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Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-21
Notorious Auto Thieves,
Recommended for Parole
ByJudge Redick, Are Freed
L. c. Jones and William McKenna, Who Confessed
to Stealing Many Cars and Whose Operations
Rendered Police Department Ridiculous, Are
Given Liberty After Few Months in Prison.

L. c. Jones and William Nc
kenna, notorious confessed car
thieves, whose operations in and
about Omaha for months rendered
the local police department ridicu-
lous and struck terror in the hearts
of automobile owners and dealers,
after spending several months in the
state penitentiary, upon the recon-
mendation of District Judge Will
liam A. Redick and County Attor-
ney A. V. Shotwell, today are walk
ing the streets of this city free men.
Jones was paroled several days
ago and came direct to Omaha from
Lincoln. McKenna, it is said, was
not given his freedom until We'd
nesday because of demerits charged
against him for misconduct while in
prison.
Though the men confessed to
stealing many cars here, both Judge
Redick and County Attorney Shot
we'll endorsed the application to the
pardon board for their parole after
they had served but a few months
of sentences of from one to seven
years.
Promised Freedom.
Police Commissioner Ringer and
Chief Eberstein are said to have
promised Jones and McKenna they
would not be called on to serve a
day in TIL penitentiary, provided
they testified for the heads Of the
police department in their plans to
send Fletcher Neal and Maurice
Katelman, alleged "higher-ups" in
ring Of automobile thieves, to
prison, according to statements by
the prisoners.
This arrangement was not carried
out because, according to Chief
Eberstein's explanation to McKenna,
the police chief was rafraid of The
Bee"
When Judge Redick sentenced
Jones and McKenna, they departed
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-21
What Dicky Said When He Reached
Madge's Side.

The shock of hearing Dicky's
voice in excited alteration when |
had thought him miles away watch
ing his wrecked car by the roadside
was almost too much for me. How
ever, he had managed to get home
only he, of course, could tell, but
it needed nothing but his tones TO
informed me that he was in one of
his towering RACES.
No doubt his mother had inten-
tionally or unintentionally famed
the flame of his wrath by her dis
courteous attitude toward Maj.
Grantland. But he must be churlish
indeed to be so resentful against
the man who by bringing me home
so promptly had saved me many
hours of suffering.
"Oh, pleasew l gasped to Mrs.
Durkee, with wild idea of sending
her for Dicky and so cutting short
his diatribe. But a sober second
thought showed me the futility of
injecting Her Fluffiness," as her
SON has christened her, into the af-
fair. There was nothing to do but
to wait quietly and helplessly until
Dicky's wrath should have spent
itself.
Maj. Grantland's voice, deep, out
wardly suave, but steely beneath the
surface, came through the window,
slowly, distinctly. t..
II am sure you cannot have under
stood me, 1t, Graham, when told
you that Mrs. Graham"
Leave my wife's name out of il"
Dicky snarled, and ! knew that he
was beyond bounds of reason, ap-
peal or discipline. Except to one
person.
"Richard!"
The word pinged upward to my
window like a rifle bullet. 1t held
astonishment, anger and the cor
rective power which Mother Gra-
ham never hesitates to assert over
any one connected with her.
Please keep out of this, mother"
l could visualize Dicky's quick, sui.
len side glance at her.
will you be quiet and listen to
me?' his mother demanded, and
without waiting for him to reply she
began a torrent of words, which
flowed fast and furiously enough TO
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-21
Bret City Nems
Have Root Print It-Beacon Press
yacumn Cleaners--Burgess- Grandsn Co.

Have Root Print It-Beacon Press
Vacuum Cleaners-Burgess- -Grandsn Co
Calvin Returns From East-E. E.
Calvin, federal manager OF the
Union Pacific railroad system, has
returned from the east.
New Workers Married Here -
Miss Henrietta Levy and Edgar
Akin, both of New York City, were
married by Rev. Charles w. sav-
idge. q
Frat Alumni Meeting--The Omaha
alumni chapter of the Kappa sigma
fraternity will hold it's regular week
ly luncheon Saturday noon at the
University club.
Pleads Guilty, is Paroled-Ben
Kolpack, charged with receiving
fore District Judge Redick and was
paroled to Adult Probation Officer
ANDERSEN.
Revoke Soft Drink Permit-The
city council revoked a soft drink
permit held by William Thomas, 1913
North Tenth street. In information
given by the police department to
the city council it was alleged that
Thomas is unnaturalized and that
he was convicted in police court Of
violating the prohibitory law.
Drive for Y. w. G. AIT a meet
ing at the Y. W. C. A. a report was
given on the drive which Is being
carried on to raise $500 for the
support of Miss Ethyl Hartley, Y.
w. c. A. worker in China. The drive
Is being carried on among the men,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-21
My Heart and My Husband
ADELE GARRISON'S New Phase of
"Revelations of a Wife"

engulf more hardy mariners than
her son.
"I'd like to know where you've
been," she began, that you, with
out a scratch upon you that anyone
can see, leave your wife with frac-
tured rib for another man to bring
home and carry into the house in a
dead faint"
My heart glowed with comprehen-
sionl My mother-in laws churlish
conduct toward Major Grantland
had not been rooted in resentment
against him, but in honest resent
ment against Dicky. In reality she
was championing me against the real
or fancied neglect of my husband.
I'm thoroughly ashamed of you,
Richard" she went on without CIV
ing him a chance to reply. mot
content with leaving your wife by
the roadside, you come in here
good hour afterward and abuse the
man but for whom Margaret might
be lying in ditch somewhere"
"Oh, isn't she giving it TO hirnT
little Mrs. Durkee whispered glee-
fully. She had stolen to the window
at the first words, and was listening
in undisguised childish delight to
what she later characterized as "the
best scrap I've heard in month OF
Sundays"
please, Mrs. Graham~ Major
Grantland interposed. "You are do
ing your son an injustice"
Il don't want to hear anything
from you," my mother-in-law tartly
threw at him. You're just like all
the rest of the men, getting things
tangled up so nobody can make head
nor tail of them. You're responsible
for part of this muddle, I can see
that, but Richards so deep in it that
he's got no license to criticise any
body"
"Am I crazy or are all the rest of
you?" he demanded "Madge with
fractured rib! In a faint! This is the
first I've heard of it. Where is she?
That's all l want to know. All the
rest can 20 to the devil"
She's upstairs in her room," my
mother-in-law answered. But you
mustn't excite her. The doctor said
she must be"
But Dickey was already pounding
pell NELL up the stairs. Little Mrs.
Durkee tripped lightly to the door.
Il never did like playing goose
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-21
BoIshevik Bravado BoomS
In Message From Russia

London, Nov. 20.-A bolshevik
wireless message received here says:
THE British bourgoise are dis
mayed and are attempting to ar
range peace conference in which
soviet Russia and its white guard
enemies can participate. The trans
formation is the work of the red
army, which prepared the ground
for diplomatic negotiations.
after the reds had driven Kol.
chak eastward, Denikine southwark
and Yudenitch into the sea, the idea
of negotiations with soviet Russia
began to warm in the minds of the
bewildered allies. While the en-
tente is convening peace confer
ence the reds will finally defeat the
Black Hundred Impostors' and the
entente will face the only lawful
Russian government, that of the
soviet"
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-21

bers of the association, and only
voluntary subscriptions are received
from the outside.
Kiwanis Club Dinner-Members
of the Omaha Kiwanis club will be
guests at an informal dinner at a
"boys' meeting" which is to be held
at the University club Friday night
at s. Sleight of hand tricks, leger-
demain. music and talks are prom
Used by the committee In charge,
which is composed Of Will 7. Gra-
ham, J. H. Hanson and ]. H. Scharf.
Some Nebraska Statistics-Seven-
teen per cent Of the population of
the United States, or 1S,254,544
people, lives within Is hours rail-
road ride Of Omaha, according to
Harvey r. Milliken, chairman of
the Chamber of Commerce bureau
OF publicity. Ninety per cent of the
population Of Nebraska and higher
than SO per cent Of the population
of eight other states come within
this 15-hour limit, Mr.. Milliken says.
saws
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-21
TO SELL FLOUR
AT Low PRICES
TO The PUBLIC
Grain Corporation Will Soon
Put 12-Pound Sack
On the Market at
IS Cents.

Charles r. Neal. second vice pres.
ident of the United States Grain
corporation, yesterday announced
that the corporation will offer to
the general public within the next
three weeks 12A-pound sack OF
straight -four, made from the finest
wheat, at IS cents per package.
The consuming public, therefore,
will have none to blame but them
selves for a price in excess of this,
Mr.. Neal said. IF the consumer
wishes to pay Is or 50 per cent
more for a less wholesome and nu-
tritious grade merely to relieve him
self Of some of his money, no power
or authority can prevent it, but as
far as this corporation is concerned,
it will place within the reach of
-four consumers in the United
States a good grade of -four at a
nominal price.
From Finest Wheat.
"Wheat Director julius Barnes
yesterday put the solution OF one
phase of the high cost of living di.
rectly up to the consumer, by max
ing it possible for the purchases of
-four to decide for himself whether
he will continue to pay fancy prices
for special brands or buy at a lower
price pure straight -four made from
the finest wheat.
-cnense Fl23456 IS IS IS &c
The grain corporation will sell
"a l-2-pound sacks, as we'll as the
IL l-4-pound size. 1t is stated that
the price will reflect the grain cor
poration buying the -four.
Not War Flour.
The brand of -four which will
be offered will in no way be identi-
fed with the war grade of -four, "a
distinction which should be appre-
ciated by the consumers Mr.. Neal
said.
This statement was also given by
Mr.. Neal: Production of -four has
been extremely heavy and for the
season ending November 7, has
amounted to -52,430,000 barrels,
against 43,174,000 barrels last year.
Exports have only been about the
same as last year. Consequently
-four stocks are very heavy and
amounted to about so per cent more
than year ago on November l."
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-21

berry," she remarked. Besides,
think that good-looking officer
downstairs may need some reviving
by this time. l think l shall take him
home and make him q good cup of
tea"
Dickey flung open the door,
brushed past her, evidently never
seeing her, as she left the room. The
next minute he was on his knees by
my bedside.
Sweetheart! Sweetheartl he
groaned. ITO think I didn't realize
you were hurt so badly, for / sup
pose that must be the reason for
Grantland's bringing you home. Are
you sure you're all right? | just felt
something was wrong after few
wait, so | left the old boat
by the road and started to hoof it
after you. Got lift and then found
you hadn't been at the little hotel.
Then l beat it here, nearly crazy.
Can you ever forgive your boy for
being so heedless?"
And almost any woman can guess
my answer.
Continued Tomorrow
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-21

from Omaha furious at the police
commissioner and the chief for their
failure TO keep their agreement.
Mckenna, before leaving for Lin
coin. gave an interview to The Bee
exposing rotten and corrupt police
methods, involving one of the chiefs
tavorite detectives in a graft scan
dal, and threatened to reveal more
OF the alleged criminal operations
OF the Omaha police department.
Chief Eberstein shortly after
wards visited Jones and McKenna
in the penitentiary, and since both
he and the police commissioner
have manifested keen interest in
the two prisoners.
Following the confessions of
Jones and McKenna, duplicating
Katelman and Neal. the alleged
"higherups" were convicted and
sentenced in Judge Redick's court.
The cases now are pending in the
supreme court.
Kept in City Jail.
The heads of the police depart
ment were subjected to severe,
criticism for holding Jones and Nc
kenna in the city Jail for months
following their indictments, in
stead of turning them ovex to the
county authorities, as provided for
by law, and as is done in all other
similar cases.
Contrary to all custom, and in fla
grant violation of the statutes, while
McKenna was held at the police sta
ton he was allowed to walk the
streets at will without bond, and
daily Jones. who is an acknowledged
drug edict. was taken to the Wo-
mems Detention home and given in
jections of morphine.
Jones testified to this under oath
on the witness stand, and McKenna
acknowledged stealing automobiles
while enjoying the illegal privileges
granted him by the police.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-21
Will Attempt to Form
Cabinet Soon in Hungary

Paris, Nov. 20,-Premier Stephen
Friedrich of Hungary is reported
to have turned his Office over TO
Karl Huszar, minister of public in
struction, according to dispatches
from Budapest. Friedrich has taken
the portfolio of Huszar, but retains
the vice premiership.
Huszar will attempt to form
coalition cabinet acceptable to the
allies, the dispatch says. Friedrich
is reported to have stipulated that
he be retained in the new cabinet.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-21
Seliqsohn CandeIabra to
Be Dedicated at Temple

Two beautiful brass candela bra,
the gift of the Seligsohn family in
memory of their parents, Elkan and
Johanna Seligsohn, will be dedi-
Gated tonight at Temple Israel.
Rabbi Frederick Cohn will speak on
"The Light of Judaism and Amer
ica," a Thanksgiving address. Mr..
and Mrs. w. L. Harris of St.
Joseph. Mo-, and Fred Seligsohn of
Kansas City have come for the dedi-
cation of the two memorials, or
seven-branch candlesticks, which
have been installed on the pulpit of
Temple Israel.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-21

however. toward this end and Knudt-
son has been retained and is today
detective.
Witnesses stated that Knudtson,
after he had arrested the young man,
who was soldier, marched him up
Capitol avenue to Twelfth street,
that he drew his revolver and
struck the soldier and later shot him
in the back during a struggle be-
tween the two men.
Coleman was so badly injured that
he was in a hospital for several
weeks and for time 1t was thought
he would die.
Deputy County Attorney Cohey
will prosecute the case.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-21
Fritz KreiSIer Cancels
Date at Louisville

Louisville, Nov. z0.-Fritz kreis-
Ter, violinist. and one time Austrian
army officer, officially advised OF
widespread hostility to his proposed
appearance here in recital, cancelled
his engagement on advice of Mayor
G. w. Smith and is speeding toward
Lawrence, Mass, his next sched-
uled stop. The attitude OF Louis
Vile citizens, as indicated in reso-
lutions of criticism passed by sew
eral organizations, was communl-
Gated to C. ]. Foley, Kreisler's man.
ager. by the mayor who followed
it with a written communication re-
questing Foley indefinitely to post
none the concert
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-21
Detective Knudtson
Will Be Placed On
Trial December

Guy B. Knudtson, a detective on
the police force, will be placed on
trial in district court December l
on the charge of shooting with in
tent to wound Charles Clinton Cole
man. 1900 Avenue B, Council Bluffs,
while placing him under arrest,
March l9, 1919.
The shooting aroused public in
dignation to high pitch at the
time and demands were made that
knudtson be discharged from the
police force. Nothing was done,
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-21
Negroes Sentenced.

Moberly, Mo-, Nov. 2o.-Halley
Richardson, Sanford Taylor and
George Adams, negroes who es-
capped mob here last Sunday which
shot James Anderson. negro, to
death, following an assault on James
Thompson, farmer, were sentenced
to serve prison sentences. Richard
son and Taylor each was given 10
years on charges of assault. to which
they pleaded guilty. Adams pleaded
guilty to carrying concealed weapons
and was given two wears.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-21
Run Down by Auto.

Mrs. Ruth Gray. 1851 Binney
street. suffered slight scalp wound
and Miss Sadie Reed minor bruises
at g last night when they were run
down at Sixteenth and Douglas
streets by an automobile driven by
Earl Parks, 5454 South Twenty
fourth, street. Parks took the in
iured women to Lister hospital and
then to their homea
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-21
Shoot Negro to Death.

Madison, Ga, Nov. 20.-A' crowd
took Wallace Baynes, negro. from
his home near here last night and
shot him to death, after he had killed
Kay Ozburn. railroad station agent,
who had assisted an officer in an at
tempt to arrest him on a minor
charge. The negro was found be-
tween two mattresses and dragged
with a rope around his neck to near
by woods and killed.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-21
Pope to Aid Children.

Rome, Nov 20.-The pope has
addressed an encyclical to the Cath
olic episcopates throughout the
world urging a collection on De-
cember % for the suffering children
of the countries devastated by the
war. The pontiff himself is con-
tributing 100000 lire to this fund.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-21
APPENDICITIS.

We are told that nearly every one op-
Grated on for appendicitis has been trou-
bled with constipation for a long time
before the attack. Take Chamberlain
Tablets when constipated and avoid the
attack of appendicitis.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-21
Friday in the Downstairs Store
Flannel, 35c

Flannel, 35c
Gray flannel of soft heavy
quality; this is an unusual
value for 35c a yard.
Center Pieces, $1.75
A nice assortment of round
lace center pieces; these have
the lace edge and lace inser-
ton and are 40 inches in
diameter and are an unusual
value at $1.75 each.
Huck Towels, 25c
This is a good absorbent
huck towel and a good large
size, 25c each. \
Bed Spreads, $3.50
Heavy weight crochet bed
spreads; these are in the
Marseilles designs and are
for the large size bed; q
splendid value at $3.50 each.
Comfort Filling, CSC
White comfort filling. This
comes in one large sheet, size
72x90 inches, perfectly
stitched; weight 8 pounds;
CSC each.
Couch Blankets, $2.9S
These are Of an excellent
quality, bound with Pinch
ribbon binding in dark col |
ors with different color
stripe effects; size 54x72
inches. $2.98 each.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-21
Cretonne, 35c


36-inch cretonne in beauti-
full light or dark colors; this
quality will make handsome
comfort covering, 35c' a yard.
Serpentine Crepe, 45c
Serpentine crepe in good
range of handsome patterns;
these will make beautiful XII
monos; 45c a yard.
Muslin, 1915
Bleached muslin of good
quality in the 36-inch width,
1916 yard.
Damask Cloths, $1.69
This is a good heavyweight
hemstitched damask cloth.
58x5S inches square. A quail
ity that will give splendid
satisfaction and wear and re-
tain it's soft satin finish after
laundering; at $1.69 each.
Crepe, '35c
japanese crepe of very fine
quality; these come in col
ored stripe designs that will
make handsome shirtwaists;
35c a yard.
Union Suits, 89c
Children's fine quality white
cotton union suits with high
neck, long sleeves and ankle
length. Drop seats. An ex-
traordinarily good value for Fri
day at SOC each.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-21

Light and power are supplied to
l66 surrounding villages from q
single central station in Germany.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-21
PetHcodts
1859

Heatherbloom, cotton taffeta and
sateen petticoats made in a variety
Of pretty styles, ruffled, flounced,
etc. Very specially priced for Fri
day at $1.59 each.
Downstairs Store.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01
THE COUNTY FAIR.

The Lexington County Fair has been
an institution for many years among
the people of this county which has
commanded the udivi6ed support OF
everybody and this year will prove
one of. the most successful IL the his
tory Of the fair.
1t would be worse than useless Tor
this newspaper to tell the good people
lof, Lexington what q useful purpose
the fair serves, in stimulating a spirit
of friendly rivalry which leads to bet
ter farming and what an occasion for
delightful social intercourse it affords,
because. for almost e quarter century
they have conducted the most success
full county fair in South Carolina.
These lines are only written to remind
them Of the near APPROACH Of. the fair
in order that no effort be left undone
which will add to the success Of the
fair this year.
The fair authorities have taken
great pains to provide high class en-
tertainment for the people and they
are expecting a large attendance. Let
eEerybody come and bring his family.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01
FOR BETTER FERTILIZERS.

Governor Cooper has done we'll TO
anne a, commission to Investigate the
ale of fertilizer in South Carolina and
recomnend to the next general as
s4ubIy legislation that will afford
some measure Of protection to the
farmers. In many cases last year the
potash sold and used IN the Pee Dee
section was not only Of no value as a
3artilizing material, but actually de-
ssroyed the crops and doubtless work
ed irnmeasurabIe harm to the land.
against such worse than worthless
stuff the farmers Of the State are en-
titled to be protected. Every ton OF
fartilizer should he thoroughly IN
speeted ad its value established by a
correct analysis and that value stated
IN terms that are understandable by
&sse man Of ordinary Knowledge. Prod
Its Of doubtful value should be ex-
Guided from sale altogether.
1T is to. be hoped that the commits
son appointed will be able to offer a
Tactical measure, that will save our
farmers a considerable, sum now vast
ed in fertilizer that is Of little benefit.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1919-10-01
BANKS ENTER FIGHT
AGAINST BOND SHARK
Plan is Devised Whereby Person Who
Must Sell viii Be Given
Square Deal.

Bankers in all parts Of this dis
trict have been asked to take part in
the war which has been declared
against the bond shark. The cam
:paign is to protect .ne small holder
of Liberty and Victory Bonds. Many
of these people are being preyed upon
by profiteers in government securi-
ties and by statesmen Of so-called wild
cat stocks. Government bonds.
which are the best security in the
world, have been traded for worthless
stock certificates which never have
and never will pay one cent in divi-
dends.
While every holder of Liberty and
Victory bonds is urged not to SELL
the fact is recognized that some per.
sons bought beyond their buying power
and they now find that for one reason
or another-good reasons no doubt
they must sell. Bond sharks have
taken shameful advantage Of some OF
these people, according to reports IRE.
ceived, and the banks are now lining
up to put an end to their activities.
II a man finds that he must sell his
bond he should take it to the nearest
bank where he will be given it's full
market value or if for any reason the
bank prefer not to pay the cash the
bond ,holde er will be directed to a rep.
utable broker.
The Federal Reserve Bank Of Rich.
mond has sent an official communi-
cation to every bank and trust com.
pany in this district urging their cos
operation. The point is made that no
criticism is aimed at the reputable
broker who is legitimately buying
and selling bonds and other standard
securities, but determined effort will
be made, and indeed is now being
made. to block the activities Of thoes
persons who by Misrepresentation are
preying upon the inexperienced bond
holders.