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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16
New York Committeeman Sees
Good Prospect for Light Wine
And Beer Endorsement at
San Francisco Convention.
M'ADOO WHEEL HORSE
FOR ADMINISTRATION
Bainbridge Colby Regarded as
Second Choice of Wilsonian
FaCtiOn-PaImer Looked on
AS HaIf-And-HaIf Candidate.
By GRAFTON WILCOX.
thicagO Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.

ChlcagO IrlDune-Omahn pee Leased wire.
Chicago, June l5.-With the de-
parture from Chicago today of Ma
tional Chairman Will Hays and the
last of the republican convention war
horses, squads of democratic spies
who have been getting the dope on
the G. O. P. left for San Francisco
to reveal the encmy's campaign
signals to captains of the dcmoc-
racy
National Chairman Hays, before
leaving for his home in Indiana,
said he had been aware of distin-
gushed visitors from the democratic
camp at the Chicago convention. but
that they had worried him none. He
said that the plans fo- the Harding
and Coolidge campaign would be
perfected after conference with
Snaor Harding in Washington late
this week and that the democrats
were welcome to any lessons they
learned at the Coliseum. Although
ii still was undecided tonight
whether the national campaign head
quarters would be located in New
York or Chicago, it was regarded as
practically settled that New York
would get the main headquarters,
but that probably larger part of the
campaign would be directed from
the western headquarters to be es-
tablished here.
Democratic leaders who have been
watching republican developments
were content to doff their disguises
and come into the open as soon as
the rear guard of republicanism had
left town.
Left Fine Openings.
"The republicans left us some fine
said Norman E. Mack,
democratic national committeeman
from New York. who never missed
a day at the Coliseum and who had
his scouts burrowing into republi-
can secrets throughout the conven-
ton deliberations. with moist
plank in the democratic platform,
something that will give. folks a
chance for light wines and beer. II
think victory in November for the
democracy would be assured.
"Another grand opening left by
the republicans concerns the Irish
question. The republicans turned
down all appeals of the Irish cham
pions, didn't even give them any
sympathy. I feel quite certain that
the democratic party will not be so
rough on the Irish. 1t seems to me
that an expression of sympathy for
the cause of Ireland would help the
democratic ticket in November"
"Do you think there is a good |
chance for moist plank in the
democratic PLATFORM" Mr.. Mack
was asked
81 do" he replied, "in spite of Mr..
Bryan's determination to stop it.
Bryan may be able to control the
committee on resolutions on the
prohibition issue, but I doubt if the
Continued on Page Two. Column Five.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16
HARDING OPPOSED
TO TRANSFORMING
DURING CAMPAIGN
Republican Nominee Favors
Front Porch" Drive From
His Home in Ohio.

Washington, June Is. Senator
Harding, the republican candidate
for the presidency, indicated in a
conference today with newspaper
men his opposition to ''barnstorm-
ing" campaign. His preference on
the other hand, would be for some
what of a front porclr' campaign
from his home in Marion, O., with
limited number of set speeches
delivered on specific occasions.
The republican nominee also made
it clear that there would be no de-
lay in opening the campaign. an
nouncing that it would not await the
official notification of his nomina-
ton. The notification, he said, would
not take place before July IS, at the
earliest.
Friends of the senator supple.
mented his statement as to the kind
of campaign he desires, with the as
sertion that he believed the office
of chief executive of the nation was
too high and too important to be
sought through a continuous series
of whirlwind campaign tours.
Senator Harding also announced
today that he would not resign his
seat in the senate prior to the termi-
nation of his term on next March
third.
The work of preparing his speech
of acceptance has not been started
by the nominee nd it is expected
he will defer it until after the con-
ference with Chairman Hays and
other party leaders now tentatively
fixed for Monday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16
DRUGGISTS AND
BANKERS ENJOY
KING AK'SSH0W
Over 1000 0utstate Visitors
Learn Ak-Sar-Ben Mys-
teries and Witness
"Sky-LoW."

More than 1000 Nebraska bankers
and pharmacists were made Knights
of -Sar-Ben and saw the big show,
"Sky-Low," at the den last night.
They are here attending conven-
tions of the Nebraska Bankers as
sociation and Nebraska Pharmaceuti-
cal association. Enough local
knights were present in addition to
fill the building to capacity.
The paid membership of Ak-Sar-
Ben mounted to $3.50. the highest
it has ever been in the 26 years of
history of the organization. Last
years total at the close of the season
was only 3,84l.
News of the stroke suffered by
Dad" Weaver. secretary of Ak
Sar-Ben, yesterday, cast shadow of
regret over the members of the cast
and working crew.
The big show, "Sky-Low," was
received by the money changers and
pill rollers with shouts of hilarity
that fairly rocked the old building.
Several new effects and lines have
been added to the piece since its
premier performance, a week ago,
and it is now "some show" Howard
Norton, the voluptuous Egyptian
dancer, who dances before
"Wameses," better known locally as
George Long, was again one of the
big hits. Henry Dunn took the part
Of Jupiter" substituting for Herbert
Connell. Charlie Gardner, Father
Time" murmured through his white
whiskers many witty Q,ips aimed
at the visitors.
After the big show, John w.
Gamble and E. F. Folda of Omaha,
and H. X. Frantz of Eagle. Neb.,
made four minute speeches for the
bankers. Orel Jones of Oconto,
Neb., president of the state pharn1a-
cists, spoke on behalf of the drug
gists.
Next Monday night will be Sarpv
county night and more than 1000
are expected from Gretna, Spring
field. Papillion and other points
south.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16
Charge That Palmer
Promised Berth in
Return For Votes

Washington. June 15,-Attorney
General Palmer probably will be re-
called before the senate committee
investigating primary election cam-
paign funds and expenses as a re-
suit OF sensational charges dis
closed today when a delegation
from the Boston Bar association
visited the Department OF Justice 70
protest his appointment of Daniel
I. Gallagher to be United States
district attorney for the Boston dis
trict. ..
In a telegram to President Wilson
the association calls the appoint
ment "a public calamity" and the
charge is being openly made that
the attorney general traded the fed
eral berth in return for the promise
Of delegates to back his candidacy
for president at the San Francisco
convention.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16
Hope to Find Murderer
OF Wealthy New York
Man in Lexington, Ky.

New York, June 15.-District At
torney Swami announced late Tues
day night that several detectives
had left here for Lexington, Ky,
where they hope to arrest the muir
derer of Joseph B. Elwe1l, wealthy
sportsman and whist expert. Elwell
was found shot through the head a.
his home here last Friday.
Several detectives left this morn
ing on an excellent trail for Lex
ington, KY, Mr.. Swami said. They
are looking for the father or a
brother of a girl named Annie, one
of whom we believe to be the man
who fired the shot.
I'VE know that Mr.. Elwell spent
10 weeks in Lexington, up to June
!, when he left there and not be-
cause he wanted to-
Asked if the girl was member
OF prominent family in Lexington,
Mr.. Swami replied:
so far as we know, she is"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16
Securities Board Would Gust
Directors of S12,5W,W0
Concern and Give Operation
To Stockholders.
PRESENT HEADS IN EAST
TO RAISE MORE MONEY
Quo Warranto Proceedings
Are Filed and Restraining
Order to Prevent Reorgani-
zation of Firm Is Issued.

This is just beginner. The Skin
ners were expecting this but they are
not exepecting what is coming" de-
c'ared Guy T. TouVelle, attorney
for the state bureau of securities,
yesterday afternoon when he ar
rived from Lincoln at the office of
Sheriff Clark with a restraining or
der granted by the state supreme
court against the officers of the
Skinner company, stopping them
from procee ling with reorganization
of the Skinner company in accord
ance with a plan adopted by the
board of dir tors last Saturday.
Paul and Lloyd Skinner have gone
cast to try to raise money to get the
packing plant into operation, accord
ing to their attorney. William
Richie, r.
Papers Are Served.
The papers in the supreme court
restraining order were served on
other officers of the company late
Yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Charles
Johnson.
This order prohibits the trans
ferring of stocks or other securities
and removal Of the books of the
company of all kinds In the words
Of Attorney General Davis, the pres
ent action which is in the nature of
quo warrarto proceedings, will
ultimately dissolve the Skinner COM
rany and restore the power of the
three smaller companies bearing the
Skinner name into the hands OF their
stockholders"
The action begun yesterday by the
state seeks to have the state take
hold of the s12, 100000 Skinner COM
pany, oust the directors and officers
and distribute the property among
the stockholders.
IF we haven't the power of law
to do all this we want to find 1t out
and then have the next legislature
give it to u.s." said Mr. TouVelle.
Hearing Set for Friday.
Hearing of the case was set Ior
next Friday in Lincoln. Probably
the hearing will be postponed be-
cause of the absence Of the SINNERS.
The papers on which the quo
warranto proceedings were brought,
say in part:
"The defendant corporation is a
gigantic holding corporation at
tempting to hold and control the
stock OF three independent corpor-
atoms and for that purpose has at
tempted to control the stock con-
trary to law.
"The corporation is organized iii
Delaware and has no stock with an
actual par value i'll this state and is
therefore without recognition IN Ne.
hraska and is contrary to the laws OF
this state and to the public policy OF
this state"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16
JUNIOR LEAGUE
MAKES BIG HIT
AT FIRST FROLIC
Young Women's Organization
Startles Society by Clever
Entertainment.

A frolic in every sense of the word
was the big vaudeville show given
last night at the Country club by
members of the Omaha Junior
league. The club house was resplend-
ent with decorations for the occasion
and happy groups thronged its in
!terior to witness the first event
ever presented in Omaha by this
organization of young women.
Costumes, riotous in their coloring
and eccentric in design, were seen
adorning chic young lassies and
matronS.
Louise Dining, attired in harem
costume, was Turkish cigaret girl,
and her wiles won many S. bills for
the cause of the league. Scarlet and
snowy white. in brilliant stripes,
worn by Meliora Davis reminded
guests of huge sticks of sugar candy
and her wares were quickly pur-
chased.
Wallace Shepard made hit in his
number, The Evolution of the
Dance" Were it not, however, for
his feminine assistants, its popularity
might have been lost. Mrs. Fred
nougherty, Mrs. Robert Garrett,
Mrs. Lawrence Brinker, Mrs. John
Summers and Misses Gretchen and
Geraldine Hess did excellent inter-
pretive dancing with Mr.. Shepard.
Adelaide Fogg, petite as ever, gave
solo dance and the work of her
twinkling toes was encored again
and again.
There were many other dances
done in carbaret style, which won
high commentator from an appre-
ciative audience. Wrestling num-
bers, both real and comic, claimed
the interest of the male guests, who
also heartily applauded the heroic
efforts of Kenneth and Rudyard
Norton to mimic the classic
Terpsichorean art.
Dull moments? There were none,
for when the entertainers had fin
ished their acts the orchestra did
its duty and everybody "jazzed' to
the best of his ability.
According to the latest reports,
approximately $1,000 had been taken
in at the frolic. And all because, as
X kenneth Nortons song declares, the
dance is i'll season all the year round.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16

the Nebraska League of Women
Voters assumes for its first obliga-
tion the securing of large majority
for this amendment"
Courtesy resolutions were also
passed and all were signed by the
committee consisting of Ms. F. c.
Babcock, Chairman, Hastings; Mrs.
II. H. Wheeler, Lincoln; Mrs. James
Richardson, Omaha.
Review of Suffrage Work.
Mrs. Charles Dietrich of Hastings,
retiring president of the Nebraska
Woman Suffrage association. and
newly elected chairman of the Ne
braska League of Women Voters,
in her report to the state convention
reviewing the work of Ler admin
istration from August |, 1919, to
June IA, 1920 said in part:
"One serious mistake was made
at the Chicago convention" She
referred to the honor list from the
state for distinguished service in the
suffrage cause. Full explanation was
given by Mrs. Dietrich of how the
list was made up, developing the
point that many whose names should
have been on the list, which was
necessarily limited in number, were
omitted. She mentioned especially
Mrs. H. H. Wheeler and Mrs. w. F.
Hardy, both of Lincoln. High trib-
ute was paid these two pioneers in
the work.
Speaking of the failure of Con-
necticut to ratify the federal suffrage
amendment. Mrs. Dietrich. who rep
campaign there, said:
Teach East Geography.
Governor Holcomb of Connecti-
cut is 79 years old. He is controlled
by three men, the republican boss
Continued on Page Two, Column Ffve.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16
Baptists May Withdraw
From InterChurCh World

Denver, June 15.-The executive
board of the Colorado convention
of the northern Baptist church
unanimously voted to recommend
withdrawal of the church from the
Interchurch World movement The
recommendations will be presented
to the Northern Baptist convention
in Buffalo next week.
The resolution declared that the
church joined in the movement with
certain reservations regarding work
to be done. 1t asserted that these
obligations on the part of the Inter
church World movement had not
been fulfilled
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16
Twelve Tons Of Whisky
Seized in New Brunswick

Fredericton, n. B., June l5.-The
largest seizure OF liquor ever made
IN New Brunswick was reported
Tuesday morning, consisting OF II
tons of whisky and other wet
goods" The seizure was made at
Baker Brook, Madawaka county.
The chief inspector said the liquor
was shipped out of Montreal as
fertilizer" and there was every
reason to believe that its destination
was New England.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16
GARMENTS STRIKE
VOTE DISCLOSED
At WAGE HEARING
Count Reported 578 to 282 by
Attorney, Who Directs Union
Head Not to Give
Any Details.

Ben Short, president of the street
car mems union, was ordered by
the union attorney. A. H. Bigelow,
not to answer queries regarding the
count of the strike vote taken by the
union, while on the witness stand
yesterday afternoon, at the wage
hearing conducted by the State Rail
way commission.
Attorney Bigelow offered the
count, which he said was 578 to 282
for the strike, but refused to allow
President Short to verify his state
ment when questioned by counsel
for the street car company.
Commission Asks Count.
The comission had ruled at the
morning session that it was not
necessary to diviulge the count, but
rversed its ruling at the beginning
of the afternoon session.
On the motion of Alvin F. John
son, counsel for the company, the
statement of Mr.. Bige1ow regarding
the count was stricken from the
record, and the fact that President
Short had refused to reply to in
quiries of the commission regard
ing the vote was placed on record.
We have no objections to OPEN
ing the minutes of the union for the
commission, but we will expect the
probe to extend into the secrets of
the board of directors of the COM
pany IN the same merciless manner"
asserted Frank M. Coffey, counsel
for the union.
Still Has Ballots.
President Short declared he had
the ballots of the strike vote in his
possession and would produce them
as evidence.
But thought you we're under
oath not to reveal the count" re-
torted Mr.. Johnson. Your oath is
violated when you do"
There was no oath. We Just de-
cided to keep the count to ourselves
for the time being" replied Short.
I'VE are compelled to protect Mr..
Short by refusing to let him answer
about the count" interrupted Mr..
Bigelow. THE attempt to make him
commit himself on the vote is an
attempt to lower and disrupt the
morale of the union. He is under
obligation not to answer"
Attorneys in Clash.
Continual clashes between oppos-
ing attorneys occurred during the aft
ernoon sessions, and the attorneys
were rebuked severely by Chairman
Taylor of the commission.
President Short, on the witness
stand, asserted that during the last
two years not single new employe
of the company had failed to join
the union. He was closely ques-
toned concerning working condi-
tions and declared that a number of
men with regular runs" had quit
to enter more remunerative occupa-
tions where they were not forced
to work Saturday afternoons and
Sunday. In January, 1919 he worked
20 days and received $o8.60 he said.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16
Pope'S Condition Forces
Relief From ManV Duties

Rome, June l5.-Upon the advice
of the papal physician Pope Bene-
dict XIV has relinquished many of
his pontihcial duties and has begun
a scmi-vacation.
The pope was said today to be
suffering from excess of uric acid.
hereditary gout and rheumatism.
He suffered one rheumatic attack in
the right arm, which necessitated
hypodermic injections and massage
treatment.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16

The real significance of the Ne.
braska League of Women Voters
was set forth in resolutions passed
by the convention in Omaha yestcr-
day as follows:
Whereas, The League of Women
Voters invites to its membership
every woman voter in the state
therefore we ask the widest pub
licity for the program of the organ
izaton which is:
Loyal support OF the national Or
ganization.
in our own Nebraska, training
for citizenship and securing legisla-
ton of importance to women and
children
"To cooperate with existing or
CARNATIONS, and to supplant none.
TO encourage political activity
among women through normal
channels.
ITO foster measures, leaving can
didates to other agencies.
Can Vote on Amendment.
This organization makes its bow
to the public at its debut party i'll
Omaha. announcing itself as an or
garization for political education, its
members as such taking no part in
partisan politics, but acting in the
parties of their choice through the
regular party organizations.
Whereas, An amendment to the
giving full suffrage to
women is to be voted on September
2l in the following form:
"'Every citizen of the United
States who has attained the age of
p years, and has resided within the
state for six months, and within the
county and voting precinct for the
term provided by law, shall be an
clcctor.'
Therefore, Be 1t Resolved, That
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16
Fireman Has Narrow
Escape From Axphyxiation

Leonard Thomas, railroad fire.
man. 1913 South Tenth street, mar
rowly escaped death by asphyxia-
ton yesterday when he fell asleep
i'll room in which gas was escap-
ing from a jet.
Thomas returned home from wotl;
about p. m. and lay down to rest.
His wife, Mrs. Elsie Thomas, re-
turned a short time later and found
him unconscious. His condition is
not serious.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16
VoIIey of Shots Routs
BurqIar on Vinton Street

A lone burglar, who broke into
the William Vasak dry goods store,
1901 Vinton street, early this morn-
ing, was frightened away when he
was disturbed by man living in
the neighborhood, who chased the
burglar down the street and fired
several shots at him.
The burglar was discovered in
the basement of the store. He had
gained entrance by breaking out
two side windows. Nothing was taxi
Ell. The name of his pursurer was
not learned bv the police.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16
Rain and Wind Destroy
Crops in Valley Country

Ord, Neb., June ls.-(Special.)-
Heavy rain accompanied by severe
wind and electrical disturbances
struck Valley county Sunday night.
Hundreds of acres of corn have been
washed out and will need to be re-
planted. Easements in the city of
Ord were filled to depths of four
and six feet. Gardens have been
beaten down and much damage has
.esulted to crops generally.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16
Chicago Elevated Roads
Ask for Increase in Fares

Chicago, June IS. - The Chicago
elevated railroads will petition the
public utilities commission this week
to increase its fares from 8 to 10
cents, it was learned Tuesday.
The surface lines asked for author
ity to increase fares from f 70 s
certs, asserting that wage advances
granted 70 employees made the high
er rates necessary.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16
Ask Permission to Resume
Open Market for Wheat

Chicago, June l5.-Permission OF
Attorney General Palmer, Secretary
OF Agriculture Meredith md Cover
Tot Harding of the Federal Reserve
bank. for the reopening of the open
market in wheat is to be sought by
4 committee Of bankers which left
Chicago for Washington Tuesday.
The Lever act prohibited specula-
ion in grain. but grain men claim it
S desirable to reopen free trading
low that the wheat guaranty act has
Expired
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16
POSTPONE Haywood Hearing

Chicago. June ls.-Hearing of the
:ases of "Big Bill" Haywood and SO
,ther members of the L. w. w.
scheduled to take place before the
federal circuit court of appeals to-
day. was postponed indefinitely be-
cause of the illness of the presiding
Judge,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16
Women Of Louisiana
Lose Last Chance for
Vote at Fall Election

Baton Rouge. La, June 15.-All
possibility of action by the Louisi-
ana legislature to enfranchise the
women of the nation before the
November elections was removed
Tuesday, the house voting down 81
to a. the federal ratification reso
luton and then adopting in quick
order, by 90 to 80. resolution
flatly opposing federal suffrage
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16
Rail Heads in Norfolk.

Norfolk, Neb., June 15.-(Special
Telegram wv. H. Finley, presi-
dent; Marvin Hughitt, sr., chairman
Of the board of directors, and Mar
vim Hughitt, jr., of the Northwestern
road are here on their wav to the
Black Hills country.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16
Drops Indictments.

Kansas. City, June IS. - Indict-
ments against number of Oklaho-
ma business men for alleged viola
ton of the Lever act by prohteering
in sugar were quashed by Federal
Judge J. c. Pollock Tuesday,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16
College Honors Hoover

New Brunswick, N. J.. June 15.-
Herbert Hoover and DR.. Jacob
Gould Schurman, retiring president
of Cornell University. received hon
orary degrees of doctor Of laws at
the l54th annual commencement al
Rutgers college here today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16
Continue Attacks on Avlona,

Paris, June IS. - Albanian in
surgents are continuing their attacks
on Avlona, according to a dispatch
from Rome to The Temps. The in
surgents, however, have been driven
back bv cannon-hre from the Italian
Warships
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16
ltaIy's Reparation Claims
Are Put at $12,12O,OOO.O0O

Paris, June 15.-Italy's claims on
reparations paid by the central en-
pires, including pensions, has been
fixed at 10000, 100000 lire (normal
about $l2,120,000,000), according to
Rome dispatches to newspapers
here.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-16
The Weather
Forecast.

Forecast.
Nebraska: Unsettled Wednes
Gay, showers in west: Thurs
day probably showers. Not much
change in temperature.
Iowa: Unsettled Wednesday and
Thursday; not much change in tenn
perature.