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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-12-02
Ringleaders 6 in
Robbery Taken
ToDes Moines
United States Judge Orders
Transfer of Prisoners From
Council Bluffs for
Safekeeping.

Fred f. Poffenbarger, alleged
brains" OF the Burlington mail train
robbery gang; Keith Collins, one of
the ringleaders; Merle Phillips and
his brother, Orville Phillips, were
transferred to the Des Moines Jail
yesterday for safe keeping by United
States Marshal Nick Reed. Fred A.
Poffenbarger, H. E. Reed, Clyde Pof-
fenbarger and Mr.. and Mrs. T. H.
Daily, held as accomplices in the rob-
berry and the subsequent hiding of the
loot, will be held in the Council
Bluffs Jail pending their indictment
and trial
The order for the transfer of the
prisoners was signed by United
States District Judge M. B. Wade.
No Persons Assigned.
No reason for the transfer of the
prisoners was-assigned by fedora Of
fcers other than the fact that they
considered it safer to separate the
men than to keep them all in one
place. There never has been any in
timation since the arrest of any OF
the principals that an, effort might
be made to free them by means OF a
Jail delivery, although it was known
that Immediately after the arrest of
Poffenbarger additional precautions
were taken by the authorities to pro-
tect the county Jail, where all of the
principals were incarcerated. A re.
cent report that the prisoners would
be moved was emphatically denied.
Federal agents accompanied the
men on the trip to Des Moines.
Postal Inspectors Leave.
Postofice Inspectors w. L. Noah
of Sedalia, Mo, and J. w. Adamson
of Kansas City, Mo-, were to leave
Omaha last night for their separate
posts of duty.
They, with Inspector w. N. Coble
of Omaha, captured Keith Collins.
last of the Burlington mail train
robbery suspects, in Oklahoma Sun
day and returned him to Council
Bluffs.
Their departure from Omaha is
taken as an indication that the
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-12-02
Consider
Plan S for
Farm Aid
Senate and House Committees
To Take Up Measures De-
signed to Prevent Loss
Through Low Prices.
Capper Outlines Issues
BY ARTHUR SEARS HENNING.
Nhicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.

BY ARTHUR SEARS HENNING.
rhIcago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.
Washington, Dec. l.-Emergency
measures to alleviate, the plight OF
the farmers who face an aggregate
loss of $1,000, 100000 through sale OF
their products az less than cost will
De considered tomorrow at joint
session OF the senate and house COM
mlttces on agriculture.
The principal suggestions TO be
discussed are the revival Of the war
finance cor bration. imposition OF a
tariff on Canadian wheat and extern
siuns OF credit to Germany and Rus
sla for the purchase of American ag-
ricultural products.
Eugene Meyer, jr., who was the
head of the war finance corporation,
conferred with Senator's Kellogg and
Capper today and agreed to appear
.at the joint meeting tomorrow. He
favors the revival Of the corporation
for the restricted purpose OF aiding
to finance the marketing of American
products abroad.
Senators Borah and Reed will
urge the immediate recognition of
the soviet government of Russia and
the resumption of full trade rela-
tons, as we'll as the extension of a
large credit to Germany with the
$500000,000 German property still
i'll the hands Of the government as
security.
React Against Country.
In the opinion of many legisla-
tors, the experience of the farmers
with falling prices will react in the
direction of a lessened volume OF
food production next year, to the
detriment of the whole country.
Senator Capper republican. who says
tie approaching republican admins
tration will be repudiated four years
he ace if it fails to make good in the
resolution of evonomic problems,
outlines the following demands OF
the farmers, in addition to the re-
establishment of the war finance cor
poration and the extension of credits
to Europe:
ADEQUATE credit for farmers,
through short time and long time
loans, adapted fairly and proctically
to the peculiar conditions of the
farming business, to afford farm
crs the same credit conditions nwo
afforded other lines of business and
that they may not be sompelled to
lump their products on glutted or
demoralized market.
- abolish gambling in wheat. cot
ton, corn, and all farm products;
gamblers and big spectators wreck
out marketsf and are taking advant-
age Of their present demoralizee
condition to hammer prices below
cost of production. ..r
Fair and Open Market.
Fair and open markets Tor all
Turn to Page Two. Column Four)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-12-02
Scientific Effort to Make
Diamonds Ends in Failure

New York, Dec. l.-Whatever
results you may obtain with other
commodities you cannot make dia-
monds a la home brew
The latest scientific effort to bring
forth genuine diamonds with the aid
of the philosophers stone was Of
ficiallv declared null and void today
by William L. Rosenfeld, vice presi-
dent of the American jewelers. Pro-
tective association.
A committee. he announced, had
made an exhaustive investigation Of
the reported discovery of diamond
making formula by German
scientist and is convinced that ma
ture still reigns supreme.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-12-02
Big Saving Is Shown
In Movement Of Cars

New York, Dec. 1.-Greater move
ment and heavier loading of freight
cars since March already has saved
the American public $3,000,O0O,00O(
Julius Kruttschnitt, chairman of the
executive committee of the Southern
Pacific lines, declared at luncheon
of the Merchants Association of
New York.
He explained that a constructive
saving of 100000 cars by improved
loading and movement over cor
responding period of 1919 had been
made. The cars, at present prices,
would have cost $2,500,000,000 to
build and 5000 miles of new track
on which to stand them would have
cost s200000000, while the interest
and maintenance would amount to
S1,220,000 day, he said.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-12-02
Hearken, movie fans!

Hearken, movie fans!
Can you use the clean, cold sum of
500? $50? SIS? SIS? $40? or even $5?
Then hearken further:
Are you acquainted with film stars?
Can you identity their photo
graphs?
sDo you know whether Wallace
Reid has coarse, wavy hair or
whether Mary Pickford has tanta-
lizing eyes?
What distinguishing facial express
sion has each star?
But never mind You don't have
to know their pedigrees.
To Last 30 Days.
All you have to do is to identity
the photographs of two movie stars
on the motion picture page of The
Bee each day beginning next Sunday
and continuing for 80 days.
Just half of each stars portrait
will be published. .
That will be your only means OF
identifying the photographs.
The Bee offers cash prizes to the
persons turning in the most correct
identifcations.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-12-02
Four Army Employees Found
Guilty of Big Conspiracy

New York, Dec. -Four army
civilian employees were found guilty
in Brooklyn federal court on charge.
of conspiracy to defraud the gov
ernment in connection with theits OF
nearly 100000 worth OF army shirts,
shoes and other supplies stolen from
the military base at Bay Ridge. The
convicted men are John Sonand,
Morris Rosenberg. Bernard Schen.
stack and Lawgsnee 3Ypple. T.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-12-02
Leader Of Mexican
Rebel Band Escapes

Brownsville, Tex, Dec. 1.-Gen.
Pedro Guzman, alleged commander
of the band of filibusters who 10
days ago crossed the Rio Grande
here into Mexico, was not among
those killed in the fight with federal
pursuing troops, according to Gen.
Benigno Lopez, commanders at Mat
amoros, after he had received re-
port from officers commanding pur-
suing detachments.
The dead include Lieut.. Col. Man
uel Cordova, Capt. Juan Elizondo
and a private. Maj. Jesus Guzman
was wounded, but escaped.
Two pistols bearing the inscription
Property of the United States gov
ernment" were captured.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-12-02
Railroads Cooperating
With Immigration Agents

New York, Dec. Railway lines
of the west have combined in
common effort to cooperate with
immigration officials here in solving
the problem of immigrant distribu,
ton, it was announced at Eli.
Island. Immigration Commissioner
Wallace said he had received a tele-
gram from Eben E. Mcleod, chair
man of the Western Passenger asso-
citation, with headquarters in Chi
cago, requesting a conference on be-
half of some of the leading railroad
men of the country in this connec-
ton. The commissioner fixed next
Wednesday for the conference.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-12-02
Part of Texas Dry Law
Upheld bv High Court

Austin, Tex, Dec. 1.-That por.
ton of the Texas prohibition law
providing that the unlawful trans
po.tation of Intoxicating liquors con
stitutes a felony was upheld by the
court of criminal appeals today.
The court denied the application
of J. M. Gilmore of Collins county
for a writ of habeas corpus, holding
that it is within the power of the
state TO control the traffic in intoxi.
CafltS
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-12-02
Former German Empress
Is Reported to Be Improved

Doom. Holland, Dec. l.-(By the
Associated Press)-Augusta Vic
toria. former Geman empress, who
has been i'll serious condition from
a heart attack for several days past,
was apparently no worse this morn
ing. 1t was announced that she had
passed ! quiet nisht -
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-12-02
Film Explosion Endangers
Heart of "Great White WAY

New York, Dec. l.-Times Square,
the heart of the Great White Way"
was thrown into confusion about I
o'clock today when a film room fire
broke out in the quarters of mo-
ton picture concern in the Long
acre building. Many extra pieces of
fire apparatus were summoned to
check the flames spread.
A studio room Nwith contents
valued at $4,000 was destroyed by
the fire.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-12-02
Ex.COnvict Arrested.

Salt Lake City, Dec. Sill r.
Walters, 26, said by the police to be
an ex-convict OF Nevada and to have
escaped from the Jefferson City
penitentiary in Missouri was ar
rested here and charged with -eceiv-
ing stolen property. According TO
the police. Walter is suspected OF be-
ing implicated in the robbery OF
diamonds worth $3.50 from Dave
Clemens. = Euest At a local hatak !
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-12-02
Heavy Import Duty on Wheat
Is Proposed by Kansas Man

Washington. Dec. An import
duty OF s. cents a bushel on wheat
is proposed in bill which Repre-
sentative Tincher of Kansas has
drawn for introduction in the house
next Monday.
Representative Tincher also has
prepared another bill designed, he
said, to eliminate speculation and
gambling" in food products on cx-
changes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-12-02
Two War Aviators Honored
Bv Dedication of Fields

Washington. Dec. Naming O.
two aviation fields in the Philippine
islands in honor of' aviators who
lost their lives in accidents was an
nounced today by the air service.
The field at Pampango will be
known as Clark field in honor OF
Mai. Harold NJ. Clark, killed III
the Panama canal zone in 1919,
while the station at Fort Mills,
Corregidor island, has been desis-
mated as kindley field in memory
of Captain Field Kirdley. killed at
San Antonio, Tex, last February.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-12-02
Coahuila Coal Miners
Are Returning to Work

Eagle Pass, Tex. Dec 1.-Work
i'll all the coal mines OF the state
of Coahuila. whose miners have
been on strike since October II, for
increased wages, was resumed to-
day, according to the Mexican con-
sulate here.A Two mines, the Agujita
and Cloete. whose owners refused
to grant an increase Of 20 per cent
i'll the miners pay as recommended
by the Mexican government, were
taken over by the government in
order to settle the strike, the con-
sulate announced.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-12-02
Jury Disagrees in Trial of
Woman on Murder Charge

Los Angeles. Dec. 1.-The trial of
Mrs. Maybelle Roe. charged with
the murder of Mccullough Graydon,
ended in jury disagreement here.
Mrs. Roe was indicted with three
others following the death OF Gray
don from a pistol wound at Venice,
last September,
The shooting followed a row over
the rent and possession of small
cottage. Separate trials were de-
manded and Mrs. Roe was tried
first. The jury was out 20 hours.
II included twa Mowsq. ,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-12-02
Two Men Reported Shot in
Macroom. District Of Cork

Cork. Dec. lit was reported this
afternoon that two men were shot
dead last night in the Macroom dis
trict and that four persons were ar
.ested.
" The town of Macroom is in a
state of siege and no traffic is al
inwsd except for food distabutieA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-12-02
Man Who Married His
Mother-in-Law Freed

Paducah. Ky, Dec. Holding
the Kentucky statute barring mar
riage of a son-in-law to a mother
in-law would not be sustained by
higher courts, County Judge Lang
dismissed Walter Thornton and his
wife, formerly his mother-in-law
Effie Hale, from custody. Thorn
ton previously was divorced from his
present wife's daughter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-12-02
Camp Funston Artillery
Ordered to Hawaiians

Junction City, Kan. Dec. 1.-The
Eighth Field Artillery. 400 men,
commanded by Col. Brook Payne,
has been ordered from Camp Funs-
ton to the Hawaiian islands for
service, it was announced. Three
inch guns will be taken to the islands
instead of the 6-inch pieces with
which the regiment is now equipped.
The regiment, which is a part of the
Seventh division. will start for the
Pacific coast as soon as the new
equipment arrives, it was said.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-12-02

All indications should be
mailed within three days of publica-
ton to the Movie Contest Editor
Omaha Bee" The name OF the
sender and the serial number of the
photographs must appear on the en-
velope.
All set. Go,
Open to- All.
The contest is open TO men, wom-
en- and children, anywhere. 1t is
not a guessing contest, but is de-
pendent upon ability to recognize
likenesses when the faces are slight
ly veiled.
Tell your friends about the con-
test.
Don't skip a day, as the photo
graphs are in serial number,
The early. bird catches the worm
Make arrangements with your
rewsdealer to receive copy of The
Bee, beginning Sunday.
!. Let your wits be your guide.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-12-02
Austrians Are Admitted to
Membership i'm the League

Geneva, Dec. 1.-(By The AS
sociated Press. Austria was unani-
mously voted a member of the
league OF nations by the commits
sion for the admission of new states
here today. 1t is expected the as
sembly of the league will ratify this
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-12-02
Kansas City Policeman
Identified as Robber

Kansas City, Mo. Dec. l.-Dr. +.
p. Baker identified w. A. Hatve,
the patrolman on his beat, as one OF
two men who robbed him OF Sl0o
and $3.50 i'll checks last -iaht. Har-
.yey denies tbs accussi
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-12-02
Yesterday's Temperatures.
Il,-h nu- II
ShtuDefs' Rulletiu

Protect shipments during the naNt "a
to Sc hours from temperatures as follows.
North, 70 degrees; east and south, 50 de-
Srees: west 70 degrssV
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-12-02
The Weather
Forecast.

Forecast.
Thursday fair; not much change
in temperature.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-12-02
Name the Most of 60 Film
Stars and You'll Get 500
Half of Each of Two Actors Pictures Will Be
Printed in The Bee Every Day for 80 Days,
Starting Sunday; Nine Other
Cash Prizes Offered.

Awards are as follows: {:
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23
CASES AGAINST WHISKEYp
 RUNNERS ARE CONTINUED

A scathing arraignment of the .thrse alleged whiskey runners, Lorenzo Mon tai, Guiio Cioci anl John Boetti, was made in the New London polces court Wednesday when the accused, after hav- ing delayed the converting of court for 40 minutes finally appeared. On opening the session, Judge s. Victor Prince ordered the three accused men presented before him and demanded an explanation of why they had failed to appear at the pre- -scribed bour for the opening of court.
 The .three accused men looked blankly at the judge. Sergt. Nelson Smith in formed the court that the accused men did not understand English. He indi- cated an interpreter who was present in the court room.
 Judge Prince stated that he would ad- fdress his remarks to Attorney Thomas Troland counsel for the defendants, and the counsel could later convey the. mes sage to the accused.
 This case will be continued until Dec. 27 and when court convenes at that date. it will convene at 9.30. I want you to understand. If you do not present your self at that time you will suffer the con sequences" said the judge.
 The accused were then released on bonds of $500 each. The charges against the men are having in their possession liquor for purposes of sale and selling the same without license.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23
Homer La Rose ot Fourth street.


 Raymond Burke of Holy Cross college is spending his Christmas vacation at the home of his mother, Mrs. Burke of Sew enth street
 MT and Mrs. Howard Revelle of Arctic R. l., is spending a few days at the home of Mrs. Harry Rollins of. Boswell ave nue. ga.
 James Kiday has returned to Hartford after spending a few days at the home of his parents on Ninth street.
 Louis Moleski of the Newport Train ing station is spending a few days at the home of his parents on Fifth street.
 On Tuesday morning at 10.3O William P. Carey passed away after an illness of a few monthE. He was a graduate of St Mary's school and member of White Cross Council No, 13, also a member of St. Mary's Holy Name society.
 He worked in the special delivery de partment at the post office until short ly before he was taken i'll. He made many friends. who will remember him for his kindly and pleasant disposition and who will miss him.
 He was a loving son and brother. He was 19 years, months of age and is survived by his mother. Mrs. Catherine Carey, one sister, Mary Carey, two trothers, James and Timothy Carey, all of his city.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23

Lucy Upton. widow of the late Levicas El .la .armc'ly ot Central Village, died Ll. aA-ruoen in this city, following lu 1t f which she broke her leg -s. --s-lri was born in Chaoin. . .i 5ears years ago, youngest of H- loo. cli lreu of the late Elisha and .a-t-tte AA9iey Upton.
 u-lar pears she was a resident of ral lag. On the death of her
 a-l. years ago, she came to Nof ca tl tisc home of her nephew. s.orEl L Upton on Tenth street. gI --lay. Mrs Edwards, fell breaking acr right leg below the hip and rls taken 1 Inc hospital where she fail 4 10 r.ly on accunt Of her advanced
 Maurice Carroll of Washington, D. C.. ze1-tH- a few days visiting relatives Mr. and Mrs William Car ,lT 1fgrrv avenue.
 1.ie. Downing of Rochester N. ,Y.
 fc wdays visiting relatives t.. village.
 Hi0rdn has return cd to Attle- a.ra M after spending a few days at t.a his mother, Mrs. M. J. Rior- fnO Ot Eleventh street.
 M- and ,irs Patrick Barry Jr, are few days with relatives in s city.
 Car-au of Brooklyn. N. Y, is
 few days at the home of his u.ra.e -l- and Mrs. William Carroll of tr.F rr.uue
 tr.r- st-dd oc Preston was busi- 1 o- in the village Wednesday. Irr G1uchcr of Harvard University mt visitor with his cousin. Mrs.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23

lzed maohinists, tool makers, die mak- CTS, specialists and the various classes of shop labor employed in the sev- eral industrial plants in Connecticut most respectfully urge, that in this very trying period of industrial depression. and the attending curtailment in produc- tion, that the number of hours constitut- ing the weekly working schedule be first reduced to forty-four (44) before any re- ductior in force takes place.
 Said working hours to be arranged as follows: The starting time each day to be eight (S) o'clock a. m. and the quit ting time five (5) o'clock p. m. excepting on Saturday when the quitting time shall be twelve CPD o'clock noon.
 Should it be a fact that your shop has already reduced it's working force then we urge that this reduction in hours be put in force immediately, and we further respectfully urge that so far as consistent with this reduction in the hours of labor, that your working force be increased. thereby giving employment to, a large number of skilled and compe- tent men who are now deprived of any means of earning a livelihood.
 l'Is is also 1rged that the working of overtfmes be discontinued, with the exception of that which is necessary for running and repairs.
 ''Very respectfully.
 District Lodge No. 21. State of Con-
 hecticut. International Association oi
 Machinists.
 "E c. Hotchkiss.
 Business Agent"
 It is intimated that the Connecticut Manufacturers associations will take ac ton on general working hours but will not call a s2eciaI meeting for the purpose nor discuss the letter from the Machinists union. A meeting of the state associ atien will probably be held earliy in Jan uary in Hartford when stabilization c labor will be discussed.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23
TAF1VlLLE

The Sacred Heart school conducted in dividual class exercises Wednesday af- ternoon and each class room was visited by Santa Claus, who distributed candy to the pupils.
 The Wequonnoc school closes today. The kindergarS&n will have Christmas party this. morning, and the parents of the children have been invited to attend. The third, fourth and fifth grades will hold Christmas exercises in the afternoon consisting of recitations and singing carols and songs. The sixth, seventh and eighth grades will have a Christmas tree in their rooms and will also have exercises.
 The mail showed a big increase yester- day in the village postoffice and from now until Saturday the office will do a rushing business.
 John Meyer caught two good sized coons recently and will have coon sup per in the near future.
 William Wohlleben motored to Provi- dence Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23
SHORE LINE ELECTRIC,
 DEFICIT IS S49,9S6.68

A deficit of S4s,sS6.6S up to and in cluding November 30th is shown in the report on the operations of the Shore Line Electric Railway Company for the month of November by Receiver Robert w. Perkins. The receivers report was filed with the clerk of the superior court late Wednesday afternoon.
 The financial summary for the month of November follows: Cash on hand Nov. l., ss4.365.5s; cash receipts in No vember, s25,954.O4; .otal, s12o,319.63 cash disbursements in Nevember, sS4,' 705.35; balance Dec. 1, sS5.614.2S;- j. de felt Nov. 30, s49,9S6.6s.
 Receiver Perkins also filed on Wednes day afternoon his report for the montf of October. The deficit October 31s' was $50,ss3.5T. The financial summary for the month was as follows:
 Cash on hand October l, s90,10S.16 cash receipts for October. $33,175.16 total. $123, ,2S332; cash disbursements $2S,917.73 cash on hand Nov. l. s94, 565.5s. Deficit October 31st, s5O,S6S.57
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23
ARE WILLING
 TO WORK SHORTER HOURS

Machinists in Connecticut have decided to request a reduction of working hours. instead of awaiting 8 reduction in num- Der employed, and formal action was talk en this week to this effect by the dis trict lodge, No. g. of Connecticut, Inter national Association of M tchinists.
 Letters have been sent to all employ CTS of machinists. tool makers die makers. specialists and other machine shop labor in Connecticut, as follows
 Dear Sirs: We, the members of the International Association of Machin;sts representing several thousands of organ
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-23
WILL ADJUST PARCEL
 POST DAMAGE LOCALLY

Payment of indemnity claims for less by rif1ing and damage to insured parcel post packages S to be made hereafter di- rectly by the local post office instead of by the department in Washington. This rule went into effect on December Is in all first and second class Npost offices Heretofore persons who sought reimburse ment for the loss or injury to packages made the claim at the local post office and it was forwarded to the postal department in Washington. which paid the claim. Now the claim is presented and paid at the post office direct.