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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-07

Mary Munchhoff
((T EACHING is a bitter lot"
wrote the maestro, Madame

I(T EACHING is a bitter lot"
wrote the maestro, Madame
Mathilde Marchesi, to her
beloved pupil. Mary Munchhoff.
Little did she dream that this same
young concert artist would follow in
her own pathway and become a
teacher of that God-created instru-
ment the human voice. The NOV
ing finger writes, and having writ
moves on" And in so doing it has
brought back to Omaha, the city Of
her girlhood, the celebrated colora-
tura soprano who won for herself
the hearts of all European peoples
/ by magic. numbers and persuasive
sound" Today Miss Munchhoff is
one of our leading teachers of voice
and one who finds her greatest
pleasure in her work She is
acknowledged as celebrity in
all the large cities Of this country as
we'll as being held in the highest re-
gard and admiration BY her many
friends and pupils.
Her career has been most bril-
liant and varied one. In the famous
| cities of Russia. Switzerland, Aus
tria, England, Germany, Scotland,
Denmark, Belgium and Holland the
mightiest of the mighty and again
the most lowly have listened to her
voice. She has also toured the
United States, but her greatest sue
cess and triumph was attained
abroad. She has sung with the most
renowned symphony orchestras both
of her own country and of Europe.
On neat little program dated
Middlesborough, England, Febru-
airy 3, 1909, appear the names of
John Mccormack and Mary MUNICH
hoff; he, the almost unknown Irish
tenor at that time; she, the famed
coloratura. Others who have ap-
peared with Omaha's own celebrity
are Josef Hoffman, the pianist, who
is to be in concert here late in the
season, and the violinist, Fritz
Kreisler.
Emma Calve, Nellie ~Melba and
Emma Eames, who were pupils Of
Marchesi, are numbered among
Mary Munchhoff's dearest friends.
| Their autographed portraits, with
those of Marchesi, CALI Curci,
Schumann Heink, and others, are
highly cherished by her.
The winter preceding Madame
Helnk's last appearance in Omaha
our soprano sang with the wonder
full contralto in Chicago. These two
friends had planned a tour of the
states together, but, owing to I'M
foreseen circumstances, it was aban-
doned. w.
Among the most treasured of
Miss Munchhoff's possessions is a
small white card on which is written
in fine French handwriting, "Mary.
You are perfect. Math.lde Mar
chest" Indeed, she must, have been.
Unless it were truth the stern,
but loved teacher, would never have
written that all-encompassing SEN
tence.
When Miss Munchhoff and
Madame Marchesi parted ior the last
time, the latter took into her hands
small sketch of Garcia, Marchesis
own instructor, saying, Mary, the
master gave it to me; I give it to
you"
To her, who asks,
What shall l do to be forever
known
And make the age to come my
own"
The answer may be given, 20, sing.
Such notes as, warbled to the
string,
Drew iron tears down Pluto's
cheek"
Those of Miss Munchhoff's pupils.
who have attained success in the
world of music, point with pride
to their teacher and each exclaims,
MY greatest hope is to become
such as shew
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-07

THE prospect OF having to wait
for another generation before
the present immodesty of wom-
ems dress can be adjusted is subject
that caused nearly 200 feminine
hands to rise in horror when the
New York City Federation of
Women's Clubs met to discuss it. By
that time, one speaker pointed out,
women will not be wearing clothes
at all, She did not say what they
would be wearing, either. She left
it to the imagination. ..
And for all this the problem is no
nearer solution and the short skirt,
the low bodice and the gauzy shirt
waist still reign supreme. 1t is not
because this league OF women docs
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-07
Heart Beats
BY A. K.

Soft white fakes
Are falling
Silently
Soothingly-
Coming to earth
To quiet our tangled nerves.
Some dance i'll mid-air-
Nonchalantly-
Indifferent
To the hurly burly world.
So smiling they seem
wonder if they Y
Are inviting me ..
To join their careless-\
Carefree dance
Led by some invisible ..'.-
Dancing master.
Around blustry corner
Comes a regiment
Of snow flakes
Under the command
OF wilful Wind.
Rushing madly-
Fighting-Pushing-
Lighting
Where the Wind directs
Some on housetops-
Some in cracks.
Warning
With the elements
Clinging to
The colder climates
Where their life is strongest.
But the peaceful
Soft white snow fakes
Beckon me
To join their dance.
Out go into the open-
Unconcerned their attitude
Till they see me
Then they greet me-
Rush toward me
Kiss my cheeks
Kiss my nose
My lips
My lashes-
And | seek
To hold them fast.
But l cannot
Keep one snow flake
II meltS
And is forever gone
What are these
Elusive
Phantom ghosties
Monopolizing
The Everywhere" ...
Spirit dreams
I think
From Heaven
Coming here .
To pay call
Just to bid US
All be happy
Ere we reach
The Great Beyond.
SELAH.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-07

IS amazing how many times
one young Omaha man has
been in the tolls OF Cupid. But
although the winged god of love has
labored long, he has never been able
to carry the young man to the altar
of Hymen. First, one then another
OF Omaha girls has angled to icatch
his love-but only passing fancy has
he given to them. Not such a short
time ago he was engaged to a for
mer Omaha girl who lived in the
west. Suddenly, without any warn
ing. an announcement of the young
woman's marriage to a rival came
to our city. There was much spec
ulation and gossip concerning the
whole affair but no real explanation
was ever heard. Perhaps he did not
care. He gave no sign of being a
heart-broken lover as he once more
took up the pursuit of pretty maid
ems. He has been seen a number of
times escorting a petite and Titan
haired girl and one of the younger
matrons conhded to Gabby that he
asked her, What sort of wife do
you think she would maker"
m HE way of maid with her mis-
tress! 1t is something no one
will ever be able to under
stand. The servant problem has be-
come we'll nigh impossible in these
days of H. c. l.. and the high cost
of labor. No longer does tempera-
ment belong to the opera singer;
any maid will have it and temper,
too, provided she is paid enough.
Nerves" will never again be the
heritage of the emotional actress for
milady of the kitchen is more sensi-
tive and more easily hurt as regards
her precious feelings.
At a recent informal gathering
prominent women were discussing
maids, Said one, MARY was a pleas
ant girl and had very taking ways.
She took my furs and forgot to re-
turn"
Another matron who finds it
necessary to employ several helpers
told why her maid left her.
Louise had a weakness for trying
on things. One day discovered
her wearing a necklace of mine.
Needless to say, l decided it was
time to part with her"
Katy was full of pep" said a
third woman. "The tickle-toe and
the shimmy were too great an at
traction to her and my husband
loathed her One morning there was
no breakfast and upon investigating
we found that She had not come in
the night before. When she re-
turned Mr.. told her to dance
her way out just as fast as she could
60"
One cook left because the master
of the house reproved her for SPILL
ing soup on the head of valuable
business acquaintance.
Il lost one good servant because
| laughed when l discovered herself
and the chauffeur in each others
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-12-07

and the right lecture Fine Arts,
Drama league and all Of them have
grown so cold and mercenary.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
BOLSHEVIkI HOLD
 THE TOWN OF OMEGA

London, Aug. GA war office con- munication issued tonight admits that the Bolsheviki hold the town of Omega on the north Russian front west of Archangel, strongly.
 An American Young Mems Chris tian association representative who has returned to headquarters of Parole" the communication adds says that all the British personnel captured in the recent mutiny of the Russians have been well treated and are now at Volgda."
 Bolsheviki communication dated Tuesday and received today by. wire less says:
 After our capture of Tcheliabins the enemy concentrated his forces and made a fierce attack. After five days of fighting. in which Admiral Kolchak personally directed his men, the enemy was obliged to assume the defensive. Our troops made. a decisive advance, which proved successful.
 We captured over 4.000 prisoners, 50 machine guns and an armored train. Our troops already are 27 miles east ward of Tcheliabinsk and are advanc- ing unoppoSed."
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
SERIOUS COMPLAINTS FROM
 HUNDREDS OF WAR CRlPPLES

Philadelphia, Aug. 6.-Hundreds of war cripples throughout the country are registering serious complaints against the intellectual results obtain ed by the federal board for vocational education, the government agency charged by congress with the respon- sibility of training disabled soldiers for lives of usefulness. according to a statement issued today by the asso- citation for disabled soldiers, sailors and marines. Cases of wounded sol diers who have been made to suffer delay, injustice and actual hardship because; of the faulty administration of the federal board are said to have come to the attention Of the associa- +tion, which is an organization of over 5000 disabled ex-service men bent ~On getting 9 square deal for themselves and for the thousands of their fellows who are badly in need of encourage ment and constructive assistance.
 The federal board for vocational ed- ucation, with headquarters at Wash : ingtCn, is under the chairmanship of retary of Commerce Redfield, Secre- tary of Labor Wilson and Commis- sioner of Educa tion Claxton are mem bers of the board while James P. -Munroe is. vice chairman. The direc- tor of the board is Charles A. Prosser. The Association of Disa bled Soldiers, Sailors and Marines. with headquar- ters in Philadelphia. was organized nationally in June of this year. Ray mond l.. Cuneff is chairman, John J. Ridgeway is secretary, Harry Remes Is treasurer and Robert F. Browning is field secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
NEW HAVEN SHOPMEN TO
 STRIKE THIS MORNING

New Haven, Conn.,. Aug. 6.-Shop- men of. the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad in Connecticut, numbering more ssfan 1000. voted at a mass meeting late tonight to strike at g o'clock tomorrow morning. The strike will affect the railroad shops here and engine houses at Bridgeport. Waterbury, Danbury. East Hartford, Stamford and Midway.
 Rising votes of the various crafts were called for by the craft leaders and were greeted with cheers from the others in the hall. Permission to use the Arena for the meeting was not se- doors were opened the place was soon filled.
 Henry Porter. chairman of the sys- tenn federation of the railroda, presid- ed, and introduced Robert Henderson of Roslindale, Mass, secretary of the system federation, who has attended the recent railroad meetings in Wash ington MT. Henderson told of the conferences of the railroad workers leaders with Director General of Rail- roads Hines. He declined. however, to offer any suggestions on the pro- posals to strike immediately to await sanction from the international officials.
 After the votes had been taken Chairman Porter announced that the shopmen would report for work at ' a. m tomorrow and walk out at 9 o'clock. It was stated that wrecking crews of the system would not be call ed into the strike.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
CONVENTION OF CATHOLIC
 TOTAL ABSTINENCE UNION

Hartford, Aug. A pontifcial ma ss at St. Joseph's Cathedral this morn ing with the Right Rev. John J. Mi Ian, bishop of the Hartford diocese. as celebrant formally opened the forty eighth annual convention of the Ca tholic Total Abstinence Union of America. Following the mass a ser mon was preached by Bishop Milan. About l80 delegates were present. The Rev. John G. Beane of Pittsburgh. Pa, the national president of the union, was assistant priest. The deacons of honor were Rev. Dr. M. A. Sullivan of Hartford and Rev. M. A. Lambing of Scottdale, Pa. The deacons of the mass were the Very Rev. P. J. O. Calaghan of Washington. D. C.. and Rev. John D. Magrire of Philadel phia. The Rev. John G. Murray of Hartford diocese Wss master of cere- monies and Rev. William H. Flynn as- sistant master of cereonies.
 The first business session was held in St. Peters assembly hall at Il O. clock. Rev. John J. Fitzgerald of New Britain. president of the Connecticut union and chairman Of the convention committee and Mayor Kinsella made welcoming addresses. Rev. John G. Beane national president, responded. This afternoon Rev. John C. Beane presented his annual address covering the past year. There will be a solemn requiem mass for deceased members of the union Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Peters church. follow ed by business sessions at 10 a. m., and ? p. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07

Washington, Aug. 6-Anti-trust suits against the great meat pac;I- ing firms were announced today by Attorney General Palmer as the first concrete development of the govern ments campaign to reduce the high cost of living.
 Armour Swift, Morris. Wilson and Cudahy, who have been pictured in the Investigations of the Federal Trade Commission and before COZ gressional committees as d great com binatfon in control of food product g., are to be haledi again before the fed eral courts by Especial prosecutors.
 The evidence in hand, Attorney General Palmer declared. indicated "a clear violation of the antitrust laws"
 Whether the prosecutions would be civil or criminal. the attorney gem eral declined to state. merely TecaI- ing that the law provided for both.
 The history of all the governments anLi-t trust prosecutions in 20 years does not show a single individual ever serving a jail sentence for a violation. There are evidences that the govern ment. hopes for some in the present campaign.
 While he was announcing prosecu- tions of the packers, Attorney General Palmer was unleashing his special agents on a countrywide trail of pro- fiteering and food hoarding. These prosecutions come under the food control law.
 All United States attorneys were in-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
SEVERAL RIOTS WERE
 REPORTED IN BROOKLYN

New York. Aug. 6.-Several riots were reported from Brooklyn shortly before service was suspended for the night.
 Three hundred strikers attacked hahree trolley cars in an outlying dis trict and after. removing the crews damaged the cars so badly that a wrecking car was sent out to take them to the barns. Patrolman Oscar Dunn rescued the crews at the point of a revolver, but was struck on the head by a brick as he led them to safety. He was not seriously injured.
 In Broadway about 200 strikers ciashed with 100 police reserves after two of their number had been pulled from car by the police. An ambu- lance surgeon was called to reSusc1- tate six women who fainted during the melee. While this riot was go- ing on about 15o men started a raid on nearby elevated station but were beaten off by 50 policemen.
 Passengers went to the rescue Of woman subway guard when male striker threatened to beat her up." taking him prisoner and holding until he could be turned over to the police.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
DISPLEASED WITH ATTITUDE
 OF CONN. MANUFACTURERS

Hartford, Aug. 6.-Charles J. Furey, federal commissioner of conciliation of the department of labor, declared today that the attitude of Connecticut manufacturers toward the federal de- partment's representative sent to this state to assist in the settlement of strikes was not only diScOurteouS but unpa triotic. He is here to attempt a settlement of the two Underwood Typewriter company not only refused to see him but would not talk over the telephone The federal agent went to Mayor Kinsella with his troubles and the latter tried to arrange with MT Rice to meet MT. Furey. but was unable to secure the consent of MT. Rice. Mir. F'urey says labor condi- tions in Connecticut are worse than in any other state.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
PROFITABLE TRIP, BY
 NEW BEDFORD FISHERMEN

New Bedford. Mass. Aug. 6.-One of the most profitable trips ever made by fishermen from this port was reported here today when Captain Robert Jack son of the schooner Liberty arrived with 102 swordfish. aggregating 10000 pounds. The catch was sold on the dock at 26 cents per pound. totallinS s5.20O for the three weeks trip.
 The crew was made up of four other captains in addition to Commander Jackson, the owners of the other boats having docked their vessels when the strike of fishermen was called here a month ago. After unloading their catch. the crew planned to return inn mediately to the Georges banks. where the fish are reported extremely plenti- fs11-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
IA Railroad Unions
 Opposed to Hines
A General Program to Meet Crisis Has Been Presented to the Director General.

Washington, Aug 6.-Acting as a unit for the first time in the presen- tation of wage demands. the 14 prin- c1pai railroad unIons today in express ing to Director General Hines their disapprovaI of. President Wilson's pro- posal that congress create a commits sion to consider increase in pay. de- clared that wage questions must be settled immediately.
 A general programme to meet the present crisis, involving the threat of a nation wide strike, was submitted to the director general. It suggested in pay should come from an appro- priatiCn by congress to be followed by appropriate freight rate advances. This Temporary relief" must be ac- companied by a determined effort to reduce the cost of living.
 Permanent solution of the railroad problem was declared to depend up- on the removal of returns to capital as the sole purpose of operation and the director general. accordingly was asked to recommend to President Will son that he attempt to oktain early passage by congress of organized ia bor's bill to eliminate private capital from control of the railroad and to it's The unions declared the belief of the workers that transportation rates should be sufficient to guarantee just wages, ma .ntain the properties and give equitable returns on money in- vested.
 Interesting as were the suggestions for removing the menace of q nation wide strike. the unified action of the fl organizat tions attracted equal at tention. Labor leaders who were questioned declined to say whether the unions would act as a whole in the future, but declared they were go ing through with the present situation as one body. The result will be to put the solid weight of 100000 per sons, virtually the entire rail trans portation personnel of the United States back of the demands. with the possibility as never before of the p2-r- alysis of the nations life if a general strike should ensue.
 Cooperation between the four great herhoods-engineers, fire men,. conductors and trainmcn-for the first time several years ago proved the power of united action in pass age of the Adamson act
 The present situation was said to be similar, but infinitely more dan gerous. Not only are the four broth erhoods involved. but all the other unions which have to dea! with of equipment aud the moving of trains.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
MAKING ARGUMENTS IN
 THE FORD LIBEL SUIT

Mount Clemens, Mich. Aug. 6.--Ar- guments of counsel bearing on the in- structions which Judge Tucker is to give the jury took up today's session of the hearing of Henry Ford's S1,OOO,- 900 libel suit against the Chicago Daily Tribune.
 Counsel for the plaintiff turned in 66 items which they requested the judge to include in his charge to the jury, while the defense rendered 98. The jury was not present.
 In arguing on the courts instruc- tions to the jury, Attorney Alfred J. Murphy of counsel for MT. Ford re- quested the jury be charged that tho editorial headed Ford is an Anar- chist" is libelous on it's face and that references to the plaintiff in the Tri- bune as "an ignorant idealist" and 'an anarchistic enemy of the nation" are also libelous. MT. Murphy contended that only the common meaning of the word anarchist" should be considered by the jury. He denied the right of fair comment as applied to the plain tiff in that MT. Ford was not public official.
 Attorney Thomas c. Long presented requests of the Tribune. They stated the word "anarchist' as used by the Tribune did not mean bomb thrower and alleged that the manufacturer was correctly called an anarchist If his published views were those character istic of anarchists.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
EVIDENCE OF ALLEGED
 PROFtTEERlNG IN SUGAR

Pittsburgh, Pa. Aug. 6.-Valuable evidence has been found of alleged profteering, Special Agent Edgar K. Speer of the department of justice said tonight, following the arrest today of three officials of the Central Sugar company's branch office here for al- legged sugar prohteering. It is charged the company sold sugar during the last two weeks at fl cents pound, whole sale.
 Those of the company which is a Chicago concern, who were arrested were George P. Leinberger, office man. ager; George L. Dowd and L. J. Shaf- fer, sales managers.
 The men are charged with conspir- acy to viola te section four of the food act of congress. which holds it unlaw- full to charge unreasonable prices for the necessaries of life. A hearing will b } held Aug s.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-07
SUGGESTED MAKING FALSE
 INCOME TAX RETURN

New York. Aug. 6.-Frank A. Page, treasurer of the Coastwise Ware houses, incorporated, appeared in fed eraI court today to testify against Morris RachmiI and Abraham Sam uelson, partners in an auditing com pany and Bernard Joffe. an account ant, charged with conspiracy to de- fraud the government by making out a false income tax return for the company of which Page is treasurer.
 Page, who is a government witness, swore that the defendants had tried to induce him to file a return for the warehouse company showing its in- come to have been s36.7S3. whereas it really was S117,171. Part of the loss to the government was to be brought about by charging up $44,400 as a business loss. Page testified that he and his partners had reported the all legged conspiracy to Internal Revenue Collector Edwards and had been di- rected by him how to conduct the ne- gOtiatiOnS.