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Omaha daily bee., 1920-05-26
President Submits
Draft Of Peace Plan
Veto to His Cabinet

Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.
Washington, May 25.-The cabi-
net, at its regular meeting held in
the presidents study at the White
House, discussed the peace resolu-
ton by congress and sent to the
executive on Monday.
While there was no difference of
opinion among the presidents ad-
visers as to the presidents duty in
the issue, some of the cabinet mem
bers were reported to have offered
suggestions as to the subject mat.
ter in the text of the Snessage which
will be sent to congress accom-
panying the veto of the resolution.
The president had a rough draft
Of his veto message ready and sub
mitted it to his advisers, it was re-
ported. Although no member of
the cabinet would discuss the mes
sage, it is understood that the
president is applying himself to it
with all his mental energy and
that he expects the message to be-
come the text for the democratic
party on the peace Issue at San
francisco and in the presidential
campaign to follow.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-05-26
|McC cCormick Dark Horse
For Chaimanship Of
Chicago Convention

Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.
Washington, May Ex-senator
Medill Mccormick of Illinois has
been brought forward by his friends
as dark horse" candidate for the
permanent cbairmanship of the re.
publican national convention at Chi
cago.
1t is generally recognized that
since Senator Lodge has been
chosen temporary chairmanl the per-
manent Craftsmanship should go to
the progressive wing. Senator
Borah has been discussed and there
has been talk of ex-senator Albert ]
Beveridge of Indiana, but both Of
these names have met opposition.
Senator Mccormick, it was point
ed out, qualities as progressive and
SO far no strong opposition to him
has come from the "old guard"
Omaha daily bee., 1920-05-26
Presbyterians Reject
Proposal to Abandon
Interchurch Movement

Philadelphia, May 25.-After an
all-day debate, the general assembly
of the Presbyterian church, in the
United States voted down the pro-
pcsal of the executive commission
to withdraw support of the Inter-
church World Movement and voted
TO recommit the whole matter to the
commission for a revised report to
be made as soon as possible. All
proposed amendments and substi-
tute resolutions were sent back to
the executive commission
Members of the commission
headed by DR.. ]. w. Baor of Pasa-
dena, Cal, retired to reconsider its
recommendations.
This action was taken as a partial
victory by supporters of the Inter
church movement. The motion was
proposed by Rev. w. 0. Forbes of
Seattle, who declared he took the
action in the interests of harmony.
1t is likely the executive commits
sion will have its new report ready
tomorrow. y
Omaha daily bee., 1920-05-26
CLAR|NDA WOMAN
HANGS SELF IN
ATTIC OF HOME
Dependency Over NJ Health
Reason Given for Acts of
Wife Of District Judge
Earl Peters.

Clarinda, Ias May 25.-(Special)
Clara Peters, 40 years old, wife
of District Judge Earl Peters, COM
mitted suicide here today by hang
ing. Dependency OVER i'll health is
believed TO have been tile cause.
! Mrs. Peters had bceu suffering for
some time from nervous troubles.
Last winter she had a nervous COL
lapse, followed by severe insomnia.
This attack was followed by what
physicians feared was sleeping sick
ness, but she rallied from her latest
attack and seemed to be on the road
to recovery.
Judge Out On Trip.
Judge Peters mother, and Mrs.
Peters sister, Mrs. Florence Kelley.
had been taking turns staying with
Mrs. Peters when the judge was
away from home.
Judge Peters left early today for
Bedford, Taylor county, with Judge
Arthur on campaign trip for Judge
Arthur's candidacy for reelection.
Mrs. Kelley went downtown on a
shopping trip, leaving Mrs. Peters
alone for a short period.
Finds No One Home.
The judges mother, who lives in
the neighborhood, sent over TO her
sens house to visit her daughter in
law, and found no one at home.
She went to neighbor's house
and inq red if they had seen Mrs
Peters. They told her they had not
noticed anyone in the house.
A male member of the family
suggested that Mrs. Peters might
be in the attic sorting some of her
mother-in-law's goods which had
been stored there. 4
Hanging From >Rater.
The judges mother. expressed
fear in going to, the attie so the
man volunteered to go for her. |
When he arrived in the attic, he
found the lifeless body of the
judges wife hanging from rafter
A cali. was, put in for Judge Ar.
thur at Bedford, who was informed
of the death OF Mrs. Peters. He III
turn informed Judge Peters.
The two returned to this city al
once.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-05-26
HOUSE LEADERS
UP IN AIR ABOUT
SOLDIER BONUS
Start New Move in Hope Of
Of Breaking Deadlock on
Relief Measure.

Washington, May Is. - House
leaders were up In the air" over
the question Of soldier relief legisla-
tion.
With democrats and about 50 re-
publicans attempting to block inn
mediate consideration, leaders start
ed new move in the hope of break
ing the combination so that the bill
might be presented to the house not
later than Thursday.
Although Chairman Fordney of
the ways and means committee an
nounced that he planned to call up
the measure Thursday, there were
indications of possible change in
the republican program but some un-
certainty as to what might happen.
Instead of the effort to give the re-
lief bill the right of way by spe-
cial rule, republicans fighting for the
bonus decided on other parliament
tary tactics and announced they
would endeavor to get it before the
house by suspension of the rules.
Although this would require a two
thirds vote for passage, the, plan
would permit only straightout vote
for or against adoption.
Democrats asserted they would
put up a solid front and with the
help of "insurgent" republicans, de-
1eat the big tax measure. They
claimed THAI supporters of the
bonus had failed to obtain sufficient
votes to give it the right of way.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-05-26
Find Body Thought to Be
That of CentraIia |. W. W.

Aberdeen, Wash. May 25.-A
body believed by Sheriff Bartell to
Be that Of Ole Hanson, alleged In
dustrial Worker of the World,
sought in connection with the
shooting Of four former soldiers at
Centralia, Wash, during the Arfiis-
tice day parade, was found today in
a .Gcnse wood near Oakville, Grays
Harbor county. Wash. There was
bullet hole through the head. A
revolver lay beside the body.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-05-26
WILSON SENDS
MEMORIAL DAY
MESSAGE TOVETS
President Sends Greetings to
Former Soldiers Through
American Legion Weekly.

New York, May 25.-A Memorial
day message from President Wilson
TO American veterans of the world
war was received here today by
the American Legion Weekly. 1t
read:
"We approach the annual celebra-
ton of Memorial day with our hearts
filled with tenderest and grateful
memories of those who have given
their lives for America. The day
has custom been consecrated ia
Nyv4trys heroic drads FMS III
| SDsst by those who wene COM.
hyarins and1Who shared with
the Aforementioned dead the ex-
periences, the hardships, the perils
and the glory of war; this is cele-
brated by the people of the country
generally, who take it as an an
rual occasion to renew their loyal
ty to the country and to draw fresh
inspiration for the tasks Of peace
from the memory of the sacrifices
which were made SO freely in times
of war. The dag-is, therefore, filled
with both memories of the past and
inspirations for the future. It gath
ers the traditions of what we have
done in order that we may have
the courage for what we have to do.
Progress moves like an army;
it has its days of training and
preparations, its days of conflict
and it,, days Of vindication; it has
its xcanpfires and its memories. To
you who were soldiers of America
in the great war ! send affection
ate greetings. What your arms have
done for liberty in France your spir-
its will continue to do for justice
at home. Great experiences make
great men, and out of the tragedy
of this test new, heroic quality
has come to the American manhood
you represented, and your country's
affection for what you have already
done is only equalled by its conf
dent hope OF the manly part you
are still 70 play"
Omaha daily bee., 1920-05-26
Threatened With Death
If Red Cases Are Pushed

Chicago, May 25.-Another letter
threatening the prosecutors in the
case, of William Bross Lloyd and
g other alleged communist laborites
with death was received by Henry
A. Berger, assistant states attorney.
The letter was mailed in Brooklyn
N. Y, May %. Three letters mailed
IN New York were received recently
by States Attorney Maclay Hoyne.
A rifle bullet was fired through a
window of States Attorney Hoyne's
home Sunday.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-05-26
TEXAS NEGROES
BOLT REGULAR
c. 0.P. MEETING
CoIored Delegates. Leave Hall
And Hold Convention in
Former Beer Garden
Wood Wins Victory.
Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire,

Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire,
San Antonio, Tex, May 25.-With
the grind of two, state conventions
over, Major General Wood appears
to have won another battle in the
campaign for the republican pTesi-
sdeatiay snomination M. 81:
Singing Glory Glory, Hsileiujaif
and reiteratinG their belief in the
CONSTITUTION 81 the United States
and the principles of Abraham Lin
coln," 800 negro defegateS-bolted the
regular" republican convention at
Beethoven hall shortly after noon
and marched into the one-time beer
garden adjoining, where they held a
convention of their own. A large
number of the negro delegates had
been refused recognition by the state
executive committee. presided over
by Phil E. Baer of Paris, Lilly
White" and these with other negroes
who had been recognized, followed
w. M. (Gooseneck Bill) Mcdonald,
a negro banker of Fort Worth, into
the garden, after they had greeted
with a thunder of ayes motion to
adopt the minority report .af .the
executive committee" made by Nc
Donald. +
Although two sets Of delegates
will 60 before the republican ma
tional convention at Chicago, each
with photographs Of the convention
stenographic notes to support its
claims. and neither instructed, the
"nsn on horseback" is riding out Of
Texas victorious, for his victory is
as near certain as any victory can
be until it is finally chalked UP on
the scoreboard
The negroes are for Wood. And,
although their action in placing on
their list of delegates several white
men known to be favorable to the
candidacy of Senator. Warren G.
Harding of Ohio and Senator Hiram
Johnson on the surface appears
difficult to understand, tits not
when one considers the manner in
which the Wood campaign in Texas
has been handled.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-05-26
SLUSH FUND is
MERE ROMANCE,
AYERS BARUCH
Declares He Knows of No One
Lifting Finger to Boost
McAdoo Campaign.
Chicago Tribune -Omaaa Bee Leased wire

Chicago Tribune -Omann Bee Leased Wire
Washington, May 25.1The SEN
ate committee investigating CAM
raign expenditures bumped INTO an
impenetrable mystery when it tried
10 get some light on William G.
McAdoo's candidacy for the demo-
cratic nomination.,
Bernard M. Baruch. one of Nc
Adoo's closest fr,ends and reputed
angel, made the sphinx seem loqua-
c:ous when the committee put him
on, the stand to find out about
the alleged $5,000,O00 slush fund
which big businessis said to be rails
ing for the presidents son-in-law.
Mr.. Baruch declared the alleged
siush fund to be a piece of news
paper romance. He is not the
manager of the McAdoo campaign
and has not contributed or dis
bursed cent in McAdoo's behalf.
He knows of no one lifting a finger
to help McAdoo's campaign. Even
Tom Chadburne, with whom he
talked last night, has not donated
so much as a plugged nickel" to
aid McAdoo. Mr. Baruch does not
know whether McAdoo has any
delegates and did not seem to be
entirely sure that McAdoo was a
candidate. He excused his lack of
knowledge with the statement that
he has been busy>wrting books
on economic and industrial subjects.
Committee Baf1ed.
The whole affair becomes so baf-
fling to the committee that Senator
Edge of New Jersey suggested that
Mr.. McAdoo be subpoenaed to state
whether there is any "sich anima"
as a McAdoo campaign. +
The committee learned from rep
resentatfves of Herbert Hoover's
campaign committee that contribu.
tions of $4,000 have been received
and that total disbursements in
Hoover's behalf have been $66,000
This does not include money spent
by various state Hoover organiza-
tions. Most of the money was used
distributing literature to awaken
public interest in Hoover's candi-
dacy. A good many of the contribu-
tions came from grain, oil and sugar
men with whom Mr.. Hoover was as.
sociated while he was food admins.
traitor. Contributions were limited
to $1,000 81.
John F. Lucey, one of the Hoover
spokesmen, complained that he had
found it difficult to get Mr.. Hoover
sufficiently interested in his candi-
dacy to discuss it with his boomers.
Will Force Acceptance.
"Has he ever told you, to cease
your efforts?" asked Senator Reed \
of Missouri. 1
mo, and we would not stop any
how replied Lucey.
oh, you are going to force him
to take the nomination."
The witness nodded. & N
well / hope the ravishing won't
be too severe" observed Senator
Reed.
Walter w. Wick, representing
Goxernor Edwards of New Jersey,
testified that $4,000 had been con-
tributed to the Edwards campaign.
He took occasion also to deny that
Governor Edwards candidacy was
wet"
There has been absolutely 10
deal with the liquor interests to sup,
port or finance this campaign" said
Wick. The governor is running on
his record as a business administra-
tor and the principles of state sover-
eighty and personal liberty. 1t is
not a wet candidacy; Governor
Edwards has not had drink in
thirty years"
Omaha daily bee., 1920-05-26
Huge Fortunes Made
In Sugar; Action Taken
Against Profiteering

Boston, Mass, May 25.-The fed
eral government today took action
against sugar rcfincrs here for al
legged prohteering and boarding.
The Revere sugar refinery and
Henry E. Worcester, its vice presi-
dent, were charged with exacting ex-
cessive prices and with holding
sugar from the market, and the
American Sugar Refining company,
and w. K. Green, its general man
ager, were charged with selling
sugar at excessive prices. The COM
plants asserted that the companies
had made millions of dollars by
boarding and regulating the price.
Medford, Ore, May 25.-The Fed
eral Trade commission opened hear
ings here today on charge of con-
spiracy in restraint of trade against
the Utah-Idaho Sugar company of
Salt Lake City.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-05-26
Bluffs Railroad Man 1,
Risks Life to Save
Dog Chained to Track

A. J. Gerheart. telegraph operator
for the Great Western railroad in
Council Bluffs, at the risk of his
owns life yesterday snatched dog
to safety from under the wheels of
a train. Pitiful whining of the dog
rs the train approached him at
heart WHO BROKE" and deserted his
key" while he hurried to the dogs
rescue.
The dog, a handsome bulldog, was
fas;snedIay a chain to six feet of
railroad iron which prevented it
from getting out of the way of the
tain. Railroad men who have taken
a great interest ir the dog think the
owner used this method of attempt
ing to kill the animal,
Omaha daily bee., 1920-05-26
Delaware Democrats.
Choose Six DELEGATES

Dover, Del, May 25.-Delaware
democrats in state convention here
chose six delegates to the demo-
cratic national convention and elect
ed United States Senator Josiah o.
Wolcott a member of the national
committee over former Senator, Viii
lard Salisbury. The vote was III
to o6.
The delegates, all of whom were
chosen without contest, were not in
structed. Approval wa' given by
the convention to the league Of
nations covenan. without destroying
or nullifying re,ervations.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-05-26
RevoIutionists Have Many
Problems to Solve Before
Stable Government Can Be
, Successfully Formed.
MANY MILITARY LEADERS
THREATEN new REV0LTS
Villa Is Reckoned as One of
The Most Important. Among
Independent Chiefs-Gen.
AguiIar Also Big Factor.

Washington. May Is. = Advices
from Mexico indicate. that the revol-
utionists have much to do before a
staple government can be estab-
lished. Military leaders are report
ed in various parts of the republic
with small forces of men under arms,
either still loyal to the Carranza
regime or for other reasons hostile
to the de facto government.
These groups are recognized by
Mexican observers here to be posi-
bic nuclei for the organization of
new revolts. Representatives of the
new government, however, minimize
their Importance, asserting part of
them already are negotiating for
terms while others are on the de-
fensive.
Francisco, Villa, whose force of
men is variously estimated at from
{. few hundred to several thousand,
is reckoned the most important of
the independent leaders.
Aguilar in Field.
General Candido Aguilar, the late
presidents son-in-law, who, during
the past five years has become a
military leader of the first order in
Mexico, still is in the field. He was
last reported at Jalapilla on outskirts
of Orizaba, with 800 men, General
Bertani, who brought the accusation
of conspiracy against Cejudo which
Gbregon was ordered to Mexico for
the court-martial and who acknowl-
edges Aguilar as his chief, is at Zon-
golica with $50 men, according to
the latest reports. With Bertani is
General Tello, also one of Aguilar's
subordinates, with force of $50
men.
General Domingo Arrieta. Carran-
zista governor of Durango, is known
to be still hostile to the revolution
lists.
Governor Alfonso Cabrera has
set up the state government OF
'puebla at San Miguel Tefango, and
there has been nothing in the news
to indicate that he is not junction.
ing as governor with troops at his
command. The size of his force
was reported at 1000. all Puebla
Indians.
Trouble in Colima.
Trouble is reported to have arisen
in Colima, where the Carrancista
governor, Alvarez Garcia. impeached
BY the ledglsiature, has had several
deputies arrested and now is trying
to obtain assistance in Mexico, City
to force the legislature to restore
him to power. The legislature
meanwhile has effected the release
OF the imprisoned deputies and ap-
pointed an ad interim governor.
1t is believed that portion of the
army OF General Dieguez, which was
bottled UP in lGuadalajara by the
rebels until the overthrow of Car
ranza, when it was reported to have
surrendered, escaped into the hills
and is awaiting opportunity to re-
xr--A-~.S -
Omaha daily bee., 1920-05-26
Warden Of Illinois Prison
Saws Honor system Failure

Joliet, ILL.,, May 25.-The honor
system is failure and cannot be
carried out effectively. Everett J.
Murphy, warden of the Joliet peni-
tentiary said Tuesday. Twenty con-
victs have escaped from the farm
since week ago last Saturday.
; The prison official said there al
ways are violations in any trust i'm
posed in men of the character of
cOnvicts
Omaha daily bee., 1920-05-26
Mayor Thompson Gverrides
Wishes of Governor LoWden

Springfield, ILL.,, May 25.-MayoA
William Hale Thompson of Chicago
demonstrated his control of the re-
publican state central committee
by proceeding with the organiza-
ton against the wishes of Gov. F.
0. Lowden. Congressman Frank L.
Smith of Dwight was reelected
state chairman and Harry Ward of
Duquoin was elected SECRETARY.
Both had the approval of the Chi
capo executive.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-05-26
Authorize Stock Increase.

Springfield, Mass. May 2s.-
Stockholders Of the American
Wooden company, in special meet
ing here, authorized the, directors to
increase the common stock of the
corporation from $2O,000,000 to
$40O0O,000 and the preferred stock
from $4,000, 900 to $4,000, 900. Only
the common stock will be offered
At present !.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-05-26
Committee Named to Investi-
gate Company and "Take
Steps to Protect StockhoId-
ers" at Meeting Yesterday.
OVER 1000 PRESENT AT A
PARLEY CALLED BY HOWE
Deposed President Explains
Affairs in Statement-Pres-
ent Officers Do Not Attend
MANY Hot Debates Held.

The meeting Of stockholders of
the Skinner company in the Audi
torium adjourned at 5 last night
after committee of nine men was
selected and instructed to investi-
gate the condition of the Skinner
company and take steps to protect
stockholders" c. F. Gustafson,
president Of the Farmers union. was
made chairman of the committee.
At the close of the general ses-
sion the committee met with Guy
7. Tou Velle of the Nebraska Sc
curities bureau legal department,
who is here examining the Skinner
company books, and arranged to
meet in Lincoln the first part of
next week with the bureau at which
time Mr.. Tou Velle said an lex
haustive report" on the condition
of the Skinner company would be
available. ..
Over 1000 Attend.
The committee will make no
definite plans for action until it has
heard the report" Chairman Gustaf-
son said. "We believe the bureaus
investigation will reveal facts which
will be Of vital importance in de-
termining our action"
r. G. Howe, former president and
general manager of the Skinner
company, who called the meeting,
remained on the auditorium platform
during the. entire session. which
lasted from 10 to IL and from to 5,
and which was attended by more
than 1000 stockholders In the COM
pany.
After reading his opening state
nent, in which he denied any collu-
sion with the big FIVE and asserted
that all his actions during his con-
nection with the company had been
for the interests of the stockholders,
he remained silent, with the excep-
ton of an occasional brief reply to
questions.
SINNERS Not Present.
When r. S. Howell. attorney for
the Skinner company, secured the
floor late in the afternoon and an
nouhced that the Skinner brothers
would not appear DeIofe the STOCK
holders there was a groan of dis
pointment. A
A short time later a stockholder
was dispatched to request "either Of
the SINNERS to appear" but he re-
turned short time later with the re-
port that he could not locate them.
Mr.. Howell attacked the motives
which led Nh Howe to call THE
meeting. This meeting was called
by Howe to fish for suckers" he
shouted. Il for one will not bite on
Howe's hook. Howe is no longer
with the Skinne company. He sits
there on the platform now in a spirit
of revenge-and with an ambition
to wreck and ruin.
IF you stockholders follow his
lead the Skinner company will be
placed on the auction block and if
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