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Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
State Finance Secretary
Issues Funds Statement

Lincoln, Aug. 13.-Funds available
for state expenditure during the pres
ent biennium total $29,0o0,S1l.12 of
which S1,333,2o37S, or 10 per cent,
has been reserved for contingencies,
according to financial statement is
sued here today by Phillip F. Bross,
secretary of the finance department.
Fixed appropriations and cash bal
ances at the beginning of the fiscal
year are given as $21 ,46l ,o22.38.
Estimates approved for expenditure
for the current quarter are S3,6T,-
903.o2, more than 100000 of which
was previously certified to the audi
tor. The estimated cash funds to be
derived from miscellaneous courses
to the state is listed as $7,o2S, 1884.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Thieves Steal 10 Tires
From Depot at Fremont

Fremont, Neb., Aug. l3.-(Special
Telegram. )-Ten automobile tires
were stolen from the Union Pacific
freight depot about 3 this morn
ing when thieves forced lock on
the freight house door and helped
themselves to the shipment consigned
to the Rasmussen Brothers garage
at Ames. Nothing else in the freight
house was disturbed. The marauders
crawled through the window into
the ticket office and broke the cash
drawer open but found it empty.
Jess Hager, living across the
street, heard shouts and noises
about the station and arose from
bed to investigate. He suspected
robbery at the time but feared to
bother the visitors unarmed. The
thieves made their getaway by car.
The station at Ames has been visited
by burglars several times the last
few months.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Exposure Of Ku Klux
Klan on File Here

the first men to join in the state
that Governor Morrison after his out
break against it was seen and prom.
ised good behavior and later applied
for admission and was held on pro-
baton. that Josephus Daniels was re-
fused because he was too friendly
with the negroes after living in
Washington eight years, that Senator
Overman was twice refused admis-
sion, that General Pershing, Attor-
ney General Daugherty, Gen. Julius
S. Carr and many others were orig
inal and earnest members.
Easy to Believe.
"Why l believed any of these
things is another thing entirely, and
l can't answer it, except that it is
easy to believe what one wants to
believe.
81 was credulous and was caught.
"They then picked me to head the
permanent organization IN the state.
| thought this was due to my ac-
quaintance with the state and with
the right kind of men in every
county.
"In fact I know now it was be-
cause they figured was the best
asset they could pick, in order to use
it to bring in the coin. Colonel SIM
mons promised me everything and
gave his personal word to me that
no action could be taken in the khan
that was not lawful, that | was the
supreme head in the state as he was
to the nation and answerable only to
him and that l could build my own
organization with men of genuine
ability and character.
All Empty Promise.
"All this was empty promise, and
the organizers, professional money
getters from outside the state who
knew nothing and cared nothing
about getting the right kind of men,
proceeded to use my name secretly
and openly as answers to the charges
Of fake and fraud. At one meeting,
while still in the faith, I pledged the
state organization for law and order,
and 14l men came forward, took the
oath and paid the cash.
"They caught me and used me and
probably laughed at it, but they made
the mistake of thinking | would
quietly lie down and take it. After
the higher-ups saw this disruption
was imminent, they offered me
everything possible in a commercial
sense. I have paid all my own ex-
penses out of my own pocket, and
1 am glad now that this is SO. |
only wish l had lost 10 times as
much and nothing else but the
money. l deserved to lose it and |
repeat my only regret is that all l
lost in it Night have been money.
Wizard Incompetent.
"The imperial wizard is a big-bod-
led, red-headed, genial Irishman, and
in my opinion, personally sincere. He
is not competent to head the organ
ization if it could succeed. He has
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Release Man and Woman
From Jail at Wymore

Beatrice, Neb., Aug. l3.-(SpeciaD
After being arrested without
warrant and held in jail at Wymore
for a week without charges being
filed against them, Thomas Wyatt
Robinson and Mrs. Bessie kraus.
both of Bristow, Okl., were ordered
released this afternoon upon a writ
of habeas corpus issued by Judge
Colby.
Robinson believes he was arrested
upon request of the sheriff at Bris-
tow, where he says he owes num-
Der of bills. No further complaint
was made against him on this score,
however. Mrs. Kraus said her hus-
band had deserted her at Bristow
and that she was on her way to her
former home at Kimball, Neb.. with
her little son, when she was arrested
at a dance with Robinson.
Authorities state there had been
no illegal relations between the cou-
ple
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Roads Announce
Reduced Rates
For Ak-Sar-Ben
Visitors Can Get Round Trips
Tickets for Fare and One.
Half; Cut Will Swell
Attendance.

Reduced railroad fares for Ak
Sar-Ben visitors will be allowed by
railroads running into Omaha.
All of the roads entering Omaha
will put into effect excursion rates
of fare and one-half for round trips
during the fall festival period, 1t has
been announced.
These reduced rates will apply to
all points in Nebraska except those
within only few miles of Omaha
and probably will extend to Kansas
City on the south, Sioux City on
the north and Des Moines on the
east.
This will be the first time in SIX
years that reduced rates have been
allowed for the Ak-Sar-Ben festival.
This will mean the biggest out
of-town attendance in the history OF
Ak-Sar- Ben" declared Charles Gard
ner, secretary, joyfully when he
heard the news. They'll all come
for the biggest celebration on earth
now"
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Elsasser Family
ToHold Annual
Reunion Aug. %
More Than $50 Members Of
Family Expected to Attend
Picnic at Elmwood

The annual reunion of the Elsas-
ser family will be held at Elmwood
park on Sunday, August %.
The promoters believe there will
be more than ESQ members of this
family at the celebration.
It is believed that this is the
largest family in Nebraska.
The, original members came to
Omaha in 1866.
The reunion will begin at 10 a. m.
and will last all day, with games
for young and old, prizes to the
winners and general good time
for all.
Pioneer friends of the family are
invited to join during the afternoon.
w. L. Elsasser is president of the
Elsasser Reunion association and w.
G. Elsasser is vice president.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14

only moderate ability and no force
at all.
He has mixed up with fraternal
orders and dreamed this thing, and
some strong-minded men without
sincerity or dreams, took charge OF
it, and laugh at the poor fools who
fall for it. They gave me my chance
to close my eyes and revel for a
year in the easy money, but even
if I were blind, I couldn't forget
that there are other years.
This thing could succeed only by
making national and state govern
ments their vassals, and that isn't
possible, and if it were, would be
wrong. Our governments are not
what they should be, but they will
not be cleansed by work in the dark.
The sacred sublime flubdub has
disguested me from the start, and
yet very large proportion of the
men who have joined, did so because
of this stuff and of the appeal to
passion and to ignorance. l have
never really taken the thing serious
ly but simply have hoped in spite OF
the facts facing me that it might
be made so.
There is nothing serious about it
except the protection it affords bad
men. and the money it takes out OF
the state. To accomplish these things
the professions of Americanism and
law and order, common to all fra
ternities, are rpng in for all they
are worth.
"The ritual of the order is the
worst tumble of bad English and
asininity that l have ever met. 1t
reads like a compilation by school
boys blood and thunder society. The
whole thing uses whatever is neces-
sary for commercial purposes.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Columbus Girl Receives
Ancient Family Heirloom

Columbus, Neb., Aug. l3.-(Spe-
cial.)-Miss Pearl Freeman re-
ceived from relatives in Venango,
Pa, a family heirloom, which she
prizes highly-a spinning wheel
which her greatgrandmother used
more than 100 years ago. Through
all the years that have elapsed the
device has been kept in the family.
1t is in a perfect state of cultivation
and serviceable still.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Beatrice Company Will
Leave for Encampment

Beatrice, Neb., Aug. 13.-(Spe.
cial. .)-Capt. Emmett Powell OF
Company C announces that he has
received transportation for men,
bers of the company who will leave
next Wednesday, August II, for
Camp Dodge, Ia, to attend the an
nual guard encampment. Company
c truck, in charge of two men, left
Beatrice Saturday for camp, and it
will be used in hauling provisions
and supplies to the grounds for the
company.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Plan County Picnic

Beaver City, Neb., Aug. 13,-(Spe-
cial. "A county picnic will be held
at the fair grounds here August "a.
under the auspices of the Beaver
City Community club. A program
of sports, music, speaking and en-
tertainment will be given to the
whole county free.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Stage Booze Raids

Columbus, Neb., Aug. 13.-(Spe-
cial. )-Twenty-six gallons of liquor
were seized by state agents in raids
upon John Sokcls soft drink par
lor at Duncan and the A. Nordland
home in Columbus. Sokol paid a
fine of 5000 and costs in county
court and sample of the Nordland
booze was sent to Lincoln to be
analyzed bv the state chemist.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Father of Omaha Realtor
To Be Buried at Fremont

George S. Gibson, former resident
of Fremont, Neb., father of w. R.
Gibson of the Payne Investment
company, will be buried in Fremont
at 2:30 this afternoon. He died last
week in Vancouver, Wash. Several
members of the Payne investment
firm, as we'll as several real estate
statesmen from other Offices here, will
attend the funeral.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Old Settlers Picnic

Beaver City, Neb., Aug. l3.-(Spe-
.ciai.) IAN old settlers picnic will
be held at Hendley August II and
18. r. B. Howell, Gov. S. r. Nc
Kelvie and other speakers are on
the program. The Hendley ball
team will play the Kickapoo Indians
each dax. :
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Beatrice Gas Company
Reduces Rates 10 Gents

Beatrice, Neb., Aug. 13.-(Special
Telegram. 1.-The local gas company
has filed a communication with the
city commissioners announcing a
cut of 10 cents per 1000 cubic feet
on the price OF gas the cut to include
this months billing. 1t is said the
reduction is due to the lowering of
prices for products used in making
cac
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Plan Booster Tour

Beaver City, Neb., Aug. 13.-(Spe-
cial. "A county tour to boost the
Furnas county fair, the county pure
bred stock business and the county
picnic, will be held by the Furnas
County Farm bureau and the Beaver
City Community club. August rs.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Omaha Third City in Area
OF Parks. for Formulation

Omaha is the third city in the
United States, from a population
standpoint, in park area. Spokane
and Washington, Z. C., are first
and second.
Omaha is third, with l,400 acres
of parks, joined with IS miles of
boulevards. The park system is
valued at $7,0OO,000.
Other cities Omaha surpasses in
this respect are: Los Angeles,
sixth; Seattle, ninth; St. Paul, 18th
and DAYTON. 10th.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Let Highway Contract

Fairbury, Neb., Aug. Especially
The first rural paving contract
in Jefferson county was awarded to
Berge and Gardner cf Lincoln, at
$2.94 a square yard. The work in
cluded distance of about 300 feet
and le feet wide, along the state
highway, a mile west of Fairbury.
The material used will be cement.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Lincoln Musicians Will
Not Accept Salary Cuts

Lincoln, Ncb., Aug. l3-(Special
Telegram. )-Lincoln musicians to-
day, through their attorney organiza-
ton refused to accept a 20 per cent
wage reduction rendered them by
theater managers who a year ago
granted musicians 40 per cent in
crease.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Firemen Plan Picnic

Beatrice, Neb., Aug. l3.-(Spe-
cial. AT a meeting of the Beatrice
Volunteer Fire department it was de-
cided to hold picnic at Chautauqua
park on August %. All active and
exempt firemen with their families
are invited.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Generally Fair Weather
Coming Week Is Forecast

Washington, Aug. 13.-Weather
predictions for the week, beginning
Monday, are:
Upper Mississippi, lower Missouri
valleys: Generally fair except for
scattered showers, moderate tenn
perature.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
DIR. j. w. McKibben.

Beatrice, Neb.--Dr. J. w. McKibben,
one of the early settlers Of the town Of
Adams northeast Of here, and formerly
president of the bank Of Adams. died
suddenly at his home. A few years ago
he went blind as he reached the top
of the stairway at his home when he was
about to retire for the night and he
never regained his sight. Since that
time he had been in failing health.
widow survives him.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14

her p1aymates. She is the teacher
and regular classes are held.
She is seen in the picture with
four of her pupils. Marie Helen is
the girl on the left in the group of
four above. The others of the
group, left to right, are Rose Marie
Jensen, Lucille Nigro and Mary Lii
nth Green. Below is Nettie Helen
Nigro.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
John INyander.

Sutton. Neb.-The death Of John
Levander, 90. marks the passing Of one
of the very earliest Of the pioneers Of
the west part Of Fillmore county.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14

An 11-year-old teacher in domes-
&c science-that is Marie Helen
Witte, daughter of H. ]. Witte, 1906
North Thirtieth street.
Despite her youth Marie Helen
has become quite an expert with
the needle. She sews with the skill
of one twice her age.
Encouraged by her parents, the
little organized a sewing class among
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Henry B0echner.

Beatrice, Neb-The body of Henry
Boechner, %, who lost his life in the
war in France. was brought to his home
at Plattsmouth, and military funeral sefv-
ices in charge of the American Legion
post will be held Sunday, August II.
Burial will be at Plymouth.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Charles Sleasef.

York, Neb.-Charles Sleaser, 81, died
at the home Of his sister, Mrs. Susan
Piper. near Arborville.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
r. G. Matthias.

Beatrice, Neb, Aug. IF. q. Matthias,
former resident of Liberty, died at the
home of his son, Roy, at Byers, CoLo.
The body was brought to Liberty for
burial. ~ a
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Herman Hamm.

Beatrice, Neb.-Herman Hamm, a resi-
dent of Beatrice since 1876, died here
after q prolonged illness. He was born
in West Prussia in 1881 and was never
married,
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14

McCook, Neb.-Miss Carmen Dalrymple
of Inavale, Neb, and Daniel Barr of
Bloomington. Neb, were married by Rev.
A. E. Fowler of Culbertson in the M. r.
church parsonage. The young couple
went to Colorado to make their home.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Hawarth-COnrOy.

Geneva, Neb.-Marriage licenses were
granted to Jake Hawarth. 81, McCool,
and Hazel Conroy, 21. Alexandria, and to
Feeman Krause, "a, Ohiowa, and Jo-
hanna Bax, II, Ohiowa.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14

H. b. Hammond.

Columbus, Neb.-W. K. Lay, 90, dieo
suddenly while reading a newspaper III
the city park.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
PaterAnn-Krntfe,

Beatrice. Neb.-Harry J. Krotte, %, OF
Humboldt, Neb., and Miss Emily Peter
son, Is. Of Virginia. Neb.. were married
at the court house by County Judge Mess
more.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Marshall-JOhnsOn.

Atlantic. Ia-Miss Sallie Gertrude Mar
shall was married to William r. johnson,
young business man of Madison, Neb. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
James e. Ball. pastor of the Congrega-
tional church, at the home of the bride.
The young people will make their home
at Madison, where the groom is engaged
In the automobile business.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Mrs Marparet CampbelI.

Atlantic, Ia, Funeral services were
held for Mrs. Margaret Campbell. widow
of William Campbell and formerly en-
gagged in the operation OF millinery
store here for many years. Her death
occurred at her home In Omaha. Mrs.
Campbell was Sc and a native OF Louis
Vile, KY. For many years she was
teacher in the rural schools of Guthrie
county.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14

Beatrice, Neb.-Announcement was re-
ceived here OF the death of Mrs Theo-
dore Gottschlag, formerly a resident OF
the Plymouth vicinity, which occurred
at her home at Banner. Okl. The body
will be taken to Ohiowa, Neb., for burial.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Byrd-Weavef.
SlOss-Rutzbacll.

Central City-Maud Weaver Of Mar
quette and william Byrd Of this city
were married here.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14

Beatrice. Neb.-James Ewing Sloss and
Miss Beatrice Butzbach, both of Lincoln.
were married here by Rev. A. o.
Broyles of the Baptist church.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14

York.-Mrs. E. A. Burke, rs, died very
suddenly at the hospital in this city.
from which she never rallied. She was
born in Seward, and was the only child
of Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. Hayes of that
city. The body was taken to Seward for
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14

Beatrice Neb-H. B. Hammond, 49,
employed for more than 25 years as
train dispatcher for. the Burlington "a, a1
Wymore, died at his home there. A "iuo"
and two children survive.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Observation-Disclosures.

York, Neb.-Clifford Burkman and
Nellie Birdsley, both of Grand Island.
were married by County Judge II. G.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Hynenal


Wymore, Neb.-John Lawrence Brown
of this city and Miss Mary Connard of
Blue Springs were married at the Chris
tian parsonage at Blue Springs by Rev.
e. e. Powell. They will make their home
in Wymore.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14

- Syracuse, Neb.-Henry F. Wellensiek.
72. died at his home five miles south Oh
Syra acuse from heart disease following an
illness of three weeks Mr.. Wellensiek
,sineSb was born n at westphalia, Germany, June
&. 1s49. He came to America at the age
of 16, settling first in Clayton county,
iowa. and then moving to Nebraska IN
1879 and settling on the farm in Usage
county where he died.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Mrs. MEME Harms.

Beatrice, Neb-Mrs. MEME Harms, 81.
pioneer Of Gage county. died at her home
northeast of Beatrice after prolonged
illness. She is survived by her husband
and three sons. She was a native of
Germany and had lived in Gage county
for about 40 years.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Obsequiies
Winifred 8. Ewing.

WIuIITtU .. CWIH8s
Fontanelle, Ia.--Winifred s. Ewing, "a, a
business man here for the last quarter of
century and the first white child born
in Richland township, died at his home
here. He had been i'll for many months.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Thomas G. Foster.

Pawnee City. Neb-Thomas c. Foster.
IS, a pioneer resident Of this place, died
at his home In this city. Funeral serv-
ices were held from the home.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Abraham Reimer, Jr.

Beatrice, Neb-Abraham Reimer, Jr.,
40, farmer and stock raiser living near
Hoag, this county, died at hospital
here where he was recently operated up
on. Mr.. Remer is survived by widow
and six children. His mother was killed
little more than a year ago when an
auto in which she was riding was struck
by Union Pacific freight at crossing
lust north Of the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14

Dr. "A. z. WOOdrUff.
Griswold. Ia-Dr. A. C. Woodruff, II,
pioneer physician Of Griswold. musical
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Mrs. Harvey Robinson.
Mrs, e. A. Burke.

York, Neb-Mrs. Harvey Robinson
76, died at the family home.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14

composer Of ability, and former chau-
tauqua star, died at Storm Lake. where
he had more recently resided. DR.. Wood
ruff was a native of Knox county, llli-
nois, and came to Iowa in 1889. settling
in Dallas county. He graduated from
Keokuk medical college and came to
Griswold in 1881. Following his remov-
al to Storm Lake. DR.. Woodruff was
elected county recorder, which posi-
ton he filled for number of years.
Charles jackson.
Beatrice, Neb.--Charles Jackson. for
merly station agent for the Burlington
road at Wymore, died at his home at
Long Beach, CAL, after brief illness.
Mr.. Jackson was well known along the
Wymore division OF the road. Burial
was at Long Beach.
Mrs. Marie johnson.
Madison, Neb.-Mrs. Marie johnson
died after a lingering Illness. Funeral
services held from the home of her son,
Henry johnson, of this place. Burial
was in Crownhill cemetery. Marie Pet
erson was born at Somark Moen, Dem
mark, March 2, 1852, and came to Fre-
mont, Neb., in 1888, where she married
Peter Johnson. She is survived by her
husband and three sons, Albert Of Rich
land, Neb., and Chris and Henry of this
city.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14
Mrs- Hannah Yandegrift.

Loup City, Neb.-Mrs. Hannah Vande-
grift. 90, died at her home near AUSTIN.
She had resided in the same vlclnity ior
naarlv 90 years. Her husband died many
vsars ago. She leav,s several children
and may grandchildren and great grand
children.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14

-- Henry Albers.
Shelton, Nep.-Henry Albers, 66. died
at the home of his sister. Mrs. Martin
Mattison, who lives three miles east Of
Shelton. He was resident Of Lincoln
and Lancaster county for more than 40
years. He came here in 1915 to make
his home with his sister and the past
three or four years had been totally
blind.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14

Mrs. Emma Hurd.
Friend Neb,-The body Of Mrs. Emma
uurd' IS. who died at Mccook, Neb., was
hrourbt to Friend and buried here by the
side of her husband. and tive SISTERS. ,naai.
;tv and one OF the first settlers in Saline
county.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-08-14

Infant Mcintyre.
Nebraska City, Neb.--Madeline. one OF
the triplets born to Mr.. and Mrs: Neal
Mcintyre In this city on January 4, died
last night following an illness OF but a a
few days Another of the triplets Is III
and fears are entertained Tor its reco'-
cry.
The evening world., 1921-01-21
Mile. Jane Herveux, However, Is
Willing to Try 1t With
Young Druggist.

"Flying-that's nothing. It's a great
deal safer than getting marriod-but
I'm going to take chance" remarked
Mile. Jane Herveux. aviatrix. to-day,
after a marriage license had been is
sued for her to be wed to Filipino c.
Catalano OF Now Dorp, s. l.
II only know Monsieur Catalano for
two. perhaps three, weeks, but when
ny never know what will become
Of me. 20 why shouldn't take a
chance7 Hes a nice boy" added the
woman dyer. who doesn't know when
the wedding will take place. but be-
lieves In preparedness
Mile HerVeux, who is thirty, was
the hrst woman in the world TO re-
ceiVe a pilots license in aviation.
Mr.. CatalanO, who IL twenty-three
years old. IL a druggist He came to
this country about ten years ago. He
said he did not know when the we'd
ding would take place, but wanted 20
have a marriage license handy.
The evening world., 1921-01-21
SEIZED WITH BONDS
SAID TO BE STOLEN
Two Are Suspected of Connection
With Bank Robbery Ne1r
Chicago in 1919.

Louis Harris. alias Louis Weiss, and
Robert Duvnl were arraigned to-day on
the charge Of having in their possession
$40 900 Of stolen bonds and a counter
feiting machine. The police believe
they may have had some connection
with the robbery OF the Farmers Ma
tional Bank OF watervelt. H.. a suburb
Of Chicago, on Sept. l. 1919. when two
Of the banks officers were killed.
The bonds are said to have been
Identified as those stolen in Watcrvelt
Harris, a former member OF the Con
dorf gang, wiretapperS, once served
three and one-half years in Sing Sing.
according TO the police.