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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
Methodist Conference
Lifts Ban on Dancing,
Theaters, Horse Racing

Newark, N. ]. March 23.-A reso-
luton to strike from the book of
discipline of the Methodist church
that section known as the "Blue
law or amusement ban, which for
bids Methodists attending dances,
theaters and horse races, was adopt
ed at the Newark Methodist confer
ence here. Coupled with the vote To
recognize these pastimes the con-
ference advises all church people to
make their amusements the subject
of frequent thought and to be
scrupulously careful to set no in
furious example"
The conference also adopted res
olution memoralizing the general
conference relative to the stand it
has taken in the> matter of permit
ting women to become ministers,
thus giving the women of the church
equal opportunities and an equal
standing with men.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
Plan High Tariff
To Protect Americas
Aircraft Industries
Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.

Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.
Washington, March 23.-The sem
ate finance committee has decided to
recommend the building of high
tariff wall around Americas infant
aircraft industry to save it from de-
struction by British and French
competition.
A high ad valorem duty, perhaps
As per cent, on aircraft will be car
ried in an amendment to the dye
stuffs tariff bill, which will come be-
fore the senate again in few days.
The committee decided to recon-
mend such an amendment after hear
ing Senator New of Indiana predict
that American aircraft industries
were facing ruin through the pros
pective dumping" of obsolete plants
upon the United States by, Great
Britain and France.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
Naval Appropriation Bill of
S425,OOO, 900 Passes House

Washington. March 25. - The
naval appropriation bill carrying
approximately S425000000 passed
the house Tuesday without a roll
call and pow goes to the senate. 1t
includes provisions aggregating
$l04 100000 to carry on construction
of new ships authorized in the 1915
three-year program and for an en-
listed personnel averaging 125000 in
the navy and 10000 in the marine
corps.
There was no provision for new
construction in addition to vessels
already authorized and contracts for
which have been awarded.
An amendment by Representative
Hull, republican, Iowa, attaching the
same provision against stop-watch
systems in navy yards that had been
previously enacted for both arsenals
and navy yards was adopted, 218
to 90.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
BY ARTHUR SEARS HENNING.
Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire

By ARTHUR SEARS HENNING.
Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.
Washington, March 23.-The war
is over, but you would not think
so ii you would examine the ad-
ministration's payroll.
Billions of dollars are being ex-
acted of the people in taxes to
support the great civilian war ma
chine i'll almost the same magni-
tude as during the progress of ac-
tual hostilities.
There are 100000 more employees
today i'll the government service
throughout the country than before
the war.
Before the outbreak of the war
there we're 37,90S clerks and other
civil employees of the government
i'll the District of Columbia. This
force was increased during the war
until on November |, 1918, when
the armistice was declared, it pum-
bered ll7.477. Then the administra-
ton began to reduce the overhead"
expense. but with extreme reluc-
tance. There still are 100, ITO depart
mental employees in Washington.
Have Little Work.
Several hundred acres of tempo
rary buildings are still inhabited by
the army of workers, a large pro-
portion of whom, according to
Chairman Good of the house appro-
priations committee, have little if
any work to do.
Before the war there were ap-
proximately 100000 ciyil employees
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
Make Frantic Efforts
To Borrow Money to
Meet Demands Of Men

Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.
Chicago, March 23.-With team
sters and chauffeurs already on
strike and garbage and refuse piling
up, uncollected, a menace to public
health, and other city employees
threatening to strike, the council is
making frantic efforts to borrow
$4,0O0,000 to increase the budget and
meet the new wage demands. The
strike has spread to all departments
and everything is tagging.
Bankers, it is understood, have
taken up the matter ard are not
inclined to grant the lean. The city
is already in a financial snarl and
the bankers think they would run
considerable risk of having their
money tied up indefinitely. This
loan would have to be made on the
confessed Judgment scheme and
any taxpayer could tie up the entire
loan through court proceedings.
The budget, as it now stands, runs
in excess OF $32,000,000 and legis-
lation will be necessary to secure
more money
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
Conditions in Ireland
Present Grave Aspect;
Crowds Stone Soldiers

London, March 24.-The Dublin
correspondent of the London Times
describes the situation in Ireland in
the darkest colors. He says the out
look is serious and that conditions
in the west and south are extremely
grave. The position, bad last week,
is now definitely worse.
The correspondent says the Sim
Fein asks the country to accept the
monstrous theory that Lord Mayor
MacCnrtain of Cork was killed by
actual agents of the government. He
describes the overnight riot in Dub
lin as another danger signal, and
says il is impossible to get an i'm
partial account of the incident, the
popular version being that the sol
diers provoked and assaulted civil
ians.
The correspondent learns the SOL
diers We're stoned by crowd before
they left the theater singing the ma
tioual anthem as protest against
the failure of the theater orchestra
to play it.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
WON'T DISREGARD
LAW IN DECIDING
VALUE OF ROADS
Representative of Public Sharp
ly Criticises Arguments of
Carriers Over Appraisal.

Washington, March 23.-Solid
alignment OF state railroad commits
sloners, representing the public,
against consideration of the "unre-
liable investment accounts of the
roads for valuation purposes de-
veloped before the Interstate Com
merce commission, which is holding
hearings to determine the basis of
payment of the standard dividend
under the transportation act.
Insisting that the book accounts"
OF the roads were worthless as an
index to the values of the proper
ties, John f. Benton of the asso-
citation of state railroad commits
sioners, sharply criticised the argu-
ment advanced by the carriers that
any valuation of the roads-found to
be less than the aggregate accounts
would be blow to the financial
centers of the world.
Won't Disregard Law.
Since when has this commission
rendered its judgments with its face
toward Wall street" he asked.
Since when has it disregarded the
law and the facts to cover up the
rottenness of any situation it came
upon in the performance of its duty?
1t has heretofore discovered and
exposed many shocking things, but
the country still lives and the finan-
clal centers are still intact"
All the elements of value must be
taken into consideration, Benton
contended. but the investment &C
counts of the roads are not to be
regarded as evidence.
Scores Watered Stock.
%Congress has not given you dis
cretion," he told the commission.
IF you know the true investment
cost of the Chicago and Alton from
your valuation Investigations to shut
your eyes to that element and con-
slider its wickedly water-soaked in
vestment account"
Representatives of the shippers
generally concurred in the proposals
Of THE carriers that the book ac-
counts be considered, but advised
that they be checked in the light
of the other information available
to the commission.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
Agree on Plans for Recount
In Ford-NeWberry Contest

Washington, March 23.-Plans for
the senate recount of the ballots
cast in the Ford -Newberry senatorial
election contest in Michigan were
agreed upon tentatively at a CON
ference between the senate privileges
and elections subcommittee and
counsel representing both sides.
Chairman Watson of the subconr-
mittae said that the recount would
not begin for at least 80 days. About
three weeks, the chairman estimated.
will be required to complete the
count
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
Nearly 1000 Sick and Manned
Ministered to by James
Moore Hickson During First
Day of Mission in Bluffs.
PLEASED WITH SUCCESS
OF WORK IN IOWA CITY
Says People Came to Him in
Right Spirit-Many Report
Improvement Immediately
Following Treatment.

Il am delighted with the success
OF my work in Council Bluffs ]
have never held a more successful
mission"
TINS is the statement of James
Moore Hickson. famous English
healer, made last night after seven
consecutive hours of ninistering to
nearly 1000 MANNED, halt, blind or
sick men, women and children of
Council Bluffs, Omaha and the sur
rounding territory.
"The people came to. me in the
right spirit" continued Mr. Hick-
son. "The days work gave me great
pleasure, and I believe the people
were benefited"
Mr.. Hickson held his mission at
St. Paul's Episcopal church from
10 M to | p. m.. preaching two
sermons to sufferers of all kinds.
In the afternoon he visited large
number of sufferers who were un-
able to leave their beds and also the
Council Bluffs hospitals. He will
hold services at St. Pauls church
again this morning, beginning at 10.
Sufferers Express Faith.
Although Mr.. Hickson emphasized
the improbability of effecting in
Simultaneous cures large number Of
the sufferers treated by him ex-
pressed the firm belief that they
were either benefited Immediately,
or that they would eventually be-
come we'll Two patients whom he
visited yesterday afternoon in the
Jennie Edmundson Memorial hos
pital were reported somewhat i'm
proved, at least in spirits, by hos
,pital authorities.
Sufferers from North and South
Dakota and from as far south as
Oklahoma gathered at the St. Pauls
church yesterday morning to re-
ceive the ministrations of the famous
Englishman. Many of them were on
hand as early as a. M, waiting
patiently for his appearance,
They came in wheel chairs, taxi
cabs, private machines and ambu-
lances Others came on crutches,
or supported by the arms of their
relatives or friends. Many were
carried bodily up the steps into the
church. When the services COM
menced 300 sufferers filled the seats
of the auditorium and nearly 200
others waited patiently upon the
walks outside.
O. L. Lawson of Oakland, 20
miles east of Council Bluffs, brought
his wife to the church in a large
ambulance. She was the first per
Continued on Page Two, Column Two.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
Falls Nine Stories, But
May Not Die of Hurts

Los Angeles, Cal, March 23.-
Frank Alvin, janitor, leaped OF
fell from ninth-story window OF
an office building here, struck the
electric wires stretched far below
and then tumbled to the pavement,
He received skull fracture and
other injuries, but may recover.
Alvin was safd by his employers
TO have been respondent for some
months and to have made three
attempts at suicide.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
125 ConviCts Escape, But
Most of Them Come Back

Houston. Texas, March 23.-One
hundred and twenty-five convicts at
the Texas state prison farm over
powered the guards, seized their
guns and escaped, according to a
dispatch from Huntsville.
Soon after the break, the dispatch
says, IS of the men returned. Strag-
glers continued returning until eve
ming, when all but four were ac-
counted for.
There was an unconfirmed report
here that two of the men had been
killed and third wounded in a
fight.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
Expect Trouble Between
Christians and MoSlems

New York, March 23-Sanguinary
troubles between Christians and
Moslems in Syria are expected as a
result of the boycott declared
against France and England by Emir
Feisal. newly elected king of Syria,
according to cable dispatch from
Paris to the Syrian-Lebanese league,
signed by three influential leaders in
the Syrian movement
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
Situation Declared Bad
BY Suffragist Leader
lineage Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.

Chicago TRIBUNE Omaha Bee Leased Wire.
Washington, March 25.-A tele-
phone message from Alice Paul,
chairman of the National Woman S
party, now in Dover, stated today:
The situation in Delaware is
bad"
THE opposition we are encoun-
tering here is probably more bitter
than we have found in any other
state, but support is also pouring in
to us from the entire country. Wires
are constantly arriving from gov
erllors and officials of states which
have already ratified, urging that
Delaware give the vote which will
secure women a share in the fall
elections. Suffragists from other
states are sending money to aid in
the campaign. Among the contri-
buttons today was check for $500
from the Colorado branch for the
literature to convince the Delaware
Legislature that suffrage works. Our
Virginia branch sent $500.
Delaware women are working
splendidly throughout the, whole
state and delegations arrive daily to
work among members of the legis-
lature."
Urge Prompt Ratification.
National leaders of both the demo-
cratic and republican parties are
in Dover urging members of their
party to vote and work for prompt
ratification.
Mrs. Florence Bayard Hilles, state
chairman, is in charge of Delaware
suffragist forces and is directing
the work of the lobby committee
i'll Dover. Headquarters have been
in Wilmington under Miss Vernon
OF Delaware, secretary of the execu-
tive committee of the woman's party.
Miss Betty Gramb, who has taken
part in some of the most difficult
ratification campaigns, is in New
castle county bringing pressure upon
members of the legislature from
their constituents, and Miss Elsie
Hill, daughter of the late Repre-
sentative f. J. Hill of Connecticut,
is carrying on the same work IN
Sussex county Mrs. Lawrence
Lewis of Philadelphia, treasurer of
the national woman's party and ma
tional ratification chairman, is aid
ing the local women in their work.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
Reach Agreement for Moving
American Dead in France

Washington, March 23., - An
agreement under which American
dead in France, whether in or be-
hind the battle zone. may be re-
moved to the United States as soon
as arrangements have been COM
pleted has been reached at a confer
ence between representatives of the
French and Amrican govrnment The
agreement awaits the approval of the
French government.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
Can't Go to Church So
Ex.KaiSer Saws Wood

Amerongen, Holland March 23.-
For the second time the former En-
peror William of Germany was de-
prived of the customary religious
services at Bentinick castle Sunday.
Because of new restrictions the Ger
man minister from Zeist who usu-
ally presides at the services at the
castle was unable to enter.
The former emperor renewed with
energy his wood-sawing operations.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
10 States, Nebraska Included,
Form Highway Association

Kansas City, NJ arch 23,NA pre-
liminary organization of highway
association, composing the highway
departments of 10 middle western
and southern states, was effected
here Tuesday. They are Missouri,
Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Ar
kansas, Louisiana, Iowa, Indiana,
Ohio and Illinois.
Steps to complete the organiza-
ton, it is announced. will be taken
at meeting in St. Louis Thursday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
American Missionary
Kills Officer in India;;'
Domestic Reason Cause

London, March 23.-An American
medical missionary, the Rev. Mr..
Jackson. shot Maj. H. D. Cloete
dead at Sadiya, Asham, British India,
a northeast frontier post, according
to a Calcutta dispatch to the Daily
Mail, dated March Is.
The correspondent says that the
reasons for the tragedy were domes-
tic. The missionary surrendered to
the authorities.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
Office Tenants Organize
LEAGUE Against Landlords

New York, March 23.-Tenants Of
downtown Office buildings took pre-
liminary steps at meeting tonight
to organize the office Tenants
league" as protection against "un-
considerable prohteers." who, a
statement said, are raising rents
from so to soc rer cent"
IL Jersey City, March 25.-An ordi-
nance requiring landlords to notify
ths city clerk when notices of rent
increases or eviction are served on
tenants has been adopted by the
commissioners.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
NEBRASKANS IN
CONFERENCE ON
SERVICE BONUS
Kearney Attorney Submits
Bill Providing for Payment
Of So a Day to Men Who
Wish to Buy Homes.
BY E. c. SNYDER,

washington correspondence OI OHiaHh Ice
Washington, March 23.-(Special
Telegram )-E. P. McDermott, an
attorney of Kearney, Neb., who was
the democratic candidate for con-
gress against Uncle Nose" Kin
kaid, in 1916, and who is in Wash
ington as the Nebraska member OF
the legislative committee of the
American Legion, had an extended
conference today with the republi-
can members of the congressional
delegation from the prairie state.
Mr.. McDermott laid before the
delegation the draft of the bill agreed
upon by the executive committee,
and which is to have the loyal sup
port of the Legionairies, providing
for bonus. for the service perform
ed during the world war This bill,
in substance, provides for an addi-
tional payment of 81 day for the
length of time the soldier was in
service, for the purpose of assist
ing him in acquiring farm or city
residence, and $l.50 a day is to be
paid in cash for the number of days
in service over and above what he
received while in the army should
he not desire to take advantage OF
the larger bonus given toward Sc
curing homes.
Hearing Today.
The ways and means committee
will hear the members of the legs-
lative committee of the American
Legion tomorrow on the merits of
the bill. The hearing will be the
first of the recognition accorded the
bill by the ways ,and means commit
tee.
Senator Norris took occasion to
read to the delegation a l,000-word
telegram. sent to himself, Senator
Hitchcock and Congressman JEFF
ferris from the Douglas county post
of the American Legion and signed
by Kendall Hammond, secretary,
wherein the allegation is made that
the Nebraska delegation has beeu
passing the buck" with reference to
soldier legislation, and that the
member from now on would be
expected ito fish or cut bait"
Mr.. Dermott, as the Nebraska rep.
resentative OF the legion, took occa.
sion to say that the telegram Wa,
Continued on Page Two, Column Six.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
Funeral of Mrs. Gown
POSTPONED to THURSDAY

Owing to delay in the arrival of
Mrs. John Cudahy of California, the
funeral of her mother, Mrs. John P.
Gown. who died Sunday, has been
postponed from this afternoon to
Thursday afternoon. Funeral serv-
ices will be held at ? o'clock Thurs
day at All Saints church
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
Coalition Liberal Wins.

London, March 23.-Sir William
Sutherland, liberal, was
elected to the house of commons in
the bye-election held in Argyleshire,
Scotland. a fortnight age, over the
Rev. Mal:olm Mac Ca.lun. labor, it
is announced
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
Fire Wipes Out Town.

Springfield, Mo, March 25.-The
town of Collins in St. Clair county
was almost completely destroyed
by fire Tuesday afternoon. Fifteen
homes were said to have been razed
Only two store building were left
standing
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
80 Aliens to Be Released.

Salt Lake City, Utah, March 25.--
Release of 80 enemy aliens who have
been interned at Fort Douglas here
for periods of from one to three
years will take place Wednesday,
according to encouragement by De-
partment of Justice officials.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
Referees Decision
Is Given Omaha Boy
Over Bennie Valgar

Atlanta, Ga, March 23.-Jack
Lawler OF Omaha won the referees
decision over Benny Valgar OF
France at the end of their 10-round
ieatherwc1ght bout here Tuesday
night. The Nebraska fighter showed
up much better than his French op-
ponent in six rounds, with the other
four apparently even.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
Leave Capital for Chicago,

Washington March 23.-(Special
telegram Mr.. and Mrs. Gould
Dietz, who have been Washington
visitors for a week, left for Chicago
Tuesday afternoon
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-03-24
The Weather
Forecast:

Forecast:
Nebraska - Unsettled and colder
Wedne sday. probably showers;
Thursday partly cloudy and colder,
Iowa-Unsettled weather Wednes-
day and Thursday, with probably
thunder showers; cooler.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-06
Food at Army Hospital Bad
Inquiry Reveals 'Reprehensible'
Conditions for CONSERVATIVES

FROM me Ir1bnne's Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON, April 5.-Mess con-
dltlons at the army hospital at Oteen.
\. G., for tubercular patients are de-
scrlbed as "reprehensible" in a report
to-day to the War Department of an
investigation made recently following
complaints by patients.
Steps have been taken to remedy the
conditions complained of and to pro-
VIDE properly cooked food.
In forwarding the report to the Sec
rotary of War, Inspector General
Cham berlain said the evidence indl-
Gates that the food furnished enlisted
men, patients at the hospital. has been
far from satisfactory" Good food
has been spoiled in cooking and table
utensils have not been clean. while
this, under ordinary circumstances, is
iAeXcusable, the report said. at is,
with the class OF patients at this hos
pltal, reprehensible"
The inspector general held that the
principal fault had been lack OF care
full, energetic and constant supervision.
Surgeon General Ireland said the
recommendations of General Chamber
lain already had been carried into ef-
feet so far as possible, and would be
fully complied with.