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Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02
Stong-Arm Method
Is Used by Monday
Night Burglars Here

A number of burg1aries, accom-
plished or attempted, appeared in
the police records Tuesday morning
from the previous night, featuring
one or more strong armed operators
who made a practice of twisting
locks off of the front doors of va
rious shops. several being in the
same general vicinity.
The principal depreciation was at
the McGahee drug store, 673 High
land avenue, the plate glass door of
which was smashed for entrance,
$40 in money and about 500 in mer-
chandise being taken.
The lock twisting tactics were in
evidence at the Curry-Akers Tire
company, 95 Marietta street, where
the front door was opened by this
athletic method and rs cents con-
stituted the total booty so far as
appeared Tuesday morning.
The front door lock of a small
grocery store at 35S Decatur street
was Wrenched off and about $500 in
food products stolen. The same
rough tactics We're observed at a
fruit stand at Mitchell and Davis
streets, where So and quantity of
cigars and cigarettes were stolen;
and at 418 and 4S2 Marietta street,
grocery stores, where the locks were
twisted off but apparently nothing
was taken.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02
East End Extension of
= Galveston S Sea Wall
ToBe Finished in 1921

GALVESTON, Tex, Dec. 1.-The
east end extension to Galesvtons
treat sea wall will be completed by
August |: 1921, predicts Maj or L. M
Adams, U. S. A., engineer in charge
OF the work. To date 9.110 feet have
been constructed. while about 1900
feet remain to be built. The project
is being built at the expense of the
government.
Comparative figures for the orig1-
nal wall and for the extension now
under construction show that post
war conditions have laid an almost
prohibitive hand upon great en-
sineering projects.
To complete the east end extern.
sion, the rivers and harbors commit
tee at Washington has been asked
tc appropriate $1,500,000.. The orig1.
nal sea undergraduates five
miles in length-built after the dis.
astrous 1900 storm. in which thou
sands of persons lost their lives and
millions of dollars in damage done,
cost only $2,090.000.
The governments extension, as
also is the wall completed in 1904.
is seventeen feet above the mean
low tide and roughly LIS feet above
the high water mark of the 1900
storm. 1t is five feet at it's crest,
with a base of sixteen feet, slopins
toward the gulf. On the landward
side the wall is banked with earth
ever which has been built Calves
tons famous "sea wall boulevard"
while huge granite boulders protect
the foundations of the wall from
erosion of the waves.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02
Roundup of LOTTERIES
Is Begun by Police;
Thirty = One Indicted

Out of fifty-four true bills return
ed by the Fulton county grand jury
Tuesday afternoon, over thirty were
for vagrancy, and these were the re-
suit of a sweeping investigation of
alleged gambling conditions conduct
ed throughout the city by Solicitor
General John "A. Boykin and the city
police. a
of Police J. L. Beavers to arrest all
persons lettering about poolrooms
and on the streets of the city, who
are not regularly at work, and efforts
will be made to have them bound
over In the recorders court on
charge of vagrancy. 1t is the pur-
pose, Chief Beavers and Mr.. Boykin
say, to make Cleanup" Of the al
legged gamblers and loiterers in the
city.
Chief of Detectives Lamar Poole,
Lieutenants T. D. Shaw and r. l..
Waggoner and several detectives and
policemen were before the grand jury
Tuesday to testify against the large
number of alleged Migrants.
A roundup of the indicted men
began Tuesday afternoon by a force
of deputy sheriffs following the is
suing of bench warrants by Judge
John d HumDhrieS
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02
Fla. University Club
OF Atlanta Organized;
Bradley Is President

The Florida University Club of At
lanta was formally launched Friday
night when number of Atlantians,
former students at that institution,
met and elected officers. r. r. Brad
ley. circulation manager of The Tri-
Weekly Journal, was elected presi-
dent, and H. V. Stapleton, 885 West
Peachtree, was named secretary. The
president is 1905 man, while the
secretary is a 1920 man. The next
meeting will be held at 8 o'clock the
afternoon of December at 202 Jour
nal building.
The following have been elected to
membership: Charles G. Paleston,
J. A. Forsyth, R. r. Bradley, Fl. Y.
Stapleton, Fred R. Mason, Robert B.
Goodwin, Fred r. Mason, Robert B.
McCord, John c. McKinnon, Charles
M. Moon, H. M. Fain, McKindry
Tucker, J. c. Mcmillan, DR.. l.. T.
Pattillo, DR.. w. E. Persons, Lieuten-
ant S. r. Ward J. @. McRae, Captain
A. j. Angle, w. S. Duncan, G. H.
Cushman, Harry Harmon, H. D.
Waugh, Wallace Casweu and Harvey
S. Hester.
Former Florida students, graduates
or undergraduates, who are now liv-
ing in Atlanta are requested to send
their names in to the president.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02
Racing Pastin1e
Supplies More Thrills
Than Sport of Kings

bee line for home. Though they fly
in straight line they do not, like
geese, follow each other.
Back in the home lofts, the owners
of the pigeons wait. The race COM
bines all the excitement of horse and
a1rplane racing. For each entrant the
owner has a little clock, known as
the unique pigeon timer. All these
clocks are set at IL. When a pigeon
comes in, the little aluminium brace
let is removed and inserted in a
clock, which automatically starts
| running. When all the pigeons are in,
naturally the clock that has been
running longest represents the first
arrival and the winner of the race.
There are some tense moments
sometimes when a pigeon alights on
the roof to strut about or rest be-
fore trapping in. 1t may be weary
or frightened, but sometimes many
minutes are lost this way and if an
| mediately, the second bird wins, as
| the racing is based entirely on the
| record of the little clocks.
No prima donna can boast more
| temperament than these feathered
couriers of the air, and no primo
tention and training. Yet, while
| bands as often as they change theil
minds, not so the carrier pigeon
| Indeed, it is perhaps this character
| istic that makes them so valuable.
Love of home, love of mate, love OF
| offspring are so strong in the hum
| ing pigeon that no matter how far
distant he is transported from home.
eventually he will find his way
! back.
Belgium was the first to use
them in the great world war, mobil
izing some 700. 300. Later, they were
used by all the fighting countries.
| Our country created a pigeon sec
! ton attached to the signal corps and
| experts were sent overseas with
their troops of these fleet and I'm
erring winged messengers. Many OF
these American birds made history.
! The secretary of war issued a letter
! of thanks to owners of birds
throughout the country for the valu-,
able assistance rendered by the HON.
| ing pigeon fanciers of the United
States in the. winning of the war
For these feathered veterans a home
was built in Potomac park.
The members of the Atlanta club
are: DR.. S B. Bomar. president;
Guy T. Tabler, secretary and treas
urer; w. J. Stoddard, chairman rae.
ing committee; w. H. Glenn, J. H
Legien, w. F. Bragg, George w. An
derson, ]. T. Wrigley, r. r. John
| son and Robert N Hughes
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02
Old Slave Shin

The famous old Fremont, which
roamed the seas as a pirate ship.
was dynamited amidships for a
number of scenes in the new Pathe
Special, "Half a Chance" The
Fremont was used as a slave car
rier for many years before the Civil
war and made numerous trips be-
tween AfFica and the southern
states. -,. - .
1t was 70 feet in length and was
considered one of the fastest sail
ing ships afloat. Many tales have
been told Of mutinies, murders and
adventure which had taken place
within this old shell. And now.
since it's dynamiting for HALF a
Chance" it's days are numbered.
it is almost ready for the wood
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02
Million Quarts Whisky
Seized Since Jan. 10

WASHINGTON. Dec. More
than 100000 quarts whisky, gin
and other liquors have been seized
from rum runners on the border of
the United States since January 16
when national prohibition became eff
fective. Chief Ashworth, of the Unit
ed States customs service, estimated
here today.
IT am convinced" Chief Ashworth
also said that this represents but
one-tenth of the amount that was
successfully struggled across the
line"
The sea of liquor which was halt
ed now is stored in customs houses
and government buildings in towns
and cities all along the border where
it is causing officials much anxiety.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02
NEW YORK SUGAR MARKET
GRAIN NARKET OPINIONS

Z. F. Leland & Co.: '"rhere will mot be
much decline in wheat prices as long as ex-
port demand continues. Would sell oats on
any bulge"
James E. Bennett Co.: "The present
price level appears to have discounted ev-
erything bearish for the present in wheat.
would only sell oats on the hard spots for the
time being
Simons, Day Co.: "Believe purchases
should be made on all declines in wheat"
Charles SINCERE, & Co.: "0ur exportable
surplus will have to be disposed of before
wheat from competitive countries becomes
available
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02
Meant What She Said

Mabel-How can you be 50 insin-
cere? You told Mr.. Boreleigh that
you were sorry you were out when
he called.
Marie-Oh. no. my dear, 7 said I
was sorry he called when I was out.
You see, he's likely to call some
time when I am in.-Boston Tran
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02
Something Free

Were things very high at the
summer resort where you spent your
vacation?"
Eyes, very high for everything ex-
cept fishing worms. A native let me
have all the worms I could find for
spading up half of his garden
natroifs NawS
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02
Another PrOdiuV

TACOMA, Wash.-Another boy
wonder has been discovered in the
person of Robert Murray, IL, whose
voice is said to transcend in range
the most famous coloratura voices
in musical history by several pure
notes. He is being trained for pub
lie appearance.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02
Tone irregular: sales 1900 bales; good

AMERICAN CUTTON
: AND GRAIN EXCHANGE
; COTTON QUOTATIONS
The following were the opening. highest,
lowest close and previous close quotations
On the American Cotton and Grain Exchange
Of New York:
- kJrau
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02

CHICAGO CASH QUOTATIONS
CHICAGO, Dec. Wheat: No. hard,
$1.6S; No. northern, $1.64
Corn--No. mixed, 73c; No. . yellow, soc.
Oats-No. white, 47& @50c; No. white,
46Ac.
Rye-$1. A.
Barley-6S092c.
Timothyseed-$5.50 @6.75.
loverseed-$15. 00@20.00.
Pork-N ominal.
Lard-$16.50.
Ribs-$12. 50@14.50.
ST. LOUIS CASH QUOTATIONS
ST. LOUIS, Dec. Cash: Wheat, No.
cember. s169; March $1.57&.
Corn, No. white, re; December, 72Ac;
Oats, No. 2 white, 5Okc; No. 3, 400
50Rc; December, 49Ac; May, 5o%c.
NAVAL STORES
SAVANNAH, Ca, Dec. 1.-Turpentine,
quiet 92hc; sales, none; receipts, so; ship
ments, 1884; stock, 1870.
Rosin, quiet; sales, none; receipts, 412;
shipments, 1873; stock, 69,092.
Quote: B, D, e, F, G, III, I, X, NJ, N,
VIC WV Sill 90,
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02
Something Wronu

The Teacher-You haven't solved
single one of your problems cor
rectly.
Little Ethel-Why, the answers
must be right; got 'em all Off the
ouija board.-Detroit News.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02
F1!\%r&yMor]kEttRportt5
GRAIN

CHICAGO, Dec. storms in Argentina
had a tendency today to strengthen the
wheat market here. Opening quotations,
which varied from Nc decline TO 1c adj
vance. were followed by slight downturns
ana then by a material advance all around
Wheat closed strong, to 6Ac net higher.
Corn para the action of wheat.
Corn closed firm, ! to 2sc net higher.
Oats were firm with other cereals.
Provisions reflected sTeadiress Of the hog
market.
CHICAGO QUOTATIONS
The following were the ruling prices in
the exchange today:
Prev.
Open. High. Low. Close. Close.
WHEAT
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02

PEACH AND APPLE TREES AT BARGAIN
prices to planters in small or large lots by
express, parcel post or freight: 1000
June budded peach trees; plum, cherries,
pears. grapes, all kinds berries. nuts, etc.;
shade and ornamental trees vines and
shrubs. Free catalogue. Tennessee Nur-
sery Co., Cleveland, Tenn.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02
FOR SALE-PLANTs

CABBAGE PLANTS-Large thrifty GIANT
FLAT DUTCH and EARLY DRUM
HEADS, 300, $1.00; 500, $3.50; 1000, $3.50;
:. 1000, $1,000; parcel postage prepaid. EVER
GREEN PLANT FARM. Evergreen. Ala.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02
FRUITS

ORANGES $1.75 per bushel; grape fruit
$1.50. Send money with order. Nc
Eachern Brothers. Fort Green Springs, Fla.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02
METAL. MARKET

NEW YORK Dec. topper nominal.
Elcctrolytic, spot aud nearby, 1874 @14; first
quarter, 1871 @14h. Tin steadey; spot and
nearby, $3.50; futures, 34,7s: iron nn |;
weak. spot 5.00M5.50; zinc, steady; East
St Louis delivery, spot. 5.65M575.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02
COMPARATIVE PORT RECEIPTS
DAILY INTERIOR RECEIPTS
coTToN MARKET OPINIONS

: Rache & Co: I'VE continue of the
opinion that the buying side offers the best
Moyse & Holmes: I'VE think we'll of
sales on ali buges such us occurred today"
Munds, Rogers & stackpole: We be,
Hove the market should be bought on all
good setbacks no matter what may nave
w. jaw & Co.: at is quite likely
that on any further upturn selling from the
south will develop because economic and
financial conditions are still unfavorable.'
Hubbard Bros. & Co.: 1--WE will grad
ually stabilize while the trade adjust them
selves 10 new conditions now existing"
s NJ. Weld & Co.: We think it very I'M
wise to remain short and advocate the
purchase of Liverpool futures at or around
foday's low prices.
CLARK, Childs & Co.: While we believe in
Intimately higher prices for the staple we
would not advise following the advance very
far for the present, suggesting purchases
only on sharp reactions.
sEM1-wEEKLY INTERIOR MOVEMENT
::ece:pts 9,372, against l27 ,S73 last year
and 10 222 year before.
Shipments 81, 500 against 1O0,1 24 last
year and g. 1913 year before.
Stocks ole, 5S2, against 94S, 302 last year
and 97S,32S year before.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02
CHICAGO PRoDUcE MARKET

CHICAGO. Dec. 1.--Butter: Creamery ex-
tras, 52c; creamery standards, 441Gc; firsts,
41@49c; seconds, 3s@3ac.
Eggs-Ordinaries, 61@65c; firsts, 72@ Use.
Cheese-Twins, 24c; Young Americas.
25Ac.
Live Poultry--Fcwls, 15@23hc ducks,
27c; geese, 27c; springs, 25c; turkeys, 35c;
ROSTERS, 1Sc.
Potatoes-4s cars: Wisconsin and Mime
sofa (per 100 lbs.y. 81 .40@1 80.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02
NEW ORLEANS SPOT cbTToN

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 1.-Spot cotton,
steady; % higher; sales on the spot 911
bales; to arrive, 1850; low middling, 10. 50*
middiing, so; good middling. 1870; re-
ceipts, 7.160; stock. AIS, 100
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02
Classified Advertisements
WANTED HELP-Mais.


bodied men to prepare as
firemen, brakenen, motormen, conductors
$50 to $3.50 month; first-class standard
roads near you; no strike; experience I'M
necessary Write Immediately for appica.
ton blank and full particulars. RAILWAY
INSTITUTE. Dept. 27, Indianapolis, Ind.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02

PATENTS
MEDICAL
PILES

PILES can be cured; no cutting, safe. pain.
less. l will tell you about it free. Write
Box 116S, Atlanta, Ga.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02
PHYSICIAN SAYS HE
KNOWS FULL STORY
OF SHEPARD CASE

Continued from Page -


Tense of Mrs. Henry and Ernest Hop
son, but that he will confine his eff
forts to Mrs. Elmer's interests.
Hearing Set for December z
Hearing on applications for bail
for Mrs F. E. Elmer, of Jackson
vile, Fla, her son. Ernest Hopson,
and her sister, Mrs. lone Henry,
charged with murder in connection
with the death here June / of Mr..
Fred D. Shepard, former husband OF
Mrs. Elmer and wealthy Houston
county peach grower, has been set
for December Z by Judge Mathews,
of the county superior court.
Application for bail for Mrs. An
ME r. Cults. wife of an attorney
Of Fitzgerald, arrested late yester-
day on a warrant charging murder,
had not been filed early today.
Attorneys for Mrs. Elmer, her son
and sister applied yesterday to Judge
Mathews for bail, the petitions
charging that the state had not pro-
duced evidence of guilt. An imme-
diate hearing was requested but this
the justice refused
The authorities early today had
made no statement as to the alleged
connection of Mrs. Cults with the
Vile, the home of Mrs. Elmer, be-
fore she married Mr. Shepard, and
the two women were said to have
been intimate friends. Mr.. Shepard
and his wife were visiting at the
home of Mrs, Henry, in Perry, when
he became violently i'll three days
before his death, which the coroner's
jury said resulted from bichlorlde
poison.
Mrs. Elmer's Plea for Bail
Mrs. Elmer's side of the case as
set forth in her application for bail
follows:
To Honorable H. A. Mathews,
Judge of the Superior court of the
Macon Circuit:
petitioaer was on the 9th day of
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-12-02

FREE information about painless pile cure
No knife. Box 116S, Atlanta, Ga
The Washington times., 1920-09-05
RAPHAEL THEATER
Ninth Street ut o N. w.
Program for Paramount
Week:

TSAay; CeeilIe b. DeMiIle Pre-
seats "WHY CHANGE YOUR
WIFKfo
ToAerrewi william 3. Hart, In
"SANDS.@
Tuesdayi Vivian Martin. In
~LOUISIANA."
Wednesdays Maurice T0uFneur
presents THE WHITE CIR
GLE"
Thursday; ERid Bennett, In
"HAIRPINS."
Friday, Robert Warwick, in
"THE FOURTEENTH MAN"
Saturdays Alna Reubens and
Montague Love, Tin THE
WORLD AND HIS WIFE,"
shows start 6,S0. 3 and 0,3O pm.
Matinee, Sundays, 8 p.n.
The Washington times., 1920-09-05
N EW REGENT
tn e ATE r

NATIONAL PARAMOUNT WEEK
BIG SHOWS DAILY
Sunday. Sept. 5-"Miracles of Love" A
Cosmopolitan special production all star
cast. Two reel Ben Turpin Comedy He
Locked Crooked"
Monday. Sept. e-''The Counterfeit" Elsie
Ferguson. "The Bell Boy" Fatty Arbuckle's
Best. Episode No. Of THE Silent Mys-
terry"
Tuesday, Sept. s-'Mary's Ankle" featur-
ing Douglas McLaih and Doris May. Psthe
News Mutt and Jen.
wednesday. Sept. Sit Pays to Advertise"
Bryant Washburn. 40 Minutes from
France" Paramount Magazine.
Jhursday, Sept. e-"Hswthorne OF the U.
s. A." wallace Reid. Christie Comedy,
Brides for Two"
friday, Sept. 10-"His wife's Friend" Dor
othy Dalton. Snub Pollard Comedy.
saturday. Sept. l1-"Rehind the Doors
Spoots cuiar Ince Production. Comedy
Bonds and Brides" featuring Charlie
Murray. -, a.,
sunday, Sept. 12-"Hesrts in Exile" Clara
Kimbah Youngs Masterpiece: Two Reel
Super Comedy Bath House Blunder, fes-
turing Polly Moran.
The Washington times., 1920-09-05
Washington joins in the third annual drive for better
motion pictures

XyE prophesied that 1870 would be the
w greatest year in the history of the screen.
II was-snd isl
Never before were there such pictures as:
Cecil b. DeMille's MALE and Female" and
why Change Your Wifel". George Loane
fuckers The Miracle Man, John Barrymore
In "Dr. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde, George Fitz-
maurice's "On With the Dsncei". Every
woman. directed by George Melford.
:. William d. Tsylor's "Hucklebeny Finn,
and William 8. Hart in Sand.
All these are Paramount Pictures. and
there were 100 more just as good.
The Washington times., 1920-09-05

Paramount has l0@ even finer pictures Ina store
for you IN the new season that opens on Septem-
Der Sth. The theatres that will show these new
Paramount Pictures in the twelve months 70
come are inviting you to join in the celebration.
Paramount Week Is the time when there !, proof
a-plenty that there 10 an abundance Of good pic.
lures. 1t marks the opening of the fall season.
the refreshing indication that the hot weather is
over and the best show time of all the year is
here again.
An the best theatres are showing Paramount
Pictures this week. Celebrate by koinsI
The Washington times., 1920-09-05
Some Of the coming
PARAMOUNT
PICTURES

Listed Alphabetically
Ssvs fhis list and ask your theatre when
thsy will show thess pieturss.
Roscoe r.Fs,,y"J Arbsetls in
"Ths Round ""
'' 0'sfist sHss Husband. II F,isnd-
Dill. B.ILeic ,-
Ethel c.ysoain,
"A City Sparrow"
Ethel Clayton nia,
"Sins Of Rossans
A Cesnoecissn Production
"Humoresque"
Cosmopolitan Productisn
The Restless SsI"
D'ro.hy p.s9. ,s ia ILL.,.
a Io%sn,ie Ad,.a,ur...-
Cecil B. DeNilie', Production
"Soasthias To Think Ahsss-
Elsie Fs.,r.sn - sen u S.,. n,n.s,.,-
George Fitzm,uriee's Produetisa
Idols Of Clay"
The Right To Love"
Dsrsshy Gish in
William S; H,r in
The Cradle Of Courage"
Douglas Mel.ssn IN
The Jsilbird"
Thsm,s Meishsn in
Civilian Clothes"
George Melfosd's Preduetien
Behold My Wife,
A Paramount Speei,l Productisn
Held BY the Enemy"
'Charles Ray in
"An Old Fashioned Young Msa"
"Ths Village Sleuth"
Wallace Reid in
always Audaeieus'
Wallace Reid in >.
whats Your Hsrryi"
Maurice Tourneur'' Produetsa
Deep Waters"
Bryant Wsshburn In
Burglar Prosf"
Bryant Wsshbyrn In
"a Full House"
'Thouss H. Ines rreductien,
Bisbee daily review., 1920-01-31
EMP TY GUN |S
 ARM IF ROBBER
Lone Man Holds Up Train And Takes Registered
 Mail Sacks

OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 90.-One lone bandit, armed with an empty auto matic gun, robbed the mail car on Union Pacific train No. 2 of all regis tered mail this evening, between here and Fremont, 40 miles west. One bag containing $SO0O in war savings stamps was ripped down, but the con- tents were not molested.
 The bandit is supposed to have got his way to the mall car soon after. According to statements of the mall clerks, no one saw him as he entered. Two brakemen said they saw a man drop off the car at Lane cutoff, in the edge of Omaha. No trace of him has been heard of since then. The bandit demanded all the clerks throw up their hands and searched them to see if they had guns. When they had been disarmed, the robber drove them to the rear of the car, where three Of them were placed in the closet and three locked in the vestibule. He then went through nine sacks of reg istered mail and three sacks of regular mail.
 The amount taken from the mall IS unknown at present and will not be definitely known for several weeks, according to postoffice officials. Truck handlers released the clerks when the train arrived in Omaha.
 One of the clerks asked the bandit if this was his first attempt in this line of work "Yes, it is," said the man, "and if I ever get out of this deal alive, am never going to pull another one"
 After robbing the car, the robber climbed out of the skylight to the room. While climbing out he dropped his 32-caliber automatic revolver, which was found to contain no shells.