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Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
FLEET NOT kept
READY TO FIGHT,
SIM S CHARGES
Declares Months Were Lost
Before Dispatching Squad
ron Of U. S. BattIeships
To Join British Forces,

Washington, March ll.-Charres
that the Atlantic fleet was not kept
in readiness for battle during the
war, were added by Rear Admiral
Sims to his arraignment Of NAVY
department policy in testimony to-
day before the senate investigating
committee.
He told the committee that fire.
quent pleas for American warships
were disregarded and months were
lost in dispatching a squadron of
battleships to join the British grand
feet When the squadron finally was
ordered abroad, he said, it was COM
posed of four ships of different
types. evidence that other ships to
form homogeneous unit were mot
ready for sea service"
Tribute 10 the officers and men
of the battleships was paid by the
admiral, who said the work of fitting
into the British feet was accom-
plished III four days, one OF the finest
exhibitions he had even seen. Service
with the British, he pointed out,
necessltated the abandonment of all
the American codes and signals and
adoption of the British system.
Requests Were Refused.
Requests for American forces to
supplement the allied naval patrol,
Admiral Sims asserted. were refused
at first by the Navy department on
the ground that the future position
OF the United States must in no way
be jeopardized by any disintegration
of our main fighting feet.
Admiral Sims charged that it was
three months after the United
States entered the war before he re-
ceived a statement of the Navy de-
partment's policy; that for seven
months tae department failed to an
swer even his cables with regard to
sending battleships and then denied
The request, but month later re-
versed its position and ordered the
Sixth battle squadron abroad; that
he FIRST urged the dispatch of all
available ssugs to the war zone on
April Is, 1917, but no tugs arrived
until year later. although 43 were
available to the Navy department.
the day war was declared, in addi-
ton to many owned by private con-
Germs; that> although he asked on
June 26, 1917, that American SUBJ
marines be sent to the war some to
help combat U-boats, it was four
months before this request was COM
piled with and then but five sub
marines were sent, FIVE more arriv-
ing four months later.
Wants Hoover Called.
Admiral Sims requested that the
committee call Herbert Hoover to
substantiate his statements that the
war was in danger of being lost by
the allies because of the German
submarine campaign.
The committee agreed to ask Mr..
Hoover to appear Saturday to tell
OF food conditions in the allied coun-
tries in the summer of 1917.
Senator Ball, republican, Della
ware, replaced Senator Poindexter,
republican. Washington, on the COM
lnittee, the latter resigning because
of inability to attend the Sc sions.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
SENTRY AT FORT
FIRES ON TRIO
OF HIGHWAYMEN
Automobile Thieves Pursued by
City Police Escape Through
Army Reservation.

A Fort Omaha sentry fired three
shots at a trio of suspected high
waymen at 8 O'Clock yesterday
morning, when they broke into the
reservation grounds after leaping
from stolen automobile pursued
by squad Of city detectives. They
escaped.
As John D. Dohse, proprietor of
grocery store at Thirtieth and
Fort streets, started home in his
car at ESQ, he noticed three men
jump in a waiting machine and fol-
low, he reported to police.
When Dohse stopped in front of
his home at 1924 Larimore street,
the other car drew alongside also.
He darted into his home and called
police.
Police responding in the emer-
gency car saw the three men leap
from their car into the Fort Omaha
reservation grounds.
Apartments occupied by Charles
Burke, S.ratford Terrace, Park ave
nue. and Pacific street. and /. L. Van
Santa, 3205 Poppleton avenue, were
ransacked by specially thieves
Thursday night. Silverware and
odd articles of jewelry comprised
the loot.
The Army and Navy club house,
Seventeenth and Howard streets,
was entered by burglars Thursday
night and tox of cigars and some
small change taken from the secre-
tary's desk.
The automobile from which the
trio of suspected highwaymen
escaped near Fort Omaha belongs
to o. H. Gibbs, 32ll North Four
tcentil avenue. 1t had been stolen
shortly after midnight from Seven
4aa,4l, md Earnarn Streefs
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
Securities Turned Over
To Sister of A. J. Seaman

Thomas H, Werlich, superintend-
ent of the Welfare board, and Mrs.
Harriet E. Wolf of Los Angeles
were named special administrators
for the estate Of the late Albert ].
Seaman, aged recluse, yesterday. Mr..
Werlich announced that $500 IN
building and loan securities found
had been deposited to the credit OF
Mrs. Wolf, who is Seaman's sister.
He also stated that the Seaman
estate includes $4,000 in convert
BILE bonds. Unless keys tc the safe
ty deposit box. rented by Seaman in
the State Bank Of Omaha. are pro-
cured shortly the box viii be forced
open. he said.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
Titus Name Is withdrawn
As Shipping Board Member

Washington, March 1.-THE
nomination of Louis Titus of San
Francisco to be a member Of the
shipping board was Withdrawn from
the senate today by President Will
son, acting upon the written request
cf Mr.. Titus
In his letter to the president, sew
eral days ago, Mr.. Titus said he
was an oil producer, and that be-
cause the board considered prices
for oil too high, his presence might
embarrass the board and lead to
criticism of il.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
Rumpus Results at Church
At Perjury Charge Of Women

John r. Webster stired up .
rumpus at the First Baptist church
Wednesday night when he termed
as "perjurers" republieaa women
who have registered - democratic
in order to obtain the election Of
Mrs. E. B. Towl, dfy~demoeTat. -
delegate to the national ecnvention.
Mr.. Webster's rehpiee was oe-
casioned when boosters for Mrs.
Towl. who is an active member Of
the church, urged republican women
e change their registration in Mrs.
Towl's behalf. Under the law, par
ticipation in = primary election is
limited to party afiiiation. Mrs. ].
r. Dun1ont said that the trouble
was eanaed By Z few over-xealous
an1hNDG1a - m InnA
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
Mayor II in East.

Mayor Smith left for Chicago
Wednesday night on business un-
known to his secretary and to other
city commissioners. Concentration
of democratic forces in Omaha yes
terday is one theory advanced by a
city commissioner for his sudden
departure.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
Urre Irish Consulate

Resolutions to urge the foreign
relations committee and the house
of representatives in Washington to
act favorably on the Mason bill,
now pending, which calls for an APP
preparation of $4,000 to establish a
United States consulate in Ireland,
were adopted at the regular meeting
of the Irish Self-Determination club
OF Nebraska in the Omaha Labor
temple Thursday night.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12

Temple this evening. on the sub
ject of Evolution and Judaism
This will be the third address on
the general topic Of evolution in
celebration of the centenary of
Herbert Spencer, which occurs next
April The remaining lectures of
the course will be: Evolution and
Christianity" April Is, and the
Goal OF Evolution, May 7.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
School Building Burns.

Twenty-Five children in a private
school operated by Mrs. E. A.
Holyoke at S34 Fortieth street,
escaped without alarm or fright
when the building caught fire from
a defective Aue at 1890 yesterday.
Damage done to the building to-
tailed $1,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
Harvey Widening Costly.

The proposed widening of Harney
street from Twentieth TO Twenty
fourth street will cost $187,47s, ac-
cording to the report of an ap-
praiser made during the city council
meeting Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12

The "Bayer Cross" on Aspirin tablets has the
same meaning, as l4-Karat on gold Both mean
Genninel
"Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" should be taken
according to the safe and proper directions in
each "Bayer package" Be sure the "Bayer
Cross" Is on package and on tablets. Then yoa
ae eE3tinE IL genuiqa Aspirin pEeseukod 81
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
Hoes

Garden Hoes, polished. rivetea
blades, blued finish, has long han
d. assorted siS1s. ~.
Garden Hoes, oos pasos sold stesl
blade, with socket biaed finish,
selected handle, 7se.
Ladies' Hoes, 3 inch blade, foot
handle. bronze finish, sec.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12
Garden Tools of All Kinds Featured in a
Special Sale Friday
Spading Forks

Fcur-ttne malleable steel hladaa, D
handle Special aoe.
Spading Forks, heavy angular tines
steel ferrule caps, bronse finish,
malleable D handle, $1.4s each.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-12

Automobile driving gloves, one-half
regular price. Workman's horse
hide gloves and mittens, 49e to
$t.0.
DUWnBea1B SbsUA
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-29
SALESMANSHIP CLUB SEES
MASKED BLOND As MODEL

4 pretty, blond young woman.
wearing a black domino mask, posed
before the Salesmanship club Tues
day at its luncheon at the chamber
OF commerce grin while r. 3. ivy
man. window decorator for the Popu-
lar draped her with a party gown
The young woman appeared on the
stage IN tailored suit and after
some persuasion and mock dialogue
consented 70 remove her upper gar
ments- With her lingerie as a fOun-
daCion, Mr. Twyman draped his model
until he presented her, bodice boquet
ostrich plume fan and all. TO the
club Chaplain Walter B Zimmerman
sat on the stage and held the pins
at Mr. Twyman's request The pur-
pose Of demonstration was TO show
what a store window can do All mem
bers OF the club were present
Besides the demonstration in hu-
man drapery a talk was made 70 the
club by c. J. ArEuelles. secretary Of
the Juarez chamber Of commerce He
said that the business Of northern
Mexico was destined TO come 10 FL
Pss0 II this city would keep up its
end OF the bargain
James c. Quinn. proprietor OF the
Rialto theaters made short talk
preliminary TO one 70 be made later
on the subject Of amuseuents. Sales
talks were made by Mai A A King.
Of the army, c. c. Shelton. L W.
Hindley, c. l. Pelham and c. E Can
an Ray Shelton, president OF the
club. presided
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-29

ures Of Unreasonable value and bene-
lit 10 the people Of the United States.
AS the commanderinchief OF the
army and navy Of the United States.
he has led the patriotic forces Of his
country through the most mo-
mentous struggle in history. and
without check, reverse or retarda-
ton, took an honorable part in the
immortal victory for liberty and de-
mocracy won by the free nations OF
the world.
We hail these achievements. sir.
and are proud that they have been
ton.
we rejoice in the recovery Of your
health and strength after months Of
suffering and afflictiOn which you
have borne with courage and without
complaint
We deeply resent the malignant
onset which you have most unde-
servedly been called upon TO sustain
from partisan foes. whose Judgment
Is warped and whose perceptions are
obscured by party malice. which
constitutes lamentable and dis
graceful page in our history.
At this moment, when the dele
gates TO this convention from every
state IN the union are about 10 enter
upon their formal proceedings we
pause to send you an expression Of
cheer and admiration and Of con-
graduation
I'VE rejoice and felicitate you
upon your speedy recovery from your
recent illness and congratulate
America that though Temporarily
broken in body, you have been able
with unclouded vision and undaunted
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-29
Contention Shy
OnPeb, SaySCOL
NED" Hamilton

san Francisco. Calf. June 2e.-
Col Edward H (Ned) hamilton, old
est newspaperman in California il
point Of service. a Democrat all his
life. prints the following story in the
Examiner OF the opening Of the
Vow what's the mstter2
Something has gone wrong
But did anybody ever know a
Democratic convention 10 open with
50 little pep and vinegar as that OF
yesterday In my own convention
career Of - years 1 never have
known anything so dolorous.
Why, four years ago, at st. Louis,
with everything cut and dried, Mar
tin Glynn. Of New York, got EN- all
upon their feet with his keynote
speech
And the best we could do yester-
day was IS minutes of perfunctory
noise over president wilson's picture
and after the melodramatic reveal
ing Of that picture had been the best
thing in that line 1 have ever seen
Certainly we had a minimum Of
enthusiasm The galleries hardly rose
at all even when the delegates were
doing their best.
And where were the people2
There was no sign OF a crush
around the convention hall or the
streets leading TO it The galleries
were not three-quarters full-plenty
Of empty seats 1 never saw anything
like that before on the opening Of a
national convention
Once more I ask. What's the mat
ter? Something's gone wrong with
our good old Democratic enthusiasm.
Even the yell that greeted Dixie
didn't have the usual ring and rouse
Our party acted as if it were half
dead on it's pins.
The egates-fully two-thirds of
them-did get up and shout for the
league Of nations, but there was no
wild craze in the shouting and the
galleries sat mute. I judge from the
demonstration that a Wilsonian
league Of nations plank viii be
adopted despite Bryan and his fol-
lowers
And then, we may as well all 90
10 sleep.
After that III not make much
difference whether the crown prince
OF the court Jester is nominee. For
II there is any one thing that the
general voting public is thoroughly
tired of-tired 10 the point Of stomach
is the league Of nations"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-29
WILCOX MAN NVENTS
IMPROVEMENT In PUMP

H n Hall. of Wilcox. ARK has
received patents on improvements
he has devised in the plunger plump:
leather parts from CONSTRUCTION Mr.
Han, who is at present in Ell Paso
is a building contractor and archf-
tect. but he is also a ranchman. and
II was while watching the operation
OF Two pumps on his ranch that he
observed the loss of efficiency which
came with use and wear. He set out
70 IND the cause, and then expert
mented until he had found away TO
avoid the use, in parts most subject
70 wear from grit Of leather and
similar materials
Mr. Hall has made his headquarters
at Wilcox for ten years He believes
IN Arizona and says there has never
Deen more business activity than
now The Wilcox district is pros
porous, and ships 100000 worth OF
cattle annually.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-29
Heals Running Sores
and COnquers Piles
Also Stops All Itching OF Ecrenn
Almost Immediately.

7 felt it my duty 10 write you a
letter OF thanks for your wonderful
Fetersou's Ointment ] had a run
ming sore on my left leg for one
year. began 10 use Psterson's
Ointment three weeks ago and now
il is healed. - c. Gubrath. 70s
Reed Street. Erie. Pa
I'd rather get g letter like that
says Peterson OF Buffalo. than have
John d Rockefeller give me a thou
sand dollars II does me a lot OF
good 10 be able 70 be OF use 70 my
fellow man
For years have been selling
through druggists a large box OF
PETERSON'S OINTMENT for SO
cents The healing power in this oint-
ment is marvellous Eczema goes IN
few days Old sores heal up like
magic; piles that other remedies do
not seem 70 even relieve are speed
lily conquered
It stops chatting in five minutes and
for scalds and burns IL is simply won
derful- AIan orders filled by Peter
son Ointment Co. Inc. Buffalo, y. y.
Kelly & Pollard OF Scott-Whits 4
Co. viii supply you.=AdT.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-29
lose IN
FIRST ROUND
Continued from page II

10 DO. The labor hearings were closed
with Mr. Gompers' address.
state senator Olson Of Utah pre-
sented q number Of demands backed,
he said by the radicals" Of the
Democratic party. He assaiied at
torney general Palmer for abuse OF
the law guaranteeing freedom OF
speech and Of the press. The ap-
plause greeted a statement that pro-
hlbiuon was not q political issue and
should be barred from the platform
he also urged government ownership
and operation Of railroads. other pub
lie utilities, and natural sources
Reed Loses Second Battle.
Administration supporters strength
ened their hold on the Democratic ma
ronal convention through a series Of
victories in the credentials committee,
which decided three hotly fought con-
tests One Of these was the denial Of
a seat in the convention to senator
James A. Reed, of Missouri The
Clark Howell delegates in Georgia.
also were seated Both actions were
in accord with previous decision OF
the national committee
The credentials committee, however,
overruled the national committee in
the OREGON contest where II seated
r R. Turner and John i. Schulyman,
giving each one-half vote Turner
who was selected by the OresJa state
committee TO fill a vacancy caused
by the death OF George T. Baldwin.
was forced to yield half Of his vote to
Schulyman, described as a strong ad-
ministration supporter Schulyman
claimed the seat on the ground that
he was the next highest man in the
primary, having been fifth in the race
for the four places
Debate Is Bitter.
All three contests were long drawn
out AID were marked by acrimonious
statements and bitter personal at
taclzs- Chairman Jameson. Of Iowa,
maintained order with difficulty. But
the administration group reigned
when the voting came on each OF the
contests
There was no indication from the
Reed forces as to their next move.
The. senator was not at the hearing.
Francis W Wilson. counsel, said the
senator's wishes would be consulted
before further action was considered Z
He reminded the committee the fight
was being made entirely by the dele
cation from the Kansas City district
and that the senator never has and
does not now make a demand for the
seat"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-29
McADOO C0UNSELS FIGHT
AGAINST REACTIONARIES

New York, June 29.-A letter writ
ten by William G. McAdoo in which
he appeals 10 all labor organizations
TO exert themselves "energetically.
inteliigently and unitedly against the
reestablishment Of reaction in Amer
lea, was made public here tonight
The letter under date of June I9,
was IN reply TO a communication
from John J. Muiholland, secretary
Of the Metal Trades codncil Of New
York City and vicinity, which in
formed Mr. McAdoo that more than
900 wage earners represented by
the council recommend you as the
most popular candidate for president
that the Democratic party could pos
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-29
JUSTICE COURTS
-. TH--u- wr~-F--Ea n--HHH--

JuuEe Nlark Wright Presiding.
Abdou Produce company vs. Mrs.
h W. Baldwin, suit on account; filed
Abdou Produce company vs.. Frances
3. Odels suit on account; filed
State vs. William Boswell. fugitive
from justice; bond set at $500.
State vs.. Lorenzo CoVas, drunk and
disturbing the peace; complaint fled
state vs. L Krilo and Il II Clark.
theft over $50; complaint filed
state vs. Rodolfo Tsafn, drunk and
reckless driving; complaint filed
Judge r. B. RnWlins, Presiding.
State vs. Jesus Montalegno, Grim
inal assault; complaint filed.
state vs. c. ". Murphy, theft by
bailees complaint filed
State vs. Atanaceo Solterom, Grim
inal assault; complaint filed.
State vs. Miguel Garcia, burglary;
complaint filed
State vs.. Felix MARYLAND, assault:
complaint filed.
state vs.. Isabel Murillo, burglary.
complaint filed
state vs.. Isabel 1Iurillo. theft from
person. complaint filed
State VS. Salvador Mendivel, vaE-
rancys complaint filed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-29
TUCSON LUNCHEON CLUB
MERGES WITH c. OF c.

Tucson. AriE-. June 29--The Lunch
con club. al which have been dis
cussed, for years past, ali civic i'm
proVements that have come to Tue
son. has terminated its organization
and has merged with the chamber
Of commerce, as a section Of the
larger body.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-29

courage TO press on for the great re-
forms which you have. fathered for
me preservation Of the peace
III 0usnout the world in the interest
Of humanity and the advancement 81
civilization Long may you live to
serve America and the world"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-29
THE COURTS.


Judge W. ID. Howe, Presiding.
Ora Bridge VS. J. W Bridge, di-
vorce; petition filed
Ella Lorillard vs. J. z. Lorillard
divorce; petitioned filed
Beatrice OFT vs.. John J. OFT, divorce
petitioned filed.
h c. Medley vs.. Edith S. Medley.
annulment OF marriage; petition
filed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-29

has been stopped to permit this
process. IL IS announced in advfces
from Smyrna dated Monday.
The extreme limit Of the advance
is a line beyond Soma. Akhlssar, Ala-
Shehr and Eelas
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-29

S. ". Sherfey, veteran Of the civil
war, died Monday afternoon He had
been IN poor health for many months
due chiefly to his advanced age
Funeral arrangements will be an
nounced later when word has been re-
ceived from a brother IN Indiana.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-29

London, Eng June 29.-Positfons
taken by the Greeks in their advance
against the Turkish nationalists from
smyrna, in Asia Minor. are being con-
solidated and the forward movement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-29

Semi annual interest on Savings ac-
counts will be due July LIST. De-
posters are requested 10 present pass
books for credit
First National Bank--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-29

Iuuse UdILlru UoIdITeII1 FresIdInE.
Julia A Rommeu a. al vs.. Lee
Jones, partition; filed
Arthur Combs vs. Jessie Combs,
divorce petition filed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-29

UNRESTRICTED CHOICE SILK HOSE
such high grade makes rs Mccall
lum, hayser, Gordon, BeatOn included
every pair OF hose on sale. except
ing Phoenix hose, at The White House
tOmOrroW.-AdY.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-29

aAuEG r n rice ErealuluEs
American Trust and Savings bank
vs. A J. Schultz suit On note. filed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-29

Following is the message "appre-
citation and greeting sent 70 presi-
dent Wilson by the Democratic con-
vention- The resolutions embodying
the message were presented by gov
ernor Gardner Of Missouri.
The Democratic party assembled
In national convention extends TO the
president OF the United States its ad-
miration and respectful greetings
For seven Of the most fateful years
Of the history Of our country Wood
row Wilson has occupied and by his
character and respect. learning and
power, has adorned the highest office
in the gift Of his countrymen-
He has initiated and secured the
adoption OF great progressive meas
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1920-09-18
TIE FARMERS LOSS

I. will be of interest 70 our readers
in kbcyilTc and vicinity to kHo" ina.
tlr Farmcrs' National Council, after
al investigation lasting several months
has filed report showing tlat the far
mcrs of the United States lost more
tban six billion dollars last year. #
/, Of interest because 1t viii prove $"
quicklv that the ones who claimed the
farmers Of this country were profit
GERS didn't know what they were talk
ink about.
According TO the report, the total
cost and expenditures on all farms
last wear wa, thirty-onc billion dollars
The total value of the crops was SIN
teen billion, and the value of the am
NAL products nine billion The labor
item alone, the amount paid by farmers
helm. was five billion dollars. Freight
charges amounted to six hundred mil
mllonA
It is about time some Of Us were cS-
timating the farmer at his true WORTH
and appreciate the many disadvantages
under which he labors, He can not stop
at non Saturday and take up his du.
ties Monday morning; there is much TO
be done Saturday afternoon and on
Sundays. Then, the farmer cannot sur
round himself 'with all the modern con
vcnicnccs know to the city, Most Of his
work is drudgery, pure and simple, and
taat Of his wife is nothing else. He
can not adopt an eight-hour day, be-
cause the weeds are all the time and in
sects do not work union hours. In fact,
we could recite a hundred reasons why
the farmer is deserving of greater credit
than most people give him and any one
of the reasons is sufficient to stamp as
iir any statement to the effect that the
farmers of this nation are profterrs