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Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-13
Woman Is Sought
In Washington
Murder MYSTERY.
Official of Terminal Com.
pany Killed. in Duel
Over Strange Love
Tangle.

Washington, July 12.-"It was all
my fault; don't blame her" These
were the dying words of Albert J.
Byrd, Official of the Washington Ter
ninal company, shot to death last
night in one of the strangest love
tangles the Washington police have
had to untangle. The local police
had linked Byrd with the. disap-
pearance of Mrs. William A. Goetz
from her home at Maryland Park,
near here, about. three weeks ago
Late last night a big limousine
containing Byrd and woman COM
panion drove up in front of the
Goetz home. Byrd alighted and is
said to have asked for Goetz to. come
to the door. Goetz came out on the
porch and after few words both
men drew revolvers and opened fire.
Byrd fell and died few hours later
at Casualty hospital The limousine
with its woman occupant disap-
peared in the dark.
Today the Washington police are
securing the capital for a trace of
the murder car.
The police are trying to establish
a connection between 100000 life
insurance policy and the mysterious
mission of Byrd to the Goetz home
last night. Goetz, it is understood,
is to be granted a divorce decree to-
morrow.
Goetz was released on $1,000 bond
following the shooting. The where
abouts of Mrs. Goetz remains un-
known. although the police expect
to establish that she was the woman
in the limousine.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-13
President Signs
Navy Budget Bill
Action Ends Technical Lapse
Of Funds Existing Since
First of July.

Washington, July 12.-The annual
naval appropriation bill was signed
late today by President Harding.
The bill carries approximately $4l0,-
100000 and its signing ended the
technical lapse of navy funds which
had existed since July |, when the
fiscal year began Under a resolu-
ton which accompanied the bill to
the, White House, appropriations
were made. retroactive to July !, to
cover any technical deficits,
Enactment of the bill was agreed
upon after the senate had aban-
doned its fight for amendments au-
thorizing the construction OF new
airplane carriers and Pacific coast
naval stations. As finally accepted,
it carries the Borah amendment "au-
thorizinng and requesting" the presi-
dent to call a thrce-power naval dis
armament conference.
The bill represents a decrease of
about $50, 10000 in the original sem
ate figures an increase of about
$l4, 600, 1000 over those first advocated
by the house.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-13
Farmers Would Sue
County for Damages
From Recent Floods

Grand Island, Neb., July l2.-(Spe-
cial. )-Platte valley farmers i'll this
county expressed a decisive differ
ence of opinion at meeting as to
the course to pursue with reference
to damages caused by the recent
high water. One faction was strong
ly disposed to sue the county for
damages because of the narrowing
of the stream by the county at the
west bridge and later similar long
fills in the river at the recently con-
structed Hamilton-Hall state bridge.
Still further east there is the Bur-
lington's railroad bridge. known To-
cally as Bridge Begnell, and the
contention is that all three contri-'
butte in holding back high waters
aifd. flooding land. .-.
Some of the Oldest Platte river.
bottom residents declared that, by
idiking, all damage at the exceptional
periods can be averted and the saw
ing of taxes on bridges justified the
action. Thus far the conferences
have resulted only in resolution to
the county board to restore as much
as possible the natural waterways.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-13
Atlantic City Lands
Next Elks' Convention

Los Angeles, July 12.-Atlantic
City, N. J., was chosen by the Bene-
violent and Protective Order of Elks,
in convention here today, as the 1922
convention city for The order. There
was no opposition to the selection.
William w. Mountain OF Toledo,
O., becomes grand exalted ruler, sue
ceeding William M. Abbott of San
Francisco.
Others who are to guide the des-
tinies of the order through the COM
ing year are as follows:
Fred c. Robinson, Dubuque. Ia,
grand secretary; P. ]. Brennan,
Denison, Tex, grand treasurer;
James F. Duffy, Providence, R. l..
grand esteemed leading knight; Fred
A. Morris. Mexico. Mo-, grand
esteemed loyal knight; Rex. S.
Walker, Tulsa. Okl.. grand es-
teemed lecturing knight; Robert
Gordon. Atlanta. Ga, member of the
board OF trustees.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-13

On Matters
Stand
Two Informations Against
Wealthy Attorney Recently
Pardoned Can Be Pressed
at Fall Term of Court.
Prosecutor to Protest

His pardon may not mean the end
of Thomas Matters troubles.
Two more indictments against the
wealthy Omaha attorney are on rec
ord in the federal clerks Office, ac-
cording to r. c. Hoyt and John
Nicholson.
One is on the charge of unlawful
issuance of certificates of deposit
the same charge OH which Matters
served a 44-day sentence in the fed
eral prison at Leavenworth after an
eight years fight. The second is a
charge under section 2l5 of the penal
code. 1t specifies intention to de-
wise schemes to defraud and using
the mails for this purpose.
Nothing has been done to dismiss
these two charges.
Could Start Proceedings.
Their status is such that the
United States district attorney could
start proceedings against the par
doned lawyer at the next term CT
court in the fall.
]. c. Kinsler, newly appointed dis
trict attorney, expressed surprise
when notified of the pending indict-
ments.
II will have to look them up my
self before | can make any statement
about the matter" he said when the
fact was brought to his attention
late Monday afternoon.
To Investigate Matter.
He said he would investigate the
matter today if a business trip to
Lincoln did not interfere.
Frank Peterson, assistant United
States attorney, verified the ex-,
istence of the indictments.
II believe ! shall resign my Office
as protest against the Matters par
don," he exclaimed. II should have
done so at once when | learned of
the pardon were it not for fear of the
accusation OF 'grandstand play" he
said
Peterson said he would send a
sizzling" letter to the Department
of Justice when he decides to re-
sign.
Up to Washington.
While unwilling to speak for MIR.
Kinsler, who could not be reached
today, Peterson stated that prosecu-
ton of the two charges against Mat
tiers depend on the attitude of the
of Justice.
"If the attorney general recon-
the pardon in the first case,
it would probably be waste of,
money to try Matters
all over again on these otl:e1
charges" said Peterson. !
Dismissal of the charges is in the
hands OF the prosecuting attorney,
who will probably be governed by
instructions from Washington, he
said.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-13
Fur Swindlers Get
Grand Island Victim

Grand Island, Neb., July r.
Especial. Ut has been learned that
the Omaha fur swindlers temporari-
ly secured a victim in this city, Vir-
gil Everhardt, automobile tire mer-
chant and repairer, whom they final
ly induced to accept furs in exchange
for quite a bill of goods. Mrs. Ever
hardt at once discovered the cheap
ness of the furs and with the aid
of Sheriff McCutchan, Everhardt
gave chase, overtaking the swindlers
between Lexington and Kearney.
Everhadt recovered full value,
though it required some Dempsey
an" deliveries by the sheriff, it is
indicated. Since the culprits were
at the time far out of town and had
made full reparation, no further ac-
ton was taken.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-13
Harry G. Hawker,
Famous Aviator,
Killed in London

London, July 12.-(By The Asso-
ciatcd Press.)-Harry G. Hawker,
the famous aviator, was killed on
the Hendon flying field today. His
machine burst into flames as it
alighted on the field.
Hawker achieved fame in May,
1919, when he attempted transat-
lantic flight from the Canadian coast
to Ireland, but failed, his machine
falling in midoccan. He was res
cued and on his return to England
he was decorated by King George.
The transatlantic crossing was
achieved a month later by Capt.
Sir john Alcock, who died in De-
cember, 1919, as a result of injuries
received in crash to earth near
Cottevrard, France.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-13
Minneapolis Flyer
and TIDo Army Planes
Lost in Air for Hours

Chicago, July ll.-Lost i'll the air
above Chicago, was the plight OF
William Evans of Minneapolis and
his wife. who flew today to Chicago
by airplane to attend the real estate
mems convention.
The plane appeared over Grant
park. where plans had been made
to receive them. but because OF
tents and paraphernalia left in the
park from the July 4 celebration the
pilot refused to land and started
back across the loop.
Two United States mail flyers
from Maywod field then went up to
give aid. Up until II tonight moth
ing further had been heard from
any of the planes.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-13
Mexico Senate Discusses
International Relations

Mexico City. July 12.-Interna-
'tional relations were discussed at a
secret session OF the Mexican senate
last night. The meeting continued
until quite late, and during the pro-
ceedings there was a vote OF thanks
to United States Senator La Toilette
OF Wisconsin for having on July 3
introduced a resolution protesting
against military action against Mex
leo without express authority o.
congress. $
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-13
Euen as Adam, in Eden,
st. Laurence Tourists
Plunge Into Ontario

Toronto, Can, July l2.-(Special)
The real sight OF the St. Lawrence
waterways inspection trip was re-
served for today.
Then it was that distinguished
party headed by Gov. Henry ].
Allen OF Kansas and Senator Will
liam B. Mckinley of Illinois took a
swim in Lake Ontario, garbed as was
Adam in the Garden of Eden.
The party was a great success
both for the swimmers and the spec
tators.
A picture was taken bat copies
were not offered for publication.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-13
All Liquors Shipped Into U. S.
Without Permit to Be Seized

Washington, July l2.-All cargoes
OF Intoxicating liquors shipped into
this country from foreign countries
without a prohibition permit have
been ordered seized and forfeited,
George w. Ashworth. chief of the
treasury customs division announced
today. Orders to all customs col
lectors are effective July Is, Mr..
Ashworth said. under the recent
opinion of Attorney General Daugh-
erty affirming a previous ruling by
Former Attorney General Palmer
that shipment of liquor from one for
eign country into this country for
transhipment to foreign destination
was in violation of the prohibition
laws.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-13
U. S. Merchant Tonnage Has
Increased l3l Per Gent

Washington, July 12.-American
merchant tonnage has increased By
more than l3l per cent since the
beginning of the war, according to
a statement issued today by the
bureau of navigation. During th'
last fiscal year. the statement said.
the increase was more than 2000O0
gross tons including 100000 gross
tons in. shipping board vessels.
The total documented shipping at
the close OF the fiscal year was given
as 28,500 vessels of l8,350,000 gross
tons, including 1928 sea going YES
sells of 5000 gross tons or over,
238 OF them being ocean passenger
steamers. The shipping board owns
1913 vessels Of 7.993.000 gross tons.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-13
Stage Set for
Conference on
Irish Question
Eamonn De Valera and AS.
sociates Arrive in British
Capitol for Peace Meet.
ing With Lloyd George.
By JOHN STEELE.

Chicago Tribune Cable, Copyright, 1921
London, July l2.-Cheerine
crowds numbering thousands of Lon
don's Irishmen and women greeted
Eamonn de Valera and the other
members of the Irisl, peace delega-
ton on their arrival at Euston sta
ton, London, this afternoon. The
Irish republican flags waved and
Irish songs were sung while London
policemen cleared the way for the
men who have been fighting Great
Britain for three years. They were
escorted to automobiles which
whisked them off to the Governor
hotel, which will be their headquar-
ters in the British capital.
The delegation. besides Mr.. De
Valera, consisted of Arthur Grit
fiths, Austin Stack and Robert Dar-
ton. Accompanying these were Law
renee O'Neill, lord mayor of Dub
lin: Count Plunkett, member of the
Dali Eireann; Erskine Childers, Sim
Fein minister of publicity, and Miss
O'Connell, Mr.. De Valera's secre-
tary. a
1t was with the utmost difficulty
the police cleared the way for De
Valera. The Irish leader was almost
torn to pieces by the crowd trying
to shake his hand, and police had to
pull enthusiastic Irishmen off the
roof of his automobile. Griffiths and
the others received almost as warm
a welcome.
Stage All Set.
The stage is all set now for the
dramatic meeting in Downing street
Thursday. 1t is expected Mr.. Lloyd
George will receive the Irish dele
CATION in the cabinet room. He will
be accompanied by General Smuts,
Sir Han1ar Greenwood, Lord Birk-
enhead and Arthur Balfour. It is
believed the first conference will
be informal without the Ulster dele
gates present. A basis of discussion
will be reached and then the Ulster
ties will be called in.
The premier probably will preside
at the first meeting with General
Smuts vice chairman, who will later
take the chair permanently. Both
De Valera and Griffiths refused to
give out statement tonight except
to say they were not committed to
any particular program.
Truce Strictly Observed.
All along the route from Holy
head crowds greeted the delegates
wherever the train stopped and tried
to shake hands with them. Accord
ing to word from Dublin, the truce
is being strictly observed in Ire
land. Fifteen minutes before the
truce began today. two policemen
were wounded in Killarney during
an attack on police barracks by 80
rebels, who stopped attacking two
minutes before the hour set for the
truce.
Belfast wires that the peace con-
ference is the big theme at the
Orange day demonstration. Sir
James Craig, Ulster premier, was
the principal speaker. He said u
ster decided to go into the confer
ence because they had a good cause
and nothing to be ashamed of and
if they didn't go they would be mis-
represented, and 'if they're prepared
to say how they will get along with
out republic and will not tamper
with Ulster they can have peace and
Got be with them. We are going
to enforce peace in northern Ireland
if it doesn't come naturally"
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-13
Small Boy Grasps Live
Wire: Killed Instantly

Wahoo, Neb.. July l2.-(Special
Telegram 1.-The S-year-old son OF
Bert Harris. proprietor of the Food
market at Wahoo. was shocked to
death by coming in contact with a
live wire. The child crawled Though
a second-story window of his faith
er's store on metal-roofed shed in
the rear and is supposed to have
grasped live wire, causing instan.
death. Mr.. Harris lost his store at
Colon in fire in February and
opened the Food market here abou.
Nav |
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-13
High Explosives Found {
In Safety Deposit Vault

Philadelphia. July l2.-High ex-
plosives,s sufficient to do great dam
age. were found today in safety
deposit box in bank in the center
of the city. according to the police.
The presence was revealed by JOS
eph Berger, who was arrested in
Cleveland several months ago on a
charge OF blowing open safe, the
police say.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-13
.Newspaperman Is Chosen
Shipping Board Secretary

Washington, July l2.-Appoint-
ment Of Clifford wv. Smith as sec
retary of the shipping board was an
nounced today by Chairman Lasker.
Mr.. Smith for several years was
connected with the Washington
Bureau OF The Associated Press and
was formerly of Benton .Har-
Dor. Michigan; He succeeds John
Flaherty. f,l ("
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-13
Incendiarism Continues
In Belfast Disorders

Belfast, July l2.-Incendiarism,
which was one of the worst features
of Sundays disorders, increased to-
night, there being frequent outbreaks.
A fire at Shortstrand. where the
Corporation stores are situated, was
quenched, but several spirit groceries
in the Leopold district were burned
out.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-13
5. P. & S. Railroad Soon
Is to Be Merged by Roads

ST. Paul. July l2.--The Spokane,
Portland and Seattle Railway is to
be absorbed by the Great Northern
and Northern Pacific, according to
reports in railroad circles hereltoday.
Details OF the plan are being worked
out, it is said
3 Stock of the S. P. & S. is owned
jointly and in equal amount by the
Great Northern and Northern Pa
cifc,
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-13
Kenyon Proposes Probe
OF Farm Organizations

Washington, July H.. Senator
Kenyon, republican, Iowa, leader of
the senate agricultural block, in
troduced a resolution proposing in
vestigation of national organization
DESCRIBED as recently formed at Gin
cinnati to combat agricultural leg
islation with the support of trade
organizations such as the United
States Chamber of Commerce, the
Wholesale Coal Dealers association.
Wholesale Grocers' association, Mil
lers' National association and others.
Inquiry would be by the agricultural
committee and involve cooperative
marketing operations.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-13
Official Confirmation Of
Greek Offensive Is Given

Athens Jaly l2.-Ofhcial con-
firmation Of the beginning Of. the
Greek offensive against the Turkish
nationalists was supplied in a gov
crnment statement last night an
>nouncing preliminary movement in
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-13
House Begins
Night Sessions
On Tariff Bill
Limit Placed on Amendments
From Floor, Leaders Pre-.
dict Passage by Good
Majority.

Washington, July 12.-After put
ting through rule calling for a
final vote on the tariff bill on July
2l, and limiting amendments from
the floor to hides, oil, cotton, as
phalt and dyes, Vhe house held its
first night session in order to ac-
commodate the multitude of mem-
bers eager to discuss it.
The rule was adopted, 222 to 100,
by almost straight party vote, five
republicans from Wisconsin oppos-
ing it and three democrats from
Louisiana voting for its adoption.
Republican leaders, on the face OF
the vote, declared the bill would be
passed by substantially the same ma
jority.
Democrats Attack Rule.
Democrats made a sharp attack
against the rule, declaring that by it
the house would surrender its pow
ers to the ways and means commit
tee. Representative Garrett of Ten
nesee, acting democratic leader, and
Representative Burke Cochran of
NV York took charge of the fight,
the latter asserting that by "the gag
rule method OF legislation the house
had sunk into condition almost
beneath contempt" and that it no
longer was regarded by the country
as a serious legislative body.
A letter understood. to deal with
the proposed duties on oil which the
president sent to Chairman Ford
ney, became the basis OF discussion.
Mr.. Fordney admitted he has lately
received personal letter" from the
president, but declined to discuss it
or reveal its purport. 1t was report
ed, however, that Mr.. Harding ex-
pressed the hope that if the house
saw. fit to place duty on oil, pro-
viso would be attached similar to
that on certain kinds Of lumber
which would permit reciprocal agree
ments to be negotiated by the
executive.
Longworth Defends Bill.
Representative Longworth Of
Ohio headed the republican speakers
and talked for nearly three hours.
Mr.. Longworth defended the en-
tire bill, but concentrated on an eX-
planation OF the woolen. American
valuation, dye control and bargaining
clauses, which have been objected to
bv democrats in nearly every speech
thus far. He said he believed trial
would demonstrate it to be the best
tariff measure ever laid before the
house and described the new wool
schedule, supplanting the old sched-
ule X, as future asset Tor the
country. The American valuation
policy, he added, was one which
should have been adopted three years
ago and he was sure it could never
be more sorely needed than at pres
ent.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-07-13
: The Weather
Forecast.

''' Forecast. 2
y Nebraska-Generally fair Wednes-
day and probably Thursday; con-
tinued warm.
1owa-Partly cloudy and some
what unsettled Wednesday and prob
ably Thursday; continued warm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-25
LOOK TO West
FOR TIE SUPPLY
Lumber Interests To Dis
cuss Conservation At
Frisco Meeting

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. %. -
Conservation of lumber in the Unit
ed States will be discussed here this
month at two national conventions,
one of the National Association. Of
Railroad Tie Producers and the otn-
er Of the American Wood Preserv-
er5' Association. The preservers'
association meets today, and January
26-27 and the tie producer, January
y nd %. Nest of the delegates
will attend both meetings
Iumbermen, railroad engineers,
foresters, wood preaervcrs and 9TH
CTS from many parts OF the United
States are expected to attend. A.
r. Joyce, Of Chicago, president Of
the wood preservers' organization and
R e. Lee OF Springfield, Mo vice
president of the tie association, VIII
preside in place Of the late II. VI.
Blake. San Francisco, who at the
time of his death several weeks AGO,
was president Of the body,
Lumber resources Of the west viii
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-25
INTERESTING PROGRAM TO
BE GIVEN WEDNESDAY,

The Music Study club viii meet
Wednesday morning at The Commu-
nifty Club house at 10 o'clock, when
a most interesting program will be
given.
Ruisdael-Von Weber-Schiller viii
be studied in correlation, with Mrs.
James w. Harris, Jr., Giving as Il
paper the "Basis of Correlation"
This number will be followed by d
reading of "Ruisdael" by Miss Marie
Walker Presentation of pictures
painted by Ruisdael will occupy 4
portion Of the program, and discus
.sion of The salient points in the a.
tistry of the pictures will be had.
Mrs Frank Anderson, Mrs J. ".
Harris, Jp, Miss Emmic Morgan
and Mrs. c. A. Ames will sing q qaur-
tet from one of Won Weber, en-
eras.
Mrs. Frank Cato will read a paper
on Schiller" followed by poem
which will be selected.
Mrs. E. L. Carswell will have the
Characterization of Won Weber, the
concluding number being 'Invitation
to the Dance" by Won Weber on the
victrola.
The programs are free to all low
ers Of music and the club members
extend a cordial invitation to all
who enjoy beautiful music to attenc
these meetings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-25

be described by speakers. Officials
of the two organizations say that the
tie supplies of the East and South
are being exhausted and the rail
roads of the nation must look to the
West for their wood. Standardiza-
tion of tie specifications for all
woods will also be considered.
Prominent among The speakers at
the wood preservers' association con-
yention are I. w. Conrad, Potts
Vile, Penn, and Dr. Charles A. Ko-
fold of the University of California
Of Berkeley. Among important
speakers at the tie meeting viii be
r. e. Mckee, Kansas City and John
Foley, forester Of the Pennsylvania
railroad.
Washington, D. c., It mas been said,
viii seek the 1922 conventions of the
two organizations. About 80 dele
gasea are expected to attend the
meetings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-25
MRS. SHIP HOSTESS FOR
YOUNG NATIONS, CLUB
Telephone No. go has bee

Mrs. Edgar Shipp was h@ess
Monday afternoon at her hoF on
College street tor the membf3 Of
the Young Matrcrs !.r'Isc cFn. one
of the most popular clubs igthe So
cial roster.
The living rooms were fled with
bowls and wall pockets containing
fragrant narcissus, Wit growing
srns in the BACKGROUND
Three tables We're paced for the
players, and the high gore prize was
won by Mrs. WalterRylander, who
secured a set of dafty embroidered
handkerchiefs for Yer skillful play
ing.
During the SOCIAL hour salad
course was servd with coffee and
whipped cream.
Assisting 1he hostess in serving
was Miss Fame Mae Williford
Playing wee Mrs. Hollis Fort,
Mrs. ]. D. Hooks, Mrs. Barlow Coun-
Gil, Mrs. Water Rylander, Mrs e.
]. Eldridge Mrs. Lucius McCleskey,
Mrs. H. o. Jones, Mrs. Willis Haw-
kins. Mrs. Glenn Hooks, Mrs James
Hixon, Ms. Will Green Turpin, Mrs.
James Folsom, who is the guest Of
Mrs Walter Rylander.