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Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07
Italians Evacuate
Town In Silesia
Under Poles Fire
British Commander Appeals
to Allied Commission for
Reinforcements in PIebis.
cite Zone.

OPEN. Silesia, May 6.-(By The
Associated ss)-Two hundred
Italian soldiers commanded by Col
onel Bond of the British army evacu-
ated Gross Strehlitz, little over 20
miles southeast of this city, last
night At that time the town was
under artillery fire from Polish in
surgents. In making his report to
the allied commission here Colonel
Bond urged the necessity of sending
reinforcement. The French off
cials here declared they were unable
to furnish more soldiers, saying they
were short of men everywhere in
the plebiscite zone.
Fighting Continues.
The Poles are reported to be in
possession of the entire eastern sec
ton of Silesia as far north as Rosen-
berg. Fighting is still going on at
Rybnik, in southern Silesia.
Organization of civilian police to
the number of 5000 to reinforce en-
tente troops is' contemplated here.
These police would be upper .Silesian
Germans, it is indicated.
When copy of the proclamation
issued by Adelbert Korfanty, in
which he declared himself governor
of upper Silesia, reached the inter-
allied commission here a French Of
ficial said:
''Korfanty is now a rebel and
should we apprehend him, he will
be so treated"
Leader Reported Arrested.
Warsaw, May 6.-(By The Asso-
ciated Press.)-Unconfirmed re-
ports from Sosnowski early today
say that Adelbert Korfanty, former
Polish plebiscite commissioner in
upper Silesia, who has proclaimed
himself leader of the Polish insur-
gents in that territory, has been ar
rested by the interallied plebiscite
commission, together with his entire
staff. -.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07
Communists Fight
Soldiers In Paris

Paris, May 6,-(By The .Asso-
ciated Press. The communists arc
conducting an active campaign
against mobilization, which resulted
in four street battles during the
night between communists and
mounted guards. A number of SOL
diers and police were wounded by
revolver shots, rocks and bottles dur
ing the fighting. Many arrests have
been made.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07
CT mbia River Salmon
u Fishermen Break Strike

Cathlamet, Wash, May 6.-The
first break in the strike of salmon
fishermen on the Columbia river
came here yesterday when a mass
meeting of several hundred ihermen
voted to accept the offer made by the
fish companies of 9 cents a pound
for Chinook salmon, and to start
work Immediately.
The mems action affects several
fishing stations on the Columbia
river from Puget Island to Altoona.
Owing to the differences compara-
lively little gear has been in the
water since the season opened May !.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07
Girls Clothing
Burns; Injuries
May Prove Fatal
Small Child Enveloped il
Flames When She Tries to
Throw Newspaper on
Blazing Rubbish.

Sarah Ontman, S-year- daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip Ont
man, 4508 South Twenty-sixt
street, was probably fatally burned
yesterday afternoon about 4, when
her clothing caught fire from a
blazing rubbish heap in the rear OF
the home of John Duffy, 242l X
street.
While on her way home from the
Central school the little girl stop
ped to watch the fire at the Duffy
home and she picked up a big sheet
of newspaper to throw on the burn
ing rubbish pile. The paper burst
into flames, setting her dress on
fire.
Enveloped by Flames.
The flames, famed by the wind,
soon enveloped the girl. Mrs. Duffy
thrcw the girl to the ground and
rolled her over in the dirt, smother
ing the blaze, but not until after
serious burns had been inflicted on
the abdomen, the left arm and both
legs.
!. The girl was rushed to a nearby
drug store and oil rubbed on the
wounds until Police Surgeon J. A..
Young arrived, who after giving
first aid, had the little victim re-
moved to the St. Joseph hospital,
where an examination showed Sc
we're burns on the left leg, which
the attending physicians say may
prove fatal if blood poison should
develop, which is feared.
Bears Pain Bravely.
Like little Spartan, the child did
not whimper, neither was there a
tear in her eyes, as the police sur-
geon bathed her wounds with sootf-
ing oil and lotions.
Il guess I'm pretty well Scared UP,
but please be careful and don't scare
my mother when you tell her about
the accident" said Sarah. "Just tell
her it doesn't amount to much and
that | will be all right in few days.
l hate to miss school and l hope the
other kids have a good time and
don't worry about me and | hope
the teacher won't get mad at me
for not coming to school." :"
She smiled sweetly as she was
carried to the hospital ambulance
by John Jackman, patrol wagon
sergeant and Police Chauffeur Lee
Fleming.
The victim of the accident is the
youngest of seven children of Mr..
and Mrs. Phillip Ontman, pioneer
residents of the South Side.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07
Ebersiein's Resignation
Surprise to Dean Ringer

1T was news 10 me-" said Police
Commissioner Ringer, commenting
on the resignation of Marshall Eber-
stein. chief of police, Thursday. He
did not tell me he intended 10 re-
sign"
Ringer said he did not know why
Eberstein rendered his resignation
to Mayor-elect Dahlnlan.
II guess he thought they would
want to know first" he said.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07
Japan and Germany Fight
For Control of Narcotics

New York, May 6.--Carleton Sim.
mons, special deputy police commits
sioner, charged today that Japan and
Germany were waging contest for
worldwide control of narcotics.
Addressing the national police chief
members, Mr.. Simmons, in COM
mand OF the local narcotic division,
asserted that not only is Japan man
ufacturing drugs on a vast scale, but
some of its merchants were import
ing narcotics from the United States
only to smuggle them back into this
country and China at large profits.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07
Chevrolet Prices Are
Reduced Over 81 Per Cent

The Chevrolet Motor company an
nounced yesterday price reductions
of approximately Fl per cent. This
they say will make their car the
cheapest equipped car on the market.
Their 400 model will list at $645, a
reduction of $175. The roadster was
reduced $l60, making it $685.. The
sedan is listed at $1,l95, a reduction
of $3.50, and the coupe at $l,l50, a
reduction of $l70. The light deliv-
cry wagon was reduced $l75 to sell
at $645. The reduction will be ef-
fectiye Nav 7.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07
Body Of Teacher is
Found Hanging to Tree

Chicago, May ,6.-Business houses
have been closed and the entire
countryside of the little town of Mel
len, Wis, has been searching for
Miss Ethel Gavin, "a, teacher in
the public school of the town.
Yesterday afternoon her body was
found hanging from tree in wood
or the outskirts of the village. No
clue could be obtained to explain the
apparent suicide.
Miss Gavin's home was in Glen
coe, Chicago suburb.
1t was when she failed to appear
for her classes Tuesday morning that
the hunt began.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07
I. S. Sub Chasers to Go to
Baltimore in Shin Strike

Baltimore, Md, May 6.-Three
submarine chasers attached to the
Naval academy at Annapolis today
were in readiness to sail for Balti-
more to meet any eventuality that
might arise from the marine workers
strike at this: port All three boats
mount machine gun on deck and
each contains a crew of 20 men.
w. w. Tingle, director of opera
tions Of the shipping board here, who
had asked for government protec-
ton, declared local police protcc-
ton inadequate because of lack of
men.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07
Funeral Services Held
For Los Angeles Publisher

Los Angeles, May 6.-FuneraI
services were held here for NJ. F.
lhmsen, publisher OF the Los Ange-
les Examiner, who died Wednesday.
The Elks lodge conducted serv-
ices at an undertaking establishment
and later at St. Basils church. Bishop
Cantwell of the Catholic diocese of
Monterey and Los Angeles, admins
tered the last rites of the church.
Many of the most prominent men
of Southern California acted as hon
orary pallbesrers. The services were
largely attended. Burial was in Cal
vary cemetery.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07
Father of Nine Children
Shoots Self While Asleep

St. Louis, May 6.-William O.
Orth, 49, carpenter, shot and killed
himself today. In deathbed state
ment he is said to have declared he
committed the act while asleep.
Don't look on me as suicide" "
he is reported to have said. II must
have got up in my sleep and shot
myself"
Mr.. Orth was the father OF nine
children. =.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07
Bank President Arrested

Baltimore, May o.. V. Laurence
Harris, said to be the president OF
the Bankers Security company with
offices here, was arrested for the
Los Angeles police on charges of
obtaining money by false representa-
ton. 1t is alleged that he sold
worthless stocks to a number oil
women inv Los Angeles !.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07
Vienna Editor Dies

Vienna, May 6.-Alfred H. Fried,
publisher and editor, who i'll 1911
was Nobel peace prize winner, died
here today. He founded the Ger
man peace society and published nu-
merous books on the peace ques-
ton In 1907-08 he visited the United
States. He was 81 years old :
Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07
New Bedford Teachers
Must Not Use Cosmetics

New Bedford, Mass, May 6.-The
use OF cosmetics by teachers in the
public schools was forbidden in an
order issued today by Superintendent
Allen p. Keith The order also de-
cried shortened skirts, but left their
length to the teachers discretion.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07
Mrs. Bergdoll to Receive
Court Sentence on Nav Is

Philadelphia, May 6.-Mrs. Emma
Bergdoll and four Others found
guilty of aiding Grover and Erwin
Bergdoll to desert from the army,
will be sentenced May IS.
They were due to be sentenced
today by Judge Dickinson, who
ordered postponement on account
of the illness of United States At
torney McAvoy.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07

Growers Ask Permission
To DESTROY Onion Crop

Lodi, Cal, May 6. - Owners Of
5000 sacks of onions in storage here
asked the city for permission to
dump them on the city dump grounds
on the Mokelumne river. They said
there is no market for the onions,
which, it is understood, cost SIPS a
sack. The selling price is 10 cents
a sack, with the sack thrown in.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07
Indian Woman Wins Suit
Involving ST. 500. 900 in Land

Tulsa, Okl., May 6.-Judge Owen
in district court here today ruled
in favor of Mary Partridge, Indian
woman, in her suit to recover Croshie
Heights, one of the most exclusive
residential sections of this city, in
volving about $l,500,000. More than
100 property owners arc defendants
in the suit.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07
Priests Fire on Official

Rome, May 6.-Whilc leading
national democratic procession in the
town OF San Bartolomeo in Galdo,
northeast of Naples, yesterday, I'm
der Secretary OF State Bianchi was
fred upon by two priests. Great con-
fusion followed the incident, but the
police managed to establish order.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07
Norris WouldUse War
Loan Interest for Bonus

Washington, May 6.-Use of in
terest on war loans to pay bonuses
to former service men was proposed
in an amendment to the soldier
bonus bill introduced today by Sem
ator Norris, republican, Nebraska.
1t would direct the immediate col
lection of interest now due. estimat-
ed at approximately $50,000,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07
Midland Packing Company
Receiver Resigns POst

Sioux City, Ia, May 6.-Federa.
Judge James D. Elliott of Sioux
Falls, S. D., has accepted the resig-
nation of J. A. Johnson as receiver
for the Midland Packing company.
The resignation is part OF a general
plan to reduce the expenses of the
receiyership.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07
Rediscount Rates in eth
Reserve District Reduced

Chicago, May 6.-The rediscount
rate on commercial paper was re-
duced from 7 per cent to 6H per
cent by the Chicago Federal Re-
serve bank for the Seventh reserve
district.
The rate on bankers acceptances
and on loans secured by government
securities remains the same.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07
Youth Ends Own Life When
Reprimanded by Father

Waterloo, Ia, May 6.-Arthur
Sherrer, Is, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Sherrer, residing near Win
throp. hanged himself in barn at
his home following a reprimand by
his father for arriving home from
school later than usual.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07
Nonpartisan League Calls
Off Meeting in Beatrice

Beatrice, Neb., May 6.-(Special.)
The Nonpartisan league has called
off its meeting to have been held here
Saturday evening, but will hold a
business session in the afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07
K. c. Man Nominated
Porto Rico Governor

Washington, May 6.--E. Mont
Rely, a Kansas City business man,
was nominated by President Hard
ing today to be governor Of Porto
Rico.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07
The Weather
Forecast.

Forecast.
Probably showers Saturday, slight
y warmer.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-05-07
.Tail-Spin
is Fatal to
Stunt Flyer
Edward Gardner of Lincoln
Dies of Injuries Received
In Crash at Hol-
drcge Carnival.
Accident Seen By Wife

. Lincoln, May 6.-Edward Gard
ner, the aviator injured when his
airplane was wrecked at Holdrege
yesterday, died early today in Lin
coin hospital. He. was brought to
Lincoln at midnight.
Gardner fell following an exhibi-
ton of spectacular acrobatc stunts
during the air carnival at Holdrege
yesterday.
He had just dropped 1000 feet in
tail spin. As he came out OF the
spin he lost control apparently and
his ship plunged $50 feet to the
ground.
He suffered broken collar bone
and internal injuries. His plane was
wrecked.
Wife Sees Fall.
Physicians at first did not believe
his injuries would be fatal. Later,
however, it was seen he was criti-
cally injured and he was rushed to
Lincoln.
Gardner's wife Vas in the crowd
OF spectators watching Gardner
when he fell.
Gardner is said to have carried the
first mail by airplane between New
York and Chicago. During the war
he was an instructor at Kelly held,
Love field and Rantoul, Ill. He
came to Lincoln about Is months
ago and was employed as flyer by
a local aircraft company.
In yesterdays fatal fight Gardner
is said to have failed to recover his
plane in making a tail spin and
crashed to the ground. Gardner was
32 years of age. His mother and
sister live at Joliet, III.
Elsie Allen of Grand Island, Ne
braska's only aviatrix, damaged her
machine slightly in making a land.
ing at Holdrege. Her ship nosed
over, but Elsie was not injured.
More than 10000 persons saw yes.
terday's exhibitions. Pilot Smith OF
Grand Island flew to Holdrege ac-
companied by his wife and monkey.
Two army planes from Fort Crook
took part i'll yesterdays flying.
In Air Mail Service.
William |. Votaw, manager of the
Omaha air mail field, said Gardner
was in the air mail service flying
between Cleveland and Bellefonte,
Pa. He went on that division when
t was established, he said,
Gardner was in Omaha last week,
Votaw said. He flew here in his
machine.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-04-08

tain air outside the cave acted as an
immediate tonic and I felt new life
and new courage coursing through me.
Pausing upon the brink of the ledge
upbraided myself for what now
seemed to me wholly unwarranted ap-
prehension. My better judgment, when
permitted the direction of clear and
logical reasoning. convinced me that
the noises had heard must have re-
suited from purely natural and harm
less causes; probably the conforma-
ton of the cave was such that slight
breeze had caused the sounds l heard.
As l stood meditating. 1 turned my
gaze to the heavens, where the myriad
stars formed a gorgeous and fitting
canopy for the wonders Of the earthly
scene. Ny attention was quickly
riveted by large red star close to
the horizon. AS gazed upon It felt
a spell of overpowering fascination
It was Mars, the god of war. and for
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-04-08
CHAPTER II.
My Advent on Mars.

I opened my eyes upon a strange
and weird landscape. I knew that I
was on Mars; not once did l question
either my sanity or my wakefulness.
1t was midday, the sun was shining
full upon me and the heat of it was
rather intense upon my naked body.
yet no greater than would have been
true under similar conditions on an
Arizona desert.
A little to my left, perhaps a hun.
dred yards, appeared low, walled
enclosure about four feet in height.
No water. and no other vegetation
than moss was in evidence, and as /
was somewhat thirsty I determined to
do little exploring.
Springing to my feet l received my
first Marian surprise, for the effort,
which on Earth would have brought
me standing upright. carried me into
the Marian air to the height of about
three yards. / alighted softly upon
the ground. however, without appre-
ciable shock or jar. Now commenced
a series of evoiutions which even then
seemed ludicrous In the extreme. My
muscles, perfectly attuned and accus-
toned to the force of gravity on
Earth, played the mischief with me in
attempting for the first time to cope
with the lesser gravltation and lower
air pressure on Mars.
1 was determined, however, to e1-
plore the low structure which was the
only evidence of habitation in sight,
and so hit upon the unique plan of
reverting to first principles In locomo-
ton, creeping. / did fairly well at
this and In few moments had
reached the low, encircling wall of the
enclosure. l cautiously gained my fee.
and peered over the top upon the
strangest sight 1t had ever been given
me to see.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-04-08

earth, for this baby is now four month,
old and n healthier baby you would not
want. am sending you a picture of
her: Everybody says, That is some
healthy looking baby You have nv
consent to show this letter. Mrs. 6.
w. BENZ, 131 Bird Ave-, Altoona, Pa.
No woman can realize the joy and
happiness this healthy babe brought
into the home of Mrs. Benz, unless they
have had like experience.
Every woman who suffers from any
ailments peculiar to her sex, as indica-
ted by backaches,. headaches, bearing
down pains, irregularities, nervousness
and the blues" should not rest until
they have given Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound trial.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-04-08

the yells of the pursuing savages sud-
denly grow fainter and fainter far Off
to my left
1 drew rein on little level promon-
tory overlooking the trail below and
to my left, and saw the party of pur-
suing savages disappearing around the
point of neighboring peak.
/ knew the Indians would soon dis
cover that they were on the wrong
trail and that the search for me would
he renewed in the right direction as
soon as they located my tracks.
had followed the trail for perhaps
hundred yards when sharp turn to
the right brought me to the mouth of
large cave. The opening was about
four feet in height and three to four
feet wide. and at this opening the trail
ended.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-04-08
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never
Suspect 1t
Applicants for Insurance Often
Rejected.

Judging from reports from druggists
who are constantly in direct touch with
the public, there is one preparation that
has been very successful in overcoming
these conditions. The mild and healing
influence of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root 10
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for
its remarkable record of success.
An examining physician for one of tbs
prominent Life Insurance Companies, in
an interview on the subject, made the as
tonishing statement that one reason why
20 many applicants for insurance are TO
jected is because kidney trouble il 90
common to the American people, and ths
large majority Of those whose spplics-
tions are declined do not even suspect
that they have the disease. It Is on sale
at all drug stores in bottles Of two sises,
medium and large.
However. if you wish first to test Thu
great preparation send ten cents TO DR..
Kilmer 4 Co., Binghamton, N. Y. for .
sample b,ttle. When writing BE- sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-04-08


I was positive now that the trailers
were Apaches and that they wished to
capture Powell alive for the fendish
pleasure of the torture, SO / urged my
horse onward at a most dangerous
pace, hoping against hope that would
catch up with the red rascals before
they attacked him.
had forged ahead for perhaps q
mile or more, and had passed through
q narrow. overhanging gorge Just be-
fore entering suddenly upon the table
land. and the sight which met my eyes
filled me with CONSERVATION and dis
may.
The little stretch of level land was
white with Indian tepees, and there
were probably half a thousand red
warriors clustered around some OBJ
ject near the center of the camp.
was. of course. positive that Powell
was the attraction, but whether
thought or acted first / do not know,
but within an instant from the mo-
ment the scene broke upon my view
had whipped out my revo,vers and
was charging down upon the entire
army OF warriors, shooting rapidly.
and whooplng at the top of my lungs
single handed, l could not have pur-
sueu oetter tactlcs' Tor the red men,
convinced ny suuoeh surprise mat not
iess 'han regiment OF regulars was
upon them, turned and fed In every
direction for their bows, arrows and
rifles.
nc we" wnich tneir hurried rout-
lns oiscioseu hiieu me WIN appreneh-
sion ana win rage. onder the clear
.ays vi the ARIZONA moon lay POWELL
10y uy ois'i,ns WIN lhe d,
80 u n I'M, ne was az
" .oiu ~. uut oe eon
,,,n eeu ~. anu yee "ouiu naue saeeu
80 ~ ,.o - .a .',e,l, a. .n1 nans
VIC Apas"eS 'S quey no "ouiu
-. i'"'
n,a,
-. e'ose az nm eaen.u uo W.
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.',., oe'' ue" MN up acioee tne
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-04-08
Yukon Riches.

1t is estimated that In the last
35 years, that is since the discovery
of gold in the Yukon, S200,OoO,0OO of
the precious metal has been recovered
and 1t is predicted that within the
next quarter of century another
$200,000,000 Will be given to the world
in the form of silver from the Mayo.
area where there are indications Of
rich finds.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-04-08

compound has done
for me. We have
h ad six children
die almost at birth.
From one hour to
nineteen days Is all
they have lived Al
/ was going to have
another, I took .
dozen bottles of your
Vege table Com
pound and ! can say
that it is the great
aaf al;n;-
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-04-08

me, the fighting man, 1t had always
held the power of irresistible enchant-
ment- AS I gazed at 1t on that far
gone night 1t seemed to call across
the unthinkable void, to lure me to 1t,
to draw me as the lodestone attracts
particle of iron.
My longing was beyond the power
of opposition; l closed my eyes,
stretched out my arms toward the god
of my vocation and felt myself drawn
with the suddenness of thought
through the trackless immensely Of
space. There was an instant Of ex-
treme cold and utter darkness.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-04-08
JOHN CARTER is TRANSLATED TO MARS

a. the ornaments adjusted her beautiful
he collar Of gold the hands Than Kosis raised
longspord above head and NTH the heavy shattered
glass Of the great wndow and sprcng tho midst Of the anished
asmbge With bound the of the platform beside
Than Kos and he stood ripsted ih surprise brought my
ongod dorm the golden chain that would haze bound Deah
Tho,is another.
and story
we'll fighting
John Carter u. s. A,
The a.thor7 None other Edgar
"Tsrz.n of the Apes" Thats enough
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-04-08
His Step.

Fond Father-Before l consent to
the marriage, must know this young
mans qualifications. Now, has he
great strength, endurance? Can he
keep on his feet despite eItanglIng In
fiuences? Has he balance. poise7
Fanette-Oh, yes, daddyl Reggie
fox trots divinely Life.
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-04-08
JOY BROUGHT
into HOME
By Lydia E Pinkham's Vese-
table Compound, Restoring
Mrs. Benz to Health

Altoona, PAT am writing to tell
you what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vepetable,
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-04-08

SIS FOR IDEAS. PhotopIay Plots accepted
any form; revised. criticised, copyriEhfso
marketed Advice free. Universal scenario
Elbert County tribune and Elbert County banner., 1921-04-08

True martyrdom lets somebody else
advertise it.