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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
Omaha Surgeon
Given Citation
ForWar Service
Major Carl Connell Honored
For Work in Perfecting Gas
Mask After Review of
Case by Department.
By E. c. SNYDER.
Washington Correspondent Omaha Bee.


Washington, March 24.-(Speeial
Telegram. )-Major Carl ConneI
Omaha surgeon and member OF the
faculty of Creighton Medical college,
has been awarded a citation for merI.
torious services in the late war, ac-
cording to information just received
by Congressman Jefferis from the
adjutant general of the army. This
recognition of Major Connelfs serv-
ices is based on the recommends
tions of General Pershing, COM
manding general of the American
expeditionary forces.
The story Of the award is one OF
interest. On March 18, 1919, 4
board of officers was named by the
adjutant general to review the serv-
ices of Major Connell and other Off
GERS who had rend cred signal serv-
ices throughout the war. After de-
liberation the board decided that while
Major Connell's services were praise
worthy, they did not attain the
standard required for the award of I
distinguished service medal. A re-
view of the findings of the board OIL
March 81, 1919, had the same re-
suit.
In June, 1920, Rev. John F. Nc
Cormick, president of Creighton
university, submitted to Congress
man Jefferis a copy of an article. ap.
pearing in the Journal of Industrial
and Engineering Chemistry for May,
whicvh credited Major Conne1l with
having perfected the gas masks and
accorded him great praise for the
boon he had thus conferred upon
the boys in the trenches.
Congressman Jefferis at once SUBJ
mitted this evidence to the War de-
partment and was assured that the
case would be reviewed again. In
the letter from Adjutant General
Harris. received today, it is stated
that after full consideration of this
case by the War department. the
original decision of the commanding
general of the American expedition
ary forces as to the award OF the
distinguished service medal are ad-
hered to-"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
.Debs Goes
ToCapital
Unguarded
Socialist, Serving Term for
Draft Obstruction, Sum-
moned by Attorney Gen.
eral for Conference.
Not Recognized on Trip
By ARTHUR SEARS HENNING.
Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.

by AK II ON oEANo hENNANNs
Chicago Trtbune-Omaha Bee Leased Wire.
Washington. March "a. - Unac-
companied and unrecognized.
Eugene V. Dcbs, the socialist cand'-
date for president last fall who IS
serving a l0-year sentence in the
Atlanta prison for obstructirg the
draft during the war, called at the
Department of Justice today and
conferred for two hours with Attor-
,ney General Daugherty.
With the approval of President
Harding, Mr.. Daugherty sent for
Debs and permitted him to come to
Washington and return to prison abb
solutcly alone. The attorney general
questioned the prisoner as to the eS-
pressed views of opposition to the
war, which led TO his conviction, as
to whether he has changed his atti-
tude in any respect, and on matters
pertaining to the question of releas-
ing the aged radical from further
confinement.
Mr.. Daugherty declined to reveal
what information he obtained from
Debs or TO indicate any conclusions
therefrom, stating that he would ad-
wise the president whether, in his
opinion, clemency should or should
not be granted. .. y
Unrecognized by Passengers.
Debs, furnished with round trip
ticket to Washington, left the At
lanta prison yesterday, boarded r
train and mingled with the passcn-
gers absolutely unrecognized so far
as is known. There was no one at
the station to meet him when he
arrived in Washington at noon to-
day and he hailed a taxi and was
driven to the Department OF Justice,
Unrecognized at the department he
inquired his way to the Office of the
attorney general, sent in his card
and soon was closeted with Mr..
Daugherty and Col. Guy D. Golf, as
sistant to the attorney general.
After the conclusion of the con-
ference Debs left the department.
still unrecognized and started back
to prison where he is due to arrive
tomorrow afternoon
The fact that Debs has been at
the department did not become pub
lie until Mr.. Daugherty received the
newspaper correspondents an hour
after the prisoner had departed.
Statement Issued.
There is not much in the wav
of news" began Mr.. Daugherty. "es-
cept that wanted to tell you about
Debs coming to Washington today.
have a prepared statement ready
for you"
The report of the attorney gen.
eral contained this statement:
Il had Debs come here for tile
purpose Of making certain inquiries
of him. He has returned to Atlanta.
| have asked him to refrain frora
saving anything for publication or
otherwise regarding the subject of
the inquiries made.
'Debs presented his own case to
Turn to Page Two. Column One.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
Two Horses Stolen
From Millard Farm

Thieves stole two dark roans. ZOO
pounds weight, 10 hands high and
III Years old, from farm two miles
north of Millard last night, accord
ing to report made to the sheriff's
office by L. A. Watson. 3014 Indi-
ana avenue, owner OF the horses.
1t is the first horse stealing case
IN Douglas county for many years.
Watson has offered a reward of
$500 for the return of the horses.
The county offers a reward of $50
for the apprehension of the thieves
urGer an old state law.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
Railroad Worker Assaults
Daughter and Kills Self

Deshler. Neb., March 24.-(Special
lelegram.)-C. B. Bassett, who
worked on the section at Daenport..
criminally assaulted his 12-year-old
daughter. The child went CRYING to
its mother, who called a doctor.
After an examination he pronounce ed
the child in critical condition. The
father confessed his guilt. seized a
shotgun and killed himself with a
shot in the head before he could be
arrested. -.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
Envoy From
France Has
2 Missions
Former French Premier, on
Visit ''of Courtesy to Hard
ing, Will Hear Peace
Proposals.

Washington. d. c., March "a
While the visit of Rene Niviani. for
mer French premier and special ell,
voy to the United States, is an
nounced officially as one "of cour-
tesy" to President Harding, DR..
Marcel Knec1t, his general secre-
tary, who arrived today, stated M.
Viviani was prepared to give re-
ceptiFe ear to any proposals by the
United States regarding the peace
settlement and the league Of ma
tions.
Viviani will make no specific over
lures toward American participation
in European affairs. particularly as
affecting Germany, it was stated, and
unless the subject is initiated by
President Harding or the State de-
rartment, he is expected to return
home after having discharged the
officially announced purpose OF his
mission. He is expected Sunday or
Monday.
- VIII Meet Cabinet.
DR.. Knecht represented as includ-
cd in NJ. Viviani's program not only
an exchange OF fluctuations with
President Harding. but also the
meeting with the cabinet and con-
gressmen.
In emphasizing that NJ Niviani
was bringing no concJete proposal
to offer the United States ~ith re-
spect to its relations with France
and Europe DR.. knecht stated that
the envoy was accompanied by no
experts or advisers and although it
had been reported Stephen Lauzanne
was attached to the mission Off
cially, the journalist was coming
only as a representative of lie Ma
tin.
I To Receive Proposals.
In diplomatic circles it is believed
that should the former premier find
the occasion propitious for an in
formal discussion of the attitude of
the new administration toward the
peace settlement, he would be ready
to receive the proposals OF Presi-
dent Harding for transmission to
France. They would be studied by
the French foreign office, it was
suggested, and it might then be
made incumbent on him to return
again to the United States.
That the problem OF American CO.
operation with the allies in the peace
settlement will be brought to the
forefront of consideration by the
State department. upon the visitors
arrival. was indicated today by a re-
sponsibfe official of the department.,
who stated that the mission OF the
former premier was accepted as dt-
rected toward the furtherance OF the
good relations existing between, the
two republics.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
Men
Refuse to
Accept Cut
u. P. Officials and Unskilled
Laborers Fail to Agree After
Eight Hours Delibera-
ton Here.
Case Up To Labor Board

Eight hours of deliberation be-
tween officials of the Union Pacific
and Oregon Short Line railroads
and men representing organizations
of funskilled laborers, in the offices
of w. M. Jeffers, general manager
of the Union Pacific, failed to bring
the labor leaders and the rail officials
to any definite understanding yes
terday regarding the decrease OF
wages in various departments.
The railroads offered as basis OF
settlement reduction of IL per cent
to 20 per cent in present rates of pay
cutting the wages to from 81 to "A
cents an hour.
The representatives of the labor
organizations refused to consider the
decrease or to make any COM
promises and the suggestion by Man
ager Jeffers that the whole matter
be referred to the labor board for
review was ignored.
Up to Labor Board.
The wage controversy probably
will be submitted to the labor board
which is convening now in Chicago
to hear evidence submitted by other
western railroads and labor leaders
regarding proposed wage cuts.
The present wage system on the
Union Pacific and Oregon Short
Line was established during the war
and is irrevocable because Of an
agreement entered into by the rail-
road administration and the labor
board. This agreement fixing the
wage scale prevents any reduction
of wages and demands an adherence
to all agreements until cancelled by
the labor board. Consequently the
wages must remain i'll effect until the
labor board declares for or against
decrease.
In previous statements rail Off
cials declared they were not getting
just or competent return on their
investments, that the cost of mainte-
nance was so high that operating
expenses and high wages were eat
ing up all funds earned by the roads.
Many Men Laid Off.
AS consequence, many laborers
were laid off. On the Union Pa
cific and Oregon Short Line hun
dreds of workmen were released,
while 500 men employed in Omaha
were deprived of work.
With the refusal of the labor men
to agree to any cut in wages, fur
ther complications may arise. To
get theiF "just return on their invest
ment" the roads will Nrobably be
forced to lay off more workmen and
to diminish their service to the pub
lie until financial matters have been
adjusted, officials say.
During the conference w. NJ. JEFF
fers, general manager OF the Union
Pacific. and H. Z. Plat, general
manager of the Oregon Short Line,
spoke for the railroads. R. R. But
zer, Omaha, represented the freight
handlers, station and other employees:
Thomas L. Jones, Denver, main,e-
nance of way employees, and r. NJ.
Mericle, Lincoln, stationary firemen,
oilers and road employees.
The labor representatives declare
their stand i'll the matter is ''just
and reasonable"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
Strike of Engineers on |
Seagoing Tugs Ordered

New York, March 24.-Immediate
strike orders to engineers on OCEAN
going towboats whose owners have
cut wages were being sent out today
by Thomas B. Healey, general man
ager of the Marine Engineers asso-
citation. Mr.. Healey said about 2,400
men are affected.
c. G. Hannah. president of the At
lantic Coast Towboat Owners as
sociation, said he did not expect diff
ficulty in replacing the strikers
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
North Platte Man Injured
In Auto Wreck at Fremont

Fremont. Neb., March 2+.-(Spe-
cial Telegram. )-William Keegan, 25,
OF North Platte, had his nose nearly
severed from his face. and received a
broken shoulder and other serious in
juries in an automobile accident in
which his machine turned completely
over and then righted itself. Harry
Whitefeld and Tired Breitendahl of
this city, riding in the car, did not
receive a scratch.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
Boy Killed BY Man
Cunning for Lion

Angels Camp. Cal,' March a.
Mistaken for a mountain lion, Rich
ard Ragio. jr.. II, was shot and
killed last night by Fred Payne. %.
Raggio and Payne occupied cabins
short distance apart. During the
early evening lion was heard prowl-
ing about. Later Raggio stepped out
side his cabin and Payne, hearing
a noise, fired in the direction OF the
sounds.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
Sale of Ford's Newspaper
Barred on Chicago Streets

Chicago March 24.-Sale of Henry
Ford's Dearborn Independent on
the downtown streets of Chicago
was forbidden by the police. 1t was
stated that the order was intended
to keep peace. inasmuch as anti-sem-
itic articles in the Ford publication
sold in competition with Jewish
newspaper. had recently caused a
fight which threatened to become a
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
Five Prisoners Escape
From Jail at Deadwood

Deadwocd, S. D.. March 24.-Five
prisoners sawed their way out of Jail
heher last night and late in the dav
had not been found. Fifteen other
prisoners in the Jail refused to es-
cape with the five. By some unde-
termined means hack saws were OBJ
tanned by the escaped prisoners with
which they sawed through bars and
locks
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
Greeks Advance 20 Miles
Against Turkish Forces

Constantinople, March 24-(By
the Associated Pressl-An advance
of about 20 miles was made by the
Greeks on both the Smyrna and
Brussa fronts during the first day
qf their offensive against the Turks.
The Turks, who are fighting hard.
declare they will not retreat until
every means of defense have been
exhausted.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
Half Million
Lavished on
"Mrs,. Leeds
Lawyers for Mrs. Stillman Es.
innate Amount Spent on
Chorus Girl by Mil
lionaire Banker.
BY A STAFF CORRESPONDENT
Chicago Tribune-O Omaha Bee Leased Wire.

Chicago Tribune-O Omaha Bee Leased Wire
New York, March "a. - Half i
million dollars have been lavished
on Mrs. Florence Leeds and her
baby, Jay Leeds, by James A. Still
man, according to calculations today
by attorneys for Mrs. "Fifi" Still
man.
The figures were compiled from
many sources by her lawyers to be
used as part of. her aggressive coun-
ter attack to Mr.. Stillman's divorce
suit, charging a love affair with an
Indian guide, Ferd Beauvais, and
that Guy Stillman, % months old, is
the illegitimate son of Mrs. Stillman
in the romance.
Mrs. Stillman, in New York city
in conferences with her lawyers to-
day, it is reported, mapped out her
plans further to tear the mask from
"Mr. Leeds" and expose him as
James A. Stillman, president of the
National City bank, who won. the
love of chorus girl, and showered
her with all the luxuries his fortune
commands.
Does Not Include Yacht.
5 The $500, 600 estimate does not in
clude the yacht, Modesty. Tho
Modesty is figured to have cost
around $35o,o0O.
Mrs. Stillmans lawyers assert
Mrs. Leeds has no other source oi
revenue except "Mr. Leeds She
was the daughter OF a plumber
James Lawler, living in tenement
when she went OH the stage, first il,
the cabarets then i'll the Centur,
theater as Chicken" and rplayine
card girl" Overnight she moved into
luxuries such as only very rich peo-
pie can afford.
1t was in 1917 that Mrs. Leeds
then Florence Lawler, met "Mr
Leeds" identified now as Mr.. Sthl-
Expensive Apartment.
One-tenth share in the apartment
at 9o9 Park avenue where Mrs
Leeds has not yet lived, called for
an initial payment of 100000. There
are 10 cooperative owners who paid
this sum, leaving 81 sol 900, or $780,
w each on mortgages. Twenty-Five
thousand dollars has been spent in
remodeling and decorating the apart
ment.
Her apartment at "a East Eighty
sixth street was redecorated and re-
modelled at all expense of $4,000
She has maintained two automobiles
continuously. The Cleveland villa a,
Miami. which she has occupied in re-
cent weeks, was bought by her for
$4,000. From May |, 1920, to Janu-
ary 5, 1921. she occupied a suite OF
three large rooms on :he fifth floor
of the Plaza hotel. The rental oi
the summer place at Stony Brook
l.. |. is known to have run into the
thousands. The lawyers say they
have positive evidence of one out
right gift. of S150.000 in securities
made to her bv Mr.. Stillman early
in their acquaintance and gifts oil
jewelry. including collection of un-
usual pearls.
Lavished Money on Family.
While Mr.. Stillman NAV have
lavished a fortune upon the former
chorus girl and child. he maintained
high standard OF living for his own
family. Since the separation he has
been paying Mrs. Stillman $1,000 a
month, and records show he paid
out nearly $4,000 in seven months
for the maintenance OF Anne, 20;
Bud, H. and Alexander. II.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
Ex.Service Men Loath
To Take Victory Medal,

Washington. d. c.. March "a
Difficulty is being encountered BY
the War department in getting ex-
service men to take victory medals.
An official notice today said that "a
officers have been detailed to the
task Of canvassing the ex-soldiers
and facilitating distribution of the
medals.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
Wood to Sail April 9

Seattle, Wash. March 24.-Major
General Leonard Wood will leave
Seattle April 9 on the steamer Wen
atchee for Manila. where he will con-
duct an investigation relative to
Philippine claims for independence.
he notified the chamber OF conf
merce. II previously had been an
nounced that he would sail from San
Francisco, April 2.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25

declared he had invested $250,000 III
Jenkinson's latest cooperative room
ing house and shale corporation IN
Chicago, and that he planned to i'll
vest the other $750,000 soon.
The two were bound for western
Nebraska, where O'Brien owns land
which he plans to put into the enter
prise. Chicagoans are falling over
one another to invest money and
good Chicago property in Jenkin-
sons enterprise, according to
O'Brien.
Jenkinson said his young wife,
formerly Miss Martha Peterson OF
Omaha, was enjoying their new
found prosperity at their home in
Chicago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
Harding Favors Brief
Emergency Tariff Bill

Washington, D. c, March %
President Harding favors passage O.
a brief, concise" emergency tariff
bill, applicable only to small num-
Der of farm products, Senator Willis,
republican, Ohio, declared after a
conference with the president.
The bill to be introduced early in
the special session of congress, MIR.
Willis added, probably will not pro-
vide for duties on all products COW
cred in the Fordney emergency bill.
The new bill, he predicted, would
be designed to have the effect of an
embargo.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
Canadian Land Available
For General Homesteading

Ottawa, Ont, March "a
Dominion government lands within
IS miles of railways in western
Canada, which have been held in
reserve for settlement by returned
soldiers, will be made available May
|, for general homesteading, it was
announced today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
Secretary of Missing Man
Convicted of Bond Theft

Toronto, March 24.-John Dough-
ty was found guilty this, afternoon
by jury of theft of S105,000 in
bonds from his former employer,
Ambrose Small, theatrical magnate
who has been missing for more than
a year. Doughty is still to be tried
on the conspiracy charge to kidnap
Small
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
Veteran Wahoo Sheepman
Makes Profit on Feeders

Several hundred choice heavy
lambs and ewes we're shipped to the
Omaha market yesterday by w. P.
Sutton, veteran sheep feeder of
Wahoo. The lambs were shorn and
averaged lis pounds, selling for 81
a hundred, while the ewes averaged
l44 pounds, and brought S. hundred
Mr.. Sutton said he bought the ewes
as feeders at prices ranging from
$500 to S'.25 and made a good profit
on his venture.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
Treasurer of General Woods
Campaign Sued for SI1O OOO

Chicago, March 24.-Col. William.
Proctor, manager of Major General
Leonard Woods campaign for the
republican presidential nomination
and contributor OF S500000 to the
campaign expenses today filed suit
10 recover $4,000 from Major Al
bert Il. Sprague of Chicago, treasurer
Of the Wood campaign.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
Illinois Man Who Died at SO
Never Sick a Day in Life

Galcna, ILL.,, March 2+.-Henry
Fleege, SO, died here today after re-
siding near here 79 years. He never
had been i'll and never had a doctor
bill. His good health slogan was
early to bed and early to rise" He
is survived by p prard rdchildren ard
s. great grandchildren
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
10000 Cigar Makers of
Manila Strike at Wage Cut

Manila, March 24.--More than 10,-
200 cigar makers struck here today
as a protest against 20 per cent
reduction in wages which was put
into effect. Twenty-three factories
were affected ,-,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
Farmers Lose $35,OOO,OOO
From Hog Cholera in Year

Washington. March 24.-Farmers
of the United States lost about $685.
U00,000 last year as result of hog
cholera, the Department of Agricul-
ture estimated in calling the attention
of producers to the necessity of vac
cinating without delay hogs exposed
to this disease.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
Official of Santa Fe Lines
Found Dead in Pullman Berth

Galveston, March IA. {. Toll
bert, secretary and treasurer of the
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe rail-
way, was found dead i'll his berth on
a Santa Fe train in Houston early
today. He had been with the Santa
Fc lines for more than so years.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
Hooper Youth Dies From
Effects of Swallowing I've

Fremont, Neb., Mach 2t.-(Spe-
cial) : Harold, 9, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Stcrenberg of Hooper,
died at the family home from
poisoning. He mistook lye for some
thing else and drank quantity di-
luted in water.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
Woman Given Office in
British Columbia Cabinet

Victoria, B. G., March 24.-Mrs.
Ralph Smith of Vancouver. B. c..
was sworn in today as minister with
out portfolio in the British Colum-
bia legislature. She is the first
woman to hold office in the provin-
Cial government.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-25
The Weather

Forecast.
Friday fair; not much change in
temperature. ...