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Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-17
Stillman Found
With Flo Leeds
Defense Ayers
Evidence to Show That Show
Girl and Ex.Banker Are Still
Intimate to Be Introduced
When Trial Reopens.
Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.

Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.
New York, Sept. l6.-Scnsational
developments at the reopening OF the
famous James A. Stillman divorce
case were promised by disclosures
made here today. Prominent in the
new testimony that will be offered
will be evidence that the former
president of the National City bank
is still much in the company of Flo
Leeds. former show girl named by
Mrs. "Fifi' Potter Stillman in her
counter charges.
The disposition of baby Jay Leeds.
son of the onc-time Century Roof
favorite, whose father, the defense
charges, is the ex-banker will also
play part.
Testimony will be offered that
Stillman has been frequently with
the Leeds woman since the last hear
ings. These meetings OF the banker
and the former show girl we're less
frequent for time when Mrs. Leeds
was remaining out of New York
state for fear, it is said, of subpoena
servers of counsel for Mrs. Stillman.
But after the adjournment of the
hearings last July. Mrs. Leeds re-
turned to the state.
Asked to Move.
She was living quietly in cottage
at Greenwich, Conn, until. it is said.
the owner of the cottage learned her
identity and asked her to leave. Mrs.
Leeds then came back to Westches-
ter county, New York, and was in
almost daily communication with
Stillman, it is stated. Testimony
will be introduced at the forthcom-
ing hearings that Stillman has had
frequent meetings with Mrs. Leeds |
in Port Charter. close. to the Con-
nccticut line. s
q Onsone ct Mrs. Leeds excursions
to the roadhousc, on August z. it
was observed that she walked from
her automobile with limp, and it
was said that she had been injured
in an automobile collision, 1t is re-
ported her parents, who still reside +
in an Amsterdam avenue tenement
house, have cast her off.
Plans to Quit U. S.
From the offices of the estate of
James A. Stillman, his father, a few
doors from the National City bank,
Stillman manages the disposition of
his various real estate holdings and
IS putting his affairs in such shape, it
is declared, that he will be able to
quit the United States forever when
his divorce case is concluded. It was
during the hearings last june that he
planned to make his future home in
Paris and that Mrs. Leeds and her
son, Jay, would also go to the French
capital to make their home. Ostra-
cism at his clubs and public Curl
osity is said to ~ifave made life in
lis former haunts unbearable.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-17
Opposing Factions in
Ulster Reported in Clash

Belfast, Sept. 6.-(By The Asso-
ciated Press. )-Encounters between
opposing factions in interior Ulster
were reported here this afternoon.
Two unarmed constables, on cycle
patrol near Cookstown in East
Tyrone were shot at by scouts al
legged to be covering republicans
at drill. A patrol was sent out and
intercepted three cyclists, one of
whom had a loaded revolver and
other weapons.
Unionist farmers in the district,
arming themselves. and setting out.
surprised a party of republicans and
shots were exchanged. A youth
who had been shot in the leg was
taken as prisoner 10 Belfast hos
pital.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-17
Zionist Resolution Asks
Open Door in Palestine

s Il
Carlsbad, Czec'1o-Slovakia, Sept 16
The worlds Zionist congress, be.
fore clcsing its sessions Wednesday
night, adopted resolution calling fol
an open door" in Palestine. Anoth.
or resolution adopted requested carly
confirmation by the league of ma
tons Of Great Britain's mandate over
Palestine.
The Jewish national assembly in
Palestine and its executive body
were recognized by the congress as
the official institutions representing
Palestine jcWry.
Only one American was chosen for
the executive body. Bernard Rosen-
blatt, a former New York magis-
trate.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-17
New Farm Loan Bond Issue
To Be Floated at S Per Cent

Washington, Sept. 16.-An offer
ing OF federal farm loan bonds bear
ing 5 per cent interest will be made
about October Il, Secretary Mellon
said today. !
! ne issue. expected to be at least
$40 100000, will be in accordance
with the general Plan of financing
the federal land banks, the secretary
said.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-17
Record Crowd Attends
Last Day of McCook Fair

McCook. Neb., Sept. l6.-lspecial
Telegram. Red Willow county
closed record-breaking fair this
afternoon with a record-breaking at
tendance. A big step is accom-
plishcd this year in the purpose to
make this the premier district fair
Of southwestern Nebraska,
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-17
Subpoenas Out for Guests
At '1Fatty'' Arbuckle's Part,

Los Angeles, Cal, Sept. 16.-Sub-
poenas were issued today summon
ing Lowell Sherman and Fred Fish
back, declared to have been guests
at the Labor day party in the rooms
!of Roscoe c. (Fatty) Arbuckle in
a San Francisco hotel, which was
followed by the death of Miss Vir-
giania Rappe, to appear before the
United States grand jury here. The
subpoenas were signed by United
State District Attorney ]. Robert
O'Connor.
Sherman and Fishback were ques-
toned yesterday concerning liquor
alleged to have been cnosumed at
the Arbuckie party. According to
Robert Camarillo, assistant United
States district attorney, Fishback
said more than 40 quarts of liuqor
were consumed in three days at the
Arbuckle apartments.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-17
Eastern Bankers Meet for
Trim to National Confab

New York, Sept. 16.-Rankers
from every Atlantic coast state, with
many from the gulf states assembled
here today to start in a body late
ir the afternoon for Los Angeles
where they will attend the annual
convention of the American bankers
association. October 81.
The bankers, about 400 strong,
will travel in three special trains,
stopping off at points of interest. Co
ing out the party will pass through
the Canadian. Rockies, while the re-
turn trip will be made by way of the
Grand Canyon.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-17
Chief Of Air Service
Asks. to Be Released

Washington, Sept. 16.-Aster near
lv three years of service, Mai. Gen.
Charles T. Menoher has requested to
se relieved as chief of the air service.
This became known today, Secre-
tary Weeks, in response to inquiries,
announcing that General Menoher
had asked formally to be released as
air service head and to be transferred
to command of troops in the field.
The secretary added that no action
had been taken on the request. but it
was indicated that the, generals de-
sires would be granted
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-17
Special Armament Service
Urged on American Rabbits

Richmond. Va, Sept. l6.-.Amer.
lean rabbis are called upon in let.
ter made public by DR.. Z. N. Calisch,
president OF the Central conference
Of American rabbis. to arrange a
special service on or about Novcm-
Der II, armistice day, at which the
attention OF American jewry shall
be directed TO the armament confer
cnce.
Rabbis also are requested to
preach on the subject OF limitation
OF armament on one OF the holy
days, preferably Atoncment day.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-17
No Official Destination
OF Jap Proposals Received

Toxic. Sept. l5.-fBy The .Asso-
eiatcd Prcss.)-The foreign Office
announced today that it had received
no Official information that China
had decided to decline the Japanese
proposal for the turning over of
Shantung to China. The govern
ment IS making public today the opr-
respondcnee with China regarding
the japanese prcposal
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-17
Missouri Mule Takes a
Nip at Mans Legs As
He Attempts to Aid II

Hannibal Mo. Sept. l6.-Seott
NcGlasson is in hospital here sui.
iering with q broken bone in his leii
leg and with the flesh badly laeer-
aled, the resul, OF bite by a regular
Missouri mule,
The mule iell down wkie Me-
Glasson was driving il. When he
attempted 10 help the animal 10 its
feet the mule snapped at him. sink
ing It's teeth into his leg.
"Aicr this I'll be mors careful
with these Missouri mules" Me-
Glasson declared at the hospital.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-17
Eastern Coast Bankers
Leave for Convention

New York, Sept. l6-More than
400 bankers from the Atlantic coast
states started for Los Angeles today
in special trains to attend the con-
vention of the American Bankers
association, October 81. The trip
will be made lcisureiy and stops will
be made at points of interest along
the route.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-17
Germans Display Good Will
At Reuarations Conference

B~..n. Sept. 1s.-Einancial and
ind.s:.A' Germany showed much
good ,si'.. at the meeting sVednes-
.s,Sve With Chancellor Wirth to de-
vise 1..thods oi raising gold and
5 eurrcaey TO rlcet German reparaticn
CHI sa:ions. TIE industrial world
/ heaevSs he basis Of government will
he wi.;ea.i 10 permit adequate rep
.,rsssntaaos o. economic interests.
he iadastrialists calculate they
Vii! Ae able TO produce between
l.o0Qo0Q.ClD and 00000000 MARKS
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-17
Chicago Cops Asked to Keep
Eve Out for Alleged Elopers

Chicago. Sept. Chicago police
were asked today to look for Archie
Blake of Corona, Cal, who is thought
to have eloped with Margaret ia
cobs, II, of the same city The cou-
pie disappeared September II and is
thought to have come to Chicago.
The police were informed that Blake
is married and has 7-year-old child.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-17
ChurcI,nan Condemns
Conspiracy of Silence
On Sex RelatiOnsIsip D

London. Sept. i6.--Vietor Mur,ay
OF the Primitive Methodist church
in addressing the worlds Methods,
conference here today. said "thr
conspiracy OF silence regarding sex
has created untold suffering"
Men and women were created for
companionship," he declared. "and ],
Is useless trying to hide from them
the deepest things OF life. II they
do not learn from the church the
things of most concern to their lives
they will pick them up from the
gutter"
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-17
The Sporting Chance
By GEORGE BARR MccuTcHEoN.

A Blue Ribbon short story
with pep, punch and humor.
In which it is explained why
things were bound to change
for the better for Mr.. Crumley
because they couldn't get any
worse.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-17
House Tax
Bill Ready
For Senate
Committee Completes Revis.
ION of Schedules; Change in
Income Section to Lose
Treasury Sl8,000,000.
Revises Luxury" Taxes
BY ARTHUR SEARS HENNING.
Chicago Tribune Omuhu isre I.~asrd Wire

Chicago TrIbune-0maha lice Leased Wire
Washington. Sept l6.-RevisioI
OF the house TAX bill, preparator,
10 reporting il to the senate Wednes
day. was virtually completed late thi,
afternoon.
Important among the changes
made today was the adoption OF al
amcndment revising the surtax rates
by which those below the maximum
OF .32 per cent fixed in both hous;
and senate bills were changed. some
raised and some lowered.
Under the amendment adopted the
surtax will begin with per cent on
incomes from 10000 TO $4,000 in.
stead OF from $4,000 TO 10000 as
under present law. On incomes up
TO $4,000 the rate in each bracket
is reduced per cent. On incomes
from $4,000 to $4,000 tho rate in
\ o., bracket is increased per cent.
Then the rates are left as under pres
cni law up to incomes exceeding
500 600 where the maximum uniform
rate OF 81 per cent will apply.
\ Lose $ls,coo,oco a Year.
The changes will lose the federal
treasury SlS0O0,000 annually, it is
estimated.
The committee also revised the so.
called luxury tax. The amendment
levies tax OF per cent on the
following articles in excess of the
price given: =
Cd
Rugs, So p er square yard.
Valises. travelling bags, suit cases,
hat boxes and fitted boxes, $40 cachN
Trunks, S35 each.
Purses, pocket books, shop and
hand bags. SIS each.
Umbrellas. S. each.
= Fans, 81 each.
Office Furniture Taxed.
The committee approved tax of
5 per cent on Office furniture made
from imported woods.
Its previous action 1evying 2
!. per cent tax on proprietary med
icines was reseinded and medicines
left free.
- 1t reduced from 10 to 7 1-2 cents
Der gallon the tax on fountain drink
sJrups.
The house sections relating to cap
Nal gains and losses were approved
except that it was amended to make
the rate on capital gains 16 per cent
and to allow in case Of net losses.
deductions for the whole loss. The
] Toese bill taxes capital gains II 1-2
per cent but allows only a Il 1-2
per cent deduction for net loss.
Insurance Sections Amended.
The insurance sections Of the
house bill were amended to make
the corporation normal tax apply to
investment incomes Of life insurance
companies only. As to other in
surance companies the present plan
will continue.
The house amendment. providing
for the creation Of q commission to
simplify tax returns was adopted.
Under the amendment the president |
will name three representatives sof
the. house and the secretary of the
treasury three representatives of the
government.
Another meeting Of the committee
will be held tomorrow. at which |
Senator Smoot will offer a substi-
tute to the bill he recently intro
duced, whicl, would levy manu-
facturers tax of ) per cent. At the |
same time Senator Calder plans to |
offer his amendment levying tax
of SIS barrel on beer with a con-
tent OF 2.75 per. cent alcohol.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-17

The Magazine Section also includes Science Tells Us" in
tereng facts OF discoveries and Inventions by Rene e
red Life of Helen and Warren by Mabel Herbert Urner and
another of the The Worlds Greatest Detective Cases by
Nazarienne Daan Kannbee Sterling Helg in feature story
from Paris tells how escaped being known the world
"Alberutians.'
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-17
Fire /! Fire !! Fire
BY EDWARD BLAcK.

A tale Of disastrous bIazes
in Omaha history and narrow
escapes of the fire fighters in
life and death battles with
flames. Written from anec-
dctes related by city's veteran
fircmen.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-17
Happyland

A children's page OF the sort
every parent will approve and
every child will like. 1t means
an hours pleasure for the
kiddies.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-17
Follies cf Passing Show

Sketches from life by Car
toonist Hanlon. Clothes and
the Woman" is his title for
next Sunday.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-17
The Bee
Sunday Magazine

ETyHE BEES MAGAZINE SECTION for next Sun
| day offers combination of local. fiction and art
and entertaining Sunday reading for every member
Of the family. Among them are the following:
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-17
The Yellow Streak

Serial story of adventure, ro-
nance and mystery, by Valen-
tine Williams. !
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-17
The Canary. Kid
nAaA

The Kid discoufses fluentiy
on the ways and wiles of the
gimme guys
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-17
The Weather

Forecast.
Partly cloudy and somewhat cooler
,aturdav
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-04

fcially announced he will be- candi.
date for the office " chairman In ar.
cordnnro with a ruling from the chair
az the committee meeting Al which
tu'onrl D'Oiipr announced his resigna
tinn the vice chairman docs not auto
matiralIy succeed to the Office. and a
new election is necessary
William 7. Shet8line Post. No &c
held "Fath"rs' Night" aud meeting
Saturday night. Of Friendship Hall.
Seventeenth and Mexican streets The
posi- was presented with post banner
by the Rev. trich. as a gift from Mrs.
Henry Shetzlinc. Motion pictures Of
tho Twenty eighth and the Seventy =
ninth Divisions in action were shown.
As result Of the benefit perform
ancrs Of Florence Reed in The
Mirage, at the Lyric Theatre. April
IS and 10, the ladies auxiliary of the
George r Barr Post. No. 3l2. nov
hnS SlIU in itS soldiers relief fund
Mrs Hector Mansfield, chairman Of
III" relief committee Of the auxiliary
has visited the hospitals IN and about
Philadelphia to ascertain tho needs of
tho soldiers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-04
FLEEING BROKER CAUGHT
George w. chiIds, After Two Years,
Arrested In Des Moines

After chase of nearly two years.
extending across the continent. George
W. Childs. who, with William {.
Brewer. is alleged to have conducted a
bucket shop in this city. was arrested
in Des Moincs, la, at the request OF
county detectives.
Childs and Brewer. according 10
James Irwin. Jr.. assistant chief county
detective, figured in a 100000 stock
swindle in this city. As result Of
Investigations at that time. headed by
Director of Public Safety COrtelyou
the offices maintained by Childs and
Brewer here were closed, ns we're their
offices in New York, Wilmington, Har'
rsburg and Pittsburgh.
4 search for Childs vas then begun
by local authorities County detectives
traced him to Mexico. Canada and
many western cities Several days ago
information was obtained that Child
had left Mexico aud was in DcS .doines.
Irwin sent a telegram TO the chief Of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-04
Cardinal Buys Property

Cardinal DoughCrty has purchased
through the Girard Trust CO. the old
Kelly mansion property at $500 Spring
Garden street assessed NJ $780, 900. It
is understood the property will be con.
vcrted into church institution as n
memorial TO Archbishop Ryan. There
is n three story house and two story
stable on lot 1872 by 100 feet.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-04
ADMITS EMPLOYE SHOT HIM
Haddonfield Man First Told Police
Wound Was Accidental

John s. Smith, Of Haddonfcld. y.
j.. who is in Cooper Hospital. Camden.
under observation with n bullet i'm .
beddcd at the base of his skull. was not
shot by accident: rs he told the police
Yesterday. but deliberately by an en-
ployc. with whom he pleaded later 70,
two hours that his life might be spared
The police of Haddonfield learned the
truth when they arrested John Miller
who boards with Smith on Kings high
way. Haddonfcld. and works for him
Smith went to doctor after he was
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-04

police there asking him 10 arrest Childs.
Yesterday he received n telegram say
ing Childs had been found aud was held
without bail upon the Philadelphia
| charge. County Detective Howard Cum
ningham will be sent to Des Moincs TO
| bring Childs here.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-04

to by the injured man is that he and
Miller we're working on Smith s motor
truck in garage when, without warm
ing. Miller fired at him from the rear.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-04

shot on Monday and said the wound
was caused by revolver falling from a
shelf and exploding.
The story as finally told and sworn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-04

He was about to shoot again. but sr,,.,
pleaded and argued for two bnmuaa ba
Miller finally agreed not to sboot \.
Smith would promise not to tell. ''' u
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-16
Hindu Music.

BE it in devotion, In love or In
patriotism, the daily life of the Hindu
all the year round pulsates with the
rhythm of music. The shepherd on
the meadow, the farmer on the rice
field, the boatman on the river, the
fisherman on the lake, the corn grinder
at the milestone, the sawyer at the
lumber yard, the weaver at the loom,
the washerman at the pool, the mason
building houses, the snake charmers
or jugglers On the streets, the children
In school and the priest at the temple
they all sing songs as they perform
their respective duties. SOule sing for
the uplift of their souls and others to
begule the tedium Of their work.
The fragrant freshness Of Hindu
music and the fresh fragrance of the
message of midas melodlc songs are
sure to make marked impression on
the minds of even the most listless
but critical listeners,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-16
OF INTEREST TO
THE HOUSEWIFE

Armchalrs are being made lower In
the back.
Never leave brushes lying or
standing on their bristles.
Celery and almonds are often used
together for dainty salad.
Radlshes may be cooked until tender
and then served au gratin.
Lard may be freshened by cooking
fresh sliced potatoes in It.
Bring olive oil to boil or boil
minute. 1t will take away the rancid
taste.
The day-bed is considered an essen"
tial piece of furniture In small apart
ments.
Macaroni and spaghetti will not boil
over when cooking If bit of fat Is
put into the water.
Clothes placed in the clothes b6S-
ket any old way become wrinkled
and take much longer to iron than
those folded with some care.
A teaspoon of camphor added to
quart of soft water will kill worms
in house plants. The plants should
be quite dry when 1t is applied.
Sprinkle asparagus with paprika af-
ter putting On toast.
Strawberries should not have the
bulls removed until washed and
drained.
A good-slzed kitchen salt shaker
filled with mixture of salt and pepper
saves time In seasoning.
If the curling Iron Is heated In boil
ing water 1t will produce a prettier
wave and does not break the hair so
much.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-16

annoying; they are actually dangerous
to health, because they may carry dis
ease GERMS to exposed foods.
1t is therefore important to know
where and how they breed, and to ap-
ply such knowledge in combating them.
A bulletin issued by the United States
Department of Agriculture gives in
formation on this subject. Besides
giving directions for Kidding the house
of flies by the use of screens, fly pa
pers poisons and fytraps, 1t lays espe-
cial emphasis on the explanation Of
methods of eliminating breeding places
and preventing the breeding of flies.
Address the United States Department
of Agriculture, Washington, p. c., and
copy of this publication will be sent
you free.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-16
Two Varieties of the Edible Wild Mushrooms

ing will furnish sufficient moisture for
their cooking
Arrange the peppers on end in bak-
ing dish, having water with salt, pep
per, and butter poured in to the depth
Of about one inch. Place the dish in
hot oven, cook covered for IL min
utes then uncover and basic and cook
for 10 or IS minutes longer, or until
the peppers are perfectly tender. An
addition to the mushrooms of chopped
cooked chicken or veal is a pleasing
variation.
Mushrooms With Bacon.
Fry the bacon, and on removing it
from the frying pan keep it hot; cook
the mushrooms on each side in the
"fryings' and serve on a platter with
the strips of bacon arranged as a
border.
Several species are good prepared in
this manner, but it is especially we'll
suited to the common cultivated mush-
room.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-16

pensatIon valid titles which have
been obtained by American citizens
under Mexican laws. A coniisraJion
policy strikes not only at the interests
of particular individuals but at the
foundations Of international inter.
course. for it is only Oh the basis "l
the security of property vaiidIy pos
sessed under the laws existing at j"e
time of its acquisition that CONNER
cial transactions between the peoples
Of TWO countries and the conduct OF
activities in helpful cooperation are
possible.
This question is vital because OF
fine provisions inserted In the Next
can constitution promulgated In lol"
If these provisions are to be put INTO
effect retroactively the properties OIL
American citizens will be coniiacoted
Oh a great scale. This would consti-
mte an international wrong OF the
gravcst character, ana this govern
ment could not submit to its accom-
pishment"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1921-06-16
Doc Went TO Church.

An English correspondent writes
"My terrier was very fond OF going
to church. He would SIT quietly VIZ
his nose between his paws. for two wv
successive seasons he attended an ,no
confirmation classes, ! told the o'snop ,
Wei Tinker said the bishop turn
Ing to him, I'm very sorry ! ,an
Arm You. Tinker looked at nun Ne'y
grayely and from that day never AZ
tended another class Il may y Az ~.
cd thai me story, as well as the Dog
lacks confirmation.