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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-18
NEGRO FATALLY
shot BY SPECIAL
RAIL 0FFICER
CoIored Man Believed to Be
Louis Turner of Chicago Dies
On Way to Council
Bluffs.

In the attempted arrest of foul
negroes in the Northwestern rail
road yards at Missouri Valley, la.
early yesterday, Special Agent
E. F. Martin shot one, whose name
is believed to be Louis Turner, 1897
Inn avenue, Chicago. The negro
died on the train on the way to
Council Bluffs, where he was being
rushed for medical attendance.
The other three negroes escaped
Three hours later Council Bluffs
police arrested three negroes in the
Northwestern yards and held them
for investigation. They are be-
lieved to have been with Turner at
the time of the shooting.
Special Agent Martin had placed
the four under arrest when he
found them lettering about the rail-
road yards in Missouri Valley. The
negroes turned on Martin and took
his gun away. Just as one of the
negroes pointed the gun close at the
special agent, Martin snatched it
and fired, he said. Turner fell NOR
tally wounded. Later two Colt
automatics were found on the spot
where the shooting occurred.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-18
Would-be Thief Tries
To Pull Diamond Rings
From Hand Of Woman

Mrs. Rose Knudtson. ZIP North
Twenty-first street, frightened
away a man who tried to rob her of
two diamond rings at Twentieth and
Burdette streets Tuesday night.
According to Mrs. Knudtson, a
man, who gave his name as Casey"
called her by telephone and asked
her to meet friend of his at TWEEN
tieth and Burdette streets. As Mrs.
Knudtson was slightly acquainted
with man named Casey" she
needed the call.
When she appeared at the APP
pointed place, she was accosted by
man, who told her that he was
"Casey's" friend. They had hardly
started "a conversation, when the
stranger suddenly started to pull her
rings off her hand. She !. screamed
and ran. The would-be thief. fright
ened by her screams, ran in the op-
posite direction.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-18
Rabbit Skins Are in
Great Demand on Fur
Market This Season

St. Louis, Mo-, Sept. H.-(Special
Telegram. yesterday at the big
fur sale here, s65,000 muskrat pelts
sold for nearly $l,500,000 and 6l6.-
900 pounds of rabbit skins sold for
more than 100000. Total sales
yesterday were over 100000.
On previous days Russian squirrel
skins have been sold to the value of
over 100000, and red fox for over
81, $4,000. Thirty-six thousand COME
pelts brought $35,000.
Australian and New Zealand
rabbit skins brought brisk bidding.
Discovery of new process for dye
ing and newly patented machinery
for shearing and handling rabbit
skins for imitation seal skins has
brought these into great demand.
Up to S. a pound was paid for large
heavily-furred Australian rabbit
skins.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-18

yyee much more
- Town of his boyhood.
UlI6rned there on leaves from
EST Point to visit his parents. But
they moved away before he was
graduated from the academy, first
to Lincoln, Neb., then to Chicago.
John visited the town just the same.
however, when he had won his spurs
and become shavetail second leu
tenant His parents then were in
Lincoln. And he has visited the
town several times since, but only
10 stay for short time.
Pershing Remembers Laclede.
The friendships of his boyhood,
his boyhood friends, though, he has
never forgotten. He writes often to
those old playmates of boyhood,
and nothing gives him such pleasure
As to hear from them. What they
mean to him is best expressed by
quoting the general himself-quot-
ing him through the medium of a
letter which he sent to some of
those old playmates-men now-ac-
knowledging the receipt of a picture
of themselves which they sent to
him in France last winter.
american Expeditionary Force,
Office of the Commanding General,
(Personal.)
France, Feb. II, 1918:
"Messrs. E. B. Allen, c. c. Big
ger, ]. 7. Hamilton, Laclede, Mo-
My dear friends: 1t would not be
possible for me to express in words
my appreciation of the friendship of
my boyhood associates in Laclede,
so wildly recalled to mind by the
photographs and the letter just re-
ceived bearing your signatures.
The faith and confidence of my
friends is an inspiration to carry out
to the very best of my ability my
own part in the task which the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-18

American people have allotted to the
army in Europe.
ITO know that our friends from
every section of the country stand
behind US and feel a pride in the
men they have sent forth from
their homes to battle for civilization
will assuredly push us on to the VIC
tory that must be ours.
mo ties are stronger than those
of youth, and this personal touch
means much more to me than I can
say. Many thanks, many thanks,
for your thoughtful letter and for
your confidence.
Yours always affectionately.
(Signed) JOHN J. PERSHING."
Laclede forget the general!
Visit Laclede with me last Fourth
of July.
From all over Missouri that day
came the folks of Missouri to honor
their great son. Governor Freder-
lex D. Gardner of Missouri came at
their head, way from Jefferson City.
to pay the great son tribute. And
what day it was! In all Laclede's
history there never had been such
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-18
Explains His Own Views.

NJ ~. why was the case Oh lTcldHu
VT heard at the peace conference?
Ind what is your position on the
subject of self-determination for
Ireland
Answer The case of Ireland was
/ not heard at the peace conference
because the peace conference had
no jurisdiction over any question OF
that sort which did not affect terri
tories which belonged to the defeat
ed empires. My position on the
subject of self-determination for Ire
land is expressed in Article II. Of
the covenant in which l may say |
was particularly interested because
it seemed to me necessary for the
peace and freedom of the world that
= forum should be created, to
which all peoples could bring any
matter which was likely to affect the
peace and freedom of the world.
De Valera Replies.
New York, Sept. l7.-Eamonn De
Valera, president of the Irish re-
public" says that the objections Of
the Irish people to the proposed
league of nations covenant are not
at all those suggested by the ques-
tons put to President Wilson by
the San Francisco labor council
The second question, Mr.. De Valera
added, was framed too indefinitely
ito make the reply of any value" "
Nobody has held at any time "
he said that under the covenant
the United States would be obliged
to put down a rebellion of the sub
jects of any member of the league.
What has been held is that, under
the covenant, theUnited States
would be obliged to cooperate with
other members of the league in pre-
venting any nation that, might be
sympathetic with the rebels from
giving them assistance.
Too Indefinite.
THE framing of the second ques-
ton is altogether too indefinite
to make the reply of any value,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-18

The point is, could the United States
recognize the government set up
by the people of Ireland without
violating the terms of the covenant
if, as is certain, the British govern
ment protested"
"As regards question three, the
point is the right of national self-de-
termination and is in no way recog-
nized in the proposed foundation for
the league and there is no guarantee
that it will be recognized when the
league is established.
MacPherson's Answer Best.
With respect to question four and
the presidents answers, | need only
say that the narrowing down and
limitation of the peace conference
to only such matters as affected ter
ritories belonging to the defeated
empires was altogether out of ac-
cord with the war aims of America
as enunciated by the president and
the professions of the entente
statesmen during the war"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-18
Cured His RUPTURE

! was badly ruptured while lifting q
trunk several years ago Doctors said INV
only hope of cure was an operation. Trusses
did me no good. Finally got hold Of some
thing that quickly and completely cured
me. Years have passed and the rupture has
never returned. although I am doing hard
work as a carpenter. There was no opera
ton. no lost time. no trouble. have moth
ing to sell. but will give full information
about how you may find complete cure
without operation. If you write to me.
Eugene M. Pullen. Carpenter. 161-F Mar
cellus Avenue, Manasquan, N. J. Better
cut out this notice and show it to any 9th
Less who are ruptursd-you may save life
onat Atop the misery of rupture and
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-18

hands he
V@mportant-look.
Stamped and with
seal on a corner
nded to him one day in
Vice. Almost tenderly he
Then he hurried home,
Sacred was that envelope to
BE- opened in the postoffice. Not
until he had reached his own cham
ber--a chamber today which,
strangely and sadly. is occupied by
cripple, a boy, too, l0-year-old
William Bird, the son of the pres
ent owner of the house-did he
break the seal. Another thrill! And
what a thrill! A never-to-be-for-
gotten moment.
Farewell, Boyhood Home.
The time passed quickly, and there
came day soon when John Perish
ing, bag packed, last tkisses given,
last farewells said, stood OH the
railroad station platform at Laclede.
He was on his wagon his way to
West Point, to fame, to glory. That
day he left his boyhood behind
him. He became mana man
with mans purpose. And he went
out into the world to take his
mans place in it.
True, he did not go directly to
West Point. There was one step
Intervening military prep"
school, THE Rocks" on the Hudson
and almost within the shadow of
West Point. But John Pershing' S
stay there, in that old school con-
Quoted by Colonel Caleb Huse. re-
tired army officer-dead now, peace
be to hinl-was a short one.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-18

f - AaAAAy w SAAS
NE world.
INT would not bind the
ITO assist in putting
in any foreign eoun-
krted, NOR would it
1er Of this country to
independence Of any
lex to secure freedom"
Hands case was NOT
rsailles because II did
thin the jurisdiction Of
conference.
Idcnt's statement was in
6eries of questions sent to
sflaa San Francisco Labor
understood that within
~ Re will reply similarly to
- put BY other labor bodies
= Shantuna and the repre-
I the. British dominions
ea9ue assembly.
aolls Expresses Opinion.
tinK directly to . question IS
attitude to self discrimination
|ehnd, Mr.. Wilson said his po-
! wss expressed in Article XI OF
|ovenant, under which it is de-
] that any member nation can
|Iae attentioa Of the league to
IN cunnstances affecting inter-
y relations which threaten to
International peace or the
understanding between nations
vhich peace depends" The
MS statement detailing the
,ollicil's questions and his
! follows:
Under TIM covenant does the
oblieate itself to assist any
~ of the league in putting
lejti6n Of its subjects or
uered people(7
swer IL does uQt.
to Stop rebellion.
Under the covenant, can this
d Independently recognize a
rzs1nent whose people seek to
~ - haye achieved, their in
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-20
SUGAR SAY so
Continued from Paae one)

The compromise proposal. Senator
McNary stated. was accepted by tho
two Louisiana senator's who have been
fighting the bill and by other opponents
and assurance also was received from
House leaders that they would approve
tho licensing limitation. Under the
compromise arrangement it is planned
to have the Senate pass the bill not
later than tomorrow and send it 20
President Wilson for approval.
Tho compromise provides for reten.
tion of provisions continuing the United
States Sugar Equalization Board next
year with broad powers for control
over sugar prices and distribution. Sen.
ate leaders agreed to accept the House
amendment limiting tho licensing DOW.
en- Of the board to June %, 1890. and
also the House amendment authorizing
the board to seize rehners sugar stocks
y neceSsaxx,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-20
BERGER AGAIN
(Continued from Page One)

furnish the occasion to awaken the
common people of the United States,
especially the working class, to II
realization of the great dangers be-
fore us and the immense duties that
we must fulfill if modern civilization
is 10 progress or even TO survive.
But as to the voters of the Fifth
district, ! can only say: Well done.
The eyes OF the world are upon YOU
You have vindIcated one of the basic
principles of modern Democracy
representative government.
Mr.. Bodenstab in n statement said:
II am indeed grateful to my many
supporters VIC put up the best fight
We knew how for a worthy cause and
] feel that the majority of the Not-
ers have been misled by ] false pro-
paganda- / am ready TO continue IN
the fight to rid the community OF
these foreign agitators and Bolshev-
ist adherents and cali upon the good
loyal people Of Milwaukee to re-
main steadfast III their faith. in their
country and its institutions"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-20
43 DROWN
Continued from Page ons)

Tor "a hours. according to another
wireless message. =:
The radio added that. the steamer
sank in latitude l1.63. longitude 5s.51,
and ended with q request that boots
and clothes be furnished the surviv-
ors Of the ManHnan when they reach
New York.
Misfortune is believed also to have
overtaken the coasting schooner Lou
lisa Maud. A wireless message today
from the tanker British General,
which left here yesterday for Hol-
land. stated that she had picked un
two men Of the Maud's crew.
After a four day battle with nre
and storms, the British steamer Lam
castrian reached here late yesterday
and anchored in quarantine. Accord
ing to Captain Wood. master Of the
ship. the IRE was discovered in No. I
hold. filled with chemicals. last Sun
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-20

and Annie Pullsn: vocal duet. David
Campbell and Miss Derby. accompa- :
MED by Linwoed Bachelor. violin:
vocal solo, BsfnIee Cony: Jones on
the Factory" sketch by Bert David
son. and Raymond Simmons
I AT the conclusion Of the entertain.
ment. dancing was In order for the
reu{andsr of-the evening. music be-
ing furnished by Baehelder's orches-
ira Of West Gardiner. Refreshments
OF ice cream were served at inter
mission
The officers Of the club in; charge Of
the affair aree 1fHs1 Bert Da.
stnmonda: Tfsss1rt Mary Grdea;
-SecreAayysF1ances 1N0mpson. The
members OF the eutertainment COM
mittee are Ada Thompeoa, Frances
Thompson. Bert Davidson. Mary Gill
dea and Cora Couy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-20
TO KILL
.(Continued from Page One)

however was in tho first Car, into
which only a few bullets penetrated.
\ shot, however. directed at the first
car struck the hand OF the detective
who was sitting beside the driier.
Almost Immediately the vice regal
party opened fre on the ambascaded
men, who took flight on bicycles across
the feld. During the shooting one OF
the men, later identified as having fired
oirectly at Niscount French's car. was
seen to throw up his hands and fall
Several OF his friends stopped and lift
ed the body. intending 20 carry it away,
but they abandoned it when they found
the man was dead.
Around the fingers of the fallen man
WAS found the ring of d discharged
hand grenade and In his pockets were
iwo revolvers-one of the Spanish make
and the other an old German model.
Also there was found in his pocket
bank book identifying him as Savage.
the clerk of spirit and grocery dealer,
employed Ola North Strand. Dublin.
From this book it was ascertained that
ne had deposited sum of money early
IN the day belonging 70 his employer
The police hope through this identifica-
ton TO trace the mans ASSOCIATES.
During the shooting a constable pa
trolling the neighoorhood on a bicycle
was sho. in the ankle.
The entire affair lasted about half q
minute. but during tint, time the firing
from both sides was rapid.
Fiscount French proceeded immedi-
ately TO the vice regal lodge where
he had luncheon as usual The police
went out and searched the roads and
fields in the neighborhood of the
shooting but late tonight they had
not reported any arrests, although
they found some undischarged hand
grenades in the vicinity. Viscount
French received several kilograms
during the day congratulating him
on his escape, Among the first Of
these were messages from King
George and Premier Llowd George.
That tho attack on Viscount
iy planned is indicated by the fact
that his assailantS played handball
at a public house near tho scene of
the shooting while awaiting the vice..
roy's arrival Further evidence of this
is conveyed by the fact that the as
sassins carefully flung q cart across
the road at the scene of the ambus-
cade which stopped the vice regal
procession Of four cars.
After the attack case Of mills
bombs. similar to those used In the
war. was found in the thoroughfare.
Late tonight the police said that
there might have been 80 men en-
gagged In teh attack, deployed at in.
tervale Of more than 200 yards. One
sniper. with revolver. fired from an.
ivy-covered tree.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-20

who pleads for and obtains parole
in order that he may enlist and fight
for his country. It is a powerful role
in itself. and in the hands-of a great
artist like Farnum cannot fail to
create sensation. Mr.. Ioub has
contracted for all the big Fox ,produc-
tions for 1920 and intends to give his
Hallo~ell patrons the best show pos
sible at no increase in the price of
admission. The 18th episode of THE
Man Of Might will keep you guess
ing and hold your interest all the
time it is on the screen. Two shows
today.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-20
Post Office Open Sunday for tho Ae-
ceptanee Of Christmas Mails

: The Hallowell postoffice will be
open Sunday from 4.30 P. II. to 73o
P. N. to accept Christmas packages
and other mail for dispatch to the
night trains both east and west. This
will be an excellent opportunity for
the public to serd their Christmas
mail in advance OF the usual Christ
mas rush, because this year with the
curtailment of trains. will make the
delivery Of mail moro or less uncer-
tain. The public will please keep IN
mind that no mail will be delivered
through the window during these
hours.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-20
Church Notices

st. Matthew's church 9th Sunday in
Advent: Evening prayer and sermon
present and officiate at the service.
CONGREGATIONAL: Prof. Wilmot B.
Mitchell Of Rowdoin college will preach
at 1890 service. Children's Christmas
concert at 40
On Sunday morning Rev. c. Z. Young
will give a special Christmas sermon at
1870 at the Baptist church. In the eve
ming at Z there will be a Christmas con.
cert under the direction of the Sunday
school. The Program will consist OF
singing. recitations and other exercises.
A cordial invitation is extended to all
friends of the society.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-20
FOR OUR GIRLS
Club Property
Possible Gift
To Girls Community Club Of Angus.
ta-Believed Public Spirited Citi.
zens Now Planning Projeet-En.
dowment Fund also Probable -

1t is understood that the Yacht Club
property, located near the Steamboat
wharf, is to be offered as gift to the
Girls Community Club of Augusta in
the near future. Public-Spirited ciu-
zens have the project in hand and plans
also contemplate the establishment OF
an endowment fund for it's proper sup
port. Money viii also be Forthcoming
TO make the necessary alterations Incl
dent to its intended use.
Should these plans materialize, it
would give added impetus to the Girls
Community Club movement already un.
derway in the Capital City. With a
moderate outlay the building could be
adapted to the needs Of the girls and
its central location would prove a con.
Venience to the members.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-20
AUGUSTA LOCALS
Y. NJ. C.. A. Notes

The group of boys and young men
who are going out to Lake Cobbossee :
today under the direction of the Y.
NJ. c. A. will leave on the S o'clock
car. Any who are unable to take this
car may come on the 10 O'Clock car
and get off at Lewis Cleaves place at
East Winthrop. The crowd will be
out on the take skating and ice boat
ing and will be easily located. All
who are going on this trip should
take Z lunch along.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-20
VOTE TO-DAY
Continued from Page One)

dealing with the railroads. Uncon-
firmed reports were current that the
President was preparing to announce
he would extend government control
TO December 81. 1920. but leaders said
that even Should an order come ex-
tending government control the leg
islation returning the carriers to 2ri-
vate ownership would. when enacted,
supersede an executive order.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-20
DUDGEON TO CAPTAIN
ROWDOIN FOOTBALL.

Brunswick. Dec. 1S-Harold A.
Dudgeon Of New Bedford. Mass. was
elected captain Of. the Bowdoin col.
iege football team this afternoon. :Ha
is member of the class of 1921, be-
longs to the Delta Epsilon fraternity
and plays guard on the team.
+ Merritt L. Wilson. '2l, OF Sussex. N.
j., was elected manager and William
r. Ludden '22 oil Auburn assistant
manager.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-20

day morning. Although hampered in
their efforts by heavy storm, steam
pipes were laid into the hold and ig-
noring the danger of an explosion at
any moment, the crew fought to save
the cargo. Yesterday. as u last re-
sort, Captain Wood decided to food
the hold TO prevent the fire spreading.
The Lancastrian sailed from Ant
wcrp December . for New York.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-20

himself In the eyes of society? Should
not every man who has paid the pen
atty demanded by the law have a
chance to come back" The ques-
ton is eloquently treated in For
Freedom, the fine William Fox
photoplay In which that gifted actor,
William Farnum, is to appear at the
Acme theatre today. In this produc-
ton Mr.. Farnum is seen as a convict
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-20

The funeral Of the late Mrs. Han
nah O'Heir will be held at $50 o'clock
this morning. instead. of at 8 as pre-
ViousIy announced, from the church
cf the Sacred Heart.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1919-12-20
JUNIORS WIN
AT Interclass Basket
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All Teams Fight Hard but Class Of
1922 Proves the Better Team in all
Departments Of the Game-mster-
.ial forvarsity Seen on the Outfits
Before a large crowd Of students
the Juniors marched to victory in the
three inter-class basketball games
played Friday evening in the Assem-
bly, hall Of Cony High school to de-
eide the inter-class championship.
The teams showed up remarkably
well considering that most Of the
players were not seasoned men and
much excellent team work was dis
played. The Junior team developed a
brand Of passing and floor work that
bids fair to rival the championship
team Of last year. and each man plays
his part perfectly. Hardly a bit Of
individual playing marked the games.
each man playing for the interest Of
the team.
The first game of the evening was
between the Freshmen and the Soph-
omores which resulted in victory
for the Sophomore team by a score
of ~ to 5. The second gama between
the Seniors and Juniors, was mark
ed by a number of fast plays the
Juniors winning with score of 20
to Is.
With the Freshman team and the
Senior team eliminated from the
final contest. the Sophomores and
Juniors lined up to decide the inter-
class championship. The resulting
game was tough contest from start
to finish with the final victory going
to the Juniors by a score of II to 10.
4 short dance followed the games
and was much enjoyed by all.
Freshies vs.. Sophs.
The first game started with the old
rivals the Freshmen and the Sopho-
mores. the latter winning by score
of 10 to 8. The latter team showed
up much better than their opponents
all through the game. better at bas-
ket- shooting and better in passing,
in fact showing better all round team
work. For the Sophomores, Hewins.
Knowles and Bowling did excellent
work, and Brennan played exceed
ingly we'll for the Freshmen team.
FRESHMEN SOPHOMORES
Hewitt, RI. ..rb, Knowles
Harrington, K........-...lb. Dowling
Brennan, c................. ..'...c. Poor
Prime, rb. ...................af waugh
| Folsom Boyd, .rf. Hewins
Goals from floor: harrington, Hew-
ms ., Waugh 6, Poor; goals from
fouls: Hewins, Harrington.
Referee: Abbott; scorer. Earring
, ton; timer: Hunnewell. Time: two
fifteens. ....,