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Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25

ucts for example, he continued, die
not come in the allied and neutral
countries until last summer, one
wear after the drop here, and they
arc still much higher as compared
With pre-war prices than in the
United States,
1T would have been Of great IN
tcrcst, 10. the Ameticanefarmers had
tb& known these facts last spring" ;"
K said.
- The work Of the war finance corr
loration was described to the ma
tional agricultural conference BY
Ergene V. Meyer, IT,, managing di-
rector who said the advances It had
r,sde had been OF material assistance
to agriculture.
More Gradual Sale.
I'VE must recognize, he said, "the
necessity of selling our agricultural
products more gradually than we did
in former years. and the correspond
ing necessity Of carrying cur COM
modities for a longer period of mar
Turn to raEc Two. Column Two.)
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
House Orders
Investigation
Of Road Costs
Supporters Of Move Declare
1t Duty Of Legislature to
Probe ''Ugly Rumors''
i Afloat.

Lincoln, Jan. 24.-(Special) )-In-
vestigation of cost of county and
state road and bridge construction
by committee appointed by Speak
er Walter L. Anderson was author
tied by the lower house today after
a three-hour debate, The vote on
the motion. introduced by Epperson
of Clay, was 81 to Al.
The motion does not specify the
length OF time to- be consumed and
merely states that the committee
shall submit it's report to Governor
Mckelvie. Speaker Anderson said
he would take his time in appoint
ing the committee.
Opponents irnplored members to
get down to- the real business of the
session, the reduction of appropria-
tons. and pointed out that at the
present time Governor McKelvie
and dissatisfied county commission
ers were working out a plan for all
investigation of this subject. They
also stated that the motion made no
provision for expenses of such
committee and it was hardly prob
able il would function much if it
was obliged to pay its own expenses.
Supporters of the Epperson mo-
ton declared ugly runors were
aAoat in the state and it behooved |
the legislature to investigate. al
falfa John" Franklin declared "65
per cent Of the state road building
money was spent in graft" The
vote follows:
For: Anderson (Hamilton). Anderson
Knox. Armstrong. Axtell, Barbour,
Reaps. Beckman. Burns, Book, Bowman,
Byrum. Cole Douglas. Downing Epper-
ION. Foster. Franklin. Franzt. clifford,
Gilmore. Green. ,GrjswoId Hakaanson,
billiard. Hoare. Hofrmeister. Jacobs,
Johnson. Lauritscn, Leftwich, Iundy,
lynn, Mcfarland, Mckee. Mcclellan,
dears. Me!!or. Morian. Nelson, Niewedde,
)Gara, Osterman, Perkins, Peterson
Rank. Sahdquist. Smith, Stephenson,
strong, sturdevant Thompson, Ullstrem
Vance. votaw. Wolfe
Against: Acton. Bethea. Clizbe. Davis
Downing, Druesedow. 'Dybal. Dysart Es-
am. Frazier Frost. Good Goodrich,
soud. Hammer. Hascall, Jeary. Kendall,
Hickey. Minor. Mosley, Aurphey, Nutz-
aan. Palmer, Park. Reneker. Rodman,
buddy. Srow Sommerlad. Sprick, Stats,
Wallace. Webster Westerhoff Wight,
Williams. Wood, Teiser. Young. Ander-
on (SDPaker) I
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
Mother and Child
May Die From Burn
Woman, Holding Baby on
ArE, Attempts to Put Coal
Into Stove.

A mother is near death and her
baby is dead in Lord Lister hospital
as the result of burns suffered in
their home at 1909 North Thirty
second street at l2:45 yesterday
afternoon.
The mother, Mrs. James Vroman,
"a, held the baby, Selma May. in one
arm, while with the other she tried
to put coal in, a stove. Her clothing
became ignited.
Mrs. Thomas Kenworthy, l4l4
North Thirty-second street, saw the
mother frantically trying to put out
the flames. She rushed over with
fire extinguisher. and put out the
tire, but not until after Mrs. Vro-
man and the baby had been terribly
burned. .-ss
Another child, Deborah, 2I5, was
also slightly burned.
Mrs. Vroman and the baby were
taken to Lord Lister hospital by
police. The baby died an hour later,
Her husband is employed by Sun
derland Brothers Coal COMPANY.
neighbors said.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
il m ers
Need Study
Of Europe
e. r. Warren Tells Nst;onsl
Conference U. 5. Farmer.
AYst Know Of Continents
Prbduction and Demand.
Editor Would Sink Navies

Washington, Jan. 2i-The ma
iional agricultural conference turned
10 EurPpe today Tor study Of
isetcry causing the general Ameri.
esn fstm depression and for possible
mesnd Of relief.
&. r.. Warren OF Ithaca. n. Y.
iust Jack from trip. OF inyes,iga.
ton ~ Europe. told the delegates OF
r,t.sc Effect Of the. situation there on
~ rican Agriculture.
gland WAS prohibiting the i'm.
= ilion OF live stock for iz,tening
foses, Mr.. WANen said. and was
|ins the land back TO grass and
: giving her farmers practical
'nopoly in, supplying the bcs,
at -
n all European countries. lie
ded, great impetus bad been given
cooperation and efforts we're being
adc TO b "seIf suftioicn, SO that no
)nportiug will be required
Need Information.
Farmers OF America need accurate
OF European production
and cousump,iyc needs. he declared
he drop in the price OF farm prof.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
Iowa Gunman Captured
by Government Agents

Des --e-n,s, Jan. 24.-(SpeciAl
Telegram. )-Merle Rowles, one Of
the most daring gunmen of the mid
dleWest, wanted throughout the
country for crimes, was arrested by
federal authorities at San Antonio,
Tex, Tuesday.
A native of Des Moines, Rowles'
exploits in crime have made him
notorious throughout the middle
west and Canada. He is believed to
have been implicated in some of the
Iowa bank robberies staged by
Hank Hankins, Babe Emerson and
Tommy O'Connor. and is wanted
on charges of robbery, highjacking
and murder.
Rowles was an enlisted man dur
ing the world war and left Des
Moines as a member of Company L.
lO9th ammunition train. Shortly aft
er he returned from the army he en-
tered upon career of crime.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
Mellon Condemns
Fordney Soldier
Bonus Proposal
Secretary Of Treasury Says
Proposal Approved by
Harding Would Mean
Burdensome Tax.
BY ARTHUR SEARS HENNING.
O,nnha Bee Lea s<d Wire

Washington, Jan. 24.-Burdensomc
additional taxation to yield $3.50 900, :
600 in the next two years will be
necessary to provide the initial pay
ments OF $500, 100000 cash bonus
to former soldiers, Secretary OF the
Treasury Mellon asserts in a reply
10 an inquiry by Chairman Fordney
OF the house ways and means COM
mittee on the financial outlook OF
the government.
The proposal Of Mr.. Fordney,
whicl, he said was sanctioned by
President Harding, to finance the
bonus from the sale of the refunded
war obligations OF the allies, Seere-
tary Mellon condemns as futile. i'm
provident and unwise. He disap-
proves of the plan to market for any
purpose, the allied securities with the
American government guarantee
which was proposed by the president
several months ago.
Must Cut Expenditures. ~
That the government must curtail
expenditures $300,000,000 in the next
year and half to avoid deficit of
that amount without taking the
bonus into consideration, is the con-
clusion of an extended analysis of
the country's financial position which
Mr.. Mellon presents to show what
financial consequences .the soldiers
bonus would entail and what added
burdens it would inevitably place
upon the country"
"On the most conservative .esti-
said Mr.. Mellon, "the cost /
If soldiers bonus in the FIRST two
years would probably not be less
han $850,000,000. This would neces-
state additional tax levies to cor
esponding amount during the same
period The taxes already in force
are too onerous for the country's
good and are having an unfortunate
effect on business and industry. The
financial taxation. moreover, has al
'eady been SO thoroughly covered,
,wing to the extraordinary revenue
reeds growing out of the war, that
t is exceedingly difficult to discover
1ew taxes that could properly be
evied to yield as much as $50, ,OOO, 900
within two years.
New Taxes Necessary.
"ln these circumstances, should
congress determine to adopt the pol
cy Of paying soldiers bonus, II
would become necessary to impose
general taxes on broad classes OF
rticles or transactions in order to
'ay it. For such taxes, in their ma
ure OF wide application, much might
'e said as substitutes for existing
axes, but the treasury would hesi-
ate to recommend them as addi.
lonal taxes, except to meet some
Extraordinary purpose"
Mr.. Mellon points out that no in
irect means of financing the bonus
ould make it any less an expense
hat will have to be borne in the
'ng, run by the taxpayer.
Thus it would be futile, as well
S unwise,' he says, ito attempt to G
rovide, for the bonus through the I
Sc of the principal or interest of tie
9reign obligations held by the '
.nited States or through the sale
any such obligations to the public
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
Oil Poured on Sea to
Rescue Crew Of Ship

Sydney, Jan. 24.-The cruiser Mel
bourne rescued the crew of the four
masted schooner, Helen B. Sterling.
at s. o'clock yesterday morning un-
der the most dramatic circumstances.
ne cruiser had sent out wireless
messages advising the crew of the
SINKING sailing vessel to be of good
heart as IT was certain they would
be tounds When the Melbourne To-
Gated the Sterling it was dark and
terrlhc sea was raging. The res
cuers poured oil on the sea to subdue
the waves and then launcehd boats.
After struggle in which one, boat
was smashed all the members of the
Sterlings crew were saved.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
Man Killed
by Liquor
Widow Says
Mrs. Frank Yost Sues Alleged
Boollcggers and City for
$4,000 for Deall, OF
Husband.
Describes Dinner Party

Frank Nost. o5. 2Sl4 w street
died as the result OF liquor he drank
a, a dinner party, according TO his
widow, Pauline Yost. who brough,
suit Tor S2s.oo0 damages in distrie,
court yesterday against Mary Man.
dieli, Michael Mandieh. Michael
Drakulich and the city OF Omaha.
Yost was in good health when he
wen, 10 a dinner given BY Michael
Drakulich, but he became intoxicated j
and very sick from drinking the in
toxicating liquors furnished him
there, Mrs. Yost alleges.
Says Death Came Quickly.
He began drinking at abou, z o.
M. and died at about 9 p. M, his
widow SAYS.
Mrs. Yost brought the sui. in be-
half OF herself and her children,
Helen. rs: William, Is: Ceceiia, IS,
and granddaughter. Dorothy Krc-
max. whose mother is dead. Sire
alleges that Mary Mandich and
Michael Mandich were engaged in
the manufacture and sale OF intoxi-
eating liquor. She describes the
fatal party as follows:
Invited to Dinner.
My husband and ! attended, on
invitation, supper at the nome OF
Drskulich OH the evening OF Novem-
Der "A, 1921. At the supper Dra-
kulich furnished my husband and
others, illegally. and in violation OF
the statutes OF Nebraska. a grea.
quantity OF Intoxicating liquors:
wine, beer and whisky.
"Drakulich bought some OF the
liquor from the Mandichs, who for
a long time prior to the supper
have engaged in the business Of
manufacturing. transporting and
selling Intoxicating liquors in
Omaha"
Mrs. Yost charges that Mary
Mandich "maliciously induced Yost |
70 drink liquors to great excess
throughout the evening, and per-
'onal'. gave him large portion OF
he liquor which he drank; that she
brought liquor from her house to
he house of Drakulich and renewed
he supply as it ran out"
Widow Caused Raid.
On her complaint police searched,
anuary z, 1922. the premises OF
dandich and seized several gallons
I intoxicating liquors which they
hen had in their possession, Mrs.
'ost asserts in her petition.
The petition, which was drawn by
elmer Thomas. alleges that the
omaha city commissioners 'for six
months prior to. January 7, 1922,
made no endeavor in good faith to
nforce the liquor laws of Nebraska
nd the ordinances of the city, rela-
i've to Intoxicating liquor, although
hey had actual notice and knowl-
dge that Intoxicating liquors were
'eing unlawfully sold, kept fer sale,
'artered, furnished and given away
n the city,"
Says City Negligent.
Mrs, Yost alleges that Yost fur
ished support for herself and the
children amounting to $l,25O per
ear, and AYERS that because of the
conduct of the city commissioners
j not enforcing the liquor laws the
ity of Omaha is liable for such
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
Mine Union Leader Taken
OH Charges of Treason

Beckley, w. Va, Jan. 24.-Law-
renee Dwyer, international board
member from district No. %. United,
Mine Workers of America, was ar
rested on a capias from Logan
county, where he is wanted to answer,
to af indictment charging treason.
A number of mine union officials
were indicated at the present term OF
the Logan court on treason charges
brought in connection with their al
legged connection with the armed
march last fall.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
Three Sentenced to Life
in Prison for Lynching

Oklahoma City. Jan. 24.-Upon
pleas Of guilty of participationein the
lynching here January IA of Jake
Brooks, packing house worker, Lee
Whitley, 20; Elmer Yearta, l9. and
Charles Polk, 10, were sentenced to
life imprisonment by District Judge
Phelps here today. Whitley and
Yearta are striking members of the
Butcher Workmens union and Polk
is union synpathizer.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
Young Man in Rochester
Thinks He's in Manhattan

Rochester, N. Y, Jan. 24.-The
police late last night took into GUS
tody a young man believed to be Ed
ward c. Shepard of New York, who
said he was not sure what his name
was but seemed to remember that
on January 9 he married Miss Marie
Zelden at Richmond, Va, after which
they went on a honeymoon to Balti-
more and New York.
When picked up by the police he
asked the way to the Hotel Penn
sylvania and was told he was not in
New York. He was sent to a hos
pital for observation.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
Man Who Won Respect After
Serving Prison Term Dies

Greeley. Colo, Jan. 24.-Newton
Z. Dougherty, president of the
Colorado Farmers congress. who
fought his way back to a position of
esteem after having served FIVE
years in an Illinois prison following
his conviction of misusing funds,
while superintendent of schools at
Peoria, died here today. He was 7s
wears old.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
U. S. Sends Communication
to Britain on Waterway

Washington, Jan. 24.-ComInunica-
tons have been exchanged between
the United States and Great Britain
upon matters involved in the pro-
posed construction of. the Great
Lakes-St. Lawrence waterway, it was
SAID today at the White House.
Administration officials. 1t was
indicated, consider, that some inter-
national agreement must be made in
advance of congressional action, @
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
Man Who Fought on Both
Sides in Civil War Dies

Marion, ILL.,, JAM 24.-Brice Hol-
land, 80 years old, who fought for
both north and south in the civil
war, is dead at his home here from
heart trouble.
Holland, who served two terms as
mayor Of Marion, resided in West
Virginia at the outbreak Of the war
and was drafted into the confederate
army. He was wounded lin the bat
tie Of Shiloh. captured by the union
forces and escaped. He then en-
listed in the union navy and fought
in several battles.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
Severe Cold Brings Sharp
Advance in N, Y. Egg Prices

New York, Jan. 24.-The severe
cold has caused sharp advance in
egg prices, the New York depart
ments OF farms and markets report
cd today. This, following the spec
tacular drop in prices OF 10 days
ago, has resulted in an increase in
prices in a week of IS to ID cents
per dozen. Today state, nearby and
Pacific coast hennery white eggs
sold at 81 to 62 cents per dozen.
Nearby hennery browns brought 81
to S. cents.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
Bandits Get $8,O58 Payroll
of t'Colden Rule" Company

Cincinnati, Jan. 24.-Two bandits
today held up office attaches of
the Nash Tailoring company at the
point of revolvers, robbed them of
the company payroll, amounting to
$8,058, and escaped. The factory
has acquired considerable fame be-
cause it is operated on the golden
rule plan, the proprietor, Arthur
Nash, having been minister of the
gospel before he entered a COM
mcreial' pursuit. The employees share
largely in the profits.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
Witness Sought in Death
of Omahan and Girl

Chicago, JAN 24.-Coroner Peter
Hoffman today ordered search for
J. L. Thompson, Julesburg, Colo,
broker, who is wanted as a witness
at the inquest into the death Of his
sister, Mrs. Ursula Thompson Doer-
hoefer Rogers, who died, supposedly
as a result of suicide pact, which
also cost the life of Alfred Nichols
of Omaha.
The two were found unconscious
in a hotel room Saturday and died
in a hospital.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
Dali Eireann Calls Off
Boycott Against Ulster

Dublin, Jan. 24-(By A. P.)-The
boycott against Ulster was definitely
called off tonight. in a statement is
sued by the publicity department. of
the Dali Eireann. The statement
says:
"The Dali Eireann cabinet hereby
directs discontinuance of the Belfast
boycott The boycott originally
was instituted on account of the i'm,
positions of religious and political
tests. These tests are now to be
withdrawn"
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
Five Men Given Life Terms
for Lynching Strikebreaker

Oklahoma City. Jan. 24.-Five men
were sentenced TO life imprisonment
in the state penitentiary when thev
entered pleas of guilty in distri.t
court here today. to charges Of COM
'picity in the lynching Of Jake Brooks.
packing house strikebreaker, the night
OF January H.
The men confessed in court. After
they concluded Judge Phelps de-
clared:
Your conduct warrants the clec-
trio chair"
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
First Big Fruit Shipment
Reaches U. S. From Argentina

New York. Jan. "a. = The hrss
large consignment OF winter fruit
t:om Argentina to reach the United
States arrived today on the steamer
Aeolus from Buenos Aires.
l he shipment consisted OF nearly
a ton OF peaches, plums and apr
cots. From now on. it was said.
New Workers may expect to ca,
South Amsrieau iruit the year round..
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25

SN"t ''s''.'' s.s.s.s ts,TJO,bQ1.
The s2,750,5O5.S5 reduction in.
cludes the proposed l-ccnt a gallon
gasoline tax which the governor esti-
mates will lift a $7sO,0OO burden of
real property and place cost of fed
eral aid road building activities on
the automobilist.
Whether the legislature decides tc
pass q gasoline tax law, or not, there
VIII be an actual reduction of $316.-
5000 in road building expenditures
in 1922, the governor declared.
Bigger Saving Than Expected.
Reductions on all appropriation,
not including the gasoline tax.
amount to $l,o8O, s05.S5. which is
surprise, as the first plan of the ad-
ninistration was to reduce appro-
prlations approximately only $1,OOO,-
900.
In his message. the governor de-
clared such reductions were possible
through administration Of the code
system of government which made
the executive budget system possible,
forced expending agencies to look
ahead and save money on their ap-
Turn to Page Three, Column One)
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
ernOr
Makes Plea
for Thrift
Gasoline Tax Proposed by
Mckel,ie Would Increase
Income Of State by
sl.2ol,000.
Speedy Action Sought

Lincoln, Jan 25.-(Spec.ail-R..
duetions OF S2.7j0s0ssS in state ap-
propfialions for 1922 were rerom-
mended TO a joinr session OF tic
house and senate today by Governor
;. R. Mekelyie a, the opening OF
the special session OF the 4la Ne
brasha legislature. II is the first
time in Nebrasks's history re
trenehment policy has been con-
sidered a, special session.
The governor departed from prcc-
edeni in noir eading the message
ffe delivered II in the form OF
speech, embracing all the points in
the message as written.
Governor McKelvic informed the
legislature that II his recommends
ton is acted upon favorably, il
means the 3-mill levy necessary to
meet 1922 appropriations, voted at
the session last winter, will be re-
dueed 10 l.s-mill levy, reduction
OF 40 per cent.
Reductions recommended by the
governor in various departments
follow.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25

Washington, Jan. PA pro-
possl that the United States offer
to take over the entire navies Of
the allies a, full cost "as paymcn,
toward the billions they owe the
United States accept on account
the allies other war equipment al
Junk prices and. sail 'fthis grand
armada to the Pacific and to there
be sunk 10 miles deep with all
flags Aying," was made to the ma
tional agricultural conference to-
day by Herbcyt Myrick, editor OF
Farm and Home, of Springfield.
Mass.
Mr.. Myrick also proposed re-
duction CT the United States ARMY
and navy budget to the. pre-war
figure and the utilization Of the
difference he said would be $780,
100000, towards paying the bonus
for the former service men.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
Cold Weather Kills CLANS.

Santa Barbara, Cal, Jan. "a
Over $4,000 clans were killed along
the famous Pismo beach by the cold
weather OF the past few days, II. D.
Becker OF San Luis Obispo. fish and
game commissioner for that district.
said today. Thousands OF seagulls
and pelicans are swarming the beach,
ieastlng on the CLAIMS.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
Arthur Nikisch Dies in
Leipsic Of Influenza

Leipsie, Jan. 24.-(By A. p.)-
Arthur Nikiseh. noted orchestral
conductor. died here last evening OF
influenza lie was formerly con.
duetot OF the Boston symphony or
ehestra.
Arthur Nikisch, son OF a Hungs.
risn bookkeeper, .and youthful
prodigy at the pianoior,e and with
the. violin. developed in maturity IN.
10 one OF Lurope's most distinguish.
ed orchestral conductors. lie was
90 years old,
He was widely known in America.
He was conductor OF the Boston
Symphony orchestra from 1889 TO
1895 and visited many American
cities a, the head OF this noted or
eanization Recently he was reported
10 be planning tour in America
during the present year with the
Leipsic 6ewandhaus band.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
Hope Of Finding Missing
Commissioner Abandoned

Port Arthur, Ont. Jan. 24.-All
hope OF finding James Maher. Cook
county tMinn.) commissioner. who
lett for Grand Portage in launch
three weeks ago, was abandoned
today when the American army air
plane gave up the search.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
Bryce Funeral THURSDAY.

London, Jan. 24.-The funeral OF
Viscount Bryce will be held private
ly on Thursday. when the body will
be, crcmated at Golder's Green,
suburb. Arrangements are proceed
ing for memorial service iii Lon
don,
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
Minneapolis to Chicago
Airplane Service Planned

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 24.-Thirty
Minneapolis business men have
formed company to launch an air
plane passenger and mail transporta-
ton service between Minneapolis
and Chicago, w. Evans, president of
the new company, announced TODAY.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
Prices of Coal Reduced.

Hazelton, Pa, Jan. 24-A reduc-
ton OF 2' cents ton in the price
OF egg, stove and chestnut coal and
III cents on pea coal for domestic
use, was announced today by large
local. company.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
"a Below in Maine.

Portland, Me-, Jan. 24.-Tempera-
tures ranging from an unofficial
reading OF 81 below zero at Gorham
to z below at the weather bureau
here, marked the coldest weather Of
the winter in Cumberland county to-
day.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
Woman to Wed Son-in-Law.

New York, Jan. H.-Mrs. Sarah
Wright MeDannoid. founder and
vice president of the Women's Press
club OF this city, and her son-in-law,
George 1.-THE, widower, planned TO-
day to 60 before a city magistrate
and be married.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
Former Consul to ItaIy Dies.

New York. Jan. Alexander
Sidney Rosenthal. 81. former United
States consul at Leghorn, Italy, died
today OF heart trouble.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-01-25
The Weather
Forecast.

Forecast.
Wednesday, fair; slowly rising