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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
Illinois Senator
Attacks Proposal
ToContol Packers

Washington, Jan. offending
legislation for regulation of the meat
industry was attacked in the senate
BY Senator Sherman, republican. Hi
nois, who said the agricultural corn !.
mittee substitute for the Kenyon
Kendrick bill would wreck the pack
ing industry. The senate will vote
on the bill Monday.
"If the packers have grown to
large proportions, it is no more than
any other industry has done when
operated on a scale profitable to
themselves and to the country" Sen
ator Sherman said, in relating mo-
nopolistic charges against the
packers.
"Our British cousins who have
come to think commercially that the
world is theirs have led IN these at
tacks," the senator said, because OF
the position Of Jamaica. a British
possession, in the banana producing
field"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
IRlAiinl In =,
control OF
U. S. Ships
Senator Jones Declares Eng.
lish Government Actually
Operates international
Mercantile Vessels.
Is Bound by Agreement
BY The Associated Press.

Washington, Jan. 20.-Charges that
the International Mercantile Marine
company, an American-shipping COM
pany, now controlling the operation
of approximately 40 vessels leased
from the shipping board, is bound
by an, agreement entered into with
the British government i'll 1908 to
pursue mo policy injurious to the IN
tercsts OF the British mercantile ma
rine or of British trade" were made
here today by Senator Wesley S.
Jones of Washington, author of the
merchant marine act.
Parts OF the text of the alleged
agreement entered irto for period of
20 years, we're read by Senator Jones
in an address before the annual con-
vention OF the National Merchant
Marine association, in which the SEN
ator made sweeping charges of at
tenpts by British Interests, support
cdr he said, by certain American in
terests, to destroy the American mer-
chant marine.
British Are in Control.
The agreement, as quoted by Sen
ator Jones, reserved the right Of ter
mination by the British government
in event of the pursuance of any
policy injurious to the British mer-
camille marine and left the final de-
cision lin case of any difference as
to this agreement or any dispute
arising hereunder" to the "lcrd high
chancellor OF Great Britain. Pro-
vision is made fot continuance of the
agreement after the 20-year period,
Subject to notice of FIVE years on
either side"
AS result OF this agreement, SEN
ator Jones said, the steamship lines
owned by the International Mercan-
tile Marine company as well as the
leased shipping board vessels now
under its control are actually op-
Grated in the interest of the British
government and British trade sub
ject to the terms of the contract"
U. s. Agents Oppose.
In support OF his charges that
American interests were aiding in
the British campaign against Ameri-
can shipping, Senator Jones declared
an agent of the shipping board in
New York City, who, he said, was a
former employe of the International
Mercantile Marine company. had OPP
posed the establishment of an Amer
lean shipping line between New York
and England, and admitted that his
reason for doing so was that til
would "injure the business of Brit
ish fines from New York"
"The excerpts quoted from the
{Turn to Page Two, Column Four.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
National Grain Board
Proposed by Hoover

Washington, Jan. 20.-Appoint-
ment of a national board of ex-
perts, with regulatory powers to i'm
prove marketing conditions, was
suggested by Herbert Hoover, ap-
pearing before the house agriculture
committee, which is. holding hear
ings on bills to restrict speculation
on grain and cotton exchanges.
One function of such a board, he
said. would be to provide regulations
so that the farmers could store his
grain at any country elevator and
obtain a recognized warehouse re-
ceipt that would open to him new
credit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
Hearing 10 Fix
Traction Fare
Expected Soon
Street Railway Manager As
serts That Company Does
Not Sanction Rate Raise
Or Wage Decrease.

A hearing to determine permas
nent rate of fare for the Omaha \
Council Bluffs Street Railway COM
pany probably wifi be held by the
state railway commission within the
next 6G days, r. A. ucssfer, gen
eral manager of the company. an
Rounced yesterday,
Since the temporary increase fror,
S to Ga and 7-cent fare was granted
by the commission in August. 1912,
the traction company has been busy
preparing a physical valuation of its
property. This valuation will be
ready to submit to the railway COM
mission within two months and Will
make possible a hearing to dete--
mine a permanent rate of fare.
Wants No Fare Increase.
Although Manager Lenss!er as
serted yesterday that the present
temporary fare was no; sufficient. he
was emphatic in declaring the com.
pany preferred any method to ar
rive at a satisfactory basis OF opera
ton other than all increase in fares
Burdens which are not directly
in the sportation lire. but which
rest on the company--sueh as thu
paving OF streets between the rails
could be remedied,", said Manager
Leussler. "The removal Of such
burdens might make profitable oper-
alton possible without All increase
over the present temporary fare"
No Decline in Coal Prices.
Asked if the tendency toward
price declines in commodities might
not affect the situation, Manager
Leussler said the price of steam coal,
most important item in operation
of the road. had not dropped as yet
If marked decline should occur in
commodities the commission is al
ways in a position to alter the rae
of fare, he added.
Manager Leussler said no de-
crease in the wages of employees had
been contemplated. He reiterated
his statement, however, that some
increased revenue or reduction of
expense must be made or, "like many
other companies in the country, the
Omaha company will be turned over
to board of receivers"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
Manufacturer Defends
Open Shop Movement

Chicago. Jan. 3O.-The open shop
is the only true American standard
in which no one receives special
privileges and all have an equal
chance, declared S. c. Mason, presi-
dent of the National Association of
Manufacturers, before meeting of
the members of the association. Mr..
Mason emphasized that the associa-
ton had favored the open shop for
years.
"We must do all in our power
to quell the spirit of discomfort that
rests on the country" he said. Con-
gress can do much by removing the
government shackles on private
business We must meet organized
labor with our organization"
Mr.. Mason advocated the abolish
ment of excess profit tax and said
that the seamen's bill was essential.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
Howell Speaks
AT State Forum
OF 1'.l n. P, League
Omaha Man Outlines Stste
Water Plant Plan and Urges
Passage of House
Roll No. l,

Lincoln, JAM 20.-(Special Tele-
gram m.)-R. B. Howell. republican
rational committeeman. addressed
Non-partisan leaguers tonight at
their state forum and outlined hi.
state water plant plan.
He discussed house roll No. l,
his bill which would throw the
power of calling a special cleo
ton for municipal lighting system
to the Metropolitan Water district
board, declaring that the enactment
OF this bit OF legislation is a neccs-
sary step in tie waterway project.
The first thing needed is a marke.
which would be established through
our proposed metropolitan plant III
Omaha" Mr.. Howell declared.
Mr.. Howell declared that at the
time he accepted an invitation to
speak he did not know it was a Non
partisan league meeting.
A. H. Bigelow, Omaha, scored the
Kansas industrial court before the
forum. The nonpartisans went on
record against any industrial court
bill which may be introduced at this
session
The kas.ers in their forum have
endorsed the following measures:
Wide open primary law, which,
in the event the legislature rejects
the plan, shall be submitted to, a
referendum by the people.
Opposition to a proposed bill
which would force farmers, as we'll
as townspeople, to register their
party affiliations.
Tax exemption on farm improve
ments.
A reasonable tax exemption on
town dwellings,.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
Move Made to Stimulate
Trade With South America

Washington, Jan. 20.-D. S. Bull
lock, newly appointed agricultural
trade commissioner in Argentina.
has sailed for Buenos Aires to open
an office devoted to stimulating the
South American market for pure
bred live stock from the United
States.
The Department of Agricultural an
nounced that representative might
shortly be sent to Australia and an
other to Russia as soon as trade with
that country is re-established
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
Life -Termer Seeks
Release From Prison

Des Moincs, Ia, Jan. 2o.-(Spc-
cial. .)-Ernest Rathbun, convicted
for assault at Ida Grove, after a SEN
sational trial, three years ego, and
now under life sentence at the Ana
mosa penitentiary, applied tor writ
of habeas corpus today to secure his
release, according to a telegram to
the attorney general.
Hearing will be held Saturday
morning at IL in Marion, Linn
county. The Rathbun case attracted
wide attention two years ago, when
Governor Harding issued pardon,
which was later revoked after wave
of protest over the state. The pres
ent action is believed to be based
OH the claim that a pardon once
granted cannot be revoked.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
Charges Against Spanish
Crandee" Are Dismissed

Madison, Wis, Jan. 20.-The
charge of larceny preferred against
Pierre P. Auther. who eloped with
Mrs. Philip NJ. Frenzen two weeks
ago, was dismissed ON motion OF Dis
trict Attorney T. G. Lewis, who told
the court that in view OF the testi-
mony given by the plaintiff, the
state could not successfully prose-
cute Auther. Mrs. Authcr and
Mrs. Franzen attended the trial.
Franzen served divorce papers on
his wife. 1t was understood tha,
she would not contest the case.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
Increase in Lumber
Prices Is Predicted

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 20.-De-
claring that the price OF lumber is
not high and that it will go higher
before coming down. r. R. Good
man of Marinette, Wis, chairman
of the economic committee of the
National Lumber Manufactvrers' as
sociation, spoke on the timber sup
ply and prices at the Yale forest
school.
THE price of lumber will be lower
only on short reactions and its trend
in the commodity scale is slowly
upward" he said. This means .
continuously better utilization of our
forests, a higher appreciation OF
lumber's real value, more judicious
use and careful preservation of it. 1t
also means an awakening OF the pub
lice interest in forestry"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
u. S. Plans
Showdown
Japan
Senate Foreign Relations Com
mittec to Take Hand in Clash
Over Cable Concessions in
Pacific Ocean.
To Probe Shantung Row
By ARTHUR SEARS HENNING
lhtra IN Tpihu n n mn ha R~a r An xed vyirs

By ARTHUR SEARS HENNING
Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire
Washington, Jan. 20.-Thc clash
between the interests of the United
States and Japan in the Pacific ocean
has reached such apass that the SEN
ate committee on foreign relations
decided today to take hand in the
matter.
As the first step the committee
will cndeavor to learn the details OF
the agreements entered into at Paris
respecting the disposition of the
former German cables in the Pacific,
the cable station Island of Yap and
the other former German islands
north of the equator, over which
Japan has been given league OF
nations mandate.
The inquiry is likely to go into the
question OF Shantung, which Japan
so far has failed to restore to China,
and the occupation of Vladivostok
and other parts of Manchuria by the
japanese.
Senator Lodge, chairman of the
committee, had a conference this
afternoon with Acting Secretary of
State Davis, who it was stated. will
appear before the committee next
Tuesday to furnish Paris peace con-
ference documents and such infor-
nation as the senator's desire.
Wilson Consents to Move.
1t is understood President Wilson
has been advised of the purpose OF
the inquiry and has consented to the
disclosure to the committee of the
peace conference secrets bearing on
the situation.
Whether the committee will be
able to obtain the navy general
boards recommendations to Mr..
Wilson warning him of the strategic
mistake of allowing japan to get
possession of the German islands in
the North Pacific, enveloping Guam
and screening the Philippines, re-
mains to be seen. This is care
fully guarded report which the presi-
dent ignored in consenting to the
award of the mandate for these
islands to Japan and on which the
committee failed to get any light
when it interviewed the president at
the White House in August, 1919.
All MIR. Wilson would say on that
occasion was that he had made
reservation in regard to Yap and had
obtained an oral agreement that this.
cable and radio center should be.
disposed Of by the, communications
conference, which now Is endeavor-I
inx to settle the controversy over
possession of the former German
cables IN the Atlantic ard the Pa
cifc.
Takes Stubborn Attitude.
Japan has adopted a stubborn at
titude in the communications con-
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
Peggy Marsh, Famous
English Actress, "

New York, Jan. 20.-Thc II! q
of Peggy Marsh, English act' sS
Albert J.. Johnson of New York
nephew OF the late Tom L. Johnson
mayor OF Cleveland, O., at Green
wich, Conn, on January 5 became
known here today. The ceremony
was performed by Justice of the
Peace Albert Meade.
The bride is confined. in a sani-
tarium here, where she recently un-
derwent an operation for appendi-
citis.
The actress came to this country a
few weeks ago and announced she
would institute legal proceedings to
obtain part of the 'iortune OF the late
Henry Field, II, OF Chicago, on be-
half of her 4-year-old son, Henry
Anthony Marsh.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
Nickel Cigar Doomed
Unless Tariff Is Cut

Washington, Jan. 20.-Thc old
time Scent cigar, once hailed by
Vice President Marshall as the ma
tons crying need in its return to
normal, is gone unless tariff and
tax levies on tobacco drop, manu-
facturers and importers told the
house tariff trainers. The gloomy
forecast emerged from smoke
screen arising from samples brought
by the tobacco men.
Witnesses asked for a reduction
of the Is per cent advalorem duty on
Sumatra wrappers in order that
cigar prices might go down in keep
ing with the trend of the times.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
Allied Experts Complete
Report on ReparatiOns

Paris, Jan. 20.-Fhe allied experts
on rcparations have completed a re-
port which will be presented to the
allied governments interested. 1t is
understood that the experts recon-
mend that the final determination OF
the total amount of rcparations
Germany must pay shall not be post
poned beyond May |, the date fixed
by the treaty of Vervailles.
1t is suggested that meanwhile a
provisional arrangement might be
advisable under which Germany
would be called OH to make a definite
payment of five annual installments
OF 5,000,000,000 marks gold each,
in money and kind
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
Wilson to Fill Places on
Financial Corporation

Washington, Jan. 20.--Prcsiden,
Wilson probably will make appoint
ments to fill the two vacancies on
the board of directors of the war
finance corporation, if suitable men
can be found who are available, Sec
retary Houston said.
Several men have been under con-
sideration, the secretary added, but
so far those that have met the re-
quirements have not been available
The present board has legal quor-
um and is ready for business, he ex-
planned, but it has been thought ad-
visable that full board should take
control,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
Midwest Shippers Urge
WATERWAYS Improvement

Washington, Jan. 2O.-Improve-
ment of the Mississippi, Ohio and
Missouri rivers to insure year-round
navigation between Minneapolis, st.
Paul, ST, Louis, Pittsburgh and
Kansas City was urged before the
house rivers and harbors committee
by a delegation OF shippers and
barge line operators. The improve
mcuts. it is estimated. would cost
S60, ,000, 900,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
Military Funeral Held
1 for American Officer
Killed at Vladivostok

Vladvostok. Jan. 20.-A military
funeral for Lieut.. w. H. Langdon.
United States navy. was held today
a. the Y. M. c. A. building. close to
the dock where the United States
cruiser Albany, of which he was the
chief engineer. is moored. The Rus
sian and foreign military officials
and the civilian authorities attended.
General Oi. the Japanese military
commander. was present.
The coffin was covered with
wreaths. 1t was takeH alongside the
Albany. mounted OH a gun carriage.
A salute in honor of the dead man
was fired. After this big flag was
lowered, cutting off the view Of the
public.
Langdon was shot recently by a
Japanese sentry.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
Mississippi Man Charged
With Murder of His Wife

Aberdeen, Miss, Jan. 20.-W. A..
Thweatt, planter, was arrested on
a warrant charging murder in con-
nection with the death of his wife.
who perished in FIRE that destroyed
their home December f. A coroner's
jury found Mrs. Thweatt was in
sured for $4,000. payable to her
husband, and that when he was
awakened by smoke, he dressed and
packed some OF his belongings be-
fore going for water to fight the
flames.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
Defendants in Des Moines
Packing Case Acquitted

Des Moincs. Ia, Jan. 20.-A YER
dict for the defendants was directed
in the case of Wooif Teitel, Garry
Haynes and Sam Landswick,
charged with conspiracy in connee-
ton with the sale of capital stock
of the Associated Packing company.
by Judge Thompson OF the Poll
district court TODAY.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
Moscow Internationale
Urges Boycott on Spain

London. Jan, 20-Thc executive
body OF the third internationale OF
Moscow has addressed an appeal to
all workers asking them to boycott
Spanish products, says a wireless.
The. appeal is made, the dispatch
adds, owing to the manner in which
Spanish workers 'are being perse-
cuted."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
Court Hits Drv Law

Richmond. Va. Jan. 20.-The Vir-
ginia supreme court overruled con-
tentions of counsel for Edward Al
len OF Newport News, that the Vol
stead prohibition enforcement act
SUPERSEDED state prohibition laws
and therefore the state courts were
without authority to enforce state
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
Kansas Bank Closed

Coffeyville, Kan, Jan. 20. = The
Peoples State bank of this city
closed today. State Bank Commits
sioner Walter Wilson said the
banks cash reserve was too low to
permit OF its continuing in business.
In the last statement published the
bank gave, deposits as S650,000 and
assets $4,000
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
Syndicalist Agitator
In Spain Nearly Lynched

Barcelona, Jan. 2O.-An angry mob
attempted to lynch syndicalist agi-
tator today when the man was ar
rested on a charge OF attempting to
Kill the proprietor of a steel plant.
Civil guards were compelled to
charge repeatedly upon the crowd to
save the prisoner from violence.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
Jail Is Sold

Wausaukee, Wis, Jan. 20.-The
Jail in Wausaukee, Marinelte county,
has been sold to Joseph Jejois for
$50. Under prohibition, the jail,
which had been in service for 5O
years, has been idle, The new owner
will use it ior a woodshed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
Walks in Storm

Idaho Falls, Idaho, Jan. 20-CIad
only in her night dress, a woman
said to be a teacher in the local
schools, walked downtown in her
sleep through the heaviest snow
storm OF the season, Wednesday
night
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
Head of Defunct Brokerage
Firm Is Released on Bonds

Spokane, Wash, Jan. 20.-Jay E.
Hough, partner Of the Spokane in
vestment firm of Milholland &
Hough, which is alleged to have en-
bczzled over 100000 in cash and
b0ds from James F. Callahan,
wealthy Wallace, Idaho, mining man,
was released from Jail here late yes
terday on bonds of $4,000.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
Utah Postmaster Arrested
On Charge of Embezzlemen,

Salt Lake City. ian. 20,-Charged
with embezzling s2e,84l OF of<govern-
ment funds while postmaster OF
Clear Creek. Utah, Farley f. Ney,
81. was brought from Clear Creek to
Salt Lake by deputy United States
.marshals last night.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21

Protect shipments during the next -
10 Sc hours from temperatures as fol-
lows; North, sS degrees: west. 90 de-
erees. shipments east and south can be
made safely,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
Women on Flight
To Washington
Reach Des Moines
Electoral Delegates Met by
Reception Committee-Stay
In Iowa Capital Over
Night.

: Des Moines, Ia, Jan. 20.-(Spe
eial Telegram. Mrs. Fl. H. Wheel
er of Lincoln and Mrs. Drapel
Smith of Omaha, the flying grand
mothers, presidential electors from
Nebraska, arrived at Swans field a
4:20 this afternoon, completing tn,
second leg of their aerial journey tt
Washington in an hour and 4(
minutes.
Lieutenant Governor Hammill o
Iowa and three members of tn,
council, as we'll as a large crowd o
spectators, greeted the distinguished
tourists. They remained in Des
Moines over night and plan to "takt
off" for Chicago at sunrise Friday
morning.
Greeted by Grandchildren
Almost before the two planes hat
landed, Mrs. Wheeler's three little
grandchildren, Rose, Simon, and
Hortense Cassidy, the children oi
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Cassidy. jr.
rushed forward to greet grandma. >
They were in her arms before the
ring of camera men could get the
first "shots.d Both women said that
they were enjoying their trip inn
mensely and rosy smiles with which
they greeted the reception commit
tee made their assertion very con.
vincing.
Mrs. Wheeler carries the certified
vote strapped to her flying clothes
in a pouch belt. She will personally
deliver the document at Washington.
Every indication points to favor
able flying weather for Friday and
the two women told their friends
that they planned to go to bed as
early as possible tonight SO as to
get started BY daybrcak. ~
Hop OF Here at 2:4o.
Confident that their trip would
not be marred by accident and
waving a CHEEKY farewell to the
little crowd of spectators, Mrs. H.
H. Wheeler, 55, and Mrs. Draper
Smith 66, hoped off in twin airplanes
from the flying field on West Center
street at 2:40 yesterday afternoon, for
Washington, d. c.
Mrs. Wheeler. in Pilot w. R.
machine, left the field
first, followed one minute later by
Mrs. Smith in Pilot Noel Bullock's
ship.
Both planes got off TO a perfect
start.
Mrs. Wheeler reached Omaha by
airplane from the state capital at
l2:59 yesterday noon.
Her plane was accompanied by
he ship of Pilot Bullock.
Mrs. Wheeler left Lincoln in Pilo:
Holcomb's ship at 1921 o'clock.
Three hundred legislators and
friends of Mrs. Wheeler were at the
lying field.
Mrs. Draper Smith, alternate, ar
lived at the field at l 40 p. M. and
Immediately began to don her flying
'uit. Meanwhile the pilots were fill
ng their gasoline tanks and giving
heir planes the final inspection.
A number of prominent Omaha
Iolk were present to see tie take
off. The women in the crowd surged
about Mrs. Smith, kissing her fare !.
YELL and bidding her goodby for
he trip.
After delay of several hours from
he time first set for the fight to
tart at 8 in the morning, Pilots Hol-
,omb apd Bullock hoped off the
Ashmustn field for Lincoln at l0:4l
,'c1ock.
The delay was caused by q heavy
'og which enveloped the city. Ac
soon as the fog began to rise, gas>-
inc and oil tanks were filled and
motors tuned UP. and the flight was
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-01-21
The Weather

Forecast.
Friday fair; not much change in
temperature.
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