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Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
OFFICIAL REPORTS
BANK EMBEZZLER
NOW A FREE MAN
John Elliott Clear of Law,
Says Former Secretary Of
Parole Board. e

Lincoln, Dec. 2o.-(Special Tele-
gram. )-According to a elort given
out by Secretary Johnson Of the for
.ner parole board, but now secretary
of the board of corrections, John
Elliott, defaulting cashier of the
Farmers State bank of Decatur. is
a free man, although he served but
10 months of his sentence for en-
bezzlemem.
His application for discharge from
parole was refused by Lieut.. Gov.
P. A. Barrows when the latter was
acting governor in November. At
the time Barrows denied Elliott a
discharge from the penitentiary, he
gave as his reason that he believed
mar who had misused funds in a
bank, in which the public deposited
their savings, should not be shown
leniency and ought to serve his full
term.
Elliott came to Lincoln on the
Monday following, and gave the
lieutenant governor "panning" for
refusing to discharge him, hut Bar
rows stood to his determination.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
New Sugar Will Cost
Public 20 Cents Pound

New York. Dec. 2o.-The public
probably will have 10 pay 20 cents
4 pound for the advance crop of
100000 pounds of Cuban sugar now
being delivered and distributed here,
according to statement by Fedora.
Food Administrator Williams.
This is due to the fact that deal
ers here are required to pay high, r
price to the Cuban producers for the
crop which is IN advance of the reg
ular outcome Mr.. Williams said
"We cannot control the price
charged by Cubans.'
After one other shipment it is ex-
pected that the regular 1919 crop OF
Cuban sugar will commence coming
into the United States and with the
delivery Of the regular crop. Mr..
Williams said. lie and his aides would
try to keep the price down to IA or
IS cents pound.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
Woodmen Of World
Protest Raise Of
Rate on Policies

Referendum petitions demanding
that the proposed raise in rates on
Woodmen of the World insurance
policies be submitted to policy hold
ers, were circulated among members
Of Druid and other camps in the city
.ast night at a meeting held in Druid
hall, Twenty-fourtt1 street and Ames
avenue.
More than 200 members Of local as
well as representatives of several
out-of-town camps were present.
Charles Unit, clerk Of Alpha
camp, declared that the rate raise
meant either an increase of from
200 to 500 per cent on a policy, or
a reduction on the policy OF from 20
to 40 per cent. He asserted that the
raise was entirely unwarranted and
charged that w. A. Fraser, sovereign
commander, was making the
Woodmen of the World "one-man
crganization.'
Charles Keller of St Joseph. Mo-,
urged Nebraska camps to support
an injunction suit filed rccertly in
Nebaska City to preven. rhe rate
raise. Subscriptions were 'aken to
finance the case.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
Survivors of Steamer Being
Pounded to Pieces on New
foundIand Coast Are in
Hard Straits.
FISHER FOLK WATCH
STRUGGLE FOR LIFE
Vessel Was Swept Out Of Its
Course by Terrific Sea-
Boats Launched Dashed to
Pieces Against Cliffs.

Halifax, N. s., Dec. 2o.-Five sur
vivors of the crew of the Belgian
steamer Anton Van Driel were bat
thing desperately for life on the
wreck of their ship\whicl: was fast
being pounded to pieces on the
Jagged rocks which guard the en-
trance to St. Marys bay New
foundland. Their only hepe was
that the wreck, swept necessarily
by gigantic icy combers, would hold
together until a rescuing steamer
them. 1t was slender hope, for the
from St. Johns was able to reach
lAated ship had been driver On the
rocks at spot where no vessel
could approach in safety except in
The calmest weather.
Fishermen Powerless.
All day long the fisher folk from
'lie nearby village of St. Shots had
watched the unequal struggle for life
from the tops of the rugged cliffs,
which frowned down upon the
wreck. They were absolu ely pow
erless to aid.
The steamer, laden witt. cargo
of coal for the Dutch government,
cleared from Sydney last Saturday
under the command of Captain
Turnweil. Swept out of her course
by a terrific sea, she was hurled on
St. Shott's lodges shortly after |
c'cloci this morning Boats were
Immediately launched and promptly
dashed to pieces against the cliffs
by the mountainous waves.
Bodies Tossed About.
When morning broke the ,rhabi-
tants of the little fishing vinage saw
five men clinging desperately to the
bridge of the doomed steamer. while
wreckage and bodies were tossed
about the breakers at the foot of
the cliffs.
The steamer ordered from St.
Johns to attempt rescue cannot
reach the scene of the wreck before
Tuesday morning at the earliest. Re
ports received here late today from
St. Shots declared there were only
slender chances of the ship holding
together throughout the night.
Rescue 80 Persons.
St. Johns, N. F., Dec. 29.-Word
reached St Johns of the rescue OF
the 80 persons, passengers and
crew Of the Reid coastal boat Dun
dee, who were marooned on an
island in Bonavista bay, following
the wreck of the steamer on Christ
mas day. For the last week the
terrific gales and high seas have
made relief of the refugees impos-
sible.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
Information on Coal
And Sugar Complaints
Sought by McKelvie

, Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 2o.-Gov Sam.
uel R. McKelvie announced he had
sent a telegram to United States At
torney General A. Mitchell Palmer
advising him Of the receipt of COM
plants that fuel dealers are exacting
an increased price for coal. The tele-
gram asked how such complaints
could be handled.
Ir another message to the attorney
general the governor asked for in
formation as to what had been done
regarding the price OF sugar, adding
that "there seems to be very great
variation in prices at which this arti-
Gle is being sold in this state"
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
Postpone Indefinitely
Charges Of Contempt
Against Miners Head

Indianapolis, Dec. 2o.-Hearine
of charges of contempt OF court
against Alexander Howat, district
president of the Kansas Mine Work
ers, for alleged violation of the
federal court injunction against
futherance of the coal miners
strike, is postponed indefinitely. The
action followed return to work OF
miners in the Kansas fields last
week and puts Howat in the same
situation as IS other international
or district officials of the United
Mine Workers against whom con
tempt charges are pending.
The charges may be called up al
any time the government deems ad-
visable
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
DEFENSE BARES
QUEER KINKSIN
BRAIN OF NEW
Catching Crabs to Tame and
Taking Dry Baths" Among
His Idiosyncrasies.

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 2o.-The
prosecution scored what was regard
ed by it as an important victory to-
day at the resumption of the trial of
Harry New, charged with the MUIR
Ger of his sweetheart, Freda Lesser,
when it succeeded in blocking at
tempts of the defense attorneys to
introduce testimony bearing on
News sanity or insanity by wit
nesses not qualified as experts or
intimate friends.
Catching crabs, taking "dry baths
and fleeing from imaginary enemies
were favorite pursuits of Harry
New, according to the testimony of
Gustave Leonhardt of Venice.
II saw him under wharf one
day." the witness said, Catching
crabs and apparently having a fine
time. asked him what he was go
ing to do with them and he said
take them home and tame them
Another time he was visiting at
my house" the witness continued.
II found him i'll tub, clad in under
wear and socks. at ! o'clock in the
morning. There was no water in the
tub. said to him, What's the grand
idea?'
"Oh,' he said, 4 just thought I'd
take good bath and get ready for
tomorrow.
Numerous other strange acts
were attributed to New by the wit
ness in the course of an examination
which brought many sharp clashes
between opposing counsels.
When the afternoon session was
begun the prosecution was ready to
undertake cross-examination of
Leonhardt.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
Nebraska Constitution
Basis Of Proposals Of
National Muny League

Cleveland. o., Dec. 29.-The mod
el mock state constitutional con-
vention of the National Municipal
league defeated the proposal that
provision for the appointment Of
state administrative manager be
written into the model constitution
for states being framed. The pro-
posals for woman suffrage and a
one house legislature of "a members
were carried.
The constitution" which was
prepared by lo political and civic
organizations and groups affiliated
with the league is gradually taking
shape.
Most of the proposals were based
on the current constitution of Ne
hraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
ROBBERS SECURE
100000 IN CASH,
PLUS SECURITIES
Iowa Thugs With a Sense Of
Values as in Names
Make Rich Haul.

Tingley, Ia, Dec. 2o.-Robbers
entered the Tingley Savings Bank
early Monday by the use of a blow
torch and escaped with 100000 in
cash and securities.
No trace OF the men had been
found late at night.
Bank officials declared when the
robbers had entered the apartment
where the safety deposit boxes
were arranged in alphabetical order,
they ransacked them according to
the financial rating of the men whose
names the boxes bore.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
Aero Machine Shop Burns;
Estimated Damage 100000

Douglas, Ariz., Dec. 29.-Fire
breaking out in the machine shop
of Flight A., Doth aero squadron,
Monday afternoon, destroyed equip
ment estimated to be worth 100000.
Firemen were prevented from fight
ing the flames by the explosion Of
$50 aerial bombs and of gasoline and
oil containers.
Chauffeur Anthony Jaroski and
Private Emil Martin were seriously
burned by the explosion Of gasoline
in the machine shop which started
the fire
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
Allows Increased Rate
To Stock Yards Company

Lincoln, Dec. 2o.-(Special. 1.-The
State Railroad commission has
granted All order allowing the Union
Stock Yards Co., of Omaha an in
crease in switching charge from s.
to $3.75 per car for all cars trans
ferred from one connecting line to
another, and loaded with material
or supplies other than for the de-
partment of the stock yards COM
pany. 1t is stipulated that the rail-
roads shall absorb tfe additional Is
cents per car.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
ID REF
R IG H T
- R E E ZY
VICE VERSA PARTY
STAGED in CHICAGO.
BITS OF NEWS

Chicago, ILL.,, Dec. D.-Employes
of the Chicago Automobile club
traded places with the members
Monday night and were' the guests
OF honor at party and dinner CIV
en- as recognition OF their faithful
service during the year.
Walters, porters, bus boys, bell
boys, and ether employees found on
their arrival at the club that a
prominent contractor was the door
man, while they rode in an elevator
operated by the advertising mana
ger of "a large steel corporation and
their hats and coats were checked
at booth by the vice president OF
TIE club.
The employees also played some
pranks, such as giving cent tips
to their employers and making the
bell boys carry suitcases filled with
bricks to the top floor.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
Prima Donna to Become
Citizen of United States

Chicago, Dec. 2o.-Rosa Raisa,
rrima donna soprano of the Chicago
Opera company, is to become a citi-
zen of the United States. First citi-
zenship papers were issued after she
had formally renounced allegiance
to Poland, the land Of her birth. She
gave her age as 26 years.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
VASSAR PROFESSORS
SOCIALTSTIC ENJOYS.

New York, Dec. 29.-Delegates
IRON various chapters of the Inter
collegiate Socialist society opened
their annual convention here behind
closed doors in the studio of Rose
Pastor Stokes. 1t was announced
that among those participating in
the discussions was "a delegation OF
60. out t-of-tcwn college professors
and students. some of whom came
from Vassat."
There was a reception for the Wis
itinp delegates, at which there were
a dozen five-miEute addresses on
the general subject:
-"The Co,legian and the Labor and
Socialistic Movements.
The chief topic to, be considered
Tuesday will be: ~. -,
Freedom of Discussion in Amer
lean Universities.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
Cole and Grammer
Are Repriieved Again
By Gov. McKelvie

Lincoln, Dec. 29.-Gov. Samuel R.
McKelvie Monday granted reprieves
to Alison B. Cole and Vincent v.
Grammer. who were under sentence
to be electro :uted here January g
for the murder of Grammer's moth
or-in-law, Mrs. LULU G.. Vogt of near
Elba, Neb., who was shot to death
in July, 1917. January 16 was set for
the execution. Both men, however,
are to have hearing January 5 be
fore state officials to determine
whether executive clemency is to be
given them.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
PLANE. AUTO AND CYCLE
COMPETITORS IN RACE.

Red Bank, N. J, Dec. 29.-All
that was needed to make the pro-
gram of ice sports of the Shrcws-
bury complete was submarine.
At one time during the afternoon
an aeroplane,. an automobile end
motorcycle were competitors in
race. The plane was all easy WIN
ner. even while running on its wheels
Bicycles, sleds. ice yachts and even
a few horse drawn vehicles added
un the variety of the occasion.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
New Zealand Stays Wet.

Vancouver, B. C., Dec. "a
cable to the Vancouver World from
Sydney, N. S. W., says the latest
New Zealand licensing pol. figures
wipe out the prohibition lead and
give continuance majority OF 1877.
Nearly 10000 absent votes were
counted
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
FARRAR UPHOLDS
ROIIGE POT AND POWDER.

New York, Dec. D.-I nave
never seen American girls SO charm
ingly dressed as they are today. They
are becoming as we'll dressed as the
French" said Geraldine Farrar
when asked for her opinion OF the
suggestion of reform of women's
dress.
"About eight years ago. added
Miss Farrar, "we dressed abomin-
ably. Yes. | believe in rouge,
powder. anything that helps to make
women more lovely. I think that to
be beautiful is part of the poetry
of life
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
Penrose Improving.

Philadelphia, Dec. %. - United
States Senator Boise Penrose, who
has been i'll at his hcme for several
weeks, is steadily improving, ac-
cording to his physician. The sem
ator will leave for Florida in two
weeks ard will not resume his SEN
atorial duties at Washington for two
months.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
70 CENTS INCREASED
PAY IN 20 YEARS.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 29.-In-
teresting figures on government sal
aries were given to the joint con-
gressional committee on reclassifi-
cation BY witnesses employed in the
pension Office. The average pay of
government clerks increased only u
cents from 1883 to 1916. it was said,
the average now being $l,l3S a
sear. In the same time, the pay OF
songressmen has advanced 700 per
cent and the salaries of supreme
court justices 800 per cent.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
Will Extradite Kaiser as
Soon as Pact Is Ratified

Paris, Dec. 2o.-(Havas. Extra
dition of former Emperor William
of Germany will be demanded from
Holland as soon as the treaty OF
peace becomes effective, according
to a decision reached by the British
and French governments, says the
Echo de Paris.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
SLEEPS IN THE OPEN
ON LONG HIKE.

Chicago, Dec. pa 5000 mile
hike, from Toronto, Canada, to Oak
land, Cal, is being undertaken by
John Thornton, 20 years old, who
arrived here Sunday. Thornton had
been promised job on his BROTH
er's ranch in Oakland and not hav-
ing the price of ticket. decided
to walk.
II expect to say. hello to my
brother some time in March, 1920"
lie said.
The lad sleeps in the open after
he has reeled off lo to 20 miles a
day.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
Opera Singer Dies.

Yonkers. N. Y, Dec. % Pauline
Hall, long noted as light opera
singer. died at her hemc here. She
was on the stage for more than 40
years.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
LONDON boobies" TO
REINFORCE DUBLIN POLICE

London, Dec. "a report Cir
culated says hundreds of London
policemen have been or will be draft
ed to reinforce the police N Dub
lin. in anticipation of serious out
breaks there. The report is oihcialiy
denied.
A rumor also was abroad to the
effect that Dublin castle is ready
to enforce a new curfew law which
would clear the streets ot the en-
tire city of Dublin by 9 o'clock IN the
evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
PLAN LILLY WHITE"
q O. P. IN FLORIDA.

Miami, Fla, Dec. U-FlrSt steps
70 make the republican party lilly
white" in Florida by eliminating ne
eroes from its councils, it was an
naunced here, have been taken in
the fling in the circuit court at jack
sonville Of an application to enJoin
Joe Lee, negro, former collector
of internal revenue for, Florida, and
d T. Gerow from railing state re-
publican convention, The applica-
ton. filed by ]. F. yunkin and so
ether republicans, contends that Lee
and Gerow are no longer at the head
OF the party organization in the
state
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-30
THE WEATHER.:

Fair Tuesday and proba.
bly, Wednesday; continued
moderate temperature.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-09
Glen Echo Park.

There are thousands and thousands
Of Washington folk who yesterday
learned OF the potency of the natural
charms of Glen Echo Park. coupled
with the dozens of amusement devices
that help to make time fly there. for
one OF the largest Sunday afternoon
crowds of the season thronged the
grounds. With the Thermometer stead
fly mounting. the cool shade OF the
bluffs on which the park is built high
up over the river was in high favor,
and at night the moonlight through
the clouds over the woods and river
seems to have an appeal 10 even
those not, romantically inclined.
Tonight and other week niGhls
dancing In the open pavilion will be
added to the list OF fun and from
shortly after s until midnight Charlie.
o. Mills and fellow musicians will play
the best dance music. from the occa.
sional dreamy waltz 20 the popular
/ jazz OF today's favor. Admission &c
the grounds is always free.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-09
4FICHTlNG IRISH
CALLED ISLANDER
Miss Katherine Hughes Of
Irish National Bureau De-
MES Irish BeIEgerency.

Tt Is Hbelous to say that the Irish
people are inordinately Of q fighting
nature" declared Miss Katherine
Hughes. Of the Irish National Bureau.
before members and guests of the
Friends OF Irish Freedom last night
In Gonzaga Hall, First and I streets
northwest
Miss Hughes made this statement
m the course OF a lecture on THE
Present-Day Revival of Gaelic Polit-
ical Principles" to hear which stu
dents Of local colleges were especially
invited She alleged that history will
show that other nations are as bel
hserent- Miss Hughes said that the
world war was the result of feudal
forms of government, and she out
lined the advantages of the old demo-
cratic clan system as practiced In
Ireland In the early days
II was voted that the members of
the House nnd Senate, and particu-
larry Senators William E. Borah,
Henry Cabot Lodge and Thomas ].
Walsh and Representative William Z.
Mason, be. thanked for the recent leg
klaton favoring freedom In Ireland.
Chairman Rosa Downing and p. T.
Moran also spoke IN tho interest OF
the Irish cause, amid deafening ap-
plause.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-09
FAIR FARMERS
TO HEAR talk
Also VIII Be Given Oppor'
tunity to Take Special
Course in Horticulture.

The farmerettes' training field or
Blair road. at the intersection Of Sligo
MIL road, will be the scene Of a
special meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the District Of Columbia Di-
vision. woman's Land Army OF Amer
lea, tomorrow evening.
The meeting will be followed by an
address on intensive gardening. land
scaping and Horticulture by Prof. Da-
vid Lumsden. formerly OF Cornell
University, now In charge of TIE
landscaping OF the grounds at Walter
Reed Hospital
At this meeting an opportunity will
be given for registration in a special
course. or apprenticeship. in green
house work. forfeiture and landscap-
ing, under Prof. Lumsden. For the
present. orly the active fzrmerettes
will be eligible, but any who desire
the course may qualify by first enlist
ing for q specified amount OF prellrni-
nary work In the training fieid ard
commercial garden
All war workers, teachers and high
school or college girls are invited TO
the lecture at p. m. Those wishing
to cone earlier and do some work in
the garden will be served with sup
per rations. including garden salad.
fresh country butter and eggs, butter
milk or sweet milk, homemade cot
tagc cheese. and other farm fare.
The raining field is reached by the
Takoma car via Pennsylvania avenue,
Fourteenth and Kennedy streets 70
Rays Wood stop Csecond stop between
Kennedy and Rittenhouse streets.
where a blazed trail leads from the
carline up the hill through the woods
to the field. 1t is a forty-five-minute
ride. fve-mnute walk. and Scent
carfare.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-09
POLICE STUDYING
RED PROPAGANDA
Mass of Anarchist Litera.
ture Aiding in Task of
Hunting Radicals.

A mass of left wing" propaganda.
put out by Reds of all shades, now in
the hands of the postoffice depart
ment. is being studied intensely for
poss ible clews to bomb plotters.
This left wing" literature, which
includes the outpouring of the self
styled Bolshevists, anarchists and
other ultra-radicals, has been COL
lected. ta0ulated and examined for
months.
That there is a direct connection be-
tween it and the ettempts to kill pub
lie officials as ne first move in a red
reign of terror officials here have no
oGubt. a nd department of Justice in
vestigators are depending on it for i'm
pcrtant clews now that reds are at
tempting to develop their teachings
into action.
Practically all of the tracts, papers
and magazines have been circulated
more or less openly in almost every
section of he country. Many OF them
refer openly to overthrowing estab-
lished institutions and. while this
government is not openly referred to.
1t is made perfectly clear that this is
the government meant.
One of the articles. for instance. is a
message from Trotsky setting forth
the method that should be used in
staging a proletariat revolution.
This literature. police and other in
vestigators believe, is being circu-
lated among alien and illiterate
classes to inflame them against the
government to a point where they
will act as dupes for the more clever
in their plots to kill and destroy.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-09
LAB0R'S UNREST
ALARMS LONDON
Growth of Discomfort Held
Responsible for Discus
sions of Devolution.

London June 8-From members
of Parliament with whom / have
eonversed. I have gathered a clear
idea that a more pressing reason
than the crush OF business has in
splred the recent discussions of
devolution or LIBERALIZATION of the
functions of Parliament-that rea-
son is fear of Bolshevism.
Call ii under any more pleasant
name II you wish-labor unrest, un-
employment. discomfort among dis
charged soldiers and sailors. or the
necessity for wholesale Housing. The
other day in a demonstration by dis
charged and unemployed soldiers, I
saw banner with the inscription:
1914, for King and Countryside,
scrap
There is a deep significance in
that terse banner which Parliament
cannot ignore
Under the present system. Parlia-
ment is so choked with business
that many matters which ought to
receive the considerati of the full
house are left in charge of the min
lister who happens to be responsible
for them and many other slip shod
short cuts have grown UP.
At the present moment with the
necessity for the extension of the
unemployment dole for thirteen
weeks more because 400. 900 men are
still unemployed. with,~the housing
,problem unsettled. with a coal
Aortage threatened for next winter
because OF the curtailment of the
WORKING hours OF the miners ana
above all. in We've of the steady
drift of the masses toward discon-
tent. the same type of Parliament
that ruled Britain under Cromwell
cannot rule the empire under George
V. \ change is imperative.
In order to forestall a yelp from
the unionist ranks that the devolu-
tion plan is merely a camouflaged
move to free Ireland. Maj. Wood ;
resolution for the appointment of a
Parliamentary committee to fnvesti-
gate and support on the possibility
OF devolution in England, Ireland,
Scotland and possibly Wales adds
that this still be without prejudice
to any proposals the government
may have in mind towards Ireland" :"