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Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-04
Oldsmobile Company
r Entertains Dealers
AT Annual Banquet

To the nielodious strains OF In
My Merry Oldsmobile" and with
spirit at high ebb the third annual
banquet of the Nebraska Oldsnao-
bile company was held Wednesday
noon at the Hotel Fontenelle. The
banquet, given in honor of the Olds-
mobile dealers Of Nebraska and
Iowa, was proclaimed by all to be
the most thoroughly enjoyed and
successful of all years. Speeches
from factory representatives, state
dealers and officials of the company
brought forth prolonged applause.
Setting the Pace" began in
earnest when Charles A. Tucker,
president and general manager OF
the company, declared that the Ne
braska Oldsmobile componyN re-
ceived its first truck from the fac
tory one year ago, and that in the
last II months nearly 500 tuucks
had been sold. "If business keeps
or and production keeps up" said
Mr.. Tucker, Eve will be forced to
pui chase our trucks by tie train
load
"The Nebraska Oldsmob;le COM
pany began III a small way in Lie-s
COZ, about three years ago. Within
six months the business had grown
to such proportions as to necessi-
tate larger quarters and later new
hea iquarteTs were tpened in Oma-
ha. Today .lie company is one of
the largest distributes for trucks
and passenger cars in the middle
west and with erection of the new
four-story building at Eighteenth
and Howard streets, with its ample
storage and floor space, the COM
parry bids fair to head the list of the
Oldsmobile distributors in the Unit
ed States"
The speakers we're Charles S.
Onderdonk of the General Motors
company; c. A. Cramer, local man
ager for the Goodyear Tire COM.
pany; w. B. Rice, Oldsmcbile fac
tory representative; Tom Davis Of
the First National bank; L. ]. Dunn.
vice president and treasurer of the
Nebraska Oldsnobik company, and
J. R. O'Neal, secretary and sales
manager.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-04
TELLS STORY OF
BLOODLESS WAR
IN GUATEMALA
Unionistas Endeavoring t.
Obtain Free Speech Through
Propaganda, Says R. B.
Howell.

r. h. Howell, general manager oil
the Metropolitan water board, re3
turning yesterday from an outing OF
five weeks spent in Guatemala,
brought back story of bloodless
revolution which is in progress i'll
the Central American republic where
he visited.
Cabrera" he said, "has been
president of Guatemala for % years
and some of the people, known as
the unionistas. are endeavoring
through propaganda. to obtain what
they believe are their constitutional
rights in the matter of free speech,
free press and the right of habeas
corpus. They also stand for union
OF the six Central American repub-
lies"
Tells Of Journey.
Mr.. Howell told Of his journey
from Barios, on the Atlantic coast
of Guatemala, to the City of Guate-
mala, 1876 miles inland. He related
that the train travelled 10 miles all
hour and that for more than 90
miles he passed through a land OF
bananas. The ride by train from
Barios, he said. takes one through
luxuriant tropic land, desert
stretches and then to an altitude or
$500 feet at Guatemala City, whic,
has population of 100000. The
republic has a population of 2,000,-
900 and a standing army OF S0,0O0.
Mr.. Howell stated that he is not
ready to give any expression on the
merits OF the gas plant appraisal
controversy, but that he will give
this matter early and serious con-
sideration.
The Metropolitan water board will
assume management of the gas plant
ii the city decides to purchase it.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-04
New York Lands.

SE4 ACRES, one mile from high school,
station. condensary, churches, gently
slopinR. clay loan soil. 40 acres valuable
timber; good buildings, well watered,
abundance fruit; including hay. straw.
IL head cattle. team and farm equip
ment: price. $1,000; $2.600 cash. Ellis
Rroa inc. Springyille, N. Y.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-04
Keys to Safety Deposit Box
Of Late Omaha Eccentric Lost

The keys to the safety deposit box
in the State Bank of Omaha where
the late Andrew ]. Seaman is be-
lieved to have kept his most val
liable possessions cannot be found.
T. H. Werlich, administrator Of the
estate of the aged eccentric, has
ordered new keys from the manu-
facturers of the deposit box.
Mr.. Werlich says Mr.. Seaman also
had money on deposit n building
and loan associations. No tax c..
ti6cates have been found, although
bushels" OF tax receipts were To-
Gated in Mr.. Seaman's room. 1t was
believed that the greater part of the
aged mans wealth was in tax titles.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-04

F. E. Brad6eld, secretary and gen.
eral manager of the Velie Motors
corporation, Moline, ILL.,, who is
visiting Omaha for the first time
to attend the automobile show, ex-
presses surprise and delight at the
exhibit. He is also impressed with
Omaha, of which, he says. Charles
R. Gardiner, local distributor for
the Velie. speaks as the capitol of
the world" Mrs. Bradheld is visit
ing Omaha with her husband.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-04
REAL ESTATE-IMPROVED.
Miscellaneous.

FOR SALE-Modern home on outskirt;
acres. well-improved: electric-driven
pump; large chicken house. garage,
barn; 7-room modern house, full base
ment. furnace, electric lights and water
system An ideal place for anyone
seeking home with country environ-
ments. Price $500. Call Douglas 6762.
A BARGAINS rooms. all modern bunga-
low? oak finish: panel, wall in dining
room: floored attic: fun size brick and
cement basement; garage; large corner
lot and hedge. Price $4,000; terms.
Karbach Block. Douglas 1907.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-04

centric dancers, are features. Maude
Eburne, character coincidence, in
her role of Irish vampire is most
amusing. Costumes, settings and
excellent cast and delightful
chorus are among the attributes that
have served to make the show so
popular.
At the Brandeis theater for two
nights, Tuesday and Wednesday,
March l6 and II, and a holiday
matinee Wednesday, the favorite
Belasco artist, Frances Starr, will
be seen in her latest and most dis
tinguished success, Tiger! TigerE
written by Edward Knoblock while
he was in the trenches in France.
The identical original company and
production that packed the Belasco
theater. New York, will be shown in
Omaha daily bee., 1920-03-04

Weeks passed. Information was
finally received that he had been ap-
pretended III small town in Wis
consin, and had admitted his iden-
tity. He was returned to Nebraska
to face charges of murdd
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-10
BUSINESS MEN PLAN
TO ATTEND UNOFFICIAL
OPENING OF " CAMP

Camp Eberhart. the 7. NJ @. A.
boys summer camp al Cory Lake
Mich, will be unofficially opened for
the season Wednesday. June 1b.
when a party Of South Bend staid
and diguifled business men viii i'm
wade the Cory camp for a two days
outing. in which fishing Is heralded
as the chief amusement However
it is freely predicted that the men
will turn boys again for the two DAYS
and will delve into the childhood
sports. OF swimming in the swell
swimmin' hole" Al the camp site.'
baseball, rowing and other out
door amusements.
The party is scheduled 70 congre-
gate at the Y NJ. c. A. building az
7 o'clock Wednesday morning and
the trip 10 the site viii be made by
motor arrangements having been
made for the necessary transporta-
ton. The word has gone out from
headquarters 10 wear your old
clothes" and TO bring all the fish
ing tackle that you can get" The
camp chef will precede the party
and VIII be prepared 20 furnish the
necessary sustenance for the OUT
ing. The sleeping facilities have
also been taken care OF and the pro-
motors promise a real kids outing
for the vacationists.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-10

immigration and the state depart
ment
we began our work" he said.
by advertising that we would at
tempt TO locate these mems families
and help them get TO America. Our
seven agencies all over the country
were Immediately flooded with pleas
from $4,000 men who. because Of
the war, had not been able TO bring
their families over or even COM
muniCate with them. In some cases
the men had no idea where their
loved ones were.
Our task has been to take what
information we could get of the last
known residences of these wivs- and
children and put our commission
ers in Poland on the trail 10 locate
them. When this is done we advise
the family head in America how
much money it will take TO bring
n people over and help him
through the fOrmalities of proving
their right Of admittance. When
the families actually arrive we viii
care for them until they can
bee established i'm their new homes
which are scattered over the United
States but generally in cities. not
in farms"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-10
WORKS BOARD LET'S
SEWER CONTRACTS
Joseph Luther is Awarded
Contracts for Street
improvements.

Two contracts for sewer consUruc-
ton work were let to JOS. Luther at
the meeting of the board Of works
at the city hall Wednesday night.
Mr.. Luther was given the contract
on the sewer along Division ST..
from Meade st. 10 Olive St at
S5,921 and on the sewer on Nassar
aV from Allen 81. to the alley east
thereof for S1.313.
The construction of pavement on
the alley west of Main ST. from
Madison st. TO Marion 1t. was CON
hrmed and bids ordered received.
The preliminary order for the
pavement OF the alley east of Mich
igan ST. from Sample TO Tut SITS.
was for concrete.
Adopt Resolutions.
Resolutions were adopted for
pavement ON Hudson av. from Por-
tage av. TO Riverside dr.. for pave
ment ON Bowman ST. from Michigan
ST. 10 Rush ST. for pavement on
Diamond az. from Lincoln way
West 90 north line of Cushing addi-
ton. for resurfacing Wayne ST.
from east line of st. Joseph 81. to
Lafayette blvd.
The resolution that the trunk
sewer be laid on Meade ST. from
Huron 10 Grace SITS. was adOTt ted.
Also resolutions for the following
pipe sewers were adopted, ON piVi-
sion ST. from Mcpherson 90 Chaplin
- on Frederickson and Elmer SITS.
from olive to Lincoln way West. on
Stull 81 firm Michigan TO Franklin
sts.. and on High ST. from Indiana
av. 90 Dubail nv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-10
AlkaIi In Soap
Bad For the Hair

Soap should be used very care
fully. If you want 10 keep your hair
looking its best Most soaps and
prepared shampOos contain too
much alkalL This dries the scalp.
makes the hair brittle. and ruins q.
The best thing for steady Us is
Mulsified cOcoanut oil shampoo
(which Is pure and greaseless). and
is better than anything else you can
use.
one or two teaspoonfuls will
cleanse the hair and scalp thor
oughly. Simply moisten the hair
with water and rub 10 IN. IL makes
an abundance OF rich. creamy lath-
er. which rinses out easily. remog-
ing every particle of dust. dirt.
dandrun and excessive oil. The
hair dries quickly and evenly. and
i- leaves the scalp soft. and the hair
tine and silky. bright lustrous
fluffy and easy 10 manage
You can get MulsEed cocoanut
oil shampoo az any pharmacy. lis
very chear, and "a few ounces will
supply every member OF the family
for months.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-10
WILL KEEP RATES =
DOWN AT FRISCO
Eliminate Gouging of Visitors
to Golden Gate City
During Convention.

SAN FRANCISCO. June .. - The
gouge that implement Of torture
that is used to take money away
from tourists and strangers. is being
put away in san Francisco while the
city prepares 90 entertain the demo
cratic national convention in June.
This city. which has as % motto
san Francisco Knows How" h
going 20 try 10 make "a record as an
entertainer that will not leave bad
taste In the mouth OF any delegate
or visitor.
We desire 20 entertain them-not
20 gougc them. We wish 20 ieavA,
such a good taste In their mouths
that they viii commend us. not crit
icise us, said Charles Fay. who. as
postmaster. has taken the leading
part in preparing for the thousands
Of visitors who will be here conven-
ton week.
First, the accommodations COM
mittee has brought the hotel men
together and has obtained their con
sent 10 turn the c!ty's entire hotel
facilities over 10 the committee. The
committee and the hotel men then
agreed upon what is considered fair
compensation for the rooms OF vari-
this convention viii be lower than
for any other convention in history
Rates Are Lower.
A complete statement Of rates
from the highest 70 the lowest is
in Fay's hands.
Generally speaking they are
about half as high as the rates that
prevailed at recent national conven-
tions at Chicago and 81. Louis" Fay
said despite the fact that prices
generally have jumped sky high
since those conventions
The highest rate charged viii be
So per day for "A double room and
a bath. The rates range down from
that 10 81 "A day. Accommodation
OF San Francisco and Oakland We're
handed over in bulk by the Hotel
Mems association. All assignments
for delegates were made via the ac-
commodations committee. The good
result. according TO Fay. was pos
sible because the hotel men "sat
an" on the deliberations and agreed
that for the sake of San Francisco
fair name nothing should be done
that would SAVIOR OF the Eouge.
Fay is now busy arranging a fair
price for meals but he admits this
problem is harder TO solve. He Be-
lieves. however that the City's res
taurant men will respond as the
hotel men have done.
1--WE will not tolerate any effort
TO gouge a convention visitor FAY
said Il don't care 10 discuss that
matter now. but a way VIII be found
10 bring effective pressure against
any man who tries TO get unfair
profits during convention week
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-10
NEW YORK DELEGATES
FAIL To LINE UP FOR
DR.. NICHOLAS BUTLER
By Assoclated Press:

BY Associated Press:
CHICAGO. June EFFORTS Of
the state organizing leaders TO line
up the New York delegation solidly
for Nicholas Murray Butler ON the
first ballot failed Wednesday
through the expressed determine
ton on the part Of eight or ten dele
gates 10 vote for Gen. Wood. A con-
ference OF the delegation was held.
but little progress made toward
unity OF action. Another confer
ence will be held probably Thurs
day. Sen. Wadsworth. chairman of
the delegation. i'm an authorized
statement said there had been a
free and frank discussion and that
there was "A strong tendency toward
solidarity.
Although refusing 10 discuss
candidates, the senator said ne had
not discovered any pronounced
drift toward an outside" man. The
discussion. ne said, was friendly.
Nathan l. Miller. who. according
20 reports. will nominate Herbert
Hoover did not attend the meeting
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-10
G. O.. P. VETERAN
BATTLES WITH
TREATY FOES
Aged Senator Issues Warning
to Party Leaders Regard
ing Treaty Stand.

CONTINUED PROM PAGE ONE)
threatened 20 complicate still more
the troubled outlook over candi-
dates
Clean Up Issues.
While feverish elements outside
OF the committee room were wrest-
ling with the problem, the sub-cOm-
mittee itself SAT- all day and far into
the night clearing aside other and
less controversial issues Whether
a report could be made al Thursdays
session remained uncertain. with
some Of the most experienced in the
vicissitudes OF platform building pre-
dieting that the task could not be
finished before Friday.
Meanwhile. the remainder OF the
resolutions committee of 90 spent
the day in open hearings listening
20 the platform suggestions Of farm
ers. labor leaders. prohibition work
ers and sympa'hizers IN the cause
81 Irish freedom. The hearings
were closed at four o'clock and the
data gathered will go before the
Subcommittee Thursday.
Sen. BOrah OF Idaho. leading the
night In the subcommittee for fiat
declaration against the Versailles
league Of nations declared ne was
assured Of a majority Of the thirteen
members. His claim was disputed
by the mild reserva ZIONIST advocates.
however. who said they believed
the pressure they were bringing 10
bear would result ia a plank more
affirmative ia character. They have
submitted in writing 20 the sub-com-
mittee a draft that would satisfy
them.
Source OF Movement.
The exact source and character Of
movement for immediate nomination
~ a candidate. leaving the platform
to be adopted later. was not ap-
parent IL was said, however. that
some OF the Johnson men looked
with favor on the proposal and that
Sen. Johnson's friends on the sub
committee were counseIing against
haste ia deciding the league ques-
ton.
Delay in writing the league plat
form. 10 was suggested in some
quarters would leave i'm the hands
OF the Johnson supporters a club
which they might use 70 keep his
opponents on the anxious seat.
This club or which there has been
much talk. already among the de-
legates is the possibility that Sen.
Borah or Sen. Johnson might take
the league question to the floor OF
the convention, opening up a wide
and dangerous field or debate if the
Californian is not given the nOmina-
ton
Among the johnson supporters
however, such a possibility is dis
counted and the counter claim is
made that the mild reservation
group now is the one In instruction
and most likely 10 CraSH open the
league controversy in the cOnven-
tion. A leader on the inside OF the
Johnson circle asserted today that
the California senator was not look
ing for a fight, that the plan worked
out IN platform conferences OF the
past few days. was looked upon by
him with favor. but that If former
Sen. Crane and his group wanted to
attempt TO overthrow the decisions
already made they might fall heir to
lot of trouble.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-10
PERUVIAN NAVY SEEKS
AID OF u. S. OFFICER

WASHINGTON. June Detail
Of one or more American naval Of
ficers as advisers TO the Peruvian
navy has been requested by Ambas-
sador Pezet Of that country. and Sc
lection Of the officers viii be made
soon, Sec'y Daniels announced Wed
nesday.
Peru is thus the first country 20
seek the aid Of American naval ex-
perts following the recent enactment
Of legislation authorizing the nav
department 10 detail officers 20 &C
cept such service, with compensa
ton. under any South American
government. Officers SO detailed
also viii continue TO receive the fun
pay and allowances OF their rank In
the American navy. Selections for
such service. IL was said, probably
viii be made from line officers who
have performed engineering duty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-10
HOLD SOCIETY WOMAN
FOR JEWELRY THEFTS

bN associated Press.
NEW YORK. June s.-Thefts Of
$4,000 worth OF jewelrv from the
homes of prominent New York So
Cicty women are alleged by police
to- have been committed by Mrs T.
G.. Gleason. widow OF a former Chi
caSo banker, who was arrested here
Wednesday She was arraiCned on
the specific charge of stealing an
$500 diamond bar pin from the
homo of Mrs. Chester N. Curry on
May IA, and was locked up when she
was unable 90 furnish SIS. 600 bail.
Mrs Gleason told the police. they
said. that she had lost heavily at
poker recently az the homes OF So
Cirty women i'm New York
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-10
HOLDUP MEN SECURE
TRUCKLOAD WHISKY

NEWARK, y. j.. June "A truck
load of whisky. valued at $4,000
was stolen here Wednesday niEht bs
four men posing as revenue acentS
who stopped the automobile. forced
the driver 20 aligdt and then drove
away with the load The chauffeur
reported the theft 90 the police.
The men are believed hv the po-
lice 20 be- the same four who earlier
IN the DAY seized "a truck loaded
with more than 1000 quarts or
whisky. valued at $s5.76e ON the
Lincoln highway near Newark
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-10
MICHIGAN DELEGATES
"STICK' TO "HIRAM''
BY Associated Press:

Rv Associated Press:
CHICAGO. June 9-AnSwerinS re-
ports that the Michigan delegation
would not hold 10 its instructions
TO support Sen. Johnson Ito the
nnish," Burt ID. Cady chairman of
the republican state committee, in
formed the senator, Wednesday, that
ne would have the solid support
of the delegation so long as he re-
manned in the race.
Members of the Michigan dele
cation accompanied VI. Cady to
Johnson headquarters, where a for
NAL declaration OF solid and con-
tinued support was given TO the
senator.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-10
mOLD DEMONSTRATIONS.

bh As>ofidfeu IEeSs.
VIENNA. June 9.-The most for
uidablc anti semitic demonstration
which Vienna has witnessed since
that OF last autumn occurred Wed
neSGay night after q great mass
meeting Of the German and Aus
triln eN-Ofticers association combined
with other anti-Semitic elements.
The assembly TOOK place In RatbtO.
square as protest against the lew
ish element in the government and
army.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-10
PICKETS WILL LIVEN
e.. O. p. MEET TO-DAY

CHICAGO. June Militant suf-
fragists who on Monday began ST
lent picketing Of the convention, de
cided. Wednesday night. TO liven
things up Thursday by displaying
banners attacking the republicans.
Mrs. Werner Reed, vice chairman
from Colorado, on the national re-
publican ways and means commit
tee, was n picket today. Mrs. Leon
ard Wood and Mrs Douglas Robin
son, sister of Col Roosevelt visited
the lines and chatted with the
women
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-10
INDIANA DELEGATES
UNABLE TO LINE UP
on INITIAL BALLOT
BY Associated Press

CHICAGO, June o-The Indiana
delegation met. Wednesday night. TO
discuss its lineup on the first bal
lot. but according 10 Sen. New got
nowhere" While indications were
that Wood would receive - and
Johnson = votes on the first ballot.
none OF the members attempted 10
say how IL would so thereafter.
Some members had expressed the
hope that the caucus would develop
"a common ground where all could
meet and stand together sen New.
however. opposed such "a program
declaring he would refuse 20 be
bound by il
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-10
IRISH ISSUE NAY
CAUSE Battle ~
LABOR CONVENTION

CONTINUED FROM PAGE oNE)
should Doe impressed with a public
trust. the resolution added III
should be made "a public utility.
subject 90 control by the national
government and by the states 90 the
emf that the credit resources Of the
nation shall be used for productive
purposes
This resolution was presented rs
the delegation Of the international
Association or MaChinists, headed by
William III. Johnson, president
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-10
Will NOMINATE McADOO.

~ Associated lltea-
KANSAS CITY. 40. June S.-The
Rev Burris 4. Jenkins. Kansas CITY.
minister and ncwspapcr publisher.
announced "Wednesday that hc had
accepted the invitation of friends Of
william G. McAdo1 to place the
name OF the former secretary of the
treasury before the democratic ma
tIonal convention az san Francisco
fer the nrsSidAntial nomination
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-10
FIVE POINT.
June s

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Carleton and
children visited .. r. Mlliken and
family. OF Portage. Sunday.
Ora TAYLOR and family were
SUNDAY quests OF their daughter.
Mrs. Ernest Hummer. and family,
OF South Bend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forest Williams and
little daughters. Of Mishawaka. and
Sidney Williams and laughter. Of
Kankakee. Ill. were Sunday guests
OF James Williams and family.
Miss Clara Brown was the guest
OF friends in South Bend few days
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Carleton
are the parents OF = daughter.
Marjorie Lois. born June 3
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-10
Funerals
DONALD Fall,

Funeral services for Donald Fall,
News-T,mes night police reporter,
were held in Albion. Mich. Wednes-
day afternoon at o'clock at the
family residence. Burial was in
Albion cemetery
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-10
Mrs. MARY sUsAN CARTER.

Funeral services for Mrs Mary
Susan Carter will be held at the
residence, 521 +. Dayton St. Thurs
day afternoon at o'clock Rev c.
II. Lesson will officiate
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-10
SIGN COACH

LAFAYETTE. Ind, June 9.-Di-
rector Of Athletics y. A. kellogg. Of
Purdue university announced We'd
uesday that Eddie j. O'Conuers had
signed up for next year as track
coach at the institution.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-06-10
POPULATION
FIGURES

Rv United Press
WASHINGTON. June 9-The zen
sus bureau Wednesday announced the
following 1870 population results.