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Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-04
u. P. PRESIDENT.
SPEAKS BEFORE.
Omaha CHAMBER
.0eplores Deterioration oil
Roads Under Government
ControI-Pledges Aid In
Developing territory.

G. K. Gray. president OF the Union
paeilic railroad, made his FIRST
1specch in Omaha at MONDAY
luncheon given In his honor by the
Chamber Of Coihmerte Yesterday.
He was introduced by F. A. Bro
gan. president Of the chamber
The railroads of the country are
entering an entire new era in rail-
road business" began Mr.. Gray.
Moreover, the railroads are enter
ing this era after having been con-
siderably n.ussed up by federal con-
troll.
In the ,22 months that railroads
were operated by the government
less than 50 per cent OF the average
yea:ly purchase of cars and locomo-
Itives We're made, and larger num-
|ber of cars are passing out OF serv-
ice now, due to lack OF repair, than.
at any previous time>
Attention to Details.
Before the war the United States
had the fbest system of transporta-
ton in the world. This condition
should be restored. Objectionable
features of private ownership, such
as the one-time aloofness Of rail
officials toward the public, have
been removed. Railroad men Of to-
day do not hold their positions
til, ough favoritism, but by virtue of
their ability.
II believe the public likes the idea
of competition. It likes individual
ism, and the personal touch, and at
tention to|details, which were lost
through government control. 1t will
be the business of the Union Pacific
and other railroads to bring this at
tention to details back to its proper
place"
Mr.. Gray. during his talk, de-
clared that railroad credit would be
poor until investors were satisfied
that the railroads are again on their
feet and are to be given sympathetic
treatment by the government. Rail
road men generally are glad that
congressional legislation has put so
much power in the hands of the In
terstate Commerce commission, he,
said. e.
Discusses Rate Question
Touching on the rate question, he
asserted that since 1916 thf added
cost OF operating the railroads has
been $1,700,000,000, as compared to
an increase in rate returns of $l,2s0,.
100000 during the same period.
Transportation charges today are
relatively cheaper than at any other
time in the history Of the world, ne
declared.
In closing, Mr.. Gray called atten-
ton to the fact that for the first
time, all departments of the Union
Pacific are operating in Omaha.
Omaha may really boast OF having
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-04

enter the cellar. Her weli-placed
barrage drove them from the house.
but in their retreat they answered
her. FIRE and pierced tlte walls with
bullet holes. Fred Book, armed with
. large calibre rife, accelerated
their withdrawal and discouraged
any rctuUl.
Neither Mrs. Nolz nor MIR. Book
could be sure that any Of their bull
let's took effect, although Mr.. Book
was certain he put one into the car
used by the highjackers after they
had entered it. The east wall OF their
house and one window were PET
forated with holes. made with .45
caliber bullets,
According to Mr.. Book, the car
used by the bandits, described as
Buick. with top up and curtains
drawn. had been seen in the neigh-
borhood Tuesday, He believes that
preliminary visit to their premises
was paid about 10 .. IN. and that
lookout men for the gang returned
at intervals during the night.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-04
4 KNOCKOUT
FOR OLD Il. c.L.
\
Union Outfitting Co. Puto
on Half-Price Sale Of
Granite Kitchenware.

There will be great rejoicing
in Omaha on Saturday, the day
Of. the great haf-price sale of
granite kitchenware at the
Union Outfitting Company.
Worried housewives, who are
wondering how to make both
ends meet, will be able to make,
their dollars 60 twice as far
The sale starting Saturday will
be, unprecedented on the local
market. More graniteware will
be sold in one day than has
ever before been sold in the same
length Of time in Omaha. A solid
carload will be placed on sale.
Early buyers will be able to lay
in a big stock for future use.
No one will be disappointed if
they come reasonably early. but
we cannot be 50 sure for the late
corners. There will be . wide,
selection Of pots and pans Of one
kind or another and in the vari-
ous sizes, al to be sold ut one
half. present retail prices.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-04
Naval Recruiting Officer
Gets Reserve Requirements

Omaha members OF the naval re-
serve force have received informa-
,tion which includes the following
paragraph: Members of the re-
serve force on inactive duty will te
required, beginning July !, 1920,
and until the expiration of their en-
rollment. to perform at least two
weeks active duty for training on
naval vessel each year."
Commander N. w. Post, u. S.
n, officer in charge Of the navy re-
cruiting station, 2W South Four
teenth street, stated that he does
not believe that, to meet the re-
quirements of The reserve force, it
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-04

will be necessary for members to
serve on ship each year, as the
paragraph in question would indi-
cate.
There are approximately $500
members of the naval reserve in
Nebraska. Itis proposed to cstab.
lish organizations Of reserves In va
yious communities, details OF which
have not been announced. To- be
eligible to two months pay a year
as reserve il will be necessary 70
keep the corlmandant advised of
address and to attend at least So
drills a year.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-04
Thieves
/ ARE ROUTED BY
W0MAN'S SHOTS
Mrs. Ann VoIz Opens Fire On
Five Men Who Attempt
to Raid Her
Cellar.

For the first time since their
depredations began, Omaha's high
jacker gang was repulsed and driven
from the scene OF their raid wherf
Mrs. Ann Volz and Fred Book re-
turned bullet for bullet in defense
Of their fathers home at 270l South
Thirteenth street. which FIVE men at
tempted to enter and search early
yesterday morning.
The raid bore every evidence Of
being prcarranged visit. but fell
down when Mrs. Volz opened fire on
the brigands as they were about to
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-04
Reduces Price Of Coal

CITY Commissioner Butler yester..
day announced that he has reduced
the price Of municipal coal from "
to $3.50 per ton. This is Colorado
coal and orders ma. be placed. at
Mr.. Buffers office N the city hall.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-04
Two Delegates for Lowden

Excelsior Springs. Mo-, March i,
Republicans of the Third Missouri
Congressional district today named
two uninstracted delegates to the
national convention in Chicago ii,
June.
The two delegates sent a joint
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-04

home railroad, and the officers OF
the Union Pacific want to help in
developing Omaha and Nebraska
territory, he said,
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-04

telegram to Gov. r. o..Lowden OF
Illinois declaring they would sup
port his candidacy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-19
SEES SWING TO cox.
!. O. P. "Now on Down Grade,
Saws Chairman white.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, October 19.-De-
claring that Gin the last two weeks ar
amazing change has come over the
American people," George White
chairman of the democratic national
committee. last night predicted vic.
tory for Gov. Cox and Franklin D
Roosevelt, and said the republican
party right now is on the dowr
grade"
He also predicted that the demo.
cratic presidential and vice presiden
tial candidates would carry a Senate
majority along with them"
In reply to the statement Of viii
Hays. chairman of the republican ma.
tional committee. that Senator Hard
ing. would receive 378 electoral votes
Mr.. White said: when a fellow goes
out to claim everything he is hearing
bad news. Hays knows we'll thai
within the last two weeks his cam.
paign has suffered blow after blow
and that right now it is on the dowr
grade"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-19
URGE MAIL VOTERS
TO EXERCISE CARE
D. C. Republican Committee
Explains Intricacies
of Ballot.

Now that official ballots from the
various states where voting by mail
is permitted are being received in
Washington, every effort is to De
made by the local republican cam
paign committee to caution the alb
sentee voters here to use the utmost
care in handling them. The commit
tee is anxious to impress these vot-
ers with the Importance of following
strictly the instructions and require
ments regarding the opening. mark
ing, swearing to and mailing of these
ballots.
The necessity for extreme precau-
tionary steps in this matter was dis
cussed at the meeting of the exec
Ctive committee'of the League of Re-
publican State Clubs last night at the
New York avenue headquarters. w.
J.. Dow. chairman of the committee
which compiled the digest of the reg
| istration and election laws of the va
rlouS states and who is looked upon
as one of the hest authorities on this
subject in Washington. announced
| that several of the states have begun
! mailing the ballots to the regis
trants residing in this city. He said
that they are rather complex, and in
order that the voters make no mis-
take which would likely result in
tHsiT lOlt UelnS COOnIeO, tne require
ments should be followed implicitly.
Each recipient of the ballot" warn
ed Mr.. Dow, must realize it's impor-
lance and sacrednesS. If it comes to
| the voter. as in the case of the Ohio
ballot. in an official envelope from a
proper election officer it should be
opened only in the presence of a no.
tary public, who. in turn. must certify
that it was received and that he saw
no marks of any kind upon it. After
the notary is satisfied as to the bal
lots proper condition the voter must
then retire to proper place, marx
his ballot alone. fold it carefully and
then present ito the notary, lnclosed
in the envelope provided for the pur-
pose. The notary must know how the
ballot was marked This is important.
his business being only to certify as
to the ballot and the. person casting
the same" -,
Workers Being Instructed.
All members of the committee, all
| workers about the republican head
quarters and the various notaries on
duty there are being instructed re-
garding the care concerning the hand
| ling Of these ballots that they might
in turn SO instruct those to Whon
voting ballots have been mailed.
The meeting of the executive com
mittee last night was looked upon as
one of the most important held by II
thus far during the campaign.
DIR. H. D. Norton Of Wisconsin pre-
sided in the absence of President p. F
| Colladay. Besides the subject of thu
ballots other matters having slgnin'
! cant bearing upon the conduct of the
campaign were discussed. Plans for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-19
us. AMBASSADOR DAVIS
CHAMPIONS THE LEAGUE
Calls It Program Of Definite
Action to Definite End, Pre-
vention of War"

HARRISBURG, w. Va, October 10.
THE league of nations is program
Of action directed to a definite end
the prevention Of war-and no real
thing has ever been obscured by so
many unrealities," said John w. Davis
United States ambassador to Great
Britain, addressing a mass meeting
here last night.
The common sentiment of all man
kind concerning war is Never again.
he said, adding that 'ff American peo-
pie are tor decide Americas attitude
intelligently. they must leave the
realm of fancy and descend to sober
fact
Points Out Contradictions.
"One moment we are told that It
(the' league) is a supergovernment,"
said the ambassador, under whose
iron heel American independence and
same instant we are assured that the
thing is but the baseless fabric of a
dream impotent for either good or
evil" 49,, .,-. 80
Discussing the work of the, peace
conference, Davis said
that for that body not to have at
against tho, recurrent Hood. Of war
would have been q base betrayal Of
the solemn trust committed to the
representatives assembled.
Cites "Six Decisive Steps,"
The lessons of the war and Of his
tory, he said, point to six decisive
steps in the covenant America Is in
vited to join, which he outlined, as
follows:
1. Reduction Of armaments.s
81 NJ
3. Arbitration Of disputes and
abolition Of wars of surprise.
4. Creation of a permanent court
Of International justice.
S. Abolition of secret treatiea
6. International consultation and
CO. operation in social activities Of
irrational concern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-19

allowed to vote at parliamentary cleo
tons until they have reached the age
of thirty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-19

Spain has recently opened the legal
profession to women, though In almost
every other respect the public status
lof women in thatscountry 10 low. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-19
Forty-E1ght

WHEN we say forty
" eight dollars for a
suit of clothes nowadays,
the first impression the
well-dressed man gets is
that something must be
lacking in the garment, or
else it would not be so mod
erately priced.
PUT when we say forty
ID eight dollars for a suit
of c / o t h e S bearing the
Stein-Bloch label, his first
impression is decidedly diff
ferent. He is awakened to
value, knowing as he does
that all Stein-Bloch Clothes
represent a standard in
quality, workmanship and
value, that is second to
none.
THEREFORE,, we feel
L that in offering the
Saxon model in Stein
Bloch Clothes at forty
eight dollars-we give the
men Of Washington the
greatest clothing value
known at this season of the
year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-19

observance Of election night also were
discussed. Tho republicans propose to
make that event memorable one and
great preparations are to be made for
the receipt Of the election news and
the celebration afterward in tho event
their standard-bearefs are victorious.
Tho womens division Of the local cam
paign committee will hold a political
rally in the form of luncheon at the
La Fayette Hotel Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Virginia White Speel. organizer
among the local women. will be in
charge. There will be music and speak
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-19
Another Rally Planned

A rally will be held by the Harding
Democratic Club at COL E street north
west tonight. F. Edward Mitchell will
preside and the speakers will be c. c.
Lancaster, P. J. Ryan, vice president
of the club, and Mrs. v. W. Speel There
will be music furnished by the Grotto
Band.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-19

The campaign committee representing
the various republican organizations in
the District of Columbia will hold an
important meeting tonight at the New
York avenue headquarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-19

A press bureau Of information has
been installed at headquarters of tho
Harding and Coolidge League, No. l.
400 Pennsylvania avenue. Forecasts
of the political situation in the various
states and the latest news regarding the
progress of the campaign. particularly
where the fight is the hottest will be
received daily.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-12
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE
1 CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE
OF NORTH DAKOTA
Leasing OF state Lands.

Amending the Constitution of the
State of North Dakota by. Providing for
t1ea Leasing sns It Mfessa3oss STATE Pnr naaes f and p the
Leasing OF Coal Lands for Agricultural
Cultivation. and Fixing the Maximum
Time for which Iseases May be Given on
TO amend Section 161 Article . of the
Constitution of the State OF North Dako-
ia by adding the following words:
also he leased for asricuiturai cnltiva.
ton upon such terms and conditions and
years. as the legislature may PROVIDE;
Section 1Sl. Article g.. The legislative
assembly shall have authority to prOvid.
law for the Teasing .of lands granted
tabie purposes: but no such Law shall
authorize the leasing of said lands for
q longer period than five years: Said
lands shall only be leased for pasturage
and meadow purposes n at a public
auction after notice as heretofora pro-
-vtded In case of sale: provided, that all
ofssaid school lands now under cuitiva-
under Control 81 tsssBoard OF University
School&I .ands, for other than pastur-
and meadow PURPOSES until sold. All
e rent sh,1 s s., "a, = z t,,s say .o.f i,,a. -,
a,so - lsaasd for aHr4cMltursl gonltsva-
tion moon 1uch2terus ana conditions snd
for 2 : sneriod, nnt ncssdinx hvs
SSt.sNs, 3s1e 49, SsASs Svs0ss
PROPOSED AMENDMENET TO THE
CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE
OF NORTH DAKOTA
Debt 1a.nit OF roistical S~ub-divisions.
Concurrent Resoiuti9n intending and
/. Of 1918. Being . Concurrent Res
o1ution. e. Amend section 1888 & Article
srayidins. 3 ths psst Limit s >
D,atgtsts A any other Political Sub
d's " ! am.nd action III of Arac,. l,
~ adding the. foliowin9 words: land
s ech0ol district by majority vote
maysstncfAase such Sindeb4edpesA i've per
per csntutpx1lmtt provided also that
my county oH .Gity b asmsjority vote
may Issue. bonds upon any revenue pros
'city, . i for y p~urchasing * acquiring
tho same or building = ESTABLISHMENT
thereof. lin Am0untsh NOT ge~xceedinR ira
physicaf yalns. q aurht Utility. Industry
Also ptcyides thai il estimating IN
dsbtednsss The amount Of bcnds upon
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-12
Wilde TO MEET
MASON TONIGHT
Ed Smith of Chicago Will
Be Third Man in the
Ring.

Toledo, Ohio, March l2.-with both
contestants down to the stipulated
weight-10S pounds at 5 O'Clock this
afternoon. Jimmy Wilde, 1yweight
champion Of Great Britain. and
frankie Mason Of Fort Wayne, Ind,
are ready for their IL round bout at
the Coliseum here tonight.
Ed Smith, a Chicago newspaper
man. will be the third man in the ring.
Both boxers have been training
faithfully here for the bout and both
are pronounced in first class condi-
ton. Last night Mason weighed LOT
pounds and Wilde 1O5.
Betting has been running along
about e but this morning it was
nror. ced at the Toledo Athletic club
that Wilde rules a slight favorite.
This is said to be expected to change,
however. when the Indiana crowd,
with whom Mason is popular. arrives.
Wilde will draw down $4,000 for
his end Of the bout. while Mason ac-
copied $4,000.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-12

STANE HEAYERS
Have BIG NIGHT
Sheppard Kinks Defeat Will
iarnson-Club Debt is
Erased.

Three big events took place at the
Caledonian Curling association pa
vilion last night. To begin with the
seven Kinks selected by Sheppard de-
feated the Williamson aggregations
who made the challenge, to the tune
of 81 to so.
Secondly, a "swell time was had by
all" at the feed furnished during the
tournament and for which the de-
feated stane beavers paid. At least
It is reported. they paid for it as they
we're bound to do by virtue OF losing
the tournament.
Thirdly. the curriers' either dug
deep or attached the thumb screws
and pumps and raised about $1,000
to remove Indebtedness against the
association. AS a result the Gale
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-12
ARKET NEWS
NEW YORK


STOCKS.
New York. March 12.-The break
n exchange which was attributed to
denials Of Immediate gold imports
finally had its effect.
GeneralsMotors lost mostsof It's 10
point rise, reactions elsewhere ex-
tending FROM to- 4 points.
OILS. including the low priced
shares. resisted pressure, regaining
much of their Two to five y@point
gains. on announcement Of further ad-
vances In prices of raw and refined
products. Rails, equfpmentsN and
s%hippings followed the irregular
course set by active ~industrials. The
market rallied irregularly at noon,
the seven per cent call loan rate
implying easy money conditions over
The weekend. t,
Regardless OF another reaction in
foreign exchange, the British rate
especially forfeiting much Of its re-
cent recovery, stocks continued their
upward movement at the outset of
today's session. With the first. half
hour OF the active trading advances
OF 2 to 10 points were recorded by
prominent automobile shares under
lead Of General Motors, while rails
aid equipments supplemented yes
terday's. gains by one to three points.
Oils and steels made advances ex-
tending from large fractions to 2
points and. Industrial alcohol featur-
ed the specialties. rising 4 points.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-12
WOULD TAX BACHELORS.

Paris. March 11.-Proposals that a
supplementary tax Of ten per cent
lors, has been approved by the fin-
tancet committee Of the chamber OF
deputies which is engaged in franz
ing the new tax legislation. Under
the provisions of the bill u maxi
mum of 40 per cent may be levied
against the incomes over one mil
lion francs, this rate being decreased
for incomes. Wage earners
with certain deduction being allowed.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-12
CHICAGO.
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

chicago, March 12.----tree iEelllnE
led by bis commission. houses weak.
ened the corr market today. not
Withstanding continued wet weather.
Temporary declines in sterling
counted somewhat in favor. Of the
bears, and 30. too. did an advance
in ocean rates on foodstuffs from the
United States to Great Britain. Be
sides It was asserted that corn prizes
cereal. Opening quotations, which
ranged from 1-2 decline to q like adj
vance. with May 1.48 ga to 1.49, and
July LAP Ia to las la, were fol-
lowed by moderate setbacks all
Oats lacked support. After open
ing 1-8 to 5-8 cents lower, including
July att rs 1-2 to Il. ga. the market
sagsed a little more before beginning
to react. Higher prices on hogs
gave strength to provisions. Trade,
however. was dull. ~
Later the market showed q tend.
ency to sag with. grain.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-12
LEAGUE TO AID TRAVELLERS.

london March 11.-An effort TO
cope with the problem of providing
accommodations, for Americans and
overseas visitors expected in
England during the coming tourist
season. and for whom hotel c
modations will be unavailable will be
made by the British Hospitality
league. organized in London today.
The league, with which the Young
Mems Christian association and a
number of Anglo-American societies
are cooperating, will avail them
UP by the Y. M. C. A., for listing ac-
commodations in residential hotels
and private homes in London and the
provincial cities.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-03-12
Miss Wagner Unable
To Enter Tournament

New York. March 1e.-Miss Marie
Wagner, six times holder of the wom-
ans national indoor tennis title. will
be unable to compete in the national
championship tournament, which
starts here next Monday, because Of
an injury to her knee. Mrs. George
w. Wightman. the title-holder, 10 now
on the Pacific coast and will not de-
fend her title, it was said today.