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Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-26
New Law Causes
Lense Shortage
Eastern Factory Rushed to
Supply Orders for Types to
Comply With Statutes.

The Macbeth-Evans Glass COM
pany Of Pittsburgh reports that the
new Nebraska headlight law has
caused such a large demand for the
green visor and Liberty lenses that
the factory is barely able to supply
the demand.
Ohio has recently placed a head
light law similar to Nebraska's and
the two states are keeping the big
Pittsburgh plant running full Ca
pacity.
While there are many types of
lenses on the market, only a few
comply with Nebraska's new law.
This law places a penalty on every
dealer who sells lenses that cannot
comply with certain specifications.
There will, however, be attempts
to dispose of stocks of lenses which
do not comply with the law. Motor
lists are cautioned to make sure that
the lenses they buy are of the ap-
proved type. ..
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-26
can league champions.
Lafayette Is Car
OF Achievements
Engineers Analysed Essentials
Of Good Car and Then
Built 1t.

During the period in which the
Lafayette car was being developed
the engineers analyzed the essentials
of fine motor car. 1t must do the
following things, asserts R. w. Hay
ward OF the Eafayette-Hayward COM
pany: ,...-...
The motor will start when you put
your foot on the starter pedal after
the car has stood all night in cold
garage.
1t will go out of the garage quietly
and will reach a satisfactory run
ming temperature in short time.
The clutch action will be easy; the
transmission gears quiet in all speeds;
and the controls handy.
II will steer easily and steadily,
without fatigue on a long drive.
The rear wheels will not bounce
and it will take abrupt curves safely
without pitch or roll.
1t will accelerate rapidly and take
high per cent grades in third gear
without a take-off.
1t may be quickly and safely
braked without any drumming of the
rear wheels, or without side-skidding
on slippery streets.
1t may be driven long distances at
either high or low speeds without
overheating.
1t will retain these qualities over
a period of years and its appearance
will be such that it will remain in
good taste indefinitely.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-26
REQ Speed Wagons
First Into Pueblo
Selected by Army Official to
Carry Food, Tents and
Bedding to Unfortunates.

REQ speed wagons were the first
vehicles of any description to enter
Pueblo after the recent food. These
speed wagons, loaded with food,
tents and bedding for the stricken
city, were forced to travel over
roads considered impossible, but
they successfully plowed through the
mud with their full supplies.
Adjutant General Hammock of the
United States army, who took charge
of the relief work, selected the REQ
speed wagon in preference to all
other motor vehicles of any descrip-
ton for this work. His experience
with the speed wagons in France led
him to make this selection.
In addition to the first Reos, which
entered Pueblo under their own
power, General Hamrock requisi-
toned all that he could obtain in
Colorado Springs, sending them by
train to a point as close to the city
as the train would take them.
Twenty-seven were furnished by o.
G. Sellers, REQ dealer at Colorado
Springs.
These speed wagons were imme-
diately set to work at assisting in
the clearing of debris caused by the
food. With relief drivers alternat-
ing they were kept busy "a hours
a day. Speed wagons with power
pumps were used to drain cellars
where the water had settled.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-26
Vincent Richards
Making Progress on
East Tennis Courts

New York, June 25.-Speculation
over the form of Vincent Richards
appeared to be diminishing as the
brilliant young tennis player moves
from competition to competition. He
is as busy as the proverbial bee, and,
to carry the smile futher, Richards
is slipping of the nectar of victory.
There was an impressiveness over his
winning of the eastern New York
state championship singles, a couple
weeks ago, at the Amackassin club,
Yonkers. Now he has added another
title to his list by winning the
Brooklyn championship, previously
held by Charles Chambers, Frank L.
Anderson and Ichiya Kumagac.
There was something more than
mild interest over the clash of Fred
erick c. Anderson and Richards in
the Brooklyn titular battle. The
close followers of the courts vividly
remembered the sensational manner
in which Anderson had disposed of
his rival in the seni-fnal round of
the national indoor championship at
the Seventh Regiment armory.
Whatever may be their reco!lcc-
tions, the present is wonderfully diff
ferent. Richards is playing far
above the form that was his in the
days when he stood as partner to
William r. Tilden, I'd, i'll the cam
paign for national and minor cham
Richards is olaying his
shots with a surety and pace that is
lifting hirl to the class from which
defenders Of the Davis cup are Sc
1ccted. .-
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-26

proved by the secretary OF the de-
partmcnt of public works may os
used on motor cars in the state. Pen,
alties for violation range up TO $loo
for each offense.
In the passage Of the law the state
has endeavored to give automobiles
sufficient light for their own safety
and yet eliminate glaring headlamps
which have been the cause of so
many automobile accidents and
tragedies.
One of the first lenses to receive
the approval of the secretary OF the
public works was the Patterson
lenz.
The Patterson does not cut down
the amount of light. 1t simply con-
trolls it. For 500 feet in front OF the
car il throws bright, even beam OF
light but at no time do the rays rise
above the required AZ inches speci-
fed in the Nebraska law.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-26
Reduction Made
In Price of Nash
Passenger Cars
Cuts Range From $50 to
$3.50 on Both Four and
Six-Cylinder
Models.

The Nash Motors company an
nounces a reduction in the prices OF
Nash passenger cars, both six and
our-cylinder models, ranging from
$3.50 to $3.50. These prices, effective
July 2, are as follows:
Nash Six-Five-passenger touring
car, $l,545; seven-passenger touring
car, $l,695; seven-passenger sedan,
$2,605; four-passenger coupe, $685.;
two-passenger roadster, $l,525; four
passenger sport model, $l,6o5.
Nash Four-Five-passenger tour
ing car, $l,l95; two-passenger road
ster, $1,l75; three-passenger coupe,
$l,735; four-passenger sedan, $l,935.
In statement given out by c. W..
Nash, president of the Nash Motors
company, he reported that these re-
ductions represent lowered produc-
ton costs in the big Nash plants at
Kenosha and Milwaukee. They are
handed on to the public because it
has always been the policy of the
Nash Motors company to give buy
ers the benefits of savings accom-
plished through operating economy.
Believes in Square Deal.
1--WE have always believed" said
Mr.. Nash, "that no man or institu-
ton which did not always deal fairly
and squarely with the public could
long survive.
Il take no small pride in the cars
that bear my name, and yet I hon
estly believe that our frank and open
way of taking the public into our
confidence has played as important
a part in our success as has the good
ness of our product.
"For instance, last fall when there
was a concerted and countrywide
feeling that prices along all lines
should be reduced we were in abso-
lutte sympathy with the movement.
And yet there was simply no practi-
cal method by which to accomplish
it so far as Nash cars were con-
cerned, because we would not sacri-
fee quality. So we Immediately
came out frankly and told why we
could not reduce prices until at least
July l.
81 Per Cent Increase.
"I am very certain that our course
at this time convinced those who
read the statement that the Nash
Motors company was doing the conf
nendable thing. Our prices during
The four years prior to last October
had risen only 81 per cent and the
average price increase for all cars
Vas 76 per cent.
Nash prices were not inflated, be-
cause, in addition to holding our |
,rice increase during this time to 81 |.
,er cent, we found ways and means
If building the cars even better. We
committed ourselves publicly to con-
inue to pursue our policy Of steadily
better value and holding
o Our prices until reduction could |
,e affected through new economies in
production which we were even then
originating.
"Now we come forward with these
'educed prices and at the same time
,ffer an even more valuable car. We
lave kept our word" !
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-26
Too Old for Judge,
Muldoon Now Is Boss

New York, June 25.-Some time
ago the New York Boxing commits
sion decided that man 20 years or
older was too blind to judge box
ing match, and ruled that no kid
who had reached 70 could Judge.
The boxing commission allowed
some of the judges, not only blind,
but incompetent, to pick winners.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-26
Patterson Lenz
Passes Law Tests
Secretary of Department of
Public Works Puts Stamp
of Approval on Device.

Nebraska automobile drivers are
anxious to make night driving safe
on the highways of the state. .
That is indicated by the spirit OF
general cooperation evidenced since
the passage by the state legislature of
the motor car head-lighting law ap-
proved by Governor McKelvie late
in April and now being enforced.
Under this law, only lenses ap-
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-26
Lands Decision
To Declare Halt to
Hold-Out Players

New York, June 25.-The decision
by Judge Lands in the Groh case
has put an end to one of the objec-
tionable practices in base ball. When
a player was disgruntled with his
club and wanted to be sold or traded
to another club, he became a hold
out and refused to play. He forced
his employers to dispose of him.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-26
City Council Passes
A Ballot of Esteem
For Proud Pirates

The city council of Pittsburgh has
taken note of the victorious sweep
of the Pittsburgh National leagre
base ball club so far this season. In
a resolution adopted by the "city
fathers" and forwarded to Man
Omaha daily bee., 1921-06-26

ager George Glib
son of the Pirates
at New York the
council expressed
its hearty COM
memdation and ap-
probation of the
courageous a IL d
enthusiastic work
of the club, with
continued W t ii
wishes for the flu
ture."
Pittsburgh fans
feel they at last
will see a renew
al of the worlds
series glories Of
1909, when the Pi-
rates won from
Detroit's Ameri-
The New York herald., 1921-05-14
BRITAIN AND ITALY
BLAMED IN SILESIA
Continued from First Page.

mans will take the offensive. probably
within a week, when their preparations
are complete. The Poles In the mean
time are known to be strengthening
their positions with artillery. although
they are not advancing. French sources
declare that Korfanty. leader OF the
Polish insurrections. has needed Gen.
Lerond's instructions for the first time
and suspended his offensive"
The French deprecate statements
published by the Poles that the Allies
have accepted the present battle ines
as the new frontier between Germany
and Poland. They declare these state-
ments tend to excite the German popu-
lation.
A German counter offensive, it is be-
lieved. cannot be prevented unless the
Poles evacuate their positions. the I'M
preston prevailing among German
leaders that IL the Poles are permitted
to hold territory they have occupied,
the Germans would have similar rights,
should they succeed in driving out the
invaders. and occupy the same region
themselves.
Reports from the industrial district
say the food shortage is becoming seri-
Gus. The situation is much compli-
ca ted by the fact that the workmen
were not paid to-day, their semi
monthly pay day, as the Reichshank,
which usually ships the funds. refused
10 take chances Of plundering by the
Poles. German circles express belief
that this may precipitate financial
crisis.
The New York herald., 1921-05-14
HARVEY IGNORES
DIPLOMATIC USAGE
Calls on Baron Hayashi Before
He Pays Visit to Dean of
Ambassadors Corps.

LONDON. May 13.-By a coincidence
OF circumstances .he first official AM
bas-adorial call made by George Harvey,
the new American Ambassador, after
his presentation TO King George yester-
day was on Baron Hayashi, the Japan
ese Ambassador, at the Japanese EN-
bassy this morning. while the first func-
ton Ambassador Harvey will attend will
be the reception at the Japanese EN-
bassy this evening, at which he will
meet Crown Prince Hirohito. now visit
ing England.
Ordinarily the new Ambassador would
have initiated his calls upon the other
Observation-Disclosures with visit to the
Spanish Embassy, as Ambassador Merry
del Val is dean of the diplomatic corps
here. 1t is explained, however, that
time did not permit the receipt or the
Spanish Ambassadors acknowledgment
of Ambassador Harvey's card and the
payment OF this formal visit before the
Japanese reception was held.
Ambassador Harvey. desirous or pefns
officially received by Baron Hayashi be-
fore attending function at which both
would be present. took short cut
through the diplomatic red tape.
In this incident. as in one or two
others that have occurred since Ambas-
sador Haryey's arrival, observers of dip
lomatic usage here see an apparent ten
dency on the part of the new Ambas-
sador not to be stickler for ceremony.
The New York herald., 1921-05-14
OIL DISPLACING COAL
DURING BRITISH STRIKE
Expert Says Miners and OWn-
ers Are to Blame.

Special cable to THE NKw YoRK HErsLp.
Copyright. 1871. bv TIE New York HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
London, May I3.
During the coal shortage caused by the
strike oil concerns in England are max
ing a strong bid to oust coal from its
position as steam producer. In a
single day the price of heavy fuel oil
was knocked down from eight pounds
sterling a ton to four pounds ten shill-
ings, while the price OF Diesel engine oil
was cut In half.
Oil men are trying to trap the trade,
and admit taking advantage Of the con-
ditlons created by the strike.
THE mine owners and miners are
committing suicide They are cutting
their own throats by the prolonged dead
lock-" said one oil expert. The firms
once converted TO the use OF oil will
never return TO coal, as oil Is not only
cleaner but entails the use OF a smaller
subsidiary plant. less labor and in the
end is cheaper"
Firms specializing In the conversion
OF coal burners into oil burners arc in
undated with orders Among the indus
tries hestening to make the change is
the brewing industry. and the manager
OF the Meaux Brewery. which has per
menently turned to oil said that he
thinks every brewery In London will
adopt the same fuel policy in short
time
There Is twice the supply OF oil in the
British Isles now than three months
ago, and while there has been drain on
tho stock. officials say there is plenty
overseas for shipment and no danger Of
the supply running out.
The New York herald., 1921-05-14
FRANCE WON'T ANNEX
THE RUHR, SAYS KNECHT
Special ENJOY Regrets Report
She Will Stay There.

Marcel Knecht, special envoy from
France for those purposes which have
10 do with the reconstruction of French
industry and OF the country's devastat-
"a districts took occasion last night
while iecturing before the American sec
ton OF the Societe de Chimie Industri-
ellie at Rumford Hall, In East Forty
first street TO declare on behalf OF his
Government that all statements are false
and misleading which indicate that
France contemplates permanent posses
sion of the Ruhr district.
Let me say as n French official"
said Or Knecht, that every one con-
rected with my country's Government
regrets that certain propaganda has
been sent out and certain misguided
news reports have been disseminated
stating that France proposes 10 stay In
the Ruhr district once she has gone In
10 and that there Is a party in France
which Is militaristic and IL gaining
strength.
Nothing could be further away from
the truth Upon a score which Is utter
~ materialistic alone the Ruhr district
as a possession would be as embarrass-
ing 90 France a. the proverbal gift
horse. And upon another score fully as
naterialistlc France does not want to
assume the labor Of prevailing as a con-
aue<or In district where the popula-
ton ~ 80 wholly other than French.
We do not ocsire the role Of conqueror
I n any case ana have no thought toward
Germany except to I'VE upon amcablc
md understanding terms with new
German people
The New York herald., 1921-05-14
TITLED PERSONS AMONG.
AOUITANIA,S STEWARDS
Sir Percy Bates Helps Out in
Liners Kitchen.

Special Gable to THE NEW YORK HERALD.
Copyright, 1921, by THE NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
London. May Ii.
Too many cooks will spoil the broth
for the striking chefs. stewards and
butchers who tried to prevent the
steamship Aquitania of the Cunard line
from steaming from Southampton to-
morrow. The steamship Almanzora Of
the ROYAL Mail Steamship Company left
Southampton to-day for South Ameri-
can ports with a full crew despite the
strike.
Cunard line officials, many Of whom
have signed for the round trip voyage
of the Aquitania to New York and re-
turn to Southampton, say there have
been so many volunteers from company
employees and from passengers that
they cannot place all of them, and II Is
now certain the steamship will leave
Southampton tomorrow fully, If
strangely, stated.
In addition tc these there are half a
dozen titled persons who have donned
lives and volunteered to take the places
of the strikers.
''The meals may be late and the SER
vice faulty during the first couple of
DAYS. but the passengers will be served
ALI right when we get our sea legs. and
we will get to New York on time" said
sir Percy Bates, director of the Cu-
na.rd line to-day while polishing pans
in the kitchen of the Aquitanla, with
the hat of a cooks helper at iaunty
angle on his head He declared that
the bottom had been knocked out OF
the strike"
The New York herald., 1921-05-14
GERMANY'S SILESIAN
ENVOY RESIGNS POST
Dissatisfied With Inter-AUied
Commission.
Ru ne Associated Press.

BERLIN, May 13.-Prince uon Hatz-
feldt. the German Plenipotentiary in the
Upper Silesia plebiscite area, has re-
signed. His resignation was due to dis
satisfaction over the attitude of the
Inter-Allied Commission there. Count
Praschma. deputy of Prince van Hatz-
feldt. will carry on the duties of Plenl-
potentiary.
The general strike begun by the Ger
man workmen at Oppeln in protest
against the attitude of the Inter-Allied
Commission toward the Polish insurrec-
ton. has been called off. Members of
all the German parties, including the
German Nationalists and the Commun-
lists. visited the headquarters OF the
commission yesterday. the dispatches
state, and We're assured by Gen. Lerond,
head of the commission, that no negotia-
tions with the Polish insurgents had
taken place, as had been reported. He
added that he had asked for military re-
Inducements and would be glad 10 see
British and Italian troops sent TO the
district.
Berlin newspapers continue their Bit
ter criticism Of Gen. Lerond. French
representative on the Inter-Allied Conn
mission, and charge he was thoroughly
advised of the intended revolt led by
Adalbert Korfanty. and it is said that
he "ostentatiously" left Oppeln on May
I instead of remaining at his post.
Lerond is accused by the National Zei-
tung Of having declared in the course OF
a conversation in Berlin few days
later with M. Laurent French Ambas-
sador here, that "if the Inter-Allied Com
missions recommendation should be ac-
cepted and the Poles should be awarded
only Rybnik and Pless an insurrection
would break out in Upper Silesia forth
with" and then having failed to take
the necessary precautions
The New York herald., 1921-05-14
DIR. HILL CONSIDERED
FOR BERLIN EMBASSY
Declines Toxic Post on EUe OF
Visit to Europe.

WASHINGTON. May 13.--Dr. David
Jayne Hill of New York is understood
to have definitely declined TO be consid-
cred for Ambassador to japan, and 1t
is believed he is foremost among those
now under consideration for Amba assador
to Germany when diplomatic relations
with that country are resumed.
DR.. Hill. a former Ambassador to
Berlin, called at the White House to-
day and discussed foreign affairs with
President Harding preparatory to an ex-
tended visit to Europe. 1t Is understood
that during the trip he will make in
uuiries regarding conditions, particu-
larly in Germany, where he has wide
acquaintance and that. although the
visit will be entirely unofficial, the State
Department will be given the benefit OF
his observations.
No definite announcement has been
made. but until to-day the general I'M
preston had been that Or. Hill would
take the Ambassadorship TO Toxic.
The New York herald., 1921-05-14
ADVOCATES OF FUSION
WIN POINT IN AUSTRIA
Pass an Amended Act to Hold
German PIebiscite.
BIZ the Associated Press.

VIENNA, May 12.--The advocates OF
fusion with Germany. overriding the
Governments position that the present
time was unpropltious to bring up the
question. to-day succeeded in forcing
through the National Assembly an
amended act providing for plebiscite
on union with Germany to be held on
date not yet fixed. 1t was introduced
by members of the Great German party
and supported by the Social Democrats
and provides that on date to be fixed
later the Government shall take ref
erendum to enable the people to decide
whether Austria shall request the
League of Nations to sanction such q
union with Germany.
Agitation of this move, together with
the renewed declaration of Styria, Salz-
burg and Upper Austria that they will
proceed with referendums on fusion with
Germany on May 20. have brought re-
newed threats from the Entente. ac-
cording to the Neue Frete Presse, which
says that even the menace of occupa-
tiona1 troops in certain sections has been
made
The New York herald., 1921-05-14

with. The only thing I venture TO pre-
dict Is that force will count less and less
with the treaty of Versailles, and the
Honor and credit of Germany, her sigma
'ture 10 her bond. will count more.
But II circumstances change, and il
the power or these 60. 900. 900 people
very powerful and, as we know from ex-
perience. able, courageous and resource
iful-becomes more vital because OF
ichanged circumstances. it ought 10 and
will count more and more.
Then il would be a Bad thing In the
reckoning if Germany can say You
are asking us TO honor our bond. What
did you do with yours? When 1t was
d gainst us you insisted, you threatened
10 blockade us by taking over our coal
mines because you wanted to compel us
TO carry out the Versailles treaty.
Were you equally as insistent when
Poland defied you over silesia?'
stern Justice Urged.
Unless we deal with this complete
defiance Of the peace treaty with stern
Justice II is going to be fatal to the
peace OF the world" the Premier de-
sclared. Upper Silesia certainly has not
been Polish for hundred years The
only claim that Poland had on Upper
Silesia was that there was a Polish
population which had gore there for
the purpose of working the mines with
IN comparatively recent times.
by the Treaty of Versailles ii was
decided that there should be a plebiscite
70 Upper Silesia TO determine the wishes
q the population. That resulted In a ma
3oyity something like six to four in favor
81 the German claims. There are GER
tain corners prsponderately in favor of
Polish claims and there are corners pre-
ppnderately in favor OF German claims.
1he British and Italian Commissioners
favored giving the corners that were in
favor OF Poland 10 Poland and those
areas where there was a German ma
lority to Germany, but the French Com
missioners took a different view. I'm
fortunately the decision did not arrive
In time for the conference at London.
without waiting for that decision
The Polish population raised an insur-
rection and tried to rush the situation
and put the Allies in the position of
having TO deal with a fait accompli.
This was in defiance of the treaty"