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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-26

DR.. Harold Clifford Issues
Order Following Discovery
OF Secre, Meeting by Re.
porters for The Bee.
KAVERN VOTES TO RISK
NO PUBLIC DISPLAYS
Knights Of Fiery Cross Decide
To Heed Warnings Issued
BY Mayor and County
Attorney.

Safety first appears 10 be the
watchword oil the Ku Klux klan in
Omaha. @
"Faultlcss, fearless and forever
faithful" is the alliterativc slogan
carried in the propaganda issued by
William Joseph Simmons, the impc-
rial wizard. but his personally loyal
followers in Omaha are going to be
cautious and careful as well.
Officers Of the Omaha cavern
cnly it's spelled kavern in klandom
--naively admitted that members of
the local chapter. had voted Friday
night to forego for the moment any
paradcs or public demonstrations.
They Couldn't Anyway.
Whether the attitude OF Mayor
Dahlman and County Attorney
Shotwell, who, in their uncompro-
missing statements published exclu-
sively in The Bee last week, made
| it plain that they would tolerate no
public demonstrations in this city,
may have had anything to do with
the sudden resolution of the Omaha
chapter to remain outside the vision
of the public eye, they declined to
say.
But they were quite free to admit
that public demonstration at this
time would not be in keeping with
the best interests OF the order or
+ the community.
"The papers have beeI SO filled
with distorted reports OF alleged ac-
tivities of the Ku Klux Klan that
any open demonstration would be
nothing less than an invitation for
persona, attacks on us" one officer
volunteered.
Where the Klan Met.
1t was at meeting Friday night
that the vote against paradcs or pub
lie demonstration was taken. Efforts
were made to conceal the place OF
the meeting and keep the time secret.
but reporters for The Bee had little
difficulty in discovering that hall
on the fourth floor Of the Lyric
building had been rented for the oc-
casion by an organizer for the klan.
The primary purpose, it also was
learned. was to consider membership
applications. No initiation of candi-
dates was held and little additional
business transacted.
Shortly before s o'clock Friday
night the lilansmen began to arrive
at the Lyric building.
Keeping Under Cover.
1--WE we're here yesterday; vc are
here today; we will be here forever
slarieks Simmons propaganda
but the Omaha meE1bers
do not seem quite 50 positive about
it as the occupant Of the imperial
palace
So instead Of riding in the eleva-
tor which the management Of the
Lyric building has thoughtful'y pro-
vided for its tenants, most of them
climbed the stairs.
The meeting, it is said, was not
open to all members OF the local
cavern. This perhaps accounts for
he limited attendance. Nest of
hose who were there were young
Turn to Page Two. cs.umn one.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-26
Women To
De1l1andAll
Privileges
National. Party Announces
Drive to Remove Political,
Civil and Legal Discrimi.
nations Against Sex.
Ask New Amendment
BY ARTHUR SEARS HENNING.
Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.

BY ARTHUR SEARS HENNING.
Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire
Washington, Sept. 25.-The ma.
tional woman's party announced the
completion Of preparations for
campaign to obtain national and state
legislation removing political, civil
and legal determinations against
women.
A proposed equal rights amend
mcnt to the federal constitution has
been drafted by counsel for the
woman's party and will be intro
duced in the senate by Senator Cur
tis Of Kansas and in the house by
Representative Fcss of Ohio on Oc-
tober l., The text of the proposed
amendment follows:
Section /. No political, civil or
legal disabilities or Inequalities on
account Of sex, or on account Of
marriage unless applying equally to
both sexes, shall exist within the
United States or any territory sub
ject to the jurisdiction thereof.
Section 2. Congress shall have
power to enforce this article by ap-
propriate legislation"
Hold Hearings Soon.
The need OF such amendment of
the constitution to guarantee women
equal rights with men in all the
states will be presented exhaustively
by distinguished women at hearings
to be held at an carly date by the
Judiciary committees OF the two
houses. to which the proposed
will be referred.
An effort will be made to obtain
action on the amendment at the next
session Of congress. A two-tliirds
vote of eacl, house is necessary for
the submission of an amendment to
the states, approval by three-fourths
of which is necessary for adoption.
Incorporation of the proposed
in the constitution would
operate to invalidate' innumerable
provisions OF state laws which with
hold from women. the same rights
as men in the possession and dis
position OF property, control of
minor children, freedom of contract,
choice of domicile, holding of pub
lie office, jury service and other
The question has been raised
removal of Inequalities ON
account of scx," would not operate
10 invalidatc many laws discriminat-
ng in favor of women, such as laws
limiting the hours of work for won,-
I'll and prohibiting the employment
# women at night. On this point
Miss Maud Younger. national legis-
ative chairman of the woman's
party, said:
Two Phases to Consider. i
"There are two phases of the
question which we have had to con-
ider in drawing up this amendment
md bill.
First, that all the determinations
tTurn to Page Two, Column seven.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-26
S S
S h Q t B y
Rival Dies
Wounds Of Miss Mildred
Hanan, Wounded by Grace
Lawes, Former Chum,
Prove Fatal.
Details Of Row Lacking

Chicago Tribune-Omaha Bee Leased Wire.
New York, Sept. 2S.-Miss Mil
t!red T.. Hanan died i'll the Long Is
land College hospital in Brooklyn a!
! o'clock this morning from bullet
wounds inflicted by Mrs. Grace
Lawcs, her former chum.
AS lie flickered from the weak
oned body OF the youthful heiress,
there also faded all possible knowl-
edge OF the quarrel that. led to the
shooting and the subsequent suicide
o. Mrs. Lawes.
Miss Hanan died in the arms ca
her mother. She had been uncon-
scious for two hours. Up TO midnight
physicians held out every hope for
her recovery. She had rallied from
two operations for blood TRANSMISSION
and appeared TO be gradually gain
ing strength.
With the early morning hours,
however, signs OF a relapse became
apparent. Mrs. Grace Hanan, the
girls mother and widow OF the late
Alfred P. Hanan, millionaire shoe
manufacturer, was asleep in an adj
Joining room. She was awakened
and immediately telephoned her soE,
Alfred T. Hanan, jr., who hurried
from his home at Seagate, and John
Borland of Manhattan.
All Present at End.
Borland was Miss Hanans escor.
when the tragedy took place in the
home of a mutual friend, Miss Dor
othy Gottschalk, early Friday morn
ing. -.
All those summoned hurried tot
the hospital and were present whe,,
the end came. Also keeping vigil
was Policeman Moriarity Of the But
Ter street station, vino for hours had
hoped that Miss Hanan would say
the few words that would explain
the tragedy. But these were not
forthcoming.
An autopsy OF the body of Miss
Hanan was performed this morning.
The bullet that caused death was
found lodged below the ninth rib.
The last statement made by the
dead girl before the police abandoned
the investigation Of the case, was to
Captain of Detectives Sullivan late
To fulfill the formalities
Of the law, Captain Sullivan briefly
the dying girl.
Exonerates Borland.
WHO shot you?" he asked.
"Gracc." replied the dying woman.
do you know why?'
Miss Hanan did not answer direct
", but closed her eyes and shook
her head in the negative.
"Did Mr.. Borland have anything
TO do with iii"
Miss Hanan opened her eyes, half
,aiscd her head from the pillow and
positively:
"Not in the least"
Captain Sullivan was framing an
,ther question when the physicians
lecided that the girl was too weak
o answer further.
Borland has consistently declined !
o express opinion as to the cause OF
he shooting, except to say that he
lid not believe jealousy was at the
,ottcm OF it.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-26
Anti.ku Klux Klan
Organization Formed

Conehatta. Miss. Sept. 2S.-The
order OF the White Horse Knights,
whose announced purpose is to op-
pose the spread of the Ku Klux
Klan and to outlaw the existing or
der of the klansnlen, was organized
here yesterday.
National headquarters will be
opened in Jackson. James c. john
ston, West Jackson, was elected
grand chief.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-26
Aurora Singers Plan to
Organize Large Society

Aurora. Neb.. Sept. 25.-(Special.)
Plans are being worked out for a
large singing society in Aurora
Under the management and leader
ship Of James Parks of York. Re-
Gently, a meeting was held which
was attended by Is singers and a
drive will be made to obtain pledges
of at least 100. They win give an
out-of-door concert next spring. l.
is also said that a great program az
which singing societies in Seward.
York. David City and Aurora will
participate. will be staged next sum-
mer at some central point.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-26
Shetland Ponies Given
Away at David CITY Fair

David City, Neb.. Sept. 25.-(Spe-
cial. )-The tenth annual Butter coun-
ty fair closed with exhibits more nu-
merous than ever, better amuse-
ments and very large attendance
Tuesday. entry day, was a very
busy one for the superintendents OF
the various departments, entries be-
ing very numerous.
Three shetland ponies were given
away BY the Fair association. Mrs
William Golphnee Of David City got
first choice: Mrs. Charles Abbott Of
Rising City. second. and Miss Heller:
HolderfcSs OF Rising City. third. The
iwo women who got sce5ad and
third choice arc sisters ald were
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-26
Johnson County Girls
Arm Broken by Horses Hoof

Tecumseh. Neb.. Sept. 25.-tSpe-
cal 9-Bernice, little daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. D. n Lovi.t, living in the
western part OF this county. suffered
a bad break OF her right arm at the
elbow, by horse stepping on her
arm. The girl had been riding the
horse and iell III alighfing. The
hcrse was frightened and reared.
stepping on her extended arm.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-26
Christian Endeavor Will
Meet in Beatrice October Ii

Beatrice. Neb.. Sept. 25.-The Ne
braska Christian Endeavor conven-
ton will be held here October IS to
10. at which more than 500 dele
gates and visitors arc expected to at
tend. according to all announcement
by the executive committee OF the
association. Chairmcn of the various
committees have been named and
are formulating plans for the con-
vention program.
The secretary of the chamber OF
commerce has been selected as the
convention chairman. which organi-
ration, together with other civic
clubs of the city, will join in ad-
vancing the convention. Beatrice
citizens viii be called upon to en-
tertain and house some of the dele
gates and visitors. according to
Plans.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-26
Nitalized Agriculture
Course i'm County Closes

Fairbury. Neb... Sept. 25.-tspe-
eial.)-A short course IN yitalized
agriculture was offered in the Jet.er-
son county institute which closed
here Saturday noon. Superintendent.
Burr from Maryville, Mo-. was IN
charge and "a teachers we're enrolled
for it. This is the first county IN the
state to offer the work and the sue
cesse Of the venture viii be watched
with interest.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-26
1921 Ak-Sar-Ben
Festival Passes
Into History
Slump in Attendance Blamed
On Weather Man; Deficit
In Golfers of Samson
Expected.

. Ak-Sar-Ben festival has come ant
gone. The carnival ground. where
thousands made merry the last two
weeks is just Fifteenth street ant
Capitol avenue today.
This year Ak-Sar-Ben and the
weather map were poor playfellows.
They fell out carly in the game. l,
all came about when the weather
man promised fair weather for the
fall race meeting and outdoor show
at Ak-Sar-Bcn track.
This promise was broken because
there was enough raii, to spoil every
thing. The rain itself wouldn't have
been so bad It was the threaten
ing mornings that hurt.
Weather Cuts Attendance.
Paw and NAV. out in the country,
had planned to hitch up the flivver
and bring the family in to see the
races and dc the night show. When
they saw those threatening clouds
they'd call off the trip. As re-
suit of the uncertain weather there
were very few attendants from out
state.
Everett Buckingham. chairmap Of
the board OF governors of Ak-Sar-
Ben, said last night that complete
figures for the race meet and night
show had not been compiled. At
tendance fell way short of last year
and it is expected there will be a
deficit III the Golfers OF King Ak.
The night show as put on by the
exposition company at the track was
the biggest thing seen in Omaha for
40 years." the chairman said. 81
know what | am talking about, for
I've been in Omaha 40 years and
have been interested i'll Ak-Sar-Beu
ever since it started.
Too Much Of Show in Air.
I'VE put on $40 show for 81 and
had the weather been better we
would have paid out. The nigh. show
was really an experiment and we
know that it will pay if we set the
right sort of weather.
The show was of too great I! mag
1itude TO be appreciated. We had
too much Of it In the open where
people could park their cars outside
he ground and enjoy the perform
nee as much as though they were iu-
side. This will be changed, for a
'ow OF poplars have been planted |
md in few years they will make All
.dmirable screen. Next year we
Won't have so much show in the air" |,
Mr.. Buckingham declared the
loral parade was one of the best ever
leld. The attendance wasn't as
leavy as expected, for again the
weather. man stepped in and put
lan1per on things.
Night Parade Is Success.
"Thc night parade was the best !,
yer held under the auspices of Ak
Turn to Page Two, Column Tfve) L
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-26
Broncho Buster Slain
By Town Marshal He
Attempts to Larlat

Sioux Falls. S D.. Sept 25.-(Spe-
cial Telcgram.) AN effort TO lariat
Wesley Delby. town marshal Of But
falo Gap, S. D., ended fatally for an
expert broncho rider and roper
named Wilson when the officer fired
at the cowboy. The shooting fol-
lowed all attempt OF Wilson to ride
his horse into the grandstand at the
Buffalo Gap fair. Wilson died in s
Hot Springs hospital from the effects
of his wound,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-26
Power And
Riches Are
Promised
Scroll Carrying 25O sigma.
lures Exhibited in Effort
To Induce Attorney to
Accept Post.
Many Lawyers on List

Judge A. L. Sutton might now bt
the shepherd of the ku klux klar
flock in Omaha had he SO wished, he
told reporter for The Bee.
But the judge possessed more thar
little knowledge about this or
ganization which one journalistic
critic has called "a nightgown tyr
amy" and he turned the offer down
flat, he said.
Power and Riches.
1t was three or four month ago
according TO Sutton, former district
Judge and one-time candidate for
governor and city commissioner, that
organizers of the Ku Klux Klan
made him the flattering offer oi
power and riches.
Sutton said he did not recall the
khan name of the position which he
was urged to accept, but it was to
be the highest post i'll the local cavern
and one which would attract the
klansmen's dollars as a magnet at
tracts steel things.
"They told me could have any
thing | wanted in a political way
through their support" said Sutton.
They also told me they could put
me III the way of making lot OF
money, not only through their Or
ganization, but by reason of ordinary
legal business the members could
throw my way.
Secrecy Is Promised.
"They made every promise of Sc
crccy and assured me that my con-
nection with the. khan never would
be known except to other klansrnen
in secret meeting places"
The offer was made, the attorney
told The Bee reporter by three men
who telephoned him at his home one
day and made an appointment for
an Interview at his office that eve
ming.
They sounded mysterious over the
phone, but | kept the appointment
said Sutton.
The three men exhibited a scroll
a yard long on which were $50 or
800 signatures, but they declined to
let him examine it, Sutton declared.
Not until you say the word that.
you will come ill.," the organizers
told him when he asked permission
to scan the list Of names.
They told me there were many
other lawyers OF my standing in
Omaha who had joined" Sutton
said.
They said they were on the lis.
when Sutton doubted their state
nent.
In rejecting the offer Sutton told
The Bee he minced no words in ex-
pressing his opposition to the order
of the imperial wizard.
Activities Un-American.
Il told them I considered their
activities un-American and that !
Turn to Page Two. Column six.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-26
XXI K. MUST find new HAUNT HERE
Sutton Refus44@:s9:to Head Kauern
Kentuckian FaU0rs
Senate By Recital OF
MOOnshinerS' Anthem

Chicago Tribune-O Omaha Dee Leased Wire
Washington, Sept. 25.-Senato,
Stanley OF Kentucky favored the
senate with spirited reading OF the
Moonshiners' national anthem. which
he said is dedicated 10 the Eighteenth
He recited:
my country It's OF thee.
Land OF grape Juice and tea,
OF thee ] sing.
Land where we all have tried
To break the law and lied:
From every mountain side,
s The bootless spring.
Ny native country. the
Land of home brewcric.
- Thy brew l love.
/ love thy booze and thrills,
And thy illicit stills;
The moonshinc runs and rills,
From high above
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-26
Captain Who Went Down
With Ship Blamed for Wreck

San Francisco, Sept. 25.-Capt.
Harry Hobey, who went down with
his steamer, the Alaska, when it was
wrecked near Eureka. Cal. with a
loss of 40 lives. August 6. is charged
with full responsibility in report
OF John X. Bulger, federal chief in
spector OF hulls and boilers, an
nounced. The report was approved
by the Department OF Commerce.
The report asserts Captain Hobev
navieated his vessel at full speed in
a dense fog.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-26
Business Man at Ord
Hangs Self in Barn

Ord. Neb., Sept. 25.-iSpecial
Telegram. Ward Vanwie, Ord
business man, committed suicide by
hanging himself in the barn at his
home. I'll health, coupled with Il
nancial trouble, is thought 70 have
been responsible for the act. The
wife found her husbands body sus-
pended from rope in the barn uporl
her return from a shopping trip.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-26
Three Members
OF Wedding Party
Hurt in Wreck
Bride and Groom Injured
Former Des Moines
Policeman May
Die.

William A. Allen, 81, retired on a
pension September | from tine Des
Monies police force, sustained frac-
tured skull and may die, and his
stepson, Earl Anderson, 80. and
bride, formerly Miss Lola Jones. rs,
Of Indianola, Ia, both received frac-
tured ribs in an automobile accident
yesterday afternoon Is miles east OF
Council Bluffs.
The automobile, il, which the three
injured persons and Mrs. Allen.
mother Of tie groom. had driven
from Des Moines yesterday for the
wedding ceremonies in Omaha. COL
lided with car driven by Harry
Smith Of Gilliat on a hill six miles
east OF Quick. Mrs. Allen sustained
only minor bruises. Neither Snliti,
nor man companion i'll his car were
injured.
Retired On Pension.
Allen was patrolman, traffic Of
ficer and jaiier successfully cn the
Des Moines force for 20 years. Fol-
lowing physical disability, which in
capacitated him for further active
service, he was retired on pension
September /. Earl Anderson, Mrs.
Aliens son by 9. former marriage, is
a truck driver. ,
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen, Anderson and
Miss Jones left Des Moines Friday
night Tor Omaha and arrived at the
court house here just at noon Sat
urday. They were obliged 70 hurry
to obtain marriage license before
the clerks office closed. The cere-
mony was performed about z in the
afternoon by Justice of the Peace
L. N. Bunce. The wedding party
left at once on its return trip TO Des
Moincs
e Autos Meet Head On.
Anderson was driving the machine
as it climbed one of the steep hills
on the White Pole road just east OF
Quick. 1t was raining and the road
was slippery. The car piloted by
Smith was climbing the hill from the
other direction. AT the crest the
two automobiles met head on, tear
ing wheel from the Smith Car.
The Allen machine turned a conr-
plete somersault. according to Mrs. |
Allen, landing on its wheels. Mr.. /
and Mrs. Allen ard the bride, Mrs.
Anderson, were thrown to the
ground, but Anderson remained in
his seat behind the wheel. The pres
sure of the wheel against his chest
fractured his ribs. The bride was
taught underneath the car as it
anded, her ribs being broken. Allen
tTurn to Page Two, Column Five)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-26
Insurance Expires; Barn
OF Anselmo Man Burns

Broken Bow, Neb.. Sept. Is
Special. "A large barn belonging to
Ed Williams. west of Anselmo. was
burned to the ground and with its
contents consisting of horse. pure
bred hogs. hay and grain. represent
cd total loss. Mr.. Williams in
tnrance policy expired in June and
had not been renewed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-26
Cashier of Illinois Bank
Held for Embezzlement

Lawrenceville. ILL.,, Sept. 25.-R. Z.
Laughlin. 3S. cashier OF the Bridge
port Bank and Trust company. at.
Bridgeport. just west OF Lawrence
vile. is under arrest here on 4 charge
of embezzlement. An examination OF;
his books. IL, is alleged. revealed a.
shortage OF approximately 100000.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-26
Union Head to Speak

Tecumseh. Neb.. Sept. 25.-(Spe-
cial. .)-Charles S. Barrett OF Union
City, Ga, president of the National
Farmers Y1ion, viii speak in iccum-
sch Tucsdsy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-26
Stunt Aviator Killed

Oklahoma City, Sept. 25-Lieut.
Arthur Emerson. aviator. was killed
while attempting to change from one
airpIane to another at the state lair
grounds.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-26
The Weather
Forecast.

Forecast.
Nebraska: Generally fair Monday
and probably Tuesday; rising tenn
perature Monday.
Iowa: Generally fair Monday and
probably Tuesday; warmer Monday.
Hourly Temperafures
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-09-26
Burned in Tub Of Water

Broken Bow. Neb., Sept. 25.-
Especial )-Thc small daughter of n.
c. Clang, living near Anselmo. was
badly burned when she fell into a
tub OF hot water.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-02
war ISSUES GAIN ON MARKET
FOREIGN COIN DROPS IN WEEK

garding Germany's ability to meet fur
'ther obligations to the allies.
In the stock market rails were the
only stable issues, increased traffic and
smaller operating costs being seen
in the many additional statements of
August earnings. The plan of the IN
terstate commerce commission to
merge tho railroads into 10 district
groups met with little Endorsement.
among railroad executives. Industrial
and special stocks. traverscd the line
of least resistance, their irregular
movements, most often reflecting the
mixed views of professional interests,
Traders again confined their opera
tions chiefly to oils, steels and equip
ments. the net result being inconclu-
siye
General business conditions showed
further signs of Improvement ascrib-
able for the most part to seasonal re-
quiremcnts. Activity was especially
marked in the cotton, woolen and
leather industries, there being no ma
terial increase of production in manu-
factured steel and iron.
The higher ratio of reserves reported
by the federal reserve board Is re-
sarded by bankers as strong indica-
tion of easier money in the fourth
quarter of the year. Interior banks at
present are drawing on local reserves
for crop moving purposes but predic-
tions are made that sixty and ninety
day commercial loans soon will be
made on S per cent basis.