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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-16
Tariff Bill
Is Passed
House
Fifteen Demos Join Repub.
licans in Pushing Emer-
gecy and Anti-Dumpig
Measure Through.
Final Vote 269 to ll2

Washington, April l5.---Rcpubli-
can leaders, supported by all except
eight of their party and by Is demo-
Gratis, pushed the Young emergency
tariff and anti-dumping bill through
the house late today. The vote was
200 to III, with two members voting
present:
Passage OF the measure came at
the end of stormy session during
which handful OF democrats aided
by few republicans, had harrassed
the leaders OF the republican side
persistently for more than four
hours. Charging that the republicans
had bowed to the "dictation OF the
senate" were hurled not only by
Representative Garrett. Tennessee,
acting democratic leader, but by
Representative Newton of Tennes-
see and Representative Luce, Mas
sausetts, both republicans.
The battle was later continued
when Representative Mondell, Wy
cming, republican floor leader. an
nounccd plan for the house to meet
tomorrow to receive report from
the immigration committee. This
was objected to by Mr.. Garrett, who
said the republican members of the
immigration committee had acted
without first having organized their
committee.
Delay Agreed to.
Democratic committee members
had not been selected, asserted Mr..
Hlrrett, urging that the report on
the immigration restriction bill be
delayed until the democrats have a
chance to see it. After dozen ex-
changes Mr.. Mondcll agreed to wit
and the house adjourned until Mon
Aeated discussion marked the tar
iff debate, which revealed q wide
split in the Texas delegation. Seve-
raj Louisiana members also support
ed the tariff program. The discus
sion was particularly pointed when
Representative Connolly, democrat,
Texas, chidcd his colleague. Repre-
sentative Hudspeth, "for deserting
his party"
Besides Mr.. Hudspetf, the roll
call showed the following democrats
voting dor the tariff. Parish, Blan-
ton and Jones of Texas; Dupre.
Favrot, Marin and Lazaro of
| Louisiana; Smithwick, Georgia: Tay-
lor, Colorado; Lea, California; Clark,
; Florida; Campbell, Pennsylvania;
Landlord, Georgia, and Deal, Vir-
ginia.
Republicans voting against the bill
included: Stafford, Wisconsin; Tink-
ham, Massachusetts,: Perlman, Volk,
Ryan and Siegel of New York; Luce,
Massachusetts,, and Keller, Michi-
gan.
No Changes Acceptable.
Chairman Fordney of the ways
| and means committee, precipitated
the charges OF senate dictation when
he declared the senate would accept
| no changes in the bill as it was
passed last session, not SO much as
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-16
Americans to Donate
George Washington
Statues to England

New York, April l5.-Four statues
OF George Washington will be un-
yelled in England during May and
lrne. One of them, a replica of
the Houdin statue of the Father
of His Country" is the gift of the
people of Virginia to the people of
England and will stand in Trafalgar
Square.
The other three, all busts. are to
be presented by 20 American or
ganizations headed by the Suigravc
institution.
One of the busts will be placed
in St. APauls cathedral near the
tombs Of Wellington aud Nelson.
Another goes to the Town Hail in
Liverpool and the third to Sulgrave
Manor, the home Of. Washington's
forebcars.
Two bronze memorials of Abra-
ham Lincoln, bearing his Gettsy-
burg address, also will be given to
the British government. One is to
be imbedded in the wall of an old
church at Higham, England, where
Lincoln's ancestors worshipped.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-16
Cardinella, Gangster
And Confessed Bad Man
Carried to Gallows

Chicago, April 15.-Sam Cardinel-
Ia, master-1nind OF gang of thieves
and murderers, and Joseph Costanzo
and Salvatore Ferarra, convicted of
numbering a fellow countryman,
were hanged here today. Cardinella
broke down on learning that Anto-
MO Lopez, who was to have been
executed with him, had been re-
prieved last night by Governor
Small. The drop fell at 1926 a. m.
for Cardinella.
Cardinella, the self-boasted bad
man." collapsed completely when he
reached the gallows, and it was ne
cessary to carry him to the platform
and strap him in chair so that the
moose might be adjusted.
Cardinella's collapse upset the
sheriff's plans, and the execution of
the other two men was delayed 20
minutes. The drop fell for them at
10:45.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-16
&ding May Send Envoy
70 Reparation Commission
President Contemplating Early Resumption of Amer
lean Representation on All European Confer
ences-May Send Delegate to Allied Meet
ing on Financial Situation in Austria.

vidcd the allies satisfy the United
States i'll the matters now at issue.
While disappointed that the United
States is not going to ratify the en-
tire Versailles treaty and enter the
league of nations, he is gratified that
the president proposes American
participation in carrying out the
reparations provisions which are of
paramount importance to France.
1t is possible that an American
representative will resume his place
in the repartions commission, either
pending or before the negotiations
with the allies concerning American
partial ratification OF the treaty.
Commissioner Boyden, who was
representing the United States, was
Withdrawn from the commission by
President Wilson because the United
States had not ratified the treaty.
American Interests Involved.
The administration takes the posi-
ton that America ought to be repre-
sented in the reparations commission
and on various bodies dealing with
economic features of the peace be-
cause the matters involve American
interests. The United States ought
to have a voice, it is conterded. in
the determination OF these repara-
ton terms if it is to carry out its
purpose to stand with the allies in
compelling payment by Germany to
the full extent Of its ability.
Moreover, the payment of the allied
war debt to the United States is in
part dependent upon the payment of
reparations to the allies. particularly
to France. Likewise the levies on
German exports affect the trade Of
the United States.
1t is the view of the administration
that the United States ough. to par
ticipate in the determination of these
questions, not primarily for the pur-
pose of helping Europe, but for the
purpose of protecting the interests
of the United States. 1t is deemed
better to have voice in shaping ue-
cisions of importance to American
interests than to allow decisions adj
verse to our interests to be made and
then to protest against them alter
ward.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-16
Fast Train Halted
ToSave Girls Leg
Injured Miss Picked Up at
Farm and Rushed to
Omaha on II. r.

1t has been said that big cor
porations are heartless, but Virgin
ia Longnecker, IA, pretty and full
of vim, of Wahoo, Neb., will not
say so. Because of the kindness of
Union Pacific officials, Virginia is
in a local hospital recovering from
an operation which may prevent am
putation of her leg.
Virginia and her companions were
playing ball at school house four
miles west of Wahoo. In stealing
third base, Virginia wrenched her
knee. She was taken home and ap-
parently was on the road to recovery
when complications developed. It
was decided the only way to save
her leg was to have her placed on
a train at once and brought to
Omaha.
Union Pacific officials permitted
No. 28 passenger train to stop at
the Longnecker farm long enough
to put Virginia and her mother
aboard. Both mother and daughter
are now in an Omaha hospital.
The father is a former Omaha
garage man who rents a farm at
Wahoo.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-16
Part Of Loot, Taken by Gang
Following Murder, Found

Des Moines, April l5.--Announce-
ment that portion Aof the loot
stolen from the First National bank
of Stuart, Ia, on the evening of
March lo, had been found, together
with several clues as to the possible
safe blowers, was made by Chief
of Detectives Brophy here today.
The money, totalling about 500 in
silver, was found wrapped in
blood-stained towel in black tray
cling bag locked in a baggage locker
OF the Northwestern depot here. a
quantity OF nitroglycerin, some re,
volvers and burglar tools. cap and
gloves were also in the bag.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-16
Pottsdaln Mourns !.
For Ex-Empress
Flags at Half Mast and Crepe
Bands in Evidence in
German City.
Nv The Associated Press.


Potsdam, Germany, April Is
Flags of the old empire are flying
at half mast along the streets OF
Potsdam today and mourning bands
are evident on all sides. The shop
windows are displaying portraits o.
former Emmpress Augusta Victoria
draped in black and flower pieces
bearing her insignia. Hundreds OF
individuals and societies are honor
ing the memory of the former enl-
press, who will be burad on, Tues
day with imperial honors in the an
tique temple adjoining the new pal
ace in Sansouci park, where she lived
virtually all her married life.
Hundreds OF persons formerly
prominent already are arriving IN
Potsdam, which stands as an i'm
perial oasis in republican Germany.
The former lord chamberlain of the
court, Count August Won Eulenburg,
has requisitioned all hotels for those
coming to attend the funeral. The
arrangements are progressing under
virtually the same machinery as
would have functioned were the en-
pire still intact.
Hundreds of workmen are, con-
verting the old imperial station at
Wild Park into an embowered chapel
in which the family and immediate
friends of the late empress will re-
ceive the body and attend private
services before the procession
through the trce-lined lane leading
Immediately past the new palace to
the temple, which will become the
eS-empress' tomb. Although Fred
crick the Great erected the temple
for his own mausoleum, he is buried
in a garrison church and the former
empress will be its first occupant.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-16
Worst Blizzard
OF Year Grips
Denver and West
Gale Puts Wire Service Out of
Commission and Delays
Train Service-Snow
In Nebraska.

Denver, Colo, April 15.-Denvcr
and this section of the west today
was in the grip of one OF the worst
blizzards Of the winter. A gale OF
AZ miles an hour was raging here at
II o'clock this morning and outlook
was for more snow and lower tem-
pcrature, according to the weather
forecaster. An increasing northeas,
wind, portending lower temperatures,
was blowing in central Colorado,
while in northern New Mexico
light wind was blowing, accompan-
led by snow and rain.
The snow extended as far north
as southeastern Wyoming, with a
temperature of 81 degrees at Chey-
cnne. Snow and rain were reported
over weston Kansas and parts OF Ne
baska. Wire communication south
from Denver was interrupted with
little prospect OF a renewal today.
Telegraph and telephone COM
munication was hampered, trains
were late and reports coming i'll
hourly added to the extent of the
storm. The forecaster said 1t was
raining or showing this morning
from Utah to the Missouri river.
Up to noon. six inches of snow had
fallen in Denver and the storm
showed no signs of abating.
The Moffat railroad is blocked by
eight feet of snow at Corona, Colo.,
the top of the world"
Seven miles Of telephone poles
south Of Denver fell under the heavy
gale. A hundred telegraph poles
near Littlcton, Colo, were reported
down. There was no telephone
service in southeast or north Dem
yer and $50 men worked to keep
electric light and power wires IN
order.
The mercury in Denver stood at
50 degrees.
The bright spo. in the storm was
il, the statement of w. w. Putnam,
agricultural statistician of the United
States bureau Of crop estimates that
the storm would prove OF great
benefit to the farmers if followed
bv the usual seasonable moisture.
All spring crops, especially sugar
beets, will be greatly benefited, Put
man said.
Continued snow and colder for
today and tomorrow was the fore
cast for the Rocky mountain region.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-16
By ARTHUR SEARS HENNING.
Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire

Washington, April l5.-President
Harding contemplates the early re-
sumption of American representation
on the reparations commission and
other European conferences dealing
with matters involving American
rights and interests.
1t is not improbable that the first
step in this direction will be the
appointment of delegate 10 the
conference to be held by the allies
on April so to consider the financial
and economic situation in Austria.
This conference was called at the
instance of the former American
member of the Austrian section OF
the reparations commission.
This procedure is in conformity
with the peace program announced
by the president, which includes the
ratification of the Versailles treaty
inasfar as it relates to American in
terests. The reparations and eco
nomic sections Of the treaty are
among the parts which the presi-
dent favors accepting.
While no steps in the direction OF
cffecting such partial ratification OF
the treaty are to be taken unless the
allies concede the validity of Amer
ican contentious in the pending con-
troversy over zap and other man
date territories, it is not doubted
that Great Britain, France, Italy and
Japan will yield to the United States
on this score and thereby pave the
way for consideration of the ques-
ton OF the American acceptance of
the treaty with reservations.
Party to Enforcement.
If the United States ratifies that
part OF the treaty pertaining to rep
arations it will become party to
the enforcement of that section and
would be expected to maintain
American troops on the Rhine dur
ing the period of years deemed nee
essary. to compel compliance with
the terms by Germany.
1t is understood that former Pre-
nier Viviani Of France. who made
his farewell talk to'the president to-
day, has been assured of American
cooperation along this line, pro-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-16
This Bank Cashier Kills
One, Wounds 2, Holds 2
WOuld-be HOLdup Men

Chicago, April l5.-S. B. Witow-
ski, cashier OF the State Bank of Ci-
cero, suburb. shot up and defeated
a gang OF six automobile bandits to-
day. He killed one robber, wounded
two, captured two. and only the
driver OF the car, who remained out
side the bank. escaped.
The six men drove up to the bank
at 3:45 o'clock this morning, and
five OF them entered with drawn re-
volvers. They drove the bank staff
into the vault, and while two of the
bandits stood guard, the others
scoopcd up the money i'll the cashiers
cage.
As they turned to escape Witow-
ski pushed the door of the vault ajar
and fired through the aperture.
Approximately $4,000 was OBJ
tanned by the robbers, but was re-
covered.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-16
Action on Rail
Agreement Big
Labor Victory
Executives Of Shop Trades
Hail Decision of Board as
Aid-Will Not Impair
Economic Status.

Chicago, April 15.-Abrogation OF
the national agreements between the
railroads and their employees, an
nounced yesterday by the railroad
labor board, was officially accepted
tonight by the executive council OF
the shop trades in statement which
hailed the decision as a great victory
for labor, declaring it did not impair
labor's economic or social status.
About 100000 men are employed III
the shop crafts.
During the day the railroads,
through the conference committee
of the Association of Railway Execu-
tives and through statements from
the heads of individual roads, ap-
proved the decision as a whole, al
though criticising certain features
of it.
The labor board itself expressed
satisfaction over the fact the decision
apparently had met with approval
from both sides, declaring that this
indicated that it had at least opened
the way to permanent industrial
peace between railroad employees and
employers.
The decision OF the board to per.
NIT individual conferences between
each road and its employees instead
of granting labor's request for one
national conference, was said by
board members to have been the
only course open to the board.
The board also let it become
known that while the set Of 10
principles which the decision said
should be part of any agreement was
written by Henry T. Hunt Of the
public group, it had been approved
by each member of the board, al
though only a majority was neces.
sary to incorporate it in the decision.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-16
Nomination of New !
Revenue Collector
Goes to Senate Today

Washington, April l5.--Nomina,
ton of an internal revenue commits.
sioner, around which has centered un-
usual interest because the Office car.
ries authority over prohibition en-.
forcement, probably will go to the
senate tomorrow.
Three new members of the railroad
labor board to fill vacancies which
occurred today, also are to be in
cluded in tomorrow's list OF appoint
nlents, it is understood .
Early next week the long delayed
shipping board appointments prob.
ably will be made and several diplo-
matte nominations. including an am
bassador to Toxic and several en-
voys to Latin American countries,
also are expected, clearing up some
of the most important selections
pending.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-16
Grain Man Convicted
OF Forgery by Jury

William r. Richter, former
wealthy grain man of Omaha, was
found guilty in federal court yes
terday on two counts OF forging
bills of lading for carloads OF corn
in 1917.
A jury brought in a verdict at
$50 after three hours deliberation.
Federal Judge Woodrougli had in
structed the jury to weigh only two
OF six counts returned against him
By a federal grand jury.
Attorneys for the defense inti-
mated they would appeal.
Judge Woodrough set next We'd
nesday at 10 O'clock for pronounce
ment OF sentence.
Mr.. Richter was released until then
under his present bond.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-16
Colombian
Pact Under
Hot Attack
Republican Progressive Sena'
tors Direct Three.Hour
Fire at Treaty as Wrong
To Roosevelt.

Washington, April 10. - he
Colombian treaty was brought under
hostile fire today in the senate.
Two republican senator's of the
progressive group, Johnson OF Cali
fornia and Lenroot OF Wisconsin, at
tackled the pending pact for three
hours as "a wrong to Theodore
Roosevelt" and "an invitation to
every crooked nation in the world TO
blackmail the United States"
When they had concluded Senator
Watson. Democrat Georgia, making
his maiden speech, turned on admin
istration leaders supporting ratifca-
sion and accused Senator Lodge OF
Massachusetts of having changed
from opposition to support because
Of an oil concession which Secretary
Fall has pipe-liued into this treaty.
Despite the hot FIRE from oppo-
rents administration leaders, through
Senator Curtis OF Kansas. sent asspr-
ances to President Harding that suf-
ficient votes were in prospect to
bring about ratification next
Wednesday, the date set for the
vote.
"Squander Of Money"
Ratification of the treaty with its
provision for payment of SIS 900, ,000
to Colombia for the loss of Panama
with its canal rights, Senator John
son told the senate, would be the
first squander of money under the
Tanner of economy" If the United
States had $25,OO0,000 to spend, he
said, it would be much better to rse
Use it for the reliet of America S
Starving farmers" disabled soldiers
and the unemployed.
Senator Lenroot informed the
senate he could not vote to ratify
the treaty because | want the honor
of our country to go down through
ages without a single stain"
Senator Watson. speaking with
the vehemence that marked his CAM
paign as the populist candidate. for
president several years ago, declared
that Colon a. through the revolt OF
Panama, m rely lost some malarial
lakes, some mosquito infested
swamps and an uncontrolled river
which Colombia straddled, unable to
bring one leg to the other"
Wrong to Roosevelt.
Concluding his address the Cali
fornia senator declared the present
treaty did more than wrong Theo-
dore Roosevelt" and added:
IL wrongs dSshonors great
nation. The name OF Theodore
Roosevelt is secure and the Panama
canal stands as his great monument
l decline to write on that monument
dishonor to my country and ilfamy
to my people"
Continuing the attack launched by
Senator Johnson, Senator Lenroot
declared that the treaty, IF ratified
will be but the beginning of unjust
demands from others with the threat
of exclusion of American participa-
ton in the development OF their re-
sources unless granted"
Opponents of ratification plan to
continue their attack tomorrow, with
Senator's Poindexter, Washington
and Kenyon, Iowa, republicans, as
tt,a soe,kers
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-16
Six Armed Bandits Get
$638,000 in Paid Checks

Chicago, April l5.-Six armed
bandits who held up two bank mes
sengers on an Illinois Central train
early today captured two satchels
filled with Cancelled checks. The rob
berry was elaborately planned, two
OF the robbers following the mes
sengers when they boarded the train
at Randolph street, and the other
four joining them at Van Buren,
street, half mile south. The rcb-
5ers escaped with their worthless
souvenirs at Twenty-second street,
fleeing in taxicab. The checks
totaled $63S,000, but each and every
one. of them bore the cancellation
mark OF the Chicago Clearing House
association.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-16
Fireworks Plant Is
Wrecked by Explosion

Randolph, Mass, April 15.-A
series of explosions destroyed II
buildings Of the United States Fire
works company early today and
caused other heavy property dam
age.
The force OF the explosion was
felt more than six miles away. VIM
dows and doors were blown out and
walls cracked in houses.
A man asleep in his home in Hol-
brook, a. mile and half from the
scene OF the blast. was hurled from
his bed. Chief of Police John 7.
Hurley was thrown across the room
as he was entering his house. No
one was IN the buildings when the
explosion occurred. 1t is believed
the loss of life will not be heavy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-16
Attempt to Be Made TO Lift
Light Bill From Committee

Lincoln, April 15.-(Special. Am
attempt will be made tomorrow to
life Senate File No. 249, the duplicate
OF House Roll No. |. the municipal
electric light bill for Omaha, cut Of
house committee,
This was predicted today by Rep
rcsentative Edward Smith Of Omaha.
The bill was killed in committee last
night by vote of s to 4. For an
hour the vote stood to 5, and Rep
resentative Robert Druescdow. head
OF the house committee on cities and
towns declined to vote. g.
At the end of an hour. Represen-
tative Edward Perkins Of McCook
switched and voted for indefinite
postponement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-16
Union Leaders Consider
Steel Unionization Plan

Washington. April I5,-Pians tof
getting under way the new campaign
10 unionize the steel industry were UP
for discussion here today at meet
ing OF the executive council OF ma
tional and international orsaniza..
,ions in the steel industry affiliated
With the American Federation OF
Labor.
Despite adverse industrial condi-
tions and unemployment, union
leaders declared the new ,orgapiza-
ton work would be pushed at once,
There was approximately So
600 in the committees hands today
Tor organization purposes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-04-16
Oscar We'll, Composer, Dies
AT Home in San Francisco

San Francisco, April 15-Oscar
We'll, g.. composer and pioneer res
ident OF San Francisco. died last
night He was civil war veteran,
and came to San Francisco after the
close of the war. He was the pos
SCISSOR of several university degrees
and had composed operas. He was
dramatic critic or weekly publica-
ton here for many years prior to his
death. Funeral services will be held
On Saturday.