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Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
Kidnapers Ask
Ransom for Life
4. OfCoast Woman
Threats Of Death Unless Sew
eral Thousand Dollars Are
Forthcoming to Gain Re-
lease Received.

Los Angeles, Jan. 27.-Desplte
the efforts of police and private de-
tectives engaged since early last evc-
ming i'll attempting to solve the
mysterious disappearance and pos
sible abduction of Mrs. Gladys Julia
Witherell, young and beautiful wife
of 0. S. Witherell, a real estate loan
broker, from her home at lS4J
Whitley avenue, no clue as to her
whereabouts or the identity of her
alleged abductor have been obtained.
1t is said the husband has received
communications from the alleged
k;dnapess demanding several thou
sand dollars and threatening to kill
Mrs. Witherell unless the money was
Paid. 1t was said, also, an appeal
had been received indirectly from
her. begging for help.
The communication from the al
legged kidnapers was said to contain
threat against Mrs. WitherelPs life
should the demand for ransom and
its alternative Of death to the woman
be made public. d.
Mrs. Witherell, according to the
story told by Miss Elizabeth War
den. neighbor, was lured from her
Hollywood home by a mysterious
"gray-haired man." who made her
believe that her mother-in in-law, Mrs.
A. J. Witherell, had been fatally
hurt in traffic accident on'Holly-
wood boulevard.
Mr.. Witherell, husband of the
missing woman, expressed the opin-
ion that his wife had been kidnapped
by his enemies. who sought revenge
against him.
The authorities are proceeding on
theory that Mrs. Witherell was
abducted and possibly slain for re-
venge. They declare that they have
definitely established the fact that the
kidnaper was a young man disguised
with a false mustache and gray
wig. Police Captain Moffitt asserted
that he was fearful that the woman
was made away with. His theory
may connect the slayers OF Mrs. Fay
Sudow, who was found murdered i'll
a eucalyptus grove at Edendale
weeks ago, With the present case. A
description OF the automobile used
by the kidnapers was sent broadcast
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
Suspect in Daylight Mail
Truck Holdup Is Arrested

Chicago, Jan. 27.-James Schuup
is held by the police today on sus-
picion OF being the leader of four
men wanted for holding up postal
employees and stealing y mail bags
of valuable registered and regular
mail they were unloading from {
truck at the Union station January s..
This capture followed a spectacular
escape last Friday night, when he
eluded the police after running gun
battle over roots and down fire es-
capes.
Two pistols and SO cartridges were
taken from Schuup's pockets, the po-
lice say. -.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
Episcopal Diocese Scores
Sunday Blue Law Agitation

Milwaukee. Jan. 27.-Rt. Rev. w.
W. Webb. bishop Of the Episcopal
church in the Milwaukee diocese,
was instructed by vote of the do
cesan council to issue pastoral let
ter setting forth the church's stand
on the Sunday blue law agitation.
The action followed discussion
over resolution Opposing all leg
islation tending to force people into
church and condemning all Sunday
blue law agitation.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
.Freadrich
Will Head
Retailers
State Federation Closes Ses.
sions Here After Election of
Officers--Lincoln Next
Convention City.
Endorse Corn Meal Week

The 18th annual convention OF the
Federation of Nebraska Retailers al
the Rome hotel. came to close yes
terday afternoon with tho aunua
meeting of the board OF directors
and the election OF officers for the
coming year.
G. Il. Fread,ich. Lincoln, wa,
elected president OF the state associ-
alton. A. l.. Anderson, .Wahoo, re,
firing president, becomes vice pres
;dent. Other state officers, NJ. A
Hostetler, Shelton. treasurer, and J
Frank Barr, Lincoln, secretary, were
retained.
c. Fl. Freadrich, Lincoln; Fred
DeWeber. Arlington: +. S. Penny
Fullerton; F. A. Miller, Beatrice; C.
t. Freas, Beaver City; and w. {.
Elliott. Mason City, were elected
members of the board of directors.
Lincoln Next Convention City.
- Lincoln will be the next conven-
ton city for the federation, it was
decided.
While there were few more thar
800 delegates IN attendance, the con-
vention did NOT lack life and interest.
according to the secretary the pro-
gram has never been excelled i'll any
previous year.
Speakers Of national prominence
addressed the various associations at
their sessions this year. GA. Gar
yer, Strasburg. O.. who owns de-
partment store, in a town of $50 cX-
planned to the dry goods and ready
to-wear men how he conducted his
store to do an annual business OF
nearly Sl,000,00C. =
Ohio Merchant Speaks.
Mr.. Carver was the main speaker
Yesterday afternoon in the closing
session of the federation. He told
how he built up business in nine
counties, which attracts trade from
cities of from 10000 to 100000 popu-
lation, through continual intensive
advertising campaign, and how he
retained his customers, through the
efficiency OF his sales force.
From a onc-room country store
the business has progressed until
now there is three story building,
dividend into eight departments, eacl,
department uuder the management
oil all expert,
I. r. Mann, Devils Lake, n. ~,
owner OF 4 stott in a town OF s,ouo,
does an annual business OF $6S00uo.
u. ti,rIr, af a1Nnft1S-
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
Drier Dry Laws
Are Provided in
Senate Measure
Prohibits Possession of ma
terials' and Formulas-Or-
ders Immediate Trial
Of Appeals. .

Lincoln, Jan. 27.-(Special) -
Although theoretically the famous
Nebraska bone dry law of several
years ago might be repealed IN the
light of national prohibition. the
Nebraska Anti-Saloon league has
had introduced into the Nebraska
senate amendments to the old law
which impose score or more OF
The bill, S. F. ls5, wls introduced
by Senator Randall of Cedar, as a
measure backed by the law enforce
ment element of the state. ,
The bill provides that the presence
of anyone near private stills shall be
prima facie evidence of possession.
Rules are prescribed prohibiting
the posessession of materials"
which under possible construction
might include rice, raisins, prunes
or corn, and prohibiting the posses
sion of formulas and recipes"
which are subject to seizure.
Advertising of formulas for sale is
also prohibited
All liquors and stills must be de-
stroyed in the presence of Judge,
but enough of the beverage may be
phialed up for evidence purposes on
appeal.
The new measure orders that pro-
hibitory cases appealed from the
police or justice courts be tried
forthwith" in the district court. 1t
has been charged that prosecutors
are tempted to forget to carry up
such appeals.
The law gives state officials a
check on United States permits is
sued and forbids pool halls and soft
drink parlors from selling medicinal
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
Cloture Rule Petition Is
+ =. Circulated for Tariff Act

Washington. Jan. "a petition
to invoke cloture was circulated to-
day by. Senator Penrose of Pennsyl-
vania, in charge of the emergency
tariff bill. although republican lead
ers said no attempt to choke off de-
bate would be made unless fill
clustering was demonstrated beyond
all question.
Senator Penrose soon secured,
however, more than the required 10
senator's signatures to the petition
in requesting that the standing clo-
ture rule be invoked. 1t would limit
each senator to one hours time.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
Exports Of Cotton Lead
All Other Commodities

Washington. Jan. 2.-Cottou cx-
ports last year exceeded those OF
any other commodity. according to
a review OF foreign trade, made pub
lie by the department of commerce.
Shipments were valued at ST, l5o. 40S.-
9l6. as compared with Sl,l57,571.252
the year before.
Exports of breadstuffs were
valued at $l.079. 9.0S5, 1888 as against
1920. 0.30l ,977 in 1919. Cottonseed oil
exports totalled S34.S74,7o0. a de-
crease from the 1919 total of S40,-
So0.268. Mineral oils were valued
at S54o, ,34S.840. -as compared with
O343,673,432 the year before and meat
and dairy products dropped from
Sl.l60,645.l85 in 1919 to $544074,-
$50 in 1920.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
South Dakota Legislature
Starts State Prison Probe

Sioux Falls. S. D., Jan. H.-lnves-
tigation of conditions at the South
Dakota penitentiary was begun by
legislative committee here today.
Representative John T. Black,
chairman OF the committee, said:
"We will make a thorough exam
nation of conditions at the peniten-
tiary. We have heard many rumors
concerning conditions at the institu-
ton. but they are only rumors."
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
Wilson to Act OIL Proposal
To Free Eugene v. Debs

Washington, Jan. q. - Recon-
mendations by the Department OF
Justice for the pardon for Eugene
V. Debs probably will be submitted
to President Wilson within the next
few days. President Wilson has
said, however, that he would not
pardon Debs, as he believed such
action might lower the morale OF
the people i'll the event OF another
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
Rail Directors Resign

New York. Jan. 27.-Resignations
of ], p. Morgan. Louis Cass Led
yard and Payne Whitman as direc-
tors OF the Northern Pacific railroad
were presented at a meeting of the
board of directors. Frank l.. Polk,
former under secretary of state; +.
NJ. Willis, ard A. II. Gilara were
elected to fill the vacancies
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
Harding at Palm Beach
Declines Many Dates

West Palm Beach, Fla, Jan. 81
Side-stepping many public and So
ciety functions proposed for him. at
this fashionable winter resort, Prcsi-
dcnt-elect Harding divided his short
visit here today between a private
luncheon and game OF golf.
For luncheon, the presidcnt-elect
accepted an invitation to be the
guest of friend OF Henry p. Flctch-
or OF Pennsylvania, who is a men,
Der of the house boat party.
Leaving here late in the afternoon
the Victoria was expected to tie
up for the night short distance to
ahe south and to proceed tomorrow
morning for Miami.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
Manager of Five European
Branches for Ford Quits

Detroit, Mich. Jan. 27.-W. G..
Anderson of Detroit. for two years
manager OF tho FIVE European
branches of the Ford Motor conf
pany, resigned today; he announced
last night He refused to cite his
reasons. He has been with the
company for 10 years
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
Violent Earth Tremor
Felt on Eastern Coast

Trenton, N. j., Jan. PA violent
earth shock was felt early last night
at Riverside and Riverton. where
many of the buildings were badly
shaken. The shock lasted several
seconds and caused many of the
residents of that section to flee from
their homes.
The power plant of the public
service corporation at Riverside was
shaken and employees were badly
frightened u.s. y
Philadelphia, Jan. 27.-An earth
tremor or an explosion OF great vi
olencc was felt here at Gas O'Clock.
Inquiries poured in to newspaper
offices from all directions. Several
hours OF investigation failed to bring
word of an explosion. . y
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
Best Loved Woman in State
OF Colorado Passes AWAY

Denver, Jan. 27.-Mrs, Frances
McEwen Belford, heralded as "the
best loved woman in Colorado" and
who first suggested the idea of the
Lincoln Highway, died here today,
aged 81. She was the widow of the
late James B. Belford, former justice
OF the Colorado supreme court and
first congressman from Colorado.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
Protective Legislation
For Forests Recommended

Washington, Jan. 27.-Forest in-
ventory and census of timber re-
quirements were urged by R. S. Kel.
1ogg of New York, representing the
American Paper and Pulp associa-
ton, before the house committee
the Smell bill for state
and federal cooperative forest pol
icy.
Charles l.. Pack, president of the
American Forestry association. said
protective legislation was urgently
needed as producing states have
gone bone dry as to forests"
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
Vase. Cuts Rescinded

:. Chicago, Jan. 2.-The United
States railway labor board ordered
rescinded notices of wage reductions
on the Atlanta, Birmingham & At
( lantic railroad which we're to have
become effective February |. The
board stated that railroad companies
must present positions before the
board for any reductions in en-
ployes' wages.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
Partner of Pastor.Bandit
Held for Part in Robbery

Mt. Vernon, Ill. Jan. 27.-Loren
Williamson, business partner in a
garage business with Guy Kyle, for
mer preacher, who has confessed
completely in the $4,000 mail theft
here January IA, was arrested short
ly before noon in connection with the
robbery. Williamson has denied
participation in it.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
800, 100000 Bushels Wheat
In United States January

Washington, d. C.. Jan. a.
Wheat stocks on hand in the United
States January |, 1921. totaled 320, :
100000 bushels, according to an es-
innate made public by the Depart
mcnt OF Agriculture. This figure
compared with 4l7000,000 bushels on
hand year ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
Ship Believed to Have
Been in Distress Is Safe

New York, Jan. H.-Thc Belgian
steamship Cannonier, believed yes
terday to be the ship from which
t"S. o. S." distress calls were re-
cc;ved, is safe. and at noon today
was about 80 miles east off Ambrose
lightship. The captain denied send
ing out a distress message,
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
Captain Stops Ferry
To Save Pup From Ice

New York. Jan, PA yelping
puppy on cake OF ice floating down
the Hudson river halted the Fl. Lee
ferry Edgewater in midstrcam while
a rescue was effected.
After Capt. James Brannigsn had
maneuvercd his craft alongside the
cake, First Mate Gerard Barry de-
scended ladder. The ladder broke.
Barry plunged into the stream and
appeared with the puppy.
Hauled aboard, Barry descended
into the engine room with his new
pct, which he named Icicle,
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
New York Villages Shaken
Bv Earthquake Tremors

Glen Falls, \. Y. Jan N.-Vil-
lagos in this section were shaken for
the third time in less than two weeks
by what was believed to have been
an earthquake. Large cracks ap-
peared i'll the ground at several
nlaces.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
Boy Charged With Murder
Released OH $4,000 Bond

Knox, Ind. Jan. 27.-Cecil Bur
kett. II, son OF Mark Burkett, is at
liberty on $4,000 bond furnished by
the father, following the boys in
dictment on a charge of first degree
murder, growing out of the shooting
of Bennie Slavjn. 7, son OF Harry
S1ayin.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
Man Is Fined for Removing
Cancellation From Stamps

Springfield, H., Jan. 27.-Charfes
r Homan OF Quincy, charged with
removing cancellation marks from
government postage stamps by a
chemical process. pleaded guilty in
the federal court here yesterday and
was fined $400 and costs
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
Swiss Socialists Refuse
To Join Internationale

Berne, Switzerland, Jan. 27.-Ad-
hesion to the third (Moscow) inter-
rationale mas been rejected by the
Swiss socialists.
A majority of 10000 against the
proposition was polled,
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
House Committee to Take
Up Packing Bill SATURDAY.

Washington, Jan. 27.-The house
agricultural committee voted to take
up Saturday the senate bill for resu-
lation of the meat industry and keep
at it until disposed of,
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28

Protect shipments during the next - to
St hours from temperatures as follows:
North and east. Is degrees; south so de.
Stees, west, 20 degrees.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-01-28
The Weather

Forecast.
Fair and warmer Friday.
Hourly Tenperatures
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-09-04
1.-THE ELMFORD MURDER

"lhsn you know about Mrs. Han
soh7" che asked.
lie nodded sageiy.
II know a lot"
You can't stay here" she said. Go
Then you shall come with me.
That's The scheme. Been Ia the back
u my head all along. Wen show a
clean pair u heels, Time something
definite happened. Bellai-you NOV
how love you"
A slight impeachment unfamiliar 10
the startled woman. made itself notice
able in his voice, His control was linn
tied. Already his true condition dis
closed itself. Fear Us powerful as that
which had crested his steaithy sp.
preach returned TO her eyes.
you know I wont come with you.
Freddy. Perhaps later things will be
arranged. John and | had a talk
tonight"
He advanced. She stepped behind
the table. He tapped tho side pocket
Of his coat.
by ssdi I'd have killed him TO-
night 10 get TO you n II had bsen nee
esaary. That's what you've done to
me, Bella"
He reached across ana Erasped her
arm. he held her tight while he Rlided
around table. A book fell TO the
noor, and another. A vase o. roses
toppled over and shattered unsteady.
He get his arm around her.
You've go To let me keep my
promise"
stm laughing. he drew her closer.
HIS naming eyes were near. His breath
was revolving on her cheeks.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-09-04

CHANGED TO notice them-on a chair by
the table. a key. which Garth found
htted tho front door. lay at the tables
edge. Garth replaced II there and con
tinued up the stairs.
The table cover was nwry. one or
two books lay on the foor beneath.
Half a dozen long -stemmed roses. faded
a. they were. sun splashcd color across
the carpet 81 "a neutral tint. As his
eyes took them In Garth smiled. shame
facedly reminiscent.
lie started. The forml,ss. nronized
cry OF "a woman arose ana seemed to
set in violent motion the atmosphere
OF this tragic chamber.
The cry was repeated. Garth shiv-
cred. lie had q quick uncomfortable
fancy that the omB was making
hoirld aud supCrhumtu efforts to over
como SOME uhsiaDlos 20 expression.
Ito returned 20 his scrutiny ~ the
room. lts disorirrcd condition suggest
ed q strusgie before Randall had nred
the shots and dropped The revolver
there at the end ui tho table.
4 circle uf u" great radius would
"utr enclosed if. Gathered aud faded
roses Nu-Uut 900. one bud Law fJr-
th'r en- 0 nearer tho bedroom door.
Garth tpIDDl fu 30. stnop "a. and
picked % up. rNumluing 10 ~,lrlrusIy
white b" tried a. reconstruct from 10 an
active picture Df the tragedy. The
stem had brpu broken away. indicating.
since Trev.ug ur Randall had probably
worn DO. fho CLOSE and desperate nature
of their struggle. Fur q was mot like
tho roses from the vase. Ta-y we're ~
" larger variety and wider open. and
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-09-04
H GRAY MASK 8

-
1nen DO you think = be " 30
QUESTION her.
"ood knowai n NJ keeps m. she's
IN a bad way. DO you suppose IA
waste INV time here otherwissf l tell
you quiet r. essential
by the way. doctor. rinee vot,re
Mes. Randslrs cousin. Won mus, NV
known the doctor pretty well.-
Yes. YES. very we'll"
"DId You over no,ice-was he I'm .hs
hahit OF wearing . nower In ~. h,,,-
ton-holef"
The other glanced M hin, a.ut.
clmsly
Il never NC him with nm. a.. -.
a vary na.ruun. - 49,
tons"
Garth nusaed.
"Ana Me- T.rsvipos, NJ. a.t.d %r,,d
he9.
'What7 Wehr a flower, I'm xur. 7
don't know. Nav,r uottc.S ~, ,
thing n uke,v .noush.-
"Thank Won aocler Th.r.n o..
NOR. noise here tan,vhi In $50
sbout ,he chair td rsfh.r ~. ataa,
say auvthin, .bou, ,ho.. ous.,to,.
garth vent downs,otr. 4. ,.n..s
In The hnl long .no,,gh o. 49, \
Iatehkev from ,he tabis 80 .i,n q, ~
his poelet. Than h. w,Il.a g. ,h.
back OF Inc bousa xghers ths ..ryants
were coneote. In a. ,,n.a.v ar,,,n
Th~r. vas a chauneur M. sours 49,,
Ter. a cook. ana \ maid Another maid
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-09-04

Ths description nttod. but that was
scarcely necessary. for on this cold eve
ming the man was hatleHs.
Garth sprang up and. hls revolver
ready. faced the man.
"Dr. Randall I've plenty OF help
near"
Randall stepped back.
And what about Ireying1' he asked
In q husky voice.
Garth watched him wariIy.
I'm sorry" he answered. but rye
got 10 take you for his murder"
I'm wanted for T%revings m~urder!"
"NouH come quietly"
Yes. What's that nolse9 thought.
heard some one scream. "a woman.
Whoro's my WIFE what about my
wifcg"
Garth cleared his throat
'sho.s been hystorical - well - prac-
tically out Of her head
Garth could not fathom Randsl's
expression as he walked st his side to
wards the house.
ot course boo said. 'sheu he called
as o. witness against You-iu fact tho
only human witness ~ tho crimo Itself"
IN" doctor smiled ,%ontentcdiy.
Yes be- said. q shouid Ike n see
her"
Or. Holdings with her" Gurth OK
planned. hut II i's Iu my presence I've
ro objection % hc hasn't"
Garth waved tho two excited dotec.
lives away. As bee led Randall across
ihe veraudI he was ]proyoEluely rom
fo.uus uf something missing When he
I.U uU|uHu tho door and fllsr hIa eau.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1921-09-04

Trevins lost his head ana unersd 20
bet he'd spend INST evening with mrs,
Randall"
"dood T.ordl" Garth saeiaimai was
he drunk r.
Can't tell" the inspector said. ANY
was. Randall came back With his own
conviction. Bwore be'd shoot Trevng
II such a thing came on. Wen Ran
dalI found Trevine :ats last nieht In
the lady's dressing -room.'
Pretty bad" Garth agreed, "and
I suppose she refuses to open her
mouth"
The inspectors small eyes narrowed.
Wish knew II shes acting. SHE'S
been practically on her head ever since
that motor cop found her kneeling over
the body. screening ht toto wake the
dead Nothing but Mysteries an night
and day. Jones reports shes had some
nervous Notwithstanding shout tho
heart. Her cousin. another doctur. IL
with her"
Garth moved towards the door.
II know you1l bring Randall in" the
Inspector called.
"IT do my best" Garth answered.
II was late In the afternoon when he
reached the station near Eimford. He
inquired the way from the agent ana
set on along n road bordered BY un-
lovely suburban dwellings.
These soon gave way to zelda and
hedges which In turn struggled into a
miniature forest. lust beyond that the
gateway opened 90 the left. Garth
walked through and up to the secluded
house. lie glanced at tho two auto
.-.Ln.-