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Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-06
RAILROADS TO
remain UNDER
U, S. CONTROL
Officials Decide to Retain
Properties and Raise
Necessary Funds by
Private Loans.

Washington, March s.-The gov
-ernment today determined to retain
control Of the railroads despite fail
ure of congress to provide funds for
the railroad administration and to
have the roads finance themselves
for the, next few months through
private loans on the open market or
through advances by the war finance
corporation.
Egorts will be made to maintain
operations on a normal scale and
to carry on as much of the improve
ment program as possible in order to
avoid throwing employees out of
work or otherwise disturbing indus
trial conditions. No attempt will be
made to solve the problem by rails
ing rates.
Much Manipulating Necessary.
These assurances were given by
Director General Hines in q public
statement and in an address to the
conference of governors and mayors
here. At the same time it developed
that the war finance corporation has
about $337,000000 resources available
and much of this may go to rail-
roads to supplement the sums they
can borrow until congress meets
again and has opportunity to ap-
propriate funds.
After protected conferences be-
tween Secretary Glass and other of
ficials of the treasury and waT
finance corporation, it was stated
that means probably would be de-
veloped to keep the railroads off the
money market as much as possible
and minimize interference with the
Forthcoming victory Liberty Joan.
Although officials appeared opti-
mistic, they explained that much
manipulating of financial machinery
would be necessary and a definite
program could not be developed for
some time.
Change in Official Attitude.
Their somewhat cheerful attitude
was in contrast with the rather pes
simistic utterances of Secretary
Glass and Director General Hines
before the senate appropriation COM
mittee in executive session last
week, commenting on the possibility
Nof the appropriations failure. The
testimony was made public today.
Secretary Glass said last week that
failure Of the measure appropriating
$750,0O0,000 for the railroads would
be disastrous, demoralizing."
"It will create the situation in rail-
road circles" he said, that will
amount to practical suspeasiou of
activities; interfere with the pur-
chasing activities of the admins
tration. 1t will very greatly impair
the credit of the roads. The only
alternative that / see will be to have
the railroads go out into the open
market and make loans aggregating
nearly $l,0OO,000.000 from the banks.
That condition would reflect itself
upon the Liberty loan, and / think
in a disastrous way"
Mr.. Hines expressed similar views
before the committee.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-06
CLEMENCY
GRAN 7 Ed
BY WILSON
IN53CASES
Socialist Convicted of Dis
loyal UtteranCeS PardOned;
SentenCeS,of 81 Others
COMMITTED.

Washington, March s.-Unduly
harsh sentences imposed on a num-
Der of persons convicted during the
war emergency of violating the es-
pionage act will be corrected from
time to time through executive
clemency by President Wilson, it
was announced today, Simultaneous
ly with the commutation of SEN
tences in 81 cases and complete
pardon in one. As fast as the De-
partment of Justice can review the
$50 cases still awaiting examination,
recommendations for the shortening
Of sentences will be sent to the
president.
In many of the cases acted on
today, officials of the Department
of Justice said prisoners had been
victims of wartime passion and pref
udice, and had been given long sen
tences not commensurate with their
offenses. To eliminate any posi-
Bile injustice, the reviews were un-
dertaken. Officials explained, how
ever, they would take care not to
recommend clemency for the scores
of persons against whom there was
strong evidence of disloyalty and
whose sentences were not extreme.
Mercy Asked for Rutherford.
Thousands of letters have been re-
ceived at the Department of Justice
asking for clemency for ]. F. Ruth
erford, head of the international
Bible Students association, and
seven associates, now serving sem
teuces in the. Atlanta federal prison
on charges Of disloyalty growing
out of publication of THE Finished
Mystery Bible hand book. These
cases were appealed by the convict
ed men from the federal district
court in Brooklyn and are pending
in the appellate court. Officials
indicated that no action would be
taken in their cases until the ap-
pellate court had rendered a de-
cision.
Frederick Kraft of Newark, N. J.,
secretary of the socialist party in
New Jersey, was given the only full
pardon in the group of cases today.
He was convicted for utterances in
a speech in the public square in New
ark, but in pardoning him, consider
alton was given to the fact that in
the socialist rstional convention at
St. Louis early in the war he was
one of the pro-war leaders.
Action Endorsed by Judges.
Those granted clemency today in
cluded a number of socialists, l. w.
w. agitators and religious pacifists.
Action was taken by the president
on recommendation of the Depart
ment of Justice, which is reviewing
all cases of convictions under the
espionage act. Clemency will be
recommended from time to time for
persons whose sentences appeared
extreme or against whom proof of
intent to violate the law was weak
at the time of trial. Clemency in
all of the cases acted on was en-
dorsed by the trial judges.
The department announced that
about 200 persons now are imprison-
ed in the United States on convic-
tions under the espionage act, not
including about lis l. w. w. agita-
tors convicted under various stat
utes. About $50 cases are yet to be
reviewed by the department, some of
which are pending in appellate
courts.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-06
PHYSICIANS AT SEA
PRESCRIBE BY WIRELESS.

New York, March 5.-The wire
less telephone and the wireless tel
egraph were used in mid-ocean by
Lieutenant Commander A. E. You
ME, senior surgeon on board the
transport Sierra, to prescribe for
patients on the transport Powhatan
and the British steamer Pollac,
many miles away, whose symptoms
were described in a wireless mes
sage. AT last reports the sick man
was considerably improved in
health. While the Sierra and Pow
hatan were Is miles apart at a
point about 500 miles north of the
Azores, the wireless telephone was
used for a consultation of the doc
tors on board the two transports.
Six doctors each put on telephone
set and attended" the consultation,
which was called on to determine
treatment of certain cases which
had developed on the Powhatan.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-06
NEU 7 RAJ
ZONE TOB Be
IN TERMS
Western German Frontier and
ReparatiOn Virtually De-
Cided; Lloyd George
Returns to Paris.

Paris, March 5.-The arrival OF
the British prime minister, David
Lloyd George, in Paris tonight is
the prelude to the discussion of the
main question of the peace treaty by
the council of the great powers,
which will begin tomorrow and
continue during Presidents Wilson'S i
stay.
The question to be determined to-
morrow relates to the military and
the naval terms of the enemy dis
armament as framed by Marshal
Foch and the joint military and
naval advisers These were originally
framed as terms of the armistice, but
are now changed so as to be part
of the permanent peace treaty.
Premier Lloyd George and Col
onel House will have lunch together
prior to tomorrow's meeting at
which the British and American
positions will doubtless be co-ordi-
mated, as President Wilson's views
on the subject are understood to
have been made known by cable and
wireless.
Agree on Reparation.
The subjects of reparation for war
damages and the western German
frontier will follow the military and
naval terms. 1t is understood that
an agreement has virtually been
reached on the amount of reparation
to be inserted in the peace treaty.
This is far less than either the
French or British estimates as origi-
nally submitted, but is still a vast
sum, running high into billions Of
dollars.
The western German frontier Is
also practically settled, one of the
main features being a neutralized or
"sterilized" strip along the west
bank of the Rhine, which will insure
an adequate buffer between France
and any renewed German aggres-
sion.
King Nicholas Case Heard.
The council of the great powers
today heard the case of King Mich
olas of Montenegro, which was pre-
sented by General Gvosdenovich.
Montenegrin minister at Washing
ton. 1t was protest by the vener-
able monarch against losing his
throne and having his country abb
sorbed by the new Jugo-Slav state
incidentally the protest involves
the issue between Italy and Jugo-
Slavia. King Nicholas is the father
of the queen of Italy, so that Monte
negro's position has not been clearly
defined on the issue betweeA. Italy
and the new state. which seeks to
embrace Montenegro.
The council also considered food
relief for Bohemia and other sec
tions of southeastern Europe, where
the warning factions will make it
difficult to forward supplies. II de-
veloped during the session TODAY
that the Jugo-Slav frontier, which
had been closed against Italy and
threatened to precipitate a crisis
with that country, has been re-
opened.
Punishment Demanded.
The French government is asked
to make every effort to secure the
punishment of all German officers
and soldiers found guilty of plum
dering or causing devastation in the
occupied regions of France, in the
report made by Senator Reynald, on
behalf of the senate committee
which recently visited the devastate
districts. 3.-
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-06
False Statements
Made by Crowder,
Chamberlain Saws

Washington, March 5.-Another
chapter in the controversy between
congress and the War department
over the general question of military
justice was added tonight by Sena
tor Chamberlain, chairman of the
military committee in the last SEN
ate, who issued a statement de-
claring that erroneous and false"
statements were contained in the
reply of Major General Crowder,
judge advocate general, to the SEN
ator's address in the senate last
December.
Senator Chamberlain also sharply
criticised Secretary Baker, declar-
ing he had permitted himself to
be guided by the reactionary e!e-
ments of the army"
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-06
Henry Ford Designs New and
Less Expensive Motor Car

Los Angeles, March 5.-Henry
Ford left for his home in Detroit to-
day after announcing that on his ar
rival there he would perfect plans
for the manufacture by new cor
poration of a cheaper automobile, to
sell for a lower price than any now
extensively marketed. Mr., Ford
said he had designed the car while
resting" at Altadens. near here.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-06
Three Southern Alabama
Towns Swept by Tornado

Mobile, March 5.-Three towns in
southern Alabama, Eufaula, Pollard
and Flomaton, were swept late 10
day by a tornado. Great property
damage and some loss of life have
been reported. .
AT Eufaula, a town of about
5000, f. ]. Searcy was killed by
falling debris and three other men
were caught beneath falling build
ing. The property loss at Eufaula
was estimated at S500,000.
Several business buildings were
destroyed at Pollard.
The property loss at Flomaton is
not believed to be large.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-06

The motives for this decision are
the belief that quick action may be
necessary on the armistice situation,
and the fear that if the parliament is
dismissed for a week it might have
difficulty in reassembling.
Orders Arrest of Rioters.
Berlin, March 5.-Gustav Noske,
minister of defense. has ordeded the
troops to arrest all strikers or lead
ers of the strikers who are guilty of
rioting or intimidating workmen.
The Ebert government has pub
lished the draft of a general social
ization law and announced that
bill socializing coal mines would be
submitted to the federal council.
Berlin Stores Looted.
London, March 5.-Robberies
amounting to many millions of dol
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-06
Vets Garry Is Towns
in Vermont This Year
as Against II in 1918

Montpelier, VT, March 5.-Re-
turns tonight of votes cast in town
and city, elections in Vermont yes
terday on the license question show
ed the number of communities vot,
ing for license was more than
double that of last year. Twenty
FIVE cities and towns sent in re-
turns showing that they had favored
a license policy, as against II last
year.
Changes from no license to license
were made in Burlington, St. Adams
City, St. Johnsbury, Mortified.
Roxbury, Mount Tabor, Mt. Pelter,
Benson, Hubbardston, Dandy, Far
fax, Highgate, Swanton, Hartford
and Wardsboro.
No changes from license to no
license were reported.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-06
"cALIF." REPLACES CAL"
IN GEOGRAPHIC PARLANcE.

Washington, March Sat the re-
quest Of the Postoffice department
the geographic board today chang
ed the official abbreviation for Cali
fornia from "Cal" to Calf" The
change was made because of confu-
sion with the abbreviation for Colo
rado,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-06
PARTISAN
SUBJECTS
OUT
OF REPORT
Many Resolutions Adopted by
Conference, But Mayor
RoIph'S Extra Session
Demand Is Ignored.

Washington March 5.-Bitter con-
troversy ragged in the conference
of governors and mayors today be-
fore the report of the committee
on resolutions, making a great var
iety of recommendations on public
questions, finally was adopted
Even after the viva voce vote,
delegates from the west, led by
Mayor Rolph of San Francisco, at
tempted to force a record vote to
show that they dissented from the
majority, but were overruled by
Secretary of Labor Wilson, who pre-
sided
Adjournment was taken after
Mayor Rolph and Governor Cox
of Ohio, chairman of the committee
on resolutions, had arisen on ques-
tions of personal privilege concern
ing their championship of opposing
sides in the debate.
Partisan Subjects Eliminated.
The resolutions which Governor
Cox announced were submitted
unanimously after elimination of all
partisan subjects, condemned doc
trines which inveigh against God
and government. They also reg
ommended that the government
should mot only prepare for the
transportation necessities of pros
perity, but use the railroads as the
means of helping private industry"
by carrying out the program of inn
provements.
Expressly disclaiming approval of
fixing costs, the resolutions sane
toned government approval of price
schedules as step toward establish
ing a new basis of values. Reduc-
ton OF freight rates on all building
material, especially road material,
was suggested. 1t was declared that
reduction of wages should come
only as a result of reduced living
costs.
Clash Over Utilities Clause.
Recommendation was made that
the federal government continue its
helpful offices" with a view to
averting serious consequences" in
the financial affairs of public utili-
ties. Settlement of government coma
tracts, lifting of governmental re-
strictions on industry and materials
as soon as possible and continuation
of the federal survey of natural re-
sources started during the war were
asked. The conference also deplor-
ed discontinuance of federal employ
ment agencies, and urged demobili-
zation of the army by local draft
boards.
The section relating to public util-
tiles was attacked vigorously by
Mayor Hoan of Milwaukee, who
moved that it be stricken out, the
motion being supported by Mayor
Meyers of Minneapolis, E. M. Har-
Der of Kansas City and others.
Mayor Hoan wanted to know who
sent the stacks of telegram" which
Governor Cox reported had reached
the committee favoring the dc:lara-
ton. He and Mayor Meyers de-
clared the clause interfered with To-
cal sovereignty and Mr.. Harber
said aid like that given by the war
labor board in the Kansas City
strike did more harm than good.
Pulling Corporation Stuff"
Mayor Baker of Portland, Ore,
answering for his colleagues of the
committee, Governor Cox, Governor
Bilbo of Mississippi, Governor
Sproul of Pennsylvania, Mayor
Peters of Boston and George Fos-
ter Peabody, representing the gov
ernor of New York, said the tele-
CONTINUED on Page Two. Column Five.)
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-06
ARTIST ASKS DIVORCE
FROM MoDEhHE MARRIED.

GAINESVILLE, o., March S.-Howard
Chandler Christy, famous artist, has
filed petition for divorce from Mrs
Maybell Thompson Christy, his wife
and former model. The artist
charges gross neglect of duty, wilful
absence and embarrassing him by
her mode Of living.
Christy filed suit for divorce three
years ago, but the action was dis
missed.
The Christys were married in 1898
They have one daughter, Natalie,
aged 10. who is a student at Wei
lesley college.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-06

lars worth of property in Berlin have
been carried out in the last two days,
according to Reuter- dispatch from
that city. jewelers. stores were
looted and also Diapers establish
ments where goods were taken valu-
ed at hundreds of thousands of
marks. In the northeast of the
town, dairy, produce and meat shops
have been plundered.
Austrians Favor Union.
Vienna, March 5.-The national
constituent assembly opened yester-
day. All the deputies expressed gem
eral approval of the projected union
with Germany. The president. ad-
dressing the assembly in favor of
such union said:
"The entente cannot limit right
of free disposition, which undobuted-
ly is ours"
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-06
Gen. Hughes Stirs Canada
By Charging Lives Were
Needlessly Sacrificed
Former Minister of Militia Reads in House of Commons
Letter Sent by Him to Premier Against What He
Termed ''Massacres to Glorify General"

Toronto March 5.-An Canada has been stirred by
charges made in the house of by Sir Sam Hughes
former minister of militia that officers commanding the
Domnons forces in France had needlessy sacrificed the
lives of their men in order to advance themselves.
Although his allegations assumed to refer to Sir
Arthur Curre commanderncief of the Canadian forces
there is apparent tonight strong inclination in many
quarters to disagree with him. Soldiers who served
have already taken up the cudges support of General
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-06

ARIG HIT
,31R E zY
BITS OF NEWS
BRITAIN TO FREE IRISH
POLITICAL PRISONERS

London, March s.-The British
government has decided to release
all Irish political prisoners says the
Daily Mail today.
In order to prevent great public
demonstration, the newspaper adds,
the prisoners will return to ireland
in small patches.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-06
Democrats Elect Member Of
CONGRESS in Pennsylvania

Greensburg. Pa, March 5.-For
the first time in so years a demo-
crat, John H. Wilson, has been
elected to congress from Butler
county. according to late returns
from Tuesdays special election in
the Twenty-second congressional
district.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-06

Weimar, March 5-The first reading of the constitu-
ton concluded today and the bill referred
mittee of %.
The government decided the result of new informa
ton concerning the strikes in Berlin and the situation
generally to have parliament continue its sessions indefinitely
and get the of business before it finished in the
0uickest nossih1p tfna
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-06
DIVORCE GRANTED
WIFE OF "MOVIE" STAR.

White Plains, N. Y, March S.
A final decree of divorce in favor Of
Mrs. Douglas Fairbanks, wife of
the motion picture actor, was signed
today BY State Supreme Court JUS
tice Young. The papers mentioned
the correspondent as an unknown
woman. Under the terms of the
decree the custody of a child, Doug
las Fairbanks, jr., is given to the
mother with the provision that the
father shall be allowed to see him
at frequent intervals.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-06
BoundarY pispute settled.

Washington, March president
Cabrera in addressing the Guate-
malan congress at its opening ses-
sion referred to the satisfactory
solution of the Honduras-Guate-
malan boundary question.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-06
Plestina Downs Wiser.

Davenport, Ia, March 5.-Marin
Plestina of Chicago won two
straight falls from ]. o. Wiser, a
local wrestler. tonight in As and ,
minutes
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-06
BUFFER CREATED FOR FRANCE
Way Cleared for Quick =,
Action on Peace Terms
By German Parliament

Government Fears Strike Will Spread to Weimar and
Interrupt Sessions of Assembly; Berlin Stores Looted
of Goods Worth Millions of Dollars In Last Few
Days.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-06
THE WEATHER:

Cloudy and probably nm
settled Thursday; warmers
Friday generally fair.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-03-06

Hourly Iemperatnresi
Hour. Deg .ll1Our
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-28

delightfully."- played in "Pollyanna."
Miss Collinge and "Tillie" come to
the Brandeis October 6-7-8 after a
successful run of $50 performances
at the Blackstone Theatre, Chicago.
Klaw & Changers musical COM
edy, THE Rainbow Girl" comes to
the Brandeis during the last OF Oc-
tober. The name part IS played by
Beth Lydy, with Bill B. Van and
Syndey Greeenstreet in the principal
fun-making roles. |
A special bill for Ak-Sar- Ben has
been provided at the Empress thea
ter for this week. The Venetian
Four introduce syncopated music,
songs and instrumental numbers,
playing a variety of musical in
struments, including accordion,
harp, violin and guitar. Arthur De
Voy, a we'll known player in the
legitimate ranks, has surrounded
himself with a very excellent cast,
and presents "The Peacemaker," a
comedy playlet of home life. Har-
per and Blank, colored entertainers,
will be seen in veritable revue
Of singing and dancing of the dark
town variety. Henrietta Lane, late
with Al Jolson's Sinbad company, is
featured in a delightful skit with
Howard Mack, a JOY dispenser.
One of the real hits of the season
is the Tag Day Girls" which will
be the headliner for the last half.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-28

and played with irresistible charm.
Sam Green and Helen Myra will ap-
pear in their latest act, Merry Mo-
merits" a combination of songs and
humorous talk. Billy Mason and
Alice Forrest have an entertaining
act in which the comedian richly
wins his right to the title, Smiling"
Billy Mason. His partner is excep-
tionally clever. Dupree and Dupree
are to contribute decided novelty
in Cycling. Once again bright say
ings from the papers will be featured
in Topics of the Day." and news
events Of the world will be pictured
on the screen BY Kinosrams.
1t is delicate, refined, charming
picture of young girl, instinctively
striving for more attractive life
than the one of work and drudgery
that seems to be her fate, that Miss
title role of Title" a four-act
Patricia Collinge presents in the
comedy produced by Messrs. Klaw
& Erlanger and George c. Tyler for
that delightful and capable young
actress the present season. The
curious styles of the Pennsylvania
Dutch that are presented in the
comedy, as we'll as Titles romance
with the young village school,
teacher who is, in reality, an author
seeking color for his new book,
makes the play of much more than
ordinary interest, and Miss Collinge
has a role even better than she so
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-09-28

ing" and his vaudeville playlet, "a
Regular Business Man." and has
been featured" with him and Viii
liam Crane in the revival of "The
Henrietta" Her first great success
was Youth in "Everywoman," role
which she invested with so much
girlish grace and delicate charm
that she was one of the most talked
Of features of that hardy annual
morality play. She played the role
throughout the New York engage
ment and for two seasons on the
road and went 70 London to re-cre-
ate it 'over there"
1t isn't generally known that Miss
Collinge is Irish-born. Dublin is
the place of her nativity and there
are still delightful traces of the soft
est of accents-''the Dublin lilt'-in
her voice.
1t is interesting to note that an
other prospective George c. Tyler
star-Miss Collinge is under the Ty-
Ter banner-is still another girl who
made great success in "Pollyanna."
This is the charming little HELEN
Hayes, who admittedly shares hon
ors with William Gillette in Barrie
Dear Brutus." Miss Hayes played
"Pollyanna" in the Pacific coast
company last season and established
herself definitely as young actress
of.exceptional promise. Her success
in Dear Brutus" is generally felt to
be just another stepping stone to fl
nal stellar distinction. She is under
contract with Mr.. Tyler, having been
loaned to the Frohman company for
Dear Brutus."