everything was quiet in the coal
districts Of the Rhineland, Westphalia
and Upper Silesia, except for. a local
strike of small importance. in one Of
the Westphalian mines.
Spartacan agitation is in progress
for general strike at Hanover.
The rival general strikes Of the la
boring classes and the Bourgeoise at
Leipsic were continuing without
break. but order was being main
tained.
The radicals are endeavoring to ex-
tend the general strike movement to
the southeastern Saxony, and street
fighting occurred yesterday at Zeitz.
Plundering was continued at Halle.
The mob also is resorting to incen-
diarism and extensive destruction has
been caused by the artillery and mine
throWers.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-03-05
GERMANS WILL
OPPOSE DISMISSAL
OF HER TROOPS
FROM VESSELS

Paris, March 5.-The German cab
met sMonday, meeting with party
leaders and delegates Of shipowners
agreed unanimously. it is understood,
that Germany could not submit to
coercion from the Entente powers,
either in the armistice negotiations or
in the peace pourparlers proper, ac-
cording to . Zurich dispatch to LIE
Journal
The government declared that it
would decline responsibility for conse-
quences if ''the Entente tries to spec
ulate on German patience" De.
shipping are held to be unacceptable
because it is said. it would definitely
"paralyze the country's economic fu-
ture.'
Germany also will oppose the dis
missal of German crews from ships
requisitioned, it being pointed out
that this would throw 42,000 seamen
out Of employment. y
[ A press campaign has already been
started against the armistice and the
preliminary peace negotiations.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-03-05
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Grand Forks herald., 1919-03-05
DEGREES TO BE GIVEN
Past Masters Of Acacia Conduct Work
to Small Glass Thursday.

Past Masters Of Acacia Conduct Work
to Small Glass Thursday.
The past masters of the Masonic
temple will give past master degrees
to a rather small class Thursday aft
efnoon. beginning at o'clock. The
ladies of the Eastern Star will serve
dinner after which the ceremonies
will be resumed. A few talks on
Masonry will be given during the din
ner. All the work to be done will be
conducted by the following past mas
ters of Acacia lodge:
DR.. II. M. Wheeler, Past Mas
ter u. 1S0S-o4
D. NJ. Holmes. Past Master ..1SS6-87
c. A. Hale, Past Master. -. 1905
Wallace Huff, Past Master 1901
G. NJ. Cooley. Past Master. :. 1913
J. B. Wineman, Past Master. 1916
T. B. Elton, Past Master. 1917
D. w. Mckenzie, Past Master. 1911
q. A. Marsden, Past Master. 1874
Chas. Allen. Past Master. 90. 1905
George e. Duis. Past Master. 1908
John Bathgate, Past Master Of the
Minto lodge, 10000, will also take
part
Grand Forks herald., 1919-03-05
Mav spread to Weiu,.r.

weimar. Tuesday, March Al p.
m.)-(By The Associated Press.)-
Weimar is becoming fearful that the
general strike will spread to this city.
Two Of the city councillors Of Erfurt
succeeded in reaching, Weimar this
morning. They declared they had not
eaten for two yadys. They reported
the majority Of the population of Err
furt starving because the spartacans
had seized all the food supplies. Err
furt also is without water and light.
1t is impossible to bury the dead a5d
the bodies are left unattended to.
The councillors were deposed by the
Spartacans who locked up the city
hail.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-03-05
Studying Situation.

Berlin. Tuesday, March 4.-(6:3o
p. m.)-(By The Associated Press.)-
An unofficial deputation of mapority
Socialists went to Weimar today to
confer with the cabinet on the strike
ituation. An official delegation, rep
resenting the soviet executive board,
which is directing the strike, will go
to Weimar on Wednesday.
1t is believed here that the joint de-
liberations at Weimar will result in
the government making declarations
which will definitely end the strike.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-03-05
Would Seize Koeniesbere

Berlin. March 5.-(By The Associ-
ated Press. 1.-The Spartacans have
inaugurated movement to seize
Koenigsberg, East Prussia and there
by open a route of communication to
Moscow SO that Bolshevik armies
from Russia might move to the as
sistance of the Spartacan forces. ac-
cording to an official government bull
letin today.
The government, however, the bull
letin states, has sent forces into
Koenigsberg with the object of put
ting down the Spartacan strike move
ment for the seizure Of the town.
These troops, adds the bulletin. which
was issued under date of Tuesday,
March 4, disarmed the Spartacan
home guard in Koenigsberg after
considerable fighting. gus
Grand Forks herald., 1919-03-05
Halle situation Serious,

Berne. Switzerland, March 5.-Ber-
lin kilograms carry alarming reports
of the situation in Halle. They de-
clare that the troops have used ma
chine guns and that a number of Of
ficers and strikers have been killed.
According to Vorwaerts there has
been some looting and arson in the
part Of Halle that the communists
hold
Grand Forks herald., 1919-03-05
Recess Appointment
For Palmer Is Issued

New York. March 5.-A recess ap-
pointment for A. Mitchell Palmer Of
Pennsylvania for attorney general
was signed by the president soon after
midnight aboard the George Wash
ington and the commission was TAX
en- Immediately to Washington by
United States Marshal Thomas D. Nc
Carthy.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-03-05
Goodnow To Help
Make Constitution
For Polish People

Paris. Tuesday, March 4.-Dr.
Frank Goodnow. president Of Johns
Hopkins university. Baltimore, Md.
has been selected to assist in framing
. constitution for the Polish govern
ment.
Baltimore, March 5.-Dr. Frank J.
Goodnow. president Of Johns Hopkins
university, said today that he had not
been omcially notified Of his appoint
ment AZ member Of q commissions
TO frame & constitution for Poland.
He expressed no surprise, however,
saying that "the matter had been
talked over" with him. S5
DR.. Goodnow, who was the consti-
tutional adviser Of the Chinese re-
public when he was called to the
presidency Of Hopkins in 1913, II an
International authority Of political
NJ. y r y
Grand Forks herald., 1919-03-05
FEILow.FEiEIlR1G.

Ass welt known Scottish. divine
was entering cdr Ne noticed that
some Of the passengers were trying
to eject a drunken man. The min
lister. promptly interposed, in his be-
half and soothem him into respecta-
bility for the rest; Of his. journey. Be
fore leaving, however. the disturber
again muttered angry world to the
DOCTORS hand, he exclaimed: !:
"Good day, my frien': see you ken
what It is to be drunk!" :.
Grand Forks herald., 1919-03-05
ONE DEFINITION or ENVY.

Envy" said Uncle Eben." is one
of de unpleasant symptoms 'speri-
encedt by folks dat has been tryin' to
git somethin. foh nothin'."
Grand Forks herald., 1919-03-05
Dusseldorf Taken.

Berlin. March 5.-The occupation
of Dusseldorf by government forces
has been accomplished without oppo-
sition, according to an official bulletin
issued today.
The radicals, the bulletin adds, are
endeavoring to extend the general
SaxOnv
Grand Forks herald., 1919-03-05
THE PARAMOUNT INTEREST.

Hunter tells me he's going to
marry an heiress. l asked him what
her age was, and he couldn't say
''Ny boy. it isn't her age Hunter is
interested in; it's her heritage"
Grand Forks herald., 1919-03-05
LEFvI.HANDEI.

1t has been noticed that parrots
usually seize objects with the left
claw, and that the lion uses the left
paw when striking its prey.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-07-25
POULTRY. LIvE-sPRING BROILER

Large, freight. 40c.: medium, freight,
ssc.; small freight, SIC; colored. express
3s@4lc.; White Leghorns, large, express.
36e137c.; White Leghorns. small, express,
33m35c. FOWLS-Express 39c. freight,
light. 39c.; freight, heavy. $50. OLD
ROOSTERS-Freight, 24c. TURKEYS
Hens, freight soc; toms freight. Csc.
DUCKS-Western. freight, SOC; southern,
freight, use: Long Island, spring. ID. 3gc.;
Long Island. old, h., 35c. GEESE
Freight 2Oc. GUINEAS-Pair, $40.
PIGEONS-Pair soc.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-07-25
CURB MARKET HAS
! IRREGULAR TONE
Business Is More Active, but
Several New Highs Are
Swept Away.
REALIZING ACTS AS CHECK
Food Stocks Get Attention and
Few Higher Priced Oils
Show Activity.
REALIZING ACTS AS CHECK

Irregularity followed yesterday a
strong tone in the outside market Bust
ness was on a more active scale and sew
eral new highs were established in the
morning, but, on realizing, most OF the
improvements were lost Interest was
centred In stocks which recently were in
troduced to the market There was a
vigorous demand for Shell Trading and
Transport, dealt In for the first time. It
advanced more than four points from the
initial price, but subsequently, lost part
of that gain.
A new high was established in General
Asphalt common in the morning, but IL
suffered a heavy loss in later dealings.
Tire stocks again attracted attention
with substantial advances, and few
new highs were made. Overland Tire
was the most active, and rose more than
four points to a new high. Freshman
also was firm and moved point higher
TO new high ground.
Food stocks came in for attention
with wide movements. Allied Packers,
after a steady opening, declined seven
points, but most OF the loss was recov-
cred before the close. Swift lnterna-
tional was firm early, and then reacted
Anglo-American Commercial was in re-
newed demand and rose to a new high.
Cramp Shipbuilding was strong following
n weak opening, and sold to new high.
Activity in the oil group was centred
IN n few of the higher priced Issues.
Sinclair issues were firm during the
greater part of the session. but developed
weakness toward the Close Standard on
shares we're more active and from one to
six points higher. Midwest Refining
was In better demand and closed at three
points higher. Guffey Gillespie was
strong early. due TO the news that Wen
No. was brought In flowing 4oo oarreis
a dav when two feet in the sand. There
vas n good demand for Middle States OIL.
Moderate activity was displayed IN the
mining section, but changes were small
A broad list of bonds was dealt IN.
Governments were slightly lower. There
were initial dealings in Swiss Govern
ment 5hs, which changed hands on
when issued basis.
Total sales and range OF prices Ioiio"