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Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03
Italian Envoy to
i. S. Transferred
Baron Avezzana Receives
Word He Will Be Given
More Important Post.

Washington, Oct. 2.-Baron Ca
milo Romano Avezzana, Italian am
bassador to the United States, is to
be transferred to another post by
his government.
Notice of his transfer from WASH
ington was received by the ambassa-
dor today. 1t is understood that he
is to be given more important post.
Baron Avezzana was appointed
ambassador to this country just
about a year ago to succeed the late
Count Machi di Cellere, who died
in Washington last October 20.
The baron married an American
woman, Miss ]. Taylor, of St. Louis,
while he was attached to the Italian
embassy here i'll 1897.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03
Nebraska Grain
Held In Elevators
By Car Shortage
Throughout Entire State
Wheat Is Tied Up With No
Relief In Sight, Bankers
Say.

Everywhere in Nebraska the
country elevators are reported to
be bulging with grain that cannot
be shipped to market Bankers who
are in close touch with the situation
through the reports of their CORE
spondent banks declare that the
freight blockade is such that no
community is getting more than 81
per cent of the grain cars it needs.
Chappell, Neb., is said to have had
only 90 cars in the last six weeks,
as contrasted with 270 in the same
length of time last year. A bark at
Morrill, writes that only two cars
were loaded out of there last week,
and none up to Friday of this week.
Grain On Ground.
A business man from Henley, who
called yesterday at one of the Oma--
ha banks, told Of seeing grain piled
on the ground The inability Of the
farmers to get cars to ship their
grain has made shortage OF ready
cash in many communities depend
ing on the proceeds of the harvest
to pay their accounts. From At
wood, Kan, comes the report that
the two or three cars that are loaded
out of there each week would not
pay the grocery bill of the commun-
ity. A banker in Wauneta, Neb.. on
the Burlington, reports that after
going p days without a car, the local
grain shippers finally got only one.
Towns as close in as Springfield,
and a division point such IS McCook
also are victims of the blockade Of
grain. Pleas for help have come
also from haywood, Sidney, Elsie,
Kimball, Gurley and Dalton, to men
ton a few.
No Relief In Sight.
Bankers expect the condition to
continue for four or five months,
without much hope of large amount
of liquidation before February. The
cashier of one institution who for
merly was in the grain business pre-
diets an outcome similar TO that after
the civil war. Then, when it became
at last possible for farmers to move
their grain, they decided to hold it
because the price was low.
The country banks have loaned
the local elevators money to buy
grain, and these thousands Of
bushels are now unable to be moved
on account of the car shortage. This
ties up the money, and no more is
available to buy further supplies,
even if warehouse space could be
provided.
Potato Crop Soon.
Western railroads have not suc-
ceeded in getting as many box cars
as they own, and even if they had
all their cars, could not meet the
emergency, it is admitted.
The potato harvest, which IS be-
ginning, will cause a new demand
which must be met as this product
is perishable. Corn also will start
to move in 90. days, and the task of
getting the crops to market is ex-
pected to last the whole year.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03
Crane E<>;s$s$;.,
.OfS9 Sing :
Former u. S. Senator of Mas.
sachusetts and Prominent
Republican Leader Sue.
cumbs to Long Illness.
Suffered Long Illness
BY The Associated Press,

Dalton, Mass, Oct. 2-W. Muir
ray Crane, former United States sen
ator and for years a power in tht
republican party, died early today a
Sugar Hill," the family home.
The end came quietly, after foul
days of heavy sleep, almost of un
consciousness. The sleeping sick
ness had set in after an illness o.
several months, and it was this
which Immediately preceded death
the actual cause of which was saio
by his physicians to be encephalitis
or inflammation of the brain. AT hi:
bedside, with the knowledge that he
was expiring, were his wife, his son
w. Murray Crane, jr, and two sis
ters.
National politics, in which Senator
Crane had been an active figure tor
wears, were closely connected with
the illness which was a precursor oi
the end.
Attended G. o. P. Meet.
The senator, who had been ma
tional committeeman of the repub-
lican party in Massachusetts, for
years, announced his retirement be-
fore the national convention, but
went to Chicago to make fight tor
republican endorsement OF the
league of nations. ....
His health was not good, but those
associated with him said today tha,
he decided to make what would
probably be his last fight in poll
tics for the issue that lay close to
his heart. He returned from Chi
cago further impaired in health.
He emerged from semi-retirement
to attend the exercises at North
ampton July 81, the formal notitl-
cation to Governor Coolidge, his
longtime friend, of nomination for
the vice presidency. His health wa,
not equal to the double exactions OF
a torrid sun and the fatigue caused
by long standing and he suffered a
collapse, recovering, however, sut-
ficiently to be removed to his home.
Rallied for Time.
The senator rallied for a time
from his depression, but failed again
several weeks ago. Again his Vi
tality sustained him.
Within the last week, however, the
heart action became weak, and long
spells of drowsiness were succeeded
by heavy sleep. He appeared to
rally at times, but finally lapsed into
partial coma, erded by death.
While in attendance at the notifica-
ton ceremonies of Governor Calvin
Coolidge as republican vice presi-
dental, nominee at Northampton last
summer Mr.. Crane was stricken i'll.
CONTINUED on Page Two, Column TwO.)
Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03
Exhadidon Warrant
For Byrl Kirk Issued

Des Moines, Ia, Oct. 2.-(Special
Telegram )-Governor w. L. Hard
ing has issued warrant for the ex-
tradition of Byrl c. Kirk of Omaha,
wanted on charge of violating his
parole from the state penitentiary,
where he was sentenced on a MUIR
der charge. According to the at
torney generals Office, however, no
action will be taken in the extradi-
ton proceedings pending the out
come of the habeas corpus case ap-
pealed to the supreme court. A Iul-
ing will be made on the case Oc-
tober 10.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03
Unsettled Weather for
Last of Week Is Promised

Washington, Oct. 2.-Weather pre-
dictions for the week beginning
Monday are: Upper Mississippi and
Lower Missouri valleys: Generally
fair with probability of unsettled
weather and showers about Wednes-
day. Warmer first part of the week.
Cooler after Wednesday
Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03
Failing in Effort to Kill
Father. Man Shoots Self

Chicago, Oct. FALLING in his
efforts to shoot his father, Shell Nc
Crea of Rea, Idaho. fred bullet in
tc his own head today. He was
taken to a hospital where he is in a
serious condition.
The shooting occurred in the Of
fees OF his father, w. S. McCrea,
former vice president of the Peo-
rles Gas Light and Coke company.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03
No Attempt Has Been Made
To Fix Coming World Series

New York, Oct. 2.-District At
torney Lewis of Kings county today
issued statement in which he de-
clared investigation by his office
had failed to- disclose any plan to
''fix" the 1920 worlds series.
my Investigations have not dis
closed a single suspicion that there
has been any attempt to fix the
coming series" said Mr.. Lewis in
his statement exonerating all men,
bers of the Brooklyn Nationals,
competitor in the series.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03
Fur Ring Uncovered When
500 900 Theft Reported

New York, Oct. 2.-Operations, OF
q eur ring" in this city, Philadei.-
ahaia. Washington and Pittsburgh
have been uncovered through in
ves,ipation of a 100000 fur theft
iron, a manufacturer loft here last
April. This assertion was made TO-
day by Assistant District Attorney
W.rkewich. when three men indicted
nm charges of receiving stolen prop,
.rtv were arraigned in the court I
General sessions and held under
Leayy bonds.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03
4,4OO Milwaukee Newsboys
Condemn Eight White Sox

Milwaukee. Oct. 2.-The news
boys republic of Milwaukee, conf
posed of 4,400 school boy news mer-
chants, unanimously went on record
as condemning the action of the Chi
cago White Sox players who threw
the world series in 1919 The vote
was taken last night at the ninth an
nual convention of the independent
and peoples party of the republic.
meeting to nominate candidates for
president and vice president.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03
Queen Sees
Realm From
Airplane
Miss Gladys Peters Expert.
ences Thrill But No Fear in
First Bird's-Eye View
Of Kingdom.
Ascends to $500 Feet

Miss Gladys Peters, reignine
queen OF Ak-Sar- Ben, viewed a par1
OF her realm from an altitude oi
$500 feet when she hoped off Ak.
Sar- field yesterday afternoon
on her first airplane flight.
Miss Peters climbed to her seat in
the plane without aid, demonstrating
that even queen can be indepen-
dent in these modern days.
Pm not in the least afraid" she
declared, as Lieut.. H. r. Wells OF
Fort Omaha, pilot of the ship, or
dered the propeller spun.
"t never flew in the royal air
forces?" admitted Lieut.. Wells
"Fact is never took any royalty
up before, but I'm not bit afraid,
either"
Miss Peters smiled a bit dubi-
ously as the motor began to roar
and the frame of the ship quivered
from the force of the propeller, then
pulled her goggles down and settled
herself determinedly in her seat.
Says Flight Wonderful.
She waved good-by to her mother
anu several friends as the plane
bounded away. The plane remained
in the air 80 minutes, circling over
Fort Omaha, the Country and Field
clubs and swooping down to the
fled in a perfect landing at last from
the northwest.
at was wonderful" exclaimed
Miss Peters, demonstrating that
even a queen may not be blase in
these modern days. ut was so
smooth. My ears ring little,
though" ....
Miss Peters posed for newspaper
photographers under protest, declar-
ing it made her feel foolish"
Il waved to Judge Morris" she
told her mother. 'as we went over
the Country club. II don't believe
he saw me, though. | could recog-
nize almost every object except the
Field club"
Friend Feared for Safety.
The queens mother explained that
Judge Page Morris of Duluth,
friend cf the family, had refused to
come to the field to see the queen
leave the earth, because he was Sd
fond of her and feared something
would happen" but had agreed to
be at the Country club when she
went over.
Miss Peters made her flight at the
invitation of Mrs. H. w. Ashmusen
OF the Ashmusen airplane factory.
Mrs. Ashmusen had also invited c.
l.. Saunders, reigning king of Ak
Sar-Ben, to make a flight at the
same time, but Mr.. Saunders post
poned his flight.
During the flight Mrs. Wells, wife
of the pilot, was on hand to assure
the queens mother that her husband
was safe pilot" that, in fact, "he
was the best pilot in this part Of the
country"
Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03
Wealthy Traffic Violator
Paws Fine In Wasted Tim,

After spending three hours in Cen
trail police court yesterday on
charges of violating the parking
ordinances, Moshier G.. Colpetzer,
lurnberman, 402 South Thirty-eighth
street, was dismissed by Judge Fos-
ter.
Coipetzer, who is said 10 be
wealthy, told court officials he
wished his trial to be spceded up so
he could pay his fine and get back
TO his office. His case was held UP
until number of other cases were
disposed of. Colpetzer failed to con-
ceai his anger when leaving the
court room.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03
American Legion Realizes
$4,000 From 3-Day Reunion

Douglas county chapter OF the
American Legion received today a
check for $2,00S from the Krug Park
amusement company. The amount
covered benefits of the three days
celebration held by the American
Legion at Krug park last month.
The money will go into the gen.
cral fund of the Douglas county
chapter of the legion, c. B. Lehmer.
acting secretary, declared.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03
Carpenters to Aid Orphans
On Their Half HOLIDAY

Springfield, Ill, Oct. 2.-The $50
workmen engaged in building the
rev First National bank here today
agreed to spend their Saturday half
holiday in building merry-go-
round, erecting swings and see-saws
for the children and generally reno
vating the play grounds of the Home
of the Friendlcss. a charitable insti-
tuition.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03
Petition Filed Asking
Freedom of Alleged Red

Boston, Oct. "A petition ask
ing that Ephim kertz, formerly OF
Seattle, one of a group of radicals
brought here from Ellis Island
pending deportation, be set free, was
filed in the federal court. The pe-
ti.ion contends that there is no i'm.
mediate prospects that those who
have been ordered deported TO Rus
sia will be sent there and the De-
partment of Labor should not con-
tinue to hold Kurtz indefinitely
kurtz was arrested in Seattle las,
January.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03
Wife Of DR.. B. Clark Hyde
Sues Husband for Divorce

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. 2.-Charg-
ing extreme cruelty and violence,
Mrs. Frances Swope Hyde, wife of
DR.. B. Clarke Hyde, who was three
tunes tried on a charge of murder III
connection with the death of Mrs.
Hyde's uncle, Thomas H. Swopc,
millionaire ph;lanthropist, today
flied suit for divorce from DR.. Hyde.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03
Private Stock Wire

Private wire service from Kansas
City. Chicago, St. Louis. Detroit,
Pittsburgh and New York curb
markets, has been installed by the
Omaha Stock and Bond Exchange,
organized one year ago in Omaha.
This exchange is moving into new
offices on the second floor of the
Peters Trust building.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03
Fire Threatens Galveston
Pier and Four Steamers

Galveston, Tex, Oct. 2.-Fire
broke out in Section A. at the south
end of Pier al here shortly after 9
o'clock today. A general alarm fol-
lowed almost Immediately and 25G
national guardsmen were rushed to
the scene. Four. steamships were
endangered by the flames.
The flames originated in the lower
part of Section A, which is filled
with sisal and was probably caused
by spontaneous combustion. 1t IS
believed nearby steamers will be
moved to safety without loss.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03
Report Seeing Bergdoll,
Draft Dodger. in New Jersey

Newton, N. J., Oct. "A report
that he had seen Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll, wealthy draft dodger, for
whom the federal authorities have
been searching for many weeks since
his spectacular escape in Philadel-
phla, was made today to the sheriff
of Sussex county by Freeholder
Robert M. Smith.
Smith told the sheriff he had seen
Bergdoll at 10 o'clock this morning
driving rapidly in an automobile
from Andover toward Hackettstown.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03
Harding Holds Big Lead
In Chicago Straw Vote

Chicago, Oct. 2.-(Special Tele,
gram. )-Senator Harding continued
to pile up straw votes here TODAY
at the rate of between three and four
for every one for Governor Cox.
The combined result OF the various
ballots taken shows Harding, 2,17s;
Cox, 6o4. The total votes cast in
the past two weeks to date give
Harding, 1862; Cox, S,4l3.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03
Cotton Market Breaks on
Report of British Strike

New York, Oct. 2.-Reports that
more than 100000 British coal min
ers had gone on strike, notwithstand-
ing the agreement of their leaders to
postpone action, was followed by a
sharp break in the cotton market
this morning, with December selling
off from 2l.91c to 21.25c, or 60 points
below the previous close.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03
Masked Bandit Robs Montana
Man of $50 In Council Bluffs

A lone highwayman, masked with
a white handkerchief over the lower
half of his face, held up A. Smrden,
Olbren, Mont, in the Wabash rail-
road yards in Council Bluffs Friday
night and robbed him of $50, ac-
cording to police reports.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03
I,;eut. Dunn Transferred.

Washington, D. e, OCT; Z,ySps-
c;al Telegram.)-First 1t. Frank
Dunn, quartermaster corps, now on
d,tv at Fort Omaha, Neb.. will pro-
csed 70 Chicago. Dr.. George II.
SlenIe has teen appointed pension
surgeon at Burlington, la
Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03
Member Of Quantrell
Band Dies In Texas

San Antonio, Oct. 2.-Dr. G. L.
Roberts, aged 80, at one time a men,
ter of the famous Quantrell band,
which operated during and after the
Civil war, harassing the union army
in Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas,
diei here today.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03
Jailed for Wearing Button.

Edward O'Donneil, "floater," was
gwen IS days in jail by Judge Fos-
ter i'll Central police court yesterday
tor wearing a victory button. He
never had been in the service.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03

~ ! q. M, dry bulb, "; wet bulb. ~ ;
relative humidity. 81. At noon, dry bulb,
o.; wet bulb, 81; relative humidity. -.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-10-03
The Weather

Forecast.
Sunday fair; not much change in
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-12
OSBORNE RESIGNS
AS COMMANDANT
Will Leave Naval Reserve Force as
Soon as Successor at Ports
mouth Is Chosen.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 12.-Comman-
der Thomas Mott Osborne, comman-
dant of the Portsmouth, n H., naval
prison, has rendered his resignation
from the naval reserve force and asked
Secretary Daniels to accept it as soon
as his successor at Portsmouth can be
chosen. Naval officials said commander
Osborne s resignation had no connec-
tion with charges of immortality among
inmates at the prison submitted by
agents of the department of justice sew
eral months ago. They said he first
presented his resignation some time be-
fore the charges were made but later
withdrew it. The inquiry so far has
developed no foundation whatever for
the charges. Formal reports on the in
vestigation which is being conducted
by Assistant Secretary Roosevelt anc
Rear Admirals Dunn and HalsteaC
will be submitted Feb. "a
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-12
PRESIDENT TO
DECIDE DISPUTE
Demand of Railroad En-
ployes for More Wages
Referred to Him
HOLDS CONFERENCE
TOMORROW
Will Discuss Wage Demands With
Three Representatives of Railroad
Brotherhoods - Director General
Hines Preparing Case for Him.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l2-President
Wilson will have a personal conference
tomorrow with three representatives of
the railroad brotherhoods to discuss the
wage demands of he 100000 railroad
employees which are to be referred to him
today by Director General Hines.
In making the announcement Secretary
Tumulty said it had not been decided
which of the brotherhood representatives
would be invited to the White House.
This, he added, will be left to Mr.. Hines.
The union leaders win see the Presi-
dent on the south lawn at the White
House, where Mr.. Wilson spends por-
tion of each morning Before meeting
the brotherhood officials the President
will study in detail the report on the
wage negotiations which Mr.. Hines will
submit through Secretary Tumulty.
The director general was in conference
with Mr.. Tumulty this morning and then
returned to his office to complete his
memorandum for the President, who will
be asked to make the final decision on the
demand presented by the railroad work
ers nearly a year ago.
Mr.. Hines has made tentative ap
piontment for this afternoon with J. b
Malloy, vice president of the brother
hood of maintenance of way employe.
and shop laborers and his committee o
10 to discuss the organizations alleged
grievenee which led to its call for
strike next Tuesday
W. G. Lee. president of the brother
hood of railroad trainmen also was L
confer with the director general on hi
individual reason for invalidatng tn
| agreement which his organization has.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-12
Especial to The Reformer.)
MONTPELIER, Feb.


Ex Governor Horace f. Graham was
not sentenced today. The motion made
by the respondent S counsel for a stay
of sentence was granted by Judge Fred
NJ Butler this morning and the case goes
to the Supreme court without SEN
tence having been pronounced in county
court.
Judge Butler said he did this because
of the Importance of the case both to
the respondent and state. If the SUI
premc court should find there had been
an error below the case could come
back and be tried without any pred
judice that might exist in the jury :
mind should he be under sentence
Attorney General Archibald asked
for judgment on the verdict which was
granted and judgment was entered that
the respondent was found guilty of the
last Sc counts in the indictment fol
grand larceny. The respondent S coun
sell w. B. C. Stickney, then moved tina
the matter Of sentence be stayed pend
ing the passing of the cause to the su
preme court.
Attorney General Archibald opposed
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-12
PARTY ON MONDAY
FOR SERBIAN CAUSE
Benefit to Take Place in Unitarian Par
ish House-Gifts of All Kinds
are Acceptable.

In accordance with suggestions of the
Serbian Child Welfare association pub
lished in The Reformer of Tuesday that
Valentine parties be given for the benefit
of Serbian orphans, party devoted to
this cause will be given in the Unitarian
parish house Monday afternoon from 2.30
to O'Clock. No admission will be
charged and everyone is asked to come
and bring a gift-shoes, stockings, suits.
caps, sweaters, dimes, dollars, anything
to keep little boys and girls from freez-
ing. The musical program will be in
charge of Mrs. Arthur Brasor, and tea
will be served by the hostesses: Mrs. L
D. Greene, Mrs. E. d. Whitney, Mrs. A
H. Brasor, Mrs. G. L. Dunham, Mrs. H
c. Rice, Mrs. c. c. Fits, Mrs. j. j. Van
derveer, Mrs. H. 6. Barber, Mrs. P. X
White, Mrs. ]. L Martin, Mrs. c. A. Har
ris and Mrs. f. R. Pratt.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-02-12
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL

The Boston English Grand Opera Co. is
to present the comic opera Robin Hood
in the Auditorium Wednesday, March 10.
The company has just completed a three
months run in the Arlington theater
in Boston.
Following the regular business meet
ing of Protective Grange last evening
the lecturer presented program which
consisted of several readings, music
and interesting discussions on the top
les, The Value of Garden, and If We
Admit Men Talk too Much Isn't it
Also True that Women Eat too Much
There viii be birthday treat at the
next meeting.
The funeral of Fred Stone of Poult-
ney. formerly if this town. was held
Yesterday afternoon at , O'Clock at his
late home in Poultney The large num-
ber of friends present and the profus-
ion of beautiful flowers, testified to tho
esteem in which he was held. The bur.
ial took place in Poultney. His mother
Mrs. C. w. Stone and brother, George
Stone. of Brattleboro, attended the
funeral. Mr.. Stone was gassed in the
Grey foundry in Poultney last weei
Thursday, which resulted in his death
Another employee of the company, WHIT
| was gassed later in the week, is in
| critical condition.