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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-05-31
Chicago Firemen
Get Stuck on Job
Fire in Paste Plant Extin.
guished When FLAMES Stiff
fen,' One Man Says. \

Chicago Tribune-Omaha Bee Leased Wire.
Chicago, May 30.-The brave fire
men stuck to their jobs until the
last! Some of them stuck longer
and tighter than others. But all of
them stuck.
The fire was in the basement of
the United States Paste company's
building. Most of theadhesive was
in open bins in the basement, a
powdery, starchy substance that
give no hint of possibilities when
the fire fighters arrived to extin-
guish the blaze that had started in
rubbish pile. Fireman William
Murphy gave a thrilling account of
the troubles encountered.
"a peculiar set of circumstances
saved the plant" Murphy said. "The
flames became stuck in a vat of
liverated glue, holding the fire in one
place so that it was unable to
spread. When we turned our
streams onr those paste bins, the
whole PLACE was running with paste.
We didn't know what it was until
our feet began to get heavy and
then we thought we were just tired.
But when we got stuck fast to the
floor we knew there was something
wrong. Our escape from death was
miraculous, the fire finally creating
so much steam that the paste was
loosened and we were freed.
"The glue that fell on the flames
stiffened them. I hear that lot
of scientists are coming over to-
morrow to see the stiffened flames
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-05-31
France Joins in
Observance of
Memorial Day
Americas Day for the Dead
Has Become Almost a
French Rite-Ambassador
Wallace Speaks.
BY The Associated Press.

Paris, May 29.-France joined
with America today in the first two
days observance of Memorial day
for the Americans who died in the
war. With British, Belgian and
other allied participants, the French
people symbolized their reverence
for the boys who fell by ceremony
at the arc de trirnphc, where SOL
diers and civilians placed wreaths on
the tomb, of Frances unknown SOL
dier, while Hugh c. Wallace, Amer,
lean ambassador, coupled his tribute
to the dead with all expression of
the worlds admiration for the spirit
of France.
Wherever there were American
graves memorial services were held
in the French churches, and in Paris
there were observances in all Eng
lish churches. Americas day for the
dead has become almost a French
rite.
The ceremony at the arc de tri-
omphe served as symbol OF the fra
ternity of the comrades in arms in
the war when a composite battalion
of the American forces of occupa-
ton from the Rhineland, with its
band, playing "Madelon," swung up
the Champs Elysees, under the arc,
and passed the French guard of
honor, with other allied uniforms in
the massed forces at the arch. As
the Americans, tall and straight,
marched past the guard, the pride
of the American spectators was
stirred by the laudatory comments of
the French veterans.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-05-31
Former Omahan Held
On sMoonshine' Charge

Fl. Morgan, Colo, May 30.-(Spe-
al.)-Robert Price, formerly OF
Omaha, was arrested north of this
city by officers who say they caught
him making 'noonshine" whisky
with the largest still ever found in
this country.
Sheriff Morse of this city and two
Colorado rangers saw smoke COM
ing out Of a ravine and the still was
located in a sheltered spot Fifteen
barrels of mash and 100 gallons OF
the finished product were found.
Price offered no resistance and
was lodged in the county jail. He
claims to have come to this county
from Omaha last fall.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-05-31
Premier Of Poland
Offers Resignation

Warsaw, May 30.-(By The AS
sociated. Press.)-The Polish cabi-
net crisis, due in part to the inabil-
ity of the government to solve the
upper Silesia problem which contin-
aes to dvelop unfavorably to Polish
desires, has reached a stage which
caused Premier Witos to offer his
resignation. The resignation, how
ever, has not been accepted, and
it is said that the president will en-
davor. to persuade the premier to
withdraw it.
Already the cabinet has suffered
the withdrawal of three of the min
listers.
The Polish mark yesterday reached
its lowest level, being quoted at 1000
marks to the ST.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-05-31
Interurban Bandits
Foiled by Motorman

Denver, Colo, May 30.-Four
armed masked bandits late last night
attempted to holdup a crowded in
terurban railway car as it crossed
the station known at county line"
on the outskirts of Denver near he
border of Jefferson and Denver
counties. Quick wit of Motorman
M. K. Butler foiled the quartet.
The bandits are alleged to have
driven alongside the street car just
after the car lett the county line sta
ton. They leaped from the auto
mobile and formed a Gordon in front
Rf the car and with drawn revolvers
mmanded Butler to stop. The
orman threw himself fiat to the
B86or, shifted the controller into high
gear and the car sped forward, forc-
ing the alleged bandits to clear away
to avoid being struck.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-05-31
Overseas Vet Buried at
McCook on Memorial Day

McCook, Neb., May 30.-(Special
Telegram.) - The burial here of
Bernard Elbert, whose body just ar
rived from France, accentuated the
observance of Memorial day, both
members of the G. A. r. and Amer
lean Legion organizations vieing in
the largest observance in years. At
tendance upon the funeral and the
decoration services were record
breakers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-05-31
Profs Named To
Probe Naughty
Annual Views
Chancellor Avery Sayl
Student Life Section More
OF Fools Business Than
Degenerating Result.

Lincoln. May 30.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-Chancellor Samuel Avery
let down the bars tonight, appointed
an investigation committee and
gave it power to go "as far as it
liked" in an investigation of students,
particularly fraternity and sorority
life, in Nebraska university.
The members OF the investigation
committee are Dean w. A. Seavey
of the College of Law; Prof. E. H.
Barbour and Prof. Clara Conkling.
The investigation follows a storm
of criticism OF alleged vulgar stories
and pictures of sorority girls attired
in "teddies," nightgowns and pa
jamas in the Student life" section
Of the Cornhusker, University of
Nebraska annual.
At the time he announced the ap-
rointment OF an investigation COM
mittee, Chancellor Avery announced
that disgusted students who paid
$5 for the Cornhusker could return
the book and get the money re-
funded.
1000 Copies Sold.
There probably are 1000 copies OF
the annual which have been sold.
The university has refused to
purchase copies of the Cornhusker
for distribution to high schools Of
the state, as is customary. These
must be rebound with TIE objection
able Student life" section elimi-
mated.
Chancellor Avery declined to state
whether an effort would be made to
learn from the sorority girls how
their pictures were obtained by the
Cornhrsker staff, when the pictures
were taken, who took them and the
motive which called for the taking
of these pictures.
"All that lies with the commit
tee," the chancellor said. Person
ally, / believe it is more of fools
business than the result of any de-
generating strata working in the
minds of the students of today"
Similar Trouble Before.
Continuing, Chancellor Avery
stated that similar trouble arose nine
years ago.
"The book then was more vulgar,
but the articles were not as libelous
as the ones appearing in the Corn
husker this year." he said. "Then
everyone clamored for direct action
and l accommodated them. Then a
storm of protest and criticism arose
over the action / had TAKEN
The chancellor issued statement
early in the week relative to the i'll
ness of Provost Lees. the faculty
censor, which resulted in the STU
dent editors slipping it over" the
faculty this year. Asked if libel
suits against the Cornhusker man
agement were threatened, the chan
cellor said: II don't know
Responsibility Not Placed.
'The committee can investigate
any part of the university life it
thinks necessary to arrive at the
source of the trouble" he said. Mean
time, an attorney has been employed
to ascertain the amount of money
that must be refunded to Lincoln
merchants, should it finally be de-
cided to recall all the Cornhuskers.
The name of all students who pur-
chased the books are on file.
do you know who is responsible
for the student life section?" the
chancellor was asked.
II have heard two stories," he re-
piled. "The Investigation committee
will determine"
"One thing is almost.a certainty
This fool student life or joke sec
ton will be thing of the past after
this wear"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-05-31
Russia Bankrupt, Lenine
Is Quoted as Remarking

Riga, Letvia, May 30.-(By The
Associated Press. According to a
direct Moscow dispatch received to-
day from independent sources, Niko-
lai Lenine, soviet Russian premier,
declared yesterday that communism
was in complete bankruptcy and
asked the presiding officers of the
allRussion central executive COM
mittee to approve the unlimited re-
turn of capitalism and the recall to
Russia of the constitutional demo-
Gratis and other parties to aid in re-
building the state.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-05-31
Causes Arrest of Man She
Saws Broke Husbands law

Aurora, Neb., May 30.-(Special.)
William Grieser of Hampton was
arrested by Sheriff J. E. Howard on
complaint of Mrs. Rens Misner, who
declared that Griescr had felonously
assaulted her husband. Mr.. Mis-
ner is now in the hospital at York
with a broken jaw. 1t is reported
that he will have to have his jaws
wired together for six weeks as the
fracture is at the junction OF lower
jaw and skull.
The fight is said to have started
over damage done to Grieser's gar
den by horses. He is alleged to have
claimed they. belonged 70 Misneg y
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-05-31
Relatives Alarmed Over
Disappearance of Farmer

Ashland, Neb., May 30.-(Spe-
cial. al.)-Authorities have been asked
to aid in search for Eriett Wood
ford, 80, farmer living five miles
north of here, who has disappeared
mysterious1y.
He left his farm Sunday morning
in his automobile to take Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Hanson to their home
near David City, Neb. Arriving at
the destination he started on the re-
turn trip about 2:30 the same day.
Relatives became alarmed when he
failed to put in an appearance at
his home and notified authorities.
Woodford is married and has one
child. He is five feet. six inches in
height and weighs 135 pounsd.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-05-31
Frisco Marine Engineers
Reject Settlement Offer

San Francisco, Cal, May 80
San Francisco members of the Ma
rine Engineers Beneficial association
voted to reject the United States
shipping boards new proposal. Of
fered as possible means of set
thing the maritime strike. ]. ]. Seary,
secretary of the organization. said
the vote was practically unanimous.
The local association has men,
bcrsl.ip of over 500.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-05-31
Pershing Decorates
Graves Of Relatives

Chicago, May 3o.-Gencral Perish
ing joined Chicago today in deco
rating the graves of its soldier dead.
The former commander-in- chief OF
the A. E. +. visited Oakwoods cem-
etery and placed flags on the graves
of soldiers buried there, and the
graves of his father, mother and
brother. Capt. Ward B. Pershing.
Accompanied only by his brother,
James F. Pershing, and c. L. Frame,
a relative, the general, in civilian
clothes, first visited the family plot
and placed roses on each Of the
graves.
He was recognized by soldiers
who were decorating nearby graves
and joined them for few moments
before leaving for Princeton, Ill.,,
where are the graves OF sister and
another brother.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-05-31
Unveil Bust of
Washington In
London Church
Graves of All American War
Victims in England Dec.
orated-Harvey Pre-.
sents Gift.

London, May 30.-The grave OF
every American soldier buried in the
British isles was decorated today in
observance of the American Me-
mortal day, while in st. Pauls ca
thedral bust of George Washing
ton was unveiled as a gift from the
American people. A message from
President Harding expressed the
hope that the gift might inspire a
continued reciprocation of the estab-
lishcd friendship of the American
people for the British nation"
The bust was placed in the crypt
of the ancient cathedral near the
resting places of the ashes of Mel
son and Wellington and amidst eff
gies of hundreds of England's noted
dead. 1t was donated by the Sui
grave institution, which cares for the
Washington ancestral home at Sui
grave manor and some 70 allied
American organizations, sailors and
marines lying buried in English soil.
These services were under the aus
pices of the London post of the
American Legion and the American
societies in London.
Harvey Presents Gift.
The cathedral ceremony was at
tended by Ambassador Harvey, Rear
Admiral Sims, members of the
American embassy and many other
Americans and British. At the con-
clusion of the unveiling, held in the
crypt OF the cathedral, where Am
bassador Harvey made the presenta-
ton address, the message from
President Harding, and messages
from Premier Lloyd George, General
Pershing and former Ambassador
John w. Davis and others were read.
Earlier members of the American
Legion placed wreaths on the graves
throughout the British isles, while
Maj. Oscar N. Solbert, military at
tache of the American embassy, and
Commander Wright of the navy laid
a wreath of blue and white flowers
on the cenotaph in Whitehall, and a
similar wreath on the grave of the
British unknown warrior" in West
min -er Abbey. As further tribute
to the. British comrades in arms
wreaths ais. were placed in some
20 English GENE. ,ries.
General Pershing's message said
it was fitting that "the ties of friend
ship existing between the English
speaking nations should in meas
ure be confirmed by gifts appropri-
ate to the dignity of the two coun-
tries"
Davis Sends Message.
Former Ambassador Davis, in his
message, pointed out how fit it was
that Washington should stand sin
monumental form on the fruitful soil
from which his lineage sprang."
Ambassador Harvey, before un-
yelling of the bust, characterized
Washington as brave as your great
nation, as daring as our great ad-
miral," with nod to Admiral Sims.
The ambassador declared America
was not ashamed of being called a
melting pot"
GAS a melting pot we have never
lost our perspective" he added, re-
that only two presidents of
the United States were not of Eng
lish descent.
Washington, he said, was pru-
dent, far-seeing, thoughtful, and
kindly man, and President Harding,
he added, "has many of Washing
toms attributes"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-05-31
Lloyd George Is Silent on
Conference With De Valera

London, May S0.-(By The Asso-
ciated Press.)-No. 10 Downing
street, official residence Of Prime
Minister Lloyd George, has been in
undated with requests for confirma-
ton or denial of reports from Bel
fast that Eamonn de Valera and
Mr.. Lloyd George had held a con-
ference. A definite answer to this
query is being withheld.
Those usually informed of the
prime minister's movements, how
ever, have been unable to verify
his whereabouts during the week
end Of May q.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-05-31
Premier Announces More
Forces Will Be Sent to Ireland

London, May 3O.-(By The As
sociated Press. prime Minister
Lloyd George announced in the
House of Commons today that it
was proposed to strengthen the
crown forces in Ireland, and that
a statement would be made to parla-
ment on the subject when the ar
rangements were completed,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-05-31

Keynote of
Nation Must Be Held Sacred
For Principles for Which
1t Was Established, Says -
G. A. r. Spokesmap
Honors Paid

An impress &c 1llelil-
ory OF the cod heroes and
words of patria and inspiration
for the living wefe the keynotes of
the annual Memorial day program
yesterday afternoon in the City au-
ditorium.
Deeds of valor on the field of bat
tie for the cause of freedom were re-
viewed by the speakers, and the
audieuce was thrilled by instru-
mental and vocal rendition of appro-
pirate selections.
John S. Davidson was chairman
of the observance, and Capt. c. E.
Adams, past commander-in-chie OF
the Grand Army of the Republic, de-
livered the address of the day.
The American Legion band played
several numbers with admirable
spirit. Lloyd Holsapple. chaplain of
the American Legion, offered the in
vocation. Mary Jordan of New York
City sang 20, Rest in the Lord and
"In Flanders Field" accompanied by
Mrs. A. M. Borglum. w. H. Russell
of the Grand Army of the Republic
read Gen: John A. Logan's Memorial
day order. issued on May 80, 1868.
John H. Hopkins of the American
Legion read Lincoln's Gettysburg
address and Charles L. Clines of the
United Spanish War Veterans read
the roll of honor. Creighton Uni
versity quartet sang two numbers.
War Mothers Honored.
Sections of seats were reserved
for members of the Worlds War
Mothers, Grand Army of the Re-
public, Spanish war veterans, Ameri-
can Legion and other organizations:
This commemoration today" said
Captain Adams in his address, is
not only for love and patriotism OF
our country, but on account OF the
many obligations that emanate from
a free people. One of these obliga..
tions is the Americanization OF
America. This nation must be held
sacred in the future for the prin-
ciples for which it was inaugurated
and established.
"There should be but one Ian
guage and but one flag and that
flag the American flag, the emblem
of our nation and the record OF our
glory.
"If there should be any in our
midst who cannot subscribe to these
let them be told that the
portals of our country swing out
ward as we'll as inward. During
recent years despicable propaganda
has invaded our country to break
down our constitutional government
and the pillars of liberty.
Incinerating Vat Needed.
"The old melting plot of nations
has been surrounded by consider
able myth. This nation must get
rid of conglomoration of hybrids.
We should have an incinerating vat
for the /. w. W., slackers and
others of that class, that they may
60 through a Transformation before
being admitted to this land of free
dom.
"These obligations of which I
speak and which have been handed
down to us, are among the most
precious heritages of the world. 1t
is thus fitting that we should give
thought to these matters on this
Memorial Day."
The captain reviewed the wars of
ancient Europe, showing that the
men whom history has recorded as
brave knights in armor were for the
(Turn to Page Two. Column Four.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-05-31
Hot Springs Man Arrested
On Charge of Embezzlement

Deadwood, S. D., May 50.-(Spe-
cial. )-Evcrett Basset, Hot Springs,
was arrested and brought to Dead
wood on a charge OF embczzlement.
1t is alleged that he borrowed all
auto from a 'i"t Springs friend,
drove it To D wood and sold it to
a citizen oi t..ss city
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-05-31
Omaha Boy Gets Wesleyan
"W" For Good Track Work

Lincoln, May 80. - Especial. y
Colin Hodge of Omaha was award
ed the "W" for excellence in track
work at Nebraska Wesleyan univer-
sity where he is a student. The
award was made in the presence OF
large company of students and
faculty who manifested their ap-
prevail with loud applause.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-05-31
Two Killed, Eight Injured
In Excursion Train Wreck

New York, May 30.-Two persons
were killed and eight others injured
when a Pennsylvania railway excur-
sion train, bound here from Atlantic
City, crashed into the rear end of
local passenger train at Burlington,
N. J., officials of the Pennsylvania
railroad announced tonight.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-05-31
Two Reported Dead
In Elevator Crash
On New York Road

Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.
New York, May 30-Third ave
nue., the Bronx, elevated trains col
lided here tonight. First reports arc
that two were killed and many in
iured,
Several cars were derailed; some
burned hanging over the structure.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-05-31
Anti-Soviet Refugees in
Japan Go Back to Vladivostok

Tsuruga, Japan, May 50--Many
anti-bolsheriki refugees who have
been here since the collapse of the
czarist regime in Russia have sailed
for Vladivostok, jubilant over the
success of the Kappeli soldiers in
that city,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-05-31
One Killed; 80 Injured
In Trolly Collision

Burlington, n. J.. May S0.-A con-
ductor was burned to death as the
result of head-on collision between
two trolley cars today near Roebling,
Nearly 50 passengers were injured.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-05-31
Secretary of Navy DENLY
Speaks in South Carolina

Beaufort, S. G., May 30.-"Only
splendid memories" OF the heroic
dead of the north and south remain
and the bitterness engendered by
the nations great sectional conflict
is over" Secretary DENLY declared
in Memorial day address here.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-05-31
Alexis |. Dupont Dies

Wilmington, Del, May S0-Alexis
|. Dupont, secretary and director of
the E. ]. Dupont de Nemours Co.,
died here today after an illness of
IlQ days
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-05-31
The Weather

Forecast.
Showers and cooler tuesday.
Hourly Temperatures.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-07-08
DEVALERA STUMPS
BRITISH GENERAL
Hes Unreasonable Says
Smuts, Speaking of the
Irish Leader
HOPE NOT ABANDONED
South African Thinks There
Ia Still n Chance 10 Reach
Working Agreement

LONDON Judy 2 7..Goucui Jnn
christian smuiH, prDmigy ~ SCUM
Africa, who lpn't"mptlue tp mediate"
tUr peace among thc faction Of ltiHu
WIfu. WIS received Boo audience hy
king George dt buckingham Palace
today Tho meeting gave rleo 'o "a
I,purt that General Smu'H Wny have
conveyed request go the King 90 act
us chairman ui tho proposed irish
peace conference.
Iu the face of tho wavo uf optimiEm
which was followed tho now ncgou-
nttoua ut Dublin if was learned from
uu authoritative Hpurco that tru"ral
Smuts considers Iiamonn de Nalcra's
proposals. uur"nsouahl" ana linpos-
Ilblo uf acceptance. but hopes That
u cOmprpmitD f. HtiI poasiblo.
General Smuta may not toturn 10
Dublin 10 attend the UrCpud confer.
once Of the Mun fcincrp ana union
lsjs tomorrow. u has been reported
on "wednesday that Goueul Smuts
would b" proaont At ~" meeting bat
it was stated today that the South
African statesman ana "rmphniicnlly
refused, in the belief that II would
Do usclcHs.'
Tho Daily EHprcsa phd two main
difficulties In the way of peace are
the following;
First, slim fcin is not rcady'to ad
NIT defeat and the republicans are
not willing to "surrcndcr what they
have been fighting for"
Second. Sir James CrniR, premier
Of lister W. not In II position To make
drastic CONCESSIONS on behalf Of his
province.
"DoNalcra," mid tho Daily ES-
urcsa "la Htlll talking Ia torma OF
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-07-08

their audiences thrill with tho emo
tlons OF fear and suspense. and
many times have they succeeded.
Rut never. Il is declared, has the
equal OF King Nidor's striking
stampede scenes been ulloy"d with
CcllulOid. -Four thousand head Of
cattle in mad lungc toward the
camera provide dramatic tension
that stands Ia a place by Itself In
motion picture production.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-07-08

A cattle stampede, 80 realistic that
even the most hlaso ot Brundways
motion picture fame were moved TO
applause. is "A feature Of The Sky
plot" released ns m Associated
First National attraction, which viii
be shown beginning Saturday at the
strand thcatcr.
since the beginning OF motion pic
turos directors have attempted TO
reach tho BuporlatIvo In making