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Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-25
Three High Officials
OF Milford Soldiers
Home Resign Places

Lincoln. Feb. 24.-(Special. wv.
n. Hensley, commandant OF the
Milford Soldiers home, has rendered
his resignation to take effect April
!. Walter Rowden, adjutant, and
Mrs. Schultz, matron, have also
rendered their designations to take
effect the same date.
According to the board of con-
troll which has the institution in
charge, there is nothing wrong at
the institution prompting the res
ignations of these officials, they
having come spontaneously and
without invitation.
As yet the board has made no
move to fill the vacancies.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-25
Resignation Comes as Climax
To Day Of Sensational Testi-
mony in His Suit Against
Former German Treasurer.
SMUGGLED HIS PRIVATE
FUNDS TO SWITZERLAND
Involved in Numerous Ques-
tionable Transactions in
Connection With Issuance OF
Import and Export Permits.

Berlin, Feb. 24.-Mathias Err
berger, minister of finance, volun-
tarily resigned from the cabinet
Tuesday. s..
Erzberger's resignation came as a
climax to day of sensational testl-
tnony in his libel suit against DIR.
Karl Helfferich, former minister OF
the treasury. The nature OF this tes-
timony, it was considered, gave Err
berger no other choice than to re-
linquish his portfolio.
Struggled Funds Abroad.
According to the testimony OF
States Attorney Messr-Schmidt,
which was given with the utmost re-
serve and caution. Erzberger had
snuggled large amounts of his prl-
vate funds to Switzerland. Prevl-
ously, testimony adduced from DR..
Helfferich involved Erzherger in nu-
merous questionable transactions in
connection with the issuance OF inn
port and export permits, and other
wise misuse of his official position
and influence in the furtherance OF
ventures in which Erzberger was
alleged to be interested.
The official statement of Err
berger's retirement from the cabinet
bases his action on his desire to have
an investigation concerning his in
come tax, without reference to or in
consideration of his official position.
The resignation was rendered to
President Ebert, who ordered an in
vestigation of the income tax Incl
dent conducted with all possible
speed. ..
Charges by Helferich.
Matthias Erzberger brought suit
against DIR. Helfferich, formerly vice
chancellor and minister of the treas
ury, because of attacks in Septem-
Der, in which Helfferich designated
Erzberger as menace to the purity
!, of our public life," and asserted that
he was a dangerous member of the
government. On the witness stand
Helfferich declared that years OF
careful observation of Erzberger's
activities had convinced him that
this man is bound to become fateful
to the German nation and that he
must be removed from public office
if our political life again is to be-
come healthy and normal" He
charged that Erzberger was the
British propaganda minister's bes,
ally.
Helfferich also answered that Err.
berger's fortune was made. during
the war by utilization of his politica
and parliamentary position and indi,
Gated various alleged incidents wher
Erzberger had secretly amasset
large sums as a result of his govern.
mental position. Erzterger deniet
all these allegations. He asserted
that he was not possessed of a large
fortune, but admitted that his wife
had money.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-25
In Maiden Speech in British
Commons Urges Drastic
Drink Reforms, But Does Not
Ask for Prohibition.
OVERCOMES NERVOUSNESS.
AND SPEAKS WITH VIG0R
Cheers and Laughter Greet
Her Witty SalIies and High
Compliments Are Paid Her at
Conclusion of Speech.

London, Feb. 24.-(By the A. P.)
Lady Astor made her maiden
speech in parliament tonight during
the course of an interesting debate
on the subject of liquor control. She
was warmly cheered and congrat-
ulated by many members.
Sir John Rees, unionist for East
Nottingham, in a brilliant and witty
speech, urged the removal of the
existing war restrictions on the
liquor trade, but his motion was
talked out by Lady Astor and other
opposing speakers. ...
Il know that strong forces are ar
rayed against me-" he said, "and that
there is rod in pickle for me. But
| shall be prepared to kiss the rod"
Lady Astor followed Sir John.
and although at first she showed
nervousness, was soon speaking with
confidence and if a clear voice,
which rang through the house to the
large and friendly audience.
Supports Liquor Control.
Lady Astor supported control Of
the liquor traffic. for which she
pleaded strongly in the interests of
the children.
II am aware" she said, "that this
country does not desire prohibitio-
and | am not working for that. |
ain certain that the country is ripe
for drastic drink reforms and | want
to see that the drink submarine does
not torpedo the prime minister, and
that he is master in his own house"
Cheers and laughter greeted this
sally. Vigorously attacking Rees
and his supporters and accusing
them of constantly Kicking" during
the past years against the drink con-
troll board, she exclaimed amid
cheers:
"What did they do during the
great war; Have they not a pretty
record?"
Fervent Appeal for Reform.
Lady Astor concluded with fer
vent appeal for reform, saying:
Drink promises everything, but
gives nothing, and l beg the house
not to look upon me as either a
crank or a fanatic, because / am
only trying to speak for thousands
of women and children who cannot
speak for themselves"
In the course of the subsequent
debate Lady Astor was warmly
complimented by both Sir Donald
MacLean and the Rt. Hon. Herbert
A. Fisher of the war ministry for
her courageous and brilliant speech.
Mr.. Fisher, in behalf of the gov
ernment, explained the impossibility
of returning to conditions before
the war, and said that the only al
tentative was a new bill which must
be carefully considered by the
| house
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-25
Unearth Startling Income
Tax Frauds in Chicago

Chicago, Feb. "a. - Startling in
come tax frauds, said to involve sew
eral hundred thousand dollars, were
reported to have been discovered
here, with the announcement that
special investigators have been as
signed to check up the alleged ir-
regularities. Some of the largest
corporations in Chicago were said to
be involved.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-25
Want Suffrage Submitted
To a State Referendum

Oklahoma City, Feb. PA mes
sage from suffrage leaders an
nouncing their purpose of submit
ting a concurrent resolution in the
house of representatives Wednesday
asking that ratification of the wom-
an suffrage amendment be sub
mitted to state referendum during
the primary election, August 3, was
read in the house Tuesday after
noon. kilograms opposing ratihca-
ton were received from Mrs. Rufus
NJ. Gibbs, president OF the Mary
land association opposed to woman
suffrage, Mabel G. Millard, presi-.
dent of the Iowa Association Op-
posed to Woman Suffrage, and from
the National Association Opposed
to Woman Suffrage and read to
both bodies Of the legislature.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-25
Learned to Continue
Head Of the Nebraska
Republican Committee

Lincoln, Feb. 24-(Special. 1.-The
executive committee of the state re-
publican committee met at republ;-
can headquarters in this city Tues
day to elect a chairman and secre-
tary to fill the vacancies caused by
the resignation of Chairman R. w.
Devoe and Secretary A. J. Dunlap.
After considerable discussion it
was decided to let the vice chairman
of the committee, Myron Learned OF
Omaha, act as chairman until the
new committee is selected by the
state convention. He was empow-
cred to select secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-25
Shift in Wind Saves
lipton's Yacht From Fire

New York, Feb. 25.-Fire which
broke out shortly before last mid
night the Robert Jacobs ship
yards at City Island destroyed the
yachts Irolita ard Mystery and
three buildings. Sir Thomas
Lipton's challenger for the Ameri-
Gas cup. Shamrock ", and the
American yacht, Vanitie. were en-
Gangered by the flames. but were
saved by a shift in the wind
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-25
No Excitement Attends
Arrival of Officers in
Rum Revolt District

Iron River, Mich, Feb. "a
Maj. A. V. Dalrymple, prohibition
enforcement officer, and his as
sistants arrived from Chicago to-
night to clear up alleged viola
tions of the prohibition law. but
took no action. There was no ex-
citement. local officers not meet
ing the federal officers, who went
to hotel while crowd of curl
Gus citizens looked on, quietly.
Major Dalrymple sent the fol-
lowing telegram to John Kramer,
prohibition comm ssioner at
Washington:
Decent citizens of northern
Michigan are outraged at the
conduct of McDonough and his
cohorts. If we expect to enforce
prohibition we must prosecute
this case to the bitter end"
Leo ]. Grove. the prohibition
agent who reported the alleged
prohibition revolt to Major Dal-
rymple at Chicago, has search
warrants for 10 places in Iron
county, and the federal agents are
planning drive to clean up the
entire district, one of the most
isolated in the mining section OF
the upper peninsula.
Il anticipate no trouble in Iron
county, Major Dalrymple said,
Il expect to arrest the men we,
want, place them in jail and seize
any stills and contraband liquor
we can locate, and leave Iron
county a clean and law-abiding
place. We are taking precautions
in case we should meet resistance
during our work, but that does
not mean that we expect a fight"
The precautions" Major Dal-
rymple described include the is
suing of 900 rounds of ammuni-
ton to the federal agents.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-25
Donor of Theater Tickets
Proves to Be a BurqIal

New York, Feb. 24.-Mr. and Mrs.
Philip Hunters of West New York,
N. J., went to a theater Monday
night and all through the performs
ance wondered who had sent them
tickets marked complimentary"
When they returned home they DIS
covered that the silverware, Mrs.
Hunters jewelry and other valu-
ables were missing. They also found
note which read:
Now you know who sent the
tickets"
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-25
Prices Of Lumber May
Be Reduced 80 Per Cent

Spokane, Wash, Feb. IA
measure looking toward stabiliza-
ton of the lumber market produc-
tions which it is declared would
amount to from 10 to 80 per cent
under present prices were an
nounced here by the Weyerhauser
Sales company. distributing agency
for II lumber mills controlled by
the Weyerhauser interests.
The reduced prices, it was de-
clared, would remain effective at
least until Tune |,
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-25
Webster County Does Not
Want Highways Paved

Fort Dodge, Ia, Feb. 24.-Incom-
plete returns indicate that the voters
Of Webster county have defeated
propositions to pave the main high
ways and to issue bonds by ma
jority of more than 2 to |. Fort
Dodge gave a substantial majority
for both propositions, but only one
outside township voted aHirmativelv.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-25
CriminoIogist Thinks Victim
Of Shooting Was Murdered

Denver, Colo, Feb. 24.-Dr. A. L.
Bennett, criminologist on the staff
of District Attorney Foley, after an
examination of the body of Edward
Bell Rodgers, killed in a downtown
hotel by Charles T. Brown. filed a
written report stating that in his
opinion Brown did not shoot in
self-defense, as Rodgers was shot
more than once in the back and
probably was turning to leave at the
time he was shot"
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-25
Prohibition Closes Doors
Of Famous New York Cafe

New York, Feb. 24.-Prohibition
has closed the doors of the Cafe De
Paris, formerly known as 'Rector's," j"
one of the most famous restaurants
on Broadway, and resulted in the
fling of an involuntary petition in
bankruptcy against the Pekin, also
popular in the days of John Barley
corn
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-25
Woman Served Divorce
PaperS While in Prison

San Quentin, Cal. Feb. 24.-Mrs.
Emma lie Doux, serving a. life SEN
tence in the state penitentiary here
for the murder of her first husband,
Albert N. McVicar. was served
with papers in an annulment of mar
riage action brought by her second
husband. Eugene lie DouN, in Sacra-
iTlet
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-25
Woman Writer Sentenced
To Prison for SyndicaIism

Oakland. Cal, Feb. 7i--Miss
Anita Whitney was sentenced 70
from / to "a years in the state peni-
tertiary on a charge of criminal
syndicaiisri. She Is veli-taowa as
a social ard charity worker, writer
and lecturer. "a
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-25
The Weather.

Forecast.
Nebraska: Mostly cloudy Wednes-
day and Thursday; not much change
in temperature.
| Iowa: Mostly cloudy Wednesday
and Thursday, probably snow fur
ries in northeast portion Wednesday.
Not much change in temperature.
Hourly Temnerature.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-25
Meat Import Free.

Paris, Feb. 24.-Today President
Deschanel signed decree for free
imports of cold storage meat after
June !.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-25

South Hadley, Mass, Feb. "a
Especial. AT the election of Of
ticers held by the freshman class at
Mt Holyoke college here Tuesday
evening, Miss Jean G. Kennedy of
Omaha was chosen class president
by unanimous vote More inter-
est was shown in he 1928 election
than i'll any previous freshmen class
election i'll the history OF Mt. Hol-
yoke.
Omaha daily bee., 1920-02-25
American Prisoners
In Mexico Are Released

Washington. Feb. 24.-Release of
Joseph E. Askew, an American citi-
zen captured by bandits in Mexico,
was reported to the State depart
ment by the Tlahualilo company of
New York, who employ him.
Douglas, Ariz., Feb. 24--After 20
days of nominal captivity following
closely upon their alighting in their
forced landing, February 2. 90 miles
south of the International boundary,
Lieutenants Usher and Wolf, men,
hers OF the Twclft', Aero squadron,
have hccn released at Nacozari,
Sonora
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
ANNOUNCE WAGE
AWARD TUESDAY
Rail Workers Ask Billion In
crease Yearly.

CHICAGO, July 16.--The United States
railroad labor board will announce its
award on demands OF 100000 railroad
workers for an annual billion dollar wage
increase at II 20 next Tuesday morning,
g. W Hangar board member announced
today
The board, 1t was learned. has prac-
tically agreed on the increases to be
awarded and believe they will be ac-
cepted by the employees.
The announcement Of the award will
be made in conformity with the state
ment Of the board several weeks ago
that 1t would render it's decision on or
before July 20.
The announcement then was to avert
a threatened general railroad strike.
Board members refused to discuss the
details Of the award to be made.
Railroad labor chiefs viii gather here
Monday to be on hand when the award
Is announced so they can decide imme-
diately whether It is satisfactory.
No confirmation could be obtained of
reports circulated to the effect that the
award would grant pay boosts Of from
5 to IL cents an hour to the rail workers.
Officials Of the board denied the truth
Of these reports, and said no announce
ment as to the award would be made
until 1t is officially handed down.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
UTILITIES BODY
FIXES PRIORITY
Service Commission Now Has
Desired Authority.

Through an order issued By the inter-
state commerce commission the public
service commission of Indiana IS given
the right 20 issue priority orders for the
transmission Of coal from mines TO state
institutions and utilities.
The order IS the result Of the visit to
Washington of John W McCardle OF
the Indiana public service commission,
and his conference with the interstate
commerce cOmudission in regard to the
priority of coal shipments from mines
to state institutions and utilities.
The order states that until and In
cludlng August 20, 1920. all common car
riers by railroad within the said terri
tory Undiana), to the extent that may
be- necessary IN order that public utili-
ties. including street and interurban rail-
ways, power and lighting plants, water
and sewer plants, hospitals, schools and
other public institutions may be fur
nished with necessary fuel" are liable to
priority orders from the commission.
with the granting Of power by the
lower house Of the legislature in the
special session and with the probable
passage Of the measure In the senate, to
the public service commission. to divert
coal cars to mines, that necessary fuel
shall be furnished those institutions
named, and with the order of the inter-
state commerce commission, the public
service commission has been vested with
the powers 1t desired, to handle the coal
situation" said Mr.. McCardle.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
HOLU House Members
VieJU Steam Roller

Many members of the house of repre-
sentatives expressed themselves as dis
gusted with the administration tactics
IN ~Iailroading the tax bill, while those
mem bers who always follow the admin
istration in whatever it does expressed
the~~ satisfaction.
Here are scme Of the comments:
CHARLES BIDAMAN (Vigo County,
! can't see why the statue Of Gov.
Hendricks on the state house lawn does
not hang its head in shame at such tactics
as were used in railroading this bill
through the house.
CLAUDE A. SMITH (Gibson County,
The supreme court of Indiana has ruled
the act OF the tax board unlawful. That
explains my vote.
CHARLES Z. DEAN Jefferson and
Scott counties are some points
about the bill l did not like. but It was
the best way out OF a bad muddle.
JAMES DALAPLANE (Cass and Car
roll oountiesl-I did not want to go back
to my constituency ana have to explain
my vote, so I voted "No."
J. ID. MILTENBERGER-De
County, have no apology to offer for
my vote. 1t was the only thing to do to
save vast amount Of trouble and ex-
pense.
IRA A. KEssLER. Miami County,
vas one OF the committee of thirteen
which tried TO amend the measure
have always been opposed to the tax law
and the horizontal increase since it was
rammed down our throats with those un-
desirable amendments IN 1919. l feel It
is discriminating and unfair We can
onfv hope for the best.
HENRY ABRAMS. Marion Codnty-I
realize the gravity Of the situation. While
the bin does not meet my approval, I
feel IT IS the best thing to do.
OTTO PIFIELD, Lake County, am
not exactly satisfied, but it is the best
thing we can do under the circumstances.
MURRAY S. BARKER. Boone County
l have always been opposed to the bill
because the proposition is fundamentally
unfair and has many dangerous features.
The supreme court said the bill eyvas IN
constitutional and I am not willing to
step in and say it is right.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16

Probably there are 100 places in New
York where the prohibition law Is being
violated" said Kramer. This shows
big success for the prohibition law, how
ever New York used to have 1f,OOO
saloons. We're doing our best in New
York, but 1t Is a long%job."
Kramer declared he was much pleased
with prohibition enforcement results so
far.
"I do not deny" he said, "that the
law is being violated in very many To-
calities, especially in large cities, like
New York and Chicago.
"This was perhaps to have been ex-
pected.
NOTICES BIG CHANGE IN
ATTITUDE on QUESTION.
There has been a big change in the
attitude toward prohibition though since
the supreme court approved its corsti,
tutionality about a month ago. Our
agents report that more enthusiasm is
displayed by local police and prosecu-
tors in cooperating with federal offi-
cials in enforcement Of the law,
partial prohibition Or the proposal
80 permit the uss Of hsnA ssaaaes end
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
SENATORS VOTE
26 TO IL TO KEEP
SERVICE BOARD
HOgstOn Adjustment Meas
ure Defeated in Stormy
Session.
BOOST APPROPRIATIONS

The Hogston bill providing for the
abolishment of the public service
commission of Indiana was lost in
the senate today.
By a bipartisan vote a motion
made by Senator William E. Bowers
of Allen county that the enacting
clause Of the bill be stricken out was
carried, 26 to 13.
Afte rseveral heated arguments rela-
tive to the bill. precipitated by the mo-
tion of Senator Hogston, that his bill be
called up for second reading. a lively time
ensued in the senate. when sponsors Of
the measure tried yainly to stall off de-
feat.
Following the second reading Senator
Bowers introduced his motion to strike
out the enaeting clause.
Senator Hogston Immediately retaliated
with motion TO table the motion Of Sen
ator Bowers.
NOT THE WAY
To, KILL A BILL.
4 spirited debate on the motion of SEN
ator Hogston ensued, when Senator
Negley, Marion county, who stated that
he would oppose the bill when called up
for passage, should 1t get that far, STATED
that this is not the way to kill a bill"
II have no fear but that the bill will
be killed, when called UP for passage.
but this is not the time to kill It.
Let the bill go its course. then vote
against It.
Il have been in this legislature for
four sessions. This session probably will
end my legislative career, and I can say
that have never yet killed a bill in this
manner"
Senator Hagerty of South Bend, bring
ing In the old trite phrase, butter and
egg towns" replied TO Senator Negley,
in an appeal TO the senators to kill this
vicious bin at the hrst opportunity"
Senator Bowers. In his maiden speech
Of the special session. and who 1t was
predicted. would lead the fight against
the HogstOn bill, defended his motion.
appealing for It's support, because, he
said. the public service commission was
vital TO the life Of the public utilities OF
the state"
Il introduced this notion" said sena-
tor Bowers, because / wanted to get
the Hogston bill killed as quickly as
possible, and believe this Is the best
method"
FORCED TO CALL
FOR RISING VOTE.
The chair then called for the ayes and
fuces On the Bowers motion, and being
unable 10 detsrmine the vote, was forced
to call for rising vote
The Bowers motion carried. 20 70 13
(By voting in favor Of the Hogston mo-
Continued on Page Eighteen.)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16

beer, never viii be n success in the
United States nor anywhere else, in~my
opiLlon. Advantage will be taken of the
concession, to sell strong liquor on the
sly"
Prohibition so far has achieved as
much success as could have been hoped,
Kramer declared.
Police In many localities report less
arrests, he said.
He also emphasized that hospitals have
been able to close formerly populous in
ebrtate wards.
PRICES INDICATE
SUPPLY SCARCE.
Kramer said he realized liquor is be-
ing smuggled in the United States from
neighboring countries
But nevertheless it seems to be get
ting pretty scarce, judging by prices
paid Illicit dealers.
II understand that in places where
attempts have been made to sell by the
drink in violation Of the law prices
range from $1.25 drink upward. This
seems to indicate that 1t Is becoming
very pifrtcuyt to ubtas AiunorSs
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-16
IT'S A CINCH THE
MOON NRER TOLD

HULL, Mass, July 16.-The zen
tire" police force today was on the
trail Of a bevy OF maidens who take
their plunge in Whitman's pond after
dark. clad In suken pajamas. gauzy
nighties and bits Of lingerie.
Indignant women, who complained
70 the police force, told them the
garments were entirely inadequate"
when the girls were silhouetted
against the moon.
When last interviewed, the police
force was on its way 70 Whitman's
pond, TO be sure to be there In time
to verify the charges tonight.