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Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-17
'PROFITEERING IS
CHARGED AGAINST
BLUFFS CONCERN
Y. S. Attorney Alleges Sale Of
Beet for Cane Sugar to
Crocers.

Prohteering in sugar yesterday
was charged against Lewis and Mos
es Bernstein, proprietors. and Bern
Morain, employe, Of the Peoples
Department store of Council Bluffs,
by Frank A. Peterson, assistant
United States district attorney.
The three men, it was declared, will
be prosecuted under the recent in.
structions issued by United States
Attorney General Palmer, upon
whose order an investigation of the
sugar situation here was instituted
by federal authorities.
The merchants are alleged to have
sold to Charles H. Mallinson & Co.,
Council Bluffs, Is sacks of beet su-
gar, representing it to be cane sugar.
The price charged is alleged to have
been $lS.75 a hundred pounds, which
is the rate at which cane sugar is
sold. The price of beet sugar, ac-
cording to federal authorities, is
Sll.6S hundred pounds. d.
Licenses to Be Revoked.
Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 16.-United
States District Attorney r. S. Al
len announced Friday that his Of
flee had been investigating sugar
prices and had recommended to the
Department of Justice that the IL
censes of about dozen Nebraska
dealers be revoked.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-17
Fifth Robbery Suspect
HeId'by CHICAGO Police

Pinkerton detectives caused the ar
rest i'll Chicago Thursday of Joe
Mathews, believed to have been con-
nected with the bandit gang that
robbed the Farmers and Merchants
bank at Benson of approxima tely
SlO5,OOO the morning of December
81, according to word received yes
terday from Chicago police.
Mathews is the fifth man arrested
so tar in connection with the Ben
son robbery. Four bandits commit
ted the holdup. Three Finn broth
ers of St. Paul, MINI, are being
held in that city, charged with the
robbery. They are fighting extradi-
ton to Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-17
CITY COMMUNITY
MEETINGS HELD
At FOUR SCHOOLS
Scope and Popularity Of Seen.
ter" Gathering Shown by
Crowds and Varied
Programs.

The scope and popularity of COM
munity centers being held in the
public schools, under the direction
of the public recreation department,
were strikingly demonstrated last
night at Edward Rosewater. Ben
son, Lincoln and Monmouth Park
schools, where programs were pre-
sented.
Community singing, thrift talks,
instrumental and vocal music, a talk
on birds, another on newspapers,
and Irish jigs were included in the
varied entertainments.
81 Will Brigade"
j. One Of the features at Edward
Rosewater School center was a Sc
ries OF songs and readings and
sketch by the II Will Brigade" COM
posed by boys of E. c. Skies Sun
day school class at Hirst Memorial
church. Music was furnished by the
Misses Hon and Miss Lucille Gold
enberg City Commissioner Fal-
coner spoke.
Getting Out a Newspaper" was
the subject of Maurice E. Jacobs at
the Benson center, where James
Howard spoke on the needs of
public park in Benson. Others on
this program were: Mrs. George
Turner, piano; Maude and Kather-
inc Van Horn, vocal duet; Scott sis
ters, piano and violin duet.
Talk on Birds.
DR.. Solon r. Towne, an authority
on birds, gave an illustrated talk on
his favorite subject at the Lincoln
center. r. M. Switzler spoke on
Thrift" Others who contributed
toward the pleasure of the evening
were: Miss Mary Drazda, piano;
George Saltzgiver. vocal solo; Miss
Kathleen Morgan, reading; Miss
Clara Dinkel and Joseph Boncek,
piano solos; Miss Georgia Tuna,
reading, and selections by Vlack's
orchestra.
R. A. Kirkpatrick spoke to gath
ering at the Monmouth Park CEN
ter on Thrift" On this program
were: Miss Mildred Sennett, piano;
Miss Marie Hopkins, vocal solo;
Miss Martha Randall, popular songs
and Irish jigs; Master Donald Lib
by, popular songs; Miss Luella
Barry, reading.
Community singing was held at
all Of the centers last night
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-17
Chicago Police Chase
Bandits Who Stole Liquor

Chicago, Jan. 16.-The death of
John Barleycorn in Chicago ended
at midnight tonight. Uncle Sam
was the official undertaken and the
decedent was buried deep beneath a
grim tombstone inscribed eight
eenth amendment" Government
agents acted as, pallbearers, and will
remain to guard the cemetery.
There were few mourners at the
wake" Most of the downtown ho-
tells and cafes ignored the advent of
January h. If a person carried his
own in remodeled hip pockets he
was allowed to wish John B. good
bye, but in reality there was little
drinking.
While churches OF the city, and
temperance societies were holding
prayer meetings of thanksgiving for
the coming of total prohibition, the
police were attempting TO find trace
Of six armed bandits, who held up
a train crew in the Pennsylvania
railroad yards today and escaped
with 100000 worth of liquor from
freight cars.
The coming of prohibition had re-
suited in many changes in land
marks, wherein the past, liquor was
always on tap. Alderman Michael
Kenna, known as "Hinky Dink,"
may convert his saloon into con-
iectionery store. Righeimer's will
become a drug store, while other
centers of liquid conviviality will de-
volve into lunch rooms. Stillson's
already is serving coffee over the
bar,
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-17
Alabama and Georgia
Posses Seeking Bank
Bandits From Girard

Girard,. Ala, Jan. l6. - Four
masked robbers held up officials and
customers of the Phoenix-Girard
bank here and escaped with approxi-
matciy $4,000 in cash and securi-
ties. A shot fired as a warning and
the command of hands up every
body" was given.
One of the robbers stationed him
self by the door, another covered the
clerical force and the customers,
while a third proceeded to loot the
vault of paper money and securities.
The fourth robber making his way
into the private Office Of the presi-
dent Of the bank, c. L. Mullins,
commanded him to throw up his
hands or be shot. Mullins refused
and the assailant dubbed his gun
and struck at him. Miss Maude
Bruce, \ bank employe, warded off
the blow.
The thieves then fled to an auto
mobile and escaped. Pursuit was be-
gun and general alarm was spread
throughout Alabama and Georgia.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-17
SpringSuits for
Little Bows

Adorable wash suits
that have the added at
traction of low prices.
The styles and materials
are most contradictory
to the general idea that
a little girls clothes are
daintier than a boys.
Striped suits with
plain trimming and vice
versa-come in blue,
tan, and gray, with
white. One-piece styles
in sizes two to six years
are $1.35, $1.65 and
$1.75.
Tan or blue-striped
glngnam suits with
cuffs, collar and belt of
a plain shade are s2.25.
Oliver Twist suits
with trousers of pink,
blue or dark gray and
pipings of black or
white, and a pink suit
with narrow black pip
ings, are all priced
SITS.
All-white suits. a two
piece style with long
sleeves are priced $3.50.
Second Floor
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-17
Witness and Taxicab
Sheet Are IN Conflict

however, insisted that he made the
entries of his various trips with fair
accuracy.
MAZDA Miller, one of the alibi wit
nesses for the defense in the first
trial, could not be found this time
and her testimony at the first trial
was read into the record by mutual
agreement
Harold Hatch, 3l7 North Nine
teenth street, was a witness for the
defense yesterday morning. He tes-
tilted that he saw Davis enter taxi
cab at 1909 Davenport street at
about Sis the night of the riot, thus
corroborating Davis contention that
he went home at that hour and
therefore could not have assaulted
the mayor.
Certain of Identity.
Hatch said Davis was intoxicated
when he entered the taxicab, but
that he recognized him positively.
Three other new witnesses were
INTRODUCED yesterday on Davis behalf.
They were Mrs. Mary Donahue and
Davis two small nephews, Eugene
and William Broderick.
These three testified that they ate
supper with Davis in the kitchen of
his sisters home, 1872 North Twen-
ty-eighth street, about Sis o'clock
the night of the riot. This was the
testimony of Davis at his first trial,
but these three witnesses were not
introduced at that time.
Davis sister, Mary, also took the
stand and testified that her brother
came home about 8:lS that night and
did not leave the house again till
next morning.
Edward Morrell, who was guest
at the house that evening, he said,
testified to the same thing.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-17
Gets Judgment for
Ring Given Woman
(Continued From Page OneJ
where she had gone to telephone.
Sent Another Stone.

Continued From rage One)
where she had gone to telephone.
Sent Another Stone.
"He asked me about some dia-
monds was wearing and took one
off of my finger and asked to bor-
row it for couple of hours" she
testified.
"He said he would return it to
me at S that afternoon. called him
up at S and he wasn't in. | called
him again at 8 and he was out.
When | finally reached him he said
he had lost the diamond.
Later he sent me one, but it
wasn't my diamond, and | sent it
back"
Case Goes to Jury.
Mr.. Smith alleged that the dia-
mond was lost. He bought another
to take the place of it. He said the
diamond wasn't worth more than
SIS but that he bought one for $l00
which Mrs. Baker refused to accept.
She threatened to have him arrest
ed on the charge of stealing the
diamond. Then the suit was filed.
Mrs. Baker formerly worked in
the millinery department Of the
Orkin Bros. store She says she
is about to return to her former
home in St. Louis. She was dressed
in stylish hat, tailored suit and
furs. ....
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-17
0VERSHADOWING
CRIME REVEALED
IN COURT CLASH
Probe New York Officials
Connection With Stock
Market.

| New York, Jan. l6.-What was
said to be the first intimation of the
nature of the "overshadowing
crime" which extraordinary grand
jury has been trailing here for
months, came out when Assistant
District Attorney Talley clashed
with Supreme Court Justice Weeks
III open court. ..
Mr.. Talley declared that at the
time the jury was investigating
charges by Mayor Hylan the Inter
borough Rapid Transit Co. had con-
spired with its employees to bring
about a strike to force increased
tares Justice Weeks was directing
an investigation in Wall street
brokerage Offices, with a view to
ascertaining whether any public Of
tieers, including the mayor and Dis
trict Attorney Swami, had been
selling Interborough securities
short.
In demanding that all the min
utes of the jury be made public, Mr..
Talley said:
You found that there was not
single transaction in such stock
by any public official"
Justice Weeks, in answer to d.
rect question, said he had sent CAS-
sistant District Attorney McOuaid
to find out whether any public Of
ficials had engaged in questionable
dealings in stocks" He added that
the assignment to the investiga-
ton was made after Mr.. Swami
was shown an anonymous let
ter and after Mr.. Swami had spe-
officially requested this particular
grand jury to conduct an investi-
CATION (which now has been
halted"
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-17
MIDNIGHT SEES
END OF LIQUOR
RULE IN the j. S..
Constitutional Amendment
Forever Banishing Intoxi-
cants Of More Than Halt Of
One Per Cent Effective.

rnents ever issued by the Treasury
department. Its pages are replete
with definite methods for applica-
ton of the amendment and the Vol
stead enforcement act, the depart
ment's Interpretation of all proyi-
sions is set out plainly and un-
equivocally, and no room is consid-
cred left for doubt as to what can
and cannot be done in the future.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-17
Pershing Flags Reds.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan. 10
Anarchy and bolshevism were hayed
by Gen. John ]. Pehshing in an ad-
dress at the Mormon tabernacle
here. "The government should try to
stamp out this menace by peaceful
means" he said, "but if then we do
not succeed force should be reverted
to and the converts deported."
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-17
Proper Hose for
Children

Pony hose in black,
white and dark brown
Isle, made with triple
knees, heels and toes are
Csc in the small sizes,
75c in the large.
Cadet silk Isle hose in
black, white and brown,
fine ribbed, with double
knees, heels and toes,
small sizes, 75c, large
sizes, 85c a pair.
Remnants of white and
e ecru linen, splendid
qualities in desirable
lengths-on sale Satur-
day in the Art Depart
ment, Second Floor.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-17
Berger Denied Another
Chance to Run for CONGRESS

Milwaukee. Jan. 10 Victor L..
Berger, socialist, who has twice been
refused seat in congress, made all
Intellectual personal appeal to Gov
f. L. Philip to cali another special
election.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-17

A Frenchman has invented piano
music printed on long sheets, so
mounted on motor-driven rolls that
they are advanced as rapidly as a
user wishes, saving the work of
turning pages.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-17
Will Test Law.

San Francisco, Jan. l6.-Theodore
Bell, counsel for California wine in
terests, announced that some of his
clients would submit to prosecution
in order to test the validity Of con-
stitutienal prohibition. Manufac
ture or sale of wine for purposes of
testing the law would take place
soon, he said
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-17

Engineless airplanes to be towed
behind planes equipped with motors
are promised by noted European
builder OF aircraft.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-17

To Heal q Cough
1sks HAYES HEALING HONEY. ssa
Omaha daily bee., 1920-01-17

The crisp organdy col.
lars, separately or in
sets, with dainty embroi-
deries, narrow lace frills
or a profusion Of tucks
are very fresh and
springlike.
Lace-trimmed Georgette
all-lace collars and sets
are to be had for more
elaborate dresses.
And If you wish to make
your own vestee or COL
lar we have net and
Georgette landings, ruff
filings and the like
shired, embroidered or
lace-trimmed to suit
your fancy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-09
Constantine to
Contend Alexander's
Marriage Invalid s.

Athens. Nov THE question Of
the legal rights of Madame Mamos,
Morganatic wife of the late King
Alexander, seems likely to create
some difficulty, according to leading
jurists of this city.
Her attorney on Thursday last
asked the court to remove the seals
from the apartments of the King. as
serting the Madame Manos, through
her marriage and also because of her
approaching motherhood. would Ie-
gally inherit Alexander's property:
An attorney acting for former King
Constantine then asked the court to
suspend action until he had time to
institute action in opposition. He de-
clared Constantine intended to con-
tend that the marriage Of Madame
Manos and the late monarch was in
valid and that Alexander's property
should pass to his father and broth
ers.
Should Constantine take legal &C.
ton in the premises, the jurists point
out. it would constitute an admission
that he is no longer King of Greece.
as the chief of state, being the dis
penser Of justice. cannot appeal to
the courts. There is some specula-
ton here as to the status in the dy-
nasty of the child TO be borne by
Madame Manos if her marriage
should be declared valid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-09
AUGUSTASYM-
PH0NY ORCHESTRA
SOUNDS GOOD, Ell?

Augusta Symphony Orchestra-it's
mouth-filling name as George Eliot
used to say about her own nom de
plume.
But Augusta symphony Orchestra
is more than name. 1t is fact and
the musicians of the Capital City are
taking a whole hearted interest in
the new enterprise that is destined
to make Augusta known favorably
in the musical world of the east
This new institution--for it is bound
to be that's not commercial enter
prise. 1t is community affair in
which everyone may take part and
it is hoped everybody will. Ernest
F. Hill, who has long been identified
with the music life of Augusta, is
director of the new orchestra and he
is using his every effort to make it
what he hopes it will bean institul
ton and an organization that will
give the people in the Kennebec VAL
ley the best there is in music.
The first rehearsal of members of
the new orchestra was held Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-09
Referee Decides
Against Clothing
Workers in DISPUTE

Baltimore. Nov. S-Judge Jacob
Moses. impartial chairman for the
settlement of disputes between the
Amalgamated Clothing Workers and
the manufacturers. today gave a de-
cision which is expected to have a
far-reaching effect on the clothing
industry. 1t recognizes the obliga-
ton upon the worker to co-operate
with the manufacturer in efforts to
increase production, even when such
cooperation means fewer days of
employment for the worker
The particular case before Judge
Moses was the right of the Columbia
Tailoring Company. which employs
eleven cutters. to assign certain of
these men to do nothing but cut.
Formerly they marked the cloth and
then cut it. The workers objected
to the change. They maintained
that the house. which at present
gives them employment for only
three days and half week because
its orders do NOT warrant more, will
now be able to do the same work in
two and half DAYS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-09
Govt. Opens Case
Against Former
Owner N. Y. Mail

New York, Nov. Sine govern
ment formally outlined its case and
examined two witnesses at the open
ing here today in federal court OF the
trial of Dr. Edward A. Rumely. former
proprietor of the New York Evening
Mail. charged with Withholding from
the alien property custodian knowledge
of the papers alleged German owner
ship during the war.
Special Assistant United States At
torney Harold Harper told the court
he would seek to prove that the i'm
perial German government paid s1.1o4,-
700 for the Mail.
We shall prove that no one save
the imperial German government put
up the money for the Nails purchase
and kept it going while DR.. Rumely
was in possession he said.
The whole plan of the purchase of
the paper was carried out through a
system of dummies" and go-betweens.
Mr. Harper added. The chief sources
of DR.. Rumelys funds in buying and
running the Mail. according to the
prosecutor. were DR.. Bernhard Dern-
terg and DR.. Heinrich F. Albert. who
headed the German fiscal agency here
Count Won Bernstorff, the German am
tassador. sent $4,000 to Rumely
through 9. Walter Kaufman. lawyer
and co-defendant in the case, for use
in operating the Mail, Mr.. Harper as
serted.
Henry L. Stoddard, present owner
and publisher of the paper. testified
that soon after a man named Hugo
Schweitzer had called on him in Feb
ruary. 1915. concerning the purchase
of the newspaper, DR.. Rumely appear
ed and began negotiations for the pur-
chase. Mr.. Stoddard said he had told
Rumely of rumors circulated to the
effect that a group of Germans were
interested in the acquisition of certain
newspaper properties in this country.
He said DR.. Rulnely informed him on
his word of honor that none but
American citizens were interested in
the taking over of Mr.. Stoddard's
property.
Frank NJ. Lamby, former secretary
and treasurer of the S. s. Mcclure
Newspaper Corporation, which operat-
ed the Mail for DIR. Rumely, testified
to being introduced to Dernberg and
Albert early in 1915 at 33-hour
breakfast here. where newspaper en-
terprise in America in general was
discussed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-09
CHELSEA

ffed Weber of Boothbay was re-
Gently the guest of j. n. Thomnsor
Inc Home Nursing" class win ho,d
lts hrst meeting Monday afternoon
Nov. 8. nooh'
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund c.;, :.
richmond were Weekend guests of
W. h. Thompson and A. p. Cain
AL the regular meeting of tho
Grange Friday night. Nov. S. the Chit
capocopi Canning Club gave can
ming demonstration. Much credit ia
due the girls for their efficient worl
The lecturer appointed w. T. Thomn-
son and Laura Trask as captains for
the remainder of the year. to take
charge of the literary contest now on.
W. X. Thompson, captain of Co. A.
expects all his privates TO be on hand
next Friday with rousing good pro-
gram.
The Chelsea Farm Bureau brought
home from the. seed show two blue
ribbons and one red.
At the Grange meeting of Oct. 30
the Chicapocopi Canning Club ex-
hibited a sample of their seasons
work Each exhibit was accompanied
by story which were read during
the evening. The judges decided in
favor of Rena Caldwell This club.
though small in membership. is great
in accomplishment. 1t consists of
five girls and one boy and the projects
completed this year are FIVE in can
ming. one in pigs, one poultry. one in
corn and one in potatoes. 1t has won
a Standard Club Charter and a seal
of achievement. Girls Of this club
won first prize on canned products I
Windsor fair. The members are Paul
inc Barney, president: Coda English,
treasurer; Jennie Ralston. secretary:
Rena Caldwell, Chester Caldwell and
Elinor Cain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete" Cain Of West
Mills are visiting their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. A. p. Cain.
The D. Y. B. Club held Halloween
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-09

and daughter. Marion, Mrs. Walter
knowlton, Mrs. Donald Mathieson
and son James were auto visitors in
Belfast Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Worthley of
Augusta were auto visitors Sunday
at the home Of B. 3. Wentworth.
A party composed of Mr.. and Mrs.
Berl Dennaco and children. Albert
and Mildred. Lee Kicker. Earl keefe
all of Albion. were auto callers in
town Sunday. Mrs. Dennaco was
born in Liberty. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward p. Knowlton.
Miss Fannie Gilman is a guest Of
Doctor and Mrs C. B. Holt.
Thomas vose OF the Liberty Lum-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-09
BAD BLOOD
Impure, Thin, weak, Afntcts the
Great Majority of People

Whether in scrofula. sores. boils. and
eruptions; or as rheumatism with
joints or muscles; as catarrh with its
disagreeable Inflammation and dis
charge; in disturbed digestion. or
dragging down debility and tired feel
ing.-it is corrected by
Hoods SarSaparilla. that most
economical and reliable blood remedy
and building-up tonic. Thousands use
this medicine and praise it for won
6erful relief. Made from the most
valuable remedies that physicians
know. and unparalleled in character.
quality, taste and curative power.
When a cathartic is needed use Hood s
P;}Is-Ady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-09

evening in Union Hall. Over 80 mu-
sicians were in attendance. Another
rehearsal will be held at the, same
place next Sunday evening at 1880.
II hope everyone who can play any
kind Of an instrument will come
said Mr.. Hill to the Journal yester-
day. I'VE need oboes. bassoons.
basses.. trombones and a few other
instruments. Violin players will be
especially welcomed. 1t makes no
difference whether a person is good
performer or not. We want every
one to come, regardless of his ability
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-09

Among the business callers from
out of town at Mondays session of
the Kennebec probate court were
Colby Getchell of Waterville. former
sheriff of Kennebec county; A. A.
Matthew of Waterville: c. ]. Cole
of Readfield: L. T. Carleton of Win
throp: Wesley A. Nelson of Palermo;
John F. Buker and Alma A. Gordon
Of Monmouth; Levi c. Barker of
Vassalboro: George w. Field and
George H. Bryant of Oakland; C. ].
Bailey of winthrop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-09

or the instrument he plays. The Au-
gusta Symphony Orchestra is a COM
munity affair pure and simple and
there is no idea of making any money
out OF II. We want to make the or
chestra big asset for Augusta and
in doing this we hope to help not only
the musical education of the civ
but to boom the city ITSELF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-09

Not only hard corns and not only
soft corns but every kind of corn sur
renders to ''Gets-It." the national corn
remover. 1t takes weeks or months
IT, grow corn. 1t takes lust
a few seconds TO stop it's pain with
two or three drops Of Gets It."
right off without the least twinge or
hurt, and il is gone.
''Gets-It." the never failing. guaran-
tecd, money back corn remover, costs
but trif1e at any drug store. MID.
by L. Lawrence 4 Co. Chicago.
Sold in Augusta and recommended
as the worlds best corn remedy by
John conghlin and Arthur Tetreault