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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-06
Democrat Charges
Administration With
False Economy Claims

Washington, July 5.-The repub-
lican majority in congress and the
administration were charged by
Senator Fletcher, democrat, Florida,
of making false claims of economy.
The Florida senator declared in
the senate that a few hundred en-
ployes of the government had been
discharged in the name of economy
while congress proceeded to create
additional federal judgeships and to
start Investigations which necessitate
employment OF clerks and assistants.
Senator Fletcher criticized the
legislative policy of what he termed
the "unwieldy republican majority"
and said three months of the extra
session of congress had produced lit
tie constructive legislation. Refer
ring to the budget bill as one OF the
few worthwhile pieces of legislation,
he said that perhaps there is suffi-
eient hell-and maria in it to bring
results"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-06
Farmer Loses Entire
Wheat Crop in Flood

Pawnee City, Neb., July s.-(Spe-
cial.)-Joe Conrad, farmer living
northwest of here. lost his entire
wheat crop yesterday by high water
which followed the heavy rains of
Sunday night The field lay next
to the old gumbo burning ground
occupied by the Rock Island rail
road, and high embankments thrown
up from the ditch on this plot
turned the water back over the field,
forming regular lake. When the
water ran off it carried every bun
Ole OF wheat, which had been
shocked, with it. Only two bun
dies were recovered
The field was so acres In size and
held the best wheat of that section.
Mr.. Conrad figures his loss at an
even $1,000, besides the work which
he had put on it. He carried no
insurance on the crop.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-06
Spanish Cabinet Resigns
As Result of Dissension

Madrid. July s.-(By The Asso-
ciated Press. 1.-The cabinet of Pre-
mier Allendesalazar resigned today.
There has been dissension in the
cabinet for some time. The situa-
ton eliminated yesterday when
Manuel Arguelles, minister Of fl
nance, rendered his resignation on
the ground that the new tariff law
and the commercial treaties were
inimical to the interest Of labor. =,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-06
LANCER and Townley Will
Resume Debates July Is

Mitchell. S. D., July Sit was an
nounced late today at South Dakota
headquarters of the Nonpartisan
league here, that William LANCER,
former attorney general Of North
Dakota, and A. c. Townley, presi-
dent of the National Nonpartisan
league. would resume their series Of
debates July 18. with an itinerary
coverings the principal cities in this
state They will continue holding
meetings in Minnesota until July 10.
In TIL. debates, Townley contends
that the Nonpartisan league has been
beneficial to North Dakota, while
LANCER takes the opposite viewpoint.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-06
on
Bill
Are Started
Former Major in World War
Blames Congress for Delay
In Aiding Disabled
Soldiers.
Objections Are Defined
BY ARTHUR SEARS HENNING.
Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.

BY ARTHUR SEARS HENNING.
Washington, July s.-While steps
were being taken for the passage by
the senate this week OF the Sweet
bill establishing a veterans bureau.
the senate investigating committee
was hearing testimony that the gov
ernment's care for disabled ex-serv-
ice men afflicted with tuberculosis
and mental diseases has been so
wholly inadequate as TO amount to
practically nothing"
This testimony was given by
Judge Robert S. Marx OF Cincinnati.
a major in the war with Germany,
now national commander of the Dis
abled Veterans OF the World War
Judge Marx bears the scars Of
hearly a dozen wounds received in
battle on the day before the ar
mistice.
Although he endorsed the prin-
ciple of the Sweet bill, Judge Marx
pointed out several features of the
measure which to his mind are de-
fective.
He objected first to the limitation
of the number of suboffices to which
ex-service men may apply for aid or
treatment. The bill now provides
for l40 such Offices scattered
throughout the United States. Judge
Marx said that the director of the
veterans bureau should not be ham,
pered by any such restriction, but
should be free to establish as many
subofhces as may be needed.
Delay in Compensation.
His second point objection was
aimed at the provision under which
disabled veterans might be deprived
of their compensation for breaches
of discipline in the hospitals where
they were being treated.
Another provision which he CON-
demned relates TO the insurance fea-7
lures. Many disabled veterans, he
said, upon their discharge from the
army, applied to the war risk bu-
reau for compensation. Frequently
months and sometimes a year went
by before they received compensa-
ton. Meanwhile, their insurance
policies lapsed through their failure
TO pay the premium, Under the
terms of the Sweet bill, he said, dis
abled veterans would be unable to
get their policies restored unless
they paid up all back premiums plus
515 per cent interest.
Judge Marx. laid the blame for tb.
neglect of disabled ex-service men
At the door of congress and the
public health service. Congress, he
declared, was too long awakening !
o the necessities of the situation. 1t
S1S,000,000 for the care
and treatment OF ex-service men, |
but the money was not available |
until about four months ago, and |
since then the money has not been |
spent, he said.
Makesllift Plans. |
Senator Walsh insisted that a
arge share OF the responsibility
should go to the public health serv-
ce, which he said was without ex-
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-06
Omaha City Dads Ask
Harding to Recognize
independence of Erin
Attention. Lloyd George.

Attention, Lloyd George.
Omaha's city council unanimously
resolved yesterday morning that
President Harding should recognize
the independence OF the Irish repub-
lie.
The resolution was introduced by
Mayor Dahlman by request.
Refer it to the public improve
ments departments" advised Com
missioner Koutsky, when the resolu-
ton was read.
Commissioner Hummel moved the
resolution be passed. His motion
was seconded by Koutsky.
A small delegation OF Irish SYM
pathizers were in the council cham
ber when the resolution was intro
duced
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-06
Predicts Wood
Will Accept
Harding Offer
Sentiment Prevails in Philip.
pine Islands That General
Will Become Cover.
nor General.
By PHILIP KINSLEY.

Chicago Tribune Cable, Copyright, 1871
Manila, July 5.-From sources en-.
tirely outside the Wood-Forbes mis-
sion | learn there is strong expec-
tance that Major General Wood may
finally be prevailed upon to accept
President Harding's offer of the gov.
ernor generalship of the Philippines,
From my own observation of the sit
uation here and an analysis of Gen
eral Woods recent public utterances
this seems far from improbable.
General Wood has never definitely
refused this job. He came out to
look it over first and has not yet
made "a decision as to whether he
will accept it.
There is a possibility that he has
become so impressed with the big
ness of the task here and its serious
and far-reaching ramiflcations as it
effects the whole Far East problem
that he could be persuaded to re.
main in the service if President
Harding would continue to exert
strong pressure TO bring this about.
For this reason Americans here are
cabling President Harding uging the
immediate appointment of General
Wood.
Service to Country.
The keynote to General Woods
character is service to his country.
He would take financial and personal
loss without a thought if he felt he
could save this situation. A strong
effort is being made to have him
think this way. In one of General
Woods late speeches he made it
plain that he was more and more
with the seriousness of
the task. 1t is bigger than he an
ticipated and he is just now begin
ming to get under the surface OF
things.
The problem now is how to pro-
tect the masses from their own politi-
cal bosses and how to lead them to
the point OF civil intelligence and
ability to fight for their own rights.
The general wants to know how to
deal with the peculiar psychology Of
this oriental people that looks at
things in many ways opposite to the
Anglo Saxon. How to satisfy the
Filipinos and keep them from rebel
lion or sulking. How to build up a
social conscience and how to clean
the hail OF justice.
Urge Spanish Cross.
Recently the Spanish consul here
and members of the Spanish colony
at Manila petitioned the king Of
Spain to give General Wood the
Order OF Isabel the Catholic for his
services to the Spanish-speaking peo-
pie. That shows how he is regarded
among this class which rules many
parts of the island.
One suggestion made to President
Harding is that General Wood be
given two years here and that he
then be made colonial secretary in
charge of all American alien outposts
and subjects with a salary to COM
oensate him well.
Mr.. Cameron Forbes lost his health
n his service here, which is becoming
more and more recognized His
practical building policy is apparent
.oday. AS a result OF ailments
brought on when he was governor
general, he is not able to live here
low.
- General Wood is strong, is in
lred to the climate here and is able
@ do the hard travelling necessary
o reach the provinces. Most of all,
lie likes the Filipinos and he has the !
patience to deal with them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-06
Zion Angels Report
NelC York Wicked City;
Say Everybody Dances

Zion, Ill, July s.--New York is a
very wicked city. much worse than
Chicago, according to the report OF
two Zion Angels" who returned
after more than five months spen;
in trying to show the metropolis the
error of its ways.
"All they think Of is pleasure,
money. movies and dancing" the
two deaconesses, Miss Schelhorn and
Miss Buhmann, reported sorrow
fully. They are dancing all the
timel Church members, too. They
all dance"
The two reported that during their
stay in New York they sold 1850
pieces of Zion literature. They ex-
pect TO make another effort TO con-
vert New York at a later date
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-06
Dreadnaughts to Sail for
Peruvian Waters on July y

Washington, July 5.-Ihe DIVISION
of dreadnoughts which will carry the
American commission to the celebra.
ton of Peruvian independence will
leave New York July 9, it was an.
uounced tonight. The division will
consist of oil-burning dreadnoughts
Arizona, as flagship, and the Nevada
and the Oklahoma. They will ar.
rive at Callao, PERU, July "a, and
will remain there one week. The
revised list of the membership OF
the American commission includes
Alfred Douglas. Rear Admiral Hugh
Rodman, Mai. Gen. Hunter Liggett,
w. B. Thompson, DR.. w. c. Fara-
bee, and Stephen G. Porter.
After leaving Callao, the dread
nought division will proceed to the
western entrance of the Panama
canal and transfer passengers to
eastbound naval vessels. The divi-
sion will then go to San Francisco
TO be attached to the Pacific feet.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-06
Hay Springs Boy l.
Killed by Auto
Lad on Visit to Bluffs Run
Down When Trying to
Cross Street.

When he attempted to cross the
street in Council Bluffs to join his
two older brothers, Frederick Hol-
stein, 4, of Hay Springs, Neb., was
struck by an automobile driven by
c. E. Norris of Strahan, Ia. and
instantly killed. The driver was ar
rested following the accident and
his bonds were set at 81 900. -
The little boy, accompanied by his
brothers, Edmund, 6, and William,
8, and his mother, Mrs. William
Holstein, came to Council Bluffs
two weeks ago to visit the boys
grandmother, Mrs. William Hol-
stein, 1903 East Broadway.
Yesterday noon the boys were
sent to grocery store several blocks
up the street. On the way 10 the
store, Edmund and William were
walking on one side of the street and
Frederick was alone on the other
side. As he saw the automobile
coming he attempted to cross the
street to his brothers and was struck
by the car. =.
Norris said he did not see the
child until it was too late 10 avoid
hitting him. He stopped his ma
chine after the accident and returned
to pick up his victim. Mrs. William
Caywood, 2702 East Broadway, wit
messed the accident.
The body of the boy was taken
in charge by Coroner Cutler, who will
hold an inquest into his death. Nor
ris went to police headquarters,
where he was required to deposit
81 900 bond for his appearance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-06
Red Government Calls
Men Between Is and s.

Chicago Tribune Cable, Copyright, 1921.
Constantinople, July 5.-The boil
shevik government is calling all men
from 18 to IS years of age to arms.
and general mobilization is expected
soon, according to reports brought
here by couriers from the Caucasus.
The rehabilitation order which
was issued some time ago has been
annulled. In Siberia. seven classes
have been modified. General Pou-
zeff is commanding the 18th army on
the Siberian front.
The Rounanian government
whose delegates are to meet red
representatives on July II, are un-
easy regarding the militaristic atti-
tude of Moscow. which is believed
to be due to the situation in Turkey.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-06
Woman Kills Baby Daughter;
Is Afraid to Take Own Life

Spokane, July 5.-Despondent, ae-
cording to her statement to the po-
lice. over failing health, Mrs. Irene
Weber shot and killed her 2-year-
old daughter as she lay sleeping in
bed. She then called her husband
from his work and went to the po-
lice station with a friend of the
family.
She told the officers that she in
tended to kill herself also, "but just
couldn't do it." She had written a
note to her husband in which she
said, don't bother over US, Joe, but
go on being happy"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-06
Admiral Eberlee Assumes
Command of Pacific Fleet

San Francisco, July 5.-AdmiraI
E. w. Eberlee assumed command of
the United States Pacific feet today
to the booming of double admirafs
salute on the L. S. S. New Mexico,
flagship, in San Francisco bay.
Admiral Eberlee succeeds Admi-
raj Hugh Rodman, who was de-
tached after two-year tour of sea
duty to command the navy yard at
Norfolk, Va. The ceremony OF
changing commond was simple, con-
sisting of lowering the previous
commander-in-chief's flag, raising
Admiral Eberlee's ensign and the
formal reading of his orders to take
command of the armada.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-06
Recess Plan
Is Defeated
In Senate
Members Vote to Remain in
Session During Summer
Despite Program of
Leaders.
Party Lines Shattered

Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.
Washington, July S.-Climaxing
the most vigorous insurgent uprising
OF the present session, the senate to-
day flatly rejected the recess pro-
gram proposed by its leaders and
voted to remain in session through
out the summer and fall, if neces-
sary, to enact legislation clamoring
for attention.
Senator Lodge, the republican
leader, with the support OF Senator
Underwood. democratic leader. OF
fered resolution to recess from
July 9 to August to give senator's
a rest before taking up the tax and
tariff bills.
There was rapid bipartisan ANAL
gama.ion of the various groups and
interests adversely affected by the
proposed vacation. Standing out con-
spicuously in the amalgamation was
the so-called agricultural bloc, made
up of western and southern mem
bers who contend that the federal
government is not adequately aid
ing the farmers.
Party Lines Broken.
After nearly three hours OF de-
bate the recess resolution was de-
feated, n to "a. Party lines were
completely shattered in the roll call.
Among the measures chiefly re-
sponsible for the resolution to stay
at work were the anti-beer bill. the
soldiers bonus, the Sweet bill for
consolidation of the various govern
mental agencies dealing with ex-serv-
ice men and various bills designed
to extend further relief to the FARM
ers.
Senator Lodge pointed out that the
next month would furnish the only
opportunity for the senate to take
holiday, but other senator's pointed
out that if congress quit work now
for 4 month. it would be a physical
impossibility to pass the pending
measures before the tax and tariff
bills were ready.
Senator Kenyon OF Iowa urged
that the senate remain on the job and
pass measures necessary to meet the
agricultural situation which he char
acterized as most distressing and
depressing"
Plea for Farmers.
at is a fearful indictment OF rivili-
cation that people are starving in
Europe and China while our farmers !
are becoming bankrupt because they |
cannot dispose of the things that |
would keep those people from starv-
ing" said Senator Kenyon.
IF the members OF the senate
could get out among the farmers OF
the country they would find 4 very |
unpleasant state of mind. The farm |
ers OF the country are not going 10
become bolshevists and the seeds OF
bolshevism cannot be planted among |
the farmers, but they are simply ask
ing for square deal.
Il can imagine it would be much |
more enjoyable TO sit on the porch |
oi a seaside hotel with the ocean
breezes cooling our fevered brows,
or to chase the festive golf bali here
and there. or now and then partake
OF Volstead highball to relieve the
situation. OF course the senate is
tired out and the weather here IS not
conducive to good work, but in view
of the agricultural situation we ought |
10 stay here and try to work out
some of these measures,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-06
Former Prohibition Agent
Sentenced to Year and Day

Newark, N. J., July 5.-Charles J.
Preuster, former federal prohibition
agent, who pleaded guilty to con-
spiracy to violate the Volstead act,
was sentenced by Federal Judge
Lynch to serve one year and a day
in the penitentiary at Atlanta.
Preuster, it was testified, ordered
two men freed who had been ar
rested by municipal authorities and
then disposed of their truck load of
whisky with two confederates. The
two men were sentenced to seven
months in the county penitentiary
and fined $1,000 each.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-06
Hughes Confers With Chief
Upon Peace Resolution

Washington, July 5.-Secretary
Hughes conferred late today with
President Harding upon the latter's
return from Raritan, N. ]. 1t is un-
derstood that the question of issu-
ing a proclamation supplementing
the congressional resolution ending
the state of war with Germany and
Austria was considered.
There were indications that sat
isfactory decision was reached in
the matter. The attorney general
may be asked for an opinion as to
whether it is necessary TO issue such
a proclamation to protect the gov
ernment against any claims arising
out of the work, or to terminate war
time legislation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-06
Famine Relief Work
In China terminated

Peking, July 5.-Fanine relief in
large majority of the afflicted dis
tricts is being terminated by the in
ternaticnal relief committee and the
field workers recalled.
Several districts, however, will
have to be carried through June and
a section of these districts through
the summer. Rain has fallen quite
generally Throughout the famine
area and for the most part crops
are normal.
The committee estimates that
funds in hand will provide for the
actual feeding of those in need until
the final cessation OF all operations,
but will net suffice for any preven-
ton measures or rehabilitation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-06
Boys Destroy German Flag
Displayed Through Error

Chicago. July 5.-August Geb-
hardt's poor eyesieht led him into an
error yesterday which almost proved
disastrous. He hung up two flags
in front OF his home in honor of In
dependence day, but boys in the
neighborhood identified them as flags
OF the former German empire. They
had succeeded in pulling down one
and burning it when Gebhardt came
out and started a fight. Convinced
that because OF his failing eyesight he
had hung up German instead of
American flags Gebhardt took down
the other and burned it, replacing
both with the stars and stripes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-06
Five Killed in Fire

Chicago, July Alive men were
burned to death and n were injured
in FIRE and explosion at the Stand
ard Oil company's refinery at Whit
ing, Ind. Starting early in the morn
ing the flames were not extinguished
until. The property loss was said to
BE- heavy,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-06
Lightning Which Strikes
House Does Much Damage

Pawnee City, Neb., July 5.-(Spe-
cial)-During the heavy storm
which visited here, lightning struck
the home of w. w. Cornell in the
city and did considerable damage. 1t
tore through the roof and stripped
the plaster from the wall of the sit
ting room. One window casing was
torn completely from the building
No fire resulted and no one was
hurt.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-06
Break in Republican Ranks
Over New Tariff Measure

Washington. July 5.--.A break in
the ranks of republican members of
the house ways and means commit
tee, who drafted the tariff bill, came
today when Representative Frear OF
Wisconsin made public a minority
statement charging his colleagues
with disregard for party pledges and
assailing them Tor proposing "iun-
Gamentally indefensible" provisions
and rates OF duty. The statement
will be filed along with the majority
report of the committee which il IS
expected will be Submitted TO the
house tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-06
Holiday Death Toll iu
Chicago Reaches IL

- Chicago, July s.-Twelve persons
died and a score more were injured
during the three-day Fourth of July
holiday Two were accidentally
shot, ono died in three-story fall,
FIVE were <,wned and four were
killed in automobile accidents,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-06
The Weather
Forecast.

Forecast.
Nebraska-Fair Wednesday and
probably Thursday; somewhat
warmer Wednesday.
Iowa-Partly cloudy and some
what unsettled Wednesday; Thurs
day, probably fair; not much change
in temperature.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-07-06
Delaware Senator Resigns

Washington, July s.-Senator
Woolcott, democrat, of Delaware,
resigned from the senate. today to
accept the chancellorship OF his state.
His term would have expired March
4. 1928
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-03-03
CASH MERCANTILE COMPANY
VS.
CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given, that CAST
Mercantile Co., a commercial partner
ship, doing business in the town O.
Goldonna. La. has filed in the Off :,
of Clerk of Court of the parish of Ma.
chitoches, petition for respite, Feb
ruary 7th, 1871.
Notice is further given that the,
will be meeting of all the credit
of the said firm in the office of j {,
Gunter. Notary Public of the Parish
Natchitoches, on the l4th day of Mar
A D 1921, beginning at 10 o'clock @,
said date to vote upon the granting O.,
refusing Of the application of the sa
Cash Mercantile Co. for a respite &.
Ten and twenty-five months.
Nj L Dismukes. ESQ.,, attorney y
law, City and Parish of Natchitoch-
was appointed by the Court to repl =.
sent the absent creditors herein.
1t is ordered by the Court that In t.
meantime all proceeding against IT,.
person and property of Cash Merca...
tile Co.. be stayed,
Witness my hand and seal of off I,
this 7th day of February, A D, 1921.
AHO'QUINN,
Dy-Clerk, llth D C of La,
Feb 7-6t