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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-30
Protests Made on
Legislation Plan
Opposition Develops on Fix.
ing Taxation on Amer.
ican Valuations.

Washington, March 29.-Protests
against the legislation agreed on by
republican leaders to provide for
tariff taxation at American instead
of foreign valuations are being re
-ceived by members of the senate
finance and house ways and means
committee.
Those criticising the American
valuation system contend that Amer
lean values of merchandise differ at
Boston, New York, San Francisco,
New Orleans and other ports OF en-
try and that no infexible standards
OF valuation are feasible. The price
difference, it is contended, would be
greater i'll the middle OF the country
because of the transportation dis
tanceS from the seaboard
Prominent republicans Of the con-
gressional ia. ,tion committees con-
cede that there is some merit in III:
objections to the valuation legisll-
ton. but believe that its benefits
would be much greater than auv
harm which you'd result.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-30
Negro Slayer Of
Nurse Convicted
Navy Deserter Found Guilty
Of Numbering Woman at
Academy.

Baltimore, March 2e.-Henry
Brown, negro, navy deserte-, was
found guilty of murder in the first
degree last night in federal court.
He was charged with robbing and
killing Miss Harriet NJ. Kavanaugh,
nurse at the United States Naval
academy, on the night OF January "a.
Moundsyillc, w. Va, March %
A verdict of guilty OF murder In the
first degree with a recommendation
OF life imprisonment and FIVE months
solitary confinement, was returned
last night by jury which heard
evidence in the case Of w. H. Grit
fifth, convict in the West Virginia
penitentiary He was charged with
killing fellow prisoner.
Florence, S. c., March 29.-Ed-
mund Bigham, was convicted of
murder today by jury. for the kill
ing of his mother, brother, her sis
ter, and the latter's two adopted
children, and was sentenced to die
in the electric chair April 6. The
defense announced they would ap-
peal. i
The murder victims we're found
on Bigham's farm, all having been
killed with a revolver. The crime
was said to have been occasioned by
financial troubles. At all times Big
ham has asserted his innocence.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-30
Daylight Bandits Rob
St. Paul Bank of $40. 900

St Paul. March 29.-Five men
walked into the City bank OF St.
Paul shortly after l p. m. today,
struck down the cashier and wor-
an teller with the butts Of their re-
VIEWERS, and escaped with cash and
bonds valued at between S55,0o0 and
$4,000.
The bank is i'll the center OF an
outlying business district Three pa
irons were lined up against the wal!
but were not otherwise molested.
The usual automobile escape was
made, but this time a truck driver
caught the number of the fleeing car
and notified the police.
Trail of the bandits car was lost
in the midway district between St.
Paul and Minneapolis.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-30
Communists Take
Two Additional
German Cities
Red Movement Reported
Spreading in Rhineland and
Westphalia-Railways
Seized by Rebels.

London, March 29.-While police
in central Germany are reported TO
be stamping out the revolt, says a
Reuter- dispatch from Berlin, there
are indications of spread Of the
red movement in the Rhmeland and
Westphalia. Communists from FL
berfeld and Dusseldorf have occu-
pied Mettmann and Velbert.
At Mettmann, according to the
dispatch, insurgents raided the
Reichsbank and occupied the police
station and then came into conflict
with the special police.
The railway between Elbericld
and Cologne and Elberfeld and Dus-
seldorf has been seized by the rebels.
At Dortmund communists attacked
the police and killed one and
wounded another Six attackers
were arrested. A state of siege has
been declared in the districts Of Mum
ster and Arnes berg and the unoccu-
pied part OF Dusseldorf.
In occupied Dusseldorf, the c,-
tente has returned arms to the po-
lice to defend themselves.
The dispatch says sanguinary fight
ing occurred yesterday at Essen be-
tween the police and the reds. &C.
cording to the Montagspost, two po
lice were killed and several woundei,
while 10 reds were killed and 20
wounded.
According to the correspondent,
passenger traffic between Cologne
and Hagen has been interrupted.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-30
Harding. Names Commission
ToGons Soldier Relief
4 N Charles Dawes
airman of Body to
inquire Into Needs
Of Service Men.
Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire.

Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire
Washington. March %. - Brig.
Gen Charles G. Dawes OF Chicago.
was drafted by President Harding
today to head commission OF | /
to investigate the whole problem
of soldiers relief with a view to
formulating a definite policy for
dealing with the needs OF ex-service
men.
Another member of the commit
tee will be Col Milton J. Foreman
of Chicago. The other members OF
the commission are:
John l.. Lewis of Indianapolis,
president of the United Mine Work
ers of America.
Mrs. Douglas Robinson OF New
York, sister OF the late President
Roosevelt.
Franklin D'Olier. former COM
mander of the American Legion.
Col. Thomas w. Miller of Dela-
ware, recently appointed alien prop
erty custodian.
Lieut.. Col. Theodore Roosevelt,
assistant secretary of navy.
F. w. Galbraith, jr. national CON-
mander of the American Legion.
Mrs. Henry B. Rea of Pittsburg.
Col Henry S. Berry of Hender-
sonville, Tenn.
T. V. O'Connor of Buffalo, pres
ident of the Longshoremens union.
The first meeting of the commits
sien will be held on April 5. The
OF the commission, is a
result of the presidents conference
with General Dawes and others upon
whom he called for advice as to the
proper method. of dealing with the
question of soldier relief
The commission will investigate
specifically the administration Of the
war risk insurance bureau and the
traiI,ng board and inquire
generally into the facilities that may
be required during the next few years
for care and treatment of disabled
veterans. 1t probably will give at
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-30
Endorse Purchase Of
Hotel for Hospital

Scottsbluii, Neb., March 29.-Spe-
cial Telegram. )--Citizens who have
pledged money for the Methodist
hospital to be built in Scottsbluff
have unanimously endorsed the pro-
posal for the purchase OF the North
hotel. begun but not completed by
the Bankrupt North American Hotel
company.
The building, which, is six stories
high, is valued at $4,000, but could
be purchased for $4,000 and finished
for hospital purposes within eight
months. + the Methodist hospital
board approves the project, which
already has the approval OF the
church architects, work will begin
at the earliest moment.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-30
Jenkinson
May Be I9 z,
Windy c.
Said to Have Wired Financial
Backer From Chicago;
O'Brien Denies Report
OF Being Broke.
Prosecutor Disappears

Robert l.. Jenkinson, much sought
for promoter. erstwhilc pastor, may
be in Chicago instead of the wild
and woolly west, contrary to inter-
tions expressed by him before leav-
ing Omaha last week
A telegram from the Windy City,
signed by the youthful high IL
nancier," was received by T. f.
O'Brien of Chicago, "millionaife'
backerNot Jenkinson, who is in Lang
Pine, Neb., according to word he
cewed yesterday from that town.
O'Brien, who has admitted invest
ing thousands OF dollars" in the
promoters oil shale project, but was
said to have gone broke" in Long
Pine. characterizes reports of his fl
nancial embarrassment as pure
bunk"
The telegram from Jenkinson
asked as to O'Brien's financial sta
tus. it is understood. The latter says
that he is trying to find his friend
and protege and that he intends
to remain in Long Pine for about
10 days.
Prosecutor Missing.
Chester Stalcup, complaining Wit
ness against Jcnkinson. has disap-
peared, according to his sister, Letha
Stalcup.
> His disappearance makes prosecu-
ton OF the passing checks without
sufficient fund charge against Jenkin-
son almost impossible, attorneys say.
Young Stalcup was one of the
score or so of youths who joined tie
boy prcacher-promotcr in his enter
prise here. On his advice and the
advice Of his sister, their father Rob-
ert L. Stalcup, advanced .Jenkinson
several thousand dollars, according
to the sister.
Discouraged by Failure.
"Chester was only 20 years Old" .,
his pretty young sister said yester-
day. "He was discouraged by the
failure OF Jenkinsons plans and left
town with his wife without telling
me where he was going
That was about three months ago
Neither | nor my father have heard
from him since. But the county at
torney needn't be afraid to prosecute
Jenkinson. for father and I will ap-
pear. against him.
Chester's girl wife was Fanchon
Ranfome, Of Omaha, according to
Miss Stalctip.
At Liberty on Bond.
Jenkinson, who was bound over
to district court from police court on
the complaint of young Stalcup, is
now at liberty on bond signed by
his father law, w. c. Peterson, of
Omaha.
He gave Stalcup check on
Denver bank in part payment for a
car which he used for his honey
moon, according to the testimony of
Stalcup
Charles Pipkin of the Pipkin De-
tective agency was unable to tell
just where Jenkinson is.
O'Brien Seeks Loans.
q haven't heard from him since
he left here last week with T. +.
O'Brien of Chicago" said Mr.. Pip
kim He said he would be back
about April /, then" .
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-30
Baltimore Cathedral
Filled at Second Mass
For Cardinal Gibbons

Baltimore, Md. March 2o.-Mem-
bers of the different Catholic orders,
male and female, filled the Cathedral
this morning at the second of the
series of special requiem masses ior
the repose OF the soul of Cardinal
Gibbons, who died last Thursday.
The Rev. Eugene J. Connolly, chan
cellor Of the diocese, was the cele-
brant and the music was sung by
arthe students OF St. Charles college,
Catonsville.
After the services the public re-
sumed its slow march past the
cardinals bier. All day yesterday
until II o'clock last night, when the
edihce was closed, people OF all
creeds and stations in life filed past
the eatafalque to take a last look
at the benign and familiar features
of the dead prelate as he lay in state,
clad in the purple vestments of his
high Office.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-30
British Labor Party Votes
To Join With Socialists

Southport. England, March %
(By the Associated rcss.)-The
majority section OF the independent
labor party today decided TO afiili-
ate with the international socialists
workers union, recently formed in
Vienna. on the understanding that
the party retained freedom to pur-
sue its own national policy as laid
down in the conference here.
1t was made clear in the reso-
lutions that this vas not an interra-
tionalc. ~
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-30
7 Bodies Taken from Mine;
Killed in Fire Last Month

Dowell, ILL.,, March 2o.-The
bodies of seven men, entombed in
the Kathleen mine here February %,
when fire broke out in the colliery,
were taken from the pit today by.
rescue workers. The bodies were
mot burned and death apparently
was caused by asphyxiation. follow-
ing sealing OF the mine y hours
after discovery OF the fire to prevrut
the flames from spreading.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-30
Mrs. Pullman, Great
Believer in Teaching
Old Fashioned Arts

Chicago, March 29.-Mrs. George
NJ. Pullman, leader OF Cllicago's So
ciety, one OF the worlds richest " 9N-
Ell, who with her husband was ole
of the founders OF the present C'li-
cago, and who died in PasadenI cs-
terday, believed i'll teaching childrca
old-fashioned arts. Cooking. sewing
and housekeeping were the best
foundations for girls education, in
her opinion.
A, the farm OF the former governor
OF Illinois, Frank O. Lowden her
son-in-law, she installed compl.ie
small house with little cook stoves
and pantrics complete. where ic-
granddaughters were taught TO II
their home work
Among her activities as patron
OF art was the employment Of men
occasionally to wash the black m
Chicago soot-laden statuary
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-30
Minsk Has Been Captured
By Russian Reyolutionists

London. March 29.-Minsk, an
important city ii western Russia,
has been captured by revolutio:.-
aries. saws Copenhagen dispatch
to the Exchange Telegraph COM
pany, quoting Helsingfbrs advices,
The eighth bolshevik army is de-
clared 10 have joined the revolt
tionists, who have formed a demo-
cratic White Russian republic.
. kiev is said TO be surrounded by
Tehellious peasants. and the com
n1unists there are adopting tcrroris,
measures.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-30
Charlie Chaplin's
Mother. Demented,
Admitted to !. S.
Famous Movie Star Prepared
To Spend Entire Fortune
To Cure Parent of
Mental Illness.

New York, March 29.-Mrs. Han
nah Chaplin, mother OF Charlie
Chaplin, the motion picture star, who
was detained by the immigration Of
fcials~ son her>arrivaf in this country
Saturday pending medical examina-
ton for an alleged mental disorder
was temporarily admitted today.
Thomas Harrington, secretary to
Mr.. Chaplin, who accompanied Mrs.
Chaplin from England, filed the
necessary bonds with the immigra-
ton authorities. The two left last
night for Los Angeles
Mrs. Chaplin and Mr.. Harrington
arrived Saturday on the Celtic but
their names did not appear upon the
passenger list. Secrecy surrounded
her arrival and transfer to Ellis
Island and il was not until today
that it became publicly known she
was in this country.
negotiations for bringing Mrs.
Chaplin have been pending for two
years, it was learned, and Mr.. Chap
lin has made several trips to Wash
ington in connection with his moth
er's case. lie told government Off
cials that he would spend any amount
of-money within his power to have
his mother cured of her mental i'll
ness, according to his friends.
While Deputy Commissioner Uhl
did not go into particulars in dis
cussing the case, it was said. Mrs.
Chaplin was victim OF shell shock,
the result OF the frequent bombing
of England during the war. Ar
rangements have been made to have
her treated by noted specialists, it
was said. Charlie Chaplin at present
is in Los Angeles.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-30
Bodies of Seven Workers
Taken From Illinois Mine

DoNell. ILL.,, March 2o.-Thc bodies
OF seven men entombed in the Kati,-
leen mine when fire broke out on
February %, were recovered today
by rescue crews. The. bodies we're
not burned and death apparently was
caused by smoke.
The bodies were found within 20
ieet OF where the men. had been
working. The fire originated 22S
feet below the surface and 1000 ice,
from the mouth OF the shaft. TIE
men were imprisoned between the
flames and the rear OF the mine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-30
Typographical Union to
Aid Printers on Strike

Binghamton, \. Y, March D.
President John Mcfarland OF the
International Typographical union
today reviewed the situation in this
city brought about by the strike OF
the members OF the Typographical
union on March s. He announced
that the International union would
support the strikers with a fund oil
S5,S0O,000. created for such a pur-
pose.
Newspapers which were affected
by the strike are publishing normal
editions under the open shop plan.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-30
New w oman
Is Found In
Stillnlan Suit
Limousines and Luxurious
Homes Play Prominent Part
In Latest Development
OF Divorce Case.
By A STAFF CORRESPONDENT.

By A STAFF CORRESPONDENT.
Chicago Tribune Omah,. Bee Leased Wire
New York, March 29.-.More de-
tails of James A. Stillnlan's alleged
recent past with other women, yet
to be related to the court trying his
sensational divorce suit against Mrs.
Fir Stillman, came to light to-
day.
The new deails involve a first
"other woman" and limousines, lux
urious homes and all the fineries
afforded by the multimillions OF
the bank president
Just the other day, recalling Mrs.
Stiilman's disclosures Of MRS. Flor
ence Lawler Leeds one-time Choir
US girl came the mention of still
another woman. The details today
are about this H"othcr woman"
whose experiences almost parallel
the case of Mrs. Leeds"
She is described as even more
beautiful than "Mrs. Leeds
Used Assumed Name.
For two or three. years, il is re-
lated, she was maintained in all
the fuxuries and finerics. She as
surned name, Just as Florence
Lawler did, for her life with Still
man.
Instead Of a villa at Miami, Fla,
where "Mrs. Leeds" and her baby
were at last accounts. there was an
expensive home at Garden City, L. l..
Discarded for Mrs. Leeds" this
first "other woman" is said to be
ready to go on. the witness stand
for Mrs. Stillman and relats her
past with Mr.. Stillman. =
John E. Mack guardian appoint
trurn to Page Tive. Co,urnn Three.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-30
Nationalists Hard Hit
By Greeks at karahissar


Athens. March 29-Turkish ma
tionalist troops suffered heavily in
the fighting which preceded -hc
capture of Afiun-Karahissar by the
Greeks. an official statement issued
here said.
Previous dispatches regarding the
taking OF this city indicated the
bulk OF the Turkish forces had re-
treated northward toward KiutayAh,
but the official Statement declares
that the Turks were driven 10 the
southeast in the direction OF konia.
Occupation OF Afiun- Krahissar. il
is declared BY newspapers hare
makes the Greek march to Angora
cas-"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-30
To
Investigate.
Railroads.
President Calls Conference to
Discuss 500, 100000 Def.
icit, Following Meeting
Of Cabinet Members.
Present Rates Too High
By ARTHUR SEARS HENNlNC.
Chicago Tribune Omaha Bee Leased Wire

BY ARTHUR SEARS HENNlNC.
Chicago Tribune-On,aha Bee Leased Wire.
Washington, March 2o.-President
Harding began an inquiry into the
plight of the railroads, following a
discussion OF the situation at the
cabinet meeting which revolved
around what was termed "the $780,
100000 deficit" of the carriers.
Secretary Of the Treasury Mellon
called the attention of the cabinet
to the inability OF the railroads to
show profit on the basis OF present
freight and passenger rates and i'll
creased wages.
Following the meeting it was An
nounced that President Harding has
asked E. Z. Clark. chairman of the In
terstate Commerce commission, and
r. NJ. Barton, chairman OF the rail-
road labor board, to confer with him
on the situation. The conference
will be held as soon as Judge Barton
can arrive from Chicago.
1t was made known that the
president and cabiTIet members in
their discussion viewed the railroad
situation as of great concern to the
administration. The position was
taken that the government should
do something to help facilitate the
return of the railroads to former con-
ditions.
Rates Too High.
That the present freight and pas
scnger rates are too high it was as
serted. High freight rates as affect
ing~the movement Of agricultural
products, were uppermost in the dis
cussion. Instances were cited where
in it costs more to ship agricultural
products from the nliddiewest to the
east than it does to bring them from
foreign countries. This situation, it
is felt, is Of vital Importance in con-
nection with the foreign trade prob
lens, as we'll as with reference to the
protection of agricultural products.
Just what can be accomplished by
the administration is a matter of
speculation. A significant feature Of
the presidents plan for a conference
with the chairmen of the Interstate
Commerce commission and railroad
labor board is that it is a step to-
ward a coordination of the activit es
of the two bodies which has not ex-
isted hitherto.
1t was the intention of congress,
in framing the transportation act,
that the railroad labor board, with
authority TO pass on wage dispute, j,
should be kept entirely separate from
the Interstate Commerce commission,
with its control over freight and pas
senger rates, the labor board basins
wages on living costs regardless o.
the earnings of the carriers.
May Find Solution.
1t would seem to be the view Of
the administration that both the In
terstate Commerce commission and
the railroad labor board could best
help to solve the situation by acting
in accordance will, each other and
an exchange of views between the
chairman of the two boards with the
president, it is felt, might lead to a
solution of the problem
Chairman Clark of the Interstate
Commerce commission has said that
in certain particular instances pres
ent freight rates are higher than
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-30
North Nebraska Teachers
Body Will Meet at Wayne

Oakland, Neb.. March 29..-(Spe-
cial. The North Nebraska Teach
ers' association will meet at Wayne,
April and 2 The declamatory
contest for this district will be held
in the auditorium OF the Wave State
Normal Thursday evening, March
81
Some OF the principal speaker,
tor the association meeting will be
Ex-Governor Harding OF Iowa. En-
nest Raymond Misner OF the Mis-
ner School OF the Spoken Word
Omaha. and Leon o. Smith will ad-
dress the association meeting.
Reduced railroad rates have been
seurcd -for teachers attending this
meeting.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-30
Damage to Fruit by Cold
Wave in East Undetermined

Washington, March 2e.-Extent
OF damage suffered BY fruits and
vegetables last night and today by
the cold wave in Missouri, Illinois,
Indiana. Virginia, Maryland. PENN
sylvallia and New England, had not
been determined by the Department
OF Agriculture tonight. Reports were
slow in coming III. officials said,
and in addition. any exact, determi-
nation Of the damage would have 20
await a warm day when discolora-
ton on frozen fruit buds and bios
SONS would appear
Meager> reports indicated that
there had. been some damage to
fruit trees in blossom in Maryland
and Virginia.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-30
Ex.Captain Given Release
On Bonds for Majors Murder

New York, March 29.-Robert
Rosenbluth. former United States
army captain, charged with having
caused the murder OF Major lAhxan-
der Cronkhite at Camp Lewis.
Wash, on October Is, 1918, was re-
leased today by Federal Judge John
{. Knox on $4,000 bond. He
agreed to return TO Seattle to an
swer the charge pending against hin,
there in the United States district
court.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-30
Dean OF Nature Writers.

John Burroughs was the venerable
dean of nature writers in the United
States. Through a score of booE,
he shared with countless readers his
lifelong intimacy with birds, bees,
flowers and the whole out-of-doors.
His highly developed powers OF OBJ
servation and the charm of his i'll
terpretations were the marvel of lis
critics. ,e
His flowing white beard, his
kindly rpciR, his whole habit of life.
and his literary style were rather
reminis, cnt Of that famous New
England school Of essayists a gen
Grafton or two before him, His
earliest writing on Expression"
was at one time widely mistaken
for the work of Emerson, a close
reader of whom Burroughs had been
from youth. His later works on
nature suggested something Of Thor
eau. but. as critics said, Burroughs
was the more sociable writer.
Dullard In School.
He learned to love nature when
he drove cows at his birthpia &c
farm, Roxbury, among the Catsk,!ls.
in New York state, but anything
like a literary composition was a
bugbear to him as a youth. The
story is told of how when he was
IA, in common with the members
OF his class at school, he was re-
CURED to write II lines of original
composition. He copied something
out Of comic almanac. His tn 1T
was detected. Again in desperation
upon his second trial he paid Jaw
Gould, his class mate, 90 cents Tor
l2-line verse which he handed IN
as his own.
He was born in 1887. In 1868 he
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1921-03-30
Dawes Heads Committee to
Probe Vocational Training

Washington, March pa COM
mittee OF II headed by Charles G..
Dawes OF Chicago. who served as a
brigadier general with the American
expedjtionary forces was appointed
by President Harding today to con-
duct all inquiry Into the admin
istration war risk bureau board for
vocational training and care and
treatment OF wounded or impaired
service men generally"